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( cell phone rings ) nick : can i get another one , bud ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : nick , please , please call me back when you get this , please . ( sighs ) summer : where 's dad ? phyllis : i do n't know . summer : darn , i loaned him my dvd and i need it back . phyllis : yeah , well , he 's out . summer : you know when he 's gon na be back ? phyllis : no , no , i do n't . summer : i 'm meeting stella and i wanted to show her the movie . i 'll try and call him . phyllis : well , he 's not answering his phone . summer : what are you doing here , anyway ? i thought you were meeting aunt avery to go over your case . phyllis : avery , uh , she has other things that she needs to take care of . summer : ( scoffs ) i 'm calling her . if -- if she 's gon na be your lawyer , she needs to pull it together . phyllis : no , no , she 's not . she 's not . summer : ( scoffs ) what ? phyllis : avery is not my lawyer anymore . [ scene_break ] michael : ms. clark will be handling paul williams ' case , so make sure she has access to anything relevant . mm - hmm . yeah , thanks , all right . lauren : hi . michael : oh , hey . mm ! lauren : how you doin ' ? michael : mwah ! here . lauren : so avery is handling paul 's case ? michael : ( sighs ) christine is already on her way back to washington , d.c . lauren : does that have anything to do with paul changing his plea ? michael : not surprisingly , christine did n't go into specifics . it seems she needed a little distance from things . lauren : mm . now does avery representing paul and phyllis -- is that a conflict ? michael : ( chuckles ) golly , no . phyllis fired her . lauren : ah . it 's like musical lawyers around here . michael : yeah , you know , i just sit in the district attorney 's chair and watch the crazy go by . lauren : ( laughs ) i really hope that , um , avery lives up to her reputation of representing innocent people . michael : well , that 's tough to do when your client is determined to plead guilty . lauren : he 's gon na wait on that until we find out what happens with eden . michael : yeah , well , unfortunately , that did n't go very well . lauren : you 're kidding . michael : eden remembers some of what happened at ricky 's place , but not him holding a knife on her or admitting to killing anyone . lauren : i mean , this is crazy . paul acted in self - defense . we have to do something to help him . michael : if he insists on pleading guilty , there 's not much i can do . lauren : ( sighs ) well , there 's something i can do . [ scene_break ] avery : here is dr. hoffman 's report on eden 's hypnosis session . paul : chris told me that eden did n't remember anything that would corroborate my story . avery : no , but she was terrified of your son , clearly indicating that he was a threat , and i also have this . paul : statement of melissa townsend . avery : signed and notarized . she makes a compelling argument that she believed ricky killed her roommate , which supports your argument that he had a hand in the death of craig hunt . we also have surveillance video of ricky dumping daisy 's purse and wallet . all of this casts further suspicion on him . paul : do you think that 's enough to convince a jury that i 'm not guilty ? avery : it 's enough to get the charges against you reduced . now i 've already put in a request for a hearing , but before i go in front of a judge , i need to know one thing . paul : what ? avery : that you 're willing to forget about pleading guilty . [ scene_break ] ( books thump on table ) daniel : i 'm sorry . i , uh , should n't have . ( chuckles ) heather : no . no , it was me . i , uh , i do n't know what i was thinking . daniel : ( sighs ) yeah , this is crazy . heather : it 's a really bad idea . i mean -- daniel : no , i - i got it . i mean , my mom and you -- it 's a bad idea . heather : yeah . daniel : i should go . heather : yeah , i should -- daniel : you want to go get some food ? heather : yeah , sure . daniel : okay . heather : okay . daniel : let 's go . [ scene_break ] jack : the honeymoon suite , with the balcony overlooking the ocean . and you 've set up the horseback ride at sunrise ? yeah , and dinner on the shore , candlelit ? right , and there will be flowers in the room when we get there ? i know that . i want everything to be perfect . set it up . go . sarge : honeymoon , huh ? jack : yep . we leave tomorrow . do n't worry , i will keep up with all my workouts . sarge : ( scoffs ) if you do n't , you will be sorry . so where you headed ? jack : the seychelles . sarge : the seychelles . impressive . so nikki upstairs packing ? jack : no , she met katherine for breakfast this morning . actually , i expected her back by now . sarge : well , you 're planning this amazing trip . you 'd think she 'd be home , getting ready to go . jack : yeah , you would think that , if i 'd told her about it . sarge : she does n't know ? jack : it 's a surprise . [ scene_break ] nikki : i asked you a question , sharon . what are you burning ? sharon : uh , well , i was just stoking the fire . nikki : ( sighs ) you are lying . sharon : you get out of my house , nikki . nikki : this is victor 's house . sharon : i 'm his wife . what 's his is mine . nikki : i 'm certain he made sure that was n't the case before he married you . sharon : what goes on between victor and me is our business . nikki : well , nothing is going on between the two of you because he left you on your wedding night . sharon : get out ! nikki : no , not until i find out what you 're up to . oh , what 's this ? victor 's briefcase . nikki : what did you take out of here ? what is in that fireplace ? sharon : um , i told you , nothing . nikki : i am not going to let you destroy any more of his private papers . sharon : give me those . nikki : no ! i 'm not gon na let you hurt a good man like victor . sharon : a good man ? nikki : yes . sharon : victor ? is this a joke ? let me show you a text he sent me . nikki : you do n't need to . i 've seen it . sharon : he showed it to you ? nikki : i sent it . [ scene_break ] paul : i said if eden could back up my story , that i would reconsider pleading guilty . avery : she said she was terrified of ricky . paul : but she could n't confirm that he threatened her life . avery : paul , let me use these things to get you bail . once you 're out , you can help me . you can help me find solid evidence to prove you 're innocent . paul : i killed my son . avery : in self - defense . paul : the fact remains , he is still dead . avery : okay , you made a split - second decision . from everything i can see , it was the right decision , and i can prove that in a court of law , but you have to give me the chance . paul : i am just trying to do what 's right , okay ? avery : well , then you fight . do n't change your plea . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) michael : i hope you 're not talking about what i think you 're talking about . lauren : michael , if i admit that the gun that paul used to shoot ricky was mine , and that he took it from me to stop me from hurting daisy , it will prove that he had no intention on killing ricky . michael : you bought that gun illegally , while you were on probation . you come forward , you could do jail time . lauren : yeah , and if i do n't , paul will , and for a lot longer than me . michael : do you think i give a damn about that ? lauren : i understand that -- michael : you will not end up in -- lauren : but you do n't understand , he -- avery : paul wo n't be changing his plea . excuse me . lauren : are you sure ? avery : yes , and i 've already requested a new bail hearing . michael : on what grounds ? avery : i 'm presenting new evidence that paul 's actions were in no way premeditated . michael : okay , i 'll bite . what new evidence ? avery : i have a psychiatrist 's report detailing eden 's account of what happened the night ricky was shot , along with a signed statement from melissa townsend , who has implicated ricky in the death of her roommate . i have sent you copies of both statements in e - mail . lauren : oh , that is such great news . avery : mm - hmm . michael : even if the judge buys this , paul is a flight risk . he 's already skipped town once . avery : and he came back on his own . michael , come on . we both know that he did n't kill his son in cold blood . michael : i only know what the facts tell me . avery : well , then i will see you at the bail hearing . michael : i 'm not gon na make this easy on you . avery : maybe you have n't heard -- i 'm kind of famous for getting innocent people off . michael : then why are n't you still representing your sister ? lauren : ( sighs ) avery : you 'll have to ask her that , counselor . [ scene_break ] summer : what do you mean , aunt avery is n't your lawyer anymore ? did she quit ? you fire her ? phyllis : no , nope . no , it just , you know , things just did n't work out . that -- that 's all . they just did n't work out . summer : what does dad think about all this ? is he freaking out ? phyllis : yeah , i do n't really know what your dad is doing right now . summer : he 's pissed with you . that 's why he 's not here , why he 's not answering his phone . you did something to make aunt avery quit ... phyllis : ( clears throat ) summer : and he 's mad you ... what is it ? what 'd you do ? phyllis : no , no , i - i did -- i did -- i - i did nothing , okay ? please just let it go . summer : you 're lying ! you did something . phyllis : oh , my god , shut up ! shut up ! ( exhales sharply ) i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i 'm -- i 'm really , really sorry that i did -- i 'm so -- summer : ( sniffles ) phyllis : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . summer : i forgive you for that . phyllis : here 's the -- no , no , no , sit down . i - i 'm so sorry . i - i 'm -- i 'm so sorry for yelling at you . i would never do anything to hurt you . you know that , right ? summer : yeah . i - i just -- i 'm so scared . i - i do n't want to lose you . phyllis : ( voice breaking ) oh , my god , you 're not gon na lose me . do n't be scared , okay ? you 're not gon na lose me . i 'm not gon na let that happen , okay ? ( normal voice ) all right . summer : okay . phyllis : i mean , i got ta be here to tell you to clean up your room and to get off the internet , right ? summer : and that my shorts are too short . phyllis : yeah , i -- oh , i definitely have to tell you that . that 's what mom is for . summer : i need you , mom . phyllis : i know , i know , and i am here for you . i 'm here for you . i 'm not going anywhere . do you understand ? i 'm not going anywhere , okay ? summer : okay . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) nick : hello . lionel : sorry to bother you , sir , but with your father away , i really just wanted to -- nick : it 's all right . uh , what 's up , lionel ? lionel : there 's a disturbance at the main house . nick : what kind of disturbance ? lionel : well , sir , your mother arrived at the ranch earlier to go riding , but then she -- nick : but she went to dad 's house , and sharon 's there . lionel : one of the guards heard raised voices coming from inside . i was concerned things might get out of control . nick : ( exhales slowly ) lionel : so i thought you should know . nick : yeah , thanks for calling . i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] heather : paul got a new bail hearing . daniel : that 's great . heather : hold on . ( sighs ) none of this would have happened if it were n't for you . daniel : i really wish you 'd stop saying that , because i did n't do anything . i just had a little chat with eden . it was n't a big deal . ( laughs ) heather : you 're the one who got her to try hypnosis . i 'm serious . dr. hoffman 's report could change everything . daniel : i hope it does . heather : this is weird , you helping me with my dad even though ... you know . daniel : you 're prosecuting my mom . ( laughing ) heather : yeah . daniel : yeah . have you ever had a moscow mule ? heather : are you kidding ? daniel : have you ever had a moscow mule here ? heather : are n't they all the same ? daniel : no . no , no , no . you see , the moscow mules here -- they have a little kick to them . heather : hmm . daniel : they will pretty much obliterate any problem you have . heather : so what are we waiting for ? daniel : two mules , coming up . [ scene_break ] nina : you were amazing . avery : well , getting bail was the easy part . nina : no thanks to michael . the way he argued against you , you 'd think paul was jack the ripper . paul : he was just doing his job . nina : yeah , well , he did n't have to do it so well . avery : i would expect nothing less . nina : his diligence got paul 's bail set at half a million dollars . paul : right , might as well be a billion , right ? nina : i got some money in savings . we can work it out . paul : i 'm not taking your money . nina : yes , you are . paul : no , i 'm not . michael : he wo n't have to . bail 's been posted . paul : by whom ? lauren : me . paul : lauren , i ca n't let you do this . lauren : i had one of my employees post the bail anonymously . paul : i do n't know what to say . lauren : you say `` thank you , `` and go celebrate . paul : thank you . nina : good . let 's go celebrate . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : you sent the text ? that means you must have victor 's phone . nikki : well , you might have found it yourself , if you had bothered to look for him . sharon : god , you are pathetic . trying to make me believe that my husband dumped me -- boy , you are desperate to hang on to him . nikki : i care about him , sharon , which is a lot more than i can say about you . he was missing , oh , golly , a - a full hour before you went into your usual `` oh , please take care of me `` routine on tucker . sharon : poor jack . he has really deluded himself into thinking you really loved him . nikki : jack understands my concern for victor . sharon : you are obsessed with him ! nikki : here is the situation , sharon -- your husband went out for a ride and never came back , but you do n't seem to be concerned about that at all . why is that ? maybe because you got rid of him ? sharon : now you 're just being delusional . nikki : oh , well , i did n't imagine you burning things in the fireplace when i walked in , to cover up what ? sharon : give me those . nikki : no , i 'm not giving you anything ... sharon : give them to me , nikki ! give them to me ! nikki : until i find out what you 're hiding ! sharon : nothing , i told you ! nikki : get away from me ! sharon : give me that ! nick : whoa ! whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . enough . nikki : stop ! they 're not yours . nick : hey , hey , hey , stop . sharon : nick , let go of me ! nick : okay , okay , what the hell is going on in here ? sharon : ask your mother . she 's the one that barged into my house and then attacked me ! nikki : i came to let you know that i found victor 's phone . sharon : oh , but not before you sent me a text from it saying that my marriage was over ! nick : what ? nikki : look at your father 's briefcase . she -- she fiddled with the lock . when i came in , she was burning papers , burning something that came right out of here . sharon : i told you , what goes on in my house is my business . nikki : well , not when it hurts victor . then it 's my business , too . sharon : victor is my husband , nikki , mine , so why do n't you go back home to your own ? nikki : you tramp ! sharon : ( gasps ) oh ! nick : no , no , no , no , no , no . nikki : you are a -- nick : mom , you 've already been thrown in jail once for fighting with sharon . do you want to go back ? nikki : i do n't care . i - if it would let me find victor , i would , i would go . ( sighs ) ( cries ) [ scene_break ] sarge : nine , ten , and sit . all right . jack : ( grunts ) sarge : there we go . jack : let me take a few steps , okay ? sarge : no , not yet . jack : look , i 'm ready . sarge : you are ready when i say you are . jack : did you not hear me clearly ? nikki and i leave for our honeymoon tomorrow . sarge : she does n't even know about the trip . how do you know she 's even gon na say yes ? jack : what bride says no to a honeymoon ? sarge : i do n't know . booking this whole trip before you even told her -- it 's presumptuous , jack , even for you . jack : augie , augie , i 'm gon na have to teach you a thing or two about romance . sarge : ha ! do n't make me laugh . now i could give you a few pointers , if you would like . jack : no , no , thanks , no , thanks . sarge : it 's gon na be just you and nikki for two weeks . you know , it 's kind of hard to keep a lady 's attention for that long . jack : oh , do n't worry , nikki will have nothing on her mind but me . [ scene_break ] nick : you sent sharon a text from dad 's phone , telling her her marriage is over ? nikki : not one of my finer moments . let 's move on . nick : where 'd you even get his phone ? nikki : buck found it on one of the south trails , which really makes me worry that something is wrong . nick : well , you sending fake texts from it , mom , is not helping anything . nikki : yes , i know , i know . victoria told me the same thing . i - i came to the house to tell sharon the truth . that 's the thanks i get . nick : really ? nikki : nicholas , do you think that your father 's in trouble ? nick : ( sighs ) i do n't know . it would n't surprise me if dad ditched the phone to make us all think that ... hold on a second . nikki : what ? nick : this is a call from mitsukoshi . this is dad 's private business phone . he has a ton of confidential contacts and -- and texts on here . he would never just leave this laying around . nikki : so something is wrong . nick : well , maybe he dropped it before he realized . i ... nikki : look , i know that your father has done this kind of thing before , but this time seems different , not right . nick : really ? he took off on the day you married jack , mom . seems kind of right to me . nikki : nicholas , i 'm worried . nick : all right , why do n't you just take it to the police , see what they can tell you ? i 'll talk to sharon . nikki : she 's hiding something . maybe you can get it out of her . nick : i 'll call you later . nikki : all right . sharon : you gon na start harassing me with a million questions , too ? nick : just one . what were you burning in here ? [ scene_break ] heather : what the heck is that ? daniel : oh , uh , yeah , and then there 's this little gem , which , uh ... heather : ( laughs ) daniel : i do n't even really remember getting . heather : oh , you were a little drunk , huh ? daniel : mm ... yeah . ( laughs ) heather : that 's how i would have to be if i ever got a tattoo . daniel : ( laughs ) are you scared of needles ? heather : yep . needles , snakes , and hubris . daniel : okay , well , i get needles , i get snakes . heather : mm - hmm . daniel : hubris ? heather : ( sighs ) so i have this odysseus complex , not to be confused with an oedipus complex ... daniel : mm . heather : which would be weird and would n't work out for us . daniel : ( laughs ) heather : anyway , odysseus thought that he could handle anything , and it usually ended in epic failure , just like me . daniel : oh , so you 've had a couple of tough breaks , but we all have , huh ? heather : yeah . what are you afraid of ? daniel : ooh . um ... being a crappy dad . heather : really ? daniel : mm - hmm . heather : i 've seen you with lucy . you have no worries there . daniel : ( chuckles ) heather : oh , my god , you got out ! paul : i did . i did get out ... thanks to avery . avery : well , dr. hoffman 's report went a long way in convincing the judge to grant bail . nina : i am just so grateful heather talked you into taking paul 's case . avery : it was the right decision . [ scene_break ] heather : i asked daniel to order a bottle of champagne . paul : you know , if you do n't mind , uh , i just do n't think it feels right celebrating . avery : i will tell daniel we 're just gon na order drinks with dinner . heather : yeah . nina : thanks . avery : hey , uh , change of plans . no champagne . paul 's not in the mood . daniel : oh . okay , cool , um ... yeah , so you 're paul 's lawyer now . how 's that gon na work with you representing mom ? avery : uh , i 'm not representing your mom anymore . i thought she would have told you . daniel : no . no , she did n't . what 'd she do this time ? avery : i think you should hear it from her . daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , please , baby , please , can you just call me , please , nick ? michael : hey . you okay ? phyllis : am i okay ? oh , i 'm fantastic . michael : i 've heard you are without an attorney . phyllis : are we going back in time ? because last i knew , i was going to trial and you were the district attorney . michael : i was asking you as a concerned friend . phyllis : friend ? that 's rich . [ scene_break ] jack : ( grunting ) sarge : excellent workout . well done . jack : thank you , sarge . sarge : i got ta run . all right . hey , perfect timing . nikki : oh , hi . sarge : we just finished . nikki : oh . sarge : see you in two weeks . jack : thanks , augie . sarge : bye . nikki : bye . oh , are you going on a business trip ? jack : no . oh , i did n't want to do it this way . nikki : what , do what ? jack : tell you about the surprise i have planned for you . nikki : oh , jack , you 've already given me so much . jack : actually , it 's for both of us . nikki : ooh , i like the sound of that . jack : then you 're gon na love what i have set up for us . you and i ... are going to the seychelles on a honeymoon ... tomorrow . nikki : tomorrow ? jack : yeah . i arranged everything -- very romantic , very secluded , and far , far away from everything and everyone here . nikki : jack . jack : mm . nikki : i ca n't go . jack : what do you mean , you ca n't go ? nikki : well , i just came from the ranch , and ... i ca n't shake this feeling that something 's not right with victor . i mean , the way his horse came home alone -- jack : honey , the black knight has done this disappearing act a dozen times already . nikki : we found his phone on one of the trails . i just dropped it off at the police station . jack : good , then they can be in charge of this . you can forget about him . nikki : you know i ca n't do that . before we got married , you said that you understood that i would always be tied to victor . jack : and you and i agreed we would not let victor come between us . nikki : but he might be in real trouble , jack . jack : all the more reason for the police to handle this . nikki : well , i do n't know , i had to practically beg them to put out an a.p.b . for him . jack : honey , he has his own security force . they can find him , or sharon . sharon is his wife now . nikki : sharon does n't give a damn about him . jack : no one does . nikki : jack , please , you have to understand . i have to find him . jack : where are you gon na look ? you have some idea where he is ? nikki : no . jack : so you 're gon na turn down our honeymoon to go searching god knows where for a man who hurt you , who emotionally abandoned you more times than i can count ? nikk , i can not start our life together this way . nikki : well , i ca n't start it at all until i know that victor is all right . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's still warm . sharon : i built a fire . so what ? nick : it 's august . sharon : faith and i were roasting marshmallows . you know how much she likes s 'm ores . nick : the , uh , chocolate locked in here ? sharon : um , maybe victor forgot the combo and he broke into it himself . nick : huh . avery said she came by to pick up the prenup that you and dad signed , and she could n't find it . you have any idea what happened to it ? [ scene_break ] heather : hey . are you gon na come back to the table ? daniel : uh ... you did n't tell me that avery dumped my mom and took paul 's case . heather : i thought you knew . daniel : no , i did n't . heather : hey , i 'm sorry . daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : hey . heather : hey . i 'll see you back at the table . daniel : yeah . phyllis : what 's going on there ? daniel : we 're talking . what ? phyllis : no , are -- are you guys friends ? daniel : yeah , we are f -- it 's -- it 's my life . it 's my business . what is -- ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , it 's my business . are you into her ? daniel : ( laughs ) okay , no , thi -- this is over . phyllis : no , it 's not over . you realize that she could put me in prison ? you realize that , do n't you ? daniel : you realize she 's trying to do her job ? phyllis : no , she 's not trying to do her job . she 's trying to do christine 's job . she 's doing christine 's dirty work . daniel : just let it go . phyllis : no , i 'm not letting it go . i 'm not letting it go . out of all the women in genoa city , you pick the one woman to hang out with that could do more damage to me than daisy . daniel : you 're seriously doing this ? you 're making it all about you again ? phyllis : it 's not all about -- daniel : it is . it is all about you right now . phyllis : it 's about our entire family , daniel . it 's about our entire family . do you get this ? do you not get this at all ? avery : daniel , we 're -- excuse me . we 're ready to order . phyllis : ( scoffs ) avery : do n't do that . do n't take your anger out on him , and do yourself a favor and try not to make a public spectacle of yourself . phyllis : okay , no . no , no . you do n't get to talk to me like this . you do n't tell me how to deal with my son , all right ? and i do n't take your advice . you 're not my lawyer anymore . you got it ? avery : you need my advice . that 's why you 're so pissed . phyllis : no , you left me high and dry . that 's why i 'm pissed . avery : phyllis , do you think i want to see you go to jail ? phyllis : yeah , i actually -- i do , avery . i do . i do , because you bailed on me , so i really do . avery : when are you gon na stop blaming everyone else for your mistakes ? phyllis : oh , god . avery : no , you listen to me . you rented that car all those years ago . you covered it up and you lied about it , and you gave blackmail money to tim reid , and the rest of us , all we 've tried to do is help you -- me , nick , daniel , even michael , and you keep lying to us . you keep pushing us away . you do whatever you want to do , right ? and -- and you do n't think about any of us . i mean , congratulations , phyllis . if you were trying to trash your life , you 've succeeded . phyllis : let me tell you something , sis , i am not trying to trash my life . this is something you could never understand . i am trying to protect my family , and if you do n't get that , you go to hell . heather : uh , i 'm gon na take off . i 'm -- i 'm kind of tired . lauren : mm . heather : but , uh , we 'll talk soon , okay ? paul : sure . heather : hey , thanks for your help again with eden . daniel : excuse me . hey , heather , heather . whoa , whoa , whoa . hey , hey . is this about my mom ? heather : look , whatever was happening between us -- it ca n't happen . daniel : why not ? heather : you know why . your mom 's accused of trying to kill my dad . i 'm a.d.a . it 's just weird and messed up and wrong . we both need to stand by our parents . daniel : yeah , we can both do that and we -- heather : no , we ca n't . daniel : hey . paul : hey . thanks again . if it were n't for you , i -- lauren : yeah , you would n't be in this mess . paul : that 's not true . lauren : michael knows about the gun . i told him , and he told me not to say anything to anybody . paul : he 's right . lauren : but i ca n't sit back and do nothing when i could help you . paul : you have helped me . lauren : but if you go to prison ... paul : you 've got ta trust michael . okay ? nina : hello . michael : ( clears throat ) ( exhales sharply ) rough day at the office ? avery : nothing i ca n't handle . michael : what about phyllis ? avery : it 's no longer my problem . [ scene_break ] phyllis : `` mom , spending the night with stella . summer . `` this ... fine . no new messages . [ scene_break ] sharon : like i told avery , i do n't know anything about a prenup victor had drawn up . i never saw it . i never signed it . nick : and if i ask faith if you were roasting marshmallows , she 'll back you up ? sharon : would you do that to her ? nick : would you ? sharon : i was really angry when i got that text nikki sent saying that my marriage was over . i thought it was from victor , so i burned ... some letters that he sent me when he was in prison . nick : you know , dad 's gon na be back , and if you 're lying , you really are playing with fire . [ scene_break ] jack : nikk ... do n't go . nikki : i love you . i want us to be together , and when i come back , i will spend the rest of my life making you happy . what do you want from me ? jack : more than i 'm getting . nikki : we can work this out . when i come back , we 'll work it out . jack : if you go now ... i wo n't be waiting for you when you get back . [ next_on ] nick : i really think sharon burned her prenuptial agreement . victoria : what ? kevin : i have something for you . phyllis : what ? kevin : a proposition . michael : my gut is telling me that when tim reid is forced to testify , he 's gon na incriminate phyllis . | avery persuades paul not to plead guilty and gets him bail based on the report from the doctor who hypnotized eden and signed a statement from rachel 's best friend , which states that she thinks ricky killed rachel . lauren posts bail for paul and wants to tell the police that she illegally bought the gun paul used to shoot ricky . paul persuades lauren not to say anything about the gun and advises her to trust michael . |
hilary : what is taking so long ? something is happening . something is wrong . cane : they 're just being thorough . hilary : i want to see him . cane : i know . lily : cane . how 's dad ? cane : we do n't know anything yet , but the doctors are still in there with him , okay ? lily : no , no , they have to know something . because if we lose him ... cane : do n't think like that . we 're not gon na lose him . lily : no , i just want to hear that my dad 's gon na be okay . that 's it . cane : i know . i know , me too . it 's gon na be okay . he 's gon na be okay . jill : stop pouting . colin : i ca n't help it . i love that caribbean island , not to mention the smorgasbord of sex morning , noon , and night . jill : [ laughs ] please do n't forget those midnight snacks you were so fond of . colin : mm . in fact , i 'm feeling a little snacky as we speak . jill : i 'm just a sex object to you , are n't i ? colin : yeah . that along with everything else , jill . mm . jill : mm . excuse me . esther ! colin : excuse me , what do you want with her ? jill : i 'm sorry , darling . i just have to find out what this big emergency was that she called us back from our vacation about . colin : well , whatever the emergency , it ca n't be that emergent , otherwise she 'd be here blathering about it . jill : well , that 's quite true , is n't it ? so maybe we should just pick up where we left off . colin : maybe . jill : that 's a good idea . colin : what 's that ? jill : that 's katherine 's handwriting . michael : well , that was quick . look , richard , do not worry . there should be no problem establishing your innocence . lauren : okay , counselor . but i 'm not that innocent . michael : [ exhales deeply ] harding : what 's taking so long with those search results , fish ? kevin : i 'm searching through millions and millions of data points to find a match for you , harding . it takes time . harding : i thought that 's what computers were for . kevin : well , it still takes time . i 'm working on it . harding : i still have my eye on you , fish . kevin : it 'll be soon . find a place to dispose of the body where the vultures can pluck out the dark , bristly stubble on his chin , follicle by follicle . esther : hi , kevin . kevin : esther , what are you doing here ? esther : oh , i just came to see you . about chloe . lily : oh , my god , i ca n't stand this . devon : what do you guys know ? what -- what can you tell us ? how did this happen ? hilary : neil was unconscious when we found him . cane : the wiring in the house was faulty -- he must have tried to fix it . lily : what was he doing in some old house ? and how 'd you guys find him ? i mean , this is n't making any sense . dr. shelby . dr. shelby : yes ? lily : how 's my dad ? dr. shelby : your father suffered a severe electrical shock . devon : but he 's okay ? dr. shelby : we 're not sure yet . we 're still checking for internal injuries . hilary : oh , my god . cane : when will you know more ? dr. shelby : the damage is dependent on which path the electrical shock took throughout his body . devon : so , what are you guys doing -- running tests ? dr. shelby : exactly . lily : but he 's gon na be okay , right ? dr. shelby : i 'm sorry . i ca n't promise that right now . hilary : will neil need surgery ? dr. shelby : that has n't been determined at this point . hilary : are n't you the chief of surgery ? why are you even involved -- dr. shelby : i signed on for this case because of my wife 's fondness for mr. winters . lily : and we appreciate you doing that . thank you . cane : is there anything else you can tell us ? dr. shelby : well , there is reason for hope . devon : we could use some . dr. shelby : one of our top cardiologists saw mr. winters today , and his heart -- well , there seems to be no problems thus far . lily : but what if he has internal injuries ? dr. shelby : that could be a game changer . excuse me . i 'll check on these tests . cane : thank you , doctor . dr. shelby : connie , would you please give dr . scarborough a call ? check on those tests , please ? yes , doctor . dr. shelby : thank you . cane : all right , listen . neil is strong , okay ? he 's gon na pull through this . lily : no . no , no , no . i need details , and i need facts . i need something to hold onto . otherwise , i 'm gon na lose it . so somebody please tell me what happened to my father ! hilary : i do n't understand either . what was neil even doing in that house ? lily : i 'm sorry . do n't you know ? you 're his wife . where were you ? cane : neil never mentioned the house to hilary . devon : i do n't understand . what does that ... ? cane : it was supposed to be a surprise from neil to his wife . he bought -- hilary : cane , what are you talking about ? cane : he bought the house for you 'cause he thought it was your dream house . hilary : that was the surprise that neil was planning ? lily : i knew it . this is all your fault . jill : this letter must be the reason that esther summoned us back home . colin : so , open it . come on , it might be another treasure hunt . god knows we could do with a bracelet to go with that necklace . jill : yeah , another treasure hunt . that would be fun , huh ? [ voice breaking ] `` dear jill , and you thought you 'd never hear from me again . `` that 's true . `` if you 're reading this , it 's been almost a year since my departure , so i must be genuinely dead this time . `` colin : you really miss her . jill : yeah , i hate to admit it , but more than she 'd ever believe . `` i assume that 12 months have been enough time for you to stop cursing me for leaving you that music box and that you found out what i wanted you to find . hopefully the journey was worth it in the end . wear my necklace well , jill , and think of me every time you do . `` [ sniffles ] oh ! `` now i need you to do me a favor , and since i 'm long gone , you ca n't even argue with me . `` colin : uh - oh . jill : yeah , you 're telling me . `` i want you to throw me a party -- an anniversary party to commemorate the year since i left . i 've written specific instructions on how i want things done . `` [ chuckles ] colin : i 'll bet she has . jill : `` and do n't think you can skimp on it . i 'm sure by now i 've made friends with the man upstairs and have found out where he keeps his lightning bolts . [ chuckles ] there will be one with your name on it if the party is n't carried out to my liking . you can throw this letter down now and start insulting me . forever , katherine . `` that old battle - ax . oh , my god . she 's still issuing orders . she still wants attention . she 's determined to keep her name in genoa city alive even from the grave . colin ? colin : yes , dear ? jill : you just tuned out , did n't you ? right about the time that you found out that there were no dollars attached to this letter . colin : um , no . that 's not it . i was thinking of katherine . admiring her attitude . jill : admiring her attitude ? colin : mm - hmm . jill : do n't you give me that . there 's something wrong . tell me what it is . lauren : [ chuckles ] michael : [ groans ] lauren : why are you stopping ? why ? why ? michael : because i 'm too tempted . too tempted by your surprise visit . lauren : yeah , well , me , too , baby . what 's wrong ? michael : we 've got to cool it before my real client comes in . lauren : okay , okay . all right . i understand . michael : in the interest of me ever having a coherent thought again , could you , um ... wait . lauren : really ? away ? [ chuckles ] michael : have mercy . lauren : well , i just came by because i wanted to show you what was on the docket for tonight . how soon till you can get out of here ? michael : oh , soon . very , very soon , if i have anything to say about it . lauren : that 's very , very encouraging . so , what do i have to look forward to ? michael : oh , wifey , we have serious catching up to do . lauren : you 're right . in the bedroom , baby . michael : the bedroom , the living room , the kitchen . we have the whole house to ourselves . we need to start utilizing all that space . and i promise you , i swear to you , i 'm leaving work at the door . lauren : oh , boy . that is music to my ears . all right , baby . i 'll see you later . michael : no , no , no , no , no , i 'm not ready to let go of you yet . lauren : [ chuckles ] esther : so , chloe sent me this package , even though she was so insistent that i not visit , which i thought was a little odd , and it hurt me a little bit . okay , okay , it hurt me a lot a bit , because after all , i 'm her mother . kevin : esther , esther . if we could just please stay on topic ? esther : okay , where was i ? kevin : chloe , package . esther : oh , right . okay . package . chloe sent me this package with a really sweet letter , and inside the package was this . for you . kevin : this is for me from chloe ? esther : yeah . kevin : [ chuckles ] you know , after months of pushing me away , i thought that -- esther : yeah , i thought so , too . kevin : i guess we were both wrong . esther : i hope it 's good news , kevin . i know how much you still care about my daughter . lauren : well , hi , you guys . hi , kev . kevin : hey . lauren : hey , esther . esther : hello . wow , you two look happy . lauren : [ chuckles ] michael : we 'll be happier later . lauren : okay . and , you know , i 'm happy that my sister 's coming back in town . what time does she arrive ? esther : some time today . lauren : oh , good . would you please tell jill that i am gon na come by later , and just to go over some business ? esther : sure . michael : how much business ? lauren : do n't worry . not enough to tire me out . [ chuckles ] esther : boy , i would n't want to run into someone who owns this . looks kind of skeevy . michael : well , there 's a lot of skeevy at police stations . esther : you know , i think i should just go home . lauren , are you leaving now ? lauren : yes . yes , i am . bye . kevin : get a room , you two . lauren : now there 's a good suggestion . michael : later . lauren : yeah . [ chuckles ] michael : bye , my wife . what did esther want ? kevin : she wanted to give me this . it 's from chloe . michael : you gon na open it ? kevin : [ sighs ] yeah . this is the first time she 's reached out to me since sending me that e - mail telling me to stay away . michael : what ? what is it ? kevin : divorce papers . michael : i can look those over if you 'd like . kevin : i 'm not looking them over . i 'm looking for a note or a post - it or something . something other than these stupid tabs telling me where to sign . michael : i know how hard this is , kevin . but i 'll help you through it . we will make this break as painless as you -- kevin : what break ? michael : the divorce . kevin : there 's not gon na be a divorce . michael : kevin ... kevin : i know chloe . this was n't her . she would n't just do this . michael : then why would she send you these papers ? kevin : because some shrink told her that it was a good idea , said it would help . but it wo n't . michael : look , you have to at least allow for the possibility that this is what chloe wants . kevin : i do n't care what these papers say , michael . i 'm fighting this , and i 'm not signing them . michael : what if chloe is set on this ? kevin : she 's not getting out of this on some sort of loophole . i 'll , um ... i 'll have her declared mentally incompetent . michael : oh , come on , kevin . kevin : i 'm not losing her , michael . harding : sloane . courtney : what do you need , harding ? harding : to get something straight . courtney : about ? harding : the austin travers trial . i just want to make sure you stick to your guns . courtney : like i would n't ? this is n't my first time on the witness stand . harding : nailing the perp who nearly killed the chief 's a little different than catching some 9th - grader smoking pot . courtney : and you think i do n't know that ? harding : i just do n't want you going all soft when your bff who went and married the shooter 's in the back of the room bawling . courtney : i wo n't . harding : well , make sure you do n't . 'cause i know how weak girls get when they start seeing someone turn on the waterworks . noah : weak , harding ? you know what 's weak ? is you feel like you need to come down on a woman who 's stronger than you 'll ever be . leave her alone . lily : you put my father in that hospital bed . devon : stop it . lily : i always knew that you would hurt him , and now you have done it in the worst way possible . devon : lily , that 's enough . hilary : i had no idea neil was planning this , okay ? lily : you want me to believe he just pulled that idea out of his hat , really ? cane : hey , hey . all right ? she did n't know about the house . lily : oh , no . let 's not forget here that she is a master manipulator . i am sure that you dropped hints all the time , did n't you ? probably pushed a little and you pouted a little bit . hilary : i did n't do that . lily : how else would he know that was your dream house ? hilary : i do n't know , okay ? that was the first time i 've ever seen that house . i never asked for a house . i never hinted at it . why would i ? lily : you want to know why ? because you are poison . you destroy anything that you get close to ! devon : okay , okay , okay . take a breath . take a breath . lily : no , i ca n't ! she 's the one who did this . devon : stop it . listen to yourself . your anger 's being misplaced right now , okay ? lily : why are you defending her ? devon : because i can see you 're upset and you 're worried about dad . look at her . look in her eyes . she 's upset and she 's worried , just like you are . lily : oh , please . tell me how you did it , huh ? how you tricked my dad into marrying you ? then you probably arranged for this accident to happen . did n't you ? cane : shh , shh , shh . lily : that woman is toxic . cane : sweetie , sweetie . babe , you 've got to stop this . you 've got to stop this . lily : no , you do n't think i want to ? you think i like being this person ? cane : i know you do n't . lily : but every time i look at her all i can see is -- cane : the girl who tried to ruin our marriage and our family , i know . lily : it is more than that . it is this dread that she is gon na hurt my dad . and now she has . she 's done it . cane : no . it 's not her fault . lily : she 's the reason this happened . cane : no , no , no . i 'm the reason that this happened . devon : you know this is n't your fault . hilary : that house . devon : what about the house ? hilary : it was big and sunny . and that yard , and the lake ... i said those things to neil . devon : when did you do that ? hilary : we were just talking , and he remembered every word , devon . every detail . and now he is fighting for his life because he tried to make my dreams come true . colin : ca n't i reflect on katherine 's creativity here ? i mean , all the years she must have been planning these surprises , not to mention all the others that have yet to come down the pike ? jill : no . that 's not it . you 're nervous , and you 're tense . colin : darling , i can assure you -- jill : ah ! just now , i have cleverly deduced what 's wrong with you . colin : oh , do share it with me . jill : well , we came back expecting trouble . but it 's quiet and it 's peaceful and we have this wonderful news , and you and i are happy . so you have absolutely no idea what to do with those kind of feelings , do you ? colin : you know me so well . however , i am somewhat waiting for the other shoe to drop . [ door opens ] esther : oh , you 're back . oh , great . you got the letter that mrs. c 's lawyer delivered . jill : i did . and it 's kind of fun , and it 's exciting . esther : oh , well , tell me all about it . jill : well , she wants us to do something for her , okay ? and i 'd love your help . esther : really ? jill : yeah . esther : well , i 'd love to . jill : okay , great . we 'll go into the den . i have some ideas . sorry , baby . kurtz : welcome home . harding : oh , sloane , you better put a leash on your little boyfriend before he wracks up an assaulting an officer charge . noah : assault ? i 'm not assaulting anyone , harding , okay ? i just want you to show courtney a little respect . harding : i was doing that , police officer to police officer . noah : oh , that 's what that is , huh ? courtney : whoa , whoa , wait . noah , i can handle this . noah : this guy 's always coming down on you . i 'm tired of it . courtney : i know . but you 're telling him that i can handle myself , so just let me handle it . harding : yeah , let her handle it , civilian . courtney : harding , look . i know you just live to be a jerk to me , but i 'm going off duty now , so , i do n't know , save it for me for tomorrow . come on , noah . kevin : then you tell me how i 'm supposed to fight chloe 's misguided attempt to divorce me ? michael : misguided in your opinion . what about what chloe thinks ? kevin : michael , she 's in a psychiatric hospital . how hard would it be to have her declared mentally incompetent and have this divorce tossed ? michael : okay -- harding : what has happened to this place ? you know , i used to work with men -- real men , real cops . now it 's all girls and pathetic losers . kevin : nobody 's talking to you , harding . harding : i 'm just observing . i mean , you got one cop whose boyfriend needs to fight her battles for her , and then you , fish , you 're fighting to stay married to a nut job . kevin : you shut up about my wife . michael : oh , no , no , no ! harding : really ? kevin : shut up about my wife ! michael : harding ! stop it ! kevin : shut up ! colin : so , how 've you been ? kurtz : where the hell 'd you disappear to , atkinson ? colin : took a little vacation . caribbean . you look like you could use a vacation . you seem a little tense . kurtz : because you ran off on me . you had 24 hours to pay your debt -- one day . that day has come and gone . colin : [ chuckles ] you think that i skipped out to avoid paying my financial obligations ? you think for one second i did n't know you 'd be here when i got back ? kurtz : i think you 're forgetting who you 're messing with . colin : no , you 've forgotten . i 'm not some small - time hood that you 're gon na push around . kurtz : where 's the money ? colin : you seem to forget who you 're dealing with . i know how these things work . i 've been on the other side of business lines that have gone south . kurtz : well , then , you know it 's time we make good on our threats . [ doorbell rings ] jill : lauren ! lauren : hi ! jill : hey ! esther : why are you so surprised ? i told you she was coming over . jill : ohh , be quiet , esther . lauren : i 'm so happy to have my sister back in town . [ both chuckle ] lauren : oh , you look great ! jill : so do you ! colin : why do n't we move this to another location ? kurtz : oh , i think we should let the ladies join us . time for someone close to you to pay , since you have n't . i think we should start with your wife . cane : the lights went out . i go and fix the electrical panel , and i act like it 's nothing . lily : but if you fixed the wiring -- cane : when we walked back in the house , neil was laying on the floor in front of the panel and sparks were coming out of it , so obviously what i did did n't work , and he tried to fix it . so if he dies , it is my fault . lily : no , stop it . he is gon na make it through this , and it is not your fault . he never would have been in that dangerous house if it were n't for hilary , so she brought this on . devon : lily , please , please . lily : no , if she had n't asked for her little dream house -- devon : this is no one 's fault . it 's a freak accident . that 's it . has anyone thought to call sofia ? cane : no . i did n't think about it . hilary : neither did i . devon : well , someone needs to do that . we need to let her know what happened so she can figure out how to tell moses . lily : how is he ? dr. shelby : good news . devon : neil 's in the clear ? dr. shelby : we 're cautiously optimistic . he took a huge jolt from that old wiring there , and as a result , he still has some superficial burns . but fortunately , he was able to escape any severe internal injuries . lily : that 's great . devon : thank you , dr . shelby . dr. shelby : sure . lily : so , can we -- can we see him ? dr. shelby : actually , i 'd like to hold off on visitors for right now . he 's still unconscious . lily : wait , why ? dr. shelby : i have no doubt that he 's going to wake up . i just want him to do it in his own time , okay ? i promise you , the minute he can see visitors , i 'll let you know . cane : thank you , doctor . dr. shelby : sure . lily : thank you . thank god . cane : oh , baby , baby , baby . [ sighs ] devon : hilary . hilary : today has been such a crazy , frightening day . devon : yeah . hilary : i was trying to find neil to end our marriage , and then to see him laying there in the house that he bought for me ... devon : i was about to tell lily that you and i are gon na be together . hilary : what stopped you ? devon : cane interrupted when he called . hilary : i figured she was still in the dark . can you imagine the hell she would have brought down on me if she had known the truth ? devon : i do n't want you to worry about her . 'cause now that we know that neil 's gon na be okay , i promise you everything else will be , too . kevin : watch what you say about my wife ! harding : throw a punch at me , fisher -- i dare you ! michael : listen , be smart ! do not pick a fist fight with someone carrying a badge or a gun ! harding : he just saved your life . i want those search results on my desk tomorrow morning , fish . [ door slams ] kevin : i 'm gon na put my fist through his face . michael : nothing would make harding happier than to slam you into a cell . do you really want to give him that satisfaction ? kevin : i 'm not letting her divorce me . michael : kevin , you 're hurt . that 's understandable . but playing dirty is not the way to go . kevin : i 'll have her declared incompetent . michael : no , what do you -- is that what you want ? to humiliate your wife ? kevin : no , but it 'll buy me time . kevin : yeah , and put chloe through the trauma of seeing a slew of psychiatrists . kevin : i love her , michael . michael : then give her what she wants . kevin : no . michael : you can stall the divorce , but that is not gon na bring chloe back to you , nor will it save your marriage . kevin : this is n't chloe , though . she would n't just dump me like this out of nowhere . michael : she did send you that e - mail telling you to move on with -- kevin : yeah , yeah , i know what she said . and i know she 's been pushing me away and stopped me from visiting her . but i also know what our last night was like . we were connected . michael : for a moment . kevin : no , forever . what would you do if this was lauren and she lost her mind ? would you just say goodbye and let her go ? michael : i 'm not gon na play hypothetical games with you . kevin : okay , then what if she was gon na run off with a bartender ? what would you do then ? michael : i would fight for her , kevin . kevin : yeah . that 's what i 'm doing . i 'm gon na fight . and she is going to come back to me . colin : you leave my wife out of this . kurtz : too late for that . colin : wait , wait . jill has nothing to do with my debt . kurtz : you see , that 's the problem . it 's what 's messed this whole deal up , is you paying attention to your new wife and forgetting about business . colin : you 're dealing above your pay scale here , kurtz . kurtz : no , i was hired to -- colin : yeah , you were hired . you 're a paid flunky . kurtz : really ? colin : what do you think your life is gon na be worth when your bosses find out that you do n't have their best interests at heart ? kurtz : i was told to -- colin : yeah , yeah , they want their money . kurtz : they 're gon na get it . colin : yeah , by threatening my wife ? you 're an idiot . they 're not gon na get a penny if i 'm dead . kurtz : but if i rough up your wife ... colin : you threaten her , you touch her , i 'll bring stuff down on you that you ca n't even imagine yet . do you want to risk that ? [ both chuckle ] lauren : oh , my gosh ! jill : that should infuse some cash into the boutique . lauren : yes , and we 'd have the vice squad after us on top of it . oh , that 's funny . jill : price of doing business . lauren : well , why do n't we sit down and talk some business , okay ? jill : good . and we can include colin . lauren : oh , do we have to ? jill : yes , we have to , considering he 's my husband and our partner . lauren : okay . jill : okay . colin , we have some -- colin ? where 'd he go ? lauren : so , katherine wants you to throw her a party ? jill : those were the sweet old biddy 's orders , straight from beyond . lauren : well , you know , it might make her first anniversary of her death less sad . jill : wow . actually , it is kind of thoughtful , is n't it ? pushy , but thoughtful . lauren : [ chuckles ] jill : it does mean a lot to me that she reached out , though . lauren : so , did she say anything about the significance of the music box ? jill : oh , lord , no . that would be way too easy . [ chuckles ] i wonder why colin has n't come back yet ? lauren : [ chuckles ] he probably ran at the thought of us talking about decor or fabric selections . jill : [ chuckles ] same thing you 're about to do ? lauren : oh , no . i 'm just waiting for a text from michael to tell me when he 's finished with work . jill : did i forget a birthday or an anniversary or something ? lauren : no , no special occasion . jill : well , then what 's that all about ? lauren : i just need a private night with michael , that 's all . jill : why ? lauren : can we go back to the numbers ? where are they ? jill : why do you suddenly need a night alone with michael ? lauren : oh , because we have n't been able to make time for sex . [ chuckles ] jill : [ chuckles ] you should 've joined us in the caribbean . lauren : oh , really ? colin : so , what 's the plan , kurtz ? you gon na , uh , pistol whip me ? or [ chuckles ] shoot off my kneecaps ? well , wait a minute . you ca n't do that , 'cause that does n't have a silencer . kurtz : shut up , atkinson . colin : [ sighs ] why do n't we just deal with this whole mess quickly ? now , there 's a couple of diamonds left off that necklace . i 'll steal them , hand them over . kurtz : just like that ? colin : well , it kills me to see katherine 's necklace butchered , but it 's preferable to losing lives . what do you say ? fair trade ? kurtz : i do n't want your diamonds . colin : then what do you want ? kurtz : we have a way for you to pay off your entire debt . colin : what is it that i can give you ? kurtz : it 's not you who 'll be doing the giving . it 's your wife . courtney : i thought the lawsuit against her was thrown out ? noah : it was , but now her diary 's being splattered all over the tabloids . it 's a mess . courtney : great . noah : you think that 's great ? harding . courtney : no , please do n't go over there . maybe he just did n't see us , and he 'll leave us alone . noah : maybe i should just go over there and tell him to leave us alone . courtney : look , do n't get into again . please ? i already have to deal with him at work . i do n't want to deal with his idiocy now . plus , there 's only one man i want to think about tonight . noah : well , when you put it that way ... courtney : [ chuckles ] noah : i will keep my distance if harding does . courtney : just ignore him . that 's what i try to do . i do n't get why he gets under your skin so bad . noah : it 's obvious why harding 's always giving you grief . courtney : why ? noah : he 's into you . i see him checking you out . courtney : unh - unh . noah : yeah . courtney : no , he 's not . noah : take it from the undefeated champion of checking you out . courtney : you still do that ? noah : coming and going , sweetheart . you are so damn gorgeous . what man would n't want you ? courtney : harding would n't . noah : okay . courtney : trust me , to him , i 'm just another cop with a lower rank he can push around . noah : yeah , you 're also the sexiest addition to the squad room ever . i see his eyes popping out of his head when you 're walking through . courtney : have n't noticed . noah : glad to hear it . now , if you do n't mind , i 'm gon na go use the ... courtney : okay . harding : i do n't need you to apologize for your boyfriend . courtney : was n't planning on it . look , harding , i 'm sure that you 're a great guy somewhere deep , deep down , but noah makes me happy . very happy . hi , there . harding : hey . glad to hear it . hilary : we ca n't go through with this , devon . devon : why would you say that ? we love each other . hilary : we ca n't do this to your family now . devon : yeah . you 're right . we ca n't just drop this on everyone after what we just went through . but now that we know the worst is behind us , once neil recovers ... hilary : then we 'll break the news , like we planned . we can finally be together . devon : there is something i 'd like to do for both of us right now . cane : you know that 's just a hug , right ? lily : yeah , i can see that . but i ca n't believe that he is falling for her act . i mean , dad could have died today . cane : that 's right . dad could have died today , and he did n't , okay ? so you need to ease up . now , i think hilary genuinely cares for him . lily : yeah , i 've tried to believe that . but i ca n't shake the feeling that hilary 's gon na cause my dad nothing but pain . dr. shelby : excuse me ? your father 's starting to wake up . devon : hey , can we see him now ? dr. shelby : hold up . we do n't want to overwhelm the patient . remember , we need to limit our visitors . lily : okay , i 'll go in by myself , and then you guys can come in after . dr. shelby : actually , he 's requesting just one person . his wife . harding : so , this is my date . lonnie : hi , i 'm lonnie . courtney : courtney . nice to meet you . harding : will you look at this face , huh ? and this killer body ? lonnie : stop . harding : [ chuckles ] lonnie : you 're embarrassing me . harding : you know , lonnie here was miss waukesha county . lonnie : i think you 're more proud of that than i am . [ both chuckle ] harding : lonnie makes me happy , sloane . very happy . courtney : glad to hear it . you guys have a nice night . noah : wait , do n't tell me you went over there after you told me -- courtney : mm - hmm . noah : ow . courtney : mm - hmm . noah : what was that for ? courtney : for having the wrong idea about harding . clearly , he 's got eyes for somebody else . now i just made things a lot worse for myself with a detective who could 've cared less about me . noah : okay . i feel bad about maybe jumping to the wrong conclusion , but -- courtney : but ? that better be the greatest but . like , the but to end all buts . noah : but , is it my fault that you are so beautiful that i think that every man wants you ? courtney : you 're gon na have to do better than that to make this one up to me . noah : okay . i live to serve you with massage oils and role playing . courtney : mm - hmm . noah : strangers in a bar ? hey , i 'm noah . nice to meet you . courtney : sounds good . noah : anything you want . colin : you will not threaten my wife again . we 're happy together . kurtz : do n't sweat it , atkinson . i 'm not gon na hurt your wife . colin : then what are we talking about ? kurtz : my bosses need someone to do a job . that 's where your upstanding wife comes in . lauren : look , nothing 's wrong between michael and me . he 's just been working really hard . i mean , we both have . jill : hence , no sex . lauren : exactly . i mean , one night , he fell asleep , and the next morning we got interrupted . so , you know , we just need to steal away some time and concentrate . actually , i think i have found the perfect way to make that magic happen . michael : it can be crushing when a marriage ends . but if you do n't allow chloe to move on with her life , it 's not gon na be healthy for either one of you . kevin : i do n't want to listen to this . michael : okay , you do n't have to listen to me . please be calm . just stay calm . kevin : i 'm calm . just getting out of here for a little bit . michael : what , is that yours ? when did you get a motorcycle ? kevin ! lily : well , can i at least go in with hilary ? dr. shelby : just one visitor at a time . cane : it has to be neil 's call . devon : it 's what our father wants . hilary : hey . neil : [ groans ] hilary : welcome back . neil : hey . [ mumbles ] hi . hilary : you okay ? neil : hilary ? i ca n't see . i ca n't see you . [ next_on ] hilary : there is no us , okay ? all there is right now is neil . hey , have you seen your lover 's diary , paul ? victor : baby , what are you doing ? | kevin gets divorce papers from chloe , but he refuses to sign them and tells michael he will have chloe declared mentally incompetent in order to stop the divorce . noah thinks detective harding likes courtney -- that is why he treats her so badly at work . courtney sees detective harding at nick 's club and tells him she is happy with noah , and detective harding introduces courtney to his girlfriend . jill gets a letter from katherine telling her that she wants her to throw a party on the anniversary of her death . colin continues to get threats from the people to whom he owes money , but he makes it clear to them that if they hurt jill , he will be very angry and hurt them . |
lily : i could go to prison . cane : it 's not gon na happen , okay ? yes , i 'd like to book five tickets from genoa city , wisconsin , to sydney , australia . no , it 's one - way . phyllis : even if we did call it quits , why would she think that you and i would get back together ? jack : maybe because i gave her the impression that it was n't such a terrible idea . ashley : he took a huge amount of amount of money out of r & d , and he 's putting it into brick - and - mortar cosmetic stores . jaboutique , is what he 's calling them . jack : catchy name , terrible idea . ashley : it could be the end of jabot . sharon : i need to find a maid of honor dress for my daughter . she 's a tv host . mariah : [ gasps ] i love her ! and you know what , she 's going to love the dress , as long as she has final say . mariah : what 's with all the garment bags ? sharon : bridesmaid options . mariah : oh ! there 's so many to try on . so , so many . sharon : you know , we have to make a decision tonight . and i 'm sorry to ambush you with this , but i did n't want you to dread it all day . mariah : that was kind . sharon : so , the keyword here is `` fashion forward . `` you might even elect to wear some of these in a non - bridal situation . mariah : yeah , mom , i hate to break it to you , but the whole `` rewearable `` bridesmaids dress thing , that 's -- that 's a mythical entity . sharon : take that up with fenmore 's bridal boutique . there has been a style revolution . mariah : i think style lost this round . sharon : well , the good news is we have several enticing candidates ... [ doorbell rings ] ... for you and the other bridesmaids to debate . mariah : wait , i 'm sorry , other bridesmaids ? sharon : do n't worry , i have final say on everything . mariah : okay , but anybody who challenges your absolute bridal authority is gon na be crushed into submission . hopefully quickly . summer : hope you 're talking about when to serve drinks . sharon : they are served , and we are having wine , not cocktails . we have too much to accomplish . summer : thank you . sharon : you 're welcome . all right , let 's have a toast . to the most fun we can have in one evening . cheers . mariah : wait . that sounds ... no , no . you 've done it again ! you 've roped me into another girls ' night ! summer : i 'm gon na top you off . lily : cane ? cane : hey , i 'm in here . hey , love . what 's up ? lily : look , i know that we tried our best to not worry the kids , but we can only do so much . cane : why , what happened ? lily : mattie went online and discovered when my sentencing date is . cane : [ sighs ] damn it . lily : i know , but , you know what , maybe it 's better this way . then we can just get all out in the open and talk it through . cane : yeah , you 're right . it 's a family issue , so that 's how we should deal with it , right ? lily : yeah . starting tonight , we have to make the most of these days . you know ? get as much done as possible while i still have the freedom to . nikki : i was hoping reed 's music would give him an escape . seems like it worked . victoria : yes . he has been thriving at this school . he 's been recording , composing , performing non - stop . nikki : mm . did he talk about his father much ? victoria : that was the surprising part . he stopped trying to rationalize j.t . 's crimes and the fact that he 's fallen off the grid . he 's barely mentioned him . nikki : let 's hope he 's healing . victoria : well , see for yourself . we took non - stop photos and videos . nikki : oh ! [ gasps ] ow . ooh . victoria : mom . nikki : i 'm okay . it 'll pass . it always does . i 'm getting treatment . [ cellphone rings ] victoria : yes , sharon ? sharon : hi . i know you 've only just gotten back into town , but i 'm hoping you could stop by ? victoria : for what ? sharon : to audition some bridesmaids dresses , one of which i 'm hoping you will wear at my wedding . victoria : you want me in your bridal party ? it 's , uh , a gracious offer . i wish i had time to commit . sharon : well , i 'm totally willing to work around your schedule . and if you say yes , it could give nick and you a chance to get closer , you know , rather than drifting further apart , which i 'm sure victor is hoping for . victoria : i 'm not sure if i can . sharon : spare nick some time . he needs you in his life . summer : so , what is the deal with your mom and my aunt being besties ? i thought that they tolerated each other , at best . mariah : no , that 's my mom and your mom , who have also been acting very weird by being mature and cordial to each other in public . summer : it 's weird . mariah : yeah , so are sharon 's parties . i mean , well - intentioned in concept , but very early on , they get ... strange . i do n't know . maybe they 're cursed . summer : mm . you know , i was going to bail early . mariah : oh , you should . you really should . summer : well , now that you told me that , there 's no way i 'm going to leave . additional sponsorship phyllis : where 's summer ? billy : from all indications , it looks like she 's in trouble . phyllis : yep , that 's true . i need a location . billy : uh , she 's at nick and sharon 's . she went there after work -- ashley : your girlfriend almost knocked me out . we have to hang a sign out here . `` no running . `` billy : and then we 'll get one in your office that says `` no backstabbing . `` nikki : even if sharon is n't calling it girls ' night , it 's absurd . it 's so tacky of her . victoria : her heart 's in the right place . she 's right , though . being in their wedding gives me a chance to repair things with nick . if i do nothing , it 's just bound to get worse . nikki : considering the hard line he 's taking with everything , i think it would be easier if you initiated it . victoria : mm . that 's more or less what sharon said . nikki : yeah , i guess we have to give her some credit for making the effort . and i did appreciate her telling us about phyllis . victoria : [ scoffs ] even just thinking about phyllis trying to pin the murder on you and me ... it 's vile , is what it is . nikki : yep . that 's the phyllis we all know and loathe . victoria : we need to maintain our improved standing with sharon . nikki : and by `` we , `` do you mean i should go over there with you ? victoria : well , only if you want to . i can only take a couple of hours of bridesmaid chatter on my own . billy : i tell you the new retail venture 's a done deal , that it 's the cornerstone of my vision for jabot going forward , that it is a major component of the holiday sales push , and you ... you run to legal in secrecy to try to figure out a way to pull the plug . ashley : it 's called due diligence , billy . you conceived and executed this retail coup all by yourself behind closed doors . your own employees did n't even know about it , not even the ones in this very building . not exiled to a five - star hotel in berlin like i was . billy : ashley , that was legitimate business . i needed our most experienced executive to handle it with panache and flair . ashley : well , your most experienced employee wants to ask you a question . why do n't you just open one boutique , see how it does ? billy : because it needs vision and scale to make an impact . ashley : okay , so , what you 're saying is that my way is just too rational and a little bit too scientific for you ? billy : i do n't know , you 're the scientist , not me . kyle : he does n't need science . he 's got abbott blood . and a yacht . summer : i thought that you said sharon 's parties were cursed . did you mean cursed by boredom ? when does this train go crashing off the rails ? phyllis : where is she ? mariah : cue the train wreck . phyllis : summer . summer : hi , mom . phyllis : hi ! got a little clever hidey - hole here going on . not clever enough , though . summer : i 'm picking out a bridesmaid dress for sharon 's wedding . phyllis : really ? how could that ever happen since you ca n't stand sharon ? summer : okay , no , no , no . that 's how i used to be . petulant and resentful . mariah : bratty , hateful -- phyllis : watch it . summer : okay , no , no , no . she 's right . she 's right . i used to be very immature with how i handled things or how i went about decisions that i made . and , yes , sometimes i would last out at easy targets , like my ex - stepmom or her ex - cult member , con - artist daughter . but , you know what , if mariah can transform herself into a popular tv host , then i can learn to adult , too , and realize that we are all a part of the same colorful , blended extended family , and we should treat each other like it . phyllis : okay , you know who else is a part of that colorful , blended extended family ? jack . so why are n't you treating him very nicely lately ? summer : i love jack . phyllis : oh , really ? okay . well , um , then why did you manipulate him into making a play for me ? summer : what ? that -- no . no . no . no ! no way ! mariah : oh , good comeback . phyllis : no , you are guilty . i compared notes with him . so why do n't you tell me what the hell you were thinking ? summer : fine . i think that you and jack are a much better match . phyllis : i have a match ! i 'm not looking for another . summer : well , then maybe you should be . cane : all right , guys . order whatever you want , and we 're doing a two - dessert minimum , okay ? charlie : [ chuckles ] look , i 'm in training . cane : okay , your coach is n't gon na mind , it 's your day off , all right ? hey , i got a better idea . we 'll do a buffet so we can a little bit of everything , yeah ? lily : thank you for arranging all this . cane : you got it . charlie : okay . what 's going on ? i 've been getting this weird vibe ever since we left the house . come on , mat , do n't tell me i 'm tripping . something 's up . mattie : you guys should tell him . charlie : tell me what ? mom ? lily : um ... i pled guilty to my role in the accident , and i 'm going to be sentenced . charlie : sentenced ? like , prison ? cane : not necessarily , okay ? we do n't know what the court 's going to decide yet . mattie : i looked it up online , the maximum penalty is 20 years . lily : mattie , come on . cane : mattie , come on . charlie : for real ? ! cane : it was an accident , all right ? and your mom 's not gon na spend the next two decades behind bars for that . charlie : you said you do n't know what they 'll do . cane : well , that was the worst - case scenario , charlie , all right ? but we 're gon na make out better than that . phyllis : can you believe the way summer deflected away from what she did to jack by putting me and billy on the hot seat ? i mean , where did she learn to do something like that ? sharon : um , well , you 're pretty skilled at arguing . phyllis : really ? so i 'm the one that taught her to do this ? sharon : maybe it 's genetic . [ doorbell rings ] oh , i hope that is victoria . phyllis : she 's one of your bridesmaids , too ? sharon : well , she is going to be my sister - in - law . phyllis : who has brought our ex - mother - in - law . so now it 's really a party . nikki : [ sighs ] you see ? what did i tell you ? it 's girls ' night all over again . mariah : with one crucial difference . i will not be getting wasted and passing out this time . victoria : mom just came for moral support . nikki : i did . what 's your excuse , phyllis ? phyllis : well , one of sharon 's bridesmaids has boundary issues , and she needs to be corrected sooner rather than later . summer : hey ! oh ! aunt victoria ! grandma ! hi ! victoria : you look so pretty . summer : so good to see you guys . nikki : hi , sweetheart . oh ! summer : hi . nikki : you look beautiful . phyllis : i still need some answers , so ... sharon : why do n't we just focus on the dress first ? summer : yes . exactly . okay . you ready ? victoria : yes . nikki : ooh , la , la ! beautiful ! phyllis : everyone get a look ? good . fab . fab . why do n't you tell me what exactly you think you know about billy and me ? summer : okay . okay . well , when there is a wild one in a couple , you know , a loose cannon , a free spirit , a kook , there has to be a stable one to keep wild one in check . and with jack , you were free to be your wild , crazy self . good match . but with billy , he 's wilder and crazier than you are , which forces you to be in the stable slot , which is so not you . bad match . phyllis : okay , so i refute the claim that billy is any wilder than i am . i 've done many , man , many crazier things than he ever has . he is not the kook . sharon : oh , you 're the kook , no question . phyllis : see ? nikki : well , personally , when it comes to cannons , i think i can safely say , without fear of contradiction , that nobody is looser than phyllis . phyllis : thank you . mariah : yeah , and i 'm not so sure about summer 's theory on couples , how solid it is . so , wait , two `` out there `` partners ca n't possibly make it work ? phyllis : i think mariah 's spot - on . if summer 's formula is accurate , bad - boy billy would be with predictable , stable , no - nonsense victoria . victoria : uh , hi . i 'm right here . not that i disagree . i think billy and phyllis totally deserve each other . summer : okay , but are they compatible for the long run ? i do n't think so . mariah : and what authority do you have to decide something like that ? summer : because i see billy and my mom in every situation . i see that home , at work , and no matter where , there 's always tension . sharon : oh , all couples living together have tension . summer : okay , yeah , not you and my dad . not like that . sharon : oh , really ? just a few weeks ago , we almost called off the wedding . i mean , it was just difference of opinion . we settled it . hi , sweetie ! nikki : hi . nick : hey , everyone . am i interrupting a girls ' night ? sharon : no , no . everyone 's here to help out with the wedding . nikki : victoria 's going to be a bridesmaid . nick : oh , that 's awesome . and what are you doing here , phyllis ? are you summer 's designated driver ? victoria : no , actually , phyllis is gon na be much more involved than that . since she and sharon have gotten so chummy lately , it makes perfect sense that sharon would ask her to be a bridesmaid , too . nick : really ? sharon : well , we could discuss it . phyllis : yeah ! yeah ! i mean , let 's discuss it . for sure . can you get some wine ? can you get me some wine , please ? thank you . thanks . nikki : look how far sharon and phyllis have come . nicholas ' ex - wife standing up for his other ex - wife at the wedding . sharon : well , you know , phyllis and i are good , you know , but she 's under no obligation ... phyllis : yes , and that 's very considerate of you . that 's why we 're friends of sorts . summer : well , i like it . mother - daughter bridesmaids . victoria : yeah , it 's so cute . i mean , it 's just gon na remind us how close we all are , and , um , show us that we can rely on each other when we really need to . mariah : i think it 's a recipe for disaster . but what do i know about recipes ? i do n't cook . phyllis : i think you 're spot - on . i would n't want to make anyone uncomfortable on your special day . summer : oh , you love making people feel uncomfortable . not that you 'd be doing this here . i 'm sure dad agrees . nick : uh , no problem here . it 's up to sharon and phyllis . sharon : i think it 's an interesting idea . phyllis : yeah , i mean , it 's fun , it 's cheeky . sharon : yeah , considering our history . you know , but now i 'm thinking phyllis would have a much better time ... phyllis : cheering you on from the audience , in my head . mariah : all right , so the bride and her friend have spoken . now we can all move on after i 've refilled everyone 's wine glasses . you know what , i 'm just gon na get another bottle . phyllis : yeah . nikki : honey , i have to ask . will i be attending your wedding solo , or will your father be invited ? nick : do you think he can show up without causing a problem ? nikki : i wish i could say yes . summer : hey , mariah . was sharon serious about the wedding almost being called off ? mariah : mm , yeah . sounded like it . summer : okay , what happened ? mariah : it 's their business . summer : okay , well , it 's my business if my dad winds up getting his heart broken because your mom 's going into this with issues . mariah : hey . there are no issues . look , sharon was upset at the sneaky way that nick threw together dark horse without telling her . it threw her . it threw us all . he was gone for one night , and then they made up the next day . that 's it . summer : okay , good . mariah : now maybe we can get back to picking a bridesmaid dress . hopefully one that says `` wedding party `` and not ... `` frat party . `` billy : i do n't know her precise spin on jaboutique , but i 'm guessing she misinformed you , kyle . ashley : excuse me . billy : well , as the third and final staff member here , kyle is a key player , or he will be , eventually . so of course you want him on your side , of course you 're gon na tell him that all my ideas suck . ashley : you know , billy , kyle is a family member , and he 's also a board member . i had every right to let him know how you financed your project . kyle : the budget for the boutiques came from the r & d fund , leaving us extremely vulnerable with no new product development . ashley : exactly . and every season , we have to come up with new and exciting products to compete in this industry . but guess what ? we do n't have any money ! billy : i have so much faith that the innovator of the year will whip up some anti - aging must - have on a slightly reduced budget . ashley : guess what ? that award that i got , it did n't come with pixie dust and a magic wand . billy : you 'll thank me eventually , when you not only get your budget back , but when it 's increased because of how well the shiny new stores are doing . now , if you do n't mind , both of you , close the door on your way out . ashley : [ scoffs ] have you ever heard anybody make less sense with so much confidence ? kyle : he 's out of control . but he nailed one thing -- you do need me on your side . so ... i 'd like to hear just how much my loyalty and assistance is worth to you . cane : thanks . charlie : okay , can somebody level with me ? is this like mom 's last supper , or something ? cane : no . no . i do n't want anybody thinking like that , please do n't do it . lily : listen , the hearing is not for a few weeks , okay ? but you still have to be prepared and understand the reality . charlie : well , i don't . i mean , 20 years for an accident ! it 's not like you were drunk or you were high ! mattie : accident or not , the driver is responsible for the actions of the car . in the eyes of the law , she caused the accident resulting in the deaths of hilary and her unborn baby . charlie : but not on purpose ! this is messed up ! there 's got to be something we can do . cane : michael baldwin is representing her . lily : look , i 'm gon na tell the judge how sorry i am , and michael 's gon na ask for leniency . charlie : but the court can do whatever they want . cane : okay , charlie , no one is going to tear this family apart , all right ? we will do whatever it takes to keep us together . okay ? okay ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . nick : sorry i got to miss the fashion show . sharon : oh , i think victoria , summer , and mariah will forgive you . good luck with the leasing company . nick : thanks . if this dinner goes well , this could lead to dark horse 's next acquisition . jack thinks it could be a very shrewd move . sharon : go make it happen . i 'll see you later . nick : if you and the rest of the bridal party make it through the evening . sharon : you know what , if i 'm the sole survivor , we 'll just elope . nick : [ chuckles ] mom , phyllis , have fun . phyllis : do n't we always ? nikki : we try . bye , darling . phyllis : oh . sharon : oh ! wow . that looks ... really great on you . nikki : very pretty . phyllis : it 's very nice . sharon : uh - huh ! ahh ! yes . but i like that one , too . nikki : stunning . very , very nice . phyllis : mm . sharon : mariah ! mariah : come upstairs ! you can veto this one in private . summer : oh , wait , no , that 's not fair ! nikki : we want to see ! summer : yeah , come on ! mariah , mariah , mariah , mariah , mariah ! mariah : okay , okay , okay . here it is , all right ? give you guys a little spin . someone throw me a bouquet . nikki : that 's it , we have the winner . summer : yeah , if only . yeah , and these are the only ones that look good on the hangers , so ... victoria : [ sighs ] mariah : what are you -- oh , no , no , no . if you try to take a picture of this , you 'll be wearing that phone as a headband . phyllis : i think the universe is telling you to stop hosting parties because that 's , like , strike 3 . sharon : wait , are you saying strike 1 was my `` i 'm fine `` party ? phyllis : well , i think that was eclipsed soon after the one at victoria 's , yeah . sharon : no , `` i 'm fine `` was a success . i remember coming out of that with a distinct boost in self - esteem . phyllis : [ chuckles ] i remember the hangover . that and the fierce efforts of a certain party guest empowering women everywhere . mariah : hilary . you know , i 've been thinking about her wedding in the hospital . it was n't about hemlines or theme colors . it was love and commitment in its truest and purest form . it was really beautiful . sharon : to hilary , one brave bride . to hilary . [ glasses clinking ] kyle : this is all very nice , but you do know it 'll take more than a free meal to get me to pledge my undying allegiance . ashley : i can throw in a few drinks , too . kyle : and some in - game specifics ? because , right now , all i see is the two of us in a stalemate because of that damn `` blood abbott `` clause . ashley : i have a long - term plan , believe me . kyle : it 'd be easier to believe with a few details . ashley : actually , it 's better if you do n't know . gives your plausible deniability . kyle : true . nothing to deny if you 're just being jerked around . and i am . ashley : okay . take a seat . please . i 've asked your father for a little bit of discreet help . he 's working on having dark horse acquire the leasing company that billy is using to rent retail space for his boutiques . kyle : so then dark horse could cancel the whole deal , shattering billy 's retail dreams . ashley : and then the board will be appalled because billy screwed up his plans that he rushed into in secrecy . kyle : nice . ashley : thank you . kyle : wow . dad may end up having a say in jabot 's future after all . mariah : now , girls ' night at victoria 's -- that was a crazy night , am i right ? summer : so sharon threw that party , too ? guess you had to be there . mariah : yeah , i mean , you probably would have been if you were n't off with your married ex - boyfriend . but that was before you stole his car and you drove it back into town , right ? summer : mm , now , speaking of exes , where 's yours at ? did she get a better offer ? mariah : tessa and i are good . actually , we 're great . she 's just dealing with a few family things out of town . she should be back any day now . not that any of your exes are something to podcast about . i mean , if i recall , most of them end up stealing from you and/or murdered ? summer : well , you might end up with the same fate if you do n't shut up about it . mariah : bring it , snowflake . sharon : mariah , cool it . phyllis : all right , girls night is no - cat - fight - zone . summer : well , do n't worry , i am leaving . as much as i would love to stick around . so ... bye , grandma . nikki : bye , darling . summer : bye , aunt victoria . victoria : goodbye . summer : sharon , thank you . i left my vote for which dress i like best . it 's the one with the sticky note marked `` s. `` mariah : oh , sorry , is that s for `` succubus `` or `` strumpet ? `` phyllis : i know summer had it coming , but still ... mariah : oh , come on . you know , she also made fun of me for stopping at one glass of wine , which is ironic considering if i had a couple more i would have put her and her rudeness in check . sharon : well , on behalf of us all , thank you for keeping the girls ' night non- violent . mariah : you 're very welcome . and if we 're done here , i have a few works things to take care of . sharon : oh , sure . phyllis : are you ready to give up the party planning now ? sharon : if my parties are so unbearable , then why are you still here ? phyllis : hello ? i 've been waiting for a moment alone with the other members of our exclusive club . ashley : time is of the essence , so you 'll just have to trust me , okay ? kyle : [ sighs ] ashley : well , hi ! summer : hi ! this is cozy . ashley : yeah , i guess it is . it 's good to see you . kyle : we 're having a private dinner meeting . summer : uh , yeah , very private -- on the roof , nowhere near jabot . ashley : yeah , i did n't know i had to clear my schedule with a fenmore 's trainee . summer : oh , no , i 'm fully trained , thanks , but i will let you guys get back to your business , which i 'm sure is all about how to support your c.e.o . and promote his brilliant jaboutique concept , right ? ashley : mm , well , jabot 's prosperous future is always foremost on my mind . summer : really ? okay . so then what is second and third ? i 'm just curious , since just yesterday you were trying to recruit allies against billy . ashley : kyle and i are both team jabot . right ? to the very end . kyle : excuse us . summer : like i said , i was leaving . ashley : mm - hmm . is she gon na be a problem ? kyle : [ sighs ] i can handle summer . ashley : pleas make sure you do . cane : so , uh ... two more weeks , right ? you guys are back to school . 12th grade . congrats on that . lily : anything exciting for senior year ? mattie : i 've taken almost every a.p . course already . lily : yeah , we know . mattie : i 'll be racking up on extracurriculars , though , to pad my college application . cane : yeah ? like what ? mattie : student government , academic mentoring , beta club , world cinema society , debate team . charlie : mom said `` anything interesting . `` cane : [ chuckles ] mattie : he 's bored by everything these days , except for missing shauna . that has n't gotten old , right ? charlie : wrong . that 's over . lily : hey , i 'm really sorry how that fell apart . you know , we hate to see you hurt . cane : yeah , but all things considered , it 's probably for the best , right ? charlie : i do n't think so . i mean , none of this is for the best . i do n't understand how you guys can be so cool about this . i mean , mom probably wo n't even get to see us graduate . phyllis : i got two questions for you -- why in the holy hell would you ever host another girls ' night ? and why was n't i invited ? are you waiting for a special guest , one that nikki can whack for ya ? nikki : hey ! victoria : oh , wow , you know , you really redefine the word `` tasteless . `` phyllis : uh - huh , and forcing me to be a bridesmaid , that was high etiquette . sharon : that was not very cool of you . nikki : it was a joke , unlike when phyllis went to sharon suggesting that the two of you play innocent while victoria and i go down for murder ! sharon : that was n't my idea . phyllis : thank you for sharing our private conversation , by the way . and just so we 're clear in case you blocked it out , she and i did not kill j.t . nikki : no , but you brow - beat us into not calling the police , and then you organized how to dispose of the body , like you 're some damn professional ! sharon : okay , shh ! can we keep our voices down ? remember , mariah is upstairs , not drunk . victoria : yeah , and the four of us squabbling and attacking each other does n't help anything , either . phyllis : what 's bothering you ? victoria : it 's called guilt , and it 's burning through me from the inside - out . seeing reed did n't really help matters , and my poor mother , the stress is triggering her ms . sharon : you had another flare - up ? victoria : oh , you know about that ? nikki : let 's not overreact here , ladies , please . i am fine . it was minor . i 'm fine now . i have a new doctor , feeling much better . phyllis : no , none of us can downplay all this anxiety , it 's toxic . none of us are immune . sharon : not even you ? phyllis : no . it 's getting to me , too . as much as i do n't want to admit it , billy has called me out on it and said that i have been stressed out for the past few months . sharon : then we 're admitting it . that one night changed us all forever . and we 'll never be free of it . billy : these designs just are n't doing it for me . the jaboutiques need to make a splash , they need to scream from 200 feet away `` come in and spend money ! `` so just crank it up , inject some magic into it ! i do n't care what it costs . summer : hi , um -- no , it 's an emergency . billy : do some brainstorming and get back to me , okay ? thank you . summer : okay , you 're gon na want to hear this . i just saw ashley and kyle at the roof of the club , and they 're definitely plotting something . billy : stop , summer . okay ? no . i 'm done with this . this is just you 24/7 right now , and i 'm not getting sucked into your mind games , okay ? so , please , just go , and keep your distance . i mean it . summer : do you really mean that , billy ? okay , who are you trying to convince the most here , me or yourself ? sharon : i 'm about to take the ultimate step with nicholas , a marriage that is our chance to finally do things right , to find the happiness that we 've both worked so hard for , and i 'm holding onto this horrible secret that could destroy everything . he 's reinvented himself , his whole life . and that includes being 100 % honest with me , and i 'm forced to keep this secret from him every day . nikki : let 's really be honest , sharon . it 's not the first time you 've ever lied to nicholas . sharon : okay , i know , and that makes it a lot worse . but this ? this is huge . victoria : let 's not be too hard on sharon . i think , in this case , it 's better that nick does not know . now , we all need to keep it that way . nikki : agreed . phyllis : do we have confirmation that sharon will keep her mouth shut ? sharon : you know , i 've had just about all i can of your poisonous attitude . phyllis : poisonous ? ditto with your sanctimonious martyr routine that no one 's buying . sharon : well , of course you would n't understand honesty . it 's like trying to speak to you in hungarian . phyllis : well , good , then let 's keep to english so it sinks in . you ensnared nick , again . enjoy that . let the rest go . nick : what 's going on ? i could hear you all the way out there . phyllis : i can only take so much of sharon . have a wonderful wedding . nikki : yeah , uh , we 've got to get going , too . thank you . bye , darling . see you ! nick : bye . bye , vick . sharon : what can you do ? it 's phyllis . lily : well , that was a decadent feast , and i enjoyed every bite . mattie : me , too . charlie : mm - hmm . for real . this was a good idea , dad . cane : thank you . we needed this , and thank you . lily : yeah . thank you . all of you . for making this a very special evening . cane : [ clears throat ] charlie : um , is it cool if mattie and i take off ? mattie : why would we do that ? charlie : so mom and dad can get some alone time ? mattie : ow ! lily : okay . do you two have somewhere to be ? charlie : uh ... cane : it 's okay . go . just do me a favor . be home in an hour , all right ? mattie : okay . charlie : got it . mattie : hey , charlie . what are you up to ? charlie : look , mom ca n't go to prison . all right ? we 're gon na save her . mattie : what ? how ? charlie : just come on . lily : i 'm so grateful for all of your efforts to make everything special . cane : well , i 'm just starting , and i 'm not gon na let you spend one day behind bars . lily : well , no one can stop the judge from sentencing me . not even my hero . cane : i know that , and that 's why we ca n't go back to the courthouse . i bought five tickets to sydney . lily : australia ? cane : yeah . i spoke to my dad . it 's all sorted out . you , me , the twins , and sam . we 're leaving tonight . | according to victoria , reed was thriving at boarding school and had stopped rationalizing jt 's crimes and disappearance . sharon , nikki , mariah , summer , victoria , phyllis and summer ended up at sharon 's place . sharon asked victoria to be her bridesmaid . phyllis and summer were at odds over whether billy and phyllis made a good couple . nikki asked nick if victor was invited to the wedding . nick asked if victor would be able to come without causing trouble . sharon revealed that she and nick nearly called off the wedding . |
[ previously_on ] victoria : you say one more word to christian about being his father , and i will make sure you never have another visit with that child . adam : you ca n't block my access . phyllis : i need a little more time to get to the money together to buy the grand phoenix . adam : i offered the place to devon . phyllis : you did what ? chelsea : calvin was very generous to me in his will . i plan to pass along that generosity to you . how does $ 1 million sound ? anita : i do n't want your money . chelsea : excuse me ? celeste : every girl dreams of having her father walk her down the aisle . lola : the only father that i have ever known , he will be walking me down the aisle -- rey . celeste : lola , that -- lola : i am not gon na change my mind , mama . rey : i know you bake when you get anxious , so when you called asking to see if i would be a taste - tester ... well , lola , you would n't be the first bride who gets cold feet before the big wedding day . lola : cold feet ? rey , that 's hilarious . i mean , i am so excited , i can barely see straight . rey : yeah ? lola : yes . that 's why i 'm baking -- to calm myself down . rey : okay . well , is there anything i can do to help ? run some errands , make some phone calls , schlepp things from point `` a `` to point `` b `` ? lola : you 'll have to ask kyle . he 's in charge of all of that . except my wedding dress . rey : i know that 's what you said . i 'm just surprised you stuck to it . lola : really ? rey : my perfectionist kid sister let someone else plan her big wedding day ? i mean , the bachelor party went so great . what could possibly go wrong ? lola : oh , come on ! that was n't kyle 's fault . rey : i know . lola : look , rey ... our wedding day is every bit as important to him as it is to me . and i have total faith that my fiancé will come up with something incredibly gorgeous and romantic . phyllis : hi , elena . elena : hi . and bye . devon : going on your run ? elena : yeah . devon : yeah ? have a good time . elena : thanks . devon : so . [ sighs ] what brings you by ? phyllis : i hear you 're in talks to purchase the grand phoenix . i do n't understand . when i asked you for a loan , you gave me all the reasons why it would n't be feasible . what changed ? anita : i just heard connor stomp up to his room and slam the door . chelsea : [ sarcastically ] i 'm so sorry that he disturbed you . anita : oh , will you stop ? the poor guy 's really upset , and i have a good idea why . he knows you and adam are n't getting back together , and it breaks his little heart . chelsea : wow . such incredible insight , mom . or were you eavesdropping again ? anita : a - all right . the point is , you 've got a problem on your hands . and i 'd be happy to talk to him if you think it would help . chelsea : no , actually , i 'd rather you stay here so we can continue our conversation from the other day . anita : what conversation is that ? i - i do n't know what you 're referring to . chelsea : huh . well , let me refresh your memory -- i was saying i knew you were up to something , and you were on the verge of fessing up . anita : [ sighs ] [ cellphone chimes ] billy : is he answering ? victoria : something tells me that he 's gon na respond in person . billy : [ sighs ] well , when he does , we 'll be ready . additional sponsorship phyllis : so , why 'd you tell me that you were n't interested in the grand phoenix ? were you actually planning to make a deal with adam and cut me out of it ? devon : i think you know better than that . i do n't operate that way . phyllis : so enlighten me . devon : i 'd be happy to , phyllis . i turned you down because you brought me a lousy proposal . you had agreed to pay over - inflated prices on a risky project . it 's a brand - new hotel not connected to any established chain , run by someone with zero experience in the hospitality industry . phyllis : right . that someone is me ? devon : that someone is you , yes . and even though i was able to negotiate a better deal under market value , i 've decided to pass on the whole thing . phyllis : seriously ? devon : yes . i decided that the potential return on the investment does n't justify the amount of time i 'd have to put into the whole project . so ... phyllis : well -- well , why do n't you do this ? why do n't you just flip the building ? buy it from adam and then sell it to me and make a quick buck . i mean , the deal that you 're gon na give me is definitely gon na be better than adam 's . devon : did you win the lotto when i was n't looking ? phyllis : you 're right . i - i do n't have limitless funds , for sure , but -- devon : right . that 's why you came to me in the first place , so ... phyllis : right , right . you 're right . i would just -- i would give you a healthy -- a healthy sum , and you just -- you -- you -- you got to give me time -- devon : i 'm not interested . no . i 'm not . phyllis : okay , listen . listen , devon ... [ sighs ] this building is way more than just an investment to me . it 's my way to redeem myself in the eyes of everyone in this town . and i know you understand that , because i know you know about redemption , because a lot of neil 's life was about redemption , and i know that you 're trying to honor that right now . devon : all right . let 's slow down . 'cause it sounds to me like you 're trying to exploit my late father 's memory to make a buck , and that 'd be really disrespectful of you to do that . lola : you just ended things with sharon , and here i am going on and on about my wedding . rey : mnh - mnh . lola : rey , i 'm sorry if i 've been insensitive -- rey : no , no , no . do n't -- do n't do that . do n't , don't . i do n't want you going there . i do n't want you worrying about that stuff . seeing you this happy cheers me up beyond belief . lola : i 'm glad . rey : i 'll check in with kyle , see if there 's anything i can do to pitch in . lola : just so you do n't think i 'm a total lazy bones , you know , i actually am helping plan the honeymoon . rey : oh , yeah ? lola : yeah . kyle picked the location , and i have been appointed activity director . rey : ahh . where you headed ? lola : samoa . this really cool resort where everyone has their own little bungalow right on the beach . rey : wow . that 's nice . lola : i know ! and there 's a wonderful spa , and diving and snorkeling . and you can even rent a sailboat , rey ! and go deep - sea fishing . oh , my god , and the scenery , it just looks -- i mean , it looks fantastic . and the sunsets in the middle of the pacific -- [ sighs ] and the stars at night -- oh , my god . i mean , i can hardly even wait . you know kyle said he would take a cooking class with me ? what ? rey : i just -- when you were in the hospital , it -- it got to me ... how little of life you 'd had a chance to experience . now ... you 're gon na see some of the world . in style , no less . i love it . anita : before you go accusing me of anything , i suggest you think about all i have done for you . chelsea : yes , and i appreciate your support . so much so that i offered you a big chunk of my inheritance from calvin . anita : mm - hmm . chelsea : and yet you turned down the money , which is completely unlike you , and you have still yet to give me a believable explanation . anita : i just wanted to do the right thing . chelsea : aha ! exactly . and that is what set off the alarm bells for me . anita : you are always so quick to judge . chelsea : oh , enough with the guilt trips , mother . you have been pestering me about calvin 's will practically since the moment he took his last breath . and then all this money comes through , and nothing . no interest . you did n't even ask me how much i inherited . anita : i did n't need to ask . chelsea : because ? anita : calvin 's friend told me , daryl . chelsea : what ? so -- so much for attorney / client privilege . anita : does that still apply when your client 's dead and buried ? i was so relieved to find out that your husband had provided for you and connor . and that 's all i cared about . chelsea : you are so full of it . anita : hey , now . chelsea : i mean , come on , mom ! all of these denials are just making me more determined to figure out what your angle is , because i know damn well there is one . anita : think what you like . my conscience is clear . chelsea : okay . if you do n't want to spill , i 'll ask daryl . and if he does n't want to talk , i 'll hire a lawyer . i will start digging . i am not going to stop until i get some answers . anita : fine ! [ huffs ] you never could leave well enough alone , could you ? all right . the fact is that [ sighs ] calvin left me a little bequest of my own . chelsea : this makes no sense . calvin was civil to you , yes . but he had your number . he knew you were on the grift . so the idea of him remembering you in his will in any significant way -- anita : fine . he did n't technically leave me anything , but there are certain assets that i 've been safeguarding . chelsea : that you stole ? anita : what an ugly word . chelsea : i am so disappointed in you right now ! anita : now who 's laying on the guilt ? listen , kiddo , there are certain things that you must not have known about your husband 's business dealings . the fact of the matter is , calvin had some rather ... complicated enterprises . chelsea : go on . anita : daryl felt strongly that we should n't burden you with the convoluted details while you were in mourning . chelsea : oh , yeah . and naturally you agreed . anita : i am your mother . believe it or not , i try to look out for you . chelsea : okay , well , i 'm ready to be burdened with the details now , mom . so start talking . anita : while calvin 's business dealings were legit , there were some that weren't . they could have easily been misinterpreted by the authorities . chelsea : the irs ? fbi ? sec ? anita : all of them . calvin thought it would be more prudent to keep those particular transactions off the books , and the proceeds in a storage unit rather than a bank . and let me guess the rest . you and daryl confiscated the profits from calvin 's more questionable dealings , and you kept the cash for yourselves . so the documents you showed me were fake . anita : baby , i swear , we were only thinking of you and connor . chelsea : mm - hmm . whew ... anita : there were bound to be questions about your inheritance , especially with adam hinting to the cops that you had something to do with calvin 's death . we did n't want anything even the least bit shady around you . chelsea : how much did you take ? it had to be substantial . otherwise you would have taken the million dollars i offered you . anita : [ sighs ] i - i do n't know the exact figure . chelsea : okay , well , you know , just ballpark it for me . anita : it 's not like we stayed up all night in the storage locker with green eyeshades on , counting fat stacks of hundreds . chelsea : well , that 's a charming visual , mother . and i bet that 's exactly what you did ! anita : sweetheart -- chelsea : tell me the truth . stop hedging and tell me the truth . anita : [ sighs ] fine . the total off - the - books assets probably came to another $ 5 million or so , give or take . chelsea : you took half my husband 's estate ? anita : the dirty half ! the half that could have gotten you into some serious hot water if anybody paid close attention . [ huffs ] i took an incredible risk for you , for your sake . chelsea : no , you cheated your daughter and your grandson out of millions . [ scoffs ] wow . well , i really hope you enjoy splashing around in your fat stacks , mom , but you ca n't do it here . i want you out of my sight . phyllis : i was not trying to disrespect your father . um ... i 'm sorry if it sounded like that . i was not trying to manipulate you in any way . i just -- i wanted you to know how important this project was to me , that 's all . it has [ voice catches ] been a really tough year . i 've been through a lot . devon : i know you have . but if we 're being honest , phyllis , i think you brought a lot of it onto yourself . um ... and if i 'm being frank , i just do n't want to work with you . phyllis : what ? devon : you 're not on good terms with any of your previous employers , whether it be abbott or newman , and that says a whole lot to me when i work with somebody . phyllis : oh , no . wait , wait , wait , wait . let 's be fair -- i got caught up in all of their sibling rivalry . and that 's why it 's so important for me to get this project going and to give this hotel a go . i mean , i need it for my reputation , my credibility . and -- and i -- i just want you to know -- i want you to know , i will give this project everything i 've got . devon : i know . and i have no doubt that you would . but i literally do n't know another way to say this , but the answer is no . victoria : i do n't really understand what you 're doing here . did n't you get my text about christian ? he 's not feeling well . that 's why i canceled the visit . adam : well , i figured i 'd visit him here instead of in the park . could sit by his bedside , read him some stories , or watch a video together -- whatever he 's up to . victoria : well , at the moment , he 's not up to any of that . adam : how sick , uh , is he ? what 's wrong with him ? victoria : oh , with the fever that he has , he 's just wiped out . i checked on him a few minutes ago . he 's sleeping . billy : and imagine him waking up to your busted - up face . so come back tomorrow when he 's feeling better , and you do n't look like something the cat dragged in . adam : [ sighs ] i 'll be in touch later to , uh , reschedule . victoria : thank you for understanding . adam : mm - hmm . victoria : can you believe he actually took `` no `` for an answer ? billy : ca n't count on that continuing . every time we come up with an excuse for him not to see christian , he 's gon na feel it , and he 's gon na have michael run straight to the judge . victoria : look , i know it 's not a permanent solution . but it 's all that i could come up with . every day that i can keep adam from confusing my nephew feels like a victory . anita : well , i 'm ready to go back to baton rouge . but [ sighs ] i hope you 're gon na reconsider . chelsea : i do n't know how i 'm ever supposed to trust you again . [ anita sighs ] you chose money over family . and the irony is , you could have had both . i was all set to share calvin 's estate with you . but instead , you and daryl have been plotting against me the whole time ? anita : baby , i was just trying to protect you . chelsea : stop , mom . i do n't want to hear it . just go . we 're done . billy : next one . [ clears throat ] what do you get when you cross an elephant and a fish ? swimming trunks . [ kids laugh ] see ? that was a good one , right ? victoria : hey , guys . i 've got yogurt parfait ! billy : there she is . victoria : who wants one ? johnny : me ! katie : me ! christian : me ! billy : who wants a parfait ? victoria : okay . here you go . what were you all laughing about so hard ? billy : oh , you know , digging into my trunk of elephant jokes . victoria : oh . billy : i got a million of them . victoria : yeah , i know . i know you do . so , are things going -- going well out here ? billy : everything is excellent . yeah , we 're having a good time . victoria : where 's the spoons ? billy : right there . victoria : oh , you know , if you need to get to the office , you can . nick texted me . he 's on his way . billy : you sure ? victoria : yeah , i 'm sure . billy : okay , cool . all right . i 'll do that . here you go . take these . and i 'm gon na take off , and i 'll see you guys later , all right ? victoria : okay . billy : have fun . victoria : bye . billy : bye . victoria : mwah ! what do you guys want to do after you 're done with the snack ? we could go on a playground . oh , i know . we can ride the carousel if you want , or we can walk over to the children 's museum . does that sound fun ? katie : yeah . christian : is it close ? phyllis : hey . do you have a minute to chat ? abby : are you serious right now ? the lunch rush is about to hit . phyllis : i just wanted to apologize for snapping at you this morning , that 's it . abby : yeah , yeah . as you should . but now is not a good time . phyllis : okay , i - i realize that i was wrong . and i just get a little protective when it comes to my daughter , and i should n't be . i mean , summer can clearly take care of herself . and i - i just did n't want that little bit of friction to create problems with us going forward . you know , 'cause i think that we 'd make an amazing team -- hey ! hi . abby : hi . hi , welcome . two for lunch ? amazing . um , joey . joey , can you please show these lovely people to table six ? thank you . enjoy . what part of `` i 'm busy right now `` is not registering with you ? phyllis : i 'm sorry . this is just very important . abby : oh , really ? well , was it important to you when you were being so hostile to me earlier ? yeah , it 's really given me second thoughts about partnering with you . phyllis : okay , well that 's -- that 's what i thought was gon na happen , and -- abby : see , i had thought that maybe you were gon na be able to put aside your resentment towards the abbotts . but clearly ya can't . phyllis : no , i can . abby : mm . phyllis : i can . i have so much respect for you . abby : [ scoffs ] respect ? yeah . so you do n't think i , uh , `` peaked too soon `` ? phyllis : heh ... you know what ? come on . that -- i -- i - i do n't even know why i said that . i do n't even mean it . abby : oh , is that a habit of yours , saying things that you do n't mean ? phyllis : no . i just overreacted . and i 'm upset at myself for doing it . honestly , i - i just want to work with you . i think that you are just so smart and gutsy , not to mention so incredibly creative , abby . in fact , i do n't think you 've gotten the respect you so richly deserve . abby : okay , this is really weird . what 's really going on ? victoria : honey , wait . hold on . i need to wipe your hands . they 're gon na be all sticky . hold on a second , babe . adam : hey , there , christian . how you doing , buddy ? do you remember me ? oh , no , hey , it 's okay . it 's okay . daddy probably looks scary right now . i got a little -- little bruise on my face . nick : hey , vick . what is it ? victoria : adam . he 's over there . he must have followed me . adam : let 's go have some fun , okay ? you want to go check out the merry - go- round ? wait ! christian ! wait , do n't run awa -- nick : hey ! leave him alone . victoria : johnny , come here . i 'll go get christian . adam : i had a visit scheduled , but victoria canceled it . nick : because she knows you were planning to go too far . adam : no , because she 's a conniving witch who has no intention of obeying a court order . nick : the judge never would have allowed a visit if he knew what you were planning to do . adam : nick , i 'm gon na say this -- and listen to me so you can get it through your thick skull -- christian deserves to know he 's my son . nick : did you tell him that again ? i ought to break you in half . adam : why do n't you try it , nick ? try it . see what happens . victoria : christian ? christian , where are you ? i ca n't find him . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : okay , these should be cool enough to eat now . tell me what you think . [ exclaims ] wait , really ? that good ? rey : mmph . rey : better than good . i can taste the cinnamon . mmm ! mmm ! lola : yeah . mmm . rey : mmm ! lola : mom 's secret ingredient . rey : hmph . have you heard from her ? lola : not a word . i 've had to make peace with the fact that our mother may not come to my own wedding . rey : i know it hurts . lola : it 's awful . but i 've done all that i can , so ... rey : i feel like i 'm responsible . lola : what ? no . rey , why would you think that ? rey : because i insisted we not tell her about the transplant surgery . lola : [ sighs ] rey , please do n't put this on yourself . mom and i have had so many issues that have had nothing to do with my medical situation . i wanted to make my own decisions . be independent . so i pushed her away . she did n't feel welcome , so she left , okay , and that 's -- that 's on me . rey : well , look , look . there 's still time . she could -- she could change her mind . lola : yeah , i have n't completely given up hope . you know , kyle 's dad said that he would go to miami and try to get through to her . but i 'm still not gon na get my hopes up . rey : wow . well , that was kind of him to do that , but i would n't count on that salvaging things . if mom wo n't listen to her own kids , what are the chances jack abbott could persuade her ? lola : i mean , come on . you never know . mom has always had a soft spot for smooth talkers -- like our dad . rey : mm - hmm . and that is a silver lining . if she does n't come to the wedding , that means she does n't bring adrian as her plus - one . lola : oh , my god . rey : what ? lola : look at the return address . rey : `` adrian rosales . `` holy crap . we were literally just talking about him . lola : i know . can you believe it ? rey : after all this time , why would our father be writing to you ? [ door slams ] abby : how ? ! how do you run out of chicken ? how is that even possible ? phyllis : chicken ? excuse me ? abby : [ stammers ] someone in the kitchen -- you know what ? never mind . it 's handled . but what 's -- what 's the story here ? why are you being so freakishly nice to me ? phyllis : because i realized there 's a lot of truth to what you said this morning . i am very , very lucky to get the chance to work with you . but you should know that you 're very lucky to get the chance to work with me . abby : ugh . phyllis : i have the drive and determination to make the grand phoenix into an iconic hotel . you know that . and i think that together , abby , we can accomplish really great things . abby : i still think there 's more to this . phyllis : okay . [ sighs ] adam is furious with me because i did something really , really amazing for nick . i 'm sure you heard . abby : no . i haven't . but , no , all of this -- this is starting to make sense . adam fired you , did n't he ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no . abby : and you -- you are sucking up to me because you need a job . phyllis : okay , um , i did not get fired . i maneuvered myself out of a job . it 's a bit different . on purpose , i did that . abby : mm . phyllis : long story . anyway . [ sighs ] you should know this -- adam put the grand phoenix up for sale . so you know we 're out when some big chain comes along and buys it and turns it into some cookie - cutter business hotel . and this great idea you had for the lounge , all of our hard work developing this great idea , that 's out the window . unless ... you decide to buy it yourself . nick : son ! where are you ? christian ! elena : hey , nick . you okay ? nick : yeah , just looking for my son . something spooked him and he ran off . elena : can i help ? nick : yeah , please . elena : okay . nick : christian ! adam : christian ! christian ? i see you . christian : go away ! adam : you know , i 'm sorry that i scared you before . i was just really happy to see you , and i got a little too excited . does that ever happen to you ? you get too excited , too bouncy ? people have to tell you to calm down ? [ chuckles softly ] yeah . you 're kind of like me , then , huh ? hey , i brought the soccer ball with me . you want to play ? huh ? you been practicing that footwork i taught you last time ? well , that 's all right . we can just kick it around instead . you want to see a cool trick ? yeah ? look . all right , ready ? bah ! all right . you try . yeah ! oh ! yeah ! all right . kick a big -- big goal like last time . [ chuckles ] nice . christian : finally ! adam : nice job . nice job ! nick : christian ! where are you ? come out where i can see you ! adrian : dear lola , on the eve of your wedding , i am writing to wish you and kyle all the best as you start your new life together . your mother has expressed her concerns to me , but i do n't share them . i know rey and arturo , who are incredibly protective of you , would never have allowed you to get close to anyone who did n't deserve you . i have no doubt that your fiancé is very special , as it would take an exceptional young man to get past your brothers ' scrutiny . you should also know that celeste and i have decided not to reconcile , after all . some things just are n't meant to be . but before we went our separate ways , your mother informed me that you do n't want me at your wedding . i can understand why . i have never been the kind of father to you that i should have been . i have n't earned the right to walk you down the aisle . i accept that with a heavy heart at my own failings , and no bitterness toward you . whatever you decide is best , lolita , i will respect your wishes . however , it would give me great joy to be there to witness your happiness , and to dance at my daughter 's wedding . i hope you can find it in your heart to allow me that . but if not , know that i 'll be there in spirit . your loving father , adrian . rey : you okay ? lola : [ sniffles ] i honestly do n't know what to do with this . phyllis : abby , think about this . if you own the place , you do n't have to get anybody 's approval to put your best ideas to work . and , um ... i can run the day - to - day . it 's no big deal . abby : [ sighs ] phyllis : you could concentrate on what you do best -- the creative vision . abby : yeah , that sounds great . but there 's one big problem . i do n't trust you . yeah , you talk this big game . you did the same thing when you were c.e.o . at jabot , and look how that turned out . phyllis : oh , wait a second . great things happened when i was c.e.o . at jabot . namely , the launch of jaboutiques . and i will put the same buzz and energy into the grand phoenix . you know that . abby , come on . it 's what you want , too . abby : fine . i 'll buy the place from adam . and i might even keep you on as manager . under one condition . daryl : thank you , i know the way . ah ! hello , there . chelsea : daryl ? daryl : i 'm sorry to disturb you , but [ grunts ] housekeeper said , `` come on in , `` so i did . chelsea : what , uh -- what are you doing here ? daryl : [ chuckles ] anita told me to bring you these -- oh , ho -- as a peace offering . ha ! peace offering . [ laughs ] lola : so ? what do you think ? rey : that our dear papa has a lot of nerve . he is no position to be asking for any favors , lola , and you do n't owe him a damn thing . his estrangement from his children is the result of his own rotten choices . if he wanted things to be different , he should have -- should have chosen differently . lola : i agree . i told mom that if adrian showed up at the wedding , i would call it off and elope . and i meant it . rey : yeah . has that changed ? lola : you know , i 've learned how it feels to have someone you love shut you out completely . i mean , i have tried to call mom , rey , over and over and over again to apologize , but she does n't even pick up the phone . if i ignore this letter , am i doing the same thing ? rey : no , lola , there 's -- there 's no comparison . he had over 20 years to apologize . and , what , he gets in contact with you a few days before your wedding ? lola : i wonder what mom would want me to do ? you know , she did ask me to invite him to the wedding , but that was when it seemed like they were getting back together . and , well , it sounds like it 's fallen apart now , so ... rey : no surprise there . lola : if i let him come to the wedding when mom is n't there , is that gon na be a slap in the face to her ? rey : again , it 's all about choices . they have made theirs . now it 's up to you to make your own . it does n't matter what anyone else wants . this is your wedding , lola . so do you want adrian there or not ? abby : if you and i are gon na work together , you need to have some skin in the game . i ca n't be the only one taking a financial risk . if you have some sort of ownership stake in the enterprise -- let 's say 20 % -- i 'll know our interests are aligned . phyllis : great . i 'm all for it . abby : great . phyllis : i 'm gon na need some time to come up with the money . abby : you have one week . phyllis : oh , come on . abby , that 's a lot of money . abby : [ scoffs ] if you ca n't come up with it , i 'll find someone else to manage the hotel . someone with experience . and , most importantly , someone i can trust . those are my terms . take it or leave it . phyllis : i 'll come up with the money . abby : mm . super . once you have cash in hand , come find me . now i have to get back to work . daryl : there may be some confusion with the previous document -- chelsea : the fake one ? daryl : mm - hmm . but i think you 'll find the revise version more agreeable . my bequest now includes the contents of calvin 's storage unit , as well as the money that was previously transferred into my account . daryl : as well as the boca raton house , all its contents , and every vehicle . only thing it might exclude are the expenses incurred for the sale should you decide to put it on the market . chelsea : um ... thank you . daryl : my pleasure . chelsea : so , um ... this boatload of cash you just wheeled in here ... daryl : you might want to wash it once or twice , just to be safe . chelsea : this is so like my mother . daryl : [ laughs ] you have my card from my previous visit . feel free to call with any questions . chelsea : wha -- uh , daryl , hold on a sec . for you and my mother to share . daryl : how -- how thoughtful . chelsea : and i 'm gon na text anita about this , so do n't just go running off with it . daryl : how could you even think such a thing ? [ sighs ] this is ... oh , terribly , terribly generous of you , chelsea . thank you . chelsea : you 're welcome . safe travels . daryl : okay . mmm ! [ chuckles ] chelsea : bye . daryl : bye . chelsea : whew ... adam : we 're over here ! elena : hey ! is your name christian ? i think your daddy 's looking for you . nick : christian ? hey , buddy . christian : daddy ! nick : oh ! come here , man . ohh ! my man ! what you got there ? christian : a new ball . nick : oh , man . it 's a pretty good one . let 's see that thing . adam : yeah , christian 's fine . he was just playing hide - and - seek . nick : thank you so much for your help . elena : yeah , of course . i 'm glad it worked out okay . nick : all right . let 's go . adam : see ya , buddy . | phyllis talks to devon about helping her buy the grand phoenix hotel but he tells her he will not do business with her because he ca n't trust her . phyllis then goes to abby who agrees to buy the hotel and make her the manager but only if phyllis puts in a twenty percent stake . abby gives phyllis a week to give her the money or she will buy the hotel and find another manager . lola gets a heartwarming letter from her father and struggles with the decision of whether or not to invite him to the wedding . anita finally admits to chelsea that she and daryl calvin 's lawyer kept five million dollars from calvin 's off the books shady businesses . chelsea gets upset and tells anita to return to baton rouge . anita later sends daryl to return the money and chelsea is so touched that anita returned the money that she gives some of the money to daryl for he and anita to share . adam is upset that victoria told him christian had a fever but later sees christian in the park with nick , victoria , johnny , and katie . christian hides when he hears nick and adam arguing and adam finds him and returns him to nick and victoria . |
( pencil rapping table ) ( rapping continues ) heather : ( clears throat ) your honor , with all due respect , we discussed this in chambers . mr. baldwin was well aware the time this verdict was scheduled to be delivered . it 's time to let law enforcement step in . judge chong : last chance , counsel . michael : mrs. newman 's delay is due to her illness . i would like to move formally to have the reading of the verdict postponed until such time as she can appear in good health . judge chong : denied . you have one hour to produce your client or a doctor who will testify to her medical incapacity . otherwise , i 'll issue a bench for mrs. newman 's arrest and hold you , mr. baldwin , in contempt of court . one hour . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh ! a present for me . j.t . : no , no , it 's for the baby . victoria : really ? oh ! oh , it 's so cute . who 's it from ? j.t . : what , you did n't know that knitting was one of my many hidden talents ? all right , it 's from my mom . victoria : wow , that 's so nice . i bet it 'll be his or her favorite thing . j.t . : you think they 'll help us out in the pronoun department and actually tell us the sex of this baby ? victoria : i do n't know . i 'm not sure i want to find out yet . come on , let 's go . j.t . : all right . brad : oh , good , you 're here . listen , we should consider outsourcing the tech jobs on the velasco project . it 'll help us meet the budget . victoria : oh , that 's already taken care of . brad : what are you talking about ? i was n't notified . victoria : well , you 're off the project . maybe next time i 'll send out a memo . [ scene_break ] kay : cane , i 'm going to the office . can , uh , i give you a ride ? cane : no , i 'm done working for the day . kay : something more important than , uh , the job ? cane : yeah , amber . she 's like the bloody ebola virus -- sucks you dry from the inside out . [ scene_break ] amber : hi . i 'm calling about the job opening . yeah , the receptionist position , yeah . mm - hmm . oh , oh , that 's so great . that 's so great . i can be there in about an hour for an interview . ( chuckles ) that is so perfect . oh , my name is amber ashby . no , i am not a convicted felon . it has n't even gone to trial yet . you know what ? i did not steal ... are you listening ? i ... hello ? are ya there ? great . [ scene_break ] lauren : do you really think she ran ? michael : do n't you ? she was terrified . come on , pick up , pick up , pick up . voice mail . her phone is off . lauren : all right , so maybe her battery died . michael : i have no way of getting in touch with her . i 'm so screwed . lauren : is this judge really gon na put you in jail if she 's a no - show ? michael : ( laughs ) oh , yes , indeed , and at this point , he would do it with great joy . nick : four minutes and counting . daniel : you know , maybe we should try calling the hospitals . nick : we should call the police or the american consulate . all this extra hour did was give her more time to get away . 3 minutes and 30 seconds . daniel : nick , seriously . nick : daniel , she 's not coming . phyllis : i 'm here . hey . daniel : hey . sharon : you almost gave your lawyer a heart attack . jack : hey , what the hell took you so long ? phyllis : um , well , you know , punctuality has never been my strong suit . nick : you know , they were gon na throw michael in jail if you did n't show . daniel : well , she 's here now , so we can all relax . phyllis : i 'm here . right . jack : you know what ? we 'll take our seats . ( door closes ) phyllis : listen , i was driving . i got as far as milwaukee , and then i had to stop . i could n't take summer away , and i could n't leave my son . nick : i 'm just glad you 're here . michael : oh , please , tell me i 'm not dreaming . phyllis : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . nick : i 'll see you in there . michael : all right , sorry later , courtroom now . come , come , come . phyllis : okay . oh , sweetie . it 's all right . oh , baby girl . she 's fussing . i - i just -- i -- michael : no , no , no , you ca n't bring her . she ca n't bring her . you -- lauren : okay , well , i 'll take her to day care . you can pick her up later . it 's all right . phyllis : i mean , not if i 'm in jail , i ca n't pick her up . hey , sweetie . okay , wait , i just want to calm her down . i just want to calm her down . michael : listen , phyllis , we have to go in now , or we 'll both end up in jail . summer : ( crying ) lauren : it 's okay . it 's okay . phyllis : okay , here . lauren : i got you , sweetie . phyllis : she likes you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so are you sure you do n't want to know the sex of the baby ? victoria : i do n't know . i do n't know . i kind of keep going back and forth . i do n't know if i want to find out . j.t . : what , like , ever ? 'cause , uh , that could be a little bit of a challenge . victoria : no . no , i mean like , maybe , you know , once the baby 's born . j.t . : i guess , if you want to wait that long . victoria : but on the other hand , it would be kind of fun to know what we 're having . that way we 'd be able to buy clothes , know what color to decorate the nursery . i mean , we can always go with yellows and greens ... j.t . : mm - hmm . victoria : which i kind of prefer to pinks and blues anyway . but ... i do n't know , it 'd be fun to know if we 're having a boy or girl , would n't it ? j.t . : i could n't agree with you more . victoria : okay , let 's find out . j.t . : yeah , let 's find out . [ scene_break ] judge chong : defendant , please rise . in the case of the state of wisconsin vs. phyllis newman , has the jury reached a verdict ? woman : no , your honor . sharon : ( mouths words ) judge chong : madame forewoman , would you please tell me why the jury was not able to come up with a verdict ? woman : your honor , we had reached a verdict . but before we were brought into the courtroom , one of the jurors indicated she was no longer comfortable with our decision . michael : defense moves for a mistrial . heather : objection . judge chong : let 's take a brief recess . counsel , remain . bailiff , i 'd like to interview the woman who changed her mind in my chambers . who is that ? judge chong : all right . take the others to the holding room , please . dismissed . thank you . [ scene_break ] amber : ( thinking ) `` job listings , genoa city . `` amber : ( thinking ) come on ! does n't anyone need a -- ooh ! maid listing at genoa city motel . who knows what i 'd find cleanin ' those rooms . on second thought , maybe they wo n't care about my soon - to - be criminal record . ( cell phone rings ) amber : hello ? cane : hi , it 's me . amber : hi . cane : i need to see you . it 's important . amber : oh , what 's this about ? cane : just be at the house in an hour . [ scene_break ] dr. okamura : hear that ? victoria : oh ! j.t . : is that -- the that the baby 's heartbeat ? victoria : ( chuckles ) it 's really fast . dr. okamura : it 's strong , and it 's healthy . victoria : oh , good . j.t . : wow . victoria : good , good . dr. okamura : how are you feeling ? any cramps ? victoria : no , no cramps , just , you know , a little tired , but , uh , nothing i ca n't handle . thank goodness the morning sickness is over , though . j.t . : yeah . dr. okamura : hey , you guys want to know the sex of the baby ? j.t . : yes . yeah , yeah . victoria : yes , yes , we do . j.t . : absolutely . victoria : yeah , we do . dr. okamura : okay . you are having a -- victoria : wait ! no , no , no , never mind . i -- no . j.t . : what ? victoria : i changed my mind . i -- you know what ? i - i want to be surprised . j.t . : oh , well , doc , whisper it to me , okay ? victoria : no , no . no , no , no , do n't tell him . no , do n't do that , because you know what ? he 'll tell me . he 'll tell me . j.t . : i am -- i am good at keeping secrets . victoria : no , you 're not . j.t . : all right , doc , tell me . victoria : you 're bad . j.t . : are you serious ? that 's fantastic . i 've always wanted a -- victoria : j.t . ! j.t . : a baby . i 've always wanted a baby . victoria : i 'm gon na kill you . j.t . : hey , beg all you want , you 're not getting it outta me . dr. okamura : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] judge chong : i will hear arguments for and against mistrial . mr. baldwin . michael : your honor , we have had a jury that 's deliberated for days and can not reach a verdict . and even when they say they have a verdict , there is not enough confidence to actually deliver it . furthermore , the fact that one juror has experienced an 11th hour , 59th minute , i have to say , change of heart , smacks of pressure , threat , tampering and undue influence . under the circumstances , justice demands that a mistrial be declared so that we may start anew . judge chong : you make a valid case . ms. stevens ? heather : your honor , of course mr. baldwin would want a mistrial . he has seen our case . he 's heard our evidence . he 's uncovered our strategy . his client will be at a distinct advantage if this case were to be retried . yes , the jury has deliberated for several days , but they 're close . they 're very close , 11 to 1 close . give the system a chance to work . the state 's position is that we give the jury the time they need to do their job . michael : but the potential for jury misconduct , your honor . judge chong : counselors ... i 've just interviewed the juror who changed her mind in my chambers . i 'm quite satisfied that her change of heart was honest and not due to threat or coercion . i agree with the state . i will instruct the jury to continue deliberations until a verdict has been reached . dismissed . phyllis : ( whispers ) michael , michael , do you think it 's 11 to 1 for acquittal or 11 to 1 for conviction ? michael : honestly , i do n't know . sharon : i know that phyllis is your friend , but i 'm having a really hard time feeling any sympathy . if she gets convicted for extorting brad , that 's because it 's exactly what she did . jack : i 'm gon na stop by the office , try to get some work done . you want a lift ? sharon : no , i think i 'm gon na go to the gym and work off some of this frustration . jack : i 'll call you if i hear anything . sharon : okay . phyllis : uh , hey , this is -- this is good news . someone could n't come to a decision . that 's -- that 's good . that 's ... it makes room for , um ... michael : reasonable doubt . phyllis : yeah , exactly . and -- and that 's a good thing , right ? daniel : i do n't know , mom . lauren : i think it 's a great thing . nick : michael ? michael : it 's certainly not bad . phyllis : yeah . well , you know , they were smiling at me . i mean , well , that one woman in the blue -- she was smiling at me . and , uh , and the guy who was wearing the glasses -- he could n't stop making eye contact with me . so come on . i mean , a jury that 's smiling at me -- it 's got ta be 11 to 1 for acquittal , right ? nick : were they smiling ? phyllis : well , i mean , that one woman -- she was smiling the whole time , yeah . i mean , i had a better angle than you . lauren : yeah , i - i saw her , definitely . phyllis : yeah . michael : you guys are gon na drive yourselves crazy trying to interpret every gesture , look and flinch of the jury . you 're not gon na know what they 're thinking until they actually hand down their decision . phyllis : it could take hours , days , years , eons . daniel : well , i think it could take years , but i do n't know if the judge would let it go for eons . phyllis : i want to see my daughter . lauren : all right , let me take you . michael : no , no . you 're not going anywhere . i 'm sorry . you 're not going anywhere until this is over . [ scene_break ] amber : ( gasps ) excuse me . loser section is out back by the dumpster . carson : i did n't see you back there . amber : very funny . carson : so the definition of a loser is n't somebody who , uh , got dumped by their husband and committed multiple felonies ? amber : did i say you could sit down ? carson : look like you could use a friend . amber : if you wanted to be a friend , you would drop the trespassing charges you have against me . [ scene_break ] sharon : thank you . brad : hey . sharon : hello ! brad : hello . you here to celebrate phyllis 's conviction , too ? sharon : uh , no verdict yet . brad : what 's with those jurors ? i mean , w - what more do they need , a signed confession to go along with the videotape of her blackmailing me ? sharon : well , whatever they decide , i just hope they do it soon . she almost ran off with summer this morning . brad : ( scoffs ) why does n't that surprise me ? i 'm okay , thanks . sharon : so what are you doing here in the middle of the day , anyway ? you have a meeting ? brad : a meeting ? a meeting . well , to have a - a meeting , that would mean that i would have to have some business to do , maybe a client or two . but victoria has seen to it that i have neither . sharon : sounds like you could use a round or two at the punching bag . you want to join me ? brad : sure . sure . i 'm just not sure whose , uh , face i should picture on the bag -- victoria or phyllis . [ scene_break ] j.t . : mm . hmm . victoria : let me see . j.t . : no , no , i ca n't show you this . it might give it away too much . victoria : oh , ugh , come on . j.t . : ah . no , i ca n't show you that one , either . victoria : it 's not like i can even tell from a photograph . j.t . : all right , all right . here . that 's a good one . victoria : oh , yeah ! yeah , that one 's going right on the fridge . j.t . : mm - hmm . hey , i just bought a new set of headphones that 's gon na fit nicely over your stomach . because i was thinking it might be , uh , might be a good idea to introduce the kid to good music . do n't want to take any chances . victoria : ( laughs ) i do n't even think that he or she has ears yet . j.t . : well , uh , i was also thinking it 's not too early to start picking out names . see , uh , summer was named for her mother 's maiden name , and so was fenmore , so what do you think about `` newman `` ? victoria : you 're serious ? j.t . : i 'm dead serious . victoria : you really want this kid to hate me , do n't you ? j.t . : ( laughs ) i 'm kidding . i 'm not -- you think i 'd really want to name the kid newman ? victoria : ( chuckles ) j.t . : what do you think of `` sam `` ? victoria : sam ? j.t . : mm - hmm . victoria : sam ? i knew it . i knew you could n't keep a secret . you blew it . j.t . : no , sam 's ... it 's a guy or a girl , you know ? samantha , samuel . victoria : oh , okay . very clever . j.t . : yeah . victoria : but you 'd better watch out . that was close . j.t . : what about lee or alex or , uh ... cameron ... chico , other names like that . victoria : you 're just gon na keep this up , are n't you ? you 're just gon na keep going . j.t . : yeah , yeah , you can count on it . victoria : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know i was telling the truth earlier , right ? nick : i do n't know what to think anymore . phyllis : i would never take summer away from you . i panicked . nick : i know . part of me understands why you wanted to take off . phyllis : thank you . nick : but then there 's the other part of me that ca n't understand how you rationalize your behavior sometimes . you 're unpredictable . phyllis : you used to love that about me . nick : it makes it difficult to trust you . phyllis : i came back . that counts for something , does n't it ? nick : it does . do n't ever take my daughter from me again , okay ? phyllis : i promise . daniel : what did the judge say ? michael : the jury 's asking for some testimony to be read back . daniel : whose testimony ? michael : sharon 's . daniel : why would they want to hear sharon 's testimony ? michael : i 'm not exactly sure . nikki and brad 's testimony cuts both ways . it 'd make more sense if they asked for the videotape , the one piece of hard evidence against us . phyllis : okay , is this good , bad , what ? what is it ? lauren : well , maybe they 're just trying to establish how credible sharon was . phyllis : oh , please . michael : could be . nick : she sounded credible to me . daniel : what did she say ? lauren : oh , she , uh ... you know , she just talked about the affair and some specific things that phyllis said to her . phyllis : which could have been interpreted many ways , right ? nick : so we hope . daniel : i bet she enjoyed making you look bad . phyllis : oh , yeah . i could feel the hole she was burning through my -- nick : she did n't enjoy it . michael : all right , enough , enough . we ca n't be sure what point they 're making with her testimony , and we do n't know if it 's good , bad , horrible or fantastic for the defense . the only thing we do know is that someone 's mind is still not made up . lauren : okay , and -- and that 's a good thing . daniel : yeah , you know , maybe someone 's going all `` 12 angry men `` in there and trying to change everyone 's mind . michael : i 'm hoping this has the a.d.a . spooked enough to offer a better deal -- one without jail time . nick : you can still do that ? michael : right up until the verdict is read . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , that was a great workout , huh ? it was fun . huh , no missed calls . still waiting for the verdict . brad : well , we 'll hear something soon enough . sharon : so you 've had a bad week . brad : bad week , bad month . yeah , actually , i 've -- i 've had a bad year , professionally and personally . sharon : you 're an asset to that company , you know . and if they 're not treating you right , maybe you should leave and just start your own business . brad : are you kidding me ? give victoria the satisfaction of forcing me out ? i do n't think so . i 'll just , uh , sit around for a while and do nothing , collect my large salary . sharon : why do n't they fire you ? brad : too expensive . i have a very large severance package . if victoria fires me , she 'll have to pay it . sharon : good for you . brad : and i still have my seat on the board , so , you know , i have a little power . sharon : how 's , um , how 's victoria 's pregnancy going ? brad : well , good , as far as i know ... although the soon - to - be mrs. hellstrom has n't really bothered to tell me anything . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so i heard the , uh , verdict on phyllis ' trial is coming in today . victoria : yeah , mm - hmm . yeah . well , you know , whatever happens , i support my brother fully . i told him that i 'd be there for him , whatever he needs -- if he needs help with the baby or whatever . j.t . : he 's really lucky to have a sister like you . victoria : thanks . j.t . : ( grunts ) victoria : well , this is the new version of me -- version 2.0 . i 'm fun , i 'm happy , i 'm ... brad - free ... j.t . : ( laughs ) victoria : with a bright and shiny future . j.t . : i like this version 2.0 . she 's got a devastatingly handsome boyfriend . [ scene_break ] cane : this should n't take too long . amber : what do you want ? cane : since we were n't married , i -- we do n't have to go through the legal proceedings of a divorce , and i do n't want you to be confused and think you 're entitled to any of the family 's things . amber : you know , i already told you i do n't care about your money . cane : good , then you wo n't mind signing this . amber : does it say somewhere in here that i 'm a horrible person , too ? cane : it states that our marriage in nevada was not legal , and therefore you 're not entitled to any of the family 's assets . amber : is this what it 'll take to win you back ? cane : we are done . we are over . we are finished . amber : you know , you told me you hated me . i know . you told me that i was the most horrible person you 've ever met . you used me for sex before going out with another girl . you humiliated me . you did everything you could possibly do to get even with me , and i am still here . does n't that tell you something ? cane : it tells me you love my family 's money more than you love yourself . amber : no , i love you . cane : amber ... you 're a liar and a soon - to - be convicted felon , and i do not believe a single word that comes out of your mouth . now are you gon na sign this or not ? amber : you can do whatever you want to do to me . i wo n't stop loving you . cane : if you do not sign this , i will make sure that after you serve time in wisconsin state penitentiary , that you 'll be shipped to nevada where you will face charges . amber : there . you happy ? cane : i 'm ecstatic . amber : cane ... kay : well , this is a surprise . amber : i - i was just leaving . kay : uh ... that 's a good idea . should i ask you to turn out your pockets first ? amber : i did n't steal anything . kay : uh , i should believe that because , uh ... amber : yeah , if you just let me explain -- kay : not necessary . amber : i made a mistake . have n't you ever ? and everyone deserves a second chance . kay : i know where you 're coming from , amber . and i understand that . that 's why i understand you . i really do . but you 're not the first young woman i have come across who thought she had to trick her way into getting what she wants . amber : i 'm going . ( sniffles ) kay : and for what it 's worth , you 're underestimating yourself . you have never fooled me for one moment , since the first day i met you . but that did n't stop me from liking you ... in a sort of , uh , `` let 's hide the silver `` kind of way . kay : my wish for you , amber , is that you go far enough away that cane and jill wo n't see you ever again . amber : i ca n't . i 'm under indictment . kay : i ca n't help you with that , and i wo n't help you with that . kay : it 's just , i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] heather : your client enjoying her last few hours of freedom ? michael : ( chuckles ) funny you think they 'll convict her . heather : i have no doubt . michael : i think we 're looking at a hung jury . heather : i think that you agree with me , and you 'll do anything to make me think otherwise . michael : wrong , but nice try . you know , miss stevens , you 're an incredibly smart attorney . you do know that the longer they deliberate , the more likely it 'll end in a deadlock . heather : 11 to 1 is hardly a deadlock . michael : no . heather : the juror will come around . michael : or ... or perhaps that lone juror will convince a few others that she 's right . heather : we 'll have to wait and see . michael : miss stevens ? do n't retry this case against me . i 'll win , if i have n't already . heather : what are you and your nonsensical theories getting at , counselor ? michael : i want to make a deal -- community service , fines , whatever . heather : any deal will include jail time . daniel : um , listen , i got ta run over to work real fast . um , are you gon na be cool ? phyllis : yeah . what are you doing for jack ? daniel : kind of working for him right now . i got fired from newman , and , uh ... phyllis : wait a second . wait , wait . you got -- you got fired from newman ? daniel : yeah , it 's -- it 's no big deal . look , i 'm sorry i did n't have a chance to tell you . i 'll tell you all about it later . i got ta run . phyllis : wait ! daniel : mom , look , i 'll be back for the verdict , okay ? phyllis : what ? daniel : it 's all good . phyllis : you fired my son ? nick : not me . phyllis : not you , but you did n't do anything to stop it ? nick : no , i did n't have a choice . phyllis : you did n't have a choice ? nick , your name is on the building . of course you have a choice . how could you do this , after everything he 's going through right now ? would it have killed you to cut him some slack ? nick : you 're acting like he just got my coffee order wrong . phyllis : oh , okay . well , what did he do that was so awful ? nick : well , let 's see . he logged on to a pornographic site on the company 's computer , and our server was hacked . they were able to get project files , personnel files , social security numbers , bank statements . he opened us up to a huge lawsuit -- financial risk , identity theft . and while we were spending thousands of dollars cleaning up his mess , what 's he doing ? he 's moving a dead body around , stealing $ 700,000 . so , yes , your son did get fired , but with good reason . actions have consequences , and it 's about time someone learned that . phyllis : oh . oh . okay . i get it . and that someone is me , right ? you want me to go to jail , do n't you ? you do . you want me to go to jail . you want to take my daughter away from me . nick : phyllis , get serious . of course i do n't want that . but it 's not gon na surprise me if it happens . you broke the law . those kind of things have consequences . phyllis : okay , i understand . so what you 're saying is you do n't want me to go to jail , but at the same time , i should learn about what i did or try to figure it out or whatever you 're trying to say . okay , i get it , i get it . nick : no , no , you do n't get it . phyllis , you could go to prison and be separated from your children . did you ever stop to think about that while you were extorting brad ? [ scene_break ] sharon : how could phyllis even think about leaving her son behind ? brad : she 's a terrible mother . sharon : poor daniel . brad : kid never had a chance . and summer ... just a baby . sharon : you should have heard jack on the phone with her when he thought she was running -- desperately trying to get her to stay , practically begging her to come home . brad : really ? i would think he 'd be a little more sensitive to your feelings . sharon : well , it 's complicated . brad : it 's complicated ? you cut the cord . that 's it . sharon : brad , i have a -- a confession to make . brad : i knew something was bothering you . sharon : maybe i 'm not ... i 'm not sensitive enough to jack 's feelings , either . brad : sharon , we 're just having a drink . sharon : i 'm not talking about this . i kissed nick . [ scene_break ] daniel : here you go , jack , pamphlet as promised . a lot of information in this thing , so i went ahead and made a cheat sheet , put it right there on top of the pile . jack : hey , that is great . this 'll be very helpful . daniel : cool . well , you just let me know if there 's anything else i can do to help . jack : there 's an old japanese proverb about perseverance -- fall down seven times , get up eight . i admire your attitude . daniel : yeah , well , for me it 's more like fall down a thousand times , get up 1,001 . jack : i think the point is you keep getting up . daniel : i plan on staying there . jack : i know personally how easy it is to give over to depression , particularly when we 're talking about divorce . daniel : thanks , jack , but i 'm trying not to think about that . jack : when your mom and i divorced , i thought that was the end of the world . i did n't think i 'd ever find another woman to marry . and then i fell in love with sharon , and i am happier today than i 've ever been . daniel : well , you got lucky . jack : you will , too . [ scene_break ] sharon : see , we were on this location shoot , and then we accidentally got locked in this old bank vault . brad : what ? sharon : yeah . you know , maybe i should n't have told you this . brad : no , no , no . uh , we 're friends . you 're obligated to tell me , right ? sharon : mm . well , it -- it took me by surprise , completely . brad : mm . his , uh , wife is about to go on a nice , long vacation , and , uh , suddenly he moves in on you . sharon : well , nick would never -- brad : uh , cheat on his wife ? no ! we 're a little past that , do n't you think , sharon ? sharon : okay . well , let 's say that he does have some grand , master plan to get me back . brad : mm - hmm . sharon : it does n't mean it 's gon na work . brad : sure , it wo n't . sharon : i 'm married . i love jack . brad : uh , you admire jack . that 's not the same thing as being in love . sharon : well , jack is really great with my son , and you know what ? he 's a really good man . brad : who ca n't keep his manipulative ex - wife out of his life ? it 's no wonder you 're unhappy on some level . sharon : you know , i 'm -- i 'm perfectly satisfied with my husband , and i - i did n't -- i did n't want an analysis of my love life , okay ? i just ... i just wanted to make a confession . brad : and you told me where you stand . sharon ... wives who are happily married do n't kiss other men . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you sure you wan na be here right now ? victoria : um ... yeah . i got a lot of work to do today . j.t . : well , we could play hooky , go back to the loft , celebrate you and the baby 's health . put on that regina spektor cd you like so much -- candles , bubble bath . victoria : will you be in the bubble bath ? j.t . : that 's a given . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : hold that -- j.t . : uh - huh . victoria : hold on a second . hold that thought for just one second . j.t . : okay , all right . victoria : hello ? j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : really ? um , well , can you get brittany to handle that , and then you can just call me later ? okay , bye . j.t . : what , passing off your work , huh ? victoria : well , i really had no choice . i have , uh , many more important things to worry about right now . j.t . : yeah ? victoria : like , um , how many candles should go with our bubble bath . ( chuckles ) that sort of thing . j.t . : let 's go . [ scene_break ] kay : cane , i know what you 're feeling . truly , i do . you 're angry ... very , very angry ... because amber made a fool of you . yeah . and i want you to know you 're not the only one . she made a fool of ... a lot of people . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] carson : hey , i 've got some good news for you . amber : whatever . go away . carson : i dropped those trespassing charges i have against you . amber : that 's the nicest thing anyone 's done for me in a really long time . it 's kind of sad , is n't it ? carson : a little . amber : yeah . i guess it would be more of a relief if i did n't have possible murder charges and stealing $ 700,000 looming over my head , but what can you do , right ? carson : find the money . give it back . i 'll help you . amber : why would you help me ? carson : because it would benefit both of us . we 'll split the money 50/50 . amber : ( laughs ) yeah , right . it 's that easy . carson : think about it . you only have to pay back a third of the 700 thou . if you split it with me , we 'll both come out ahead . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , let me just grab those pictures and -- brad : it 's a boy . [ scene_break ] michael : this is the only deal the state would go for . phyllis : ( scoffs ) with a minor jail stipulation attached . michael : but less than you 'd get if you were convicted , and we 'd ask for house arrest . phyllis : i 'm not going to jail . i 'm not leaving my kids . i 'm not doing it . lauren : but there would be provisions for good behavior . right , michael ? michael : yes . yes . phyllis : nick , what do you think ? nick : i think you need to listen to your lawyer . phyllis : wh - what , have you guys given up on me ? michael : i 've done everything in my power to keep you out of jail , but that videotape evidence was just so damaging . this is the best deal we can get . as your lawyer and as your friend , i recommend that you take it . phyllis : the -- the jury was smiling at me . that -- that woman in blue -- she was smiling at me . she was smiling , michael . nick : did you ever think that maybe that 's what you wanted to see ? look , it 's michael 's job as your lawyer to be objective . he knows . phyllis : no . i 'm taking my chances on the jury . no . man : mr. baldwin , the jury 's reached a verdict . [ next_on ] woman : we , the jury , find phyllis newman ... devon : there 's got to be a way that she is charged with mom 's death . heather : what is it , mr. carlton ? i have to be in court in -- brad : i think it 's important you know the reason phyllis was late to court this afternoon . | jt and victoria go to a doctor 's appointment . he finds out the sex of the baby but she does n't want to know . when she gets back to the office she removes brad from his projects . later brad sees the sonogram photos and sees that she is having a boy ! amber is having trouble finding a job . cane calls her and tells that he would like to see her . he tells her to sign a document saying that they were never legally married and she is n't entitled to any of his money . she tries to tell him that she still loves him but he tells her if she does n't sign , he will have her charged for the fake marriage . she signs it . katherine tells amber she feels sorry for her but knew what she was about from the days he met her . carson tells her that he will drop the charges against her and offers to help her find the money if he will give half to her . sharon talks to brad about her kissing nick and he again tells her that she does n't love jack . michael stalls as much as he can , hoping that phyllis will show up , which she does ! the go back in the court room where they learn that there is n't a verdict , one juror has changed her mind . michael tries for a mistrial but the judge denies it . phyllis tries to remain optimistic . the jury asks for a copy of sharon 's testimony . phyllis gets angry with nick when she finds out daniel was fired . he tells her that actions have consequences which she takes personally . he tells her that she did n't think of her family before she blackmailed brad . heather offers another deal which phyllis refuses . it 's too late anyway , because the jury has reached a verdict ! |
hilary : hey . welcome back . neil : hilary . hilary : you okay ? neil : [ sighs ] hilary : [ chuckles ] neil ? neil : i ca n't see . hilary : neil . neil : where are you ? i -- why ca n't i -- why ca n't i see ? cane : he just asked to see hilary . just give him some time with her . lily : please , he was half - awake when he asked her to come in there . he has no idea that he just invited in the person who almost got him killed . cane : but he 's not , okay ? he 's okay . he 's fine . lily : no , you know what ? she 's had enough time in there . i 'm gon na go in . hilary : neil , just -- just please relax , okay ? the doctor is gon na want to see you now . neil : no , no , no , no . do n't you go anywhere . i do n't understand what 's going on here . i 'm totally in the dark . i ca n't -- i ca n't see anything . lily : dad , hey , hey , it 's okay . we 're here . devon 's right behind me . neil : lily ? lily : yeah , of cour -- dad , what is wrong ? neil : i ca n't see . i ca n't -- i ca n't see anything . [ door opens ] nick : yes . sharon : yes , i 'm home ? nick : yes , you are home , but you have a new outfit , so let me see . it is ... one that you will wear to court when my new son - in - law goes on trial . or it 's one that you will wear when i take you out to dinner . and the best option -- it 's one that i will get to enjoy when i get you home from that dinner . do you see where i 'm going with this ? sharon : i caught on to it , yes . um , but sorry , this is for mariah . nick : okay . more clothes for mariah . sharon : okay , do n't be like that . nick : uh , just wondering if this is some kind of reward for her lying to us about her mother , 'cause if that 's the case , it 's not really much of an incentive for her to stop lying . sharon : actually , i think that she needs a reminder that people care . a little outfit here , friendly gesture there . people who want what 's best for her , like a family . family is what 's going to make mariah become the young woman she was meant to be . paul : boy , you know , it really -- wow . you did n't . christine : no , actually , i did n't . um , it was some honeymoon elves who just did all of this . paul : fantastically beautiful . wait a minute . do i s -- do i -- christine : yes . apple pie . and the elves did that , too . uh , with a recipe from this book , 1957 pie of the year . so you know it has to be fabulous . paul : 1957 . christine : oh . paul : very good year for pie . [ both chuckle ] well , let me know , will you , if those elves come back . i think i 'd like to make out with one of them . christine : [ chuckles ] you 're welcome . paul : thanks . really . christine : cheers . paul : cheers . christine : i wish we could stay like this forever . paul : well , maybe the elves can make that happen , too . victor : you are smearing my wife 's good name . when you went after her , you attacked me ! no , a retraction is not good enough ! you know it 's a mistake to come after me ! i will show no mercy with you ! nikki : victor , please hang up , please . victor : i 'm gon na put your rag out of business ! neil : somebody want to tell me what 's going on ? why ca n't i see ? devon : dad , it 's okay . we 're all here . cane : i 'm gon na get the doctor . lily : just lie still . do n't move . hilary : are you in any pain ? neil : no , i 'm not in any pain ! it 's my eyes ! i ca n't see anything ! lily : calm down , okay ? barton : excuse me , folks . excuse me . excuse me , please . neil , it 's dr . shelby . i need to speak with neil alone , please . hilary : no , we 're not going anywhere . lily : he needs us here . barton : you may be confused because i was polite and said `` please . `` it was n't a request . please clear the room now . cane : come on . let 's go . come on . come on . devon : let 's let the doctor do what he has to do . lily : he ca n't see ? i do n't understand what 's going on . devon : maybe he knocked his head when he fell . cane : no . no . the trauma was caused by an electrical discharge , and it 's temporary . it causes loss of vision or hearing . it 'll pass . hilary : temporary . cane : yeah . lily : but when you had meningitis , your hearing loss was not temporary . cane : okay , listen , this is fine . it 's going to pass , and neil 's gon na be fine . hilary : neil 's gon na be okay , wo n't he ? i mean , it 's just temporary . when will neil get his vision back ? nick : mariah already has a family . she has a mother . and as repulsive as he is , she also has ian . sharon : a mother who neglected her and a predator like ian ? that 's not a family . that 's a natural disaster . i 'm surprised she survived this long . this young woman has never had the support of people who only want what 's best for her . she was a thief . she was a liar . now she has a job . she could have a career . you know what ? if she moved into the tack house and studied , she could even have a future . nick : wait , wait . what ? the tack house ? my tack house ? sharon : well , you 're not living there anymore . nick : that 's not the point . look , i know you want to help this girl get back on her feet , but on the ranch ? sharon : well , close enough for support , but not so much that we 're hovering . oh , my gosh ! i do n't even know this girl 's birthday . we have got to find out when it is and make sure that she gets a party this year . nick : no ! she 's not a kid . and she 's not our kid . sharon : i know she 's not cassie . nick : that 's not the point . this girl is like -- she 's like our friend , and only kind of sort of . we just do n't know her well enough to making these kind of long - term plans . sharon : i know everything i need to know about mariah , okay ? trust me on this , please . mariah has a great future ahead of her , and we can help her get there . nick : where are you going ? sharon : errands . nick : out to buy mariah some more stuff ? hey , how about a puppy ? ooh ! a new bike . sharon : no . you feel better ? i 'll be back . nick : yes , this is nick newman again . i really need you to call me back . we need to talk . it 's about mariah . nikki : victor , you ca n't threaten a publisher and not expect them to retaliate . victor : sweetheart , i can do anything i damn well please to do with a guy like that , for heaven 's sake . he 's not gon na bother you anymore , i assure you . anyway , enough of this garbage . how 's my baby ? nikki : well , you could have come here straight from the airport and found out yourself . instead , you chose to come here so that i would n't hear you poke the tiger . victor : that 's a hell of an excuse for a tiger . are you kidding me ? he 's gon na leave you alone now . let 's not talk about it anymore . nikki : i know , but there 's always gon na be more . more reporters , more articles with their leering questions -- in front of our granddaughter , no less . and they 're gon na stalk paul , they 're gon na stalk dylan . victor : paul and dylan can take care of themselves . do n't you worry about it . nikki : are you implying that i ca n't take care of myself ? victor : sweetheart , yes , you can , but now i 'm here . you can lean on me . and i will help you with whatever your problems are . nikki : sometimes it 's as simple as that . just knowing that you 're nearby and that you love me . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : oh , you 're right . enough of this talk of tabloids and trash . [ sniffles ] how was your trip ? was it productive ? victor : [ smooches ] very productive . very good . so interesting research , you know . very promising . nikki : well , you sound excited about it . victor : yeah , i am . you know , this could be -- this could be a good thing for a lot of people . [ sniffs ] sharon : baby ... sometimes i - i just need to be with you . and i always feel like you 're nearby , but ... this just helps sometimes . time for the two of us to catch up . you 'd be so proud of faith . she 's still a little girl , but growing up , learning , understanding . when i look at her , i see you all grown up ... beautiful ... smart and kind , brave ... [ voice breaking ] with a wonderful life ... the life you -- you should have had . [ crying ] i do n't mean to cry . i should n't . i do n't want you to think that i 'm sad or broken , because that 's all past . i have so many people to care about and look after . i have your dad , your brother , your sister ... now i have mariah . nick : yo . you running this side all by yourself ? mariah : yeah , but i can handle it , and i like the tips a lot . nick : very nice . mariah : thank you . my mother was three - quarters useless as a parent , but she taught me my way around a cocktail shaker . nick : ah , so nurse by day , cocktail shaker at night ? mariah : yeah , if she could make it to either gig . she called it being a free spirit , but what she was , was a flake . it 's not easy for a free spirit to hold down a job sometimes . nick : what kind of nurse ? mariah : pediatrics and obstetrics . which , if you knew her , was insane . my mom was not a kid person . i think she liked the fact that she got to hand the children back to their parents immediately . nick : [ chuckles ] hmm . so she just kept kind of coming in and out of your life . any idea why ? mariah : nope . and i do n't care . i was better off without her . nick : she calls you up out of the middle of nowhere . it 's a little weird , huh ? mariah : nick , why do you care so much about my mom ? nick : i do n't care about your mom . i care about you . nikki : i really was n't myself when you were gone . but you 're back now . so things will get better . victor : baby , did your m.s . flare up because of this filth with the newspaper ? nikki : no , no , no . it 's not my health . it 's just knowing that my words are out there and the damage that they can do to people that i love . victor : i promise you , when my attorneys are through with that publisher , they 'll accuse him of invasion of privacy , character assassination . he 'll rue the day he published that article , i promise you . nikki : but , victor , they keep coming back . there will be more reporters and more articles . there 's reporters out there right now . i saw them when i drove in . victor : we 'll take care of them . do n't worry about it . nikki : [ sighs ] they keep coming back , victor , no matter what we do . did -- did you know that michael and avery are pursuing legal angles ? victor : oh , they are ? well , that 's good . nikki : it is good . it 's just so exhausting . i do n't know how much more i can take . victor : okay . i 'll back off until you get stronger . nikki : i am trying to be strong . i really am . sometimes i just feel like i 'm out of my reserves , you know ? victor : sweetheart , you get all the strength from me . anyone who comes after you , here , boom . okay ? i just wish i had been here when the article was published . i was on a business trip . now , while i was gone , did nicholas and victoria come by to help you ? nikki : yes . as usual . but all i could think about were all the people caught in the crossfire because of me . and i did go to see paul . i needed to warn him face to face . christine : it is so peaceful here . no courts , no crimes , no outside world . paul : wow . that 's very poetic . christine : [ chuckles ] paul : between that and the cooking , do i even know you ? [ laughs ] sorry . christine : well , maybe you should stay here and get to know me . paul : i guess maybe . christine : oh , and , you know , if nikki decides to rush in , let 's just close the door and pretend we 're not here . paul : yeah . okay . easier said than done . christine : yeah . paul : she was just trying to warn us about the news . christine : we would have found out on our own eventually . she just wanted someone to rescue her . paul : oh , come on , chris . christine : paul , am i wrong ? she -- she talks this big game about being so strong , and then she rushes in here all fluttered looking for someone to lean on , and why does that someone always have to be you ? i - i know you 're worried about dylan , but coming here was about giving you a chance to heal mentally , physically , emotionally , right ? no phones , no tv . and that also means no nikki . paul : no , you 're right . it 's been incredible . it really has been . you know , maybe -- i 'm just thinking out loud here -- maybe we should take the pie out of the oven , and you and i can stay busy while it cools . christine : ooh , you are finally starting to think straight . [ knock on door ] christine : okay , no . really . if that 's nikki , we 're not here . hey , my car broke down . can i borrow your landline ? paul : well it 's not nikki . coming . hold on a second . christine : [ sighs ] hey , have you seen your lover 's diary , paul ? barton : we ca n't yet determine the extent of neil 's trauma . lily : why ca n't he see ? barton : we have an excellent eye specialist here . he 'll be consulting shortly . devon : okay , well , no offense , but i had to leave town a couple years ago to get my hearing back , so if we need to fly someone in for my father , whatever you have to do , let me know . i 'll do it . barton : thank you . i appreciate that . we have dr . delano here . he 's the one that i 'd have you bring in , but we 're very lucky to have him . and he 'll be making his assessment shortly . until then , we 're in a holding pattern . lily : wait . holding pattern ? barton : yes . but neil is awake , and he 's showing no other signs of trauma . no other damage , either . so we have a lot to be grateful for . cane : thanks , doc . lily : can we go back in ? barton : i 'd prefer to let him rest for right now . until then , i 'll find dr . delano and fill him in on the situation . devon : thanks . cane : you know what ? i have n't even thought about calling sofia yet . let me do it now . lily : yeah , let 's do that so she can tell moses . cane : all right . come on . devon : hilary . hilary , hang on a second . stop . i know . hilary : no , you do n't . devon : of course i do . we both love neil , all right ? we 're gon na help him get through this , and we 're gon na help each other get through this , okay ? hilary : do n't touch me . do n't talk to me . do n't pretend like everything 's gon na be okay . hilary : did you hear him ? your father ? the panic in his voice ? he is scared . he is scared , and he might not be able to see again . nobody knows how long he 's gon na be that way . it could be a day . it could be a week . it could be -- i ca n't -- devon : listen , hilary . calm down . just calm down , all right ? every single one of us here is scared . but neil 's gon na be fine . and i mean that . i 'm not talking false hope . i mean , i know the man . i know what he 's capable of . i know what he 's been through . and let me tell you something . he 's stronger than you know . he 's always been there for me . i 'm going to be there for him , and i 'm gon na be right here for you . so if you want to slap me to make yourself feel better , then slap me . do it again . and then remember who i am . remember how i feel about you . we ca n't turn on each other right now . we have to focus our energy into helping neil get through this . afterwards , we can think about us . hilary : [ chuckles ] there is nothing to think about . there is no us , okay ? all there is right now is neil . paul : hey , how stupid are you ? ! lying your way into a cop 's face ? did you know your girlfriend was sleeping with -- paul : get out of here ! just get out of here ! christine : oh , my god . nowhere is safe . paul : should have arrested that guy , broken his phone `` by accident . `` christine : well , he 's just doing what he 's paid to do . he 's giving the public what they 're dying to hear . if you want to blame someone , go to the source , the source of the journal and all this drama . my god , she led him right to you . blame this all on nikki ! it 's all on her ! nikki : i had to see paul to warn him about the chaos he 's about to walk back into . victor : was he vacationing with christine ? nikki : yeah , she was n't too thrilled with the interruption , but -- and this affects paul as much as anybody , maybe more . victor : what did paul say about the charges ? nikki : he was more concerned about how i was handling things . you know , sometimes i think that we 're all just walking around in circles saying we 're fine . victor : i do n't want you to be driving now , not when you 're under stress like this , okay , and with paparazzi following you . i can not put you at risk . nikki : paul said the same thing . he called dylan and had him drive me home . victor : i 'm glad that dylan was there to do that . nikki : i just was n't myself when you were gone . just constantly had this feeling that i did n't know what was gon na come next . victor : well , baby , i 'm here now , okay ? we 'll take care of things . nikki : thank you . victor : [ smooches ] do n't you worry about a thing . [ door opens , closes ] sharon : if you and mariah had met , had known each other , that would have been surreal , i guess -- seeing someone who looks so much like you . i wonder what kind of influence you would have had over her , if you would have brought her home and given her a safe haven since she did n't have that with her own family . she was n't as lucky as we were . she missed out on those memories , those moments . not just the holidays or birthdays , but all the tiny , beautiful things . cassie : i know i 'm not all you want me to be , but i 'm trying real hard . thanks for all the stuff you do for me , taking care of me and everything . i 'm pretty lucky . sharon : come here , honey . i 'm the lucky one . and you do n't have to try to be anything , because you 're everything i want just as you are . you 're the most wonderful daughter i could ask for . and i 'm so glad we found each other . now that we have , i do n't know what i 'd do if i ever lost you . sharon : i 'm so grateful for the years i had with you . the weeks , the days ... the hours . you are in my heart and soul , and you could never be replaced . loving you taught me how to make new memories with noah and faith ... and maybe now mariah . mariah : people have crappy parents all the time . it is what it is . she was up and she was down , and she was here and then she was n't . i survived . nick : well , some people are just bad at the job , you know . it does n't make it any easier for the kid . must have been very hard for you growing up . the person you were closest to is someone who could n't be trusted . mariah : i did n't even really see it in those terms . maybe i 'm an old soul . i did n't need a mother , and i did n't need a real father , either . nick : well , all kids need someone they can count on , mariah . mariah : well , maybe i was special . i did n't get helen . she did n't get me . it 's like we were from two completely different planets , and that was fine with me . i did n't even know that families did n't have to be that way till i saw the way that you and sharon treat your kids . nick : it sounds like your mother did n't have it in her to be a parent , yet she did it anyway . must have made you wonder why . devon : hey . cane : hey . lily : how 's my dad ? the vision loss is temporary , right ? he 'll get his sight back . dr. delano : dr. shelby will give you the update . i 'm going to arrange more tests . we 'll get to the bottom of this . devon : the bottom of what ? barton : neil 's suffering from cortical visual impairment . cane : how long till that wears off ? barton : the time frame is indefinite . the reality is , the loss of vision could be permanent . lily : can we see our dad now ? devon : we 'll keep it brief if we do . we wo n't upset him or anything . barton : keep it brief . do n't add to his stress . i 'll be back shortly . devon : thanks . barton : sure . devon : you ready ? you gon na be okay to do this ? i 'll be right there with you . let 's go . cane : do you want some water , or do you want to sit ? do you need anything ? hilary : a dream house . [ chuckles ] he was literally giving me a dream . if i 'd have known what the surprise was ... i should n't have waited . it was a mistake . it was ... cane : waited for what ? devon : lily and i just wanted to visit you . neil : what did shelby say ? devon : the specialist seems to be really on top of things . neil : listen , you two , i do n't want you to worry about anything , okay ? tomorrow morning , i 'm gon na wake up , and i 'm gon na be able to see just fine . lily : is there anything that you need , anything that we can get you ? neil : yeah , there is something you can do . sharon : you are my soul , cassie . you 're my heart and my soul and my conscience . more than that , you 're my daughter , my first born . and yes , mariah reminds me of you , but that 's okay . it does n't hurt . in fact , it 's a wonderful thing . mariah 's heard about you from your grandfather , but not the right things or the right way . i want her to know you for you . so , next time , maybe i 'll bring her here with me . but until then , my sweet baby ... mommy misses you . mariah : okay , so i 'm going to wipe down some of the tables , stack the chairs before my boss notices that i 'm slacking off . nick : uh , no , you 're not . you are gon na go home . i 'll take care of closing . mariah : why ? it 's my job . nick : well , i kind of dumped a lot on you when i hired you , really made you prove yourself because of your connection to ian . mariah : i know . he is vicious , and i 'm his puppet . nick : well , i was wrong about that . i know you 're not gon na let anyone push you around like that , 'cause you 're too tough . you 're too smart . guess that 's one good thing about not having a mom growing up , is you learned how to fend for yourself . mariah : pretty much . i 'm good at it . wears me down sometimes , but i can take it . nick : did you have any brothers or sisters ? mariah : i am an only . and if you ask helen , that 's probably one too many . ca n't say that i blame her , though . she was young . i could n't imagine being a mom right now . nick : but you 're not . i mean , that 's the thing . if you have a kid , then you got to step up . and it does n't sound like helen even wanted to try . and i 'm just curious why . mariah : one of life 's great mysteries . which would be a really good name for a drink . i could invent it now . do you want to try it ? nick : no . you go home . you 're off the clock . do n't make me throw you out . mariah : okay . christine : it looks like our vacation is over and our secret place is n't so secret anymore now that nikki 's practically escorted them to the door . paul : well , it was wonderful while it lasted . christine : it did n't last nearly long enough . your phone , your tablet back in your face . paul : well , we can put it off just a little bit longer . christine : go ahead . look at yours . i have 238 texts , i have voicemail messages , news alerts , questions about nikki 's journals , quotes about you , and austin travers ' trial . paul : so i do n't suppose we can pretend that we do n't know about this anymore . christine : i do n't think so . we are back in the eye of the storm . welcome back to reality . paul : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] victor : what are you doing ? nikki : darling , this will make a ring . how hard is it to use a coaster ? victor : well , maybe it 's impossible . [ smooches ] i 'm so sorry . anyway , let 's go home , okay ? i told the security to get rid of the paparazzi and the gawkers . no one out there . nikki : thank you . we 're surrounded by vultures who just want to feed on our suffering . victor : then we simply wo n't give them the satisfaction , all right ? [ smooches ] let 's go . come on . come on , my sweetheart . i have missed you while i was gone . christine : it was a sliver of paradise , and now it 's over . paul : well , the real world is n't completely awful . you 're in it . christine : [ chuckles ] and so are you . i just sometimes wish we were the only ones . paul : well , in a way , we are . i want you to know something . you are the love of my life . and no matter what happens after we walk through that door , do n't forget that , okay ? christine : okay . and you are the love of my life . paul : all right . reality . christine : no , no , no . wait . just one more second . just us . okay . [ chuckles ] paul : okay , let 's hit it . mariah : [ laughs ] seriously ? sharon : what ? this ? mariah : no , it 's great . weird , but great . i feel like you should be wearing pink , fuzzy slippers and watching `` the notebook . `` [ chuckles ] oh . not that that is a bad thing at all . yum . sharon : so , how was work ? mariah : it was good . the boss offered to close up for me . sharon : nice boss . mariah : the best . so , what about you ? did you do anything fun today ? what ? sharon : i 'm just happy you 're here . that 's all . however we came into each other 's lives , you feel like family now . i have nick , noah , faith , memories of cassie , and you . i 'm a lucky woman , and i know it . nick : the bar 's closed ! helen : oh , you made it clear that you wanted to see me . i 'm helen copeland . nick : mariah 's mother . cane : what 's wrong ? lily : he , uh , he wanted me to leave . he -- he wanted to talk to devon alone . devon : dad , i know you remember when i was in here with meningitis . you had my back every step . i want you to know that i have yours , too . neil : i know you do , devon . i 'm scared . i am really scared . and i - i need you right now . i - i need you to do something for me , okay ? devon : you got it , man . i 'm right here . just name it . neil : i need you to look after hilary . devon : you know that hilary is n't gon na want anybody to be looking out for her or -- neil : shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . okay , okay . you just listen to me right now , okay ? i know you think that hilary is tough and unbreakable , but she 's not . she 's very fragile . and i promised her that i would bring some happiness to this marriage . she has n't had much happiness in her life , you know ? devon : yeah . neil : and as a matter of fact , she does n't -- she does n't think that she deserves any happiness . devon : she does deserve it , though . neil : of course she does . hey . i do n't want you to say anything , but i am worried that she 's gon na think that this is a bad sign , that this marriage got off to a bad start . she might even blame herself . you hear me ? devon : yeah , i hear you . she 's , uh -- she already mentioned the whole dream- house thing . neil : yeah . of course she did . it 's not her fault . son , i - i know that you two have become good friends and that she 's earned your trust and you 've earned hers . but i need you to make her understand that there 's nothing -- there 's absolutely nothing to feel guilty about . devon : i do n't think that i 'm the guy to do this . neil : yes , you are . yes , yes , yes , yes , you are . you -- you can do this . devon : the doctor wanted me to keep it short in here with you , all right ? neil : devon . devon . devon : yeah ? neil : give me your hand . with you and god as my witness , i swear that i will get my sight back soon . but until then ... i need you to be my eyes and look after my wife . devon : okay . okay . i promise you i will do that , all right ? neil : yeah . devon : get some rest . it 's gon na be all right . neil : hey . devon : it 's gon na be all right . neil : i love you . i love you , son . devon : i love you , too . i 'll be right outside . cane : hey . hey . lily : why did he want me to leave ? devon : he just wanted to do the whole man - to - man thing with me and make sure i was helping everyone stay strong and keep the faith and depend on each other if we need to . but he sounded good . he sounded positive . lily : the blindness ... cane : just , let 's do what devon said . we 'll just keep the faith , okay ? [ next_on ] jack : i said goodbye to phyllis , and now i can move on . with you . ian : how much does he know ? helen : nick has no idea who mariah really is . mariah : you ca n't marry sharon . even if she accepts , you ca n't go through with it . | paul and christine try to enjoy their honeymoon but continue to argue about nikki and what christine thinks is her constant need to lean on paul instead of victor for support . paul and christine 's honeymoon is interrupted by a reporter who wants to ask paul questions about the tabloid article . paul and christine decide its time to go home and get back to reality . victor tells the tabloid publisher that he will make sure his paper is shut down if he keeps printing stories about nikki . nikki struggles to hang on to her sobriety and almost takes a drink , but victor walks in and wonders what she is doing with the glass of vodka he poured for himself . |
hilary : okay , i know you 're up to something . so if you 're still angry with devon and i -- neil : wait a minute . whoa , whoa , whoa . i was n't angry . and i 'm not angry right now . but i am getting there . what 'd i tell you ? i reassured you that i 'm not gon na be at your wedding . i 'm not gon na cause you and devon any trouble . you hear me ? hilary : yeah , that 's what you said . but i do n't believe you . [ hurried footsteps ] lily : all right , ringbearer and flower girl reporting for duty . devon : aww . looks like i picked the perfect team , really . thank you guys for being a part of my wedding . both : you 're welcome . lily : um , hey , guys , why do n't you go over there , and then the waiter will give you some apple juice , okay ? charlie : okay . lily : okay . what 's wrong ? devon : um , having second thoughts about keeping quiet . lily : i thought you decided it was best to not tell hilary . devon : that 's before colin started blackmailing me . lauren : hi . michael : hi . you 're early . for the wedding , i mean . lauren : you , too . michael : well , since we both have time to kill , join me . lauren : i ca n't . michael : okay . lauren : i mean , it 's not that i - i would n't want to . i 'm helping hilary get ready . you know , she does n't have any family and not a lot of friends , so i offered . michael : that was nice of you . lauren : i 've been there . it 's tough coming back from a torrid affair and public humiliation . michael : two people who love each other can get through that and anything else life has to throw at them . colin : wonderful evening for a wedding . lauren : it is . but , you know , my sister 's out of town . i 'm a little surprised to see you here . michael : and to see you quite so enthusiastic . colin : well , this promises to be quite an evening . i would n't miss it for the world . dylan : so , how do you know the bride - to - be ? sharon : um , we met by chance . dylan : because you were both working at jabot ? sharon : yeah , and because we were both high on the list of genoa city 's social pariahs . and i never judged her . she never judged me . we just bonded . dylan : hmm . i can see how that can forge a friendship . sharon : yeah . we do n't spend a lot of time together , but we keep in touch , and i just thought that it would be important for me to be there today for her and devon because the way their relationship started , people are n't exactly kind . dylan : hmm . sharon : you do n't want to go ? dylan : to a wedding ? i am excited to be taking you out on a date . sharon : oh , you are ? dylan : [ chuckles ] yes , i am . with one condition . sharon : that we come home early ? dylan : hmm , you and the baby do need your rest . sharon : i do n't know if i 'm gon na feel like resting . [ knock on door ] dylan : [ groans ] [ door opens ] hey . hey , paul . paul : uh , listen , i 've got a problem , and , uh , you might be the only person who can help me . [ ringtone playing ] [ ringtone stops ] harding : something wrong ? summer : n - nothing . um , it 's your ringtone . harding : what , uh , what about my ringtone ? summer : uh , it 's just really popular , i guess . i hear it a lot . harding : yeah . uh , well , i guess i 'm not that original . summer : yeah . noah . um , did n't expect to run into you and marisa here . noah : yeah , what are you two doing here ? did something happen ? harding : no , no , not at all . just , uh , i was just telling summer -- it goes for you guys , too -- if you have anything to add to the investigation , let me know . summer : we 'll do that . thanks . harding : no problem . noah : summer . hey . summer : [ voice breaking ] noah , harding was there . noah : harding was where ? summer : at the cabin the night that austin was killed . phyllis : we should get to the wedding . something 's bothering you . what is it ? let me guess . victor . jack : got it in one . before he slithered out of here , victor received a phone call . did n't sit right with me . phyllis : from whom ? jack : well , he claimed it was a business proposition , but as soon as the phone call was over , he raced out of here . phyllis : what do you think he 's hiding ? jack : i just got a bad feeling about who 's on the other end . and if i 'm right , victor 's still gunning for me . phyllis : why do you think marco was on the other line ? jack : it was just a feeling i had . phyllis : what gave you that feeling ? jack : i do n't know . instinct . victor has made such a show out of trying to hunt marco down . what if they 're actually still working together ? phyllis : i have zero trust in victor . if he is still working with marco ... jack : i did n't mean to scare you . phyllis : what scares me is losing you . i need you to watch your back , okay ? i happen to be in love with it . jack : right back at you . look , i may be wrong about this . phyllis : in case you 're not , we 're gon na keep our eyes on victor . we 're gon na stay on alert for any signs of marco . he 's still out there , jack . he could strike at us again at any time . jack : [ sighs ] paul : sharon , would you mind if i had a moment with dylan alone ? sharon : all right . paul : thank you . dylan : what 's going on ? paul : i have reason to believe that marco annicelli might be the person who killed courtney , austin travers , and tobias gray . dylan : the drug lord who 's been all over the news lately ? paul : that 's right . dylan : well , i do n't see how i fit in . paul : okay , the reason i ca n't do this in house is i suspect someone within the force is an accomplice . dylan : anybody i know ? paul : detective harding . both kevin and mariah came to me with their suspicions . dylan : what ? why -- why harding ? paul : well , they did n't really like the way he was searching for annicelli , and i have suspicions of my own . dylan : like what ? paul : the timing of his vacation . i mean , he 's picking a camping trip when we have an open murder investigation . and that 's not to mention the fact that he 's supposed to be filling in for me when i 'm on sick leave . dylan : i can see why you 're concerned . paul : i 've -- i 've told kevin and mariah to stay out of it -- again . but i guess the reason i 'm here is because i could really use your assistance . dylan : great . anything . i 'm here to help . i want to help . paul : what i need you to do is to see what harding might be up to . dylan : to see if he 's a dirty cop ? paul : i 'm sure i 'm bending the rules a little bit here , but ... dylan : but you do n't want to go to internal affairs 'cause that can open up a can of worms . paul : that 's not the only reason . i need someone i can totally trust . sharon : this is not happening , paul . no , i do n't want dylan getting involved in another dangerous situation . colin : well , aside from free food and drink , um , it was important to jill that i represent her here as she 's stuck in hong kong . michael : how 's that going ? colin : hmm . uh , she 's in her element . mind you , the deal 's taken a bit longer than expected . michael : well , i am sure that , uh , devon will appreciate your support . colin : as i 've said before , that young man is family , and i ca n't tell you how much he really means to me . lily : how can colin be blackmailing you ? devon : because he was in the suite when i went into the bedroom with the call girl . lily : and now he wants you to pay him to keep quiet . why am i not surprised ? devon : do n't worry about it 'cause i 'll take care of it . lily : no , i 'm gon na talk to him . this is gon na end . devon : do n't talk to anybody . it 's not gon na do any good , okay ? hey . lily : cane , i 'm glad you 're here . cane : yeah ? why is that ? lily : uh , can you keep an eye on the kids ? something i have to take care of . cane : is everything okay ? lily : yeah , it will be . cane : what 's the matter with her ? devon : it 's just a catering issue , cane . mattie : daddy ! cane : hey ! mattie : do you like my dress ? cane : oh , my gosh . i love your dress . it is so beautiful . charlie : and i look handsome . mommy said so . cane : well , if mommy said so , it 's true . you look so handsome . now , listen , guys , come here . do we remember what we talked about , what you guys have to do during the ceremony ? charlie : yes . cane : yeah ? now , do you have any questions ? charlie : well , actually , just one . cane : you have one question ? mattie : why is uncle devon marrying grandpa 's wife ? neil : what are these suspicions all about , hilary ? hilary : you 're claiming that you 're okay , and the next minute , you 're -- you 're rehashing everything that devon and i did to you . neil : okay . i 've gone out of my way to assure you that i respect , i accept your decision to marry my son . hilary : yes , yes , you have . neil : and i 've never claimed that it was gon na be easy , recovering from what you two did to me . you betrayed me . you remember that , right ? and you slept with each other behind my back . and now i 'm forced to face an unalterable fact . hilary : and what 's that ? neil : that in order to heal , i have to move on . hilary : [ sighs ] i really wish i could believe you . neil : so what 's stopping you ? hilary : i am not the only one who is concerned that you might not handle today very well . nikki is worried , too . neil : yeah , i know . i 'm well aware of my friend 's concern for me . but you know something ? i 'm gon na take her advice and i 'm gon na get away . i 'm giving myself a little vacation . hilary : you are ? neil : yeah , yeah . i 'm gon na take this time to decompress . and plus , you know , i want you and devon to breathe easier without me around . consider this a wedding present , if you like . hilary : [ sighs ] thank you , neil . [ sighs ] i apologize for jumping all over you like that . neil : no , no , no , no . do n't apologize . hilary : okay , well , i better go get ready . neil : yeah . me , too . hilary : [ chuckles ] summer : so , i had another one of those weird memories . kevin : what do you remember ? summer : listen to this . [ ringtone playing ] [ ringtone stops ] summer : do any of you guys have this ringtone on your phone ? mariah : no . kevin : not me . noah : okay , so what 's the significance ? kevin : is that the sound you dreamt about , the one you think you heard at the cabin ? noah : wait a minute . you heard something at the cabin ? summer : yeah , except i could n't put together exactly what it was until i just ran into harding right now . he had this exact same ringtone on his phone . mariah : detective harding ? noah : so that 's why you were so scared at the park . summer : harding must have been at the cabin around the same time that austin was killed , you guys . kevin : did you actually see harding there ? summer : no , but he must have been there . you guys have to believe me . i heard this ringtone , and i know it 's connected to austin 's death somehow . [ ringtone playing ] [ ringtone stops ] [ ringtone playing ] [ ringtone stops ] sharon : i just do n't want him throwing himself right into the middle of another dangerous situation . dylan : sh -- sharon . sharon : no , seriously , dylan ? can you guarantee me that he 'll be absolutely safe ? paul : well , i would n't have asked if i did n't think dylan could handle it without incident . but no , i ca n't make any guarantees . sharon : we 're having a baby . paul : you 're right . i -- we 'll just forget about it . i 'm sorry i upset you . i 'll see you at the wedding . dylan : no , no , no , no . paul , wait . sharon , i need to do this . sharon : but -- dylan : austin , courtney , and tobias -- they deserve justice . you deserve to know who set you up . sharon : i was cleared of everything . that part is over . dylan : it ca n't be over with all the unanswered questions . and if it comes back to you -- sharon : it 's not ! it 's not going to ! dylan : it could . it might . and if i can prevent it , if i can help answer those questions , i need to do it . okay . i 'm gon na get right on it . i 'll let you know what i find out . paul : all right . thank you . i can really use your help , son . dylan : you do understand , do n't you ? sharon : you did n't want to say no to your father . dylan : paul just got out of the hospital . sharon : just promise me that you will stay safe . the baby and i need you . dylan : i promise . nothing is more important than our family . cane : well , kids , you see , what happens when -- devon : it 's like this , guys . people fall in love in different ways and for different reasons . hilary and grandpa , they loved each other , but after awhile , they realized that it was n't a forever kind of love . and that 's what hilary and i have . mattie : like `` happy ever after `` love ? devon : exactly like that . and all i want to do is live happily ever after with the woman of my dreams . hilary : well , you wo n't have to wait much longer . cane : all right , guys , uh , let 's go and have some , uh , something over here at the bar . [ chuckling ] all right , come here . devon : baby , what are you doing here ? you should be getting dressed . is everything all right ? did something happen ? hilary : no , no , everything 's fine . devon : you 're sure ? hilary : yeah . and i just ... i ca n't wait to spend the rest of my life with you . lily : you 're blackmailing my brother , you opportunistic son of a bitch ? colin : now , lily , you know me . i 'm all for seizing opportunities . lily : how can you put devon and hilary 's entire relationship at risk ? colin : well , i think he 's doing that himself , is n't he ? lily : he 's not blackmailing himself . colin : yeah , but he 's the one who 's perpetrating the situation , right ? lily : it 's over , colin . colin : or you 're gon na what ? uh , expose me and thereby expose him in the process ? yeah . that 's what i thought . look , as long as he sticks with his part of the agreement , i 'm more than happy to keep what i know to myself . lily : do you really expect me to let you get away with this ? colin : well , you got to do what you got to do . but it 's gon na be a wonderful wedding . why do something to screw it up ? esther : oh . devon . devon : hey . esther : if your grandmother could see you now . devon : oh , esther , how you doing ? i 'm so glad you could make it . esther : oh , thank you . thank you so much for inviting me . devon : of course . esther : [ sighs ] if mrs. c could see what you 've done with all the money that she left you , how -- how you bought this place and -- and then you remodeled it and -- and now you 're getting married and then you 're probably gon na start a family of your own . devon : esther , i would give back every penny i have to have katherine here with us today . esther : i know you would . you 're a good man , devon . devon : i do n't know about that . esther : well , i do . and i bet your grandmother is looking down on us right now , and i bet you can just imagine what mrs. c would say to you today if she could . devon : i sure can . lauren : [ chuckles ] the bride could not be more stunning . hilary : thank you , lauren . lauren : it 's just makeup . and thank goodness it 's waterproof . hilary : it 's more than that . it 's all your kindness and having someone here on this day . i wish my mom was alive and here . well ... [ chuckles ] maybe not . lauren : why do you say that ? hilary : i do n't think she would be too proud of the road that i took to get to this day . lauren : well , i 'm a mom , and i know that she would have found someway to understand the choices that you made and forgiven your mistakes . you see , we moms have usually made more than a few of our own . [ chuckles ] hilary : yeah , that sounds like her . [ chuckles ] lauren : and i know she would have wanted you to have great happiness , and that 's what you have with devon , right ? hilary : yeah . devon : hilary ? hilary : what the hell is he doing here ? lauren : i 'll handle this . devon : hey . lauren : hi , devon . devon : how you doing ? i - i really need to speak to hilary in private . lauren : no . absolutely not . devon : okay , lauren , please . hilary : not now , devon ! devon : hilary , i just need to speak with you for a little -- hilary : okay , okay , i - i love you , okay ? just save it for your vows . devon : hilary -- hilary : i 'll see you at the front . save me a spot . lauren : [ chuckles ] you heard the lady . go . [ cell phone rings ] devon : well , hello . yeah , i did not expect to hear from you today . jack : hey , paul . paul : oh , jack , good to see you out and about . jack : uh , i was kind of hoping to speak to your wife . paul : oh , unfortunately , you are out of luck . she , uh , got called in on an emergency hearing . i 'm flying solo tonight . jack : oh , sorry to hear that . i heard you were in the hospital . how you doing ? paul : i 'm doing okay . you know how it is getting back in the swing of things . jack : well , i hope you 're doing better . listen , i know things are pretty busy at the gcpd these days , but i was wondering if your people maybe had any new leads on this guy , this marco annicelli ? paul : why are you asking ? jack : well , a seasoned criminal on the loose here in genoa city -- why would n't i be concerned ? paul : well , i 've got no news to offer . unfortunately , the guy 's notorious for disappearing . who knows ? we may never see him again . jack : yeah , maybe . kevin : are you certain that the ringtone you heard on harding 's phone is the same one you heard the night of austin 's murder ? summer : 100 % . mariah : i knew that there was something off about that guy . dylan : hey . heard about all your suspicions from paul . kevin : yeah , but you have n't heard the latest . dylan : the ringtone ? summer : yeah , i just remembered that i have n't even had a chance to talk to paul about it yet . dylan : well , you should do that . kyle : but you do n't think it 'll go anywhere . dylan : look , summer , i do n't doubt you , but a lot of people besides harding could have that same ringtone . summer : okay , but no one at the party that night had that ringtone . kyle : right , and harding is the one person with that ringtone who 's connected to the case . mariah : and he 's the one guy that has been dragging his feet about catching america 's most wanted . marisa : makes since that marco would have a local policeman in his pocket . kevin : so , if we 're right , then marco is the killer . maybe he was n't alone that night , and maybe harding was there with him as backup . noah : we were all passed out for a long time from that spiked punch . marco could have called harding to clean up his mess . dylan : look , you both could be right , but right now , it 's just speculation . we have no proof . mariah : this is all starting to make sense . dylan : but what we know right now is whoever committed those murders is armed and dangerous , and if you guys go after him , you can get into some serious trouble . just let me and paul take it from here . kevin : you and paul ? you 're not a cop . dylan : i can handle myself . and if harding has anything to do with these murders , he 's not gon na get away with it . noah : yeah , you 're damn right he 's not . i mean , come on . it makes me sick to think about for months he was pretending like he was on our side while he was working for marco . dylan : trust me , i understand that . but the best thing to do right now is steer clear of harding . let me figure out this harding / marco connection . can you guys do that ? summer : yeah . of course , of course . mariah : let 's just hope he steers clear of us . dylan : i 'll be in touch . kevin : i wonder how harding and annicelli hooked up in the first place . noah : what do you think , marisa ? where 'd she go ? hilary : this is the necklace that devon got me . lauren : [ laughing ] oh , my goodness . it 's stunning . hilary : yeah . lauren : let 's put this on you . lily : oh , i can help with that , if you do n't mind . lauren : no . of course . here you go . lily : thanks . lauren : i 'm leaving you in very capable hands . now , enjoy every minute . hilary : thank you , lauren , so much for everything . lauren : of course . i 'll see you out there . hilary : [ sighs ] lily : okay , necklace and then dress and then veil . and we have to hurry because the minister is already here . hilary : i still ca n't get over this . i mean , did you really think that you 'd be helping me on my wedding day ? lily : well , maybe do a faceplant into the cake . [ both laugh ] hilary : well , i 'm really glad that that 's all changed . it has changed , right ? lily : [ chuckles ] of course it has . no , but i used to look at you and only think about how much you hurt my dad . and now i look at you and i see how much joy you bring my brother . i know that he truly , truly loves you . hilary : thank you . lily : i really wish you two nothing but the best . devon : jill , i really do appreciate you and tucker calling me today . for sure . for sure . dinner on you when you 're back in town . okay . thanks again . bye - bye . cane : hey . i need the wedding rings for charlie . devon : it 's that time already ? cane : yeah , down to minutes . devon : okay . phyllis : i see lauren is here . michael : yeah . we had a moment together before she had to go help hilary . phyllis : are you guys here together ? michael : yes . phyllis : michael , that is wonderful . michael : do n't run too far with it . we 're not `` together `` together . phyllis : it is a start . things are gon na work out , okay ? i believe that . michael : hmm . it 's good to see you and jack together , having fun , after everything you 've been through . phyllis : i 'm very happy that jack is back with me , believe me . have you seen him at all ? michael : he was talking to paul earlier . phyllis : oh , okay . well , you know what ? i 'm gon na go find my husband . and you get over there and get your wife back . michael : hmm . do my best . phyllis : sharon ! are you stag at a wedding ? where 's dylan ? sharon : he 'll be here soon . he 'll want to make sure that me and his child - to- be do n't overdo it . phyllis : you 're pregnant ? sharon : i am . phyllis : well , i guess that makes sense . if you could n't get nick to have a child with you , his brother was the next best option . sharon : i know that the last thing you want is for me to be incredibly happy with a wonderful man , phyllis . but you 're just gon na have to choke that reality down . marco : whatever . things happen . but now i own you . and now you 're gon na help me make my dream for jack and phyllis come true . harding : what are you doing here , mcavoy ? dylan : i 'm just doing a favor for my dad . harding : well , he 's not here . what is it ? dylan : uh , paul thinks i may be able to help with the investigation in the triple homicide . harding : really ? why you ? dylan : well , he figures that , you know , i have a personal connection because of sharon and the fact that she was a suspect early on and -- and because her son 's fiancée was killed . harding : well , if there 's anything i can help you with ... dylan : well , i 'm glad you offered because there is something that you can help me with . harding : what 's that ? dylan : you know , i 've been thinking about sharon being framed , and whoever did it knew her habits , had enough access to get into her house to transfer those fingerprints onto that tire iron , and had knowledge of her psychiatric problems . harding : sounds like you have a suspect in mind . dylan : well , actually , i think there 's a suspect we can eliminate . marco . harding : he had motive . dylan : maybe . but there 's no way he could have known that stuff about sharon . it had to be somebody on the inside . [ soft music playing ] lily : good job . cane : good job , buddy . lily : good job , honey . hilary : thank you . [ music stops ] devon : hilary ... hilary : i love you , too . we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in h -- devon : hang on a second , please . there 's something that i need to say to you . hilary : devon , what is it ? devon : before we go any further ... hilary : yes ? devon : i just have to tell you how incredibly beautiful you look ... and how proud i am to be marrying you . hilary : well , that makes two of us . harding : i 'm familiar with all the details of sharon 's framing . dylan : so you agree with my theory ? harding : well , there are a lot of theories bouncing around , mcavoy . no matter what the chief says , though , the last thing i need is another amateur throwing in their two cents . dylan : just trying to help . [ telephone rings ] harding : excuse me . go for harding . dylan : i thought you were staying out of this mess with harding . kevin : i am staying out of it . i 'm just reporting to work . dylan : kevin , keep it that way . kevin : yeah . harding : right . yeah . yeah , okay . what 's up , fish ? kevin : hey . noah : what 's going on ? why 'd you take off ? marisa : you should n't have come after me . noah : what are you talking about ? i thought we were good , marisa . marisa : we are . noah : so what 's up ? what made you so upset ? was it all that talk about marco ? what ? marisa : i was worried we were moving too fast . and i was right . noah : no . marisa : no , we do n't know what we 're doing , noah . we -- we do n't know . we should end this . noah : i do n't want to end this . marisa : [ sighs ] but courtney -- noah : courtney ? look , i will always remember what i had with courtney , okay ? and i -- yeah , i did n't think that i could feel something like this for somebody again , definitely not so soon , but ... [ sighs ] marisa , i do n't know what it is that we have , but i know that it 's good . i know that you made me feel again , okay ? you made me care again . and you frustrate the hell out of me . do you understand that ? marisa : [ chuckles ] i do n't mean to . noah : [ sighs ] but you also gave me hope . i do n't want to lose you . not now . hilary : i love you , devon , because that love has gotten us through everything and brought us together here today . and that love is why we can have a new beginning and put all of the mistakes of the past behind us . do you remember that night where we stared up at the sky and i showed you all of the constellations that my mom had taught me ? devon : i remember that . hilary : the way i feel when i stare up at a starry night , i feel that same way when i 'm with you . i feel joyful and awestruck and reminded of all of the endless possibilities . my heart is yours , devon . always . devon : all ways . that 's how you impact my life , hilary . in every single way possible . i used to think i knew what people meant when they talked about finding their soul mates . and then i realized i really had no idea , no idea what they were talking about until i found you . in every way , you are meant for me . my heart races every time i look at you . any time you step into a room , you 're the only person that i see . in all ways , i adore you , and i need you . there 's nothing more important to me in this world than being a good husband to you , being a man who 's worthy of your faith . i promise to comfort you , to support you , and to make sure you know just how much i cherish you every single day that we are together . i pledge my love to you , hilary , for always in all ways . marisa : [ sniffles ] noah : tell me what you 're thinking . marisa : i 'm think -- noah : marisa , do n't . please . do n't go . marisa : i 'm thinking ... i do n't want to lose you , either . kyle : hey , can i get you a different kind of tea , summer ? summer : no , this is fine . it 's perfect . just freaked out about harding , is all . mariah : for once , i agree with you . i mean , what if he figures out that we 're on to him ? kyle : no , he wo n't , okay ? not if we stay out of his way . summer : do you really think that kevin will do that ? mariah : not a chance in hell . harding : marco ? [ cell phone vibrates ] does anyone have an objection to this union ? if so , speak now or forever hold your peace . [ next_on ] mariah : have you seen kevin ? noah : no . why ? kyle : mariah 's afraid he 's off trying to find proof of harding 's involvement in austin and courtney 's deaths . harding : what are you doing here ? kevin : funny . i - i was just gon na ask you the same thing . [ gun cocks ] | summer tells her friends that the music she heard the night austin was killed is the same music harding uses as a ringtone . paul asks dylan to help with the investigation by finding a link between marco and harding . dylan finds kevin and the gang and tells them to stay out of the investigation , that he and paul will handle it but kevin follows harding to the abbott cabin . marisa wants to leave town , but noah convinces her to stay . hilary and devon 's wedding seems to be going smoothly until the minister asks if anyone objects . someone walks in and everyone turns to look . |
abby : guess what , paper boy ? the design date launch exceeded our expectations . we even outperformed our analyst data . [ laughs ] excuse me . do you work here ? scott : ha . funny . abby : no , that is funny . i seriously thought you were someone else . scott : you mean the debonair senior vice president of special projects ? abby : no . the grungy , smug , under - qualified minion that my dad placed so much misguided trust in . nick : so you hired those guys to pack up my stuff , move me out . you 're kicking me out of my home . victor : it 's not your home . it is my home . okay ? my property . nick : where is my son ? victor : with the nanny at the main house . you can pick him up any time . meanwhile , tell the movers where you want this moved to . nick : well , you have n't given me a lot of time to figure that out , have you ? victor : oh , son , i 've given you a lot of time . told you sometime ago that you 're no longer my son . nick : this is pretty damn cruel . even for you . victor : you have been living in this house on my property for years . that ends today . billy : ben . benjamin : oh , billy . nice seeing you again . victoria with you ? billy : no , she 's at the office . i thought you might be there , actually . benjamin : now , why would you think that ? billy : come on , man . i mean , i see through these games that you 're playing . benjamin : [ scoffs ] whatever that means . billy : well , you take victoria out for dinner , you send her flowers . you 're just wooing her to get your hands on brash & sassy . unfortunately for you , she sees through it , too . benjamin : wow . billy : victoria 's too smart for that . benjamin : well , that , uh , sure was n't the signals i was getting last night when i took the lady out dancing . reed : [ sighs ] victoria : hi , honey . is everything okay ? reed : you tell me . all you do these day is rush to take johnny and katie to a play date , and then rush back here . i mean , you 're never home . victoria : i 'm so sorry . i know . i - i 've just been swamped . and you know that things have been crazy at work ever since i had to fire cane and juliet . reed : that 's actually exactly what i came here to talk to you about . um , the woman you fired , juliet ... i just found out she 's pregnant . victoria : who told you that ? reed : charlie and mattie did , after i pointed her out to them at the coffeehouse . mom , i ca n't believe you did n't tell me . that was really embarrassing . victoria : so , are you mad at me , or are you mad because you felt embarrassed in front of mattie ? hilary : hi , mattie . have n't seen you and charlie in a while . how 's your summer been ? mattie : busy . hilary : oh , yeah ? i hope there 's a little fun involved . mattie : yeah . i guess . hilary : you know , sweetie , even though your uncle and i are n't married anymore , it does n't mean that you and i ca n't still see each other . you should come by the studio . you know , check out some of the changes that we 've made . i would love to give you a tour . mattie : that sounds great . thank you . hilary : sweetie , how are you doing ? i mean really ? you know , with everything . i heard what happened with your parents , and i am so sorry . if there 's anything that i can do to help , please let me know , okay ? mattie : [ scoffs ] is that why you 're being so nice ? you just want the scoop on my mom and dad so you can air it on your show . cane : you said your shift 's over soon , so i was thinking maybe i could take you to the sports store . you know , get you some new cleats before the season starts . charlie : thanks , but , you know , i 've already got them . cane : oh . okay . 'cause , you know , that 's our tradition . you know , i pick you up and take you over , and we get you stuff for , uh , school . you know , uh , we do it together . charlie : well , i 've already got everything i need . cane : what , did you go alone , or ... ? lily : no . i took him . [ scene_break ] charlie : look , i asked mom to take me . do n't blame her . lily : it 's okay . cane : it 's okay . lily : i 'm gon na talk to your dad , so why do n't you get back to work ? charlie : okay . cane : see you , man . charlie : yeah . cane : [ sighs ] i should 've realized he has n't forgiven me . lily : i think it 's too soon . cane : yeah . it 's still not easy being blown off like that . lily : well , he said that he needed sports gear , and i said that was your department , but he did n't feel comfortable coming to you . cane : yeah , 'cause he wants nothing to do with me . but thank you for , uh , getting him that . he needs it . you know , he 's got a big year of football . lily : look , please do n't put pressure on him . he 's been through a lot . he needs to just focus on school . cane : i realize that . i won't . lily : i do n't want him feeling like he 's let us down if he does n't make the team for some reason . cane : i wo n't do that . it 's okay . um ... i was wondering if i could , uh , stop by the house later . there 's a couple of things i need to pick up . lily : uh , sure . i 'll be at work . cane : okay . lily : uh , so how are things at the chancellor house ? cane : uh , big and lonely . you know . except for , uh , esther . you know , her usual hovering . lily : how are things on the job front ? cane : uh ... yeah , i have a meeting with a headhunter today . lily : good . i think when you get a job , you 'll feel better . cane : [ sighs ] well , i 'm not really gon na feel better until i get my family back . lily : cane , please do n't put a time line on me . cane : i 'm gon na spend time with you and the kids , okay , and in time ... i do n't know . maybe you 'll just ... i do n't know . trust me again . anyway . i 'll , uh ... i 'll see you , okay ? [ sighs ] billy : so you and victoria are official now , huh ? it 's been , what , two dates ? benjamin : [ scoffs ] hey , you keeping a tally ? billy : i 'm trying to protect her company , ben . benjamin : look , i 'm not stupid , okay ? if victoria needs money , she can go to victor for help . billy : so this thing with you and victoria , it 's personal . benjamin : victoria 's smart , beautiful , and single . i enjoy being with her . she 's fun . billy : [ clears throat ] you live in chicago , right ? does the long - distance thing ever work for anybody ? benjamin : [ laughs ] my schedule 's flexible . billy : you did n't answer the question . benjamin : look , if you 're interrogating me because you 're worried about how this is gon na affect your children , i can assure you i have no interest in interfering there . i care about victoria . billy : yeah ? would you care this much if she did n't own a cosmetic company ? benjamin : [ exhales ] well , both of us have built businesses from the ground up . we share a lot of the same interests . you know , it 's rare for me to find a woman that i have so much in common with . billy : that 's very sweet . so this attraction with victoria , it 's got nothing to do with business , huh ? benjamin : [ sighs ] do you do this with all of your ex - wife 's dates ? give 'em the third degree and hope that you scare 'em off ? billy : i got no intention of scaring you off . as long as victoria 's happy . benjamin : good . because you 've been divorced a long time . you have a live - in girlfriend . you 'd kind of be a hypocrite if you expected victoria to behave like a nun . billy : how do you know that i have a girlfriend ? benjamin : victoria told me . victoria : hey . i 'm sorry . we had to finish going over the layouts for the end of summer . reed : it 's fine . victoria : [ sighs ] honey , listen . everything that is going on with cane and his family , including juliet 's pregnancy , is cane 's business , and i do n't have to share any of that with you . reed : i know that , mom . but you could 've . i mean , i 'm not a child . and mattie is ... mattie 's my friend . victoria : how is she ? reed : terrible . i just wanted to help , and all i did was make things worse . victoria : no , you did n't make things worse . you didn't . i promise you . if anyone should fee bad here , it 's cane . reed : that 's for sure . victoria : i think it 's great that you want to help mattie , and ... it 's great . but , i mean , how long have you two known each other ? how friendly are you ? reed : mom , i really do n't appreciate you grilling me on my friendships , especially when i came here to have a serious conversation with you . if it makes you feel any better , mattie 's nothing like zoey . victoria : [ scoffs ] well , i never even thought that . trust me . and i would never tell you not to see her . i learned my lesson on that the last time , okay ? good . reed : good . victoria : i 'm just saying , given everything that 's happened with cane , maybe you should just try to see mattie just a little tiny bit less . reed : why would -- why would you say that ? victoria : just until things settle with her family . that 's all . [ cellphone buzzes ] oh , my gosh . honey , i have to take this , okay ? i love you . i will see you later . and ... i love you . okay ? victoria newman . hi . yes , i was waiting for you to call . great . chelsea : you sounded very mysterious on the phone . what 's going on ? jordan : landed a new gig . chelsea : you did ? good for you ! doing what ? jordan : mr. newman hired me to do updated photos of him and his staff . chelsea : you got your foot in at newman already ? that 's fantastic . how did he hear about you ? jordan : hilary recommended me . chelsea : oh , okay . well , that 's generous . jordan : she can be all kinds of good when she wants to be . chelsea : so , i take it you guys are good ? jordan : yeah , yeah . it 's cool . i need your take on mr . newman . i saw the footage online of his fight with his son . pretty brutal . chelsea : yeah . when victor loses his temper , watch out . jordan : well , i know you guys are cool . how should i handle him if he tries to micromanage my shoot ? should i let him ? chelsea : no . not at all . jordan : oh , yeah ? chelsea : victor , he respects people who are confident in their jobs . just be yourself . you 'll be fine . jordan : yeah . hey , can i ask you a personal question ? chelsea : what kind of personal ? jordan : well ... you date his son , right ? chelsea : nick ? yeah . why do you ask ? jordan : well , does n't that cause , you know , problems ? chelsea : [ sighs ] victor 's done a lot for me in the past . nick knows that i like him . he -- he supports that i 'm a -- a neutral party . jordan : well , nick sounds like a good guy . chelsea : yeah , he really is . jordan : i 'm glad you got somebody solid in your life right now . chelsea : me too . i mean , we 're very serious , but we 're also adults . nick and i , we have our own jobs , we have our own passions . it 's not like we 're connected at the hip or something . jordan : well , i know how much you love your independence . [ both laugh ] yeah . chelsea : i do . it 's important to me . and it 's important to nick , too . i think having independence makes the relationship stronger . do n't you ? nick : i know you have nothing but contempt for me , but what do you think this is gon na do to faith ? i mean , we remodeled her room for her . all her things are gone . victor : they 're at the main house . she can come and pick them up any time she wants to . that includes christian . nick : what makes you think i 'm gon na let either one of them go anywhere near you ? victor : you 're her father , i 'm the grandfather . you honestly want her to make a choice ? nick : how do you think faith is not gon na feel like she 's in the middle of this when i have to explain to her why we lost our home ? victor : you 've always been so damn good at justifying your actions , son . this is no different . nick : well , i did learn at the feet of the master , did n't i ? victor : you know what you really have been ? a self - involved , selfish , ungrateful son . that 's what you have been . now you 're gon na experience what real life is all about . nick : oh , i know what it 's like . victor : oh , yeah ? nick : at least your version of things , yeah . yeah , you do n't bow down and kiss the ring , this is what happens . you get rejected . you get told you 're no longer part of your family . you have always resented that i wanted to go my own way . victor : i do n't resent the fact that you want to go your own way . i never did . what i resented is your badmouthing me , backbiting me . you 're no longer my son . nick : well , all right . thank you , then , for cutting the strings , victor . victor : ungrateful . hilary : i understand why you 're upset with me . i wish that my marriage to devon had worked out , too . okay ? i ... i still love him . a lot . mattie : past tense . my mom told me he 's with someone else now . hilary : well , you can -- you can still love someone , even if it 's impossible to be with them . you know , just like your parents . sweetie , i know that lily 's -- mattie : you have no right to bring up my parents . i 'm not talking about this with you , hilary . hilary : i know that you 're in pain , okay ? mattie , i know how close you were with your father . and i 'm sure that it must have been awful when you realized how badly he screwed up . mattie : you 're hardly one to judge . hilary : despite what you think of me , i would never hurt you or your brother . mattie : if you mean that , then mind your own business . and keep my family 's problems off your trashy tv show . [ cellphone chimes ] i have to go . cane : thank you for coming , susan . i just want to let you know that landing a new job is my top priority , okay ? susan : look , before we get into this , full disclosure . victoria newman 's my client . i 'm helping her find replacements for you and juliet . cane : i see . okay . susan : will my working with them be an issue for you ? cane : not as long as you work hard for me as you are victoria . susan : i assure you , i give all my clients equal attention . but i had to reveal the potential conflict . cane : no , i understand . okay . susan : so , i 've looked at the updated résumé you sent . your accomplishments over the past year have been impressive . cane : thank you . so , uh ... tell me you have some good news for me . abby : my dad wants us to wait in here for the photographer . scott : hey , whatever the big guy wants . abby : did he ask you to shave your beard ? you know , there 's nothing like a silky - smooth face to kiss the boss ' butt with . scott : oh . you know , i did n't do it for victor . i -- i did it for sharon . unlike you , i have a life outside this place . abby : i get out . scott : oh , yeah . with zack ? how 's that going , by the way ? abby : none of your business . scott : hm . jordan : [ knocks ] this the place ? abby : hey . yes . come on in . jordan : i , uh , hope i 'm not late . abby : no , my dad is , actually . you 're fine . where 's all your gear ? jordan : oh , it 's , uh , outside . scott : oh , hey . scott grainger . jordan : jordan wilde . pleasure . scott : yeah , same , man . abby : jordan 's the photographer that my dad hired . he , uh , works with lily on the dare campaign for brash & sassy . scott : oh , yeah . i 've seen a lot of your work , man . nice job . jordan : well , the camera sure does love lily . [ chuckles ] abby : thank you for being such a good friend to her . especially now . jordan : i hate to see her going through such a rough time . lily does n't deserve any of this . juliet : club soda with lime , please . i did n't recognize you with the sunglasses and hat . i 'll go sit somewhere else . lily : yeah , i 'd appreciate that . juliet : i 'm sorry about you and cane . him moving out . lily : how do you know about that ? juliet : he told me when i ran into him the other day . i never wanted to break up your marriage . that was never my goal . lily : yeah , well , it 's a little late for that now . juliet : cane made it clear that he would only provide financial support for the child . although ... lily : what ? you know what , do n't do that . after everything you put us through . just say what you were gon na say . juliet : cane seemed very ... affected when i showed him a photo of the ultrasound . juliet : i know this is awkward and painful for you . genoa city 's a small town , lily . i 'm not going to hide away in shame . charlie : hey , mom . are you okay ? why were you talking to juliet ? lily : wait , you know her ? charlie : uh , reed hellstrom told mattie and me who she was . lily : she could at least have the decency to not come to the pool when she knows my son is working here . charlie : well [ sighs ] if it helps , you know , i told her mattie and i do n't want anything to do with her ... or her baby . abby : dad , hi . where have you been ? victor : oh , my goodness . everyone here . abby : [ chuckles ] victor : i 'll fill you in later . abby : oh . victor : you must be jordan . jordan : yes , i am . victor : hilary has told me good things about you . jordan : i 'm glad to hear it . i 'll make sure you get exactly what you want , mr . newman . victor : oh , i will . [ all chuckle ] now , wait a minute . scott : yeah . victor : you cut off your beard ? scott : yeah . victor : so you 're taking your job seriously ? scott : eh . abby : scott wants to grow a mustache just like you , dad . victor : oh , yeah ? [ laughs ] scott : now , if anybody wants to be mini - me , you should probably look in the mirror . she 's far better than i am at issuing orders and splashing the cash . victor : but from what i can surmise from the budget that you submitted for hashtag , you do n't mind spending money yourself , do you ? scott : i wanted our publication to be top quality . and i 'm chasing a lead that 'll give us more hits than the entire user base of design date . abby : is that a challenge ? because if it is , bring it on . scott : it 's on . abby : mm . victor : competition breeds success . does n't it , jordan ? jordan : so i 've heard , sir . victor : you bet . so , are you ready to shoot ? jordan : absolutely . victor : let 's get it on the road . [ camera shutter clicking ] jordan : right . good . scott : [ sighs ] jordan : okay , um ... these are corporate headshots , not mug shots , so let 's put a little smile into it . have a little fun . show the lighter side of the newman team . scott : yeah . jordan : all right ? all right ? scott : all right . [ camera shutter clicks ] jordan : okay , great . scott : `` hey , look at me . i got blond hair . i 'm a super model . `` abby : oh , yeah . you need some lipstick . maybe like a coral color . scott : yeah , coral 's nice on me , actually . i 'll do a little bikini show for you . abby : maybe a lingerie company will hire you . victor : now , now , now . let 's get serious for a moment . i do n't have all day , here . jordan : oh , great . great . keep it going . abby : [ laughs ] jordan : these are looking great . [ camera shutter clicks ] victoria : great , pat . good . i 'm really looking forward to it . okay . see you then . billy : who was that ? victoria : uh , that was our bank manager . we have a meeting scheduled later to discuss a bridge loan so we do n't have to scale back on our r & d. how 'd your meeting with the sales director go ? billy : it was fine . i told him about the plan to roll out more product , and the fact that we 'll be doing it soon . victoria : oh , great . that 's great . i 'm glad that went well . billy : actually , the more exhilarating conversation happened afterwards . i ran into ben hochman at the club . victoria : oh . what 'd you guys talk about ? billy : you . victoria : seriously ? billy : yeah . i did n't realize how close you two had gotten . sharing tidbits about our divorce and the fact that i 'm living with phyllis as you twirl around the dance floor . victoria : i mean , it 's all true . it 's not like it 's some big secret . billy : yeah , i just do n't understand why you have to share that kind of information with this guy . victoria : look , i honestly -- i did n't -- i did n't realize that i had . billy : well , he seemed pretty informed , vick . victoria : it 's common knowledge , billy . why does it bother you so much ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . cane : so , what you got for me ? susan : well , people are impressed by your experience . but i 'll be frank , cane . they 're having trouble understanding why you left brash & sassy without another job lined up . cane : well , i resigned because victoria and i had a different vision for the company , which , you know ... it 's not uncommon . susan : i agree . cane : so , what ? is there a problem , or ... ? susan : well , victoria newman 's reputation for hiring only the best , as well as her strong loyalty to her colleagues leads people to wonder if you were fired . or `` forced to resign . `` cane : all right , look . if i can meet these hiring managers , i can show them i 'm a strong executive with a track record for helping companies grow . i mean , look what i did at chancellor , jabot , and now brash & sassy . susan : they know all that , believe me . but because of victoria 's name and high profile , they 're leery of making a big investment . they 're only willing to offer you lower - level positions at lesser salaries . cane : so even without victoria blackballing me , the newman influence is still too strong for me to overcome , huh ? susan : i 'm afraid so . cane : okay . susan : i 'll keep beating the bushes . but it might mean relocating . cane : no , that 's not an option . genoa city 's my home . my wife works here . my kids have their friends here , and they love their school . susan : i feel for you , cane . i assure you , i wo n't give up . but you may have to settle for something that is n't exactly what you want . cane : [ sighs ] and i can thank victoria newman for that , huh ? billy : i find it strange that you would share that much information with a guy that you barely know . victoria : god , you know -- you see , right there . that 's the heart of the matter . billy : what ? victoria : that 's it . you do n't want me seeing benjamin -- or anyone . you -- you want me all to yourself . yeah , that 's what it is . billy : whoa . believe me -- victoria : i 'm sure that phyllis would have a little bit of a problem with that , do n't you think ? billy : i do n't understand what you see in the guy , victoria , okay ? you know his reputation as a corporate raider . victoria : you think that benjamin is just interested in my company ? you do n't think he has any interest in me as a woman whatsoever ? billy : do n't twist my words . i did n't say that . victoria : oh , i was n't aware that that 's what i was doing . billy : i do n't want you to rush into something that i think that you 're gon na end up regretting . victoria : are you kidding me ? i 've had two dates with the guy . one , two . and you act like we 're planning our wedding or something . billy : well , the victoria newman that i know would n't give a guy like benjamin hochman the time of day , so it makes me think there 's something else going on . reed : you sure it 's cool i 'm here ? i do n't want your parents going off on me . been there too many times already . mattie : [ chuckles ] everyone 's gone for the day . charlie 's at work . my mom texted me that she 's spending time at the pool before going to the office , and my dad ... well ... reed : what ? wh - what ? what happened ? mattie : my mom kicked him out . reed : oh , my god . mattie , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . mattie : thanks . reed : if you do n't mind my asking ... mattie : all my mom would say is that she wanted time to herself to work things through . reed : that 's rough . i 'm sorry . you know , my parents split when i was young . i know how it feels . it ... it sucks , big time . mattie : after all the garbage my dad pulled , i thought i 'd be glad . celebrating . but instead ... reed : come here . [ mattie sniffles , gulps ] chelsea : why would victor do that ? nick : is n't it obvious ? i mean , it 's the next step in completely cutting me out of his life . this time it 's down to the bare walls . chelsea : it 's just so ... so ... nick : vindictive ? is that the word you 're looking for ? you 're right . i 'm not even angry for myself . i should 've left the ranch years ago . but i 'm concerned what this is gon na do to faith . i mean , this is her home . it 's where she 's supposed to grow up . chelsea : her new bedroom . nick : yeah , dad moved that entire setup up to his place . chelsea : he seriously did that ? nick : yeah . our family 's been through so much . i mean , all the bad publicity . i do n't want to add anything more to it . chelsea : okay . you know what we 're gon na do ? this is what we 're gon na do . when you get a new place , we will create an exact replica of what we just finished . faith 's new room . and we 'll get her input this time . it 'll make her feel good to be included , show her that we respect her ideas . nick : yeah . faith 'll love that . and while we 're at it , you know , we could redo christian 's room . he is definitely outgrowing that nursery . chelsea : okay . we can do that . where is he , by the way ? nick : i dropped him and the nanny off at the park . he is not gon na spend one more second at that ranch . chelsea : well , you always could have brought him here . connor and christian love spending time together . nick : that 's a great idea . it 's amazing how close they are . i mean , i know they 're really young , but from the beginning , they 've always had this bond . chelsea : yeah . yeah . and i love -- i love how well our sons get along . it 's really , really special . i mean , connor , he -- he always gets upset when christian leaves . nick : well , so do i . you know , when i leave you . chelsea : i miss you , too , when you 're gone . nick : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . nick : well , maybe ... chelsea : oh . nick : ... there is something we can do to change that . hilary : i hope i 'm not chasing you away . lily : [ sighs ] no . not at all . oh , i actually wanted to congratulate you on getting that commercial . it took a lot of talent , stabbing me in the back . hilary : dozens of women auditioned , lily , okay ? it 's not like i took the job from you . it was n't yours to begin with . lily : right . you just could n't help yourself , could you ? you generously allow jordan and me to use your studio to tape my audition , and then you tape yourself , you secretly send it in , and voilà ! you get the commercial . it just would kill you to let anything positive happen to me , would n't it ? hilary : i do n't have time for this , okay ? all i wanted was a little bit of time to relax before my flight to new york for my commercial tomorrow . lily : you know , you 're on both coasts so often , why do n't you just pick one and move there ? and that way , i do n't have to deal with you . hilary : well , you 're particularly snarky today . it 's not just the commercial . lily : if you had n't encouraged juliet to file that lawsuit , then my world would n't be crashing down . that 's what you wanted , right ? to watch me suffer ? hilary : that is not true . lily : yeah . can moved out . another woman pregnant with his baby . i 'm the breadwinner for my family now . his professional reputation is ruined . hilary : and none of that is my fault . cane is the one who cheated on you and then lied about it . you should be thanking me for helping you realize the truth about him . lily : you 're a vile woman . and why jordan puts up with you , i do n't know . reed : hey , i 'm sorry . mattie : for what ? reed : i told you that you might be one of the lucky ones , and made you think this would n't happen to your parents . mattie : do n't take this on yourself . my mom did what she had to do . it was the right thing . for all of us . reed : you know , i ... i 've got some tunes on my phone . um , real , like , bummer , pit - of - despair sort of things . mattie : [ laughs ] it sounds so uplifting . reed : yeah , well , they 're the tunes that i listen to when i 'm having a rough time . and , i - i mean , they 're definitely not sappy . but ... they make me feel better . do you want to listen to them ? mattie : sure . jordan : oh , scott . nice meeting you , man . scott : yeah , you too . jordan : i have to go make my rounds and get the photos of the other execs . scott : no problem , man . i hope , uh , abby 's and my goofing around in there did n't put you behind schedule . jordan : no worries at all . it was great . that 's why i encouraged you guys to go for it . and mr . newman , he enjoys seeing the chemistry between you two . scott : whoa , whoa , whoa . `` chemistry `` ? i do n't think so . abby and i loathe each other . jordan : well , it did n't look like it to me . here , check it out . scott : [ sighs ] jordan : all right . look at those sparks right there . scott : [ scoffs ] jordan : you may not believe me , but the camera does n't lie . scott : no way in hell , man . abby newman and i are the exact opposite . jordan : i do n't know . scott : she 's about as far away from my type as possible . jordan : [ laughs ] abby : the sign - up rate is fierce , and it shows no sign of slowing down . victor : that 's good to hear , sweetheart . keep it up . abby : okay . out with it . you 're not really listening . you seem really distracted . does it have anything to do with why you were late for the photo session ? victor : as of today ... your brother nicholas will no longer live on my property . abby : i 'm shocked . [ sighs ] although i - i guess i should n't be . um ... you know what , dad , um , when you and nikki , when you patch things up , maybe you and nick can ... [ glass thuds ] victor : not gon na happen . your brother has shown nothing but disdain for his father . i have no choice but to cut him out of my life . abby : dad , every time you say that , it just makes me so sad . victor : sorry . a lot of people who love me . you . abby : always . victor : thank you . and that 's why i 've made a decision that will affect you . victor : now , i know that you must have had some lonely moments since your ex moved out . abby : i 'm fine . you know , i 've been so busy i hardly have time to think about it . victor : do n't pretend with me , my sweetheart , okay ? you know i love you a lot . abby : i love you , too victor : and i 'd like to see more of you . abby : i 'd like that , too . [ laughs ] victor : well , i had this made for you . abby : a key . to what ? victor : for the tack house . i want you to move in . nick : you know , i just love waking up in the morning and seeing your beautiful face on the pillow next to mine . i love spending our days together . [ smooches ] talking about what we did . sharing our dreams . and you laugh at all my terrible jokes . chelsea : [ laughs ] i like your terrible jokes . nick : i have n't been this happy in a long time . chelsea : me neither . nick : i told you , family is more than just blood . chelsea : it 's about who you love . nick : i am definitely in love with you . [ sighs ] i ca n't really find a reason as to why we should n't take the next step . you know , the next step forward for us . why do n't we move in together ? hilary : do you want your life to go back to the way that it was ? lily : [ sighs ] of course i do . hilary : good . then just forgive cane and let him move back home . lily : are you really giving me marital advice ? hilary : i ran into mattie earlier . and it 's obvious that the drama in your marriage is ... it 's very tough on her . lily : how dare you bring up my kids to me ? hilary : you just need to know what 's going on , okay ? that 's all . mattie used to be a sweet and a happy girl , and now she 's -- she 's cold and hard . lily : no , she is still that girl . she just sees right through your act . and do n't even try and pretend like you were some sort of doting aunt . oh , and i forgot -- grandmother . hilary : [ scoffs ] lily : you know , maybe you 're just worried because jordan is spending more time with me now that cane moved out . hilary : this is about you and your family , okay ? jordan and i are fine . lily : you 're fine ? really ? i would n't be too sure about that . victoria : i need to get to my meeting . billy : look , i 'm sorry if it feels like i 'm attacking you , okay , it just seems like you 're defensive towards me lately . victoria : you know , the reason i am being defensive is because we 've had this conversation . you made your choice . you chose phyllis . so why do n't you focus your attention on her and do n't judge me ? you want to voice in your opinion about the company or about the kids , voice your opinion . aside from that , stay the hell out of my life , billy . billy : vick -- reed : so , what 'd you think ? mattie : weirdly enough , i do feel better . reed : well , i 'm glad . it helps sometimes to hear that you 're not the only one struggling . mattie : definitely . except for one thing . reed : what ? mattie : none of your songs were on there . reed : oh , come on . you do n't have to say that . i definitely do n't think any of my music stands toe - to - toe with lou reed or alice in chains . mattie : excuse me ? yeah , it does . you 're super talented , reed . i mean that . listening to you play at the underground , that 's what makes me feel better . oh , my god . could i sound any lamer ? reed : come on . you do n't sound lame . but you know who does sound lame ? mattie : who ? reed : [ inhales sharply ] me . you make me feel really happy . and i just said that . [ both laugh ] [ next_on ] mariah : something is wrong . if we are truly best friends , you need to talk to me . billy : we have to put the dare campaign on hold as of right now . lily : why ? nick : i kind of think we 're ready for the next step . do n't you ? | nick tells victor that kicking him out of the tack house is even cruel for him and reminds him . he just renovated faith 's room and he will have to tell her that she can no longer live in the tack house . victor tells nick that faith and christian are welcome to visit their grandfather anytime , but nick responds that he does n't want his children anywhere near him . victor calls nick an ungrateful son and now he will have to learn to live in the real world without the help of the newman name . hilary tries to see how mattie is dealing with the situation with her parents , but mattie sees right through her and tells her to stay out of her parents ' business and keep stories about her parents off her trashy show . hilary tells lily that she should forgive cane and let him move back into the house . lily thinks hilary is jealous of the time jordan is spending with her at work , and she is worried that he will leave her . billy seems jealous of victoria 's relationship with ben , and he confronts victoria about it , but she tells him to stay out of her personal life . a head hunter tells cane that companies are only willing to offer him low - level jobs for less pay , because they suspect that victoria fired him or he was forced to resign , and they want to know the reason why he was fired . jordan takes new staff pictures for newman enterprises , and victor is happy that scott shaved his beard . victor gives abby the keys to the tack house and tells her he wants her to move in , so he can spend more time with her . chelsea is very surprised by nick 's idea to move in together . cane is a bit surprised when he walks into his house to get some things he left and sees mattie and reed kissing for the first time . |
[ previously_on ] lily : no one can stop the judge from sentencing me . cane : that 's why we ca n't go back to the courthouse . i bought five tickets to sydney . we 're leaving tonight . summer : a girl can tell when a guy wants it . and trust me , billy wants it . i bet that i can get billy into bed by the end of the month . kyle : there was a guy here , upstairs . i saw his clothes on the floor when i was talking to phyllis . summer : wait . no , no . kyle , when ? kyle : i do n't know . the other night . she was broken up with billy . sharon : all couples living together have tension . summer : yeah , not you and my dad . not like that . sharon : oh , really ? just a few weeks ago , we almost called off the wedding . victor : i have hired the doctor to take care of both of our medical needs . i 'll let you both get acquainted . and hold nothing back . nikki : so , what would you like to drink ? victoria : a double of anything . i 'm sorry , but sharon 's party was really -- nikki : believe me , i understand . victoria : not that alcohol is the answer . nikki : honey , this is one of those days i wish i could order a stiff drink . victoria : i ca n't remember the last time i had such a miserable time . oh , no , wait . yes , i can . sharon 's last girls ' night . nikki : yeah . you 'd think she would have learned her lesson from that night . victoria : any time the four of us are together , it just brings it all back . piles on the guilt . and it just feels like i 'm suffocating sometimes . nikki : you have nothing to feel guilty about , not after what j.t . put you through . victoria : still , mom . i never wanted it to happen . nikki : honey , none of us did . but we have to find a way to live with it . victoria : how do i do that ? nikki : well , we can start with that drink . [ clears throat ] vodka ? victoria : no , no , no . i 'll just take a club soda . thank you . nate : victoria ? victoria : yes ? nate : it 's nate . hastings . dr. hastings . victoria : oh , yes . olivia 's son . yeah . nate : yes . victoria : it 's been a while . i did n't know you were back in town . nate : yeah , i have been keeping a low profile . staying close to home . and i have n't really seen much of genoa city , you know ? maybe you could show me around sometime . victoria : uh , between work and my kids , i really do n't have time . i 'm sorry . nate : it 's , uh -- nikki : well , i see you 're catching up with my new doctor . victoria : nate is your -- nikki : yes . he is my new private physician . summer : [ sighs ] kyle : summer . want to join me ? summer : i would love to . where 's ashley ? kyle : home ? off sky - diving ? how would i know ? summer : i do n't know . i just hardly see one of you without the other these days . it 's like you 're an exclusive club of two . kyle : ever think we just did n't want to hang out with you ? summer : no . kyle : might want to file it in your brain as a possibility . summer : okay . you and ashley just wanted to get rid of me earlier so you could go back to having your private conversation . kyle : mm . if you 're worried we were talking about you , do n't be . we have way more interesting things to discuss , like migration patterns or some -- summer : billy ? and the plot you 're hatching behind his back ? kyle : `` plot we 're hatching `` ? summer : i know you guys are up to something . kyle : whatever ashley and i are doing , it is n't even in the same category as you trying to get your mom 's boyfriend into bed . cane : hey , hey . will you just slow down ? lily : slow down ? really ? i feel like my head is gon na explode . cane : okay . we 're alone now . so breathe . take a breath , okay , and we can talk about this . lily : wait , so you want to leave the country forever ? you , me , and the kids ? cane : i know it sounds crazy . lily : it is crazy ! cane : well , i had to do something to keep you from going to prison , baby . lily : i can not believe that we 're having this conversation . have you lost your mind ? cane : i was desperate for a solution . lily : this is not a solution . this is a disaster in the making . you should have come to me before you bought tickets to australia . cane : i had to move quickly , okay ? which is why we have to do this before sentencing . i 'm just glad the judge has n't taken away your passport . lily : if the judge finds out about this , he wo n't wait to lock me up . cane : which is why we have to go now . lily : oh , my god . cane : all right , look . i should have told you what i was planning , okay , i just got caught up in the details . but if you 'll listen to me now , i can tell you why this is the best thing for our family . lily : how is not facing the consequences of your actions the best option ? cane : if i thought you were gon na be treated fairly , i would agree with you . lily : you think it 's fair that devon lost hilary and the baby ? cane : that was an accident , and you should n't be punished for it , and neither should i . look , come here . i know what i 'm doing is crazy , all right . i know it 's illegal . but sometimes you 've just got to forget about that , and you 've just got to put your family first . additional sponsorship nikki : nate has been overseeing your father 's recovery . and when i had that recent m.s . flare - up , he asked nate if he could take me on as a patient , as well . victoria : do you really think that 's necessary ? nikki : well , i did think it was a little excessive at first , but nate has been so wonderful . i mean , he 's discreet , he is extremely knowledgeable , very professional . in fact , just knowing that i have him on - call 24/7 has reduced my stress already . nate : well , that 's because boutique doctors are able to have a more intimate relationship with their patients . victoria : traumatic brain injuries ? m.s . ? nate : i recommended your mother keep her neurologist to treat the m.s . i 'll be focusing more on her overall care . victoria : and what does that entail ? nate : managing her stress , for one thing . it 's a common contributor to the flare - ups . and nikki 's been having a lot more of those than usual lately . i want to find out why . victoria : what are your thoughts ? nate : well , she 's got a new job . that 's something to consider . but there could be other factors . the more time i spend with nikki , the more likely i am to figure out what they are . victoria : well , do n't you think that pressing her might cause a little more stress ? nate : i 'm aware of that , as well . nikki : darling , i think that dr . hastings has my best interests at heart . victoria : as long as he remembers that your neurologist is the expert . nate : i have a feeling you 're not going to let me forget . [ scoffs ] good evening , ladies . nikki : hmm . you were a little hard on him . victoria : i 'm sure his ego can handle it just fine . nikki : [ chuckles ] yeah , he is a bit full of himself , is n't he ? but i suppose he 's earned it . victoria : mom . he was talking about getting to the root of your stress . and we both know what that is . if he 's half as smart as he thinks he is , he might just figure it out . mattie : you better have a good reason for dragging me away from family dinner . who knows how many more of those we 're gon na have . charlie : that 's exactly why i wanted to talk to you . okay ? it 's messed up that mom could go to prison for 20 years . we have n't even been alive that long . mattie : i know . you 're right . it 's crazy . but this is not about us , charlie . charlie : you think i do n't know that ? mattie : look , all i 'm saying is that a lot could happen between now and the sentencing . michael might be able to come up with some sort of plea deal or something . charlie : or he might not . mattie : all we can do is let mom know that we love and support her . charlie : that 's not enough . okay ? we have to get the judge to see that mom does n't deserve to be punished . mattie : he 's not gon na listen to us . charlie : he might listen to uncle devon . mattie : even if he does , uncle devon wants mom punished . charlie : well , we have to get him to see that he 's wrong . lily : if anyone even found out that you were thinking about this , i would go to jail . you would go to prison just for buying the plane tickets . cane : we 'll be long gone . they 're not gon na find us . lily : everything leaves a digital trail . every credit card you use , every website you click on is tracked . there 's cameras everywhere ! cane : all right , listen , you 're getting carried away . lily : ask charlie . he 's the computer expert . did you even think about our kids when you made these plans ? cane : of course i did . that 's why i 'm doing this . i 'm doing this for them . lily : they could be without a mother or a father . cane : it 's not gon na happen . lily : why , because we 're gon na be on some remote island , cut off from the rest of the world ? cane : well , that 's better than going to prison , is n't it ? lily : [ scoffs ] i can not believe that you 're even saying this . is this who you are ? are you someone who teaches their kids to run away from their responsibilities ? cane : no , i 'm someone who will do whatever it takes to protect their family . that 's who i am . lily : including breaking the law ? cane : yeah . yeah , okay ? if you have to do that , sometimes that 's what you have to do . look , i called my father , all right , and everything 's been sorted out . lily : wait , i - i 'm sorry . your dad ? colin ? that 's who suggested this ? cane : yes . look , i know how you feel about him . lily : yeah , he 's a criminal . so your basing your decision off the advice of a criminal ? kyle : taking the night off from home - wrecking ? or have you given up on your plans for billy ? summer : starting to show . kyle : what ? summer : how worried you are . kyle : yeah . do n't think so . summer : oh , please . i can see it . the thought of losing this bet is killing you . kyle : that 's funny coming from someone who set herself up to win either way . summer : [ laughs ] okay , you think that sleeping with you is a win ? kyle : you said you wanted meaningless sex . who better to give it to you ? mariah : nope . kyle : mariah ! mariah : crap . hi , guys . hi . kyle : hi . summer and i were just having coffee and trying not to kill each other . mariah : do n't stop on my account , please . summer : oh , goodie . sarcasm in a bad wardrobe . mariah : i was n't kidding . kyle : come on . i love a good threesome . summer : yeah , just throw in a guitar , and i 'm sure that this one will work for mariah . mariah : one more word about tessa , and i swear -- summer : oh , how sweet . defending your true love . mariah : at least i have one . kyle : time out . i left my referee uniform at home today . summer : i 'm sorry , she just makes it so easy . kyle : come on . i 'm sure we can find something to talk about that does n't make you want to scratch each other 's eyes out . mariah : fine . but only because it 'll keep my mind off of other things . kyle : so . summer was telling me you were both at a party earlier . mariah : yes . we were . and i 'm sure she put her own spin on it . summer : cheap wine . tacky dresses . and a whole lot of delusional women convincing themselves that dad and sharon actually have a shot at happiness . mariah : it 's a real thing , you know . summer : oh , yeah . no . free drinks . great pair of shoes . english sports car . those things can bring you real happiness . but sharon will never bring dad anything than a whole lot of unhappy . mariah : nick said you were on board with this . summer : yeah , i was . until you told me that dad had barely put the ring on sharon 's finger before they broke up . mariah : and then they got back together . what , you 've never had a fight with a boyfriend before ? summer : i have . i just -- i did n't marry him . mariah : lucky him . kyle : maybe this was n't such a good idea . summer : no , you know , i think it 's good that we get real . mariah : yeah , because you 've never done that before in your life -- like , ever . summer : okay , mariah , you can call me snowflake all you want , but you 're the one with your head in the clouds . you may have found your happy ending , but it does n't mean it 's gon na happen for everybody else . mariah : and just because you did n't , does n't mean that i can't . nikki : having nate as part of my medical team is a good thing . victoria : but what can he do that your primary doctor ca n't ? nikki : well , he 's already looking into alternative treatments -- other options to relieve my stress . victoria : that is what concerns me . nikki : honey , any doctor that i consult with about my m.s . is going to want to find out the source of my flare - ups . victoria : none of them are out to prove how smart they are . nikki : well , it 's not like i 'm gon na say anything to him about j.t . victoria : if you hold back , it 's just gon na make him more determined . nikki : i can handle dr . hastings . victoria : there 's something about him that i do n't trust . nikki : all right . i have n't wanted to burden you with what i 've been going through , but what i did to j.t . has really taken a toll on me . trying to keep it a secret makes it even worse . but ever since your father hired nate , i - i do n't know if it 's his confidence or the new medications he 's prescribed , but i feel better . i am more relaxed . i 'm less stressed . victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm being selfish . i 'm sure i 'm -- [ scoffs ] i 'm overreacting . victor : well , now , am i interrupting ? victoria : hi . no . victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : of course not . mwah ! victor : so . looks like you were discussing something important . victoria : we were . mom 's health . victor : oh . nikki : well , we ran into dr . hastings , and i was just telling victoria that having him as part of my medical team is a good thing . victor : yes . why would you doubt that ? victoria : and , with the summer classes that he 's been taking , reed is on track to graduate early . victor : are you serious ? victoria : mm - hmm . he 's even started applying to colleges . and berkeley school of music has shown some interest . it 's very exciting . victor : excellent school of music . victoria : mm - hmm . victor : that is very good . that 's impressive . proud of our grandson . if he had let what happened with j.t . affect him , bring him down ... but he didn't . he 's a newman . i 'm proud of him . victoria : yes . me too . and , in this case , it truly did take a village . i want to thank you both for everything that you 've done to help reed . victor : sweetheart , i 'll do anything to help my family , okay ? and now i 'm gon na take your mother away from you . nikki : well , i was just going to ask victoria to join us for dinner . victor : i would love to have dinner with victoria -- and all of us , of course . but tonight is just for the two of us . victoria : ohh ! okay . that 's good . you -- you kids have fun . i 'll see you later . nikki : [ laughs ] bye , sweetheart . victoria : bye , mom . i love you . nikki : love you . victoria : bye , dad . victor : bye , sweetheart . okay . nikki : well , this is all very mysterious . victor : well ... nikki : where are you taking me ? victor : nowhere . in fact , when i heard that you were up here , i was afraid you were gon na spoil my surprise . nikki : a surprise ? what 's going on ? victor : nothing . nothing at all . i just thought , you know , since you have been warning me that i should take it easy , and since both of us have been under stress , that i would heed your advice . nikki : wow . that 's a switch . victor : is n't it ? so ... come with me . nikki : okay . victor : come on . you close your eyes , okay ? nikki : what ? victor : yes . just close your eyes . nikki : are you kidding me ? ugh ! victor : no , no , no . nikki : all right . they 're closed . victor : i want you to just -- here we go . watch your step , now . nikki : victor , how can i watch my step ? my eyes are closed ! victor : i know . i know . come here . come here . nikki : go forward ? victor : yes , go forward . go forward . go on . nikki : oh , my gosh . victor : go on , go on , go on , go on . just trust me , okay ? now , you open your eyes . nikki : oh , my go -- oh , victor ! summer : one successful hookup and you are the expert on love and happiness . kyle : [ sighs ] mariah : so , if you 're so convinced that this marriage is doomed to fail , why did you agree to be a bridesmaid ? summer : because my dad asked me . and even though you think that there is a hole where my heart should be , i love him . and i 'm gon na be there for him at the wedding when sharon pulls a sharon . mariah : your loyalty is touching . do you even believe that it 's possible for two people to love each other anymore ? summer : oh , my go -- do you even hear yourself ? it 's like you 've turned into a bad version of `` love story . `` okay , i personally like the old , snarky mariah better . kyle : play nice , summer . summer : [ sighs ] fine . just have your stupid , romantic fantasy filled with hearts and flowers and all that crap . i just want to have a good time . no strings . no romance . just fun . mariah : i did n't ask what you wanted . i asked what you believed in . summer : i just want to win a bet . mattie : i do n't know . talking to uncle devon seems like a big mistake . charlie : he 's the only one that can convince the judge not to send mom to prison . mattie : yeah , or we could make him angrier than he already is . charlie : he 's not mad at us . mattie : he 's mad at the world . and i get it . he lost everything , charlie . charlie : yeah , but mom did n't mean to -- mattie : it does n't matter . hilary and the baby are gone . mom 's responsible . charlie : so , what ? we just do nothing ? mattie : mom came forward and confessed . michael will explain to the judge that she 's a good person who made a bad mistake . charlie : that 's not good enough . okay ? i - i have to at least try with uncle devon . mattie : i think it 's a mistake . charlie : fine . i 'll go on my own . mattie : charlie , wait . charlie : do n't try to stop me . mattie : we 're twins . we stick together no matter what . even if we do n't agree . cane : listen . lily : i ca n't stay here . cane : i know you 're upset . come here . lily : upset ? i 'm furious . cane : do n't walk out . just stay and talk to me , please . lily : really ? now you want to talk ? cane : i went about this the wrong way , okay ? lily : you know , from day one , you knew that i was responsible for the accident , and you did n't tell me . and then you tell charlie to stay quiet . our son , who we 're trying to teach to be a decent , honest human being -- cane : which he is . lily : how can he be when you 're telling him to lie ? look at the consequences of your actions . devon hates me . he wants to help send me to prison . cane : yeah , 'cause he 's hurt and he 's angry . lily : can you blame him ? he thinks i was n't gon na come forward . the police think that . the judge probably will , too . and now you want to make a bad situation catastrophic . please tell me how you think this is a good idea . cane : i ca n't lose you . lily : this is not about you . cane : i know it 's not about me . i know this . lily : hilary is dead . her and the baby are gone , and all you can think about is you and your family . cane : no , no , no . our family . lily : our family needs to face the consequences of my actions , okay , not run away . cane : hey -- lily : just leave me alone . [ door slams ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . kyle : do me a favor . lay off mariah . especially about tessa . summer : that 's hilarious . kyle : i 'm serious . she really cares about her . summer : no , i 'm talking about the fact that you think you have to look out for your new bff . kyle : i just do n't want to see you get your butt kicked . summer : [ scoffs ] okay . kyle : just go easy , okay ? summer : fine . [ sighs ] but only because you asked . kyle : good to know i can appear to your better angel . summer : all right , well , just do n't let anyone at work see this softer , gentler you . they 'll think you 're weak . kyle : then they wo n't see me coming . i 'll just step right over them on my way to the top . summer : including me ? kyle : you 're all - in with billy . not my fault you hitched your wagon to the wrong star . summer : okay . and ashley 's the right one ? kyle : i 'm going to go with whoever 's gon na get me what i want . summer : which is ? kyle : what everyone wants . summer : money ? power ? fame ? victoria : [ sighs ] hi . uh , rum would be really nice . but i 'll just take a glass of red . thanks . thanks . victoria : hey . lily : hi . victoria : are you here by yourself ? lily : uh ... kind of . victoria : uh , what ? lily : um , yeah . i ... i 'm -- i 'm by myself right now . yes . victoria : oh . um ... well , can i get you a drink ? lily : i -- i would love one , but i think i 'm gon na hold off for now . what about you ? are you meeting anyone ? victoria : no , no . just , um ... just me . hm . lily : rough day ? victoria : uh , an interesting day . i spent it at my ex - sister - in - law 's house picking out bridesmaid dresses so that she can once again become my current sister - in - law . lily : [ chuckles ] yeah . that sounds interesting , in an awkward kind of way . victoria : well , that 's probably the best way to describe it . lily : can i get you a drink ? maybe something stronger than wine ? [ cellphone chimes ] victoria : heh . sorry . lily : it 's okay . victoria : oh . well , i - i would take you up on that , but i 'm not sure i even want this wine anymore . i have a work emergency . lily : everything okay ? victoria : yeah . nothing a little coffee in my system wo n't fix . i have to take off , but , feel free to help yourself to my wine . it has n't been touched . lily : oh , i appreciate that , but i think some fresh air might help me . victoria : all right . well , um ... i 'm gon na head out . lily : okay . good night . victoria : good night . [ doorbell rings ] mattie : he 's still not answering any of my texts . charlie : damn it ! where is he ? [ elevator bell dings ] nate . nate : i take you 're here to see devon ? mattie : do you know where he is ? nate : why do n't you come in ? i have n't spoken to your uncle today , but , uh , i can give him a message . charlie : yeah , tell him he 's being a -- mattie : i think this is something that we should talk to him about in person . nate : it 's about your mom ? yeah . you guys have been going through a lot . charlie : uncle devon 's not helping . nate : he 's been going through a lot , too . mattie : yeah , and we know that . nate : but you came to ask him to cut your mom some slack ? maybe even back her up at sentencing ? charlie : you probably think we shouldn't . nate : devon 's grieving . and , listen , that 's something i can relate to , guy . mattie : and we 're all so sorry for what happened , and that 's part of what we want to say to him . nate : and i hope he listens to you . about everything . mattie : do you think he will ? nate : a lot can change in a couple weeks . but devon is -- is still really angry . charlie : so no ? nate : look , i 'm not trying to be negative . i just want to prepare you in case devon refuses to help your mother , okay ? listen , when things are out of your control , you -- you just want to fix it . turn back the clock . go rogue . do whatever it takes to make things back the way that they used to be . and i 've learned the hard way you ca n't do that . and it is frustrating . it 's not fair . but that is the way it is . certain things are just out of our hands . the only thing you can ever really control is yourself . how you act , react to what 's happening around you . that comes from the inside . when you stop listening to your head , and most importantly , your heart , you stop being the person you want to be , the person that lily needs you to be , never stop fighting for justice . or for your mom . but always stay true to you . [ buttons clicking ] kyle : [ sighs ] does n't look like the party sucked as much as you claim . summer : well , it 'll look like a blast once i photoshop mariah and sharon out of the pictures . kyle : you 're not gon na let up , are you ? summer : it 's bad enough that my dad is marrying sharon again , but mariah comes with the dinner . kyle : are you at all embarrassed that your little sister can accept this marriage and you ca n't ? summer : no , because faith is a kid , and she was n't around for half of this revolving - door relationship that my dad and sharon just never get sick of . kyle : takes some people longer than others to get it right . summer : some people never do . kyle : yeah . they never will if someone 's trying to sabotage them . summer : no -- hey , i was on board with this whole marriage thing . kyle : what changed your mind ? summer : annoying and annoyinger . sharon and mariah both told me that the happy couple broke up again just a couple of weeks ago . kyle : so they had a little fight . summer : no , it was obviously big enough for sharon to think about ending the engagement . my dad was so pissed when he found out that he wound up spending the night somewhere else . and , yes -- yes , they wound up working things out , but it just goes to show you that nothing has changed . kyle : when was this ? summer : what ? kyle : when did nick spend the night away from the house ? nikki : oh , that was heaven . thank you so much . victor : that was very relaxing . thank you both . my wife and i needed it . thank you . thank you . nikki : that is the most romantic thing you 've done for me in a long time . victor : yeah ? hmm . just the beginning . nikki : there 's more ? victor : now ... dinner for two in the dining room . i had the chef prepare all of your favorites . nikki : oh , victor . you 've gone to so much trouble . what 's the occasion ? victor : [ sighs ] no occasion . it 's tuesday . nikki : [ laughs ] victor : and i love you . nikki : well , i do n't know if i can handle being this spoiled . victor : well , sweetheart , it 's not about spoiling you , okay ? you 've been under a lot of pressure lately . and this is a way to help you relax . nikki : victor , i do n't want you to worry about me . victor : sweetheart , what that bastard j.t . hellstrom has done to me and victoria has obviously bothered you enormously . it bothered all of us , okay ? and i promise you , i 'll do everything in my power to alleviate that . nikki : well , nate and the massages and dinner , they 're all helping . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : and they have reminded me that what happened with j.t . is in the past . victor : how do you know it 's in the past ? how do you know he 's not gon na come back ? hm ? do n't you ever forget it -- he 's out there somewhere . nikki : no , of course . i know . i just do n't think that we should worry too much about him coming back . victor : well , how do you know that he wo n't come back ? nikki : i do n't know . it 's a gut feeling . i just do n't think he 'll ever show up here again . nate : victoria . victoria : sorry , i 'm in a hurry . nate : i know . i was hoping you could spare a few minutes . please ? victoria : is this , uh , about my parents ? nate : no . i want to talk about you . victor : to your health and continuing improvement . nikki : to yours , as well . i can see that you 're getting stronger every day , and i pray that continues . victor : well . victor : where 'd you go ? nikki : just thinking . victor : sad thoughts ? nikki : no . wishful ones . sometimes i wish i could put a magic ... something around the people that i love to keep them safe and protected . victor : uh - oh , now you 're gon na sound like me . nikki : well , it 's magical thinking . we ca n't keep the bad stuff out , as much as we want to . boy , do i want to . victor : that 's why i hired this dr . hastings . to deal with your anxiety . nikki : and he is . victor : yes . nikki : he 's an excellent doctor . i have a lot of faith in him . victor : glad you think that . nikki : and i can already see what he 's done for you . victor : he may have had a little to do with that . come here . but you know the most important thing that has made me feel better ... is your love . nikki : i feel the same way . when i 'm with you , everything is better . victoria : i 'm sorry if i was rude earlier . i 've been traveling , and i am a little more tired than usual . nate : you sure that 's all it is ? victoria : well , not that it 's any of your business , but i am worried about my mother . nate : her health ? victoria : well , her care . i want to make sure that she 's getting the best . nate : you do n't think i can provide that . victoria : honestly , i 'm not sure . nate : that 's fair . victoria : i do n't mean to be insulting . nate : no , it 's -- it 's okay . i 'm confident in my abilities . and when it comes to your mother 's healthcare , the only opinion that matters is nikki 's . besides , you have enough to worry about . victoria : what does that mean ? nate : well , it 's obvious you 're carrying a lot of emotional baggage . victoria : [ scoffs ] you 've been talking to me for two minutes . well , how do you know that ? nate : like i said -- i 'm good . victoria : maybe not as good as you think . nate : let me off you some free advice . do n't hold things in . you do , it can cause all sorts of emotional and physical damage . you have to let it out , whatever it is . victoria : well , maybe you 're not as smart as you think you are , either . nate : just trying to help . victoria : mm - hmm . sticking your nose where it does n't belong never helps . cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : i 've been looking for you everywhere . i thought you may have gone home . lily : i just needed some time . i still do . cane : look , um , i know you 're upset -- lily : cane , i ca n't do this right now , okay ? cane : i 'm not trying to convince you that my plan was a good idea , or change your mind . i just want to apologize . i 'm sorry . okay ? i 'm sorry . charlie : here you guys are . mattie : why are n't you still downstairs ? cane : um ... we just came up for some fresh air . lily : i thought we were meeting you guys at home . mattie : yeah , when you were n't there , we decided to come back here . lily : is everything okay ? 'cause you guys took off pretty quickly . you did n't say where you were going . mattie : we just needed twin time . charlie : we had to talk . lily : about everything that 's happening ? cane : okay , look , we know this is n't easy on you guys , okay , we know this . charlie : well , we just want to say that , um , you can count on us . both of you . and , uh , you know , we wo n't do anything stupid or selfish , because we know everything we say or do , it affects all of us . mattie : what charlie 's trying to say is , if we stick together , we can deal with whatever happens . cane : you know , it 's not easy , feeling powerless and out of control . it makes you desperate , and that leads to bad decisions . but , yeah , like mattie said , if we stick together , we can overcome anything . 'cause we are strong , and we are good . 'cause that 's who we are . okay ? okay ? we just ca n't forget that . all right , baby ? okay ? summer : how am i supposed to know when my dad and sharon got in that stupid fight ? they have so many . kyle : but this one was recently . and it must have been big enough for nick not to come home all night . summer : i do n't know . i try not to keep track of all the times that sharon 's made my dad miserable . it keeps me from wanting to kill her . kyle : just see what you can figure out . summer : okay . um ... i do n't know . it was around the time that we found out that my dad was posing as j.t . i still do n't get why this is so important to you . kyle : are you really not getting this ? nick spent the night somewhere other than sharon 's . summer : yeah . so ? [ gasps ] okay . kyle : yeah . summer : oh , my god . okay . um ... okay . this is the day that my grandpa found out that my dad was posing as j.t . and this was the day that my dad invited us to see his new office . bingo . that is the date that my dad went awol from sharon 's . kyle : and i showed up at phyllis ' the next morning . summer : and billy was already kicked out . kyle : yep . and someone else spent the night there . summer : oh , my god . kyle : it was nick . summer : my mom hooked up with my dad ! | nate reintroduced himself to victoria and asked her to give him a tour of genoa city . she declined . victoria learned that nate was nikki 's new doctor . nate revealed that he was going to treat nikki by figuring out what was stressing her out . victoria was concerned nate would discover the secret about jt . victor surprised nikki with dinner and a couple 's massage . victor questioned nikki when she said jt would n't be back . she said it was a gut feeling . mariah and summer argued over whether sharon would hurt nick . kyle and summer realized that nick was phyllis 's mystery one night stand . charlie and mattie went to visit devon , but he was n't home . charlie hoped they could convince devon to ask the judge to let lily go free . nate warned the twins that devon might not be receptive to what they had to say right now . nate urged victoria to let go of her emotional baggage . victoria did n't appreciate his unsolicited advice . |
[ previously_on ] nate : maybe it 's time to think about completing your residency . elena : no , i 'm taking this one baby step at a time . the last thing i need is to get in over my head . adam : christian deserves to know he 's my son . nick : did you tell him that again ? i ought to break you in half . son ! where are you ? christian ! adam : christian ! nick : christian ? hey , buddy . christian : daddy ! nick : oh ! come here , man . jack : you know what , i 'll give you guys some privacy , all right ? victor : thank you , jack . thank you . kyle : i 'm flying down to miami to convince celeste she has to be here . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . you 're in the middle of preparations . now , i 'll tell you what , i will go . ashley : we 're going to merge abbott exchange with jabot . traci : you 're gon na be one company ? jack : and one family . at long last . ashley : oh ! abby : i thought you were taking a later flight . ashley : well , i was , but then jack told me that he 's going out of town . abby : miami . he 's going to try to convince lola 's mom to come to the wedding . ashley : oh ! well , i need to speak to him about some business things before he leaves . abby : is everything okay with the merger ? ashley : yeah . just have to iron out a few details . abby : mm , well , that 's a relief . ashley : mm - hmm ! so , where is he ? abby : he had some errands to run . ashley : that 's interesting . i mean , he knew i was coming . so i guess it must be pretty important . victor : [ sighs ] well ... are you lost ? jack : no , i dropped by to see victoria . i promised kyle i 'd find out if katie and johnny were gon na be at the reception . victor : oh ! well , now , i can add `` errand boy `` to your list of talents . jack : best man ! victor : yeah . well , well , well . victoria 's in meetings all day . jack : well , i 'll just text her . victor : which you could have done in the first place , yet you chose to drive all the way out here . jack : well , nice day for a drive . victor : yeah , let 's -- why are you really here ? [ cellphone rings ] jack : that your phone , or -- it 's not mine . victor : yeah ? when ? all right , it 's done . so ... adam newman ? adam : yes . you 've been served . adam : michael . i just got served papers saying that i 'm no longer allowed visitations with christian , and there is a restraining order against me . no . no , i 'm not -- no , i 'm not going to calm down ! you need to fix this right now ! devon : [ sighing ] oh ! that was a fun run there . elena : yeah , and drama - free , like a morning run should be , without some little kid getting lost and scaring his parents half to death . devon : glad everything worked out for christian . elena : yeah . me , too . my heart was pounding . i can hardly imagine what nick must have been feeling . devon : yeah . or adam . elena : yeah , i still ca n't believe i was in the middle of an ugly custody battle . elena : thanks . devon : there 's a lot of bad blood between those two guys . yeah . elena : yeah , great , and now adam lives right across the hall from us . devon : he sure does . you can thank nate for that . but if he gives you any problems , baby , i 'll take care of him for you . elena : aww , my hero . devon : yeah . yeah . i know -- i know you 're an independent woman , though , who can take care of herself . elena : but it 's nice to know you have my back . devon : yes , i do . elena : mm - hmm . devon : and i have your front , too . elena : yeah ? devon : and your lips . [ cellphone rings ] elena : oh ! it 's nate . devon : nate . elena : hey , what 's up ? nate : hey , i wanted to , uh , talk to you about something . can you meet me at crimson lights ? elena : uh , yeah . i just need a shower and change . nate : good . see you soon . elena : cool . devon : what was that about ? elena : i do n't know . guess i 'll find out . kyle : morning ! how long you been up ? lola : a while . um , i made coffee . kyle : oh . thanks ! want any ? lola : i 'm good . kyle : you do n't look good . lola : i 'm sorry , i 've just got a lot on my mind . kyle : if this is about your mom not coming to the wedding , my dad has it handled . lola : that 's part of it . kyle : what else ? lola : i got this letter in the mail yesterday . it 's from my dad . kyle : what 'd he say ? lola : `` congratulations , best wishes . your mom and i are no longer together . `` shocker . kyle : that it ? lola : no , he wants to come to the ceremony . kyle : are you kidding -- i 'm sorry . i ca n't imagine what you 're feeling . lola : you know , i have read this letter a million times trying to figure out what to do . it 's like my head 's going to explode . kyle : and have you ? lola : yes . i have . [ sighs ] additional sponsorship lola : if you had asked me before i got the letter how i would react ... i would have said i did n't want to hear anything my dad had to say . but , kyle , after reading his words ... it brought up a lot of feelings . not all of them bad . kyle : he 's your father . lola : yes , but he 's also a stranger . and it 's so messed up because , at the same time , he 's strangely not . kyle : there 's no right or wrong here . only what you want . i 'll support whatever you decide . lola : this is the biggest day of my life . kyle : it 's probably why he reached out . lola : he wants his family back . the problem is , he 's not family . you know , rey , arturo , mom , they are . you , jack , the rest of the abbotts -- that is who i want with me when i marry you . kyle : you sure ? lola : i do n't want to be pulled back into the past by a man who has done nothing but disappoint me . i want to focus on the future with one i know never will . yeah , no pressure . kyle : eh , piece of cake . lola : well , i wrote it in your vows , just in case . kyle : oh ! maybe i should practice . lola : oh . kyle : [ clears throat ] i promise that i will never , ever disappoint you . lola : you may kiss the bride . elena : [ sighs ] i will let you know what nate says . devon : okay , baby . elena : mwah . devon : i 'll see you later . elena : okay . bye . devon : all right . bye - bye . bye - bye . mwah . adam : oh ! hey , devon . i was , uh , just on my way over to see your girlfriend . devon : for what ? adam : uh , i wanted to get her take on what happened in the park yesterday . i thought her perspective might be helpful . is she home ? devon : no , adam , she 's not home , but i 'd be more than happy to shed light on things for you . adam : well , i would n't want to take up any of your time . devon : no , no . really . it 's not a problem . do you want to talk in my place or yours ? victor : for someone who knows his way around the building , you ca n't find your way out , can you ? jack : oh , just giving victoria a few more minutes . victor : all right , jack , i do n't have time for this , okay ? i know why you 're really here . we both know . you want to find out if i am suffering this side effects of the medication i 'm taking . well , you 're out of luck . i 'm on top of my game . jack : of course you are . victor : right . jack : how would you let a little disease get in the way of being a thorn in my side ? victor : you bet . now that we have settled that , do n't you have a company to run , a wedding to plan ? jack : actually , i am thrilled that you 're feeling better . i understand your family 's been through a good deal of turmoil lately . that , on top of your disease , it ca n't be easy . victor : nothing i ca n't handle . jack : as a father , i know seeing nicholas and adam fight over christian must really hurt . seeing a family torn apart like that is not easy . i 've been there . it 's one of the greatest disappointments in life . victor : that , you and i can agree on . ashley : you bought the entire hotel ? abby : the opportunity came along , and it was too good to pass up . ashley : honey , is n't that taking on a lot , on top of society ? abby : well , i will have phyllis manage the hotel and hopefully take some of the financial risk . ashley : could n't you find somebody else to work with , i mean , anybody else to work with ? abby : mom , i can handle phyllis . ashley : i 'm sure you can . are you a little worried , though , that maybe your plate 's gon na be so full that your personal life might suffer ? i just do n't want you to short - change your relationship with nate . abby : nate is just as busy as i am . he practically lives at the hospital . ashley : sounds like his mom . i ca n't help it ! when i think of olivia 's son and my daughter together , it makes my heart so happy . abby : [ chuckles ] okay . ashley : i mean , how could it not ? abby : do n't get too excited . ashley : why , did you have a fight ? abby : no , more of a misunderstanding . ashley : about what ? abby : we 're in different places in our lives , and after the way our last date ended ... i 'm just -- i 'm not sure where things stand between us . ashley : well , i hope it 's gon na work out . abby : so do i . but , no matter what happens ... i will be just fine . ashley : yes , you will , because you 're a strong , independent woman , right ? just like my mom . [ chuckles ] ashley : [ giggles ] nate : thanks for meeting me here . elena : of course . i assumed it 's about you and abby ? any updates on your sitch ? nate : uh , she texted me a few times . elena : and you 're keeping it cool , right ? not super anxious to hang out ? nate : i have n't had a chance to get back to her . elena : perfect . it 'll only make you miss her more . nate : i 'm not purposely avoiding her . i 've just been -- elena : just been busy . it 's all good . nate : i did n't call you here to discuss my personal life . elena : no ? sorry . uh , what did you want to talk about ? nate : you . an opportunity popped up in memorial , and i think you have a real shot at it . jack : talk about strange bedfellows . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . i hope you 're not under the mistaken impression that you and i have bonded . jack : oh , heaven forbid , no . victor : exactly . you saw , you came , you -- okay , you can leave now . jack : before i go , i want to say something . victor : what 's that ? jack : it was n't that long ago that kyle and i were at odds . he came back to town , i barely recognized him . everything he did seemed to be victor : kyle is not in the same league with adam . jack : my point is , no matter how bad things get with your children , there is always room for hope . if you wo n't take my experience as an example , take your own . at one time or another , you have been at odds with every one of your children , and yet , somehow , you 've been able to rebuild those relationships . victor : this unfortunately is different . neither nicholas nor victoria nor abby have done what adam 's doing . jack : adam 's drowning , victor . he 's trying to save his life . victor : he 's going about it the wrong way . jack : so throw him a lifeline . victor : you do n't think i 've done that ? i 've done that several times . nothing is enough for him . he wants me to choose between the rest of family and him . well , i 've chosen . [ door closes ] adam : all right , let me have it . do n't hold back . devon : i won't . stay away from elena . adam : oh , wow . wow , you do n't bring a knife to a gun fight , huh ? devon : well , she already told me about what happened yesterday at the park . adam : well , christian is fine , in case you were wondering . devon : that 's cool . i 'm very happy to hear that . but i do n't need my girlfriend dragged into the middle of your custody battle with nick . okay ? i do n't want you talking to her or having her talk to your lawyer or picking sides or anything like that . please . adam : that 's because `` big , bad adam . `` devon : no , it 's not because of that . i just do n't need her hassled because she chose to do the right thing . adam : oh , that must be nice , having someone see your motives as pure and good . devon : it 's easy when they are . adam : look , i am not the bad guy here . okay ? even though nick has convinced the judge to issue a restraining order to keep me away from my son . devon : really ? he did that because of what happened yesterday ? adam : it was n't my fault . victoria lied to me . she told me that christian was sick during our scheduled time with each other so nick could see him instead . and you know i was n't gon na let him get away with that crap . devon : mm , so , what did you do , you followed them to the park ? adam : i had every right to see my son . devon : okay . and that 's why he ran off ? adam : [ sighs ] i just wanted to talk to him . okay ? but he sees me as some kind of monster . devon : have you looked in the mirror , adam ? adam : [ sighs ] nick is filling his head with lies about me . all i want is a chance to be with him . he and victoria thwart me at every turn . devon : well , they love the boy . adam : so do i. i mean , i was scared out of my mind when the kid went missing . i was n't gon na leave the park until i found him , and i did . and when it was just us , with nobody else interfering , i got him to trust me . you know , we were kicking the soccer ball around , and we were bonding like father and son . till nick came along and whisked him away , like i was some random stranger . devon : dude , nick was probably just as worried as you , you realize that ? adam : oh , i had every right to stop him , but i didn't . i put christian 's needs first , and now there 's a court order against me . i mean , all you guys make me out to be the bad guy , but i am the one that is following the rules because i know what it 's like . look , all i want is my son to know his dad , and i want to know him . that does n't seem like too much to ask . devon : if it was anyone else asking , i 'd probably agree with you . adam : [ sighs ] wow . that 's what i get , huh , for opening up a vein . devon : i just do n't buy this `` poor me `` act that you 're putting on . because the only victim in this whole scenario is christian , and if you gave damn about him , you 'd be doing everything you could to make things right for that kid . adam : you do n't know what you 're talking about , devon . devon : really ? i actually do know what i 'm talking about , adam , and you can listen to me , or i can leave . elena : general surgery resident . nate : you 're perfect for it . elena : i do n't know what to say . nate : i explained to the head of the program that you dropped out of your last residency because your mom died . elena : and she still wants to meet with me ? nate : people who work with you at memorial , they speak very highly of you . elena : yeah , i was just getting used to being an emt . nate : okay , i know you wanted to ease back into your medical career , but i could n't let this opportunity just pass and not at least let you know about it . elena : and put my name in for it and talk to the head of the program . nate : hey , if you want to pass , i get it , all right ? totally . elena : it 's just -- i did n't see this being on my radar for at least another year . it was such an abstract thought , so far out in the future , and now ... here it is , right in front of me . nate : i 've never een a big believer in fate , kismet , that sort of thing . but i have to wonder ... elena : the universe is sending me a message . nate : dr. dawson . there 's a lab coat at memorial with your name on it . elena : [ chuckles ] the universe is not subtle . [ both laugh ] nate : seriously , i am not trying to pressure you . i had to step back from medicine myself not too long ago . it took a while to decide i was ready to return . it 's a big decision . elena : i appreciate that . nate : take all the time you need to think it over . elena : actually , i do n't think i need any time . i think i 've made my decision . ashley : welcome to the abbott family . enter at your own risk . abby : oh , you 're gon na scare her away before she 's officially a member . lola : no chance . kyle : if she can put up with me , she can put up with the rest of you . ashley : now , i heard that you 're letting him plan your whole wedding . you must trust him an awful lot . lola : with my life . abby : aww ! ashley : oh ! jack : hey , everybody ! i 'm sorry . ashley : hello . jack : i 'm running late . i wanted to be here when you arrived , but ... ashley : mwah . jack : i know you wanted to talk business . ashley : i did . abby : if you guys needs some privacy , we can -- ashley : no , actually , i want your input , we both . and kyle 's . jack : ashley and i are having trouble coming up with a name for the new company . kyle : what ? abby : what ? kyle : i thought it was gon na stay jabot . abby : ditto . jack : we 're just exploring some ideas for a new name . ashley : something that honors dad 's legacy that he left us ... jack : ... and marks a new chapter in the abbott family history . abby : have you come up with anything ? jack : we 've been knocking around a few ideas , but we 're open to suggestions . ashley : i thought of `` excellence , `` but i do n't know . jack : abbott aromatics . legends by john . ashley : mm , no . abby : uh , what about `` heritage `` or , um ... ooh ! `` heaven sent . `` ashley : that 's not bad . jack : yeah , that 's not bad , but it 's still not quite right . ashley : yeah , not quite there . kyle : yeah , none of them are . jack : you have a suggestion ? kyle : john abbott created a brand that 's recognizable around the world , still , after all these years because of his vision and a dream . one you and ashley nurtured your whole lives . you brought in billy , then me . abby and traci sit on the board , and hopefully , one day , i 'll bring my kids in , too , to be a part of something that 's special and amazing . jack : i had no idea you felt so strongly about this . kyle : jabot is n't just a name . a brand , even . it 's us . and nothing else we call this company will ever feel right . jack : what do you think , sis ? ashley : i think we found the perfect name for our `` new `` company . jack : jabot it is ! [ laughter ] adam : us , twins ? yeah , this i got to hear . devon : well , like you , adam , i did n't know my father the entire time i grew up , okay ? and i never had a role model in my life until i met neil . adam : the dad jackpot . yay , you . devon : i also never thought that i would ever need another father figure in my life until my biological dad showed up . adam : uh - oh . three 's a crowd . devon : well , no , it was n't a crowd because i had enough room in my life for both neil and tucker , and , in fat , having love and support from both of those guys made me strong , made me a better man . adam : it 's a great story . thank you . devon : you 're not hearing what i 'm saying . a child can never have enough people who love them in their lives , okay ? adam : even if those people hate each other ? devon : yes , adam , even if those people hate each other because part of loving a child , and probably the most important part , is putting their needs first and figuring out how to compromise because nobody 's gon na win if you guys keep fighting . adam : well , tell that to nick . devon : right , but somebody has to back down first . adam : and , by somebody , you mean me . devon : well , you drew first blood , did you not ? adam : what , are you looking at this ? devon : no , you filed a ustody suit that got christian ripped from his home . adam : i might have been willing to compromise with my big brother , but he went too far with this restraining order . devon : [ sighs ] to be honest , i do n't even understand how he made that happen because did n't the judge rule that neither one of you get custody ? so why is he siding with nick ? adam : no , you 're right . [ sighs ] he does n't have the power to pull off something like that . [ chuckles ] oh , but i know who does . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : to jabot and the abbott family , may they both have long and happy futures . ashley : hear , hear . kyle : hear , hear ! abby : hear , hear ! lola : hear , hear ! abby : so now that you and uncle jack are merging companies , any chance you 're moving back to genoa city ? jack : i have not said a word to her . abby : oh , so you guys have talked about it ? jack : your mother knows how i feel . abby : that 's two votes for you to stay . ashley : you 're gon na be seeing a lot more of me . jack : uh - huh . ashley : but i am keeping the lab and the offices in paris . that will be our european headquarters , and i 'll be in charge of those operations . abby : so you are staying in france . ashley : for now . abby : mm . ashley : yeah . [ doorbell rings ] kyle : oh ! i 'll get it . abby : no way i can change your mind ? ashley : honey , you are gon na be so busy and have so much on your plate , you 're not even gon na miss me , you know it . kyle : nate ! come on in , man . ashley : mm . nate : uh , sorry to interrupt . ashley : hi ! jack : hey ! abby : um ... nate : i wanted to talk to you about something , but it can wait . abby : no , no , actually , um ... i wanted to talk to you , too . ashley : go ahead , you guys . it 's all right . go talk . abby : okay . ashley : bye . anybody want a refill or top - off , anything ? jack : you can top this off . ashley : yeah ? okay . kyle : [ chuckles ] ashley : all right , how about that ? jack : too much orange juice in there . ashley : oh , yeah . okay . [ door closes ] nate : i , uh , thought we should get a few things straight . abby : well , i think you made your feelings pretty clear when you left me at kyle and lola 's party . since then , your radio silence has spoken volumes . nate : you sound miffed . abby : look , i know -- i know that i have no right to be upset . i am the one who said i was n't interested in getting serious . nate : and i wanted to -- abby : you 're a great guy , nate . i like you . i mean , what 's not to like ? but ... i -- i ca n't do what i do every single time i meet someone new . which is go from zero to all - in after the first date . all that 's done is left me with a string of broken engagements and a marriage that ended in divorce . i just -- i need to focus on having fun and building my business , and ... well , you -- you ... you are established in your career , and you bought a house , so , look , i understand if you would want to be with someone who 's ready for a serious commitment . nate : you finished ? good . now i have something to say . elena : hey ! devon : hey . elena : i thought you were going to work . devon : well , i ran into adam . elena : oh . devon : mm - hmm . elena : did he mention anything about what happened at the park ? devon : he sure did , yeah , and we wo n't have to be worrying about him anymore . elena : oh , that 's a relief . devon : yeah . what did nate have to say to you ? elena : you 're not gon na believe it . devon : what ? elena : a position opened at memorial for the residency program , and i am interviewing for it . today . devon : really ? today ? adam : i was served with a restraining order this morning . victor : really ? adam : mm - hmm . you know , at first , i thought it was nick . then i realized he does n't have the bandwidth or the connections to pull off something like that . victor : you gave me no choice , son . adam : what is the going rate for a court order these days , pops ? did you have to pay a little extra to make sure i could n't get it reversed ? victor : i did what i should have done a long time ago . adam : and what is that , is that take nick 's side ? victor : it 's taking christian 's side . i will no longer tolerate watching that boy suffer because of you . nate : i have been thinking a lot about the other night . there is a lot i do n't know about you . like why you 're so driven . what makes you so afraid of getting involved with me ? we 've all been hurt and disappointed , but there 's something more that you 're holding back . is it tied to the fight you had with summer or your relationship with your dad ? maybe , deep down , you just do n't like my taste in music . i have no idea . you 're a mystery . the thing is ... i want to get to know you . i realize there 's no need to rush . i tried that , did n't work because we have different approaches to life . i 'm a solid game plan kind of guy , you 're more spontaneous . maybe we can meet somewhere in the middle . abby : wait , so ... you 're not breaking up with me ? nate : let 's take it a day at a time , you know , wing it . abby : okay , mr . spontaneity . come to kyle and lola 's wedding with me . nate : you got yourself a date . devon : so a residency ? wow . elena : i know . i know i said that i was n't ready yet . devon : yeah , you did . but now you are ? i only ask because you were so upset when you lost that patient the other night . elena : i know , but nate reminded me that i ca n't save everyone . so i 've been trying to focus on the people that i can save , and i -- i just have n't been able to get it out of my head how many people i could help if i got back into practicing medicine . devon : oh . yeah , that makes perfect sense , baby , and i think that you 'd be an amazing doctor , that 's for sure . elena : i do n't even know if i 'd make it into the program . but i know if i let this opportunity pass me by , i 'll regret it . devon : okay . well , then you do n't let the opportunity pass you by . you go for it . elena : wish me luck ? devon : no , because you do n't need any luck , honey . elena : oh , you 're biased . devon : no , i 'm not biased . i 'm a little bit biased . but nate is n't , so . elena : that 's a good point . devon : right ? you got this , baby . elena : oh , i should go . devon : okay . i 'll be waiting to celebrate when you get back . go get it . drive safe . adam : you hate me because i am doing what you did n't do . okay ? i am going after my son . you left me to be raised by another man , dad . victor : you stop that b.s . , son . that was your mother 's decision to raise you in kansas . adam : you are victor newman . okay ? there is nothing on this earth that would stop you if you wanted to raise your son ! victor : i did not want you to be subjected to a long , drawn - out custody battle , son ! adam : i would never do anything to hurt christian . ever . victor : you already did . you took him away from nicholas ! and you told him you were his father ! adam : because i am his father ! victor : listen to me ! then the final straw -- you scared him so much that he ran away ! he could have been lost , or worse ! adam : oh , yeah ? victor : you do n't give a damn , do you ? you do n't give a damn ! you never did ! adam : no , i do , okay ? and you knew who i was when you brought me back to this town ! victor : and , you know something , son , i thought you might have evolved into a human being we could have been proud of ! adam : oh , yes , yes , but i fell short like i always do . victor : you 're not even close ! adam : you know , i am so sorry that i such a disappointment to you , dad . maybe if you were there for me , we could have changed that . victor : really ? adam : mm - hmm . victor : no chance , son . okay ? i gave you a second chance . adam : what are you saying , now you regret that ? victor : more than i can tell you . devon : hey . elena : i got the job ! devon : of course you got the job , baby ! yes ! [ laughs ] elena : [ squeals ] you are looking at memorial 's newest resident . devon : aww , baby . congratulations ! yes ! elena : thank you . devon : we have to celebrate now ! elena : okay . devon : where do you want to go ? you want to go society or the club or to top of the tower ? elena : i do n't know . devon : you do n't know ? we 'll go to all of them , how about that , baby ? elena : okay . devon : [ chuckles ] hang on . first -- first , hang on a second . i have something for you . elena : [ sighs ] devon : hold on . elena : my old lab coat . devon : that 's right . i found it in your closet when i was putting away your dry cleaning . elena : how do i look ? devon : i mean , i think you look perfect . but i have a problem . elena : what 's wrong ? devon : i -- it 's my chest . i 'm having -- it 's like my heart is beating super fast , and it wo n't slow down , and i think i need to see a doctor for it . elena : yeah , actually , your heart rate is elevated . devon : right ? elena : but , lucky for you , i have just the remedy for that . devon : you do ? elena : mm - hmm . devon : mmm . let 's take this back off . [ chuckles ] elena : mmm ! devon : [ chuckles ] nate : to the happy couple . ashley : the world could certainly use more of those . kyle : hear , hear . abby : yes . [ cellphone rings ] oh , uh , dad , the car 's here . jack : i just saw it . kyle : [ sighs ] i ca n't thank you enough for doing this . jack : i want this to be a perfect wedding for both of you . lola : warning . my mom can be very stubborn . when she digs her heels in , jack , she 's downright impossible . jack : i 'm very good at brokering peace agreements . ask my sister . ashley : if anybody can convince your mother to come to the wedding , it 's jack . lola : i 'm not sure you know what you 're dealing with here . jack : oh , believe me , difficulty is my specialty . i 've been dealing with victor newman half my life . lola : i just want you to know i wo n't blame you if you ca n't change my mom 's mind . jack : i want you to know i 'm not coming back alone . you have my word . see you later , everybody ! ashley : bye ! lola : bye . kyle : see ya . ashley : champagne ? abby : yeah . i 'd love some . adam : do you think withholding your approval is gon na make me see the errors of my ways ? victor : you 're incapable of remorse , are n't you ? adam : yeah , i hear it 's genetic . victor : go back to your old life . there 's nothing for you here . adam : no , i strongly disagree . victor : well , i don't . and i will make sure that you do . whatever it takes ! adam : i 'm not going anywhere . okay ? i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm staying right here in genoa city . victor : you 'll live to regret it . adam : that hate in your voice ... it is downright inspiring , and i 'm gon na use it as motivation to get both of my kids back . and i 'm gon na take everything from you , dad . i 'm gon na take everything from my repulsively entitled siblings . you guys will be the ones that are left with nothing . so i hope you 're ready for a fight . because you have n't seen anything yet . [ door opens , closes ] | lola decides not to invite her father to the wedding because she wants a drama free wedding day . ashley arrives for kyle 's wedding and to finalize details of the merger . abby wonders if her mom will be moving back to town and she tells her that they will be seeing more of her but she is n't moving back to genoa city . jack checks on victor 's health and tries to persuade him to help adam make peace with nick . victor tells him that he has tried to do that many times but adam has forced him to choose between him and his other children and he has chosen victoria , nick , and abby . adam is served with a restraining order that also does n't allow him visitation with christian anymore . abby tells ashley she bought the grand phoenix and she will be working with phyllis but ashley worries that all this work wo n't give abby time for a personal life . nate and abby talk and decide to take their relationship one day at a time . nate gets elena an interview for a surgical resident position at the hospital and she gets the job . devon advises adam that he should compromise with nick for christian 's sake . adam figures out that victor got the restraining order and confronts him . adam reminds victor that he allowed him to be raised by another man in kansas when he was a little boy . adam thinks victor wishes that he had fought for him when he was a little boy . victor tells adam he put him first and avoided a custody battle . adam is hurt when victor tells him he is sorry he gave him another chance and tells him to go back to his old life . adam tells victor he better get ready for a fight because he wo n't give up until he has both his children with him . |
man : do you swear to tell the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth , so help you god ? sharon : yes , i do . glenn : mrs. newman , would you say you had a good relationship with your daughter ? sharon : yes . glenn : how good ? chris : your honor -- glenn : look , i 'll be more specific . did you do things together ? sharon : of course we did . glenn : make dinner , fold laundry , go for bike rides ? sharon : yes . glenn : you feel you knew her well . sharon : mr. richards , i am ... i was her mother . we lived under the same roof . we shared everything together . yes , i knew her well . glenn : how did cassie do in school ? sharon : well . she did very well . glenn : no discipline problems ? sharon : no . i mean , she was n't perfect . glenn : who is ? but -- and i know how difficult this must be , mrs. newman , and that you want to remember your daughter in the best possible light , and who can blame you ? but ... we need to know , was cassie what you would call an obedient child ? sharon : yes . for the most part , yes . glenn : had she had any driving lessons , mrs. newman ? sharon : no . she was too young to get her permit . glenn : did she ever go into the garage and start the car , or maybe drive it around the property when you were n't home ? sharon : no . glenn : so when you hear someone say that cassie could have been driving daniel romalotti 's car that night -- driving it all the way from a party in town , intending to drive it to the newman ranch -- nick : no way ! it would n't have happened . ca n't you people understand that ? phyllis : nobody asked you , nicholas . russell : ( bangs gavel ) chris : phyllis . russell : order . [ scene_break ] dru : lily . lily , have you seen my day planner any -- oh , there it is . ( chuckles ) well , you 're off in your own world . lily : i just ca n't believe that i 'm walking around free while daniel 's on trial this very minute . dru : honey , never mind daniel . you need to focus on your own trial . lily : yeah , i guess . dru : you guess ? michael baldwin has to prove that you are no longer influenced by daniel , that he swayed you , that you know it was wrong to leave town . lily : i ca n't believe you want me to lie in court . you make it sound like i was brainwashed . dru : you were brainwashed . lily : no , daniel did n't even want me to come . i 'm the one who insisted on helping him get away from here . i just wish i had done more since we got back , and try and prove that he was n't driving that car . dru : sweetie , i know that you wan na prove that daniel was innocent , but we need to face facts , okay ? that boy is going to prison for a long time , and you need to get on with your future . [ scene_break ] devon : come on . yolanda : no , i 'm not goin ' anywhere with you . do you have any money on you ? devon : no . yolanda : then leave me alone . devon : i 'm not gon na leave you alone , mom , all right ? you 're not gon na poison yourself like this . yolanda : get off of me . isaac : hey , got the cash ? devon : buddy , come on , hey . just leave her alone . please . yolanda : no . devon : i 'm callin ' the cops , all right ? isaac : what do you care ? yolanda : no , no , no , do n't . please , devon , do n't , do n't , do n't . [ scene_break ] jack : so how you like swim camp ? abby : i love it . it 's so much fun . i 'm learning all kinds of new strokes , playing marco polo . ashley : hey , honey , your swim teacher 's just shown up . maybe you should go see her . abby : okay , mommy . bye , uncle jack . jack : bye , pumpkin . ashley : honey , have fun . you look really unhappy . what 's up ? is it the trial ? jack : oh , no , it 's not the trial . it 's your ex - husband . ashley : what about him ? jack : well , while you were watching abby learn the backstroke , brad was pumping jill for information . [ scene_break ] neil : why do n't you tell me what brad had to say first ? then i 'd be happy to give you my opinion . victoria : well , in a nutshell , he wants to put seasons on the shelves in time for christmas , expanding the line to include hair care . he 's got a very detailed presentation . he 's got proposed r & d deadlines , accelerated testing schedule and sales projections for the first week of january . it 's all here . neil : well , is n't that fascinating ? brad made the exact same pitch to me . victoria : really ? what was your response ? neil : i told him that i thought he had serious problems with his strategy . then we agreed that we 'd discuss it with you , together . and now here you are , doin ' it behind my back . [ scene_break ] russell : mr. newman , you are not the witness . please refrain from responding to the questions . now take a seat . glenn : i can understand mr. newman 's strong feelings . now , mrs. newman ... if you would please just answer the question . sharon : i agree with my husband . the cassie i knew was too smart and too responsible to try to take a car out on the open road or any road , especially when there were so many other options for her to get home that night . it makes absolutely no sense . and you could get a hundred different people up here who knew her , they would tell you the exact same thing . glenn : thank you , mrs. newman . your witness . chris : i have no questions at this time . i may wish to recall the witness later . glenn : the prosecution rests , your honor . russell : you may step down . all right . i 'm gon na call for an hour and a half recess . be ready to call your first witness . chris : yeah , would it be possible to have my client brought back in an hour ? i need to consult with him . russell : all right , one hour then . chris : thank you . nick : sharon , let 's go home for the break . sharon : okay . katherine ? kay : no , no . i think i 'll take a walk , maybe get something to eat . but i 'll meet you back here . sharon : okay . thank you . kay : you 're most welcome . sharon : we 'll see you later . kay : christine ? chris : hi , katherine . you here to offer your support to the newmans ? kay : oh , please . i 'm not on anyone 's side . daniel means a great deal to me , as do sharon and nicholas . you mean a great deal to me , christine . this is an ugly situation , and i think we should all try and figure some way -- phyllis : listen , christine , why did you not want to cross - examine sharon ? i do n't understand . she left you so many openings . chris : phyllis , do n't you dare tell me how to do my job . [ scene_break ] jack : so there brad is , letting jill spill the beans about our new hair care line , all the while letting her think he was coming back . ashley : when in reality he 'd already started working at newman . jack : you add to that he 's dangling this full custody in front of you , i think it 's pretty clear what he 's up to . ashley : you think he 's manipulating me to get me to slow down our r & d ? jack : i think it 's clear as day . with jill giving him information and you sitting at poolside , we 're kind of losing our competitive edge . ashley : well , i ca n't speak for jill , but i can certainly speak for myself . there 's nothing going on in the lab that 's gon na make us lose our edge . jack : because nothing is going on at the lab ? ashley : well , that just shows how long it 's been since you 've been down there , jack . and it 's really insulting for you to insinuate the only reason i 'm spending time with abby is because brad 's snowing me . jack : you certainly cut your hours back pretty suddenly . ashley : for your information , i accused brad of exactly the same thing you 're accusing him of now . frankly , i do n't think he 's the only one who 's trying to manipulate me . jack : i 'm just trying to help you get your priorities straight . ashley : you 're gon na talk to me about my priorities where my daughter is concerned ? i 'm able to spend time with her like i have n't before , do things i never had a chance to do . you know , cassie 's death reminded me of how fleeting time on earth is . do n't you have something else to do besides harass me ? maybe you should go do it . jack : as a matter of fact , i do . ashley : see you later . brad : behind your back ? now where 's that coming from ? i was simply presenting my idea to victoria . she is the c.e.o . it 's her call . [ scene_break ] neil : our goal for seasons is to develop a line that will carry us forward over the long haul . brad : uh - huh . neil : if we rush it to market the way brad suggests , it 's bound to compromise quality . and for what ? a line that gets good initial sell - in with zero repeat because the products are weak . it 's a bomb in anyone 's book . i think it would be a total waste of a dynamite concept . victoria : he has a point , bradley . brad : ( chuckles ) i would never advocate producing an inferior product simply to meet an arbitrary deadline . neil : but that 's exactly what you 're doing . the question is why ? why are you pushing so hard for this ? victoria : you know , obviously there 's something going on between you two . and i could n't be less interested in that . my only concern here is making the best decision for newman enterprises . brad : which you were about to do until neil walked in . neil : good thing i did . brad : you know , you do n't have a clue . victoria : gentlemen , enough . look , if you expect me to take you seriously , i suggest that you put aside your personal agendas , whatever they may be . because neither one of you is scoring any points with me . [ scene_break ] lily : mom , i ca n't give up anymore on daniel than you can give up on dad . dru : that 's a very interesting comparison , because daddy and daniel have nothing in common . you know , when i met your father , i was broke down . do you hear me ? i was broke down . i gave up on life , making one poor decision after the other . and your father breathed life into me . he inspired me to accomplish the impossible . and that 's what i did . and that 's what love 's about . it 's not about tearing people down . it 's about lifting them up . lily : well , that 's how it is with daniel and me . dru : no , it 's not ! you were a straight `` a `` student , baby . you had like - minded friends . you cared about your family . lily : that is not the whole story , mom . i was scared to death of guys . i thought they were only out to use me . and then daniel changed all of that . dru : never mind daniel ! i 'm talking about family ! you 've changed ... and not in a good way . i was so proud of you when devon hamilton walked through that door and you made him feel like a part of this family . and all of that went out the window when you met daniel . he has done nothing but bring you down and distract you from what should be important -- your family ! what good do you see in that ? ! [ scene_break ] man : hello there . ashley : hi . do i know you ? man : well , the question is , would you like to ? ashley : um , i 'm not sure . man : i mean , you just looked a little lonesome . ashley : oh , that 's sweet of you . no , i 'm just enjoying the day . i 'm waiting for my daughter to finish swim camp . man : oh , a daughter . hey , that 's cool . ashley : yeah , it is . it 's very cool . man : okay . well , i 'll talk to you later . ashley : do n't be a stranger . ashley : hi . abby : hi , mommy . ashley : hi , sweetie . abby : what are you thinking about , work ? ashley : no , on such a gorgeous day ? just the opposite . what happened to swim camp ? abby : oh , tanya skinned her knee . the coach had to go get something to put on it . ashley : uh - oh , is she okay ? abby : she 's making a big deal out of it , but it does n't look like much to me . ashley : now wait a second , you do n't know how it feels to tanya , do you ? abby : i know . ashley : well ... abby : mommy , i heard some big kids talking . ashley : mm - hmm ? abby : you know the boy who was in the car when cassie had her accident ? ashley : yeah , that 's daniel romalotti . what about him ? abby : well , they say he 's gon na have a trial , and he could be in a lot of trouble . what 's a trial ? ashley : `` what 's a trial ? `` um , a trial is where they 're going to decide whether or not it was daniel 's fault that cassie died . abby : what will they do to him if it is his fault ? ashley : i do n't know . i do n't want you to worry about it , though , okay ? abby : did he hurt cassie on purpose ? ashley : no , absolutely not . it was a mistake . it was just a very sad , sad mistake . abby : i wish everyone could be perfect . that way no one would ever get hurt . ashley : that 's a nice thought . you are such an angel . abby : well , not really . if i was , i could make cassie come back . ashley : oh , honey , not even angels can do that . why do n't you go back to swim camp , okay ? have fun . enjoy yourself . and let the adults worry about the big stuff , okay ? abby : okay , mommy . ashley : all right . abby : i love you . ashley : oh , baby , i love you , too . you be careful , all right ? abby : okay , mommy . ashley : do n't run . walk slowly . [ scene_break ] kay : people , these are very difficult times , without fighting amidst -- chris : katherine , you have n't had to put up with this woman . i have . kay : well , you 're welcome to her . on that note , i 'm gon na take a walk . paul : you know , maybe that 's not such a bad idea . why do n't we take a little -- chris : where do you get off ? phyllis : what ? i just asked a simple question . chris : you butt in where you do n't belong . you 're so interested in this trial going well , then do your job instead of getting in my face about mine . phyllis : wait a second , my job ? chris : yeah , behave in the courtroom . the judge knows that you are daniel 's mother , and yet you constantly interrupt with inappropriate comments . phyllis : wait a second , wait a second , i did n't start that . that was -- chris : listen to me . do me and your son a favor and stop making it look like you come from a long line of arrogant loudmouths who have no respect for the sanctity of a courtroom . phyllis : i just asked why did you not cross - exam -- chris : you 're just gon na keep on going . when are you gon na stop ? i am trying save your son here -- jack : hey , hey , hey , hey . what 's going on here ? phyllis : she 's flipping out . chris : get her out of here . jack , get her out of here . jack : you know what ? it 's a hot day . how about i buy you an ice cream ? come on . come on . phyllis : all right , listen , christine , relax . you 're gon na pop an artery . chris : jack . [ scene_break ] sharon : why do n't i fix us some lunch ? nick : i ca n't eat right now . after the way richards was asking all those questions about cassie like she 's just another ... it made me sick . sharon : nicholas , the man is just doing his job . nick : yeah , but it 's obvious that she was n't even a real person to him . sharon : well , sweetheart , he did n't know her . nick : could he have been more condescending to you ? sharon : actually , i thought the d.a . was pretty gentle with me . nick : i ca n't believe you 're so calm . sharon : nick , the whole time i was up there under oath ... i did n't know if i was telling the truth or not . [ scene_break ] neil : victoria , it was n't my intention to start an argument . brad : nor was it mine . victoria : i appreciate the passion that you 're both bringing to this . i really do . however , i will speak to r & d and make my own decision . end of story . ( intercom beeps ) victoria : yes ? tell them i 'll be right there . there 's something that i need to take care of . so i trust that you two will work this out between yourselves . neil : yep , that was classic , man . nice try . brad : `` nice try `` ? what does that mean ? neil : it 's obvious you 're trying to do an end run around me . do n't do it again . i 've been working at this company a long , long time . you wan na start a war with me ? you 're not gon na win . brad : neil , you have some serious paranoia issues . i am not your enemy . neil : oh , really ? brad : we both want the same thing here -- newman enterprises ' success . neil : are you sure that 's all you want ? brad : you have a good day . [ scene_break ] devon : selling drugs in the middle of the park . yolanda : stop it . devon : yes , right here in broad daylight . isaac : i 'm never selling to you again . yolanda : wait , wait ! devon : thank you , officer . they 're sending a patrol car . yolanda : i ca n't believe you just did that . i can not believe that you just did that . what am i supposed to do ? what am i supposed to do , huh ? now my dealer is gone . and now you got the cops hassling me . devon : they 're not gon na hassle you if you come with me . yolanda : what did you -- what are you , tricking me ? devon : it 's for your own good , mom . yolanda : who asked you to , huh ? who asked you to do anything ? devon : all right . if that 's how you want it ... yolanda : wait . devon , wait . you better not be dragging me to no rehab . devon : i promise you , mom . i 'll take you someplace you 'll like , okay ? come on , please ? [ scene_break ] lily : mom , you do n't know the real daniel . you know , if he was n't phyllis ' son , or if he was n't being accused of something he did n't do , i know you would like him . dru : honey , it does n't matter what i think now , right ? it 's in the hands of the judge . lily : no , but , mom , he is n't guilty . dru : oh , sweetheart , i know that you wish that there was some evidence that would prove him innocent . but if there were evidence , it woulda shown its face by now . lily : no , you do n't know that . dru : here 's what i do know . as long as i 'm your mother on the face of this earth , you will have nothing to do with daniel . now i want you to focus on you . i want you to do something positive for you . lily : i know you do . dru : so will you ? lily : i 'll try . dru : do you mean that , or are you just giving me lip service ? lily : no , no , no , you and dad have said it enough times . and maybe it 's just finally starting to sink in . you know , i do actually listen every once in awhile . and even when we do n't agree on things , i know you only want what 's best for me . dru : that 's right , sugar . i only want what 's best for you . dru : you know , if mommy did n't have to go to work right now , i would sit here all day and talk to you . lily : i know . i know . dru : thank god you listened . i hope you have some perspective . i love you . lily : i love you , too . dru : ( sighs ) lily : mom , you just do n't get it . [ scene_break ] paul : hey . chris : go away . paul : come on . chris : i feel like such an idiot . paul : well , you 're not exactly helping our cause . chris : phyllis is being phyllis . she 's acting exactly how i would expect her to act . but what i am is scared . daniel has so much faith in me . i can see it in his eyes . it 's like he is looking to aunt christine to save him from a fate that is so terrifying . paul : well , you know , that 's what aunts and lawyers do for people . chris : oh , yeah . and i 'm doing such a great job . paul : oh , come on , chris , do n't do this to yourself . daniel is getting the best defense he could ask for . chris : he 's getting no defense . paul : oh , chris , come on , you just ca n't wave your magic wand and produce exculpatory evidence that is n't there . people read it in the newspapers . they see it on tv and they think all you need is a little bit of d.n.a . and a high- tech gadget , and bingo ! justice is done . well , it is n't always done that way . chris : i ca n't accept losing this case . if daniel ends up behind bars -- paul : it wo n't be your fault . do you hear me ? it wo n't . [ scene_break ] dru : hey , baby , do you have a minute ? neil : yeah , yeah , sure . dru : i need to talk to you . what 's wrong ? neil : i 'm beginning to wish that victoria had n't hired brad carlton . dru : oh , no , what happened ? neil : let 's talk about it later when i do n't feel like spitting nails , huh ? what 's going on ? what 's up ? dru : our daughter . i had a talk with her again . and i think she has some perspective . but , my god , neil , she is so infatuated . i hope this trial ends quickly so that boy can be put behind bars . neil : drucilla , once he is gone , she 'll have no choice but to get over him . dru : ca n't happen soon enough for me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : this was a good idea . jack : getting the italian ice ? phyllis : no , getting out of that courtroom . i was n't doing very well . jack : with christine ? let 's face it , your relationship with christine has never exactly been amicable . here , have a bite . come on . phyllis : thank you . all right , i 've got ta get a grip . i got ta get a grip on this . jack ... christine is an extremely competent attorney , and she loves my son . and that 's a good combination . jack : so ? phyllis : so , i should be backing her up , not questioning her decisions . jack : wow , that 's a switch . phyllis : well , she has my son 's fate in her hands . does n't she ? she 's good at what she does , right ? and who am i to second - guess ? jack : right . phyllis : right . jack : right . phyllis : so if i 'm gon na freak out , i have to do that in private . i ca n't do that in the courtroom . i like that judge . he 's a good guy . i - i think he is . he seems like he 's a reasonable guy . jack : have another bite before it all melts . phyllis : i feel better . i feel a lot better , thank you . [ scene_break ] neil : my darling , lily 's bound to have a lot of strong feelings over the next few days . you know , our job is just to make sure that things are kept steady and calm for both the kids . dru : yeah . how did devon do on his first day of work ? i 'm so proud of him . neil : yeah , i 'm proud of him , too . he did great , you know . we had a wonderful talk at lunch about his future . dru : it was such an excellent idea -- giving him a job . you can help him open up a bank account . and , besides , it helps occupy his mind while he 's dealing with his mother . neil : mm , his mother . actually , we talked about his mother , too . you know devon still wants to see her ? dru : yeah , i know . what did you tell him ? neil : i told him to go see her . dru : what ? neil : so he went to see her in the park . i told him -- what ? i would 've gone with him , but i had to come back to work . dru : have you lost your natural mind , neil ? lord ! [ scene_break ] devon : lily ? is anybody home ? yolanda : no , i do n't know about this , devon . i do n't -- devon : it 's fine , all right ? come on in . devon : do you wan na sit down or take a nap or something ? yolanda : no , no , unh - unh . i do n't wan na mess up the fancy furniture here . it 's quite -- i never been in a - a place like this before . i 'll tell you that . um , boy , you hit the jackpot . devon : yeah , i 'm real lucky . yolanda : yeah , since your family 's rich . devon : that 's not why i 'm lucky , though . the winters ' are great people , mom . yolanda : yeah , yeah , yeah . yeah , well , you 're lucky because you got away from me . devon : mom , stop it . all right ? stop staying that 'cause it 's not true . yolanda : yeah , of course it is . of course it is . devon : mom , how long has it been since you got high ? yolanda : oh , i do n't know . i do n't know , maybe -- i do n't know , a few days . devon : well , good . yolanda : yeah . devon : good . all you have to do is keep that up and then , before you know it , you 'll be clean . yolanda : right , right , right , right . yeah , um , tried that before , when i could n't get enough money for a fix . devon : look , do you wan na , uh , you wan na use the shower or something ? you 'll feel better if you do . yolanda : no , i do n't think your parents would want me using their stuff . devon : oh , it 's okay , all right ? you can use the same bathroom that i share with lily . all right ? come on , it 's over this way , yolanda : it 's quite a nice place you got here . you know ? seeing you live like this makes me feel real proud , you know ? devon : well , you know , you can make me feel proud , too . [ scene_break ] nick : do you remember that night ? sharon : father / daughter dance at cassie 's school . nick : ( laughs ) cassie spent the whole night in the corner with her friends giggling about how lame all the dads were . sharon : a blow to your ego , as i recall . nick : no , no , no , i knew that i was cool . how can you say that you do n't know who she was ? these photos tell the whole story . sharon : that dance was years ago , nick . nick : so ? sharon : you keep retreating into the past . i wan na know who my daughter was the night of that party . nick : she was the same incredible kid that she always was . sharon : she was a girl with secrets . she spent the last months on earth doing everything she could to hide her life from us . now i ca n't help wondering if we 're doing the same thing by not giving christine cassie 's clothes . nick : sharon , please , just drop it . sharon : nick , this trial is supposed to give us closure . you know what i realized when i was on that stand ? the only way i am gon na get that is if i know the whole truth . even if that means giving up the fantasy of my innocent , little girl . [ scene_break ] neil : devon is n't sneaking behind our backs . i gave him permission to visit yolanda . dru : and why in the devil would you do that , neil ? neil : because it 's important to him . hey , he 's gon na do it anyway . i 'd rather he do it out in the open and during the daytime . dru : did you forget that we just spent a year undoing all the damage that yolanda caused ? now you 're gon na have him rippin ' and runnin ' to the park . she 's gon na pull him back down into that nasty lifestyle . neil : i do n't see that happening . dru : obviously . neil : dru , he 's 17 . he 's less than a year from emancipation . we have to start trusting him , trusting that he 's gon na make the right decisions . dru : and we both know that teenagers can make poor choices , neil . neil : why are we gon na penalize devon because of lily 's mistakes , huh ? dru : because there 's a lot at stake . today 's the first day of daniel 's trial . i 'm trying to help lily . she 's struggling with the whole situation . neil : i know , i know , hey , hey , listen , let 's go on home , huh ? spend some family time together . dru : okay . i 'm gon na go get some stuff from the office . chris : i did n't say i thought it would be my fault if we do n't win . [ scene_break ] paul : you know what ? i can see where you 're headed . and i 'm not gon na let you go there . chris : you feel i probably should n't have even taken the case . paul : that 's irrelevant . anyway , i never said that . chris : i could n't stand on the sidelines and not get involved . i could n't do that . paul : i know . chris : but was it best for daniel ? that is the question i keep asking myself . paul : you know , no argument . you put yourself in an impossible situation . you are personally involved . you love that kid as a son . chris : and that 's just it . i 'm too subjective . paul : but did you compromise his defense ? how ? because you care too much ? because you believed in him too much ? because you fought too hard to bring out the truth ? listen to me , nobody could 've done it better . chris : will you keep helping me ? will you keep going over your notes and racking your brain ? paul : i will , 24/7 . chris : i so desperately do n't wan na give up on this . paul : and you 're not going to . chris : okay , but you believe it , do n't you ? that daniel was n't driving the car that night ? paul : if i did n't believe it , chris , i would n't be busting my butt to prove it . chris : but we have n't been able to prove it , okay ? and time is running out , and if we do n't find the proof , and do n't have the ev [ scene_break ] nick : cassie was innocent . no matter what they find in that car , the facts are n't gon na change . that night daniel was drinking . cassie was n't . sharon : well , there 's another fact that keeps haunting me . nick : what 's that ? sharon : cassie obviously had deep feelings for this boy . her friend ali knew all about her crush . and , yet , neither of us had so much as a clue . nick : so what 's your point ? sharon : maybe we owe it to our daughter to make sure that this boy , who meant so much to her , really deserves to be punished . [ scene_break ] jack : keep in mind , christine is not a miracle worker . phyllis : what does that mean ? jack : i 'm not a lawyer , but i do know the facts of the case and -- phyllis : and ? listen , if you 're trying to tell me to throw in -- jack : no , no , i 'm trying to tell you to trust christine . just do n't ... do n't -- phyllis : do n't ... get my hopes up ? is that what you 're saying ? gee , jack , this is really nice . what are you trying do to me ? jack : i 'm trying to get you -- phyllis : pull the rug out from under me ? jack : sweetheart , you have to have a backup plan . you 're putting all of your eggs in one basket . phyllis : well , i should n't do that ? jack : no , not all of them . phyllis : jack , please , do n't -- do n't do this to me . jack : do -- do what ? phyllis : discourage me . jack : i 'm not trying to discourage you . phyllis : you are , though . listen , i have to be a positive force in that courtroom . i ca n't hear this . i 'm not a lawyer . i 'm not . but i know i can help . and i have n't been doing that . i 've been making noises and sounds and dumping on nicholas . but i have to go in there , and i have to lift our side up . i have to do that . jack : phyllis -- phyllis : okay , no , listen to me . it 's all about a non guilty verdict . it has to be about that . jack : sweetheart -- phyllis : every single cell in me has to be positive . it has to be -- every single one . i ca n't have one negative , one doubtful cell in my body . jack : that suddenly makes me mr . negative because i want you to be careful ? phyllis : listen , i have to go back to the courthouse . but , honestly , jack , if you ca n't be 100 % sure that daniel 's going to be acquitted , honestly , i do n't want you there . [ scene_break ] brad : hey . you wanted to see me ? ashley : yeah . i 'm here for abby 's swim camp . that 's what i do since i cut back my hours , you know ? i come here and i watch her swim . brad : ah , there she is . well , that 's , uh , that 's great , ash . ashley : i just want you to know that i 'm not neglecting our daughter just because i have n't quit my job . brad : i never accused you of being neglectful . where is this coming from ? ashley : i think you know where it 's coming from . so since i 've told you what i 'm up to , why do n't you tell me what you 're up to ? and try to be honest . [ scene_break ] devon : are n't you gon na eat those ? yolanda : i do n't want any food , devon . devon : i made the pancakes for you , mom , because i knew they were your favorite . yolanda : i said i do n't want any food . ( door opens ) devon : hey , guys . dru : oh , it smells good in here . neil : hey , man , is lily here ? devon : no , no , no , no , no . um , she 's not here . dru : did she say where she was going ? yolanda ? devon : i was gon na call you -- dru : what 's your mother doing here ? [ scene_break ] nick : of course daniel deserves to be punished . he took our little girl from us . sharon : nick , she was n't a little girl . she was on the verge of becoming a woman with a mind of her own . nick : do n't tell me that you are starting to believe daniel 's lie . sharon : look , is n't it possible that cassie had such a crush on this guy -- that she was so determined to get his attention -- that she decided to drive him home ? nick : it does n't matter who was driving that night . daniel is responsible for cassie 's death . sharon : i ca n't believe that you actually think that . nick : why the hell not ? sharon : because if cassie was driving , that means she made a conscious decision to get behind the wheel of a car without a driver 's license . that 's just as irresponsible as driving drunk . nick : all right , just stop talking this way . sharon : no , i ca n't , nick . i 'm tired of sticking my head in the sand . if you wan na go on pretending that cassie was some 6-year - old little girl , carrying around a doll , go right ahead . but that is the last thing our little girl would 've wanted . nick : just because she was in a hurry to grow up does n't mean that she was there yet . sharon : that 's true , but how many times did she ask us to stop treating her like a little girl ? i wan na just honor that wish . nick : and i would rather see that she has justice . sharon : nick , admitting that cassie might have made a terrible mistake does n't mean we love her any less . nick : i ca n't take anymore of this . [ scene_break ] daniel : you do n't have to tell me that everything 's gon na be fine , christine . you know , i 'm not stupid . i can see it in your face ever since the trial began . chris : we 're just building a defense . when you do n't have a big piece of evidence , you work with a lot of little ones . that 's what we 're doing . we 're planting doubt -- reasonable doubt . daniel : maybe i should just plead guilty . chris : no , daniel , you ca n't give up . daniel : well , maybe the judge will take it easier on me . chris : no , i 'm not gon na let you . unless ... you 're not saying you 're guilty ? are you saying -- daniel : no , no , no . chris : okay , then do n't you dare say that . you are not gon na give up without a fight . we are not gon na give up . paul : chris . chris : oh , no , no , lily , you got ta get out of here . lily : no , please , look , i can help , okay ? chris : no , no , you ca n't , no . coming here was a bad idea . lily : listen , i wan na testify . i can help . i know i can . just please let me tell the judge what i know . | sharon decides that she ca n't hide anymore what it is that she needs to have closure . phyllis is shocked when she unintentionally starts a catfight . yolanda showers at the winters ' . lily breaks her terms of bail and her promise to her parents again ! devon calls the cops about a drug deal . |
brad : so we have an agreement ? i can count on you ? paul : you and i go back a long way . brad : i do n't know if that 's a yes or a no , paul . paul : as far as i 'm concerned , you 're brad carlton . george kaplan is dead and buried , just like everything else that happened yesterday . brad : thank you . let 's hope it stays that way . paul : amen to that . i 'll be in touch . victoria : did paul leave ? brad : he needed to go see if he still has a business left . victoria : yeah . well , i made some coffee . i could n't sleep on the plane . i ca n't believe that this is all finally over . sharon 's safe and ... those men who were after you are dead . i guess we can all go back to our normal lives . if we can even remember what they are . brad ? brad : right . let 's hope we can . victoria : you 're still worried about sharon . [ scene_break ] nick : you must be glad to be home . so do you want something to eat ? or do you wan na sleep ? sharon : um ... i pictured this room in my mind a thousand times . i just ... i dreamed about it . i did n't know if i 'd ever see it again . nick : i can look and see what 's in the kitchen . sharon : um , no , no , do n't . nick : you must be hungry . sharon : well , you do n't have to take care of me , nick . honestly , you 're free to go . [ scene_break ] michael : wow . i mean , you and nick ? i mean , i knew he was getting a divorce but ... phyllis : yeah , we 're not broadcasting this . but , um , yeah , we are together . michael : i 'm happy . phyllis : i am happy . hey , you do n't look happy . what 's going on ? michael : phyllis ... john abbott had a stroke last night . phyllis : oh , no ... is -- is he ? michael : they have him on life support . it does n't look good . [ scene_break ] jack : there 's been no change at all ? dr. campbell : he 's completely unresponsive . he 's not aware of his surroundings . ashley : and you do n't see that changing at all ? dr. campbell : unfortunately , no . i 'm very sorry . ashley : so what does that mean ? billy : he 's gone . that 's what you 're telling us . dr. campbell : your father will remain in a vegetative state . we should consider taking him off life support . gloria : absolutely not . billy : when will traci be here ? ashley : we do n't know , billy . she 's trying to get a flight out of heathrow . jack : once my sister arrives and has had a chance to say good - bye ... gloria : jack , how can you even consider that ? jack : gloria , dad would not wan na live this way . we have to honor that . gloria : but we are going to do no such thing . because he is going to recover . i believe that with everything inside of me . [ scene_break ] dru : where have you been ? neil i have been worried about you . neil : i 'm sorry . i should 've called . dru : yeah , you should have . you should have . my gosh ! neil : well , i did n't think you wanted to hear from me after last night . dru : right , right , that 's why i left all those calls for you to please call me so we could talk ? i mean , i got ta ask you . were you with carmen ? is that why you ignored me all night ? tell me ! [ scene_break ] colleen : you have no idea how great it is to hug you again . brad : oh , i think i have some idea . abby : yeah , daddy ! brad : thank you , baby . hey , so , how was hawaii ? abby : okay . brad : okay ? come on . rebecca : so it 's true ? we 're safe now ? brad : we 're as safe as we 're ever gon na be , mom . colleen : what happened to sharon ? how did you guys find her ? rebecca : who were the kidnappers ? did you see them ? brad : they insisted on the exchange taking place at a church . we got sharon out safely . and the two men were killed . brad : it does n't matter . victoria : if your father had n't handled things the way that he did , we would 've all been killed . he was a hero . brad : well , if that 's true , then so were you . and nick and paul and jt . colleen : jt ! jt : hey . rebecca : look , george ... i was so worried about you . brad : all right , i hereby ban all worry . those days are behind us . jt : you ca n't possibly believe that . [ scene_break ] sharon : i miss you so much . and i ca n't wait to see you . i love you , too . bye- bye . sharon : you know , i did n't know if i was ever gon na hear my little boy 's voice again . nikki : i know . i 'm just so grateful that you and nicholas are all right . sharon : he sounded good , did n't he ? nick : yeah , he did . i 'm glad we both got a chance to talk to him . nikki : you know , pretty soon , all of this will be in the past . sharon : yeah . it will . nick : you know what ? i know what 'll help -- some of gina 's cooking . nikki : hey , that is a great idea . nick : i 'll be back before you know it . nikki : okay . sharon ... if it helps ... i do know what you 're going through right now . sharon : you know what , nikki ? um , no offense , but i just , um , i do n't really wan na talk about it . i just wan na forget the whole thing ever happened . [ scene_break ] jt : you were never cleared of your family 's murder . the case was closed after a body turned up . brad : you do n't believe i 'm innocent after everything that 's happened ? jt : it 's still out there . that 's all i 'm saying . rebecca : he did nothing wrong . not then . not now . you do understand that ? brad : those people would 've killed you , too , jt . jt : believe me , i know that . brad : you need to keep what you know about me a secret . paul agreed . it 's necessary for everyone 's safety . rebecca : you 've seen firsthand what could happen if george 's true identity ever became public . brad : we would all be in danger . anyone and everyone associated with me -- my mother , you , colleen , abby -- jt : okay . okay . i wo n't say a word . i do n't want anyone else to get hurt . [ scene_break ] neil : i stayed at the athletic club last night . dru : oh , wow ! how convenient is that ? that 's where carmen lives . neil : i was not with carmen . dru : right , and i 'm just supposed to believe that one ? neil : that 's up to you . either you trust me , or you do n't . dru : i ca n't ... lily : bad timing , i guess . dru : no , babe , i 'd say it 's perfect timing . your daddy just got home . lily : oh , of course , he did . he was with me last night , mom , at the club . we crashed there . i did n't want to come home and be hassled about daniel . dru : oh . i ... i do n't know what to say . i 'm sorry . neil : do n't say anything . forget about it . it was a bad night all the way around . devon : hey , neil . neil : good morning , kid . devon : hey . see ? i knew he 'd come back home . dru : yeah . yeah , you were absolutely right . i had nothing to worry about . um , i 'm gon na go to work . you two have a good one . lily : thanks . devon : bye - bye . dru : bye . devon : you think she 's okay ? lily : no . devon : yeah , neither do i . [ scene_break ] gloria : i 'm not gon na give up on your father , jack . i did n't when he was in prison , and i 'm not going to now . ashley : doctor ... is my father in any kind of pain ? dr. campbell : no . he ca n't feel or think or communicate or eat or even breathe on his own . the best we can do is feed him , try to prevent bed sores and the onset of pneumonia . jack : is that what you want , gloria ? gloria : of course not . jack : obviously , dad did n't want that either . that 's why he signed the dnr that 's why he put all that in place . dr. campbell : you 're his patient advocate . gloria : i am ? what does that mean ? dr. campbell : john signed the dnr request shortly after he was admitted , before the second stroke . he made his feelings clear in writing . but , ultimately , the decision whether or not to turn off his life support is yours , mrs. abbott . jack : you heard what dr. campbell said . we all know what dad would want . [ scene_break ] michael : maybe i should n't have told you . phyllis : no , i 'm glad you told me . how could you not ? i just ca n't believe it . john is such a good man . and he 's always been so kind to me . you know , when the doctors told me i could n't have children , he said , `` do n't listen to the doctors . `` `` miracles happen . `` that 's what he said to me . michael : in your case , he was right , huh ? phyllis : yeah . excuse me . [ scene_break ] abby : why ca n't you stay a little longer ? rebecca : oh , i - i miss my home in italy very , very much . i have n't been back for many years . victoria : what are you planning to do once you 're there ? rebecca : see my old house and look for my family and friends . i do n't think i 'll find too many of them . brad : and continue your work . rebecca : very carefully . but , yes , it gives me great joy . jt : it was really nice meeting you , mrs. kaplan . rebecca : call me rebecca , please . colleen spoke of you so often , i almost feel like you 're family . victoria : hello . rebecca : i 'm sure gon na miss you . rebecca : i promise to keep in touch . victoria : she 's right here . colleen , it 's for you . it 's ashley . colleen : for me ? victoria : mm - hmm . colleen : excuse me . hey , ashley , what 's going on ? ashley : i 've been trying to reach you for a couple of days . i 'm at the hospital , sweetie . is abby there with you ? colleen : yes . ashley : okay , well , please do n't say anything that she might overhear . colleen : okay . ashley : honey ... your grandpa 's had a stroke . and it 's very bad . i need you to come to the hospital as soon as you can . and please bring abby with you . [ scene_break ] billy : when i saw dad last night ... it was n't really him . his body is still here , but is n't my dad . gloria : of course , it is , billy . john abbott is still john abbott . it does n't matter how sick he gets . jack : if dad were standing in this room right now , what do you think he would want ? gloria : to live , jack . jack : not like this . ashley : the one thing dad would n't want is for us to be arguing . how many times did he ask us to pull together as a family ? billy : it 's not even like we 're fighting . okay , we all want the same thing . for dad to wake up and be okay again . but that 's not gon na happen . so why do we let him keep on suffering ? jill : how is john ? is he any better ? kay : i 'm sorry , darling , no . and he 's not going to get any better . jack : gloria , i know how much you love my father . you know if i thought there was a one in a billion chance he could come out of this -- gloria : he still could . 'cause he 's not dead , jack . and that 's why i 'm going to ask for another responsiveness test . [ scene_break ] dru : neil ? i 'm so sorry . i just ... neil : drucilla ... its okay . i 'll call you next time . dru : so this is gon na happen again ? neil : okay , look , i 'm trying here . it 's not easy . especially when it seems you 're as miserable as i am . [ scene_break ] nick : when 'd you get back ? phyllis : i took the red eye as soon as i got the all clear sign from you . nick : i 've really missed you . nick : how 's my baby ? phyllis : your baby is glad you 're back . so am i . nick : listen , i , uh ... i need to go over with some food for sharon . phyllis : okay . i 'm glad she 's doing well . phyllis : did i speak too soon ? [ scene_break ] brad : so that 's what happened . i killed both men . rebecca : you did what you had to do . brad : we finally have justice , mom . rebecca : yes , we have justice . brad : when he told me who his father was ... rebecca : oscar volkmann -- herr commandant . that man was pure evil . brad : his son was just as evil . rebecca : and he 's dead now . but is it over ? will we ever be safe ? brad : i wish i could say yes , that we 're free . that we can live our lives openly again . rebecca : it 's not realistic . brad : no . no , it 's not . we do n't know who else these people were associated with . rebecca : you know , what i do n't understand is , why this reliquary ? to commit such terrible violence over a piece that simply is n't that valuable . brad : i do n't think it 's the reliquary itself . i think it may be what 's inside . something these people are willing to go to any lengths to obtain . rebecca : because of what i did in the past . brad : all right , you stop that . you listen to me . you are the person that i love and admire most . rebecca : oh ... brad : that 's what i want you to take with you , mother . colleen : okay ... now that they 're gone , what did n't you want to say in front of abby ? is granddad , um ... billy ! billy : hey , cee - cee . colleen : hey . you know you 're the only one that can call me that , right ? billy : it 's been a long time . colleen : yeah , it has . jt : hey , billy . billy : how 's it going , jt ? jt : i do n't know . you tell us . colleen : oh , no ... if you 're here , then ... jill : colleen ? honey , why do n't you come sit down ? colleen : how bad is it ? jack : kiddo , grandpa 's had a stroke . actually , two of them . colleen : two ? jt : but he 's gon na be all right , though , right ? jack : no , i 'm afraid not . colleen : is he dying ? jack : your granddad 's on life support right now . it 's the only thing that 's keeping him alive . abby : is he asleep ? ashley : he can still hear you , honey . why do n't you go ahead and talk to him . maybe you should tell him about your trip . abby : okay . abby : it was really neat . i went swimming a lot . there were palm trees everywhere , with real coconuts . we ate fish almost every night . i thought it would be yucky , but it was n't . it was really good . and the music there was so wonderful . i think that you 'd like it , grandpa . colleen : hey . abby : grandpa 's asleep . colleen : okay , um ... hey , abby , guess who 's here ? abby : who ? colleen : uncle billy . abby : can i go say hi ? ashley : you can , honey . do you remember your way ? abby : yep . ashley : okay . i 'll be there in a second . abby : i love you , grandpa . ashley : grandpa loves you , too , honey . he loves you so much . abby : okay . ashley : okay , i 'll see you in a minute . ashley : abby was just telling grandpa about your trip . colleen : hi , granddad . i 'm so sorry this happened . just , i wish ... i really wish that i could 've been here sooner . and , uh ... i will never ... i 'll never forget what you taught me . i just wish that it ... i could 've been a better granddaughter . i just ... ashley : colleen ... colleen : yeah ? ashley : you 're a wonderful granddaughter . what are you talking about ? he loves you . he loves you . colleen : i 'm gon na go check on abby . ashley : thank you . thank you for saying , `` good morning , my beauty `` ? i know that was n't easy for you to be both my father and my mother . daddy ... i never doubted your love for me -- not for one second . you were always there for me . and not just through the good times , but through all the bad times and all the stupid decisions i 've made . and , daddy ... i 'm always gon na have the love you gave me . thank you , dad . i love you . billy : love you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm glad you 're taking care of her . nick : yeah , i 'll be spending a lot of time with sharon over the next few days . but i 'm gon na be seeing a lot of you , too . phyllis : okay . i 'm not worried . nick : it 's taking all of my self - control not to grab you , right here . phyllis : well , we 'll celebrate tonight ... in private . nick : yeah , we will . [ scene_break ] sharon : hello ? brad : made it back to the house , i see . sharon : yeah , um ... a little while ago . brad : how are you doing ? sharon : a lot better than i was yesterday , tied up in a church with ten tons of explosives strapped to me . brad : that 's a sight i wo n't soon forget . sharon : how about you ? i ca n't imagine what you must be feeling . brad : lucky . all the people i care about made it back in one piece . sharon : well , thanks to you . brad : so ... are you really ? sharon : what ? brad : okay ? sharon : um ... i 'm , uh , a little shaky still . brad : you need to get some rest . sharon : i 'll try . brad : do more than try , sharon . sharon : okay , i will . brad : call me if you need anything . you promise ? sharon : i promise . take care . brad : you , too . victoria : i do n't think sharon needs you , brad . brad : i feel responsible due to the kind of ordeal sharon 's been through . victoria : the only way this marriage is going to work is if you can be open with me about this . brad : i care about sharon . victoria : what does that mean , brad ? are you in love with her ? brad : our feelings go beyond friendship . but you 're my wife -- the woman i 'll be spending the rest of my life with . victoria : i was hoping for that , too . brad : do n't just hope , victoria . count on it . victoria : i wan na be able to trust you . i wan na stay married to you . brad : then we want the same thing . victoria : i wo n't be made a fool of , brad . brad : i would never do that to you . [ scene_break ] lily : how pathetic is it that we 're , like , babysitting our parents now ? devon : pretty pathetic . lily : i 'm starting to think i 'm better at this married thing than they are . devon : well , in your case , lily , it 's easy , you know ? you dump daniel , and your problem is solved . lily : devon , be quiet , okay ? that 's messed up . devon : what 's messed up about it ? lily : because when you love someone , you ca n't just turn it on and off . [ scene_break ] dru : excuse me , sir , um , do you know if gina 's here ? i 'd like to set up a romantic dinner for my husband and myself . [ scene_break ] kay : so the test did confirm what dr. campbell told us ? woman : correct . there 's been no reversal on mr. abbott 's condition . it appears he 's in a permanent vegetative state . gloria : so there 's no hope ? none at all ? woman : in my opinion , he wo n't regain any function . i 'm truly sorry . billy : yeah , so are we . jack : thank you , doctor . gloria : well , there 's some mistake . jill : gloria ... jack : dad would n't want to live this way . please let him go . gloria : ca n't do it , jack . 'cause i do n't believe john wants us to just let him die . not without a fight . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm sorry . nikki : are you all right ? sharon : yeah , um , i 'm just startled . um , i was having a bad dream . how long was i sleeping ? nikki : not very long . nick : i did n't mean to wake you . sharon : it 's okay , do n't worry about it . nick : i , uh , brought food . sharon : i do n't know if i 'm really hungry right now . nick : well , i did n't know what you wanted , so i got a bunch of stuff . sharon : well , right now , all i want is for both of you to leave , please . i 'm sorry . nikki : it 's all right . i understand . i 'll be at my office if anyone needs me . nick : thanks , mom . nick : sharon , i 'm not leaving . sharon : nick , please ... um , look , you , uh , you brought the food . thank you very much . you 've done your duty . and i know you have other commitments . nick : i 'm not gon na abandon you . sharon : so how 's phyllis anyway ? i 'm sure you 've talked to her . look , i 'm ... i 'm always gon na be grateful to you for helping save me , but ... that does n't change anything , nick . nick : i know that . sharon : do you ? brad : mind if i come in ? sharon : brad ! brad : i hope this is n't a bad time . nick : for what ? brad : you and i have some unfinished business . nick : what would that be ? brad : first of all , thanks for saving my life . nick : whose life did i save ? brad carlton 's or george kaplan 's ? brad : well , that brings me to second of all . nick : you want me to keep my mouth shut , right ? brad : for everyone 's safety . sharon : why , brad ? nick : are you telling me this might not be over ? brad : we do n't know if those men were in this alone . your solemn word you 'll keep this secret . nick : so we have a board member and an executive at newman enterprises with a false identity ? can you not see how this might be a problem ? brad : only if you make it one . sharon : has everyone else agreed to stay quiet ? brad : all but one . nick : you want me to carry on this lie that has gotten people killed ? brad : murderers , nick . sociopaths . you had a gun in your back . you almost watched your wife blown to bits . we were all in that church , nick . so we 're all in this together . there could be consequences for everyone involved if this all came out . so what 's your answer ? sharon : nick , please ... nick : all right , i 'll do it . but let 's be clear on something . i 'm doing it for sharon and victoria . [ scene_break ] carmen : we accomplished a lot . neil : yeah , we sure did . you wan na take a break ? carmen : how about a working dinner ? dru : i was wondering if you could pick up some of gina 's lasagna on your way home . neil : sure , no problem . dru : you 're such an angel . neil : so is it just me , or does every guy wan na work with you ? carmen : what are you talking about ? neil : you know . carmen : no , no . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , the arrangements have all been made . you 'll fly to rome on my company 's jet . rebecca : oh , how can i begin to thank you for all you 've done ? victoria : well , when there 's a crisis , you do n't even think about it . you just act . rebecca : the crisis is over . what happens now ? you 've learned things about your husband you never expected . victoria : yeah , that 's for sure . rebecca : if you had doubts , it would be understandable . victoria : i have a lot more questions than i do answers . rebecca : mmm . i 'm so sorry this has been difficult for you . but i know my son loves you very much . i hope you 'll be patient with him , victoria . i hope you 'll give my son a chance . [ scene_break ] brad : i had to come . see how you were doing . sharon : brad ... when you walked through that door ... i was so happy . nick 's been , you know , sweet , protective ... but i just wish ... brad : i know . sharon : i wish that it were you instead of nick . i just wan na be with you so much . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i was hoping you would call . we did n't set a time , but i wanted everything to be perfect when you came over tonight . so i 'm thinking 7-ish . what do you think ? nick : look , phyllis , i , uh , i hate doing phyllis : oh , you have to cancel , right ? nick : yeah , sharon 's worse off than i thought . i ca n't leave her alone right now . phyllis : okay . all right , i understand . you need to be there . that 's fine . i 'll just see you when i see you . nick : thanks . [ scene_break ] colleen : i 'm glad that jt took abby home before you found out . billy : it 's got ta be confusing for her . colleen : it 's so hard seeing granddad this way . i ca n't imagine not having him in my life . kay : you know , john was my oldest and dearest friend . that 's quite a remarkable gift , you know ? being that close to someone for so many , many years . gloria : i wish you would stop talking like he is already dead . jack : we all have to find a way to accept this , gloria . dad is gone . he wo n't be coming back to us . ashley : i agree with gloria , jack . jack : you what ? ashley : i was just with him . jackie , its still dad . please , do n't ask me to help you end it . [ next_on ] neil : we 're working on an assignment . dru : really ? what assignment would that be ? sharon : please , do n't start in on brad right now . nick : he is the reason that all this happened . gloria : as john 's wife , what happens to him is my decision . jack : i can always take you to court . | decisions have to be made . family and friends realize that john is already gone , although he breathes with the machine . jack thinks they should wait for traci to arrive and then let john go . gloria disagrees . she is sure that john will get well again . colleen , rebecca and abby arrive at the house and get the whole story . jt is still suspicious that brad is n't as innocent as he seems to everyone else . the doctor tells that john arranged for gloria to be the only one that can have the plug pulled on john . jack reminds her that john is suffering and that he needs to be let go when the time comes . gloria wo n't hear of it . nikki is with sharon and nick at the house . she tells sharon that she knows how sharon feels . sharon does n't want to talk about it and wants to put the incident in the past . she answers the phone to brad . he and she talk while nikki sits and listens from a chair . sharon turns and looks at her for a moment . nikki suddenly gets up and leaves the room . brad wants sharon to promise that she will call him if she needs anything . victoria is listening and when he gets off the phone , she warns that 's she wants to stay married to him but will not be made a fool of . sharon tells nick does n't have to stay . brad shows up and manages to get nick and sharon to agree never to reveal his secret . nick goes outside the house . sharon tells that nick has been sweet and caring to her but all she really wants is for that to have been brad . `` i want to be with you so much brad . `` nick calls phyllis while outside . `` i have to stay at the house tonight . dru asks gina to set up a special dinner . carmen suggests that she and neil have a working dinner . dru asks neil to pick up dinner at gina 's . he agrees to do it , but he also accepts carmen 's invitation to eat . dru is at the club early . she wears a fetching dress to surprise neil . she hears a familiar voice coming in . she looks up and sees neil entering the restaurant with carmen |
kevin : more coffee ? michael : yes . what 's wrong with you ? kevin : nothing . i 'm fine . lauren : how 's chloe ? kevin : why do n't you ask her ? we broke up . michael : oh , no . no , no , no , no , no . lauren : wait , honey . honey , maybe he needs a minute . michael : what 's this ? get a paper and have breakfast over diane jenkins ' dead body ? lauren : i know . can you believe it ? michael : did you read the story ? lauren : yeah , i could barely get past the picture and that ... ( shudders ) the caption . and if it 's that upsetting to us , can you imagine -- michael : i do n't think they 're concerned about a young boy missing his mom . [ scene_break ] jack : hey . you want some breakfast ? kyle : can i see that ? jack : i do n't think that 's a good idea . kyle : i can just go online and see it anyway . jack : hey , honey , that 's enough . kyle : ( sniffles ) jack : you okay ? you want to sit down ? kyle : what 's `` bludgeoned `` ? jack : it means she was beaten . kyle : on the back of her head with a rock ? jack : yeah . kyle : you told me it happened in town park . that 's right across the street from here . jack : yeah , it is . kyle : i want to see her . i want to see my mom . jack : uh , no , listen , kyle . i 'm not gon na let that happen . kyle : i 've already seen the picture . what 's the difference ? jack : kyle , there are some memories you do n't need to have . kyle : ( sniffles ) fine . then i 'm going to see where she was killed . jack : kyle . kyle , wait . i 'll take you . [ scene_break ] nina : coffee , please . oh , look , you 're still in town . ronan : believe me , it 's just temporary . nina : if i 'd have known i was gon na see you , i 'd have brought a present . ronan : do n't do that . nina : what ? ca n't i wish my firstborn son a happy birthday ? ronan : look , i 'm -- i 'm in the middle of something right now . nina : ( scoffs ) ronan : i 've got a lot of work going on . nina : do you expect me to just pretend that you do n't exist ? ronan : yes . nina : ( sighs ) you used me and your brother . you got what you wanted , and you just left without any explanation . ronan : can you just leave it alone , please ? nina : you know , i did n't think my heart could break any more after the day you were taken from me . but i was wrong . what you did -- ( saucer clinks ) nina : ( sighs ) what you did ... ( saucer clinks ) [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sighs ) `` voluntary liquidation ... `` `` voluntary liquidation of mccall assets ... `` `` voluntary liquidation of mccall assets to ... `` ( sighs ) `` to chancellor industries . `` that 's -- ( knock on door ) ( knock ) tucker : what the hell do you want ? kay : i do not know what you and ashley are trying to pull , but by god , it 's not going to work . tucker : what are you talking about ? kay : ashley offered to accept the annulment . [ scene_break ] abby : finally , you moved out of tucker 's apartment . ashley : yeah , i needed some space . abby : yeah , well , who could blame you after he fessed up to his little sleepover with diane ? ashley : you know ? abby : tucker called me over yesterday . wanted to play `` taxicab confessions , `` so ... ashley : wow , i guess he wanted to do the right thing . abby : that would require a moral compass , and we 're talking about tucker mccall , so -- ashley : you know what ? i want you to know how sorry i am that i did n't believe you , and how very sorry i am about everything that happened as a result . abby : it 's okay . it 's okay . i - i just kept pushing because i love you . ashley : i know . abby : oh , thank you ! thank you , thank you ... ashley : ( laughs ) abby : for finally dumping that dog . thank you . ( sighs ) well , you did end it completely , right ? what is it gon na take , mom ? are you kidding me ? ashley : it 's a very -- it 's a -- it 's a complicated situation . abby : no . no , mom . wake up . ashley : yes , it is . yes , it is . abby : tucker is a user ... ashley : abby -- abby : who will do anything to get what he wants , including murder . ashley : abby ! abby : i think that tucker killed diane . uh oh ! ! ashley : how can you come up with an accusation like that , abby ? abby : the evidence was right in front of my eyeballs . ashley : i think that 's impossible , honey . abby : i saw the calamine lotion at his apartment , okay ? i saw him scratching his hand . ashley : what does that have to do with anything ? abby : poison sumac was found around diane 's neck . ashley : how do you know that ? it was n't in the news . it was n't in any newspapers . abby : i just know , okay ? ( stammers ) there 's poison sumac all over the town park . ashley : i - i still do n't see what this has to do -- abby : i think that tucker is covering up his sumac with that bandage . he 's claiming its carpal tunnel . from what ? counting his money over and over and over again ? ashley : you know what ? i think it 's just a coincidence , and you 're overreacting to the whole thing . abby : what if tucker was still seeing diane on the side ? i mean , tucker would n't let you know . ashley : i do n't believe he was . he was n't . he was not . abby : he would n't , and whenever diane threatened that she was gon na tell everything ... ashley : abby -- abby : i think that tucker went after her like a jackhammer with that rock . ashley : abby , he had nothing to hide , okay ? because diane told me about it . she told me about the affair before she died . abby : okay , then it was revenge . ashley : oh , you know what i think it is ? i bet that tucker was trying to protect you , because he knew that diane had a video of you confessing to hitting him with the car . abby : so you admit tucker could have done it ? ashley : i 'm being facetious , okay ? abby : i am going to the cops . ashley : oh , no , you 're not . no , you 're not . stop . stop it . you 're not getting involved in this , okay ? you 're staying out of it for everybody 's sake , including your own . do you understand me ? [ scene_break ] tucker : ashley did what ? kay : ( clears throat ) ashley agreed not to fight the annulment ... if i signed mccall back over to you . uh , tell me , um , what did she expect in exchange ? tucker : in exchange ? kay : for turning the power back over to you . i mean , surely she was exacting a price . i mean , um , the sale of jabot to her , perhaps ? tucker : ashley would never do that . kay : she 'd never leave you to put the family business back in the hands of the abbotts ? oh , well , we 'll see about that . as for mccall , i have a lot at stake in the success of that company . oh , and then there 's this -- this investigation into diane 's murder -- well , her death or whatever . tucker : yeah , what about it ? kay : if anything comes from that , it could prove disastrous if you are in charge . tucker : what are you implying ? kay : you know and i know you are not well yet . and , by god , i will continue to protect you from yourself ! what does it take to get through to you ? what in the hell does it take ? ! tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kyle : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) kyle : is that the place ? jack : i think so . kyle : how long did it take for ... ? jack : it was a few hours before murphy found her . kyle : do you think there 's a heaven ? jack : i think your grandfather 's there ... and colleen . kyle : and my mom ? jack : yeah . kyle : ( sniffles ) jack : because of how much she loved you , i think diane 's in heaven . kyle : dad , i do n't get it . what did my mom do that was so bad that ... s - somebody killed her for it ? kyle : ( sniffles ) jack : that 's a good question , son . kyle : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] nina : hey , paul . paul : hi . nina : are you here to see me ? paul : uh , well , actually , i 'm here to see katherine about a case . nina : oh , okay . paul : esther let me in . nina : well , i 'm sure katherine will be back soon , so i 'll see you . paul : you , uh , did n't answer any of my calls . nina : ( sighs ) ( stammers ) i 've just been really busy , and ... paul : busy avoiding me ? is it still this ronan thing ? that i did n't leave you a message that he was back in town ? nina : no , no , i told you , it -- it 's fine . paul : but you 're still mad . nina : i 'm angry at a lot of things . paul : what are you thinking ? you think we should just accept that ... it 's not working out ? nina : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : hey . so do you want to talk about it , or just go on pretending that nothing 's wrong ? kevin : talk about what ? lauren : whatever chloe did or said . kevin : chloe did n't break up with me . i broke up with her . lauren : oh . kevin : see , that -- why ? why is that a news flash ? lauren : no , it 's not a news flash . kevin : like -- like i 'm not allowed to get fed up with her constant rants about ronan or -- or billy or whatever other jerk she has decided to involve herself with . lauren : all right , do you want me to beat her up ? because i 'm pretty sure i could take her . kevin : ( chuckles ) yeah , maybe . lauren : ( laughs ) kevin : and then can you tell me , lauren , what is wrong with me ? its like -- i am like a weigh station for women , this pit stop before they move on to something better . its like , am i always gon na be relegated to playing the role of `` duckie `` ? lauren : duckie ? kevin : never mind . it does n't even matter anymore . ( sighs ) michael : oh , hey , guys . jack : hey . michael : kyle , um , i 'm sorry about what happened to your mother . if there 's anything i can do to help you , you let me know , okay ? kyle : thanks . jack : here . get yourself an iced whatever you want , okay ? jack : ( sighs ) michael : how 's he doin ' ? jack : well , pretty much as you 'd expect . he has a lot of questions . how are you doing ? michael : well , it 's bad enough to lose a friend . but the way it happened ... ( cell phone rings ) jack : oh . sorry to do this . jack abbott . can you -- you hold for just a second ? listen , i am trying to get the cops to let kyle into diane 's hotel suite so that he can get the rest of his stuff out of there , and anything he wants of hers . they 're not exactly cooperating . michael : you want my help ? jack : maybe , but could you keep him occupied while i try to work with them ? michael : yeah , sure , sure . jack : thanks . you still there ? michael : hey , um , your dad had to step out to take a phone call . kyle : okay . michael : uh , well , hey , um , why do n't you sit down ? michael : uh , would you like something to eat with that ? kyle : ( sighs ) maybe you can tell me , 'cause my dad wo n't . why did everybody hate my mom ? [ scene_break ] mauro : you wanted to see me ? happy birthday , by the way . ronan : yeah , thanks . did your department release these crime scene photos ? mauro : of course not . ronan : detective mauro , you got ta be straight with me right now . this could compromise our entire investigation . mauro : no one in our department would have authorized that officially . ronan : okay . then we have a leak on our hands . i want the personnel files of everybody that had access of these photos . mauro : ( scoffs ) abby : i have a hot tip for you . i know who murdered diane jenkins . [ scene_break ] tucker : hey . ashley : hi . tucker : you know , you could have used your key . we are still married , you know . ashley : so you told abby the truth about you and diane ? tucker : i did . i thought about what you said -- that it was my fault she spun out of control , and i wanted to take responsibility for that . ashley : how 's your carpal tunnel ? tucker : it 's uncomfortable . ashley , katherine told me you offered to accept the annulment . ashley : i did . tucker : why would you do that ? ashley : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : i need you to address the board without me . neil : mm . you expect me to get chancellor industries to go for this deal ? kay : well , since i am tucker 's mother and the current c.e.o . of mccall , they 'll claim it 's a conflict of interest . they trust your integrity and your instincts as a businessman . neil : ( sighs ) yeah , thank you for saying that , katherine . this is not a good deal for chancellor , asking them to pay twice the market value for jabot ? kay : well , it 's worth it to neutralize tucker . neil : no , no , i - i understand that , but the chancellor board will not approve this . kay : well , then its imperative we find a way to change their minds . [ scene_break ] lauren : kev , there is nothing wrong with you . you are a great guy . kevin : would n't a great guy have women falling all over him ? lauren : do you know how many girls there are who have never been listened to or sympathized with or have been treated respectfully by a guy ? and , honey , all they have to do is look at you , and they 're gon na melt . you just have to find that girl . kevin : there is a `` but `` in there . i can hear it coming . [ scene_break ] michael : why would you think that everybody -- kyle : everyone was always mad at her , including my dad . she was murdered . michael : not everybody felt that way about your mom . she was my friend , and i always remembered that , even when we disagreed . [ scene_break ] ronan : okay . lay it on me . who done it ? abby : tucker mccall . ronan : tucker mccall has an alibi . your mother , in fact . abby : okay , but can my mom be absolutely certain that tucker did n't sneak out in the middle of the night and do the deed ? i think not . ronan : what makes you suspect him ? abby : it sounds crazy , but scratching . he has something itchy under that bandage on his hand . ronan : okay , scratching ? do you have any other clues ? abby : a bottle of calamine lotion in his apartment . ronan : the bottle of calamine lotion could be your mother 's . abby : but my mother does n't have poison sumac like you guys know that the killer probably does . ronan : who told you that ? abby : ( stammers ) i read it in the paper or something . i do n't know . ronan : right . okay , i do n't see any motive for tucker mccall to commit this crime . abby : um , he was sleeping with diane ? ronan : cheating on your mother ? abby : ( scoffs ) yeah . and the night that diane was killed , diane had just told my mom how she 'd been hitting it with tucker . how 's that for a motive ? [ scene_break ] tucker : why did you go to katherine and offer to accept the annulment ? ashley : ( sighs ) i was trying to protect you and your company . look , regardless of whatever is going on between the two of us , it just makes me crazy to think of katherine trying to take away your company . it makes me nuts . tucker : oh , come on , beauty . do n't you know that company is not nearly as important to me as you are ? ashley : you know , if -- if i was so damn important to you , then why did you keep misleading me about diane ? tucker : i do n't know . maybe , uh , because i never had a family . i - i - i have operated this way all my life . i mean , its self - preservation . you -- you shut your mouth , or you lie . ashley : i do n't know . so now you 're trying to tell me that suddenly you do n't operate that way anymore ? tucker : not with you i do n't . i love you . now even if you ca n't forgive me now , i want you to tell me that i have got a chance to prove to you that i can be the man you deserve and that we can be a family . ashley : it takes more than a license and a ceremony to be a family . tucker : i love you . i know you love me . you 're willing to let me go ? [ scene_break ] kay : neil , we 've got to get this done now before , um , tucker realizes i 'm selling jabot out from under him . so , uh , you get out there , and you wow those board members with the latest figures on our cactus pectin product . oh , and remind them , uh , what we have going on in development , including , uh , the black satin fragrance collection . that 's a guarantee to be a hit . neil : ( sighs ) kay : what ? what ? what ? neil : katherine , in order to ace this , we ca n't try to sell 'em . we 've got ta convince 'em that they 've already won . [ scene_break ] paul : so what do you need ? ronan : i 'm on my way back to check on a lead , but we have a leak in the department . paul : how do you want to handle that ? ronan : oddly , i do n't trust anyone except you . can i put you on that part of the investigation ? paul : um , yeah . let me , uh , wrap things up here , and , uh , i 'll get right on it . nina : that was ronan , was n't it ? paul : yeah . listen , um , i better get going . i 'll catch up with katherine later , okay ? nina : yeah . you know , it 's ronan 's birthday today . how do you despise your own child ? paul : you do n't . nina : ( sighs ) paul : no matter who they are or what they do , you love them , and that 's okay . nina : i 've missed you . you 're my best friend , and i - i need you . paul : i miss you , too . nina : ( sighs ) oh . [ scene_break ] lauren : so maybe the next time a girl crosses your path , you should n't , you know , should n't be so available . kevin : continue . lauren : sometimes you have to let them come to you . kevin : so if i want a woman 's attention , i should ignore her ? lauren : intrigue her . [ scene_break ] jack : i finally got permission . the police are gon na let us back into your mom 's room . michael : oh , that 's great , huh , kyle ? jack : yeah , it 's a very short window , though , so we 'd better get going . thank you , michael . michael : uh , jack ? quick question . i 'd like to help out with the funeral arrangements . jack : oh , that wo n't be necessary . michael : no , um , i want to . i want to do it for diane and for kyle , please . jack : thank you . thank you . that 'd be great . [ scene_break ] tucker : are you willing to let this go ? 'cause i 'm not . i 've never felt this way in my life before . you 've changed my life . i know in my heart you 're the one . ashley : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) you know , i - i , uh ... it would be so nice if i could forget everything that happened and just fall back into your arms . tucker : do it . ashley : i 'm scared . tucker : so am i . tucker : so am i . ( knock on door ) tucker : ( sighs ) forget it . ashley : no , you better get it . ashley : ( sighs ) tucker : detective malloy . ronan : may i ? ashley . ashley : hi . what 's this about ? ronan : i actually have a few more questions for mr. mccall regarding the diane jenkins murder . [ scene_break ] kevin : there you go . woman : thanks . kevin : thanks . woman : so do you work here every day ? kevin : uh , actually , i -- i own the place . woman : mm . maybe we 'll see each other again ? kevin : uh , well , i do n't normally hang out with customers . woman : not ever ? kevin : well , i work a lot . i got a lot of other stuff going on . maybe i 'll see you again . maybe i wo n't . woman : oh , i 'll definitely be back . kevin : maybe lauren was right . [ scene_break ] michael : yeah , i spoke to the funeral director , and i finalized the details for the service . jack : thanks for doing this , michael . it 'll leave me free to spend more time with kyle . michael : oh , and i -- i told lauren that you and kyle are headed to fenmore 's . lauren : ( mouthing words ) michael : hold on . lauren : jack ? hi , um , i told my day manager exactly what you 're looking for . and so i had her pull some choices , and they will be ready for you . jack : thanks . you both made this a lot easier . lauren : of course . and you take care . lauren : let me ask you -- what made you suddenly decide to plan the memorial ? michael : oh , i had a little talk with kyle . ( chuckles ) it would have ripped your heart out . no kid should think that his mother was hated by the whole world . so i 'm gon na do this for my friend diane and for her son who needs to know there were people in the world who cared about his mom . [ scene_break ] neil : ( clears throat ) katherine ? kay : how 'd it go ? neil : ( sighs ) the chancellor board was very skeptical . that 's a lot of money to pay for a cosmetics company . but ... they approved the purchase . kay : ( laughs ) oh , wonderful ! neil : now it still has to be ratified , but we can file the paperwork and get it going . kay : ( sighs ) jabot will belong to chancellor industries once again . ( chuckles ) tucker be damned . [ scene_break ] ronan : ashley , i think it 'd be better if you stepped out for a while . ashley : sure . see you in few minutes . ronan : hmm . you did n't ask her to stay . is that because you do n't want her knowing about your affair with diane jenkins ? tucker : my wife already knows about that . ronan : really ? hmm . so when did the affair begin and end ? or do you need to check your records first ? tucker : it was a one - night thing . ronan : and your wife found out about it the night diane died ? coincidence ? tucker : what else could it be ? ronan : why is your hand wrapped ? tucker : ( clears throat ) carpal tunnel . ronan : really ? may i see it ? tucker : you have a search warrant ? ronan : you know , i had poison sumac once when i was a kid . it drove me nuts , the itching . it was like a little fire burning on my skin . and you just must be dying to scratch it . tucker : since you do n't have a search warrant , and no further reason to question me , you can get out . ronan : ( chuckles ) fair enough . ( snaps fingers ) calamine lotion -- it did n't help me at all . it 's definitely not a good choice . i 'm just sayin ' . maybe consult your doctor , get something a bit stronger . tucker : ( sighs ) tucker : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( groans ) [ scene_break ] paul : yeah , it does . kay : well , are you , uh , done moping ? paul : ( chuckles ) nina : uh , no . and i will probably still mope . kay : ( chuckles ) nina : call me , okay ? paul : i will . actually , i 'm here to see you . um ... kay : do you have a lead on tucker 's child ? paul : well , yes , i do , but i 'm going to need some , uh , some more funding to follow up on a few things . is that gon na be a problem ? kay : no , no , of course not . call my accountant . he 'll disperse the money immediately . anything else ? paul : uh ... no . i -- not really . i - i guess i 'm just a little surprised that you want to continue with this . i thought you would want me to turn all this information over to tucker . kay : oh , no . no , no , no , no , no . you bring everything to me , and only to me . [ scene_break ] mauro : can i help you with something ? man : i need to report a theft . mauro : okay . from state fish and game ? man : yeah , we had an infrared camera out at town park . it , uh , holds some valuable data from the indigenous animal population . mauro : and it 's been there since before the murder ? man : yes , that 's why we went to collect it , but it was gone . someone stole it . [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) will you stay away ? ashley : i do n't think so . [ scene_break ] ronan : we 've dusted for prints . we 've taken all the evidence that we need . come on in . jack : thanks . ronan : if the pillows meant anything to you or your mom , kyle , you 're more than welcome to take 'em with you . kyle : i 've never seen those pillows before in my life . [ next_on ] phyllis : it 's a shakedown ? are you looking for a payout ? deacon : i wanted to ask you out . kyle : and when the police were looking for your class ring , i hid it . reverend fulton : i want to welcome you here to pay tribute to diane 's memory . | lauren advises kevin that he should try ignoring a woman to intrigue her so that he can find a woman who will appreciate the great guy that he is instead of women who only want him as a best friend . kevin tries the advice when a pretty girl flirts with him at the coffeehouse and the girl tells him that she will definitely be back again . michael has a talk with kyle who asks him why everyone hated diane . he tells him that not everybody hated his mother . he was her friend no matter how much they disagreed with each other . michael asks jack if he can help pay for the memorial service , because he feels he needs to do it for diane and for kyle . kyle asks jack to take him to the spot his mother was killed and jack tells kyle diane is in heaven with colleen and his grandfather john . |
avery : thank you . nick : thanks for meeting me here . i did n't want to do this at the office , and phyllis is home , so the penthouse is out . avery : and i 'm sure you 're not happy with me for withdrawing as her attorney . nick : no need to explain , avery . after the way phyllis handled our favorite extortionist tim reid , i get it . obviously , i would have preferred that you stay on , but i get why you felt like you could n't . avery : well , thank you for understanding . so moving on . victor 's absence -- what 's our strategy ? tucker : hey , that 's exactly what i want to talk about . the word 's starting to spread your dad 's disappeared again . if we do n't get out in front of this thing right away , we know what will happen to the stock price . nick : yeah , i 'm on that . i 'm gon na be calling an emergency board meeting tomorrow . tucker : good . i 'll be there . ms. clark . avery : tucker . avery : wall street is n't our only problem . i believe that sharon is hiding the prenup that i drew up for victor and her . nick : she 's done worse than hide it . i think she destroyed it . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victoria : sharon . i know you 're in there . you -- open up ! ( pounding on door ) i 'm gon na count to five , and then i 'm gon na use my key . one ... two ... three ... sharon : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) victoria ... this is my house , and as long as your father 's away , you can not come barging in like this . victoria : oh , well , that answers my first question . dad 's not back . so you have n't heard from him at all ? sharon : not unless you count the cruel hoax that your mother played by sending me a text from his cell phone , which was very upsetting . victoria : you know , i hope you realize , sharon , disappearing is just what dad does . it 's just one of his endearing little quirks . sometimes i think it 's a test to see how we all behave when he 's not around . sharon : and i 'm sure you 'd love to see me fail that test . victoria : you know , from what i hear , you already have . did you burn the prenup that you signed right before the wedding ? [ scene_break ] devon : mom ? harmony : ah . hey , boo . devon : it is you . look at you . you 're styling . ( chuckles ) harmony : ( chuckles ) i was n't expecting to run into you . devon : oh , i 'm just here picking up a book that i ordered . what are you doing here ? harmony : well , i 'm just killing time before i head to gloworm . neil and i are going out . devon : really ? i knew you were planning on asking him . wow . so it 's your guys ' first date ? harmony : well , actually , it 's our second . devon : excuse me . good for you . ( chuckles ) harmony : ( chuckles ) devon : so the first one must have -- must have gone pretty well if you guys are going out again . harmony : uh , would you believe it was a complete disaster ? devon : ( laughs ) harmony : yeah . [ scene_break ] lily : hi . neil : hey ! mwah . lily : you look so handsome . neil : well , you know , i got ta look nice for my big date with harmony , right ? lily : ( chuckles ) yes , i - i should have known . i should have known . neil : hey . lily : yes ? neil : you 're not gon na be waiting around here trying to find out what 's going on my date , are you ? lily : no , i promise i wo n't gawk and embarrass you very ... much . neil : uh - huh . lily : ( inhales sharply ) maybe just a little bit . neil : you 're all heart . lily : ( chuckles ) i try . i try . neil : mm - hmm . you look nice . lily : thank you . neil : yeah , i like that dress . lily : thanks . cane : hey , um , can i borrow lily for a second ? neil : yeah . yeah , sure . everything okay ? cane : yeah . yeah . it 's -- its cool . it 's fine . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : one second . neil : all right . cane : so the guy who came in here was telling us the truth . lily : so he was an actor ? cane : right . the g.c . repertory theatre booked him to show up on a reservation under the name claude shirl . lily : who hired him ? cane : they do n't have a clue . they paid in cash . no one left a name . someone is messing with us , and i 'm gon na find out who it is . [ scene_break ] genevieve : you know what ? on second thought , just , uh , skip the muffin , and , um , i 'll just have a coffee . tucker : watching your pennies ? genevieve : i left my wallet in my other purse . tucker : gotcha . genevieve : i 'm sorry to hear about ashley moving to new york . i know that the two of you were ... happy once . tucker : well , life goes on . genevieve : ( inhales sharply ) i lied ... ( chuckles ) about my wallet . i am having a cash flow problem , and i just sort of wondered whether or not you were still willing to help me out for a while . [ scene_break ] lily : let 's talk about this later , because i do n't want dad worrying . cane : right . okay . all right . listen , i need to go over my notes for this , uh , candidate for the p.r . consultant job anyway . lily : when are you meeting with her ? cane : ( sighs ) um , a couple minutes . lily : okay , well , let 's go reassure dad so that he can enjoy his date . cane : all right . lily : ( sighs ) hi . cane : hey . lily : so cane and i thought that we would join you . is that okay ? ( chuckles ) neil : ha . very funny . lily : ( laughs ) no , we would n't do that to you . i 'm gon na see devon , and he has a meeting , actually , with someone that he 's interviewing , so ... but we 'll stay out of your way , right , honey ? cane : yeah . you got it . i 'll stay out of your way . lily : yeah . ( chuckles ) neil : is everything okay ? cane : yeah . yeah , everything 's fine . lily : yeah . neil : oh , all right . well , it does n't seem like it . lily : do n't worry about us , okay ? cane : ( sighs ) lily : worry about your date , because you do n't want a repeat of last time , right ? cane : this is good advice . yes . neil : thank you . thank you very much . [ scene_break ] harmony : and then the waiter dumped ice all over neil . devon : oh , my gosh . ( chuckles ) that 's one screw - up after another . harmony : and that was just dinner . but you know , somehow , though , we both wound up having a great time . devon : that 's nice . well , let me tell you , i 'm sure that the second date will be even better . harmony : yeah , well , it ca n't get much worse . devon : yeah . ( laughs ) harmony : you know , i bet , um , neil remembers when i threw myself at him that time . it was n't very ladylike , to say the least . ( sighs ) devon : that 's why he took off to seattle in such a rush . harmony : oh , boo , i was so selfish and ignorant . devon : ( chuckles ) harmony : you know , i just did n't know how to act around decent people . all i cared about , all i thought about was getting high . devon : yeah . those were tough times , mom . but that was then , and this is now . and , uh , i know you 're not that person anymore , and i really think neil sees that , too . harmony : i hope so , devon , because i really , really want this to work out . devon : i know you do . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] tucker : there you go . ( sighs ) genevieve : thank you . look , i know you were n't real happy with me the last time we talked . tucker : we do n't need to revisit that . genevieve : okay . well , it -- i just want to say that you 've been really good to me , and i repaid you by bringing up painful memories , and i 'm sorry about that . actually , i 'm sorry about all of it , tucker . tucker : you know what ? i overreacted . apology accepted . and i will continue to help you out till you 're back on your feet again . as a matter of fact , i might have a project for you after all . genevieve : really ? that 's terrific . my gosh . ( scoffs ) i - i 'm sorry . i just feel like i have to ask -- why the sudden change of heart ? [ scene_break ] avery : what did sharon say when you confronted her ? nick : she said she was burning letters that dad had sent her and that dad 's the one who must have lost the key and broke the lock on his own briefcase . avery : ( sighs ) well , she gets points for chutzpah . i wonder what her end game is . nick : avery , that prenup protected the family and newman enterprises . assuming it 's gone , what do we do now ? avery : well , if sharon was angry enough to destroy a signed notarized contract , there 's no telling what she 'll do next . we need to get something on paper , something to rein her in . nick : good luck getting her to sign anything . she 's pissed at all of us . avery : well , your father left very specific instructions about what he wanted sharon to have and not have , and i would n't be a very good lawyer if i did n't at least try to fulfill his wishes . [ scene_break ] sharon : i do n't know what you 're talking about . there was no prenup . victoria : well , if that 's true , then why would avery have drawn one up ? sharon : because we talked about the possibility of me signing one briefly . victoria : oh , really ? sharon : yes , really . look , i know how everyone feels about my marriage , so i 'm sure this is hard for you to believe , but victor and i trust each other . once we talked , he realized there was no need for me to sign a document of that kind . victoria : oh , wow . if you say so . sharon : i do n't have to stand here in my own home and listen to you insinuate that i 'm a liar . victoria : well , if you did sign a prenup , which i strongly suspect is the case , god help you if you burned it up and made it disappear , because when dad gets back and hears what you did , i definitely would n't want to be you . sharon : ( chuckles ) you think you can come in here and threaten me with the wrath of victor . clearly you have no idea the way that my husband and i relate . you see , victor has always encouraged me to stand up for myself , and he would n't want me to be bullied by the likes of you or anyone else . so i think you and your family are the ones who have more to worry about . victoria : i do n't know how you plan on taking advantage of your new role as mrs. victor newman , but i feel like i should warn you . my dad will be back , and the truth will come out . your stay here is not gon na last , sharon . sorry . [ scene_break ] devon : ( chuckles ) lily : well , have fun , you two . neil : thanks . harmony : we 'll do our best . lily : all right , bye . cane : bye , baby . mwah . bye . what 's the matter ? at least you get him ... devon : yeah . neil : bye . hey . come here . devon : huh ? neil : i want to talk to you for a second . ( clears throat ) i 'm a little concerned about your sister . something is going on with her and cane that she is n't talking about . we both know how that used to work , so here 's what i want you to do . i want you to find out what 's going on , okay , please ? devon : okay . yeah , you got it . neil : yeah . devon : you two have a nice time . neil : thanks . neil : hey . harmony : hey . [ scene_break ] tucker : you 're uniquely qualified for what i have in mind , not that you have to accept . genevieve : i do n't mean to sound ungrateful . i was just surprised , you know , in a good way . tucker : i 'm glad to hear it . genevieve : believe me , i would be happy to function in any capacity that you think i would be useful . tucker : i 'll let you know . i 'm waiting for a few things to fall into place . and until then ... i 'll make sure you can order a muffin whenever you like . genevieve : thank you . [ scene_break ] nick : how did it go at the ranch ? did security have any new leads ? victoria : well , presuming that dad left on his own , he did an incredible job of covering up his tracks . nick : figures . victoria : i ... ( sighs ) stopped by the main house and had a little chat with sharon . according to her , there was no prenup , so how could she have signed it and then burned it up later ? nick : yeah , right . what do you think she 's after ? victoria : oh , the moon would be my guess . maybe she would like to start selling off some of dad 's stock . nick : i do n't know if you saw , but i just sent out an e - mail calling for an emergency board meeting tomorrow . with dad going awol , there 's bound to be a bunch of questions , and we need to figure out how we 're gon na handle this . victoria : good , because the media is gon na be all over this . nick : i know you told me you 're not interested in coming back , but if we could team up , vick , and present a unified family front , that will go a long way in reassuring the public . so i 'm asking you , please , will you come back and run newman with me ? victoria : ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] avery : hi . i stopped by newman and got the combination to victor 's briefcase . sharon : why ? avery : may i come in ? sharon : ( sighs ) avery : uh , you know , it occurred to me the other day after i left here that the prenup document might be in the briefcase . so let 's take a look , and then the mystery will be solved . sharon : there is no mystery . there 's no prenup . avery : oh , well , you wo n't mind if i take a peek . sharon : you know , i really do n't know where victor 's briefcase is . one of the staff probably put it away . so why do n't i check with them , and then i 'll get back to you ? avery : ( sighs ) you know what ? it 's fine . it 's fine . if there is no signed , fully executed prenuptial agreement -- and i will take your word for it that there is n't -- then i have a responsibility as victor 's lawyer to protect his interests . sharon : which has what to do with me ? avery : well ... ( sighs ) the rumor mill is firing up , and investors in newman are starting to get , you know , anxious . and i think the best way to calm their nerves is for victor 's wife to make some sort of gesture that all is well , you know , that everything is gon na remain status quo . sharon : oh . well , i would be happy to help if i can . avery : oh , that 's terrific , sharon , really . sharon : what kind of gesture did you have in mind ? avery : well , i think the best way to ease the public 's mind is for you to sign this . [ scene_break ] genevieve : and there 's no way to trace who might be behind hiring this actor ? cane : no . i spoke to two people at the repertory theatre . the client did everything by phone , and they could n't agree if it was a guy or a girl . the client did everything in cash . they put the money in an envelope , and they dropped it in the mail slot at night . genevieve : so we 're not dealing with amateurs . cane : we just do n't know who 's toying with us and why they 're doing it . genevieve : either they 're gon na slip up on one of these pranks , or they 'll decide to reveal the point of it all . they ... ( scoffs ) there 's not much we can do right now except keep our eyes open . cane : ( sighs ) genevieve : and look , as long as i 'm here , do you want to order some food , get a bite to eat or something ? cane : um , actually , i 'm here on business . i have to interview someone for a job at jabot . genevieve : you 're filling the p.r . position , are n't you ? that 's a job i could do ... cane : ( sighs ) genevieve : with both hands tied behind my back . cane : you -- seriously , you 're not gon na ask me to consider you for the job , are you ? [ scene_break ] neil : well , i am very impressed -- the fact that you accepted coming back here to the scene of the crime . harmony : ( chuckles ) oh , you ai n't gon na believe this . neil : oh , why ? adrian : evening , folks . compliments of your klutzy waiter from last time . harmony : wow . uh ... that 's so sweet of you . neil : yeah , trouble is , um , neither one of us drinks alcohol . adrian : i remembered . sparkling cider . promise i 'll take much better care of you this time . harmony : oh . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , i know you 're not thrilled with turning your life upside down just because dad 's off pouting somewhere , but think about all the jobs that could be lost if the newman stock price takes a hit , all the workers and families who are depending on our company 's continued success . victoria : oh , you really know what buttons to push , do n't you ? nick : you want another reason ? i 'll give you the only one that matters . i 'm your brother , and i need you . vick , i know you may not care about newman enterprises anymore . well , i do . this is my responsibility , and i need your help . us standing shoulder to shoulder in front of the media -- that 'll do more to keep up appearances than anything else i can think of . so please , can i count on you ? will you come back to work ? victoria : ( sighs ) i 'm so sorry , but i have to say `` no `` again . nick : ( sighs ) victoria : before you look at me with those big sad eyes , i will help you with the family unity piece , all right ? i will go and i will put on my power suit , and we will call a press conference and convince everyone that everything is peachy - keen , okay ? but then i 'm coming back here to johnny . i 'm not gon na take an official role at newman . i just ca n't . nick : all right , i 'll take that . thank you . i owe you one . victoria : yes , you owe me one . and i 'm gon na collect on that . nick : now we just have to find a way to stop sharon , and i 'll feel a lot better . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , this is a formidable - looking document . ( clears throat ) more than just a gesture , i would think . avery : underneath all the legalese , it 's , uh , very straightforward . it just assures the board and the shareholders that , in victor 's absence , his new marriage will in no way create a strain in the organization . sharon : you know , if victor trusted me enough to forego the prenup , i doubt he would want me to sign this , and if he were here , he would surely tell you that . avery : well , that 's the point , sharon . victor 's not here . if he were here , we would n't need the document . sharon : no offense , avery , but , um , that 's completely illogical . avery : i 'll tell you what -- read it through , think about it , and , uh , we will talk in a little while . i 'd like to have it signed today . sharon : yeah , i 'm sure you would . avery : sharon ... ( sighs ) i truly believe that victor would want this , and i hope you 'll see it that way , too . you would be doing your husband and the company that he spent a lifetime creating a huge service . sharon : i 'll look it over , but that 's all i can promise . avery : okay . okay . thank you . i will check back later . sharon : mm . avery : nick , hi , it 's avery . i just gave it my best shot with sharon , and hopefully i got through to her . uh , call me when you get this so we can meet somewhere and debrief . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) sharon : tucker . ( sighs ) hi . tucker : hi . i just thought i 'd stop by , check in , see how things are going . sharon : perfect timing . tucker : oh , yeah ? ( sighs ) sharon : so victor 's family and his attorney have gotten more aggressive . tucker : i take it that means no one 's heard from him . sharon : uh , no , and if they had , i doubt they would come running to tell me . tucker : you know , i got ta say , for someone who does n't really know what 's going on , you 're making a lot of assumptions . sharon : oh , no , no . do n't forget , i know these people , and i know how their minds work . none of them are happy about this marriage . tucker : did you ever think it might be a test by victor , wanting to see how you 'll handle things when he 's not around to referee ? sharon : do you think that this might be part of the test ? this is a document . avery dropped it off earlier today . do you think that victor would want me to sign that ? tucker : hmm . let 's check that out . ( chuckles ) i do n't see why anyone would sign it . [ scene_break ] avery : thank you . i did my best to convince sharon she 'd be a hero if she signed the document . victoria : let 's hope that it worked . nick : well , while you were meeting with sharon , vick and i talked , and she 's gon na lend her support . avery : fantastic . ( sighs ) that makes our job a lot easier . victoria : i 'm thinking that , privately , at the board meeting , we need to be frank about the situation . but publicly , we can not admit that we have no idea where dad is . avery : agreed . nick : yeah , we should put our heads together and see if we can come up with a statement the board will approve . avery : well , there 's no time like the present . [ scene_break ] devon : so , lily , neil is worried about you and cane . should he be ? lily : ( chuckles ) dad is just being overprotective , but what else is new ? but what about , um , him and harmony ? are you gon na be okay if they wind up together ? devon : ( chuckles ) i told my mom i was cool if she wanted to go out with him , and i meant that . anything else is up to them . lily : yeah , i mean , that 's how i feel . it 's like , if it works , then more power to 'em . devon : exactly , right ? lily : ( chuckles ) devon : so now that we 've covered our parent 's love lives , you can tell me why you danced around my question . is there something that your family should be concerned about ? [ scene_break ] neil : thanks . appreciate that . harmony : now that was a good meal . neil : mm , yes , it was . glad you enjoyed it . harmony : you know , i ca n't get over how different things are between you and me since the first time we met . neil : that 's because you 're different . harmony : devon said that , too . but i still cringe every time i think about the kind of mother i was , which was no kind of mother at all . neil : hey , come on , now . ancient history . harmony : but i still owe you so much for taking him in and giving my son the kind of life that i could n't . ( sighs ) i also owe you something else , neil -- an apology . neil : for what ? harmony : ( sighs ) the way i ... ( sighs ) how can i say this ? um ... showed my interest in you that time -- i mean , taking my robe off in your living room . it was just so disrespectful and embarrassing . damn thing has haunted me ever since . neil : harmony , apology accepted . let it go . harmony : well , you know what ? looking that you are making this out to be so cool and everything , we might as well look at that as our first date . neil : ( chuckles ) harmony : this makes our third . ( glasses clink ) neil : ah . third date , huh ? this night is going even better than i thought . harmony : ( chuckles ) neil : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] tucker : this document 's an insult . sharon : what -- you know , that was my reaction , too . uh , victoria , avery -- they are not my friends . and nick -- i ca n't even trust him right now . that really breaks my heart . ( sighs ) i mean , if they 're gon na treat me like this , i need to -- i think i need to start pushing back . tucker : that 's a good attitude . stand your ground . of course , if , uh ... ( sighs ) if you 're really mad , if you wanted to , you could take things even further . sharon : okay , what if i were ? tucker : there 's an emergency board meeting tomorrow to deal with the , uh , fallout from victor 's leaving . sharon : is there ? since when ? tucker : the e - mail went out a couple hours ago , not that you were on the list . but you know , they 're obligated to give you proper notice . you know how it is , though . sometimes these things fall through the cracks . sharon : ( sighs ) they 're obligated . and who can vote with victor 's proxy right now ? tucker : that 'd be you , darling , unless your husband had the foresight to , uh , make other arrangements , which i 'm guessing he did n't , since his lawyer has been foaming at the mouth to get you to sign away your rights . i think the newmans are terrified that if you ever find out how much power you have , you 'll try to use it . sharon : so what you 're saying is ... i control newman enterprises . tucker : let me tell you something -- tomorrow , we 'll be selecting an interim c.e.o . to serve in victor 's place . now i 'm guessing that nick will try to get the board to give him the nod . but who says he 's the best candidate ? huh ? you got us the mitsukoshi deal . you helped build a new cosmetics line from the ground up . and you 're victor 's wife . you 're a legitimate candidate , sharon ... if the c.e.o . job is , uh , even something you 're interested in . sharon : well , up until five minutes ago , i did n't know it was a possibility . tucker : i guess you 've got a lot to think about then , do n't you ? sharon : thanks to you . tucker : you step up to the plate , you keep this company running smoothly , and i guarantee , when victor gets back , you 'll have his gratitude and his respect . [ scene_break ] lily : listen , there is nothing going on that anyone needs to worry about . devon : well , why do n't we let our father decide that ? lily : ( chuckles ) devon , you 're so sweet for caring , okay ? devon : yeah . ( chuckles ) lily : but what dad saw was just a little disagreement that cane and i were having . devon : what was it about ? lily : it was just , you know , it was about our schedules . just -- you know , cane got promoted , and he 's been under a lot of pressure lately , and the twins are at an age where it 's really hard to handle them sometimes , but it 's -- it 's no big deal . it 's just normal ... you know , married stuff . devon : hmm . [ scene_break ] cane : well ... ( sighs ) if she 's trying to impress me with how late she can be for a job interview , she 's doing a good job at that . ( sighs ) genevieve : well , i hope you know i was only kidding about applying for that job myself . cane : i know you were n't kidding about applying for the job . and you do know why i ca n't consider you for it , right ? genevieve : ( sighs ) things might have turned out so differently if only i had n't made a play against jack for beauty of nature . cane : ( sighs ) yeah . genevieve : i just blew it with him on so many levels . cane : ( sighs ) well , we , uh , both make lousy choices . you know , but if you learn from your mistakes , then things have a way of working out . genevieve : you 're a prime example of that , ethan . cane : yeah . genevieve : ( chuckles ) cane : well , um ... i 'm gon na go and see if this waiter knows anything . genevieve : mm - hmm . cane : excuse me . cane : excuse me . um , i 'm supposed to meet a lady here on business . have you seen anyone sitting alone ? adrian : there was a woman sitting over there . she must have just left . cane : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] harmony : mmm , chocolate . neil : mmm . harmony : proof that there is a higher power . neil : mmm . harmony : ( chuckles ) neil : ai n't that the truth ? mmm . so ... third date . i think we , uh ... need to make up lost time . harmony : oh , really ? neil : mm - hmm . harmony : and just how do you propose we do that ? neil : well , i could tell you ... or i could just show you . harmony : well ... ( clears throat ) so here 's to third dates . ( sighs ) neil : and to many more . ( glasses clink ) ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] devon : all right , look here , lily . i finally trust cane again to take good care of you . and still , the guy has a shady past , and his people are n't exactly what i would call `` upstanding citizens . `` lily : ( sighs ) devon : and with that being said , i would like you to make a promise to me , that any time , any place , you come across a problem that you ca n't handle , you 'll reach out to either myself or dad , and you 'll ask for help , and you wo n't try to deal with things all on your own . okay ? can you make that promise to me ? lily : ( sighs ) of course i will . devon : thank you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : ethan ? ethan , what 's wrong ? it -- did it have something to do with your meeting ? did you have your meeting ? cane : no , i did n't see . she left early . genevieve : ( scoffs ) that 's unprofessional . why would she do something like that ? cane : she left me a note . genevieve : `` cane , i thought we had an appointment . i could n't wait for you anymore . love ... your sister `` ? cane : it 's crazy , huh ? genevieve : oh , my god . it 's outrageous . cane : well , at least now we know that these crazy games have everything to do with samantha . genevieve : why , though ? what is the point of this ? cane : you -- you do n't ... no . genevieve : what ? cane : you do n't think that maybe samantha could have written this , do you ? [ scene_break ] avery : okay , i just added at the end of this , `` we 'll keep you updated with any further developments . `` victoria : okay , perfect . nick : you think this will hold the press ? avery : i think we 've struck a good balance between acknowledging victor 's absence , while skirting the issue that something may have happened to him . victoria : well , i hope mom finds him by tomorrow . if not , i guess this statement should buy us some time . nick : yeah . we just need to get sharon to cooperate now . victoria : ( sighs ) well , hmm . sharon : ah , good , you 're all here . avery , i believe this is yours . avery : thank you for delivering it . victoria : they 're signed , i presume . sharon : there is no way in hell i would put my name on that . and as for the emergency board meeting tomorrow , the one that you neglected to tell me about ... be sure to save me a seat , because i am going to have something to say . [ next_on ] michael : i want to know your source , billy . daniel : i like heather , mom . phyllis : she is trying to prosecute me for attempted murder ! cane : is there something about samantha 's death that you have not told me , mom ? | neil and harmony have a wonderful second date at gloworm . neil accepts harmony 's apology about the time years ago when she made a pass at him by taking off her clothes in his living room . neil and devon are worried about lily and cane . devon asks lily to promise him that if she ever has a problem that she ca n't handle , she will ask him or neil for help . cane and genevieve continue to be puzzled by the identity of the person sending them presents and notes signed claude shirl . the person has n't left any clues about their identity . cane is even more confused when the lady he was supposed to interview for the public relations consultant job leaves early . she leaves cane a note saying she could n't wait for him anymore and signs the not `` love your sister `` which makes cane think samantha could be alive . |
summer : austin ? austin : yeah , i 'm home . summer : hi . austin : hey . summer : um , how was your run ? austin : oh , it was hot and useless . summer : oh . was the path just too crowded ? austin : no matter how hard i tried , i ca n't get my mind off the trial tomorrow . summer : yeah , i was afraid that you would say that , which is why i decided to do something about it . austin : do what ? summer : give you a night that you 'll never forget . happy valentine 's day . [ both chuckle ] austin : what ? with so much support , you must be really loved , phyllis . jack : i did n't call . i came straight from the airport . kelly : hey ! you 're back ! oh , god . i 'm so glad . jack : oh , oh . well , you sounded so upset in your message . what 's going on ? kelly : oh , it 's neil . he 's been in an accident . jack : what happened ? is he all right ? kelly : i do n't know . lily got the call . she went running out . she was n't able to tell me anything . i 've been calling the hospital . i ca n't get any information out of them , you know ? jack : let 's go there now . kelly : no , i ca n't . i have to stay here and cover for lily , but you go . you go ahead . jack : and leave you here alone ? no . like this ? look at you . you 're almost shaking . kelly : oh , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . it 's just , you know , things like this -- they remind me of ... jack : of sam . of course they do . look , i 'm sure lily will call with some news . kelly : yeah , i 'm sure she will , and i hope neil 's okay . jack : so do i . he 's a great friend -- and my sponsor and person who helped me kick the pills -- he and phyllis . kelly : yeah . so , how was your trip ? jack : pretty much as you 'd expect . it was hard as i thought it was gon na be -- actually , harder -- but it needed to be done . and i did it . i said goodbye to phyllis . and now i can move on ... with you . avery : i really do n't want to leave , but leslie said it 's important , so , hopefully , it wo n't take long . we can grab dinner after . dylan : that sounds good . avery : okay . paul : oh , sorry to interrupt . dylan : hey . what are you doing here ? i thought you had a couple days left at the cabin . paul : yeah , well , i felt it was time to get back to reality . dylan : going a little stir - crazy , huh ? paul : well , not just that . i was a little concerned about things back here . nikki -- was she okay after you drove her back home ? dylan : uh , nikki was her usual feisty self -- would n't let me take her to the hospital , insisted the fainting was not a big deal . paul : she 's too stubborn for her own good . so , um ... what happened to all the furniture ? avery : uh , ian dropped by earlier , and dylan got a little upset . paul : i thought you told me that you would n't do anything stupid where ian was concerned . dylan : i did n't . i waited till he left , and then i trashed the place . paul : well ... dylan : come on . relax . i just -- i broke a few pieces of furniture , and i felt better afterwards . end of story . paul : it does n't look that way to me . avery : you know , i 'm gon na let you two talk . i will see you later . dylan : is this gon na be a lecture ? paul : no lecture . what 's really going on with you ? mariah : hi . oh , let me get that for you . sharon : oh , thank you . faith : i still do n't get why i could n't stay at peyton 's sleepover . sharon : well , sweetie , i - i told you peyton 's mom called and said she thought it would be best for you to come home tonight . faith : why ? did i do something wrong ? sharon : no , not wrong . but there are some things we need to talk about . nick : i was n't aware you received any of my messages , let alone planned to visit me , ms . copeland . helen : oh , call me `` helen . `` i do n't go in much for the formal stuff . nick : well , it 's nice to finally meet you , helen . can i get you a drink ? helen : no , thanks . nick : it 's on the house . helen : all right , then . bourbon . nick : straight up ? helen : why bother drinking if you 're gon na hide the taste with something else ? nick : no - nonsense type , huh ? helen : what you see is what you get . cheers . nick : cheers . helen : so , what am i doing here ? it 's not every day that you get a call from the likes of nick newman . nick : i told you i have some questions about your daughter . helen : what about her ? nick : there 's a lot about mariah i do n't understand , and i think you are the one with the answers i need . jack : hey . well , it was n't supposed to make you cry . kelly : [ chuckles ] i just feel like i know what it took for you to get to this place -- the history you had with phyllis , the love that you shared , a daughter . as sweet as this moment is for me , i think it must be sad for you . jack : i suppose . but you know what ? that 's life . you ca n't have beginnings without an ending . kelly : well , i hope you wo n't think of it that way -- i mean , as an ending -- 'cause what you had with phyllis is special . it -- it made you who you are . you 'll always be that , so you 'll always have phyllis . jack : i 've made my peace with it . i have . now i am here with you . and i 'm happy . i 'm very happy . austin : how could i have forgotten ? it 's august . that must mean it 's valentine 's day . summer : it 's our very first . are n't you glad that i remembered ? austin : would n't want to miss it . summer : [ chuckles ] austin : you know what we need ? mood music . summer : oh , i am way ahead of you . austin : oh . [ music plays ] summer : how 's that ? i remember you said it was one of your favorites . austin : it 's perfect . and you 're perfect . summer : oh , yeah ? okay . well , wait till you see this , and then you can tell me how perfect i am , huh ? austin : [ laughs ] summer : ta - da ! austin : okay . let me guess , all right ? it 's a pair of chocolate lips . summer : lips ? ! austin : a mustache ? summer : [ chuckles ] okay . okay , well , maybe this will help you get a clue . hmm ? austin : okay . if you keep doing that , we 're not gon na make it to dessert . summer : okay . it probably does n't taste very good . it 's from a mix , and those candy hearts are from an old box that i got back in february . austin : it does n't matter . it 's gon na be the best cake i ever had . summer : try it . austin : oh . mmm ! mm - hmm . mm - hmm . helen : you have to spell it out for me . what kind of answers are you looking for ? nick : i do n't know if mariah told you this or not , but she works here for me . helen : mariah 's in genoa city ? nick : you did n't know that ? helen : i had no idea . nick : so , she did n't bring that up when you talked to her on the phone the other day ? helen : my daughter does n't tell me much of anything . we do n't exactly have the easiest relationship . nick : yeah , i gathered that . you hit her up for money . helen : excuse me ? nick : she was upset about it , too . helen : i do n't think somebody born with a silver sippy cup in his mouth has the right to judge other people when they 've fallen on hard times . nick : hey , i 'm not judging you for that . helen : no ? nick : no . what concerns me is your association with ian ward . helen : you know about ian ? nick : yeah , i do . i know him personally . he 's done nothing but cause trouble for my family ever since he 's come to town . he 's tried to squeeze money out of us , he 's lied at every turn , he 's dragged our name through the mud , and i highly doubt he 's done with us just yet . top you off ? helen : thanks . nick : i 'm determined to stop whatever ward 's got planned next . so , why do n't you tell me what your involvement is with him -- yours and mariah 's ? dylan : there 's nothing more going on than i already told you , so if you 're looking for some type of confession , i got nothing for you . paul : no , i 'm not looking for any confession . i just was wondering if you wanted to talk , you know , with ian stirring things up and , you know , the reporters on the hunt . you know , one even found me up at the cabin -- huge hassle . i me , if it 's bad for me , it 's got to even be worse for you . dylan : why -- because i broke a few pieces of furniture , got heated with ian in the past ? i 'm done with that . i already told you , i 'm not looking for any trouble . paul : yeah . i 've heard that before . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : good evening , jack . kelly : oh . jack : avery , hi . have you met kelly andrews before ? avery : once , briefly . kelly : hi . i 'm glad we have another opportunity . avery : i 'm afraid i do n't have much time to chat . i just wanted to let you know that i touched base with summer . since austin 's trial is starting tomorrow , i wanted to see how she was holding up . jack : well , i appreciate that . how do you think she was doing ? avery : i think she 's putting on a brave face -- maybe too brave -- and i 'm worried about what 's going on underneath . jack : this trial is going to be a lot for her to survive . add to that , if he 's convicted and sent to prison -- avery : she 's had such a hard year . i do n't know how she 'll handle one more loss . jack : i will stop by and see her tonight -- see if there 's anything i can do . and remember -- whatever happens , we will deal with this as a family and get through it . avery : yes . absolutely . uh , you know what ? i think my table is -- is ready . it was nice to see you again . kelly : thank you . you too . jack : thanks , avery . kelly : wow . that was amazing . that was far less uncomfortable than i thought it would be . i 'm not sure i 'd be that pleasant seeing my sister 's fiancé with another woman . jack : well , avery understands the situation . she 's had to come to terms with phyllis ' prognosis herself , just like i have . i know your handsome fiancé came to see you . do n't worry . we 're taking good care of your engagement ring . dylan : what do you mean , you heard that before ? so , i broke a chair or two . what do you want me to say ? it 's my place . it 's really nobody 's business . paul : yeah , you 're right . maybe it is n't my business . but right or wrong , all of a sudden , i feel a sense of responsibility . and , you know , maybe it 's my own hang - ups . maybe it 's the fact that , uh , i - i had issues with ricky . but it 's really important for me to know that you know that i care about you , that i 'm interested in you , and i 'm supportive of you and you matter to me . is that so wrong ? dylan : you could have just said that from the start . paul : okay , dylan . i guess so . i really do n't know where to go with this . i mean , uh , i 'm trying . i am . and i do n't know how we 're gon na go from where we were to being father and son . dylan : maybe we do n't . mariah : this is for you . faith : for me ? mariah : yeah . you did n't get any cake at peyton 's , and that is the closest thing we have in the house . sharon : is n't that nice of mariah ? what do you say ? faith : thank you . mariah : you 're welcome . sharon : and while you 're eating that , it 'll give us a chance to discuss why i brought you back home . it has to do with something you were telling the other kids -- something about you being a love child . mariah : [ chuckles ] a love child ? where did she get that ? sharon : a reporter was talking about dylan that way in front of faith . faith : and peyton 's big sister said if your mom and dad are n't married and they have a baby , it 's a love child , so that means i 'm one . sharon : well , it 's true that daddy and i were not married when you were born , uh , but -- there 's no way you could have known this , sweetie -- that 's not really a nice way to refer to somebody . faith : why not ? is n't love a good thing ? sharon : [ sighs ] how do i explain this ? mariah : oh , do n't look at me . faith : wait . i know . it 's something i 'll understand when i 'm older . sharon : exactly ! faith : i just wish that you and daddy were married so people would stop asking me about it . sharon : well , you and daddy talked about that , remember ? he explained to you that we were n't ready for that . faith : but a wedding would be fun . i would get to be the flower girl . sharon : i know you would enjoy that . but listen -- the important thing to remember is daddy and i are always gon na be your parents , no matter what . and you do n't have to be married to love someone or have a family . we 're a pretty great family , do n't you think ? mm - hmm . helen : you 're way off base . mariah and i are n't involved with ian . nick : see , i find it very interesting that the three of you are in genoa city at the exact same time . helen : and like i told you , i did n't even know she was living here . until the other day , i had n't spoken to her in over a year , and i ca n't even remember the last time i had contact with ian . nick : ca n't remember or ca n't talk about it ? helen : mr. newman , i would n't even be in this town if you had n't left word for me . nick : you did n't have to come all the way down here to see me . you could have just called . helen : maybe i wanted a vacation . nick : maybe you 're hiding something . helen : like what ? nick : like why would mariah be using the fact that she looks exactly like my dead daughter to gaslight the mother of my children ? you tell me what you know . so , what 's the deal , helen ? why is my daughter 's look - alike in genoa city ? helen : beats me . did n't even know she was a look - alike . nick : does ian know ? helen : i 'm sure it 's just a coincidence . nick : i do n't believe in coincidences . helen : well , you 're gon na have to ask him , then . nick : oh , i intend to . i 'm gon na ask him a lot of things , including what your story is . helen : my story ? i do n't have a story . nick : every woman 's got a story . helen : yeah , well , mine will bore you to death . nick : i doubt that . you 're already intriguing to me , like why you chose not to raise mariah . helen : so what if i did n't ? nick : it 's just unusual , that 's all . helen : i provided for her . nick : you abandoned her . helen : she had food in her belly and a roof over her head . nick : it was not you roof . helen : what difference does that make ? nick : the difference is you chose to leave her with ian . helen : he 's a good father figure . nick : he 's a controlling , mentally abusive son of a bitch . helen : news to me . nick : so , i guess you missed all the signs ? helen : apparently . nick : you just chose to look the other way ? because any woman with a heart would have realized that her child should not be -- helen : i do n't have to take this . nick : really ? you ca n't handle the truth ? you ca n't handle it ? you chose to leave her . why ? helen : i did n't even want her in the first place . she was all ian 's idea . nick : what does that mean ? helen : just that some people are n't cut out to be parents , and i should have known better than thinking i 'd get something out of this trip . leslie : i 'm so sorry . i am so sorry i 'm late . i just got this text from barton as i was about to leave , and then i could n't find my briefcase and traffic just was insane . avery : okay , leslie . take a breath . leslie : i do n't know if i can . avery : leslie , what happened ? leslie : neil is in the hospital . they found him unconscious . avery : what ? who found him ? what happened ? leslie : he was electrocuted . avery : oh , my god ! leslie : i know it 's bad . i mean , barton -- he did n't say it , but i can -- i can tell . i know . he 's worried . avery : okay . how did this happen ? leslie : i - i do n't know . i mean , from what i gather , he was fixing some wiring . avery : what -- what are you doing here ? why are n't you at the hospital ? leslie : i ca n't . avery : what do you mean , you ca n't ? leslie : i ca -- it 's not my place . i do n't want to upset his wife or his family . avery : [ sighs ] oh , my god . i am so sorry . leslie : i just want -- let 's just concentrate on business . but i hope to god neil pulls through . avery : can i do anything ? leslie : yeah . talk to me about , um , austin 's trial . avery : okay . uh , do you want to go over strategy or opening statements ? leslie : i want you to help me keep austin out of jail . summer : `` so hot . `` yeah , i did not need a candy heart to tell me that . austin : [ chuckles ] `` sexy . `` hell , yeah . summer : [ chuckles ] okay . let 's see . `` soul mate . `` you are , you know . austin : `` kiss me . `` summer : i can do that . mm - hmm . [ cell phone rings ] summer : no , just forget it . forget it . austin : it could be important . okay , not as important as this . austin : at least check it . you know , it would be about your mom . summer : jack . hi . um , are you with mom ? jack : no . i just got back . summer : how -- how did it go ? how is she doing ? jack : i wish i could tell you she 's doing a lot better . summer : a little bit too much to hope for . jack : you know what ? nothing is too much to hope for . remember that . hold on to that -- especially this week , as austin 's trial 's about to begin . summer : yeah , i 'll try . jack : hey , you want me to stop by later ? we could spend some time talking . summer : really sweet of you to offer , but i think that austin and i just want to have the night alone . jack : i understand , but i will be there tomorrow and every day after that . summer : and he wo n't be ? jack : i did n't say that . summer : no , you ... did n't need to . thank you for calling . jack : you take care now . bye - bye . summer : bye . paul : well , i do n't understand , then . in the hospital , you told me that the reason you fought to get well was to have a chance to get to know me . dylan : yeah , and i still want that . paul : well , what , then ? dylan : what ? i ca n't force a relationship that we do n't have . paul : i 'm not asking for that . dylan : you 're not ? paul : no . look , i have been through this before with my daughter , heather , your half - sister . dylan : yeah , you told me . she was raised by her mother , and she resented you for -- paul : resentful for me not spending more time in her life . we worked through that . we spent time together . we built a very solid foundation . you know , maybe you should talk to her and see if she could -- dylan : talk to her -- what , give me some tips on how to become a family ? paul , i had a family . i had a mom . i had a dad . i had a childhood that i loved . finding out i was adopted has n't changed any of that . paul : dylan ... it 's not about the past . this is about the future . this is about you making some room in your life for your new family . dylan : and you say that like it 's so easy . it 's not for me . i 'm still coming to terms that my mother lied to me for my whole life and the revelation that nikki is my mom and this whole mess with ian . i 'm just -- i 'm just not there yet . i 'm sorry . paul : you do n't have to be sorry that 's how you feel . it 's ... but , dylan , i 'm not gon na lie to you . i 'm gon na still hold on to the hope that someday maybe you will feel the same way i do . kelly : so , let me know if you need anything , okay ? okay . hey . you thinking about neil ? jack : and summer . kelly : how 'd she seem ? jack : like someone who was willing herself to keep it together . kelly : well , i 'd bet you anything that your call helped . i wish there was more that i could do without feeling like i 'm overstepping . jack : i thought the two of you were getting along these days . kelly : no , it 's just a work in progress . and it 's gon na be difficult enough maintaining that when she finds out that you 're moving on from her mother . jack : yeah , no doubt about it . she 's gon na be disappointed , if not angry . but she knows how hard i have worked to accept her relationship with austin . hopefully , she can find a way to accept how much you mean to me and that you 're the woman i want to spend my life with . summer : you know , that was really thoughtful of jack , especially since he just got back from seeing my mom . he must have been wiped . i know i am every time i see her like that . austin : that 's the worst , is n't it -- knowing your mom 's helpless , there 's nothing you can do ? summer : you know , sometimes i like to think that our moms would have been really good friends . austin : yeah . i like that . summer : like going to get coffee together or lunch together . and you know what my mom was the best at ? austin : what ? summer : shopping . austin : oh . so , it 's hereditary . [ both chuckle ] austin : you did n't have to buy me anything . summer : open it . austin : okay . summer : come on . austin : it 's happening , it 's happening . summer : okay , look , i know a day planner is old - fashioned and everything , but i just -- i wanted you to see it right there on paper in black and white , all the holidays we 'll be celebrating together . look -- i marked other things , too , like days that movies come out or like when our favorite bands are in town . we 're gon na be there . austin : that would be amazing . this is amazing . but , look -- if things do n't work out for me -- summer : no , please . austin , do n't . please do not say that we 're not gon na be together . leslie : i know it 's last - minute , but i want you to write a letter to the court on austin 's behalf . avery : saying what ? leslie : that you know he needs to be held accountable for his actions , but , at the same time , you realize he regrets your kidnapping and that you , uh -- you forgive him for it . avery : an amicus letter ? that 's a big request , leslie . leslie : i would n't come to you if it was n't absolutely necessary . avery : i thought you were building a strong defense . why should my opinion make that much of a difference ? leslie : actually , i believe it will make all the difference . avery : i do n't know about this , leslie . leslie : have you changed your mind about austin ? when he was arrested , you were willing to represent him . avery : yes , because summer begged me to , and i was worried about her emotional state . and , yes , i felt like i owed something to austin for putting the man who murdered his mother back on the streets . leslie : you do n't owe him anymore ? avery : then i watched dylan almost die . and , leslie , i ca n't ... i need to think about how dylan would react to this . he was furious when we took on austin 's case . and then there 's paul and christine and everything they 've been through since the shooting , and i just do n't want to hurt any more people . leslie : all right , but what about austin 's pain ? i mean , the kid lost his mother under very tragic circumstances , and , yes , he handled it very badly . and from there , it spiraled out of control . but he can spend the next 20 years of his life atoning for that in a facility with rapists and killers or he can atone for it on the outside in a positive , beneficial way . now , you 've always been about justice , avery . you tell me , which one of these two scenarios seems just to you ? dylan : how , uh -- how are you doing in your -- your recovery ? paul : oh , i 'm fine . i 've got a bit of pain now and then , and my energy is n't back the way it used to be , but , you know , that could be the cold i 've got , too . but considering the consequences , [ chuckles ] i 'm fine . dylan : yeah . yeah , i 'm sorry . i still wish i would have handled that day differently . i mean , if i would have coordinated with you instead of going out on my own , trying to save avery ... paul : yeah . you know what , dylan ? you can stop beating yourself up over that . truly , there is really only one guy responsible for my being shot , and he 's going to be facing the consequences tomorrow in court . dylan : i 'm glad that day 's finally here . i ca n't wait to see austin travers pay for what he did . austin : okay , look -- you 're right . i need to stay positive , and the day planner -- it 's a great way to do it . i 'm gon na bring it with me tomorrow , and i 'll look at it every time things get rough . summer : it 'll remind you that anything 's possible . austin : i know you believe that , and you make me want to believe it , too . summer : everything 's gon na work out , okay ? you 'll see . austin : i wish i 'd had someone like you in my life sooner . you give me hope . you make me happier than i ever thought i could be . and it 's all because of you . [ both laughing ] mariah : hey . is faith asleep ? sharon : she 's on the verge . she was pretty keyed up . it 's not every day you get booted from a party for talking about being a love child . [ chuckles ] mariah : well , you handled that really well . sharon : did i ? mariah : yeah . giving her the message that there are all types of relationships , each one is okay -- i mean , that could n't have been easy for you . sharon : why do you say that ? mariah : oh . faith told me that nick refused to marry you . sharon : oh , no . no , she misunderstood . it 's me . i 've been putting it off . mariah : you ? sharon : you know , the more i think about it , the less i resist it , and i think i 'm , like , this close to telling nick , `` let 's just go ahead with it . `` faith : mommy , i ca n't find miss patsy ! sharon : she ca n't sleep without her doll . coming ! ian : what 's this all about , helen ? what are you doing here in genoa city ? helen : well , hello to you , too . ian : i should have never agreed to meet with you . i do n't want you contacting mariah . helen : you should be glad i showed a little interest . ian : mariah is creating a very good life for herself here in genoa city . she does not need you to interfere . helen : i have no intention of interfering . i 'm just now finding out she even moved here . instead of giving me attitude , you should shut up and listen to what i have to say . ian : [ sighs ] all right . you got 10 minutes . go . helen : i only need five . ian : what is it ? helen : i got a voicemail from a guy . lives here in genoa city . said it was really important i get in touch with him . when i heard his name , i decided i should pay him a visit . ian : who was it ? helen : nick newman . he had a hell of a lot of questions about me , mariah , and you . dylan : how 'd it go with leslie ? avery : uh , not as i expected . paul : well , i 'd better be headed home . i do n't want chris to worry . so , i guess i 'll see you both in court tomorrow ? dylan : yeah . we 'll be there . avery : yeah . bye , paul . paul : bye . avery : well , that seemed a little awkward just now . dylan : yeah . i suspect it 's gon na be that way for a little while . but at least we agree on austin and the satisfaction we 're gon na get when he 's convicted . avery : actually , austin is the reason leslie wanted to meet with me . dylan : why ? is there a problem with the trial ? avery : leslie thinks there might be , unless i write a letter of support for austin . and i agreed . dylan : avery , what -- avery : dylan , i had to do this . he would n't be in this position if it was n't for me . he would still have his mother . he would still have a normal life . i need to make this right . what are you doing ? are you just gon na walk away from me ? dylan : would anything i say change your mind ? summer : i love you . austin : i love you , too , and i always will . kelly : you know , we 'll be closing soon , so you and i can head over to the hospital if you want . jack : you know what ? you look like you could fall asleep on your feet . i 'm pretty exhausted myself . kelly : it 's been a long day . jack : i 'm not sure how much help we 'd be to neil or his family . we can call first thing in the morning . why do n't you come home with me ? kelly : are you sure i would n't be in the way ? i mean , you must have a lot on your mind . jack : i would get through the night a whole lot better if you were with me . kelly : then that 's where i 'll be . your daughter 's beautiful . you and her father must be very proud . [ beeping ] sharon : okay . crisis averted . what do you say we watch a movie ? mariah ? mariah : nick ? nick ! hello ? anybody here ? mariah : nick , it 's me -- mariah . i need to speak to you ! nick ! nick : hey . what is it ? what 's wrong ? mariah : you ca n't do it . you ca n't marry sharon . even if she accepts , you ca n't go through with it . and you know why . nick : sharon 's not the woman i want . you are . ian : what kind of questions was newman asking ? helen : he 's curious about our connection , how mariah figures into it , what our intentions are . ian : hope you kept your mouth shut . helen : what do you think ? ian : well , did you say anything or what ? helen : of course , i did n't . give me some credit . ian : how much does he know ? helen : nick has no idea who mariah really is . [ next_on ] stitch : i am not gon na walk away from victoria just because you think i should . abby : then walk away because she wants you to . victoria : i went back to newman - chancellor . billy : you what ? sharon : did something happen with mariah ? | chris and paul return from their vacation . paul wants a relationship with dylan but he says he is n't ready . kelly is relieved when jack comes home to say he said goodbye to phyllis . avery is not happy to see jack kissing kelly . leslie asks avery to write a letter on austin 's behalf but dylan does n't like the idea . summer and austin share a romantic evening . |
chloe : i am literally holding adam 's get - out - of - jail - free card . victor : all you have to do is hand over those journal pages to me . you 'll be free ... free from looking over your shoulder , fearing that some cop will come and take your child away from you . chloe : [ sighs ] do n't play me , victor . victor : you know that dylan mcavoy is annoyingly persistent . if he pursues this case , finds out about you and my role in setting up adam , you know what will happen , do n't you ? but i can make all this go away . chloe : and i 'm just supposed to believe that you 're gon na make that happen , to blindly trust -- victor : if i tell them about your role in it , that 's tantamount to me hanging myself . chloe : what about the person who 's supposed to take the fall for us ? victor : none of your business . chloe : it will be if they decide to change their mind . victor : money makes mountains move . the right amount of cash in the right hands -- this will never face us again . now , if you want a new life with your other beautiful daughter , then you hand over those damn pages to me . chloe : [ sighs ] adam does n't deserve to set foot outside that prison . victor : for your information , my son has suffered immeasurably . chelsea : you look like hell . skipping meals is n't smart . adam : i 'm not hungry . chelsea : not eating or sleeping makes you weak . weak could get you dead . adam : i 'll take my chances on that one . when i was fighting my way back to you and connor , this is the moment i thought of , this exact moment right here . so , why do n't we toast to , uh ... chelsea : perseverance ? adam : i was gon na say to you , actually . you 're what got me through . chelsea : mm . adam : this is so nice . there are not words that could describe how i feel right now . chelsea : so let 's stop talking . nikki : well , look at you . victoria : mom , hi . what are you doing here ? nikki : oh , i 'm just admiring my daughter in her element . victoria : aww . [ chuckles ] nikki : must seem like a dream being back at the company you started . victoria : yeah , well , i 'm not quite in charge yet . nikki : ah , it 'll come . victoria : yeah , maybe . nikki : so , are you settling in ? victoria : [ sighs ] yeah . yeah , in some ways , i feel like i 'm back home again . nikki : and in other ways , you 're having second thoughts about leaving newman ? summer : [ sighs shakily ] i love you so much . luca : i love you , too , summer . i ca n't get enough of you . and i ca n't wait to make you my wife . phyllis : what are you doing here ? nick : good to see you , too . phyllis : i just mean i did n't expect you back yet . nick : well , i have some new information on the newman oil sabotage , and i wanted to share it with everyone asap . phyllis : good . good . so you found something to prove that luca 's behind it ? nick : well , i found something . was n't what i was looking for . victoria : i do n't regret leaving newman . i mean , how could i ? look at where i am . i 'm here . brash & sassy was my concept , and i built this company into a huge success . so for me to be here now , it 's ... nikki : methinks she doth protest too much . victoria : no , mom , i am just letting you know that i am very fulfilled here . nikki : victoria , you 're not being truthful about what is bothering you . victoria : nothing is bothering me . nikki : oh , is n't it ? victoria : mom , no . look , you -- nikki : you 're not being truthful about how it feels working side by side with billy . victoria : billy and i are fine ! nikki : really ? victoria : we are ! yes , we are ! we work very well together ! nikki : oh , working well together . that 's great . how about personally ? victoria : all good . yeah , all good . no -- no fights , no hurt feelings . in fact , it 's the best it 's been since the divorce . the kids are great . the company is great . nikki : okay , well , that 's very good , i guess . victoria : mom , there 's nothing wrong , okay ? i think you 're just gon na keep at it , are n't you ? nikki : well , it is my motherly duty . victoria : all right , look , if we 're being honest ... [ sighs ] if we 're being honest , to tell you the truth , i do n't know what 's bothering me . nikki : victoria . victoria : it 's not here . i love being here back at the company . i love it . i do . i mean , i have so many good memories of building this brand , and i was really proud of myself for accomplishing all of this . i was proud of myself when dad made me president . nikki : not half as proud as he was . i know , baby . victoria : it 's just crazy , though , is n't it ? this is such a fantastic job , but the truth of the matter is , is that ... i do miss newman . i 'm gon na miss it . nikki : but i thought that you wanted to leave . that 's what your father said . victoria : i did . i did . i chose to leave . nikki : well , then why are you mad at him ? victoria : because i ... when i told dad about the job offer , i just wish that he would have tried to convince me to stay and work with him . nikki : would you have stayed ? victoria : no . nikki : well , then why are you mad at him ? victoria : because , mom , it hurt , okay ? he practically shoved me out the door ! i wanted it to be harder for him to let me go . [ cell bars clang ] adam : leave me alone . victor : i 'll never leave you alone , son . do n't you know that by now ? adam : what the hell is this ? even in here , you got to try and control me ? is that it ? you know , just when i think i have you out of my life ... victor : and there i was again , right ? adam : you ca n't leave me alone . that 's what it is , right ? 'cause i had everything that i wanted . but you -- you -- you could n't stand it , right ? you had to snatch it out from under me . victor : i do n't care where you are . in paris , this hellhole , on the moon . you ca n't escape your dad . i will always find a way to make you miserable . [ laughs ] adam : [ gasps ] chelsea : i 'll walk away from the company i built and start a new life in paris . victor : it 's not possible , you know . there 's a non - compete clause in the original contract you signed with jabot . that contract has reverted back to me in its entirety . in other words , i own chelsea lawson . adam : the man does n't know when to stop . chelsea : what are you talking about ? adam : it 's victor . he 's filing a petition for visitation . until this matter 's resolved , he 's demanding that neither you or connor leave town . chelsea : you come with us -- what if we get caught , we get arrested , and you get fingerprinted ? everyone will know who you are . your life will be over . adam : my life will be over if i lose you and connor . besides , running , disappearing -- that 's not the answer . you know , my father , he has a long reach , chelsea . chelsea : we have money . i will find a place to hide from victor . adam : i 'm not gon na have my son growing up under an assumed name on the run ! chelsea : i do n't want that , either , adam , but what other choice do we have ? ! adam : we stay here , we give my father exactly what he wants . chelsea : [ gasps ] [ exhales deeply ] chloe : you get what you want , like always . victor : you can leave now . i 'll put my plan in motion . and our association never happened . chloe : you love playing god , do n't you ? handing down cruel punishments and then acting like a savior ? and now you 're just -- you 're satisfied now that adam has learned his lesson , and you decided that he is going to walk . but what about my daughter ? ! what about justice for delia ? ! victor : justice was served when my son adam admitted in court that he was responsible for the hit - and - run that killed delia . he has suffered enormously . chloe : for a few weeks he was incarcerated . that is not suffering ! my daughter suffered as her life drained outside of her on the side of the road , and i have suffered every single minute of every day since my daughter was killed ! victor : you accuse me of playing god ? think about it for a moment . what do you think all this has done to adam , to chelsea , to their beautiful little boy , huh ? you 're playing god . they have suffered immeasurably ever since you rained all the pain down on them , all in the name of your innocent child . think about that ! chloe : i never should have agreed to do this with you . i thought that you wanted adam to pay as much as i did , but you do n't . victor : chloe , you claim that nothing is more important to you than being a good mother to your daughter . chloe : there is n't . there 's nothing . victor : then what the hell are you doing arguing with me ? go home and be a good mother ! chloe : [ scoffs ] you do n't get to tell me what to do , victor . victor : and what about your friend , chelsea ? chloe : what about her ? victor : not for one moment have you stopped to think what adam 's imprisonment means to her and to their child . chloe : [ scoffs ] you know what ? i do n't need to stand here and listen to the man who sold his soul a long time ago ! victor : take it from someone who knows . you better make some serious changes if you want your remaining daughter to have a good and happy life . nikki : honey , i certainly understand why it was hard for your father to let you go . victoria : he told you ? nikki : oh , victor being victor , no , he did n't . victoria : [ sighs ] mom , why does he have to make everything so difficult ? nikki : i do n't know , but he does . but ... i think he admired you for standing up and being your own person and walking out of there and doing the kind of job you want to do . victoria : mom , no , we 're talking about dad here . i 'm pretty sure that he saw my departure as a - a betrayal , forsaking the family company for the competition , chancellor . nikki : it was n't a betrayal , victoria . it was business . victoria : wow ! that sounded an awful lot like a victor newman quote , i think . nikki : well , okay . maybe he 's rubbing off on me . i 'm sorry . i ca n't help it . but i do know this . he adores you , and i 'm gon na say something that he would never say . he wants you to do something where you will flourish . you 're so intelligent and so independent , and you will do such incredible things at a company that you love . victoria : that was good . nikki : well , it 's true . and i certainly understand how complicated your relationship is with your father . victoria : you know , sometimes it just feels like he 's ... constantly shoving me away and at the same time trying to keep me close . nikki : well , that 's just what he does . but believe me -- you do n't need victor newman to validate your decisions . summer : now , if you think that was fun , just wait till our wedding night . we 'll make it extra special . luca : wow . really ? more special than that ? i do n't think my heart could take it . summer : do n't worry . i 'm gon na take good care of your heart . luca : likewise . which brings us to ... summer : hmm . the wedding . luca : yes , we have n't picked a date or a venue yet . what do you think ? summer : no , we have not , which we should do that right now . so , what are you thinking ? church , park , hotel ? luca : [ sighs ] how about we have the reception and the ceremony at the top of the tower ? summer : ehh . nah , it 's been done before . abby got married there . luca : yeah , but it was a beautiful wedding . you ca n't ask for a better location or a more magnificent view of the city . summer : yeah , but we can do something different and just as beautiful , like the lausanne on the lake . luca : well , i was hoping you 'd love my idea , that you 'd see it as continuing the newman family tradition . summer : hmm , not so much . luca : not so much . summer : mnh - mnh . luca : all right , well , think about it , all right ? for me . summer : okay , what 's going on with you ? why are you pushing this ? phyllis : so are you telling me there is nothing tying luca to the oil spills ? nick : no , but i found a lot of new evidence implicating travis . phyllis : all that means is that he took your father 's bait . nick : yeah , luca got to work pretty fast shifting the blame from him to travis . too fast . phyllis : all right , look , we need to use luca 's deceit against him just like your father intended . what ? why are you making that face ? nick : it 's just you working with my dad . i know how much you hate him . phyllis : well , i hate the idea of our daughter marrying that sleazy casanova even more . nick : do you think summer suspects what we 're up to ? phyllis : you know what ? we 're gon na have to make sure she does n't . nick : make you feel guilty at all going behind our daughter 's back ? phyllis : yeah , i do . of course i do . but i do n't have a choice . even if certain people think i do . nick : like who ? phyllis : [ sighs ] jack . we got into it . he just -- he thinks i should not interfere with summer 's decision , so i am letting him believe that i am backing off . nick : well , maybe it 's not such a great idea to keep him in the dark . phyllis : well , i do n't like it any more than you do , nick . but i can not spend time arguing with my husband , trying to make him understand . i need to focus on my daughter and save her from making a horrible mistake . there is no time to lose here . nick : yeah , you 're right . i got to run by newman and tell dad what i found . phyllis : okay . well , i guess i should go with you . nick : no , no , no . why do n't you go home , all right ? we 'll keep your dealings with my dad to a minimum . i can definitely keep you filled in . phyllis : well , as much as i would love that , i do n't think we can afford the luxury of making you the go - between , so we need to make our next move with luca , okay , before he makes his , so let 's go . come on . [ lock clicks ] chelsea : [ sniffles ] hey . [ sniffles ] where 's -- where 's bella ? chloe : what ? chelsea : bella . you said you went to get her . [ sniffles ] chloe : is that what we 're doing ? talking about my kid instead of your waterworks ? um , okay . my mom wanted to spend some more time with her , so that 's what 's going on with me . what about you ? chelsea : i do n't really want to talk about it . chloe : so we 're not sharing anymore ? is it about adam ? chelsea : i know you do n't like when i talk about him , so ... chloe : i - i messed up before . you were upset , and -- chelsea : no , i understand . it -- it upsets you when i talk about him . chloe : i 'm gon na be more upset knowing that you 're upstairs crying into your pillow because you need to talk . if i do n't let you vent , then that 's just me being a bad friend , and i 'm not a bad friend , so ... chelsea : okay , fine . i fell asleep earlier , and i had a dream . it was actually more like a memory . [ sighs ] i was back in paris and i was with adam , and we were laughing . and i was feeling his arms around me . [ sighs ] it felt good to remember how happy we were . until i remembered how much i hate victor for stealing our future from us . victor : so you think i 'm the one who kept you from finding happiness ? not true . adam : not true ? okay , yet here i am locked in a prison cell , and there you are reveling in your personal goal to suck all the fun out of my life , laughing in my face like that . victor : that was wrong . i admit to that . but , you know , i could n't resist the temptation . it 's so easy to get under your skin , son . adam : okay . why do n't you just go get the hell out of here ? victor : you know , the funniest of all is that you consider yourself the hapless victim in all this . adam : the victim ? [ chuckles ] why would i think i was the victim ? oh , yeah , that 's right . i 'm locked in a prison cell , and i 'm in here all because of you . victor : son , start looking at yourself ! you control your own fate ! adam : and what about paris ? victor : what about paris ? you 've been whining about having to come back to genoa city . you accused me of blackmailing you into coming back ! adam : that 's exactly what happened . victor : you know why you came back ? because you wanted daddy 's approval . you wanted daddy 's respect , did n't you ? [ knock on door ] victor : welcome back , my boy . nick : thanks . phyllis : why do n't you tell your father what you discovered , nick ? nick : luca has been very busy manufacturing evidence against travis . victor : yeah . he took the bait . nick : oh , yeah . there have been two other incidents of attempted sabotage on newman refineries . victor : i know about that . but no damage was done . nick : eyewitnesses claim to have seen a man matching travis ' description -- same height , blond hair . apparently he 's traveling around on a sailboat . phyllis : obviously luca 's using travis ' trip to his advantage . nick : especially since no one has heard from travis or seems to know where he is right now . victor : uh - huh . let me make some calls and find out what 's going on . phyllis : then what ? victor : and then we will ask travis to come back here and refute luca santori 's accusations . nick : do you think summer is gon na believe travis over her fiancé ? phyllis : well , with us to back him up , maybe . victor : it 's the only way . you know that . we need to make sure that summer understands what a duplicitous bastard , what a slimeball luca santori really is . luca : i did n't mean to upset you . come here . maybe this will make it better . summer : luca , luca , please stop , okay ? just -- i want to know why you 're making such a big deal out of this . luca : well , where we get married is a big deal . summer : okay , but before you were saying that it did n't matter where we did it , just as long as we said `` i do . `` you were pitching for city hall . i 'm the one that wants the big wedding . luca : i know , and i 'm trying to give you what you want . look , summer , i hear you loud and clear about the -- the flowers and the dress and wanting your entire family there . summer : you really were listening . luca : yeah , of course i was . which is why i think the top of newman tower is the perfect solution . and unlike those other places , we wo n't have to contend with a waiting list . all you got to do is call your grandfather , [ snaps fingers ] reservation guaranteed . what ? now what 's wrong ? summer : i do n't know . it 's just the way that you said that last part about my grandfather . just -- why does it feel like this is some kind of test ? luca : come on . you know i love you , and i know you love me . summer : but you 're keeping something from me . luca : all right , maybe this is a test . summer : luca , why would you -- luca : no , no , no , no , no . not for you . never for you . for your family . summer : what ? are you still worried that they 're not gon na show up to our wedding ? luca : look , i know what they 've told us , that they keep saying they support our marriage , but i ca n't help wondering if that 's completely true . summer : i mean , of course my family 's gon na have reservations about our relationship , but i did n't expect them to throw a parade when i announced our engagement . you know , at least they 're not being overly hostile . luca : yeah , well , i think i 'd prefer that to being lied to . summer : they 're not lying ... exactly . luca : okay , well , you got to admit their support seems a bit forced . summer : that 's just because you do n't know them . okay , maybe my mom and grandpa are pasting on the smiles a little bit around you , but i do believe that those smiles will become genuine once they get used to the idea of us getting married . luca : they 're not that way around you , are they ? summer : no . no , every conversation i 've had with them seems completely sincere . and they are really putting in the effort because they love me and they want me to be happy , which they can see you make me happy . luca : and i promise i 'll do whatever it takes to make sure you always will be . summer : that 's why you want to get married at the top of the tower , is n't it ? to make sure my family will actually be there ? luca : [ chuckles ] i was n't looking at it that way , but you may have a point . summer : wait , then why the top of the tower ? luca : 'cause victor owns it . by giving us his blessing of that particular venue , it would be a true symbol that i 'm being welcomed into the family . summer : well , that 's quite romantic . luca : well , i 'm european , so romance is in my blood . summer : [ chuckles ] okay , okay , okay . slow down , romeo . i got to go talk to my grandpa . luca : all right . summer : oh , um , we have n't set a date yet . luca : oh , yeah . summer : when do we want to say the `` i dos `` ? luca : uh , let 's see . uh , you said you wanted to get married as soon as we could pull the wedding together , yeah ? summer : yes . the sooner i can become mrs. santori , the better . luca : well , future mrs. santori , can you be ready by next friday ? summer : yes , definitely . [ chuckles ] nick : [ sighs ] you good ? phyllis : no . but yes , i will be . nick : i know it 's not easy to be around my dad right now . phyllis : look , i want to do whatever it takes to keep our daughter from any more heartache . i mean , she 's already been through so much . and i know i should let her live her own life , but that is just not my style . nick : i know it 's not . and i 'm very grateful . phyllis : really ? nick : yeah . when it comes to our daughter , absolutely . victor : well , travis is in manzanillo . phyllis : well , luca 's got some skills . he has set up his latest sabotage right where travis just dropped anchor . nick : he 's connected all the dots to frame the guy . phyllis : well , we ca n't just tell summer all of this . nick : yeah , she 'll never believe us . phyllis : oh , as much as i detest saying this , you are right , victor . we need to get travis back here to defend himself , to expose luca , and summer needs to hear that truth directly from travis in person . victor : i have his new number right here . who shall do the honors ? nick : there 's only one person who can convince travis to come back to genoa city . victoria : you know , life would be so much easier if i could talk to dad the same way i talk to you . you never make any of us feel like your love is conditional . nikki : well , your father would never admit that he has conditions . he would say he has standards . victoria : mm - hmm . and heaven help us if we do n't live up to them . nikki : hmm . well , he has taken a lot of things from us . he has given us ultimatums . he has been angry at us . he has punished us . victoria : and supposedly for our own good . nikki : you know the one thing he has n't done , though ? he 's always continued to love us . no matter what , he always loves us . victoria : yeah , i know . i wish i could count on that . nikki : well , why do n't you ? and do n't ever regret it . victoria : okay , well , how should i do that ? nikki : behave as your father would . victoria : do exactly as i want to do and damn the consequences ? nikki : and never regret it . victoria : do you have plans for dinner , mom ? nikki : oh , yes , i do . your father 's gon na meet me later . victoria : oh , nice . okay . well , do you want to hang out here until then ? nikki : oh , honey , i 'd love to , but i booked myself a massage . i thought i 'd treat myself . victoria : oh , nice . you deserve it . thank you for talking to me and for being here just when i needed you . nikki : oh , baby . victoria : i love you . nikki : i love you , too . nick : hey , mom . nikki : nicholas ! hi , sweetheart . nick : hello . i just got back into town . i was gon na call you later . nikki : well , you still can . we have a lot to talk about . nick : you mean summer 's engagement ? nikki : yeah , i 'm sure you were just as surprised as we were , probably even more . nick : has n't been easy coming to terms with that . nikki : no , but i 'm sure you will stand by her and do what 's best for her . nick : i always do what 's best for my daughter . nikki : i know you do . very proud of you . proud of you , too . victoria : oh , thanks , mom . mwah . bye . nikki : i 'll see you later . victoria : okay . nikki : bye - bye . nick : bye . victoria : so , you 've come to terms with summer 's engagement , huh ? nick : you think she bought it ? victoria : well , trust me . if she did n't , she would still be here hounding you . nick : good . i just do n't want to stress her out . victoria : and dad ? nick : dad is not thrilled , either . victoria : you ca n't let summer know how you feel . she 's so in love that if it comes to a choice between the family and luca ... nick : we ca n't let it get that far . that 's why i 'm here , sis . i need your help . victoria : me ? oh , no . i should be the last person lecturing summer on marrying the wrong man . nick : no . i do n't want you to talk to summer . i want you to call travis . summer : all right . i am off to see my grandpa . luca : oh , boy . good luck . summer : i do n't need it . i know he 's gon na be okay with booking the restaurant for our wedding . so block off next friday on your calendar , because it is a done deal . luca : i love your confidence . summer : well , i love you . i 'll be back soon . [ door closes ] [ laptop rings ] luca : captain travis , long time , no see . travis : why the hell are you calling me ? luca : i have some information you need to hear . travis : [ chuckling ] yeah , i do n't think so . goodbye . luca : victor newman hired me to track you down . travis : what does he want with me ? luca : he suspects you are the one responsible for recent attempts to sabotage the oil division . travis : i wonder where he got that idea . luca : i 'm not the enemy here , pal . travis : like i believe a word out of your mouth . luca : it 's true . victor got there all on his own . and he 's determined to pin the disaster on someone in order to save newman . travis : and he 's picked me ? i do n't get it . luca : what do n't you get ? you 're an easy target . he knows how you feel about corporate america and he 's not above using you as a scapegoat . come on . you know how victor works by now , right ? someone always has to pay so that he can come out on top . victor : [ distorted ] did you hear what i said ? adam : [ distorted ] you 're not making sense . victor : well , my boy , then you 're not listening . you had the key to your happiness all along . all you need to learn is how to use it . use it . adam : hey ! hey , get back here ! hey , you get back here ! dad ! chelsea : i told you earlier i did n't understand why adam was so upset with me for bringing connor to visit . but maybe i just did n't want to face the truth . the truth is , adam has every reason to be upset . it goes beyond [ sighs ] -- it goes beyond just not wanting his son to see him like that in that place . i mean , he 's afraid , chloe . he 's afraid that my life and connor 's life will stop while we wait for him , and the truth is , it has . time stopped the second adam was taken away from us . [ sighs ] so now our whole lives just revolve around , you know , what , paying him visits and praying for the second he can come home to us and [ sighs ] -- and just missing him ? always missing him . just living with this constant pain every single day . and i know what it 's doing to connor . you know , i see it . i see it in how he has to wake up every morning without his daddy there . i - i see the pain that it brings him . but the truth is , i mean , i ... [ sighs ] i need to make sure that my son has a happy life , but i do n't know how to do that because there 's a hole in both -- in our hearts , and i do n't think that that 's going anywhere . i 'm sorry . i 'm not trying to make you sad . i mean , this is my baggage . it has nothing to do with you . it 's just ... chloe : no , it does . i have n't been honest with you , chelsea . chloe : i 've hated adam so much . i would have been glad to see him rot in that cage . all i wanted was revenge . chelsea : that was before all of your therapy , before you had bella . i mean , chloe , you 've worked really hard to move past all that and find a way to forgive adam . chloe : i did . i ... i ... [ sniffles ] i just have n't told you that there 's still a little part of me that has n't been able to let go of the anger . it 's [ sighs ] -- it 's still controlling all the grief and the loss . chelsea : what are you saying ? chloe : i did n't -- [ sighs ] just seeing you and connor being affected like this , i did n't ... i did n't realize ... chelsea : you did n't realize what ? chloe , you did n't realize what ? chloe : that i 'm not the only one that 's hurting . i am so sorry . adam : dad ! dad ! [ cell bars clang ] keep it down ! travis : victor newman can accuse me all he wants . i do n't care what he thinks . the only thing that matters to me is what victoria believes . she knows i was n't involved in any sabotage . she 'll have my back . luca : yeah , well , i would n't be too sure . i doubt victoria cares much , if at all , what happens to you now that she 's back with her ex , billy . nick : travis is the key to bringing luca down . victoria : but he would n't want any part of this . nick : well , you could ask him . victoria : i know what he 'll say . the schemes , the lies , the power plays was all the things that he was trying to get away from when he said he wanted to lead a simpler life . it 's why he asked me to leave town with him , 'cause he wanted to get me away from it , too . he hated what the situation at newman was doing to me . nick : nobody is asking him to move back to town forever . just a quick trip in , he helps summer out . he might be the only person that will help summer see luca for what he really is . victoria : he wo n't do it . nick : well , you can convince him . victoria : look , i know it 's important to you . nick : yes , it is . so will you call him ? victoria : i ca n't , nick . i ca n't use whatever influence you think that i have over travis to get him to come back here . phyllis : what 's taking so long ? victor : do n't you worry . nicholas will be back soon . phyllis : well , i hope victoria has agreed to call travis and he 's on his way to hop a plane . victor : why do n't you have a seat and relax ? phyllis : because i do n't relax . i would like to nail luca and end this mess as soon as possible . i just -- i feel like i want to punch something as soon as i think of him trying to marry my daughter . victor : yeah , i understand your feelings about that . i share your sentiment . we ca n't let that happen . summer : you ca n't let what happen ? what are you two up to ? you 're not trying to put a stop to my wedding , are you ? [ next_on ] nick : you do n't want to drag travis into this , but he 's our only hope . jill : you 're absolutely right about that . this is not your home . billy : you 're throwing me out ? summer : why did n't you tell me that you had a meeting with my grandfather yesterday ? | summer and luca plan their wedding while nick tells victor and phyllis that he discovered luca is trying to set up victoria 's old boyfriend travis for the oil spill . nick asks victoria to persuade travis to return to genoa city to prove to summer that luca was responsible for the oil spill . adam has a dream while in jail of victor telling him that he holds the key to his own freedom ... he just has to use it . victor persuades chloe to give him sage 's missing journal pages and advises her to forget revenge against adam and concentrate on raising bella . |
[ door slams ] cane : [ sighs ] mattie : dad . cane : yeah , i , uh , came by to get some clothes , 'cause , you know , this is still my house . mattie : i - i know . of course . i just -- cane : was n't expecting me , huh ? mattie : uh ... this is my friend reed . cane : yeah , i know who he is . what 's he doing here ? reed : we were , um , just hanging out . cane : looked like a lot more than that . reed : uh , okay . um , i should be going . cane : yeah , that would be a good idea . reed : [ sighs ] bye , mr . ashby . cane : goodbye , reed . [ door closes ] okay . i do n't want that boy in this house . victoria : [ exhales sharply ] billy : that was a quick trip to the bank . should i even ask how it went ? victoria : i asked for a bridge loan to get us through our current problems , and the bank said that brash & sassy is not a good risk right now . billy : are you kidding me ? did you tell them everything we have coming in the pipeline , the revolutionary skin - care line ? victoria : of course ! billy : vic , without a cash influx , i do n't see how we -- victoria : we just -- we have to cut our expenses . only essentials . that means the first thing that needs to be sidelined is ... billy : yeah . there 's no choice . not until we 're solvent again . victoria : i can get the money . i can . it 's not an issue . i know what needs to be done . billy : and what 's that ? lily : hi . um , i got your message . is this a good time ? billy : yeah . come on -- come on in . have a seat . victoria : i 'm sorry . i ca n't stay . i have something that i need to take care of . but i will keep you posted . billy : just give me a second , please , lily . lily : sure . billy : vic . hey . hold on a second . did you plan on doing that ? just running off and not telling me what this ... victoria : i 'll let you know if it works , or if it doesn't . billy : [ sighs ] noah : whoof . tessa : whoo . noah : that was rough . all the way from the main house ? tessa : [ laughs ] oh , your mom is so cool for letting me stay here . and , uh , you were very cool to ask her . noah : yep . i 'm amazing . tessa : yes . yes , you are . sharon : oh . hello . noah : hey . tessa : oh , hi . [ chuckles nervously ] sharon : sorry to interrupt . um ... oh , wow . you really do travel light . the nomadic life of a musician . tessa : yeah . sharon : welcome . tessa : thank you so much for letting me crash here . i promise i 'll get my own place soon . sharon : no , you 're welcome to stay as long as you need . and i know that mariah will be happy you 're here . mariah : yeah . i never did the college - roommate thing , so here 's my chance . tessa : yeah . noah : see ? gon na be great . tessa : yeah . scott : thinking about moving in ? abby : what ? scott : to victor 's office . what are you still doing here ? jordan took off . you 're done now , heiress , posing for your official newman portrait . abby : what are you talking about ? scott : the promotional photos we just shot ? the ... what 's up with you ? abby : my dad gave me this . yeah , it 's a key to a house on the ranch . scott : daddy wants you even closer . it 's the validation you 've hoped and dreamed of . congratulations . abby : now , see , this -- this is a key to my brother 's house . nick 's lived there for as long as i can remember . but dad kicked nick out , and he wants me to move in . scott : i ca n't imagine nick 's happy with any of this . what are you gon na do ? abby : [ exhales sharply ] chelsea : hey . nick : hey . is connor okay ? chelsea : yeah . he 's sleeping . so , um , just to be clear -- you were saying ... nick : yeah , uh , that we should move in together . i mean , i know it came out of the blue . and i 'm not expecting an answer any time soon . but i kinda think we 're ready for the next step . do n't you ? additional sponsorship cane : that boy is not allowed in this house . mattie : you do n't even know reed . you just hate him because he 's victoria newman 's son . cane : sweetheart , listen . it 's more complicated than that . mattie : she only fired you because you lied . you lied to all of us . that 's not my fault , and it 's not reed 's . cane : you know you are not allowed to be home alone with a boy . mattie : then i 'll go to his house , or the coffee house , or the park , or the club . cane : no . no . no , you will not . mattie : then what ? are you forbidding me from seeing him ? cane : seeing that boy is a mistake . mattie : a mistake is getting so drunk you have unprotected sex with somebody you barely know . cane : [ sighs ] billy : so , how 's life ? lily : [ laughs ] yeah . you 're funny . billy : i can be . but i can also be serious , if that 's what you need . lily : i assume you know that cane is not at home anymore . billy : no , i did n't know that . lily : mm - hmm . billy : i 'm assuming that you invited him to leave . lily : yeah . billy : that must 've been difficult . lily : i know that you two never liked each other , but for him to pay that cameraman to make you look bad , then pay him again to cover it up . it was just ... billy : [ exhales sharply ] lily : it was too much . billy : where is he now ? lily : jill is letting him stay at the chancellor estate . billy : really ? lily : mm - hmm . billy : she must not know the details , 'cause she 'd be on the first flight back to beat him senseless . lily : [ laughs ] billy : at least he 's giving you and the kids some space . lily : yeah . billy : look , lily , i wish there was more that i could do to make it easier on you . lily : [ inhales deeply ] well , keeping busy helps . i was really happy to see the schedule for the dare campaign . you know , i think just being on the move will help keep my mind off of things . billy : listen . about that ... [ exhales sharply ] this is not a thing that we want , but we have to put the dare campaign on hold as of right now . lily : why ? billy : it 's strictly budgetary issues , okay ? we have to use the money where it 's needed most . lily : so brash & sassy is broke because of cane ? billy : funds are limited right now , yeah . but victoria 's handling it . lily : well , i mean , how fast can she do that ? because i 'm supporting my family now . i need a paying job . billy : i know . we realize that . and we will get this campaign up and running as soon as we possibly can . but in the meantime , i suggest that you tell your agent that you 're available to work on other stuff . lily : [ scoffs ] yeah . well , it 's not that easy . i mean , there 's a lot of people going out of the same roles . billy : yeah , but nobody 's as good as you . i 'm confident that you 're gon na find some work . lily : yeah . you 're right . um ... yeah . things will be okay . i should get going , so ... billy : okay . look , i 'm sorry , all right ? lily : [ laughs softly ] thanks . billy : i 'll see you soon . [ exhales sharply ] [ door closes ] chelsea : it 's not that i do n't think we 're ready . i just ... i was n't expecting all this , you know ? so much togetherness . i mean , you 'll probably be sick of me in two days [ laughing ] you know ? nick : okay . all right . so this is your way of saying you might get sick of me . i get it . i am a force to be reckoned with . chelsea : no . that 's not -- that 's not what i 'm saying . it 's just -- it 's so much change , you know ? i mean , not just for us but for our kids . connor and christian , i 'm sure they would love it , but faith ? i mean , she goes away to camp and comes back to us living together ? nick : yeah , it 'll be a huge adjustment . but i think we could do this , if we do it the right way . we do it carefully and we do it together . i know that faith eventually will be okay with this . chelsea : you 've thought about this a lot . us being a family . nick : look , if you need more time , i understand . this ... this was your home with adam . i 'm sure you thought that you and adam would be taking connor to his first day of kindergarten . not me and you . so if this is too much , it it 's too soon , just say the word . and we 'll pretend like this conversation never happened . tessa : i can not thank you enough for opening up your house to me . sharon : um ... i know that i did n't make you feel very welcome when you first started dating my son . and i apologize for that . noah and mariah think the world of you . i wish i could stay and chat and get to know you a little better , but i have to go to work . tessa : oh . the crisis center ? sharon . nope . not tonight . crimson lights . tessa : i , uh , i ca n't stop thinking about that girl who called you -- crystal ? what you tried to do for her was so brave . sharon : i hate that i was n't able to get her out of that place and away from that man . no young woman should be in that position . they should be out realizing their dreams , like you were in the recording studio that night , not in some horrible motel against their will . tessa : so there 's no update ? sharon : at least the police , they know what 's at stake . all i can do is pray that crystal will reach out again . tessa : me too . noah : okay . your stuff is all set . i need to get to the underground . sharon : oh , why do n't we head into town together ? noah : great . yeah . you 'll have fun with mariah ? tessa : yeah . noah : call you later ? tessa : okay . noah : okay . bye . tessa : bye . [ door closes ] [ exhales softly ] [ exhales deeply ] victoria : hey , there . abby : hey . victoria : is dad in his office ? abby : uh , no . he left a little while ago . victoria : do you know where i can find him ? abby : he did n't say . victoria : all right . well , i need to track him down . abby : no -- victoria , wait , um ... i need to talk to you about something . victoria : what 's wrong ? abby : dad kicked nick off the ranch . victoria : what the hell ? nick : so , here 's the thing . i do n't know if you heard this or not , but i have a pretty sizeable nest egg . chelsea : no . nick : yeah . which means i can afford my own place , wherever i want . and we could do that , you know ? we can keep things the way they are for as long as you want . [ exhales sharply ] look , the last thing i want to do is crowd your turf here . you know , adam 's turf . chelsea : adam will always be a part of me . always . but it does n't mean i 'm not allowed to feel happiness again , or have a future with you . i mean , you 've proven to me that i can be happy again . nick : and we can do that from separate homes . chelsea : yeah , but why should we ? i want you here . you and christian and faith . so i say yes . nick : yes ? chelsea : yes . yes . nick : all right ! chelsea : all right ! nick : i 'll go get some , uh , some boxes and uh , christian . chelsea : okay . you do that . [ laughs ] nick : and when i come back here , you know , i expect you to carry me over this threshold . chelsea : okay . i 'm ready . chelsea : [ breathes deeply ] [ door opens ] cane : hey . lily : what are you doing here ? i thought you were just grabbing a few things . cane : yeah , i did . but i , uh , wanted to talk to you face to face . so i walk in and i see , uh , mattie on the sofa making out with reed hellstrom . lily : oh . okay . cane : exactly . lily : i did n't realize that it had progressed to that stage . cane : you knew that they were seeing each other ? lily : no , i did n't know they were officially dating . cane : okay , but you did n't stop this . you know the damage that victoria 's already done to us . lily : actually , cane , you did that . cane : all right . i am still a part of this family , so i ca n't fix anything if everybody just keeps shutting me out , lily . lily : i told you that i need time . and so do the kids . the things that you did to us -- you cheat on me , you try and sabotage billy , you use the kids ' tuition to cover up your lies ? that 's not the man i thought you were . cane : well , if you feel like this , do you need time to figure things out ? or do you already know what you want ? lily : are you asking if i want a divorce ? cane : do you ? lily : i do n't know . i have n't thought that far , okay ? i 'm taking it each day at a time . each crisis like this one . cane : okay . then if you 're not there yet , it means i still have time to make things right . listen . i hate this . and after everything you and i have been through , i ca n't give up now . and i won't . lily : cane , i ca n't have this conversation right now , okay ? and you ca n't expect me to . you 've had months to live with your lies . and some of us need time to catch up . cane : and i 'm trying . [ exhales sharply ] i sold my car to pay for the kids ' tuition . i 'm trying . lily : you say that like i should be grateful . how much credit do you want for solving a problem you created ? meanwhile , we have no income , by the way . unless that 's changed for you . cane : no , i 'm still trying . and what do you mean we have no income ? you have brash & sassy . lily : no , i - i had brash & sassy . but because they lost so much money recently , they cut the dare campaign . they 're gon na relaunch when things are better , but no work means no checks right now . cane : they ca n't do that to you . she wants to destroy me . lily : oh , my god . stop acting like the victim . cane : [ exhales sharply ] lily : i am on hold with brash & sassy because they 're struggling thanks to you . when did this start ? huh ? when you slept with juliet , and then lied about it to the bitter end . how do you not see that ? cane : you 're right . i 'm sorry . lily : [ exhales softly ] look , i - i ca n't talk right now , okay ? i got to talk to mattie . just -- just please just leave . please . lily : [ exhales softly ] [ exhales sharply ] victoria : dad just ca n't let anything go , can he ? kicking nick out of his own home ? nick : okay . so that 's why you called this brother / sister meeting -- to talk about my eviction . victoria : nick , how did this happen ? nick : well , i went home . i put my key in the lock . did n't work . the door would n't open . dad finally allowed me in and told me that all my things had been removed , the locks were changed , and i was kicked out . it was real fun . victoria : this is ridiculous . totally ridiculous . this is how dad doubles down . it 's petty and it 's vindictive . nick : why ? i 'm not his son anymore , so why should i live on his property ? victoria : how can you be so calm about this ? this is your home . this is your children 's home . it 's not like dad needs that house for anything else . abby : i feel awful . nick : ab , don't . i mean [ laughs softly ] this is my fight . this should n't affect either one of you two . abby : dad gave me the new keys to the house , and he asked me to move in . nick : [ scoffs ] mariah : hi . noah and sharon at work ? gosh , this is officially the worst moving - in party ever . tessa : well , i celebrated by putting the dishes in the dishwasher and starting the cycle . mariah : nice . you know , i was n't exactly cinderella before , but it 's nice to have an extra pair of hands around the house . see ? it 's a brilliant idea , you moving in . tessa : well ... you can say that . but do you mean it ? mariah : um ... of course . why -- where did that come from ? tessa : i 've been down here alone for a while , and you 've been up there . mariah : i got a call about work . tessa : or are you just avoiding me ? sharon : so , tessa 's very grateful to have a place to stay , even after living at the main house . noah : look , the thing about tessa is that she does n't take anything for granted , she does n't expect anything from anybody . look . you know what ? five bucks says you two become friends . sharon : you might be right . noah : all right . i got to get to the club . love you . sharon : bye . noah : thanks again , mom . sharon : okay . scott : hey . noah : whoa . did mom have a hand in this ? scott : she , uh , had an integral part in the process . noah : huh . looks good . scott : mm . thanks . my face is getting rave reviews . sharon : does that include from victor ? scott : you were right . he was impressed i 'm taking my position so seriously that i let a razor ruin years of careful cultivation . sharon : well , i hope you keep it this way . scott : [ grumbles ] sharon : for me , not victor . scott : does that kiss come with an , uh , invitation to come to your house tonight ? sharon : i do n't know about tonight . it 's tessa 's first night . scott : oh . sharon : she 's going to be staying in the guest room for a period of time . scott : i knew you were the `` taking in strays `` type . sharon : so i do n't know if you will want to stay at my sorority house very often . scott : as tempting as that sounds , i think we can find some time to get some privacy . sharon : christine . have you got any news about crystal ? christine : yeah , i have some news . it 's just probably not what you want to hear . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . reed : hey , billy , uh , is my mom here ? billy : no . she 's taking care of something . reed : good . um ... i came to talk to you . billy : look , reed , if you 're here to yell at me about something , i do n't have time today , all right ? reed : cane walked in on mattie and me . billy : wow . uh ... [ laughs ] daddy must 've been pretty upset about that . reed : i really like this girl , and now her dad 's gon na be freaking out on her because of me . billy : you `` zoey `` like her , or you really like her ? reed : no , mattie and i talk . i mean , she 's smart and driven , and she inspires my music . billy : mattie 's special . reed : yeah . she really is . and , i mean , what am i gon na do if her dad says i ca n't see her anymore ? billy : look , my advice , reed , you support mattie as best you can , all right ? if her parents are saying that you guys ca n't see each other , i hate to say this , but ... you got to accept that . mattie : mom . lily : hey . here . come sit down with me . mattie : dad told you ? lily : yeah . honey , you know the rules . you ca n't have a date over unless there 's an adult here . you could 've at least told me reed was coming over . mattie : to be honest , i was n't thinking about the rules . i just wanted to see reed . he makes everything less awful , mom . but even with him helping , things are still getting worse , are n't they ? i heard you tell dad about losing your job . lily : no . i -- i 'm still under contract . i ... things are just on hold . that 's it . mattie : you 're worried about money because dad got fired and now you 're on hold , and it 's all because of what dad did . this is all his fault . lily : listen , i know you 're upset . but please do n't think about it that way . mattie : what other way is there ? he hurt you , and now he 's trying to control me . lily : i understand . but dad is hurt too . and he 's just as confused as the rest of us . mattie : does n't seem that way . seems like he wants to punish the whole world . you did n't hear how he talked to me ... or how i talked to him . it did n't used to be this way , mom . lily : no , it didn't . look , a few years ago , your dad and i , we could 've protected you from anything . but now you and charlie , you 're -- you 're too old and you 're too smart . and you 're gon na have to build a new relationship with him , okay ? listen , your grandfather and i , we used to have a lot of issues . and look at us now , you know ? your dad will always love you . that will never change . [ cellphone chimes ] is that reed ? mattie : yeah . he 's checking in to make sure i 'm okay . now i 'm the dork whose father threw him out . can i go see him , mom ? try to convince him that i 'm normal , even if my father is n't ? lily : i - i think you guys should maybe just slow things down a bit . mattie : what ? why would you say that ? victoria : please say you told dad that you 're not moving into nick 's house . nick : it 's not my house , all right ? it 's his . victoria : would you stop pretending that this is okay ? abby : if it were , then i would n't feel so sick to my stomach . nick : look , i should 've left the place years ago , okay ? but i never even thought about it . it 's like being on the family membership at the athletic club . i ca n't have any lingering ties . if i 'm gon na do this , if i 'm gon na move forward and be my own man , this is the way it 's got to be . abby , if you want the place , it 's yours . victoria : you make it sound so clean and simple , and it 's not . it 's dad pitting one of his children against another one of his children . nick : why are you surprised ? this is who dad is . it 's not a problem . victoria : i 'm sorry . i have to go . i have somewhere that i need to be . if either of you want to talk more to me , um , just give me a call . okay ? abby : o ... kay . victoria : [ exhales deeply ] [ exhales softly ] nick : look , abby , the question you got to ask yourself is , do you want to live on the ranch ? abby : no . no . look , my house has felt pretty empty since the divorce , and it 's filled with all kinds of bad memories , but ... no . this whole thing , it 's just too bizarre . you out , me in . nick : are you trying to convince me or yourself ? abby : [ sighs ] nick : look , do n't worry about me , all right ? i 'm gon na be fine . i 'm gon na live with chelsea . abby : oh . wow . [ laughs ] okay . nick : you have nothing to feel guilty about , all right ? you live how you want and where you want . that 's what i 'm gon na do . jordan : what 's up , chels ? chelsea : hey , jordan . how did the newman shoot go ? jordan : oh , it turned out great . you have to come up on the roof with me and celebrate . chelsea : i would lo -- jordan : have a drink . chelsea : i would do that . i would love to . but i 'm actually picking up some take - out because i 'm celebrating something of my own at home . jordan : yeah ? chelsea : nick and his son are moving in with me . and his daughter is going to split time with us once she gets back from camp . jordan : if you 're happy , then i 'm happy . chelsea : okay . not exactly the enthusiastic response i was hoping for . jordan : last time we talked , you gave me this whole `` ms . independence `` spiel . how you love the fact that you and nick have your own lives , and you 're not joined together at the hip . now it 's two adults , three kids , one house . you sure that 's what you want ? tessa : i know things can look different when they 're real . maybe it 's just awkward having me so close ? after ... mariah : no . no , it 's ... it -- it 's not . it 's -- it 's ... that 's ridiculous . there 's no weirdness . none . i promise . i 'm just glad that we 're friends . tessa : me too . i mean , you 're the first true , close friend i 've ever had . mariah : well ... i 've got your back . tessa : good . [ voice breaking ] 'cause i ca n't lose anyone else right now . mariah : tessa , what is going on ? it 's not like you to be this emotional . tessa : just forget it . it 's nothing . mariah : no , i 'm sorry . i - i do n't buy that . something is off . i 've never seen you this obsessive about your phone before . and at the studio , you just were n't yourself . maybe one of the most important days of your life , and you just could n't focus . so something is wrong . tessa , you got to open up to me . if we are really , truly best friends , you need to talk to me . please let me help you . christine : so , the gcpd was able to track down the john that was with crystal before you got there . to book their date , he contacted an agency that advertised full - body massage in the back of the gc weekly . the police found that in his car when they busted him . sharon : they advertise out in the open like this ? christine : totally small - time . yeah . one pimp , probably . possibly even the guy that hauled her away . so i do n't think this is some extensive , multi - state sex - trafficking ring . i mean , that would be too sophisticated and organized . with this , i think it 's probably just crystal and one or two other girls . sharon : so what are you saying ? three girls is n't enough to get the da 's office 's attention on this ? one girl is n't enough ? someone 's daughter is n't enough ? christine : sharon , the police are on this . paul has his officers looking for crystal . until they find her , there 's nothing i can do . sharon : meantime , she 's out there on the street . anything could happen to her . to any of the girls . christine : i hate this , too . it 's horrible that vulnerable young men and women are dragged into this . organized sex rings are the biggest offenders . our job is to put them out of business . so i genuinely hope and pray that crystal reaches out to you , because i 'm telling you , that is the best chance we have of saving her . mattie : i thought you 'd be more understanding . this is n't fair , mom . reed understands what i 'm going through . he 's helping me deal . and it 's not easy . lily : honey , i know that . mattie : then do n't ask me not to see him . lily : listen , i understand . when i was your age , i thought if i could just be with this one person , life would be so much better . and things can get very intense very fast . mattie : we were just kissing . lily : no , i 'm not talking about sex . i 'm just saying that you 're in a fragile period in your life right now . and it 's easy to get carried away . you know , and things are very tense between your dad and victoria right now . and if you and reed get too close , victoria could oppose the relationship , too . i know from when i was a teenager how quickly these things can escalate . mattie : so you want me to stop seeing reed because of something that might not even happen ? lily : [ exhales deeply ] mattie , i know reed is special to you . but i think it 's best to not make things more complicated . mattie : the one person that makes me feel good . and now that 's gone , too . one more thing dad 's taken from me . i 'm being punished for his mistakes . lily : mattie , i 'm sorry . reed : if mattie 's dad tells me to back off , i should just walk away ? where 's the whole `` fight for the girl `` speech ? billy : listen . what her parents say goes , okay ? you do n't want to make it worse on mattie . reed : yeah , but mom said the same thing . billy : and your mother is right . reed : [ sighs ] billy : she knows what she 's talking about . she dealt with me and your grandpa for a long time , being stuck in the middle , okay ? and it was n't pretty . and she 's an adult . mattie is a young woman . she 's got a lot going on . you do n't want to cause more drama . and believe me . the whole parent thing ? it 'll blow over . reed : what if it does n't ? billy : it does . it will . it always does . reed : kinda like it did with you and grandpa ? yeah . that 's ... billy : [ exhales sharply ] reed : that 's what i thought . cane : scotch , please . neat . [ exhales deeply ] benjamin : ahhh . cane : so you 're benjamin hochman . benjamin : the one and only . and you are ? cane : cane ashby . benjamin : hey . cane : so you 're based in chicago . thank you . what brings you to genoa city ? benjamin : ahh . well , i 'm always on the hunt for new business opportunities . cane : same here . especially now . benjamin : what do you do ? cane : well , i had to step down from a senior - executive position . benjamin : most people do n't usually walk away from those type of positions willingly . what happened ? cane : oh , the usual . you know , creative differences . leadership styles . that sort of thing . benjamin : got it . cane : so i 'm gon na take this opportunity and uh , distance myself from the cosmetic business . benjamin : that 's where you were before ? cane : mm - hmm . benjamin : why the switch ? cane : well , my former boss does n't like competition , so she decided to , uh , shut me out of the cosmetics industry . benjamin : well , there are only two players in the cosmetics industry in this town . and only one of them is run by a she . as it happens , i 've been meeting with the woman in question recently . victoria newman ? cane : have you , now ? [ cellphone rings ] benjamin : [ chuckles softly ] hello , victoria . victoria : hey , benjamin . uh , i know it 's short notice , but um , are you free tonight ? benjamin : i 'm just having a drink here at the athletic club . why do n't you join me for dinner ? victoria : i 'm on my way . but just to be clear . this is business . it 's not a date . benjamin : i 'm looking forward to seeing you soon ... whatever we may discuss . cane : you know , it sounds to me like , uh , one of these opportunities you 're pursuing is brash & sassy , and you know what ? i might just be able to help you with that . abby : it does feel good to be closer to dad , but ... well , now he 's pushing you out of his life . nick : look , it 's not your problem . you do n't have to worry about it . abby : of course i worry about it . you 're my brother . and victoria is furious . no , i 'm just sick of being stuck in the middle of all of this . and i feel like i 'm always there . nick : yeah , vic and i are having our own issues with dad . but you seem to be in a really great place with him right now . i wish i could tell you that was gon na last forever , but ... abby : no , i know . i do n't count on anything with dad . i know better . nick : then just do it , abby . move out to the ranch . but do it with your eyes open . enjoy everything the place has to offer . if things are cool , then stay . if they get tense , then you can always leave . abby : and you 're really , honestly not bothered by this ? nick : no . i 'm good . chelsea : i mean , it was a surprise . that 's for sure . any time anybody decides to move in together , it 's a big deal . especially when children are involved . but the more nick and i talked about it , it just -- it just seemed to make sense . jordan : you two have something good . no question there . but 24/7 . that can be hard on any couple . you sure it wo n't cramp your style ? chelsea : no . uh , nick and i , we 're both very busy with our jobs . we both actually have very different schedules , so it 'll make it easier to decide whose place to stay at , you know ? besides , it always helps having someone to share the load . jordan : mm . you sure you 're not trying to talk yourself into this ? chelsea : i mean , to be honest with you , in a perfect world , maybe we would 've made this decision together , but nick asked me . and -- and i could n't say no . it would make me feel like i was rejecting him . jordan : well , if you 're not ready for this , nick would understand . chelsea : i love him , jordan . sure , i was a little caught off guard , but ... i think this is gon na be really good for us . i know it . jordan : all right . tessa : i do n't do this . i never do this . mariah : do what ? tessa : talk about what i 'm about to talk about . now , this has to stay between us , mariah . i mean it . mariah : of course . i swear . tessa , you have my word . but you 're scaring me a little bit . tessa : crystal ? that girl your mom 's trying to help ? she 's not just some girl . she 's my little sister . mariah : your sister ? sharon : this is insane . crystal has no one who cares for her , who 's looking out for her , protecting her . if we say that she does n't matter , then who does ? scott : she does matter , sharon . sharon : well , tell that to christine . scott : she knows . and there 's nothing chris or the police can do for her right now . but there is something i can do . benjamin : here 's my card . cane : i appreciate that . benjamin : yeah . ah , and there 's my dinner companion . cane : well , you better not keep that lady waiting . benjamin : ah , victoria . as lovely as always . victoria : oh , thank you . and thank you for meeting me at last minute like this . it 's very nice of you . benjamin : it 's my pleasure . [ both laugh softly ] oh , but you probably already knew that . victoria : wow . that 's sweet . [ next_on ] sharon : scott is on a mission to find crystal right now . victoria : i am willing to entertain the idea of you helping brash & sassy . billy : [ exhales sharply ] | in victor 's office at newman enterprises , abby tells victoria that victor had ousted nick from living in the tack house at the ranch . victoria can not believe her ears . chelsea and nick discuss living arrangements and then comes to the conclusion that nick , faith and connor should move in with her and connor . nick is thrilled by the idea . lily comes home to find cane there . cane lets her know that he had come by and had caught maddie and reed making out on the sofa . lily tells him that she will talk to maddie . lily and cane bring it up how he is not working now and neither is she because victoria had put a hold on `` dare `` campaign . lily reminds him that he was the cause of all this . cane asks her had she already made up her mind about the divorce or not . lily tells him that she is just trying to get through one day at a time . lily becomes frustrated by this conversation and tells cane to leave . nick joins victoria and abby in the office at newman and fills them in on what had happened at the ranch . abby tells them that victor had invited her to stay at the ranch . both victoria and nick can not believe what they are hearing . sharon lets noah know that tessa will be living at the cottage with her and mariah for a little while . scott mentions coming over that night but sharon lets him know that it is just like a huge slumber party at the cottage since tessa is living there . christine comes in and tells sharon that she had news about crystal but it is n't what she wants to hear . |
[ previously_on ] theo : you know , you want to pretend like i do n't exist , along with the rest of your past , but i wo n't let you forget who you were . tessa : her name was lola , she owned a food truck his name was kyle , he loved a good abby : you know , wedding are supposed to be about the bride and what she wants . kyle : i 'm going to give her the wedding of her dreams . rey : lola , you would n't be the first bride who gets cold feet before the big wedding day . lola : that 's hilarious . i mean , i am so excited i can barely see straight . lola : kyle abbott ! it 's like i do n't even know you anymore . kyle : it 's one night . less than 24 hours . lola : mm . kyle : and i packed accordingly . lola : that 's not what i 'm talking about , and you know it . kyle : mm . what , then ? lola : you . you 're superstitious . kyle : what ? no . lola : leaving me tonight so you do n't see me before the wedding ? that 's not superstitious ? kyle : it 's respectful . i 'm honoring tradition . lola : yeah , right . because you 're totally traditional . i mean , the groom always plans the wedding . kyle : well , he does if he loves his bride with a burning - hot passion , and wants to give her the wedding of her dreams . it does n't hurt he can always play the wedding card every time he screws up for the rest of his life . `` hey , was that wedding amazing or what ? `` lola : or ... this is all just a cover story , and you 're bolting . run - away groom , never to be heard from again . is there a fake passport in there that i do n't know about ? kyle : you 're serious . not about the running , but ... about something . what is it ? lola : i 'm nervous . okay , thing is ... i really like you . [ kyle chuckles ] a lot . and i would really love to keep you around . kyle : well , that 's good . because you 're stuck with me . forever . nothing can stop us now . summer : all right . abby 's not waiting around with a pitcher of sangria , is she ? because my hair looks way too good to get wet tonight . theo : i scoped it out . you 're in the clear . summer : oh , good . theo : that was a hell of a party , though . summer : yeah . thank god there were no influencers around , though , otherwise that insanity would have wound up all over the internet . theo : come on . the buzzword is authenticity . your followers do n't want you to be perfect . they want you to be so awesome that the aspire to be you . but too awesome , and they want you to crash and burn . summer : god ! you sound like my mother now . `` the haters just want to watch you fail . `` theo : phyllis is a smart lady . summer : okay , you are only saying that because she hired you to help with the opening of the grand phoenix . theo : you want to talk about work , or do you want to talk about play ? summer : all right . such as ? theo : our after party in the elevator . summer : thank god there were no cameras there . that i know of . theo : i would n't mind a copy of that tape . summer : right , well , do n't worry . there will be many more nihts , and many more parties to come . maybe . theo : what ? you bored ? ready to toss me aside ? summer : okay , i just have to ask -- what was that speech that you gave about you and kyle and all the fun times in new york ? theo : that was the bachelor party . that was me giving a eulogy to kyle 's single days . summer : you freaked him out . on purpose . theo : look , if he ca n't handle reality -- summer : what is the secret , theo ? theo : there is no sec -- summer : i 'm sorry . did i make that sound like a request ? 'cause it really wasn't . unless you 're counting on never riding another elevator with me ever again . sharon : whatcha watching ? mariah : oh , uh , watching tessa be brilliant and funny and adorable . tessa : mariah snuck a videographer into kyle and lola 's pre - wedding party -- the co - ed thing . mariah : yeah . and i should have said that it was co - ed from the beginning . it would have made it a lot less awkward for some of my guests . sharon : it 's okay . i 've recovered from the shock of walking smack into rey . tessa : mariah really did feel terrible . mariah : i did . sharon : we all recovered . it 's okay . now , tell me about this video . mariah : well , uh , a cameraman from `` gc buzz `` did me a favor . tessa : he , uh , recorded my song for kyle and lola . sharon : that 's a really lovely gift , mariah . tessa : yeah . mariah : i mean , tessa 's song was the ultimate present . but i just thought i 'd kick in a bonus of them being able to re - live the memory whenever they want . tessa : you are so sweet , you know that ? and thoughtful . and romantic . mariah : or maybe i 'm just making up for my other hosting failures . sharon : [ scoffs ] it 's okay . you can stop . i forgive you . i was n't even mad when i left the party . i mean , not at you . mariah : thank god . and i give you my word -- nothing like that is ever going to happen again . i promise . sharon : okay , good . now , if you 'll excuse me , i have some caffeine addicts waiting for me on the patio . mariah : heh . additional sponsorship rey : hi . [ snorts softly ] i was just -- sharon : can i get you -- rey : go ahead . sharon : uh ... what can i get you ? rey : some of that would be fine . [ sighs ] you gon na make me drink alone ? sharon : [ sighs ] um ... mariah and tessa are in there . they 've got some footage from the bachelor party . i think it 's the part where they were showing photos of lola and kyle when they were kids . rey : yeah . yeah . that was , um ... sharon : it was adorable . and , um ... you were the one who gathered all those photos of lola , right ? rey : yeah . rey : swear , the kid 's always been such a ham . would n't be surprised if she gets her own cooking show . rey : how 's faith ? sharon : she 's doing well . rey : i 'm sorry i did n't reach out to her before moving out . it just hit me , and by then it was , uh ... sharon : i explained it to her . the general idea . in age - appropriate terms . rey : i 'm sure . if you think that i should reach out to her and talk to her -- sharon : that 's really sweet . but she understands . rey : right . sharon : you know , the sad thing is -- and i own this -- um ... it 's all on me . faith has been through this situation many times , and i always promise myself that i 'm not gon na bring someone into our lives if it 's just gon na fall apart later . but somehow ... rey : well , she 's -- she 's tough , you know . sharon : life with a flawed mother . rey : what mother is n't ? [ scoffs ] have you heard what , uh , went down between mom and lola ? sharon : some of it , yeah . celeste might not end up going to the wedding . that would be a real shame for everyone . rey : yeah . lola and i have both left messages . jack abbott is trying to get her to come back . sharon : are you serious ? jack went to miami ? rey : yeah . father of the groom is trying to talk some sense into the mother of the bride . i do n't think he knows what he 's walking into . sharon : well , jack can be very persuasive . and clearly he would do anything for kyle . rey : yeah . looks like kyle would do anything for lola . sharon : are you really surprised ? i mean , i know you did n't always trust him in the past . rey : i miss those days . i mean ... you know , when i hated the guy . it was -- it was cleaner . [ sighs ] sharon : you do n't mean that . rey : okay , yeah , maybe not . but still . the risk that lola 's taking . not with kyle , but with -- with marriage . any relationship , really . sharon : you might end up with a broken heart . rey : the thought of lola going through something like that ... sharon : but maybe she won't . rey : yeah . come on . how couples you know who make it ... 50 years ? or 20 ? even -- even 10 ? sharon : i believe in forever . i believe in promises kept . rey : even now ? sharon : yeah . i have to . it comes with the territory . because i believe in love . kyle : this is me going . [ grunts ] lola : [ sighs ] already ? it 's still early . kyle : i have some last - minute details to take care of . lola : what ? like errands ? because i can run them with you . you know , divide and conquer . get it all done in half the time . kyle : i would love that . but you ca n't come . lola : [ grunts ] wait ! is it ... wedding - related ? like , food or decor ? because , i mean [ scoffs ] i can really help . kyle : mm - hmm . you think i 'm gon na break now ? spill all the details ? lola : well , maybe if i look up at you like this ... kyle : phew ... i will avoid eye contact . lola : then i 'll resort to other methods . kyle : come on ! we got this . [ sighs ] we had practice waiting . lola : low blow . kyle : i did n't mean that . i waited a lot of years to meet you . it was torture . lola : mm . poor baby . we have the rest of our lives . does that help ? kyle : you have no idea how much . i really am going . lola : [ sighs ] are you sure you have to go ? i mean , we could put a curtain in the middle of the bedroom . kyle : what 's wrong ? is this about your mother ? lola : kyle , she wo n't come . no matter what jack says . but i really do love him for trying . kyle : do n't count my dad out just yet . is that the only thing bothering you ? lola : feels like enough . kyle : hey , hey . how 'bout this -- i 'll call you as soon as i get to the pool house . we can stay on as long as you want . sleep with the phone line open . lola : no . no , no , no . [ sighs ] you go . i can manage one night without you . i mean it . kyle : [ sighs ] the next time i see you , it 'll be at the end of an aisle . lola : [ snorts softly ] well , i 'll wave . you know , just in case you forget my face by then . kyle : i wo n't forget . i 'll never forget . i 'm going . lola : mm - hmm . yes , please . kyle : [ chuckles ] i 'm going ... now ... mm ! um ... i love you , lola rosales . lola : i love you , kyle abbott . [ sighs ] theo : look at you , all tough and threatening . i kind of like it . summer : okay , this is not foreplay , theo . why are you making it seem like something awful happened in new york ? meaning something more than just , i do n't know , a ridiculous bar tab and an endless string of women ? theo : you do n't want to know . summer : oh , my god . yes , i do want to know . i am not lola , okay ? there is pretty much nothing that you can say that will shock me . but you know what , i do n't know . maybe this is your version of a power trip . you hold onto this secret so tight so you can jerk kyle and me around . and at first , it was entertaining and a little cute , but now it 's just really annoying . theo : okay , well , let me find some other way to keep your attention , hm ? summer : you know what , maybe i 'll just figure out your secret some other way , and find a way to use it against you . does that sound like fun ? 'cause i think it does . theo : you 're not gon na let this go . summer : now you 're catching on . theo : okay . one stroll down memory lane coming up . rey : i think what sent lola over the edge was mom going back to our dad . he 's this old - school charmer . always finds a way in with -- with a smile , a compliment . sharon : all of this because your mother has a weakness for her ex ? rey : yeah , our family does n't have the best track record of picking mates . that was n't meant to be a dig . sharon : no , i know . but thank you for clarifying . sharon : lola is gon na be a beautiful bride . and tomorrow will be a day you 'll never forget . nothing else will matter . just love and hope . mariah : here comes the bride . tessa : why are you out ? lola : i have all this energy . mariah : are you okay ? lola : yeah . basically . i mean , yeah . no . no , i do n't think so . tessa : wow ! is it nerves ? lola : [ sighs ] tessa : wow , that 's a real thing -- pre - wedding jitters . mariah : which is normal . it 's totally normal . tessa : oh , yeah , no . it 's just surprising , because you 're , like , the most confident and calm person i know . lola : okay , tessa , i am ... [ sighs ] i was up until an hour ago . mariah : okay , sit and -- and talk . tell us things . please . lola : the party was so beautiful and sweet . and [ sighs ] tessa , that song ... it was really perfect . but then ... mariah : summer and abby , theo and kyle . lola : guys , the event before my wedding , and four people want to murder each other . mariah : no , no . they did n't want to murder each other . they ... just wanted to maim each other slightly . lola : and how is that not an omen ? mariah : an omen of what ? lola : drama . chaos . doom ! tessa : okay , this took a turn . mariah : look , heh ... theo and summer , they are the king and queen of the drama prom . that has nothing to do with you and kyle . lola : how is that not a sign ? mariah : no , it 's not a sign . it 's an excuse . for you to not focus on what tomorrow is really about . lola : well , tomorrow is about -- tessa : marrying the love of your life . lola : no , it 's the part about where you turn from a girlfriend into a wife . look , i was the smart aleck who smack - talked kyle when he was being an obnoxious customer ... and now i 'm not her . mariah : okay . i think i 'm -- i 'm getting it . so , you 've changed . and you 're getting married . and kyle is n't gon na like the new you . lola : you see ? she sees it , too . tessa : no , no . that 's not what she was saying . mariah : no . l - listen , lola . listen . are you listening ? lola : yeah . mariah : i think you 're going a little crazy . lola : [ sighs ] tessa : just a little . theo : it 's no secret kyle and i had wild times in the city . summer : yeah , wild by new york standards , not genoa city , right ? theo : well , we knew when to reel it back in . usually . no major laws broken , as a rule . summer : okay , so you 're telling me that there was an exception to the `` try not to get arrested `` rule ? theo : well , there was one night . summer : finally . theo : well , trust me , the last thing we were looking to do was break the law . summer : okay . i guess i believe that . it does kind of ruin a good time by getting arrested and booked . theo : yeah . there was a girl . zoe hardisty . party girl . always around . cute . blonde . looked a lot like you . summer : all right . go on . theo : kyle and i throw a party . somehow , she hears about it . shows up . gets wasted . like , go - to - the - er drunk . summer : oh , wait , you mean like literally go to the er ? theo : well , she could n't exactly get there on her own . summer : okay , so who took her ? kyle : [ grunting ] all right . easy , easy ! get her in . pull her . theo : [ grunts ] i got her . kyle : all right . there we go . here , sit her up . i 'll get in back here . [ grunts ] oh ! oh , okay . hey . hey . hey , hey . can you hear me ? we 're gon na get you some help , okay ? can you drive already ? ! theo : you have her purse ? they 'll want some i d at the er . insurance , whatever . kyle : yeah . hey , hey ! this way . you stay here . okay . um ... yeah , i got it . i got it , i got it . oh , god . theo : what ? what , is she puking ? lean her head out the door . kyle : she 's 17 . theo : no . no , no ! [ stammers ] i mean , look at her ! she 's 22 at least . kyle : she 's underage . and she got loaded at our party . it 's gon na be okay . theo : what the hell do we do now ? summer : well ? what did you do ? sharon : oh ! lola 's in there . rey : what ? does she look okay ? sharon : she 's just talking to the girls . probably some pre - wedding jitters . rey : well , is that -- is that -- is that a bad sign ? sharon : [ chuckles ] look at you , going into big - brother mode . rey : should i go check in on her ? sharon : oh , only if you want her to think you 're hovering . just let her do what she has to do , rey . i mean , i 'm sorry . you -- you know your sister best . rey : yeah . sharon : if you think you should go to her ... rey : oh , no , no , no . she 'd drop - kick me . you 're right . thank you for holding me back . sharon : so , you ready for tomorrow ? rey : [ inhales ] yeah . got my speech in my head . my suit picked out . as well as my own pre - wedding jitters . that is my little sister , and i am giving her away . sharon : she 'll always be your sister . and you 're going to be wonderful tomorrow . i 'll have mariah send me some pictures , and some video . rey : [ snorts softly ] this -- this was n't the plan . you were supposed to be there . with me . [ sighs ] i thought things were gon na be different . sharon : i did , too . but i 'm working hard to understand myself . because ... sometimes i look at my life , and i do n't know how i got here . rey : i know the feeling . kyle : heh ... hey , thanks , guys . this is great . i 'll see you all tomorrow . [ sighs ] [ chuckles quietly ] mariah : tomorrow , when you wake up -- tessa : next to the person you love . mariah : ... you will still be you . you 're not gon na be a brand - new you . you will be the same person that you were the day before . which is to say , slightly different . mariah : you just said -- mariah : ah , you -- you 're changing . we all are . constantly . all the time . tessa : change is growth . and i know it can hurt . and it can be scary and tense , and you never really know what 's around the corner , but ... you have someone to hold your hand and take the future head - on . i mean , how -- how amazing is that ? does n't it feel like a miracle sometimes ? lola : what if i had n't parked my food truck in front of jabot ? what if i had n't met kyle ? tessa : no , see , that 's what fate looks like . and , yes , i do believe in fate . mariah : [ scoffs ] tessa : i believe in the energy of cosmic spears guiding us where we need to be . you were always gon na park your truck where you did . and kyle was always gon na see your face and fall madly in love with you . lola : okay , so this is what people do , right ? they get nervous before their wedding . they worry . mariah : you know , i generally do n't care about most people . tessa : this is true . [ laughter ] mariah : but i do care about you . and there 's probably some voice in your head right now saying , `` i 'm in love , and this is great and wonderful , and everything is sunshine and roses . something must be wrong . `` and , to be fair , there 's not a second of your courtship that has been drama - free . lola : yeah , that is very true . mariah : i think it might be time to face it -- some things just happen to be perfect . for real . lola : i like the sound of that . perfect . heh . summer : you guys are insane ! look , i get it that things can get messy at a party , but having an underage girl passed out in the back seat is not messy . that 's -- that 's a disaster , theo . theo : let me be very clear -- there was no contact . none . summer : okay , but she was still blacked out on your booze . what did you guys even do ? theo : [ sighs ] kyle : she needs her stomach pumped or something . theo : okay , so we 're -- we 're agreed -- the er . kyle : yeah . and they 'll want to know how much she drank . theo : i was n't tending bar . a - and we wo n't be there to answer any questions . kyle : whoa , whoa , whoa . we 're just gon na dump her ? theo : she needs medical assistance . that 's not us . you want to take the fall for this ? because i 'm not interested . kyle : yeah . fine , fine . just ... we 'll leave her . we -- just -- just drive , already ! summer : man , that is cold . look , good for you guys for getting out of a jam while still being able to help her , but still . i mean , that 's ... that 's cold . theo : there 's more . summer : she didn't ... ? theo : what ? no , she was fine . i assume . summer : oh , my god . theo : but the next day , some guys shows up , banging on the door . says he 's zoe 's father , and he 's gon na have us arrested for endangering a minor , because it was our party and our open bar . summer : oh , my god . theo : i freaked out . but kyle ? he was the man . he knew just what to do . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . summer : okay , so , you guys did n't do any jail time , so kyle must have talked the dad down . theo : talk ? no . he did crack open his trust fund and hand over $ 100k . then everything went away . like it never happened . summer : okay , i 'm sorry . so , the dad took a payoff after his daughter could have died ? that is so sleazy . theo : and then life went semi back to normal . kyle and i toned it down a little , started keeping an eye on the guest lists , you know , checking ids when we had to . and kyle left new york . came back to be the golden boy of genoa city . or at least fake it . like new york was a distant memory . summer : [ scoffs ] okay , uh , let me be really clear about something here -- kyle saved your backside . theo : he saved both of our asses , yes . summer : and he made it all go away . theo : absolutely . summer : okay , and you 're -- and you 're sitting here holding a grudge because you did n't go to jail ? theo : no . he treats me like garbage , and i 'm the guy 's only real friend . summer : oh , yeah . totally , right ? besties . especially after that time that you spilled all of his business to lola 's mom . that was really friendly of you . theo : okay . my bad on that one . but i - it 's still all a part of the same thing . i mean , kyle walks through life pretending like the past never happened , acting like someone he 's not . i mean ... i 'm the only one keeping him honest . summer : yeah , you 're trying to make him look bad . theo : how -- how is the truth an attack ? i 'm not concocting lies . i 'm honest about everything that i 've done . and that 's the difference between us -- kyle 's trying to erase his whole past . summer : no , he 's just trying to erase you , right ? i mean , that must be what you think . that must be why you 're so pissed off at him . theo : we went through war together . summer : oh , my -- you partied . theo : kyle and i made the exact same choices . you know , not all of them good . so him acting all white knight and pure of heart , it gets old . i mean , dead to him ? give me a break . summer : okay , yeah , when you threaten his relationship , he has the right to get protective , theo . theo : his relationship ? you 're making excuses for a guy who literally promised to love and honor you just to get you into a hospital bed . summer : okay , look , i get it . i was there . i lived through it . i know . but then we moved on . like adults . and i really think that you should try it . theo : you know , you -- you just like that kyle fixated on women that reminded him of you . summer : [ scoffs ] well , this was fun . we 're done here . lola : well , this was good . mariah : we just gave our first premarital pep talk . lola : well , if things get crazy and i forget -- and crazy in a good way , and we 're eating cake and dancing -- tessa : oh , yeah . that 's what i 'm there for . lola : [ laughs ] i love you guys . tessa : oh , lola . lola : you know , coming into genoa city , it changed my life . i found kyle . i got a new career . and i got a new family . and i 'm not just talking about the abbotts . i 'm talking about you guys , too . you know , and i really miss my mom , and i ca n't even think about my dad right now , but what i know is that , tomorrow , there will be people who i love , and who love me , and that 's what 's important . so ... tessa : [ tearfully ] okay , stop . mariah : yeah , you 're gon na make me cry . tessa : she hates to cry . mariah : i really hate to cry . [ sniffles ] lola : okay , fine . i am done . mariah : yeah . lola : uh , so , i 'll -- i 'll leave now . i guess i 'll see you tomorrow . tessa : wait , stop ! mariah : we love you , too . lola : [ sighs ] mariah : [ chuckles ] summer : [ exhales heavily ] [ clears throat ] hey . looking good , abbott . kyle : i - i am not obsessing on chair placement . summer : oh , no . not at all . just making adjustments . kyle : very minor adjustments . summer : yeah ... 'cause you want it to look perfect for the woman of your dreams , right ? kyle : yeah . summer : look , i really am happy for you both . and i know that that might not sound convincing , um , but ... i am . kyle : yeah , well ... it might be weird for you tomorrow . summer : super weird . kyle : i hope that does n't make you stay away . lola wants you there . so do i . summer : as the life - saver . kyle : and as the lifelong friend . summer : i 'll be there . kyle : but maybe not with theo as your plus one ? summer : not an issue . okay . now , please , get back to , uh , your adjusting . kyle : heh ... i got to stop . summer : yeah . kyle : i got to stop . summer : you really do . 'cause it -- it looks perfect , kyle . kyle : thanks . summer : uh , kyle ... um ... kyle : yeah ? summer : about theo ... kyle : still not invited . summer : no , i know that . um ... i think that he might have some anger issues . kyle : and he 's a jerk . summer : well , yeah . that , too . um ... i just think that maybe you should watch your back . he has n't said anything . i just do n't really trust the guy . kyle : yeah . i 'm right there with you . summer : okay . just wanted you to know . kyle : thank you . summer : well , break a leg tomorrow . or just good luck . kyle : let 's go with that one . summer : yeah . kyle : [ chuckles ] summer : yeah . you and lola really are meant for each other . mariah : okay , just one more ? tessa : [ groans ] mariah : please ? one more time . tessa : okay . mariah : please ? tessa : ugh , i 'm such a dork . mariah : [ laughs ] theo : looking good . can i have a listen ? mariah : it 's a private moment , so that 's a no . theo : i was thinking we could put it on the lp site . tessa : well , it 's a special song for kyle and lola , so ... mariah : a sweet , funny , very private song that would n't mean anything to a stranger . so i 'm thinking you 're not as good at this as you think you are . theo : well , the personal always goes public eventually . tessa : why does that sound like a threat ? mariah : because it sounds like the other night . your garbage toast to kyle ? it was all about getting a rise out of him . theo : i went to that party to make things right . you know , i miss the guy . part of the reason i moved to genoa city is i figured we 'd get the chance to hang out . but it did n't work out as i planned . tessa : so you trashed their celebration ? mariah : better that than the wedding . [ inhales sharply ] you know ... i have a feeling that new york really misses you . maybe you guys should reconnect . lola : [ laughs ] wow ! kyle : you ca n't be here ! lola : i know , but i am . kyle : why ? i - i mean , why did you come this way ? why ... lola : i was home , and then i was walking ... [ laughs ] and then ... kyle : here . to the wedding site ? lola : i know i should n't be here . i 'm sorry . i really am . but wow ! i mean , this is perfect , kyle . it 's like you read inside my head and my heart and ... you made my dreams come true . kyle : [ snorts softly ] is it too late to tell you to close your eyes ? lola : i really am sorry . kyle : [ sighs ] you do n't have to keep saying that . lola : well , good , because i 'm not sure that i really mean it . seeing this [ sighs ] here [ laughs ] now , no one else , just you . kyle : and you . that part is key . lola : i should probably go . kyle : no , no . not now . you have to stay . so if i ask you to stay lola : [ laughs ] what ? ! would you say yes ? lola : so , maybe i did know where i was going , after all . would you say yes ? and if i aim for your lips , would you say yes ? say yes sharon : lola and the girls are gone , so the coast is clear . rey : uh ... sharon : i can get you something else . rey : i should head out . sharon : right . yeah . oh , do n't you even dare do that . it 's on the house . god ... rey : what ? what 's wrong ? sharon : i - i almost forgot . it 's been so long . [ sighs ] that was how we became friends . when you first came to town , you pretended to be , what , a debt collector ? rey : yeah , something like that . [ chuckles ] sharon : and you did me so many favors . so i told you from then on ... rey : coffee was on the house . rey : well , ca n't really hold you to that anymore . sharon : i think you can . rey : no . so much has changed since then . sharon : not everything . tell you what -- why do n't you just let me comp you this one time for old times ' sake ? rey : i 'll take it . sharon : good luck tomorrow . i know it 'll be lovely . [ song ends ] kyle : next time i dance , it 'll be with my wife . lola : [ snickers ] oh ! you know , i was that girl . who imagined her wedding , who pictured her groom ... kyle : [ chuckles ] mm . lola : you have given me a fairy tale , kyle abbott . but so much better , because it 's real , and you 're real . kyle : mm . and a fairy tale , this is the time you 'd run off and leave me with an empty shoe . lola : mm , well , i have to go , but i will never leave you . kyle : last dance and last kiss . lola : before a million firsts . and tomorrow , when i see all of this with the people who love us , it 'll be like the first time , too . i promise . kyle : [ chuckles softly ] | sharon and rey have a long talk over coffee and he tells her that he is afraid lola 's marriage wo n't last and she will get hurt . rey also tells sharon he is nervous about giving lola away and his toast at the wedding . kyle leaves the apartment . to stay at the pool house because he wants to be traditional . lola has a case of pre wedding jitters and mariah and tessa have a long talk with her and calm her nerves . summer persuades theo to tell her kyle 's secret from his time in new york . theo explains that they had a big party one night and an under aged girl named zoe got so truck she passed out so he and kyle drove her to the hospital entrance and left her there . the next morning her father came to their place and told them that he was going to put them in jail . kyle offered the man one hundred thousand dollars and he took the money so they did n't go to jail . a short time later kyle came back to genoa city . summer notices how much of an angry jerk theo is being despite the fact that kyle saved him from jail and decides to end their relationship . summer is walking by the park and notices kyle making last minute preparations to make sure everything is perfect for tomorrow . kyle reminds her that both he and lola want her to be at the wedding so she promises to come without theo . summer warns kyle that theo is very angry with him and he should watch his back but she does n't tell him she knows his secret . lola walks by the park and ruins kyle 's surprise but since she is already there they decide to dance before saying good night . mariah and tessa tell theo that he should return to new york because nobody wants him to be in town . theo texts zoe and invites her to kyle 's wedding . |
chris : lily , i ca n't let you testify . lily : why not ? chris : believe me , i would love nothing -- daniel : yeah , yeah , why not ? chris : because , i ca n't -- lily : look , i can help , okay ? i know i can . i can tell the judge all kinds of things . chris : you do n't understand . daniel : chris , what have we got to lose ? chris : that 's what i 'm trying to tell you . lily : this is my choice , is n't it ? paul : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , hold on a second here , will ya ? would you -- would you let her speak ? this is n't as simple as it might seem . daniel : okay . chris : thank you . look , daniel , i know it sounds like a good idea , but it 's not . lily : wait , i do n't see what the big deal -- paul : lily , let her finish . chris : i would love nothing more than to put you on the stand , but michael baldwin would have my head on a platter . [ scene_break ] [ michael remembering . ] michael : are you sheila carter ? michael : um ... warden , her hair 's in the way . is it possible that , uh ... michael : thank you . warden : thank you , henry . michael : thank you , warden . thank you for all your trouble . warden : mm - hmm . michael : all right . my mind 's at ease now . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) michael : oh , you got here fast . you must 've done 90 miles an hour the whole way . lauren : michael , how could you ? michael : how could i what ? lauren : sheila carter -- does that name ring a bell ? michael : oh , that . lauren : yes , that -- your little research project . michael : did my little brother open his big mouth ? lauren : no , he did not . i figured it out for myself . michael : i do n't see how . lauren : oh , you should n't leave papers on your desk if you do n't want people to know what you 're doing . michael : you know what , lauren ? i was going to fill you -- lauren : you know what ? save it ! i wan na know where you 've been today . michael : i had to go out of town . lauren : please tell me it was n't anywhere near sheila . michael : i ca n't tell you that . lauren : you 've seen her ? michael : in the flesh . lauren : oh , my god . do you have any idea what you 've done ? once you let that woman into your life , you can never get rid of her , michael . [ scene_break ] sheila : so what do you think ? scott : actually , it 's pretty cool . sheila : but ? scott : it could use a little tightening up . sheila : you 're saying it 's overwritten . scott : sometimes less is better . look , see this paragraph ? you can get the same effect using fewer words . sheila : yeah . yeah , i see -- i see what you mean . scott : once you finish polishing that up , you 're gon na have a great essay . sheila : i hope you know how much i appreciate your patience with me , scott . i - i still have so much to learn . scott : well , hey , i 'm not going anywhere , brenda . besides , i can use the extra money you 're paying me . sheila : ( laughs ) well , good , good . then here is to a long , prosperous relationship . [ scene_break ] brad : okay , ash , well , maybe you can tell me what it is i 've done , because i have no idea what you 're talking about . ashley : i had a conversation with jack earlier . brad : ah , oh , well , that explains it . what 's your brother done now ? ashley : it 's not what he 's done , it 's what you 've done . you were pumping jill for information . what the hell is that all about ? [ scene_break ] dru : i asked you a question . what is your mother doing here ? yolanda : okay , look , i did n't just show up . devon : i invited her . neil : devon , we talked about you going to see her , but you never mentioned that you were planning to bring her over here . devon : it was n't a plan . and i really did n't think that you guys would mind . okay , you 've always told me that this is my home . so i figured i could invite my mom . [ scene_break ] chris : lily , you 're charged with aiding and abetting daniel 's flight to avoid prosecution . the minute you open your mouth up on the stand , you 'll be incriminating yourself . lily : but i do n't care . daniel : wait a minute , lily , christine 's right . lily : no , look , i can tell them what kind of person you are . i can tell them that i was there when you started to remember that you were n't driving the car . daniel : okay , well , think about this -- you already ran away with me once and broke the law . what 's gon na stop you from getting on the stand and lying for me , too ? lily : it 's not the same . chris : take my word for it , when the d.a . finishes cross - examining you , it will look exactly the same . paul : okay , look , i think you 'd better get outta here . because if glenn richards sees you here with us , you 'll go straight back to juvenile detention . daniel : he 's right , too . lily : will you be okay ? daniel : yeah . things are going great . lily : okay . i love you . daniel : i love you , too . now get outta here . chris : so are you ready to get up there , tell your side of things ? daniel : i 've been counting the minutes , christine . please . daniel : daniel romalotti . chris : and where do you reside ? daniel : at 603 glenwood drive in , uh , genoa city . chris : what 's your age , mr. romalotti ? daniel : i 'm 17 years old . phyllis : your step - grandson . kay : god help him . phyllis : god will help him , katherine . you better believe it . chris : are you a student ? daniel : yes , i attend walnut grove academy . i 'm gon na be a senior . chris : tell me , at the end of april of this year , did you attend a party ? kay : sorry i 'm late . sharon : oh , they 're just getting started . kay : nicholas . nick : hi , katherine . daniel : yes . chris : did you drink alcohol at that party ? daniel : yes , i did . chris : and were you aware that drinking any alcoholic beverage at your age is illegal ? daniel : uh , yeah , i knew that . chris : yet you did it anyway . why ? daniel : i was upset with someone . chris : a parent ? daniel : no , no , my girlfriend . chris : did drinking help ? daniel : i wish i 'd never touched the stuff . chris : i 'll take that as a no . how much did you drink ? daniel : well , i -- i brought a 6-pack with me . and i drank that pretty quickly . that 's the last thing i remember . chris : what 's the first thing you remember after the party ? daniel : waking up in the hospital . chris : and when you woke up in the hospital , did you have any idea how you got there ? daniel : no . chris : were you told by others ? daniel : yes , uh , i was told that i had been driving my car and that there had been an accident . chris : so you did n't remember yourself , but you were told by others that you were driving your car . who told you ? daniel : everyone . chris : everyone . everyone except for the one person who was actually with you -- cassie newman . glenn : your honor , is defense gon na present evidence about what miss newman would have said had she been able ? russell : let 's listen and find out . proceed . chris : mr. romalotti , at some subsequent time , did you start to have memories of that night ? daniel : yes , i did . um ... at first , they were hazy . but then i saw myself in the backseat , and cassie was in the front . she was looking over her shoulder back at me . phyllis : ( whispers ) hear him , judge , hear him . hear him . hear the truth . chris : did n't those memories become less hazy as time went on ? daniel : yes , they did . nick : ( whispers ) no . he is lying . it 's not possible . [ scene_break ] yolanda : i 'm gon na go change . devon : look , i offered my mom some of the clothes that , uh , you had in the bag you were gon na give to charity . i hope that 's okay . dru : yeah , it 's fine . neil : she looks like she 's in pretty bad shape . devon : that 's because she has n't done drugs . not for a few days now , neil . neil : are you saying that she 's trying to quit ? devon : she needs help . she just needs help . that why i brought her here -- so she can clean up , eat some good food and have a safe place to sleep without worrying about getting hurt . you guys , can she please stay ? [ scene_break ] brad : you 're overreacting . ashley : you misrepresented yourself , and you know it . brad : why is it my fault if jill jumped to any conclusions ? of course , the way jack tells it , it was the corporate espionage operation of the century . ashley : well , she did reveal sensitive information to you , did n't she ? brad : yeah , that you 're working on a hair care line ? ash , come on , i mean , who in the cosmetics industry is n't ? ashley : what about abby ? are you using her to keep me out of the lab ? brad : why would you ask a question like that ? ashley : well , i asked it once before . you never answered it then . see , jack thinks that you are manipulating me with our daughter , that i 'm not spending enough time developing product because i 'm spending all my time with her . brad : well , that 's your brother for you , is n't it ? laying on the guilt trip as soon as anyone starts devoting time to their personal life . you know what , ash ? if anybody 's manipulating you , it 's your brother . ashley : well , i know how he operates . i also know how you operate . you would n't be at newman unless you had an agenda . and your agenda involves jack and jabot . just tell me what it is . [ scene_break ] scott : finished ? sheila : yeah , for now . i , uh ... revised that last page . scott : yeah , terrific . you 're a fast learner . sheila : either that or i 'm just tired of looking at the thing . scott : listen , um , whenever you 're ready to tell me more about the stolen baby story , i 'd like to hear it . the more i think about it , the more excited i get . sheila : well , you wan na work on it now ? scott : ca n't . i have a date . got ta go shower and get cleaned up . sheila : that 's good . i 'm glad to see you 're getting out . you 're in much better spirits than the last time i saw you . scott : hmm . it shows , huh ? sheila : yeah . clearly , you worked out your differences with your mom . scott : the truth is , i have n't even talked to her . sheila : really ? i thought you were so bothered about her not inviting you to her wedding . scott : what , i 'd be bummed forever ? no . if that 's the way she wants it , then so be it . sheila : talk to her fiancé . maybe he 'll have some answers for you . scott : been there , done that . michael 's no help . sheila : so you 're just gon na walk away from it ? scott : what else can i do ? though i have to wonder if there 's something about this guy my mom does n't want me to know about . sheila : you think ? scott : she did n't tell me about the engagement until way after the fact . she did n't invite me to the wedding . so ... why do you suppose she does n't want this lawyer and me getting to know each other ? [ scene_break ] michael : all right , lauren , listen to me . lauren : and you just take it upon yourself to go visit that lunatic in prison ? michael : okay , wait . now technically , it is an institution for the criminally insane . lauren : and that did not warn you right there ? michael : if you let me explain , i have something very interesting to tell you . lauren : you know , it was enough when you went and you sought out my son . but this , you have just -- you have gone way too far . michael : see , you wo n't think that once you hear what i -- lauren : what did you say to her , though ? michael : all right , listen . honey , sweetie , precious ... lauren : did you say anything about you ? did you say anything about our relationship ? michael : pumpkin , listen . if you would just hush , just for a minute ... lauren : fine , fine . talk . michael : first off , i do n't regret what i did . lauren : excuse me ? michael : i knew what i wanted to accomplish . and now i can give you the best wedding gift you could ever receive . lauren : i do not understand . michael : lauren ... sheila carter is no longer a threat to you or your son . lauren : that 's impossible . michael : no , i promise you , it is n't . that chapter of your life is over . lauren , once and for all , finally , it 's finished . [ scene_break ] chris : thank you . what are you doing ? paul : well , what you told me to do . i 'm going over all my notes of the entire investigation of this case , such as it is . russell : mr. richards , your witness . chris : you missed daniel 's direct . glenn : your honor , could i have just one moment ? paul : no , i heard it . it sounded fine . chris : `` fine `` ? paul : yeah , chris . he said he was n't driving . what would you say ? glenn : mr. romalotti , you stated that getting drunk did n't help with your anger problem , the anger you had towards your girlfriend . is that correct ? daniel : i do n't mean any disrespect , but is n't it pretty obvious that whatever the problem was , drinking only made things worse ? glenn : that was n't the question . you used alcohol to help deal with anger , and it did n't work . that 's what you said . daniel : yes . glenn : how many times have you been drunk before ? daniel : i do n't know . glenn : but more than once . daniel : yes . glenn : i see that you lived in europe for some time , where the rules about drinking are far more lax when it comes to young people . daniel : i 've already admitted that i 've been drunk before . glenn : as a means of anger management ? daniel : no , no . actually , this was the first time . normally it was just to be more like the adults , you know ? do what the grown - ups did and unwind a little . glenn : really ? of course , that 's hardly the outcome , is it ? daniel : look , i do n't know what you want me to say . i wish i never got drunk that night . glenn : do you also wish you had n't driven your car ? daniel : what i wish is that i did n't get drunk that night so i could 've driven my car and cassie would n't have , okay ? glenn : you 're saying you would n't drive under the influence ? daniel : no . never . glenn : mr. romalotti , is n't that what being intoxicated is all about , feeling brave , feeling just too cool for words ? daniel : no , no . it does n't make me stupid . glenn : really ? do you like your car ? daniel : sure . glenn : it 's a convertible . it 's a nice ride . i mean , do you love that car ? daniel : yeah , i like my car . glenn : how often did you let your friends drive it ? daniel : my friends all had their own cars . glenn : all of them ? daniel : no . glenn : convertibles ? daniel : no . glenn : no . did any of them ever ask you if they could take it for a spin ? daniel : sure , once or twice . glenn : and your response was ? daniel : my response was no . glenn : now these are licensed drivers . drivers with experience . daniel : yes , they were . glenn : unlike cassie newman . daniel : look , i never said that i let cassie drive my car , okay ? all i said is that she drove my car , and i was passed out in the backseat . glenn : no , you were n't . she was talking to you over her shoulder from the front seat . now which is it ? phyllis : ( whispers ) keep on going , daniel . you 're doin ' fine . you 're doin ' fine . glenn : either you were awake or you were n't awake . daniel : it 's not that simple . glenn : in a court of law , it is . i think you 're trying to have it both ways , mr. romalotti . too drunk to remember what you do n't want to remember , and just sober enough to remember what gets you off the hook ! chris : there 's no need to badger my client . there 's no jury present . daniel : do n't ask me why cassie did it because i do n't know , okay ? i just know that she did . i never woulda got behind the wheel of my car if i had been drinking , and i know that . do n't you understand that ? i never would 've got behind the wheel of my car ! glenn : i 'm done with this witness . sharon : nicholas . nick : let 's go . kay : no , go on . i 'll be fine . i 'll be fine . nicholas . [ scene_break ] devon : look , i hear you , okay ? and i know that this is complicated , but it might just be the one thing that turns my mother around . okay , she did n't even wan na see me before . whether it was because she was too messed up or ashamed or whatever her problem was -- but she came with me today . now does n't that say something ? neil : devon , the important question -- is your mother ready to stop doing drugs ? devon : you know what ? maybe she is now . maybe she will be now that she knows i 'm there for her , okay ? my mom really does deserve a better life than begging for money and sleepin ' in some park . neil : all right . one of two things can happen here . either your mother wo n't be able to make it through the rest of the day without getting high , which means she definitely can not stay here , or she 's sincerely ready to kick the habit , which means she 'll be going into withdrawals . dru : which means she should go into rehab . and what 's takin ' her so long ? you know , baby , we 're just not equipped to handle this situation . i 'm sorry . neil : hey , listen , man , um , why do n't we -- why do n't we just take her to the hospital or a clinic or -- dru : yeah . devon : yeah , i do n't think she would go , though . not just yet , okay ? i think maybe she would , though , if i could spend some more time with her . now i 'm not asking you guys to let her move in or anything , all right ? dru : she ca n't do that . neil : no , definitely not . devon : i know . i would n't ask anything like that . i just want one night . let her stay here for one night , and we can figure everything out tomorrow . yolanda : um , devon said i could , um , have these clothes , but you know what ? i could put my old ones back on . i mean ... dru : no , no , no , no . do n't -- just keep that . yolanda : i heard what he was talkin ' about , and you guys do n't have to worry none , you know ? i 'm -- i 'm just gon ' go , you know ? i - i got things to do . i -- devon : mom , you wan na spend another night out on the streets ? just stay right here for one night . yolanda : no , devon . i 'm leavin ' . you know , but thank you for the food and thank you for allowing me to clean up and everything . you got a real nice place here , you know ? and i 'm real glad that my boy has such good people . dru : you have a real nice son . yolanda : yeah . yeah , well , maybe now he 'll have a chance . neil : good - bye , yolanda . yolanda : bye . bye . devon : no , mom , you do not have to go , okay ? please . yolanda : no , no , i 'm leavin ' , and do n't you come after me again . you hear ? [ scene_break ] brad : thanks , bob . that 's great . appreciate you getting those numbers to me . all right . all right , i will . i 'll be in touch . sorry about that . i needed those numbers for a sales report i 'm working on . i 've got ta get it to victoria by tomorrow because of something with ... ( chuckles ) oh , i better not finish that . somebody may accuse you of pumping me for information . ashley : ( chuckles ) maybe i am . what are you gon na tell me ? brad : that i think you were coming on a little strong earlier . ashley : look , i just would like some answers to my questions , brad . brad : yeah , well , would n't we all , ash ? to be frank , uh , i was a little hurt that you think i would put business ahead of your and abby 's best interests . ashley : abby 's ? never . as for mine ... you know , it sounds kinda harsh , but it 's true . we 're not on the same team anymore . and what 's best for you is not necessarily what 's best for me and vice versa . brad : so what are you saying , ash ? you 'd rather not be spending so much time with abby ? that i 'm forcing it on you ? ashley : oh , come on . of course that 's not what i 'm saying . look , i 'm grateful for every moment i can spend with abby . i 'm very aware of how precious they are . but i have two priorities in my life , brad . i 've got abby and work , and i 'm perfectly capable of handling both of them without neglecting our daughter . [ scene_break ] russell : you may step down . counsel , the long day wanes . rather than have you call your next witness , then stop in the middle of your direct , shall we adjourn until tomorrow morning ? chris : by all means , your honor . russell : all right . i 'll see you all here at 9 : 00 . chris : how do you feel ? daniel : sorry . i kinda blew it at the end there . but i made it . you know , more and more , i 'm starting to think that i can survive anything . chris : do n't start giving up now . daniel : i 'm not . i 'm just gettin ' real . phyllis : hey , honey . you did great . you were great . you were . i 'll see you tomorrow . daniel : okay , bye , mom . phyllis : bye . christine , what do you think ? chris : about ? phyllis : daniel 's testimony . chris : he did fine . kay : christine . chris : yes , katherine . kay : i would never dream of telling you your job ... chris : but you 're going to anyway . kay : stop it . now you just stop that , young lady . i really think you should consider a plea bargain of some kind . let daniel throw himself on the mercy -- phyllis : whoa , whoa , whoa . katherine , excuse me . what -- who are you -- who are you to say this ? get outta here . we do n't wan na hear this . we 're not giving up . kay : phyllis , are you blind ? i mean , can you not really see what is going on ? your son is in very -- phyllis : there was reasonable doubt . did you not hear anything ? kay : phyllis , take off your rose - colored glasses . phyllis : i 'm not listening to this . i - i -- kay : phyllis -- phyllis : i 'm not listening to any of this . kay : what about it ? chris : katherine , i can not give up now . paul : chris , take a look at this . kay : stubbornness is not always a virtue . remember that . paul : you know , i -- i wrote this down a couple of months ago , and it did n't click at the time . but , uh ... now i 'm not so sure . chris : just please tell me it 's something good . i need that right now . [ scene_break ] lauren : so sheila is still in california ? michael : mm - hmm . a maximum - security facility outside of palm springs . lauren : and there 's no possibility that she could get out ? michael : none . lauren : i 've heard that . oh , god , i 've heard that so many times , and then she escapes again and again . michael : no , i know , i know . i -- you learned the hard way to never let your guard down . lauren : when sheila wants something and when she wants to get out , she finds a way . michael : i promise you that 's changed . lauren : how can you promise me that ? michael : the woman is under 24-hour surveillance . besides that , she was practically catatonic . i saw her . i saw her with my own eyes . lauren : you saw her ? michael : i was told that she is extremely passive and withdrawn since she returned to the facility , which she did , by the way , voluntarily . lauren : that 's what makes me nervous . she 's one hell of a performer . you know , maybe she 's waiting for her opportunity to run . michael : all right , lauren , lauren , look , why would she surrender if she were just planning to escape again ? right ? that does n't make any sense . besides , i do n't think she 's seriously capable of hatching another one of her infamous plans . according to the warden , she is heavily medicated . lauren : and who supervises when she takes her meds ? michael : i did n't ask that . lauren : see , michael , you can not leave one stone unturned . if a staffer watches her swallow every single pill , she still can not be trusted . michael : lauren , lauren , their job is to control a large group of dangerous patients . i am sure there is n't a trick they have n't seen . lauren : okay . all right . well , then what happens if she comes out of this shell , right ? and she 's been this model prisoner , and she 's been rehabilitated . what then ? what ? michael : the warden assures me that there 's no chance she will ever be released . on top of that , she is in isolation . that means she has no cell mate to manipulate or to plot with . lauren : maybe not . oh , i just -- i ca n't get my head around this . michael : lauren , lauren , lauren , everyone in that facility realizes that sheila carter is dangerous . lauren : really ? michael : yeah . she 's at the end of the line . she is gon na spend the rest of her life locked up tight , where she ca n't hurt you or your son ever again . [ scene_break ] sheila : you know , scott , i think you 're more upset about the situation with your mother than you 're letting on . scott : i admit , i am curious about this baldwin guy . but i 'm not gon na lose any sleep over it . sheila : yeah , but still , he 's the man that your mother 's marrying . you have a right to know more about him . scott : he seemed like a nice enough guy when we met . and if mom 's happy with him , who am i to interfere ? sheila : well , i admire your attitude , because i do n't know too many sons that would be that generous . scott : look , brenda , i really got ta get goin ' . uh , you wan na meet here in the morning ? we can work on the baby story . sheila : yeah , yeah , sure . you go ahead . shower , change . i 'm gon na pick my things up , show myself out . scott : okay . well , let 's get started early , though . sheila : oh , yes , sirree , teach . scott : all right . see you tomorrow . sheila : uh - huh . bye - bye . sheila : `` michael baldwin genoa city . `` sheila : so what is your story , counselor ? [ scene_break ] neil : devon , listen , man , we 're -- we 're sorry . dru : baby , we 're so sorry . devon : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . you guys are sorry . you guys are sorry . i 'm sorry , too . everybody 's sorry right now , but , you know , that does n't change anything , okay ? you two know better than anyone that my life was a mess before you two gave me a break . and i never thought that things would get better , but you made me see differently . you gave me possibilities that i never even knew existed . now why ca n't i do the same thing for my mother ? dru : because , baby , sometimes you ca n't help the people that you love . devon : i ca n't talk to you guys right now . i ca n't . dru : oh , devon , please . devon ! neil : honey . dru : where have you been , lily ? ! lily : um ... good . you guys are both here . um , there 's something i have to tell you , and you 're not gon na like it . [ scene_break ] paul : when i interviewed lily winters about that night at the party , she told me that cassie said not to worry about daniel , that , `` he would be all right . `` chris : you told me cassie said that she would take care of him , but that does n't imply she would drive his car . paul : hold on . you see , my point is , how do we know i got the exact wording on what cassie said ? chris : we know she did n't say , `` i 'll drive him home . `` paul : chris , we need to know the phrase -- the exact phrase -- that cassie used . chris : well , we 're short on time . do you know where lily is ? paul : my first guess would be at home . we just sent her outta here . ( cell phone rings ) chris : hello . dru : christine , drucilla winters . i hope you 're not thinkin ' about putting my daughter on the witness stand . chris : dru , are you at home ? dru : do n't even think about comin ' over here . it is not up for discussion . chris : stay put . we 'll be right there . come on . [ scene_break ] lily : i ca n't believe you did that . dru : well , believe it . you 're not going on the witness stand on daniel 's behalf . [ scene_break ] [ wind blowing ] brad : thank you . look , i know you 're capable of balancing work and family . but now that abby 's with one parent at a time , yeah , you 're damn right , i would prefer it if one of us was always there for her . ashley : and since you decided to go back to work , suddenly that means me . brad : all right , look , i know what your brother had to say , but he really does n't -- ashley : this is n't about jack . i have my own questions about your motives . brad : business has nothing to do with my wanting you to be a full - time mom to abby . ashley : the timing was kinda coincidental , do n't you think ? brad : well , you know what ? i 'm sorry if it seems that way . the bottom line is , i really enjoyed all that special time i had with abby . i thought you would relish the same opportunity . now if you do n't see it that way ... listen , i 'm not gon na argue with you . but i will give you a piece of advice . keep an eye on your brother . ashley : i 'm gon na be keeping an eye on you , brad . brad : ( chuckles ) okay , all right , you know what ? keep both eyes on me . now if you 'll excuse me , i have a report to finish . have a good day . [ scene_break ] michael : so ... are we okay ? lauren : we 're beyond okay . michael : you were pretty upset when you first came . lauren : i know . i 'm sorry . i , uh -- i went on the attack because i was terrified about sheila . it 's not because i do n't love you . michael : hey , i understand . i understand everything now . lauren : she took my baby . she took everything from me . michael : i know , i know , i know . listen , i know everything . i know all the horrors you went through , and i know all the sacrifices you 've been forced to -- to make . i know ... lauren : now you 're telling me that i do n't -- i do n't have to do that anymore ? i do n't have to feel that anymore ? michael : no , no , you do n't . you 're finally free . lauren : ( crying ) michael : oh , baby . oh . shh . lauren : how do i thank you for something like this ? michael : ( chuckles ) there 's no thanks needed . i 'd do anything for you . do n't you know that by now ? come here . come here . oh . [ scene_break ] dru : christine , paul , what are you doing here ? you 're wasting your time . i 'm no lawyer , but i 'm not gon na risk my daughter hurting her own case . chris : dru , okay , calm down . i understand the issues , and frankly , lily is a pretty poor advocate for daniel . lily : no , look , i wo n't lie , christine . i just want them to know about how daniel remembered he was n't driving the car . chris : and i get that , but paul has another question about what cassie said at the party . neil , dru , please , can we ask lily to think back to that night ? dru : christine , you 're wasting your time . [ scene_break ] sharon : so is that it , nick ? are you never gon na speak again ? nick : i do n't know what you want me to say . sharon : i do n't know . something . i mean , did n't you get what you wanted in that courtroom today ? nick : you 'd think so . you 'd think so . [ scene_break ] lily : yeah . that 's what i remember . paul : okay . that 's not what you told me the first time . the first time you said that cassie said daniel would be okay . now you see , that 's different in a critically important way . lily : well , yeah , i know , but i 'm -- i 'm really sure . chris : okay , absolutely sure ? would you swear under oath this is what cassie said ? lily : yeah , i can , and i will . please , mom , you have to let me . dru : no . neil : darlin ' , you heard your mother . it 's not gon na happen . chris : what happened at the party has nothing to do with the charges against lily . neil : yeah , but , christine , once she 's on the witness stand and the district attorney starts making her look like a liar -- lily : for the last time , i am not a liar . they could ask devon and sierra . they were there , too . paul : what do you mean they were there ? i interviewed both those kids . they never said that . lily : well , yeah , but you talked to them right after it happened . i mean , we were scared that we 'd be blamed for cassie 's death . chris : why ? paul : so they lied to me ? lily : no , we just ... we told cassie not to let him drive , and she said she would n't . chris : where 's devon now ? neil : devon -- he 's in his room . chris : could you get him out here , please ? neil : yeah , sure . dru : well , what ... neil : honey , let me get devon . chris : dru , please do not tell me you 're gon na have a problem with devon testifying . he has to tell this to a judge . it could literally save a life . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh . ( sighs ) michael : well , i hope we 've both learned something . lauren : what do you mean ? michael : i do n't want any secrets in our marriage . i need to know that you wo n't ever hold anything like that back from me again . lauren : you 've uncovered all of my secrets . and yes , i 've learned my lesson . michael : good . lauren : come here . lauren : you know something ? michael : what 's that ? lauren : for the first time ... i 'm not afraid . for the first time in years ... i 'm not afraid . [ scene_break ] sheila : come on , come on , come on . i do n't have all day . ( computer printer whirs ) sheila : boy ... you have quite a colorful history , mr .. baldwin . highly- successful attorney ... with questionable morals , though . a criminal background . so , lauren , this is the -- the man of your dreams that you 're gon na marry ? sheila : well , all i have to say is that he better not cause my little scotty any grief . | nick admits that he has been looking at the past incorrectly . brenda researches a genoa city attorney 's past . lily solely decides to go to court . yolanda leaves the winters ' home in a new outfit . paul finds the answer in his notebook . |
jack : dad , the day you left to serve your sentence , i made a vow that i would see you go free . i meant that . living your life this way is worse than any prison . i 'm not gon na let that happen . i 'm not . [ scene_break ] gloria : jack wants to kill my husband . michael : take him off life support , you mean . gloria : no , kill him . and i 'm not gon na let him . i wo n't , michael . michael : well , from what you 've told me , it 'll be your decision . gloria : no , but he 's fighting me . and he 's trying to wear me down . but it 's not gon na work . 'cause i 'm gon na do whatever it takes . i will spend every dollar i have to keep john with me . he 's my husband , michael . and i 'll devote the rest of my life to taking care of him . [ scene_break ] neil : why do n't we , uh , grab a table ? it does n't look very busy , does it ? come on . neil : dru . what are you doing here ? dru : what does it look like i 'm doing ? i 'm waiting for you . neil : correct me if i 'm wrong , but you asked me to pick up some dinner and bring it home . dru : yeah , i did . yeah , i did . assuming you 'd be alone . neil : carmen and i were going to get some work done . i did n't realize that you made these plans . i 'm sorry , drucilla . i really am . dru : no , no , no , no , no . let me apologize for thinking that you and carmen could spend just one night apart . [ scene_break ] ashley : what are you thinking about ? jack : i was thinking about the time dad took us camping and we almost died from mosquito bites . the one decent day of weather we had , traci got lost . ashley : i 'd forgotten all about that part . jack : dad held it together . jack : the best . [ scene_break ] gloria : what do you think is going on in there ? kevin : mom , relax . gloria : i ca n't relax . john 's fighting for his life . and his son wants to pull the plug . kevin : well , it does n't matter what jack wants . legally , you 're the only person who can make the decision to take john off life support . gloria : yeah , well , that 's not gon na stop jack . he 'll do whatever he wants and to hell with everybody else . i need to go in there . gloria : what if he 's shutting off the ventilator ? kevin : mom it might be the last -- gloria : do n't say that . do n't even think it ! we are not giving up on john . as long as he 's alive , there 's hope . gloria : i ca n't lose him , kevin . john has to be all right . he has to be . [ scene_break ] billy : is something wrong with dad ? colleen : there 's no change . no , your mom just said that you would be here . you feel like some company ? jt : here , sit down . colleen : thank you how have you been ? billy : before all this , i was great . colleen : no , he was better , billy . the last time i saw him he was all smiles . and it was weird because he was locked up in prison . and he had this completely positive outlook . jt : that sounds like mr. abbott . billy : and now i feel like i 'm not gon na have the chance [ scene_break ] nick : i thought you were sleeping . sharon : it 's a nice night . nick : yeah . sharon : i know this is n't where you really wan na be . [ scene_break ] neil : now that 's a cheap shot , do n't you think ? neil : i 'm sorry . i 'm very sorry that your plans were ruined . the last thing i wanted to do was hurt you , but carmen and i -- we have some work to do . dru : do n't insult my intelligence . i know you 're lying . neil : i am not . dru : i know something 's going on . neil : honey , this is n't the time or the place . dru : when would be a good time ? gina : is everything alright here ? dru : my husband and his girlfriend would like to dine here . neil : she 's not my girlfriend . dru : why let a perfectly romantic evening go to waste ? neil : you 've got it all wrong . dru : chew your food 20 times so you do n't choke ! [ scene_break ] nick : the only place i wan na be tonight is here with you . sharon : well , we both know that is n't true . nick : so what ? sharon : maybe i 'll go to see my mom for a few days . i 'll be with my mom . nick : that 's a good idea . but tonight it 's you and me . nick : you wan na talk about it ? nick : whenever you 're ready . sharon : when i was tied up in that church , i ... i thought those explosives were going to go off . i thought about noah and what that would do to him if he lost his mother ... nick : i hope carlton has some remorse for what he 's put you through . sharon : oh , please , do n't start in on brad right now . nick : he is the reason that all this happened . sharon : well , we 're all home safe and sound . and that 's what matters , right ? sharon : oh , my god ! what is that ? nick : it 's just the security . you 're safe . there 's nothing to be scared of . i 'm right here . sharon : yeah , that 's part of my problem , nick -- that you are always here . nick : i will be here until you get back on your feet . sharon : it is n't real , nick . you know , you 're not a part of me anymore . if i allow myself to depend on you in any way ... do n't you see how that could be a bad thing ? nick : i 'm not just gon na walk away from you . i ca n't do that . you 're a very important part of my life . and you always will be . [ scene_break ] colleen : do n't say that , billy . billy : miracles happen . but we have to be realistic . you saw dad . you heard what the doctor said . he 's not coming back to us . jt : that does n't mean you ca n't talk to him . give it a shot . billy : any word from your mom ? colleen : last i heard , she was in london trying to get here . billy : i feel so guilty . colleen : you were helping people . you have nothing to feel guilty about . billy : but i did n't have to go so far away , i could 've done that right here . jt : mac was here . i 'm just saying there 's a reason you were n't here . colleen : did you meet gloria yet ? she is the reason that granddad ended up in prison billy : she was married to the man he shot ? jt : yeah , kevin 's old man . colleen : trust me , billy , she is the worst thing that has ever happened to our family . billy : and now my dad 's life is in her hands . terrific . [ scene_break ] gloria : do n't you touch that ! jack : do you really think that i could do something like that ? gloria : you do n't seem to think your father should be alive . jack : he 's not alive now , gloria . machines are keeping him alive . the john you and i know and love is gone . the sooner you accept that , the better . gloria : i am going to stand right here until john gets up . jack : no . no , you 're not . come here . jack : i have a question . do you love my father ? gloria : of course i do ! gloria : he made that this decision after he 'd had a stroke . so maybe -- just maybe -- his judgment was impaired . jack : gloria , you know what we 're dealing with . gloria : i want to see what happens ? jack : nothing is going to happen . we 've had two specialists look at dad now . both of them have told us the same thing . gloria : i do n't care about those specialists , jack . i am not giving up on your father . i am not going to do that ? gloria : i 'll set a room up at the house . i will hire a nurse . jack : gloria , gloria ... gloria : i will talk to him every single day . love him until he wakes . jack : if i thought for one second that could happen , i would be on your side . gloria : i 've read about people who were n't supposed to wake up from a coma and they did . gloria : a piece of paper is n't gon na change the way i feel . as john 's wife , what happens to him is my decision -- jack : and i can always take you to court . have myself named his legal guardian . gloria : so you can turn around and kill him ? [ scene_break ] gina : how 's this , neil ? neil : good . neil : i am sorry for what happened before . neil : my marriage was in trouble long before i met you . carmen : i have n't made things easier . neil : if my wife wants to believe that something 's going on between us , that is her problem . carmen : is there nothing going on ? [ scene_break ] dru : i 'm sorry about the intrusion . i know i did n't call first . but i need to talk to sharon . nick : it 's really not the best time . dru : i really need to talk to her . sharon : no , it 's okay . dru , come on in . dru : thank you . i 'm sorry . sharon : what 's wrong ? dru : no , i 'm not okay . everything is just getting worse and worse . [ scene_break ] kevin : i do n't understand any of this . john 's supposed to be at home with his family . i 'm so sorry . ashley : do n't apologize . kevin : he looks so small . did you know about john 's last wishes ? ashley : i had no idea . kevin : he always bounced back . ashley : yeah . that 's why i just do n't feel right about taking him off life support . i know this is gon na be over and he 's gon na be back home . [ scene_break ] gloria : you would really go to court ? gloria : for forcing you to keep your father alive ! jack : for the last time , he is not alive . he 's incapable of breathing on his own . his brain is not functioning . that man in there is not john abbott . his body is there , yes . his soul , his spirit are gone . gloria : i do n't need to stand here . jack : helping him die is the best way . it 's helping him go on his terms . we have to focus on what dad wants . michael : let 's keep our voices down . jack : i 'm glad you 're back , michael . maybe you can talk some sense into this woman . i need some air . [ scene_break ] colleen : thank you . gloria we get along fine . but her son , kevin , on the other hand ... billy : i met him at the hospital . how is that guy still walking around free ? colleen : that 's a good question . i guess i should let you know , though . kevin owns this place . billy : nick and sharon sold it ? colleen : mac and kevin used to run it together . but now it 's just kevin . so if you come here a lot , unfortunately , you 're gon na run into him . billy : good . there 's a couple things i 'd like to say to him . jt : wo n't be anything i have n't already said , believe me . colleen : the problem is , kevin 's convinced a lot of people that he 's changed . but someone like that can never change . jana : you know , that 's a horrible thing to say . kevin fisher is one of the sweetest , most carryon people i know . kevin : hey , jana , will you give me a hand ? i wan na make some sandwiches . jana : yeah , sure . colleen : were you just at memorial ? kevin : yeah , i 'm headed back over there . colleen : how is he ? kevin : he 's the same . i saw with him for awhile . told him i was praying for him . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm sorry about john . how 's he doing ? jack : the doctors say he 's in a persistent vegetative state . they also say he 'll never regain consciousness . phyllis : how long can he stay like that ? jack : well , that 's the big debate . dad stipulated very clearly the he does n't want to be kept alive by artificial means . phyllis : then why is he -- jack : gloria and ashley are refusing to take him off the ventilator . all i wan na do is honor my father 's wishes . [ scene_break ] sharon : um ... listen , you do n't have to stay . nick : you sure ? sharon : yeah , i 'm fine . nick : okay . i 'll see you later . bye , drucilla . dru : bye , nick , sorry . nick : it 's okay . dru : sharon , i 'm really sorry for rushing him off like that . sharon : no , that 's all right . you did me a favor . so ... you okay ? dru : no , are you okay ? sharon : sure , i 'm fine . dru : you do n't seem yourself . sharon : i 'm -- look , everything 's okay . you want some decaf ? dru : no , no , no . sharon : all right , so what 's going on with you ? dru : sharon , you know what ? i planned this romantic dinner at the athletic club . and , um ... you know , i just thought it would be good for neil and me . and i bought this new dress and everything . and in he walks with carmen jones . sharon : oh , what ? did those two have a business dinner ? dru : oh , so they say ! so they say ! but i know something 's going on ! i 'm not blind . neil denies it to the nth degree but ... well , they 're both staying at the club ! and they 're always together ! sharon : neil moved out ? dru : well , not officially . but he did n't come home last night , okay ? and , you know , i just thought that this dinner would be ... you know , a fresh start and everything . he obviously has other ideas . [ scene_break ] neil : i am sorry . i 'm sorry the evening turned out to be such a disaster . carmen : dru loves you a lot . neil : it 's not enough right now . carmen : i do n't mean to pry , but i 'm curious . are you really ready to give up on your marriage ? neil : i do n't know . how 's that for an answer ? carmen : it sounds like you have some serious decisions to make . [ scene_break ] ashley : where 's gloria ? michael : oh , she went out for a bit . i , uh , i think there 's someone here to see you . paul : ashley ... ashley : hi . paul : how are you ? ashley : thanks for coming . paul : you bet . i was out of town . i just heard about your dad . what happened ? ashley : he had a stroke . two , actually . paul : how 's he doing ? ashley : not very well , paul . he 's on a ventilator . and it does n't look like he 's gon na wake up . paul : oh , i 'm sorry . ashley : he was gon na get out of prison . the governor was gon na commute his sentence to time served . he could 've been home by now . paul : i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if it 's any comfort , i agree with you . your father would n't want to be kept alive this way . jack : well , i 'm glad to know someone understands . i know it 's not gon na be easy saying good - bye , but he 's already gone . phyllis : so there 's no chance ... jack : of him waking up ? the doctors say no . phyllis : well ... i agree with you then . i mean , your father ... he would n't want this . he would n't want to be kept alive this way . and if there was any hope at all , you would do whatever you could do to keep him alive . jack : he 's my best friend . phyllis : i know . hey ... he 's so lucky to have you . jack : no , i 'm the lucky one . they do n't make guys like my dad anymore . you know , i always stayed close to home not out of any sense of obligation . i wanted to learn from him . phyllis : maybe gloria will come around . jack : oh , i do n't know . i - i do n't think so . phyllis : well , you have to do what 's right . you have to honor your father 's wishes . he 'd want you to do that . jack : and come off an unfeeling bastard . phyllis : no , you 're just the son that john loves . [ scene_break ] billy : you were in my dad 's room ? kevin : billy , i do n't really care what you think right now . your dad was more of a father to me than my old man ever was . i hope you realize how fortunate you are . [ scene_break ] michael : what 's the bag for ? gloria : a few things for john . listen , do me a favor . make sure that jack stays out of his room . i 'd like a little time alone with my husband . michael : all right , i 'll do what i can . but i hope you realize getting into a court battle with jack abbott is not in your best interests . gloria : i do n't give a damn about jack right now . we 're talking about john 's life , okay ? michael : think about it , gloria . john has a legal document . you may be his wife , but jack 's gon na claim that you 're not following john 's wishes . gloria : you on his side now ? michael : it 's not about sides . it 's about preserving john 's family . gloria : i am john 's family . [ scene_break ] jack : thanks for coming by . phyllis : listen , i can stay as long as you 'd like . jack : no , no , no . phyllis : really , i do n't mind . jack : no , it 's late . you 've got an important meeting tomorrow . i 'll call if there are any changes . phyllis : oh , okay , all right . good night . jack : good night . michael : phyllis ? michael : i 'm glad you came . phyllis : so am i . michael : by any chance , did , uh , jack say anything about gloria ? phyllis : no . just that they could n't be further apart on what to do next . michael : i do n't like where this is heading . [ scene_break ] gloria : i stopped by the house , picked up a few things for you -- some pictures . thought we 'd brighten this place up a little bit . here , i 'll put 'em right by the bed ... over here . so that when ... you wake up , you 'll see them . all of your family . there ... now is n't that better ? honey , i know it 's hard to be in this horrible hospital bed . but you 've always been so meticulous about your appearance . no reason not to look your best now . gloria : there ... handsome as ever . gloria : i know you can hear me , john . my darling john . my wonderful ... dear ... sweet ... husband . [ scene_break ] jt : you ready to go ? colleen : yeah . jt : you wan na go back to the hospital ? colleen : do you mind ? jt : no , of course not . colleen : hey , billy , you coming with us ? billy : i think i 'm gon na stay here . colleen : but visiting hours are gon na be over soon . billy : then i 'll see him in the morning . hey , there 's nothing i can do now except for look at dad and feel helpless . colleen : billy , do n't -- billy : cee - cee , i know i should n't give up . maybe we 're better off accepting the inevitable . there 's nothing we can do . kevin : i know something we can do . we can honor john by being the people he 'd want us to be . if there 's one thing he taught me , it 's the importance of living your life with integrity . treating other people the way you 'd like to be treated . he was a fair and honest man . colleen : he was totally unselfish . jt : he never judged people . kevin : so that 's something we can all do every day , in our own lives . billy : i always tried to make my dad proud . but i have a long way to go . i remember my dad -- he told me to always be my own person . but i would n't mind being exactly the kind of man that he is . [ scene_break ] dru : you know , sharon , i do n't know whether to fight or walk . sharon : well , that depends . dru : on what ? sharon : on whether you think there 's something left to salvage . dru : well , i do ! but neil seems to be more interested in carmen . sharon : so maybe what you should do is give this some time . dru : no , sharon , if i give it time , my marriage will definitely be over . that woman is ready to pounce on my man . sharon : oh , i do n't really see her as that kind of woman . dru : oh , yes , my mother always said , `` watch out for the quiet ones . `` she wants neil bad . and she 'll do anything to get him . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i thought you were staying with sharon . nick : yeah , so did i . but dru showed up obviously upset about something . so i decided to leave them alone . phyllis : mmm . so are you going back to the ranch ? nick : i do n't think so . i get the feeling sharon does n't want me there . phyllis : oh . nick : so , uh , i called earlier . where were you ? phyllis : um , i was at memorial . john abbott had a stroke . he 's on a ventilator . nick : wow . i did n't know that . phyllis : yeah . they do n't think he 's ever gon na come out of it . jack is devastated . nick : i ca n't imagine ... phyllis : i 'm glad you 're here . i was n't up for spending the night alone . [ scene_break ] jack : i could use your support . ashley : god , jack , do we have to talk about this right now ? jack : when 's a good time to talk about this ? ash , i know this is difficult . we have an obligation to see that our father 's last wishes are carried out . we 're his children . ashley : i ca n't do it . i 'm so sorry . i ca n't . jack : you 're gon na let me fight gloria on my own ? is that what you 're saying ? ashley : i 'm sorry . i hate that it 's like this , but i ca n't be part of ending my father 's life . i - i ... i ca n't do it , jack . gloria : jack ? jack : before you say anything you should know i am contacting an attorney first thing tomorrow morning . gloria : that wo n't be necessary . it 's time . it 's time to let your father go . [ next_on ] nikki : please put him on the phone . hope : i ca n't do that . he 's not here . nikki : hope , please , just help me . sharon : i do n't want you living here anymore . gloria : so you 're telling us it 's time ? | dru watches as neil walks in with carmen . when he sees her he comes over to her table asking what she is doing there . she says that she was waiting for him . she apologizes quietly saying that she is sorry that she thought that they could stay away from each other one night . nick is at the house . sharon tells him to go and be with phyllis as she knows that is where he would rather be anyway . gina comes to see what 's going on . dru tells to forget the romantic diner . then drucilla decides to have the dinner served to her husband and his girlfriend . she warns the two to chew twenty times before swallowing or they might choke . jack and gloria butt heads . he threatens to have himself appointed legal guardian . `` why , `` gloria asks . `` so you can turn around and kill him ? `` jack and gloria get into it and do n't stop until michael comes to calm things down . that is when phyllis arrives . she listens to john and agrees that he has to find a way to end the way that things are for john . paul arrives and ashley fills him in on all that has happened . dru shows up at sharon 's house fit to be tied . sharon tells nick he can go and he lets the girls talk alone . neil apologizes to carmen over dru 's behavior telling that it is her problem if she thinks that something is going on . carmen has to wonder if there really is n't anything going on between them like dru thinks . drucilla tells sharon that neil is smitten with neil . she ca n't take a step back from neil as carmen is right there and she is n't the kind of woman who gives up on something that she wants . gloria brings pictures into john 's room and arranges them so that when john wakes that is the first thing that he will see . she ca n't help but listen to and look at the machines connected to her husband when the room is quiet . jack tells her that he is contacting an attorney in the morning . `` that wo n't be necessary jack , `` gloria says . `` it is time to let your father go . `` |
daniel : where do you want these ? phyllis : um , on the coffee table . daniel : okay . phyllis : yeah , you know what ? no , no , no . no . daniel : no ? phyllis : um , right -- right -- right there . daniel : okay . phyllis : right there in front of the window . you know -- no , no , right over there . right -- that 's too obvious . right there . daniel : okay . phyllis : good . good . daniel : so when 's the probation officer gon na get here ? phyllis : um ... soon , soon . uh , she interviews everybody first , and i 'm last , and then , uh , then , uh , she writes a report to the judge suggesting how , uh , long my sentence should be that he will impose . daniel : something to look forward to . phyllis : only if you 're convicted . daniel : right . um , okay , so back to you . why do n't we make some notes ? phyllis : right , right , let 's make some notes . that 's good , that 's good . prepare . prepare . all right . notes ... here we go . um ... ( sighs ) this is a big deal , you know ? it 's a really big deal . this is as important as the sentencing hearing will be . okay , so ... good things , good things to say about me -- do you have any ? daniel : why do n't we start with , you 're a mom ? phyllis : i 'm a mom . i 'm a mom . mom . mother of two , in fact . i 'm sure she knows that , but it would n't hurt to emphasize it just a little , right ? daniel : ca n't hurt . absolutely , agreed . phyllis : okay . um ... anything else ? oh , my charity work ! oh , my endless charity work ! oh , that 's good . that 's a good thing to put in there . daniel : do you count helping people pick out purses as philanthropy ? phyllis : i do a lot of charity work , daniel . you 're -- you 're unaware of it , obviously . i do a lot . daniel : seriously , um , do you know who they 're gon na be interviewing ? i mean -- i mean , do you know if i 'm on the list ? phyllis : i do n't know . they do n't give a list to the defendant . daniel : oh . well , i hope i am . phyllis : yeah . daniel : yeah . phyllis : me , too . daniel : or maybe not . you know , i - i am kind of an accused felon , which would make you mother of the felon . phyllis : yeah , yeah . we 're not -- we 're gon na -- we 're not gon na bring that up . we 'll just ... ( whispers ) forget about that . so ... daniel : get rid of it . phyllis : yeah . daniel : okay . phyllis : get rid of that . ( laughs ) daniel : well , who else are they gon na interview then ? phyllis : um , i do n't -- nick , i 'm sure ... jack . jack will vouch for me . daniel : that 's good , 'cause we know that his wife wo n't . phyllis : yeah , well , the judge is going to listen to the opinion of a state senator over a spokesmodel . [ scene_break ] ben : yes . jack : and why are n't you in the office in madison ? ben : thank you . thank you for thinking of the senator . yes . bye - bye . uh , yes , hi . yeah , i 'm sure the senator would love to attend . god bless you , too . senator abbott . jack : i like it better when you call me jack . what 's up ? ben : oh , nothing much . ah , just a small matter of your constituent hotline burning up with angry voters because of your ties to phyllis abbott . jack : her name is phyllis newman . ben : it does n't matter . your `` friendship `` with your ex - wife is gon na bring you down , jack . jack : maybe i do like it better when you call me senator abbott . ben : this is no time for jokes . your association with this woman -- not good . jack : do i have to remind you phyllis is in large part responsible for my winning this election ? and the part she took in our campaign was before the trial . presumably , she 's innocent until proven guilty . ben : that was proven . jack : what do you want me to do about this , ben ? it 's over . ben : she was convicted . it 's just getting started . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : i have some amazing news . jana : what is it , kev ? tell me . kevin : my mom is gon na give us the money for your surgery . jana : really ? kevin : yeah . jana : god , that 's so wonderful . oh , but it 's so criminally expensive . you know , i do n't have insurance . i mean , can she afford this ? kevin : oh , she can . trust me . jana : i do . thank you so much . i wo n't ever be able to repay you . kevin : you do n't have to . jana : wow , this means your mom 's forgiven me then , right ? i mean , if she 's willing to pay for the operation , we have her blessing to be together . kevin : you know , um , i do n't even think your brain surgeon could figure out what 's going on inside my mom 's head . but who cares ? i spoke to the head nurse , and she 's gon na arrange for you to have your final m.r.i . and c.t . scan and ... whatever other tests you need . jana : wow . jana : can i ask you for just one small , little favor ? kevin : yeah , anything . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . nick : hi . sharon : um , i know that we talked about telling noah together , but he heard the verdict on the television . nick : oh , man . sharon : and he blames me for phyllis going to jail . nick : well , did you tell him you had no choice to testify ? sharon : jack and i both tried to explain it to him , but he had a hard time understanding . nick : maybe he does n't want to understand . i can talk to him if you think it 'll help . sharon : well , i - i did n't want to make a big deal out of it . i just -- i wanted you to know in case it came up . nick : well , if it does come up , i 'll do my best to clarify things . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] heather : thank you . so i was n't sure if you had a chance to review your files , but ms. newman is not a first - time offender . woman : mm - hmm . well , thank you for the background info , ms. stevens . heather : of course . michael : with all due respect to the assistant district attorney , she is overstating the case quite a bit . yes , my client has been arrested previously . no , she has never been convicted . i 'm sure you 'll make that clear in your report to the judge . heather : of course , mr. baldwin . our office is merely helping the probation department zero in on the important people to interview . michael : to create a presentencing report that is fair , balanced and unbiased ? heather : yes , that is our job . michael : it 's a lot of work . i mean , for a case that 's bound to be overturned on appeal . heather : you 're an experienced lawyer , mr. baldwin . why do n't you leave that determination to the court of appeals and focus on the matter at hand ? i do n't believe judge chong will be too happy to read that your client was planning to flee the state , and possibly even the country , instead of showing up to hear her verdict . michael : that is an outrageous allegation . you ca n't possibly write that . heather : unless it 's true . michael : how can it be true ? you were there when my client appeared at the verdict . heather : she was an hour late . you said that she had a stomach bug . she looked perfectly healthy to me . our office follows the facts , mr. baldwin . we will follow these wherever they take us . michael : fact -- she made the deadline . that 's all that matters . woman : well , if you 'll excuse me , i , uh , i have an investigation to conduct . michael : one moment , please . mrs. newman 's case is an emotional one . it involves two marriages , several million dollars and , uh , some people who do n't particularly care for each other . i -- talk to whomever you must , but please , talk to everyone . woman : i 'm , uh , i 'm a professional , mr. baldwin . heather : you 're good . michael : and for a new assistant d.a . , you 're nervy . who told you my client was preparing to flee ? i want names right now . heather : i , um , i - i do n't know what you 're talking about . i mean , maybe i 'm too new to figure it out . [ scene_break ] woman : i would just like to ask you a few questions about phyllis newman . nick : i can tell you what i know before i lost my memory , which is n't much . woman : but you can testify as to her recent behavior , correct ? nick : what i 've witnessed recently is a loving mother who 's very concerned about the welfare of her child . woman : um , to your knowledge , did phyllis newman try to leave town before the verdict was read in her trial ? nick : look , she 's had a tough time dealing with my memory loss , my not remembering that we were married . so she wanted us to go away together with our daughter . but in all honestly , i ca n't say what she did or did n't think about during that time . woman : well , what do you think was her intention ? nick : look , if she wanted to run away , then she would have done it . she has the money , the ... she had the time , the opportunity . but she did n't do that . she showed up for the verdict . and i believe we judge people by their actions . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) jack : jack abbott . daniel : jack , its daniel . jack : i was wondering where my new employee was that promised to do such hard work . daniel : yeah , you know , i know i just started working for you , but i could really use the morning off . jack : to help your mom ? daniel : yeah , she 's getting interviewed today by the probation officer , and i kind of want to stick around and be her cheering section . jack : no , no problem . you do what you can do there and then get here when you can . daniel : thanks , jack . i owe you . jack : yeah , yeah . tell your mom i wished her luck . what ? ben : there are millions of college graduates out there that would kill to work for you , and you 're hiring phyllis newman 's son ? jack : he needed a job . ben : yeah , and you do n't see anything potentially suspect about that ? jack : yeah , i think it depends on how you look at it . ben : next thing you 're gon na say is , `` it depends what the meaning of ' is ' is . `` jack : believe me , i know what the risks are . ben : no , i do n't think you do . you are a newly elected official . your constituents will have a problem with this . jack : perhaps , and then i 'll make the case . ben : what -- what case , jack ? look , you squeaked into office in a filthy campaign . the voters elected the last person not struck by scandal . you 're lucky that -- that it was your opponent who got caught kissing her campaign manager and not you . jack : you 're not my type . ben : more jokes . look , i know that phyllis worked on your campaign . she 's probably going to prison , and she wo n't be able to work for you anymore . and i could almost accept your hiring her son if he was n't accused of grand theft , conspiracy , and oh , i almost forgot , probably murder . jack : ben , ben , you 're my chief of staff because you 're smart . i like smart . ben : mm - hmm . jack : this is about a family falling apart , phyllis ' family . if she does time , and i hope to god she does n't , she will have paid her debt . i care about daniel . he 's down . in my world , you help somebody up when they 're down . and i do n't think my constituents will hold that against me . ben : yes , they will . jack : i say you 're wrong . ben : well , i hope i 'm wrong , but i 'm not . [ scene_break ] michael : how 'd your interview go ? nick : it went pretty well . phyllis : yeah . michael : mm . phyllis : what 's going on ? i know that look . michael : heather told me that she had it on good authority that you definitely tried to run . phyllis : who told her that ? michael : that 's what i need to find out before i can do any damage control . phyllis : did you say anything ? nick : no , the only person i spoke to was the probation officer . phyllis : well , what did -- what did you tell her ? nick : as little as possible . she asked me point - blank if you were thinking of running . i was very careful with my words . i did n't say anything to implicate you . michael : well , somebody did . [ scene_break ] jack : hi , sweetheart . sharon : am i interrupting something ? i - i did n't expect to find you here . ben : no , no , not at all . we 're just tying up some loose ends , professionally and personally . sharon : well , um , i need to speak to my husband in private . ben : excuse me . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : sorry . hello ? hi , phyllis . no , i did n't tell anyone that you were planning on running away before the verdict . jack : no , i have no idea who would do that . no sweat . bye . someone told the assistant d.a . that phyllis tried to run . sharon : typical . she usually puts the blame on somebody else . jack : you really think she would have told them that herself ? sharon : are you suggesting that maybe i did ? jack : did you ? sharon : no . i ca n't believe you would have to ask me that . jack : no , no , i should n't have . it 's just she ... i 'm sorry . i do trust you . sharon : i admit that it was my gut instinct at first to call the police , but that 's -- that 's only because she was running off with the baby , and i did n't want to see nick or you or anyone involved have to go through that . but i would never jeopardize your senatorial image by getting more involved in this than i already am . jack : i - i know you only have everyone 's best interests at heart . sharon : well , i appreciate you understanding that . i really do n't want to be involved in this at all . i know it was my testimony that got her convicted , but i was subpoenaed . i had to tell the truth . jack : honey , y - you do n't have to explain anything to me . sharon : well , i know that you and phyllis are friends . jack : you 're my wife . i believe what you tell me . sharon : thank you . jack : but i do n't want to see my friend taken away from her children . [ scene_break ] kevin : so my mom 's first charitable act as the widow bardwell is gon na be paying for jana 's surgery . colleen : and how exactly did you make that happen ? kevin : i can be very irresistible . colleen : oh , right , you think so . kevin : no , i do n't think , i know . colleen : mm - hmm . well , you must have some serious dirt on your mom , getting her to lay out cash like that . i mean , what did she do , kill someone ? kevin : ( chuckles ) no , no . i , uh ... i think she just got tired of my begging . colleen : right . that is very irresistible . kevin : it can be , sure , in a messed up kind of way . colleen : um , look , i know you need to do this . i just hope you 're not counting on it to be some miracle cure ... for jana or for the two of you to , um ... kevin : no , i know . uh , i 'm not . i know that the surgery might not work . the tumor could grow back , and we 'd be at square one again . colleen : or the surgery might work , and she might change the way she feels about you . i mean , they did say that they had no idea if the tumor was affecting her thoughts and her personality , right ? kevin : right . yeah , no , i know . i have to be prepared for anything . the surgery could work out fine . she could still be in love with me , and she 'll have to spend 50 years in prison for the crimes she committed . colleen : well , that is very realistic of you . kevin : yeah , well , i 'm glad you approve . colleen : oh , you should be . you know , i am very wise . ( chuckles ) kevin : well , hey , at least i 'm giving her a chance , right ? i could n't spend another minute watching her get worse . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , listen , this -- this is crazy . this is not a big deal . let 's not panic here . michael : well , the prosecutor must 've heard something ! daniel : something bad . michael : the internet ? rumors ? daniel : what 's the big deal , though ? you know , the internet , it breeds and multiplies on rumors like this . no one believes it . phyllis : yeah , it 's hearsay , right ? it 's hearsay . michael : well , bad news . this is n't a trial . hearsay is perfectly fine . [ scene_break ] maggie : heather , congratulations on your conviction . heather : oh , thanks , detective . i wish i felt like celebrating . maggie : what ? what 's the problem ? heather : michael baldwin . maggie : well , you know , um , you beat him , and that 's not an easy feat in this courthouse . heather : we 're not done yet . i - i feel it in my gut . he knows that phyllis was trying to run , and somehow , they talked her out of it . but i know that was her intention . she might still go for it . maggie : unless you could somehow prove she 'd already attempted . heather : hmm . maggie : why do n't we go for a walk ? you can bring me up to speed . heather : okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : phyllis asked jack if he told the prosecutor she was going to flee . nick : he said no ? sharon : of course . but then he looked at me . nick : do n't tell me he accused you ? sharon : well , not out loud , but it was written all over his face . nick : so what did you say ? sharon : well , i called him on it , and then he finally asked . nick : you know , it does n't really surprise me . you know how close he and phyllis are . sharon : he does n't want to see summer taken away from her . nick : nobody does . sharon : nick , was it wrong of me to tell the truth ? nick : you did n't have a choice . your testimony was n't personal . sharon , you did nothing wrong . [ sharon remembering ] sharon : no verdict yet . brad : what 's with those jurors ? i mean , w - what more do they need , a signed confession to go along with the videotape of her blackmailing me ? sharon : well , whatever they decide , i just hope they do it soon . she almost ran off with summer this morning . [ scene_break ] brad : ( scoffs ) sharon : nick , i i got ta go . [ scene_break ] ben : do you have to be that obvious ? nick : i do n't like what you 're insinuating . ben : she 's married . nick : we 're friends . ben : and i 'm a doctor . nick : well , then maybe you should get your head checked . ben : and yours is fine . you 've played that `` i do n't remember `` card long enough . take care of your own wife . [ scene_break ] phyllis : here i come ! ta - da ! daniel : ( chuckles ) phyllis : what ? daniel : are you serious ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm serious . what ? daniel : okay , um , the outfit . the outfit is good , but it 's the hair -- the hair , mom , the hair . phyllis : all right , yeah , but i - i can fix that . i have a hair thing -- ah . that is fixable , see ? listen , this is very important . if i even look at this probation officer the wrong way , i could go to prison . daniel : well , if there 's a prison yard fight , my money 's on you . phyllis : ( chuckles ) yeah . hey , we 're -- we 're not gon na go there . ( clears throat ) there . ( clears throat ) daniel : you know , i 'm just trying to help you relax . seriously , you 're gon na ace this . phyllis : you think ? daniel : yes , yes , i think . come on , michael went over all this stuff with you . you 're ready . phyllis : yeah . yeah , i 'm ready . ( groans softly ) [ scene_break ] paul : hey , i just wanted to tell you i 'm really sorry about phyllis . michael : you win some , you win some on appeal . paul : you know , that 's exactly the attitude i would want in a defense attorney -- one that never gives up , keeps fighting for you . michael : well , i 'm spoiling for a fight , and i 'm looking forward to another prosecutor -- let me amend that -- any other prosecutor besides heather stevens . paul : really ? she must have done something really good to get to you this bad . michael : well , just give her a high - profile case , and she just comes at you even harder . i mean , to hell with any sense of fair play or humanity . paul : that 's funny , 'cause i heard she just presented the case , and then ... the jury came up with the verdict . michael : heather wants to revoke phyllis ' bail . i mean , our intrepid new assistant district attorney , she 's convinced herself that phyllis was thinking -- thinking about fleeing before the verdict was announced . paul : was she ? michael : this is genoa city , wisconsin , not `` 1984 . `` there 's no such thing as -- as thought crime . i do n't care if phyllis was standing at an airline counter waving a ticket to brazil around , she made it to the verdict , and that 's what matters . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , me again . jack : hi . sharon : um , i was thinking about what you said earlier , and ... jack : and what ? hey , you can tell me anything . sharon : i told brad that phyllis was thinking about running . i think i 'm the reason the prosecutor ended up finding out . ben : pardon me , but the , uh , probation officer would like to interview you . is now a good time ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , so let 's practice . here you go . ask me all the tough questions . ask me everything that a probation officer would ask . be authentic . be tough , okay ? daniel : okay . phyllis : okay . daniel : so , ms. newman , what are your feelings now on what you 've done ? phyllis : jeez , do you have to be so real ? daniel : you just said to be tough . phyllis : i know , i know . i know , but do n't listen to me . okay . uh ... forget it . i 'll -- i 'll answer that . um ... i 'm -- i 'm very sorry . daniel : wah wah come on , way generic . phyllis : ( laughs ) i 'm sick about it ? daniel : okay . phyllis : right . daniel : better . phyllis : right . daniel : why were you not sick about it when you were doing it ? phyllis : because ... how do i answer that ? daniel : mom . phyllis : ( whispers ) yeah ? daniel : it 's easy . just tell her the truth . tell her you 're sick about it now . [ scene_break ] woman : phyllis newman is your ex - wife , correct ? jack : yes . i still consider her a close friend . woman : then why do you think this happened , senator abbott ? jack : phyllis has always felt very deeply about things . i 'm guessing maybe passions got the best of her . woman : hmm . you think she just sort of ... lost control ? jack : happens to the best of us . i do think she 's sorry . i think she 's very sorry . woman : why do you think she decided to flee while the jury was still deliberating ? jack : did she ? woman : you 're unaware of this ? jack : i knew she was away with her daughter , but she made it back in time for the verdict . i was there . woman : did you two speak while she was out of town ? jack : briefly . she said she was coming back . she -- she was n't feeling well . woman : feeling well -- you mean , uh , her mental state ? jack : no , her mental state was fine . physically , she was dealing with stomach problems , which is understandable given the fact that she was facing the prospect of being separated from her daughter . woman : mm . mm - hmm . jack : officer , i 'd ... this is not what i do . i 'm part of the legislature . i am not a member of the judiciary . but it seems to me , in thinking about the sentence , we should consider both the requirements of motherhood and of justice . i know the law allows it . i 'm hoping you 'll recommend it . [ scene_break ] sharon : look , i do n't need to be yelled at for talking to a friend . ben : no yelling . no yelling . just a quick refresher course on how a senator 's wife should behave . sharon : i do n't need you to tell me how to be a good wife . ben : my concern is jack 's career , and how you represent yourself in public is a huge part of that . sharon : i do n't need to listen to this conversation . ben : well , for starters , for starters , uh , try to avoid getting up close and personal with other men , especially in public . sharon : okay , you can stop inferring something happened . we 're friends . ben : yes , so you said . friendly friends . now , sharon , you 're either jack 's loyal wife , supporting his every move , always there for him , or you 're not . sharon : i would never do anything that would hurt my husband . ben : ( whispers ) for jack 's sake , i hope that 's true . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) michael : i give . power of attorney for jana hawkes . kevin : thank you . what do i owe you ? michael : oh , your eternal gratitude and a vow that whenever you do meet with your beloved -- that would be jana -- you come fully armed for self - defense . kevin : you know , i thought you of all people would applaud my doing something legal . michael : just a few weeks ago , you wanted to get close enough to this girl so you could kill her . and now you 're petitioning to be the one who gets to pull the plug ? kevin : nobody wants to see her get well more than i do . everything 's changed now . michael : not everything . i still think this is very disturbing . [ scene_break ] paul : so tell me , why does it feel like i 'm having coffee alone ? maggie : mnh - mnh . paul : so how 's your investigation going ? maggie : it 's not going good , paul . it 's not going good . heather 's convinced that phyllis attempted to jump bail . but you know what the problem is ? i have no proof . paul : what kind of proof do you need ? maggie : phyllis at the airport , uh , boarding a plane , leaving to another country . paul : specific enough . maggie : but it does n't matter , because , you see , um ... it 's really hard to delve into security camera footage when , um , you do n't have a warrant . and judges -- they 're just not too big on honoring hunches . paul : no , i know . you are so right . it is so much easier for private investigators . you see , they can call in favors . they can lean on shady business associates . maggie : yeah . paul : and they do n't have to answer to , say , the genoa city chief of police . maggie : sounds exciting . paul : and effective . maggie : so , um ... does that mean that you 're offering your services to cut through the red tape ? paul : what do i get in return ? maggie : well , what do you want in return ? [ scene_break ] woman : i appreciate you taking the time to speak with me , mrs. abbott . sharon : i , uh , i 'm happy to answer any of your questions . however , i must warn you , i - i do n't really have much to tell you . woman : well , i just want to ask you a couple of questions about phyllis newman . sharon : i 've said everything i knew about her at the trial . woman : well , i read your testimony , so let me get right to the point . please tell me if you were aware at any point if ms. newman was planning to flee before her verdict was read at the trial . sharon : well , i ca n't tell you what was in phyllis ' mind . but i 'm sure it was a rough time for her . woman : and you did n't speak to her at all during that time ? sharon : no . no , not until after the verdict , though my husband , senator abbott , did . woman : and was there any other indication , direct or indirect , of her intent to flee ? sharon : absolutely not . [ scene_break ] ben : senator , you have a sec ? jack : i thought you already left for madison . ben : i wanted to talk to you . jack : about ? ben : women . jack : well , there 's a good reason to delay a flight . ben : women are the only thing keeping you from running for governor or u.s. senate -- jack : i 'm flattered , but i 'm also a little annoyed . is this about phyllis ? ben : you have a hard time of letting go of the women in your life . and , yes , this is about phyllis . jack : how many times do i have to tell you , ben ... ? ben : until it makes sense would work . jack : phyllis is my friend . i do not turn my back on friends . ben : is that what you told the probation officer ? jack : your point ? ben : you 're a great guy , senator . that 's why i wanted to work for you . but if i ca n't tell you the truth -- jack : the truth according to you . ben : phyllis is your ex - wife . you call her a friend . the voters want to know how close a friend . jack : duly noted ... not that it 's gon na change anything . now was there something else ? ben : i said `` women , `` plural . your wife ... jack : my wife is off - limits . ben : tell her ex - husband that . jack : nick has feelings for sharon . i understand that . ben : what about her feelings for him ? jack : this conversation 's over , ben . ben : senator , nick 's wife 's going to prison . that makes one less person in the way to make a play for the woman he really loves -- your wife . jack : please do not let the fact that i have not raised my voice mislead you into thinking i am anything but furious right now . my wife is off - limits . if you ca n't handle that , if you ca n't work with that , you find a politician you can work with . [ scene_break ] woman : what was your frame of mind before the verdict ? phyllis : um ... wow . i was terrified , actually . um ... i 'm a mom . are you a mom ? um , anyway , i - i -- i 'm a mom , so i was just thinking about my kids . woman : did you consider leaving town before the verdict was announced ? phyllis : absolutely not . i have too much to lose . woman : mm - hmm . well , um , thank you , ms. newman . we 're done here . phyllis : oh , okay . great . i - i just -- you know , i just wanted to add that , um , i 'm very active in the community , and , um , earlier this year , i gave a very sizable donation to cassie 's challenge . it 's ... it 's a really great cause . um ... yes , so , uh ... anyway , uh , i have a - a couple other things that i - i wrote down here . let me see . um ... woman : nice wig . phyllis : yeah , um ... that 's , uh ... that 's crazy . this is , um ... ( chuckles ) i -- you know , there 's been so much publicity surrounding the trial . i just thought maybe , you know , i would disguise myself , and , you know , it 's -- it does n't go with my skin tone , though , so ... ( door closes ) phyllis : hi , sweetie . have -- have you met ? nick : yes , we did meet . phyllis : this is nicholas , my -- my husband . she -- she -- she noticed the wig . we were talking about the wig . remember ? nick : yeah , the wig , uh , for the photo shoot . i guess you forgot you still had it . phyllis : yeah , it 's just -- you know , it 's kind of cool . i just got it to check out , you know , the style , and ... work it . yeah , and nick -- nick liked it so much , so , you know ... ( chuckles ) i brought it home . and we used it , um , on one of the models for , um , a newman cosmetics photo shoot . nick : yeah , it really worked with the campaign . phyllis : yeah , it did . right . woman : well , again , uh , thank you your time . phyllis : sure . sure . thank you . if you need anything , please just call . nick : from either one of us . phyllis : right . nick : we 're happy to help . woman : mm - hmm . phyllis : uh - huh , you betcha . right . [ scene_break ] colleen : so what 's the prognosis ? kevin : when can you operate ? doctor : well , based on jana 's last m.r.i ... jana : ( whispers ) what ... ( normal voice ) what is it ? doctor : ( sighs ) some tumors grow rapidly . jana : my tumor ? doctor : it may have invaded a critical area of the brain . kevin : `` may have `` ? what -- what are you saying , you do n't know ? doctor : it 's a typical difficulty with brain malignancies . now we suspect an ependymoma . that could account for your seizures and other difficulties . but we ca n't be sure until we 're in and the pathologists do their work . colleen : but that means you should operate quickly , right ? doctor : it does . but , miss hawkes , you need to understand that the surgery itself is very risky . kevin : why do n't doctors ever just say what they mean ? jana : so you mean i could die ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jack : hey ! you 're just in time . you can help me explain to `` friends of the beasties `` why they ca n't have their sculptures in front of fire hydrants . sharon : um ... jack : hey , what is it ? sharon : um ... i would never say anything about this normally , because whoever you choose for your office staff is your business , and it 's not mine . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . you know i value your opinion . what is it ? sharon : it 's ben . jack : of course it 's ben . sharon : you know , he 's ... he 's insulting , and he -- he just gets involved in our personal lives . jack : not anymore . sharon : well , he 's not listening . jack : no , i mean , i 'm not gon na put up with it anymore . sharon : good . jack : ben is a smart , hard - working , politically savvy bulldog -- just the right guy for the job . but if he ca n't follow orders , he 's gon na find himself out of a job . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so i mentioned everything that we talked about , um , all of my charity work -- my extensive charity work -- and all of my ties here . daniel : and we made sure that we told her that we were in court in time for the verdict . phyllis : yeah . michael : and did you get interviewed ? daniel : um , well , i volunteered my services , but ... she said she 'd be in contact if she needed me . michael : hmm . and nick ? phyllis : nick 's changing the baby . it 's all good . yeah . um , so , yeah , i feel good about it . she was really nice -- really nice -- and she was n't negative at all . michael : of course she was n't . i mean , it 's her job to appear unbiased and fair . she could write in her report that you were jack the ripper . you 'd never see it on her face . michael : what ? phyllis : what , what ? michael : what , what ? what -- that ! that mother - son , `` we 're not telling you something `` look that just happened . what ? phyllis : nothing . daniel : look , mom told me about it . it 's no big deal . michael : oh , something happened . phyllis : no , no , no , nothing happened . listen , let 's not blow this out of proportion . michael : ( groans ) oh , here we go . phyllis : ( sighs ) ahem . i just , um ... it 's not a big deal . relax . i just had this in my purse accidentally ... michael : oh ! phyllis : and , um , yeah , the officer saw it . michael : that 's a wig ! phyllis : yes . michael : a wig ! a wig , as in a wig you might use as a disguise , as -- as if you were maybe gon na jump bail ! phyllis : uh - huh . michael : oh , for pete 's sake ! daniel : you know what ? women -- women carry lots of different things around in their purses . michael : do n't even start with me ! phyllis : do n't worry about it , okay ? michael : ( scoffs ) phyllis : i covered . i cov -- michael ? michael : yeah , sure you covered ! why do n't we just go play in traffic or go run with scissors ? phyllis : i do n't want you to worry about it . both nick and i covered . there 's nothing to worry about . [ scene_break ] heather : well , well , well . every picture tells a story . how 'd you get this ? maggie : airport security . and the time / date stamp places it after the announcement that phyllis newman 's verdict had been reached . heather : hmm . ( sniffs ) is , um , is this the wig that you saw ms. newman with ? woman : yes , it is . heather : thank you , officer . woman : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] nick : i do n't think the wig thing was that bad . michael : it 's because you do n't want to think the wig thing is that bad , but it 's bad . phyllis : okay , come on , michael . michael , i can read people . i can . she liked me . she was on my side . daniel : it was the mom thing . phyllis : yeah , it was the mom thing . i told daniel , you know , when i was talking about my kids and how difficult it was for me , i could see it in her eyes . daniel : she probably has kids . phyllis : mom bonding . daniel : mom bonding . phyllis : yeah . michael : who are you trying to convince ? nick : okay , so ... the wig thing , it was n't great . michael : ( laughs ) nick : but i think when everything 's measured against it , phyllis still comes out on top . michael : you better hope it 's not the top bunk , as in prison bedding . phyllis : i 'm not going to prison . it 's not gon na happen . i 'm not going . i 'm getting probation . you know this . i 'm getting probation . listen , she liked me . she really liked me , and -- and even if she was suspicious , there 's no way anyone can prove that i used this wig to do anything illegal . [ next_on ] phyllis : if you hurt me again , i 'm gon na make sure that you 're in the cell next to me . sharon : he did n't find out anything , though , did he ? brad : well , he does n't let go of anything . adrian : how did carlton manage to avoid detection for so long ? jana : he created a false identity . | kevin tells colleen that gloria gave him the money for jana 's surgery . they go to see jana and her doctor tells them that the surgery is risky and jana may die anyway . michael tells phyllis that the da knows that she planned to run away with summer before the verdict came in . she is n't worried because she says there is no proof . michael is still concerned . jack asks sharon is she was the one who told the da , sharon says it was n't her . heather enlists maggie to help her find evidence against phyllis , who in turn asks paul for his help . when talking to nick , sharon remembers that she did mention that phyllis was planning on running away to brad , but does n't say anything to nick . ben sees sharon hug nick and is n't impressed . sharon goes to jack and tells him about brad . a probation officer is interviewing everyone regarding phyllis . everyone denies that phyllis had plans to leave town before the verdict . ben talks to sharon about her relationship with nick , which does n't sit well with sharon . jack has already had a run - in with ben in regards to his constant warnings about being involved with phyllis , and decides enough is enough and tells sharon that he is letting ben go . phyllis ' meeting with the parole officer seems to be going well until she spots the wig phyllis was wearing , phyllis and nick try to cover it up . later when she tells michael what happened he is furious ! maggie has a photo of phyllis from airport security , time - stamped at around the time her verdict came in . the parole officer confirms that it is the same wig she saw at phyllis ' house . |
ronan : did you find out the paper 's source for the crime scene photo ? paul : uh , yeah , i got a few leads , nothing solid . ronan : and how did abby newman know that the victim had poison sumac ? we need to lock this investigation up . paul : that 's a very good point . let 's start with this . ronan : what ? what are you doing ? what are you -- ? paul : i 've transferred all this information to an electronic file and a hard copy in a binder , so we do n't need this anymore . ronan : okay , fine . paul : does that work ? ronan : i guess . paul : okay . what are those ? are those the pillows that , uh , you found in diane 's hotel suite ? ronan : yes , they are . kyle says he 's never seen them before . paul : i agree . they 're way too folksy for diane . do you think this could be some bizarre message from the killer ? ronan : i do n't know . i want to get another look at that security footage from outside of her room . paul : okay , well ... ronan : it 's okay . abby : um , i -- i can come back . ( chuckles ) ronan : no , it 's okay . paul knows about your theory . abby : what , it 's still just my theory ? you guys have n't arrested tucker ? ronan : based on , what a bottle of calamine lotion ? no , i have n't . i need a little bit more evidence than that , and that 's why i 'm hoping that you 're going to wear a wire for us . abby : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] tucker : hey . ashley : hi . tucker : i brought your mail . ashley : thank you . tucker : uh ... ( sighs ) i thought maybe we could , uh , grab a cup of coffee together . ashley : i ca n't . i 'm going to diane 's funeral . tucker : seriously ? ashley : yeah , for kyle 's sake . tucker : well , i should go with you . well , if you go alone , or we show up there separately , it 's gon na draw attention . you know , i thought , um , i thought things were a little better between us last night . i think it 's time you pack up and move out of this place and come on home . ashley : you know , i 'm not really sure i 'm ready to do that . the more i think about what you did -- and i 'm not talking about you sleeping with diane . please . i 'm talking about , um , how you treated abby and the damage that you did to my relationship with my daughter in order to protect yourself . now you tell me , how do i forgive that ? [ scene_break ] victor : so you agree with our in - house counsel ? michael : well , everything seems to be in order , and it 's a smart acquisition . you should n't have any trouble getting the board 's approval . victor : ( sighs ) it used to be that i just signed the damn thing and have it over with . now i have to wait for their damn approval and bring them up to speed . michael : well , that 's one of the drawbacks of taking the company public , but we knew that going in . uh , there is somewhere i need to be . victor : are you talking about diane 's funeral ? michael : yes . i trust you understand . victor : of course i understand . and you did a great thing , all right ? kyle will be grateful . i appreciate it . [ scene_break ] jack : i think you 're gon na like the job they did on the alterations . kyle ? kyle : ( sniffles ) jack : this is not gon na be an easy day for you . there 's no way around it . but i want you to know , you will not be alone . i will be with you every step of the way . kyle : do you think anybody else will come ? jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : do n't worry . i 'm not , uh , i 'm not staying . i just figured before everybody else shows up , i could pay my respects . lauren : your respects ? adam : diane was n't the easiest person to get along with . but , uh , i liked her . we clicked . she kept things interesting . lauren : i just saw kyle at fenmore 's picking up his suit for the service . ( sighs ) you and i both know what it 's like to lose a parent that was your rock . adam : yes . and we were adults , so i ca n't even imagine . lauren : you should stay for the service . adam : ( sighs ) i think that you , uh , you might want to talk to your husband about that before you extend that kind of invitation . lauren : michael arranged this service for kyle so he could see that there were other people that shared his sadness . adam : uh , i do n't think people would want me here . i 'm sure you 're aware i do n't have many friends in this town . lauren : and neither did diane , so it 's the least you could do for her . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) okay , i 'm officially pathetic . nick : why ? victoria : look , i know you dragged me out of the house so that i would stop thinking about billy , but i just saw a pastry , and it reminded me of how he used to bring me treats from here as a peace offering whenever we would argue . nick : ( sighs ) all right , let 's go do something fun . let 's go see a movie or something . victoria : no , actually , i think i 'm ... ( sighs ) i think i 'm gon na go to diane 's funeral . nick : really ? victoria : yeah , look , i hate to bring up billy again , but kyle is his nephew , and he 's awol , so i feel like i need to represent or something . ( sighs ) i just wish this whole mess with diane would just go away . nick : me , too . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what are you doing here ? deacon : i just was n't sure , uh , you heard me last time when i said i saw what you did . phyllis : um , yes , i did . um , now watch what i am doing . see my hand reaching for the phone ? deacon : uh - huh . phyllis : i 'm calling the cops because you appear to be a stalker . deacon : yeah , i saw you , uh , you arguing with diane . phyllis : that is not a shock . deacon : well , this was -- this was the night she died . yeah , see , i saw you chasing after her with a rock in your hand . now you still want to , uh , you still want to call the cops ? [ scene_break ] nick : here , let me see that . ( sighs ) victoria : why ? nick : i got a new cell phone number . i 'm gon na program it in there for you . victoria : what ? why 'd you get a new number ? nick : uh , i was just dodging telemarketers . every other call i was getting was from someone i did n't want to talk to . victoria : okay . well , i better get going if i 'm gon na make this funeral . nick : you know what , vick ? i 'll go instead , okay ? i mean , i was thinking of going anyway , and i will tell kyle that he 's in your thoughts . victoria : oh , really ? would you ? nick : sure . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : but you 've got ta promise me that you 're not gon na just work all day . victoria : no , i wo n't . i 'll be completely lazy . nick : perfect . that 's what i want to hear . i 'll see you later . victoria : see you later . ( cell phone rings ) nick : hello ? shut up . you shut up . i 'm sick of you threatening my family . i 'm telling you right now , i 'm not gon na let it happen anymore . i will kill you before i let you hurt them again . do you hear me ? i 'll kill you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if you saw me that night running after diane , then you also saw that she got away and i lost her . i could n't find her . deacon : hmm . that 's -- that 's not exactly what you told the cops , though , is t ? phyllis : is this a shakedown ? are you looking for a payout ? deacon : no , i 'm not- i 'm not looking for any money . i just , um ... ( sighs ) i wanted to ask you out . phyllis : what ? deacon : you 're a beautiful woman , phyllis . i 'm attracted to you . ( elevator door opens ) deacon : i 'll call you , and we 'll make some plans , okay ? [ scene_break ] abby : i 'm not wearing a wire . ronan : you gave me the impression the other day that you were serious about tucker as a suspect . abby : well , yeah . but look what tucker did to diane . i do n't feel safe around him . ( scoffs ) here 's an idea -- how about you guys do your job without putting innocent civilians in the line of fire ? i have already risked my life just telling you what i know . what ? ronan : nothing . no , please , i mean , do n't let me stop you . we would n't want tucker showing up thinking that you 've been cooperative in any way . mauro : i got your message . what 's up ? ronan : we are going to a funeral . mauro : diane 's ? ronan : mm - hmm . it 's always interesting to see who shows up . paul : and who does n't . ronan : mm - hmm . mauro : well , here 's something i think you 're gon na be interested in . i got a report the department of fish and game had a camera stolen from the park . ronan : would that camera happen to have conveniently been located near the site of a murder ? mauro : and i do n't think it 's a coincidence . ronan : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : tucker , if i 'm -- if i 'm ever gon na be ready to move past this whole thing , i 'm just gon na need some space and some time . tucker : all right . well least , uh , you should let me come to the funeral with you . i mean , whatever else is going on between us , we should still work together to keep the truth from coming out about abby . ashley : okay . tucker : i 'll go home and change . i 'll be right back . ashley : ( gasps ) oh , my god . [ scene_break ] kyle : are they gon na expect me to say something at the funeral ? jack : no , unless you want to say something . kyle : ( sniffles ) jack : hey , hey , you know what ? do n't worry about it . it is n't like this is the last chance you 'll ever get to talk about your mom or to your mom . you know , i still talk to my dad from time to time . kyle : ( sniffles ) i just want to tell her how sorry i am . jack : wait , wait , wait . sorry about what ? kyle : that i left town . ( sniffles ) that i was n't here when it all -- jack : wait , wait , wait . kyle , listen to me . kyle : it all happened . jack : you are not to blame for any of this . you were always there for your mom and you did your very best to protect her . there are some things a kid your age just ca n't help . kyle : i protected you . jack : me ? kyle : when the police were looking for your class ring , i hid it . [ scene_break ] ashley : okay . ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) tucker : ashley , ready to go ? ashley : yeah , just a second . ashley : hi . tucker : let 's get this over with . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : he 's got a whole hell of a lot of nerve . lauren : oh , i asked him to stay . you know , as far as kyle 's concerned , he 's a friend of diane 's . michael : like that 's not gon na backfire . ronan : could i have a word ? michael : sure . paul : so you pulled this together pretty quickly . lauren : hi . paul : hi . lauren : um , well , you know , it was mostly michael . when he saw that jack had his hands full and ... he wanted to do something for kyle . paul : how 's kyle doing ? lauren : it 's rough . it 's rough to lose your mom . paul : for some people . lauren : yeah , what is the story about him suddenly reappearing ? paul : i do n't know . it 's a bigger mystery than the murder . ronan : i want you to know that the police are n't here to interfere with the service at all . we 're not here to intrude on anyone 's grief . michael : well , whatever you have to do to get diane 's killer is fine by me , but i do n't know how many people you should expect to show up at this service , aside from adam , lauren , and myself . it could be just jack and kyle . ronan : i do n't know . i think you might be surprised . [ scene_break ] victor : i did n't expect to see you here . nick : yeah , i was n't planning on being here , but ... i felt like i owed it to her . victor : let 's go . victor : come her to admire your handiwork , or what ? adam : i had no motive to murder diane . if anyone did , it was you . victor : or so you 're trying to make it appear . adam : like i said , you saved me the trouble of having to frame you by killing her for real . victor : you honestly think that ridiculous story is gon na keep you out of jail ? i got news for you -- it ai n't . you 're gon na rot in hell . there 's no one left that you can manipulate to get you out . you 're totally and utterly alone . the only ally you had you murdered . ashley : hey , can i talk to you for a second ? nick : yeah . everything all right ? ashley : um , somebody sent me a photo of me in the park the night that diane died . nick : sent you -- where , to your phone ? ashley : no . no , um , through the mail anonymously to tucker 's apartment . what if he 'd opened it ? look , i have no idea where it came from . nick : all right ... ( sighs ) whoever 's doing this is just trying to freak you out . do n't let that happen , all right ? stay strong do n't let it get to you . ( sighs ) ronan : sorry to interrupt . i just thought that i should mention i subpoenaed your phone records , and i 'm aware that you talked to ashley the night of the murder . nick : okay . ronan : it was just interesting to me that , um , the call pinged off the cell tower that was right next to the park . tucker : what do you think that 's all about ? abby : i do n't know . tucker : well , you know , the detective paid me a visit last night asking about my hand . abby : hmm . tucker : so 'd your mom . abby : ( clicks lips ) tucker : it 's all right , abby . i know you 're spreading rumors that i had something to do with diane 's death . i 'm not too concerned about it , because , you know , everybody knows making wild accusations is like a hobby of yours . i do n't think anyone 'll take it too seriously . abby : ( scoffs ) tucker : but if you 're worried that i 'll retaliate by telling the truth about your , uh , driving record ... abby : ( clears throat ) tucker : do n't be . abby : okay , shh . tucker : okay . adam : in case there was any doubt , diane signed her kid over to you on my orders . it was n't about her respecting you . as a matter of fact , it was quite the opposite . she wanted him as far away from you as possible . michael : hey , kyle , uh , i 'd like you to meet the reverend fulton . this is kyle . reverend fulton : i 'm so sorry for your loss , kyle . jack : we can begin whenever you 're ready . we 'll sit right here . michael : ( clears throat ) reverend fulton : the lord has said to us , blessed are they who mourn , for they shall be comforted . `` and we are here today to fulfill that promise , for even as we mourn the loss of a beloved mother and friend , we can comfort one another , and especially her son kyle . on his behalf , i want to welcome you here today to pay tribute to diane 's memory . your presence signifies that she touched each of your lives in a very special way . almighty god , you love everyone you have made and judge us with infinite mercy . lift us from anxiety and guilt to the love and peace of your presence through jesus christ our lord . amen . jack : amen . reverend fulton : in conclusion , i would like to invite anyone who wishes to come up and say a few words . jack : it is strange for me to think of a world without diane in it . her history and mine were intertwined since we were barely adults . she was audacious , mischievous , irreverent , and gorgeous . she had a confidence and a savvy about her that was well beyond her years . all in all -- irresistible . and i did n't know at the time the profound impact she would have on my life . she gave me my son , and for that ... for that , i am forever grateful . so in a very real sense , i am not facing a world without diane in it ... because the very best of diane lives on in kyle . michael : as close as our friendship was , uh , i 'm realizing there 's a lot diane never told me about herself , but i have a theory . i think diane grew up watching a lot of mae west marathons . to paraphrase , it is not the friends in your life , it is the life in your friends . and i - i am hard - pressed to think of anyone more lively than diane . she was irrepressible , often , frequently to my consternation . she lived and loved without restraint . and those of us who were blessed by her boundless affection and devotion will have memories of our time with her that we will cherish forever . diane ... diane 's struggles are over now . she 's at rest , and i 'd like to think at peace ... finally . but ... i am not at peace . i am having trouble ... i am having trouble accepting what happened . but i 'll -- i 'll miss her terribly . victor : it is said that diane was strong - willed and beautiful and quick- witted . all that is true . but she also had a softer side , and never was that more evident than when she dealt with you , kyle , her son , her pride and joy . she adored you . she loved you . and i promised i would take care of you , and that is what your mother wanted . reverend fulton : ( sighs ) in closing , let us remember jesus ' words -- `` now is your time of grief , but i will see you again , and you will rejoice . `` and , lord , we know there will come a time when we will see diane again in your presence , and we will rejoice . go now in peace and love to serve the lord . ronan : hey , kyle . there 's something that i need to talk to your dad about real fast . would you mind waiting outside for us ? just one second . jack : uh , i - it 's okay . you can wait in the car . could you get him out there ? reverend fulton : yeah . jack : thanks . reverend fulton : kyle . kyle : okay . jack : thanks , kyle . okay , what is this ? ronan : detective mauro ? everyone , if you would n't mind taking your seats again for just a few minutes ... because i have some information i think that you all need to know . ( sighs ) victor : can he do this ? ronan : over the past few days , i 've been lied to quite a bit by the majority of people in this room . now i 'm gon na go out on a limb here and assume you did n't all conspire to kill diane jenkins , so then it follows that most of you are lying to cover your own butt about something else . now that 's a big mistake . we 've recovered a lot of physical evidence from the crime scene . we can place many of you there beyond a shadow of a doubt . paul : he 's not bluffing . we have footprints . we have many personal items that were either dropped or placed at the scene . nick : what kind of items ? ronan : among other things , jewelry and a key . oh , we also have diane 's phone records , so then you know that we know she texted many of you not long before she died , which means this -- those of you that are n't giving us a truthful account of your whereabouts and activities that night , you 're leaving to up to somebody else to do for you . look around this room . are you confident they have your back ? are you comfortable putting your freedom and your future in these peoples ' hands ? if so , by all means , maintain your silence . if not , you know where to find me . abby : well , that was completely inappropriate . jack : at least he had the decency to make sure kyle did n't hear it . i got ta get him home . victor : sweetheart , do n't be swayed by that grandstanding show - off of a detective , all right ? he is bluffing -- obviously bluffing . so do n't you say anything that will incriminate yourself , abby : i wo n't . i - i have n't . i just hope that nobody else does . ashley : so do you buy this whole idea that detective malloy has a secret source feeding him information ? phyllis : no , i - i think that was a fishing expedition . ashley : yeah , you 're probably right . tucker : i do n't think it 's anything any of us have to worry about . jack : i understand your wanting to come back and say a private good - bye to your mom . she will always be a part of you . you 'll be aware of her presence in your heart , in your mind . victor : kyle , i have something for you . victor : this picture i took when last you and your mother went riding . kyle : that 's really nice . thank you . lauren : kyle ? would you like to take home the condolence book ? kyle : yes , please . michael : reverend fulton did a good job , did n't he ? lauren : yeah . victor : i did n't discuss the custody agreement with you for obvious reasons . jack : that agreement has no validity . victor : we shall see about that , jack . jack : ( quietly ) damn you , diane . even from your grave , you 're gon na try to keep him away from me . i stopped you once . i will do it again . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , can i ask you a question ? nick : sure . phyllis : what 's going on between you and ashley ? nick : what do you mean ? phyllis : well , i saw you talking at the church -- again . you seemed kind of intense . nick : she feels badly for kyle . phyllis : mm . nick : if ronan was n't bluffing and there is someone who is implicating someone else , who do you think that could be ? phyllis : who knows ? [ scene_break ] ashley : funerals are bad enough without having to have paul and ronan digging around . what if they find that video of abby confessing that she was the one that hit you with the car ? tucker : listen , if they were gon na find it , they would have found it by now . ashley : ( sighs ) i hope you 're right . tucker : you did n't say anything to nick about any of this , did you ? ashley : no , why ? tucker : well , after you talked to him , you seemed to be more anxious . ashley : believe me , i 've just been anxious all day long . tucker : okay . i 'm gon na use the head . ashley : ( sighs ) nick , its ashley . i 'm sure i do n't have to tell you this , but please do n't repeat what i told you earlier , and as soon as you hear this message , delete it immediately . thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : what if it 's adam who 's been going to ronan behind our backs ? he is an expert -- an expert at framing people . victoria : abby , abby , maybe no one went to ronan . maybe he 's just making all of it up . abby : he 's not making all of it up , 'cause he knew about the key . victoria : of course he did . it was found in diane 's throat . abby : no , i mean , he knew it had something to do with me . he looked right at me when he brought it up . victoria : are you sure you 're not reading more into this ? abby : no , i think someone told ronan about my video confession , and they told him that that key would lead him to it . victoria : someone . someone , meaning adam ? abby : yeah , i mean , he 's one of the few people who knew about it . i mean , besides kent and dad and michael and mom and tucker and you . victoria : ( sighs ) abby : i mean , you did n't ? victoria : what ? of course not . now why would i do something like that ? abby : no , i 'm sorry . i know . no , you would n't . you would n't . i 'm sorry . just forget i asked that . it was stupid . victoria : yeah , stupid . abby : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : so , uh , maybe we should start a pool , you know ? place our bets as to , uh , who will be first to take the bait . ronan : ( chuckles ) hmm . can i help you , mr. newman ? adam : i 've waited long enough . the letter you found of diane 's where it clears me with the s.e.c . -- you need to turn that into the judge . i 'm tired of that indictment hangin ' over my head . ronan : i can do that as soon as you explain to me why you transferred money to a swiss bank account in diane jenkins ' name . adam : withholding my letter -- ronan : right . paul : hmm . one down , eight to go . ronan : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . ca n't wait . [ next_on ] jill : would you care to join me ? phyllis : you 're married . daniel : ( clears throat ) lily : uh , i 'm -- i 'm getting divorced . phyllis : mm - hmm . amber , abby -- enough said . daniel : two adults . | at the g.c.p.d . , ronan and paul go over evidence in diane 's murder investigation . abby comes in and wants to know why tucker had not been arrested for diane 's murder . tucker brings ashley her mail and asks her out for a cup of coffee . she declines by telling him that she is attending diane 's funeral . tucker decides to accompany her to the funeral . at gloworm , michael and victor have a meeting over victor taking newman industries public . they decide to also attend diane 's funeral . jack and kyle prepare to go to diane 's funeral . at the funeral home , lauren brings in a pic of diane and sits it on the coffin . she turns around and sees adam . adam starts to leave , but lauren suggests that he stay for kyle 's sake . at the coffeehouse , victoria lets nick know how much that she misses billy . victoria mentions attending diane 's funeral , but nick suggests that he attend instead . deacon joins phyllis at `` restless style `` and lets her know that he knows what she had done when she had seen diane the night of the murder . an officer at the p.d . tells ronan and paul that a camera belonging to the wildlife fish and game had been stolen from the murder scene . ashley receives a letter from an anonymous person containing a pic of the murder scene . deacon asks phyllis out on a date . kyle blames himself for diane 's death . kyle lets it out that he had hid jack 's class ring to keep the police from finding it . michael is quite put out when he arrives at the funeral home and sees adam there . lauren lets michael know that she had invited adam to stay . victor is surprised to walk in and see nick at the funeral . victor confronts adam for being at the funeral . |
genevieve : you and i both know that samantha could not have written this note . cane : `` cane , thought we had an appointment . i could n't wait for you anymore . love , your sister . `` genevieve : what about the handwriting ? does that mean anything to you ? cane : no , it 's block . it 's block letters . anyone could have written this . genevieve : how -- how long ago did they say the girl left ? cane : the waiter said a couple of minutes . genevieve : well , you know , maybe you can catch her . cane : still catch her . genevieve : yeah . cane : did -- did you see anyone outside , any strange ladies with the valet or anyone in the parking lot ? lily : no , i was on the phone with the nanny . cane : no ? lily : i was n't paying -- what ? what ? genevieve : what did that girl look like ? adrian : i - i wait on so many people . ( chuckles ) genevieve : did she say something ? adrian : she asked for creamer with her coffee . genevieve : uh , no , besides that -- something that might give us a clue about who she is . adrian : not that i recall . ( chuckles ) i wish i could be more help . lily : hey , what is going on ? genevieve : lily ? lily : what 's happening ? cane : there 's no one outside . genevieve : no ? lily : wait , who are you looking for ? cane : ( sighs ) lily : your sister ? but samantha is ... i mean ... genevieve : it -- it -- it 's so sick what this person is doing . it -- to disrespect her memory in this way . lily : okay , you know what ? enough is enough . we have to call the police . [ scene_break ] heather : okay , what 's wrong ? michael : i just got off the phone with rafe torres . heather : tim reid 's attorney . michael : billy abbott ambushed tim reid with a camera crew , grilled him about the deposition . heather : well , how did billy know that we were deposing him ? michael : ( gasps ) excellent question . heather : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] billy : yes , i - i understand that shows needs more than just tim reid running from the camera , but it 's got ta mean he has something to hide , right ? and the authorities must think so , too . otherwise , the d.a . would n't be deposing him . well , i will tell you why that is important . i did a little research myself , and it turns out that the good doctor was a court - mandated therapist for phyllis when she was married to danny . uh - huh , exactly right . now if i were still a betting man , i would wager that if anyone knows phyllis ' deep dark secrets , it 's tim reid . [ scene_break ] daniel : it 's really , uh , really nice how summer took lucy and faith to the children 's museum . phyllis : yes , it was . daniel : sweet how faith wants to help look after lucy . phyllis : mm - hmm . she gets the family thing . daniel : mom , i had dinner with her . it was n't a date even . i had dinner with heather . it 's not like i do n't support you . it does n't mean i do n't support you . phyllis : really ? because that 's what it looks like -- that you do n't support me . that 's what it looks like to me , and that 's what it looks like to the rest of the world . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're coming to the board meeting ? sharon : that 's right . victoria : i 'm not sure you 're understanding what 's going on here , sharon . avery : the thing is , while you are an employee of newman enterprises , you 're not on the board . sharon : um , i am more than just an employee . i 'm the one who closed the mitsukoshi deal . not only that , i have worked my tail off to build that cosmetics line . nick : yeah , we built that together . sharon : oh , come on , nick . half the time , you do n't even show up , you 're so busy with phyllis ' legal matters . nick : that still does n't give you any right to show up to a board meeting . sharon : i am victor 's wife . i have just as much a right to be there as anyone else . you are not going to exclude me just so that you can bad - mouth me behind my back . victoria : believe it or not , sharon , not everything is always about you . nick : we were simply getting together to figure out how to reassure the shareholders and wall street . victoria : we have to stress that dad 's absence is temporary and that it wo n't have a negative effect on newman enterprises . sharon : um , i realize that . nick : then you must also realize that the boardroom is no place for a family feud . tucker : is there a problem here ? man : ( sighs ) sharon : yes , these people are trying to bully me . victoria : god , nobody is bullying anybody . sharon : oh , okay . i guess i misunderstood you then when you told me i was n't welcome at the board meeting tomorrow . tucker : you said that ? nick : we tried to explain why it would n't be a good idea . sharon : no , you did n't . you accused me of trying to create a family drama . i 'm not the one who fell off a horse and went missing . victoria : oh , god , calm down . sharon : you know , after victor disappeared , not one of you thought to ask how i 'm doing . victoria : well , that 's because we were worried about our dad . sharon : okay , but that does n't give you the right to attack me . i know you do n't agree with my marriage to your father , but did it ever occur to you that i worry about him , too ? victoria : considering your actions , no . sharon : this is what i 'm dealing with . you know , if tucker had n't stopped by the house the night that victor went missing , um , i 'd have no support at all . nick : why did you go to see my father ? tucker : he asked me to come by . nick : did he give you a reason ? tucker : he would n't give any details over the phone , except to say it would benefit both our companies . victoria : sharon , we 're not out to get you , okay ? we 're just trying to protect newman from scandal . nick : you 're on the board , tucker . you must know how important that is . tucker : it 's crucial . if the board of directors does n't project stability , it could send investors and wall street into a panic . our stock would tank . nick : which is why we need sharon to sign a postnuptial agreement to show everyone that everything will remain status quo . victoria : sharon , if you want to step up as dad 's wife , you need to do what 's best for the family business . sharon : that document has nothing to do with victor . he is not here asking me to sign it . you are , and i do n't trust you . avery : sharon , i 've got ta tell you as victor 's lawyer -- sharon : no , why do n't you just save it , okay ? it 's pretty obvious what side you 're on , and it 's not mine . you can all take your postnup and shove it . victoria : oh ... my god . nick : i 've never seen sharon like this . victoria : i think i liked her a lot better when she was all clingy and helpless . avery : tucker , you and sharon seem to have a pretty good relationship . tucker : we barely know each other . nick : clearly , she considers you to be her only friend right now . tucker : you want me to talk to her ? nick : would you ? [ scene_break ] daniel : i like heather , mom . we 've got a lot in common , and that 's got nothing to do with you . phyllis : yeah , i 'm sure that 's what she wants you to believe . daniel : is it so hard for you to believe that maybe she actually likes my company ? phyllis : i - i 'm sure she likes your company . you 're -- you 're a great guy , daniel . any girl would be lucky to be around you . daniel : so what 's the problem ? phyllis : she 's trying to cozy up to you to get ammunition on me . can you not see that ? daniel : nope , heather 's not like that . phyllis : ( scoffs ) you are so naive . daniel : ( chuckles ) i 'm naive . phyllis : she is trying to prosecute me for attempted murder ! do you get it ? who knows how far she 'll go to try to destroy me ? daniel : okay . message received loud and clear . phyllis : thank you . that means a lot . thank you . [ scene_break ] heather : i did n't say a word about this to anyone outside this office . michael : fine . but somebody told billy about the deposition . heather : mm - hmm . what are you gon na do about it ? michael : well , since it 's already out there , i arranged with rafe to have tim deposed tomorrow evening . in the meantime , i 'm gon na plug myself a leak . [ scene_break ] billy : tomorrow night probably ? so there 's less people around . and try to find out what they want to ask tim about . if you do , i 'll make it worth your while . you do n't believe me . woman : johnny 's down for his nap . billy : hold on . yeah ? did keely take his guard position underneath the crib ? woman : yes . is n't that the cutest thing ? billy : it is . that 's my dog . i am gon na go give keely a kiss and scratch johnny behind the ears . woman : ( laughs ) billy : hey , yes , so tonight we 're on ? um , now if we can perform here ( knock on door ) billy : can you get this for me , please ? thank you . i will be looking for more work for you in the future . believe me . yes . woman : um , mr. abbott ? billy : yeah , i 'm gon na have to call you back . ( clears throat ) officer ? man : sir , we need you to come with us . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) you know we can not go to the police . lily : because of genevieve 's secret bank account ? the money is gone now . cane : it does n't matter . she still kept it from the feds . genevieve : it would void my deal with them , and i 'd go to prison . lily : ( sighs ) of course . and we ca n't have that . well , this harassment or stalking or whatever you want to call it is getting worse , and we have to do something . [ scene_break ] heather : hey , lacey , could i get a cup of coffee to go with cream ? avery : heather , hi . heather : hey . avery : how 's your dad doin ' ? heather : uh , at least he 's out of jail . thank you for that , by the way . avery : mm - hmm . oh , yeah , my pleasure . heather : he 's still in a really dark place , though . avery : i know . if i could just find something to corroborate paul 's story that ricky was homicidal ... heather : he might be able to let go of some of his guilt ? avery : yeah . heather : look , i got ta tell you something since it 's about to become public knowledge anyway . avery : what 's that ? heather : it 's about your sister 's case . avery : what about it ? heather : we 're gon na depose tim reid . avery : i see . heather : you know , though , while he 's under oath , one of the things we 're going to ask him about is ricky . avery : well , actually , i 'd like to be there for that part . heather : yes , i will talk to michael . avery : i would appreciate that . heather : okay . avery : uh , i have to run , so have a good day . heather : yeah , you , too . oh , perfect . heather : hello , daniel . daniel : hi . you look nice . heather : so do you . this is awkward . ( sighs ) daniel : in a good way ? heather : how 's your mom ? daniel : you mean after last night ? heather : yeah , she definitely was n't happy to see us together at gloworm . can you imagine what would have happened if she 'd seen us kissing ? daniel : i 'm sorry about that . heather : the kiss ? daniel : sorry about my mom ruining our evening . i mean , i - i guess i should be sorry about the kiss , um , since you 're trying to put my mom in jail , but i 'm not . [ scene_break ] billy : thank you , gentlemen . michael : here . billy : here . michael : billy abbott . thank you . billy : hi . michael : i heard about your stunt with tim reid . billy : oh , what stunt ? michael : ( sighs ) how did you know i was planning to depose him ? billy : so you 're confirming its true ? michael : the only way you could have found out is through a leak in my office . i want to know your source , billy . billy : ahh . [ scene_break ] victoria : can you believe sharon claiming that she never signed that prenup that avery drew up ? nick : even if dad only married sharon to get back at mom for marrying jack ... victoria : which is something that he would definitely do . nick : but he 's still too smart not to get sharon 's signature on that document . victoria : the trick is proving it . nick : i was hoping the judge who performed the service would have seen something , but he did n't . victoria : no , of course not . that would be way too easy . nick : i have a call in to dad 's pilot , too . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : maybe he knows something about a prenup . victoria : well , at least we have avery . maybe she can find the person who notarized it . nick : vick , we do n't even know if the notary 's from the state of wisconsin or nevada . victoria : based on the way that sharon was talking at crimson lights , i am more convinced than ever that she burned it . nick : and now she 's coming to the board meeting . what do you think she 's up to ? [ scene_break ] tucker : ( chuckles ) oh , man , you were on fire ! sharon : i am so sick of nicholas and victoria trying to manipulate me . tucker : and you told 'em so . sharon : yeah , i did , did n't i ? tucker : even when they got in your face , you did n't back down . you stood your ground . i 'm proud of you , sharon . sharon : well , i 'm proud of myself . tucker : you should be . sharon : but i could n't have done it without your help , tucker . tucker : ohh . ( inhales sharply ) man , oh , man . nick and victoria , they were so smug and condescending . it 's good to see 'em get a taste of their own medicine . sharon : you know , i 'm kinda startin ' to like being the new mrs. victor newman , even without victor . [ scene_break ] victor : good rum . man : ship 's comin ' in ahead of schedule . the boss has been lookin ' for guys to unload it . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , thanks . the pilot did n't come out of the cockpit until the ceremony . victoria : okay , so then he did n't hear a prenup mentioned , either . nick : nope . victoria : man , sharon has got to be the luckiest woman on earth . woman : thank god you 're home . i tried to call you . victoria : why ? what ? is there something wrong with the baby ? woman : johnny 's fine , but the cops came and took mr. abbott . nick : ( scoffs ) victoria : oh . [ scene_break ] michael : i want a name , billy . billy : michael , you ca n't force me to give up my source . michael : this is n't just about phyllis ' case . if somebody in my inner circle is leaking confidential information to the press , who knows -- who knows if they 're leaking information to criminals , defense attorneys ? telling people when there 's search warrants , arrest warrants , subpoenas being issued . billy : buddy , i have to tell you , you 're wasting your breath . michael : do you want guilty people to go free ? billy : of course , i do n't , michael . but this is a matter of principle . michael : principle ? since when do you care about principles ? billy : ( chuckles ) okay , then maybe it 's a matter of credibility . do you think people will confide in me if they know i 'm just gon na rat 'em out to the cops ? michael : how much you want to bet i ca n't find something to charge you with ? you know , it 's going to be hard to do `` restless style tv `` from behind bars . billy : it would be hard , but you know what ? a d.a. `` finding `` something to charge me with would make a hell of a great tv show , and my crew can do it while i 'm in jail . michael : that 's all you care about , is n't it ? a lousy tv show . forget about what 's right . billy : michael , are you done lecturing me ? 'cause i should remind you of something . michael : what ? billy : see ... ( chuckles ) i already went to jail once because i would n't reveal my source , and i 'm perfectly willing to do it again , so go ahead , michael , you big d.a . , cuff me . [ scene_break ] heather : i should go in case anybody sees us together . daniel : yep . ca n't go to the movies , ca n't have dinner , ca n't take a walk in the park on the off chance that it gets back to my mom . she already thinks i 'm a traitor . heather : no , i understand . so ... i will see you around . daniel : wait , heather . heather , wait . ( clears throat ) heather : no , no , no , no , no . i get it . look , you and me -- it is not worth the hassle . daniel : ( chuckles ) i did n't say that . heather : i 'm confused . daniel : so , yes , being in public -- maybe that 's a little sketchy . but , um , we could always go to my place . heather : your place ? daniel : it 's private , and what mama does n't know ai n't gon na hurt her . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , wow , look at this . you 're here to pick another fight with me . avery : i 'm not . i came to see if you found another attorney . phyllis : oh . oh . you mean since you quit on me ? avery : okay , let 's not go there , all right ? phyllis : oh , yeah , let 's not go there . let 's not go there . um , you should know that i retained ... leslie michaelson . avery : ( scoffs ) good . good for you . phyllis : yeah , it is very good for me . avery : i mean , i have my issues with leslie , but she is an excellent litigator , and you 're gon na need that . phyllis : why , avery ? avery : because the d.a . 's office is planning on deposing tim reid . and i guarantee you , they 're gon na go hard on him . phyllis : great . avery : you think he 'll crack under that kind of pressure ? phyllis : ( sighs ) i do n't know . it is possible . [ scene_break ] genevieve : i 'm afraid our hands are tied . lily : what about hiring a private detective to look into all of this ? cane : no , it would have to be someone we can trust completely . ( sighs ) lily : ( scoffs ) too bad we ca n't ask paul williams . genevieve : mm . he 's got his own troubles now . cane : looks like we 're doing this on our own . genevieve : yeah , and we really do n't have much to go on . lily : well , except for the fact that whoever 's doing this has it in for you . genevieve : ( sighs ) i still think that it 's one of collin 's associates or maybe a disgruntled employee . cane : no . no , no , no , no , no . if it was , they would come at us directly . they 'd attack us physically . they 'd file a lawsuit . they -- this person 's toying with us . they 're taunting us . i mean , why else would they bring samantha into it ? genevieve : ( sighs ) i have no idea . cane : are you sure about that ? genevieve : do n't tell me you 're gon na start accusing me again . cane : i 'm not accusing you . whoever 's doing this has intimate details about our life in australia -- intimate details about my life and my childhood and samantha 's life and her childhood . genevieve : i 'm well aware of that . what are you trying to say ? cane : what i 'm trying to say is there 's something about samantha 's death that you have not told me , mom . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , oh , my god . i have to talk to tim . avery : what ? are you insane ? ! that 's the worst thing you could do . phyllis : avery , you 're not even my lawyer anymore , okay ? what do you want me to do ? sit back and just wait until he spills his guts to the d.a . 's office ? avery : i suggest you call your attorney . phyllis : ( sighs ) oh , what is she gon na do ? avery : ( sighs ) all right , how much does leslie know ? phyllis : uh , she knows the basics of the case . avery : does she know that you paid tim off twice to keep his mouth shut ? phyllis : no . avery : okay , does she know that there 's a recording of you confessing to running down paul and christine ? phyllis : oh , come on , avery . of course not . avery : phyllis , are you trying to go to prison ? you have to tell your lawyer everything , no matter how bad it makes you look . phyllis : no , no . avery : the last thing you want is for her to be blindsided . phyllis : no , no , no . there 's -- i ca n't tell her . avery : phyllis , phyllis , phyllis , i am -- avery : i am begging you , okay ? i am begging you as your sister who loves you , who is very afraid for you , you have to be honest with leslie . phyllis : oh , god , avery . avery : you have to do everything and only what she says . phyllis : avery , what if she tells me something that i do n't want to do , that i ca n't do ? avery : okay , well , you have tried -- you 've tried to do this on your own , and you 've dug a deeper hole for yourself . call your attorney . trust that she has your best interests at heart , and for god sake , stay away from tim reid . [ scene_break ] victoria : no , no , no . he was n't arrested . at least i do n't think he was . yeah , billy abbott . billy abbott . no , hold on . do n't put me on hold again . please . billy : hello ? victoria : ( groans ) i was so worried about you when i heard that the police ... billy : okay . all right . victoria : were here -- billy : well , i called you . victoria : you did ? billy : i called you . oh , really ? you do n't believe me ? you 're gon na have to check now ? is that -- ? victoria : oh . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : it 's dead . i was playing little lullabies for johnny on the phone last night . it probably used up all the juice . billy : no worries . no worries . michael just wanted to have a little `` chat . `` victoria : ( sighs ) about ? billy : tim reid 's deposition . ( chuckles ) baldwin 's just a bit upset . he demanded i tell him how i found out about it . nick : they 're deposing tim reid ? when ? billy : yeah , well , my sources say its tomorrow . nick : i got ta get home and talk to phyllis . victoria : i 'll walk you out . billy : you 're welcome . nick : just when you thought things could n't get any worse , they do . victoria : all right , well , just hang in there . let me know if you hear from tucker , okay ? nick : well , let 's hope he gets through to sharon . [ scene_break ] sharon : so we both agree i should go to the board meeting tomorrow ? tucker : oh , most definitely . sharon : okay . what am i gon na do when i get there ? tucker : duck and cover ? sharon : ( chuckles ) no , seriously . we both know everyone 's gon na be against me . tucker : well , everyone was against you today , and you handled it like a champ . sharon : that 's true . but this is a board meeting . it 's a little different . so how do you think i should play it ? tucker : well , i 've been thinking a little bit about that . i might have a few ideas for you . [ scene_break ] lily : look , please do n't argue . you two have come such a long way . cane : if you 're hiding something , now is the time to tell me . i need to know . genevieve : i 'm not hiding anything . cane : all right . well , maybe it was someone who is seeking revenge for samantha . you know , maybe it 's someone she dated . you know , a friend or something like that . what do you think ? genevieve : mm . if that were true , why would they wait so long , ethan ? lily : that does seem pretty far - fetched . genevieve : besides , it was your brother who killed her . if somebody 's angry , holding a grudge , wants revenge , why would they come after us ? cane : because maybe it 's someone who 's involved with the cover - up , mom . lily : cover - up ? cane : that 's right . a cover - up . caleb was n't charged with samantha 's death , was he ? genevieve : your father and i had just lost one child . we could n't bear the thought of losing another one to life in prison . cane : do you have any ideas who maybe , um , helped dad hide what caleb did ? genevieve : i - i had just buried my daughter . i ca n't even remember much about that time . i did what colin told me to do . i said what he wanted me to say . cane : so you ca n't think of a single person who might be perpetrating this ? genevieve : i do n't know , ethan . if i knew , i 'd tell you . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) daniel : that was fast . heather : mm - hmm . daniel : mm - hmm . heather : do n't let it go to your head , romalotti . daniel : ( clears throat ) uh , yeah , sorry about the mess . i -- heather : hmm ? no , no , no , i , uh , i like it . it 's , uh , art and sippy cups . it 's eclectic . it 's very eclectic . daniel : that is the look i was going for . heather : yeah . where 's your daughter ? daniel : summer took her to a children 's pottery exhibit . heather : a children 's pottery exhibit ? daniel : mm - hmm . heather : wow . it must be in her d.n.a . daniel : can i -- can i get you something ? do you want a beer maybe ? heather : mm , yeah . daniel : i 'm pretty sure we 've got beer . um , and milk . we definitely have milk . um , or ... ( chuckles ) toddler food . heather : mm . daniel : applesauce . a little jell - o , cheese sticks . heather : wow , god . how will i ever decide ? daniel : um ... i 'm not gon na let you starve . you do n't have to worry about that . heather : oh , yeah . daniel : 'cause when in doubt , we can always take out . heather : mm - hmm . daniel : we 've got a great pizza place down the street and chinese food or just -- heather : mm - hmm . yeah . or this ... [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) tim : hello ? phyllis : a deposition ? really , tim ? tim : you really should n't be calling me , phyllis . phyllis : this is a disposable phone . i paid cash . no one can trace this . tim : ( sighs ) of course they ca n't . you always cover your bases , except for that one time you did n't , and here we are . phyllis : you listen to me , you greedy , greedy little twerp . i gave you an obscene amount of money -- obscene ! you should be -- you should be on a safari in africa or on a yacht in the mediterranean . tim : well , they subpoenaed me before i could get out the door . my lawyer says i have to show up . phyllis : okay , so you remember our deal , right ? tim : oh , i see . if you want me to go to prison for perjury or contempt , then you 're gon na have to sweeten the pot . phyllis : a - are you kidding me ? are you kidding me ? you want more money ? tim : i 'm not asking for more money . thanks to you , i have plenty . phyllis : what do you want ? tim : come on , phyllis . you know what i want . but , hey , it 's your choice . make me happy , and i 'll plead the fifth . do n't , and i 'll go to the d.a . 's office and tell them all the juicy details of the hit - and - run . maybe -- maybe i 'll even land a guest spot on billy abbott 's new tv show . i 'll bet his audience would love to hear the tape of your confession . ( key rattles in lock ) phyllis : someone 's at the door . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . hey . nick : hey . phyllis : how you doin ' ? do you -- do you want a drink ? nick : no . i want you to sit down . phyllis : why ? nick : i have something to tell you , and you 're not gon na like it . phyllis : what is it ? nick : the d.a . is taking tim reid 's deposition tomorrow . phyllis : i know . avery told me . nick : you took a big risk paying off a blackmailer . you better hope tim keeps quiet . [ scene_break ] lily : i thought that we agreed that you two were n't gon na turn on each other anymore . genevieve : yep , we did . but samantha 's death is the most painful thing for this family . cane : and whoever is gaslighting us knows it . lily : i realize that it 's hard , but you ca n't let him or her push your buttons . cane : lily 's right . we should n't -- we should n't waste our energy bickering . we need to stick together . genevieve : okay . cane : okay . genevieve : so if you want to be on the same team with me , then stop blaming me for everything . i 'm just as much a victim here as you are . cane : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] billy : sounds like sharon 's hell - bent on getting some revenge . victoria : well , you know , with my father missing , sharon can lie all she wants and he ca n't contradict her . billy : you 're talking about the prenuptial agreement . victoria : who makes a fire in the fireplace in the middle of august ? look , she burned that prenup , and i am sure of it . billy : yeah , well , i tell ya , i would love to be in that board meeting when she waltzes in . victoria : i just wish i knew what sharon 's endgame was . billy : guess we 'll find out tomorrow . victoria : you know , considering how crazy she 's been acting , i 've been thinking about something . billy : tell me it does n't involve burying any bodies . victoria : i 'm talking about getting involved in newman again . billy : ( groans ) really ? your dad could be back at any moment . you sure you want to do that ? victoria : if it keeps sharon from stepping out of line , yes . [ scene_break ] michael : oh , hey . avery , i got your message . avery : hey , michael . michael : so ... any word from victor ? avery : none . michael : ( sighs ) avery : listen , you 've known him a lot longer than i have . why do you think he would disappear ? michael : well , victor 's taken off on his own in the past , but ... avery : what ? michael : the man has had some health issues . avery : okay , well , the police have searched every hospital within 100 miles , so ... michael : and he 's made his share of enemies over the years . avery : so we ca n't rule out foul play . michael : well , i would n't be sounding the alarm just yet , but i would be trying to find him . avery : mm - hmm , well , authorities are looking . we 've got his security people on it , and , of course , the family is searching for him . michael : yeah , yeah . uh , speaking of family , i understand your sister has retained leslie michaelson . avery : mm - hmm . that 's right . michael : let 's hope phyllis does n't fire her , too . avery : well , i have advised her that would be a very bad idea . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , that 's crazy . that 's crazy . so miss `` i ca n't live without a man , `` she finally grew up , right ? nick : i just wish she had n't chosen now to do it . phyllis : oh , yeah , because , uh , the -- the board meeting 's tomorrow evening , right ? nick : yeah , there 's no predicting what sharon 's gon na say or do . ( cell phone rings ) nick : hey , summer . what 's up ? ( chuckles ) okay . uh , okay , just hang tight . daddy is on the way . ( chuckles ) phyllis : what 's so funny ? nick : summer is too pooped to walk home from the museum . phyllis : oh , faith and lucy wore her out . nick : yeah , those little angels . phyllis : ( chuckles ) yeah , they are . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) tim : yes ? phyllis : come over tomorrow night . my husband will be gone . [ scene_break ] sharon : so you really think i can do it ? tucker : sure you can . i 'll teach you what you need to know . the only person who could stop you is victor . sharon : and he 's apparently fallen off the face of the earth . tucker : as long as he stays gone , darlin ' , you are holdin ' all the cards . [ scene_break ] man : listen up , guys . i need some workers down at the warehouse pronto . anybody interested ? man : ( clears throat ) [ next_on ] phyllis : you made it . ( chuckles ) tim : i would n't miss this for the world . tucker : now as long as your hubby stays m.i.a . , you 're in for the ride of your life . man : you need a doctor . | daniel and phyllis argue about his relationship with heather because phyllis thinks that to the rest of the word it looks like her son is n't supporting her . daniel apologizes to heather for his mother 's behavior at gloworm . he invites heather to his apartment for takeout , but instead of eating , they make love . cane asks genevieve details about samantha 's death and she refuses to talk about it , so cane thinks that genevieve is the mysterious claude shirl . lily puts an end to the argument and they all try to figure out who it could be why the person would want to do this to them . tucker makes nick and victoria think he is on their side by saying he will persuade sharon to sign a postnuptial agreement , but what he really does later is coach sharon on what she needs to do to become the temporary ceo of newman enterprises . |
victor : i 'm afraid i have some not - so - good news . nikki : oh ? what is it ? victor : well , they just said there 's a storm coming in , so i do n't think we can take out the horses . it 's going to be too wet . nikki : oh , thank god . victor : what do you mean , `` thank god `` ? are you against riding all of a sudden ? nikki : no , darling . i was just looking at katherine 's postcard . victor : where the hell has she been ? nikki : [ laughing ] i know . it 's getting to be like that game , `` where in the world is katherine chancellor ? `` victor : yeah . `` having a wonderful time . you 'll hear all about my adventures . be at my house friday , august 16th , 8 : 00 p.m. sharp . love , katherine . `` huh . [ scene_break ] lily : oh , my gosh . that 's today . cane : yeah , less than an hour . lily : how cool is it that katherine and murphy got to go to the great wall of china ? cane : at least now we know where they 've been hiding themselves . lily : it must be hard to get a message out from there . cane : yeah . i 'm glad that katherine had a chance to get away , you know ? after everything she 's gone through . but to be honest with you , i kind of miss her . lily : aww . well , it wo n't be too long now . cane : yeah . lily : 8 : 00 p.m. sharp . cane : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] jill : finally found something older than you are , did n't you , cleopatra ? well , at least you 're finally coming home . [ scene_break ] [ thunder crashes ] faith : mommy ! sharon : hey , sweetie . how come you 're not watching your movie ? it 's not over yet , is it ? faith : i do n't feel good . sharon : you do n't ? what 's the matter ? faith : my tummy hurts . sharon : oh , okay . show me where . faith : kind of ... all over . sharon : mm , well , you 're not running a fever . you know what ? i think maybe you just ate too much cake and candy at brienne 's birthday party yesterday . faith : i hardly had anything . sharon : aw . well , i can make you some tea , or i can give you that medicine that tastes like bubble gum . faith : i just want daddy to come over . he 'll know how to make it feel better . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] nick : hey , sharon . what 's up ? sharon : um ... i 'm sorry to bother you , but its faith . she needs you . [ scene_break ] victoria : all right , can i look yet ? billy : no , you can not look . not till i tell you . just watch . this way . victoria : i am gon na like this surprise of yours , right ? billy : oh , you 're gon na love it . victoria : please , please do n't tell me that you repainted the living room some funky color . please . i really like the color . billy : okay . hold there . walk right over here . and ... take a look ! victoria : what the hell ? billy : ladies and gentlemen of the jury , i 'm about to present to you evidence that will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that billy and victoria abbott are crazy in love with each other . and while their marriage has some rocky spots , it is definitely worth saving . victoria : i mean , come on . you put together a presentation ? billy . billy : i knew you 'd like it . victoria : i was n't thinking that , okay ? i was thinking , actually , it could be done a lot faster on the computer . billy : [ chuckles ] hey , well , if it 's good enough for perry mason . victoria : you and your old tv shows . billy : look , honey , i could spout off a bunch of words you 've heard a thousand times already . or i could find a new way to present my case . victoria : you 're nothing if not persistent . billy : got to give a guy credit for that , right ? victoria : do you really think that this evidence is gon na change anything for us ? billy : there 's only one way to find out . let me present my case . i promise you wo n't regret it . [ scene_break ] nick : is it something you 're worried about ? sharon : i do n't think that it 's serious , but faith is anxious about it . i have a suspicion she 's picking up on some of the turmoil around summer , and i think just seeing you would make her feel better . nick : okay . i 'll come by and check on her . i ca n't stay long , though . avery 's plane 's landing in a couple of hours , and i want to be here when she gets home . sharon : absolutely . yeah , this wo n't take long . i think just a quick kiss from daddy would do the trick with faith . nick : okay . i 'm on my way . i 'll see you soon . `` just in case you get back before i do , i went to sharon 's to check on faith . `` [ sighs ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , boy . talk about being in for a surprise . so much has happened while katherine has been away . i do n't even know where to start ... especially the part about summer . victor : yeah . you know , i think we should discuss the news of summer 's parentage another day . do n't you think ? nikki : yeah . it 's not exactly a happy - homecoming news . and today should be about katherine . victor : i know . i know how much you 've missed her , my sweetheart . nikki : oh , victor . you know , every day i read my paper , i have my coffee , and i call katherine . victor : [ chuckling ] yeah . nikki : it 's habit . no matter what is going on in my life , just hearing her gravely voice makes me feel better . always telling me , `` to hell with everybody . you take one step in front of the other , and keep going . `` victor : i 've heard one of those speeches before . [ both laugh ] nikki : she really is our touchstone , is n't she ? victor : she 's more than that , sweetheart . she 's family , you know ? nikki : she is family . victor : the best definition of that word . it 's not just about blood . it 's about love and devotion and caring for those that you -- that you love . nikki : we 're very lucky to have her . victor : yes . [ scene_break ] jill : hi . what brings you by ? come on in . cane : we were summoned . jill : oh , you got an invitation , too ? cane : yeah , it came in the mail today . jill : ah . wow ! the great wall of china ! i got one from egypt . it 's there on the desk . lily : i guess katherine and murphy have been busy . jill : yeah , well , no wonder we have n't heard from them till now . not that that is an excuse , by the way . the woman owns a multinational conglomerate . you 'd think she could make herself available while she 's away . cane : hey , hey , hey . we did quite fine while she was away . jill : well , of course we did quite fine . that 's not the point . the point is she 's never ignored my messages before . lily : well , it is a little unlike her . jill : it 's very unlike her . no matter how remote her location , she always managed to get back to me . cane : well , now she has . jill : on the very same day she 's coming back ? what good does that do us ? i 'm gon na give her a piece of my mind . cane : oh , wow . that 'll come as a surprise to everyone . lily : wonder if anybody else got a postcard . esther : i did . oh . you did , too , right ? jill : what is going on ? what is katherine up to ? [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , i love all those old stories of england and arthur and guinevere and knights of the round table . victor : maybe katherine and murphy stumbled upon camelot in their travels . nikki : now , would n't that be romantic ? victor : knowing katherine , she 'd probably bring home the holy grail . [ both chuckle ] nikki : well , she is making such a fuss over this . maybe i ought to change my clothes . victor : no ! you look great . let 's go . [ thunder rumbles ] nikki : i think we better get going soon before this storm gets any worse . victor : wait a minute . did you hear that ? are you sure we should go ? nikki : yes , we should go now . come on . let 's -- let 's beat it , then . come on . i do n't want to let another minute go by without seeing katherine . victor : if we get drenched , it is your fault . [ scene_break ] jill : you 're still not answering your phone ? you 've got to be back in town by now . you wanted us all to meet you here at 8 : 00 . i swear , you better have a damn good reason for all this cloak - and - dagger nonsense , katherine chancellor . chloe : hi . hope i 'm not late . esther : oh , hi , honey . chloe : hi . esther : mwah ! no , you 're right on time . mrs. c. and murphy are n't even here yet . chloe : oh . well , it looks like they decided to have a welcome - home party , huh ? jill : you know what we should do ? we should ignore her the way she 's been ignoring all of us . we should just leave and let her come back to an empty house . esther : but i want to hear about the taj mahal . jill : oh , be quiet . chloe : taj mahal ? esther : yeah , is n't that where your card 's from ? chloe : no , mine is , uh ... the great barrier reef . esther : wow ! they went to australia , too ? cane : and the great wall of china . jill : and the great pyramid . chloe : wow ! well , that 's all kinds of great . esther : what an adventure . chloe : i 'm not surprised that they do n't want to come home . [ laughs ] [ thunder crashes ] esther : oh . cane : wind 's picking up . storm 's gon na hit any minute . lily : sounds like it 's gon na be a big one , too . cane : yeah . chloe : uh - oh . esther : oh , i hope we do n't lose power . lily : yeah , that would put a damper on the party . jill : you know , if i did n't know better , i 'd say katherine had arranged this whole thing just to add to the mystery . cane : leave it up to katherine to keep things interesting , huh ? jill : [ laughs ] [ thunder crashes ] [ scene_break ] nick : it is no fun having a tummy ache , is it ? faith : mnh - mnh . nick : no ? well , you 're lucky dr. newman is here to check it out . you know what ? here we go . we 're just gon na take a quick listen here , see what we 're dealing with . uh - huh . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick : interesting . sharon : what do you think , dr. newman ? nick : i 'm not gon na lie to you . this is very serious . it sounds like you have a rock band in your stomach . [ laughter ] [ raining loudly ] nick : oh . ooh . man . sharon : wow . that is really coming down . nick : yeah . i better , uh -- i better take off before it gets too ... faith : no , do n't go ! nick : no , you remember where i told you thunder comes from , right ? faith : angels in heaven are bowling . nick : yeah . they 're just up there knocking down some pins . just let them play their game . if you stay inside , you 'll be safe and sound . faith : but you wo n't ! please do n't go , daddy ! please ! nick : all right , i guess i can stay a little while longer . [ smooching ] [ scene_break ] avery : nick ! i 'm back ! i hoped on an early flight to avoid this storm . it is coming down out there ! oh ! nick ? [ scene_break ] [ thunder crashes ] billy : i have to give mother nature credit for the ambiance . do you think it 's a sign ? victoria : yeah , i do . of , uh , a downed power line . billy : you romantic , you . victoria : billy , come on . maybe we just ought to do this some other time . billy : you 're gon na send me out in this ? i do n't even have an umbrella . victoria : you can borrow mine . billy : the roads are slick . do you want me to ruin this pretty face ? victoria : [ sighs ] okay . you win round 1 , counselor . billy : all right ! victoria : go ahead . billy : let 's get started then . [ humming ] just a little something to start us off . victoria : what ? i did n't know they allowed wine in court . billy : in this court , wine is mandatory . [ glasses clink ] victoria : i believe that 's what they call coercion . billy : you 're damn right . i 'm gon na take every advantage i can get . victoria : all right . proceed , mr. abbott . billy : imagine , if you will , a courtroom just like this one . wah ! victoria : wow . you do magic , too . billy : yeah , i 've been told that . anyway , i present to you exhibit `` a. `` now , the scene was set for a classic newman / abbott battle over , what else ? jabot . you and i were first to arrive on the scene , and i believe i said something witty like , `` i love the smell of napalm in the morning . `` to which you replied ... victoria : `` it 's afternoon . `` billy : ba - dum - boom ! see ? we were great partners even then . do you remember what all that verbal sparring led to ? [ victoria remembering ] victoria : my father and my brother trust adam more than they do me . billy : yeah , that 's not good at all . that 's bad for you . and as if that were n't bad enough -- i can top this , actually . the love of my life -- the love of my life -- is having twins , plural , with a guy i ca n't stand . victoria : the love of your life ca n't seem to stay away from my husband lately . in fact , she [ back to present ] victoria : no . i do n't remember . billy : she does n't remember . hmm . i do . [ clears throat ] our first kiss . it changed my life . and if i 'm not mistaken , it changed yours , too . victoria : you know what they say about kisses . billy : yes , i do . `` the more the merrier . `` victoria : no . `` a kiss is just a kiss . `` from the old song . billy : ah . right there . you did . you said the magic words , so come right this way , my dear , to exhibit `` b. `` hiroke bar . japan . [ click ] billy : i spy a totally inebriated , completely adorable woman doing her very best kelly clarkson impersonation . victoria : no ! billy : yes ! victoria : i 'm not singing that song . i was terrible that night . no way . billy : no , you were amazing ! a little off - key , but you were amazing , nonetheless . [ victoria remembering ] victoria : when i 'm out with you , a minute feels like an hour ooh ! i need you , sugar , to sweeten the sour crowded room i 'm smiling when i 'm not on time i 'm smiling [ back to present ] victoria : no . it 's painful just thinking about it . no . billy : but it got so much better , remember ? [ victoria remembering ] victoria : i 'm smiling smiling whoo ! both : never had a smile like this before whenever you talk , i just want to hear more my heart 's at home every time we kiss never had a smile like this [ back to present ] billy : come on . for me . for us . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : when i 'm with you , i find it strange there 's nothing about you that i would change victoria : when i 'm out with you , a minute feels like an hour i need the sugar to sweeten the sour billy : best duo since sonny and cher . victoria : yeah , okay . i guess we had our moments . billy : you know what ? i think we need a little `` i got you , babe . `` i 'm sure i 've got it around here somewhere . hold on . [ scene_break ] [ thunder crashes ] avery : [ gasps ] god . [ cell phone rings ] avery : hi . jack . hi . not anymore . i 'm back in genoa city . uh , no . no change , but i did stop at the hospital on my way to the airport , and dr. lee assured me that she 's in very good hands . [ sighs ] i know . it 's just i never thought that i would see phyllis so helpless like this . what ? jack ? jack , you 're breaking up on me . i think it 's 'cause of the storm . jack ? hello ? okay , jack , if you can hear me , i 'm gon na hang up and i 'm gon na go look for nick . jack ? no signal . great . [ thunder crashes ] [ scene_break ] nick : feeling any better ? faith : nope . nick : no ? you know , if you went to bed right now -- faith : i 'm not tired ! sharon : hey , i have an idea . remember how much fun we had playing games the other night and we talked about we would do it again sometime soon ? faith : can we , daddy ? right now ? nick : do you think it would make your tummy ache go away ? faith : only if you play with us . nick : [ laughs ] uh , okay . let 's do it . but let 's make it a quick one , 'cause i do have to go . faith : because of avery . sharon : you know , daddy has n't seen her in a long time , sweetie . faith : you miss her ? nick : yes , i do . kind of like i would miss you if we 'd been apart for awhile . sharon : well , do n't worry . faith and i promise not to keep you any longer than necessary . [ scene_break ] nikki : so , you have no idea of what 's going on , either ? lily : no , we just got postcards telling us to be here . victor : and none of you have heard anything from katherine at all , or murphy for that matter ? esther : zero . jill : not us . cane : nope . devon : i even called tucker after this came to see if he had heard from either of them while they were in town . nikki : they went to hong kong ? ! jill : how many places have they been , for heaven 's sake ? nikki : and for a woman who just had surgery , how can she have the stamina for that ? victor : what about tucker ? did katherine pay him a visit ? devon : i 'm still waiting for him to return my call . chloe : it 's already 20 after 8 : 00 . esther : maybe their plane was delayed because of the storm , or they could have just pulled off to the side of the road to wait it out . jill : well , then , why have n't they called us , esther ? esther : no signal ? nikki : katherine would have moved heaven and earth to keep us from worrying . cane : well , it 's definitely not like her to be late to her own party . victor : i 'm afraid to say maybe this is n't a party at all . [ cell phone rings ] jill : it 's katherine . nikki : oh , thank god . jill : you better have a damn good excuse , old woman . hello ? katherine ? can you hear -- katherine ? ! hello ? katherine ? ! [ sighs ] i lost the call . victor : did she say anything ? nikki : did you hear anything from her ? jill : it was just static . esther : so she probably is caught in all this rain somewhere . devon : well , the question is , do we go on waiting for her , or should we just head home ? chloe : guys , it could be hours before she gets home . lily : or she could walk through the door any second . jill : oh ! nikki : what ? victor : what 's the matter ? jill : chill -- you did n't feel that ? cane : no , i did n't feel it . chloe : yeah , i did n't feel anything , either . esther : well , i closed all the windows before it started to rain . jill : no , no . it 's not that . it 's that feeling you get right before ... lily : before what ? jill : [ chuckles ] nothing . i 'm just letting my imagination run away with me . that 's all . nikki : oh , my . oh , look at this . chloe : this is really weird . esther : okay , that 's it . i 'm getting some candles and flashlights . victor : please do , esther . [ cell phone rings ] devon : hey , is that katherine again ? jill : yes , it is . it is katherine . katherine ! you 're gon na have to speak up . it 's another bad connection . oh , murphy . yeah . we 're all here . the question is , where are you ? hello ? murphy ! okay . yeah . hello ? murphy , i did n't get the end -- [ sighs ] devon : what 'd he say ? jill : he was cutting in and out , you know ? it was just snippets . basically he apologized for being late and he said he was on his way , and that we should wait here until he arrives . cane : till he arrives ? jill : yeah . victor : what about katherine ? [ scene_break ] [ thunder crashes ] avery : summer ! oh , my -- oh , my gosh . get in here . why are you all drenched like this ? let 's towel you off . here . here . summer : i 'm confused . what are you doing here ? i thought you 'd be in georgia with my mom . avery : she 's fine . um , i mean , she 's no worse than when we brought her to the hospital . summer : but no better , either . avery : no , but do n't forget , they just started her treatment . summer : is that why you left ? 'cause it 's such a long process . avery : no , daniel and the doctors convinced me that they will monitor your mom and they will let us know as soon as there 's a change . summer : okay . avery : oh . summer : it 's really good to see you . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to get you all wet . avery : that 's okay . how did you get so drenched ? summer : just walking from the car to the door . avery : what are you doing out in the rain ? summer : i just remember how much faith hates thunder and lightning , so i thought i would keep her company until the storm lets up . where is she ? avery : uh , i do n't know . and , uh , i 'm not sure where your dad is , either . i 'm getting a little worried . [ scene_break ] nick : i can see why you wanted to play this game . it 's pure torture . the human body is not supposed to move like this . sharon : oh , well , think of it this way -- you know , a little more practice , you could always join the circus . step right up , folks , and behold this wonder of nature ! nick : nick newman , human pretzel . sharon : yeah , he 's good enough to eat . okay . faith 's turn . let me spin . right hand , red ! nick : uh - oh . sharon : big stretch ! you can do it ! you can do it ! [ both groan ] nick : so close ! faith : that means you have to take my place , mommy . sharon : oh , is that what that means ? nick : apparently it does now . sharon : its okay , sweetie . you can go again . faith : i want you to play with daddy . sharon : but you 're having so much fun . faith : pretty please ? sharon : okay . you talked me into it . nick : [ groans ] sharon : get my shoes off . nick : we have a medic nearby , right ? sharon : [ laughs ] faith : left foot , yellow , mommy . sharon : okay . wow , this is easy . nick : speak for yourself . sharon : [ laughs ] faith : right foot , green , daddy . nick : oh , no . [ grunts ] okay . sharon : [ laughs ] faith : left hand , red , mommy . sharon : left hand , red . [ scene_break ] billy : moving right along through victoria and billy 's greatest hits , i now present to you ... victoria : [ chuckles ] the masquerade ball . billy : well , looky here . we have -- we have petals near your bosom . [ both laugh ] [ glass shatters ] billy : in the olden days at a masquerade ball , a lady at the beginning of the night would pick rose petals and keep them close to her bosom until she found a worthy suitor . hi . victoria : hi . that 's what you told me that night . of course , you were totally making it up . billy : which you called me on . victoria : well , i know a line when i hear one . billy : oh , yeah ? well , how about this line ? my dear ... may i have this dance ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy : very nice . billy : [ clears throat ] big -- big noses . sorry . victoria : what 's next ? billy : sorry ? what 's next ? what ? victoria : there 's one more exhibit over there . billy : yeah ! there is . of course . there is , of course . [ clears throat ] most important exhibit of all , actually . victoria : yeah . our wedding . billy : greatest day of my life . [ chuckles ] except for the part where the cops came and hauled you off to jail . i could have done without that . victoria : yeah , me too . billy : present from the father of the bride -- an all - expense honeymoon for one behind bars . victoria : well , you know dad . he 's nothing if not original . billy : and determined to keep us apart , but we showed him otherwise , did n't we ? victoria : i was n't about to let him come between us . billy : hey . if we were able to overcome his many attempts to break us ... we can overcome anything , right ? at least , that 's what i hope to prove today . so , what 's the verdict ? did i make my case ? [ scene_break ] nick : `` the young prince who would one day rule the land and the two beautiful princesses who filled their lives with joy and laughter -- the royal family had everything they could possibly want . `` sharon : and they lived happily ever after . she 's fast asleep . all 's well that ends well . nick : just glad i could help . sharon : nick , i ca n't tell you how much i appreciate this . nick : i 'm glad it was n't anything serious . i feel like she 's just been anxious about something . the storm did n't help , but it seems like it 's letting up . sharon : i think faith just needed a little alone time with her mommy and daddy . nick : seems like she 's been needing a lot more of that than usual lately . sharon : yeah . i 've noticed that , too . nick : probably has to do with avery . sharon : avery ? nick : yeah . our engagement . sharon : oh . that . nick : i know faith has felt threatened by it . sharon : well , she has n't said anything to me directly , but i do sense that she feels displaced . nick : [ sighs ] i wish i could do something to reassure her . sharon : well , if anyone can figure it out , you can . you know , you 're a really wonderful father , nick . nick : i 'd never let anything get in the way of me and my kids . i just wish i could convince faith of that . sharon : maybe a few more days like this one and it wo n't even be an issue anymore . nick : whatever it takes . sharon : well , i do n't know about you , playing twister made me almost as tired as faith is . i 'm telling you , i could close my eyes right this second . [ scene_break ] summer : thanks for the shirt . i 'll give it back as soon as i can . avery : okay . i have more shirts . just come here , drink your tea , and try to warm up . summer : i feel like i 've been trying to warm up for months . avery : honey , you 're still in shock . summer : yeah , i guess that 's what happens when you lose both your mom and your dad . avery : you have n't lost either , you know . summer : just nothing 's gon na ever be the same . i mean , even if my mom does get better , it 's not gon na be like how it was before . but it is what it is . avery : that 's quite a statement . summer : i 'm just trying to keep the promise that i made to my mom . avery : which is ? summer : that i would only cry for one day and then i would move on with my life . avery : how 's that working out for you ? summer : it 's a lot harder than i thought . avery : yeah , because feelings have a way of coming to the surface no matter how hard we try to keep them locked up . summer : not if i can help it . avery : honey , i know you want to keep this promise to your mom , but i do n't think she will be mad if you broke it every now and then . summer : if i do , i 'm just gon na feel like i 'm giving up on her , and i 'm not going to . not now , not ever . avery : neither will i . [ scene_break ] cane : all right , let 's not get ahead of ourselves , okay ? there could be any number of reasons why murphy did not mention katherine . chloe : are you sure he said `` he `` and not `` we `` ? jill : well , i could be mistaken , but i do n't think i am . devon : you know , maybe he just slipped up . jill : oh , please . murphy is as sharp as they come , and , besides , why would he have katherine 's phone ? victor : none of this makes any sense , now , does it ? jill : let me see the rest of the postcards . nikki : you think that there 's some sort of a clue in that ? jill : i do n't know , nikki , but it 's all we have to go on . esther : i 'll put light on it . jill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] avery : looks like the rain has stopped , so hopefully wherever nick is , he can make his way back home now . summer : yeah , i should probably do the same . avery : oh . okay . well , i 'm glad we got to spend some time together . summer : me too . avery : come here . summer : if you hear anything about my mom , please call me , no matter how big or small it is . avery : i will . i promise . and i want you to be careful on the road . summer : okay . i will . i 'll see you soon . avery : okay . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ whispering indistinctly ] [ sighs ] okay . [ blowing ] [ keys jingle ] [ scene_break ] nick : all right , i really should get going . [ clicks tongue ] still putting all the women to sleep , huh , newman ? i guess i can stay a little while longer . [ scene_break ] victoria : i mean , these are really beautiful memories , billy . they are , but ... for every one of these memories , there 's just one that i would just as soon forget . billy : i know . i know -- victoria : i mean , this is what you do . you create these magical moments that reel me in , and just when i think it 's okay to commit to you and that you 're not gon na hurt me ... billy : i hurt you . victoria : and i just do n't know if i have it in me . i just do n't know if i can go another round . i really just -- i do n't . billy : what 's the alternative ? some safe , steady , accountant sort of guy who ca n't show you the highs of life ? you know , that might work for some women , but that wo n't work for you , because you 're a risk taker . and you have been your entire life . you need the excitement . you need the rush . and you ca n't get that unless you fall every once in awhile , and , honey , just stay with me . i swear to you , i will pick you up every time we fall . but , hey . [ chuckling ] honey . when we soar ... you 'll know it 's worth it . victoria : you are the most exhausting ... difficult ... exasperating ... exhilarating , breathtaking person that i have ever known in my whole life , and you 're right . i could never go through this life without you , ever . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] devon : i 'm not seeing anything . lily : me neither . chloe : what about the message on the back ? nikki : it seems pretty straightforward to me . we 're all supposed to be here at 8 : 00 . esther : maybe it 's in code . jill : right , esther . it 's in code . because murphy and katherine are spies . nikki : oh , jill . esther : i was just trying to help . cane : yeah , but the question is , why all these different postcards from all these different places ? chloe : okay . well , if i went to all of these places , i would want to spread the word . victor : you know , it seems like a dream trip -- the kind of an adventure you look forward to your whole life . jill : oh , my god ! that 's it ! [ sighs ] that 's what this is about . [ next_on ] faith : mommy and daddy were sleeping together . jill : katherine has been jetting around the world , closing out her bucket list . esther : bucket list ? jill : that 's all the things that a person wants to do before they die . | nikki goes through the mail and finds a postcard from katherine . victor walks in and tells her that a storm is coming . nikki relives memories of katherine . cane and lily also receive a postcard from katherine . jill looks at a postcard from katherine and mumbles that she is at least coming home . sharon looks at a pic of nick when faith comes downstairs and tells her that she has a tummy ache . sharon offers to fix her something but all faith wants is nick . nick looks at a note as to when avery 's flight is coming in just as sharon calls him that faith needs him . nick is hesitant about going but decides to go . billy leads victoria into the living room with his hand over her eyes . billy tells victoria that he wants a chance to state his case . victoria reluctantly agrees . nick lets sharon know that he will be by soon . nick leaves avery a note which blows off the table and onto the floor . cane and lily arrive at the mansion to await katherine 's arrival . esther comes in and also has a postcard from katherine . jill wonders what is going on . the thunder begins to roll as nikki and victor start to leave for katherine 's . chloe also arrives at the mansion . the storm worsens as everyone gathers at the mansion . nick doctors faith 's stomach and pretends to know what is wrong . nick offers to leave but faith begs him to stay . avery arrives at nick 's but finds no one at home not even a note . |
phyllis : summer , we love you . summer : no [ stammers ] just stop , okay ? you said that you supported me and my marriage to luca . was -- [ scoffs ] was all of that a lie ? victor : we had concerns , okay ? summer : because you hate luca . victor : no . i did a background check on luca , as i would do on any of my employees . summer : luca is not just an employee . he is the man that i love . the man that i want to be a part of this family . how could you do this to me ? phyllis : of course you 're angry , because we went behind your back . and we are sorry for that . but our goal is to look out for you , and to protect your happiness . summer : yeah , well , you both failed . luca : i doubt victoria cares much , if at all , what happens to you now that she 's back with her ex , billy . travis : it 's fine with me if victoria 's back with her ex . we ended things before i left . luca : that 's a brave face . but i think you do still care . so , just in case you think it 's a good idea to sail your sweet little boat back into town , i know for a fact that what you and `` tori `` had meant a hell of a lot more to you than it ever did to her . nick : i get that you do n't want to drag travis into this , but he 's our only hope . victoria : what you 're asking , nick , this is everything that he 's tried to run away from . nick : but he did n't run away from you . look , summer is charging ahead with this wedding . and i 'm sure luca is the one who convinced her that she needed to get married as fast as possible . if we do n't do something , she is gon na be tied to this crook . and him wiping out her bank accounts will be the least of my concerns . victoria : look , summer 's a smart girl . she knows what luca 's done . she knows what he 's capable of . i 'm sure she 'll come to her senses . nick : [ sighs ] we 're talking about summer , all right ? she married the man who kidnapped avery . when her heart gets involved , sometimes there 's no reasoning with her . and i 'm not just gon na sit back and watch luca santori rip her heart out . vick , i need your help . please , will you pick up the phone and just call him ? please ? bethany : hey , did you see who left this here ? billy : [ sighs ] [ scoffs ] [ door closes ] jill : oh . is n't it wonderful ? i mean , it needs a few tweaks here and there . katherine would probably carp about it for hours . but on the whole , i think the old bird would be very pleased . do n't you ? billy : it 's very you and katherine . jill : mm . billy : like i was never here . jill : oh , honey , i did n't change everything . billy : does n't matter . it 's not my home . jill : you 're absolutely right about that . this is not your home . billy : you 're throwing me out ? summer : i was so happy that you supported me . i - i could n't believe it at first . but now it all makes sense . you were just lying to me the whole time . victor : sweetheart , i do n't know how to explain this to you . [ sighs ] i adore you . you have a tender heart . you have a trusting nature . summer : and that just adds up to me being naive , right ? phyllis : you are my daughter . i have seen you hurt before -- when you married austin . i was n't here to help you see the signs . i am here now . and i do n't want to see you get your heart broken again . summer : you know , when we went wedding - dress shopping , you got so emotional , and i felt so close to you . closer than we 've felt in a really long time . phyllis : and that was genuine . summer : oh , please , mom . you played me . all of this is a lie . phyllis : i told you i wanted the best for you . that was the truth . and i told you there is nothing on this planet this family will not do for you . that is also true . summer : and then when you `` oohed `` and `` ahhed `` over a dress that you never even wanted to see me wear ? phyllis : i want to see you in a wedding gown , and i want to see you walk down that aisle and marry an amazing man . a man who is worthy of you . summer : luca is more than worthy . victor : there are things about luca that you 're not aware of . summer : you are no better than my mom . you said that you wanted me to be happy . victor : of course i want you to be happy . i always want you to be happy . summer : as long as luca 's not involved . that 's what you really meant . victor : sweetheart , your safety , your happiness , your security , all that is my priority . summer : well , honestly , i ca n't even believe one word that comes out of either of your mouths anymore . victor : you know what you 're saying ? you believe luca . you do n't believe what your own family is saying to you . travis : it 's working , luca . i want to put a fist in your face again , just like last time , when you walked into my bar trashing victoria . luca : yeah , well , that sounds like a lot of fun , there , captain , but , look , i 'm just trying to help you . travis : you 're out for yourself , santori . so let me be very clear about this -- i am done with lying , soulless peacocks like you . so if you do n't mind , i 've got a beautiful view to enjoy . luca : okay . before you get back to that view , there , sailor , there 's more you need to hear . luca : i 'd rather go swim with the sharks than hear another word out of your mouth . luca : will you please just be quiet for one second ? i 'm doing you a favor . your life could be in danger . travis : sounds more like a threat . luca : no , no , no . it 's not a threat . not from me . it 's victor . he 's ready to kill the person who sabotaged his oil division , and right now you are number one on his list . travis : yeah , because you put a bull 's - eye on my back . luca : here 's my advice -- forget you ever heard of genoa city or dreamed of a reunion with victoria and just keep on sailing . because victor will track you down . and if he ever finds you , you 'll either rot in prison or rot in hell . bethany : [ scoffs ] `` take the money and leave town . `` bethany : what 's this , a bonus ? phyllis : it 's for you to shut up and go away . bethany : okay . well , you know where to find me when you need me . billy : you know , first you swipe my company from me , then you yank the house out from under me that you told me to make my own . jill : i am not handing you your eviction papers . i just want you to know that if you do n't feel at home here , you 're free to move out . billy : oh , see , that 's some passive - aggressive crap that i 'm just not in the mood for . jill : billy , i do n't do passive , okay ? i just want you to know that you 're free to live wherever you want . billy : okay , fine . why do n't you just tell me the game that you 're playing this time ? jill : ca n't a mother just want what 's best for her son ? billy : you really want to go there ? jill : a home should be a refuge . billy : oh , man . jill : it should . it should be a place of safety and protection . and this is it for me . come on , baby , do n't you remember all the memories we had here ? all the holidays ? billy : i remember the catfights . jill : and the celebrations . billy : and the food fights . jill : [ laughs ] that was cake , and it was really , really delicious . okay , so , we had some battles royale . we also had some tears of joy , some tears of sadness . and maybe that 's why my heart beats here like no place else . billy : how would colin feel about that , mom ? jill : i ca n't wait till colin gets here . we 're gon na fill this house with more love and more memories . billy : i 'm sure you 'll fill it with a lot more battles , too . jill : and that 's part of the fun . that 's what i want for you , baby . i want a home for you where you -- you close the door and the world is on the outside . billy : no , see , i know that you want me to be a `` slippers by the hearth `` kind of guy , but that 's just not me , okay ? i 'm -- i 'm more of a wanderer . jill : i know . you 've lived all over the place . miami and new orleans and hong kong and myanmar . although , i have to tell you , i do n't think a prison cell is a home . but then there was that little trailer in the woods . billy : oh , you know -- see , now i get it . jill : i hope you get it . i want you to get it . billy : yeah , because you 're singing the same song you always sing , and it 's called victoria . jill : because victoria is your one and only home . victoria : i know that summer marrying luca would be a big mistake . nick : it would be a disaster , and we have to stop it . victoria : i 'm just not sure that travis is the solution . nick : look , summer needs to hear the truth about luca . and she ca n't hear it from us . travis is n't family , so he 's not emotionally invested in it . all he has to do is come back to town and tell summer that luca set him up , and then she will see luca for what he really is . victoria : the man is out there sailing around somewhere in the middle of the ocean . i doubt that this number is gon na do any good when he 's in the middle of the pacific or the atlantic . i 'm sure he 's totally unreachable right now , nick . nick : he 's in manzanillo . dad 's people tracked him down . victoria : oh , yeah . of course they did . nick : and that number works . all you have to do is dial it . victoria : well , there 's no guarantee that he 's even gon na take my call . nick : he loved you . that does n't just go away . victoria : he asked me to sail around the world with him and i said no . i 'm pretty sure that love is off the table right now . nick : what 's the name of the boat he 's on ? victoria : `` blue eyed beauty . `` nick : blue -- really ? victoria : it does n't mean anything . nick : it means he 'll take your call . victoria : he wanted me to have a simpler life , you know ? he wanted to get me away from newman and the stress and the lies and the pressure . he thought it was gon na eat me alive . and it might break my heart . i guess maybe it did a little bit . nick : vick , no one 's heart is bigger than yours . or stronger . i need you . victoria : well , what about what travis needs ? think it would really be fair of me to drag him back in this huge mess ? it 's just -- it 's selfish . nick : this is summer 's future at stake . look , this man had enough integrity to want to save you . maybe that same integrity will want to bring him to summer 's rescue . summer : i believe luca because he 's been honest with me about his mistakes . phyllis : that you know of . summer : okay , just stop . look , i get that luca 's pulled some thing here at newman . but when i confronted him , he had the courage to tell me the truth . he had the faith in our relationship to be honest with me . i mean , i wish i could say the same thing about my own family . victor : we adore you . we love you . we support you . all we want is all the facts . summer : okay , and what horrible , dark secrets have you found ? nothing , right ? but instead of backing off , you 're just gon na dig deeper . but that 's not gon na stop you , because you 're just gon na figure out a plan `` b , `` `` c , `` `` d. `` whatever it takes , right ? because this is not the first wedding that you guys have tried to stop . you slammed the door on dad and sharon 's wedding . and you got victoria arrested on her wedding day . and then you switched out jack on his wedding night to my mom . `` hate `` does not even describe the way that she feels about you , but yet , suddenly , you guys are new bff 's . and i wanted my engagement to bring the family closer together . i really did . but -- phyllis : you have every right to be angry . summer : that does not even begin to describe how i feel . you know , i forgot how good you were at lying , and how easily you do it . and as much as you say you hate grandpa , yke him . is our love for you . summer : more like your hate for luca . all right . so , now that i 've busted youmen . what was it ? what was your big plan ? victor : i 'm still looking into the oil spill . victoria : [ sighs ] [ keys clacking ] [ laptop chiming ] travis : [ sighs ] victoria . this is a surprise . victoria : yeah . yeah , it is . for me , too . travis : how are you ? victoria : uh , i need you . jill : honey , have you ever lived anywhere where you have felt as at home as you did at that house where you and victoria created your family ? billy : maybe i do n't know what it feels like to have a real home because you did n't provide me one when i was growing up . jill : [ sighs ] okay . i 've made mistakes . and i regret them . i 've admitted them , and i 've learned from them . could we please stop beating this dead horse ? now , tell me where you have been your most happy . billy : okay . fine . all right ? you win . when i was with my family . when i was with my kids . that 's where i felt safest and loved and -- and happiest . that was my home . jill : was that so hard ? billy : was my home . do you hear me ? because that 's what happens with divorce . it becomes a past tense . jill : it 's not written in stone , billy . billy : how many times do i have to tell you this ? honestly ? victoria does n't want to be with me anymore , all right ? we 're done . jill : victoria 's hurt . it does n't mean she does n't love you . billy : stop . please . yeah , i had a home , all right ? i - i loved there , and i - i was happy there , and i mourned there . but it 's not an option anymore . i 've moved on , okay ? so -- so i think it ' jill : i 'm gon na clue you in on r children live under that roof , a part of you will always be at home there . [ doorbell rings ] jill : esther , would you get that , please ? do we think you 're smart and generous and loving . summer : yeah , well , i 'm smart enough to prove that my fiancé is innocent . nick : well , that went well . victor : no . nick : now what ? phyllis : well , get ready to give your daughter away . if we 're invited . because she is determined more than ever to marry luca . phyllis : has victoria contacted travis ? nick : he does n't want to come back . victor : well , he should . he should be willing to clear his name . nick : he does n't care . phyllis : well , he still cares for victoria . did she use that to her advantage ? nick : what , dangle herself as bait ? do you have any idea how hard it was for her to make that call ? phyllis : well , you know , she did n't try hard enough . she needs to get back on the phone and make it happen . victor : i bet you you 're wrong about that . i 'm sure victoria did her best . phyllis : it was n't good enough . victor : listen , phyllis ... do i need to remind you that you and i brought down ian ward ? phyllis : you nearly strangled me doing that . and i do n't know what i was thinking here , that the two of us could work together . this has been nothing but a colossal failure . victor : so far . luca : hey , gorgeous . how 'd it go with your grandfather ? could n't say no to his precious granddaughter , right ? so , what 's going on ? is it , uh -- we on ? wedding ? next friday ? top of the tower ? summer : i did n't even get around to asking about it . luca : okay . hey , what -- what happened ? summer : why did n't you tell me that you had a meeting with my grandfather yesterday ? billy : hey . victoria : hey . billy : you okay ? victoria : yeah . why ? billy : all right . let me guess . my mom blew in here with her button - pushing bag of tricks all in the name of trying to shove us back together . right ? victoria : i have n't seen your mother . but your buttons sure do seem pushed . billy : well , she does n't know when to quit , does she ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy : all right . it 's not my mom . what 's going on ? victoria : [ groans ] i am the newest recruit in the billy : sounds like it 's turning into a major offensive . victoria : yeah , you have no idea . together . billy : the black knight and phyllis are working together ? she must be desperate . victoria : yeah . well , she 's convinced that luca is the worst thing that could ever happen to summer , and she 's stop it . billy : li summer : okay , so then why did n't you tell me that you met with my grandpa yesterday ? luca : [ scoffs ] i did n't tell you ahead of time because you 've been so hopeful that your family would embrace me , that they 'd see how happy and in love we are . if i told you that victor served my head on a platter , it would 've upset you . summer : okay , so why did n't you say something afterwards ? luca : because victor told me not to . then , of course , he turned around and told you everything . look , i hate to say , it summer , but he set me up to be the bad guy . victoria : one critical difference between our battles to stay together and summer and luca 's is that you 're a good guy and luca is n't . billy : well , i 'm pretty sure your father would argue that point quite strongly . victoria : it 's so weird , is n't it ? to be on the other side of this ? i mean , summer is so happy , and she 's so in love , and we 're trying to blow the whole thing up all for the sake of protecting her . how is this not being my father ? billy : because we both know what santori 's capable of . the guy 's bad news . the sooner that summer can drop that guy , the better . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : so , what 's the plan ? what can i do to help ? victoria : the short version is luca is trying to frame travis for the oil spill . so if we can get him back here and expose luca 's lies , then summer will see the truth , and she 'll call off the wedding . billy : hold on a second . is n't travis on a slow boat to nowhere ? victoria : manzanillo at the moment . nick convinced me to call him and explain the situation , but i do n't think he has any interest in returning any time soon . [ sighs ] sometimes i wonder , if i had just ... billy : just what ? victoria : never mind . billy : [ scoffs ] oh , come on , vick . we 've been married . we 've been divorced . we have kids . there 's been a coma in between there . i 'm sure that there 's nothing off - limits . victoria : it does n't matter , okay ? just -- it does n't matter anymore . it 's just that he asked me to go away with him , and to -- he asked me to sail around the world . billy : and you wish you took him up on his offer . luca : look , i 've ... i 've wanted your family 's approval -- fought for it -- because i know how much it means to you . but , look , it 's never gon na happen , summer . maybe that 's a deal breaker . if that 's the case , and if you want to call off the engagement so you can find a man your family believes deserves you , then , look , i understand . i love you so much . so all i care about is your happiness . whether that 's with me or without me . summer : no , i love you . i want a life with you and only you , okay ? luca : [ sighs ] wait a minute . wait a minute . are you -- are you sure ? i 've done this . i 've gone against my family . look , they were everything to me . but when i chose my integrity over doing their bidding , i was out . i did n't exist . will you -- will you be all right if your family does n't show up at the wedding to share in our joy ? summer : i 'm a newman . newmans get what they want . and i want my family at that wedding . so i 'm gon na do everything i can to make sure that they 're gon na be there . luca : you know they 're gon na throw grenades at me instead of rice , right ? summer : [ sighs ] no , not unless we can prove that travis is guilty and you 're innocent . then they will have no choice but to stop treating you like a criminal and just accept us . okay ? so ... are you with me ? luca : i do n't know what i ever did to deserve such devotion . i 'm a very lucky man . nick : so , what did jill want ? phyllis : oh , she just wanted to remind me that she is the master of her universe . so , what brilliant ideas have you come up with for our next move ? nick : i do n't know . but we have to do something . because of us , luca now looks like the victim . phyllis : which means our daughter is only gon na hang onto him even tighter . nick : you know , she may elope just to spite us . phyllis : the hell she will . nick : then what 's the plan ? phyllis : well , the plan is to stick with the plan . we need to get travis crawford back here on dry land in time to stop our daughter 's wedding . victoria : it 's not that simple . billy : sailing around the world requires a little more skill than packing a bag with some spf , there , darlin ' . victoria : i was actually -- i was -- i was tempted . you know , it could 've been a really nice adventure . billy : why did n't you go ? victoria : because of you . bethany : hello , mr. newman . victor : so , who are you ? bethany : you do n't have to pretend with me . what 's in this bag [ grunts ] makes us pretty good friends . victor : really ? i do n't know what the hell you 're talking about . bethany : a million dollars is a lot of money , even for someone like you . so why is it so important to the great victor newman that i disappear ? [ next_on ] kevin : this is about more than clearing adam . it could prove that chloe is innocent , too . mariah : you do n't just sleep on the couch because you and your wife had a disagreement . jack : would you do me a favor ? phyllis : what ? jack : stop lying to me . | in victor 's office at newman , summer finds out that phyllis and victor were only planning to be on her side referring to her wedding to luca . she finds out that they are only using her but are really planning to stop her wedding . nick tries to convince victoria to call travis to come back to town in order to testify that it was all luca 's doing in sabotaging the oil wells . victoria is hesitant but does it anyway . luca and travis talk via skype about what has been going down in genoa city concerning the sabotage of the oil wells . travis refuses to come back . at the athletic club , bethany finds a key inside an envelope addressed to her . she wonders who it is from . billy comes home to the mansion and finds it completely remodeled . jill appears and tells him that if he is n't comfortable there , he can move out . billy can not believe what he is hearing that she would actually throw him out . bethany goes to the locker and finds a duffel bag filled with money . she wonders who would do this . her first stop in finding out is to go to billy 's but when she gets there , she finds him with jill . jill is quite put out when bethany appears . bethany asks to speak to billy alone which unnerves jill . bethany becomes angry when billy wants to know what this is all about and leaves abruptly . victoria calls travis and although he is glad to hear from her , he refuses to come home because he feels that she is back with billy . billy visits her and finds out that the reason why victoria did n't go with travis was because of him . bethany pays victor a visit concerning the money . |
jack : i am impressed with how you 've handled your first day at jabot . dina : oh , it feels so good being back to work . jack : it 's meant to be , huh ? dina : oh , yes . and i 'm grateful that you realized that , and have assigned me a project . jack : uh , actually , it was ashley that insisted we utilize your skill and expertise . dina : well , that 's quite remarkable , is n't it , considering our history . jack : you two have come a long way . dina : mm . i wonder if ashley feels that way . i feel like i 've driven her out of the building . jack : no , no , no , no , no . not true . she is enjoying some well - deserved r & r up at our place by the lake . dina : ah , yes . the abbott cabin . jack : tell me something . the other night at dinner , when you were referring so fondly to your time at the lake ... that was all bunk , was n't it ? go ahead . say it . admit it . you hated the place . in fact , i think `` rustic hell `` is how you fondly referred to it . ashley : hey , ravi ? [ sighs ] [ door slams , footsteps ] daddy , daddy ... mariah : so , the girl that called sharon on the crisis hotline ... tessa : is crystal . my sister . mariah : that 's insane . tessa : i know . mariah : when 's the last time you saw her ? tessa : it 's been a really long time . i mean ... we talked on the phone once or twice when i moved to genoa city . mariah : so you knew where she was ? tessa : i mean , then , she was living with my messed - up family . i mean , the plan was that i would put enough away so that she could join me , and we would be together . and she would be out of that rotten , abusive place . and now she 's on the streets . and i have no idea where ... or how to reach her . mariah : you had no idea ... the kind of life crystal had gotten into ? tessa : no . [ crying ] sharon : you think you can find crystal ? scott : christine said the john they -- they busted booked a massage from an ad in this . it 's the perfect way for a pimp on a budget to advertise his product . sharon : so , what are you going to do ? scott : become crystal 's newest client . victoria : i 've been considering your proposition . benjamin : fascinating and unpredictable , as usual . however ... what proposition are we talking about ? [ cellphone rings ] victoria : oh . you know what , this might be about the kids . i 'm sorry . benjamin : oh , no . i totally understand . victoria : hey , billy . billy : hey . so , what happened with the potential source of financing your mentioned ? victoria : i 'm handling it . i 'll call you back . benjamin : do you want to take this alone ? i can give you a minute if you want . billy : is that hochman ? victoria : i 'm in the middle of dinner , so i will call you tomorrow . bye . billy : vick , what are you planning -- victoria ! [ cellphone slams ] victor : [ chuckles ] having a rough day ? additional sponsorship dina : and you 're right . i never cared about the cabin , but i went because john was crazy about the place . jack : as i remember , you spent most of your time at the country club in those days . i guess you preferred your recreation on dry land . dina : well , i knew how important it was to your father . jack : not just him . it was important to us kids , too . one place we could have fun , the one place we could ... get away from the sadness at home . young ashley : daddy ? john : what is it , my beauty ? young ashley : can you take me and traci on a boat ride ? john : maybe later . okay , ash ? young ashley : daddy , why are you so sad all the time ? john : honey ... uh ... because i miss your mother . young ashley : where is she ? john : she 's living overseas now . young ashley : is she coming home ? john : no , honey . no , she 's not . young ashley : do n't worry , daddy . it 'll be okay . i 'll take care of you . john : honey ... hey . ravi : hey ! i 've got an awesome surprise for you . morels , chanterelles ... tessa : crystal called me right before the recording session to tell me she needed help . mariah : did she say anything else ? tessa : no . the call was cut off . it was like someone took the phone and hung up . mariah : that 's why you could n't focus at the recording studio . tessa : i kept thinking she 'd call back . and then , when i heard your mom 's story about going to the motel to help the ... hooker , whose name was crystal ... god , it was a punch in the stomach . mariah : i 'm so sorry . tessa : it 's more common than you think . i 've heard stories on the road . i mean ... crystal only got a few words out , but i could tell right away that she was desperate and terrified . mariah : i wish my mom had been able to get her away . tessa : and now , the people controlling crystal know she tried to escape . i ca n't even think about what those sick bastards are doing to make sure she does n't try it again . my number - one priority was to protect my sister . [ sobs ] epic fail , huh ? mariah : oh , come on . it 's okay . scott : remember what christine said ? how the ad they placed indicated a smaller , local operation ? so , answering one could lead me directly to crystal . sharon : that would be a very lucky break . scott : well , if not , i can improvise . i can , uh ... describe crystal , and tell them that 's my type . [ line ringing , beeps ] [ cellphone rings ] yeah , yeah . yeah , i did . uh , i 'm in town just for the night , and , uh , i was really interested in a full - body massage . yeah . mm . mm- hmm . great . great , great . thank you . all right . sharon : i do n't know about this , scott . what if something goes wrong ? scott : [ sighs ] hey , we already tried enlisting the police . and christine admitted it -- the local law enforcement do n't have the resources , and it 's really hard to get something to stick . sharon : okay , but still , you should n't go alone . why do n't you park the car somewhere out of the way , and i will wait in the car ? scott : that would just get us unwanted attention . hey . i used to make a living going to unknown situations and dealing with bad people . this is like a -- a day in the office . sharon : okay . what am i supposed to say ? `` bye , honey . have a nice day `` ? scott : come here . ravi : hey , what 's wrong ? ashley : i was just thinking about my dad . how much he loved it here . and how he used to warn us about mushrooms -- that you should treat them all as if they 're poisonous , because that 's the only way you can be safe . ravi : [ chuckles ] well , lucky for you , i was an eagle scout with a merit badge in mushrooms . ashley : [ chuckles ] so , you want to let me know what you plan on doing with those wicked things ? ravi : um ... no . can't . sorry . that would ruin the real surprise . ashley : another surprise ? are you kidding me ? you 've already wowed me with your sailing ability and your paddleboard expertise . ravi : yeah , i could , uh , tell you were n't expecting that . ashley : no . hey ... but i bet you were n't expecting me to get right up on that board , right ? i 've been having so much fun . more fun than i 've had on this lake since i was a kid . ravi : it seems like you 're really into this place , like your dad was . ashley : yeah . it was so great to see my father relax . he would leave all that stress in genoa city and ... okay . he brought us here . he taught us how to fish . i can fish , ravi . [ ravi chuckles ] and how to sail and swim , of course . ravi : what was dina like here ? dina : ah , yes . i did try to enjoy the place . especially those first years . jack : yeah , i remember . you 'd pack that station wagon to the gills so everything was ready when dad came home , got out of his three - piece suit , and off we 'd go . we 'd get to the cabin just as it was getting dark . dina : and i knew all those trips brought you so much joy . ashley : this place was n't nearly as magical for my mother . in fact , i think she kind of hated it . i mean , she -- she tried . she 'd fix a big batch of s 'm ores , you know , but then she 'd go sequester herself off with her magazines or her best - selling beach reads . ravi : well , it is a pretty sweet beach you 've got out there . ashley : well , that 's ironic , is n't it ? she read an entire harold robbins novel without setting foot on it one time . ravi : hmm . ashley : shortly after , i became aware of the fact that my mother was unhappy , and my father knew it . not sure how long after that she left . ravi : how old were you ? ashley : 11 . far too young to know how or why a marriage crumbles . ravi : far too young to lose a mother . did jack know what was happening ? jack : the next summer , and the one after that , dad would tell us that you were visiting friends in new york , or you were playing in a tennis tournament at the club . and then , the summer after you left ... dad barely came outside . you know , he was ... sitting in his chair , or lying in his bed reading his book . he did n't want us to know the pain he was in . the girls were young . they probably did n't notice a thing . but i ... i could feel it . like a weight pressing down on him . ashley : well , jack was definitely more aware than traci and i were . you know , he was older . he tried so hard to protect us , but ... some things you just ca n't hide . i remember the summer after my mother left . the very first one . my father sat in that chair . he never went outside that whole summer . he just stayed in that chair and slowly made his way through a huge stack of books . when you came in , that 's what i was thinking of . i was thinking of that first summer . how long the days seemed , just watching my father . he was so sad . and i was just always wondering if he was ever gon na be the same . i mean , you know , if anything was ever gon na be the same . ravi : hey , if being here is bringing back those negative memories ... i - i do n't want you to feel that . i do n't want you to be here . ashley : no . it actually feels good talking to somebody about it . victor : well , pardon the intrusion , billy boy . feel free to continue your tantrum . what 'd you screw up now ? billy : look , if you 're here to see bad judgment and colossal blunders in action , you 're a little late . cane has been fired . we had to scrap the entire dare campaign . everything that victoria 's killing herself to fix right now is his fault . and if you do n't mind , i 'm right there with her . so i 've got work to do . victor : what kind of damage did cane ashby cause ? billy : this is your daughter 's company , okay ? if you want answers , ask her the questions . victor : i 'm asking you . you know that victoria was so upset she broke down in front of her sister abby ? billy : does n't sound like victoria . victor : exactly . tell me what this was all about . i mean , why was she so damn upset ? i asked her . she did n't answer it . told me everything was all right . that your assessment ? billy : no . it 's not . we are in dire straits . as we speak right now , she is trying to secure a bridge loan to get us through the next quarter . victor : i did n't know that . billy : yes . apparently , the bank does n't think that we 're a good risk right now . victor : that 's why she came to my office . she wanted to ask me for a loan . well , thank you for being honest with me , okay ? billy : yeah , well , i care about this company , victor . but i care more about your daughter . victor : as do i . of course , i 'm willing to give her that loan , gladly . i 'll draw up the papers . where is she now ? benjamin : i 'll be honest with you -- i have n't been able to work much since the night that we were together . [ chuckles ] i - i keep rolling it back in my mind , asking myself , what did i do to deserve the chance to experience this new dimension of you ? [ sighs ] one that most men never , ever get a chance to experience themselves . victoria : you know ... i would just prefer it if we stuck to business tonight . [ chuckles ] i mean , since getting to know you better , i 've reconsidered things . benjamin : have you ? [ chuckles ] victoria : yeah . benjamin : i - i 'm happy to hear that . victoria : oh , good . i was hoping you would be . because ... i am willing to entertain the idea of you helping brash & sassy . on my terms . to be clear . benjamin : [ laughs ] oh , that goes without saying . victoria : so , what have you got to offer me ? tessa : i promised my sister that even though i was away , when she needed to get out of that house , i would be there . but i wasn't . mariah : did crystal let you know that the time had come ? tessa : no . something really awful must have happened . mariah : you ca n't beat yourself up for not being there . you did n't know . tessa : i was so wrapped up in my life , in my dreams ... i should have paid more attention when she stopped answering my calls . maybe i could have found her before she ended up doing what she is . mariah : tessa , you are not to blame . no , no . listen to me . i 'm serious . the good things that have happened to you have happened because of your drive , your ambition , your talent . you could not turn your back on those opportunities . and you were n't just doing it for yourself . you were doing it for crystal , too . tessa : please . do n't tell noah or your mom that crystal 's my sister . it could wreck things . i know he would never see me the same way . mariah : noah is n't like that . this is n't something that you have to keep from him . tessa : please . as my closest friend , and the only one who knows , promise me . mariah : okay . i wo n't say anything . for now . it 's the best that i can do . tessa : [ sighs ] that 's awesome . just like you . mariah : [ scoffs ] tessa : believe it or not , i feel a lot better after having told someone . mariah : well , i just wish you 'd have told me sooner . [ door opens ] sharon : oh , good . you 're both here . i have news about the girl i 'm looking for . scott is on a mission to find crystal right now . scott : hi . um ... i called about the appointment . man : pay now . scott : [ scoffs ] look , i do n't mind paying the , uh , cash to the masseuse , but ... not to you . i do n't think so . hi , there . okay . hey . hey . y - you do n't need to do that . i 'm not in a rush . natalia : [ european accent ] you are boss . scott : so , in that case , why do n't we talk ? get to know each other a little first ? ravi : i know there will always be distance between you and dina , but i can definitely say you guys are closer than when she first came to town . ashley : now , wait . enough of this therapeutic nostalgia . ravi : [ chuckles ] ashley : today was supposed to be about you interacting with the great outdoors . ravi : okay . how 'd i do ? ashley : fantastic . i have a feeling that you have merit badges in swimming and sailing that are right next to that merit badge in mushrooms . [ ravi laughs ] i mean wilderness survival . [ laughs ] ravi : thank you . and , yes . guilty . ashley : i knew it ! ravi : the scouts emphasize teamwork and ... i thought we made a really good one today . ashley : we did . you know , until you branched off on your solo , secret mushroom plan . ravi : i would n't call it a secret mushroom plan . ashley : [ laughs ] okay . so , um ... let me guess . do you have a merit badge in this ... i mean , whatever it is ? ravi : why do n't you join me in there and find out ? ashley : i would love to . i want to know all about your skills . whether they earned badges or not . victoria : wow . you do travel prepared . benjamin : oh , it 's just a standard contractual agreement . i always pack a couple in case the right deal presents itself wherever i happen to be . victoria : i see that you 've written in a rather large dollar amount on this one . benjamin : indicating how much i plan to invest in your company for a modest 20 % share . of course , that means that you 'll keep total control . do you need a pen ? victoria : to sign over 1/5 of brash & sassy for 1/10 of what it 's worth ? um , no . i 'm -- i 'm good . benjamin : so , i guess i should n't wait for a counteroffer . victoria : i would n't ask you to wait . at least , not for that . but , really , i just need a fraction of this dollar amount . so if we move the decimal over , say , to the middle , and we do a short - term bridge loan ... i would just borrow the money for three months and pay it back in full . with interest , of course . benjamin : i hate to ask . uh ... and if you default ? victoria : well , that 's not possible . i 've never even been one day late on a loan , ever . benjamin : well , that 's great , but i need to treat this like any other business loan . victoria : oh , yes . of course . i prefer that . benjamin : oh , excellent . well , in the unlikely event that you default , i will , uh , own a stake of your company . [ voice fading , distorting ] of course , it wo n't be the original 20 % . it 'll probably be an additional 20 % . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : victoria ? victoria : hey . what are you doing here ? victor : well , now , if it is n't mr . hochman . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victor : there 's an important matter that we need to discuss . billy : in private . victor : would you mind giving us a few moments , mr . hochman ? victoria : i really apologize , ben . this wo n't take long . benjamin : no problem . i 'll print up a new draft in the suite . gentlemen . billy : do n't tell me you signed those papers . victoria : i did n't sign anything , billy . victor : what is this i hear about you coming to me for a loan ? victoria : you called my father ? victor : nobody called . when i went back to my office , they told me that you 'd come and gone . victoria : yeah , well , i could n't wait , dad . i 've got a lot going on right now . victor : i 'm aware of that . the last time i saw you , you seemed quite ... upset . that 's why i came to see you in your office . victoria : you came by to have a chat with billy ? because you guys are apparently really good friends now . billy : i 'm concerned about you , vick . victor : for once , my darling , billy and i have put aside our issues . because we want to help you . i 'm more than happy to make that loan to your company . why the hell would you want to deal with a shark like hochman ? victoria : for the very same reason that i left your office without waiting . because of what you did to nicholas . you kicked him out of his home just to be spiteful . dina : oh , and you 're right . i forced your father to make many excuses for me . it was very unfair . jack : you realize this is the first time we have talked about dad since you 've been back ? dina : well , we 've never had the opportunity to sit and reminisce , son . jack : with graham lurking over you . dina : graham 's role in my life must be very confusing to you and your sisters . jack : no , actually . not anymore , now that we know the handsome award that awaits him upon your imminent -- i mean your very distant demise . dina : well , he deserves it . jack : if you say so . i respect your decision . dina : and you respect my business sense enough to offer me a major project , and i am delighted . jack : mother , you are more than qualified for any of this . we 'd be foolish not to use your skill and expertise . i 'm glad it 's been a shot in the arm for you . dina : oh , it 's been just wonderful . and it 's all been thanks to you . jack : oh , no . it 's been my pleasure . now ... [ smooches ] i have to go read the first part of the due diligence that you did today . good night , mother . dina : good night , son . gloria : ah ! hello . i hope your day was maginfique . you know , i just think it 's wonderful that we can all work together like one big happy family -- dina : i have a few things that i need first thing in the morning . here 's the list . gloria : [ chuckles ] `` almond milk . `` [ laughs ] `` lumbar support pillow . `` mm . `` scented candles -- lavender , sandalwood ... `` dina : yes , i know . i wrote it . gloria : looks like someone 's made themselves at home . how comforting . jack : look , she handed in the first half of her assignment already . gloria : oh , yeah ? how 's it looking ? jack : pretty thorough . very incisive . hmm . gloria : something wrong ? jack : i do n't know . something strange . something about these figures does n't make sense to you ? gloria : [ laughs ] calculations . not the right person . we both know you did n't hire me for my math skills . what do you think ? jack : i think my mother was so hell - bent on impressing me , she was a little careless with her numbers . gloria : ohh . jack : hm ... graham : gloria ? gloria : you wanted progress reports on dina . here 's your first one . hard at work all day . just sent jack the results so far . graham : any idea what he thought ? gloria : mm , initially pretty impressed . but then he did mention there were just a few errors . graham : what kind of errors ? gloria : calculations . i think that means math . not my thing , darling . graham : well , it 's just preliminary . she can fix it tomorrow . i 'm sure it 's no big deal . and thanks for the call . i owe you . gloria : yeah , let 's keep that in mind . scott : i 'm jim . uh , what 's your name ? natalia : natalia . scott : that 's beautiful . are you , uh , from eastern europe ? russia ? well , um ... what do you like to do when you 're -- when you 're not working ? you do n't speak much english , do you ? she 's a little over 5-foot . she 's very pretty . young . long , light - brown hair . do you know where she is ? does she work some other place ? natalia : no . she ... bad girl . no . she does not hurt people . [ sighs ] she nice . scott : she ? she -- [ knock on door ] time 's up ! victor : sweetheart , nicholas is a grown man . he told me he wants nothing to do with me anymore . so he 's moving off my property . victor : you had his things packed up , and you changed the locks while he was out . like i said , spiteful . victor : and that is the reason you 're rejecting my offer to help you ? to deal with a guy like this benjamin hochman ? you know what his specialty is ? he gobbles up companies like yours . victoria : i think you would actually admire benjamin 's business model . billy : this is too important to us right now . of all people , if i 'm talking about dealing with your father right now , do n't you think that says something ? victor : listen to billy . i 'm willing to make that loan at almost no interest at all . victoria : i ca n't believe you went behind my back and involved my father in this . billy : you went to him in the first place . victoria : you did n't know that . billy : because i do n't know what else to do , okay ? dealing with your father is a last resort , but that 's how concerned i am for the company and for you . victoria : all right , well , i do n't mean to sound skeptical , but you have sold my company out from underneath me before . victor : you 're being stubborn and ridiculous right now . victoria : i think you 're a bigger threat to brash & sassy than anyone else . victor : oh . victoria : lucky for me , i have other options . so i do n't need your money , and that 's final . now , if you 'll excuse me , i 'm gon na go see my investor . ashley : that risotto was as good as anything i 've ever had in milan . i 'm not even kidding . ravi : yeah ? even though it was instant rice ? ashley : yes . yes . ravi : okay . ashley : because your freshly - picked mushrooms just pushed it completely over the top , ravi . ravi : if only i 'd thought of dessert . ashley : really ? i thought you knew me better than that . do i ever leave my house without chocolate ? are you kidding ? i have the most amazing chocolate . not just any chocolate . it 's imported from switzerland . ravi : yes , please . ashley : okay ? it 's dark and delicious . one bite and i 've ruined you . what did i say ? ravi : mmm . ashley : right ? is n't it great ? you 're spoiled now . ravi : so good . ashley : i know . ravi : mmm . ashley : i 've been having the best time . ravi : yeah ? ashley : [ giggles ] yeah . i mean , i do n't even know when i 've had so much fun up here . i mean , being up here just makes you forget work and ... i do n't know . everything else . ravi : i 'm having a blast , too . ashley : you are ? ravi : yeah . i 'm especially enjoying seeing you so relaxed . in the moment . ashley : mm ! you taught me that . i 've also been learning that i need to ... slow down . way down . i do n't know . just enjoy being where you are . ravi : take it in . you know , the forest air , the lake , it 's ... ashley : mm - hmm . and enjoy what 's right in front of you . mariah : do you think that scott will be able to track crystal down this way ? sharon : i 'm getting nervous . i , uh , thought i 'd hear something by now . tessa : he 's brave , walking into something like that alone . sharon : you know , i ... i wanted to be in a car nearby , but he nixed that . but scott is a world traveler . he 's been in all kinds of dicey situations . he will know how to handle this . i just ... i hate being in the dark . tessa : do you think he 'll find crystal ? sharon : he seemed pretty confident that he would find a way . tessa : oh , that would be incredible . sharon : you know , the first thing they teach you at the crisis center is to not get personally involved in the callers . just offer help and remain detached and objective . mariah : yeah . how 's that working for you ? sharon : well , here i am . emotionally involved with this girl who i barely have met . but it just really gets to me so much that she has nowhere to turn . you know , it 's like i 'm the only person there for her in the world . i mean , if she had any friends or family who cared , then she would n't have called the hotline . mariah : or maybe she just wanted to talk to a professional first so that her family did n't get dragged into this . tessa : no , i think sharon 's right . it 's pretty horrible that her family could n't help her . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : oh ! it 's scott . mariah : put him on speaker . sharon : okay . scott ? hi . um ... i 'm here with mariah and tessa . so you 're on speakerphone . i told them what you 're doing . how 'd it go ? tessa : did you see crystal ? scott : no , they sent another girl who barely spoke english . but she did know crystal . apparently crystal 's in trouble because she , uh ... she tried to leave with sharon the other night . mariah : wait , what kind of trouble ? scott : i could n't get any more details . but this girl , natalia , did make a reference to crystal being with some `` nice `` woman . sharon : what ? so someone else tried to rescue her ? scott : i did n't get that impression . christine figured this girl is working with a local pimp who managed no more than a few women . but now we know that one of them is a recent immigrant , and that some `` nice `` woman is `` taking care of them `` in some way . sharon : it 's not so small - time , then . scott : that 's what i 'm thinking . i mean , maybe crystal 's mixed up in something a lot bigger than we thought . victor : has victoria gone completely mad or what ? billy : well , she made a couple good points . ones that i did n't consider when i confided in you . confided in you . which just goes to show how great of a c.e.o . she is . look , victor , do n't take this the wrong way , but you 've screwed over you children on countless occasions . victor : it 's actually the other way around . my children screwed me over . now , having said that , she should not deal with that shark benjamin hochman . billy : well , yeah . but i support her decision , because i trust her instincts . victor : you should n't trust hochman . billy : despite my reservations , i think victoria is right . hochman ca n't be any worse for the company than you would be . benjamin : in case you left yours downstairs . all you need to do is sign . then we can celebrate . victoria : uh , well , everything looks good . however , this is a very big decision . so , before i sign anything , i need to sleep on it . in my own bed . thanks for understanding . jack : i recalculated the math . dina obviously got off early on , and everything that came after was kind of wonky . gloria : mm - hmm . sounds like an easy mistake to make . jack : yeah . could 've happened to anyone . gloria : hm . jack : so i do n't want you saying anything to anyone . last thing i want to do is embarrass my mother . graham : i 'm glad to hear that you had such an outstanding first day at jabot . dina : oh , i did . john abbott would be so proud of what jack and ashley have done with his company . graham : now i 'm even more curious to hear about what they had you doing on your first day . dina : i did n't know you were interested . graham : of course i 'm interested . i 'm sorry if i made you feel otherwise . dina : oh ! well , it 's on the laptop . the file 's still open . the parker beauty project . be my guest . i 'm going to have a hot bath . good night . graham : good night , dina . [ keys clacking ] [ next_on ] ravi : i have no regrets about what happened . if you think it was a mistake ... cane : i think we 'll make a great team . benjamin : i think we just might . billy : unbelievable . victoria : you bastard ! | victor and billy agree on something for the first time . ben hochman is a bad cooperate raider , and victoria should n't take a loan from him . billy and victor arrive in time to stop victoria from signing the short - term loan papers with benjamin . victoria does n't want to accept a short - term loan from victor , because he threw nick out of his home , and she is also afraid that victor will try to sell the company out from under her again . victoria tells ben that she needs a night to sleep on it before she signs the loan papers . ben is reluctant to agree , but gives her the space she needs to think about the deal . jack notices some mathematical errors in the report dina turned in to him about the parker beauty project . jack fixes the errors and tells gloria not to tell anyone about his mother 's mistake . gloria calls graham and tells him what jack said . he looks over the report when dina arrives home after work . jack and ashley recall time at the abbott cabin after dina left home . jack talks to dina about how much pain john felt while ashley talks to ravi about the same subject . |
[ previously_on ] lily : so , then , what 's it gon na take for you to forgive me -- a year in jail , a decade , two decades ? devon : i do n't know how to answer that . hilary is dead forever , so two decades for her life , for my child 's life -- do you think that 's fair ? phyllis : how many times do i have to tell you billy and i are fine ? summer : so , why 'd you cheat on him , mom ? there is no point in denying it . i know what you did , when you did it , and who you did it with . someone is feeding you the wrong facts , so whatever it is you think you know ... i can assure you the only man in my life is billy . summer : yeah , maybe at the moment , but not that night . summer : i was n't having an affair -- not that night or any other night , and the same goes for daytime . summer : i did n't say that you were having an affair . phyllis : i love billy with all of my heart . we have a commitment . summer : well , then a pretty sad one if you 're gon na jump in bed with someone else two minutes after you fight with him . phyllis : and billy is committed to me . summer : yeah , because he does n't know what i know . cane : hey . hey . it 's me . lily : hey . cane : hey . i thought you might be hungry , so i brought you some lunch . it 's pasta . lily : uh , thank you . that was very thoughtful of you . cane : and i was thinking , since the kids are about to go back to school , we can maybe talk about their schedules . lily : okay . well , since we talked about that the other day , you want to tell me why you 're really here ? cane : well , you have n't really returned my voicemails and text messages . i was kind of worried about you . lily : oh , right . uh ... i just -- i have my phone on mute . i 'm just really trying to focus on work . cane : if you 're stressed , can i help you ? lily : cane , there 's a lot to do before the judge sentences me , so if you really want to help , why do n't you get your head out of the sand and start acting like this is real ? nick : hey . mariah : hey . nick : i got us a table . mariah : no sharon ? nick : she had to take off . mariah : oh . nick : it 's okay . you and i are overdue for a private chat . phyllis : you 're obviously angry at me , or you would n't hurl that accusation . summer : okay . so this is how you 're gon na play it . phyllis : meaning ? summer : like a martyr , passive - aggressive , victimized . mom , you are way too strong and direct to pull that off , so just please stop . phyllis : fine . then i wo n't talk . summer : i mean just stop with this , too . okay , it 's me . just be honest . i know the truth . phyllis : it was kyle , right ? summer : at the time , he only knew the `` what , `` not the `` who . `` phyllis : that 's when you figured it was jack . that 's why you sent him to come over here that night . that 's -- that 's great . i 'm thirsty . are you ? summer : now i know it was n't jack who you slept with . it was dad . i found out that dad and sharon had a night apart , and the morning after that night , kyle stopped by here because you were n't at work . it all clicked . phyllis : you ever thought about opening your own detective agency ? you two would be a hoot . summer : you know , the thing is it just created more questions , like how you could justify doing this to billy when you claim to love him so much . additional sponsorship summer : yeah , i seriously want to know , mom . so , you were planning to continue on with billy as if this thing with dad just never happened , and you rationalize that how ? phyllis : it was n't like that . it was a one - off . i have felt very guilty about this . summer : not guilty enough to tell billy about it . phyllis : that i was so distraught whether or not we were split up for good that i made that mistake ? why would i hurt him that way ? summer : if i 'm struggling with this classic `` we were on a break `` excuse , then i 'm sure billy would be , too . and what makes it even worse is how hypocritical you 're being about it . phyllis : what ? ! summer : you freaked out on billy and kicked him out all because he fell off the gambling wagon and did n't tell you about it . ever since i came home , you have been hounding me about growing up and being responsible , but it turns out that you 're the one who ca n't control yourself and act like an adult . phyllis : this behavior that you 're talking about you will never see again ! i mean it ! summer : you do . i can see that . phyllis : [ sighs ] summer : but , mom , you 're a cheater . phyllis : [ scoffs ] summer : it 's just as much a part of you as the urge to gamble is for billy , except you do n't risk piles of cash . you risk stability and happiness . and you betray every guy that you 've been with every single time . you break their hearts , and you break your own . to hell with the collateral damage , right , mom ? let 's just -- let 's start from the beginning here . so , you marry dad , and then you sleep with ronan . then you marry jack and decide that you want his brother , too . so then you have a fight with billy , lead jack on , and then sleep with dad , so we 're back full circle . people ask me why i 'm so screwed up . look who my role model is . phyllis : you think i 'm proud of that ? ! summer : it does n't even matter because you have made so many promises that you ca n't keep . you know , why am i complaining , really , though ? because if it was n't for this problem , i would never even be here . if you did n't get dad to cheat on sharon , then i would have never been born . so maybe i 'm the real hypocrite in all this , mom . nick : is that all you 're gon na order ? i mean , i 'd like to give you a proper thank - you . mariah : what have i done ? nick : for this wedding , what have n't you done ? you have tried no bridesmaids ' dresses . you 've talked about cakes and flowers . those are very fluffy things for you . mariah : i usually have a very low - fluff tolerance . but , no , i do n't know . being at hilary 's wedding , it kind of changed my attitude about the whole thing . i am trying to own my maid of honor title for sharon and for you . nick : that 's nice to have someone we can count on . mariah : as opposed to the fence - sitters on your side of the aisle ? nick : [ breathes deeply ] like summer . mariah : she agreed to being a bridesmaid . nick : i know my proposing did n't make her issues with sharon disappear . but if she ca n't follow the sterling example set by the maid of honor , i am hoping you can cut her some slack . mariah : i will do whatever i can to make sure that nothing spoils your day . phyllis : you 're disappointed in me . whatever it is you want to know ... sit down and i will tell you . summer : do you still love dad ? phyllis : of course i do . he 's your father . but we are friends . nothing less . and nothing more . summer : nothing more ? okay , they may be unresolved or repressed , but there are feelings there . phyllis : nick and i were in weird places that night . we both thought that the relationships that we have worked so hard for were already too broken to be fixed . summer : oh . so you just both said , `` ah , the hell with it `` ? phyllis : no , no . the chemistry that we used to have just took over , i guess . summer : you obviously still have feelings way beyond friendship , then . phyllis : no , not with your father . no . no . it 's ... complicated . have n't you ever been drawn to an ex -- you know ... felt the old physical magnetism ? i mean , and , really , on every other level , you have moved on . summer : once i 'm done with someone , i 'm done . phyllis : are you done with me ? summer : i did n't say that . phyllis : i think it 's a fair question . summer : [ sighs ] phyllis : look , i - i ca n't really get you to understand , but ... your father and i are very clear that this never should have happened and that we are very happy with our partners and our lives , and we vowed to move on . two friends that made the same mistake . but here you are , smoking gun in hand , reloaded and aimed at us . summer : because maybe you two can forget what happened , but i can't . that 's what makes it so difficult to stand by and watch dad convince himself that this time with sharon is the fairy - tale ending . and i already had my doubts about this marriage not ending in disaster , and now i already have proof that it will . phyllis : sweetie ... that 's for them to work out . summer : oh , and you and billy , too , right ? you want me to let billy cling on to this bogus belief that you 're devoted to him , and i just do n't think that i can do that . phyllis : i know that you have a bond with billy , a certain loyalty that does n't extend to me . but if you want to do what 's best for him ... you 're gon na stay quiet about this . summer : it 's also what 's best for you . that 's ... a lucky coincidence . phyllis : billy and i almost split up over the gambling . it showed us how hard we were willing to fight to preserve what we achieved . and never mind me . why would you torpedo through all of that -- devastate him so pointlessly ? summer : the point would be to save him from more pain later , because the longer that you keep a secret and the more toxic it becomes and the more pain it inflicts when the truth finally comes out , and the truth always comes out . phyllis : not every secret is the same . you ca n't say blanket statements like that . summer : look at how you felt when you found out that billy and i were keeping things from you -- things that were much less major and explosive than you cheating with dad . so you asking me to bury this -- it 's very convenient and a tad selfish , do n't you think ? phyllis : my opinion does n't matter . it 's what you think . summer : well , i think that billy deserves to be told , and so does sharon . that way it 's ll out in the open before people make decisions that they could regret . phyllis : where are you going ? summer : to jabot to talk to billy . phyllis : summer , wait a minute . wait a minute ! gloria : [ exhales sharply ] phyllis : i need to see billy . it 's an emergency . gloria : i 'm on an important call . yes . yes . i need you to authorize a return . summer : well , i was here first , so you might want to get in line . gloria : because my granddaughter does n't like the color . do n't you have it in pink ? yes , i will hold . phyllis : i hate to pull you away from your urgent shopping , but i need to see billy . summer : and i do , too . phyllis : well , i pull rank . buzz billy now . gloria : mr. abbott is in back - to - back meetings and can not be disturbed . summer : he 's gon na be disturbed , all right . gloria : ladies , i will forward your messages . now , whichever one of you wants to get me a cappuccino with steamed almond milk today , their message gets priority . hold on . no , no , no . summer : hey ! phyllis : billy ? really ? where is he ? gloria : back - to - back meetings out of the office . phyllis : for how long ? gloria : as long as he wants . he 's the top banana . summer : well , is he coming back here ? gloria : um ... eventually . probably . phyllis : i 'll wait . summer : fine . then i will , too . gloria : ladies , this is a private office , not a coin laundry . [ sighs ] so disrespectful . lily : i 'm really sorry that i snapped at you earlier . cane : you do n't have to apologize . it 's okay . lily : i 'm just trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy . cane : i think we both are . lily : it 's just hard , because depending on how long my sentence is , my dad and devon might want to close the agency . cane : do you really think they will ? lily : i do n't know . i do n't know . so maybe if you can just talk to someone in the advertising department at chancellor and see if they can recommend alternate representation for my clients . cane : okay . lily : you know , and that 's the other thing , right ? it 's like the wife of the chancellor c.e.o . is going to prison . i mean , that 's gon na be headline news . so maybe , you know , you can prepare a press release just to get ahead of the negative publicity when they sentence me , right ? and my dad can help you with that , you know ? i mean , he 's an expert with those things . so ... wh - why -- why are you looking at me like that ? cane : 'cause i ca n't accept that you 're gon na go to prison . lily : okay , cane . we have to face the facts . cane : that 's right , facts , not morbid speculation . right now this may be your coping mechanism , but ... i ca n't give up hope on you or the family . i just ca n't do it . phyllis : well , we ca n't just sit here in silence ... when there 's so much at stake . i am talking about our relationship -- yours and mine . i really -- i do n't get what happened to us . why do n't you tell me how we got on opposing sides , where the tension started ? 'cause it has been there since you came back . when you went to belize all of those months ago , we were so close . and i - i do n't know why or how , but this profound shift happened . something changed . summer : i did , mom . i changed . i was gone for a year and finally far enough away to get some perspective on who i am as a person , because when i left g.c . , i was a hot mess . i was a naive , insecure victim who spent her whole life having things happen to her , usually bad . so i decided i 'm gon na make things happen for me . i 'm gon na take back some control and do what 's best for me , and it does n't matter if people have a problem with that . i do n't care if anyone likes me as long as i like myself , and i do . phyllis : well , good . i 'm very happy you like you . i think there 's a great appeal in that , you know ? there 's a freedom . there 's a freedom when you do n't give a damn what people think . and it 's certainly worked out very well for me , you know ? until i realized that there was a catch later on -- that i did care what people i loved thought about me . that 's what is so awful about all this -- is that i - i love you . you have given me more joy than i ever thought possible . you said it yourself -- i have never been anyone 's role model . but i 'll tell you what . [ voice breaking ] i 'll tell you what . i have tried to give you the best life i could possibly give you -- better than mine . summer : [ exhales deeply ] phyllis : [ sighs ] but ... i have been rough on you . and the only reason is because i had wanted every dream that i have ever had for you to come true , and i do n't want you to ever doubt that i would fight to the death for you . summer : i don't . i 'm proud to have a kickass mom . you 're the fiercest person that i know . phyllis : thank you . summer : and that part of you was a good role model . but the older i got , the more intimidating that this whole package became . i mean , really , though , mom , how am i supposed to live up to this powerful , gorgeous woman ? phyllis : i never wanted you to feel that . summer : and i did try to be like you . i did n't know if i was succeeding unless i was driving you crazy . because admit it , mom . seeing yourself in me is what makes you freak out . phyllis : maybe you 're right . look , we can clash until hell freezes over , but i am ... very proud to call you my daughter . and you have not heard enough of that , and that is my bad . and this is me reminding you that , uh ... i want it to be better . i do . i want us to be better listeners , and i want us to support each other and remind each other that we are ... a team . can we please try to reset ... and do this thing right ? summer : want one ? phyllis : i 'd like an answer . summer : what , for what you said earlier ? yeah , mom , it was great hearing you say that , and i would like to start over , but not by you asking me to lie while you keep up this denial . phyllis : honey , what am i denying ? summer : you just admitted you and billy -- there is something broken there . phyllis : wow . okay . i actually thought we got somewhere . summer : translation -- you thought that you manipulated me enough to get what you want . phyllis : seemed to me like we were having a mature conversation . summer : a conversation is two - sided . your part might sound like , `` summer , do what you think is right , `` not `` do what 's right for me because i said so . `` [ door opens ] gloria : am i interrupting ? phyllis : yes . summer : no . gloria : mr. abbott texted me . he wo n't be back anytime soon , so staying here would be futile . summer : oh , my schedule is wide open . gloria : oh ! i see you penciled in your own little cocktail hour . resourceful . summer : well , it sounds to me like you could use a stiff one yourself . gloria : hmm . and you could use a time - out . summer : so , are you staying ? phyllis : i need you to forgive me . i need you to let me show you that billy and i belong together . i can not lose him . summer : okay , mom . if you and billy can survive this , then you deserve to be together , and i will give the four of you my blessing -- you , dad , and your soulmates . so , you are leaving ? phyllis : i need some air to think . phyllis : i am going , but i need a favor . gloria : [ sighs ] then i need a bribe . phyllis : a fabulous spa day on me . if you keep summer in there by any means necessary , if you hear that billy is free , call me . not one word to summer . gloria : this really is some mother - daughter drama . thank god i had sons . phyllis : are we clear ? gloria : [ chuckles ] yes . and it better be the ultimate luxury spa package , with take - home products . phyllis : you 'll be pampered within an inch of your life . gloria : yeah . you know , i 'm confused , though . if it 's so crucial to keep her here , why are you taking off ? phyllis : i need backup . gloria : [ chuckles ] oh , god . lily : michael said that he will do everything to get me a reduced sentence but i have to put my affairs in order . cane : i know that 's what you 're trying to do . i know . lily : it 's just the scariest thing is thinking about not being a mom to my kids . cane : hey . you 'll always be their mom . lily : yeah , but you 're gon na be the one that 's at home every day , doing both of our jobs . and i just -- i need you to ... look out for some things for me , okay ? like how the twins get treated at school because their mom is in prison . and just make sure that mattie does n't worry too much about her college applications and that charlie can ... channel his stress into sports , you know , but ... still make him talk about things , okay ? cane : mm . lily : and sam -- i mean ... his first step , his first word , his first ... day of preschool -- just record everything for me . [ voice breaking ] just tell them every day how proud i am of them , and have them visit me often , okay , if the prison is n't too far ? cane : do n't give up hope , okay ? all right ? we do n't know how this is gon na go . we do n't know what the outcome is gon na be . lily : [ crying ] yeah , but we have to prepare . we have to because it 's coming . [ sighs ] [ door opens ] mariah : i 'm the maid of honor . it 's kind of law . nick : it 's a bridal shower , and it 's you hosting it . mariah : okay . it 's not that complicated , and i thought that i would inject my own style into it . nick : yeah , like the `` bride of frankenstein `` theme ? mariah : how bad would that really be ? nick : i 'd be frankenstein , so no . mariah : i can pull this off . i promise . nick : okay . we 'll see . hey . mariah : hi . phyllis : do you mind if i grab a word with nick ? mariah : uh , no . we 're done here . i will see you at home ? nick : yeah , sure . see you . phyllis : see you . nick : please . what 's up ? phyllis : summer knows . nick : summer knows what ? she knows our secret ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm afraid it 's not gon na stay one much longer . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lily : i only came in today 'cause i thought you were working from home . devon : just need to take care of a few things here , so if you both do n't mind ... [ cellphone rings ] this is devon . yeah . we bought his entire catalog . cane : i do n't want to leave you alone . i know how he treated you last time you were face to face . lily : i have to just try to talk to him one on one . cane : okay . well , it 's up to you . i love you , babe . lily : love you . cane : [ sighs heavily ] nick : what is summer thinking ? i saw her earlier when i was with sharon . she kept making all these thinly veiled comments about marriage and commitment , and now i know why . phyllis : she 's more upset than i ever dreamed she would be . she thinks it 's unthinkable that we should ask her to live with our lies . nick : when did our daughter develop this finely tuned moral compass ? phyllis : it does n't seem too moral to me to try to sabotage her father 's wedding , even if she is n't thrilled about having sharon as a stepmom again . nick : what is up with her having to race off to billy and tell him before you do ? i mean , what is that ? there 's something going on with her . phyllis : what if she 's not working through a big parental issue ... and the bigger issue has nothing to do with you or me ? nick : how ? phyllis : forget it . it 's -- it 's a big stretch . nick : well , do i get a vote in this ? because right now we need to consider everything . phyllis : it 's just -- it 's nutty , all right ? nick : okay . phyllis : it 's ridiculous . [ sighs ] since she came to town ... she 's gotten very close to billy . what if she wants him ... for herself ? nick : like , she wants to break you two up so she can have him ? phyllis : insane , i know . nick : no . no , no , no . that is not -- no . phyllis : all right . we do n't have to dwell on that . nick : no , let 's -- let 's -- let 's move on . phyllis : we need to . you know , when i saw her at jabot , i 'm not completely sold that she 's ready to wreak wholesale destruction . i think that she may -- may be open to changing her mind ... for you , i mean . nick : i 'll talk to her . i 'll get her to change her mind . i mean , i have to . the alternative is not something we can even consider . phyllis : good luck . nick : hello , gloria . gloria : oh . nick : i 'm here to see summer . gloria : of course you are . did you know that she works at fenmore 's ? i 'm not sure that summer 's aware of that . i , on the other hand -- i work for jabot . i am executive assistant to the c.e.o . , so i could n't be her gatekeeper and personal secretary , even if she were entitled to one . but here i am , functioning as both . nick : yes . well , i think it is so patient and commendable of you to indulge my family this way , and i am sure you 've put in a long day . why do n't you ... go home early and have some fun somewhere ? gloria : that 's not going to happen . i promised her mother i 'd keep an eye on her , so i feel obligated . nick : is that because of the spa day you 're gon na be getting in return ? yeah . i heard about that . i 'm the backup phyllis was talking about , and i will handle it from here , so , you know , take the rest of the day off -- you know , enjoy the rest of your evening . gloria : i 'm just not comfortable with that . especially since it 's such an intimate friend of my boss . nick : well , i bet you 'll be even more comfortable with your entire spa weekend , compliments of me and phyllis . gloria : [ chuckles ] i am starting to relax already . in fact , i feel like i 'm already bathing in that hot imported mud reserved for the premiere guests who book the top - of - the - range deluxe spa . nick : of course . gloria : she 's all yours . toodle - oo , nick . nick : [ breathes deeply ] nick : hey . summer : hi . i would ask what you 're doing here if mom was n't so obvious . nick : well , lucky for me and you , she did tell me . because if billy had walked in this room like you were hoping , you could have started a chain of events that destroyed five people 's lives ... including your own . summer : i do n't like it that i made you come down her from work to handle this , and i know you must be thinking , `` where does she get off threatening people , especially her own parents , `` so i get that you are furious with me . nick : i 'm not , all right ? i 'm not . i 'm not even angry . but , summer , i am freaked out that you did n't feel like this was something you could come to me with before you made some extreme decisions about something that ca n't be undone or taken back . but i 'm here now , and we 're gon na talk about it . we 're gon na clear up any misunderstandings that there may be ... so that something does n't come up between us ... that ruins what we have , because , summer , that would kill me . summer : yeah . it would kill me , too . nick : but we need to be completely honest with each other . i want to know what you feel and for us to be clear about what happened with your mom and me and to go over the implications for billy and sharon because they are completely blameless in this , but they stand to lose the most . summer : i already know what happened from mom . i got the story in depth , so i know it all . nick : you do n't know my side of the story , so you do n't know it all . are you willing to listen ? [ footsteps approach ] lily : it 's the way you like it . devon : okay . lily : uh , i e - mailed you the financial report for the modeling agency . devon : i saw it . it looks good . i 'm just trying to take care of the essentials so i can get out of here . lily : well , i - i do n't want to keep you . i just wanted to say a few things . my -- my sentencing hearing is coming close , and i 'm just trying to get everything in order with cane and the kids , everything here . so , if you and dad want to take over the agency , i 'll have it all set up , or if you think it 's best to drop it and close the doors , then i understand . it 's -- it 's your call . devon : why do you want to go through all that right now ? lily : i 'm not trying to have a pity party . it 's just that ... you 're my brother , and no matter how upset you are with me , i know that you care about my family . and with this huge change coming up , you know , the kids are gon na need all the support they can get -- your support . devon : i understand that . i see your point . lily : so , that -- that 's it ? you 're -- you 're leaving ? devon : well , i told you i was gon na leave . lily : well , i - i - i do n't know . i just -- i thought we could talk more 'cause you seem like you 're in a better frame of mind today . devon : why would you think that ? i did n't snap at you and kick you out of the office ? because i took the coffee that you brought me ? i 'm too exhausted to be angry . that 's why . lily : devon , please do n't go . okay ? i - i miss you so much . nick : look , it 's important that you know how much your mother and i regret what happened that night ... how much we wish we could go back and live it over and not let it happen . but , obviously , we ca n't do that , so we 're doing the best we can to just try and move forward . summer : what , just brush it aside like it 's some minor mistake , like it 's that simple ? nick : it 's not -- it 's not like that . i 'm not saying it 's simple . it 's certainly not a minor mistake . it was a massive error in judgment , and that is on us . summer : but you still want a free pass , right ? nick : i 'm not asking for that , either . i 'm sure you were thinking i was gon na be furious with you . summer , it should be the other way around . you should be furious with your mom and me . that we get . what we do n't understand is your trying to use this against us . summer : that 's not what i want . nick : well , how else are we supposed to take it ? you said you want me to be happy . that means marrying sharon . if she finds out what i did , and with phyllis , of all people , with their history , she is not gon na be able to get past that , and that will break my heart . and i wo n't be able to get over that . summer : i think you could . nick : what happened with your mom and me that night was because i came home and i found sharon 's engagement ring on the desk . i thought things were over , and i could n't handle it -- not alone . the next morning , i realized what a terrible mistake we had made . i would do anything to get sharon back because i need her . she is my future . summer : you make it sound like you and sharon have this fairy - tale romance , but if that were true , then -- nick : so what ? i ca n't make a mistake ? summer : no , not this mistake . not with mom . 'cause if you and mom had these perfect , epic relationships that you guys claim to have , then you guys would n't have hooked up with each other . you would n't be reaching back into the past because there would be nothing to reach for . if that spark between you guys was n't there , then none of this would have happened , but it was , and it is , whether you want to admit it to yourself or not , and it means that you guys should not be leading billy and sharon on anymore . nick : so , that 's it ? that 's your final decision and there 's no going back ? summer , what do you think this is gon na do to your little sister ? faith has wanted her parents back together forever . how do you think it 's gon na make her feel if she finds out that you took it away from her ? summer : the same way that she 'll feel if you marry sharon , only she wo n't have to wait , what , a few months , two years , however long it 's gon na take for you guys to mess up and get divorced again , because the longer that you keep up the charade , the worse it is , dad , for everybody . nick : i was really hoping that i could show up here and just be honest with you and you 'd understand . i could appeal to you as a loving daughter , but , obviously , we do n't have the kind of relationship that we used to have , where we could love and support each other no matter what , flaws and all , but i guess that 's gone . so maybe there 's only one thing that you will listen to now . summer : what are you doing ? nick : maybe this will be enough to persuade you ... to keep what you know ... a secret . | summer confronted phyllis about sleeping with nick . phyllis raced to stop summer from telling billy what happened . billy was swamped with meetings , so summer was n't able to expose phyllis . nick thanked mariah for supporting his engagement . phyllis brought nick up to speed . phyllis speculated that summer wanted billy for herself , then she and nick dismissed the theory . nick unsuccessfully tried to talk summer out revealing the one night stand . summer insisted that billy and sharon deserved the truth . nick wrote summer a check in an attempt to buy her silence . lily worked to put her affairs in order in case she was sent to prison . cane comforted lily as she imagined having to leave her kids . lily reached out to devon , but he was not interested in talking to her . |
[ previously_on ] ashley : if anybody can convince your mother to come to the wedding , it 's jack . jack : i 'm not coming back alone . kyle : he 's your father . lola : yes , but he 's also a stranger . he wants his family back . the problem is , is he 's not family . kyle : it might be weird for you tomorrow . summer : super weird . kyle : i hope that does n't make you stay away . next time i dance , it 'll be with my wife . lola : oh ! you know , i was that girl who imagined her wedding , who pictured her groom . kyle : [ chuckles ] lola : you have given me a fairy tale , kyle abbott . [ cellphone rings ] [ cellphone chimes ] lola : thank you so much for sending your glam squad , abby . this is incredible . you guys are the best . mariah : you look amazing . abby : well , i better put emergency services on standby , because you are a knockout ! [ abby and mariah giggle ] lola : i do n't know about that . abby : take the compliment . tessa : i mean , lola could walk down the aisle in her chef 's uniform , and kyle would still think that she has moonbeams in her eyes and starlight in her hair . abby : very true . i have never seen my cousin more in love with anyone . i always thought the love of his life was going to be his sports car . mariah : and now he 's micro - managing a wedding . i mean , it 's adorable how deadly serious he is about keeping this wedding venue a secret . [ both chuckle ] lola : uh , spoiler alert . i already saw it . abby : [ gasps ] no ! mariah : what ? how ? ! lola : i was taking a walk , and then i was there , and so was kyle , and he was there putting on the finishing touches . tessa : oh , did he freak out ? i mean , he 's been planning this for , like , literally ever . lola : he was perfect . abby : so , what 'd you think ? lola : [ sighs ] that he walked around my dreams , took every wish , and made them all come true . abby : mmm . [ chuckles ] mariah : okay . a toast . to the bride . abby : and the groom . mariah : to love , laughter , and happily ever after . abby : aww ! cheers ! victoria : hey , nick . i just wanted to let you know that everything thing is all set for your supervised visitation . mm - hmm . yeah . no , monique will be there the entire time . oh , and do me a favor -- please do n't forget to bring christian 's dinosaur . you know how kids get when their favorite toy goes missing . [ exhales softly ] okay . bye . billy : sorry . what 'd you say ? victoria : what did you get the kids for dinner ? did you get them pizza or chinese food ? billy : uh , i got them both . i could n't decide . victoria : are you okay ? billy : yeah . never better . ashley : well , hello . traci : hi . oh ! i ca n't believe kyle 's getting married . [ chuckles ] ashley : you know , to the woman he was made for . traci : sort of restores your faith in the universe , does n't it ? ashley : yeah . traci : the abbotts have been through so many tribulations . it 's time for some celebration . ashley : well , your upcoming book , traci ! traci : [ chuckles ] and abby 's unqualified success running society . and -- oh , there 's that little merger between your company -- ashley : well , that 's still in the early stages , but yes . traci : well , it 's coming together , though . ashley : true . traci : just like the abbotts are finally unifying again . we 're working together in harmony . [ laughs ] and today , we 're unified in welcoming a new member into our beautiful family . ashley : lola and kyle are so sweet , are n't they ? they 're so young . they have the world at their feet . they 're so optimistic and totally fearless and -- [ front door opens ] and there he is ! hi . [ keys clatter ] kyle : [ sighs ] traci : kyle ? what 's the matter , honey ? kyle : yeah , we 've got a problem . traci : well , do n't worry . we 'll solve it , whatever it is . ashley : did you lose your ring ? please say no . traci : did the bartender over - serve himself ? ashley : lola , the dress -- nothing happened to the dress ? kyle : hmph . if it were only that simple . summer : hey . phyllis : hey . summer : i was hoping i 'd find you here . phyllis : well , it is your lucky day . summer : mm . no , it 's actually kyle 's day . phyllis : oh , yeah , yeah . the wedding . that 's right . uh , so what do you have planned ? summer : uh , undecided , but i know what i 'd like to do . phyllis : [ gasps ] say no more , say no more . i know what it is . let 's have a superhero - movie marathon . get in our jammies , and we can order pizza and eat ice cream . summer : mm . yeah . that sounds like some serious fun . really . um , as much as i 'd love to do that , i do n't really think i 'm gon na do that today . phyllis : okay . i have another idea . [ summer groans ] retail therapy . and then we can go to a spa . then we 'll get tattoos . henna tattoos . no , no . permanent tattoos . like a ... summer : you know , i was thinking something a little more radical than that . additional sponsorship mariah : how do you feel ? lola : like cinderella . tessa : but you get to look this good all day . lola : this still feels like a dream . [ chuckles ] mariah : what , the fact that you 're getting married ? lola : that i have three best friends . you know , i have n't felt like a part of an actual friend group since i was , like , in middle school . tessa : yeah , that makes two of us . mariah : actually , that makes three of us . yeah . tessa : but now we have each other . lola : and i ca n't tell you how much that means . abby : well , without us , you would have given up on kyle months ago . tessa : yeah , and missed out on one of the greatest adventures of your life . abby : mm - hmm . lola : and you gave me the job that i always wanted , and the friendships i never had . abby : and you have given us so much in return . lola : just promise me that you guys are still gon na be there when kyle and i are just another boring old couple . abby : [ laughs ] tessa : oh , you could n't even get rid of us if you tried . mariah : [ chuckles ] tessa : we 're your shoulder to cry on . abby : your alibis , should you ever need one . lola : oh , i really hope i don't . mariah : the girls that knew you when , and will love you forever . abby : your squad for life . mariah : forever friends . tessa : [ giggles ] abby : wait , hold on . who is in charge of the time ? tessa : i thought it was you . mariah : no , i thought it was you . tessa : oh . lola : it 's okay . we have time . abby : great . because we have something super important that we need to do . [ women chuckle ] kyle : i ca n't do this . ashley : wh -- are you -- traci : honey , it 's perfectly natural to have the jitters . ashley : yes , absolutely . kyle : this is way beyond cold feet . ashley : i 'm sure whatever you 've planned , lola 's gon na love it . kyle : i do n't mean the ceremony . that 's nothing . one fairy - tale day where she 's the happiest she 's ever been ? i - i can do that with my eyes closed . traci : fabulous . so what is the problem ? kyle : it 's the marriage part that 's got me scared to death . ashley : why ? kyle : divorce is our dna ! the abbott family tree is full of nuts . broken branches . doomed marriages . infidelity . no one in this family has ever had a happy , healthy , long - lasting marriage . not that lola 's family is a shining example , either , but -- but she 's different . she 's the best , most loving person i know . and she deserves real happiness . the kind that lasts . a forever kind of love with a guy who will treat her like she 's the most wonderful person to walk the earth . a guy who 's only goal is to make that extraordinary woman feel like she has everything her heart desires . who will try to make every day -- every day -- an adventure , who will always put her first and be careful with her heart . that 's who she deserves . ashley : i agree with you . unequivocally . traci : he 's absolutely right , is n't he ? yeah . ashley : kyle . you are that man . phyllis : you know i 'll support you through anything . i mean , you know i always have your back . but this ... summer : yeah , i know it sounds a little crazy -- phyllis : it 's certainly a surprise . summer : but i 've thought about it , and i think that it 's the right thing to do . phyllis : for you or for kyle ? summer : look , for whatever reason , kyle and i have this special connection . and as much as i might hate him sometimes , i 'll always care about him . and i 'd like to think that i 'll always want what 's best for him no matter what 's going on . so that is why i 'm going to the wedding . phyllis : are you sure going to the wedding is the right thing to do ? i mean , it was n't long ago that you were exchanging `` i dos `` with him . summer : no , i know . but -- phyllis : have you forgotten how much he hurt you ? summer : look , i know . but ... look , recently , i found out how much i hurt kyle a few years ago when i broke up with him . and i 'm not saying that it 's even . but i just think that , when you love someone , and you let them into your life , you run the risk of them breaking your heart . you know , and i do n't know . maybe it 's this constant act of forgiveness between kyle and i. i forgive him . he forgives me . and somewhere along the way , we find happiness . and maybe it 's not together this time , but , you know , it 's out there . it has to be . i know that it is . phyllis : and you 're absolutely positive that going to this wedding is the right thing to do ? summer : yeah . look , if i do n't go , i 'll feel like i 'm hiding . so i 'm gon na go . and , yeah , it 's probably gon na hurt . and i might hate every second of it . but i want to be there . and i 'm gon na be on my best behavior.- and i 'm gon na look pretty darn good while i 'm doing it . phyllis : okay . that 's my girl . summer : mm - hmm . but i really -- i really could use some moral support while i 'm there , so ... would you go with me as my plus - one , please ? phyllis : [ gasps ] um ... nothing would make me happier than being by your side . lola : guys , what is this all about ? abby : we just have a few gifts for you . tessa : things that you ca n't get married without . mariah : so , this is something old . and i really hope you like it . lola : wow ! mariah : yeah ? lola : this is so beautiful . mariah : that 's amazing . we saw it at this little antique shop , and it just screamed `` lola 's wedding . `` lola : it 's perfect . tessa : mm . abby : okay . this is something new . very excited about this . this is brand- spanking - new . it 's my mother 's new fragrance for her new company . it is so new that it does n't even have a name yet . [ atomizer puffing ] tessa : oh , that 's so nice ! mariah : yeah , i love it . that 's incredible . lola : wow . it 's my new favorite thing . abby : [ chuckles ] well , my mom will be very happy to hear that . tessa : okay , now let 's not forget something blue . lola : [ chuckles ] mariah : ohh ! [ laughter ] lola : it is so pretty . i ca n't wait to wear it . thank you guys so much for everything . abby : wait . hold on . there 's one more . abby : this is something borrowed . [ giggles ] lola : [ gasps ] abby : when you want your own , be sure to drop a few hints to your husband , and i will make sure he gets it right . lola : you guys have already made this the most incredible day of my life . thank you so much . i -- i really love you guys . mariah : do n't you dare cry . because i can not replicate whatever the glam squad did . [ laughter ] come on . ashley : look , you have a point . i know you 've seen a million examples of how to make a marriage go wrong . traci : yes . and not just in our family . it 's everywhere . ashley : yeah . traci : so , you take all of those mistakes , and you learn from them and do the opposite . kyle : [ scoffs ] easier said than done . traci : okay . okay . look at it this way -- you and lola have already survived events that would destroy most relationships . ashley : that 's true . that 's true . i mean , you 've already loved her through sickness and health . traci : through overprotective brothers , through a marriage to someone else . ashley : and she 's been building an empire since the very first day you laid eyes on her , right ? i mean , crazy hours . you lived through that . kyle : [ sighs ] traci : and the two of you flourished in the process . you 've been together through sunshine and rain . kyle : but -- but how do you make that last forever ? traci : well , you take it day by day . marriage is n't something that 's set in stone , kyle . you ca n't neglect it or ignore it and expect it 's just gon na work itself out . marriage is a living thing , and your love keeps it alive . ashley : and you already know this , but , obviously , commitment , right ? marriage takes commitment and -- and attention . and you 're -- you 're definitely gon na have your challenges . traci : plenty . ashley : and you 're gon na have your disagreements . traci : yes . ashley : but i would advise that you just meet them head - on . and if you 've got a choice between being right and being happy , please , please choose happiness . kyle : [ snorts softly ] traci : and if you get invited to an argument , do n't show up . ashley : [ laughs ] yes , do n't show up . you need to learn to let things go . forgive and -- and move on . traci : and always remember -- remind each other that , out of all the people that ever were and ever will be , you have chosen each other . you belong to each other . cherish it . ashley : and talk to her . right ? about everything . i mean , the good , the bad , everything in between . and , of course , you need to listen to her , 'cause -- [ traci laughs ] well , you 're gon na be her rock . traci : and she will be yours . ashley : yeah . traci : oh , honey . you 're both so young yet . you 're going to change in ways you ca n't even imagine . so create memories that will last a lifetime , and traditions you can pass down to your children . ashley : not that you have to have children . traci : yes , they do . ashley : well , i mean , in case they don't . but , i mean , you do n't have -- kyle , you do n't have to rush it , because you and lola both have dreams , and you 're gon na help each other reach them . you 're gon na be encouraging each other . traci : honey ? do you love her ? kyle : [ sighs ] with all my heart . more than i ever thought i could love anyone . from the moment we met , it -- she 's everything . ashley : just tell her that all the time . the things you say . the things you do for her . traci : give her your best , and you 'll get so much back in return . ashley : and just remember -- you 're always gon na have the love and support of your very flawed family . [ traci and kyle laugh ] forever . both of you . kyle : ohhh , what would i do without you ? [ laughs ] traci : oh , honey , that is something you 'll never have to worry about . [ laughs ] ashley : you 've got this . traci : you 're gon na be great . devon : oh ! hey , you guys . billy : hi . how are you ? devon : good to see you . victoria : good to see you . likewise . devon : yeah . everybody ready for this wedding ? elena : yeah . i ca n't wait to go inside . can we ? devon : yeah , let 's take a look . let 's see . wow . elena : [ chuckles ] victoria : oh , my goodness ! elena : this is incredible . devon : yeah . are we sure that kyle did all this , or did he have a secret wedding planner we do n't know about ? billy : he 's got secret talents , i think that much is clear . devon : sheesh . i 'd say he nailed it . elena : it 's so romantic . i love it . devon : it is . it 's beautiful , right ? elena : yeah . victoria : gosh , this is like a dream . billy : the best kind . victoria : this is gon na be a beautiful ceremony . billy : who needs weddings , anyway ? victoria : what 's it like being here knowing that we are blissfully un - married for the rest of our lives ? billy : it means that i will be front row to catch that garter so i can not marry you all over again . victoria : oh , my gosh . you say the sweetest things . billy : i try . abby : today is a day that you are going to remember for years to come . and it 's gon na feel like someone hit the fast - forward button . but just enjoy every minute . take it in and tuck those moments away somewhere safe , because it all goes by so fast . [ chuckles ] rey : uh , big brother of the bride . can i come in ? lola : yeah , come on in . rey : lola ... lola : okay , stop . do n't make me cry . rey : [ chuckles ] there 's a million things i want to tell you right now , but i do n't know what to say . mariah : okay , you can say anything you want , just please do n't make her cry or you 're gon na be redoing that mascara . just saying . [ abby laughs ] rey : little lola 's getting married . lola : can you believe it ? rey : [ chuckles ] feels like just yesterday you were 6 years old , stomping around the kitchen , cooking up a storm , making your own recipes . lola : i was unstoppable . rey : that has n't changed a bit . lola : and then there was the day that you told me that my paella was so much better than mama 's -- rey : i told you never to repeat that . [ chuckles ] lola : [ laughs ] that was the day , rey . that i knew there was nothing i could n't do . i had the best role model . you believed in me . taught me the importance of having a dream , working hard , keeping my word . never giving up . uh , not to mention , you know , tuning up a car and changing a tire . rey : [ chuckles ] you were -- you were my best student . quick learner . lola : well , without you , i would n't have had the courage or confidence to reach for the stars . start my food truck . rey : la vida lola . lola : without that truck , i would n't have had the things and have met the people who changed my life . rey : i 'm so proud of you . lola : it 's been a crazy ride , huh ? i mean , oh , god , and you have made me want to pull my hair out so many times , rey . talk about overprotective . geez . [ sighs ] but you helped to make who i am today . and , you know , i know that i 'm crying and probably ruined my makeup already . but , uh ... i know that it was n't easy for you . stepping in for papa . you gave so many things up . and i knew that because not for one minute did i feel alone or less than anyone else . and if it were n't for you , i would n't even be here in genoa city . with these amazing people , marrying this incredible man . there is n't a word big enough to say thank you for being the best brother that a sister could have , rey . rey : [ sniffling ] traci : [ gasps ] oh , kyle ! [ chuckles ] oh ! kyle : [ exhales heavily ] ashley : this is magnificent . kyle : it 's a labor of love . ashley : you have completely transformed this place . i never would have recognized it . kyle : kind of like what lola did to my heart . [ traci and ashley exclaim ] [ chuckles ] nate : kyle . ashley : hey , nate . how are you ? kyle : hey . glad you could make it , nate . nate : oh , i would n't have missed it for the world . kyle : ohh . nate : big day . kyle : the biggest . nate : you 've , uh , certainly raised the bar . ashley : right ? kyle : eh , go big or go home , right ? ashley : [ laughs ] nate : yeah . devon : kyle ! yo . kyle : oh , man ! devon . devon : how you doing , man ? looking sharp . kyle : what 's going on ? elena : hey ! mwah . kyle : just trying to keep up with you . devon : oh , get out of here . dude , when , uh -- when abby told me that you were in charge of the wedding arrangements , this is the last thing i expected . kyle : yeah , well , when you find the right girl , i guess everything just falls into place . but , uh , i need to talk to the priest . so mix , mingle . i 'll catch up with you later . devon : do your thing , man . elena : congrats . kyle : thanks . devon : yo . elena : hey . so , i wonder , when this renaissance man gets married , are you gon na hire a planner , too , or are you gon na do it yourself ? because , i mean , you already cook like a four - star chef , and you do organ transplants . nate : it 'll be a good long time before i 'm even ready to consider taking that step . [ laughter ] see ya . devon : what 's , uh -- what 's going on with , uh , him and abby ? are they on again ? off again ? elena : oh , definitely on . devon : yeah ? elena : he is her plus - one . devon : really ? elena : mm - hmm . devon : i did n't see that coming . elena : i know . abby : wow ! hey , groomzilla . kyle : [ chuckles ] abby : you did a phenomenal job . i guess i never should have doubted you . kyle : well , i knew you 'd see the light ... eventually . [ sighs ] jack : good to see you , father . jack . jack : uh , could i borrow the groom for just a moment ? please . kyle : what 's wrong ? did something happen ? lola : my entire life , you 've been there . rey : no place i 'd rather be . lola : [ chuckles ] father / daughter dances , teaching me how to drive , always the first to try my new recipes . rey : and now here you are . about to take your first steps on another huge journey . lola : it just makes so much sense that you 'll be the one to -- celeste : lola ? lola : mom ? ! oh , my god ! you 're here ! i ca n't believe it ! you made it ! celeste : [ laughs ] oh ! rey : [ chuckles ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : i ca n't believe that you 're here ! celeste : i could n't miss my baby 's wedding . lola : rey , did you know that this was happening ? rey : no ! i had no idea . can i get one of those , please ? celeste : yes . oh ! rey : aye , yi , yi ! celeste : ohh ! you two have no idea how much i missed you . [ sighs ] and i 'm so sorry , um ... [ sighs ] for the way i left . lola : no , you have nothing to apologize for . i 'm the one who 's sorry for making you feel like an outsider . mom , i never should have shut you out . rey : what finally convinced you to change your mind ? was it the half million e - mails i sent you ? the flowers ? celeste : [ laughs ] no , it was -- it was a very wise man who reminded me how precious these moments are , and that my place is really here with you . lola : jack ? celeste : yeah , well ... your father - in - law - to - be adores you . [ laughs ] and he understands what it 's like to be cursed with such beautiful and brilliantly stubborn children . but if a man who has known you a fraction of the time that i have loved you cares enough about you to put your happiness first , what -- [ scoffs ] [ voice breaking ] what kind of mother would i have been to stay away ? lola : mom ! celeste : [ laughs ] lola : i love you so much . celeste : i love you . heh . look , we 're -- we 're not perfect . and we make mistakes . but we , um ... we forgive . and we move on . lola : agreed . celeste : yes . [ laughs ] i just want you to know one thing , baby . my love , i am so happy that you found someone who adores you . someone who [ sniffles ] does n't just appreciate you , but celebrates you . celebrates your -- your independence and your strength and that confidence . it 's such a testament to who you truly are . lola : i got it from you , mom . celeste : [ laughs ] lola : you 're an incredible mother . i do n't know of a luckier girl . celeste : okay . no crying . do n't cry . lola : what are you talking about ? i 'm not crying . you 're crying . celeste : i am not crying . lola : how 's my makeup ? how 's my makeup ? celeste : your makeup is perfect . lola : okay , great . celeste : gorgeous . abby : sorry to interrupt -- oh , my gosh ! celeste : hi ! abby : hi ! you made it ! celeste : i did . [ both laugh ] i am finally where i 'm supposed to be . abby : well , i am so glad that you are here . so , we have a mom , rey , and a groom who ca n't wait to get this show on the road . so what do you say ? you ready to get married ? lola : beyond . [ laughter ] well ... mama ... would you do me the honor of walking me down the aisle ? with rey ? celeste : i 'd love to . i 'd love to . lola : the two people responsible for making me the woman that i am today . celeste : [ chuckles ] abby : this is perfect . so let 's get you in that dress . and , everyone , take deep breaths and prepare yourself for utter magic . come on ! kyle : thanks for convincing celeste to come . jack : i would n't have it any other way . kyle : best wedding gift you could have given us . jack : does that mean i can take the other one back ? kyle : ooh . nice try . [ mendelssohn 's `` wedding march `` plays ] celeste : you have a lot of nerve showing your face here . adrian : heh . good evening . adrian : did you really think i 'd miss our daughter 's wedding ? we are gathered here in this glorious setting , in the presence of god , family , and friends ... humira patients , you inspire us . marriage is an honorable estate , not to be entered into lightly , but reverently . we rejoice that these two people have chosen to commit themselves to a life of loving faithfulness to each other . we praise you for the ways you have touched our lives with such a loving relationship such as lola and kyle 's . celeste : you have no business being here after everything you 've done . adrian : i 've made many regrettable mistakes , you 're right . but i do n't want to add missing lola 's wedding to the list . did you see her ? [ celeste scoffs ] she 's beautiful ! perfect ! celeste : yes , because of me , and because of my sacrifices and my love and my guidance . adrian : and i am forever grateful . celeste : oh , as if -- as if you know what either of those words means . why could n't you just respect her wishes ? she does n't want you here . if -- if you have anything left resembling a heart , you will not ruin this day for my daughter . have that much decency . today we celebrate the creation of a new home and new family for you both . may you be fulfilled in each other 's love and friendship , and may the promises and commitments you make today be lived out everyday hereafter . lola , kyle , do you , with your family and friends as witnesses , present yourselves willing and of your own accord to be joined in marriage ? together : we do . will you promise to support , encourage each other in the joys and sorrows of life , come what may ? lola : we will . kyle : we will . do you , family and friends of this young couple , promise to help lola and kyle in their marital journey , to love and support them in their quest to sustain their marriage and commitment to each other ? all : we do . kyle ... phyllis : almost there . ... please take lola 's hand and repeat after me . kyle : i , kyle abbott , take you , lola rosales , to be my wife . `` i will share my life with yours `` ... kyle : i will share my life with yours , and we will build our dreams together . support one another in times of trouble ... lola : ... and rejoice with you in times of happiness . i promise to give you love , respect , loyalty . this commitment is made with love , kept in faith , and lived with hope . and made every day of our lives . kyle : every day of our lives . lola : [ chuckles ] the rings . these rings are an outward and visible sign of the bond which already unites your hearts in love . place this ring upon lola 's finger and repeat after me . `` i give you this ring . wear it with love and joy . `` kyle : i give you this ring . wear it with love and joy . lola : as this ring has no end , my love is also forever . lola and kyle , i offer these good wishes on your special day -- be patient , be kind , rejoice , and persevere . you have found your person . may the years to come be filled with moments to celebrate and renew your love . by the power vested in me , it is my honor and delight to declare you husband and wife . you may now -- [ laughter and applause ] [ mendelssohn 's `` wedding march `` plays ] [ cheers and applause ] it is my pleasure to introduce to you kyle and lola abbott . [ cheers and applause ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... kyle : what the hell are you doing here ? theo : you remember zoe from new york ? arturo : abby -- abby , you need to know how sorry i am about everything -- nate : is there a problem here ? lola : i 'd like to talk to adrian alone , please . billy : i smell a rat , michael . do you know what a rat king is ? it 's when two rats get their tails intertwined . adam : marry me . sharon : what ? | billy remembered finding delia 's doll in his bed . victoria arranged for nick to have a supervised visit with christian . kyle got an ominous text from theo asking if he had any final wishes . abby , mariah and tessa joined lola as she got ready for the wedding . they had a heart to heart and vowed to be friends forever . lola let rey know how grateful she was for him stepping up as a father figure . jack brought celeste back to genoa city , and she and lola made amends . kyle got cold feet because none of the abbotts had ever had a successful marriage . traci and ashley calmed his nerves by giving him sage advice . summer decided it was important to go to the wedding because she 'd always care about kyle . she hoped they 'd both find happiness even if it was n't with each other . phyllis accepted summer 's invitation to be her plus one . nate , elena and devon were wedding guests . celeste and rey walked lola down the aisle . celeste noticed adrian , lola 's father , lurking outside the wedding , and she ordered him to respect lola 's wishes and leave , but he secretly stayed . the wedding went smoothly , and kyle and lola became husband and wife . |
paul : listen , nikki , if you want , i 'll just drop this . you know , i do n't want to put a lot of pressure on you . nikki : no , paul . it 's just that i do n't know what you expect me to remember . i mean , my 5th birthday party ? how many people do you remember from kindergarten ? paul : well , i admit , not many . but i do remember charlie mack . he got his hand slammed in a car door . that made an impression on me . nikki : oh , i see . you 're saying if something significant like that happens , i would remember that ? you 're talking about the child 's skeleton they found at the rec center . paul : which used to be the old paint factory where your father worked . nikki : i know , paul , but it 's a very loose connection . paul : this earring ... you saw its matching partner , the one cassie found . then you started having all these strange thoughts . nikki : it 's just very disconnected . i mean , and maybe you do have something , i do n't know . i just -- i do n't remember this . nikki : you know more , do n't you ? paul : yeah , but it 's all right . i think it 's best if we do n't -- nikki : no , paul , tell me . what , are you worried that i ca n't handle it ? what i ca n't handle is not knowing why i feel the way i do . paul : okay . in that case , i have a movie i want you to see . i think you 'll find it intriguing . nikki : a movie ? [ scene_break ] michael : madam . lauren : oh , this is quite the entrance . michael : oh , yeah . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : excellent . lauren : oh , i had such a wonderful time tonight . thank you . michael : good . shh . what 's that ? lauren : what ? michael : listen . lauren : i - i do n't hear anything . michael : precisely . this is the sound of an empty apartment . have you ever heard anything more magnificent in your entire life ? lauren : ( laughs ) boy , you can not wait to get your privacy back . michael : look , you try livin ' with kevin and gloria , and then tell me how you feel . lauren : i think it is very sweet that you opened up your home to them . and when i met your mother , i thought she was a very interesting woman . michael : mm - hmm . interesting like a migraine . lauren : michael . michael : mnh - mnh , do n't -- do n't look at me that way . you spent ten minutes with the woman . i endured her for 18 years . i would n't wish that on my worst enemy . lauren : did n't you promise me a pot of decaf ? michael : oh , right , right , right . okay , well , look , sit down , make yourself comfortable . i will put on a pot of decaf . we 'll kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet . [ scene_break ] neil : damn ! you look good . dru : oh , my god ! do n't do that to me . neil : i can tell phyllis is n't here . for one thing , the air is n't charged with negative vibes . for another , you 're playing with her favorite toy , which would never , ever happen . dru : well , i - i was just researching something . neil : yeah ? handy little devils , are n't they ? dru : i do n't really need it . so are you here as my handsome husband or my fabulous employer ? neil : what , i ca n't be both ? dru : if you ask me really nice . neil : okay . anything you want , mama . dru : anything ? anything ? neil : anything . dru : how about you get , you know , phyllis , out of here ? neil : anything but that . now you know i ca n't show you preferential treatment . dru : well , why not ? you know how much it would mean to me to have my own special office , do n't you ? neil : yeah , but since you and phyllis have been using this office as a battleground , i ca n't do that . it would be way too special . um , all right . so what i came to talk about ... you and phyllis are gon na be competing to find a workable plan for the safra beauty contest . dru : honey , my plan is gon na be unbelievable . neil : yeah ? dru : it 's gon na be fabulous . neil : you 're sure ? dru : yeah . why do you ask ? neil : because you picked one hell of a time to be mentoring a kid from the streets . you sure you have the time and energy for that ? [ scene_break ] devon : hey , miss davis . lorena : hello , devon . i have to say , i am surprised to see you here . i did n't think this was your , uh , scene . devon : yeah , well , i guess i got no place else to go , right ? lorena : still nice to see you taking part . devon : yeah . pushin ' a broom . you know , it 's a big thrill . lorena : but you are still doing something . you are contributing to your community , and that is important . devon : well ... whatever . i , uh , i should get back to work , though . lorena : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . victor : what are you doing here ? nick : figured you could use an extra hand considering how the grand opening is tomorrow . victor : did n't expect you . nick : did n't expect me , either . but sharon went to bed early . victor : is she all right alone ? nick : well , actually , she 's not alone . i told cassie to keep her company if she wakes up . victor : for awhile i was afraid i 'd never hear from you again . nick : it takes a lot more than cameron kirsten to keep a newman down . victor : you proved that in spades , son . i was very glad to hear from you when you called from somewhere in iowa . nick : meant a lot to me , too , to know you and mom were there for me . victor : you know that we 'll always be there for you . nick : i know . victor : all right . nick : so what do you say we get to work ? victor : yeah . i 'm happy to see you , man . let 's go . [ scene_break ] nikki : why -- why did you stop it ? paul : is that you ? nikki : yeah . of course it 's me . that 's -- that 's my 5th birthday party . i do n't really remember it per se , but , i mean , i recognize ... where did you get this ? paul : they found the film in a file cabinet when they were cleaning out the old factory . you said you recognized -- i wanted to ask you -- nikki : myself . i recognize myself . paul : what about the little boy that kissed you ? did you recognize him ? nikki : yeah , sure . um ... i remember him . his name is , um ... paul : could it have been joshua cassen ? nikki : yeah . yeah , that 's it . how did you know that ? is somebody paying you to investigate my past ? paul : no , no , not at all . tell me more about joshua . nikki : i do n't know . we were just friends . he was like my little boyfriend , you know , in the kindergarten sense . then , uh , one day , suddenly , his parents just , uh , they moved . they -- they left town . paul : did they tell you why ? nikki : paul , i do n't know . why do n't you tell me ? why are you doing this ? paul : look , the cassen family did n't leave for no reason .. their son joshua disappeared shortly after attending a birthday party thrown at nick reed 's house . i am assuming that 's the party we just watched . nikki : well , so what ? i mean , what does any of this have to do with me ? paul : nikki , this earring i just showed you , the one that matches cassie 's ... this was with the skeletal remains that were found in the lot behind the rec center . now the police have been unable to identify the skeleton . they 're not sure they 're going to be able to . but what they do know is that the skeleton was a white male , about 4 to 5 years old when he died . that 's about the same age joshua cassen was when he disappeared . nikki : what do you want me to do with this ? what are you after ? paul : i need to give this to the police . j.t . removed it from the site without anyone knowing . this is evidence . nikki : what ? what , are they gon na reopen a case that 's that old ? paul : well , of course they are and with good reason . nikki : paul , i do n't want to talk about this . i do n't know why , but it 's very upsetting to me . i guess i - i do n't like to think about children dying . that 's what it is . paul : are you sure that 's why ? nikki : stop pushing me . i 'm sorry , but i really -- i need to talk to victor . if you do n't mind , i -- i feel more comfortable talking to my husband about this . paul : that 's fine . but could you get back to me ? nikki : please do n't push me , paul ! [ scene_break ] dru : baby , you know i thrive on hard work . and the more energy i need , the more i can manifest . neil : yeah , i know you do . you amaze me , drucilla . but i do n't really -- dru : no buts . no buts . devon needs me , honey . he needs structure and encouragement and discipline and love and -- neil : are you sure that 's all ? dru : what else would there be ? neil : sometimes i think kids like him , they need to start over at the beginning . dru : neil winters , that is a horrible thing to say . neil : as horrible as it may seem , there 's just been so much damage . dru : if that 's the case , know that you 've married a lot of damage . neil : oh , dru , come on . dru : i 'm serious . i was a lot older than devon , but i was whole lot worse . neil : no , you were n't . you did n't get along well with your family , so what did you do ? you took to the streets , you ran away . but at least you had family to run away from . dru , you had strong family bonds . devon has n't learned to form these bonds , to trust , to think of himself as part of a group , much less a family . i mean , these are all things that you learn as a child in the first few years of life . devon missed out on all that . dru : well , if that 's the case , why do n't we just throw him into the foster care recycle bin , shall we ? neil : hey , hey , hey , come on now . you know i did n't mean that . dru : that 's the way it sounded to me . neil : i guess what i 'm saying is why us ? dru : because we can and we should . that 's why us . [ scene_break ] lauren : mmm . michael : you approve ? lauren : excellent cognac . and it beats the heck outta decaf . michael : i hear you talking . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : i 'm glad i remembered i had this bottle . a client gave it to me last christmas . i 've been saving it up for a special occasion . lauren : you 're bringing out the good stuff for me ? i feel honored . michael : you should . i enjoy being with you , lauren . i 'm glad you had a good time , because i know i certainly did . michael : so ... how does it feel , being alone with the devil in his lair ? lauren : oh , so in love with our reputation , are we ? michael : i just wan na make sure you know what you 're dealing with . lauren : trust me , i can handle your kind . michael : ah , can you ? my kind . my kind . i do n't know about that . i 'm not sure if i should be insulted or not . hmm . you want some more ? lauren : no . michael : you sure ? lauren : i 'm good . i 'm sure . michael : mm - hmm . i just realized , we never made a toast . um , i do n't even know if we still can . i 'm ... i 'm not sure about the rules regarding cognac . lauren : i do n't think we have to play by the rules , michael . gloria : ( laughing ) michael : what 's that ? lauren : it sounds like someone 's in the bedroom . michael : it sounds like two someones . man : hey ! gloria : ( laughs ) lauren : is that your -- could that be -- michael : gloria ? gloria : ( laughs ) oh , do n't ! do n't ! oh . oh . michael ! gloria : we did n't realize anyone was home . ( chuckles ) michael : gee . do you think ? gloria : we were just ... well ... michael : do n't ! do n't finish that sentence . uh , we get the picture . gloria : hello , lauren . it 's nice seeing you again . lauren : gloria . gloria : oh , i 'm sorry , michael . this is , um -- michael : who ? who is this ? is this your mystery man ? gloria : no . actually , it is n't . this is , um ... what is your name ? michael : oh . man : it 's ambrose . gloria : ambrose ? ambrose : ah , it 's a professional name . gloria : oh . lauren : okay , well , i think i should be going now . gloria : oh , no , no , no , no . you do n't have to do that , lauren . i was just walking ambrose out . come on . ambrose : it 's nice meeting you . michael : yeah , right . gloria : i 'm so sorry that we have to cut the evening short . ambrose : mm , me too . maybe we can do it again sometime . gloria : on the house again ? ambrose : hmm . well , if you play your cards right . you know my number . gloria : yes , i do . ( chuckles ) bye . ooh . gloria : oh , i 'm so sorry to have interrupted your evening . i 'll just be in my room . lauren : no , that 's fine because i 'm leaving . it 's okay . michael : no , do n't . you know , lauren , do n't . just -- you do n't have to . lauren : michael , i 've had a wonderful time . we 'll talk soon . all right ? michael : yeah . lauren : good night . michael : good night . lauren : night . gloria : night . gloria : okay . go ahead . say it . michael : in how many languages ? gloria : let 's start with english . michael : fine . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick ? nicholas ? sharon : cassie , what are you doin ' here ? cassie : hey . dad called . he said he had to go to the rec center for awhile to help out . and since you were asleep ... sharon : oh , i was so tired . cassie : i could understand that . he wanted me here in case you woke up . sharon : well , i 'm awake , and i 'm fine . so if you have something else you want to do ... cassie : not really . i 'm into my book . sharon : i think i 'll get something to eat then . are you hungry ? cassie : no . mom . sharon : yeah , sweetie ? cassie : have you talked to nikki lately ? sharon : uh , no , not recently . oh , no , i take that back . i talked to her at the pool party , and she said the nicest thing to me . cassie : what ? sharon : that i was a true newman . cassie : because of how strong you were , dealing with awful mr. kirsten . sharon : well , it was a sweet thing to say . why did you ask about nikki anyway ? cassie : something 's bothering her . i do n't know what , but i was wondering if you could find out . [ scene_break ] nick : you can already see the good the rec center 's doing in the community . victor : i know what a place like that meant to me when i was a kid . nick : is this bringing back a lot of memories for you ? victor : i remember what it felt like , you know , when you suddenly realized no one gave a damn whether you made something of yourself or not . it 's a lonely feeling . victor : so to realize that by building this , i 'll make a difference in young kids ' lives , makes me happy . fills a void , you know ? a void left by you and your sister . nick : have you heard from victoria ? victor : no . and that 's hard to deal with . son , i hope you never lose your kids . they 're a gift . that 's why i 'm very happy that abby is in my life now . it gives me another chance . nick : another chance at what , dad , a perfect family ? you know that 's not gon na happen . and you have to see how much this is hurting mom . [ scene_break ] lily : careful now . lily : what are you doing ? nikki : excuse me , is mr. newman here ? lily : um , yeah . i think he 's in his office with his son . nikki : thank you . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) nikki : hello . brad : nikki , its brad . how are you ? nikki : i 've been better . brad : why is that ? nikki : brad , why do you think ? my entire life has been turned upside down , and -- and victor 's only concern is his relationship with abby . but then you know that , because he was there . brad : where , at my house ? nikki : yes . he wanted some answers from ashley . she would n't let abby come to our family barbecue . brad : that 's not surprising . abby 's not in genoa city she 's with me . nikki : well , where is that ? did ashley tell him ? brad : ashley does n't know where we are . nikki : i hope that does n't mean what it sounds like . brad : at this moment , i 'm honestly not sure , nikki . i needed to get my daughter away from victor . nikki : well , you 're coming back , right ? brad : i do n't know . i only have questions right now , not answers . nikki : brad , listen to me . do n't do anything -- brad ? brad ? hello ? [ scene_break ] victor : the whole situation is a lot more complicated than you think . nick : you 're trying to be a father to a little girl who already has a mom and dad . why ca n't you just let it go ? victor : that 's a good question , son . but she is my flesh and blood , you know . nick : you have to see how much this is hurting mom . it 's tearing her up inside . victor : but , son , you must admit that the whole situation involving sharon and this cameron kirsten character and i mean all the tumult that caused , obviously contributed to her being very upset . nick : it looks to me like you 're trying to replace your children with someone else 's . victor : son , i would never do that . what are you talking about ? nick : i know , dad , but mom is hurting . nikki : well , what a surprise to see the two of you together . [ scene_break ] devon : now you got ta be kidding here . you want me to do this ? lily : it 's easy once you get the hang of it . devon : this is girl stuff , lily . lily : come on . we are all working together here , okay ? now hold this . devon : you know , if my homeboys ever caught me tying up balloons like this , i 'd have to wear a dang bulletproof vest . lily : ( laughs ) wait , you 've never helped decorate your school gym for a dance or anything ? devon : no . i was always too busy for that stuff . lily : oh , doing what , studying in the library ? devon : nah , boosting cars . lily : please . you 've never stolen a car in your life . devon : i do n't know . i thought about it a lot , though . lily : so what are you gon na wear to the open house tomorrow ? devon : what 's wrong with this ? lily : you want to be a little fancier , do n't you ? it 's a special occasion . devon : well , if you 're thinking of getting me in some monkey suit in a shirt and a tie and all that , you can forget about it , okay ? lily : no , no , not exactly . i was thinking more of a nice , new casual outfit . devon : mm - hmm . lily : i 'll help you pick something out . it 'll be so much fun . devon : oh , really ? how am i supposed to pay for these new threads , huh ? 5-finger discount ? or maybe i can hustle the money in a pool game . lily : devon , stop , okay ? stop worrying about every single penny . you 're part of the family now , okay ? my mom and dad can afford to buy you clothes . devon : they 'll have me washing dishes and doin ' the laundry for a month if they do that . lily : stop , okay ? that 's silly . look , you need to learn to let people just do thin for you sometimes just because they want to , with no strings attached . devon : if you say so . lily : i do say so . daniel : what 's up , guys ? lily : hey . um , here , hold this . i 'm gon na get some lemonade . do you guys want some ? daniel : yeah , sure . lily : okay . devon : yeah , cool . daniel : so , uh , devon ... ( high - pitched voice ) looks like you and lily are gettin ' pretty tight . devon : and what 's it to you ? [ scene_break ] neil : so that 's it ? because we can , we have to try ? dru : do you see anybody else helping us ? neil : honey , if we were in it for the long haul that would be one thing . but we 're not . we 're only temporary , between now and whenever they find another spot in a group home . how long is that gon na be ? what are we talking about , a couple of more days , a week or two ? how much do you really hope to accomplish in that short period of time ? dru : i do n't know . something . neil : and if you do n't ? and if safra does n't have the best beauty contest it can have because you were too wrapped up in trying to produce a miracle -- dru : wait a minute . i am very loyal to my job . you know that . i intend to pull my weight here at newman enterprises , and i do n't think that my life should be defined by only my work . neil : right and i would n't want it to . dru : then let me help this kid . i promise you , it 's not gon na cost you anything . neil : okay , fine . um , i said all i 'm gon na say . i love you , i love what you 're trying to do here , but do me a favor . call lorena davis , check and see how they 're doing finding devon a group home . dru : i 'll do that . neil : good . because the sooner he gets back to reality , the sooner he 's gon na learn to deal with it . i got ta go . i love you . [ scene_break ] sharon : honey , in a moment of celebration , nikki may have told me she feels i 'm a true newman , but i do n't think that means i 'm her new confidant . victor and nikki are both very private people and proud , and if you ask them how they 're doing , they 'll say fine even if they both had their legs cut off . cassie : ( chuckles ) okay , i hear you . sharon : what do you think 's going on with her , anyway ? cassie : well , see this ? sharon : that 's the earring you found at the rec center . cassie : yeah , in an old filing cabinet . well , every time nikki sees it , it really spaces her out , like she recognizes it or something . do you think you could mention it to her , see what she says ? sharon : um , sweetie , nikki and i are getting along really well right now . and i do n't have any idea how long it will last or if it will last . the best way to keep things the way that they are is to just be nice , polite and do n't ask a lot of personal questions . cassie : well , she helped you out with your deal with mr. kirsten , right ? sharon : yeah , she did . cassie : that was personal , was n't it ? sharon : yeah , but it 's different if it 's her to me than me to her . cassie : look , i 'm sorry , but you can not do the old `` it 's an adult thing , it 's complicated , you would n't understand it `` thing with me anymore . sharon : you 're right , i ca n't . cassie , how did you grow up so fast ? cassie : well , it was n't fast . you just were n't paying attention . sharon : well , what a thing to say ! cassie : ( laughs ) look , i 'm sorry . i 'm glad you 're okay . look , let 's do something together . go shopping or something . sharon : that sounds good . cassie : and would you please say something to nikki ? find out what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] nikki : nicholas , what are you doing here ? nick : i came by to give dad a hand . nikki : that 's wonderful . nick : hard to believe , huh ? nikki : yeah . but it 's good to see . nick : mom , is everything all right ? nikki : actually , honey , um , if you do n't mind , i need to talk to your father alone . nick : no problem . i got a lot to do . nikki : thanks . victor : see you in a minute , son . nick : okay . victor : it 's nice to see him back safe and sound . [ scene_break ] gloria : look , michael , i know what you 're gon na say . michael : well , too bad ! because you 're gon na hear it anyway . what the hell were you thinking ? what did i tell you about bringing men here ? gloria : well , i did n't know that you were gon na be home so early . michael : that makes it right ? ! what if i 'd been kevin ? what if kevin had come home and found his mother with ... with what , with a gigolo ? gloria : ambrose is an old friend . michael : oh , please . you did n't even know the man 's first name . so what happened , you got ditched by mr . wonderful ? gloria : no . we 're doing fine . just fine . better than fine . but that does n't mean i ca n't have a little fun on the side . i may be your mother , but i 'm not dead . i have needs and desires -- michael : okay , okay . plenty . that 's plenty . thank you very much . gloria : look , what would you have me do , go to some sleaze motel , book a room at the club and charge it to your account ? boy , i 'll bet you 'd love that . michael : well , why do n't you go to your boyfriend 's ? you say he has such a nice house . gloria : he and i are n't , you know ... michael : you are n't what ? you are n't what ? you are n't -- you 're not sleeping together ? why not ? you 're sleeping with everyone else ! why not ? ! gloria : michael that is none of your business . michael : you 're right . it is n't . but what you do in my home is my business . and i do n't appreciate you bringing your one - night stands back here . so there will be no more of ... that here . you know the rules . gloria : oh , here we go again . you and your damn rules ! do you have any idea how suffocating it is living with you , huh ? i 'm your mother , a guest in your home , and all i hear from sunup to sundown is `` do n't sit on this , do n't touch that . `` people treat stray cats better than you treat me . michael : funny you should mention that because that 's exactly how you 're behavin ' , like some stray alley cat in heat . gloria : an alley cat in heat ? [ scene_break ] victor : so now you want to talk to me ? nikki : ( sighs ) is that strange ? victor : well , last time we spoke , you asked me just to go see ashley . nikki : well , that 's because you were preoccupied with her . victor : and now that i 've spoken with her , you think that has changed ? nikki : well , i hope so . i do n't know . what did she say to you ? victor : enough to confirm my fears . nikki : what does that mean ? victor : that brad carlton has absconded with my daughter . nikki : what ? that does n't sound like him . victor : well , to me it does . and for the record , it does to ashley as well . she has no idea where abby is , which leads me to believe that brad carlton kidnapped my daughter . nikki : please do n't assume the worst . victor : the fact is , i saw it coming . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) lorena : lorena davis . dru : hi , ms. davis . its drucilla winters . lorena : oh , hi , drucilla . i 'm glad you called . i need to see you . dru : what 's up ? lorena : well , i have some paperwork for you and your husband to sign to become foster parents . dru : i see . well , where do you want to meet ? lorena : i 'll be at the rec center all evening . why do n't you come over now ? dru : you bet . see you soon . [ scene_break ] daniel : come on , man . anybody can see the girl 's got the hots for you . devon : yeah , well , you know , it 's not like that with us , okay ? it 's not even close . daniel : well , whatever . you know , whatever you say . maybe i 'm just reading it wrong . devon : yeah , maybe you are . daniel : listen , you know kevin fisher , right ? devon : i know he 's a real creep . daniel : who told you that ? devon : lily ca n't stand that guy . daniel : yeah , you know , i know she and her folks do n't like him , and he 's really upset about that . devon : oh , really ? and how do you know ? daniel : i 'm kinda friends with him . devon : man , you must be hard up for friends , man . daniel : no . the guy 's just got a bum rap , that 's all . devon : no , no . i think it 's a lot more than just a bum rap , okay ? he must have done something to really hurt lily , the way she freaks out every time she sees him . daniel : you know what ? the point is that whatever happened between those two is ancient history . devon : well , so ? daniel : so is she gon na hold a grudge forever ? devon : well , what do you care ? daniel : listen , devon , fisher -- he ... he just needs a break , man . you know what that 's like , do n't you , to need a break ? devon : yeah , sure i do , but -- daniel : and he 's changed , and you could help change him even more . devon : me ? daniel : yeah . listen , man , you and lily -- you and lily are like this right now . if we could just get the winters on his side , you know , there would n't be all this hostility every time they see each other . devon : all right , look , look , look , man , i do n't know where you 're coming from , okay ? but count me out . all right , and one other thing . i want you to tell fisher that he best stay clear of lily , all right ? 'cause if he does n't , i just might have to tell him myself . daniel : sure , devon . you know , no biggie . i just thought i 'd ask . devon : yeah , well , you need to ask someone who cares . lily : hey , guys . here you go . daniel : thanks , lily . lily : mm - hmm . lily : i guess he did n't want to blow up balloons , either . devon ? devon ? [ scene_break ] gloria : an alley cat in heat ? what a thing to say to your mother . michael : it 's a pretty good description , would n't you say ? gloria : no , i would n't . just because i enjoy being with men , just because i like having a good time , that does n't make me some kind of a tramp . michael : you could be with all the men you want . you just ca n't be with them here . gloria : well , do n't worry . i wo n't make that mistake again . michael : no , you wo n't . because you wo n't be staying here anymore . gloria : what ? you 're throwing me out ? michael : i 'm sorry it 's come to this , but i do n't know what else to do . gloria : you 've got ta be kidding . michael : do i look like i 'm kidding ? i 've had it , gloria . enough is enough . now i want you to pack your things . and i want you outta here in 24 hours . michael : good night . gloria : night . gloria : 24 hours . not much time , but doable . definitely doable . [ scene_break ] victor : i 've told you and i 've told ashley repeatedly that brad carlton is unstable . i mean , you should 've seen the way he came to the ranch like a raving maniac , demanding to see his daughter . she would n't have been safe with him . then he had the gall , the impertinence to threaten me when i brought her back home . obviously , you and ashley can see now that he is not fit to raise my daughter . nikki : victor , please . victor : well , the guy is a menace . he 's driven by contempt and hatred for me . compromise is not possible , absolutely not possible . were you listening to what i said ? nikki ? nikki : what ? ! what ? victor : are you all right ? nikki : i - i should n't have come here . i - i have to go . victor : wait , wait , wait . wait a minute , wait a minute . wait , wait , wait , wait . nikki : victor -- victor : something is obviously the matter . what 's going on ? nikki : i just need a moment to get my head together . that 's all . i 'm fine . victor : does this have to do with abby and ashley ? nikki : i ca n't talk about it here . i ca n't talk about it here in this place . victor : what do you mean you ca n't talk about it ? what 's wrong with this place ? nikki : can you please come home with me ? victor : sweetheart , i ca n't right now . i 'm needed here . what 's the matter ? nikki : of course you 're needed , i know . victor : darling , what 's going on ? please talk to me . what ? nikki : i just -- i should n't have come here . i should n't have come . nick : excuse me . dad , we finally got that delivery . victor : okay , son , i 'll be right there . nick : okay , but the guy really needs to talk to you . victor : i understand . nikki : victor , please just go . i know they need you . victor : sweetheart , i hate to leave you like this . nikki : its okay , i 'm fine . just go . [ next_on ] michael : just tell me why mom is out cruising when she supposedly met mr . right . phyllis : may i ask some advice ? neil : what about ? phyllis : how do you handle a teenager ? neil : once a kid becomes a teenager their hormones kick in . | devon and lily helped decorate for the upcoming grand opening of the rec center . daniel noticed their closeness and commented to devon that he was in a perfect position to help end some tension between kevin and the winters family . devon refused , and told daniel to warn kevin to stay away from lily . neil told dru he doubted her ability to help with safra 's beauty contest if she had to focus on devon . she said she could do both , and promised neil that she 'd find out if a home had been found for devon yet . alone , she phoned miss davis to arrange to sign papers to be devon 's legal guardian . paul showed nikki the film reel and asked her about joshua casson . upset , nikki rushed out of his office , after he said he 'd have to take the ruby earring to the police . brad phoned nikki and stunned her by admitting he 'd taken abby and fled genoa city to get away from victor and ash . she asked if he 'd return soon , but he hung up on her . nick helped victor at the center and recommended he stop his pursuit of abby , accusing him of trying to replace him and victoria , and of hurting nikki in the process . while speaking to victor about abby , nikki was overwhelmed by memories and images from her fifth birthday . she dissolved in tears and told victor to focus on the center , and that she 'd be okay . cassie told sharon something was wrong with nikki and asked her to touch base with her . sharon was reluctant to rock the newly stabilized boat . michael and lauren 's romantic nightcap was interrupted by gloria 's sex romp with the male escort . alone with gloria , michael chastised her for her behaviour then ordered her to find a place to live and be out of his apartment in 24 hours . gloria thought that was plenty of time for ... something . |
nick 's voice : `` dear sharon , i had to get away . back soon . nick . `` sharon : nicholas , what ? ( knock on door ) sharon : brad . what brings you by ? brad : i just wanted to see how you were doing . sharon : oh , come on in . sharon : well , for starters , i 'm a wreck . and then i came down here this morning , und this . apparently nick has decided to take off out of the blue , just when i needed him most . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) alice : nicholas . come in . nick : thank you . i 'm sorry i did n't call first . alice : oh , that 's okay . i 'm just really surprised . i 've been , uh , thinking a lot about you and sharon . my heart just broke when your mother called me . nick : yeah , it 's been a pretty rough few months . alice : i , um , i was going to come to cassie 's funeral . i made it all the way to the car , but i just could n't do it . i guess i was n't ready to accept that she was gone . nick : yeah , i 'm still having a lot of trouble accepting it myself . a lot of trouble . alice : so what brings you to madison ? nick : honestly , i do n't know . i just got in the car and started driving , and i , uh ... ended up here . [ scene_break ] devon : i do n't wan na do this . i do n't wan na be here . neil : well , we ca n't help that , devon . devon : why should i do daniel romalotti any favors ? neil : because you have to . i can deliver him to you , christine . i ca n't make him like it , though . chris : my star witness . hello , devon . [ scene_break ] brittany : thank you , officer . j.t . : yeah , thanks a lot . officer : sure . j.t . : so how you holdin ' up ? brittany : all right , i guess . j.t . : brittany , you know it 's not gon na be like this forever , right ? brittany : i know . just until joshua 's well enough to travel and bobby 's finished testifying . then the three of us will go into witness protection . i still ca n't believe all this is happening . j.t . : bet you 're glad to be outta the hospital . brittany : not really . i hated leaving joshua there . j.t . : hey , brittany , he 's in good hands . they got tons of security , the doctors and nurses are gon na take great care of him , and you can go see him anytime you want . brittany : and i will , too . the staff there will get sick of me in a hurry . j.t . : nah . come on . i bet they 're used to dealing with terrific moms like you . [ scene_break ] mac : thanks again for inviting me out to breakfast . we 've hardly seen each other lately . kay : well , i 've been spending a great deal of time in court , but today , i said i want to see my beautiful granddaughter , and here i am . so how are you , really ? mac : i do n't know how i 'm supposed to deal with it , grandma , finding out that j.t ... lied to me about being the father of brittany 's baby . kay : well , i think he was only trying to protect you . mac : before all this happened , we were getting really close , and it felt so good . but he 's able to just turn it off , turn his back on me and go protect brittany like that ? it makes me wonder . kay : are you suggesting that j.t . may have romantic feelings for brittany ? [ scene_break ] lauren : sheila . sheila . sheila ! sheila : so how was your date ? scott : it was okay . sheila : just okay ? scott : amber is cool , but i do n't know , i 'm just not sure we clicked . not sure if i 'll take her out again or not . sheila : well , then i would n't waste your time , scott . you find the right person , you 're gon na know it , and then you 're gon na do whatever it takes to win her heart . scott : sounds like you speak from personal experience . sheila : ( chuckles ) well , let 's forget it , okay ? because my relationships are n't worth discussing . besides , we 're here to talk about your novel . scott : yes , the story of the poor , outcast nurse . sheila : and the miserable bitch that ruined her life . [ scene_break ] sharon : because we heard daniel 's testimony yesterday , and it really hit nick hard . i did n't know he was this upset . brad : are you going back to court today ? sharon : yeah , i have to be there . brad : what about nick ? sharon : i imagine he 'll show up . he 's been waiting for this for months . ( sighs ) brad : what ? sharon : christine said she may be recalling me to testify . oh , god , brad , i hope not . if i have to get back up on that stand again , i honestly have no idea what i 'm gon na say . sometimes i feel like i 'm the one who 's on trial . [ scene_break ] devon : i do n't get it , 'cause i really do n't have anything to say that 's gon na help . chris : that 's not true . you heard cassie say that she would safely get daniel home from the party that night . devon : okay , and what about sierra ? she was with us that night , too . why do n't you guys get her to do this ? chris : believe me , i tried . she 's on vacation with her parents . she 's on a houseboat with no phone . neil : listen to me , little brother . all you have to do is tell the truth when christine asks you questions , all right ? devon : mm - hmm , and what about the other guy , the one who 's gon na try and make me look like a liar ? chris : if you do n't lie , he ca n't do that , can he ? michael : christine , i have to go . you know i wish you well , and , you ... if daniel romalotti could help keep you out of jail , would you want him copping an attitude ? michael : all right , neil . neil : michael . chris : okay , let 's get started . the judge will be here soon , and i wan na go over your testimony . man : two minutes , folks . chris : ah , why am i not surprised ? [ scene_break ] alice : i 'm surprised . nick : what ? alice : well , that you would come and see me . nick : i have some questions about cassie . lately i 've been wondering if i knew her as well as i thought i did , so i guess i was hoping that you could help me , you know , put the whole picture together . alice : i hardly think that i 'm the right person . nick : why is that ? alice : because i was a rotten mother , that 's why . i mean , i was gone all the time , working crummy jobs , hangin ' around bars , caught up in my own little dramas with a bunch of no - good men . i mean , my mother was stuck taking care of cassie . nick : how is millie doing ? alice : she 's fine . she 's at a doctor 's appointment . a friend drove her . i mean , that poor , sweet little kid missed out on so much because of my own stupid selfishness . nick : alice , whatever mistakes you made , you helped mold cassie into the young woman she was , and she was amazing . alice : that 's kind of you to say to me , nick . nick : i wan na hear about those years , the ones that i did n't get to spend with cassie . alice : i 'm -- i am not sure what i can tell you -- nick : i sit in a courtroom and i listen to people go on and on about cassie 's death . i wan na hear about her life . i wan na know who my daughter really was . [ scene_break ] michael : well , this is quite a greeting . now look ... wow . are you okay ? you look a little shaky . lauren : i , uh , i dozed off and had a nightmare about sheila . michael : well , that 's only natural , given that we spent practically the whole night last night talking about her . lauren : yeah , well , i have got to get rid of this monster once and for all . michael : you will , with time . lauren : no , no , that 's too long . i 'm going to california . i 'm gon na go see her . michael : okay , why in the world would you put yourself through that ? lauren : michael , there 's still a lot that you do n't know about her , and once you have heard , you will understand completely why i have to look that psychopath in the eye and convince myself that she is out of my life forever . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you know , i was thinking , it 's probably a good thing you did n't bring joshua home from the hospital . it 's not like this place is exactly baby proofed . brittany : he 's a newborn , j.t . it 's not like they get into much trouble . j.t . : yeah , i knew that . both : ( laugh ) brittany : i ca n't wait until you have kids . j.t . : oh , my god ... brittany : you are gon na be so out of your element . it 'll be hilarious just to see you ... i do n't know why i said that . j.t . : oh , come on . come on , it 's not like you 're dyin ' . brittany : in a way , i am . pretty soon , i wo n't be brittany hodges anymore . i 'll be living in a new town . i 'll have a new name . it 'll be like the person i 've been my whole life never existed . j.t . : come on , brittany , i know it sounds tough , but think about it . i mean , what are you really leaving behind here ? i mean , you do n't talk to your parents anymore . i mean , you do n't really stay in touch with your friends . you do n't have a job . brittany : i 'm a mother . that 's the most important job in the world . j.t . : right . right , but you can do that just as well in some other town as you can here . come on , brittany , you watch . i 'll bet you getting out of genoa city will be the best thing that 's ever happened to you . brittany : except for one thing . i 'll be leaving my best friend behind . [ scene_break ] michael : she sounds more like a piranha than a human being . lauren : piranha , barracuda , man - eating shark -- just take your pick , but she was after my husband from the moment she laid eyes on him . [ scene_break ] [ sheila flashback with lauren . ] i know exactly what 's going on . sheila : well , i 'm afraid i do n't know what -- lauren : you know exactly what i 'm talking about -- you and my husband . sheila : would you please keep your -- lauren : listen , and listen good . whatever you have planned for my husband , you can just forget about it , because i 'm not going to let that happen . [ scene_break ] ( sighs ) sheila : the rich woman does n't even love the doctor , but she 's determined to keep the nurse from having him . scott : why ? sheila : why do you think ? because she ca n't stand the thought of losing this man to someone she considers to be beneath her . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , scott and i had our problems . what young couple does n't ? when i found out i was pregnant ... i was so happy ... but i never got the chance to tell him , because ... i had the rug ripped out from underneath me . [ scene_break ] [ lauren remembers . ] scott sr . : while we were separated , one night , i messed up . lauren : you messed up with a - another woman . are you admitting an involvement ? scott sr . : one night , yes . lauren : with sheila , right ? scott sr . : she 's pregnant . [ scene_break ] sheila : the nurse was overjoyed when she found out she was carrying the doctor 's baby . unfortunately , there was a huge obstacle in her way . scott : the rich woman ? sheila : right . even though she drugged the doctor to get him into her bed , i mean , he was -- he was too kind -- too decent a man to turn his back on the child . scott : i hope i never meet anyone like this lady . sheila : oh , come on . do n't be so naive . you may have already met someone like that . scott : i doubt it . sheila : do n't be so sure . you know , e - even people that you 've known your entire life -- they could have a - a cruel , depraved side to them . all you need to do is scratch the surface . you 'll find that almost everyone has a deep , dark secret . [ scene_break ] brad : why do you feel like you 're on trial ? sharon : christine is gon na try to make me look like i 'm a bad mother . either i am a liar who 's withholding evidence , or i 'm such a pushover , i could n't control my own daughter . and the worst part is , in some ways , she 's right . i knew cassie was headed for trouble -- all of the obvious lies , the locked bedroom door . i found a condom in her purse . you see now why i blame myself ? she was 14 . i knew exactly where cassie was headed . and like a fool , i let her go out that night . i should have never done that , regardless of what nick said . you know , there were so many warning signs . i 'm her mother . i 'm supposed to see those things . i should 've known she was lying about going to the movies that night . brad : sharon ... sharon : no one dresses up like that to go out with a girlfriend . what the hell was i thinking ? and now i , uh ... you know , i lay in bed every night , and i wonder if i 'm partly responsible for cassie 's death . and the answer is yes . and i have to live with that for the rest of my life . [ scene_break ] alice : i 'm not sure where to begin . nick : tell me anything . a story about cassie , something i did n't know . alice : most of my memories are n't all that happy . nick : i do n't want you to sugarcoat it just to make me feel better . i wan na hear what 's real . alice : i remember this one time ... well , first of all , we both know how cassie had to always tell the truth , no matter what . and it almost made me a bit nuts . you know , in the way she 'd look at you with those great , big , solemn eyes of hers . anyway ... i had been gone a few weeks . and when i got back , i found my favorite bottle of perfume had been broken . and that stuff cost a fortune . i totally flipped out . ma claimed she had knocked it over accidentally while she was cleaning . but cassie called her on it right away . nick : so cassie 's the one who broke it ? alice : yeah , she wanted to try it on . she missed my smell , i guess . and she dropped the bottle . and she was only what , maybe , 4 years old at the time ? but she would n't let anyone else take the blame for her . nick : see , that 's just it , you know , cassie ... she had morals . that 's one of the things that really struck me when i met her was she was like this old soul with a child 's innocence . nick : you know , cassie was growing up , and she was changing . but that 's one thing that never changed about her -- she always had this profound sense of right and wrong . maybe that 's why i did n't let myself see what was really going on . [ scene_break ] chris : you understand , mr. hamilton , that i 'm not asking for a general idea of what cassie newman said to you ? the exact wording is very important . devon : i get that . i get that , and i 'm telling you that she said that she would get him home all right . chris : and it 's your belief that cassie knew he should n't drive ? devon : yes . yes , she even told us , you know , `` do n't worry , i wo n't let him drive . `` chris : in those words ? devon : it was real close to that . chris : did anyone suggest a way to get him home ? devon : um ... sierra did say that she should call her mom . chris : and did cassie say anything about that suggestion ? devon : i remember that she was , like , uh ... chris : what , mr. hamilton ? devon : i do n't think that she really wanted to call her mom . chris : do you have any idea why ? devon : not really , but , at a party like that , you do n't really want your mom picking you up . it makes you look like a little kid , you know ? chris : mr. hamilton , you do n't particularly like mr. romalotti , do you ? devon : why are you bringing that up ? chris : please , just answer the question . devon : no , he 's not my favorite person . chris : thank you . your witness . [ scene_break ] mac : pretty crazy , huh ? kay : listen , you just keep on doing what you 're doing . be patient , wait and see what happens . and just remember , brittany will be leaving town very soon . mac : yeah , but who knows when ? i mean , it could be weeks . it could be months . and in the meantime , she 's living in that apartment with j.t. -- a guy she has always had a thing for . she 's separated from her husband . and if i know brittany , she 's gon na get lonely pretty quick . it 's just asking for trouble . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i 'm hardly a reason for you to stick around here . brittany : you 're one of the only true friends i 've ever had . j.t . : yeah , well , wherever you and bobby end up , you 'll meet new people . brittany : not like you . j.t . : you got that right . brittany : i 'm being serious here , j.t . j.t . : i know you are . brittany : i do n't know what i 'm gon na do without you . you 've done so much for me . i could always count on you . j.t . : yeah , come on , let 's talk about something else . brittany : look , i know you like to put on this big act like nothing ever fazes you , life is just a big party , but ... underneath all that macho stuff , you 're an amazing person , j.t . i feel really blessed to know you . [ scene_break ] scott : how did you get so cynical , brenda ? sheila : what happened to my friend changed me . scott : well , how do you mean ? sheila : i learned that goodness does n't stand a chance against wealth and power ... because the nurse 's story should 've ended with `` happily ever after . `` [ scene_break ] [ lauren remembers . ] man : now that scott and sheila have given themselves to each other , i pronounce that they are husband and wife . in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit . whom god has joined together let no one put asunder . amen . [ scene_break ] lauren : it nearly killed me -- watching the father of my infant son marry the woman that had broken up my marriage . michael : it must 've been awful . lauren : no mother should ever experience the pain that i did . stealing my baby , the little boy i had just given birth to , and switching him with another child ... my poor dylan . [ scene_break ] woman : rockabye , baby on the tree top when the wind blows the cradle will rock when the bough breaks the cradle will fall and down will come baby cradle and all [ scene_break ] lauren : a part of me died when he died . he was my son , too . and even when i got scotty back , i - i was n't the same . how could i be ? watching my child die , knowing that i was powerless to do anything about it ... [ scene_break ] sheila : the nurse 's life was never the same after she had her baby stolen from her . scott : i do n't understand how the rich chick gets away with it . could n't they just re - run the paternity tests , prove whose kid he really is ? sheila : well , the bitch convinced everyone that the nurse was crazy . after that , no one would listen to her . she ended up in an insane asylum . scott : well , so what became of her -- the bad woman ? sheila : she got what she wanted . scott : which is what ? sheila : she got the nurse 's baby . she 's still rich . she 's still beautiful . she even managed to dig her claws into another man . scott : wow . sheila : you know what ? this is your story , though . you can change anything at all . i personally am a big fan of -- of stories that end with a twist . scott : you know what would be cool ? sheila : what ? scott : ( sighs ) if -- if one day a new doctor comes to visit her in the insane asylum . and , uh , she looks into his eyes and realizes that it 's her son -- all grown up and ready to save her . sheila : that 's powerful . that would answer all the nurse 's dreams . because being separated from her son -- that was torture for her . scott : yeah , i 'll tell you something , brenda , the more i hear about this story , the more excited i get . sheila : you know , i 'm gon na go run to the corner and grab us a couple more cups of coffee . how 's that sound to you ? scott : great . sheila : i do have , uh , i have one suggestion , though . scott : oh , let 's hear it . sheila : well , after the son comes and rescues the nurse , what if the villainess had a terrible accident ? you know , final retribution for everything she 's done . just a thought . [ scene_break ] michael : you know , i 'm sorry , but hearing you say this makes me think that going to see sheila is gon na be too much for you . lauren : oh , not at all . in fact , i 'm gon na thoroughly enjoy the sight of seeing that horrible woman rendered powerless . i think it 'll be liberating . michael : all right , if you 're determined to do this , i 'm going with you . lauren : really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : thank you . ( sighs ) i think i 'm feeling stronger already . michael : i 'm glad . lauren : and you know what ? michael : hmm ? lauren : once i 'm convinced that this woman is out of my life forever , i am going to send out invitations to the most fabulous wedding that genoa city has ever seen . michael : oh , am i invited ? am i ? lauren : ( giggles ) yes . michael : kiss me then . [ scene_break ] brad : sharon , listen to me . if you 're partially responsible for cassie 's death , then so is nick for letting her go out that night . and whoever bought daniel that beer , they were a party to it . and who knows ? if a car swerved in front of them , then that driver had a hand in it , as well . the bottom line is you can spend your life trying to figure out who to blame , or you can tell yourself that however the trial turns out , that 's the end . you 'll accept whatever the judge 's decision may be and move on . sharon : how am i supposed to move on without my daughter ? brad : sharon , your life has changed . but that does n't mean it 's over , because it 's not . [ scene_break ] alice : what was going on with cassie ? nick : she was acting out , being rebellious . alice : teenager stuff . nick : yeah . i always thought she was too smart or mature for that . alice : she was n't perfect , nicholas . nobody is . nick : i just could n't believe that she would mess up like other kids . and that 's why i let her go out that night . alice : hey , hey , cassie would n't want you blaming yourself . believe me , i know how hard it is to own up to something that you do n't wan na believe is true . i fought you for custody because i could n't admit to myself what a lousy parent i had been . and it was a whole lot easier to blame someone else for trying to take my cassie away from me . admitting that child was better off with you and sharon , that ... that was the hardest thing that i ever did in my life . but i know that for cassie , that was the best decision i ever made . you gave your little girl a wonderful life . that is something i never would 've been able to do . and for that , i will always be grateful . [ scene_break ] glenn : hello , mr. hamilton , my name is glenn richards . devon : hi . glenn : the night of this party -- did you drink any alcohol ? devon : no , none at all . glenn : i 'm sure it was very difficult for you and your friends to lose a schoolmate that way . um , someone you 'd seen a short time before , suddenly she 's injured terribly , and then she 's gone ... forever . it 's tragic , is n't it ? devon : yes , of course , it is . glenn : did you ... did you feel any guilt ? do you today ? devon : why would i feel guilty ? glenn : well , because you saw daniel was intoxicated , and you failed to make certain that he did n't drive . you left that job to a younger girl who may have been unable or unwilling to insist that he not drive . chris : your honor . russell : no . i wan na hear the answer . devon : okay , i 'm just here to tell you that cassie was saying that she had the situation under control , okay ? i 'm not the one on trial here . glenn : relax , son . no , you 're not on trial . but is n't it easier for you to think that cassie did something stupid than it is for you to feel like you did something stupid ? devon : are you saying that i 'm a liar ? okay , because , i 'm just telling you what cassie said . i 'm telling you what i remember . glenn : excuse me , what 's my name ? devon : what ? glenn : a moment ago , i told you my name . what is it ? i just want to make a point , mr. hamilton . the human memory has its limitations . phyllis : oh , please . russell : you may step down , mr. hamilton . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) lauren : hello . scott : mom ? lauren : scott . hey , honey , it 's so good to hear your voice . scott : the reason i 'm calling -- i 've been a little worried about you . lauren : worried ? why ? scott : you just did n't seem like yourself when you came to visit . but you sound much better now . lauren : that 's because i am . scott : does this good mood have anything to do with michael baldwin ? lauren : it does . and , you know , rather than just tell you about it , i want you to see why i 'm so happy , honey . i want you to come to the wedding . scott : really ? you want me there ? lauren : yeah . you 're my son . of course i ca n't get married without you . scott : that 's terrific . in fact , if it 's all right , i 'd like to come to genoa city right away . lauren : oh , honey , um , i - i do n't know about that . scott : please . come on , i 've been dying to see the boutique you 've been talking about and -- and get to know michael . lauren : when you put it like that ... scott : excellent . all right , i ca n't believe it . i 'm finally gon na see your hometown , the place where i was born . this is great . i 'll finally learn all about my mother 's secret life . [ scene_break ] kay : you 're saying that you think j.t . would take advantage of brittany while she and her husband are apart ? well , then , my dear , i think you 're much better off without him . mac : grandma , j.t . cares about me . i really believe that he does . i mean , but , come on , he 's only human . he and brittany have had a whole lot of history . they 've -- kay : say no more . say no more . um , things would be much easier were brittany not in the picture . it 's that simple , right ? mac : well , yeah , but because she is , i feel like i have to do something . on the other hand , i do n't want to do too much . i mean , the whole thing is making me crazy . kay : would you mind terribly if i gave you an idea ? mac : what ? kay : do you have a cell phone ? mac : yes . kay : uh , well , then get it out . you know , i , um , i am going to take care of all your problems . grandmother katherine is here to give you a solution for all of those . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you know , if you do n't stop getting all sentimental on me , i 'm gon na get really annoyed . brittany : you do n't mind when mac gets sappy . j.t . : she and i are n't like that . brittany : oh , please . mac is the queen of sap . do n't tell me she does n't love it when you make goo - goo eyes at her . j.t . : do n't start with that , all right ? brittany : am i embarrassing you ? j.t . : stop , brittany , okay ? i do n't even know where things stand between mac and me . she 's not exactly jumping back in my arms . brittany : well , she will . trust me . j.t . : i do n't know , brittany . i do n't know . this whole masquerade thing -- she really feels like i did a number on her . brittany : you can be so clueless . it 's just a matter of time before the phone rings , it 's mac , and she says how much she ca n't wait to be back by your side . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) j.t . : hey , mac , what 's up ? mac : hey , um , i need to see you . can you come to my grandmother 's house ? j.t . : yeah , sure , what 's going on ? what 's it about ? mac : is brittany there ? j.t . : yeah . mac : great , bring her along . i 'll see you in a little bit . j.t . : yeah , well , you did n't tell me what ... this is about . brittany : what did i tell you ? she ca n't wait to see you , right ? j.t . : well , she wants to see both of us . brittany : well , that 's weird . j.t . : yeah , tell me about it . i wonder what that 's about . mac : i still have no idea what you 're up to . kay : well , you will , and soon . mac : when ? kay : when our guests arrive . mac : wait , you 're not gon na tell me before them ? kay : and have you tell me what a bad idea it is ? absolutely not . now come on . let 's get there before our guests arrive . let 's go . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) sheila : i 'm back . scott : hey . sheila : well , who the heck put that smile on your face ? you have another hot date tonight ? scott : no , no , this is something way better . sheila : well , tell me . scott : i just got off the phone with my mom . she wants me to come to genoa city . [ scene_break ] nick : how 'd you do it ? how 'd you find the strength to let her go ? alice : cassie gave it to me . i would 've fought in court to the bitter end , i might 've even won , if i had n't heard cassie say in her own words that she wanted to live with you and sharon . i mean , that little girl had the courage to get up in front a judge and tell everyone how she felt . after hearing that , i knew that if i were to keep trying for custody , i would n't be doing right by cassie . it hurt like hell -- hearing her testify that she did n't want to be with me . i mean , this is a child that i had loved so much , even though i knew i could n't take good care of her . but ... it forced me to realize that i was going for custody for all the wrong reasons . it made me realize that being a parent -- it really is n't about what you need . it 's about what the child needs , even if it does break your heart . nick : that 's all i wan na do -- is give cassie what she needs . thanks for your time . alice : you have to go ? nick : yeah , i got ta get back to genoa city . alice : i understand . you take care . nick : you , too , alice . nick : thank you . [ scene_break ] chris : oh , good , we can get started . your honor , i would like to call as my next witness mrs. sharon newman . russell : mrs. newman . [ next_on ] kay : i have a much better suggestion . brittany : which is ? kay : that the two of you move in here . michael : the ghost of sheila carter is finally gone . scott : why do n't you come with me ? sheila : to genoa city ? | scott invites his friend to take a trip with him to visit his mother . brenda suggests that the villain get everything she deserves in the last chapter . christine 's hostile witness admits he dislikes the defendant . alice gives a lesson on parenting . lauren decides that her nuptials should be a big event . |
phyllis : when have i ever asked you for anything ? nick : well , i do n't know , uh , 2 : 30 this morning ? phyllis : oh , yeah . well , besides that . nick : believe me , there is nothing i would like more than to just lay around in bed with you all day . phyllis : i guess that 's the downside to having your name on the building , right ? nick : yeah . plus , i have to go check on sharon before i go into the office . phyllis : oh , right , right , right , i figured you 'd have to do that . nick : what 's your day looking like ? phyllis : i have a doctor 's appointment at memorial . and i thought i 'd check on john to see if there 's been any change . nick : man , i do feel for that family . phyllis : yeah , i know . it 's rough . nick : i mean , i do n't ... i do n't know what i 'd do if it was my dad . phyllis : hey , um ... do you wan na meet me at dr. thompson 's office ? nick : oh , so it 's a -- it 's a baby appointment ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm having an ultrasound . we can see if the baby has your eyes . nick : well , then i would n't miss it . [ scene_break ] ( banging ) ( door opens ) dru : sharon ? sharon ? ! sharon , are you okay ? sharon : um , yeah , listen , there 's , um , juice and , um , coffee . and if you want something to eat -- dru : okay , stop , stop , okay ? i can see you 're upset . i thought we were friends . sharon : we are . no , i 'm not upset . dru : okay , okay , then you need to get a refund from your travel agent . you do not look like a chick who 's just had some r & r . sharon : yeah , i , uh ... that 's what i get for coming downstairs without my makeup on . dru : okay , but that 's not what we 're talking about . i can see that there 's a heavy weight on your shoulders . and if you 'd just talk about it , maybe you 'd feel better . come on . [ scene_break ] gloria : it 's a beautiful morning , john . the kind of morning you love . remember all the beautiful mornings we 'd sit out by the pool and have our coffee . that one time -- the bees were buzzing around the rose bushes . and you said , `` do n't be afraid , gloria . you just tell 'em you 're from detroit . and they better not mess with you . `` you made me laugh . and you made me so proud . because you made me feel so special . oh , john ... you loved me enough to never give up on me -- no matter what i did . and i 'll never forget that . and , my darling , i love you enough to never give up on you . gloria : but i 'll let you go . i 'll let you go . if that 's what 's best for you . [ scene_break ] sharon : you 're right . um , i 'm worried about noah . he 's staying with his great aunt in colorado . and this divorce , you know , i 'm just concerned that when he comes back it 's gon na devastate him all over again . dru : sharon , i 'm -- i 'm sure that all makes sense as to why you 'd be concerned , but , um , i 'm feeling like there 's something else . [ sharon remembering ] brad : we were all in that church , nick . so we 're all in this together . there could be consequences for everyone involved if this all came out . [ scene_break ] sharon : um ... yeah , you 're right , there is . um ... and i did n't wan na say this -- dru : no , tell me . tell me . sharon : well , i 'm concerned about you . dru : me ? sharon : yeah . that message that you left on my voice mail when i was out of town -- you seemed so upset . and then you came over here last night . you were exhausted . you were -- dru : yeah . yeah , i really appreciate you letting me crash here . sharon : oh , no problem . you know , i would 've taken your keys if you tried to leave . that 's the condition that you were in . dru : thank you , sharon . i really appreciate that . it 's just , you know , it was all i could do to call devon , let him know i was n't coming home last night . thank you . sharon : well , you know , um , selfishly , i 'm kinda glad you stayed . i needed the company . dru : yeah , ditto . sharon : you know , after everything that you 've told me about you and neil , maybe the best thing for you to do is give him a little space . dru : i 'm beginning to hate that word . sharon : no , i know . i know it 's hard . but , you know , would it help to have a girlfriend around ? maybe you could stay here for a couple of days . you know , it might be good for both of us . dru : yeah . ( car approaching ) dru : who 's that ? sharon : i do n't know . oh , it 's nick ! dru : well , i should go . sharon : no , no , no , no , do n't go , please . dru : do n't you guys need space ? sharon : for what ? nick : morning , ladies . dru : hi , nick . sharon : look , uh , if you came here to check up on me , i told you drucilla 's staying here . dru : yeah . um , listen , i 'm gon na go get a bag . i 'll be back later . sharon : okay , i 'll see you then . dru : thanks for everything . okay . bye , nick . nick : bye . you look tired . sharon : gee , thanks . nick : i 'm not gon na let you go through this alone , okay ? sharon : well , i 'm not . i told you . drucilla 's staying here with me . nick : look , all i wan na do is help . why do you keep pushing me away ? sharon : well , you 're not helping , nick . nick : sharon , look -- sharon : i do n't want you living here anymore . it 's too hard for me . [ scene_break ] michael : so , um ... you holding up okay ? gloria : mmm . mm - hmm . mnh - mnh . i even made the neurologist do the test again . but he 's gone , michael . the john that i know and love does n't exist anymore . everybody 's been called . they 're on their way . and jack and ashley are in there now . michael : so ... the d.n.r . ? gloria : i 'm not gon na fight it . lauren : gloria , i know this is so hard , but it 's the right decision . gloria : mmm . a decision i did n't wan na make 'cause i wanted to keep john with me forever . gloria : oh ! lauren : your grandchild 's very frisky this morning . here . [ scene_break ] jack : traci 's coming , dad . then we 'll all be together . the whole clan -- together again one more time . ashley : yeah , daddy . you 're gon na be surrounded by your family . everyone that you love most . jack : `` we abbotts stick together . `` how many times did you tell us that ? we abbotts stick together . we did n't stick together , dad . you held us together with the sheer force of your love . and you taught us all there 's nothing more important than family . you taught me a lot , dad . ashley : yeah , me , too . jack : the damndest thing is , i do n't know who i 'm gon na turn to now for advice . ashley : you can still turn to dad . you know , jackie , you just have to look inside your heart . and that 's where you 'll find dad . that 's where he 's always been . [ scene_break ] dru : neil , i 'm so sorry neil : listen , i 'm sorry . dru : no , i owe you an apology . i do , honey . neil : no , you do n't . you really do n't . dru : yes , i do . i had no right just , like , cussing you out at the club , accusing you and carmen of whatever . neil : you did n't do anything wrong . dru : yeah , i did , honey . i made an absolute fool of myself . and i insulted you . i 'm so sorry . listen ... you were there for a business dinner . i understand that now . and i -- and i just turned it into this whole thing about betrayal . neil : and you went to a lot of trouble putting together a romantic evening to try to make things right . dru : uh , yeah , i tried . but i failed at that , did n't i ? neil : yeah , but why did n't you just tell me what you were doing ? dru : i wanted to surprise you . you know , i guess i did that , huh ? neil : oh , yeah , you surprised me all right . nick : sorry , guys . neil , i , uh , i got those contracts . neil : thanks . dru : wow , it 's , um , it 's muggy out , is n't it , nick ? neil : well , it is august . dru : yeah . okay , well , i 'm gon na go , all right ? neil : yeah . dru : i 'll see you later . neil : yep . dru : take care . have a good one , you guys . nick : she was at sharon 's earlier . neil : yeah . she spent the night . devon told me . nick : what 's going on ? neil : do n't ask . nick : sorry , man . [ scene_break ] colleen : did you just get in ? traci : i came straight from the airport . i just ca n't believe that this is happening . colleen : none of us can . jack : trace ? traci : oh , jack . traci : hi . ashley : hi . kay : um ... why does the departure of one 's life ... become so difficult for the rest of us ? jill : because we 'll miss him . kay : it did n't hit me until just now . i mean , we really are -- we 're ... we 're losing john . and he was my dearest ... dearest friend . jill : i know . he was mine , too , mother . he was mine , too . kay : yes , of course , he was . of course , he was . [ scene_break ] traci : daddy ? come back . this just can not be happening . there are too many things that i have to do with you . and ... and too many things i need to say to you . you just ca n't leave us . you just ca n't be gone . ashley ... ashley , what are we gon na do ? what are we gon na do without him ? jack : we 'll be there for each other , that 's what . traci : oh , no ... jack : we 'll be there for each other . [ scene_break ] victoria : so you think dad went to see hope ? nikki : i 'm gon na call her . maybe she has some idea where he is . i know he would wan na know about john . [ scene_break ] jack : you have heard what happened ? phyllis : michael -- michael told me . i 'm -- i 'm stunned . jack : at least now we wo n't be hauled into court -- the last thing any of us needs . phyllis : what made gloria finally see it your way ? jack ? jack : deep inside , some part of me wonders if maybe she 's right . what if there was a one in a billion chance that dad could pull out of this ? phyllis : michael said the doctors told him your father 's getting weaker . listen , you 're honoring your father 's wishes . jack : intellectually , i understand he 's gone . it 's just now i got ta think about ... turning off a ventilator . it 's just so final . phyllis : your dad 's a good man . i love him , too . listen , as gut - wrenching as this is ... you know you 're doing the right thing . it 's what john wants . jack : yeah . [ scene_break ] victoria : i suppose i should ask . how 's , uh , how 's sharon ? nick : i do n't know . she does n't really want me around right now . but i 'm gon na take care of her whether she likes it or not . victoria : really ? even though all those months you spent apologizing to her for phyllis and feeling guilty , she 's been in love with my husband ? nick : you are not gon na put this all on sharon . victoria : she 's been throwing herself at him since before we got married . nick : like he did n't encourage it ? victoria : so then what ? i 'm just screwed here ? my husband is in love with your soon - to - be ex - wife . and you have phyllis . and i have no one . nick : what do you want me to say ? that you should fight for this guy ? i have been telling you from day one what a loser he is . now that we all know what a fraud he really is -- victoria : you know , you just do n't have an ounce of sympathy , do you ? nick : whatever lines this guy 's been feeding you about how much he cares about you and loves you -- they 're just lies . and the sooner you wake up and realize that , the better . victoria : brad does love me . he loves me . and he wants to stay married . and we would n't be having these problems if it was n't for sharon and her stupid games . so the next time you go over there to hold her hand and feed her ego , you can just tell her i said that . [ scene_break ] dru : oh , carmen ? carmen : what is it , drucilla ? dru : about last night ... i apologize . i was so out of line . it 'll never happen again . carmen : this is the part where i 'm supposed to be gracious and turn the other cheek . well , you know what ? i 'm not going to . i am tired of being attacked when my only sin is working too hard . dru : neil ? do you have a minute ? neil : whether i do or do n't , you 're still here . what 's up ? dru : well , um ... you know , i was thinking that maybe i 'd -- i 'd pack a bag for a few days and stay at the ranch with sharon . you know , she 's really upset over the divorce and ... that way , you do n't have to stay at the athletic club . and i 'll explain everything to the kids so they do n't ask you a bunch of questions . neil : thanks . dru : you 're all right with this ? neil : sure , i think it 's a good idea . not only for sharon , but , uh , you know , it 'll give us some time , too . think things through . figure out where we go from here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , john . john , its phyllis ... your daughter - in - law . i 'm gon na miss you . i just wanted ... i just wanted to tell you ... that you 're a good man . thank you for your kindness , your integrity , your sense of humor . i was a better person for having known you . and you were a great father - in - law ... a great friend . thank you for being a part of my life . i 'll miss you . [ scene_break ] gloria : so you 're telling us it 's time ? dr. campbell : i know you can never be completely ready for something like this , but all the preparations have been made . [ scene_break ] lily : finally , i found you ! neil : hey , kiddo , what 's up ? lily : tada ! neil : tada ? what 's this ? lily : what do you mean , `` what 's this ? `` this is my high school diploma . you see , it says `` lily `` right there . neil : hold on , hold on . you passed physics ? lily : daddy , why you sound so surprised ? of course , i passed physics . i got an `` a - minus `` neil : amazing , unbelievable , but i love it ! congratulations ! this makes my day ! lily : thank you . good , i 'm sure it 'll make mom 's , too . so where is she ? neil : she 's , uh , got ta be in her office . lily : no , i already checked . neil : well , then she 's probably out running some errands . lily : okay , cool , well , get a hold of her . i wan na get the whole family together and go out and do something ! celebrate ! neil : come here , you ! [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) hope : hello ? nikki : hello , hope ? hope : yes , who 's ... oh , my gosh , nikki ? nikki : victor 's jet landed at leavenworth recently . hope : yes , he was here . is something wrong ? nikki : that 's what i 'm calling to ask you . i have n't heard from him . hope : nikki , he 's okay . we had a nice visit and -- nikki : please , put him on the phone . hope : i ca n't do that . he 's not here . nikki : look , it 's very important that i find him . can you please just tell me where he is ? hope : i do n't think you 'll be able to reach him . he went to a monastery . he 's on this spiritual journey . i 'm sure he 's told you about it . nikki : yes , i know all about the spiritual journey . i know about a lot of other things . hope , please , just help me . hope : i would help you if i could , nikki . truly , i would . i just ... victor located this monastery on his own . he -- he spoke to someone in charge and ... and then he left . though he did say that he would return home soon . nikki : that 's not very reassuring , hope . hope : look , nikki , i understand why you 're so upset . and i should 've insisted he phone you . but i -- i had no idea that you did n't know about this trip . he said he had to do it by himself . nikki : you 're sure he was all right physically ? hope : well , he admitted to having been ill . but he said it was under control . nikki : he would say that . i pray that that 's true . hope , if you do hear from him ... hope : absolutely . i 'll have him call you right away . though i believe you 'll hear from him first . he loves you very much . nikki : well , at least now i know he 's not hurt . thank you . i hope that he does get in touch with me soon . thank you . [ scene_break ] dr. campbell : we removed john 's feeding tube late last night . the , uh , alarms have all been disconnected . i 'm gon na turn off the ventilator in a moment . i do n't think john will be able to breathe on his own , so he should pass away almost immediately without any pain or discomfort . gloria : what if he can ? what if can breathe ? dr. campbell : he 's in a very weakened state , mrs. abbott . it 's possible he may linger for a few hours , but i would n't expect it . are there any other questions ? the hospital chaplain is standing by -- kay : uh , i think we should really say a prayer amongst ourselves . jill : we should . we should . kay : join hands . dear god , most heavenly father , thank thee for blessing all of our lives with this extraordinary man . and we now surrender him unto your care . for you are the light . the light and the way . there is no other . we thank thee , god . we ask all of it in thy name . amen . all : amen . jill : good - bye , my sweet john . i love you . rest in peace . billy : dad ... i 'm sorry that i was n't here more . i hope you 'll forgive me . i love you . kay : hey , listen ... i 'm gon na miss you , sweet friend . more than you ever know . see you at the lake . lauren : good - bye , john . thank you for your friendship . for everything that you did for michael and me . lauren : michael ? michael : good - bye , john . brad : john ... i was so young ... but you trusted me . you gave me a fresh start . without you ... without you , there 's no telling what would 've become of my life . i love you . i will always be grateful to you . colleen : good - bye , granddad . colleen : i 'm gon na miss you so much . traci : daddy ... daddy ... daddy ... you will always be a part of me . and i love you so much . godspeed . ashley : bye , daddy . words can not even being to express what you mean to me . you 've always been the constant in my life -- no matter what was going on . and you will live in my heart ... forever . i 'm gon na miss you . i love you , dad . [ scene_break ] brad : thank you for coming . victoria : i had to . i know this is n't the time or the place but , um ... this ca n't wait . brad : okay , i 'm listening . victoria : i hope you mean that . because there 's a lot i have to say . brad : victoria , if this is about sharon -- victoria : you know ... you must think that ... i 'm an idiot . i 've seen the way you look at her . i hear it in your voice , whenever you talk to her . you know , i 've tried to pretend that everything 's okay . but it 's not . it 's not okay . seeing all those people outside of john 's door -- that 's the kind of love that i want . brad : you deserve that . victoria : i feel betrayed . hiding your identity -- okay , i get that . but why tell me that you love me -- why marry me -- when you were really in love with sharon ? brad : i never said that . victoria : no , you did n't . you 're very cagey , very clever . never admit anything that might come back and bite you . brad : why do n't we take this outside ? victoria : you know ... what were you trying to do ? what were you trying to do ? were you trying to hurt me ? brad : of course not ! victoria : then why would you let me fall in love with you when you did n't love me ? brad : victoria ... victoria : what were you in love with , brad ? my name ? my company ? or was it your precious seat on the board ? the power and the prestige of being married to a newman ? well , i have news for you . i 'm a package deal . all of those things come with me . and if you do n't want me , you can kiss all those things good - bye . brad : i do n't know how many times i have to say this . i do love you . i do want you . i am committed to this marriage . victoria : those are just words , brad . they 're words . and it 's really getting harder and harder to believe them . brad : what are you saying to me ? you do n't trust me anymore ? you want out ? victoria : i do n't know . i have n't decided . but if i stay in this ... if ... it 'll be on my terms . [ scene_break ] gloria : i am so grateful that i had the privilege of loving you , john abbott . you 're the finest man i 've ever known . and you changed my life -- forever . and you will always ... always ... be right here . ( heartbeat playing over ultrasound ) [ next_on ] neil : this is a family dinner . daniel 's no longer part of this family . sharon : you do n't have to worry about me , brad . jack : what we did we had to do . it was the right thing for my father . | dru has spent the night . she finds sharon outside thinking . sharon ca n't stop thinking about her ordeal with the kidnappers and what almost happened to her . dru knows that something is bothering her friend but sharon wo n't talk about it . she remembers brad asking them all to keep the details of what happened a secret . she lies to dru now , telling that she was worried about dru and the voicemail that she left about neil . it is decided that dru will spend a few days at the house to chill out from the tension with neil . gloria says goodbye to john . jack and ashley stand by while she talks to her husband and there is n't a dry eye in the room . jack and ashley sit next with their father and talk to him about their family and the past . jack wonders who he will turn to when he needs advice now . ashley tells him to look inside himself as that is where their father has always been . traci arrives and catches up with the family . kay is crying now . it just finally hit her that her good friend is leaving them . jill remembers john as a friend as well . all have arrived and are in john 's room for the last goodbye . one by one they go to john and say their last words to him . the doctor tells that he feels that john is too weak to breathe on his own and that the process could be very short or take as long as a few hours . dru goes to neil and apologizes for her outburst the night before . he actually understands her being upset . carmen is n't as understanding and is n't really interested in the apology . `` all that i am guilty of , `` she says , `` is being a hard worker ! `` victoria was home . brad called her in to see him and she is glad that he did . she has some things to say . she knows that he loves sharon and is puzzled by his marrying her . `` was it my name , money or seat on the board ? if so , then you need to know something . those things come as a package deal with me in it . without me , all those things go away . brad is mystified by her words and still ca n't understand why she ca n't believe that he loves her . after they talk , she sadly goes to the office , and he goes to see sharon gloria , jack and ashley are the only ones who remain in the room with john now . they sit with him in a room that is darkened somewhat . it is a sad time . while they are sitting and just being with john , the doctor comes in and hits a button he then simply walks out of the room . the family are stunned by how quickly things happen . they see the machines have been turned off and slowly , john 's head falls to the side . soon a look at the flat line on the monitor confirms that john is gone |
reed : ( gasps ) j.t . : all right , man . you scored ! mac : how was your meeting ? j.t . : long . yeah . well , thanks for picking reed up from camp . mac : oh , any time . i loved having an assistant barista . j.t . : ( chuckles ) you seem like you 're having a pretty good day . mac : i am . j.t . : all right . well , then i am going to risk getting my head bit off and remind you that you still have n't answered my question . mac : the one about what movie i wanted to see this weekend ? j.t . : uh , yeah , you know exactly what i 'm talkin ' about . mac : oh , that question . j.t . : that question . mac : i ... am still weighing my options . j.t . : well , look , if you 're having doubts , or you think that i 'm not committed ... mac : shh . ( quietly ) shh . this ... this is a stress - free zone . did n't you see the sign ? j.t . : ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) j.t . : who is it ? mac : lily . [ scene_break ] ( ring ) lily : voice mail . cane : shh , shh , shh . lily : ( sighs ) oh , man . ( sighs ) i am exhausted . cane : ( whispering ) how about we get some sleep while we have the chance ? lily : ( whispering ) okay . cane : all right ? ( cell phone rings ) cane : ( sighs ) ( baby cries ) lily : ( sighs ) good job , dad . ever hear of vibrate ? cane : sorry . lily : gosh . cane : katherine ? how 's the hearing going ? kay : i need you , uh , to come to the courthouse right away . i need someone to talk some sense into jill . good . thank you , darling . thank you . i 'll see you soon then , okay ? all right , bye . [ scene_break ] lauren : mother ? jill : what took you so long ? morgan : ( sighs ) michael : your honor , uh , we 'd like to request a - a - a brief recess . judge : there 's a full docket today . i 'd like to keep moving . morgan : ms. manning is prepared to testify on the plaintiff 's behalf , your honor , if you 're so inclined . judge : very well . bailiff ? man : do you swear to tell the truth , the whole truth , and nothing but the truth ? joanna : i certainly do . i 've waited years to tell the truth about neil fenmore . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) abby : ( chuckles ) daniel : damn , girl ! abby : mm , what ? did i wear you out ? daniel : ( sighs ) no , you did n't wear me out . does this look worn - out to you , huh ? abby : ( squeals ) ( giggles ) daniel : ( laughs ) you know what ? i did kind of work up an appetite , though . abby : oh . daniel : how about , uh , how about some lunch ? abby : ( laughs ) i , uh , hate to break it to you , but i do n't do lunch . daniel : wait a minute . you -- you do n't , or you ca n't do lunch , huh ? abby : excuse me ? daniel : i 'd be willing to bet that you are incapable of throwing together a decent meal . yeah , you probably are -- al -- always had your servants do it , right ? abby : ( scoffs ) oh , i will -- i will take that bet . daniel : are you sure ? i - i do n't want you to embarrass yourself here . abby : oh , yeah , you 're gon na be eating those words . daniel : mm . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : and we 'll have that lovely booth for you right over there in the corner . so see you at 9 : 00 . thank you . jeff : have you got the -- oh . gloria : is n't this wonderful ? ( laughs ) jeff : i know . i know . the phones are ringing off the hook . gloria : and now that we 're on the right side of the law , the young society crowd , they 're just dying to get into our reopening . ( laughs ) jeff : ( chuckles ) one little bit of bad publicity , and we 're the hottest spot in genoa city . ( telephone rings ) jeff : oh . gloworm . ( laughs ) yes , ma'am . gloria : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) angel , try not to dwell on it . kevin : oh , gee , mom , why did n't i think of that ? gloria : come on . focus on all the exciting things that are happening to me instead . hmm ? chloe : ooh . ow . oh , god , you do n't even know about the bombshell that was dropped on me today , but you know what ? i 'm gon na shove it back to the back , back , back , back part of my brain , and i 'm gon na focus , because i need to pick up where jill left off . ( sighs ) kevin : trying to steal half my sister - in - law 's fortune ? chloe : no , i 'm talking about the `` restless style `` piece that jill was writing before she got canned , and now i 'm in charge of the shoot . what is wrong with you ? kevin : it 's jana 's and my anniversary . chloe : oh , is that why you look all mopey , `` mr. mopey pants `` ? i can help . kevin : i do n't think we 're thinking the same thing . chloe : daniel is on his way over here , and he 's gon na be photographing the shoot , and you can help us . oh , my god . will you please get up ? stop looking mopey . let 's forget about `` the runaway bride , `` and help me pick out props . ( sighs ) kevin : ( chuckles ) chloe : ooh , look . kevin : what 's with the dog ? chloe : oh , well , we 're going for the whole nick and nora charles feel , and this is asta . ( snorts ) ( barks ) ( silly voice ) hey , mr. mopey pants . kevin : he 's adorable . chloe : oh , he 's -- he 's so mopey . kevin : cute dog . what else you got ? ( plastic crinkles ) chloe : ( normal voice ) cigars . i 'm gon na see what 's keeping the models . ( clears throat ) jana : ( sniffs ) ( sighs ) thanks for these . kevin : um ... jana , i had a , uh , a standing order with the florist for special occasions , and , uh , i did n't ... it was from months ago when ... when i thought that we still had a chance . jana : so you ... so you did n't ... ( sighs ) kevin : i 'm sorry ... but it 's over , and there 's no going back . jeff : somebody , uh ... gloria : ahh . jeff : answered our `` help wanted `` ad for a bartender . gloria : uh - huh . jeff : this is candy . gloria : hello . ( chuckles ) jeff : she has loads of experience . chloe : ( clears throat ) i believe that . gloria : ( chuckles ) well , i think , um , candy 's assets will work out very nicely with the trust fund set . jeff : well , i 'm glad you approve . gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : let me , uh , show you around . ( laughs ) gloria : what was i thinking ? the old man 's practically drooling . chloe : i say you give him a taste of his own medicine . gloria : how ? chloe : you hire your own bartender . gloria : meow . chloe : mm - hmm . gloria : ( laughs ) chloe : and where is daniel ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : ( rubs hands together ) aw , yeah . abby : ta - da daniel : wait a minute . wait . this is dry cereal ... abby : mmm . daniel : and what -- what is this ? this is toast with p -- this is not cooking . abby : you did n't say anything about cooking . you said that i was incapable of putting a meal together , and this , my friend , is a meal . daniel : so you 're telling me i 'm losing on a technicality ? abby : you better pay up , romalotti . daniel : fine . what do you want ? abby : ( chuckles ) daniel : you know what ? i wanted to kind of ... abby : actually , all kidding aside , i wanted to tell you that i need ... daniel : tell you that i 'm going through a divorce ... abby : to focus on my career . daniel : and -- abby : ( laughs ) daniel : ( laughs ) abby : okay . daniel : did that just happen ? ( laughs ) hey , well , hey , you know , at least we 're on the same page . abby : have n't even started reading the book . ( chuckles ) daniel : in that case , how about i make good on that bet ? abby : you better get busy . daniel : oh , i better get busy , huh ? abby : mm - hmm . daniel : huh ? huh ? mm . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) j.t . : is that lily again ? mac : yes . j.t . : well , maybe you should answer it . mac : ( sighs ) hi , lily . lily : well , it 's about time you answered your phone . mac : yeah , i 'm sorry . i 've been really extra busy . lily : i was hoping that you could stop by and check out the nursery and see the babies . mac : now is not a rea -- a really , uh ... ( sighs ) j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : you know what ? could i bring j.t . and reed ? lily : absolutely . mac : okay , then we will be right over . [ scene_break ] morgan : how long were you and neil fenmore married ? joanna : we divorced when lauren was just a little girl . morgan : would you say you had a good marriage ? joanna : hardly . it was strained , at best . there were moments when i could scarcely stand being in the same room with the man . lauren : ( whispers ) i will never forgive her for this . michael : shh . morgan : did you know your husband had an illegitimate daughter ? joanna : uh , from the day we met to the day we divorced , neil brooded about it constantly , but never in front of anyone else , mind you . unfortunately , that illegitimate daughter was responsible in the end for turning my own daughter into a spoiled brat . lauren : how dare you ? ! michael : ( whispers ) all right , you have to sit down . [ scene_break ] daniel : i have got ta get to this photo shoot before chloe throws a little temper tantrum . abby : what 's the photo shoot about ? daniel : uh , you know , it 's a `` restless style `` piece for gloworm . uh , they 're talkin ' about how it 's , like , one of the fabulous nightclubs that used to exist . i do n't know . abby : ( clears throat ) can i come ? daniel : yeah , i guess . you like to live dangerously ? abby : what does that mean ? daniel : well , it means that last time you were there , you almost got jeff and gloria 's place shut down . abby : ( scoffs ) you know something ? i will bet you that gloria would practically pay me to come back to gloworm , hmm ? daniel : double or nothin ' ? abby : bring it on , suck - ah . ( sighs ) daniel : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] candy : how 's this ? jeff : ( chuckles ) honey , you 're gon na rake in the tips . would you like to see the stockroom ? gloria : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) deacon : i 'm here about the bartending job . gloria : ( inhales deeply ) ( chuckles ) you have got to be joking . ( whispers ) follow me . ( normal voice ) and make it fast , before kevin sees you . jana : we 're both struggling , kevin . kevin : ( sighs ) so what do you want to do , jana ? take a stroll down memory lane ? jana : ( sighs ) i do n't expect you to just suddenly want to reconcile . i just thought maybe we could just help each other through a really difficult day . ( sighs ) chloe : excuse me for interrupting . the models have the stomach flu . ( sighs ) kevin : well ... chloe : get up . kevin : i guess you 're gon na have to postpone . chloe : turn around . kevin : wha -- chloe : yeah , you got a cute butt . okay . kevin : what are you doing looking at my butt ? chloe : i think the suits will fit . kevin : you want me to be a model ? chloe : brains and a cute butt -- what more could you ask for ? come on . you 're a model . kevin : oh , man . [ scene_break ] lily : so it 's so good to see you guys . j.t . : ( chuckles ) lily : reed , you 're getting so big ! reed : i know . lily : ( laughs ) j.t . : ( laughs ) mac : how are you ? lily : you know , gone are the days when i 've had time to do my makeup or read a book . ( laughs ) now it 's just bottles and diapers and burping and rocking and singing 24/7 . j.t . : yeah , but you 're loving every minute of it , i bet . lily : i do . i do . ( laughs ) so do you want to see the nursery ? mac : yeah . lily : okay . mac : so , reed , i have some markers in the kitchen . you want to draw me a picture ? reed : sure . lily : all right , come on . let 's go . i 'll show you where they are , okay ? let 's go . j.t . : oh , i remember when victoria and i felt like that . runnin ' on fumes , but every second seemed like a life - changing event . mac : i do n't know what that feels like . j.t . : you will . your turn will come . lily : so you ready ? mac : yeah . lily : okay . mac : okay . lily : let 's go . [ scene_break ] judge : sit down , ms. fenmore . michael : ( quietly ) come on . it 's gon na be okay . sit . judge : you may proceed , counselor . morgan : what did you mean when you said it was my client who caused your ex- husband to spoil the defendant ? joanna : when i met neil , he was recovering from learning that jill 's mother had died , apparently alone , apparently afraid . morgan : did he try to track down the child that they 'd conceived ? joanna : oh , yes . he was told it was impossible , and so he spent years berating himself . morgan : go on . joanna : then i conceived lauren . morgan : how did your husband react ? joanna : he channeled all of his energy ... ( sighs ) into giving the girl everything she could possibly want . and he turned her into a willful , obnoxious girl with a nasty sense of her own entitlement . lauren : ( whispering ) i do n't believe her ! morgan : so when mr. fenmore wrote his will , he knew he had another daughter out there . joanna : oh , yes . morgan : thank you for your time . that 's all i have , your honor . judge : mr. baldwin ? michael : if neil fenmore had another daughter , why did n't he acknowledge her in his will ? joanna : i do n't know . we did n't exactly communicate after the divorce . michael : and you have no idea about neil 's state of mind at the time that will was drawn up , do you ? joanna : i know that he cared more about a dead woman than his own wife , and when he chose to love lauren more than he loved me , it hurt . and what he turned lauren into was pathetic . michael : you are a piece of work . judge : ( bangs gavel ) i 've heard enough . in view of this new information , i need to rethink my decision . court is in recess . kay : oh , how could you ? lauren : stop right there ! you do n't get to walk away , not this time . [ scene_break ] gloria : keep it coming , love finish the application , and keep your mouth shut , hmm ? kevin : ( sighs ) mom ? gloria : hey , what do you need , sweetie ? chloe : the models flaked . gloria : great . so what do we do ? chloe : me and kevin are filling in . gloria : ( laughs ) kevin : besides , you know how much i 've always wanted to model . gloria : chloe , i 'm so glad you 're keeping kevin distracted from his problems . chloe : well , actually , it 's more like he 's help -- gloria : unh , unh , unh . we 'll talk later . shh . kevin : i 'm right here . ( sighs ) this is gon na really embarrass me , is n't it ? chloe : look , i do n't want you to be nervous . kevin : well , i 'm not exactly the model type . chloe : well , you 're gon na look great . you 're gon na have a suit . we 're gon na slick your hair back , put on a top hat . you 'll be in like flynn . gloria : must be torture seeing kevin like that . so why do n't you leave ? [ scene_break ] lauren : you have turned your back on me time and time again . but saying all those horrible things about my father when he ca n't even be here to defend himself -- joanna : such a little drama queen , even when you were a child . lauren : h - how -- how do you pick a woman you hardly know over your own flesh and blood ? do you really hate me that much ? michael : how long have you had joanna up your sleeve ? kay : you disgust me hurting lauren that way . jill : ( sighs ) cane : all right , all right . that was not her intention . she was just defending her claim , okay ? jill : listen , all of this could have been avoided if lauren had just tried to work out a settlement . michael : we did . we came to you ! jill : oh , my god , that was a last - ditch attempt to buy me off , 'cause lauren knew she was gon na lose . kay : you delight in handing out misery , do n't you ? jill : i do not delight in it at all , but if i ca n't know my own father , at least i can have a piece of the legacy he wanted me to have . morgan : i strongly recommend you get away from my client . michael : nothing would give me more pleasure . kay : i 've had it . i 've had it . i am sick and tired of trying to get through to you . jill : thank you for defending me . cane : are you sure this is how you wanted to win ? jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : ( quietly ) um , could i have a moment alone with them ? lily : ( quietly ) um , yeah , sure . mac : thanks . lily : okay . mac : okay . j.t . : oh , that looks nice . j.t . : ( quietly ) how 's she doing ? lily : so it is n't my imagination . something is going on with mac ? j.t . : yeah , i 'd talk to her , lily . she could use a friend right now . mac : ( quietly ) you look so precious in your onesie . ( sighs ) are you sucking your thumb ? you did that in the -- you did that in the womb . i saw it on the ultrasound . ( sighs ) i want you guys to know how much i enjoyed the seven months that we spent together ... and ... ( sighs ) if i ... if i go away , it 's only temporary . and when i 'm stronger , i will be back . i just ... i hope that you do n't ... forget me , okay ? ( voice cracks ) 'cause i 'll never forget you . ( sighs ) lily : ( quietly ) hey . mac : ( normal voice ) hi . lily : um , can i ask you something ? mac : sure . lily : so cane and i talked , and we would like for you to be the twins ' godmother . mac : ( quietly ) i 'm already the surrogate . do n't you want a family member or friend ? lily : ( quietly ) well , why are you so reluctant ? mac : ( sighs ) when i agreed to carry the babies , i knew what i was getting into , and -- and i did it willingly . lily : i - i know . you know , you sacrificed so much . mac : ( sighs ) lily : you put your own life on hold . mac : and i was happy to do it . but somewhere in the last trimester , between the kicking and the cravings , i developed this attachment to them , and i knew that i would have to say good - bye , and even though i knew that , it just ... it spiraled out of control . lily : mac , that 's -- it 's okay . mac : it 's not , though . it 's not okay . ( sighs ) when cane was suing me for the amniotic fluid , i actually referred to myself as `` one of their mothers . `` lily : well , you know , i mean , in a way , you -- you are . mac : but i 'm not , lily . they can only have one mother , and you 're it . lily : well , are you having regrets that you did this ? mac : no , never , not for even one second . but since they were born , i just have felt this ... this pull towards them that i 'm not allowed to feel , and it 's eating me up inside . and it 'll -- it 'll go away eventually . it 's not gon na last forever . and -- and one day , i 'll be able to spend time with them and not feel this way . ( sighs ) but right now , i need to ... i need to put my needs first , so , no , i - i ca n't be their godmother . lily : okay , i understand . but , um , just know that when you 're ready to be a part of their lives , they 'll be here waiting , okay ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : i 'm not trying to be mean , jana , but standing in the shadows staring at kevin like some stalker -- you 're gon na upset my customers . daniel : hey , guys , um , i know we 're in a recession , but , uh , since when is `` restless style `` too cheap to hire models ? chloe : listen , i will explain later , okay ? gloria : ( chuckles ) daniel : mm - hmm . gloria : and i ca n't thank you enough for all the publicity you gave gloworm opening night . abby : mm . gloria : mwah . abby : mwah . ( clears throat ) abby -- 2 , daniel -- 0 . daniel : yeah , i got that . abby : yeah , mm - hmm . daniel : thanks . [ scene_break ] joanna : i do n't hate you , lauren . i gave birth to you , did n't i ? lauren : and you think that makes you a mother ? joanna : oh , what do you want from me ? lauren : it would have been nice if you had warned me what jill was up to instead of plotting with that bitch . joanna : you 're hardly going to be poverty - stricken . lauren : you were always jealous of my relationship with daddy . joanna : your daddy was a miserable man , lauren . you were welcome to him . lauren : you let me down time and time again . and still ... still , i believed that maybe this one time , you would show a hint of maternal instinct . joanna : i am who i am ! lauren : do you even know that i was kidnapped this year ? and the whole time , all i was thinking about was my family and seeing michael and scotty and fen and you . i somehow believed that we could make things right . but , you know , to you , severing all ties was right . joanna : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry you 're so ... ( sighs ) bitter . lauren : `` bitter `` is n't really the right word . `` relieved `` is more accurate , because this time , i 'm done with you . so you get on your plane , and you go back to your villa and your younger men , and you stay the hell out of my life ! michael : oh . cane : i know what it 's like to fight to be part of a family that was never yours to begin with . jill : sweetie , the difference is , you were n't really phillip , and i really am a fenmore . cane : i know . it looks like you might get what you want today . i hope it 's worth what you 're giving up . man : court is back in session . please take your seats . judge : ( clears throat ) i 've reached a decision . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . lily : hey . how 'd it go in court ? cane : uh , i left before the judge ruled . oh , did you get in touch with mac ? lily : uh , yeah . she , j.t . and reed came over . cane : okay , did you ask her about being godmother ? lily : i did . and , uh , she turned us down . cane : ( sighs ) she 's probably still upset with me about the lawsuit . lily : no , i - i do n't think that 's it . i think she just , um , you know , needs some distance from the babies , you know ? just to focus on her own life . cane : okay . so , um , who else can we ask ? lily : uh , well , there 's aunt liv . there 's roxy . cane : yeah . lily : wait . i think i know who we can ask . [ scene_break ] judge : my job is n't to rule on a father 's love . it 's to decide what the deceased meant by `` any and all of my living heirs . `` and now that ms. manning has clarified neil fenmore 's feelings about his daughter jill and his desire to find her , my judgment is for the plaintiff . jill : yes ! yes ! judge : ms. lauren fenmore will turn 50 % of all fenmore assets over to ms. jill fenmore immediately . lauren : you ca n't do that ! judge : my decision is final . ( bangs gavel ) court is adjourned . jill : ( laughs ) oh , thank you so much . thank you . um , no hard feelings ? well , okay . i 'll be in touch , and we 'll hammer out the details . kay : um , by the way , um , i 've had experience being forced to work with jill , so , uh , should you need pointers -- lauren : i do n't . kay : oh ? lauren : i have no intention of working with jill , and i have no intention of giving her one dime of my money . [ scene_break ] jeff : oh . ( chuckles ) gloria : ( clears throat ) jeff : aha . uh , candy was just , um , showing me her tattoo . gloria : nice . jeff : you 're not mad ? gloria : mm , i think candy will be a wonderful addition to the gloworm family . jeff : but ... gloria : nothing . oh , i did hire another bartender to help her with the workload , though . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : i know what you 're up to , `` doll face . `` gloria : oh , what 's that , `` lover man `` ? jeff : yeah , you got some hunk of man meat waitin ' in the wings just tryin ' to make me jealous . daniel : okay . who wants to be made famous ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : ( straining ) oh , no , do n't do it ! reed : ( laughs ) j.t . : ( grunts ) ( groans ) ( normal voice ) whoa . wow , that was close . reed : ( giggles ) mac , i beat daddy . mac : i saw that . reed : ( laughs ) j.t . : yeah , all right , champ . go wash your hands . ( laughs ) wow , what was that for ? mac : i was just watching you guys , and was overcome with a whole lotta love . j.t . : well , i love you , too . mac : so ... yes . j.t . : yes ... mac : yes , i will move in with you . j.t . : finally . mac : ( chuckles ) j.t . : ( laughs ) finally . [ scene_break ] cane : i 'm sorry i had to run off , but i had to take care of your grandma jill . you know , she has a good heart , although a lot of people in court today would n't agree with that . you know , i think about what would have happened if my own lawsuit had n't worked out . hey . i want you to know that i did what i did 'cause i love your mom very much , and i was terrified i was gon na lose her . but now i 've met you , i could n't imagine life without you . and you are gon na have everything in life i never had growing up . you 're gon na be the most - loved babies ... ever . oh , and just you wait until you meet your godmom . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] lily : so cane and i have been talking about who we want to be the baby 's godmother . and , you know , the truth is , it should only be one person . traci : colleen . lily : ( sighs ) she would have loved the twins . traci : ( laughs ) lily : ( chuckles ) you know , i do n't know if i told you this , but the night that she died , she came to me in a dream , and she told me that she had a vision that i would beat the cancer and that i would hold my baby in my arms . traci : ( sighs ) lily : that is why ... ( laughs ) we want you to be charlie and matilda 's godmother . it 's what colleen would have wanted . traci : oh , lily . ( sniffles ) lily : ( chuckles ) traci : ( laughs ) it would be my honor . lily : oh , good . traci : ( laughs ) lily : ( laughs ) thank you . thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : ( giggles ) mm - hmm . daniel : ( laughs ) kevin : ( clears throat ) well , i 'm glad to see you 've gotten over amber . daniel : well , i did n't really have a choice , did i ? kevin : but come on . the naked heiress ? i do n't get it . daniel : how are , uh , things with you and jana ? kevin : uh , well , she stopped by earlier wanting to talk . daniel : you turned her down ? kevin : yeah , i basically said that , uh , all that stuff that happened between us , good and the bad , i got ta put it behind me . gloria : jeffrey , no ! daniel : what the hell is this ? deacon : i work here now . jeff : ( scoffs ) daniel : really , you do ? deacon : yeah . i had to pick up some cash while i finish my community service , danny . daniel : that 's fantastic . that 's crap , gloria . gloria : daniel , wait . i can explain . kevin : save it . let 's change and get outta here . jeff : smooth move . [ scene_break ] jill : joanna , thank you so much . your testimony won me that case . joanna : i did n't do it for you . i do n't give a damn about you . jill : ( blows raspberry ) listen , i know that you think i went too far , okay ? but it 's all done now , so let 's just have a civil evening at home . kay : enjoy your millions , jill . unfortunately , the one thing you will never have is respect . jill : good job , morgan . ( chuckles ) what do you say we go out and have a drink to celebrate ? morgan : nope , court in the morning . i 'll send you my bill . lauren : i - i want to appeal immediately . michael : well , legally , i think the judge was wrong , but if we pursue this , your bank account 's gon na be tied up for years . lauren : what are you saying ? michael : i 'm saying you may have to deal with jill as a partner . lauren : oh , no . jill 's gon na have to deal with me . [ next_on ] paul : we can play this avoidance dance . sharon : i 'm gon na testify against you , and i 'm gon na help all those people win their case . skye : you 're aware the newman fund is taking off ? i 'd like to offer you an equity stake . | j.t . tells reed that he scored when mac comes into the room and asks j.t . how his meeting went . j.t . tells her that it was long . j.t . thanks mac for picking reed up at camp . j.t . notices that mac is having a good day . j.t . reminds mac of the question that he asked her , but she still does n't give him an answer . mac gets a call from lily , but does n't answer it . cane suggests getting some sleep while they can , until the phone rings . it is katherine , who wants cane to come to courthouse to help with jill . lauren is surprised to see her mother , joanna walk into the courtroom . michael asks for a recess , but the judge refuses . daniel and abby have made love and wake up famished . abby reluctantly agrees to fix breakfast for them . jeff and gloria eagerly await the re - opening of gloworm which will appeal to the young society crowd . chloe lets kevin know that she is going to put it to the back of her mind and get to work on the article that jill was working on when she was canned . kevin informs chloe that it is his and jana 's anniversary . chloe calls kevin , `` mr. mopey - pants . `` chloe shows kevin some pics that she was drawing of a dog . chloe also tells kevin that daniel is on his way over . daniel complains about the breakfast that abby made . jana thanks kevin for the flowers , but he lets her know that he ordered those flowers months ago when he thought that they had a chance . jeff hires a sexy bartender named candy which makes gloria fume . kevin lets jana know that it is over between them . |
sam : morning . wow , you look , uh ... sharon : what ? not depressed ? sam : yeah . sharon : well , i 've decided to make the best of my situation . sam : how you doin ' that ? sharon : i 'm catching up on fashion , and i 'm working out , talking to the other inmates . actually , tomorrow , i have decided to go to the library . i 'm gon na do some reading up on avery 's other cases . sam : speaking of which , you heard from her ? ( footsteps approach ) avery : i 'm here . i 'm here . i did n't expect to be so late , but there was a fire i had to douse . sam : not one about sharon 's case , i hope . avery : uh , no . like i told you , i turned over all my other cases to my associates , but ... ( clears throat ) you know what ? i 'm here now , and there will be no other distractions . let me show you what i 'm working on . sam : well , ma'am , before you get started on that , uh ... avery : yeah ? sam : i know you said that you could convince adam to fess up on the memory card . avery : i can . sam : he 's a pretty slick fellow , so it might not be as easy as you thought . there is , however , someone else who may be willing to help , someone who 's been tailing him the whole time . sharon : you are not talking about -- sam : i am -- i 'm talking about phyllis newman . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , birthday boy . daniel : hey , yeah , birthday boy . birthday boy 's gon na get himself some more coffee and back out ... there . ( clears throat ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) did i ever tell you the story of how you were born ? daniel : uh , how ? uh , you know , i - i think i kinda remember the how from sex ed , but thanks . phyllis : no , oh , come on . not like that . the labor . the labor -- how i toiled . ( laughs ) daniel : mm . phyllis : a mother always remembers those things , you know ? how the hospital smelled . daniel : is this about diane 's funeral ? h - how was that ? phyllis : i want to talk about you . i want to talk about you on your special day . listen , um , would you consider , uh , coming over for dinner uh , to spend your birthday with , um , me and the girls ? yeah , i 'll cook . no , i wo n't cook . ( laughs ) no , i wo n't cook . uh , uh , summer wants to make you her special cupcakes , and -- and lucy , she smiles a - a lot ... so much when you 're around . daniel : yeah , yeah , um ... phyllis : yeah . daniel : i - i do n't know how to say -- phyllis : okay , and you know what ? you know what ? we do n't -- we do n't have to go back to my place . you know , we could just go out . i - i 'm free now . and -- and i 'll -- i 'll just call the nanny . she could stay later . and then afterward , you can come to the house and -- and have some cupcakes , 'cause she really wanted to do that . she 's very , very proud of herself . lily : okay , so everything is set for your birthday celebration . you ready ? daniel : yeah , uh , that 's -- i was trying to tell you . i kind of already have plans with lily . phyllis : um , are you two back together ? daniel : hmm ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ohh ! kevin : mom , do n't even go there . ( sighs ) gloria : i hope that you have brought him here to cheer him up . kevin : i do n't need any cheering up . gloria : mother still knows when you 're fibbing . kevin : mother can stop referring to herself in the third person . and stop making that face , 'cause you 're creeping me out . gloria : ( chuckles ) eden : okay , does someone want to fill me in ? gloria : ( sighs ) three years ago today , this one and the crazy one exchanged `` i dos . `` eden : ahh . kevin : `` happily ever after `` turned into `` happily never after , `` and , yes , it sucks , but i 'm not letting it get me down . gloria : good . at least you have a fabulous girlfriend to help you move on . she 's funny . she 's stylish , has the best gossip , and does n't have a hoity- toity accent , and , honey , she adores you . not to mention , she 's a perfect partner in crime . kevin : ( sighs ) mom , i broke up with chloe . it 's over . gloria : ohh ... kevin : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . cane : well , i 'm gon na go . jill : no . would you care to join me ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) genevieve : myrna , can you get that ? ( knock on door ) genevieve : myrna ! what ... ( sighs ) oh , running errands . great . yes ? who is it ? colin : it 's me . genevieve : colin ? colin : come on , babe . open up . i want to see what you 've done with the place . [ scene_break ] sharon : um , not a good idea , sam . sam : sharon , phyllis ' blog is the only reason we know anything about the memory card at all . maybe she could tell us something about it that could help your case , you know ? sharon : um , you have no idea how much this woman dislikes me . think of her as this evil raging bull , and i 'm the matador dressed in red from head to toe . avery : she sounds like a real sweetheart . she 'd withhold information over a personal grudge ? sharon : in a heartbeat . avery : ( clears throat ) well , i think it 's a waste of time . i 'll get the information from adam . sam : ( chuckles ) sharon , i do n't know why you 're shootin ' this down . we have n't even asked her yet . sharon : trust me , when it comes to her , you 're going to get a big fat no . sam : okay . will you at least let me try ? will you do that for me ? [ scene_break ] daniel : we 're not , um , together -- `` together - together `` together . you know , we 're not really rushing to put a label on -- on what we are . lily : yeah , it 's just -- uh , it 's just , you know , a `` see where it goes `` kind of thing , so ... phyllis : mm - hmm . lily : daniel 's just been really supportive when i went through my whole `` i see dead people `` situation . ( laughs ) daniel : and lily was the one who was helping me out with the whole lucy thing , so -- phyllis : yeah , well , um , all great reasons for me to not say what i 'm about to say . daniel : do n't say it then . phyllis : you 're married . daniel : ( clears throat ) lily : uh , i - i 'm getting divorced . phyllis : mm . amber , abby -- enough said . daniel : and like i said , we 're taking things slow . phyllis : okay . daniel : okay . phyllis : happy birthday . daniel : thank you . phyllis : yeah . rain check on dinner ? daniel : sure . phyllis : bye . lily : bye . wow , that was really awkward . daniel : ooh , yeah , awkward . well , that 's mom for you , you know ? especially when it comes to whoever i 'm , um , seeing . ( chuckles ) lily : well , listen , we can go tomorrow if you want to be with your mom tonight . it does n't matter . daniel : no . ( laughs ) no . i do not want to be with my mom . i want to hear what you have planned . lily : okay . okay , do n't freak out when i tell you where we 're going . you ready ? daniel : where are we going ? whoa , do i need to get a passport ? a bathing suit ? spill , spill , spill . lily : oh , yeah , all that . all that . okay , we are going to jimmy 's . daniel : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jill : ( sighs ) chance , um , is on a top - secret mission god knows where . and we ca n't have any contact with him . and billy left for hong kong without even saying good - bye to me . he did n't say good - bye to his wife or his daughter , either . cane : it 's taking its toll on you , is n't it ? jill : yeah . it 'd be a lot easier if i had somebody to talk to . ( sighs ) this is gon na sound ridiculous because of what you did to me , but i miss you . i miss our relationship , okay ? is n't that crazy ? i mean , i know that phillip and billy love me . i guess they love me . but they do n't need me . but you were looking for a mother , all right ? and you specifically chose me . and it made me feel so special . cane : i - i am so sorry i hurt you . i 'm sorry . jill : you hurt me so badly , which is why i would be an imbecile if i even thought -- thought of letting you back into my life ... which is what i am thinking of doing . but so help me god , if you ever rip my heart to pieces like you did before ... [ scene_break ] colin : much homier without the crime scene display . genevieve : but still , there are plenty of reminders of samantha around . colin : there certainly are . ( sighs ) she was so beautiful . reminds me a lot of you when we first met -- young , innocent , naive ... gorgeous . genevieve : you know , colin , you never gave a damn about interior design . that 's just an excuse to see me . colin : yeah , well , do n't read too much into it , love . i 'm a little bored . genevieve : ( scoffs ) colin : too much time on my hands lately . genevieve : ( chuckles ) i see . i thought all your free time was spent trying to win jill back . colin : i take it from your tone you do n't think that 's gon na happen . it will . genevieve : fantastic . then may i ask you , why are you darkening my door ? colin : i want to talk to you about , uh , calling a truce . genevieve : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : you know , i think my mom is gon na miss chloe a lot more than i am . eden : hey , there are some awesome les femmes i met paris . if any of them come to town on holiday , or , you know , you decide to go backpacking across europe ... kevin : merci . i 'll start brushing up on my french . gloria : excuse us , eden , but , sweetie , now that you 're newly single , i want you to look at some pictures of some of the beautiful ladies who dine here and we 've become friends . kevin : woman , are you drunk ? gloria : no , no , no , no , no , no , no . they 're all single . if you see one you like ... kevin : ( sighs ) gloria : i 'll set you up . now some of them do fall in the cougar category , but there have got ta be at least 3 that are under 40 . kevin : eden , do n't we have somewhere we need to be ? eden : yes , and if we do n't leave right now , we 're gon na be late . gloria : found one under 30 . kevin : good . you date her . [ scene_break ] cane : i - i hurt you . and i will never hurt you again . jill : you 'll have to forgive me that this is sounding a little like déjà vu . cane : ( sighs ) yeah , it does , does n't it ? jill : ( sighs ) cane : but the difference is , i do n't have any more secrets . jill : i really want to believe that . cane : i love you . i love you . i do . and you have been more ... more of a mother to me than genevieve ever was . jill : ( scoffs ) now you 're playing the bad mother card again . ( sighs ) cane : you know , it 's -- it 's , um , it 's important to me that you understand what -- what it was like to grow up having her as a mom . jill : okay , go ahead . cane : she was a kid when she had caleb -- my brother and me . and , uh , she did n't know how to be a mother , and i do n't even think she wanted to be a mother , and then all of a sudden , she had samantha , and everything changed , and she became this -- this -- this loving , doting mother , but that was just for samantha . you know , for -- for caleb a - and me , we were just on our own . and then everything got worse when caleb killed samantha . you know , i - i never ... i never knew what it was like , you know , to be loved as a son until i met you . and i 'm thrilled . i am just -- i 'm thrilled that you would want me back in your life , but i - i do n't want to pressure you . [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( scoffs ) a truce . ahh , well , perhaps if i trusted you ... ( scoffs ) but i do n't . colin : i 'm serious , genevieve . nobody in this town is beating down the door to welcome us . and the fact that we berate each other in public -- that does n't help , either . genevieve : aw , poor baby . am i getting in the way of you making friends ? colin : mm , no , not really . but i got half the town after me with torches and pitchforks . genevieve : mm . colin : it would help if i did n't have to worry about you on the attack , as well . genevieve : well , you do have to worry about me , because i 'm your wife . colin : why are you doing this ? genevieve : because i would rather that you would be miserable with me than happy with anyone else . colin : and why is that ? to make me suffer for samantha 's death ? ( scoffs ) not a day goes by that i do n't grieve and think about that girl . and if you had n't shut me out , you 'd know that . i could have helped you with your pain , and you could have helped me with mine . genevieve : listen to you . you 're talking as if you had absolutely nothing to do with what happened . it is your business that caused -- colin : that samantha died ? and what about caleb the monster ? i - i - is that my fault , too ? what you do n't seem to understand , my dear , is that i just ... i did n't just lose a daughter that day . i lost you , too . i always hoped you 'd look at me the way you did when we first met sometime ... ( sighs ) but it never happened . so our love just faded away . and that broke my heart , genevieve . genevieve : you built your own prison brick by brick , and now you can rot in it ! colin : what ever happened to you ? genevieve : ( sighs ) nothing , darling . it 's just that i went from being just like samantha to being just like you . hmm ? genevieve : ( sighs ) damn it . genevieve : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] woman : hey . there are a few messages on your desk , and a man came by looking for you . phyllis : did he leave his name ? woman : no , he did n't . phyllis : did -- did he have slicked - back hair and long sideburns ? woman : no . why ? is something wrong ? phyllis : no , nothing is wrong . i just -- you know , there was a guy ... who was hitting on me . um , you know , it just kind of creeped me out . he was creepy . you know , i thought maybe he was , like , a stalker , so , um ... but that is not the case , so good . see you tomorrow . woman : okay . okay . phyllis : yeah . sam : pardon me , ma'am . phyllis : ( gasps ) oh , my god . sam : uh -- phyllis : uh , what the hell ? sam : sorry , ma'am , i did n't mean to scare you . phyllis : ( sighs ) what -- what are you do -- were you here earlier ? sam : i was . the receptionist told me i should wait , so i figured i 'd grab a cup of coffee . phyllis : ( sighs ) what do you want ? sam : i 'd like for you to come with me . phyllis : where ? sam : i 'd like for you to come with me to see sharon . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) you know , maybe this is a bad idea . lily : listen , cane has the night off , okay ? obviously . all right , and tonight is making sure that you have obscene amounts of fun . it 's gon na be great . daniel : all right , great . yeah , well , do n't hate me , but i have to ask . is n't it gon na -- you know , being here remind you that you 're filing for divorce and battling for custody of your kids ? lily : ( sighs ) listen , no more talk about cane , okay ? we 're done with that . daniel : mm - hmm . lily : go to the jukebox . pick out a song . daniel : okay . okay . lily : get the shuffleboard ready , 'cause i 'm gon na beat you . daniel : oof . lily : and i 'm gon na get some burgers and some drinks for us , okay ? go . daniel : mm ... mm ! eden . eden : hi , daniel . daniel : eden , you have -- you have grown up . eden : and you have n't changed . daniel : well ... eden : except for your hair . kevin : oh , that happens every couple of months . remember your golden locks ? daniel : eh , ignore him . eden : will do . uh , i 'm gon na hit the bar . kevin : okay . daniel : all right . your little sister has gone from `` punky brewster `` to `` pussycat doll . `` what 's that about ? kevin : it 's crazy , right ? daniel : yeah . how long 's she in town for ? kevin : uh , a while , i think . she 's subletting heather 's place . i thought it would be a good idea to get her out of the house , have a little more fun . daniel : mm , fun . kevin : fun . lily : all right , one birthday beer for you , boy . hey , kevin . daniel : birthday beer . kevin : hey , lily . it 's your birthday . daniel : mm - hmm . kevin : i forgot . daniel : mm . kevin : it should be seared into my brain since it 's the same day as my ... daniel : wedding anniversary ? kevin : yeah . daniel : i remember . kevin : mm . it 's okay , though . it 's okay . it 's all good . i 'm fine . thank you . daniel : okay . eden : uh , lily told me it 's your birthday . cheers . ( bottles clink ) lily : cheers . daniel : cheers . it is . thank you . thank you . ( clears throat ) eden : mm . so i talked the bartender into letting me take over the karaoke machine . lily : mm . eden : we can serenade daniel . lily : yes ! yes . daniel : no . no . no . eden : we 're not taking no for an answer . are we , lily ? lily : mm , no , we 're not . it 's gon na be fun , right ? lily and eden : ( chanting ) karaoke ! karaoke ! karaoke ... kevin : that 's not helping . that 's not helping . lily : karaoke . whoo ! eden : ( vibrates lips ) whoo ! [ scene_break ] colin : ( sighs ) uh ... we probably should n't have done that . genevieve : no , it was a mistake , right ? colin : i 'll let myself out . keep in mind what i said . truce . [ scene_break ] avery : look , even though the memory card would be the easiest and most beneficial way to prove your innocence , it 's not our only hope . i 've been working on other avenues to get you out of here , and the students that are working with me are researching . they 've been a great help . i 'll touch base with them tonight , and i 'll let you know tomorrow . sharon : i really appreciate all the dedication that you and the students have put into my case . avery : well , it 's what we do for the sake of justice . i 'm gon na take off , but if sam can get phyllis here , i 'll come right back . sharon : oh , go ahead and make other plans . phyllis coming here is just so ... [ scene_break ] phyllis : not happening . i 've got a lot going on right now , and the last thing i want to do is go visit an inmate , especially one i do n't like . sam : listen , i know that the two of you do n't mix , but your passport certainly got a workout the last time you tried to clear sharon 's name . if that tells me anything , it tells me you do n't hate her nearly as much as you want the public to think you do . phyllis : all right , no . wh - wh - what do you want from me ? sam : i need info on the memory card . phyllis : i never saw it . i mean , i do n't have it . i - i did n't see anything that was on it . sam : but you could have . you just let a solid lead get away from you . you can make up for that right now by comin ' with me . maybe you can tell sharon 's attorney something that can help clear her name . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , eden , did you maybe learn how to be a sound engineer while you were noah 's roadie in europe ? eden : uh , he was n't even close to being the next bieber back then . daniel : uh - huh . eden : i gots my ad skillz from the ashram , yo . daniel : no way . eden : yep . dad was n't the techie type , so he put me in charge of anything with a power cord . kevin : well , if you want to put your `` mad skillz `` to use at crimson lights , i am looking for a new barista . eden : i do have some free time , but i think i 'd rather volunteer somewhere i can make a difference . lily : that sounds good . ( cell phone rings ) lily : oh , here , take that . eden : oh . lily : uh - oh , it 's the nanny . hey , is everything okay ? oh , um , yes . it 's in the diaper bag , which is actually in my car . you know what ? i 'm close by , so i 'll just run it over to you . daniel : what 's up ? lily : um , i guess the twins are being fussy , so the nanny took them for a walk , and she ca n't find matty 's favorite blanket , which i have in the car , so i 'm gon na go there really quick . daniel : you want me to go with you ? lily : no , no , no . stay here . have fun , okay ? hey , do n't let him steal my burger , okay ? i 'll be right back . daniel : steal -- i 'm not gon na steal your burger . i 've got my own burger . kevin : we 're gon na be busy singing `` wild and freaky . `` eden : test that one out . daniel : do i have to do this ? eden : you have to do this . [ scene_break ] cane : ( whispers ) hey . hey , little mate . how are you ? are you good ? hey . hey , sweetheart . it 's daddy . how are you ? hmm ? give me five . give me five . bam . ( gasps ) bam ! ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) special delivery . its official -- your closing papers . genevieve : oh . gloria : and do n't thank me . it 's the least i could do to present them to you personally . i am just so grateful that you and the mcmillan 's chose me to handle the sale of your lakeside charmer . by the way , i love what you 've done to the place . oh , what a pretty young lady . is that your daughter ? genevieve : yes . gloria : i bet she 's going to love living here just as much as you do , genevieve . genevieve : she passed away . gloria : i had no idea . i have two sons of my own . our children light up our lives . genevieve : mm - hmm . gloria : but to lose one ... devastating . genevieve : yeah , it is . gloria : so will the rest of your family share the place with you ? genevieve : no , i will be here on my own -- for now . gloria : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] colin : jill , how are you ? jill : i 'm fine . good . could n't be better . colin : something to do with chance ? jill : no , actually , billy left town recently . colin : well , if you need an ear to talk to or a shoulder to commiserate on , i got plenty of both . jill : somebody actually beat you to it , colin . colin : i see . jill : actually , it was cane . we just had a nice talk . i 'm thinking of spending some more time with him . colin : well , uh , you 've always thought of him as a son , so i guess that would make sense you 'd want to preserve that relationship . yeah . any chance you might want to spend any time with me ? jill : well , see ... ( sighs ) i might be able to find it in my heart to forgive the man i thought was my son , but to forgive the man i thought was my husband ? after what you did ? no , darlin ' . there is no way i would ever forgive you . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) sam : so i , uh , called your lawyer and told her phyllis was with me . she said she 's on her way . ( sighs ) sharon : i 'm surprised you 're here . phyllis : me , too . me , too . listen , sharon , even though you have many -- many faults , sam reminded me you 're not a murderer . i do n't believe you murdered skye . um ... ( clears throat ) i 'm sorry you 're here . honestly , i am . but not for your sake , for your kids ' . although , um , you did choose to let them think that you were dead and decided to play around with a ranch hand , so maybe it 's better for your kids that you are stuck in a jail cell . sharon : oh , my gosh , sam . this is what i was trying to tell you . i mean , this is the kind of person that you 're dealing with here -- someone who serves up a big , heaping , hypocritical spoon of bitch pudding ! phyllis : oh , too bad i do n't have an extra spoon . um , you guys could share , although you probably do n't mind doing that . what was going on between you two ? are you a couple now ? um , uh , just , you know , a word to the wise -- she does n't stay single for long . sharon : ha ha . speak for yourself , phyllis . phyllis : touché . sam : okay , you know what ? ( stammers ) that has nothing to do with why we 're here . so if you could back off that area , i - i 'd appreciate it . i 'd rather not be the subject of one of your gossip columns , please . i - i just -- phyllis : oh , be nice to me , or walk . sharon : ( laughs ) phyllis : i do n't need you . you need me . [ scene_break ] genevieve : well , nice to see you again , gloria . thank you for stopping by . gloria : oh , no , no , no , no . not yet . we have n't done the , uh , purification ceremony . holy water from the mountains of tibet . think of it as a , uh , spiritual colonic -- out with the negative energy , in with the positive . no extra charge . genevieve : ahh , thank you . gloria : ( chuckles ) genevieve : oh , it 's been so long since i lived in the united states . i am looking forward to starting over here , anis house is just perfect for me . you know , it reminds me an awful lot of the one i had in australia , and it sort of makes the transition a little less jarring . gloria : well , may your new home be filled with love and laughter and happiness . genevieve : mm . happiness . that 's something that 's been elusive for me ever since my daughter died . but things are starting to look up . ( chuckles ) and this sort of is a new beginning for me ... in so many ways . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , by all means ... colin : ( sighs ) my staying in genoa city is my way of proving to you that i want to make things right between us . come on . if was the s.o.b . that you say i am , i would have left town , been long gone , and you would never hear from me again . jill : you are an s.o.b . , colin . own it , okay ? my god , you tried to make me a sister - wife with that certifiable lunatic who could n't wait to drop you off a balcony . you tried to kidnap my grandchildren . you abandon me with a one - way ticket down under . please , are those the actions of a nice guy ? are those the actions of the man i thought i loved ? no , you 're still here because of your family , your grandkids and cane , and the ever - entertaining genevieve . it has nothing to do with me . colin : you -- wait -- of course it does . jill : oh , that 's right . that 's right . 'cause you 're so devoted to me . that 's why genevieve is still your wife . colin : ( sighs ) that 's something that i can rectify right now . [ scene_break ] cane : no ? have some of this . 'cause you 've gotten so big from eating all this food . look at that . what have you got in there ? yeah , look at here . ooh , this looks really tasty . can i have some of this ? lily : what are you doing ? [ scene_break ] ( singing `` wild and freaky `` ) eden : come on ! come on ! together : it 's wild and freaky . eden : put your hands in the air like this . together : it 's wild and freaky . eden : all the fellas the fellas say ... kevin and daniel : wild and freaky . daniel : now all the pretty ladies say ... eden : wild and freaky ( beat boxes ) bam ! kevin : oh , man , that was awesome . eden : thank you . thank you . uh , look for my digital single to drop soon , and also a video of tonight 's performance will be available on viewclick . whoo ! daniel : ( clears throat ) kevin : ahh , so the eden -- thank you -- that i remember was this sulky , sullen teen who had a `` me against the world `` chip on her shoulder . where did this fun - loving off - key singing girl come from ? daniel : whoa , whoa , off - key ? what are you talking about ? you rocked it . you rocked it . she rocked it . eden : ahh , my fans are fierce , are n't they ? kevin : fan . eden : and who is down for `` shout at the devil ? daniel : i 'm -- i 'm down for `` shout at the devil . `` um , can we just , like , wait just a little bit , though ? i mean , you know , lily should be back here anytime soon . [ scene_break ] lily : i thought that you understood cane is n't allowed to be around the twins . cane : it 's not her fault , okay ? it 's not her fault , all right ? do n't be mad at her . ( stammers ) they 're happy . i 'm not gon na hurt them . you know that . all right , listen , i messed up . i know i messed up . i want to see my babies . i just want to be with my babies . that 's all . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasps ) oh , look at how big faith has gotten . and she -- she 's so pretty . and look at the dress . phyllis : yeah . yeah , it 's pretty . summer helped pick out that dress , and ... sharon : ( sighs ) phyllis : they -- they play dress - up a lot . sharon : oh , my gosh . i have got to get out of here . how can they keep me locked up like this when i 'm innocent ? i - i - i just -- i have to be with my children . phyllis : um , where 's -- where 's -- where 's this attorney of yours ? i - i honestly -- i do n't have a -- sam : she -- she said she was on her way . phyllis : okay . sam : so it should n't be long . [ scene_break ] woman : i 'm so sorry . i totally messed up your order . avery : oh , no worries . woman : it 'll just take me a minute to make another one , unless you 're in hurry . avery : take your time . i do n't have to be anywhere anytime soon . [ scene_break ] jill : you 're divorcing genevieve ? please do n't do it on my account . genevieve : my , my , my . twice in one day ? what 's the occasion ? colin : i wanted to call you and tell you that i 'm filing for divorce . genevieve : darling . ( laughs ) you really must get some new material . colin : in all of our conversations , this word has never been mentioned before . this time , i 'm serious . genevieve : well , i suppose that it is about time . colin : i 'll have my lawyer contact you . genevieve : no . ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) no ! ( sobs ) no ! damn it ! damn it ! no ! no ! leave me ? ! you 're gon na leave me ? no ! ( sobs ) no . no . no ! ( vase shatters ) [ next_on ] kay : what are you doing talking to this despicable lowlife ? man : you 've been served . cane : ( sighs ) divorce papers ? daniel : you sure ? lily : i am , yeah . | kevin tells gloria he broke up with chloe and she starts playing matchmaker so kevin and eden head to jimmy 's to get away from gloria . kevin and eden run into daniel and lily who are celebrating daniel 's birthday . eden and lily decide they should all sing karaoke but before lily can pick out a song the nanny calls and she leaves for the park to give maddie her favorite blanket . lily is n't happy to find cane playing with the kids but he says he missed his children and wanted to see them . sam manages to persuade phyllis to go to the prison and talk to sharon 's lawyer avery to se if she can provide any information about the memory card that proves sharon did n't kill skye . the ladies get into an argument and everyone wonders why avery is late to the appointment . jill has a heart to heart talk with cane in which he explains to her that genevieve was n't a loving mother to him and caleb because she was so young when she had them she did n't know how to be a mother . cane tells jill genevieve was a wonderful mother to samantha and he never knew the love of a mother until she became his mother . jill tells cane she misses him because they always had a special connection and she felt special because he chose her to be his mother . jill tells cane she will consider having a relationship with him again if he promises not to hurt her like he did and cane apologizes to jill for hurting her . |
neil : i do . there 's something i need the bride to know . mariah : still nothing . please do n't do anything stupid , kevin . kyle : oh , what are the chances of that ? mariah : you know , kevin is out there risking his life to find the person who killed snowflake 's husband , and all you two airheads can do is sit here and sip lattes . summer : what else can we do ? mariah : oh , i do n't know -- maybe think less about maxing out your credit cards and more about what happened that night . kyle : do shut up , mariah . summer : look , i already told you i remember hearing harding 's ringtone that night . mariah : you remember hearing a ringtone . that does n't prove that it was harding 's . so , maybe , if you tax your brain just a tiny bit , you can remember actually seeing him . kyle : you know what ? it 's a miracle she remembers this much , mariah . if she does n't remember seeing harding , she does n't remember . summer : i do n't know . maybe -- maybe i do remember . maybe i 'm just blocking it out . harding : i told you , tracking that cell is top priority . get on it ! and -- and -- wait . put a security detail on jack abbott and his wife -- now . [ gasps ] fish . what are you doing here ? kevin : funny . i - i was just gon na ask you the same thing . marisa : thank you . noah : for the kiss ? marisa : that ... and for being for being such a great guy ... and for wanting a new beginning with me . noah : it goes both ways . marco : do n't look now , but you got company . noah : jack ! hey ! it 's good to see you . marco : evening , noah . nice to see you and marisa out enjoying the beautiful summer weather . noah : yeah . how 'd you know this is marisa ? kyle : look , if you do n't want to talk about that night anymore , you do n't have to , okay ? mariah : yeah . no worries about the rest of us being caught in the crosshairs of a crazed killer . kyle : keep your voice down , mariah . the last thing we need is harding getting tipped off about any of this . summer : i may have already done that . mariah : [ scoffs ] of course , you did . kyle : what do you mean ? summer : i could n't help but react when i heard his ringtone , and i tried to cover , but -- i do n't know -- he might have been able to tell that i was suspicious . kyle : if he knows you 're on to him , you could be in serious danger . mariah : he knows kevin and i are on to him , so we 're on his radar , as well . summer : you know , that may not be such a bad thing . mariah : oh , sure . it 's okay if he kills us , as long as he does n't harm a hair on your precious blond head . summer : okay , that 's not what i meant . if harding feels backed into a corner , he may get careless and tip his hand . kyle : or ... he could get desperate and try to get rid of anyone who can connect him to the murders . kevin : so ... what are you doing here , harding ? harding : my job -- you know , a concept that 's completely foreign to you . kevin : gcpd has been over this place like a dozen times . harding : yeah . well , now that we have a new suspect , i thought i 'd take a fresh look -- see if we missed anything . kevin : so , what kind of clue are you looking for ? harding : well , i 'm not gon na know until i see it , but , uh ... maybe you can help me . kevin : you want me to help you ? harding : you were here the night travers was murdered . can you walk me through that night again -- tell me everything you remember ? kevin : well , nothing was really happening until we started playing that game , `` never have i ever . `` harding : like `` truth or dare `` ? kevin : yeah . someone said something about committing murder . they were just kidding , but austin got upset and took off . harding : uh - huh . then what ? kevin : uh , and then he cooled off , came back , and we were just hanging out , waiting for the weather to clear , and that 's when we drank the punch that fen drugged . next thing i know , i woke up . i was dazed , out of it , and then , um ... one by one , we all started getting up -- everyone except for summer , who was passed out , um ... over here somewhere . harding : i thought summer was over there . kevin : how would you know where summer was ? marco : how do i know this is marisa ? she came to visit me in the hospital . noah : yeah , she did . um , that was a mistake , and you were in a coma . marco : but when i came to , phyllis told me about everyone that came to my room , and , by the way , she did feel terrible about accusing you of being a threat to me . marisa : she was worried for her husband . i completely understood . marco : how 'bout that ? phyllis is right . you 're every bit as kind as you are beautiful . very nice to meet you , marisa . well , i , uh , better get back to the office . i have a few things to take care of . noah , marisa , i look forward to seeing you soon . noah : jack . are you okay ? marisa : y - yeah . i - i just got a chill . jack : what is he doing ? phyllis : i think he 's trying to stop this wedding . lily : dad . devon : dad , you do n't want to do this . neil : oh , it 's too late . i 'm already doing it . devon : i know we hurt you , and you have every right to be angry and hate us , but let me tell you that there is nothing that you can say or do today that 's gon na stop us from getting married . neil : that 's good , 'cause i 'm not trying to stop your wedding . devon : you 're not ? neil : no , i 'm not . you know , everything that i told hilary was true . i made peace with what happened . and i realized that was n't enough . you see , when i woke up this morning , i could n't stop thinking about all the hopes and dreams that i 've had for you , hilary , from the moment that you walked in to my life . all i 've ever wanted for you ... was to find peace and happiness -- i mean real happiness -- and love . and now you have . so , i have come to your lovely wedding today because i wanted to give you a few words from my heart and tell you exactly how i feel . hilary ... you 're a beautiful bride ... and a very lucky woman . you are marrying one of the finest young men that i know . and i hope to god that you treat him right . and , devon ... you are marrying one hell of a lady , and i know you 're gon na treat her right . and in the end , they say that life ... is about love and forgiveness , and so ... i wish you both love . and i forgive you . and i wish you a lifetime ... of happiness . devon : thank you . sorry about that . you can continue . do you , hilary -- hilary : yes . i can take it from here . um ... [ both chuckle ] hilary : i , hilary , take you , devon , to be my lawfully wedded husband , to have and to hold , to love and to cherish , from now until forever . devon : i , devon , take you , hilary , as my lawfully wedded wife , to have and to hold , to love and to cherish , from now until forever . with this ring ... i thee we d ... pledging my eternal love to you , which , like this ring , has no beginning and no end . hilary : with this ring , i thee we d , pledging my eternal love to you , which , like this ring , has no beginning and no end . devon : [ laughing ] all right . your turn . hilary : [ chuckles ] i now pronounce you husband and wife . hilary : you may kiss the bride ! [ applause ] [ scattered cheers ] kevin : i asked , `` how did you know where summer was ? `` harding : police work . i read the reports . look , this is a mistake . you obviously have nothing new to add . [ ringtone plays ] harding : this is harding . good . okay . let me know where you pick up the signal next . kevin : tracing someone 's phone -- is that part of your investigation ? harding : i 'm not answering that . kevin : why did n't you ask me to do the trace ? harding : because i do n't like you , i do n't trust you , and you have no business playing `` cops and robbers `` because you suck at both . kevin : why are you having jack and phyllis watched ? harding : none of your damn business , fish . you 're a computer geek . stay out of my investigation and stay out of my way . kevin : i think it 's because of marco . but why would marco be going after jack and phyllis ? harding : he would n't , so keep your stupid theories to yourself and stay out of my way , or someone 's gon na get hurt . [ door closes ] colin : that was quite an entrance you made back there . i thought for one golden moment you were gon na screw the whole affair up . neil : yeah , well ... i think i changed my mind . i 'm not going that route . colin : what about the video i 've got of ... devon and the hooker ? neil : about the video -- here 's what i want you to do . i want you to delete it and forget you ever filmed it , okay ? our business is completed now . colin : well , i was gon na put that towards my retirement fund . neil : how great of a retirement fund do you think you 'll have when jill finds out that you 're blackmailing katherine 's grandson ? colin : [ sighs ] sharon : i 'm gon na go and congratulate the bride and groom . dylan : i 'll , uh , catch up with you later . sharon : okay . dylan : okay . paul : so , uh , do you want anything to drink ? dylan : no . i 'm good . paul : interesting wedding . dylan : yeah , lots of interesting things going on in this town . paul : uh ... yeah . that 's what i hear . dylan : so , i had a conversation with harding , and , uh , i told him that i thought it was unlikely that marco could have known all that stuff to frame sharon , and i just kind of threw it out there that i thought it was somebody on the inside . paul : and ? dylan : and nothing . he told me a civilian has no business butting in to the police investigation . paul : ah . so , you did n't get anything more out of him ? dylan : no . look , he knows i have no authority , and he 's right -- i 'm not a cop . paul : yeah . well ... you could be if you wanted to be . mariah : damn it , kevin . take a break from whatever you are doing and call me . oh , and , by the way , i hope you remember that the cone of invincibility is not real . noah : hey , guys . mariah : noah , have you seen kevin ? noah : no . why ? kyle : mariah 's afraid he 's off trying to find proof of harding 's involvement in austin and courtney 's deaths . noah : well , as much as i 'd like to find him myself , um ... i think maybe it 's just best we let the cops handle this . summer : yeah . i 'm glad that you agree , because this marco guy really scares me . marisa : oh . oh . i 'm so sorry . mariah : you okay ? marisa : yeah . i 'm -- i 'm fine . noah : yeah . uh , you know , we just had a little scare at the park . it was dark . ran in to jack . he kind of startled us . summer : wait . you ran in to jack just now ? noah : yeah . why ? summer : my mom said that she and jack were supposed to be going to devon and hilary 's wedding . noah : yeah . i guess it must be over . kyle : did dad say where he was going ? noah : no , just that he had some business he had to attend to . sharon : such a beautiful wedding . hilary : thank you . sharon : you know , i was a little nervous there . that was a close call . i thought maybe neil was gon na pull a phyllis on you . hilary : yeah . he made me nervous there for a second . devon : excuse me . excuse me . sharon : well , it 's not like you two have anything to be nervous about . you do n't have any secrets between you that could blow up your marriage . devon : that was some speech . neil : it came from my heart , devon . devon : i ca n't tell you how much it meant to me , 'cause i really miss having my dad . neil : want to know something ? even when i was hurt and angry ... you never stopped being my son . devon : do you think that we can get our father - son relationship back to where it was ? maybe you do n't want that . i do n't know . maybe the bond that we shared does n't mean as much to you as it does to me . neil : i told you ... i love you . it means the world to me . cane : you were awesome . you were amazing . i am so proud of you . lily : i agree with daddy . you guys did amazing , and you know what ? because you were so good , i have a surprise for you . cane : oh ? lily : i got you your own room where you can watch a movie . charlie : pizza ! cane : pizza . mattie : and milkshakes ! lily : okay , done and done . and cindy 's gon na watch you until it 's time to go home , okay ? mattie : are you and daddy coming home tonight ? cane : uh , not tonight , sweetheart . charlie : when ? ! lily : uh , you know what ? i think that 's a question for a different time , okay ? mattie : you keep saying that . lily : i promise we 'll tell you soon , okay ? cane : okay ? lily : but , look -- cindy 's waiting , so let 's go . come on . mattie : bye , daddy . cane : i love you , baby . i love you , mate . i love you guys . have fun , okay ? i love you . see you soon . paul : you know , i did n't mean to put you on the spot . dylan : oh , no , no . you just , uh , surprised me . that 's all . paul : well , i just thought , you know , since you jumped at the chance to , uh ... help me with harding , that ... you know ... maybe i was reading too much into it . dylan : no . it 's not that i do n't want to be a cop . i 've always actually thought about it . paul : well ... i could always use someone on the inside i can trust . sharon : [ sighs ] uh , am i interrupting something ? paul : nope . dylan : no . no . just talking . sharon : about a certain police investigation that 's off limits to you because of your health and to you because you 're not really a cop ? dylan : not yet . kevin : oh , good . you guys are all here . mariah : where have you been ? kevin : working my ass off on something that no one else gives a damn about . kyle : your costume for the comic - book expo ? mariah : oh , shut up , kyle . kevin : thank you . i followed harding up to the abbott cabin . noah : what was he doing up there ? kevin : maybe he was meeting somebody . marisa : did you see anybody else ? kevin : no , but my being there could have scared someone off . summer : okay , wait -- so , you did n't find out anything ? kyle : shocker . kevin : i did hear him putting a track on someone 's cell phone . summer : whose ? kevin : i do n't know , but he put a protection detail on jack and your mom . summer : my mom and jack ? why ? kevin : i 'm not sure , but i have a feeling it has something to do with marco annicelli . phyllis : you thinking about our wedding ? jack : oh , i wanted it to be perfect . ceremony on the beach , wonderful candlelit meal in our suite , honeymoon night we 'd always remember . i guess i should have known that thunderstorm was an omen . phyllis : no one could have ever imagined what victor had planned . jack : oh , god . when i think what that man has put us through ... phyllis : we are gon na have a life that we dreamed of . i promise you that , mister . jack : yes , we will . [ chuckles ] hilary : ooh ! love is in the air ! jack : hey ! phyllis : hi ! congratulations . you did it ! jack : oh , we could n't be any happier for you . congratulations . hilary : well , this day might never have happened if it was n't for you . jack : what did i do ? hilary : you helped me redeem myself when no one else would . if you had never hired me at jabot as your assistant , i probably would have left genoa city , and devon and i never would have fell in love . jack : you made a mistake . i looked into your eyes , and i saw that you were a good person . hilary : well , not everyone can read a person like that . [ cell phone chimes ] jack : not a number i recognize . hilary : okay . well , i 'll let you take that . but thanks again for coming . phyllis : thank you for having us . hilary : bye . phyllis : who is it ? jack : a text from victor . he 's getting even more paranoid . he sent this on a burner phone . phyllis : what does he want ? jack : he wants me in his office a.s.a.p . phyllis : does he not know we 're at a wedding ? jack : since when does he care about anyone 's schedule when he really wants something ? no , he wants to discuss this business proposal he mentioned . phyllis : the one about marco ? jack : i think i should see what he wants . lily : for a second there , i thought you were gon na tell everyone that you had a hooker in your room after the bachelor party . devon : i was close to it . lily : i 'm really glad you changed your mind . devon : well , i hate keeping secrets from hilary , but the thought of hurting her is -- lily : trust me . you did the right thing . devon : i just have to hope that colin keeps his mouth shut . colin : and , truly , my heartiest congratulations , really . hilary : thank you , colin . colin : you know , as a person who is blissfully happy in marriage , the key to a happy marriage is surprising one another . you like surprises ? hilary : depends on the surprise . colin : yeah , you 're right . there 's good ones and bad ones . now , take this one , for instance . cane : uh , excuse me . excuse me . i just want to say congratulations . hilary : oh . thank you , cane . cane : best wishes . hilary : thank you . cane : i was n't interrupting something , was i , dad ? colin : nothing that ca n't wait . cane : oh , okay . hilary : [ chuckles ] cane : do i -- do i even want to know ? hilary : uh , no . your father -- he was just , um , sharing his secrets on a happy marriage . cane : ohhhh . must have been a pretty short conversation . hilary : well , i 'm no expert , and i have n't had a lot of role models , but there is one couple i 've always admired -- you and lily . cane : the only problem is , is , uh ... we 're no longer a couple , so ... hilary : cane , couples -- they go through rough patches . i 'm sure that devon and i will . but if there is one thing that i 've learned this year , it 's that true love can only come around once in a lifetime , so when you find it , you have to do whatever you can to hold on to it . cane : thank you . congratulations . hilary : thank you . cane : okay . lauren : esther , are you okay ? esther : [ sniffles ] [ crying ] oh , i 'm just thinking about mrs. c. she should be here . lauren : i know . but wherever she is , i know that she is sending devon lots of love and good wishes . esther : i know . i just miss her so much . nothing 's the same without her . i 'm sorry . lauren : oh , esther . [ sighs ] she 's right , you know ? michael : nah . katherine is alive in devon . she 's smiling down at us from somewhere , pleased as punch that her grandson is living out her mantra . lauren : yes -- `` i 'm gon na live until to die . `` michael : `` gon na live until i die . `` lauren : that 's right . [ chuckles ] michael : devon could have walked away from hilary ... when it seemed impossible that they would be together . but he stayed and fought for the woman he loved . even though it seemed he was facing insurmountable odds , he refused to let that stop him . he took katherine 's advice . he chose to live ... until he died . i wish i 'd done the same . i might have saved myself and the people i love a great deal of pain . lauren : you know , katherine had another saying -- that yesterday is behind you ... and today -- [ sighs ] what you do with today is what counts . today . dylan : some ice water . got to keep hydrated . sharon : thank you . dylan : yeah . sharon : you , uh , never answered my question . are you considering joining the police force ? dylan : well , paul and i were discussing it . paul : nothing 's definite , you know . sharon : but you are considering it ? dylan : you know what ? you 've been on your feet all day . i should get you home to rest . come on . sharon : dylan . dylan : no , we can -- we can talk about this later . sharon : promise ? dylan : yeah . sharon : okay . um , i want to say good night to devon and hilary . good night , paul . paul : good night , sharon . dylan : well , uh , i definitely will think about the offer . paul : well , do . do . think hard , because there are many great reasons to become a cop ... and just as many reasons not to . kyle : my dad is a legitimate businessman . he would never have anything to do with a criminal like annicelli . that is something that -- summer : what , my grandpa would do ? kyle : i did n't say that . summer : no , but you were thinking it . mariah : victor has done some shady stuff in the past . laundering money for a drug kingpin -- it does n't seem like a stretch to me . summer : my grandpa would never do that . noah : look , everybody calm down . the last thing we need right now is for us to start arguing with each other , right ? kevin : noah 's right . victor may figure in to this somehow , but jack is the one that harding is having followed , so we need to connect the dots between jack and annicelli . noah : did you ever hear marco mention jack 's name ? jack : i wish you 'd let me do this alone . phyllis : if this is about marco , i want to be there . jack : you have been hurt enough already . phyllis : no . victor did this to the both of us . the both of us are gon na make him pay . jack : listen to me . before we go in there , i want to say something . phyllis : [ sighs ] jack : the whole time i was being held captive , i never stopped loving you . more important ... i know you never stopped loving me . phyllis : [ sighs ] let 's do this . driscoll : hold it ! jack : what is it , officer ? what 's going on ? driscoll : you have to leave the building right away , mr. abbott . jack : why ? what happened ? harding : ah , it 's okay , driscoll . i got it from here . you search the other offices . jack : detective , what is this about ? harding : we got an anonymous tip that there is a dangerous criminal in the building and he 's carrying a gun . phyllis : did the security cameras catch his face ? harding : no . the security cameras were disabled before he entered the premises . phyllis : he 's here . it 's marco . marisa : marco never mentioned jack to me when we were together . noah : are you sure ? it 's just you seemed a little bit nervous when we ran in to jack earlier at the park . marisa : like i said , it was -- it was dark . he startled me . ever since marco 's been on the loose , i 've been a little jumpier than normal . summer : yeah . we all have . kevin : wait a sec . back up . you saw jack in the park tonight ? noah : on our way over here , yeah . summer : yeah , no . he was supposed to be at devon and hilary 's wedding with my mom . noah : he must have just left . he said he was on his way over to the office . kevin : was he alone ? noah : yeah , he was . why ? mariah : what are you thinking ? kevin : that this is n't the first time jack showed up someplace he was n't supposed to be . jack : if annicelli is in that room , i 'm going in . harding : we do n't know who 's in there . whoever it is , they have a gun , so let me do my job . driscoll : offices on this floor are clear . harding : will you please escort mr. and mrs. abbott out of the building ? phyllis : jack , let 's do as he says . harding : hey . marco : where 's abbott ? harding : i sent him away . marco : you s -- what the hell 's the matter with you ? ! you need him dead every bit as much as i do . harding : he was with his wife . what are you gon na do -- get rid of her , too ? marco : yeah , i would like to have phyllis around as a wife , but you know what ? now that she knows i exist , maybe she 's more of a liability than a perk . harding : you know , for a guy who ran an international drug ring , you 're pretty dense . what were you gon na do with abbott 's body if you killed him in his office ? marco : i was gon na leave it to you . harding : oh . well , why do n't you just leave everything to me , huh , including the thinking ? marco : apparently , you 've forgotten who 's running things . harding : i just did you a huge favor . fisher and his little buddies are all getting more and more suspicious . he just caught me at abbott 's cabin . he knows there 's a connection between us . marco : he does not have proof of anything . harding : fish is a dog with a bone , and now , to make things worse , the chief has his son on my back , so the last thing i need is for you to draw more attention to us . marco : so , you need me to back off . harding : yes , and when the suspicion dies down , then you can think about taking abbott 's place again . marco : you know , maybe you 're right . maybe we need to handle this differently . i 'm not gon na play by your game , though . i have an idea of my own . dylan : chamomile so you can relax and maybe get a little sleep . sharon : mm , not before we finish our discussion . dylan : stress is n't good for the baby . sharon : are you going to stress me out by telling me you want to join the police force ? dylan : hmm . i mean , the truth is i 've always thought about it since i was a kid . sharon : really ? dylan : yeah . my adopted dad wanted me to go into construction . do n't get me wrong -- i love to build things -- but i 've always had it in the back of my mind to be a cop . maybe it 's my destiny to follow in paul 's footsteps . sharon : well , what about crimson lights ? dylan : crimson lights i bought because i wanted to have roots here in genoa city . i have those now . look , i 'm not talking about selling crimson lights , but ... it just feels like it 's -- i do n't know -- it 's time to move on . i want to do something different . i want to -- i want to do something that matters , you know ? i want to make a contribution to this city and to the people who live here . sharon : you know that courtney felt the same way . dylan : i know . look , i know there are risks involved . i 've face a lot of the same dangers overseas , but my training -- my training taught me how to survive . sharon : dylan , you ca n't -- dylan : i know . i know . i know i ca n't just think of myself . i have to think about you and the baby . sharon : you have to do what 's best -- dylan : best for all of us . you 're right . so ... if you do n't want me to do this , look , i totally -- i totally understand . sharon : will you let me finish my sentence ? dylan : yeah . i 'm sorry . sharon : i was going to say ... you have to do what your head and your heart are telling you to do , and i can see how passionate you are about this . dylan : it shows , huh ? sharon : i would never stand between you and your dreams . if this is what you want to do , then you have to do it . dylan : it is . sharon : just promise me one thing -- that you will be smart and safe and you 'll always come home to us . dylan : i will do my best . sharon : call paul . tell him he has a new recruit . dylan : [ chuckles ] lily : i 'm really proud of you . i know that could n't have been easy , saying what you did in front of devon and hilary . neil : well , it really needed to be said . lily : well , it could n't have been easy . neil : no . it was n't . but it was damn worth it . lily : you 're right ... because holding on to all that anger and hurt -- it just eats you up . and forgiveness is healing . it sets you free , and it can help you move on with your life . neil : what a smart girl i have . lily : i love you . cane : [ sighs ] lily : what do you think ? cane : about what ? lily : well , i was thinking that ... if my dad can forgive devon and hilary ... maybe you can forgive me . cane : it took your dad months to get to that point , did n't it ? lily : so , are you saying you need more time ? 'cause i 'll take that over a `` no . `` colin : you 're a better man than i am , neil . neil : i do n't think anyone will argue with you on that , colin . colin : might be . but if my son stole my beautiful young wife , i doubt that i 'd be at his wedding , hoisting a few . i 'd want revenge . and i would n't stop till i got it . [ cell phone chimes ] lauren : uhh . it 's the car service , wondering what time to pick me up . michael : i could take you home if you like . lauren : i would like that . devon : everybody , we 're off ! esther : wait ! wait ! where are you going on your honeymoon ? where are you going on your honeymoon ? hilary : we 're going to virgin gorda in the caribbean . esther : oh , how exciting ! [ scattered cheers ] sharon : did you really want to be a cop ever since you were a little boy ? dylan : that or a cowboy . but not much call for cowboys in connecticut or right here , for that matter . sharon : [ chuckles ] we could move to wyoming . dylan : wyoming ? i would do that if that 's what you wanted . sharon : you know , i meant what i said . i really want you to be happy . and besides , i think you 're gon na make a really sexy cop . dylan : do you like handcuffs ? sharon : yes . phyllis : do you think victor was trying to lead us into some kind of trap ? jack : detective harding said that there was a criminal in the building . phyllis : if someone called in an anonymous tip about marco , then the police would have been looking for someone that looked like their sketch . jack : unless the person who called it in really knew marco . phyllis : victor or marisa . jack : besides us , they 're the only two people that know marco 's a dead ringer for me . mariah : so , jack was walking in the park . what 's the big deal ? kevin : well , he was supposed to be at a wedding with phyllis at the athletic club . mariah : so he went for a walk by himself . kevin : yeah , just like the night he was shot . mariah : you and dylan saw him on the coffeehouse security - camera footage . kevin : twice in a very short period of time . kyle : so he doubled back . kevin : no , because both times , he was going in the same direction , which meant he would have had to fully loop the park in less than four minutes without even breaking a sweat . noah : right , and then he goes from the club to the park tonight in record time . so , what does it mean ? kevin : i do n't know . there 's a lot of pieces to this puzzle . we just have to figure out how to put them together . noah : all right , kev . what next ? kevin : well , i 'm gon na take another look at that surveillance video . harding : so , are you gon na tell me what this brilliant plan of yours is ? marco : well , i could tell you ... but maybe it 's better i show you . [ gunshot ] [ next_on ] ashley : as much as i love jack , there 's something he 's not telling us . paul : you get shot by your business partner , and a notorious drug lord tries to do you in . phyllis : we should just tell him the truth . | devon and hilary get married at the athletic club with friends and family there to celebrate , but they are both happiest that neil gives them his forgiveness and his blessing . neil tells colin to delete the picture of devon with the prostitute from his phone , because he has decided not to seek revenge against devon and hilary . lily asks cane for forgiveness once more , but he does n't respond . dylan decides he wants to follow in paul 's footsteps and become a cop . kevin and the cabin group decide to look at the park surveillance footage once more after noah and marisa see jack at the park when he told summer he and phyllis were going to devon and hilary 's wedding . detective harding stops marco 's plan to kill jack in his office , because he sees phyllis with him . harding tells marco that the cabin group and dylan are getting too close to the truth , and he should back off for now . marco has a better idea and points the gun he was going to use on jack at detective harding . |
paul : what the hell is this ? kevin : spring grove bus station . same locker dylan got an anonymous tip about . except this footage is less than an hour old . paul : kevin ! kevin : paul , come on . this could be a huge break . paul : there are no breaks . the case is closed . i told you that . adam pled guilty . kevin : this is about more than clearing adam . it could prove that chloe is innocent , too . chloe : [ sighs ] i 'm so sorry . that 's why i came here . just to tell you that . i know they 're just words . it 's actions that count . [ sighs ] but i came up short . [ crying ] i 'm so sorry i 've failed you . [ sobs ] bethany : really ? i do n't get an answer ? victor : i have no idea who you are or what you 're talking about . bethany : please . we both know better than that . okay ? you stuffed a cool million into this bag , you sent me to a bus - station locker to pick it up , along with a note saying to take the money and leave town . and i just want to know why . i think i deserve that much . victor : look , i 'm not in the habit of handing out that kind of cash to perfect strangers , which you are to me . so i suggest you show yourself out . bethany : i know it was you . if i tell you how i know it was you , can we stop playing games ? there was a signed receipt along with the key in a check folder . and it took me a while to put a face with the name , but once i did , i realized he is a regular at the gcac . and almost every time i see him , he is sitting with the very famous victor newman . two plus two equals four . you wanted me to find that money . victor : if someone gave you that kind of money , you do n't look the gift horse in the mouth . bethany : well , we could do this all day . victor : yes . bethany : but you need me gone , and that 's not happening until i get some answers . victor : kindly close the door . victor : by you disappearing , my son will get out of prison . billy : i do n't understand . okay , you had an opportunity to sail around the world with somebody that you loved , and you did n't take it because of me ? victoria : i do n't understand why that 's so surprising . we have kids that we 're both devoted to . billy : okay , so that makes sense . you did n't want to leave them behind . victoria : actually , travis wanted me to bring them along . yeah . he said it would be the trip of a lifetime . he wanted me to work out something with you so that you would be okay with it . but i realized that you could n't be separated from them any more than i could . billy : yeah , i did n't know about this . about any of it . victoria : i realized that it was wrong to even ask , so i did n't . we 're bonded by our children , billy . so it looks like you 're stuck with me . jack : hey , hey . where are you off to ? i thought we had a dinner date ? phyllis : yes . we do . i - i 'm sorry , but , uh ... [ sighs ] i am so swamped . i need to get back to work . you 'll forgive me ? jack : you 're really that busy ? phyllis : yes , i am crazy busy . i have the east coast president bank coming to see me to talk about pass key , and then we have the new ad agency who needs -- jack : will you do me a favor ? phyllis : sure . what ? jack : stop lying to me . please . phyllis : lying to you ? jack : i called summer and got an earful about how her mother and victor of all people were working to derail her wedding . this after you promised me you would not give over to your worst instincts . this after you looked me in the eye and told me you agreed summer deserved to make her own choices . phyllis : okay , fine . i am working with victor . to try and stop this wedding . and i 'm not gon na apologize for it . because difficult as it has been to be in the same room as that bastard , it beats the alternative -- watching my daughter rush into another disastrous marriage . do you know luca is even more dangerous than austin ever dreamed of being ? that is saying something . jack : okay , look -- phyllis : no , you look . i am her mother . and you can get angry , you can disapprove , you can give me your biggest lecture , but at the end of the day , this is my call . you have no say here . none . jack : you have no right to talk to me that way about summer . unless you 're trying to re - write history here . billy : you 're right about the bonding thing . kids do that . and if i ever forget , i have my mother to remind us . victoria : yeah , well , somehow i do n't think that jill needs to explain to either one of us what 's really important in life . billy : hear , hear . so , why are n't the kids learning the difference between port and starboard and all those other boaty words ? victoria : [ sighs ] oh , yeah , well ... i do n't know . i saw you with them at crimson lights . you and johnny and katherine . and you looked really happy . i have n't seen you look happy in a long time . i did n't really want to wreck that by ... taking them away on a trip indefinitely . billy : so you decided it was n't gon na work on your own . victoria : well , why would i do that if i knew it would hurt you ? i saw your face , and i had my answer . billy : so , let me guess how this went -- you go back to the guy that you love and tell him that you 're not gon na go on the trip , and he gets on his boat and sails away . victoria : yeah , pretty much . billy : so , the obvious question is , how much do you blame me for missing out ? dylan : [ sighs ] mariah : hey . what are you doing ? dylan : uh , well , i 'm gon na sleep down here tonight . mariah : sharon snoring too loud or what ? sharon : dylan and i had a fight . mariah : well , that 's stupid . fix it . dylan : yeah , it 's not that simple , mariah . mariah : yes , it is . you do n't just sleep on the couch because you and your wife had a disagreement . unless you 're a loser . paul : i 've got dylan 's badge and gun locked in my desk because he defied a direct order . i would be more than happy to suspend you , too . the rules around here apply to everyone . kevin : paul , if you would just hear me out . please . dylan thinks adam was framed . that 's why he would n't stop investigating . i - i was fine with giving up until chloe was implicated , and that 's when i knew that i had to see this through . and i 'm telling you right now , she was not involved , if for no other reason because of how much she despises victor . but beyond that , paul , she 's changed . paul : adam took a plea . it 's done . it 's over . kevin : okay , i know why you made the decision you made . at the time , there was no other evidence . but this video is a game changer . please . please just watch it . please ? after the last time , i had the cameras repositioned to catch this angle . a woman , who is definitely not chloe , comes in , looks around , makes sure she 's not being watched , goes to the exact same locker dylan checked out last week . he had to use a master key to get in . she has her own key . okay ? she opens the locker and looky there . a bag . what 's inside ? cash . big - time payoff cash . and she 's not wearing gloves , meaning her fingerprints are all over that locker . whew ! paul : and you just happened to stumble upon this ? kevin : no , i 've been keeping a lookout trying to prove that chloe is innocent . paul : right . using department equipment and department time ? kevin : no , using my laptop on my time . paul , closing a case when there is no evidence is absolutely justifiable , but keeping it closed when something like this pops up , well , that 's wrong . and if you ignore this , it 's negligent . paul : all right . i will send a man to spring grove and gather evidence . kevin : a man , huh ? uh , i bet dylan 's available , if you want to give him a call . paul : you know , kevin , last time i checked , i 'm still in charge here . i will make those decisions . kevin : copy . bethany : when you say your son , do you mean adam ? because i read about his case . he was convicted of murder . victor : he took a deal . the evidence was stacked against him . but he 's innocent . bethany : you need someone to take the fall for the murder so your son can go free , and that person is me . victor : but do n't you worry about a thing , okay ? you wo n't be arrested . you wo n't go to prison . as long as you do what you 're told . bethany : you expect me to just walk around the rest of my life with that lie hanging over my head ? victor : none of that matters . just get the hell out of town and everything will be fine . everyone wins . mariah : so , let me get this straight . you would n't stop trying to prove that victor framed adam even after paul suspended you . and you got all wifey and over - protective because you were afraid that victor was gon na retaliate . dylan : yeah , that 's , uh -- that 's about it . sharon : you know , after hearing mariah 's unique take on it , i realize that i owe you an apology . i was wrong . i see that now . dylan , i 'm always gon na worry . i ca n't help that . but your job is your job , and it 's not my place to stand in your way . if you quit now out of fear , you would n't be the man i love . dylan : thank you . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i should n't have gotten so bent out of shape . sharon : forgive me ? mariah : [ clapping ] see ? that 's what i 'm talking about . now , tell me about this case . is there any news ? i mean , if you 're still pursuing it , you must have id 'd this mystery woman . [ knock on door ] sharon : who could that be at this hour ? dylan : i 'll get it . kevin : oh , good . you 're still up . you 're all up . dylan : kevin , what 's -- what 's going on ? kevin : well , i am positive that the woman victor was meeting with to frame adam could not have been chloe . mariah : you suspected chloe ? oh , my god . that makes so much sense . bethany : do you know how crazy that sounds ? what makes you think i would go along with that ? victor : i can think of some reasons . bethany : such as ? victor : well , as far as i know , you live a rather humdrum life . you pour drinks at a bar . no really rosy future ahead of you . no prospects . you take that money , you have a fresh start . as long as you get out of town . bethany : i thought billy was arrogant . you do n't know a thing about me . victor : listen , let 's cut the bull . you ca n't afford to pass up a million bucks , can you ? bethany : sure i can . what i ca n't afford to turn down is $ 3 million . victor : mm . you play the game well . bethany : is that a yes ? victor : 3 million bucks it is . that concludes our business deal . you got that ? chloe : [ scoffs ] what i did , i ... [ sighs ] i did it for you . my sweet little girl . but i also did it for myself , too . knowing adam would pay for taking your life away . i would some -- somehow finally find some peace . but then things did n't work out the way i 'd hoped , and the walls started closing in , and ... [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] victor made me see that i had to give up on punishing adam , or i would be the one to go jail , and then bella would be left without a mother . and that can never , ever happen . [ cries ] i promised you justice . i promised you , and now i have to break that promise . [ sobs ] and somehow , some way , i ... i have to find a way to live with that . [ sighs ] jack : in case you 've forgotten , i was a parent to summer , too . when you were in a coma . when i thought i was her father . i had to step up , and gladly did . i love her , too , phyllis . i also respect her enough to allow her to make her own choices . phyllis : okay , so where do you draw the line ? if she wants to drive off the side of a cliff ... jack : oh , come on . do n't be ridiculous . phyllis : ... are you gon na try to help her ? no , i 'm being dead serious , because i 'm seeing a lot of similarities here . i mean , if she marries luca , it will be catastrophic . jack : so you 've told me . many times . phyllis : do you know what i find ironic ? you want to give summer all of this freedom to make a horrible mistake , and yet you want me to toe the line . you want to pull the reins on me when all i want to do is protect my daughter . you may not like being lied to , but i do n't like having to endure your constant lectures on how to act . jack : this is where we 're to now ? you 're having `` endure `` me ? phyllis : i love you with all of my heart . but , jack , we are not connecting . and you know that as well as i do . i - it 's like whenever i get passionate , you are making it your mission to try to stop me . and i - i just ... i do n't know . it 's like you think you know best . and that 's reminding me of somebody else i know who tries to protect his family where they all want to scream . jack : o - okay , phyllis -- phyllis : no . do you know what , i - i -- i hate lying to you . but you know what i hate more ? being treated like a wayward child instead of your wife . jack : [ sighs ] victoria : you know , after i turned down his offer , i came by your house that day . we painted walls with the kids . billy : that 's right . i - i do remember that . i felt like there was something going on with you , but i could n't quite put my finger on it . victoria : yeah , well ... you know , if i really felt like you were keeping me from something that i really wanted , [ sighs ] i would have never come by your place . but i 'm really glad that i did , because we got to spend some time with the kids together , and make some beautiful memories . billy : yeah . victoria : you ca n't plan memories like that . and that 's worth a lot to me . so , you can get this crazy idea out of your noggin that you were , um , holding me back from any happiness . billy : my noggin , eh ? victoria : yeah , your noggin . phyllis : sorry to interrupt . [ knocks ] billy : [ sighs ] uh , what are you doing here ? phyllis : i need to speak with victoria privately if that 's all right with you . victoria : yeah , sure . that 's fine . we can talk . billy : okay . i 'll see you in a bit . victoria : i 'll see you . i think i can save us both some time . i know that you 're working with my dad and nick to stop summer 's wedding . phyllis : yes . i should have been more up front before . victoria : well , i assume that you 're here to talk to me about the phone call with travis ? phyllis : nick filled me in . he told me that travis is refusing to come back and expose luca ? victoria : yeah . i 'm sorry , phyllis . i tried . phyllis : try harder . victoria : what ? phyllis : go to travis in person . kevin : you must not have heard me . i just said chloe was not the woman in the video . mariah : well , i know you do n't want her to be , but come on . who else has a stronger motive ? sharon : well , let 's -- let 's hear what kevin has to say . kevin : thank you , sharon . i had a feeling that that locker was gon na see some more action , right , so i arranged to have the security camera repositioned to a different angle . dylan : you 've been watching the place the whole time ? kevin : yes . and get this -- woman comes in acting very nervous . she has a key to the locker , right , the one that you went to check out before . opens it up , pulls out a big bag full of cash . mariah : seriously ? kevin : seriously . and i went through the video frame by frame , and there 's a couple of seconds where you could see her face . it 's profile , but still . there 's no way it 's chloe . then she grabs the money and hightails it out . dylan : i mean , so far , everything pointed to chloe , but ... i mean , i ca n't ignore this new lead . i 'm gon na have to tell paul , and he 's gon na rip my head off . i know it . kevin : paul knows . i just showed him the footage . mariah : and your head 's still on ? good job . kevin : thanks . he was n't happy , but he watched and finally agreed to send somebody out to spring grove to check it out . dylan : what do you mean he sent somebody there ? this is my case . i 'm the one who should follow up on this . kevin : that 's why i came to tell you . i thought , suspension or not , you needed to know . sharon : you should go , dylan . you have spent so much time trying to find the truth . you need to see this through to the end . what are you waiting for ? go . dylan : you 're the best . kevin : uh , paul 's not gon na like this . dylan : ca n't think about that right now . victor : you hold onto that . it 's all you 'll get . bethany : understood . i will be gone as soon as i 'm packed . victor : no , you buy a one - way ticket . go right to the airport . bethany : any advice on where i should relocate ? victor : yes . you got to some damn country that does n't have an extradition treaty with the u.s. and stay there . she 's on her way . you know what to do . chloe : i just passed a woman on the elevator . she the new patsy ? victor : that 's none of your business . chloe : figured you 'd say that . victor : come in . close the door . let me tell you this again . the less contact you have with me , the better . so stay the hell away from me . you 're not here to renege on our deal , are you ? chloe : i just came from delia 's memorial . i had to apologize for failing her . victor : how 'd you do that ? chloe : i promised her justice , and i did n't deliver . i had it in the palm of my hand . victor : you had reasons to drop the vendetta . chloe : yeah , i know . the fight needs to be over . and i need to give bella a full life . one that delia never got to have . you know ... delia would have loved to have been a big sister . [ exhales sharply ] she would have loved bella . victor : you know , if i may suggest something ... you can honor delia 's memory by being a good mother to her little sister , bella . chloe : yeah , i realized that on the side of the road . victor : okay . chloe : but then i realized something else , too . victor : and what was that ? paul : looks like we got several in - tact print on the handle of this locker . they should n't be too hard to lift . give me the fingerprint kit . i have to admit , there might be something to this . you got it ready ? br -- mariah : i do n't know why you 're so convinced it was n't chloe . two seconds of blurry security footage hardly erases all that motive . kevin : did i say the video was blurry ? mariah : it always is . right , sharon ? sharon : oooh . do n't look at me . i 'm staying out of this . kevin : chloe was 2,000 miles away while victor was meeting with this mystery woman . mariah : do you know that for a fact ? kevin : there are records , mariah , that place her in california at the time . mariah : oh , come on . like someone could n't have hacked the facility 's computer and changed the dates . which , by the way , would be something that you would point out if chloe was n't a suspect . i think it goes without saying that you 're hardly an objective person when it comes to your ex . kevin : i have watched that video again and again trying to figure out if it could be chloe . if it were her , do n't you think i would want to know ? yes , i miss her . yes , i want her back in my life . and i 'm confident that if i 'm patient that 's gon na happen . hey , i did not fabricate this footage to make chloe look innocent . it 's the real deal . mariah : so are your feelings for chloe , which makes you biased . kevin : enough . i do n't need a rehash on why you think i ought to give up on chloe . those flowers ... those are chloe 's favorites . and this arrangement is exactly the one i had sent to her office . so what 's it doing here ? victoria : so you want me to drop everything and fly down to mexico ? phyllis : physically drag travis back here if that 's what it takes , yes . victoria : my gosh . you are out of your mind . phyllis : yes , i am out of my mind . i am out of my mind with worry . you know what kind of person luca is . you know what kind of mistake summer is about to make . victoria : i 'm sorry , phyllis . there 's nothing i can do about it , all right ? phyllis : that is not true . this could be our last shot at opening her eyes , at showing her who luca really is . victoria : you do n't have to convince me that he 's a bad guy , all right ? i would n't have agreed to call him . as if that did any good . phyllis : victoria , i know that this is gon na be difficult , but we have to put summer first . victoria : okay , look . i already told billy that i was okay with letting travis go . that i made the decision to stay here while he left town , and that i was happy with that choice . phyllis : well , that is great . if you are over him , it 's gon na make things easier . victoria : yeah , it might , if i was being totally honest with billy . but the thing is , i really -- i was n't , okay ? jack : just get it in writing . bye . billy : oh , hey . hey . sorry . jack : are you ? billy : not sure how to take that . jack : [ sighs ] never mind . you know , nothing . billy : you okay , jack ? jack : oh , i wish i could say yes . billy : well , why ca n't you ? jack : oh , phyllis and i just got into it . yet again . it 's turning into a bad habit . billy : i 'd ask you what the problem is , but i 'm thinking it 's better i should n't intrude . jack : you already intruded . in a way , that 's what this fight was about . billy : how , exactly , did i intrude between you and phyllis ? jack : the last conversation we had , where you said i should n't clip phyllis ' wings . it was sound advice . billy : i thought so . jack : can we sit down ? anyway , i took your advice -- since , unlike me , you and she seem to be on the same wavelength . but right out of the gate , all the wrong buttons were pushed , and before i knew it , i was back to my old patterns . billy : criticize her choices ? jack : worse than that . phyllis said i was treating her like a child . and you know what ? she was right . i was in her face trying to get her to see things the way i did . and she walked , and now we 're farther apart than ever . could i have a club soda , please , and a single - malt scotch , neat . billy : thank you . you know what , i 'm gon na take back what i said earlier . why do n't you tell me what the fight is about ? jack : phyllis is bound and determined to come between summer and luca . so much so that she 's willing to team up with victor , if you can believe that . billy : i heard rumblings . jack : this deal is one where , whatever choice i make , it 's the wrong one . billy : all right , why do n't you start with giving me a `` for instance `` ? jack : okay . for instance , i told phyllis it was a mistake to go after luca . it could only end badly . she looked me in the eye , she agreed , she said she understood , and then she went ahead and did whatever she wanted to do . now tonight she makes up all kinds of stories of why i - i ca n't be with her , and ... when did my wife become so comfortable lying to me all the time ? phyllis : you told me before that you could envision the day where you might reconcile with billy . are you saying now that you still have a thing for travis ? victoria : all those feelings were a lot easier to put aside when i figured that that ship had literally sailed . the next thing i know , nick has the two of us video - chatting . and you show up , you want me to go find him . you want me to bring him home . you can see what a dilemma that might be for me . look , phyllis , i 'm just trying to put my life back together . i 'm just trying to focus on work and raise my kids with billy . that 's all . i 'm the one that said goodbye to travis . and now , all of a sudden , he 's back in my life . at least the idea of him is . and it 's really messing with my head right now . look , i 'm sure you know how it feels , saying goodbye to somebody that you care about , that you love , only to find that sticking to it is n't so easy . phyllis : yeah . i think i have an idea what that feels like . kevin : that 's why chloe never thanked me for the flowers . she never saw them , did she ? mariah : actually , she did see them . she thought they were nice . kevin : so , what , she -- she just gave them to you ? mariah : no . i took them . kevin : now i 'm confused . mariah : if it makes you feel any better , she did n't see the card . that 's why she did n't thank you . she did n't know that they were for her . bet you feel a whole lot better about that , right ? kevin : what the hell , mariah ? mariah : i was protecting you . kevin : from what ? mariah : from your own worst instincts , kevin ! i tried to tell you a million times that chloe was n't interested . she does not want to get back together with you . but you did n't listen . you ignored me . i could see that you were headed for a nasty fall . someone had to step in . kevin : oh , and that someone had to be you ? who put you in charge of my love life ? mariah : is n't that what a best friend is supposed to do ? that 's what you keep calling me , right ? kevin : well , yeah , you are my -- mariah , wait ! what has gotten into her ? sharon : really , kevin ? you ca n't see it ? wake up . open your eyes . dylan : i do n't recognize her . and i hate to admit kevin 's right , but this is definitely not chloe . paul : okay , i got a hit . bethany bryant , age 32 . she 's got a couple of priors here -- underage drinking . dylan : that explains why she 's in our database . but what 's her motive to frame adam ? paul : well , we 'll ask her when we track her down . dylan : you got an address ? paul : yeah , right there . i 'm gon na call judge rockwell and get a warrant . dylan : let 's go get her . paul : not without these . dylan : thank you . dylan : you ca n't do your job without them . paul : let 's go . miller . chloe : listen , as of today , our alliance is going to be a thing of the past . victor : mm . chloe : i 'm going to focus on bella . meanwhile , adam will be getting out , and there will be no justice for delia . but i 'm going to figure out a way to deal with that , because that 's what i promised dee dee , and that 's the way that it 's going to be . but only if you agree that this is really , truly over . i mean , no more complications , victor . you need to let me figure out a way to move on from this . because if you do n't agree , then -- well , then i ca n't -- i ca n't promise that this is really over . victor : okay . now it 's my turn . phyllis : you 're right . you are lucky . you were able to walk away from travis . and after that , he was n't around to remind you what you sacrificed . victoria : now you want me to change all that . make things a thousand times harder . phyllis : victoria , no offense , but this is not about you . this is about summer . there is too much at stake to not intervene . we can not let her marry this degenerate . and i tell you , if i had somewhere else to turn , i would . but i do n't . and i am begging you -- i am begging you , please step up for your family . victoria : all right . okay . i 'll go see travis . phyllis : thank you . thank you . i want you to remember , if it gets hard , you always have someone to talk to . someone who gets it . billy : i 'm sorry what you 're going through with phyllis , but i do n't think i 'm the one to give you marriage advice . jack : no , no , no , no , no . listen , i value your opinion . i really do . and if i 'd just shown a little restraint , if i 'd been able to curb my own impulses , well , maybe i 'd be patching things up with my wife and not going home to what promises to be an empty house . billy : you know what 's funny about that ? i just came from victoria and , in a roundabout way , we were discussing the exact same issue . jack : how do you mean ? billy : she told me that she did n't go on a boat trip with her boyfriend around the world because of me . jack : i did n't realize that was an option . billy : yeah , well , it was . he even wanted to bring the kids , which is amazing , because he 's never even met them , but ... anyway ... victoria and i , we 're -- we 're not even together anymore , and she still had to make a choice between living her life and -- and being spontaneous or standing by her commitment to raise our kids together . jack : it sounds like she made the right call regardless of how she might feel about this other guy . billy : okay , fair enough . but the point is , she made the decision on her own without me . i mean , if i knew what was going on , how do you think i would have reacted ? we could be in court right now in a custody battle . or i could have gave her my blessing , and they could be on a trip of a lifetime . i guess what i 'm asking is , a - at what point do you hold the person that you love back from doing something that -- that you know is gon na make them happy ? jack : when kids are involved . look , giving in to the moment , surrendering to your passions , i mean , that 'll get the blood going , all right , but ... but marriage , family , stability . these are things that last . that 's what i want with phyllis . it 's not easy , but ... billy , i 'm in this for the long haul . victor : first of all , your concerns are unfounded . chloe : that 's easy for you to say . victor : well , i told you that once i had those journal pages in my possession , that i would wrap things up . i put a plan in motion , and that 's what 's happening right now . chloe : `` trust you . `` those will be your next two words , right ? victor : once the police have the evidence they need , they will clear adam . he 'll come out of prison . and their suspicion regarding you ... is gon na evaporate and be gone . [ pounding on door ] paul : police ! open up ! dylan : we got a search warrant . paul : wow . dylan : [ sighs ] paul : well , somebody left in a hurry , huh ? dylan : yeah . she left these . [ next_on ] jack : i 'll keep it real short . stay the hell away from my wife . ashley : you are playing a very dangerous game . and you have so much to lose . paul : you got to be kidding me . | phyllis and jack argue because he does n't like that she has teamed up with victor to stop summer 's wedding . jack later confides in billy about the argument and billy tells jack that he feels he kept victoria from sailing around the world with travis . phyllis persuades victoria to go down to mexico and talk to travis and persuade him to come home and tell summer the truth about luca . victor gives bethany three million dollars to take the blame for constance 's murder so adam can get out of jail . dylan find evidence to prove that bethany is victor 's accomplice . kevin gets upset with mariah because she took the flowers he gave to chloe although mariah tells him she did it to keep him from having a broken heart . chloe decides to put her hatred of adam behind her and honor delia 's memory by giving bella a happy life . |
abby : everyone here already knows how crazy you are . sharon : we 're talking about you , abby , and your sleazy fling you had with my boyfriend ! abby : [ screams ] sharon : [ screams ] neil : why did we back off so easily ? ashley : i think we decided we did n't want to risk a very special friendship . summer : i bet that i can get billy into bed by the end of the month . kyle : you like my ride . summer : yeah , i love it . kyle : you win , it 's yours . what do you have that i want ? summer : you get me . was n't jack who you slept with , it was dad . i think that billy deserves to be told , and so does sharon . nick : maybe this will be enough to persuade you to keep what you know ... a secret . nick : do you have any idea how it feels ? i 'm acting like my father . i 'm bribing one of my children for their loyalty . and i know that you can be bought , summer . well ? summer : what , so i 'm just supposed to take it now ? nick : if this is what it takes to get us through this mess , yes . summer : except it 's a trap . if i take the check , i 'm the worst , and if i do n't , i 'm still the worst . nick : where 's the dilemma ? you know , you accepted some guy 's car so you would n't tell his wife that you were having an affair . where 's the difference ? summer : [ scoffs ] well , that stings . thank you . nick : you put me in this position . begging would n't work . not logic or reason . so if this is what it 's gon na take to put this behind us , then let 's just do it and get it over with . summer : do not make it sound like i am the one who made this happen . you cheated . that was you and mom . it 's not like it started here with me today . nick : yes , and i 'm asking you to stay out of it , to keep what you know to yourself . now , do we have a deal , or not ? billy : what 's going on here ? ashley : hey ! kyle : whoa . ashley : well , look at you . is this another birthday suit promotion ? i do n't see a camera crew . kyle : no crew . just me and my baby . the car . ashley : oh ! you spend more time pampering that thing than you do driving it . kyle : it 's a classic . they do n't make them like that anymore . and probably with good reason . you would n't believe how much oil it leaks . ashley : sounds like a keeper . kyle : oh , it is . as long as you never do anything stupid , like lose it in a bet . nick : summer and i had something to talk about , and she thought you were gone for the day . billy : i 'm assuming i walked in on something private . summer : private , but that does n't mean you ca n't know . in fact , i should tell you all about it . additional sponsorship abby : so the pr blitz is gon na be multi - prong . yes , trade magazines , insider business publications , social media -- reaching out direct to the consumer . this is boring , is n't it ? arturo : [ chuckles ] no . no , it turns out public relations is very sexy . i had no idea . abby : and now you 're making fun of me . arturo : no , i 'm not . smart is always sexy . sharon : can i get either of you a refill ? arturo : sure . sharon : okay . arturo : thank you . abby : no , i 'm good , thank you . sharon : so , we have n't spoken recently . one one one . abby : it 's been a while . sharon : okay , so if you have some time now ... abby : yeah , um , if -- if that 's what you want . sharon : i 'm sure you 've heard about the wedding with nick , and things are moving along . abby : yeah . yeah . it 's great that you 've gotten to that place so quickly , you know , since , uh ... congratulations . sharon : anyway , uh , i had a little get - together to try out some bridesmaid dresses ... abby : mm . that must have been nice . sharon : it was , but there just still seemed to be something missing , or someone . abby : oh , my god . are you asking me to be a bridesmaid ? sharon : well , you do n't have to say it like that . it would really mean a lot to nick . abby : but why ? i mean , seriously . did nick want you to do this ? was this his idea ? because , i mean , he must have known better . sharon : actually , it was my idea , and exactly what is the problem ? you 're his sister . the past is the past . the whole idea here was to unite the families and mend the fences , which is exactly what i want , but if you expect me to beg , you can forget it . summer : this is why my dad and i needed to talk . billy : a check . nick : summer . summer : my dad is just looking out for me , making sure that there is no more gambling , no more coming to you and mom for money . he 's helping me pay down my debts . [ cellphone rings ] billy : right . no , i get it . she got to you , huh ? yeah , phyllis busted me once giving summer cash to tide her over , but that many zeroes , nick , it looks like you 're on the losing end of that deal . nick : it was money well spent . let 's go . summer : and just like that , all is well . nick : not here . phyllis : nick , stop sending me to voicemail . give me a call . i need an update . i just want to know . call me . now . kyle : so , if my buddy wins , he gets the car . it 's up to him to haul it to new york , though . ashley : kyle , i ca n't believe you 're risking your prized possession . i blame billy . i think your uncle is rubbing off on you . kyle : it 's a one - time thing . ashley : so what 's your friend putting up ? i hope it 's worth at least as much as the car . kyle : would n't have agreed otherwise . i 'll come out on top . ashley : can you win ? kyle : again , would n't have agreed otherwise . ashley : okay , i get it hot - shot . wax away . [ cellphone rings ] hello . neil : hey , uh , bad time ? ashley : uh , no . not at all . what 's up ? neil : i know it 's last - minute so , you know , feel free to turn me down . ashley : okay , but i have n't even heard an offer yet . neil : i 'm in the mood for some live jazz and excellent company . and , again , it 's last - minute , so ... if you 're busy , i get it . ashley : no , just tell me where to find you . phyllis : oh . billy : oh ? phyllis : where 's gloria ? billy : she 's gone for the day . phyllis : i texted you before . billy : yeah , my phone died . i got to charge it . phyllis : have you seen summer ? billy : yeah , i have . her and nick were in my office having a secret meeting . did you know that your ex is now supporting summer 's spending habits ? phyllis : wait , what ? billy : you want to go grab dinner ? phyllis : yes . yes , absolutely . billy : [ sighs ] so we all know that summer 's not exactly fiscally responsible . so are you okay with nick throwing a bunch of cash into the money pit ? phyllis : so that 's what tonight was all about ? nick gave summer money ? billy : i guess so . you gon na talk to him about it ? phyllis : definitely . yes . that conversation will happen . nick : okay . can we focus on something other than the money right now ? summer : you 're upset . nick : yeah . i am . mostly at myself . summer : you say that , but yet i 'm the one that you 're glaring at . nick : let 's just say i learned a lot about myself -- and you -- today . summer : well , i learned a lot about you and mom , but it 's not like i wanted that information . nick : not because you did any digging , summer . it just fell into your lap . summer : why do i feel like i 'm the one being blamed when it kind of started weeks ago when you fell into bed with mom ? nick : yes , and that was supposed to stay in the past , but you would n't let it go . summer : i will now . i 'm on board . billy 's not gon na hear about it from me . nick : yeah , not because you love me . you did it because i paid you off . summer : this is what i do n't get . you cheat . and i 'm wrong because i think that billy and sharon should know about it . you offer me a check , and i 'm wrong for taking it . you say that you 're mad at yourself , yet i 'm the one being judged here . nick : i hate it that it 's & come to this . what happened that night with your mom , what 's happening right now -- i mean , i pulled [ sighs ] a serious victor move here today , and i am disgusted with myself . but i 'm also hurt , summer . i thought we were tight , you know ? me and my supergirl . summer : well , i 'm not perfect . that 's a lot to live up to . i never was . nick : i never expected perfection . summer : no , just my silence . nick : no , your understanding . what happened with your mom that night does n't have any deeper meaning . it 's not something that needs to be exposed or explored . no matter what you think , it was one night . that 's it . summer : yeah , one night this year . what about all the other times , dad , in all the other years ? you have constantly jumped between mom and sharon since i was born . it 's like some switched was turned on , and you do n't know how to turn it off . or you just do n't want to . and you and mom love to bring up the fact that i had an affair with a married man , but considering how i was brought into this world , i mean ... nick : i am marrying sharon , okay ? and billy and phyllis are together . summer : yeah , and that never stopped you guys before . you can admit that , right ? nick : i love sharon . summer : yeah , and yet you -- nick : summer . summer : what , dad ? a kid ca n't believe that her parents belong together ? nick : really ? i mean , is that what you want ? because it kills me . i do n't know if that 's you telling me how you feel or if you 're just still playing games with me . [ cellphone rings ] it 's probably phyllis . it 's sharon . hey . how are you ? sharon : just ... checking in . i missed you . how 's your day ? nick : uh , looking up . i 'm glad you called . abby : the whole disaster with scott , it -- it was completely inexcusable . from that night in the storage facility to every bit of contact that we had after that . i completely understand how sharon could feel that way . i mean , look how i reacted when i found that bra in your sofa . but it 's no excuse . i was an adult . i made my own choices . and , well , telling you now sounds every bit as awful as it felt then . i just -- well , i thought you should know why sharon looked like she wanted to set me on fire . arturo : [ chuckles ] hey , i 'm in no position to judge . i mean , i 've made my own bad calls . abby : with nikki , or the other woman that you mentioned ? arturo : you 're the only woman i want to talk about . abby : okay , well , uh , we can talk more about me , or we can ... not talk . arturo : are we getting out of here ? abby : i think we are . [ giggles ] thanks . sharon : oh , uh , you 're leaving ? abby : yes , um , thank you for everything . sharon : so , you 'll just get back to me ? abby : about ? sharon : my invitation to be part of the wedding party . abby : well , i was hoping to have a little bit more time to think it over . sharon : well , what is there to think over ? your brother 's getting married . abby : to a woman that hates me . i think that deserves a little thought . & sharon : i made the effort . abby : yes . you did . yes , you are the hero , and you probably want me to decline . sharon : i wonder why . abby : look , i said i was sorry . you said you forgave me . sharon : well , i don't . abby : then what do you want me to do , huh ? do you want me to stay out of your face or carry a bouquet ? pick a position . sharon : no , why do n't you pick a position ? oh , that 's right . you already did . yes ! nick : yes , huh ? cubs or brewers ? oh , no , this is n't baseball . it 's football . nick : football ? i did n't know there was pre - season games on tonight . oh , sorry , uh , soccer kind of football , you know . football , that they kick with their feet . nick : yeah , yeah , yeah . yeah . well , it sounds like a good game . it is . rey . nick : nick newman . like one of those newmans ? nick : you got it . there 's a lot of us running around town . i 'll keep that in mind . do they know what real football is ? nick : uh , no , but i 'll make sure i send out a memo . thank you . ah , look at that . i look away for 10 seconds , and i miss the equalizer . nick : agh , sorry about that . i will let you get back to it . i got to pick up my fiancée anyway . it 's nice to meet you . nick : yeah . nice to meet you , too . see ya . summer : what took you so long ? kyle : i was waxing my car when you texted . summer : oh , you mean my car ? thank you , that is so sweet of you . kyle : you look smug and satisfied . what happened ? summer : well , i had planned on telling billy the news today . kyle : yeah . i know . summer : but then my mom flipped out me . huge fight . she had to call in the big guns . so then in walks my dad , and i get the whole `` how did we get to this place ? `` lecture . kyle : not surprising . summer : yes , but believe it or not , things ended in an upshot . kyle : what 's that ? summer : it is my first monthly installment . daddy 's gon na keep 'em coming as long as i stay quiet . kyle : congrats . you 're now part of an exclusive club -- kids who have blackmailed their parents . so , you gon na cash the check and rat your parents out anyway ? summer : what ? no . never . i gave my dad my word , and i 'm not gon na break it . kyle : you -- is that -- do you get the concept of irony ? i 'm not sure . so , did you book us a room ? summer : excuse me ? kyle : since you just lost the bet , i win . summer : you did n't win anything . the bet is still on . sleeping with billy and telling him do n't add up to the same thing , so it 's not over yet . kyle : yeah . okay . i 'm done . no more bet . no more any of this . i 'm out . summer : all right , then hand me the keys since i won . kyle : unless you and billy got busy and you forgot to mention it , that 'd be a no . summer : you 're forfeiting . so i win . kyle : yeah , that 's not how this works . summer : you 're just trying to back out because you 're terrified that i 'm gon na win this bet . meaning that you lose your precious car and access to me . kyle : you 're like 95 % ego , 5 % lip gloss . summer : okay , whatever . is the bet still on ? kyle : i did n't say that . summer : all right , then keys . now . kyle : fine . the bet is still on . summer : good . you know , because telling billy that my mom cheated on him was just gon na be too easy . now when we get together , it 's not just gon na be revenge sex or anything like that . it 's gon na be raw , naked desire . he is so ready to fall for me that a small breeze will push him over . kyle : okay , bunny boiler . you do n't sound crazy at all . summer : how does any of this make me crazy ? a guy can do a full - court press for a woman , and that makes him a hopeless romantic . so , you know what , you can keep your sexist double standards to yourself . kyle : yeah , pretty sure if i fixate on my father 's girlfriend and made a bet to get her into bed , i 'd be labeled a pig , so ... not sure the sexism argument works here . summer : my mom and billy do n't belong together . kyle : so , what , then ? you 're doing him a favor ? her a favor ? just proving you 're young and hot ? come on . you already told me you wanted billy because there would be no strings . summer : maybe i changed my mind . maybe what i want from billy is more . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . neil : ash . that . ashley : what ? neil : that right there ? ashley : what , what ? neil : what ? the chord change . you know how the mood just shifted ? it 's like a new chapter in the story the song is telling or , um , another character coming in . ashley : i did n't notice that before , but i hear it now . yeah . neil : you do ? if you listen , um , at night , when the music drifts around and through you , you can just lean into it . or you can just let it wash over you . you get something new every time . ashley : you needed this , did n't you ? neil : yeah . more than you know . i mean , i got to be honest . this week , this month , it 's all been so ... how are you doing ? i 'm not entirely convinced that i did n't pull you away from anything . what 's happening ? ashley : well , there 's work , you know , and this thing with billy . i needed this , too . neil : yeah , i 'm glad -- i 'm glad i called , then . ashley : me , too . how is everything going with your family ? i know it 's so much . neil : mm . well , this is the part about death that we never really talk about -- how it can tear apart the people left behind . you know , things are said , feelings are wounded . my kids -- i mean , devon and lily , they ... & in the past , they 've always been a team , and they were always able to work through things , there for each other , but now , the way that things are , i ... i ca n't fix it . i ca n't protect them from each other . ashley : well , maybe you just have to lean into the pain and let it was over you . neil : wait a minute . did n't i just say that to you about the music ? i did n't , did n't i ? yeah . ashley : yeah . but , you know , maybe for a moment , the music is the antidote . neil : yeah , uh , it 's the cure for all that ails me . ashley : so maybe you should dance with me . neil : my lady . ashley : yes . this is gon na help . maybe for a minute , maybe longer . neil : yeah ? i like it . abby : why did you say you accepted my apology when you were just gon na keep on hating me ? sharon : i do n't hate you . abby : but you do n't like me , do you ? sharon : and you like me ? abby : we do n't have to like each other . no one is saying that we do , but do n't grit your teeth and ask me to be a bridesmaid when what you really want to do is pour coffee in my lap . sharon : i extended an invitation to be a part of a very important moment in your brother 's life . boy , i really am a terrible person . how could i be so selfish ? nick : okay , is there a problem here ? what 's going on ? sharon : i asked abby to be a bridesmaid , but i did n't ask her nicely enough or give her enough time to reply or -- honestly , i really do n't know what the issue is . abby : okay , this is where i go to the patio before i flip out . excuse me . [ sighs ] arturo : not the best night , huh ? abby : i said i was sorry , and i will keep saying that i 'm sorry , but for the record , sharon is not some blushing flower who 's never crossed a line . i am not excusing my behavior at all , but i thought that we were basically okay , and now to find out that we 're not ? so why ask me to be a bridesmaid , huh ? hypocrite much ? arturo : or -- just being devil 's advocate here -- what if sharon 's trying to get over the past ? just move on , for your brother 's sake . i mean , it 's gon na make nick happy on his wedding day . is n't that really the point ? abby : [ sighs ] nick : you asked abby to be a bridesmaid ? i mean , we did n't talk about that . sharon : well , it was a gesture . nick : well , i know abby hurt you . hope you were n't doing that for my sake . sharon : it certainly was n't for mine . kyle : what was that before ? another layer to the game . that you do n't want to bed billy , you want to what , date him ? form a mature and committed relationship ? summer : why is it so hard to believe ? billy is ... sexy . he 's dangerous . kyle : he has sex with your mother on a regular basis . summer : ew , do n't be disgusting . kyle : i 'm -- i 'm the one ... when you first decided to go for billy , you claimed you were all fling , no strings . summer : and you called me out on that . kyle : because it made no sense to say `` i like to sleep with unavailable guys , but i need billy to be available first . `` summer : you clearly have your own agenda , and it 's flattering , but a little pathetic . and i get it -- when we were younger , i used to chase you around for months , and then i wanted you to be my first , and then when we finally got together , i dumped you . so i think that you 're thinking if we get back together , i 'll go back to wanting you and only you , but i 'm sorry , kyle , i 'm not that girl anymore . i never will be again . kyle : you think i want you and only you ? you 're gorgeous . you 're entertaining . you do and say insane things . but this ? all of this ? it 's not your best look . billy : so , red wine because of dinner , or whiskey , just because ? phyllis : what ? billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : oh . billy : should we go say hi ? phyllis : sure . why not ? billy : all right . kyle . summer . summer : hi . um , i did n't expect to see you guys here . phyllis : well , yeah , we were gon na just grab a drink after dinner , but i 'm thinking now we 're just gon na head home . summer : well , kyle and i are almost finishing , so i will see you there . billy : actually , i got to head back to the office and work on a couple meetings , so , uh , do you mind driving your mother home ? summer : sure . billy : okay . thanks . phyllis : okay . i 'll be waiting . so , um , kyle , would you like to come for a little night cap ? maybe like a shot of cyanide with an arsenic chaser ? kyle : wait , what ? phyllis : i know that you told summer what you saw at my place that morning , and i thought you said you could be discreet , which apparently is translated into being a total sleaze . i want to thank you for your discretion . let 's go . phyllis : thanks for the ride . summer : what , so we 're talking now ? phyllis : we talked in the car . summer : yeah , you told me my music made you want to ride in the trunk . phyllis : that was talking . summer : okay , i do n't want things to be awkward between us . phyllis : awkward ? look , i am very glad that you have a bond with your father . he can make you see reason when i ca n't , but ... yeah , i 'm hurt , okay ? i asked you not to go to billy , and that was n't enough , so nick had to step in and , for him , you agree . summer : i do n't know , things that he said just made sense . phyllis : all right , let 's not talk about that . let 's -- let 's talk about the check . okay ? billy told me that about that part , too . i wish i would have known that all it took was some money . you know , i would have whipped out my checkbook . summer : okay , i did n't know it until it happened . it was a learning moment for all involved , and it was n't just the money . phyllis : enlighten me . summer : look , i am giving you and dad what you want . i am staying quite . so why do you both keep making it sound like that 's not good enough ? i mean , what else do you want me from me ? phyllis : all right . all right , you 're right . you 're right , you 're right . okay ? because it 's done . it 's over . look , i -- you and i can get back on track , okay ? what do say , uh , we go to the movies this week or , you know , get our nails done , or something like that ? summer : yeah . okay . sure . phyllis : i 'm incredibly tired . i 'm going to bed . summer : i thought that you 'd be waiting up for billy . phyllis : next time . what about you ? summer : i am over today , too , so i will be up soon . phyllis : you know , i really want things to be okay between us . summer : they will be . we 'll be fine . neil : did i ever tell you that i took trumpet lessons ? ashley : no , you did not . neil : well , i did . ashley : wow . neil : and i had one goal in life . it was to be miles davis . ashley : wow , that 's quite the goal . neil : yeah . although , i sounded like a sheep on a trampoline . ashley : [ giggles ] neil : right ? ashley : you know what , that was me and the violin . neil : ah . ashley : maybe that 's why my mother never wanted to be at home . so , is miles still your hero ? neil : always . but there are others on the list . you know , if you want to impress someone with your knowledge of jazz , you just tell them that you like clifford brown . he was the man . ashley : well , it 'd be hard for me to pull that off 'cause i 'm not familiar with his music . neil : mm . we can fix that . come on . get your stuff . ashley : okay . neil : let 's go . ashley : all right , then . sharon : i thought that i had put it to rest . you know , i did ! and then abby could n't spare the tiniest bit of decency . hey , man . nick : hey ! how 'd your game go ? i 'm gon na drown my sorrows in a to - go cup . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : do you two know each other ? nick : oh , yeah . this is , um ... rey . rey is a football fan . the round kind . rey , this is my fiancée sharon . he mentioned he had a fiancée . i just thought it was one of those sad lies men like to tell . nick : [ chuckles ] sharon : he comes in here every day for a cup of coffee . i just humor him and pretend we 're a couple . oh , she 's funny . nick : yeah , she is everything . sharon : [ chuckles ] so , what can i get you ? half caf with a splash of 2 % . sharon : that 's how i like it , too . mm . so , i have a question for you , if you do n't mind . i 'm new in town , looking for a short - term rental . nick : yeah , we 're looking for a place , too . it 's probably not the same listing -- me and a newman . nick : [ chuckles ] sharon : but i do have an agent 's card to give you . you can talk to her . she 's very savvy . she knows all the neighborhoods . wow . thank you . appreciate that . nick : yeah , and maybe we 'll run into each other again . yeah , maybe . cheers . nick : see ya . abby : sharon . i , um ... well , i just wanted to say that i 'm sorry for tonight and for everything . you reached out to me , and i should have been more gracious . sharon : i appreciate that , and i could have extended the invitation with a little more warmth . but if you 're saying yes , that would mean a lot to nick and me . abby : i would love to be a part of your wedding day . sharon : i 'm hoping this can be a special day for all of us . neil : okay , ash , what you 're about to hear is a man at the peak of his talents . or maybe not . maybe there was so much more he could have given the world . ashley : what happened ? neil : car accident . he was 25 years old , but he made those 25 years count . he made a difference . inspired musicians for generations to come . ashley : seems like he matters to you for more than just his music . neil : yeah , he does . he is a reminder that some things in life ca n't wait until later . billy : what are you 're doing here ? you 're supposed to be driving your mom home . summer : she 's there , and i 'm here . billy : i 'm not doing this , okay ? i 'm not doing this . summer : you know , i 'm still thinking about our kiss . billy : the one that could get you fired ? summer : because i care about a job . billy : that 's right , because daddy 's writing you checks now , so there 's no reason to act like an adult . summer : i 'm flat - out stating what i want , asking if you want the same thing . billy : the answer is no , and it 's always gon na be no . summer : you 're bluffing . billy : is this fun for you , summer ? because it sucks for me . every time i see , every time i walk into a room with you , i feel like i 'm being pushed off a ledge . summer : is that really how you feel , billy ? the only thing ? billy : yeah , it is . absolutely . summer : i do n't buy it . you know , i can tell when a guy is into me . even when he ca n't admit to himself . is this really who you want to be , billy ? serious . responsible . closed off . because , you know , we would be so good together . so dangerous . billy : and i 'm not interested . summer : you know what i like about you ? you 're not young and dumb . you do n't need a party to talk to a woman . you 're not up all night scrolling and swiping just to get lucky . no , billy , you have a life and a past , and you 've seen a lot of things . and yet , there 's still something about me that makes you nervous . billy : that 's not a compliment . summer : maybe you do n't want it to be , but it is . you watch me . you do n't want to , but you do . and i think , eventually , you 'll let yourself have what you really want . maybe even right now . billy : we 're done . nick : with dark horse picking up steam , i 'm gon na have to go out of town in the next week or so to check out some potential buildings for development . would you want to come with me ? give me an idea on what you think you could do with the places ? arturo : you 're serious ? nick : yeah . i like your work . i know your estimates will be solid . you worked your magic on new hope . you ready to jump into the big leagues ? arturo : hey , man , whatever it takes , i can make it happen . nick : oh . this one 's humble . abby : kind of like you . nick : i 'll shoot you the details . arturo : good . looking forward to it . should we head out ? looks like we closed down the place . abby : yeah , um ... listen , before we go , i just ... i wanted to thank you for your offer . i would be honored to be a part of the wedding party . sharon : i appreciate that . i think the wedding is going to be a new beginning all - around . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... billy : the new nick newman . just like daddy after all . neil : good morning . ashley : pretty good so far . neil : question is , now what ? you 're nikki and victor newman , am i right ? phyllis : forgot my phone . | nick paid summer to keep quiet about the one night stand . summer told billy that nick was helping her pay off her gambling debts . abby spent time with arturo . sharon asked abby to be her bridesmaid , and after some drama , abby accepted . abby told arturo about the mistake she made with scott . nick and sharon met rey , a stranger who appeared to be investigating , sharon , phyllis and the newman family 's role in jt 's disappearance . nick asked arturo to accompany him on some out of town business , and arturo agreed . summer told kyle that she wanted a committed relationship with billy . phyllis and summer agreed to work on repairing their relationship . summer tried and failed to seduce billy . neil took ashley to a concert , then they shared a passionate kiss back at his place . |
michael : hold it right there ! kevin : michael , you scared the hell out of me . michael : ( chuckling ) kevin : what are you doing up ? michael : i 'm waiting for you . i want some answers . kevin : about what ? i did n't do anything . michael : huh . for once . no , this is about gloria and her mystery man . kevin : i told you , i do n't know anything about him . for real , okay ? stop looking at me like that . michael : then start talking . kevin : i ca n't . michael : kevin , please , do n't hold out on me . kevin : i 'm not . michael : you 're not . so you 're saying you have no details whatsoever about her date tonight with mr . wonderful ? kevin : no . michael : so you have no idea why she was cavorting in my apartment afterwards with some gigolo ? oh , yeah , that 's right , little brother . so do you want to tell me all about this so - called man of her dreams , or shall i just assume it 's another one of her scams ? [ scene_break ] paul : and so how did you know that i was craving orange beef ? chris : oh , i did n't , which is why you 're gon na have to settle for sweet and sour chicken . paul : well , i 'm not picky , you know , just famished . chris : i could hear your stomach growling all the way down the hall . paul : oh , man . i guess that means danny 's out of town , huh ? chris : yeah , after his charity benefit , he flew to new york to meet with his agent . paul : what is something in the works ? chris : there 's been talk of a small canadian tour , nothing definite . paul : oh , wow . sounds good , and because you hate to eat alone , you surprised me with a visit . chris : well , actually , i ran into lynne , and she said that you have been burning the midnight oil . paul : oh , yeah , i 've been working on a cold case from ages ago . chris : well , i hope you 're charging double for all the extra hours you 're putting in . paul : well , the truth is i 'm not even charging a cent , red or otherwise . chris : you 're doing a freebie when you could be losing your lease at the end of the month if you do n't cough up some money ? paul : well , i plan to be gone by then , remember ? which reminds me , how 's the hunt coming for my cheaper office space ? since you volunteered ... chris : well , read your cookie right , williams , and you might not need it . [ scene_break ] ( playing slow music on guitar ) j.t . : oh , no . that 's way too slow . that 's way too slow . all right , let 's try it faster . ( resumes playing ) j.t . : that 's about right . hang around this healthy place i hang around this healthy place out of aces lost the race what 's this feelin ' ? who 's to blame ? brittany : are pets allowed in this building ? j.t . : no , why ? brittany : sounds like one of our neighbors is strangling a cat . j.t . : you 're hilarious . you know that ? brittany : relax . i 'm only kidding . what are you working on ? j.t . : i 'm writing a new song . brittany : i liked it . j.t . : you did ? well , it 's a melody that 's been stuck in my head for a few days , but you know , i 'm not sure if it 's any good . brittany : it is . you should keep going with it . j.t . : yeah ? cool . brittany : definitely . i think you really got something . play some more . j.t . : no , it 's all right . brittany : why not ? j.t . : because i do n't like writing in public , brittany . you can hear it when it 's finished . brittany : what if i do n't like it ? j.t . : how will i ever be able to sleep at night ? [ scene_break ] victor : so you have n't heard anything from bradley ? i 'm at the rec center . no , i will not do anything rash , all right ? but he better show up with my daughter soon . you call me as soon as you hear something , all right ? thank you . victor : my goodness , what a surprise . what are you doing here this time of night ? dru : victor , i have a meeting with lorena davis . so tomorrow 's the big day , eh ? victor : open house . dru : open house . you should be so proud . my goodness , you 've turned this place into something fabulous . victor : well , i hope everyone will be as impressed as you obviously are . dru : how could they not ? you know , my daughter loved working for you this summer . victor : i 'm glad to hear that . so how do you like your new job at newman enterprises ? dru : i love my job at newman enterprises . thank you very much . and i hope you do n't mind that my husband practiced a little nepotism . victor : you and i have had our differences , but i trust your husband 's judgment completely . dru : i plan on giving newman enterprises 100 % of my expertise . victor : i 'm sure you will . so you 're here to see lorena davis ? dru : yes , but before she arrives , i thought i 'd ask your opinion about devon hamilton . victor : what about him ? dru : neil and i have decided to take him in . he lives with us . victor : really ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) phyllis : hey , boss . neil : hey , hey . at it kinda late , i see . phyllis : yeah , i like the peace and quiet . i get more done . neil : you know , you 're the only one left here in this building , except for the cleaning crew . phyllis : you 're working late yourself . neil : yes , i am , but i 'm heading home right about now . phyllis : all right . listen , i 'm so excited about this new project , this beauty contest . neil : really ? phyllis : yeah , oh , yeah , yeah . i think it 's exactly the promotion that safra needs , you know ? something to captivate our audience , you know ? as long as it 's the right approach . neil : so you do n't mind being in competition with drucilla ? phyllis : oh , no . you yourself said , `` competition is motivating , `` right ? neil : yeah , i sure did . so how 's it coming ? phyllis : good , really , really good . nothing i want to show you yet . neil : well , just keep me up - to - date on your progress , would you ? phyllis : i certainly will . neil : and do n't wear yourself out . remember , you 're generating ideas , not running a marathon . i 'll see you later . phyllis : yes , sir . hey , boss . neil : yeah . phyllis : neil , may i ask some advice ? neil : yeah , sure . what about ? phyllis : how ... how do you handle a teenager ? [ scene_break ] paul : i ca n't believe you 're still thinking about that crazy idea of yours . chris : which one is that ? paul : oh , which one is that ? give me a break . well , it 's not the one where you fly to london , marry prince william and become queen of england . chris : ( laughs ) paul : it 's where you have me throwing in with you and baldwin . chris : okay , it 's not that crazy , first of all . you would get a new office and we would have a licensed p.i . on the premises . everybody wins . paul : i see . and tell me , what did baldwin say when , uh , you told him about your brainstorm ? chris : mm , that 's one of the reasons i 'm here . paul : i see . so the food is to fatten me up for the kill ? chris : why do n't you just admit it ? you 'd love to be stuck in an office with me all day . paul : so what did he say ? after he regained consciousness , i mean . chris : ( sighs ) i 'll admit , he was a little thrown . paul : define `` a little . `` chris : okay , a lot . but eventually , he came around to my way of thinking . paul : yeah , you must have really twisted his arm . chris : he should be thanking me . think of the money we 'll save . we wo n't have to farm out our investigative work . mm , we 'll expect special rates , of course . paul : oh , damn . i knew there was a catch . chris : what do you say ? are you game ? paul : i do n't know . chris : oh . paul : i mean , michael and i are ... i mean , we 're not exactly fishing buddies . chris : yeah , i know . but after the way you helped him when his brother was in trouble , i - i think he 's secretly fond of you these days , or at least more tolerant . paul : yeah . it 's just , sometimes , he just -- i do n't know how he does it , he just rubs me the wrong way , you know ? chris : mm - hmm . well , if you two put your minds to it , i 'm sure you can act like grown - ups . paul : tell me , what does danny think of your strange little threesome ? chris : i think he 'll be fine with it . paul : oh , yeah . why would n't he , right ? he ended up with the girl . michael and i are the ones that got dumped . chris : oh , not exactly the way i remember it . paul : you know , you do seem to have a penchant for keeping your exes around . i mean , danny , me , michael -- you 're acquiring quite a little posse . chris : what 's that saying ? um , keep your friends close and your exes closer . paul : you know ... ( chuckles ) i should 've known i was never going to win an argument with an attorney . chris : is that a yes ? are you gon na do this ? paul : ( laughs ) hey , call me crazy ! chris : good . i promise , i will make it worth your while . paul : well , in that case , how could i re [ scene_break ] lauren : ahem . nice hood ornament you 've got there , paul . did you get on sale ? kevin : hey , mike , you sure she was here with someone else ? michael : oh , please . kevin : maybe it was her date . michael : the man i met tonight was young enough to be her son . kevin : maybe he 's just well - preserved . michael : kevin , please , just tell me why mom is out cruising for guys when she supposedly met mr . right , huh ? or is that a ruse ? kevin : mike , i - i do n't know . i do n't think so . you 're sure it was n't the same guy ? michael : does the name ambrose ring a bell ? kevin : ambrose . michael : yes . his professional name , he says . kevin : wow . well , i do n't know what to say to that . michael : well , how about saying the truth for a change ? but why i 'd want to know is beyond me . i shoulda sent her packing the moment she darkened my doorstep . i knew that if i even gave her an inch , it would be a big , fat mistake . kevin : you do n't mean that . michael : oh , the hell i do n't . anyway , she 's gone . kevin : gone ? michael : i 'm not tolerating this kind of behavior . yeah , gloria has 24 hours to clear the premises . and if you do n't want to join her , i would n't complain over much . kevin : but , mike , she 's our mother . besides , what did she do that was so bad ? michael : look , i made it clear up front , no men ! and here she comes flouncing out of her bedroom with barely anything on accompanied by her half - dressed boy toy ! kevin : okay , okay , okay . okay , i 'll admit , that looks bad . michael : looks bad ? you 're lucky the corneas were n't burned out of my eyes ! and to make it worse ... to make it worse , lauren fenmore was forced to witness the entire sordid incident . kevin : wait , lauren was here ? michael : oh , yes . well , she was here up until the time when gloria and ambrose brought their little sex show into the living room . kevin : did she come to see me ? michael : who ? kevin : well , lauren , of course she did . i mean , why else would she -- michael : no , no , she was with me . kevin : are you sure ? michael : i 'm positive . kevin : well , but you guys talked about me , right ? michael : only because she 's worried about you . you 're not exactly a paragon of mental health . kevin : mnh - mnh . lauren sees through all that . michael : yeah , right , to the beautiful creature underneath . you 're deluding yourself . kevin : she was here , you guys talked about me . that means she cares , does n't it ? michael : ( laughs ) she cares for you in that `` stray puppy , save - the - whales `` kind of way , not in the way you think . that is nothing but fantasy , one you 've got ta grow out of . kevin : mnh - mnh . [ scene_break ] brittany : why are you being such a baby ? j.t . : because i do n't like playing my stuff while i 'm still working on it . brittany : you 're an artist , right ? artists ca n't work in a vacuum . they need to show their work to the world , see it performed . so let 's hear what you got . maybe i can help . j.t . : no . it 's all right . brittany : i do know a thing or two about music . j.t . : no offense , brittany , but that 's different . you know , when you 're up there singing on stage , you 're singing somebody else 's material . you know , you 've never written anything original , something that 's just all you . brittany : maybe not , but i do know what makes a song special , what gives it that certain quality people want to hear . j.t . : ( laughs ) whatever . brittany : will you stop whining and play already ? j.t . : if i do , will you leave me alone ? brittany : fine . j.t . : all right . fine . now listen , i do n't really have much yet , okay ? so i just -- brittany : i 'm waiting . j.t . : hold your horses . hold on . if you laugh at me , i 'll kill you . ( clears throat ) ( playing guitar ) j.t . : i hang around this healthy place out of aces lost the race what 's this feelin ' ? who 's to blame ? why 's it always feel the same ? and this loneliness is killing me it makes you forget how to see and the past just gets you way too low i need a reason i need a reason to carry on j.t . : and that 's -- that 's -- like , right there is where i get stuck every time . but whatever . anyway , what do you think ? brittany : it 's okay . j.t . : okay ? what , you do n't like it ? brittany : i did n't say that . it 's just , um ... the lyrics are a little gloomy . j.t . : well , a lot of songs have sad lyrics . so what ? brittany : well , is n't there enough sadness in the world already ? why ca n't you write something more uplifting , make people feel good ? j.t . : you know why , brittany ? because sometimes people do n't want to feel good . sometimes they do n't want to hear about how wonderful life is because life just is n't always that great . you should know that better than anybody . brittany : why are you so crabby all of a sudden ? is this about raul ? j.t . : what ? what are you talking about ? brittany : do you miss him ? i mean , i 'm sure it 's not easy for you , losing your best friend so soon after you lost colleen . j.t . : oh , no . see , now -- all right , this conversation 's done , okay ? you know , you wan na write your songs about how happy life is and flowers and rainbows , knock yourself out . i 'm gon na write mine , okay ? brittany : j.t . j.t . : no , no , no , i 'm just gon na keep playing . i 'm not listening to you anymore . i 'm not listening to you i 'm not listening to you anymore . i 'm just gon na play till you stop talking and maybe till you leave . that 's right . [ scene_break ] neil : well , well , phyllis , you really know how to ask the hard questions , do n't you ? phyllis : ( laughs ) well , i thought a great man like yourself would have the perfect insight . neil : mm , flattery will get you everywhere . i do n't have much insight , but i can tell you that once a kid becomes a teenager , their hormones kick in , they go absolutely bonkers , man . they 're from outer space . it 's as if their bodies have been snatched by aliens . [ scene_break ] lily : ( chuckles ) you still have n't figured out how to work that thing ? devon : hey , hey , now . do n't be making fun of me . i ai n't never used one of these things before . lily : it 's a dvd player , devon , not a space shuttle . devon : please . lily : here , let the master handle it . devon : i still ca n't believe you ai n't even seen this movie yet . lily : what is it called again , `` attack of the giant night crawlers `` ? devon : no , it 's `` return of the giant night crawlers . `` it 's the sequel to it , okay ? lily : oh , sorry . devon : the first movie sucked , but this one is a classic . i 'm serious . trust me . you 're gon na love it , okay ? lily : yeah , we 'll see . oh , and by the way , next time , i 'm picking the movie . devon : no , you 're not pickin ' no movie . you 'll probably pick some chick flick or something like that . lily : oh , one that has an actual story to it ? devon : this has a story to it . lily : oh , yeah . devon : it 's great . it 's about this guy who goes camping in montana . lily : uh - huh . devon : and he -- i do n't want to ruin it for you , but -- lily : oh , yeah . you do n't want to do that . devon : just watch it . just watch it . now you gon na be making sarcastic remarks like that throughout the whole movie ? lily : no , no , i 'll be good . i promise . devon : you sure ? lily : yes , i 'm sure . devon : you 'll be good ? lily : yes . devon : where the sodas at ? lily : oh , i left 'em in the kitchen . devon : well , go get 'em . lily : ha ha ha ha . that 's funny . you go get 'em . what , do i look like a servant to you ? devon : oh , please . why do i got ta do everything around here ? lily : yeah , you do . [ scene_break ] victor : funny you should mention devon . i 've been teaching him the finer points of boxing . dru : really ? victor : yep . dru : wow . i think that that 's fantastic , but i 'm sure the boy already knew how to fight . victor : well , that 's not the point . the point is that he better learn how to do it with his fists rather than with a gun . dru : i ca n't argue that . you know , that 's one of the reasons why i wanted to get him away from the streets . i wanted him to know that he was worthy of a good family . victor : mm - hmm . how 's he been responding ? dru : he 's acclimating . victor : mm - hmm . dru : he 's a bright kid , but he has this wall built up around him . we have to figure out a way how to smash it . victor : yeah . dru : hmm . victor : i admire what you and neil are doing . a little gesture like that can turn a kid 's life around , you know ? dru : and we know what that 's about , do n't we ? victor : from what i know about your background , yes , we do . dru : ( chuckles ) victor : anytime you need help or assistance of any kind , just feel free to call me , all right ? dru : thank you , victor . victor : okay . dru : i may take you up on that sooner than you think . ( door closes ) lorena : good evening , mr. newman . dru : ms. davis . victor : hello , ms. davis . how are you ? lorena : i hope i have n't -- i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i hope i have n't kept you waiting , drucilla . i was getting some things out of my car . dru : no problem . victor : you know , i do n't mind if you guys use my office , all right ? lorena : thank you . i 'll be right in then . victor : anyway , again , i , um ... admire that very much , that you 'd take on that responsibility of raising devon . i think that 's admirable . dru : good to see you , victor . victor : bye . dru : bye - bye . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , lauren , are you hungry ? chris brought chinese . lauren : no , thank you . i just ate . paul : well , there 's plenty for three if you change your mind . lauren : i realize that you 're in between jobs , but are n't you just a tad overqualified to be delivering chinese ? chris : i 'm just doing my good deed for the week . lauren : spreading sunshine wherever you go ? chris : yeah , it 's a tough job , but someone 's got ta do it . paul : hmm . chris : i 'm gon na get goin ' . lauren : do n't leave on my account . chris : no , i would n't dream of it . i 'm just anxious to get home . you two have a nice night . paul : hey , thanks for the chow . it was good . chris : anytime . paul : what ? [ scene_break ] michael : kevin , you 've got ta get over this ridiculous infatuation you have with lauren fenmore . she 's never gon na feel the same way you do . kevin : you do n't know that . i bet if she spends more time with me , got to know me better now -- michael : she 'd react the same way . kevin : you 're just saying that to discourage me . michael : gee . do you think ? kevin : look , michael , lauren and i , we have something special . michael : whoa , yeah . well , too bad most of it is in your head . now look , kevin , you 're just setting yourself up for more disappointment , and we both know what happens when you ... well , when things do n't turn out your way . kevin : that is n't going to happen this time . michael : yeah , because you have so much control over how things turn out . all right , you know what ? forget it . i 'm going to bed . if you want to live in a dream world , that 's your prerogative . but do n't do it around me or lauren . kevin : ( bangs feet on table ) we 'll see who 's living in a dream world , mikey . [ scene_break ] dru : so are those the papers , ms. davis ? lorena : once they are signed , you and your husband will be cleared to start training for foster parenting . dru : uh , so those papers do n't make us official ? lorena : no , the process usually takes a few months , during which time , devon will continue living with you on a temporary basis . dru : i see . well , why do n't you just hand the papers over ? i 'm sure my signature will be en -- lorena : i 'm afraid not . i 'm sure you realize , once you become involved with a bureaucracy , everything must be done by the book . dru : of course . lorena : you 're not having second thoughts , are you , mrs. winters ? dru : no . no . i can not wait for that boy to move into our home permanently . lorena : now i notice you said you ca n't wait . does n't mr. winters feel the same way ? dru : absolutely . lorena : good . then have him sign these papers and get them back to me . we do n't have much time left . dru : until what ? lorena : until devon is placed in a level-12 facility . and trust me , i would really hate to have that happen . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow . you make it sound grim . neil : all parents go through it . i think you just do the best you can and hope everyone survives . phyllis : yeah . right . right . you went through a lot with lily , did n't you ? neil : oh , yeah . we 've been through a hell of a lot this past year . but , you know , i really think that you worry more about girls . phyllis : you do ? oh , great . okay . oh , i mean , i 'm new at the mom thing . neil : yeah , yeah , your son ... phyllis : daniel . daniel . neil : yeah , so , um , then daniel has been giving you a hard time ? phyllis : uh , neil , uh , not a hard time . just i have no idea what he 's thinking . neil : at his age , it 's probably best you do n't know what he 's thinking . phyllis : really ? neil : yeah . phyllis : oh , okay . another great piece of news . you know , i 'm trying to lay down the ground rules . but at the same time , i do n't want him to hate me . neil : no , i hear ya . i feel what you 're saying . but , um , kids need discipline . you know , they crave it . phyllis : right . neil : um , they may fight you on it , but eventually they 'll realize whatever restrictions you put on their activities , it 's all for their own good . phyllis : right . so you worked everything out with your daughter . neil : y - yeah . it 's -- it 's a work in progress . phyllis : yeah ? neil : and now dru and i , we have a whole new challenge we 're dealing with . phyllis : right . oh , you 're talking about `` devon . `` neil : no , uh , devon . phyllis : devon . neil : the young man is , uh , his name is devon . she 's taken devon under her wing . i think he reminds her of herself at that age . phyllis : oh . wow . yeah , dru told me about this . neil : at the moment , he is , uh , living with us . phyllis : yeah , she told me that . neil : it 's only temporary , of course . a huge change for devon . you know , up till now , he 's lived with foster families and in group homes . phyllis : yeah . how are you doin ' with this ? neil : honestly , uh , some days are good , some days are bad . we manage . um , the kid needs structure . he needs to learn to trust us . phyllis : yeah . you know , i think that 's the problem with daniel and me . neil : trust , you mean ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . because i have n't been his mom since he was 5 years old . i have n't been with him . and now he 's grown , and we 're strangers to each other . neil : phyllis , it just takes time . you know , remember , you 're the adult , okay ? you have to be the one to be firm . phyllis : mm - hmm . okay . now , um , what about ... just what about his situation with girls ? neil : oh , boy . how did i know this part of the conversation was gon na come up ? that 's a whole another topic altogether . uh , i 've seen daniel at the rec center . good - lookin ' kid . phyllis : yeah , he is good - looking . neil : yeah , if the girls have n't started beating down his door yet , uh , they will . phyllis : oh , great . great . i love to hear that . neil : you 'll do just fine . you 're smart , you 're sensible . phyllis : yeah ? neil : yeah , yeah . you have a good heart . plus , if you can deal with a crazy spitfire like my wife ... phyllis : ( laughs ) neil : a teenage son should be a breeze . phyllis : thank you . neil : i got ta go . uh , do n't stay too late . phyllis : no , no , sir . neil : okay . phyllis : no , boss , sir . neil : see you later . [ scene_break ] kevin : keep quiet . my brother will crucify me if we wake him up . daniel : do n't worry . i wo n't be here long . kevin : hey , so where you been ? i been tryin ' to reach you , you know , about the plan . daniel : relax . i been goin ' over all the final details all night . kevin : yeah ? and ? daniel : and that 's why i 'm here . everything 's set for tomorrow . kevin : ( loudly ) tomo -- ( normal voice ) oh , tomorrow ? you mean -- oh , man , you mean we 're actually gon na go for it ? i was beginning to wonder if it was ever gon na happen . daniel : yeah . i just want you to know , though , i do n't do things like this for everyone . and i may need you someday to help me out . just remember that . kevin : yeah . yeah . sure . anything you need . just as long as i end up lookin ' like a hero , that 's all that matters . because people see what i 'm capable of , it is gon na be good - bye to the old kevin forever . shh . shh . [ scene_break ] lily : what are you doing ? ! are you stupid ? ! do n't go back in the tent ! no ! stay ... aah ! oh ! oh , my god ! i 'm not looking . lily : is it over ? can i look ? devon : yeah . ( chuckles nervously ) are you okay ? lily : yes , i am fine . oh , my god . i 'm such a nerd . i 'm scared over some stupid movie . [ scene_break ] dru : uh , ms. davis , this level-12 thing , facility you were talking about , what is that ? lorena : it 's a group home for youngsters who 've become unmanageable . dru : well , that does n't apply to devon . the boy is very manageable . lorena : well , what i know of his past experience in a group home , he does fall under that category , i 'm afraid . dru : okay , you mentioned that this was n't gon na be like a regular group home . what -- what is level-12 ? explain it to me . lorena : a level-12 facility has more stringent rules , and in some cases , the children are medicated . dru : what kind of medication ? lorena : psychotropic drugs usually . dru : psychotropic drugs , like antidepressants and like tranquilizers , stuff like that ? lorena : there are any number of drugs that are used , but it depends on the condition of the individual patient . now these drugs are used to control moods and behavior . dru : sounds like devon would be turned into a zombie . lorena : that is an exaggeration , mrs. winters . but you 're right , what i 've seen of devon lately , it would be shameful to place him in a level-12 . dru : shameful , ms. davis . it would be more like a tragedy if you ask me . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , catwoman , you can retract your claws now . lauren : why is it every time a woman looks at another woman crosswise , men just automatically assume that it 's jealousy ? paul : just ego , i guess . lauren : so what was the occasion ? paul : what occasion ? lauren : christine bringing you dinner . paul : oh , her significant other is out of town . lauren : and god forbid the woman should eat alone . paul : now , now , be nice . hey , i tried calling you on your cell phone . lauren : you did ? i - i must have had it turned off . anything special you wanted to say to me ? paul : no , not really . lauren : you 're sure ? no news ? paul : news about what ? lauren : news about you moving to michael baldwin 's office , where you and christine will be working together . or did n't you think i 'd find out about that ? [ scene_break ] brittany : j.t . , have you seen my ... guess he went to bed . there 's my book . [ scene_break ] paul : and how did you hear about that ? lauren : what difference does it make ? paul : just curious . lauren : the point is , i shoulda heard it from you . paul : ( chuckles ) there was nothing to hear until about five minutes ago . it was baldwin , was n't it ? lauren : yes . what do you mean there was nothing to hear until five minutes ago ? paul : nothing was settled until just now . lauren : and what would possess you to do something so insane ? paul : besides that i 'm going to be out on the streets in a matter of weeks , you mean ? lauren : oh , honey , even if you set up shop in a cardboard box under a bridge , that would be better than sharing space with christine . paul : lauren , since when do you have problems with me being friends with chris ? lauren : i do n't . but if you think that this is purely a business arrangement for her , she 's got you snowed . paul : oh . meaning what ? lauren : meaning some women simply ca n't let go . paul : ( laughs ) you know what ? that 's nonsense . she 's hot and heavy with romalotti right now . lauren : mm - hmm . and that is n't stopping her from going to work with michael . paul : so ? lauren : so ? she practically left the man at the altar , not to mention what she did to you . paul : and what is that supposed to mean ? lauren : oh , the minute things got difficult ; she just kicked you to the curb . paul : oh , come on , lauren . it was a little more complicated than that . lauren : how can you just forget your history with this woman ? time and time again , you got caught in her web and always lived to regret it . and on top of everything , you do n't even like michael baldwin . paul : you are jealous . lauren : i am not ! paul : are too . lauren : are not ! paul : oh , maybe territorial is a better word . lauren : great . so i 'm a wild animal now ? paul : only in bed . lauren : it 's not funny . paul : look , why do n't you just chill ? all right , forget i said that . why do n't we table this discussion for a later time ? lauren : will you at least just think about what i said , okay ? i do n't want to have to go around telling you i told you so . paul : yes , mother . lauren : oh , um , all right . let 's go on that note . lauren : now what do you want to do ? paul : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : okay . so how are we gon na do this ? is it gon na be you and me , or you , me and someone else ? daniel : kevin , be cool , okay ? the plan wo n't work if you 're spazzing out like this . kevin : right . right . right . so what do we do ? daniel : we do n't do anything . i 've already done my part . now it 's all up to you and , uh , our new little friend . kevin : who ? daniel : well , you do n't know him yet . but he 's perfect lily 's never gon na know what hit her . kevin : are you sure ? because if anyone finds out that you or me have anything to do with this -- daniel : they wo n't . they wo n't . trust me . this guy 's way too good . kevin : all right . so what is he getting out of it ? daniel : you know what ? just leave that to me . just do your part . ( laughs ) this has got ta be one of the best plans i 've come up with in a long time . kevin : ( laughs ) daniel : yeah , everything 's gon na fall into place . i guarantee it . kevin : nice . all right . so are you gon na tell me the details now ? daniel : i thought you 'd never ask . kevin : okay , good . [ scene_break ] dru : this place that you 've described , ms. davis , it sounds like a prison . lorena : prison is a rather harsh term , mrs. winters . dru : then how would you describe it ? lorena : i agree , a level-12 facility may not be the most helpful place for devon to be . in fact , i think he would resist the rules , and that would do nothing but compound his problems . dru : which would make him a candidate to receive medication . is n't that so ? lorena : well , that would depend on the doctors and psychiatrists who were treating him . dru : we ca n't let this happen . you know that ? lorena : well , let 's hope it does n't get to that point . dru : i 'm gon na do everything in my power to see that it does n't . lorena : well , i guess from this point on that would be up to you and your husband . dru : right . i 'm gon na have my husband sign these papers , and we 're gon na get them back to you as soon as possible . lorena : very quickly , please . time is running out . dru : good night . lorena : good night , mrs. winters . [ scene_break ] lily : ( gasps ) okay , you win . i admit it . i 'm freaked out . devon : look , we do n't have to watch the rest of it if you do n't want to , okay ? lily : no , no , i want to . i want to see how it ends . devon : that better ? [ lily and devon are holding hands when neil comes in . ] lily : ( giggles ) ( door opens ) lily : oh ! oh , gosh ! dad . i did n't hear you come in . hi . neil : hi . what are you two doing ? lily : oh , nothing . we were just watching a movie . but we could finish it tomorrow , right , devon ? devon : yeah , yeah . no , that 's cool . i was gettin ' tired anyway . i 'm gon na go to bed . neil : good night . devon : night . lily : good night . well ... ( laughs nervously ) so , daddy , how was your day ? neil : my day was just fine . um , if there 's something that you 'd like to tell me -- lily : you know , i 'm actually pretty tired , too . i 'm gon na go to bed . night . [ next_on ] boy : so where 's my girl ? daniel : lily 's not here yet . brittany : i have a doctor 's appointment today . i 'm getting my bandage off . bobby : for good ? victor : we have got to take action now . ashley : all right . do whatever you have to do . | neil offered phyllis advice on how to raise a teenager , and told her he had faith that if she could handle a woman like dru , she could handle anything . lily and devon watched a scary movie together and ended up holding hands . neil witnessed the moment . victor told dru that he had full confidence in neil 's decision to bring her aboard at ne , and praised her on the difficult task of raising devon . miss davis told dru that both she and neil would have to sign the forms to begin training to be foster parents , and warned that devon could be sent to a harsh group home if they did n't act fast . christine surprised paul with chinese food and got him to agree to work with her and michael . lauren found them together , was annoyed by their flirting , chased christine off , and warned paul that he was making a mistake . jt reluctantly played music for brittany , but stopped when she questioned why it was all so gloomy . alone , brittany found his lyrics and started writing in his book . michael told kevin about gloria 's romp with the male escort . kevin misinterpreted lauren 's reasons for being at the apartment , and michael encouraged him to stop fantasizing about a woman he could never have . daniel told kevin that their mysterious plan would go down the following night , that lily would n't know what hit her , and that someday , kevin would have to help daniel with a problem as pay back . kevin was thrilled to know his reputation was about to change , that lauren would soon see him different , and asked to know all the details of the plot . |
daniel : is that it ? do we have everything ? colleen : uh , yeah , i think so . daniel : yeah . ( sighs ) you good ? you okay ? colleen : yeah , i 'm fine . i just think we should get back to our rooms before anyone notices . daniel : that is probably a good idea . daniel : ( chuckles ) colleen : ( clears throat ) daniel : i 'll see you later . colleen : yeah , see you later . daniel : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : i had the weirdest dream last night , that we got married in an ashram . oh , wait . anyway , i woke up . you were gone , so i figured you 'd bailed . jana : yeah , you know , i thought about that . kevin : yeah ? jana : but , my love , i 've got some very bad news for you . it looks like you 're stuck with me forever . ( sighs ) i was just taking all of this in so i could remember the perfect wedding . kevin : hmm . yeah , i say we come back here on our tenth anniversary , renew our vows . jana : yeah . i 'll ride down the aisle on a harley . ( laughs ) kevin : good . amber : ( sighs ) jana : amber ? kevin : whoa , what 's with the bag ? river is planning breakfast . amber : um , yeah , i booked an early flight . i 've just got a ton of stuff to do . oh , your wedding was so awesome . you know , you guys , you 're , um , you 're really lucky to have each other . jana : god , poor amber . kevin : what 's , uh , what 's happening ? jana : well , you know , last night , i went to go get a glass of water . i saw daniel with colleen . kevin : with , with ? jana : let 's just say we were n't the only ones practicing the kama sutra last night , and by the looks of it , i think amber saw them together . kevin : ( winces ) yikes . [ scene_break ] victoria : it looks like you 're doing your own coffee runs . nick : ( chuckles ) victoria : oh , how the mighty have fallen . nick : i was up half the night with your husband working with the fbi . victoria : ( sighs ) yeah , i know . he crawled into bed around 3 : 00 in the morning . nick : you know , you put a big reward out there , you start getting in tips from everywhere . victoria : ( sighs ) are there any new leads ? nick : one , maybe . this bus driver said he thought dad got off his bus down in el paso . victoria : ( sighs ) that 's not very much , is it ? nick : mm , who knows ? paul 's meeting with him now . what 's your day looking like ? victoria : oh , i 'm busy . i 'm meeting with , uh , all of my department heads . nick : oh . glad to be running the show ? victoria : yeah . i wish the circumstances were a little different , but being back at newman feels like being home . nick : is , uh , adam driving you crazy ? victoria : ( sighs ) i feel like i need a clone just to rein him in . honestly , i do n't know how dad does it . victoria : please , sit down . kay : ahh , now let me look at the person in charge of newman . well , you know , their gain , jabot 's loss . victoria : thank you , katherine . that 's very sweet of you . kay : oh , it 's true . i 'm just sorry you felt you had to resign . victoria : well , you know , after my mother left , i did n't really feel right working with jill anymore . i mean , after all , jill is , um , she 's jill . kay : that 's an understatement . ( chuckles ) after what your mother 's been through this year , she 's a very lucky woman to have a daughter like you that 's so loving and -- and loyal . [ scene_break ] cane : is , uh , grandma coming ? jill : i did n't invite her . cane : it 's still her company . jill : look , i would have if she showed any respect at all for my abilities , but she does n't . the important thing is i have respect for your abilities . cane : thank you . jill : you 're gon na make a fine c.e.o . cane : i appreciate the faith you have in me , mom . jill : now in the beginning , i will be guiding you , okay ? but as time goes on , you 'll be your own man . i wo n't be looking over your shoulder every minute . cane : do you feel that 's what grandma did to you ? jill : she still does , every chance she gets . [ scene_break ] [ clattering ] michael : ahh , mr. and mrs. fisher . lauren : aw . jana : oh , mrs. fisher . michael : good morning . kevin : god , i love the sound of that . jana : mm . lauren : ( chuckles ) okay . jana : so did you two sleep well ? lauren : oh , well , i did , but , you know , michael does n't do well on a water bed . he had nightmares about the `` titanic `` all night . michael : no , no , no , no . the only nightmare i had was about meeting `` old blowhard , `` and i mean , what did gloria ever see in him ? jana : well , love can be unpredictable , ca n't it , lovey ? kevin : mm . lauren : yeah , and where is gloria ? it 's so quiet . kevin : oh , she and jeff left last night . i think she was really freaked out , you know , seeing river for the first time in 40 years . i am glad she stuck around through the ceremony , though . lauren : mm . michael : i think she was shocked , i guess . lauren : mm - hmm . jana : well , i 'm sorry she ca n't be here . lauren : yes , well , we 're here . kevin : yes . lead me to the tofu scramble . jana : ooh , i will . lauren : ( laughs ) jana : ( giggles ) michael : look , uh , why do n't you go eat ? i 'm gon na check in with the sitter again . lauren : oh , no , you do n't . you went to the top of that stupid mountain twice last night . fen 's okay . you 're just trying to avoid your father . michael : i 've heard enough of that man 's spiritual babble to last a lifetime . lauren : you searched for him for so many years , and now you 've found him . i - i think it 'd be a real shame if you left without seeing him again . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , did you talk to the bus driver ? nikki : paul and i just met with him . paul : credible witness -- made eye contact , never changed his story . nick : well , if it was dad that was on that bus ... nikki : we showed him a picture of your father , and he swears that 's the man he drove to el paso . nick : all right , let 's just say it was dad who went to el paso . do you think he would try and cross the border into mexico ? paul : well , yeah , it 's possible , but there is no guarantee that mexico is his final destination . so without more information , we 're looking for a needle in a haystack . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] j.t . : walter palin , second from the left , also known as tony amatto . if anybody 's responsible for what happened to sabrina , that 's your guy . [ scene_break ] [ clattering ] daniel : ( whispers ) ow . ( winces ) ( normal voice ) hey . good morning . colleen : morning . daniel : ( sighs ) colleen : sleep well ? daniel : yes . yes , i did . it was a very nice night . ( chuckles ) jana : good morning . ready for breakfast ? colleen : uh , yeah . i 'm starving , actually . jana : good . come on , then . everyone 's over there . colleen : okay . daniel : where 's amber ? is she still sleeping ? jana : uh , daniel , can i speak to you for a moment ? daniel : yeah . colleen : i 'll just be over there . daniel : okay . jana : amber took an early flight . daniel : what 'd she take an early flight for ? jana : she saw you and colleen last night . river : my friends , a word or two before we part . kevin , jana , all those we 've chanced to meet , i hold you in my heart as you 're away . hold firm to love . listen to your heart and know that ashram bhakti is your home . [ scene_break ] victoria : adam , i need to speak with you . adam : good morning to you , too , sis . any news on victor ? victoria : what is this ? adam : ( sighs ) adam : this is our offer to buy a factory in russia . victoria : ( sighs ) adam : it fulfills a need at a bargain price . victoria : you ca n't bid like this without my approval . adam : you know ... victoria : cancel it . adam : victor would be all over this . victoria : let me worry about our dad . adam : you know , you do that , and when he returns , and he will , he 'll be furious that you sat on your hands . if you do n't think so , you do n't know him as well as you think you do . [ scene_break ] paul : and the name of that town again ? ( mouthing words ) okay . and it 's not his first time ? all right . great , diego , thanks . i appreciate it . nikki : what ? paul : well , a friend of mine in puerto vallarta -- i sent all the information on victor 's case , uh , to him , and he recognized the name walter palin . nikki : so what did he say ? paul : well , it seems as though our friend walter , um , goes to the mexican coast every time things get a little hot , a small fishing village called bucerias . nikki : okay , so if he were taking a bus to this village from genoa city , would it go through el paso ? paul : well , yeah . i think that would be an -- a natural entry point , right . nikki : well , that 's got ta be it . that 's victor 's plan . he 's looking for walter . [ scene_break ] walter : ( sighs ) i hear the tuna are still running . you still got that boat for charter ? man : same boat , different captain . walter : will you tell the new guy to be here tomorrow at 5 : 00 a.m. , hmm ? victor : salud . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) river : michael . michael : yeah . river : i called us strangers yesterday . michael : you did . river : stay another day , a day or two . i 'll get to know you better . you 'll know me . michael : it 's a little late for that . river : make time . michael : you had plenty of time over the , what , uh , oh , uh , last 40 years ? but you never bothered . why should i ? river : everything happens for a reason . michael : ( scoffs ) river : something has put us here together now . you -- you think you choose the path ? it chooses you . michael : oh , that 's -- that 's so much clearer . thank you . river : you think me something other than i am . i always wished the very best for you . michael : ( laughs ) rich . wishing did n't do me much good when i was a scared little kid living hand - to - mouth . do you have any idea how a son feels when his father abandons him ? michael : he thinks it 's his fault . ahh . that scars him . the son grows up . you think maybe the scars are n't there , but they 're there . they 're still there . the damaged son , you know , the one who just , you know , did n't heal quite right , and he does stupid things , dangerous things . he does sick , evil things . just maybe , maybe if he 'd had a father to guide him , someone to maybe show him what a real man is like . maybe he would n't have chosen that particular path . river : i 'd undo your pain if i could . michael : well , you ca n't , so you 're off the hook , huh ? river : the past is past . you live it and move on . you learn its lessons . then you let it go . dwelling on it is just a waste of time . michael : the time i wasted ... ( sighs ) wondering who you were ... michael : making up stories about why you were n't with me ... michael : ( laughs ) wasting time hoping that there really was a good reason why you were n't there . well , you know what i figured out ? it turns out that was my big waste of time . [ scene_break ] jill : you know , we could drop a mention of the engagement party into the p.r . for your new promotion . cane : um , i 'd like to , uh , keep that celebration as low - key as possible . in fact , i 'd like to bag the party . jill : why are you marrying chloe ? cane : you know why i 'm marrying chloe . jill : yeah , exactly . it 's the best way to establish parental rights . cane : i 'm not gon na let a child of mine suffer because of a train wreck of a mother , and you know -- you know she 's gon na be a train wreck . jill : a child of yours suffer , huh ? you think your child wo n't know that daddy ca n't stand mommy ? well , then you do n't know kids very well . cane : so are you saying i should n't marry her ? jill : ( sighs ) look , i know she 's not lily , okay ? but i also know that you are doing this because you believe it 's the right thing to do , and that is honorable , cane , and i support that . cane : and just because it is the right thing to do , it does n't mean i have to like doing it . jill : but you 're gon na make damn sure that chloe knows how unhappy you are , huh ? cane : i ca n't fake what i do n't feel , mom . jill : listen to me , cane . if you are going to be a family , you owe it to the family to give this marriage 100 % , because if you treat it as a sham , if you punish your wife right from day one , it 's gon na be a disaster for both of you , but the one who will suffer most is your child . [ scene_break ] adam : well , do you have any openings at your office for a harvard m.b.a. ? ( sighs ) heather : bad day at newman ? adam : yeah , that 's an understatement . ( sighs ) oh , there 's no point in even staying there . i mean , i can not do deals here just as well as i can there . besides , the scenery 's a lot better . heather : so i guess that means victoria said no to your russian bid . adam : exactly ... heather : hmm . adam : even though it was a great opportunity . victor would have been all over it . heather : well , when your dad gets back , he 's not gon na like what he sees . adam : when my dad gets back , there 's gon na be hell to pay . [ scene_break ] victoria : he 'd never pull a stunt like this if dad were here . he tried to once , and he paid for it big - time , if you remember . do you know if paul talked to that bus driver about dad ? nick : yeah . mom was there , too . victoria : please tell me he was credible . ( sighs ) nick : they 're cautiously optimistic . victoria : ( sighs ) we should just put adam on the case and tell him to never come back . nick : works for me . that would put us out of harm 's way . victoria : and newman enterprises . nick : well , if it was up to adam , it 'd be adam enterprises . victoria : when dad gets back and finds out what 's going on , adam is in for it . [ scene_break ] lauren : sweetheart ... michael : yeah . lauren : ready to go ? michael : i am ready . river : michael , lauren , my thoughts and prayers go with you and your son . lauren : thank you . river : i wonder , do -- ( sighs ) do you , uh , would you -- do you have a photograph ? lauren : of -- of our son ? um , yes , i do . it 's a couple months old , but ... river : look at those eyes . he 's an old soul . you 're lucky to have him , and he you . michael : if fenmore 's lucky , it 's because we put his needs before ours . that 's something parents do . river : i hope it 's never tested . michael : i do , too , but if we are , we 'll know what to do . lauren : michael is an amazing father . river : i 'm sure he is . michael , before you -- before you go , i - i - i - i need to know ... michael : what ? river : would you have preferred if our only contact were in a ... prison visiting room ? michael : w - w - what , if you had n't gone on the run from the police all those years ago ? michael : at least i would have known who and what you are . michael : until yesterday , all i could do was wonder . river : i see . i understand . i see . safe journeys . lauren : to you , too . michael : let 's go . oh , and , uh , i wo n't be contacting the authorities . river : i thank you from my heart . michael : lauren ! lauren : i 'm coming . [ scene_break ] heather : are you still thinking about victoria ? adam : oh , thank you . heather : mm - hmm . adam : yeah , all of them , actually . heather : hmm . adam : they act like i 'm from another planet , you know , like i 'm so different . adam : am i difficult ? heather : um ... adam : ( laughs ) come on . heather : sometimes , but that 's okay . you know , when i was at the d.a . 's office in chicago , i had a perfect record in court , but my performance reviews always said , `` cold and aloof with coworkers . `` adam : yeah , i can see that . heather : what ? adam : i 'm just playing . no , you 're wonderful . heather : i do n't want to come across like that . adam : you do n't . heather : i - i - i try . i try not to , but i do n't know . you know , sometimes i still feel like the girl that shows up to a party in a cocktail dress when everyone else is in jeans . you know what i mean ? adam : i do , in fact . you know , my first day at harvard ... ( chuckles ) i showed up with , uh , you know , the full tie and blazer and everything . heather : oh , wow . ( laughs ) adam : nothing says `` straight off a farm from kansas `` like a tie on your first day , you know ? heather : right . well ... ( clears throat ) i would have been able to see who you really were . adam : ( sniffles ) oh , yeah ? heather : yeah . adam : who 's that ? heather : the smartest guy in the lecture hall , an amazing guy . adam : that 's really sweet . it 's too bad victoria does n't see things that way . heather : her loss . adam : i can be fun , right ? heather : yeah . yeah . adam : yeah . heather : spontaneous ... adam : i can do that . heather : mm - hmm . adam : you know , i do n't see any reason why we should n't , uh , play while everyone else is working . heather : see , that -- that does n't sound aloof at all to me . adam : good . do you still have that bathing suit ? heather : yes . even better . [ scene_break ] colleen : ( grunts ) well , good wedding , huh ? daniel : mm - hmm . colleen : why are you being so weird ? you 've been like this all morning . daniel : i 'm not acting weird . colleen : look , i get it . i 'm the rebound girl , but that 's fine , because you 're the rebound guy , okay ? let 's play it by ear . no one has to know . daniel : ( laughs ) oh , okay . actually , um , it 's a little late for that . see , kevin and jana know , and amber knows . michael : everything 's out of the drawers . i 've checked the closets . lauren : really ? did you lock the door ? michael : yes . yes , i did . lauren : okay . good , good . daniel : hey . lauren : hi . michael : morning . daniel : morning . hey . kevin : peace . parting is such sweet sorrow . lauren : aw . jana : aw , my poetic husband . daniel : you know what , kevin ? i may love you , but you 're full of crap , all right ? you ca n't wait to be alone with her and just -- lauren : aw . all right , you guys , have a fabulous honeymoon . kevin : thank you . lauren : we 're going . jana : oh ! michael : bye . kevin : bye . michael : congratulations , brother , jana . jana : thank you so much for coming . daniel : good - bye . enjoy . kevin : thank you . colleen : thank you . bye . lauren : all right . daniel : behave . behave . lauren : see you guys . bye . jana : we will . colleen : bye . jana : have a safe flight . daniel : we will . kevin : ( sighs ) all right , well , there will be no high - stakes poker for you , young lady . jana : sorry ? kevin : you are incapable of bluffing . what 's going on ? jana : well , it 's daniel and colleen . kevin : and amber -- though not at the same time . however , that could be the solution . jana : ( laughs ) oh , god . you saw how upset amber was . she really loves daniel . she wo n't want to share him , so either way you look at it , someone 's going to get hurt . [ scene_break ] amber : um , hi . can i get a double espresso latte , um , with , like , cinnamon flakes ... kay : amber ? amber : mrs. c. , hey . working on your memoirs , huh ? kay : uh - huh , on one of my marriages to rex . amber : `` one of `` ? kay : mm - hmm . it 's a life well - lived . amber : hmm . kay : how was , uh , jana and kevin 's wedding ? amber : it was okay . kay : ( gasps ) just `` okay `` ? you know , i mean , jana 's such a colorful person . i ca n't believe she would n't plan a very colorful kind of event , such as , um , at malibu , at the beach ... amber : um , it was in an ashram , actually . um , there was this hippie guru guy named river who married them . um , he actually reminded me of a guy my mom used to date once , except river was sober . kay : that 's a plus for the clergy . amber : yeah , it -- it was really beautiful . kevin and jana -- they 're totally committed to each other . you know , n - nothing can come between 'em . kay : uh , what , what is it ? amber : what else ? kay : daniel ? amber : ( sighs ) while we were there , um , daniel had sex with colleen . ( sighs ) you know , i wanted to be angry instead of all sad and hurt inside . kay : well , anger can be very motivating . amber : yeah , after i saw daniel and colleen together , i said to myself , `` you know what ? do n't be sad . just get even . `` so i went out clubbing . kay : good for you . amber : mm - hmm . i danced with this really mad - hot surfer guy , except the only thing is , um ... ( sighs ) i wished he was daniel . kay : well , had that been me , and i was once , i would not have wasted one moment of my time on a man who broke my heart . amber : you would n't ? kay : no . i would have looked around and picked the sexiest man in that club , and i would have gone home with him . amber : really ? kay : oh , yeah . i mean , romance is grand , but sometimes so is a hot roll in the hay with a millionaire or a surfer dude . amber : ( laughs ) i think you mean that . kay : oh , i do . i do . and i do n't regret any one of my many , many flings , and neither should you . [ scene_break ] heather : are you feeling better ? adam : yes , much . heather : mm - hmm ? show me . nick : i 'm glad to see you taking dad 's disappearance so well . [ scene_break ] paul : so we think that victor went to this village to find walter palin . j.t . : well , it makes sense . nikki : walter better pray he does n't find him . j.t . : victor wants to make walter pay for sabrina 's death . paul : i think we 'd better check it out . j.t . : when can you leave ? paul : how about the next flight ? j.t . : i 'll book it . nikki : i was just in mexico for that charade of a wedding . now i 'm going back . yes , i am coming with you to find victor . [ scene_break ] nick : still here , huh ? adam : ( sighs ) heather : ( clears throat ) adam : how are the , uh , fbi guys ? nick : oh , yeah , they 're -- you know , they 're in the house , and you 're here . of course , you would have known that if you 'd bothered to check for yourself . adam : come on , nick . you know , i care about victor just as much as you do . nick : oh , yeah , adam . it shows . adam : ( sighs ) i 'm so sick of this . i 'm so sick of this . heather : we seem to have the most terrible timing . adam : ( sighs ) you know what , babe ? do n't worry about it , okay ? heather : okay . adam : come here . mm . i could go and join their fbi search party and all of that , but nick would just find some other reason to rag on me . he and victoria have a mindset , and , um , there 's nothing i 'm gon na do to change that . heather : well , i know how much that bothers you . adam : you know , my mom used to sit under this oak tree back on the farm in kansas just to think . you know , she 'd -- thought it was the most peaceful place in the world . after she died , i , uh , i went and sat under that oak tree for hours just talking to her . and that was the way that i grieved . i think victor disappears . that 's his way , you know ? he 's missing because he wants to be . heather : do you think he 's gon na come back when he 's ready ? adam : not a moment sooner . heather : you know they 'll keep looking for him . adam : yeah , i know , and he 's not gon na appreciate being found . but listen , do n't even worry . i - i do n't care what nick and victoria think about me anymore . i am my father 's son . try as they may , they ca n't change that . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . amber : you 're back . daniel : yeah , i caught the first flight out after breakfast . it was too bad you missed it . it was actually really good . amber : mm . i had better things to do . daniel : uh , yeah . uh , listen , um , i wanted to talk to you , just get this out there . w - what happened with me and colleen -- that was not planned . you know , i was n't doing that intentional to hurt you or anything . amber : ( scoffs ) you know , you actually did me a favor . daniel : i did ? amber : yeah . you know , i did n't want to sit around and get all sad and obsessive about it , and so i decided to go out clubbing in malibu , and that 's where i met liam . daniel : who 's liam ? amber : well , you know , he 's this amazing guy . he 's -- he 's a surfer , and we had a few drinks , and we danced , and we talked about all these , like , surf competitions , 'cause he 's won , like , all of 'em . daniel : that 's funny you talked about surf -- you do n't surf . amber : well , you know , he can teach me . and then we started kissing , and you know , one thing lead to another , and -- you know how that goes -- and then we went back to his place , and ... talk about stamina . i mean , surfers are really , really strong and , oh , it was just , uh , it was just really an amazing night , you know ? and i have you to thank for it , so thank you . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine . kay : i was told i would find you here . jill : yeah , i was just meeting cane . you missed him , actually . kay : well , that 's exactly what you wanted , since you forgot to tell me about it . jill : well , there was no need to tell you . cane 's the new c.e.o . of jabot , and we were just mapping out a strategy for the transition . kay : i still say he 's wrong for it . jill : ( gasps ) my mother disagrees with my decision ? alert the media . kay : oh , for heaven 's sakes , jill . it was n't that long ago he was serving drinks behind that bar . jill : that 's right , and i was a manicurist when i started , but i learned , and he 'll learn . good instincts are the important thing , and he has those . kay : why rush ? he needs to be more seasoned . jill : i can not manage both jabot and chancellor industries , and he 's the only person i can trust . now he 's ready . just let me do my job , okay ? stop running my life . kay : i 'm simply trying to guide your life . jill : ( sighs ) but i do n't need your guidance . a little respect would be refreshing , though . kay : how about a little loyalty , hmm ? jill : why should i be loyal to you when you have so little faith in me ? [ scene_break ] river : aha , there you are . your adventure together begins . jana : ( sighs ) oh , thank you so much for everything , river . our wedding turned out to be so beautiful . kevin : yeah , we knew it was gon na be memorable , just , uh , not this memorable . river : ahh . jana : ( sighs ) river : michael needs time and so maybe , uh , maybe so do i . the arabs say inshallah -- `` if god wills . `` i 'll see him or i wo n't . inshallah . peace . inshallah , guru . jana : ( chuckles ) river : peace . jana : and so it begins . kevin : mm . [ scene_break ] lauren : you could have just called . michael : i 'm victor 's attorney . it 's my duty . believe me , we 're in , we 're out , we 're home with fenmore , and i 'm gon na hold my son and never let him go . lauren : you are not your father . michael : do you realize both my parents are murderers ? i could put them both in jail . in fact , if i do n't and word ever gets out , i could be disbarred . lauren : okay , you promised river , you are not gon na call the police . michael : no , no , i wo n't , but that 's as far as i 'll go . gloria is my cross to bear , but the guru -- i 'm never gon na see that man again . lauren : oh , hi , victoria . victoria : hi . michael : victoria , we just got back from california . i 'm checking in . any word on victor ? victoria : uh , well , there is one decent tip . um , a driver says dad was on his bus to el paso . michael : el paso ? why el paso ? victoria : i do n't know . i have no idea . j.t . and paul are checking into it . so how was the wedding ? lauren : ahh , the wedding . well , um , it was very unique . michael : it was at an ashram . that 's kind of new age meets age of aquarius . lauren : well , it was originally supposed to be at a cemetery , so this was a little -- michael : yeah , this was such a step up . lauren : exactly . michael : ( sighs ) nick : hey . michael : hey . lauren : hi . nick : welcome back . michael : good seeing you . lauren : how you doing ? victoria : uh , any word from the feds ? nick : well , they 're working real hard to find dad . you know , i just ran into adam and heather down at the pool . they were hooking up . lauren : hmm . victoria : ( sighs ) man , i wish we could kick him outta there . michael : well , maybe you can . nick : no , dad really wants him there . michael : mnh - mnh . uh , for tax purposes , your father transferred ownership to the corporation years ago . lauren : so newman enterprises owns the ranch ? michael : correct . nick : hmm . well , well , well . it sounds like you 're adam 's landlord . [ scene_break ] paul : i appreciate that you want to do this , nikki , but you can not go with me to mexico . nikki : why not ? paul : ( sighs ) because it 's dangerous . walter is part of the mob . he is a killer , and if victor is truly after him , there is no telling what might happen . nikki : all right , let 's talk about what has happened then . david happened . all of this tragedy happened because of me . i have to go , paul . paul : so you want me to knowingly put you in danger ? i wo n't do that . nikki : paul , we can take the private jet . paul : ( sighs ) nikki : it 'll be faster . i 'll tell victoria i need it for business . paul : it 's a bad idea . nikki : do you understand that i lie awake night after night thinking about how this is all my fault ? i 'm responsible for this . coming with you to mexico is the only way that i can live with myself . paul : ( sighs ) you 're not gon na give up , are you ? nikki : no . paul : okay . so you win , but we 're doing it together . nikki : all right . thank you . and please hold off on telling j.t . because he 'll tell victoria . she 'll tell nicholas , and they 'll try to stop me . paul : right , as well they should . j.t . : okay , you 're flying out tomorrow afternoon at 1 : 00 . paul : okay , thank you , but , um , there 's been a little change of plans . nikki : actually , paul is leaving as soon as possible on the newman jet . paul : just so you know , there is no guarantee that i will find victor or that i 'm even looking in the right place . [ scene_break ] victor : ( chuckles ) girl : gracias . [ next_on ] walter : oh , are you the new captain ? victor : sí . adam : enjoy this while it lasts , victoria , 'cause when dad gets home , and he will , i would n't want to be you . nikki : paul , paul . paul : what ? nikki : she 's wearing sabrina 's earring . | the wedding is over and kevin , jana and their entourage prepare to leave , but not without shocking revelations . jana shares with daniel that amber as well as herself saw him doing the deed with colleen . michael has finally had a chance to meet his long last dad river ( aka lowell ) and vows to never want to see him again as he bids him adieu . jill begins grooming cane for his new position as ceo . victoria and nick continue to deal with the prodigal son adam as victoria flexes her corporate muscle to let him know who 's boss . paul and nikki prepare to go to mexico to find victor while victor plots his revenge on walter , who just happens to show up in a bar in mexico . kay and jill fight about jabot . |
michael : for god sakes . to confront him ? what possessed you to take matters into your own hands when that 's specifically what i warned you not to do ? daniel : because the guy 's playing games , michael . michael : let me sort it out for you . if detective chancellor had not stepped in , you would be calling me from jail now . lauren : you know what ? you have got to trust michael . do you have any idea how hard he 's working for you ? daniel : yeah , and i appreciate that . but , you know , deacon is gunning for me . you do n't even know what 's going on . michael : tell me . daniel : well , for starters , he 's got a picture of the real terroni on his flash drive . michael : how did you get your hands on deacon sharpe 's flash drive ? daniel : come on , michael . does it really matter ? michael : jeez , daniel ! what are you doing ? of course he has a copy of the picture . he 's trying to buy it . victoria explained that all to us . all right , look , please , from now on , if you hear of anything that you think may have a bearing on this case , you come to me . daniel : no , no . i 'm not backing down from this , michael , not when i could wind up in prison , or i could lose everything in my life that matters to me . no . [ scene_break ] amber : i 'm not marrying you . i 'm going straight to the d.a . 's office , and i 'm gon na tell them you know who the third guy was in the alley the night of the murder . deacon : well , if you do that , i 'm just gon na deny it . if you want to save danny boy 's name , you got ta take mine . amber : like there 's a chance in hell that 's happening . deacon : taking a big risk walking out that door . amber : daniel is innocent . i 'm gon na prove it . [ scene_break ] mac : we 're late for our reservation . billy : yeah , well , whose fault is that ? mac : yours . billy : i 'm not the one that could n't get dressed in time . mac : someone kept hiding my clothes . billy : ( chuckles ) mac : mm . billy : who would do such a thing like that , hmm ? mac : mm , i wonder . chloe : oh , well , look who it is . huh . must be date night at the club . billy : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] cane : ca n't sleep , huh ? lily : ( sighs ) no , i just keep thinking about my first day of chemo tomorrow . cane : come here . lily : ( sighs ) cane : so did the doctors tell you what to expect ? lily : yeah , i 've talked to a - a million doctors . i 've read everything . i 've gone into message boards . i 've gone to chat rooms . cane : you 're scared . lily : terrified . ( sighs ) cane : it 's gon na be okay . you know that , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] billy : are you crazy kids on a date ? chance : is that a problem ? billy : no , not at all . man : mr. abbott , i 'm very sorry , sir , but we had to give your reservation away . billy : um , okay . so when can you seat us next ? man : uh , we 're booked solid . it 'll be 45 minutes for a table . sorry , sir . mac : ( clears throat ) okay . billy : awesome , uh , let 's just go somewhere else . mac : we can . chance : you know , you 're more than welcome to join us , if you like . billy : oh , no , thank you . mac : sure , why not ? chloe : yeah , no . no , no , no . chance : no , look . there 's plenty of room . it 's fine . i mean , we 're all adults here , are n't we ? please , have a seat . mac ? mac : this could be a good thing . chloe : yeah , it 's debatable . mac : you and chloe are always saying that you want to get along for delia 's sake . let 's have fun together . billy : hey , well , ladies and gentlemen , the captain has just turned on the `` fasten your seat belt `` sign . we could be in for some turbulence up ahead . what do you think ? ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ryder : you sure you want me to go through with this ? what about the girl ? deacon : oh , listen . do n't worry about amber . she 'll come around . all you got ta do is sell your sob story to the `` chip - punk . `` ( chuckles ) fisher 's our ticket to living large . ryder : i 'm on it . ( cell phone closes ) ryder : hey . kevin : i was n't sure you would show . ryder : am i walking into a trap ? kevin : have i called the cops ? no , but maybe i should . ryder : why ? kevin : i 'm trying to figure out if i can trust you . you know a guy named deacon sharpe ? ryder : deacon sharpe ? kevin : mm - hmm . he 's been pulling some crap on my wife and my best friend . ryder : what 's that got to do with me ? kevin : well , somebody saw you leaving his hotel room . so before this goes any further , i need to know , are you working for deacon ? look , you can either tell me , or you can make a murder confession to the cops . [ scene_break ] daniel : no disrespect , michael , but every time i feel like the law is on my side , all of a sudden some new piece of evidence just magically appears , making me look guiltier than hell . you know , this ryder kid , i see him over at deacon 's hotel room , right ? and now he 's getting all buddy - buddy with your brother . i mean , do n't you think something 's going on there ? michael : well , yeah . well , this is what you need to tell me . daniel : well , maybe i feel like i 'm the only person i can rely on . michael : look , if you think you know better than me how to handle this , why do you need me ? you represent yourself . daniel : michael , i did n't mean it like that . ( doorbell rings ) lauren : do you have any idea he 's up every night working on your case . michael : and you just keep doing something stupid . daniel : look , you think it was personal ? i was frustrated . michael : oh , you think you 're frustrated ? if you ca n't resp ( sighs ) amber : hi , lauren . um , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i - i really did n't mean to interrupt . lauren : where 's your suitcase ? amber : um , it 's at crimson lights . i 'll get it later . daniel : what , is she living here now ? michael : temporarily . daniel : she 's living with my lawyer , the guy who 's supposed to have my best interests at heart ? do you realize that this girl is the reason that my entire life is screwed up ? that 's just fantastic , michael . [ scene_break ] cane : i know you 're scared . i mean , who would n't be ? but you have to understand that this chemo is gon na help you . lily : it 's just if i knew for sure that this would work ... cane : sweetheart , you are gon na live a long and a very healthy life . lily : ( sighs ) maybe . cane : no , you are strong , okay ? and you just have to keep focus on the end prize . i 've done a lot of reading about this , and there have been people who 've only had a few months to live , and they 've gone on . they 've beaten the odds . what did you read in the message boards ? lily : just that ... ( sighs ) the idea of chemo is scarier than the actual experience . but what freaks me out are the side effects , you know ? like lethargy and nausea and dry mouth , not to mention what could happen , like losing my fingernails or gaining and losing weight . cane : hey . come here . lily : ( sighs ) cane : it 's gon na be okay . it 's gon na be okay . lily : ( sighs heavily ) it 's just my hair -- i do n't want to lose my hair . i 'm afraid of what it 's gon na look like . will you still love me ? cane : of course i 'll still love you . lily : ( sniffles ) ( crying ) cane : of course i 'll love you . [ scene_break ] daniel : how can you let her move in here , michael ? she 's the reason this happened to me in the first place . lauren : i asked her to stay . we 're helping my friend . daniel : oh , your friend . well , i saw your friend a few hours ago with deacon . michael : what ? lauren : amber ? amber : i was trying to help daniel . daniel : `` help . `` yeah , that 's what she calls it . michael : you went to see deacon after you promised me that you would n't ? daniel : oh , michael , come on . you expect her to keep her promises to you ? michael : is it too much to ask just one of my clients to do as i ask ? ! just keep your damn mouths shut for a change ! lauren : he is working on an ulcer . you two , you need to get your act together . you ca n't keep making messes and expecting him to clean it up . amber : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm gon na go , okay ? it was a dumb idea for me to crash here . daniel : i agree . it was a dumb idea . you should go . lauren : no . no . she 's staying with us . i mean , personally , i think she should be going home with you , because there is one thing i am sure of -- is everything she 's doing is to help you . amber : i 'm trying . daniel : ( scoffs ) amber : i 'm gon na go , and i 'll get my stuff , and i 'll be right back . lauren : okay . i know you 're not asking my opinion , but it 's a mistake to push her away . daniel : oh , really , you think so ? because i definitely do not think it 's a bad idea . lauren : you understand , we go way back . i have seen her cause trouble . i have seen her do one scheme after another to better her own life . it was always all about amber ... until she met you . she puts you first , daniel . that 's what this whole deacon thing has been about . she hated being with him . but she sacrificed herself for you . i just -- i do n't know how you let someone who loves you that much just walk out of your life . daniel : for the record , it 's still always about amber . amber : ( sighs ) daniel : hang on . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ryder : dude , do n't call the cops . i barely know deacon sharpe . kevin : fine . explain yourself . ryder : look , i heard a guy named sharpe was trying to crate art . i needed a job , so i went to meet with him . he -- he said i did n't have enough experience . that 's the end of the story . kevin : did you shoot the guy in the alley behind jimmy 's bar ? ryder : okay , that 's random . why -- why would you ask me that ? kevin : because my best friend is being railroaded for that murder . ryder : sorry . i do n't know anything about it . kevin : huh . well , deacon does . in fact , we 're pretty sure he set the whole thing up . ryder : it 's news to me . kevin : is it ? ryder : look , i thought you were trying -- kevin : the killer was wearing a ski mask , ryder . was that you ? ryder : you know , this is a mistake . i thought you were trying to help me . you 're trying to set me up . kevin : you 're not going anywhere until i get some answers . ryder : get your hands off of me . kevin : did you shoot thomas balfour ? ryder : back off ! kevin : did you shoot him ? tell the truth , ryder ! ryder : yeah , okay ? kevin : ( sighs ) ryder : i did . i killed that son of a bitch . but i did n't mean to . i just -- i could n't take it anymore . you know , i thought you of all people would understand , but i swear , i did n't know that your friend was caught up in it . i just -- you of all people should know what it 's like , what that guy balfour -- what he did to me . kevin : what are you talking about ? ryder : ( scoffs ) you think you were abused ? dude , you have no idea . i killed him . but i 'm not a bad guy . i swear i 'm not . [ scene_break ] chloe : you , uh , you just missed all the excitement . chance just stopped a fight . chance : ( sighs ) mac : here at the club ? chloe : yeah , yeah . chance : yeah . chloe : he would have made an arrest if i had not asked him to back off . chance : well , it was a friend of chloe 's , that 's all . chloe : ( chuckles ) billy : oh , wow . you have friends now ? chloe : it was very sweet of him . it was very sweet . billy : ( clears throat ) well , personally , i find it to be somewhat irresponsible , but , hey , who am i to judge , right ? chance : the whole thing was handled very responsibly . mac : i 'm sure it was . chance : thank you . mac : mm - hmm . chloe : chance is -- he 's unlike any guy i 've ever dated . you know , he 's -- he 's sweet , and he 's loyal , and he 's kind . it 's just refreshing . billy : hmm . yeah . kind of like me and mac , huh ? mac : so we have n't had much of a chance to talk back at the house . chance : no . mac : um , how do you like being a detective ? chance : well , just kind of getting acclimated to it all , but , uh , i 'm sorry to say , tonight was probably the most action i 've seen thus far . billy : come on . do n't be so modest . according to chloe , you 're just a regular superhero . chloe : i - i 'm sorry . i just have to ask him . are you jealous , billy ? [ scene_break ] lily : i know it 's a silly question to ask if you 'll love me without hair , but i just ca n't imagine myself that way . cane : i did n't fall in love with you because of your hair . i fell in love with you because of who you are . you could change your whole appearance , and you would always be beautiful to me . lily : i mean ... ( sighs ) it would be one thing if i decided to shave my head on my own , like sinead o'connor or britney spears , but to have it fall out in clumps ? it 's like i 'm losing control over my life . cane : but you can control the way you react to it . lily : what if i just shave my head on my own ? what if i just get rid of my hair before it falls out ? cane : are you sure that 's what you want to do ? lily : i mean , they recommend that you do it a few weeks into chemo anyways . cane : okay . so you still have a few weeks . lily : yeah , but i do n't want to wait . i do n't want to let the cancer take my hair . i want to take it myself . cane : sweetheart , whatever 's gon na make you feel better , that 's all i care about . lily : will you do it for me ? will you shave my head for me now ? [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm gon na put you on retainer . lauren : you already did the day you married me . michael : ( sighs ) i still think it was a mistake to ask amber to stay . lauren : the mistake was taking daniel 's case . michael : he 's phyllis ' son . what was i supposed to do ? lauren : you know , i have a radical new theory for you . i do . it 's radical . see , the next time somebody asks you ... michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : you say no . no , it 's very simple . it 's not like you 're hurting for work . you know , if -- if a client is n't cooperating , there 's no reason to represent them , and i 'm not just talking about daniel . you know , i 'm -- i 'm talking about your father , your mother , jeff , kevin . they all take advantage of you . michael : they 're my family . lauren : there are limits . michael : well , you married into a tribe of troublemakers . lauren : ( chuckles ) yes , who also know that if they get into trouble , that you 're gon na bail them out . michael : okay . from now on , after this case , i will set better boundaries . lauren : no more cases involving friends and family ? michael : this is the last one . [ scene_break ] daniel : if you want to stay with michael and lauren , just go ahead . amber : you just said you did n't want me to . daniel : just do whatever you want . amber : ( sighs ) are you okay ? daniel : ( scoffs ) ( chuckles ) yeah , i 'm -- i 'm great , amber . i 've been accused of forgery , murder , and i broke up with the woman that i thought i was gon na marry and spend the rest of my life with . yeah , i could n't be better . amber : everything i 'm doing , i 'm doing for you . daniel : please do n't say that again , okay ? you know , i saw you in that room with deacon , and -- amber : ( sniffles ) you were right not to trust him . and i wish i could just explain it all to you , but it just keeps getting more tangled and tangled every time i try . ( sighs ) daniel : i do n't know who 's lying or who 's telling the truth anymore . and i feel like i 'm just always waiting for the other shoe to drop , always looking over my shoulder , thinking that the feds are just gon na haul my butt back to jail at any second . you know , i - i ca n't sleep . i ca n't eat . i ca n't think . i definitely ca n't paint . my money 's running out , that 's for sure . and the one person that i could always count on , the one person that i thought was gon na be there with me forever , my best friend in the entire world , well , that 's gone , too . amber : i never stopped loving you , never . everything i did , i did it for you . and i never dreamt -- i never dreamt the person who started out as my best friend would end up being the love of my life , but it happened . it 's true that it 's forever . ( cries ) and i 'm never gon na stop loving you . [ scene_break ] ryder : the guy in the alley , balfour ? his real name was ray elkins . he was a friend of my dad 's . he called me up one day and said i could make some serious bank if i helped him with a scam he was running . he was -- i mean , he was cool at first . then he started losing it , you know , and he 'd scream at me , smack me around a bit . he treated me just like my dad used to when i was a kid , and i felt like i was back in that cellar . kevin : what cellar ? ryder : my dad used to lock me up in a cellar when i was a kid . he made me sleep on the floor , rats runnin ' over me , bite me . i 'd cry . ( scoffs ) i 'd beg him to let me out , and he 'd just , uh , he 'd just say , `` shut up . shut up , you little cockroach . nobody loves you except the rats . `` kevin : my dad used to call me a cockroach . um , how did your dad know this balfour , um , uh , elkins guy ? ryder : prison . dad probably told him how he used to use me as a punching bag 'cause , uh , elkins started locking me in the tool shed . he 'd wale on me , just like my dad used to when i was a kid . brought me right back to that dark place , you know ? i thought i was past it , but ... kevin : it 's hard to get past . ryder : i cou -- i could n't take it anymore . i had to make the torture stop . and elkins , he , you know , he forced me out in the alley that night . he made me put on the ski mask . i knew he was up to no good . and -- and he pulled a gun on -- on your friend . i just lost it . i jumped in front of ray to stop him . everything happened so fast . you 've got ta believe me . i 'm -- i 'm not a killer . i was n't in my right mind . it 's just i -- i had to make the pain stop . and that 's why i came to you . you were locked up as a kid , too . kevin : yeah , i was . ryder : it 's like you said on the radio . if you 're put back in that dark place again , it 's just like you 're a helpless kid . when i think about the high that tom used to get from torturing me ... kevin : wait , d - did you just say tom ? ryder : my dad . kevin : so where did you live with tom ? ryder : green bay . kevin : and your mother ? ryder : she took off when i was little , left me with that bastard . ( scoffs ) nice , huh ? kevin : where is he now ? ryder : i heard he 's dead . i do n't really know , do n't care . i 'm just glad he 's gone . i bet you can relate . i - i 've been so messed up since i killed elkins . i keep thinking i 'm gon na end up like my dad . s - so when i found the silver chipmunk , it was like i found a kindred spirit . kevin : what was tom 's last name ? ryder : callahan . kevin : look , ryder , um , keeping this inside is gon na eat you alive . you -- you -- you have to come clean . you have to confess . ryder : dude , no ! kevin : look , uh , my brother is -- is a great lawyer . he 's always up for helping someone in trouble , especially if i ask . ryder : what , am i supposed to believe this is n't just about getting your friend off the hook ? c - can i even trust you and -- and your hotshot lawyer brother ? i wo n't make it in prison . it 'd be like being locked up in that cellar again . kevin : look , you can trust me . [ scene_break ] lauren : so how 'd it go with daniel ? amber : he 'll never forgive me . could i bounce something off you ? lauren : of course . amber : i can get the charges dropped against daniel . but what i would have to do , it 's repulsive . lauren : then do n't do it . do n't do it . you -- you listen to michael , and you let the law handle this . amber : the way deacon twists things , he can make daniel look guilty , no matter what michael does . lauren : honey , just -- he has you scared . that 's it . amber : you do n't know him like i do . if you had seen daniel just now -- it breaks my heart . he 's in this mess because of me . would n't you do anything you could do to help michael at any cost ? you would . lauren : just think this through . do n't do anything rash , okay ? just do n't do anything that you 're gon na regret the rest of your life . amber : i wo n't , if it saves daniel . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) michael : hey , kevin . ca n't talk . busy . but what 's up ? [ scene_break ] billy : so , uh , who 's watching delia while , uh , you 're on your date ? chloe : oh , i left her in coat check . billy : ( clears throat ) should you really be out on a date when she had the sniffles just yesterday ? chloe : oh , well , i could ask you the same thing , billy , 'cause if you were so concerned , then why are n't you home with her ? billy : okay . ( clears throat ) chance : can we just go with the check , please ? billy : yeah . chance : thanks . mac : we should go . billy : you know , guys , we should do this again sometime in the next millennium . chloe : yeah . billy : yeah . chance : tell you what , it 's my treat . billy : chance , i appreciate it , but , uh , cops do n't make a whole lot of money , so let me get it . chance : you know , stop . i - i insist . next time , your treat . billy : oh , you are an optimist . chloe : huh , that was very generous of you . mac : thank you . billy : yeah , well , you sure ? last chance . do n't want it ? chance : i 'm positive . put it away . billy : well , i bet the waiter wants my money . come on . let 's get out of here . mac : okay . chance : have a good night . mac : you , too . chance : sure . chloe : ( sighs ) i do n't know what i ever saw in him . [ scene_break ] cane : are you sure you want to do this now ? we can go short and do it in stages . lily : no , no , no . i want to do it all at once . i want to shave it now . ( sighs ) cane : you do n't want to go to a salon and have a professional do it ? lily : cane , no . please , i need this . cane : okay . you want me to cut your ponytail first ? lily : um , i 'll do it . cane : okay . lily : ( exhales ) lily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) cane : ( laughs ) lily : ( sighs ) you think it 's long enough to donate ? cane : i 'm sure it is . lily : ( sighs ) lily : you ready ? cane : yeah , i 'm ready . are you ready ? lily : yeah . cane : yeah ? lily : ( sighs ) cane : you ready ? lily : yes . ( clippers buzzing ) lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) billy is a pompous ass . you know , i feel bad . i feel really bad for mac , because he 's just gon na get bored of her , and he 's gon na dump her really fast . chance : i think billy just wants it all . i mean , he clearly likes mac , but he does n't want to see you with anyone else . chloe : you think so ? chance : mm - hmm . chloe : whatever . he 's a pig . chance : chloe , you say that you 're over billy , but you keep talking about him . i think you need to figure out what you want . chloe : what i want is to have fun , which is what we were doing until we were very rudely interrupted . i hope it did n't ruin your evening . chance : no . it takes more than just bickering with an ex to bum me out . [ scene_break ] mac : what a disaster . billy : yes , it was . so why did you tell them that we would join them anyway ? mac : ( sighs ) because i thought it was an opportunity . billy : for what ? for me to strangle chloe in front of a witness ? ( chuckles ) mac : no , for delia 's parents to get along . billy : mm . mac : i did n't realize how far apart you actually are . billy : yeah , well , there is no way to bridge that abyss , so let 's just drop it , okay ? mac : okay . dropped . what are we gon na talk about ? billy : you want to talk ? really ? you want to talk ? mac : ( giggles ) billy : what 's wrong with you ? you want to talk ? mm . [ scene_break ] michael : he confessed to killing balfour in the alley ? kevin : elkins . michael : huh ? kevin : ray elkins -- that 's thomas balfour 's real name . and , yeah , ryder admitted to shooting him . he 's even willing to turn himself in . michael : why would he confess to you ? you do n't even know him . kevin : i 'm the chipmunk . michael : whoa , whoa . this is the man daniel mentioned . he 's pals with deacon . kevin : no , no , no . he 's not . he explained everything . michael : well , i think you 're being naive . no , i mean , does this ryder character have any proof that he was the third man in the alley ? kevin : well , he sure does seem to know a lot . [ scene_break ] ryder : deacon , someone saw me come out of your room . we need to get our story straight . i came to you for a job . you turned me down . [ scene_break ] kevin : he said that , uh , ray elkins spent time in prison with -- with his dad . um , the d.a . would be able to verify that , right ? michael : yeah . easy enough to find out . kevin : and if it 's true , then daniel walks away a free man , right ? just talk to ryder . michael : all right , well , let 's get the authorities over here before he changes his mind . kevin : there 's just one last thing . michael : hmm ? kevin : i promised him that you would represent him ... kevin : pro bono . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) amber : deacon , it 's me . [ scene_break ] billy : all right , so , um , imagine this is a magic trailer . mac : mm - hmm . billy : and we can teleport to anywhere in the world we want to go . where would you like to be when they open up the door ? mac : it does n't matter , as long as i 'm with you . billy : okay , thank you , but where would you like to go ? mac : i do n't know . billy : look , you 're -- you 're not really playing the game right , you know ? ( chuckles ) mac : it sounds like someone wants to get out of genoa city . billy : well , you know , yeah . why not ? i mean , we could always come back , and i would n't leave delia . mac : and i bet you would n't mind getting away from chloe for a few days , either . billy : mm , i could go without seeing her . yes , that 's true . mac : ( sighs ) billy , i 'm not saying that you do n't love me , because i know that you do , but there are some seriously unresolved issues between the two of you . billy : ( groans ) man , the only thing i feel for chloe is pity -- actually , no , i take that back . the one i pity is chance , man . he has no idea what he 's getting himself into . [ scene_break ] chance : and please promise me that you will never , never overnight a pizza to iraq . it does not work . chloe : okay , i promise . chance : hmm ? chloe : ( giggles ) chance : chloe , i like you . chloe : okay . chance : but i know that you 're still hung up on billy , so this ca n't happen . i 'm not gon na be your rebound guy , okay ? chloe : okay . chance : okay . come on . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) lauren : hey . daniel : hey . is , uh , amber here ? lauren : she just left . do you want to come in ? daniel : you know , i thought about what you said , and you 're right . no matter how dumb the decisions she 's made are , i know that she still loves me . lauren : i know she does . daniel : i think maybe she should just come back home . lauren : that 's wonderful . i -- boy , i hope we 're not too late . daniel : what are you talking about ? lauren : um , i - i think she 's about to do something really stupid . [ scene_break ] amber : if you swear that you will get daniel off free and clear , and you will never mess in his life again , i 'll marry you . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're asking me to represent the man who railroaded daniel ? are you cr -- ? kevin : well , i promise him you would help him in exchange for his confession . michael : how dare you offer my legal services free of charge ? i am so sick of being taken for granted . what if i brought people over here and asked you for free coffee and food ? kevin : well , i -- i thought you would be happy to get daniel off , and if money is the issue , i will pay for it as soon as this chipmunk stuff starts to -- michael : no . no . no . sorry , not this time . kevin : michael . michael , look , there is another reason i want you to handle this . it -- it 's personal , and i ca n't be positive , but , um , i think ryder might be my brother . michael : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] cane : you know , you are as gorgeous as you 've ever been . are you ready ? do you want to see it ? lily : ( sighs ) cane : go on . lily : i think so . cane : go on . lily : but i warn you , i might burst into tears . but no matter what , this was right . i feel really good about what i 've done . cane : yeah . lily : ( sighs ) okay . ( gasps ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : oh , my gosh . i did it ... on my terms . cane : ( sighs ) lily : i really did it . cane : yeah , you did . ( chuckles ) lily : ( laughs ) oh , my gosh . [ next_on ] ashley : shame on you , jack , for using the anniversary of our father 's death to manipulate me . man : so what 's this worth to you ? daniel : you know , whatever deal you made with him , amber , you do n't have to do this . you could walk out of here with me right now . | michael reprimands daniel for confronting deacon about the terroni . lauren tells daniel that he has to trust michael . daniel tells michael and lauren that deacon has a pic of the real terroni on his flash drive . michael wonders how daniel knows this . amber refuses to marry deacon and threatens to go to the police . mac and billy arrive at the athletics ' club for their reservation , but runs into chloe and chance . when billy and mac loses their reservation , chloe insists on them joining her and chance . deacon tells ryder to sell his sob story to kevin . ryder meets with kevin and sells his sob story about his treatment as a child . kevin asks ryder upright if he is working for deacon . ryder tells kevin that he had asked deacon for a job . amber arrives at michael and lauren 's and finds daniel there . daniel is quite put back when he finds out that amber is living with michael and lauren temporarily . daniel tells michael and lauren that he had seen amber with deacon . michael becomes upset that not a one of his clients will do as he says .kevin asks ryder if he had shot balfour and ryder owns up to it .lily decides to shave her head with cane 's help . kevin urges ryder to come clean to the police . kevin tells michael about ryder confessing to ryder 's murder and that he had promised ryder that michael would defend him . amber goes back to deacon and tells him that she will marry him if he clears daniel and stays out of daniel 's life . lauren warns daniel that amber is about to do something that she will regret . chance refuses to be chloe 's rebound guy . |
ashley : i just still ca n't believe that adam has the nerve to file a civil suit against the people that he victimized . billy : yeah , well , i 'd like to put the kid 's head on a stick for what he did to you . abby : i - i still ca n't believe that it 's not illegal to bug someone 's bedroom . ashley : ( scoffs ) i know . jack : not when it 's in your own home . traci : okay , everybody , look , the more energy we put into this , the more power adam has over our lives . billy : trace , that 's easy for you to say . you were n't subpoenaed . traci : billy , what happens to my family affects me , too . jack : you know , the silver lining in all of this is victor is finally going to get a taste of what he deserves , at his own son 's hand , no less . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm fairly confident it wo n't hold up in court . nick : if by some twist of fate it does , and adam wins ... nikki : the damages would be in the millions . michael : well , i advise you to stop the case before it gets to trial . victor : you 're not suggesting we settle ? victoria : well , this case was already thrown out once for lack of evidence . michael : well , unfortunately , the burden of proof is lower , much lower in a civil trial . nikki : what about that `` restless style `` article ? michael : oh ... ( sighs ) i 'll try to suppress it . jill did n't substantiate adam 's claims , so it 's basically your word against his . victor : but adam 's motives are crystal clear . he wants to go after everyone who was at the cabin that night . nick : all except one . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , we 're here early if you want to come by now . i 'm here with faith . you can see her . bye . adam : hey , sharon . sharon : ( gasps ) adam : i did n't mean to startle you . i just wanted to say hi . sharon : did you follow me here ? adam : best coffee in town . sharon : how come i 'm the only one from the cabin that you did n't include in the lawsuit ? adam : 'cause you did n't turn against me . sharon : well , that 's because i did n't know the truth , and i do now . i 'm not on your side , adam . if this goes to court , i 'm gon na testify against you , and i 'm gon na help all those people win their case . [ scene_break ] paul : hey there . nina : hey . paul : where are you off to ? nina : i 'm just going to crimson lights for a little while , clear my head . paul : what , with your computer ? nina : well , in case the news hits , yeah . paul : oh . nina : listen , i never did thank you properly for finding my son 's name . paul : well , it makes me happy to see you smile . nina : ( chuckles ) paul : maybe you can thank me later . nina : ( gasps ) maybe i can . is that an invitation to sleep over ? paul : yeah , maybe . i do n't know how much sleep we 're gon na get . nina : ( laughs ) paul : ( chuckles ) nina : okay . paul : wait a minute . nina : hmm ? paul : you can let yourself back in . nina : well , well ... ( chuckles ) paul : have fun . nina : bye . ( knock on door ) paul : i gave you the key so you could use it . so what 's the dea -- chris : hi . [ scene_break ] michael : all right , the first step is to file a motion to dismiss . victoria : well , i 'm sure that mr. abrams will argue against it with some speech that will rival the gettysburg address . nikki : adam must be paying that guy a fortune . nick : i heard that it 's skye who is paying the bill . victor : yeah , but we do n't yet have definitive proof of her complicity in all this . nikki : and whose body was it in the stables that we thought was skye 's ? i mean , if we could figure that out , would n't that lead us somewhere ? victor : why did it take the authorities so damn long to i.d . that body ? michael : i 'll call to check . victoria : what about skye lockhart 's journal ? the one that she wrote about dr. taylor ? if we could just prove that that was an elaborate hoax ... nick : skye was probably bilking dr. taylor . victor : ( sighs ) nikki : or helping adam manipulate him . michael : i 'll follow up on all of this , and with any luck , we 'll have enough here to countersue . meggie : i made some iced tea if anyone 's thirsty . michael : oh . nikki : ohh , meggie , you did n't need to do that . meggie : oh , it 's no trouble . the cook had to make a run to the store . i 'm happy to help . victor : meggie , this is my son nicholas , my daughter victoria ... nick : hello . victor : and my lawyer michael baldwin . michael : meggie , good to see you again . meggie : hi . ( chuckles ) victor : meggie 's the one who pointed my way to adam in brazil . nick : oh , well , then i owe you a huge thank - you . i would n't be a free man without you . meggie : oh , no , thank your father . he 's a very resourceful fellow . ( chuckles ) uh , listen , if you need anything , just give a holler , okay ? victor : all right , thank you . victoria : thanks . so , um , is she a guest , or is she working here , or what ? nikki : she 's , um , staying here . um , she 's my personal assistant . nick : for how long ? nikki : i 'm not sure . ( cell phone beeps ) victoria : uh , okay , so is that it ? are we finished up here , or ... ? michael : unless anyone has something else to add ... victor : nope . victoria : okay , then , i got ta run . ( sighs ) victor : all right . nick : i 'll walk you out . victoria : all right . nick : bye , mom . victor : bye , sweetheart . victoria : bye , mom . nick : dad . victor : son . michael : uh , victor . victor : mm - hmm ? michael : lending someone a few bucks is one thing , but inviting her into your home ? victor : i 'm helping her on her feet until she 's ready to move on , all right ? nothing to worry about . [ scene_break ] billy : look , as much as i 'd like to see victor go down , does n't that mean we all fall with him ? jack : first order of business is to separate the abbotts from all the other codefendants . ashley : but wait . if we do n't join the newmans against adam , then we could find ourselves pitted against them . jack : do you honestly think victor is n't going to favor his own family ? he would sell us out in a heartbeat . ashley : ( sighs ) abby : my dad wants the same things that we do . jack : of course he does , sweetheart . i just do n't want to be the fall guy here . ( cell phone beeps ) billy : excuse me . ashley : i know . i still do n't know what to think about it . billy : ( sighs ) you know what , guys ? i am outta here . you , however ... traci : ( chuckles ) billy : do n't you even think about leaving town without saying good - bye to me first . traci : i 'm gon na be here for a few days . billy : oh , that 's awesome . great . well , then i 'll see you tomorrow , and you . bye . bye . bye . abby and jack : bye . ashley : i need to ask you something , billy . hold on . billy : oh , great . abby : you have n't said a word about `` operation : save thy trust . `` jack : i will keep my end of the deal . if you want to get your hands on your inheritance , you better cool it , and fast . abby : what ? i 've been good . jack : yeah , you 've been good . gloworm -- opening night ... abby : ( laughs ) jack : diving into an oversized glass of champagne in your underwear ? abby : okay , that is my cover . as far as the rest of the world is concerned , i 'm still the ditzy naked heiress . jack : i think maybe you overdid it on the `` ditzy . `` abby : ( sighs ) jack : you lose your credibility , no one is gon na take you seriously as a businesswoman when we need them to , okay ? abby : okay . jack : back off . abby : okay ! okay . ( clears throat ) jack : i got ta get out of here , too . hey , you . traci : yeah ? jack : i am so glad you are stickin ' around for a while . traci : ( laughs ) jack : mm - hmm . traci : hey , do you want , um , blueberry muffins for breakfast ? jack : ooh , does that sound good . traci : okay . ashley : jack , come here . could you please try to watch what you say about victor in front of abby ? i mean , she is a newman , too . jack : yeah ... ( sighs ) do n't remind me . so wish me luck with this lawyer today , huh ? ashley : it would be nice if you could find a way to get the case dismissed for all the codefendants . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] skye : just found a copy of the summons . vance : buy you a drink . skye : tell me it 's a mistake . is adam suing everyone from that stupid kangaroo court except sharon ? vance : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : whatever you decide to do , i know it 's without malice , so if you feel compelled to testify against me ... sharon : end this lawsuit , please . ( cell phone rings ) sharon : why do n't you answer it ? i bet you i know who it is . why do n't you stop coming after me ? adam : what ? skye : we have a meeting . you 're late . where are you ? [ scene_break ] michael : how much do you know about this meggie ? victor : whatever you learned in the background check . she had some trouble earlier , but has been clean ever since . that bar is her life . nikki : believe me , i was suspicious of her , too , but , uh , i met this shaw roberts guy , and he is crazy . he would have killed her in -- in the coffeehouse . he 's no joke . victor : you know she risked her life for me . i mean , she lost the bar over it . nikki : just because she 's ... a little rough around the edges does n't mean she 's up to something . victor : exactly . michael : listen , i do n't think -- ( clears throat ) victor : meggie . meggie : excuse me . this came in the mail for you . it looks important . nikki : oh , thank you . meggie : any iced tea , anyone ? michael : oh , i 'm good . thank you . victor : no , thank you . meggie : okay . listen , i could n't help but hear earlier , you were talking about that , um , that woman ... skye ? is that her name ? victor : mm - hmm . meggie : well , she 's the same one that was up in my bar up on the wall there , right ? victor : mm - hmm . do you remember anything else about her ? meggie : n - nothing comes to mind . if i do , i 'll let you know . victor : all right . meggie : ( chuckles ) michael : i think i 'll do a second background check on ms. mcclaine . [ scene_break ] abby : you know , at court , your testimony and everything , i thought you were very courageous . ashley : abby , thank you . abby : ( chuckles ) mm . traci : ( sighs ) well , there 's so much food still , we 'll have to have leftovers tomorrow . ashley : okay . abby : so what do you want to do while you 're here ? 'cause the fenmore 's boutique has the new line by jeremy scott ! i 've been dying to see it . ashley : oh , no . traci : ( laughs ) actually , i - i wanted to tell you both . lily came over to see me yesterday , and she has asked me to be the twins ' godmother . ashley : oh , what a great way to honor colleen . i love that . abby : yeah . you know , there 's something i want to do . ashley : hmm . [ scene_break ] skye : adam said he 'll be here any minute . man : i ca n't wait . i 've got another meeting . skye : i 'm sorry he was delayed . shall we reschedule for another time ? man : you 're running a hedge fund from a hotel room . skye : ( sighs ) where the hell are you ? ( door opens ) skye : ( sighs ) skye : we just lost a big investor . adam : chill . there 'll be other ones . skye : you know how this works . you do the meet and greet . adam : i 'm not your puppet , skye . skye : everyone wants to eyeball the infamous adam newman before they hand us their cash . adam : `` jump up , roll over , bark like a doggy . good boy . `` skye : this hedge fund would n't have happened without yours truly . adam : you have nothing without my name . look , if this is n't working for you , then just say the word , and we can part company . [ scene_break ] sharon : here you go , strawberry , extra thick , just like you like it . nick : mmm . all right . mmm ... mmm . do you want to try some ? sharon : ( giggles ) nick : not yet . sharon : look , babe , daddy has whipped cream on his lip . nick : mmm . sharon : ( laughs ) nick : oh , yes . thank you . thank you . sharon : so , um , thanks . thanks for letting us stay at the tack house . nick : so you 're comfortable then ? sharon : it 's a little strange , but i do feel safe on the ranch . nick : well , i 'm glad , 'cause i do not want you running into adam . what ? sharon : mm , adam was just here , actually . faith : ( babbles ) [ scene_break ] ( computer keys clicking ) nina : ( sighs ) nina : ( sighs ) all right , just stop it , nina . you 're gon na drive yourself crazy . everything 's fine . ( computer keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] chris : you know , if this is a bad time , i ... paul : no , it 's not a bad time . can i , um , can i get you something ? chris : no , uh , i - i really ca n't stay long . i was just wondering if you found out anything more about nina 's son . paul : no , not yet . i , um , uh , i 've got some people on it , and i 'm not giving up . chris : she 's really lucky to have you . paul : ( sighs ) uh , i hope you 're still in town when i do find him . chris : i do n't think i will be . i put a lot on hold in d.c. , and i have another case that 's heating up , so i have to get back . paul : i see . another case , huh ? chris : yeah , several , actually . paul : are you , um , are you seeing anyone ? chris : i 'm sorry ? what ? paul : well , i was just ... wondering what the big hurry is . chris : oh , you mean is there someone special in d.c. ? paul : well , yes . chris : ( laughs ) paul : is there ? chris : uh , no , actually . i have been dating a lot , met some nice guys , but nothing 's really clicked , so ... yeah , i - i should go . i ... paul : so listen , um ... ( sighs ) about what happened the other night , um ... chris : yeah , the kiss , i 've forgotten about it , yeah . paul : i have n't . i have n't . you know , we can play this avoidance dance if you 'd like , or , um ... chris : paul , wait . stop . stop it . stop . oh , my gosh . i am so sorry . ( sighs ) oh , my god . wait , i can not do this to nina or to you . i 'm so sorry . paul : look , i - i do n't want to hurt you , either , but there 's not a day that goes by that i -- that i do n't think about you . chris : a - and you know what ? there will always be something between us . but it 's over . your future is with nina . i 'm sorry . oh , my god , what have i done ? paul : look , um -- chris : no , no , wait . wait . i should n't have come here to confuse things . i - i never should have come . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) paul : ( groans ) chris . chris ! ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] billy : oh . victoria : hi . billy : hi . you 're -- you 're here . victoria : yeah , i used my key . i hope that 's okay . billy : yeah , that 's ... that 's okay . that 's more than okay . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : hi . victoria : mm . billy : mm . victoria : mm . billy : ( growls ) victoria : so how did your family meeting go ? billy : oh , well , first , we just shouted , `` death to adam `` ... victoria : mm - hmm . billy : and then we lit him in effigy . how about yours ? victoria : really ? billy : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . victoria : same . you know , i was thinking ... billy : mm - hmm . victoria : if jack had n't manipulated adam into writing that diary , my dad 's diary ... billy : uh - huh . victoria : he might have slithered back to kansas , and he 'd be milking cows right now or something . billy : yeah , that 's true . you 're cute . you know what else ? victoria : hmm ? billy : if your father would have used a condom the night that adam was conceived , then he would n't be here at all . that 'd be great . victoria : excuse me ? billy : oh , you heard me . you heard me . come on , admit it . adam is the evil spawn of that ass - hat of a father of yours . victoria : oh , wait . ( stammers ) i am also the spawn of that ass - hat , by the way . billy : yeah , but you 're a cute little ass - hat . come here . give me a kiss . victoria : oh , get away from me ! billy : hey , not until you admit that we 're all here because of victor . this is all his fault . victoria : no ! just -- oh ! billy : what do you mean , oh ? victoria : like jack ? he made adam take the fall . billy : oh , man , do n't start . your father treats all his kids the same way like pooh on the bottom of his shoe . you know it . you know it for a fact ! victoria : `` pooh on the bottom of his shoe `` ? ! billy : oh , man . really ? victoria : please tell me you fixed the doorknob . billy : no , i told you , i was saving it for posterity . remember ? ( doorknob rattling ) billy : oh , try harder . give it a real good pull . victoria : ( sighs ) right . [ scene_break ] skye : you want to end this partnership ? who will pay vance to handle your lawsuit ? or will he work on commission ? adam : ( sighs ) you 're not my only resource , skye . skye : oh , yeah ? you 're getting job offers now ? or did some rich babe who gets turned on by killers throw herself at you ? adam : i 'm not a murderer , and you know that . skye : they 'll bring up hightower 's death in the civil suit you filed . it sure as hell wo n't help the hedge fund . adam : that 's what this is about ? the suit ? skye : i found a copy of the summons . sharon is n't on it . adam : sharon does n't deserve to be . skye : i know what you 're up to . you 're hoping to win this suit and bankroll yourself so you can leave me . you still think you and sharon are gon na get back together . adam : since when did you get so jealous and insecure ? it 's very unattractive . skye : you 're saying it 's not true ? adam : imagine what it will do for our hedge fund if i beat victor at his own game . skye : you mess with me , i 'll make your life a living hell . adam : attagirl . ( door opens ) skye : oh , look who just walked in . adam : is that jack ? skye : let 's go have some real fun . adam : what are you up to ? skye : you 'll see . mr. abbott . i 'm sure you 're aware the newman fund is taking off . i 'd like to offer you an equity stake . jack : wow , you got stones , lady . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , sharon , i really wish you would stop encouraging adam . sharon : encouraging him ? do you know how insulting that is ? we live in a small town , nick . we 're bound to run into each other . nick : i think he still has a hold over you . sharon : you heard me testify against him . ( scoffs ) why are we even having this discussion ? you know , why do n't you look at yourself for a change ? phyllis has been gone for what , maybe a week now ? and you already have me living in the tack house , trying to dictate to me who i can see . you know what , nick ? you bounced between phyllis and me for so long , trying to control both of us , i - i do n't blame her for leaving town . you ch - chased her out of town ! nick : you 're right . maybe i 'll wash my hands of both of you . sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : ( gasps ) oh , uh , i did n't hear you come in . i did n't -- i did n't expect you back so soon . nina : what was cricket doing here ? paul : um ... nina : i saw her leave . paul : well , she -- she was just wondering , um , if i was making any progress finding your son . nina : you seemed pretty upset when she was leaving . paul : nothing happened . nina : you know , i knew something was going on when i saw you guys kissing , but you said it was just nostalgia . paul : you know , nina , she said it 's over between her and me , and you and i belong together . nina : she said ? she said . what about you ? what do you say ? [ scene_break ] chris : come on , michael , please have a drink with me . michael : i wish i could , but i 'm swamped . chris : ( sighs ) i could really use a friend . michael : ( sighs ) i 'm in the middle of about eight cases . chris : ( sighs ) okay . michael : listen , next time . you 're gon na be here for a while , right ? chris : i - i do n't know . michael : you going back to d.c. ? chris : ( sighs ) i think it 's time . look , you know , i - i 'll let you know , though , okay ? bye . a martini with a twist , please . ( sighs ) ( sighs heavily ) nick : can i get a beer ? chris : nicholas . nick : hey , christine . how are you ? chris : good . it 's been a long time . nick : yeah , it has . i thought i saw you at the gloworm opening the other night . chris : oh , it was such a zoo , huh ? nick : yeah . how long you been back ? chris : a few weeks . i 'm about to leave again , though . nick : are you meeting some friends for a good - bye drink ? chris : not exactly . nick : ooh . you want to talk about it ? chris : uh , no . you want to change the subject ? ( laughs ) nick : cool . just pick something , we 'll talk about it . chris : what 's nick newman doing alone in a place like this ? nick : uh , well , he is ... ( sighs ) single for the first time in a long time . it 's just weird saying that out loud . chris : hmm . well -- thank you -- i do n't see anything wrong with that , so how about here 's to being single ? ( glass and bottle clink ) nick : indeed . this is kind of bizarre , us being in a bar together . chris : hmm . yeah , i was n't always your favorite person , huh ? nick : ( sighs ) you know , i never did get a chance to tell you , but you did the right thing sticking up for daniel after cassíe died . it took me a long time to realize that . chris : daniel 's a great kid . nick : yeah , he really is . i got to know him . i sure like him . i guess we all deserve a break once in a while . chris : ( chuckles ) ( sounds of baseball game being played on tv ) chris : like them . nick : oh , yeah . go , cubs . chris : ( sighs ) oh , gosh . you know , you root for them every year , and they always break your heart . the nationals , though , on the other hand ... nick : are truly a bad team . yeah , i mean , look at the score we 're up to . it 's pretty much game over . chris : oh , come -- they 'll come back . ( laughs ) nick : are you kidding me ? they ca n't pitch . they ca n't field . seriously . chris : really ? care to put your money where your mouth is ? [ scene_break ] meggie : how are you coming with that ? nikki : i can not tell you what a help you were going through all of that mail -- fantastic . meggie : ( giggles ) time for a break . nikki : what is that ? meggie : my specialty , a caesar . nikki : well , meggie , thank you very much , but , um , i do n't drink . i 'm an alcoholic . meggie : oh . i 'm sorry . i did n't know . uh , let me just get rid of that . nikki : it 's okay . victor : what i 'm saying is that adam and skye are both very ambitious , all right ? and their newman fund is flying far too close to the flame . nikki : victor , have you seen my calendar book ? victor : sure , i think it was up in the bedroom . nikki : oh , really ? ( sighs ) victor : i want one of your people to watch every move they make -- every stock purchase , every wire transaction , every credit default swap they make . do you understand that ? michael : and you think sooner or later , adam and skye will slip up ? victor : you bet they will , and then we 'll go to the s.e.c . but i want to make sure that every step that boy makes is observed and watched . clear ? michael : yes . [ scene_break ] victoria : it was jack 's idea to drag adam up to the cabin to force a confession out of him if you remember correctly . billy : wrong again , princess . that was dear old daddy . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : that was his idea . victoria : jack is the one who wanted to make adam pay for what he had done to ashley . billy : only becau -- yes . yes , you 're right , because we agreed with your father . that 's why i agreed . victoria : ( panting ) oh . oh ! it 's roasting in here ! ( sighs ) billy : yeah . well , i - i called the , uh , fire department . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : they 're gon na come any minute , okay ? now why do you always defend your dad even though -- when you know he 's wrong ? you know he 's wrong . victoria : what ? well , why do you always have to blame him ? is he responsible for the volcanoes in iceland or the -- the hurricanes in the south , too ? billy : hey , you know what ? it 's really , really , really hot in here , actually . victoria : mm . billy : mm . i got an idea . trust me ? victoria : ( giggles ) billy : come here . mm . ( laughs ) victoria : mm . ( laughs ) billy : ( laughing ) victoria : ( laughing ) man : hello ? [ scene_break ] abby : wow , colleen , i ca n't believe it 's been almost a year . so much has happened . good news -- you were right -- lily 's cancer is in remission . traci : and she 's a mother . she has two beautiful babies , charlie and matilda . abby : ( laughs ) yeah , and you probably already know this , but , uh , lily asked aunt traci to be their godmother . ( laughs ) traci : because they do n't have a - a maternal grandmother , and because i wo n't have grandchildren of my own . ashley : this way ... ( sniffles ) you can watch lily 's little ones grow up ... traci : ( sighs ) ashley : and always be a part of their lives . traci : ( sniffles ) right . ashley : right . traci : ( sighs ) abby : ( crying ) i miss you so much . i miss having somebody to talk about boys with and ... ( sniffles ) and clothes and our parents . ( cries ) ( sniffles ) it 's just not fair that you 're gone . i really need my sister . traci : oh . sweetie . abby : ( sniffles ) traci : listen to me . abby : ( sniffles ) traci : she will always be with us , okay ? abby : ( sniffles ) traci : ( laughs ) ashley : and we 'll always have each other . abby : ( sighs ) ashley : okay . abby : ( cries ) ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] adam : you want this jackass investing in our hedge fund ? jack : well , of course she does . what better way to lure prospective investors ? jack abbott 's already in . skye : you read that article on us in `` the journal `` ? we 're number four on the list of top new funds to watch . excuse me . jack : well , your new wife is very impressive . adam : ( sighs ) jack : smooth move -- found somebody else to carry you . you know , if i did n't know what you 'd done to sharon and my sister , i 'd actually say i admire you . adam : why , thank you , jack . jack : i noticed you left sharon 's name off that long list of codefendants . was this some pathetic attempt to reconcile ? you know , she 's never gon na forgive you . adam : you do n't understand what we have . jack : no , you do n't understand something , junior . there is one sure , solid , immutable fact -- sharon will always go back to nick . you 're never gon na change that . adam : never say never . [ scene_break ] michael : ( clears throat ) vance : mr. baldwin . michael : mr. abrams . vance : we meet at last . vance , please . i have followed your career . victor newman 's trust in you is well - founded . ( laughs ) michael : uh , can we dispense with the niceties ? adam newman 's lawsuit is frivolous . nobody wants a protracted legal battle . vance : i agree . i 'm certain my client would settle ... if the price is right . michael : and what price would that be ? vance : i 'd say eight digits , beginning with the number 2 . [ scene_break ] chris : mm . mm ! come on , zimmerman . knock it out of the park . nick : no , no , no , no , no ... chris : yes , come on . come on . come on . come on . come on ! nick : oh , yeah ! strike three , two outs , bottom of the ninth ! chris : ( sighs ) you know what ? do n't get so cocky . i 've got two on base . and look who 's up next . yes ! it 's dunn . uh - huh . uh - huh . nick : it does n't matter . it does n't matter . marmol is dealing tonight . chris : ( laughs ) nick : hey , you know , uh , yep , you lost an earring . chris : oh , did i ? oh , well . nick : yeah , you look better without it . chris : ( chuckles ) ( gasps ) aah ! he did it ! oh , my god . walk - off home run . pay up ! pay up . nick : you have got to be kidding me . chris : oh , come on . nick : we ... ( sighs ) you know , we never , uh , we never actually discussed what we were wagering , so ... chris : mm . mm - hmm . let me think about that . hmm ... nick : well ... ( chuckles ) that was n't exactly what i had in mind , but ... ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victoria : ( coughs ) someone 's outside . billy : oh , crap . man : fire department . victoria : ( gasps ) billy : ( laughs ) victoria : where 's the towel ? billy : i -- it -- it 's in the washing machine . ( laughs ) victoria : ( giggles ) billy : um , um , buddy , the , uh , the doorknob 's broken . whoa . whoa . whoa ! victoria : ( giggles ) billy : you all right ? man : everyone all right in there ? billy : yeah , we 're good . ( laughs ) thanks . man : you bet . ( shower running ) billy : ( sighs ) ( groans ) victoria : now ... ( sighs ) will you please use my doorknob ? billy : ( making silly noises ) victoria : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] adam : my marriage to skye is just a business arrangement . sharon : adam -- adam : i 'll find a way to be free soon . sharon : after the way you -- you -- you hurt people that i love and -- and you took my baby , i could never be with you again anyway . adam : i do n't believe that . there 's too much going on here . you 'll come to terms with it , and i will be willing to wait . [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , i just wanted to make sure our wires were n't crossed . no , the judge held you in court . what could you do ? yeah , meet me at crimson lights in an hour . perfect . i 'll see you then . skye : where 's adam ? jack : he 's gone . oh , uh , a little piece of unasked - for advice -- when you 're dealing with victor jr. , he 's very easily manipulated . skye : you 're telling me this , why ? jack : you 're a smart cookie . you 'll figure that out . [ scene_break ] michael : $ 20 million -- that is a little steep for someone with adam 's record . vance : those charges never stuck . michael : all right , i 'll tell you what my counteroffer is . adam can drop his lawsuit , and i will advise my clients not to countersue . vance : ( inhales deeply ) i look forward to this . ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , i am so sorry . michael baldwin . skye : it 's skye newman . michael : how can i help you ? skye : the question you want to ask is , how can i help you ? [ scene_break ] nikki : see if the notary can come tomorrow , and then i 'll sign this . meggie : again , nikki , i 'm sorry about the mix - up . nikki : oh , please . do n't worry about it . it 's nothing . meggie : you 're a - okay . victor : what mix - up ? nikki : meggie brought me a drink . she did n't know i was sober . victor : huh . should we reconsider having her here ? nikki : no , no , no , no . i think its fine . actually , i 've become quite fond of her . she 's very helpful . victor : well , sweetheart , as long as you 're happy , that 's all that matters . [ scene_break ] nina : did you sleep with cricket ? paul : no . nina : but you wanted to . who stopped it ? paul : nina -- nina : who ? who stopped it ? paul : she did . ( door slams ) paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , thank you for babysitting . thank you very much . i 'm not gon na be long . i just ... needed some time alone . i wanted to have a drink before i launch myself back into genoa city , so , um , anyway , thanks . phyllis : hi . i 'll have whatever you have on tap . ( exhales deeply ) lovely , sharon . who 's your latest guy ? [ next_on ] ronan : see , i 'm not the one that smuggled drugs out of jail for my boyfriend . billy : so for the good of the family , you want me to break it off with victoria . victor : this time , i may not be able to protect you . | the abbotts meet and have dinner to discuss strategy against adam and his civil suit against them . the newmans also have a meeting with michael to discuss adam and the lawsuit . sharon and adam meet at the coffeehouse , where she accuses him of following her . adam lets sharon know that his marriage to skye is just a business arrangement . sharon assures him that after what he did to her , she could never be with him again . paul and nina spend time together in his apartment before she leaves . paul sits down at the computer when chris knocks on the door . chris wants to know if paul has on nina 's son . nikki wonders whose body was in the stables . meggie walks in and offers them iced tea . victor introduces meggie to victoria and nick . victoria gets a call and leaves . michael asks victor how much he really knows about meggie . jack tells the family that first they should separate the abbotts from the newmans . jack and abby discuss the things she 's been doing lately and how it would affect her getting her inheritance . skye asks vance why sharon is n't being sued . sharon orders adam to stop following her . nikki explains to michael that shaw almost killed meggie . meggie brings a letter to nikki and asks if skye was the woman whose pic was on the wall in her bar . victor confirms that it was . ashley and abby share a tender moment . traci lets ashley and abby know that lily asked her to be the twins ' godmother . skye meets with a business associate and tries to get him to stay until adam arrives . adam meanders into the dining room and joins skye at her table . skye blasts adam for not being there at the meeting . skye notices that jack walked into the club . sharon , nick and faith have dinner together . nina , on the computer , remembers the kiss between paul and chris . paul asks chris if she was seeing anyone in d.c. paul and chris begin to kiss and lay down on the sofa . chris pulls away and tells paul that she can not do this to nina and leaves abruptly . paul runs after chris but she is already gone . nina comes in and notices how upset paul is . |
abby : there are some crazy methods out there . you would not believe it . victoria : wilderness birthing . that 's a thing ? that sounds very ... wild . abby : it 's very popular in some parts of the world . not that i would ever suggest it for you since you do have a high - risk pregnancy . uh , unless it 's something that appeals to you . i mean , we could totally do that . lots of women rave about that . victoria : i 'm sure that they did in 1734 . abby : so you 're saying you want something with electricity and clean sheets . good choice . victoria : as long as we do n't forget the most important element . abby : a soothing musical playlist ? victoria : you , birthing coach . abby : me ? that is very sweet . victoria : there is nobody that i would rather have with me when the baby comes into the world . abby : are you sure ? billy : i , uh , used to people throwing things at me . just not so early in the day . bad morning ? helen : do n't worry . nick has no idea who mariah really is . sharon : hey , nick , have you seen my , um ... is everything okay ? devon : brought you some coffee . hilary : thanks . devon : you 're welcome . did you get any sleep ? hilary : i was too worried about neil . how about you ? devon : same . did you get any news ? hilary : well , he [ sniffles ] -- he still ca n't see . devon : what about the tests that they ran ? any results come back , or ... ? hilary : no internal injuries , no muscle or organ damage . devon : that 's good . hilary : they still do n't know if he 's gon na regain his sight , devon . devon : they do n't know that he wo n't , either , so we have to stay positive . hilary : the doctor said he can come home today . devon : that 's really good . i gave cane and lily a key to your apartment , so they 're there right now making it more user - friendly for him . hilary : [ voice breaking ] this is really happening , like ... devon : it is really happening , but he 's going to be fine . hilary : how could you say that , devon ? neil is blind , and it 's my fault . devon : it 's not your fault . it 's an accident . hilary : he never would have been in that house if it was n't for me . he was trying to make my dreams come true , and i was planning to tell him ... i was planning to tell him that i 'm leaving him for his son . devon : hilary , our feelings for each other did n't cause neil 's accident . hilary : i 'm an awful person . devon : stop it . do n't say that . you 're not an awful person . we ca n't think about us right now . hilary : you 're right . our focus needs to be on neil and his recovery . but when he gets his sight back , i 'm gon na tell him the truth . neil : devon ? is that you ? brian : no , mr. winters . my name is brian lynch . neil : i 'm sorry . i thought you were my son . brian : i 'm from social services . they contact us when someone suffers an injury likes yours . neil : well , nice to meet you , brian . you can call me neil . brian : okay . neil . why did you think i was your son ? neil : i knew you were n't my wife or my daughter . i can smell their perfumes . it 's gon na sound kind of strange , but when you walked in , i could tell by your shoes that you were a man . brian : that 's not strange at all . that 's impressive . you 're already using your other senses to help you figure things out . neil : yeah , well , i 'm kind of cheating . i work for jabot cosmetics , so i 'm trained to smell perfumes . brian : your professional expertise will come in handy . you do n't have to rely solely on that . i can teach you how to live a full life even though you ca n't see . neil : that 's really not necessary . brian : there are adjustments that you 're going to have to make now that you 're blind . neil : i 'm not blind . victoria : um , hi . i did n't realize you were there . stitch : you look like you have some important things to discuss . i 'll let you get back to your conversation . victoria : you heard . that i asked abby to be my labor coach . stitch : yeah , that -- that 's great , you know . i 'm glad you found somebody you can trust . victoria : you know , i could n't ask you and not ask billy . and having you both in the delivery room would just be , um ... stitch : interesting . and not in a good way . abby : more like a nightmare . victoria : it would n't be fair to be choosing between either of you , so i just -- i asked -- i asked abby . stitch : you do n't have to explain . i already told you , i want what 's best for you and the baby , and if that 's having abby as your coach , then she should be . victoria : okay . thank you for understanding . stitch : i 'd never do anything to hurt you , victoria . abby : ha ! after what you did ? never mind . i 'm sorry . i do n't want to upset you , either . victoria : um , okay , well , i , um , i have to go . i 'm gon na pick up johnny . i 'm gon na show him my new office . stitch : office ? abby : as in a job ? victoria : yes . i went back to work for dad . and before either of you says anything , no , it 's not adding to a stressful situation . in fact , it 's helping me forget a few stressful things in my life . abby : well , i am all for anything that does that . please give johnny a kiss for me . i 'm sure he 's excited to be a big brother . victoria : yes , he is . thank you . bye , ben . stitch : bye . abby : so , tell me -- how does a murderer get into a respectable club like this ? billy : so , let me guess . designer 's block ? chelsea : i was hoping a change of scenery would inspire me . billy : not so much , huh ? chelsea : i ca n't come up with a single design that i like for my upcoming line at forrester . billy : you creative types . you act like coming up with an original idea is so hard . chelsea : why do n't you try it sometime ? billy : no , i 'd rather critique other people 's work . it 's much more rewarding . chelsea : yeah . not to mention easier . billy : you know what you need ? chelsea : oh , i bet you 're gon na tell me . that 's what you executives excel at , hmm ? billy : seriously , you need to figure out what 's got you blocked , what 's holding you back . chelsea : let me think about it . i always love humoring a suit . uh , i do n't know . maybe it 's post - birthday party blues . maybe it 's the thought of facing connor 's next year without adam . billy : there 's your problem . you need to focus on the positive aspects of yesterday , you know , how -- how happy connor was and having friends and family around him with gifts . speaking of , has he had a chance to play with the soccer ball that grumpy grandpa gave him ? chelsea : nonstop . he 's obsessed with it . but i called victor to thank him for the ball , and he said it was n't from him . i guess it must be from jack . he 's the only one i have n't gotten a gift from yet . billy : no , that ca n't be it . i saw his gift on the hall table this morning . he said he wanted to deliver it to connor personally . chelsea : oh . well , now i 'm curious . connor loves soccer , and he loves that ball , so whoever sent it to him knows exactly what to get him . wonder who it was . sharon : is there a problem at the club ? nick : no , everything 's fine there . uh , do you want some ? sharon : no thanks . are you sure you 're okay ? because you did n't sleep that well last night , and then you got up early this morning . nick : sorry . i hope i did n't keep you awake . sharon : you did n't . but if there 's something on your mind , i wish you 'd tell me . nick : you do n't need to worry about it . i 'm gon na figure it out . sharon : maybe i can help . nick : it 's okay . i got this . sharon : if there were something , though , you would tell me , right ? nick : absolutely . sharon : i got to go to a meeting . gon na be home kind of late . nick : okay . sharon : okay . nick : bye . sharon : bye . [ door closes ] mariah : good morning . nick : morning . what 's got so you excited ? mariah : $ 162.57 . that 's what i made last night in tips . it was my best night yet . nick : wow . you really figuring out this waitressing thing . mariah : that 's 'cause i 'm so freakin ' awesome at it . nick : [ chuckles ] cassie : p - o - t - a - t - o . nick : that is my girl . mariah : nick , what 's wrong ? why are you looking at me like that ? nick : what ? mariah : you were looking at me like you 'd seen a ghost or something . nick : i - i was just thinking about -- it 's -- it 's no big deal . mariah : what ? what were you thinking ? nick : uh , nothing really . mariah : no , no , no . i wo n't be offended . you can tell me . nick : it 's nothing , mariah , honestly . mariah : all right . if you say so . where 's sharon ? did she take faith to camp ? nick : uh , she had a meeting at jabot . she 's gon na be home pretty late , i guess . mariah : really ? nick : did you need her for something ? mariah : no . no , not at all . actually , um , i was gon na go out myself , maybe do some shopping . are you going to be here later ? nick : yeah . mariah : all right . i wo n't be long . bye . nick : bye . [ door closes ] neil : i 'm not blind . i just ca n't see . does that make sense to you ? brian : i 'm sorry , neil , it does n't . neil : i 'm not gon na stay blind , i mean . this -- this right here , this is only temporary . and before you say anything , i know exactly what the doctor said . no guarantees . brian : that 's right . neil : yeah , but you see , he does n't know me . and neither do you . now , this might be the biggest obstacle that i 've ever faced in my life , but i am gon na conquer it . you can count on that . brian : it 's important to be optimistic in situations like these , but , neil , the reality is , you are blind . neil : okay . all right . brian : we do n't know how long you 're gon na stay -- neil : all right ! you listen to me ! i do n't need a blind man 's cane or a seeing eye dog or to be taught braille . i am gon na recover from this . now , i just married the most beautiful woman in the world . i want to spend the rest of my life looking at her . do you understand that ? devon : when the time is right , that 's when we 'll tell neil about us . hilary : no , he should hear it from me . i 'm the one who 's gon na break his heart . devon : i 'm just as much to blame . and i hate lying to him . especially now . hilary : devon ... he 's gon na get his sight back . devon : i know i keep saying that we need to stay positive . but what if he does n't ? hilary : i do n't know . you 're neil winters ' family , right ? devon : yes , we are . you must be his daughter . we 're all taking really good care of your dad . you 're lucky you have such a loving husband to support you . stitch : well , you certainly live up to the hype . abby : oh , saying what everyone else is thinking ? stitch : speaking before you think . abby : hmm , beats plotting a murder and then going through with it . stitch : you know , i do n't owe you any explanation . but what happened with my father was n't premeditated . abby : oh , so it was more like , `` oops , i slipped and killed daddy ? `` that kind of thing ? stitch : i 've paid my dues here , which means i have , you know , full access to the club , as well as the swimming pool . if you have a problem with that , maybe you can feel free to go someplace else . abby : why do n't you go someplace else so i can focus on being victoria 's labor coach ? stitch : [ sighs ] you know , if , uh ... if vicki 's carrying my baby , that 'll be the second time that i miss the birth of my child . abby : it 's not surprising your wife did n't want you in the delivery room , either . stitch : i was deployed . abby : good use of your skills . stitch : even though i was deployed when my son was born , i still did a lot of research for jenna when i was in afghanistan . so many things i never thought about before i started reading all these articles and this literature . it 's -- it -- [ sighs ] look , if -- just make sure that vicki has plenty of ice . abby : i know . stitch : you know , if there 's a pillow that helps her get comfortable , you know , bring it to the hospital . and music -- music . you know , that can -- that can help a mother , too . abby : yeah , that 's what i said . stitch : i still have a list of songs i made for jenna . if you want , i - i ... i 'm sure you 've got everything under control . abby : you know what ? if -- if you want to send them to me , then maybe i could give them a listen . stitch : sure . yeah . look , i 'd love to be in the room with victoria , but since i ca n't ... i 'm glad you 'll be there . i 'm sure you 're gon na be an amazing coach . abby : i love my sister . stitch : so do i . abby : you know , i did n't always think that you were such a creep . in fact , i was a big fan of stashley . stitch : stashley ? abby : yeah , you know , you and my mom . stitch , ashley . stitch : [ chuckles ] stashley . all right . i get it . abby : i thought you 'd be good with her . stitch : but not with victoria ? abby : victoria 's meant to be with billy . i could never see her with anyone else . billy : well , look , maybe whoever gave connor the ball will call to see how he liked it . chelsea : i hope so . i 'd really like to thank them . billy : well , as long as the kid 's happy , that 's all that matters . i just wish i could make his mom smile . chelsea : [ sighs ] i just wish i could come up with some new designs . i 've never had this problem before . billy : i could be your sounding board or drawing board or whatever . chelsea : uh , the last time i asked you to critique my work , you were anything but helpful , so i think i 'll pass . thank you . billy : i have grown since then . professionally . i mean , i - i am the head of research and development at jabot , you know . chelsea : interim head . billy : i 'm doing the job ! pretty well , i might add . i mean , if you do n't believe me , you can just ask me . i will tell you how wonderful i am . chelsea : i have a feeling you will . mm - hmm . billy : seriously , though , working in cosmetics has opened me up artistically . in fact , right now , i 'm developing a line of eyeshadows for millennials . chelsea : really ? billy : yeah . silver -- wait for it -- with glitter . hey , you know , you could develop like a - a silvery glittery dress to go along with it . chelsea : i think that 's a little too space - age for me . billy : i 've got plenty more . this one 's top secret , but glow - in - the - dark eyeshadow . chelsea : for vampires ? billy : you wait . it 's gon na be all the rage . you 're gon na be kicking yourself that you did n't develop a neon dress to match it . chelsea : no , i wo n't . billy : yeah , i 've got some ideas what it could look like . let me show you . chelsea : you 're not drawing on my -- i 'm the artistic one . billy : you are in my personal space , so -- chelsea : you 're in my personal space . [ chuckles ] hilary : uh , devon and i are not married . um , i 'm neil 's wife . devon : i 'm his son . oh , i am so sorry . i just assumed -- hilary : devon was just , um , taking care of me . i 've been really upset about my husband . devon : we all have . hilary : oh , my god . are we that obvious ? devon : it was just a misunderstanding . hilary : yeah , but if she thinks that we 're together , then other people might , too , and then it might get back to neil . devon : relax . relax . no one 's thinking anything , all right ? neil will not find out about us until we decide . brian : i understand you 're not willing to accept your condition as permanent . and you 're right . you may not have to . but you 're going to need help in the meantime . neil : i do n't need help right now . i appreciate your concern . thanks for coming . brian : at least let me teach you a few simple things ? like , uh ... how to use your cell phone . neil : i can use my cell phone . i 'm fine . brian : do you know where it is ? neil : yeah . should be right -- it should be right over here somewhere . is n't it here ? brian : it 's right here . you have several voicemail messages . would you like to hear them ? neil : yeah , just give me my phone . brian : okay . here 's your phone . can you find the button to retrieve your messages ? neil : i 'm not stupid . i can find the button . pl -- do you mind ? brian : i 'll let you listen to your messages in private . neil : thank you . brian : and now that i know you can use your phone , call me if you need anything . neil : yeah , i will . and , brian , thanks . [ door closes ] neil : [ sighs ] play my voicemail . hilary : hi , neil . it 's me . um , we really need to meet . um , it 's important . stitch : you might not be able to see victoria with anybody else , but that 's up to her to decide . abby : i 'm sure now that she 's seen you for who you really are , she 'll make the right decision . stitch : and choose billy ? abby : their love is forever , so you should just stop trying to destroy it . have n't you ruined enough families ? stitch : i am not this terrible you think i am . abby : oh , really ? 'cause i do n't know that many nice guys who do what you did . stitch : my old man was an abusive s.o.b . abby : is that supposed to justify your actions ? stitch : sometimes good people are forced to do terrible things . and sometimes they 're not forced at all . abby : yeah , people make mistakes , including me . but i never killed anyone . billy : hey , victoria . victoria : hi . how are you ? chelsea . chelsea : victoria , nice to see you . victoria : you , too . how was connor 's birthday party ? chelsea : it was great . lots of people showering him with gifts and love . victoria : well , dad was sorry that he missed it . chelsea : yeah , i wish victor could have been there , but there will be plenty of milestones for us all to celebrate together . victoria : i do n't want to interrupt . um , you two seem like you were in the middle of something , so -- billy : no , no , we were n't . chelsea just came by to do some work . i was walking by . victoria : it 's okay , billy . you do n't have to explain . billy : i know i do n't . i did n't want you to think that ... how are you ? how 's the baby ? victoria : we 're both fine . billy : i -- how 's johnny ? i 'd like to reschedule some time with him . the last time we came out here , we got interrupted . victoria : fortunately , i do n't think he was aware of what was going on . billy : good . i 'd really like to see him . you know , i 've got some free time now . victoria : well , you know , actually , johnny and i have plans . hannah 's on her way to drop him off . we 're gon na head out on a date . [ chuckles ] billy : where you guys off to ? victoria : um , i 'm gon na take him to my office . i want him to see where mommy works . billy : okay . and where does mommy work ? victoria : i went back to newman - chancellor . billy : you what ? why ? nick : maybe you 're hiding something . helen : like what ? nick : like why would mariah be using the fact that she looks exactly like my dead daughter to gaslight the mother of my children ? ca n't handle the truth ? you chose to leave her . why ? helen : i did n't even want her in the first place . she was all ian 's idea . nick : hey , uh ... i know you thought you 'd never hear from me again . but i really need your help . nick : all right , so i 'm gon na send the newman jet to pick you up , and i 'll see you soon . okay . [ door opens ] nick : you 're back . sharon : yeah . meeting 's canceled . apparently neil had some kind of accident and had to be rushed to the hospital . nick : what ? is he okay ? sharon : i do n't have any of the details , but his assistant did say he would be released tonight , so ... nick : well , that 's good . sharon : yeah . oh . thinking about cassie ? nick : yeah . she 's been on my mind . sharon : me , too . so much so i went to her grave the other night . nick : did it help ? sharon : always . i talked to her about mariah . nick : what about her ? sharon : well , i wanted to let her know that no one could ever replace her in my heart , but that mariah 's helping fill the void for me . nick : you mean because she looks so much like cassie ? sharon : yeah . that 's a lot of it . i think in the beginning , that was most of it . but now ... nick : it 's okay . you know , you can tell me . sharon : well , last night , mariah and i shared a carton of ice cream , and it was just really funny . it felt so familiar , like we had done it dozens of times before . and i do n't want you to think that i 'm losing it or anything , but it felt like i was sitting there with cassie . you 're upset ? nick : um , no . no , but it 's just -- it 's funny that you say that . sharon : why ? did something happen with mariah ? nick : i 'm not sure , but i understand what you 're talking about . sharon : what do you mean ? nick : i just -- i ca n't tell you anything just yet . sharon : okay , you 're scaring me . what 's -- what 's going on ? nick : it 's okay , all right ? it 's okay . as soon as i figure this all out , i 'm gon na tell you everything . i promise . but right now , there 's somewhere i have to be . sharon : nick . nick : sharon , everything 's gon na be okay . i promise . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] abby : victoria wants nothing to do with you . stitch : she has n't told me that . abby : she asked me to be in the delivery room , not you . read between the lines , stitch . stitch : i am not gon na walk away from victoria just because you think i should . abby : then walk away because she wants you to . she 's over you , just like your ex - wife was when she found out what you did . stitch : victoria is nothing like jenna . abby : well , they have one thing in common . neither of them want you in their life , and who could blame them ? stitch : oh , so people do n't deserve seconds chances ? except for you , of course . you want everyone to forgive and forget all the stuff about you . abby : no , i never l -- stitch : killed anyone . i know . abby : lied about my past . maybe if you 'd been up front with your life before , maybe if you had told everyone -- stitch : i had reasons for not doing that . abby : i do n't care . victoria does n't care . stitch : look , i love your sister . abby : you made her fall in love with someone who does n't exist . you drove a wedge between her and billy . you got her pregnant , all the while pretending to be some nice , normal , honest , decent man , when nothing could be further from the truth . stitch : you do n't know a damn thing about me . victoria : you know , it 's really none of your business why i decided to go back to work for dad . billy : yeah , i know . it 's just that -- are you sure this is a good idea ? you know how he can be . victoria : he 's been very loving and supportive . one of the few people i can count on . billy : well , that 's kind of his mo , is n't it ? he draws you in , makes you feel like he 's on your side , that everyone else is the enemy . victoria : i do n't need dad to help me form my opinions . billy : i know that you do n't . i 'm just worried about you , that 's all . you told me and stitch that the last thing you needed right now was stress , and i ca n't think of anything more stressful than working for victor . victoria : oh , well , i can . and you 're wrong . sitting behind that desk yesterday was the most relaxed i have been in a long time . chelsea : she 's right , billy . millions of women work while they 're pregnant . i mean , i worked up until i had connor . victoria : please do n't compare the two of us . brian : neil 's struggling to come to terms with his blindness . hilary : let me guess . he says he does n't need your help . brian : exactly . he 's gon na need someone to show him how to get around . devon : we 'll be there for him . brian : at least he let me help him with his phone . he was able to pick up his messages . he 's listening to them now . oh , social services are available if neil changes his mind . hilary : thank you . devon : thanks , man . we appreciate it . hilary : oh , my god . if neil listens to those messages ... neil : hilary , is that you ? hilary : yeah . neil : hi . hilary : it 's me and devon . devon : hey , dad . neil : hey , devon . okay , i was listening to my voicemail , and i got a message from you . you sounded kind of upset . hilary : yeah , neil . uh ... i was planning to tell you something . neil : what ? what -- what are you planning on telling me ? hilary : i never expected that this would happen . neil : what are you talking about ? hilary : neil , i -- neil : come on . tell me . whatever it is , just tell me . hilary : i ... devon : i 'll tell you . neil : huh ? you -- you know what this is ? devon : hilary feels terrible about what happened . hilary : devon -- devon : and you 're obviously having a difficult time admitting the truth , so i will tell you . neil : okay . go ahead . tell me . devon : hilary was washing her hands , and her engagement ring came off and went down the drain . she called you because she wanted to tell you right away so you did n't see her not wearing it and get the wrong idea . neil : wait a minute . that 's all ? it 's just a ring ? i mean , honey , our relationship is so much more solid than that . hilary : i know how much this ring means to you . neil : well , yeah , but it symbolizes our love . at the end of the day , it 's just a ring . hilary : i was afraid that if you did n't see it on my finger , you 'd be hurt , and , god , that 's the last thing that i want . neil : that 's very sweet of you . devon : it 's all good , though , because she called a plumber , and he was able to open the pipe , and he found the ring , so it 's back on her finger right where it belongs . neil : well , i 'm very glad about that . here . give me your hand . you should n't feel afraid to tell me something like that , ever . hilary : i should have known that you 'd forgive me . neil : there 's nothing ... that you could do that i would n't forgive . abby : how long have you been stuffing down that nasty anger ? stitch : me ? why are you being so rude , abby ? i thought you and i were okay . abby : we were okay , but then you hurt my sister . i think i 'm showing remarkable restraint considering what you did . so if i 'm just being rude , that 's really not so bad . you should consider yourself lucky . i am victor newman 's daughter , after all . stitch : and i appreciate that . i think it 's admirable you 're sticking up for victoria . but are you gon na tell me that you 've never hurt anyone or been hurt ? abby : of course i have . but i do n't exactly have warm and fuzzy feelings towards the person who hurt me . in fact , i hope his pain is 10 times worse than mine , because he deserves it . just like you deserve to pay for your actions . stitch : my sister did n't speak to me for years . my wife took my son to the other side of the world . i ca n't help him with his homework , teach him to ride a bike , cheer at his little league games . [ scoffs ] is n't that payback enough ? chelsea : i was just trying to help . sorry if i was out of line . victoria : no , listen , i 'm sorry . my hormones have been on overdrive lately . chelsea : i remember those days . billy : and i should mind my business , too . i mean , you 're right about your dad . he may be the c.e.o . of doom and gloom , but he does love you . i know he 'd never do anything to harm you or the baby . victoria : i 'm glad that you realize that . billy : you know what 's best for you . victoria : [ chuckles ] yeah . well , not always , but in this case , i think i do . and i think going back to work will be good for me -- and the baby . billy : okay , then . not another word about it . but that does n't mean i 'm going to stop worrying about either of you . silently , from a distance . a short distance . victoria : um , i think i 'm okay with that . billy : what about you ? does that work for you , junior ? [ water running , dishes clanging ] mariah : perfect . neil : i ca n't wait to be home with you . hilary : ca n't wait to get you out of here . neil : give me a kiss . [ door opens ] neil : hey , devon . devon : hey , hey . neil : yep . devon : the , uh , paperwork 's all processed , so you 're officially released . neil : oh , thank god . devon : and , uh , the nurse will be in soon to help you get dressed . neil : tell that nurse that i do n't need her help . i 'm just fine . hilary : okay , i 'll help you . neil : no , you do n't need to help me . i 'm gon na do this all by myself . hilary : neil , please , just let me help you . neil : okay . all right . you can help me . devon : i 'll go ahead and wait outside . neil : thanks , son . devon : yeah . neil : okay , if you can just get my -- my clothes , that would be -- that 'd be great . hilary : yeah . neil : take this off . hilary : here is your pants . neil : thank you . appreciate that . see ? that was easy . [ sighs ] okay . my shirt . hilary : here 's -- here 's your shirt . neil : okay , be careful with my hand there . ah . okay , got that . all right . the buttons . no , i can do the buttons myself . all right . old pro . buttoning my own shirt . hilary : here . here . just let me help you . neil : thank you . abby : you killed a man . your own father . stitch : i paid for my crime . i went to prison . i served my time . abby : that does n't give you the right to lie to people . you saw what it did to your first wife , and you did the exact same thing to victoria . stitch : even if i had been honest with jenna , she still would have taken max out of the country . abby : of course she would have . she does n't want her child raised by you any more than my sister does . victoria : it could be a girl , you know . billy : so , victoria jr . chelsea : okay , well , uh , this working mom has to get to the office . i thought the outdoors would inspire me , but ... billy : you know what ? i should probably go , too . pretend to be a responsible department head . i 'll walk with you . i 've got a few more design ideas . chelsea : okay . great . bye , victoria . billy : bye , vick . victoria : bye . [ billy and chelsea laugh ] victoria : [ winces ] neil : this is not necessary , this wheelchair . hilary : okay , well , it 's hospital policy . it has nothing to do with whether you can see or not . neil : well , your helping me get dressed sure did . hilary : okay . i know this is hard on you , but we are gon na -- neil : i do n't need a social worker helping me to tie my shoes or find my way around my own apartment . hilary : okay , then we wo n't have one . neil : i 'm gon na manage on my own until i get my sight back . hilary : i will be here with you as long as you need , okay ? neil : thank you . hilary : okay . mariah : i have a surprise for you ! nick : thank god you 're here . [ next_on ] stitch : what is it ? what 's wrong ? victoria : the baby . there 's something wrong . mariah : i did n't have to drive you insane ! you were there long before i came into the picture ! nick : good to see you , grace . grace : you , too , handsome . my god , it 's been a long time . | at the hospital , standing vigil over neil , hilary and devon discuss hilary wanting to tell neil that she was going to leave him for devon . brian visits neil in his hospital room to help him to cope with his blindness . neil insists that he does n't need any help . abby and victoria are having lunch at the rooftop pool when victoria comes face to face with ben . victoria tells him that she asked abby to be her coach in the delivery room and she is back at work with victor . in the park , chelsea and billy discuss her designs . they discuss connor getting a soccer ball for his birthday . sharon tells nick that she has a meeting at jabot and leaves him alone with mariah . mariah goes downstairs shortly after sharon leaves . in watching mariah , nick has a flashback of cassie . mariah asks nick what is going on , but he refuses to tell her . abby reminds ben that he is a murderer and that is why jenna left him and went half way around the world . neil insists to brian that he does n't need a seeing - eye dog nor does he need any therapy . billy lets chelsea know about his new line of eye shadow for jabot . billy start to kiss chelsea when victoria walks up . |
victoria : so , what was a crime lord from south america doing in your office late at night ? nick : was he targeting you ? victor : i do n't think so . victoria : but you do n't know ? victor : no . according to the cops ... jack was lured here by someone pretending to be me . when both jack and phyllis walked in here , they were both in danger . nick : from this marco annicelli person ? victor : yeah . there 's a lot we do n't know about jack or the people he 's associating with or the lengths he will go to . nick : are you talking about this mysterious plot to bring down the newmans ? victor : you bet . i 'm talking about the paragon project -- serious business . nick : look , dad , it does n't make sense . this is n't who jack is . guns , criminals , vicious schemes ? victoria : unless ... victor : unless what ? victoria : ... we 're looking at this the wrong way . paul : okay . i am trying to figure out what connection you could have with annicelli . why would he want to draw you into an ambush ? jack : as i 've explained several times , i got a text to meet victor in his office . when phyllis and i got there , detective harding would not let us in . he said the police had received a report that there was an armed man somewhere in the building . phyllis : no one got a good look at him , though . jack : they had no security footage . apparently , all the cameras had been disarmed . phyllis : then harding asked us to leave . paul : and it 's a good thing he did , too , because annicelli was inside the office , waiting , locked and loaded . phyllis : paul , you keep asking jack why this man would want to end his life . we 're telling you we do n't know . paul : jack , you are a decent , stable guy . you 're a pillar in the community . i 've know you for , what , over 30 years ? and now , in a matter of a few weeks , you get shot by your business partner and a notorious drug lord tries to do you in . the question remains -- why ? there 's got to be a reason for all this happening . dylan : could -- could marco be connected to victor somehow ? is that why this guy has it in for you ? jack : you 're asking me to think like a criminal , to put myself in annicelli 's place . that 's no small thing , stepping in to another man 's life . phyllis : jack ... we should just tell them the truth . noah : i can not believe that marco got away again . mariah : i bet harding ca n't believe it , either , since he wound up with a bullet in the arm . marisa : one that was meant for jack . mariah : you know , instead of being a dirty cop like we all thought , he 's a hero . i totally misread him . noah : look , we all bought in to the idea that harding was involved in the murder somehow , especially after summer heard his ringtone and she remembered it being the same one she heard the night that austin died . marisa : a ringtone millions of people have . mariah : yeah , but it was distinctive enough for summer to remember , and harding really was acting like he had something to hide . noah : only ... he did n't . mariah : i ca n't believe we got it so wrong . kevin : i heard about what happened . how 's the arm ? man , i am so sorry . harding : forget it . kevin : no . i - i feel like such an ass for being suspicious of you while you were out putting yourself in the line of fire , protecting innocent people 's lives . i owe you an apology . harding : that 's enough with the groveling , all right ? just make it up to me by staying out of my cases and sticking to what you do best -- geek patrol . kevin : i 'm gon na make it up to you by finding out who 's behind these murders . ashley : you mean to tell me that the same person that could be responsible for killing austin and courtney ... billy : was planning on taking out jack . if harding had n't stopped phyllis and jack from entering that office -- ashley : how can that kind of a person target jack ? billy : i do n't know . you got me . ashley : there are so many things that i ca n't make any sense out of , like this paragon project that victor 's so obsessed with , you know -- the plot that 's supposed to destroy him . do you know he actually interrogated jack and me , for all the good it did him ? you know , for a while there , i think he was paranoid to the extent that he thought maybe you were behind it . billy : you know , if we could -- if we could just stop talking about this , that would be great . ashley : oh , my god , billy . billy : [ sighs ] ashley : did you set that plan in motion ? sage : your invitation was so unexpected . very pleasant surprise . nikki : ah , well , thank you for saying that , although i doubt a command performance with your future mother - in - law would ever be under the category of `` pleasant . `` so , um ... how are you feeling ? how 's your heartburn ? sage : hmm ? nikki : you know . at the hospital that day , you told me about the heartburn . sage : oh , gosh , yes . um ... it just turns out i was worried about nothing . but i - i really appreciated your advice about following my maternal instincts . nikki : ah . well , that 's very important . that 's why we mothers never stop feeling protective of our children . sage : you 've raised a wonderful son , nikki . i love nick so much , and i am thrilled to be starting a family with him . however , i understand that not everybody might feel as happy about that as we are , and i just -- nikki : sage , i - i did n't invite you to brunch to talk about nicholas or your engagement . actually , i want to talk about you -- or , more to the point , something that i want to do for you . victoria : you have been focused on the abbotts because you always believe that they have it in for you . then , for a split second , you thought it was gabriel , until you ruled that out . so , who does that leave ? maybe it is this criminal marco annicelli . nick : maybe he realized he was about to get caught , so he pinned the whole thing on jack . victoria : yeah . they were involved in some sort of shady deal that went south . nick : and annicelli came here to get revenge . victoria : that is very possible . victor : i think there 's a much simpler theory . victoria : which is ? victor : you just do n't like to accept the idea that the abbotts may be involved ... because of what it would mean for you and billy boy abbott . billy : you know , as much as i would love to see victor taken down , i 'm not the one he ought to be worried about . ashley : why 'd you react that way ? billy : [ sighs ] 'cause i screwed up huge with victoria . ashley : how ? billy : she and i have been getting closer lately -- a lot closer -- and it 's been great , you know ? but then ... jack and phyllis -- they planted this seed that maybe she was playing me . ashley : oh , no . that 's not cynical at all . billy : yeah , i know , right ? and , i mean , i told them point - blank that she 's not kowtowing to her old man anymore , but then ... it started eating away at me , and -- ashley : you did n't . billy : yeah , i did . i set her up . i left out this sensitive file , and when she realized that it -- i was -- [ sighs ] ashley : it broke the trust you 'd built . billy : i 'm afraid that i 've blown it for good this time . ashley : you listen to me . if the two of you are meant to be together -- and , personally , i still think you are -- do n't let something like that stand in your way , okay ? because there is so much distrust in the air right now , and for good reason . i mean , take our brother , for example . as much as i love jack , there 's something he 's not telling us . and i can feel it . it 's something big . paul : oh , by all means ! we 've been at this a little over an hour ! yeah ! why not tell me the truth ? jack : okay . phyllis : look ... jack did business with annicelli a while back , strictly by chance . the guy created a shell corporation . he exported tropical oil from the amazon basin -- an ingredient that we used in one of our anti - aging creams . when jack found out that his company had illegal ties , he broke the deal off clean . we have no idea why this man would come back to hurt us after all this time . dylan : money . it 's a powerful motivator . why did n't you guys come forward when you made this connection ? jack : look , i only picked up on it once i saw annicelli 's name in the newspaper . paul : oh , wait a minute . that was over a week ago . i saw you yesterday at hilary and devon 's wedding . what -- you did n't know then that he was a criminal ? why did n't you say something ? jack : i would have come forward immediately -- phyllis : victor would have used it against jack , even though none of this is his fault , paul . paul : ah . i see . so you chose to say nothing , even though you knew how dangerous this man is . because why -- you were too busy covering your own ass ? i guess that 's the price you pay , jack , doing business with victor newman . billy : jack 's got a lot on his plate these days , so if he 's acting squirrelly , then -- i do n't know -- maybe he 's entitled . ashley : maybe . billy : you know , i ca n't help wishing that -- that dad were still here . i 'm sure he would have some choice things to say about victor in this whole doomsday scenario . ashley : you know what today is , right ? yeah . it 's the ninth anniversary of when dad died . billy : yeah . i wish i had listened to him more when he was alive . ashley : our father had a true gift . you know , when you needed that advice , he 'd ask you a few questions and you 'd start talking , and pretty soon you 'd answered your own question without even realizing it . billy : yeah ... because we knew the right thing to do all along . paul : thanks for coming in . jack : paul , i 'm sorry . i know we should have -- paul : it 's all right , jack . get some rest . jack : harding ! phyllis : hey ! we heard you were shot . are you okay ? obviously , you 're not okay . harding : well , no . the arm will be all right , so they tell me , but -- and , apparently , i 'll be getting a heads up whenever it 's gon na rain , so ... jack : [ chuckles ] i 'm amazed you can joke about it . harding : well , you know , it 's all part of the job . i 'm just glad i could protect you guys . jack : well , thanks . thanks . i mean that . kevin : hope i 'm not interrupting . paul : what is it , fisher ? kevin : just wanted you to know i , um -- i apologized to harding . i realize i may have jumped to a conclusion or two , and , uh , anyway , i learned my lesson . paul : good . [ cell phone chimes ] paul : oh . chris just found out i 'm here , and she 's not too happy about it . i 'd better take off . all right . have a good day today . dylan : hey , thanks . paul : all right . kevin : right . o'malley told me you were joining the force . welcome aboard . dylan : well , i 'm excited to be here . paul : so , anything you find , share with him . kevin : sure thing . dylan : and i 'll keep you posted on my end . paul : i am counting on it . dylan : all right . paul : gentlemen . kevin : so , you do have any idea of the reason why annicelli is going after jack ? dylan : well , apparently , the guy had some side business in some ingredient jabot uses . he set up a dummy corporation for the export , and , supposedly , when jack found out the source was n't on the up - and - up , he killed the deal . kevin : which did n't sit well with annicelli . dylan : and he lured jack away from devon and hilary 's wedding with a text claiming he was victor . harding : fisher . kevin : yo . harding : one question . when i walked in , you had your nose buried in the computer . what were you looking at ? kevin : the security footage from the coffeehouse the night of the abbott shooting . harding : mm - hmm . another question -- why , after i 've told you a million times -- kevin : 'cause there are still three unsolved homicides -- two people i knew and another guy who was too young to die . it 's just not right , you know ? dylan : i was about to go back and walk the crime scene at newman - abbott -- you know , where you got shot ? harding : you 're not a cop yet , mcavoy . this is my case . dylan : understood . just hoping to watch and learn from the best . why do n't we do it together ? harding : [ sighs ] victoria : you hate billy . you hate jack . you hate all things abbott . we totally get that . but , dad , all of this hatred is closing your mind . someone could be out to get you . you would never see it coming . nick : all right . instead of speculating , i think we should focus on the facts and see -- victor : i have my own people working on it , and the cops are doing the same . nick : well , we have someone on the inside who 's working on it , too -- someone who 's personally invested in us . victoria : who ? nick : dylan . i talked to him last night . i guess paul offered him a job on the force . victoria : oh . wow . where did that come from ? nick : well , it 's a good fit for him , you know ? he has a military background , and i know he 's been looking for something with a little more purpose , and i know paul would like to work with people he trusts . victoria : that 's nice . i 'll have to call and congratulate him . victor : you mean after all the time he spent trying to save that piddly business of his ? nick : because of your tactics , and here you are , trying to convince me to walk away from my business and stay on around here . victor : where your talents will be put to much better use , son . victoria : exactly like dylan . i think it would be a very good move for him . nick : and for us . it would be good to have someone who 's willing to follow up on the leads , someone who 's family . victor : he 's not a newman . nick : well , he 's my brother and victoria 's , and i think we should tell the police everything we know . victor : you stay out of it . you let the cops handle it . victoria : uh , since when is that your m.o . ? nick : dad , you need to drop this resentment and tell them everything you know , especially if it will help them catch some murdering drug lord . victor : or get you killed . sage : i still ca n't get over it -- you want to throw me a baby shower . nikki : i can tell this is coming as a great surprise , but , uh , i 'm afraid i was n't very welcoming when i first met you . i was struggling with an addiction and not in the best frame of mind to be accepting change , but i 'd like to make up for that now . i really want to get to know the mother of my next grandchild , and i want you to get to know me -- the real me . sage : thank you , nikki . that means so much to me -- more than i can say . nikki : well , you 're very welcome . i will go ahead , then , with the plans for the shower . sage : but do n't go , you know , crazy or anything -- just maybe something small in your backyard . nikki : oh , no , no , no , no , no . it will be here at the club . this is a newman party . sage : [ gasps ] nikki : so , i will get back to you with the details . sage : okay . that sounds good . thank you for brunch . i - i should be getting back to work . nikki : of course . you 're very welcome . we 'll do it again soon . sage : lovely . phyllis : well , ignorance is bliss ... even willful ignorance . nick : if things are as dangerous as you say they are , we would be fools not to get the police involved . victor : son , i have security people all over the place . i have experts , i.t . people , looking at the computer system , all right ? i do n't need an untrained rookie to interfere in this ! nick : a cop was shot right here in this office . it could have very easily been jack or phyllis or one of us , dad , if we walked in at the wrong moment . i am not gon na sit back and wait . victor : that 's exactly what you 're going to do . victoria : okay . please do n't fight . nick : we do not need dad 's permission to get our brother involved . victoria : dad is right . we need to stay out of this . you have a baby on the way , and this man is a killer . and besides that , we do n't have all of the facts , dad included , which is why he still has someone on the payroll trying to figure out if this threat is legitimate . now i have a call to make , so just think about what i said , all right ? victor : okay , sweetheart . your sister is right . nick : and you expect me just to fall in line and do what you want instead of what i think is best . victor : for everyone 's safety , that 's exactly what i want you to do ! harding : mr. newman , that crime - scene tape was left up for a reason . victor : i took it down for a reason . dylan : well , we need to check the office again -- see if there 's anything we missed . mariah : there had to be someone on the inside helping out marco . it 's the only thing that makes sense , especially since his face is everywhere and he ca n't hide anymore , thanks to you . kevin : hey . i 'm just coming from the station . mariah : did you see harding ? kevin : i did . still picking a little crow out of my teeth . noah : i mean , what do you expect ? you basically accused a police detective of being an accessory to murder . mariah : we all thought harding was involved somehow . marisa : we were all wrong . kevin : yeah , i guess so . marisa : did you learn anything new ? noah : like why a guy like annicelli would be going after jack ? kevin : well , jack and phyllis came in for questioning . long story short , a company of marco 's tried to do business with jabot under false pretenses . jack pulled the plug , which pissed off marco , so marco then pretended to be victor , sent jack a text telling him he wanted to take a meeting . mariah : and apparently several pints of blood from jack and phyllis . kevin : wait . but jack and phyllis were together at the wedding when jack got that text . and they both showed up together at victor 's office , but jack was alone when you and marisa saw him at the park ? noah : yeah . yeah . mariah : well , maybe he had to make a stop and then , you know , asked phyllis to meet up with him later . noah : i mean , it 's possible . there are lots of explanations . jack : [ sighs ] john : doppelganger . jack : dad . john : hell of a thing , jackie , huh ? jack : i do n't have to tell you they 're real . john : painfully real , i would think . jack : i keep thinking this thing 's gon na end , dad . it just goes on and on . there is no letup . this murdering bastard took over my life , stepped into my life , and they all accepted it -- my family , my friends ... my wife . i go back . i try to explain it , try to understand it . i go all the way back to the building collapse . john : well , if i recall , you were never yourself after that , or so the people that love you told themselves . jack : it 's eating me alive , dad . this marco , this -- this bastard -- he 's nothing like me . i do n't care how much we look alike ! what about character ? what about integrity ? how could they accept him as me ? how could phyllis ? john : how do you think ? jack : they were all conned , i know , but -- john : the simplest answer is usually the right one . jack : there is nothing simple about this , dad -- nothing ! john : jackie ... jack : how did we get here ? how did this happen ? john : wrong question . jack : what does this say about me ? john : closer . jack : what the hell am i gon na do now ? john : [ chuckles ] bingo . harding : well , mr. newman , since you 've already been in our crime scene this morning , is there anything else that you can add to what we already know ? victor : i 'm afraid not . no . dylan : nick , what about you ? anything you can think of that might help ? harding : easy , mcavoy . you 're here to observe . nick : nope . i do n't have anything to add . victor : all right . let 's leave the detectives to their work . gentlemen . dylan : i 'm sorry if i overstepped . i only know how things get done in the military . you mind walking me through this ? how exactly did the shooting go down ? kevin : harding at the cabin , annicelli and jack alone in the park . noah : except for that harding is off the table because he 's our hero , remember ? mariah : jack alone in the park ? when do you mean -- last night or the night of the shooting ? kevin : the coffeehouse surveillance footage . jack was ... mariah : he was headed to the park . i know . we -- we all saw . kevin : yeah . jack steps into frame , walks through , and then walks off . a couple of minutes later , he does it again , coming from the same direction . i always thought that was weird . paul says it could have been a glitch in the recording , but i broke the whole thing down digitally this morning . there 's no glitch . noah : okay . so , what does that mean ? mariah : he 's houdini ? he broke the space - time continuum ? kevin : i feel like the answer is right here in front of me but i 'm just missing , like , the one piece that makes it all make sense . sage : hey , everybody ! how 's the prep going ? noah : good . yeah . we 're in good shape . sage : great . mariah : are you okay ? kevin : i - i feel like the answer is right there and i 'm just too dense to figure it all out . mariah : kevin , you 're a lot of things , some of them very annoying , but dense you are not . kevin : i 'm gon na figure this out . i am . noah : [ sighs ] marisa : i 'm gon na run out for some supplies . noah : yeah . i 'll go with you . marisa : no . thank you . i , uh -- it wo n't take long . i 'll do it . see you . noah : yeah . see you . sage : hey , handsome . nick : hey . sage : you will never guess where i 've just been . nick : the gym . sage : [ chuckles ] the athletic club . your mother invited me to brunch , and she wants to throw me a baby shower . nick : a baby shower ? sage : is n't that crazy ? turns out that nikki does n't dislike me after all . i mean , i walked in there terrified and left thinking that maybe someday we might be friends . i mean , stranger things have happened . what 's wrong ? nick : oh , i just got into it with my dad -- again . got me thinking , uh , you know , who i am , who i want to be , the kind of father , the kind of man , and i also left wondering how the hell i ever thought i could work with him again . it is the same old thing . i 'm constantly under his thumb , following his orders , and i just -- i hate every minute of it . sage : father or no , if that 's how he makes you feel , you do not have to put up with it . ashley : sometimes i wonder what dad would think about jack and victor becoming partners . i mean , can you believe that ? billy : yeah . i do n't really know about that one , but , um ... ash , i do know that everything he does , jack does for this family . ashley : god knows i want to believe that . okay . meeting adjourned . billy : hmm ? oh . thanks . ashley : easy does it . billy : hey . well , i do n't see you bolting for the door , so i 'll take that as a good sign . listen , i am -- i 'm so sorry . victoria : you know , you 've already apologized . billy : yeah , i know that i did . it 's just that i wish that i had listened to what i know and what i feel instead of somebody else 's paranoia . victoria : yeah . i wish you had , too . billy : look ... i did what i did to prove phyllis and jack wrong , okay ? i never should have put you to the test , but -- victoria : yeah . you said so . now if you 'll excuse me ... billy : victoria , please . would you -- can you just wait ? can you listen to me ? 'cause i - i need to say this . look , i 've realized something recently -- that whenever we 're together , nothing else matters , okay ? i do n't care about business . i do n't care about global marketing domination . i do n't -- if you asked me to resign from newman - abbott tomorrow , i would clear out my desk and be gone , 'cause all i really want -- i want to be a good dad . i want to raise our kids , and i want to help them navigate this freakin ' crazy world . but -- but more than that , i want to do it with you . i want to hold you in my arms again , 'cause that is all that matters to me . jack : dad , i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . john : that 's because you 're stuck in the past . jack : okay . i accept that . i 'm stuck in the past . what i ca n't accept is my wife sleeping with that ma -- that man with my face , who 's still out there somewhere . john : jackie , you were held hostage by a delusional woman , and you did what you had to do . jack : people died , dad . that was my doing , too . john : you had to survive . you did it to survive . and do not let victor hold that over you . jack : victor . john : listen , marco is a criminal , an opportunist . he let victor control him for about five minutes , and then he turned the tables . what does that say to you , jack ? i 'm gon na tell you what it says to me . you 're focusing your anger on the wrong person . and this unholy alliance that you 've forged with victor is a huge mistake . jack : victor claims it was a plot against him -- john : i do n't give a damn what victor 's excuses are . he used his fear to arrange for my son to be taken off and held prisoner . he allowed a violent criminal to run loose in genoa city on our businesses , our families . forget about what happened 1,000 miles away . innocent people right here lost their lives because of victor newman . and what about your wife ? we both know what happened to your wife because of him ! do i still need to tell you what has to be done ? jack : no . no . no more . john : [ sighs ] jack : thank you , dad . victor : jack . fancy meeting you here again . jack : gee . now , why do i think this is no accident at all ? victoria : yeah , those are easy things to say when it 's just the two of us . but you know there 's a battle raging and it affects all of the people that we love . there 's a reason you felt you could n't trust me . billy : victoria , it is n't you that i do n't trust . it 's victor and what he does to you , how he plays on your loyalty . he has proven time and time again that he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants . victoria : what about jack ? do you trust jack completely ? do you really think that he was in the dark ... about these threats when he agreed to the merger ? look me in the eyes and tell me that you really believe that your brother is telling you everything . i did n't think so . nikki : i heard about what almost happened to you and jack . i 'm so sorry . phyllis : oh , you 're sorry ? if someone had n't tipped off the police , we would have been gunned down last night , nikki . nikki : okay . if you want to blame somebody , you can blame jack . if it were n't for his aggression , victor would n't have to be defending his family again . phyllis : okay . i think you 've been brainwashed . i really do . jack did not launch an all - out preemptive strike against victor . it was someone else . ashley : who was it , phyllis ? tell nikki and me so we can all know . nikki : yeah . [ rustling in distance ] marisa : [ gasps ] marco : that 's a good way to get your head blown off . marisa : like that poor cop ? marco : he 'll live . marisa : jack would n't have been so lucky if he was the one that walked through that door . marco : jack has been plenty lucky for a long time . i like that role . he 's been playing it too long . i 'm good at it . i deserve it . i deserve that life . and i 'm going to have it . victor : is there a problem , jack ? jack : well , you 've got a problem . your little plan to get rid of me laid an egg . you and marco must be crushed . victor : really ? so , you think i 'm working with annicelli ? jack : oh , come on . how naive do you think i am ? victor : why in the world do you think i have a legion of security protecting me and my family if it were n't in fear of marco annicelli ? the only person i 'm working with is you . look what happened . another innocent man was shot , not because of me . jack : you deny it all you want . this is all on you . both of our families are in danger , and i 'm not gon na stand around and wait for another ugly incident . i am going to end this madness now . harding : well , there 's not really much to walk through . i came in , gun drawn . shooter got a round off first . dylan : so , where was the shooter standing when you came in ? harding : right over there . [ gunshot ] harding : [ gasping ] you sho -- you shot me . marco : i just saved your life . everyone was getting suspicious . now you 're the town hero . tell them you were ambushed trying to catch me . no one 's gon na suspect we 're working together . harding : it was dark . i did n't get a good look at him . dylan : and then somebody disabled the security cameras before jack and phyllis arrived . marco likes to be a ghost . that fits his mo . harding : all i know is the guy put a bullet in me . then he took off . dylan : i 'm sorry . just bear with me . you know , i 'm a little new . harding : do you have any more questions ? dylan : yeah , just one . when whoever shot you ran ... why did n't you go after him ? nick : i really want to work with dylan on this investigation , but my dad 's pretty insistent that i stay out of it . sage : well , i think he wants to keep you safe . nick : well , that 's what he likes to say , and then there 's the real reason . sage : what 's that ? nick : dad does n't respect my judgment , and that 's on a good day . then there 's the dylan thing . dad says he 's not a newman and he 'll never be family . i just think dad 's threatened by the idea of me and dylan getting any closer . dylan : i 'm just trying to make sense of this , detective . harding : you ever been shot ? dylan : i 've been around it plenty . with a superficial arm wound , you could have gone after the suspect and fired your weapon . why did n't you ? harding : because this is n't afghanistan , soldier . it 's not the wild west , either . this is an office building . you ca n't have a shootout with innocent people all around . dylan : but it was late at night . harding : well , if you have n't noticed , these executives work crazy hours . i was n't about to have some bean counter get his head blown off because he popped his head out to see what all the noise was . you got a lot to learn yet . you have to have a different mindset if you 're serious about being a cop . mariah : why are you so worried about marisa ? she just went to the store . noah : i do n't know . i just ... had this feeling , you know , when she kissed me , like it was the last time i was gon na see her ... like marisa sierras was gon na disappear from my life ... as quickly as she showed up . marisa : you have so much money , marco . you could go anywhere . marco : i like it here . marisa : you ... living here ? part of the country - club set , getting soft ? that 's not what you want ... because i know something you want more . marco : and what would that be ? ashley : right now , tell us what you know about this plot against victor . who 's behind it ? nikki : is n't it obvious ? she is . she and jack will do anything to destroy victor , no matter who they hurt . phyllis : oh , that is ridiculous . why , because of some fictitional cyberthreat ? victor unleashed that monster on all of us , nikki . ashley : what are you talking about , `` monster `` ? nikki : what the hell are you talking about ? phyllis : ask your husband . victor : so , how exactly do you intend to contain this ? jack : no , not contain it -- end it . victor : oh . jack : i 'm gon na do what i should have done a long time ago to make sure no one else gets killed . victor : like all the innocents that got killed because you exploded that damn boat ? jack : oh , you 've been hanging that over my head for a long time now . victor : you bet ! jack : it 's not gon na work anymore . i 'm calling the police . i 'm telling them all . i am ending this lie right now . victor : please call them , all right ? and you will be extradited , be rotting in that jail . if i wanted to be rid of you , i 'd make that call myself . [ next_on ] ashley : i 'm a part of this company and this family . you know something , and you 're gon na tell me . victoria : who is behind the paragon project ? is it ashley , billy ? jack : hello ? jack abbott . marisa : come to your family 's cabin . | at the gcpd , mark orders kevin out of his investigation . at the athletic club , billy and ashley discuss how the person who killed courtney and austin could have set up jack . nikki invites sage to have brunch with her at the athletic club . they discuss her pregnancy and her upcoming marriage to nick . in victor 's office at newman - abbott , victor , victoria , nick have a meeting about the other abbotts . they discuss billy making amends with victoria , but billy owns up that he may have ruined his chances by questioning her loyalty . ashley tells billy that there is something else about jack that he is hiding from them . billy defends him and tells her that jack has a lot on his plate right now . paul and dylan meet with jack and phyllis who confesses to that jack worked with marco for months . ashley reminds billy that this is the anniversary of the father 's death . paul thanks jack and phyllis for coming in . phyllis asks mark how he is after his shooting . kevin walks into paul 's office to talk with him and dylan secretly as mark watches . paul leaves dylan and kevin alone to talk privately until mark interrupts them , saying that this is his case . nick and victoria discuss victor 's hatred of the abbott family . nick divulges that dylan has joined the police force . nick suggests telling the police everything they know , but victor warns him that he could get himself killed . |
chelsea : you want to read it again , connor ? okay . [ smooches ] you got it . whatever you want . [ sighs ] `` dear connor , i 'm going to do everything i can to make sure i 'm home next year to celebrate your birthday the way we should -- together . you , me and mommy . happy birthday , little man . love , daddy . `` chloe : adam does n't deserve to set foot outside that prison . victor : for your information , my son has suffered immeasurably . chloe : good letter , huh ? chelsea : mm - hmm . yeah . he got all of these toys and games for his birthday , yet the note is his favorite gift . is n't it ? chloe : that 's so awesome . hey , i bet you 're gon na get an even better one soon . chelsea : why -- why would you say that ? what could be better than a note from his dad ? adam : ca n't sleep . ca n't sleep . got to stay awake . got to stay sharp . not tired . it 's just me . just stay awake . everyone 's counting on you . just stay awake . just keep the nightmares away . no more sleep . just me . no breakfast this morning . no food yesterday and before . trying to pull a hunger strike , newman ? 'cause the warden wo n't put up with that . hey . earth to newman . [ distorted ] you in there or what ? adam : go away . just go away . dylan : [ sighs ] there 's got to be something else in here . this ca n't be it . paul : come on , dylan . forensics has been through the room twice already . [ scoffs ] we got three wigs that the suspect used to visit victor at walworth . dylan : yeah , we got a vial of liquid that matches the toxin found in constance 's body . the same liquid that was found in adam 's storage unit . this suspect most likely planted that liquid in the storage unit . paul : i understand . it 's not enough . we need more . dylan : i know we need more . we need the actual pages to her diary to prove that adam 's innocent . paul : the pages might not even exist . the -- the diary could have been destroyed months ago . dylan : paul , listen -- paul -- paul : i really think we 're up against a dead end . we do n't have a choice . i 'm calling it . dylan : [ stammers ] [ sighs ] paul : let 's wrap it up . you got to be kidding me . cane : whoa . do n't tell me you pulled an all - nighter that did n't involve booze or seven card stud ? or a shower . billy : ca n't all look and smell as pretty as you , cane . i had to pull an all- nighter . i did n't do it alone . cane : what , you spent the night with victoria ? jill : and this is where we all break into the `` hallelujah chorus . `` phyllis : victoria has landed in mexico . she 's on her way to find travis crawford . victor : i appreciate you keeping me in the loop . phyllis : well , talking to you makes me want to gargle glass . victor : listen to me . unless we deal with each other in a civil manner , i will call this operation off . is that clear ? phyllis : if it stops summer from marrying luca , then i will act civil as i can , victor . but only until the wedding is called off . ashley : you are playing a very dangerous game . and you have so much to lose . [ knock on door ] victor : come in . well , now . whatever it is , make it quick . i got work to do . jack : oh , i 'll keep it real short . stay the hell away from my wife . victor : jack , your wife and i want the same thing , okay ? we want the safety and happiness of summer . i do n't want her to get married to this luca santori guy . i do n't want him to have access to her trust fund . are you smart enough to understand that ? jack : do i want them together ? no . but summer 's an adult . this is her decision to make , mistake or no . victor : since when have you become this sort of neutral guy , a man above the fray ? jack : what , because i do n't throw tantrums when people do n't do what i want ? victor : if you do n't want to protect summer , we will . all right ? we 'll take care of it . jack : so -- so what is the plan ? you gon na have luca kidnapped and hidden in a hut ? hire some deranged woman to do your dirty work for you ? to stab him ? to maybe starve him to death ? victor : do n't you worry about a damn thing . phyllis and i will take care of things . all right ? wait a minute . maybe that 's your problem . is n't it ? your wife came to me , asked me for help . she did n't turn to you . that must burn you . phyllis : this is not a game , ashley . this is my daughter . it 's her future . and i know exactly what 's at stake . ashley : you are partnering with victor newman . phyllis : i am using him the way he 's using me . ashley : and what if it backfires on you ? what if it just pushes summer closer to luca , and drives a wedge between you and jack ? phyllis : i can protect my daughter and my marriage at the same time . it 's called multitasking . i happen to be very good at it . ashley : so , then , you 're aware that today is the anniversary of our father 's death ? phyllis : no , i did not know that . my husband did not mention that to me . ashley : well , when would he ? you 're so busy scheming with victor . or maybe he did mention it , and you just did n't bother to listen to him . phyllis : i 'm sorry , when did my marriage become your business ? ashley : jack is my business , and he fought like hell to get back to you . have you forgotten that ? phyllis : well , i went through my own hell , if you recall . ashley : so , is this where it ends , phyllis ? is this it ? i mean , do you just ignore your husband now and act like victor in a dress ? phyllis : excuse me , i know how important my family is . how important my marriage is . but i am not gon na let my daughter walk down the aisle and marry someone that does not value her . does not deserve her . ashley : [ sighs ] look , i get it , phyllis , okay ? i 'm a mom , too . i 've had to endure watching my daughter prance around the internet naked . i 'm watching her now recovering from a miscarriage , and she 's struggling being a stepmom . but you know what ? abby has learned from her mistakes and her experiences . and sometimes that 's the best we can do , is n't it , as parents ? we just cheer them on , and then we 're there to pick up the pieces . phyllis : that is very true . and sometimes we have to nail the bastard to the wall in order to stop a wedding . so , thank you for your pep talk . i appreciate it . but this is my daughter . and my fight . chloe : [ laughs ] okay , they are having the best time up there . they 're having a tea party . bella is totally cracking him up . they are so cute together . chelsea : you know , you did n't answer me before . you told my son that he 'd be getting something better than a letter from his father . i mean , what was that about ? i do n't know if you 're insulting the letter or if you 're trying to get connor 's hopes up , but either way , chloe , that 's really not fair to him . that letter is all connor has left of his father . i mean , it 's like ... this whole thing is crazy . adam wants us to move on without him , which to me just seems ... selfish and -- and cruel . [ sighs ] so , i - i have to teach my son how to be strong , and -- and -- and how to deal with the pain , but i also have to teach him about faith , and i - i -- honestly , chloe , right now , i just do n't know what to do . chloe : but you 're already doing it , chelsea . you 're the most loyal and generous person . you are a better person than i will ever dream of being . i mean , you 're the one who showed me how to see ... chelsea : see -- see what ? chloe : that anything can happen . i mean , look at me . i was a walking ball of misery and hate . i wanted nothing more than for adam to burn in hell or rot in that cell . and thanks to therapy and bella and you ... you helped me change that . you welcomed me into your home . and look at us now . we 're this weird , blended little family . now i do n't have that rage anymore . i mean , you helped me get out of my way . so when i said that about connor , about getting an even greater gift , it 's because he 's going to have adam back in his life . because you will make sure that it happens . some way , somehow , you will do it , because ... that 's just who you are . dylan : all right . this is it , paul . sage 's diary . the real pages . okay . uh ... constance ... and her death ... old age . natural causes . missing her . missing anybody who knew the real gabriel bingham . paul , there 's nothing in here about adam . there 's nothing in here about the murder . paul : yeah , okay . so , um , i want to put a five - year limit on `` i told you so 's `` right now . dylan : okay , maybe i 'll knock it down to one . i 'm gon na get to chelsea , tell her what happened . and adam can walk out of his cell , and victor can walk right back in . paul : oh , no . not so fast . nothing points to victor . he had motive and opportunity , yes , but we need to authenticate these pages , we need to play it by the book and prove that victor paid bethany bryant to frame his son . dylan : okay , victor going back to prison right now is just a bonus . what we need to do right now is get the news to chelsea and adam . he 's innocent . he deserves to be free . he deserves to be home with his son . hey . got ta eat . warden says if you do n't , we 'll have to move you to the infirmary , stick an i.v . line in your arm . and the new doc jabs for like 10 minutes . it 's not as fun as it sounds . i 'm not gon na let you starve yourself to death , you hear me ? victor : i brought you something special for your last meal , boy . jill : mm - hmm . we 'll want to bleed some of the color out of this . billy : you know what 's interesting ? jill : what 's interesting ? billy : how you do n't even hide the fact that you basically bought brash & sassy to try and pimp me out to victoria . jill : oh , my god . do n't be crass , darling . billy : oh , would you like prettier terms ? you 're basically trying to give cpr to a marital corpse . jill : now that is revolting . besides which , i 'm not a matchmaker . i 'm a hit maker . we need the tag line on the bottom third of this . you and victoria and cane are very talented on your own , but together you are unstoppable . and your father would be very proud of you . billy : no , see , you do n't have to do that . i was just thinking about him , and i made sure he had fresh flowers on his grave . jill : that is so thoughtful of you , honey . god , john abbott was a good man . he would be so happy you got your life on the right track again . billy : really ? and by `` right track , `` you mean working in this office with victoria , who is my ex , and a colleague who actually deserves credit for this ad campaign . so can we talk about that ? jill : oh , you see ? how adorable it is that you 're so protective of her ? cane : oh , my god , this is painful . can we please start talking about work , all right ? now , here is my revision on the football campaign . which , i did my own market research , and revealed that women actually like to see men without their shirts on . jill : oh , amen to that . cane , this is , oooh ... cane : i know . it 's horrible 'cause it does n't involve billy and victoria . jill : i was n't gon na say that . cane : oh , really ? jill : i was gon na say it 's very sexy , it 's fresh , it 's fun . it 's very now . billy : it does n't completely suck . cane : geez , billy , you always know the right thing to say , do n't you ? billy : let me guess , cane . lily helped you with this ? because you finally got it right . jill : do you see this ? a little healthy competition . puts color in your cheeks and genius in your brain . so keep up the good work , guys . see you later . jack : my wife did n't turn to you . she 's holding her nose and gritting her teeth . but as much as she detests you , she loves her daughter that much more . victor : she 's tougher than you are . she 's braver than you are . she 's more decisive than you are . why do n't you see that ? jack : phyllis has been protecting her daughter since the day summer was born . she ca n't stop herself , though . i admire her passion . i admire her devotion . but that passion sometimes comes at too great a cost . victor : that 's not your decision . jack : none of us has the right to tell summer who to love or how to love them . victor : what is this , the gospel according to saint jack ? you were more interesting before you became so saintly . no wonder your wife is turning to others for support . jack : wow . congratulations . you now sound exactly like billy . i 'm sure you 're both proud of that . victor : well , that should give you a sign , should n't it ? when your useless brother , billy boy abbott , and i agree , perhaps we are right . jack : not about my wife . victor : that remains to be seen . do n't make me do the choo - choo thing , newman . but i will if i have to . you got to eat , man . just a couple bites . i 'll keep you company . tell some excellent jokes . a horse walks into a bar . the bartender says -- adam : why the long face ? victor : i 've got some excellent news for you . chelsea 's finally making the move to paris . with your son . she just realized that you were nothing but a liar . all those claims of having been set up ? mnh - mnh . no proof . just denial . adam : why the long face ? eat up . victor : you know what i call that ? ham sandwich a la constance . special ingredient . yeah . why do n't you put yourself out of everyone 's misery ? huh ? adam : poison ? well , it 's not poison , but it 's all i got . victor : i 'll be back for the tray . just like room service . chelsea : hey , dylan . come on in . dylan : yeah . we need to talk . chelsea : uh - oh . what 's -- what 's going on ? more bad news ? dylan : we found the pages to sage 's diary . there 's nothing about adam . there 's nothing about murder . he did n't do it . adam was set up , and now we have the proof . this is gon na set him free . chelsea : say that again . dylan : adam will be free soon . chelsea : he 'll be free . oh , my god ! [ squeals ] dylan , thank you ! thank you ! oh , thank you ! you saved him . ashley : what 's the worst that would happen , you tell me , if you just back off and let summer make her own decisions ? she 'll realize that luca is a terrible person , and she 'll divorce him . that 's it . phyllis : oh , okay . so , let my child suffer , let her go through some pain ? ashley : that 's not what i 'm saying . phyllis : let her be taken advantage of , made to be a fool ? ashley : look , you are making a conscious decision to be like victor newman . you are setting traps and pulling strings . does n't that bother you ? phyllis : if i am anything , i am consistent . and victor did not corrupt me . and i am not going to apologize for protecting my daughter . ashley : even if it hurts your relationship with your daughter ? and with your husband ? phyllis : jack and i are fine . ashley : oh , really ? come on , now . i was at that last board meeting for the foundation . you are anything but fine . phyllis : adults argue , okay ? that happens . ashley : i think you need to worry less about your daughter 's marriage and maybe a little bit more about your own . phyllis : you know what , maybe you should n't be so concerned about my life . maybe you should go ahead and get your own life , okay ? ashley : clearly you are either too selfish or too stubborn to hold onto your husband , so obviously i 'm wasting my breath . oh , hello , jill . jill : what was that ? you have one job . one job only . to hold onto jack . what ? that was our deal . go rub his shoulders . go read him poetry . go tell him all the sweet nothings that he needs to hear . but do it , phyllis . or i swear , i 'm gon na tell him the ugly truth about you and my son . phyllis : then you do it . jill , you tell jack everything . because at this point , my marriage could n't get any worse . cane : so , you gon na mark it up to show me where i went wrong ? billy : well , see , i do n't like this little , uh -- oh , look at that . it 's only dust . cane : oh , my god . you 're hilarious , are n't you ? billy : it 's a gift . cane : so you like it ? billy : i got to say , cane , jill 's right . it 's , uh ... it 's great . and you did n't go down a downward spiral when she gave you suggestions . you just fixed what was n't working , and you moved on . i should try that sometime . cane : well , be careful , billy . if we do n't kill each other , that 's what jill wants . billy : yeah , right . she wants us at each other 's throat almost as much as she wants me back with victoria . cane : you know , i get that she thinks that , uh , if we work harder and we compete , we 'll ultimately get a better product . but , you know , why is she trying to push you and victoria back together ? what is this , some throwback to the childhood years where she wanted a happy family or something ? billy : i have no idea . i was in a boarding school before i could tie my shoes . cane : oh , that 's right . the infamous boarding - school years . i heard about those . billy : you know , what i do n't understand is that she was never rah - rah about victoria -- ever -- and now she is ? i mean , i - i was a jackass for a good percentage of my relationship with victoria . not all of it , but a good percentage of it . now she thinks that being with victoria is actually gon na cure me from my jackass tendencies . cane : okay , but if , without victoria , you 're now a fully - functioning human being that does n't drink , gamble , or chase women , why does she want to save you ? billy : that is the question , cane . it 's times like this i realize you 're not a complete idiot . cane : you know , it 's times like this i realize why i like to punch you in the mouth so much . billy : it 's cute when we get along , is n't it ? you want to do your stepbrother a favor ? cane : well , that depends on the favor , does n't it ? billy : cozy up to mumsy . find out what she 's up to . dylan : we found the pages in a motel room of a waitress who actually used to work at the club -- a friend of billy 's . chloe : a friend of bill -- well , you do n't think that billy was involved in all this , do you ? because he -- he said that he forgave adam . he even went on the stand and said so . dylan : no , we think the billy connection is a pure coincidence . uh , kevin saw the woman in surveillance footage from the bus station . chelsea : bus station . well , you -- you had a tip about the bus station , but then nothing showed up -- dylan : right . but kevin `` kept an eye `` on the locker , and this was new footage . so we ran the fingerprints , and we got a hit on bethany bryant . we searched her motel room , and we found the pages . chelsea : and did she admit that victor hired her , or ... ? dylan : well , we did n't get a chance to question her . we think that she skipped town with a lot of cash . chelsea : okay , well , you have to find her , and you have to force her to admit that victor 's been behind this whole thing . dylan : we 're trying to connect victor to this , but right now victor 's not our priority , okay ? our priority , that adam is cleared and released . chelsea : thank you . you did this . you never gave up on him . even when paul asked you to back off , you did n't give up . thank you , dylan . i will forever be grateful to you . [ laughs ] [ sighs ] dylan : all right . i got to head out . i 'll let you know if i hear anything , okay ? chelsea : okay . [ laughs ] dylan : hey , chelsea , adam 's almost free . hang in there . chelsea : oh , my god . oh , my god , oh , my god . this is -- thank god ! this is amazing . you said it . you said -- you said connor would be getting a better gift , and this is it . this is the gift . wait . how did you know that ? [ door closes ] victor : let 's do this some other time , paul , okay ? paul : let 's do it now . talk to me about the visitors you had at walworth . you had several . victor : you mean my children , who accused me of ruining their lives . or my wife , who served me divorce papers and then changed her mind . is that what you 're talking about ? paul : what about bethany bryant ? victor : what about her ? paul : she signed in by the name of dorothy gale . victor : [ chuckles ] that from `` the wizard of oz `` ? that 's funny . paul : does that jog your memory ? victor : should it ? what 's this about ? paul : we suspect this woman framed your son for murder . victor : so this goes along with your conspiracy theory that i hired her . is that it ? paul : did you ? victor : yeah . paul : so you admit you conspired with ms . bryant to frame adam newman ? well , before you say anything else , victor , i need to advise you of your rights . victor : kindly save your breath , paul , okay ? you want to know if i hired ms . bryant . you bet i did . i hired beautiful , charming women before . you know why ? paul : no . victor : so that they could use their charms on that useless son - of - a - bitch billy boy abbott . so that my daughter victoria would finally realize that he 's a low - life skirt chaser . and it worked . paul : so that 's your cover story ? that you hired a woman to keep apart an already - divorced couple ? that 's pretty weak , victor . victor : really ? why do n't you talk to her ? she 'll tell you that she had a hell of a time with billy boy . paul : right . you know damn well she left town with all the money you gave her . victor : that 's her prerogative , is n't it ? paul : your son was framed . he was wrongfully convicted . and you 've been playing games with me and my department . i will find proof that you did it , victor . victor : i did not want my son to rot behind bars . you have nothing to prove otherwise . you have a good day . chloe : you 're right . i ... i knew that connor would get something better than the note . i knew adam would be cleared . chelsea : how could you know that ? chloe : because you deserve to be happy , chelsea . you love adam . and you have faith in him . and if you want him home , well , then , this is where he needs to be . adam 's karma , i do n't know what it is . i do n't -- i do n't know what 's gon na happen to him . but your karma -- you let me into your house , you let me back into your life as your friend ... and you deserve to have a happy life . and if he makes you happy , well , then he had to come home . chelsea : you 're happy for me ? chloe : [ scoffs ] of course . of course i 'm happy for you , dope . chelsea : [ chuckles ] chloe : and now that adam 's free , well , i can be free of adam . you know , i can let go of all of this and just move on . because i have felt so guilty watching you suffer . chelsea : guilty ? no . this was n't your fault . chloe : i 've wished a lot of hate on adam . [ scoffs ] a lot . and then i had to un - wish them . chelsea : because of bella . thank you , chloe , for everything . [ sighs ] chloe : well , go . why do n't you go and give adam the good news ? he should hear it from you first . chelsea : i will . [ laughs ] dylan 's right . this is really happening . pull it together , inmate . you do n't want her to see you like this . i said you do n't want her to see you like this . adam : her . who 's her ? your wife . she 's at security . came to give you the heads up so you do n't look like garbage when you go into visiting . victor : she came to give you the good news . she found another man . his name is jean - pierre . he has a house on the left bank . ooh , fancy , fancy . you did good . it 's what you wanted , is n't it ? you finally did the right thing , boy . adam : you did this . you stole my entire life away from me . victor : [ chuckles ] i did n't take your life away from you . the judge did n't believe you , boy . there 's still no proof . adam : the journal pages . that 's the proof . victor : oh , wait a minute . you know what i forgot to tell you ? i had a little bonfire at my house . and those three pages went up in flames . pouf ! they were gone . and , by the way , i had wanted to invite chelsea and my grandson , but they were packing . because they 're on their way to france . to their new house . to live with jean - pierre . au revoir . jill : you think things ca n't get any worse ? [ chuckles ] they can get a lot worse . phyllis : really , jill ? what can you do to me ? you wanted me to stay far away from billy . here i am . jill : yeah , working in the same building , huh . phyllis : yeah , well , that was n't my fault . jill : i know , i know . phyllis : that was n't my fault . jill : i know . phyllis : i told him it was over . i slapped him in the elevator . i told him i love jack . but you know what the reality is ? jack and i , we argue about everything . my daughter , everything . i can not miraculously fix that with your ax hanging over my neck . so you know what ? you go ahead . you go ahead . you tell him that i fell in love with his brother . please . you shove my marriage right off the cliff . do it ! jill : here 's the thing . phyllis : what ? ! jill : sometimes you just have to suck it up -- phyllis : [ exclaims ] jill : no . what you and jack have is real , phyllis . all right , he 's changed . he 's changed . he 's no longer obsessed with destroying victor . but a lot of women would see that as a plus . you 've both changed . but that does n't mean you have to throw the whole thing away . you were happy once . phyllis : you do n't give a damn about my happiness . all you care about is that i stay away from billy . jill : look at yourself . look what this affair has done to you . you 're angry and you 're miserable . do n't you see ? billy ca n't make you happy . you ca n't make him happy . please make the choice . i know this sounds cold , but think with your head and not your heart . jack : it seems like just yesterday . when did you stop coming around , dad ? i need your wisdom now more than ever . ashley : you need him , too , do n't you ? cane : [ sighs ] jill : oh , perfect timing . do you want to have lunch with me ? we can discuss your new campaign . cane : oh , really ? i thought you 'd rather discuss your plan to put billy and victoria back together . jill : well , of course i want billy and victoria back together . but it 's not like my plan has a million moving parts . cane : no , but it 's got , what , a couple of dozen . and it started with you using me as a front to get brash & sassy back . jill : [ laughs ] cane : and then you lured victoria from newman . and then you put billy and victoria back together . would you like me to continue ? do you realize they 've tried before , and they can try again someday , maybe , with or without your help ? jill : i 'm turning the maybe into a definite and someday into now , that 's all . they just need a little nudge . you know , to help them to focus on the end game . cane : uh - huh . which is what ? jill : billy 's family will be back together , the same way yours and lily 's is . okay ? cane : you do realize my marriage was hanging by a string for months , and i just managed to save it ? jill : i know . but you did save it , did n't you ? and do n't you want the same thing for billy ? cane : yeah , i suppose . you know ... jill : okay . so . you gon na help me to make this happen , then ? cane : are you gon na make me regret this ? jill : why would you regret this ? you 're doing a good thing . please . can i trust you to work with me on this ? cane : fine . you trust me . just like i trust you . billy : tell me she cracked and told you everything . paul : why do i think we 're not talking about the same `` she `` ? billy : sorry , gentlemen . i , uh -- i was expecting cane . and by `` she , `` i was talking about my mother . dylan : yeah , well , we came for another reason . bethany bryant . billy : uh , what about her ? dylan : you know her ? billy : [ sighs ] well , i would n't say that . but we did have a thing , yeah . dylan : what kind of thing ? billy : the kind of thing that i did n't know her last name was bryant . paul : when was the last time you saw her ? billy : tuesday . she came by my house , which was a surprise . my mother can back me up on that . she probably called her britney . paul : what did she want ? billy : uh , i have no idea . she walked in , she walked out . that was it . you know , she did mention gambling to me at one point , which i was not a part of , so if this about gambling , then i have no idea what you 're talking about . paul : well , victor claims that he hired ms . bryant to seduce you and get between you and victoria . chloe : what is it ? chelsea : where 's chelsea ? i have some news for her . chloe : well , dylan beat you to the punch . he gave her the good news , and she 's on her way to walworth to give adam the good news . victor : ah . well , paul williams held me up . he accused me of framing adam . chloe : wow , you actually escaped the clutches of law enforcement . again . victor : well , look who 's there . hi , my boy ! hi , my boy . what are you doing ? what are you doing there , huh ? connor : playing with truck . victor : oh , let me see that one . wow ! ooh , that 's a bad red truck . i love that . [ whooshing ] newman ? your wife is here . let 's go . adam : chelsea 's here ? just tell her to go away . do n't be an idiot . most guys get dumped the second they walk in this place . you 're lucky you still have a wife . adam : a wife . just tell her to get out of here . tell her to go to jean - pierre or whatever the hell his name is . just tell her to leave me alone . go ! [ door opens ] inmate is n't coming . chelsea : no , he has to come . i - i have to talk to him . he says you should go away , ma'am . chelsea : n -- no , he -- he does n't mean that . we -- we 've been through this before . he 's just feeling hopeless . but if he listens -- he 's in a bad way . no food . no sleep . give him some time . he 'll come around . chelsea : wait , no ! no ! excuse me . no , i -- you do n't understand . i have to talk to him because there 's hope . there 's hope . there 's new evidence . so i - i need to talk to him . i need to tell my husband he 's coming home . jack : i still sometimes wish dad would just tell me what to do . in easy - to- follow instructions even i ca n't screw up . ashley : gets to be too much sometimes , does n't it ? work and family and love . jack : i know what he 'd say to you . he 's proud of his beauty . all you 've done to help jabot , and abby , and certainly traci and me . ashley : yeah . and then he 'd wonder why i do n't have a man in my life . jack : a man who 's worthy of you . that 's what he 'd say . i can hear it right now . and then he 'd ask me why i still have n't gotten it together where women are concerned . ashley : are you kidding me , jackie ? you have grown so much . you have n't cheated on phyllis . you have n't lied to phyllis . jack : yeah , i have come a long way , have n't i ? ashley : yeah . yeah . jack : i 'm in this for the long haul , ash . i just ca n't figure out how to keep my wife happy . ashley : but , jack , it 's not up to just you . phyllis has to figure out a way to make herself happy . she better be grateful that she 's got a husband like you . jack : thanks . [ sighs ] phyllis : no . no , no , no , no . you can not just barge in here , into my office , whenever you want . billy : you need to stop talking , okay ? we have a problem . bethany 's working with victor . phyllis : what ? billy : he hired her like he did chelsea -- to keep me away from victoria . phyllis : no , no , no . i hired her . i hired her to pretend she was on the back of your bike . she works for me . she worked for us . billy : and how do you know she 's not taking a paycheck from the both of you , or that victor did n't get to her first ? what if she 's just relaying everything that she knows about us ? phyllis : no . no . billy : what do you mean no ? okay , phyllis , victor might know everything about us . he would have surveillance photos the size of billboards by now , okay ? billy : what if he 's waiting for something bigger ? phyllis : what 's bigger than a billboard ? billy : i do n't know . but i have a feeling we 're about to find out . victor : i bet you that 's a tow truck . is n't that tow truck ? huh ? connor : yeah . victor : yeah ? connor : that 's tow truck . victor : i bet you do n't know that daddy will soon come home . right ? connor : [ babbles ] victor : you know , grandpa will always take care of you . will always protect you . oh , my goodness . look at that big trucky . i love that . there . newman , your wife has news . it 's big . you do n't want it from me . you want it from her . get your ass out there . victor : you do n't want to see her ? best anyway , you know . you know , chelsea and connor are busy , anyway . they are taking that flight to paris . they 're gon na move into jean - pierre 's house . you know what connor calls jean - pierre ? calls him papa . that nice ? [ chuckles ] but that 's as it should be , you know . eat something , for heaven 's sake . you look like a -- ... zombie . this is what you get for refusing to eat or sleep . victor : why do n't you sleep now ? sleep , sleep , sleep forever . now , you and i both know that 's the best for you . just say bye - bye . you 'll never see them again . and it 's gon na be all over for you . adam : i 'm gon na kill you ! [ grunting ] [ alarms blare ] chelsea : adam ? adam ? ! adam ! adam ! [ next_on ] travis : what brings you to sunny mexico ? victoria : you . dylan : the woman whose room we found the pages in , bethany bryant , is connected to victor . [ adam struggling ] | jill liked billy , victoria and cane 's ad campaign ideas . billy asked cane to find out why jill wanted billy and victoria back together . jill got cane to agree to help her get billy and victoria back together . dylan and paul searched bethany 's apartment and found evidence that she framed adam , including the missing diary pages . dylan told chelsea that the journal pages had been found . chloe said she was happy for chelsea . chelsea went to walworth to tell adam the good news . adam had n't been eating or sleeping . due to adam 's depleted state , he had hallucinations . he refused to visit chelsea , and he viciously attacked a guard , thinking that the man was victor . victor spent time with connor . |
dina : good morning . i got your text , jack . oh , i hope i 'm not too late , but i was waylaid en route . ashley : waylaid ? dina : mm - hmm . jack : by what ? dina : well , you two should have warned me about that rather charming young man -- our competition downstairs . [ cellphone chimes ] billy : whoa ! victoria : [ sighing ] oh , my god . neil : vicki , just calm down . victoria : i 'm so angry right now . i just want to -- neil : no , it 's -- it 's gon na be okay . victoria : i want to throw something . neil : no ! no , do n't -- no . please , please . can i have the box ? okay . victoria : [ sighs ] neil : whatever this is about , please do n't take it out on our brand - new office . plus i happen to really like this box . victoria : i 'm sorry . i apologize . neil : it 's okay . hey , come here . victoria : [ sighs ] neil : all right , we 're gon na take a nice , deep breath and regroup . [ exhales deeply ] victoria : [ inhales deeply ] neil : there we go . good . now , that guy upstairs , is that what this is all about ? i mean , why were you two arguing ? victoria : i trusted someone that i should n't have . people warned me , but i did n't listen , and , god , i wish i would have . neil : i understand . we 've all been there . victoria : no , not me . not like this . i mean , i am not on top of my game right now , neil , and i 'm afraid -- i 'm really afraid it 's getting worse . jordan : hey . lily : hey . jordan : billy said that they gave you the news about scaling back on the dare campaign . lily : yeah . and my paychecks along with it . jordan : you okay ? lily : i mean , i 'm disappointed . jordan : you know , billy and victoria -- they 're still crazy about you . it 's not personal . it 's just business . lily : i know . i wish it were personal , though , 'cause then i could fix it easily with , you know , a fruit basket or a spa certificate . jordan : i 've got a better idea . come look for work with me in new york . mariah : okay , well , i guess we will soon find out the winner of the `` how late will hilary be ? `` pool . [ laughter ] as co - host , i 've made myself ineligible . just saying . but i did decide to put in an extra 20 bucks for the cash prize winner ! [ laughter ] okay , guys , um , i did my best , but i am all out of time - wasting activities , so we should probably get this production meeting for `` the hilary hour `` started ... without hilary , who has decided to ignore all of my texts and voicemails . so , item one , on the taping schedule , we 're gon na be going on location for the shoot . hilary : perfect ! everyone is here for the production meeting . okay , here 's the plan , people . we are tossing out today 's entire show . mariah : what ? why ? hilary : because i have exclusive breaking news , and `` the hilary hour `` gets the exclusive . additional sponsorship jack : you 're right , mother . we should have told you which floors and which siblings to steer clear of . ashley : okay , i think that dina can handle a little friendly chitchat with our brother . jack : and i think billy had more in mind than a little chitchat , like maybe whining about his evil big brother ? dina : oh , well , i do n't think he said that . after all , he , uh , did mention a substantial hike in brash & sassy 's rent . jack : i brought to market value a space that includes a state - of - the - art research lab . if they do n't like it , they can move on . maybe they can set up their operation in jill 's garage . dina : oh , for god sakes . do n't you think that 's a rather crass way to talk about your own brother ? jack : mother , very recently , billy changed all the rules on how one treats one 's brother . ashley : let 's not go there , okay ? we 've got other pressing matters to attend to . dina : right you are , dear . and i certainly do n't mean to stir up trouble . ashley : no . no problem . um , dina , jack said that you finished the first half of the parker deal report . and i was wondering if you had a chance to look at it , jack ? jack : indeed i did . before we get into that , though , i would like to -- dina : now , let me stop you right there , because i know exactly what you 're about to say . jack : you do ? dina : i do . back at the hotel , i looked over all my work , and i was mortified to learn that i had made an error in calculation from the top that affected everything after that . i must say , i felt very foolish , so i stayed up late and i went over and fixed every one of those figures before i went to sleep . i want you to delete the one before and use this . and now i 'm off to the next phase of my analysis . unless , of course , i 'm already fired . billy : that was quite the welcome home . no need to wait till closing time . phyllis : were you a good boy when i was on the fenmore 's trip ? billy : positively angelic . too bad jack was n't , though . phyllis : what 's he done now ? billy : dropped a 25 % rent increase on our heads in the hope to get us out of the building . phyllis : could that force you to move ? billy : [ sighs ] you did n't hear this from me . phyllis : of course not . billy : brash & sassy 's in a tougher position than when you left . victoria 's trying to strike up a deal with hochman to get us a bridge loan . phyllis : those two are on the fast track . maybe that date they had the other night was a lot more than just dinner . billy : i do n't know . i just do n't think she has any option . it 's either him or her father . phyllis : she made the right choice . satan himself is better than victor . billy : yeah . [ cellphone chimes ] phyllis : lauren wants to hear about my trip in person . billy : do n't keep her waiting . one of us should keep our job . neil : you know what i think ? i think you 're , uh , i think you 're being a little too hard on yourself . victoria : i should have seen through him in a second . not only did i date the guy , i narrowly escaped making a disastrous business deal with him . neil : well , that means you , uh , got away . victoria : unfortunately , this does n't just affect me . between us ... brash & sassy 's in a lot of trouble right now . neil : what kind of trouble are we talking about ? victoria : the kind of trouble that shuts down companies . our sales figures are down . we have no cash coming in . we do n't have the budget for r & d or the marketing and promotion that we should be doing . and on top of that , we 're short a senior executive , and i do n't have the funds to hire a new one because of the crunch that we 're under . neil : lily told me how cane 's mistakes have impacted the company . victoria : yes , i know , but i 'm the one that 's got to turn this around . and to do that quickly , i need a short - term bridge loan . neil : yeah , that 's what i would do . but you ca n't tell me that hochman is your only option . victoria : yes , i can , because it 's true . the bank turned me down flat , which left me the option of hochman or my dad . when my dad offered me the money , let 's just say that i did n't turn him down very gracefully . neil : you two have a very complicated relationship . victoria : yes , that 's a diplomatic understatement . neil : well , it 's my specialty . victoria : maybe you can help me come up with a crow - eating speech that i will deliver before i tell my father that i 've changed my mind . neil : [ chuckles ] lucky for you , i think there 's one option that you have n't explored yet . mattie : the way my dad acted the other night when he found you at the house with me , totally embarrassing . reed : really , it 's -- it 's okay . mattie : you 're sweet , but it 's so not . reed : how did it get after i left ? mattie : things got so ugly . my dad totally lost it , and i ca n't even believe the things i said to him . reed : i 'm sorry . i really should have tried to reason with him . mattie : no , no , no . you did the right thing by getting out of there . no one can talk to him when he 's like this . ever since my mom kicked him out , he 's been completely irrational . reed : how does your mom feel about us hanging out ? mattie : well , she did n't go ballistic or anything , but she thinks we should take things slow . reed : it 's pretty much what my mom said . she just does n't want things to be complicated . i just wish our parents would handle their issues on their own terms and let us do our own thing , you know ? mattie : i know . i 've just never seen my dad act this way before . now i have no idea what he could do next . cane : [ sighs ] mattie : you need to get out of here quick . reed : what ? mattie : it 's -- it 's my dad . please . it 'll be so much worse if he sees us together . reed : okay , um , good luck . and i 'll -- i 'll be close if you need me . mattie : thanks . cane : [ sighs ] hey . mattie : hi . cane : hey . hey , you have a minute ? mattie : grandpa 's expecting me downstairs . cane : it wo n't take long , all right ? look ... i just want to apologize to you . i overreacted the other day . you know , it 's the first time i 've seen you kissing a boy , and it 's -- it 's kind of tough on a father . i 'm just kind of trying to adjust to the fact that you 're growing into a young woman . mattie : and me dating reed , are you adjusting to that , too ? cane : well , he 's victoria 's son , and , you know , she fired me . mattie : because of what you did ! you did n't give her any choice ! cane : yes . yes , this is true . but you do n't know much about her , and i do n't think you know much about reed , either . mattie : well , that 's not true . cane : and ever since he 's come back to town , victoria 's stressing he 's gon na cause trouble , right , 'cause he 's bad news . mattie : whatever reed might have done , is it worse than what you did ? cane : i 'm just trying to protect you , sweetheart . that 's all i 'm trying to do . mattie : then you should n't have wrecked our family . cane : okay . well , um ... i just wanted to say i 'm sorry . okay . i 'll see you later . [ sighs ] reed : are you okay ? what happened ? mattie : he gave me some stupid reason i 'm not supposed to like you . you 're a trouble - making delinquent who drove your mom crazy because you do n't know how to behave . it 's all so lame . reed : it 's kind of true . jordan : new york is the place to be when it comes to modeling and photography jobs . even better , i still have connections there to help both of us . lily : yeah , but i do n't have any recent experience outside of modeling for brash & sassy . jordan : that 's good enough for a bunch of the modeling agencies that i 'm tight with . one of them 's gon na snap you up for sure . lily : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i mean , that sounds great , but i have kids in high school . i ca n't just leave , you know . i have to be realistic . jordan : i know , i know . i figured . had to ask , though . lily : you 're gon na be moving to new york ? that 's so sad . we just reconnected . i 'm gon na miss you . jordan : right back at you . but do n't worry about it , though . i 'm not leaving tomorrow . gc 's still got a lot going for it . lily : including hilary ? i mean , if you relocate , what 's gon na happen to the two of you ? hilary : make sure this is cued up to roll in at the point that we discussed . and no previews . mariah : what is that ? hilary : oh , it 's -- it 's a flash drive . it 's this teeny , tiny , little , magical box filled with lots and lots of tv . mariah : and what poisonous , nasty surprise does our very own wicked witch have in her teeny , tiny , magical box ? hilary : no , no , no . i want a purely authentic reaction on camera . mariah : hilary , if you 're worried that i 'm not going to be disgusted by whatever it is you 've got on there , trust me , i will be . hilary : hey , do n't worry . it 's not about your mother for a change or your oh- so - special relationship with devon . mariah : why would i worry about devon and me ? there 's nothing lurid going on in our relationship that would appeal to the gossip hounds that you 're trying to attract . hilary : i did n't think there was , either . until now . ashley : no , we would never fire you . do n't be silly . jack : i would never terminate my own mother on her second day . ashley : that 's very bad karma . [ laughter ] dina : agreed . but a voicemail over the weekend would be a lot cleaner , would n't it ? jack : [ chuckles ] well , we are both very impressed that you found your mistake and corrected it so quickly . dina : well , you know , it was n't so long ago that i could buy and sell companies bigger than parker over lunch . [ chuckles ] so , if we 're done , i 'll get to it . and later we 'll get to the trip to the lake with your darling ravi . [ chuckles ] a tout à l'heure , mes enfants . jack : never said a word . ashley : well , keep it that way . i 'm just so grateful that we do n't have to worry about dina , at least not in that capacity . jack : yeah , just our brother sucking up to her . ashley : would you stop ? it was a very casual encounter . what did you want her to do ? claw his eyes out ? jack : he 's still jill 's son . you know how mother feels about her . ashley : do i have to remind you that billy actually has two parents , one of whom was our father ? try to remember that the next time you stick brash & sassy with an exorbitant rent hike . jack : it was a sound business decision , nothing more . ashley : save it , jack . i think i 'm the only one here in the room besides you . these chess moves of yours are a massive waste of time . victoria has an iron grip on brash & sassy . she and billy are n't going anywhere . jack : i 'm not so sure about that . victoria : i know that hamilton - winters is on the hunt for acquisitions , which this would n't be . neil : totally understood . victoria : you 're okay with a bridge loan ? neil : not just to anyone . one of the perks of having a family business is being able to make investments in projects that you deem worthy . brash & sassy , meaning you . now , that 's about as worthy as it gets . victoria : neil , i really do n't know how to show my appreciation . except to remind you that your family 's a part of the company , and i hope that wo n't complicate things . neil : honestly , i think it 's a win for everyone , including lily . victoria : oh ? neil : ever since you defunded the dare campaign , lily has been very anxious about supporting the family . with this loan that we 're giving you , i think it 's very possible that you can restart this campaign . victoria : we would be thrilled . you know the line is a priority for us , and lily is an invaluable part of it . neil : i am so glad you agree . victoria : [ chuckles ] neil : so , uh , why do n't we get down to terms ? mattie : i know my dad 's exaggerating . i 'm sure you 're not bad news like he claims . reed : honestly ... when i first got here , my mom had a lot of rules , and she was really strict , and i broke a lot of them and ended up grounded a lot . [ chuckles ] when i showed up on her doorstep , it was by police escort . mattie : what ? reed : everything 's better now . it was -- it 's taken care of . mattie : i 'm sure my dad does n't care either way . he 's made up his mind that you 're , like , the worst thing that 's ever happened to me . reed : okay . mattie : yeah , i 'm pretty sure he 's dead set against us seeing each other . reed : how do you feel about -- about me ? have you -- have you changed your mind ? i mean , is this thing that we 've got too much of a hassle for you ? mattie : oh , no . um , i 'm interning for my grandfather today , and i was supposed to be there like five minutes ago . we 'll talk later , okay ? phyllis : things are moving right along . benjamin : what gave you that impression ? phyllis : victoria i heard was about to sign a loan agreement , so obviously you were making great strides while i was away . benjamin : i thought so . victoria didn't . deal 's off . phyllis : and why is that ? benjamin : it 's unimportant . phyllis : not to me . if my role in this endeavor were ever to be exposed ... benjamin : she has no idea of how you and jack are involved . it went belly up because she found out that i was thinking of hiring cane ashby . phyllis : you put victoria 's least favorite person on the planet in the mix ? benjamin : takes a village . but sadly our budding alliance with you and jack is deader than the flowers that he sent for me . phyllis : this makes me so sad , because i thought that you and victoria had very good chemistry . benjamin : oh , we did . i 'm gon na miss her for reasons quite apart from the company . phyllis : sounds like she made a strong impact . benjamin : [ sighs ] take it from me . behind closed doors , she is a raging spitfire . phyllis : victoria newman ? benjamin : hmm . i take it you have never spent a night tangled in the sheets with her . phyllis : how perceptive of you . benjamin : the type - a ice - princess thing is a carefully crafted facade . underneath ? whoo ! she 's a wild woman ready to get brash and trashy . phyllis : that 's way too much information , benjamin . neil : hey ! hot off the printer . victoria : got to tell you , that was the easiest , most pleasant negotiation i have ever been at , ever . neil : do n't let that get out . i am trying to set an iron - fist example for devon . victoria : i will not breathe a word about what a wonderful and generous and amazing friend you are . and you are such a life saver , neil . i 'm never gon na forget this . neil : thank you for saying that . victoria : [ chuckles ] neil : you know i love helping out my friends . victoria : you know , i remember a time when we were more than just friends . neil : yeah , i had n't thought about that in years . victoria : well , it does seem like a lifetime ago . neil : yeah , it does . victoria : you know , i wonder if i appreciated you as much as i should have . i do n't think i did . neil : do n't be so hard on yourself . mattie : reporting for duty , boss ! neil : ah , look ! mattie : oh , um , sorry . neil : you know , if everyone was as excited about work as you are , the world would be a beautiful place . victoria : it would be phenomenal . hi , mattie . mattie : how are you , miss newman ? victoria : i 'm doing very well . how are you ? mattie : good . neil : she 's interning with us for the summer . victoria : oh , that 's so cool . i did n't know about that . i 'm sure you 're doing an amazing job . mattie : thank you . victoria : i 'm really sorry about what 's happened between our two families . neil , thank you so much . neil : yeah , sure . victoria : you are wonderful . neil : make sure you got both -- you got both copies ? victoria : yeah , i have -- here . okay . thanks a lot , really . i 'll talk to you soon . neil : okay . jordan : hmm . let 's not talk about hilary and me as a unit , 'cause i 'll be damned if i know what 's going on with her . lily : well , i know she just got back from new york shooting her big commercial , the one that she stole from me . but i guess the plus side to you moving would be that you could possibly convince her to go with you . jordan : do n't hold your breath on that . lily : why ? 'cause hilary would n't want to go or you do n't want her to ? jordan : let 's just say that we 've hit a few speed bumps . lily : like ? jordan : well , she 's jealous , for one . lily : of what ? jordan : what do you think ? or shall i say whom ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : good . you 're alone . jack : i did n't know you were back from your fenmore 's sightseeing tour . phyllis : fact finding . and i 'll fill you in on fenmore 's later . let 's discuss what 's really important . jack : oh , you mean our new supercouple ? maybe you have n't heard . as we speak , she is signing the papers for a bridge loan from the bank of hochman . phyllis : you 're late to the party , jack . that deal is dead . jack : wait , ben said it was a fait accompli . phyllis : yeah , until victoria discovered his under - the - table agreement with cane . jack : and now she 's thumbing her nose at his mountain of money . oh , wonderful . okay . we have to adjust our plan . any ideas ? phyllis : i 'm not so sure if you and i have a plan . you knew that cane was being pulled into this . you did n't even act surprised when i mentioned it just now . jack : so ? phyllis : so , you and cane share the same goal . you both are dying to bring billy down . consider me off the team . billy : so i assume the deal with hochman went well ? victoria : oh , you could say that , actually . billy : okay . he 's gon na loan you the money ? victoria : well , he was about to when i discovered his secret side deal with cane . billy : are you serious ? victoria : is it really any surprise that the man lives up to his sleazy reputation ? billy : so , what ? cane was just gon na sell our secrets to make some quick cash ? victoria : and benjamin was more than happy to pay for it as he slowly sucked the life out of our company . billy : my god , just when i think cane ca n't sink any lower . victoria : they 're a match made in hell . billy : look , i 'm really sorry that did n't work out with hochman . you need to know that he 's nowhere near your league . victoria : i know . thanks . if i never spend another minute thinking about that man , it would be too soon . i 'm just relieved that he did n't worm his way into our company . billy : yeah , me , too . but that does n't fix the cash - flow problem . victoria : no , it 's fixed . billy : what do you mean ? how ? when ? victoria : neil . he gave me the funding that we need to get over the hump . billy : that 's fantastic . i mean , i thought we were gon na have to get this thing fixed with a serious string attached . victoria : no , no strings attached . i mean , just one small one , but it 's not a problem . neil just wants to keep lily employed . billy : great . lily : typical hilary . she has an irrational envy of anything i do or have , including my friendship with you , which started way before she got here . jordan : [ sighs ] you ca n't call it a one - way feud , though . all i 'm saying is you give as good as you get . lily : well , i will take that as a compliment . i 'm sure you 'd feel the same way if someone messed with your family the way that she 's messed with mine . jordan : you 're right about that . lily : that 's why i hated that you were falling for her the way that my dad and devon did . i did n't want to see her trash your life the way that she trashed theirs . jordan : i 'm just being real . neil and devon seem pretty together . lily : yeah , well , in spite of hilary , they 're lucky they got out when they did . but i will never trust that witch , and i sure as hell will never like her . mariah : sorry to disappoint , hilary , but there is nothing festering under the surface between devon and me . if you are still unconvinced , you can have paul williams give me a polygraph live on air . hilary : relax , all right ? stop worrying . nobody cares about your comic - book romance . besides , i have ratings gold all cued up , and i am ready to drop it like it 's hot , hot , hot , hot . mariah : okay , as long as it does n't get us into another lawsuit . are you sure the scoop is legitimate ? hilary : i taped it myself . mariah : how resourceful of you . hilary : okay , look , it is showtime . mariah : greetings , genoa city . i am -- hilary : hello , world . i am hilary curtis . that 's mariah copeland , and this is `` the hilary hour . `` we are preempting our regular features to bring you late- breaking , exclusive news . mariah : so exclusive , in fact , that hilary is the only one who knows what it is . hilary : i could n't bear to spoil the surprise , so my staff is gon na be hit with this bombshell exactly when you are , audience . mariah : i hope it 's soon , because i ca n't take much more of this . the suspense , i mean . dina : oh , ashley , have you got a minute , dear ? ashley : sure . is this about the parker deal ? dina : oh , no , nothing like that . ashley : oh . dina : it just struck me that you working here with me is a gift that i had given up hope of ever getting . ashley : oh . it is something , is n't it ? and that it 's happening here at jabot . dina : i 'm so proud of you and jack , and i know john would be , too . i mean , you 've kept his dream alive and nurtured it into something quite remarkable . ashley : thank you . that 's very sweet of you to say . dina : john had it right . family is the most important thing . so i was really worried about billy and jack . i mean , do you think there 's a chance that they could , uh , get past this rift ? i know billy would love it , and so would i . ashley : so would i . so would traci . but now that billy and phyllis are living together , i think there 's less of a chance than ever . dina : oh , boy . well , i 've only met the woman a few times , and believe me , i do n't care much for her . ashley : believe me , she gets that a lot . dina : i know john would hate it that his two sons were fighting over someone like that . ashley : i agree . i 've told jack the same thing . i 'm just not sure what we can do at this point . dina : well , just call me a cockeyed optimist , because i 'm not giving up that easily . ashley : i like to hear that . dina : well , anything 's possible , my dear . just look at the two of us . [ guitar strumming ] reed : oh , hey . mattie : i was hoping you 'd still be up here . reed : yeah , um , did n't really know what to do or where to go with the way we left things . mattie : i know . i 'm sorry . but you 'll never guess who was at hamilton - winters when i showed up . reed : hopefully not your dad . mattie : your mom . reed : what ? why was she there ? mattie : my grandpa did n't say , but she was super nice to me . she even apologized for what 's happened between our families . reed : that 's amazing . i mean , at least a slight step in the right direction . mattie : yeah . maybe . although i did get the weird feeling that there might be more going on than you or i know about . reed : i - i really do n't want to ask you , but ... do you not want us to hang out anymore ? mattie : it 's not fair . our parents ' mess should n't mean that we ca n't be friends . reed : you literally took the words right out of the lyrics that i was messing around with . mattie : [ chuckles ] reed : if you think that they 're still keeping stuff from us , then we could always follow in their lead . mattie : i see what you 're saying . it 's just i 've never kept secrets from my mom ... or my dad . reed : [ sighs ] i - i mean , i get it . i get that . and it 's one of the great things about you -- your honesty . i was just kind of throwing it out . mattie : you know what ? if they can hide things , so can i . reed : [ chuckles ] [ footsteps approach ] benjamin : white russian , please . make it a double . cane : uh , well , forgive me if i stick to lemonade 'cause i want my head as clear as possible for when we discuss our upcoming business project . benjamin : yeah , we need to talk about that . you also may want to revise that drink order . [ sighs ] hilary : it is genoa city royalty on the rocks again . that 's right . the mega- rich and the super - troubled newmans are once more in the news . mariah : the newmans ? that 's today 's scoop ? hilary : well , the first time it was victor punching wayward son nick , but this time ... it 's a newman that would be voted least likely to melt down in public . only this time , she did . that 's right , brash & sassy fans . it is the normally very calm and poised victoria newman caught on tape being anything but . this shocking exclusive coming up after the break . stay tuned . victoria : you know what i think ? i think we should celebrate with a working lunch . whatever you want . billy : well , that sounds fantastic . it 's not every day you get your company back . victoria : that 's true . now we can pay jack 's obnoxious rent increase , we can relaunch dare . we should be back on track by the holidays . billy : if not before . let 's go . [ cellphone chimes ] victoria : oh , it 's cane . billy : you should do yourself a favor and just block him . victoria : no , he says we should turn on the `` the hilary hour . `` `` you ca n't miss this . `` billy : what 's this pathetic loser trying to pull now ? jack : i think i 've been quite clear about my feelings for brash & sassy . they are a chief competitor , and i want them eliminated . phyllis : even if that is your motivation and sticking it to billy is purely incidental , cane is another story . he 's out for revenge in the worst way , and that is so not what i am after . jack : oh , then it 's a kinder , gentler kind of corporate espionage you 're after . phyllis : unlike the two of you , i am not trying to destroy victoria 's company . i simply do not want billy 's life to be swallowed whole , end of story . jack : may i suggest that to accomplish that you are going to need to get your well - manicured hands a few shades dirtier . [ door opens ] ashley : excuse me . pardon the interruption . i just got a text from abby . we have to turn on `` the hilary hour `` right now . hilary : welcome back . now , we 've all heard the old saying `` never mix business with pleasure . `` now , in this exclusive video footage , we see victoria newman learn this lesson the hard way . victoria : i do n't understand . what does she have on me ? mariah : full disclosure -- my co - host has not previously shared this clip with me , so i have no more idea of what 's coming than any of you . hilary : now , i captured what you are about to see earlier today . for those of you who do n't know , the other man on sight , this male power player with victoria is benjamin hochman , the recently divorced chicago financier and corporate raider who singlehandedly dismantled nationwide department stores . benjamin : this is insane . what the hell is she about to air ? hilary : roll tape . victoria : you know , people warned me about you . yeah , they did . they said you were a pompous ass who could n't be trusted . i should have listened . i do n't know how i could be so stupid , actually . benjamin : you know , stupid would be not taking my help . brash & sassy wo n't survive without it . you paint this rosy picture about your company , but it 's in serious trouble . victoria : oh , we 'll do just fine with you , benjamin . guaranteed . benjamin : please just stop . i - i hate -- i hate how you 've twisted these things up . i care for you . victoria : oh , save it ! i ca n't believe i actually spent the night with you ! it was such a huge mistake ! benjamin : oh , really ? because you certainly seemed to enjoy it at the time . could n't get enough of the hoch . victoria : oh , well , as it is , i ca n't remember most of it . and now , truthfully , i 'm gon na pretend like we never even met . benjamin : well , as you can see , my deal with brash & sassy 's never gon na happen , so i 'm not gon na need your consulting work on a damn thing . hilary : so , any thoughts ? [ chuckles ] well , excuse my speechless co - host . now , tell me , is brash & sassy broke & passé ? who knew that one night of mindless sex could lead to this much hideousness ? well , i 'm sure that some of you did . this is `` the hilary hour . `` i am hilary curtis signing off . ciao . lily : look , it does n't matter how i feel about hilary . anyone who knows the both of you know that you 're way too good for her . jordan : i do n't know about that . lily : yeah . i mean , you 're way too decent and kind and special to be with a viper like her . jordan : special ? come on . lily : yes . you deserve to be with someone who wo n't take you for granted or treat your feelings like they 're nothing . jordan : what if i 've already found that woman , only ... she 's not an option ? [ next_on ] abby : nick moved out . dad gave the place to me . neil : we just gave a bridge loan to victoria newman . devon : you did that without talking to me first ? victoria : how could you ? airing that filthy trash . you 're taking that footage of me offline , and you 're doing it now . | phyllis and billy celebrated her return with a quickie in the jabot elevator . phyllis told jack that she did n't want to be a part of the brash and sassy scheme anymore because she did n't want to hurt billy . jack told phyllis that she 'd have to get her hands dirty if she wanted the plan to succeed . cane apologized to mattie for the way he acted , but he still insisted that she stay away from reed because reed was trouble . mattie dismissed cane 's warning . neil loaned victoria the money to save brash and sassy , on the condition that she give lily her job back . victoria happily agreed . victoria and neil thought about the time they dated . mattie and reed decided to date in secret . jordan asked lily to move to ny with him to find modeling work . lily declined because of her kids . lily told jordan he deserved better than hilary . jordan admitted he had feelings for lily . lily and jordan kissed . dina touched a nerve when she told jack about her talk with billy . dina turned in her new work report and passed off graham 's corrections as her own . dina told ashley she was optimistic that jack would eventually mend fences with billy . despite mariah 's reservations , hilary aired victoria and benjamin 's fight for the world to see , and publicly revealed that brash and sassy had money troubles and that victoria slept with benjamin . victoria and benjamin were upset about their private conversation hitting the airwaves . cane found out benjamin was n't going to hire him . |
jack : tell him i 'll call him back and hold all my calls . all right , dru . you want to tell me what was going on between you and damon when i walked in here ? dru : yeah , well , this little disagreement that damon and i were having -- it wo n't affect tuvia , jack . jack : oh , how could it not ? all this energy you 're spending squabbling , i need you to use on the launch . dru : we 've got plenty of energy left . jack : so what , you 're not gon na tell me ? dru : oh , jack , do you really want to know ? jack : drucilla ... dru : it was personal . jack : it was pers -- it was on company property on company time . let 's hear it . dru : okay , okay , okay . mostly , i was just giving him a hard time for leaving town without notice . jack : mostly ? dru : yeah , and , you know , i did a little sleuthing of my own . jack : what does that mean ? dru : well , we needed to know where he was , right ? so i went to his apartment , and he did n't like that much . jack : no , i ca n't say as i blame him . what -- did you find out anything ? dru : no , not really . jack : dru , i got a very busy day ahead of me . you called me last night saying you had to tell me something about damon . is that no longer the case ? dru : well , i 'm just wondering if we can actually trust the man . jack : that 's a question . you 're not telling me anything . do you have some solid , concrete reason why i should not trust damon porter ? [ scene_break ] damon : brad , you need to see me ? brad : close the door . damon : listen , man , i just got back to town . i got in the lab literally five minutes ago . there is n't a whole lot to do , but it probably should be done right away . can this wait a little bit ? brad : this wo n't take long . damon : is this about me leaving town ? brad : you 're damn right it is . damon : yeah , all right . well , i already been lectured about all i care to be . next topic , please . brad : just like that , huh ? damon : i 'm back , ready to go to work . is n't that what matters ? brad : before you left you said you wanted to bail on our plan . damon : i - i do n't think phyllis is gon na tell us anything . brad : you do n't know that , damon . something turned you off the idea of pumping jack 's wife for information . what was it ? and please do n't tell me the redhead worked her charms on you . please do n't tell me that . [ scene_break ] neil : phyllis , what are you doing ? phyllis : uh ... i 'm thinking . neil : looked more like praying . phyllis : praying ? neil : yeah , you know , as to the man upstairs to make safra 's launch a complete success . phyllis : well , i do n't need to pray for that . safra rocks . neil : i see it , you know ? women of color all across america standing in line ... phyllis : you know it . neil : well , anyway , um , i was just wandering the hallways , clearing my head . i guess i better get back to work . phyllis : all right . talk to you later . neil : yeah , great . oh , uh , before i go , here 's something i wanted to ask you . phyllis : ask away . neil : what the hell is going on with you and damon porter ? [ scene_break ] nick : hey , i thought you had tutoring today . cassie : well , we 're done for the morning . nick : all right . so what are you doing all the way over here ? cassie : you owe me something . nick : i owe you something ? what do i owe you ? cassie : an answer . nick : to what ? cassie : about bringing adam to the gala , remember ? you and mom said you 'd talk about it . nick : um ... adam . this is the boy from your tutoring class ? cassie : so can he come ? i need to know . nick : well , actually , um ... cassie : dad , come on . you said you 'd talk about it , and i need to invite him , you know , so he can ask his parents and everything . nick : sweetheart , i do n't know anything about this boy . cassie : what do you want to know ? nick : well , what 's his last name ? do i know his parents ? does he go to walnut grove with you ? cassie : thomas , and no , he goes to a different school . nick : adam thomas . i 've never heard you mention him before the other day . cassie : dad , he 's really cool . i know you 'd like him . so can i bring him , please ? [ scene_break ] ( phone beeps ) victor : mm - hmm . send him in , please . michael : you rang , master ? victor : thank you for coming by so promptly . i understand you finished your job . michael : ahh . i take it your sources have informed you that safra is now front and center in several of the largest retail chains in the country . victor : they have indeed . michael : well , victor , i worked very hard to make that happen . victor : which is why i think you deserve a long rest now . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victoria : is this place off limits today , or can i come in ? sharon : suit yourself . sharon : i 'm surprised you 're not at the office . the big day 's tomorrow . victoria : well , i 'm working from home today . i wanted to avoid the phones . is cassie around ? i wanted to see if she 'd like to join me for lunch . that is , if it 's okay with you . sharon : it would have been fine with me , except that she 's not around . if you 'd like to plan some time with her -- victoria : you would actually allow it ? sharon : i 'd watch the attitude if i were you if you really want to spend some time with cassie . or are you just saying that to irritate me ? victoria : yeah , like i 'd ever use a child like that . so where is she ? when do you expect her ? sharon : she had tutoring . sometimes they go long , other times they let out early . victoria : can you check ? sharon : not really . victoria : there 's no one you can call ? sharon : no , victoria . nick and i have talked about getting her a cell phone , but -- victoria : oh , okay , so my niece is wandering around town somewhere , and there 's no way for her family to get a hold of her . that 's great . sharon : now we know why you 're really here . it 's attack sharon time , twice in one morning no less . victoria : twice ? sharon : nikki came by here earlier . gosh , it must be my lucky day . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , cassie , you 've been in that program all summer long . you have n't had any time for your girlfriends . why do n't you bring one of them instead ? cassie : dad , i can see them anytime . when adam and i go back to our regular schools , i do n't know when i 'm gon na be able to see him again . nick : cassie , come on , a date ? cassie : it 's not a date . nick : well , it sounds like that to me . you want to bring some boy to this big party . that sounds like a date . cassie : well , i mean , i 'm just bringing him so i can have someone to hang out with so i wo n't be bored out of my mind . nick : how old is he ? cassie : he 's a year ahead of me . nick : so he 's older ? cassie : dad , hardly at all . nick : cassie , you 're 12 years old . cassie : almost 13 . nick : next thing you know you 're gon na be asking me for the keys to the car . cassie : dad ... nick : why are you in such a rush to grow up on me ? cassie : okay , you 're making way too big a deal out of this . i mean , and what , there are gon na be , like , a million chaperones ? somehow , i do n't think you have to worry . nick : sweetie , i 'm sorry , but i got to say no . cassie : why ? nick : i just do n't think you 're ready . i mean , you 're not even a teenager yet . cassie : oh , this is so lame . nick : well , you know me , lame - o dad . cassie : boy , i 'll say . nick : look , i 'm not doing this to be mean , okay ? next year , when you go into high school , come and talk to me when you 're starting to get all boy crazy , and we 'll talk about dates and stuff . cassie : this is so unfair . i mean , that 's not how i 'm acting , not at all . he 's just my friend . nick : look , i have my reasons , all right ? besides being totally uncomfortable with this , there 's kind of a lot going on with this gala . cassie : why ? because mom and nikki are fighting over everything ? nick : yeah , i was hoping things would settle down between them , but it 's probably not gon na happen . i mean , we do n't even know for sure where it 's gon na be . cassie : well , why could n't i go even if it is n't at the ranch ? nick : you can go , just not with a date . i 'm sorry , not this year . cassie : great . thanks , dad ... for nothing . nick : wow . [ scene_break ] victor : do n't you think you deserve a long rest ? michael : a rest ? no , actually , i 'm fine . i thrive on hard work . thanks . victor : you seem to be in a very good mood . michael : reasonably . victor : so isabella williams is alive and well after all ? michael : alive but hardly well . victor : in other words , she has n't been murdered . michael : no . victor : and the evidence you destroyed was n't evidence of anything . michael : no . in other words , you can no longer threaten me with exposure to the authorities . victor : i 'm glad to hear that christine williams is doing well . and you 're right , i have lost my leverage . michael : and i 've already done my dirty work for you , so that 's a moot point , too . victor : so , baldwin , you did what i asked of you , you worked very hard , you have been paid well , and i 'm ready to sign a big , fat bonus check for you , and then we 'll call it a day , all right ? michael : why , victor , i ca n't believe my ears . are you firing me ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : let me guess , drucilla is foaming at the mouth once again . neil : come on , phyllis . you can see where she might find it strange , you being wined and dined by jabot 's new lab rat . phyllis : why is that , because i 'm one of victor 's soldiers ? neil : and because not long after , the cat up and disappears , just days before tuvia and safra are hitting the shelves . phyllis : listen , listen , you got to relax on this , okay ? nothing ... nothing is going on . drucilla has not a clue . you know what ? you should invest in a muzzle for that woman , or better yet , one of those shock collars . so every time she starts talking trash , it zaps her . neil : so you 're saying whatever happened between you and porter , completely innocent ? phyllis : nothing 's happened between me and porter . you know , if dru thinks something 's going on , that 's her dirty mind . it has nothing to do with me . as for the reason he left town , i have no idea . neil : so then how did this whole dinner thing come about ? phyllis : i bumped into him . we had a drink . neil : hmm , accidental meeting ? phyllis : yep , accidental , and i 'm glad it happened because it gave me a chance to work the guy . he mentioned something that caught me off guard . neil : what was that ? phyllis : apparently , he 's not very happy at jabot . neil : really ? phyllis : uh - huh . neil : really ? he said that ? phyllis : well , he indicated he might not renew his contract . neil : and ? so what happened then ? did you follow up on that ? phyllis : well , you know , the timing was n't right , so neil : hey , hey , no , no , no , not so fast . so you go to dinner with damon , and then you have some drinks , you go all the way back to his apartment , and all you did was schmooze the guy ? [ scene_break ] dru : like i said , the competition 's contacted damon porter . jack : and that alone taints him ? dru , i 'm in contact with the competition every night when i see my wife . i 'd like to think that of itself is not grounds for suspicion . dru : well , you do n't think we should keep an eye on him ? jack : i 'm afraid to say , `` yes , keep an eye on him , `` for fear you 're gon na start breaking into his apartment again . dru : okay , i will not spy on damon unless something jumps out at me , deal ? jack : deal . dru : all right , i got to get back to work . jack : you did n't tell me all there was to tell , did you , dru ? [ scene_break ] damon : brad , i 'm not gon na deny phyllis is beautiful . she 's an intriguing woman . brad : oh , brother . damon : you do n't intend to read too much into that . brad : well , how can i not ? we had a great plan , a workable plan that might -- just might -- provide crucial information about what victor 's up to . damon : yeah , you know , there are all sorts of reasons he might have hired that , uh , what 's his name , michael baldwin fella . brad : all of them bad . do n't minimize this , damon . you do n't know baldwin like i do . believe me , we need all the information we can get . damon : i 'm not sure i can help you with that . brad : ah , damn it , man . what has gotten into you ? one second you 're mr . smooth , telling me how you 're gon na wrap phyllis around your little finger , the next second you come to me and say , `` i do n't want to work the woman . `` what 's the deal ? damon : look , man , this whole thing was my idea from the start -- brad : yeah , not kidding . you were ready to jump in with both feet . damon : which i did . brad : and what , you found out the water was a little hotter than you thought it would be ? damon : no , i just decided it was n't worth it . brad : worth what , your friendship with phyllis ? damon : worth doing , for whatever reason . brad : ah , damn it , porter . we had a plan . now i want to know what went wrong . we need information . we need to know what victor 's up to , why he hired baldwin . now listen to me . there are going to be dirty tricks , and we need the heads up . we need to know what those are going to be before this launch happens . damon : i was hired as a product designer , not a spy . brad : you just admitted it was your idea . once you found out the way newman plays the game , you realized what we were dealing with . damon : that he plays dirty , and that we have to be strong , and that our products have to be better than safra 's . brad : no , no , you were ready do anything to bury that son of a bitch . now you want to back out . you do n't want to play politics . you want to bury your head in the sand . well , it 's too late for that , damon . you can not back away , not now . [ scene_break ] victoria : so mother stopped by to talk to you about the gala ? sharon : yeah , more like shove it down my throat . victoria : oh , i 'm so sorry , sharon . you did n't get what you wanted . sharon : see ? i was right . you are just here to be nasty . victoria : so it 's my understanding that it 's now going to be held at the ranch and my mother is hosting . sharon : well , we 're hosting it together . victoria : yeah , keep telling yourself that . sharon : you are just lapping it up , are n't you , victoria , all of this tension and chaos ? victoria : it seems to me like you 've brought this on yourself . sharon : wrong . the plans for the event were coming along beautifully until nikki decided to mess them all up out of sheer vindictiveness toward me . victoria : oh , come on . you absolutely live to cause chaos in this family . the only reason why you took this event on in the first place is because you thought it was a way to stick it to my mother . sharon : victoria , this may come as a surprise to you , but i really could n't care less about nikki . your father and your brother suggested that i take on this gala and run with it because we all know how much nikki detests the whole affair . now she 's just acting childish , insisting on jerking us all around like this . victoria : well , of course , you would see it that way . sharon : frankly , the woman should be thanking me . i came to her rescue , or i tried to . victoria : oh , please . sharon : but instead of acknowledging that i had done her a favor , she 's tried to turn this into some kind of childish contest . you know what ? if that 's what she wants , that 's what she 'll get . victoria : what does that mean ? sharon : nothing . just forget it . anyway , should n't you be getting back to work ? victoria : gracious as always . sharon : well , what do you want me to do , bring out the coffee cake since this has been so pleasant for both of us ? victoria : all right , fine , i 'm going . tell cassie that i stopped by . i 'd like to spend some time with her . oh , hey , your ears must be burning . we were just talking about you . cassie : hey , um , i 'm going upstairs . sharon : cassie , what 's wrong ? cassie : nothing , mom . i 'm just going up to my room . victoria : well , hang on . i wanted to see if you 'd like to join me for lunch . we could go to that pizza place on the campus that you like so much . cassie : not today , aunt vicki . thanks anyway . sharon : would you mind leaving ? i need to talk to my daughter . cassie : mom , nothing 's wrong , okay ? there 's nothing to talk about . sharon : please . victoria : fine . see you later , cassie . cassie : bye . sharon : cassie , will you come back down here ? we are going to talk . [ scene_break ] victor : the word `` firing `` has such a negative connotation . i 'm merely exercising my option to terminate your contract . it 's all in the fine print . michael : i 'm sure it is . still , it 's an unpleasant feeling to be cast aside . victor : spare me the histrionics , will you ? michael : just trying to be honest . victor : ( chuckles ) that 's a good one coming out of your mouth . michael : you know , i dislike this part . here i 've done your dirty work for you , and now that safra 's a big success , i just serve as a reminder that you did n't win on the up - and - up . what to do with those gnawing , lingering feelings of gut , of having done something you 're not particularly proud of ? well , let 's just get rid of michael baldwin . out of sight , out of mind . victor : you 're 100 % correct about that . i do n't want you around . you 've done your job . michael : and you ca n't find anything for me to do around here ? maybe something on the level , something that does n't leave the same crummy taste in my mouth as that little bribery enterprise did ? victor : do not use that word , please . michael : it 's the only word to use , victor . safra is now occupying some of the most favored shelf space in the country because i passed around a lot of the old necessary , passed it around in the halls of middle management . i bought cars , i put kids in private schools , i laid on the cash -- victor : spare me the details ! i asked you to do the job . i did n't tell you how to do it . that was your choice . michael : victor , i can be useful to you . newman enterprises is a mover and a shaker all over the world . i am , as you said , a man who can get things done . i can be damn useful . victor : thanks , but no thanks . michael : i do n't think you understand what i 'm telling you . i 'm not going anywhere . i want to work for you . and under the circumstances , i think it would be ill - advised for you to fire me . victor : are you threatening me ? michael : i think too much of our relationship is based on threats . you threaten me , i threaten you . we really should come up with a better way to deal with one another . do n't you agree ? [ scene_break ] cassie : what ? sharon : honey , obviously something 's wrong . talk to me . tell me what 's going on . cassie : you mean , what 's not going on . sharon : you lost me . cassie : the gala , bringing adam . it 's not happening . sharon : since when ? cassie : since dad just told me . i went to see him in his office . thanks so much for persuading him . sharon : cassie , i never promised i was gon na do that . cassie : you said you 'd discuss it with him . i thought you were on my side . sharon : i did n't see anything wrong with it . cassie : then why 'd he say no ? sharon : honestly , i have no idea . i 'm surprised he made a decision like that . cassie : surprised ? i do n't get it . if you guys talked about it -- sharon : actually , we did n't . cassie : mom , i thought -- sharon : it 's just that with everything that 's been going on lately , neither one of us had a chance to even bring it up . cassie : you mean , you forgot . sharon : oh , honey , i 'm sorry . cassie : you know , you knew it was important to me , and you blew it off . sharon : cassie , it was n't exactly like that . it 's just that things have been really hectic lately . cassie : because you spend all your time fighting with nikki . sharon : cassie . cassie : you know what ? never mind . you do n't even care . you said you 'd talk about it . and dad does n't want it to happen because he still thinks i 'm a baby . obviously i have my answer . may i go up now ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : opportunity knocked . i had to open the door , but i had to play it cool . neil : cool , yeah . you were hoping that damon would bail on jabot so we could snag him . phyllis : well , you act as if that 's a new idea , neil . like we have n't been wishing that would happen since jabot snagged him out from under us . neil : hey , if it happens , that 's great . i guess what i 'm wondering is ... if he got to you . phyllis : ( laughs ) if he got to me , how ? neil : you know how . he 's good - looking , charming . i do n't blame you for being attracted to him . phyllis : the truth ... i was having a really bad night . things were so tense between jack and me , and then something happened that i swear to you ripped my guts out . neil : you were vulnerable to someone who paid attention to you . phyllis : yeah , it started that way . neil : what do you mean , `` it started that way `` ? phyllis : well , you know , the more i talked to damon , you know , he -- he got comfortable and he let his guard down . neil : ah . so that 's when you talked to him about his contract . phyllis : yeah , what life is like at jabot . neil : he admitted he was less than thrilled , did n't he ? phyllis : yeah . listen , i do n't want to talk to you about this , because i promised that my conversation with him would be off the record . neil : cool . i understand . phyllis : okay , i mean it . i 'm serious . i 'm not a liar . i 'm not a liar . do n't make me out to be a liar . neil : fine . so did he tell you what the problem was over there ? phyllis : yeah , the corporate politics . neil : well , jack certainly does n't hide his hatred for victor , does he ? phyllis : no , he does n't , does he ? and i do n't think damon likes that . it makes him uncomfortable . he wants to be exempt from that . neil : that 's not very realistic . phyllis : well , no , it 's not very realistic , but you know , he 's a -- he 's a guy who wants to be holed up in his lab creating his potions and lotions and -- neil : you 're talking about him with a great deal of affection . phyllis : well ... he 's a cool guy . he 's a cool guy . it does n't mean i want his body , although i 'm sure drucilla insinuated otherwise . neil : actually , it was the business angle that worried her . phyllis : oh , sure it was . neil : phyllis , did you tell jack that you bumped into damon ? phyllis : no . neil : why not ? phyllis : why not ? neil , things are tense enough between the two of us . jack would be livid if he knew i was chatting it up with his head chemist . neil : well , you can be sure that drucilla is over at jack 's office right now ... phyllis : yeah , i know that . i know . why did n't you stop her ? neil : you ever try to stop a steamroller on a mission ? phyllis : a mission to destroy my life . neil : maybe your husband will be more understanding than you think . phyllis : or maybe drucilla will dive off a cliff on her way to see him . neil : phyllis , when you 're crossing enemy lines , you know as well as i do , there 's a lot of danger a lot of risk involved . phyllis : whose side are you on ? neil : yours . but if you tell drucilla that , i 'll deny it . [ scene_break ] sharon : surprise . nick : hey , what are you doing here ? sharon : busy ? nick : i am swamped . everyone 's tied up with this safra launch , so they 've thrown all their work at me . sharon : well , that 's not fair . nick : what else is new ? sharon : bet you have n't had lunch either , huh ? nick : nope . sharon : well , honey , you need to take a break . nick : i ca n't . sharon : got ta . nick : look , sweetheart , i do n't mean to be short with you , but -- sharon : how do you like my new dress ? nick : you look great . sharon : how can you tell ? nick : you look very sexy . sharon : ooh , he finally notices . nick : what 's gotten into you ? sharon : nothing . i was just at home thinking about last night , how incredible it was . and then it suddenly occurred to me how long it 's been since we , you know ... here . nick : um ... sharon : had your calls held , turned off the fax machine , locked the door . nick : you have to come up with this now , after the day i 'm having ? sharon : what do you mean ? it 'll be a great stress reliever . nick : ( chuckles ) baby , i - i ca n't . i 'm sorry . sharon : you can . nick : no , i ca n't . do n't -- baby , do n't -- do n't close that door . cut it out . sharon : ( giggles ) i know . i know . you 're all stressed out . you 're not in the mood . you have the weight of the whole company on your shoulders . ooh , those are big , broad shoulders . nick : oh , yeah . sharon : that feel good ? nick : yes , it does , but , uh ... sharon : shh . no buts . now ... i think it 's really hot in here , or is that just me ? maybe we should take your clothes off . nick : yeah , let 's do that , but ladies first . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] damon : i am sorry you are feeling so strongly about this , brad . brad : look , i 've been trying to find out since you walked in here -- phyllis pull a reverse whammy on you ? damon : ( laughs ) uh ... are you asking me if i told her anything about tuvia 's launch ? brad : i 'm asking you if the self - proclaimed mr . charm got out - charmed . damon : she tried . brad : she 's good . damon : yeah . well , not to toot my own horn , but she 's not the first woman to ever try and charm me . brad : yeah , well , save it , romeo . you 're avoiding the question . did it work ? did she have you eating out of her hand ? damon : no , she did not . we had dinner and a couple of drinks . brad : hmm . had to be more than that . ( cell phone rings ) damon : pardon me . ( ring ) damon : porter . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi , damon . it 's -- it 's me , phyllis . damon : hello . phyllis : hi . um ... listen . i really need to see you . i think we need to talk . damon : uh , yes . i 'd very much like to speak with you , too , phyllis . phyllis : okay . well , can you get away ? damon : now ? i imagine i could arrange that , yes . phyllis : great . um ... good . all right , well , we ca n't meet here at newman . damon : no , not here . phyllis : how about your apartment ? damon : my apartment ? sure , half an hour . phyllis : great . i 'll be there . damon : all right , bye - bye . now why would you push for that ? you know , i have work to do in the lab . brad : it can wait . if she wants to see you , that puts you in a position of strength . go . see what she wants . [ scene_break ] sharon : so ... do i get the job , mr. newman ? nick : i suppose you 're gon na want a title . sharon : and a corner office with one of those fake panels that pulls down into a big bed . nick : what , my couch is n't good enough ? sharon : hmm , it 's not bad . it 's just , you know , if we 're gon na be putting in a lot of overtime -- sharon : so now that i have your undivided attention ... nick : yeah , i 'm really sorry that i was distracted when you first came in . sharon : no , honey , it 's okay . i understand , and i 'll get out of your hair soon . but first , i want to talk about cassie . nick : she tell you we talked ? sharon : she 's so upset . it just broke my heart . nick : baby , i 'm just not ready for my 12-year - old to start dating . sharon : one date . and it 's hardly even a date with her whole family around watching her every move . and i 'm not trying to second - guess you , honey . nick : i know you were never really against it . sharon : no , i 'm really not . nick : and i also know how good it would look if you went back to her having changed mean old dad 's mind . sharon : now that could n't hurt . nick : i guess we never really talked about it . sharon : that 's part of why cassie 's so upset . nick : well , trust me , i did not enjoy playing the heavy . sharon : i know , honey . you 're just concerned . you do n't want cassie jumping into something that she 's not prepared for . nick : she 'll be prepared for it , you know , when she 's 30 . sharon : yes , dad . nick : look , she 's just so young . i mean , you 're seriously okay with this ? sharon : look , without getting into any really big discussions , the gala is back on at the ranch . do n't ask . do n't ask . my point being , what better place for cassie to entertain her little friend ? nick : her little friend is a year older than she is . adam 's a grade higher than her . i just wish i was more comfortable with this . sharon : well , my love , you just admitted that you would never feel comfortable with your little girl dating . nick : ( imitating cassie ) it 's not a date , mom . sharon : i stand corrected . nick : all right . ( sighs ) she can take him . you can tell her that you changed my mind , just do n't tell her how you did it . sharon : why , you afraid she 'll be a chip off the old block ? nick : sharon , do n't say that . what are you trying to do , give me a heart attack ? sharon : thank you , honey . thank you . thank you . this is gon na mean so much to her , and you 're right . it can only help matters where she and i are corned , maybe even more than i hoped . [ scene_break ] victor : let me make one thing perfectly clear to you one more time . you 've done a good job for me . you 've been paid exceedingly well , and now your services are no longer needed . michael : no . no . you of all people should understand , victor . you do n't appreciate being brushed off . you want to be a force to be reckoned with . and in my own small way , so do i . victor : so if i terminate your contract ... michael : let 's not even talk about it . victor : you will reveal the nature of the activities on behalf of safra , is that it michael : victor , you must have realized you were leaving yourself open . once you hired me as your go - between , your hands were not as clean as you 'd like them to be . victor : you 're threatening me now . michael : victor , i am a good lawyer . i am a very good lawyer . i do get things done . use me . put me to work . we are birds of a feather , whether you like to admit it or not . we could develop one hell of a working relationship . i do n't even need an office in the building . i 'll use my own . victor : just remember one thing -- watch your step . michael : i take that to mean i 'm not being fired . victor : you take that to mean if you make one wrong move , i will squash you . michael : fair enough . i 'll be in touch . [ next_on ] ashley : and what about damon porter ? is he still working out ? brad : the guy 's a wizard . he stepped up to the plate . he 's doing a fantastic job . | jack wants answers from dru and she gives up some of the information and that she is not sure she trusts damon . jack does n't believe that ' all there is to it . she promises to stop spying on damon but jack thinks there is more to it . damon has second thoughts about getting info from phyllis and brad wants to know what 's up with that . neil confronts phyllis about damon , she seems stunned . she gives an explanation but neil wants to know why she went to damon 's apartment . phyllis tries to make light of her dinner with damon , it seems neil buys it . phyllis calls damon on the cell phone and wants to meet . he tells brad and is encouraged to follow through . cassie asks nick about bringing her friend to the gala . nick is n't thrilled and asks a lot of questions which upsets cassie . she leaves in a huff . victor tells michael he should take a break after the work he has done , but michael does n't trust him . victor tells michael he will get a bonus check . victor acts as if his dirty employment of michael never happened and wants him gone but michael convinces victor to keep him on . vicki wants to take cassie to lunch but sharon is short with her . when cassie comes in upset sharon wants to talk to her but cassie heads to her room blaming sharon for not discussing the dating situation with nick . sharon goes to nick 's office with seduction in mind using this to get him to change his mind about cassie having a date . it works . |
[ music ] ( doorbell rings ) ashley : hi , come on in . victor : since i have n't heard from you , i assume that brad and abby are still missing . that 's what i was afraid of . ashley : i keep hoping there 's a reasonable explanation . victor : ashley , they 've been gone for 24 hours . it 's time to call the authorities . ashley : i 've already called the police and a couple of hospitals just to make sure there had n't been an accident , and thank god there has n't been . i 'm not ready to report them missing yet , victor . victor : look , the longer we wait , the harder it will be to track them down . what if he took her out of the country ? ashley : he would n't . victor : are you sure ? ashley : no , i 'm not sure . victor : so please call the police now . ashley : i ca n't . victor : if you ca n't , i will . ashley : i ca n't believe that he would leave me this way . i mean , he 's told me many times that he was being pushed over the edge , but for him to do something this drastic ... victor : i 'm sorry that this happened to you . ashley : is this really happening ? could he take abby away like this ? victor : i ca n't really imagine it , but i think it 's time to find out . i think it 's time to take action . [ scene_break ] nick : hello , ladies . come on in . i hope you like what you see . woman : so far , it 's beautiful . woman # 2 : well , i never would have believed that it could look this nice . nick : well , take a look for yourselves . have some food . woman : thank you . woman # 2 : thank you . mac : all you have to do is fill out this form , and you 'll be registered to vote . no hassles . you just need the proper i.d . hey , have you guys registered yet ? let 's get you signed up . there you go . man : hey , tell me something . can you point victor newman out to me ? i 'd like to meet him . nick : my father had some other business to attend to , but he 'll be along shortly . i know he 's looking forward to personally greeting everyone . man : okay , thanks . nick : no problem . nick : hey . sharon : hi . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . daniel : kevin , what are you doing ? go on back upstairs . we do n't anyone to see you around alex . kevin : yeah , i just want him to know who i am . hey , you understand what the deal is ? daniel : come on , man , you 're gon na blow the whole thing . kevin : okay , okay , fine . i 'm going . alex : what 's his problem ? daniel : he 's just a little nervous . alex : so where 's my girl ? daniel : lily 's not here yet . alex : lily , sweet flower . daniel : yeah , i 'm sure you 're gon na like her . the question is , is she gon na like you ? alex : dude , i leave nothing to chance . trust me . daniel : just be cool . from now on , you do n't know me , i do n't know you . alex : but once i do my thing , you 're gon na owe me , right ? daniel : yeah . [ scene_break ] lily : mmm , very good pancakes , mom . thank you . dru : are n't they always , sweetheart ? lily : mm - hmm , of course . too bad devon missed breakfast . dru : i know . he sure was anxious getting out of this house this morning . lily : yeah , he could n't wait to go to the rec center to help out with the final arrangements for the opening . dru : mm - hmm , the miracle in that boy . remember when he first came here , he 'd sit around moping ? now he 's the first one up out the door . lily : i know . you know , his personality has changed , too . when i first met him , he would barely smile , and now he 's like this new person . dru : you know you bring that out in him , do n't you ? you two get along good , huh ? lily : yes , we do . yesterday we had so much fun , and last night we rented a movie . i never thought we could actually hang out like friends . dru : lily , i want to thank you for sharing your mother with devon . lily : well , of course , mom . dru : i really think we 're making a difference . lily : i think so , too . i 'd better get ready for the open house . thank you again for breakfast . it was delicious . dru : you 're welcome , sweetie . neil : good morning , sweetheart . lily : hey , dad . dru : good morning , neil . neil : good morning . neil : friends , huh ? dru : yeah . do you see the way devon and lily are getting on ? neil : oh , yeah . great , just great . [ scene_break ] j.t . : what the hell ? hey , you ca n't keep your hands to yourself ? brittany : well , good morning to you , too . j.t . : i was having a perfectly fine morning until i saw this . brittany : oh , that ? j.t . : yeah , that . you rewrote the lyrics to my song , brittany . brittany : did you like it ? j.t . : that 's not the point . i did n't ask you for your input . brittany : no , but -- j.t . : but nothing . you want to be a songwriter , brittany , go ahead and write your own stuff , okay ? leave mine alone . brittany : i do n't know why you 're getting so upset . it was just a little editing . did you at least look at what i did ? j.t . : no , not really . brittany : well , look at it . tell me what you think . j.t . : i ca n't tell anything from reading it . i 'd have to play it . brittany : great idea . go for it . j.t . : no , brittany . brittany : what 's the matter , j.t . ? afraid you 'll like it too much ? [ scene_break ] dru : you know , neil , lily and i were just talking about all the progress devon 's made since he moved into our home . neil : he 's still got a long way to go , dru . dru : yeah , but you have to recognize the progress , do n't you ? neil : i guess so . dru : oh , give the boy some credit where credit is due , honey . neil : it seems to me to be all a moot point anyway , seeing that his stay here is only temporary . dru : it does n't have to be , especially if you would consider , you know ... neil : forget it , dru . we 've been all through this , have n't we ? hey , by the way , have you made that phone call to lorena davis ? dru : what call ? neil : she was supposed to let us know when a place opened up for devon . dru : oh , yeah , yeah . i made that call , and she just has n't returned one , you know . neil : why do n't you make that call again ? i want to get this thing settled as soon as possible . dru : you know , i have to tell you , it sounds like you 've turned on the boy . neil : no , i have n't . basically , devon 's a good kid , but i think you should know what i walked in on last night . [ scene_break ] ashley : i ca n't . victor : you 've got to be strong . ashley : it 's not about being strong , victor . as soon as i call the police , it 's completely out of my control . there will be nothing left to salvage . brad already thinks that i 'm on your side . victor : ashley that does not give him the right to run away with our child . ashley : of course not , but i want to handle this privately , okay ? no police , please . victor : all right , then i 'll tell you what . i will contact some people i know . they 'll handle it . but we have got to take action now . ashley : all right , do whatever you have to do . ( door closes ) ashley : hi ! abby : hi , mommy . i missed you . ashley : hi , baby , it 's you ! i missed you ! i 'm so happy to see my baby . i 'm so happy to see my baby . [ scene_break ] ( playing ballad on guitar ) j.t . : another day another try another chance to do or die there 's a winner every day and your dreams no one can steal you know life can be a thrill if you make it never forget how to see this is our moment our time , our place j.t . and brittany : life 's for living love 's for giving and that 's the reason to carry on to carry on to carry on j.t . : all right , now slow it down . j.t . and brittany : to carry on brittany : ( laughs ) well , it 's good , huh ? j.t . : yeah , i 've heard worse . brittany : admit it . you liked it . j.t . : okay , yeah , i liked it . brittany : i knew it . see , i told you those gloomy lyrics would n't work . the song is so much better this way . it 's more hopeful , more romantic . j.t . : somebody 's got bobby marsino on the brain . brittany : so what if i do ? j.t . : i just , uh ... i just do n't see what you see in that guy . brittany : well , you do n't have to . you 're not the one who 's marrying him . do you want to work on it some more ? j.t . : no , i ca n't . brittany : why not ? we make a good team . let 's keep going . j.t . : maybe later . i got some errands to run . i 'm gon na stop over at the rec center . brittany : to see mac ? j.t . : they 're having an open house . i thought i 'd show up . you know , it would n't kill you to make an appearance , too . brittany : thanks , but i have an appointment at the hospital . j.t . : oh , yeah , that 's right . you 're gon na see the plastic surgeon today . brittany : to see what lurks underneath this bandage . j.t . : wow , you nervous ? brittany : a little . j.t . : want some company ? brittany : thanks , but you do n't have to do that . j.t . : yeah , i know i do n't have to do it , but i thought you might want someone there to celebrate with you when you see how good you look . brittany : or someone with a shoulder to cry on when i find out the surgery did n't work . j.t . : oh , now who 's being gloomy ? you know what ? i think i will show up . i want to be there to see you eat your words . ( knock on door ) brittany : bobby ! bobby : hey , good - lookin ' . how you doin ' ? brittany : hey , mmm . [ scene_break ] abby : i missed you , mommy . ashley : oh , honey , you have no idea how much i missed you . victor : where 'd you take her , bradley ? brad : wisconsin dells . great place for a family outing . ashley : i 'm just glad that my baby 's home . abby : we had so much fun . we go to a water park and played miniature golf . ashley : you did ? victor : well , i 'm glad you had a good time , very glad . see you soon . bye - bye . ashley : we 'll talk . and you should go upstairs and say hi to your dollies , 'cause you know what ? your dollies missed you so much , too . and your daddy and i need a little bit of alone time , okay ? abby : okay , mommy . ashley : i 'll be up in a little bit to see you , okay ? abby : i 'm coming , dollies ! [ scene_break ] dru : so , um , what is it that you walked in on last night , neil ? neil : when i came home , lily and devon , right there , sitting together on the couch . dru : so what ? neil : so what ? they were watching a dvd , some kind of horror film , i think . things looked pretty cozy . they were holding hands . dru : wait , wait , wait , hold up . if you 're insinuating that something is going on between devon and lily , you are absolutely out of your mind . neil : it 's possible . dru : it 's impossible , okay ? impossible . i 've never seen anything that would substantiate this kind of behavior ever . neil : hold on a minute . wait , wait , wait . why does it sound so far - fetched ? i mean , come on , he 's a good - looking kid . she 's a beautiful girl , plus we know what a soft spot she has for him . dru : they 're friends . they 're friends , and that 's it . neil , stop it . neil : they 're also teenagers full of raging hormones . that friendship could kick up into high gear any second . dru : your imagination is running overtime . i mean , you saw the kids holding hands . now all this ? stop ! neil : all i know is what i saw . dru : you know , for a new york second i thought you were gon na tell me that they were locking lips . neil : now you see ? that 's coming next . dru : did you talk to her ? neil : no , i did n't want to embarrass her in front of devon . dru : what about later ? neil : i could n't . i did n't have the chance . she went to bed . dru : mm - hmm . neil : now do you understand why it 's so important that he not stay here that much longer ? dru : i do n't know about all this , neil . neil : honey , we 're gon na have to keep a close , watchful eye on them as long as he 's here under this roof . dru : okay , i 'll talk to her , all right ? neil : good . you gon na talk to her soon ? dru : soon , soon . neil : soon , all right . listen , i got ta get to work . you want to carpool ? dru : no , i 'll drive myself to work . i 'll talk to lily . neil : all right , take care . dru : all right . neil : i 'll talk to you later . [ scene_break ] sierra : gosh , can you believe who they let in this place ? kevin : hey , i 've got a right to be here , like anyone else . kevin : you 'll change your attitude real soon , ladies , if everything goes right . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , babe . sharon : hey , how 's it going ? nick : well , my hand 's a little sore from doing all the handshaking . i hope dad gets here soon to help out . mom 's here . sharon : yeah , i know . i saw her . nick : tell me something . do you think she seems like herself today ? sharon : no , not really . [ scene_break ] paul : hi , nikki . nikki : oh ! hi , paul . paul : i 'm sorry . you okay ? nikki : yeah , i 'm just thinking . the place looks good , huh ? paul : um , yeah . i mean , i did n't see it before , but it looks great now . so tell me , did you have a chance to talk to victor ? what ? chris : what are you doing here ? lauren : oh , paul and i decided to see victor 's project . you know , we woke up this morning , got out of bed , and it was n't a busy day . chris : you know , spare me the details . lauren : why ? do they bother you ? ( applause ) victor : thank you very much . thank you . i did not do all of this alone , i promise you . it was mostly responsible to the project director jamal . would you come up here , jamal ? jamal : thank you . victor : and all of you who worked on this -- my friend michael stewart , my boxing friend , come over here . everyone who worked on this , come on over . step in , girls . i heard that you swung a hammer . yes , and you painted the wall , did n't you ? cassie : yeah . victor : that 's it . thank you . [ scene_break ] brittany : what brings you here , bobby ? bobby : what , i need a reason to come see my favorite girl ? how you doing , j.t . ? j.t . : how 's it going ? bobby : eh , you know . j.t . : no , i do n't know . how 's the club ? bobby : it 's good . we 're just trying to get things ready for the reopening . j.t . : oh , yeah , that 's right , your triumphant return into the stripping industry . brittany : j.t ... bobby : yeah . well , we 're gon na have dancers a few nights a week . j.t . : yeah , just until you can turn it into a full - time cabaret . bobby : that 's gon na happen . j.t . : well , i 'll believe it when i see it . bobby : excuse me ? brittany : j.t . , did n't you say you have some errands to run today ? j.t . : hey , i 'm going , i 'm going . i 'll be back before your appointment , so do n't leave without me . you guys have fun . [ scene_break ] lily : bye , mom ! see you later ! dru : hey , lily , wait . i want you to stick around . i need to ask you something . lily : well , can it wait ? i do n't want to be late . dru : no , honey , it ca n't . i prom -- come on over here . i promise not to be upset , but i need the truth . lily : about what ? dru : okay , this is from your dad all right ? he said he walked in last night , saw you and devon on the couch sitting kind of close . he 's concerned . lily : ( laughs ) oh , my god . are you serious ? dru : yeah , yeah , is anything going on with you and devon ? lily : no , we were watching some stupid scary movie , and i got scared , so i grabbed his hand . it was no big deal . dru : exactly . okay , that 's what i said . lily : i mean , anyone could have been sitting next to me and i would have grabbed their hand . are you kidding me ? dru : mm - hmm , such a relief . i knew that . lily : devon is like a brother to me . i ca n't believe dad would think anything else . dru : i know , i know . lily : eww , me and devon ? are you kidding ? do n't even say that ! dru : do n't worry , sweetheart . i 'll tell daddy no problem . lily : okay , thank you . dad is crazy . what is wrong with him ? okay , i 'm gon na go . dru : bye . lily : ( laughs ) dru : dad ! lily : i know ! dru : god ! [ scene_break ] ashley : i hope you have a damn good explanation , because i just spent the whole night wondering if i would ever see my little girl again . brad : it 's simple . i wanted to give you a taste of what it will be like if we keep letting victor into abby 's life . ashley : oh , that 's ridiculous . brad : is it ? you know how he operates , ash . he 's not gon na always call or ask for permission . in fact , the more he feels like he owns abby , the more he 'll pull stunts like he did the other day . ashley : what he did the other day was take her for a few hours , and he called . brad : well , that did n't change how powerless i felt . ashley : so that 's what this is about . you wanted to make me feel powerless . brad : i wanted to spend time with my daughter . ashley : are you kidding me ? that is no justification for disappearing with her like that ! what you did is just short of kidnapping , brad . brad : kidnapping ? you want to tell me where the hell that came from ? oh , wait , let me guess . victor said it , right ? [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , lauren . thank god you 're here . lauren : oh , hi , kevin . why is that ? kevin : i just mean that one minute i 'm standing around with no one to talk to , and the next minute my favorite person , the person i like talking to most of all , is standing right here . lauren : well , that 's very sweet of you . kevin : well , i mean it . so what do you think of the place ? lauren : um , i think its okay . kevin : yeah . [ scene_break ] man : you have done a good thing here , mr. newman , and i thank you so much . victor : and i appreciate you saying that and appreciate you coming by . man : all right , sir , good seeing you . victor : thank you . nick : dad . victor : my boy . a lot of people saying a lot of nice things . it 's nice . nick : you deserve it . victor : thanks for saying that . you talk to your mom ? nick : yeah , i did . she 's not looking well . whatever you two are going through , i wish you 'd get it settled , because it 's obviously tearing her apart . victor : i know , and it worries me . i tried to convince her that that child is no threat to her . nick : abby is not the one she 's threatened by . victor : i know , i know , i know . you 're talking about ashley , but i tried to convince her that ashley is no threat either . i just do n't know what to do anymore . you know that she is involved with this wannabe italian stallion , this whatever his name is -- marsino something ? nick : marsino , the guy who runs the strip club downtown ? victor : exactly . apparently some kind of a business involvement . can you believe it ? nick : what ? victor : yeah , i 'm very upset by that . what is she involved with this sleazeball for ? if you do n't mind talking to her , i 'd appreciate it . nick : yeah , i will . [ scene_break ] paul : whatever . chris : but you know you could teach these kids a thing or two about playing pool . paul : yeah , i 'd start with the old behind - the - back shot first . but what would i be doing for their character ? that would be the real question there . uh ... chris : what ? paul : will you excuse me for just a minute ? chris : sure . lauren : christine , i do n't believe that you 've met kevin fisher , well , not socially anyway . kevin , christine blair , former prosecutor . kevin : hi . chris : hi . kevin : no hard feelings ? [ scene_break ] paul : talk to me , nikki . what 's going on ? nikki : paul , i just feel like i 'm losing my mind . i do n't know what to do . [ scene_break ] alex : hello . lily : hi . alex : um , can i get you a drink ? lily : um , okay . alex : see , i really do n't know anyone here . and i told myself , the next pretty girl that walked through that door , that 's who i 'm gon na talk to . lily : well , lucky me , huh ? alex : i was gon na say , `` lucky me . `` lily : well , i 'm not really thirsty right now , but i do know a lot of these people , so i can introduce you , if you want . alex : that 'd be great , i mean , unless you 're here with someone . lily : no , no , no , i 'm not . alex : cool . alex . lily : lily . alex : nice to meet you . pretty name . lily : thank you . alex : okay , lily , let 's check this place out . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] bobby : what 's with your roommate ? brittany : oh , j.t . just likes to stir things up . ignore him . bobby : well , it 's kind of tough with him giving me attitude . i do n't know what his problem is , but every time i see him , he acts like he wants to start with me . brittany : let 's talk about something else . i have good news . bobby : yeah , let me guess . you want to go to vegas and elope . brittany : no , i have a doctor 's appointment today . i 'm getting my bandage off . bobby : get out , for good ? brittany : i think so . bobby : that 's great . brittany : well , maybe not . what if it turns out the same way it was before or worse ? bobby : nah , that 's not gon na happen . either way , you 're gon na be beautiful no matter what . why do n't we celebrate and get some breakfast ? brittany : oh , thanks , but i 'm not hungry . bobby : okay , you sure you 're feeling all right ? brittany : i think i 'm just worked up about my scar . bobby : that 's all it is ? brittany : well , yeah . what else ? bobby : i do n't know . you tell me . the last few times we 've been together , you 've been pretty quiet . is something on your mind ? brittany : actually , there is something i want to ask you . tell me the truth , bobby . where do things stand with the club ? [ scene_break ] ashley : do n't you dare start blaming other people , brad . what you did was flat - out wrong . brad : i wanted you to understand where i 'm coming from . ashley : really ? and how would you have reacted if i had done that to you ? brad : i do n't know , but your mind obviously went to the worst - case scenario . ashley : and why the hell would n't it ? you 've been acting irrationally lately . brad : can you blame me ? can you blame me ? that man is responsible for the death of my unborn son , and now he 's trying to muscle in on my little girl . in the meantime , my wife leaves him a message on his answering machine saying , `` i think we 're going to prevail . `` ashley : so that 's what this is about . it 's payback for the message i left , huh ? you decided to scare me half to death ? brad : i was trying to do something to get through to you , because no matter what i say , it does n't make a dent . ashley : so you tell me . how do i give you the benefit of the doubt after you pulled a stunt like that ? brad : you did n't just say that . all you 've been doing is giving victor the benefit of the doubt your entire adult life , no matter what it 's done to you , to your family , to your business or to your husband ! ashley : that 's not true . brad : it is true , and you 're doing it again right now . you 're taking his side . ashley : he 's abby 's biological father . he has certain rights . how many times can i say it ? brad : no , he does n't -- no rights . he has no legal rights whatsoever , not even for visitation . ashley : so you want him to drag us into court ? brad : are you kidding me ? you think he 's gon na take us to court ? why would he ? you 've already given him more power than any judge in his right mind ever would . ashley : you know what i 've done ? i 've been reasonable . that 's all i 've done , and it has n't hurt abby at all . she has a nice connection with victor . brad : you know , tell me something . how come a man who has been nothing but an anonymous sperm donor up until this point suddenly has so much importance ? i 'll tell you why . because you 're attached to him . that 's why . [ scene_break ] michael stewart : mr. newman . victor : yes ? michael stewart : phone for you . victor : thank you . michael stewart : okay . victor : thank you . [ scene_break ] lily : now i 'm not very good at pool , but i do like it . alex : maybe i could give you a few tips . lily : that 'd be nice . not right now , but sure . oh , those are my friends cassie and sierra . i can introduce you to them , if you want . alex : not right now . i mean , i 'll meet 'em , but i 'm enjoying getting to know you . mind if we wait ? lily : no , not at all . alex : cool . lily : come on . [ scene_break ] nikki : i tried to talk to victor . i wanted to tell him the whole thing , about the earrings and the home movie and the skeleton and everything that i 'm going through . i do n't know what it is -- hallucinations , memories -- i do n't know . paul : did he end up saying anything helpful ? nikki : no , of course not . he 's much too consumed in his life to worry about my little problems . paul : i 'm sorry , nikki . nikki : paul , listen , the other day you were about to tell me something and i would n't let you . were you gon na give me more information on joshua cassen ? paul : yeah , i was , but i 'm worried about the effect this is having on you . i do n't think it 's a good idea . nikki : well , so am i . paul : maybe we should consult someone . nikki : i do n't want to consult with anybody . if you know more information , i want you to tell me . paul : not now , nikki . this is not the right place . nikki : what ? not -- okay , fine . i guess we 'll talk sometime in the future . paul : nikki ! sharon : nikki , are you all right ? nikki : not really . you , on the other hand , seem nice and rested . sharon : uh , i 'm sorry . should n't i be ? nikki : well , now that you do n't have to worry about cameron kirsten , why not ? and you know what ? you look positively radiant . sharon : thank you . nikki : thank you ? that 's it , thank you ? sharon : uh , yeah , i mean ... nikki : after everything that i have done for you , that 's all i get ? [ scene_break ] paul : well , young mr. fisher . kevin : hi . paul : it 's not often you get to see your victims socially , now is it ? chris : paul . kevin : yeah , pretty rude . chris : you do realize how much you owe this man . kevin : yeah , i guess . chris : there 's no guessing about it , kevin . paul went to bat for you big time . [ scene_break ] bobby : come on , do we have to get into the club right now ? brittany : is there some reason you do n't want to talk about it ? bobby : i was just hoping i could come over here and spend a nice morning with you . brittany : i 'm not trying to start an argument . bobby : yeah , i know . look , nothing 's changed . i still do n't have the money to turn the place into a full - time cabaret , so i got ta keep the dancers . the only good news is that i have a new partner , not a financial one , but one that 's gon na help me out with some advice . brittany : who is it ? bobby : nikki newman . brittany : nikki ? bobby : mm - hmm . brittany : why would she want anything to do with marilyn 's ? bobby : well , that 's a long story . brittany : i 'd like to hear it . bobby : i bet you would . um , i do n't think she 'd mind me telling you . well , nikki used to be a dancer at the club . now this was way back when it was called the bayou . and let me tell you something , she was the hottest thing around . guys came from all over the place to see her brittany : no way . bobby : uh - huh . brittany : i had no idea . this was before she married victor ? bobby : no , they met there . he comes walking in , she 's up on stage . the rest was history . she had that effect on a lot of guys . brittany : okay , but that was years ago . why is she doing this now ? bobby : i do n't know . i guess she still feels a connection to the place , wants to see it survive . to be honest with you , i do n't know what 's going on in nikki 's head , but bottom line is i need help , and when a class act like nikki newman comes along , you do n't say no . brittany : well , if this is such good news , why do you seem so down about it ? bobby : because it was n't part of the plan . i did n't want to have to keep the strip club open , but i ca n't turn the place into a cabaret without cash . brittany : but you 'll get the money eventually , right ? bobby : well , maybe . see , there 's another problem . all my best girls , they 're gone , so these new girls i got coming in , i do n't know if they 're gon na be able to pull in the same kind of cash that the other ones were . so i do n't know what 's gon na happen . brittany : well , i 'm sorry , bobby . i had no idea the situation had gotten so bad . i ca n't help but feel guilty . you put everything at risk because of me . bobby : no , no , no , this is n't your fault . the cabaret was my idea , and i still think it 's a good one . i made a promise to you -- your own place , something that you can be proud of . and i 'm gon na do my best to make that happen . it just might take a little longer than i thought . brittany : i 'm glad you 're not giving up . bobby : nah , i 'm never gon na give up , babe . come here . brittany : everything 's gon na work out . i know it will . [ scene_break ] ashley : you seem to be forgetting that this is n't about what i did . this is about what you did . brad : do n't you dare try and make me the bad guy . i did n't create this situation . ashley : no , you did n't , but you 've done everything in your power to make it worse . i told you why it was important to me to have a child , and , yeah , victor is a big part of that . but if i had known then how things were gon na turn out , then , yeah , i would have handled things differently . brad : but you did n't . ashley : no , i did n't , brad , because i ca n't see the future . brad : ash , i do n't think you can see the present . ashley : i want what 's best for our little girl . brad : i wonder if you really know what that is . i mean , how could you now that victor 's pulling your strings ? ashley : what are you saying ? brad : i do n't know if i want you raising my little girl . ashley : so you want to file for divorce ? you want to fight me for custody ? is that what you want ? [ scene_break ] lauren : michael , its lauren . i 'm here at victor 's new rec center at 55 market street . your brother is here , too , not to mention the lovely christine , who is getting on my nerves . could you please come down here and help me as soon as you can ? thanks . [ scene_break ] paul : so is he on tour or not on tour ? chris : you are so interested in when danny 's coming back . he is not on tour yet . [ scene_break ] lily : ( laughs ) are you always this funny ? alex : only when i 'm in love . lily : okay , stop . alex : listen , you sure you do n't want something to drink ? i heard someone say the orange juice is freshly squeezed . lily : i 'll have some of that . alex : wait here . i 'll bring it to you . lily : oh , service . i like it . [ scene_break ] cassie : who is that guy ? sierra : i do n't know , but she 's sure keeping him to herself , is n't she ? devon : that dude is all over her . sierra : well , down , boy . he 's not hurting her . cassie : look at her . she 's having a ball . [ scene_break ] alex : i leave nothing to chance . [ next_on ] bobby : sometimes talking just does n't get the job done . you know what i mean ? ashley : are you gon na try to take my daughter away from me , brad ? do you want a divorce ? daniel : ready , big guy ? almost time to play hero | victor and ashley were seconds away from having victor 's people locate brad , when he and abby showed up and he explained he 'd taken her to a waterpark . alone , ash blasted brad for making her so afraid , and he said she now knew the powerlessness he 'd been feeling . he stunned her by revealing that he doubted her ability to make decisions for abby . ash asked if he wanted a divorce and a custody battle . brittany and jt sang a song , with the lyric changes she 'd made , and sounded great . he told her he 'd go with her to have her bandage removed , then left when bobby stopped by . bobby admitted to brittany that the club was in financial trouble , but that nikki newman had stepped in as an advisor . brittany told him things would work out in the end . nick and sharon noticed nikki 's distracted mood at the rec center . victor told nick that nikki had gone into business with bobby marsino . paul refused to tell nikki all he knew about joshua casson , infuriating her . she took her anger out on an unsuspecting sharon . lauren and christine traded catty remarks , and lauren took pleasure putting her on the spot by introducing her to kevin , a man she almost helped keep in prison . paul and christine chastised kevin for being there , prompting lauren to phone michael and beg him to show up . neil told dru about lily and devon holding hands , but lily swore to dru they were friends only . at the center , daniel and kevin 's plan began as a mysterious and creepy boy , alex , befriended lily and - without her knowing - emptied a packet of powder into her drink . |
walter : café , por favor ? man : si . [ scene_break ] paul : well , we should be in mexico soon . nikki : yeah . i hope victor has n't found walter . there 's no telling what could happen . that 's what you 're worried about , too , is n't it ? paul : of course it is . nikki : no , i think there 's something else , paul , because you 've got that look on your face like ... you 're hiding something from me , and you feel guilty about it . paul : i left a message with j.t . before we took off . he knows that you 're with me . nikki : what ? why did you do that ? i asked you to keep this between us . now he 's gon na tell nicholas and victoria . paul : well , that was the whole plan . they 're gon na worry about you when they ca n't find you . nikki : yeah , they 're gon na really worry about me when they find out i 'm in mexico . paul : its better that they know the truth . trust me . nikki : oh , paul . man : mrs. newman , mr. williams , this is captain harris . we have some serious weather ahead . i 'll do my best to get around it , but for now , fasten your seatbelts . paul : okay , so , when we land , you can call them and reassure them . what 's the matter ? nikki : i hate turbulence . it scares the life out of me . [ scene_break ] gloria : thank you . i 'm so glad to be home . jeff : you said that yesterday . gloria : yeah , and i 'll say it tomorrow and the day after . jeff : not what everybody says about leaving malibu . gloria : well , i wish jana and kevin the best , but that wedding ... i mean , surprises should come in jewelry boxes , not in relationships that should stay buried . jeff : well , i do n't know , your ex - significant other seemed like an okay guy . gloria : if you like men who do n't take responsibility for their actions . jeff : well , it 's just as well we took off . a house decorated in antlers is n't exactly your style . gloria : speaking of houses , i ca n't wait for the renovation on our corner of the abbott estate to begin . in fact , why do n't we move back in here while the work 's being done ? jeff : well , i 've got a better idea . why do n't we finally go on our honeymoon ? [ scene_break ] tyra : thanks . devon : that 's right . that 's good . that sounds good , squirt . you think you can try it in another key , though ? ana : i can if you quit calling me squirt . devon : i 'll stop calling you squirt when you outgrow me , squirt . ana : stop it . devon : squirt . ana : dweeb . devon : squirt . ana : old man . devon : old man ? ana : ( giggles ) devon : that 's not nice . i was gon na take you to see that new movie that came out , but forget it . ana : oh ! devon : forget it . ana : liar . what movie ? devon : it does n't matter what movie . it does n't matter , 'cause you 're not gon na see it . calling me old man is crossing the line . ana : is it about that girl who plays football ? devon : do n't know . ana : `` the longshots . `` devon : do n't know . ana : seriously , come on . it 's supposed to be really , really good . devon : is it ? ana : kiki palmer is in it and my boy ice cube . devon : kiki ? too bad you 're not gon na be seeing it . ana : you rat . you better take me . devon : unh - unh . ana : do n't make me do a cross body block on you . devon : bring it , girl . bring it . this old man can take you . tyra : those two are having a good time , huh ? neil : mm - hmm . see , devon , he was born to be an older brother . he 's the same way with lily . tyra : look , neil , you do n't think he 'll slip up and tell ana that she 's his little sister , do you ? neil : honestly , no . he knows you wan na keep it secret . tyra : yeah , but he does n't agree with me . neil : i 'm telling you , relax , he wo n't say anything . ana : in my dreams . neil : oh , look who it is . katherine , good morning . kay : good morning . tyra : good morning , mrs. chancellor . would you like breakfast ? kay : uh , no , thank you , but , uh , i would very much like to speak with you . [ scene_break ] adam : what do you want for dinner tonight ? i 'll have the cook prepare whatever your heart desires . heather : hmm . well , that can only be found at p.j . 's . adam : p.j . 's ? are you two - timing me ? heather : never . p.j . 's was my favorite hang - out at princeton . it was an irish pub , and , uh , they had the best dublin coddle ever . it got me through a lot of tough exams . adam : dublin coddle ? heather : mm - hmm . adam : dublin coddle ? heath : bangers and bacon fat . adam : would n't you rather have , uh , i do n't know , some nice free range chicken ? heather : no , no , you promised me what my heart desires . adam : all right , well , when do i get mine ? victoria : oh , excuse me . adam : have you ever heard of knocking ? victoria : well , you see , i do n't have to when it 's my house . adam : dad suddenly show up and sell it to you ? victoria : no , but he transferred the ownership to newman enterprises two years ago . so pack your things , adam , you 're moving out . adam : you are not newman enterprises . you 're not even in dad 's will . victoria : well , as c.e.o . , i decide who lives here . adam : can she do that ? michael : she can , and i would n't fight it if i were you . you 'll lose . heather : adam has a right to see the contract between mr. newman and the corporation . michael : adam has the same right as any tenant in an eviction . victoria is his landlord and unfortunately , she would like him off her property . victoria : that 's right . and , uh , these gentlemen are here to help you move out , if you need it . adam : that 's fine . i 'll move . but victor 's not gon na like this . victoria : well , dad 's not here to complain . adam : okay , you know what ? he will be back . i guarantee you that . and when he comes back , this is all gon na blow up in your face . victoria : oh , well , i 'll gladly take my chances . [ scene_break ] j.t . : any news from the tip hotline ? nick : well , uh , let 's see , this guy here is pretty sure he saw dad leaving genoa city in a spaceship , so that 's a good tip . j.t . : well , knowing victor newman , that 's not impossible . but , uh , paul 's got a little more credible lead . nick : something new ? j.t . : yeah . walter palin -- the guy who ran sabrina 's limo off the road -- he 's got a little place in mexico he likes to run to if he needs to law low . it 's in a fishing village near puerto vallarta named bucerias . nick : i 'll bet you if dad knows this , that 's where he is . j.t . : yeah , paul left this morning on the newman jet . nick : why did n't you tell me this sooner ? j.t . : 'cause he asked me not to . he did n't want you and victoria running off on what might be a wild goose chase . nick : okay , well , why are you telling me now ? j.t . : 'cause your mom went with him . nick : j.t . , you let her go ? j.t . : no , i did n't let her do anything . paul left me a message this morning . he obviously waited until it was too late for us to try to stop him and your mom . nick : she probably put him up to it . would n't take no for an answer . j.t . : well , twisted his arm is more like it . look , nick , she still cares about your dad . she 's not staying home if there 's a chance she can find him . nick : it 's 'cause she cares about his safety more than her own , which could put them both in more danger . i mean , the two of them in some village with a killer ? it 's not good . [ scene_break ] ana and devon : i finally found my place gon na get in the race kay : well , how did such a little girl like you get such a great big , beautiful voice ? ana : mom always says it 's a gift from god . kay : well , that 's a very generous gift . ana : thank you . kay : uh , could i borrow your cousin for a moment ? i 'd like to speak with him and your mother . ana : what about ? kay : well ... tyra : work on your music and stop being so nosy . ana : okay . devon : okay . kay : uh , thank you . well , she 's a lovely young girl . i 'm still getting phone calls , uh , from people who heard her sing at the gala . neil : oh , yeah , she was awesome . you want her to sing at another benefit ? kay : no , no , not quite . what , um ... what are you doing about her education ? tyra : well , i was -- i was just gon na enroll her in a public school . i mean , i ca n't afford a private one or anything . neil : katherine , what -- what do you have in mind ? kay : well , there 's a lovely arts school in new hampshire , and , uh , i offer scholarships to give to children . i would like to offer ana one of those scholarships . tyra : mrs. chancellor ... neil : that 's very generous of you . devon : if someone would 've given me an opportunity like that , i would 've been gone in a second . kay : ana has such talent . she deserves help . tyra : you know what ? that 's -- that 's a really nice offer , but i ca n't accept that . neil : yeah , she ca n't -- what , you ca n't accept it ? why not ? tyra : well , you said the school 's in new hampshire , right ? kay : yes . tyra : it 's far away . and she 's -- look at her , she 's really , really young . kay : oh , nonsense . she 's bright , she 's enthusiastic . and my goodness , she 's so mature for her age . devon : absolutely . i think she could hold her own anywhere . tyra : i 'll think about it . kay : well , please , do n't take too long , because , um , application for admission is long past , and , um , i would have to pull a few strings if you agree to apply . um , i just happen to have the director of admissions ' name and , uh ... she 'll be expecting your call . tyra : thank you . neil : katherine , do n't worry about it . i 'll make sure she calls . kay : good . tyra : thank you . [ scene_break ] jeff : so ... where do you wan na honeymoon ? rome , paris , vienna ? gloria : yes , yes , yes , all of the above . jeff : okay , i 'll book the tickets now . gloria : no , no , no , no , jeffrey . let 's take over jabot first . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : jabot will still be here when we get back . gloria : yeah , but the sooner we have enough stock to take control , the sooner i can throw jill out on her you know what . jeff : okay , plan `` b. `` we work on the jabot takeover while honeymooning in the cayman islands . gloria : and buy up all that beautiful stock through our dummy corporation . jeff : we can watch our portfolio grow while sipping mai tais on the beach . gloria : i love the way you think . we can romp around the bedroom and come back and rule in the boardroom . [ scene_break ] j.t . : no , that 's not good enough . nick : patch me through as soon as the weather clears . j.t . : have him call me back at this number . nick : all right . victoria : oh , hey , guys , i need you to clear out . i 've got a meeting in five . j.t . : we got some news . nick : yeah , paul may have tracked dad to some fishing village in mexico . victoria : how solid is it ? should we go down there ? j.t . : no , paul -- paul already left . nick : and mom went with him . victoria : what ? well , why did n't paul stop her ? oh , my gosh . okay , you know what ? never mind . do n't answer that . of course he could n't stop her . um , all right , i 'm gon na cancel this meeting . j.t . : no , do n't do that , all right ? there 's nothing you can do right now . nick and i will keep you posted if anything changes . victoria : all right . thanks . nick : air traffic control told me that bad weather is basically preventing all communication . i can not get a hold of mom on the plane . j.t . : well , maybe bad weather will keep your mom from reaching walter and your dad before all hell breaks loose . . nikki : ( gasps ) paul : whoa . nikki : okay , go ahead and say it . paul : say what ? nikki : i told you so . paul : i 'm not gon na say it . nikki : well , but you certainly could say it , because i forced you to take me with you . paul : i could say it , i 'm not gon na say it . see , here 's the deal ... nikki : hmm ? paul : i 'm the one that 's terrified . so you have to be strong for me to get me through my fear . nikki : oh , oh , right , yeah . when have you ever been afraid ? paul : oh , lots of times . nikki : really ? paul : mm - hmm . nikki : name one . paul : um , most recently , when i knew david was trying to kill you and i did n't think i could get to you in time . nikki : but you did . thank god . you saved my life . paul : it was my pleasure . nikki : well , i will try to not make a habit of worrying you . paul : it 's too late . you 're already onboard . nikki : well , when victor is safe and on his way home , i 'll feel much better . and you wo n't ever have to worry about me again . [ scene_break ] victor : buenos dias , señor . walter : buenos dias . walter : oh , you the new captain ? victor : si . walter : you speak english ? victor : no . walter : well , all 's i 'm looking for is a quiet day of fishing , all right , and i think we better get out there , uh , and beat this weather , all right ? let 's go . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , listen , uh , i 'm sorry that you had to see that with victoria and ... i 've always known she 's jealous of me , but i did n't think she was capable of spite . heather : right . well , you guys did n't grow up together , you know , you 're still kind of a stranger to her . adam : are you on her side ? heather : no . i 'm on your side , of course . i just want you to know that you 're not homeless . you can stay with me as long as you want . adam : only until i prove that victoria does n't have a legal leg to stand on , okay ? then you and i are gon na move back into the ranch together . michael : he 's got five minutes to call me back . heather : ahem . michael : yes , yes . heather : why do n't i check that out and see how legal it really is . adam : thank you . now , um , listen , i 'm ... i 'm sorry if i just -- heather : hey . adam : snapped at you a little bit , but ... heather : that 's okay . do n't worry about it . why do n't you go to the gym and sweat out some of that stress ? adam : later . i got ta go to the office . heather : okay . adam : i 'm sure there 's a factory for sale that victoria wants to say no to . heather : can you stop her ? adam : ca n't keep a good man down . heather : okay . adam : i 'll see you . heather : okay , call me later for dinner . michael : good - bye . fine . michael : excuse me . i would like to have a word with my mother . gloria : jeffrey stays . michael : i 'd prefer he did n't . jeff : it 's okay . i can make some calls . book our honeymoon tickets . gloria : coward . jeff : ( laughs ) michael : what 's honeymoon ? a code word for `` run away ? `` gloria : michael , you got something to say , say it . michael : you lied to me . gloria : and now you know why . michael : you knew lowell was at that ashram . gloria : no , i did n't . but i knew who he was before you were born . and if you 'd known the truth , you would n't have had very sweet dreams at night . michael : i would n't have had to spend most of my life wondering who he is , where he is , what he is . gloria : at least you did n't spend your life ashamed of him . michael : i do n't know who i 'm more ashamed of , you or him . gloria : oh , stop it . i got us out of that horrible commune . people did n't know how to spell the word responsibility , much less know -- michael : you did that for me ? you did that for me ? gloria : yeah , i did . i did . and it turned out pretty darn well . you 're a wonderful father and a wonderful husband . michael : no thanks to you . gloria : i did what was best for us . and lowell , river , or whatever he calls himself , he did what was best for him . and he always will . [ scene_break ] ana : i am starving . tyra : oh , well , good thing you know where the kitchen is , huh ? devon : i bet i can make a better peanut butter and jelly sandwich than you . ana : dream on . devon : let 's do it . neil : tyra ? tyra , did you make that phone call ? tyra : what phone call ? neil : what do you mean , what phone -- you know what phone call i 'm talking about . tyra : look , first of all , they want medical records . and they want her birth certificate , and mind you , yolanda 's name is listed on her birth certificate . neil : okay , i know all that , but everybody 's gon na want that information . what did you do at ana 's previous school ? tyra : well , at her previous school , it was a public school . i just acted like i was yolanda . neil : okay , so it seems to me like you 're gon na have to do the same thing again . tyra : well , this is a private school . and from what i know from private schools , they do a lot more background check . if they go digging for anything , they 'll find out . and eventually , ana will find out . neil : tyra , do n't you think it 's worth the risk ? tyra : no , i do n't think it 's worth the risk , not if it 's gon na hurt ana , no . neil : yeah , but keeping her from reaching her full potential is gon na hurt her , as well , all right ? i mean , you know as well as i do , this kid -- she has an amazing talent . it deserves to be developed and nurtured . you can not turn your back on something like this . it 's a great opportunity . tyra : yeah , well , you know what ? whatever she needs to learn , she can learn it from the church choir . neil : the church choir ? you must be kidding . no , she ca n't . and i think , in your heart , you know she ca n't . all right , here 's a little suggestion , all right ? um , call the school , get the application , look it over . maybe there 's a way around this whole thing . tyra : okay . okay , i 'll call them . i call 'em back and get the application . neil : good . that 's what i 'm talking about . [ scene_break ] nick : uh , one ticket , please , on your next flight . thank you . victoria : i want you to call rick myers at stevenson 's chemicals and make sure that he has the numbers on all of our latest blush formulas , and , um , i think that 's everything . good work , everybody . i need an update by the end of the day . nick : impressive . victoria : yeah ? well , i could use a drink of water . i 'm a nervous wreck . all i can think about is mom and dad . i got ta pretend like everything 's okay . if my staff senses the slightest bit of fear , they 're gon na eat me alive . nick : oh , yeah , been there . victoria : you know , but i got ta tell you , i would n't trade it for the world . nick : i know you would n't . victoria : what about you ? you miss being here ? nick : ( laughs ) no . victoria : you miss `` restless style `` ? nick : you know , i do . i think i actually kinda miss jack . j.t . : all right , i just got word , there 's a security problem with our shipping hub in dubai . victoria : what sort of problem ? j.t . : one that needs your executive muscle . [ scene_break ] adam : ah , my beloved family . did our sister tell you that she kicked me out of the ranch ? nick : uh , no , but she 's entitled . adam : i figured you guys would be too worried about dad to care about my living arrangements . j.t . : if you cared enough about your dad , you 'd know we 're using every resource possible to find him . adam : you know , dad will be found when he wants to be found . why do n't you use the resources to keep this company on track ? victoria : and that 's exactly what we 're doing , adam , no thanks to you . adam : are you enjoying your little power trip , victoria ? it wo n't last long . i 'm looking into the legality of my eviction . victoria : oh , really ? well , send heather my best . and for your information , there is nothing illegal about me kicking you off the ranch . adam : why do you care so much ? do n't you have a company to run ? victoria : i do , as a matter of fact , and you and me and j.t . are meeting in the executive conference room , we have a problem in dubai and we 're gon na fix it . [ scene_break ] tyra : yes , yes , yolanda hamilton . no , that 's fine , you can reach me at this number . that 's fine . okay , and i 'll fill out the application as soon as i get it . all right , thank you . neil : hey ! yes . how hard was that ? tyra : scale from 1 to 10 ? 20 . neil : really ? well , you did n't sound nervous . you were , like , cool , calm and collected on the phone . tyra : yeah , but i 've faked being yolanda for years , okay ? i 'm just ... i 'm afraid one day someone 's gon na catch me in a lie . neil : sweetie , you made it this far . tyra : yeah , but now you know , lily knows , devon knows . someone else is bound to find out . neil : then maybe you oughta think about telling her the truth before she finds out from somebody else . tyra : look , neil , i ca n't . neil : you 've got this incredible support system around you and so does ana . if you think about it , lily would be the perfect person to help ana get through this . tyra : yeah , but you told me yourself , lily was , what , how old , 17 , when you told her , that you 're not her biological father ? ana 's only 11 . neil : yeah , but that does n't mean that she does n't understand what she 's going through or what she 's feeling . as a matter of fact , i think lily would be absolutely the right person to guide her through this . she 's gon na tell her , first off , it 's gon na get better . tyra : will it , though ? will it get better , really ? look , if all of this stuff ends up bringing yolanda back into ana 's life , nothingnothing good can come from that . [ scene_break ] devon : okay , listen to this . ( vocalizing ) ana : hmm . devon : how 's that sound ? ana : sounds really , really good . devon : yeah ? ana : i wish i could write music like you . devon : well , you can write music like me . they actually , uh -- you know , they have schools you can go to , and they teach you how to write music . and also , they train your voice . ana : that sounds really cool . do they have one around here ? devon : i do n't think so . ana : oh . devon : no , they 're , uh , kinda far away . it 's not too bad . would you ever wan na go to one of those schools ? ana : yeah , to write my own songs and become a big star . it 's all i 've ever wanted . devon : that 's a pretty big dream . i say you go for it . ana : even if i have to go far away ? devon : even if you have to go far away . i 'd miss you . i 'd miss you a lot . but , uh , i would n't stop you from going . ana : i 'd miss you , too , especially writing songs . hey , where 's that last one we were working on ? because i have a change for the chorus . devon : uh ... ana : what 's the matter ? devon : what 's the matter is i think i left my notebook at indigo . ana : devon ! somebody could record it and take it and have a huge hit with it . devon : i know . we ca n't have that happen , so i 'm going to , uh , go pick it up . i 'll bring it back here . ana : hurry . devon : i will . i 'll come through for you . ana : you always do . devon : see ya . [ scene_break ] gloria : i made your father a hero , because maybe if you thought he was off saving the planet , you would n't be so disappointed that he was n't there for you . michael : oh . some hero . gloria : yeah . and maybe in his twisted mind , he thought he was saving the planet , marching for peace , and you know , trying to end the war . michael : uh , he planted a bomb . he blew a man up . he took a human life in the name of peace . gloria : i know that , michael . and then he told me it was a mistake . michael : yeah , and we know you poisoning that face cream was a mistake . i 've got two killers for parents . i must 've won the lottery . gloria : stop it . that 's not fair . michael : if i keep your secret , if i keep my father 's secret , i risk disbarment or going to jail . gloria : all right , fine , so you 're sending us both to jail . michael : no , no , remember -- i remember i have a child . i 'd be as bad as river if i went to prison and only saw my son on visiting days . gloria : you shut up . nobody 's going to prison . michael : no . i 'll keep your secret . my lips are sealed . [ scene_break ] jeff : um , i 'll be in the caymans soon , and i need to set up a meeting about my private account . no , no , nobody else will be with me . i wan na transfer a large amount of cash . [ scene_break ] j.t . : our security guys have been in discussions with their security guys , but the port 's not gon na ship anything until they have certain guarantees . adam : is n't there someone on the ground in dubai that can cover this ? j.t . : not at this level . they know our guy takes orders from the top . victoria : dad 's the one who normally handled these situations . ( cell phone ringing ) j.t . : uh , i got ta take this , but you got the information . we need a decision as soon as possible . j.t . hellstrom . yeah , yeah , thanks for getting back to me . adam : all right , uh , victoria , i 'll go to dubai . i 'll cover this myself . victoria : who is the liaison for newman enterprises in dubai ? adam : i 'll find out . victoria : it 's , uh , mohamm bin khaled . he 's 35 years old , he loves american baseball , he loves vermont maple syrup . adam : so i 'll bring him a baseball bat and a can of syrup . victoria : my point is that i have a relationship with him and you do n't . and right now , they wan na see the boss , and that 's me . adam : you 're loving this , are n't you ? victoria : you know , it occurs to me that there is a meeting for beauty of nature in ten minutes . is n't that your baby ? adam : um , no , it 's actually called newman infinity . victoria : oh , i forgot to tell you , i changed the name back . maybe if you spent less time trying to be the boss and more time doing your job , you would 've known that . adam : enjoy this while it lasts , victoria . 'cause when dad gets home , and he will , i would n't wan na be you . j.t . : that was dubai . i told them you were on your way . victoria : how did you know ? j.t . : how long have we been together ? victoria : okay . yeah , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na head home and i 'm gon na pack and i 'm gon na spend some time with reed and kiss him good - bye . i guess there 's really no way i could take him , is there ? j.t . : no , do n't worry about that . i 'll take care of him . he 'll be with his dad . you concentrate on fixing that problem over there . victoria : okay . i love you . j.t . : i love you . nick : whoa , whoa , what 's the rush ? victoria : uh , yeah , i 'm headed to dubai , so would you please keep me up to date on what 's going on with mom and dad ? nick : okay . victoria : okay . nick : dubai ? j.t . : business emergency . she can handle it . nick : well , should i tell her now , or wait till she gets back ? j.t . : tell her what ? nick : i have news about dad . and it 's not good . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh ! oh , paul ! we must be in the wrong village , because nobody has seen victor at all . paul : yeah , well , if we ca n't find him , i 'll give my friend a call in puerto vallarta to see if i can get an update on , uh , walter palin 's whereabouts . nikki : um , por favor , señor ... nikki : well , i guess not . paul : señor ? excuse me , señor ? señor ? man : never seen him . paul : are you sure ? take a closer look . he could have longer hair now , a beard . man : i do n't recognize him . do you want a drink ? nikki : paul , let 's just go . this is obviously a waste of time . nikki : oh , paul ! paul : what ? nikki : she 's wearing sabrina 's earring as a necklace . that 's sabrina 's . she wore it to the gala . paul : are you sure ? nikki : i am positive . i remember noticing how beautiful they were . um ... hola . girl : hello . nikki : oh , you speak english ? that 's good . um , have you seen this man ? girl : si . my friend . he gave me this , remember , papa ? paul : i thought you told me you never saw this guy before . man : i have n't . my daughter 's talking crazy . paul : maybe , uh , that 'll refresh your memory . man : i do n't know his name . he 's been here all week . nikki : do you -- do you know where we can find him ? it 's very important . man : he chartered a boat this morning , so he 's , uh ... out fishing on the water right now . nikki : fishing ? in this storm ? [ scene_break ] jeff : hey , when did you get here , little guy ? michael : lauren just dropped him off on her way to the store because the babysitter is sick . gloria : yeah . and we missed you at the wedding . if you 'd been there , your daddy would 've been in a better mood . michael : daddy 's in a good mood now because the doctor said that his fenmore 's ear is all better . gloria : yeah . did you get our tickets , hon ? jeff : i did . we got the , uh , honeymoon suite at the best hotel in the cayman islands . michael : oh , cayman islands ? so what offshore trouble are you two planning on getting into ? gloria : relax , michael , nothing to worry about . jeff : yeah , you need to take a page from this little guy 's book . you got no worries , do ya , pal ? no , of course not . all that love and toys and stuff ? fen : grandpa . gloria : he said `` grandpa ! `` michael : yeah , no , no , no , that 's not grandpa . that 's jeffrey . that 's jeffrey . can you say jeffrey ? gloria : hey , wait a minute -- fen : oh ! gloria : why should n't he call jeffrey grandpa ? michael : because jeff -- jeff : yeah , i - i like it . michael : jeffrey is not fenmore 's grandpa . no lies , right ? no more lies . nothing but the truth between me and my little man . you just do that . [ scene_break ] ana : i ca n't . i 'm waiting for my cousin to come back . maybe we can hook up tomorrow ? i have another call . got ta go . winters residence . jean : hello , this is jean whitman from the new hampshire school of the arts . may i speak with yolanda hamilton , please ? ana : yolanda does n't live here . jean : is this 414 - 555 - 0109 ? ana : yes . jean : yolanda hamilton said she could be reached at this number about her daughter . ana : her daughter ? jean : yes , ana hamilton . ana : yolanda said ana 's mom ? jean : that 's what the message says . kay : ana ! ana ! [ scene_break ] jeff : uh , i 'll get the car . i 'll be right back . gloria : okay . fen : ( babbles ) gloria : it 's me . i 'm leaving town for a few days , so i need to get together with you as soon as possible to close this deal . good . i 'll see you then . michael : you know what ? daddy 'll tell you a story . let 's see ... okay , once there was a man named lowell , and he was so afraid to grow up -- fen : i can push it ! michael : it is . and lowell was so afraid to grow up that he changed his names about a million times -- a million times . and finally , he settled on ... on river , and he moved to malibu . fen : this goes here . michael : and malibu was ... a magical country with big palaces and beautiful beaches . and river is your grandfather . fen : i started . michael : uh - huh . and he turned out to be the wisest of the grandfather hippies of all of malibu -- all of malibu . fen : ( babbles ) gloria : it 's not always easy telling your son the truth , is it ? fen : ( babbles ) [ scene_break ] kay : the school has heard absolutely nothing from you , so is there a problem ? neil : well , tyra needs a little bit more time to , you know , to think about it . tyra : look , ana and i have never been apart before . kay : oh , my dear , you can visit her often . neil : it 's -- it 's not just that , right ? kay : uh ... all right , what am i missing ? tyra : ana 's not my daughter . neil : kay , it 's -- it 's kind of a long story , but ana 's mother -- her name is yolanda . she 's a drug addict . she was incapable of taking care of ana , so tyra ... raised ana . tyra : she thinks that i 'm her mother . kay : that 's quite a story . tyra : a terrible one ? kay : no , it 's not terrible at all . your , um , dedication to your sister 's child ... is remarkable . neil : i could n't agree with you more . but see , she does n't want the school to find out , so she wants to apply using yolanda 's name . kay : well , you know her secret is safe with me . tyra : yeah , but what if someone at the school finds out ? kay : no , they wo n't find out . i will see to it that they do not find out . neil : you ca n't ask for more than that . tyra : i know . okay . okay . kay : excellent . excellent . neil : good , so , uh , do we wan na tell ana now ? tyra : i guess why not , right ? ana ? kay : oh , uh , she 's not here . she was running out as i arrived . tyra : running out ? running out where ? kay : well , i thought you knew . that 's why i did n't say anything . tyra : neil ? neil : no , we did n't know . uh , maybe -- do you think she could 've overheard us talking about yolanda ? tyra : oh ! ana ! [ scene_break ] ana : devon ! devon : hey , squirt , what are you doing here ? i told you i 'd bring this back to the apartment . ana : did you know ? devon : did i know what ? ana : that yolanda is really my mom ? [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) paul , is n't there anything we can do ? paul : well , i 'm open to suggestions . nikki : well , let 's charter a boat and go find him . paul : we ca n't do that , not in this weather . we 'll have to wait until the storm clears . who are you calling ? nikki : nicholas . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : uh , yeah , i got ta call you back . okay . nick newman . nikki : hi , honey , it 's me . nick : mom ? mom , i can hardly hear you . where are you ? nikki : i 'm in mexico . um , i think we found your father . nick : is he okay ? nikki : well , we have n't actually seen him yet , but we think we know where he is . nick : okay . where are you exactly ? nikki : some village in the middle of nowhere , and we think your father is out on a fishing boat , but there 's a terrible storm going on . nick : okay , mom , i found out that you and paul may be in some serious danger . hello ? mom ? hello ? nick : come on . [ next_on ] ( door closes ) gloria : i hope you meeting me means what i think it does . jack : and what would that be ? gloria : you 're gon na help me take back jabot . daniel : can we talk about amber ? | nikki and paul arrive in mexico and locate victor but , are unaware of the danger they are about to face . nick tries to warn nikki but , the call drops and he is unable to . victoria evicts adam from the ranch , he is not happy with this and states that he will find out his legal standing , in the meantime he 'll bunk with heather . glo and jeffrey are going on their long overdue honeymoon to the cayman islands , but of course there 's money and scheming involved as they plot to take over jabot . ana finds out the truth about yolanda being her mother , after getting a call from an arts school kay has gotten her a scholarship to . |
billy : hey , jack . jack : morning . billy : get a hold of ashley ? jack : no , i did n't call her . i - i thought we should go there in person . billy : that 's probably a pretty good idea if she 's feeling as lousy as i am today . jack : yeah , tell me about it . billy : you know , i wish i 'd had more time with dad . i ca n't believe he 's been gone three years . jack : i 'm sure ashley will come to the cemetery with us . billy : i 'm not . she wo n't even leave the house these days . she wo n't go anywhere without `` the mustache . `` jack : ahh , she 'll come out today . it 's about dad . this is our chance to talk to her privately , to convince her to move back in with us for a while . billy : okay , why are we sitting around here then ? why do n't we just go roll out the red carpet for her ? jack : no , wait . i - i 'm serious here . billy : i am , too , jack . i 'm as worried about ashley as you are . all this `` i see dead people `` talk and -- and -- and she 's sleepwalking . she 's taking sedatives . she is so out of it , she does n't know what 's real and what 's not anymore . jack : given her history , i hope she 's not hallucinating . billy , i saw her rocking that empty blanket in her arms , thinking that it was her baby robert . billy : i heard about that . jack : she lost any contact with reality . billy : do you think that 's what 's happening now ? jack : oh , god , i hope not . billy : she 's pretty far gone , jack . you saw how angry she got when we tried to move her home . jack : which is all the more reason we have to get through to her . billy : what are we gon na do ? are we gon na force her to get help ? jack : oh , i pray it does n't come to that . now let 's see how it goes , but we have to convince her she has family , family that cares about her , family that loves her , who can help her in ways that victor ca n't . [ scene_break ] ashley : ( sighs ) victor : good morning , my darling . ashley : oh , hey . have you been up long ? victor : just a few minutes . ashley : mm . victor : it was so wonderful to have you sleep in my arms last night . ashley : yeah . victor : did you get some good rest ? ashley : i did . i did . victor : you did ? ashley : i feel much better . victor : yeah ? ashley : are you going out ? victor : well , i have a meeting in town , but if you 'd rather i do n't go , i 'll stay . ashley : no , it 's okay . i 'm fine . victor : you sure ? ashley : mm - hmm . victor : then we 'll talk later ? ashley : yeah , sounds good . victor : okay . ashley : ( sighs ) victor : mm . ashley : sabrina . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( chuckles ) michael : here you go . gloria : thanks for calling me this morning , mikey . michael : well , i thought you might be having a difficult day . gloria : mm . three years since john passed away . you know , that man was the love of my life , and i still miss him every day . and , yes , i do love jeff . michael : as you loved william before . gloria : do n't tease me , michael . john abbott changed my life , treated me like a queen , showed me that i did n't have to be abused by the tom fishers of the world . and that wonderful man spent his last days in prison because he defended me against tom . but we 're not going there . no , today , we 're gon na celebrate john 's life , not focus on his darkest chapter . michael : well , i did ask you here for another reason . ( clears throat ) i want to talk about tom . gloria : why on earth would you want to talk about him ? michael : because i helped a young man turn himself in to the police last night , and kevin believes that this young man is his long - lost brother . [ scene_break ] kevin : i convinced ryder to confess he killed the guy in the alley . daniel : the same kid that came to you for advice ? the one that 's been hanging out with deacon ? he just decided to open up to you and admit to murdering balfour ? kevin : elkins . daniel : elkins what ? kevin : ray elkins is thomas balfour 's real name . and for your information , ryder and deacon are not friends . ryder needed a job . deacon turned him down . and he did n't say it was murder . he said it was an accident . he was trying to stop elkins from killing you . daniel : oh , yeah , i 'll bet . i 'll bet that 's what he 's doing , kevin . that 's why he was wearing a ski mask , right ? jana : god , i 'm just really glad you phoned the police . daniel : why would he confess to you ? kevin : he heard me on the radio . he 's been a victim of abuse , and , um , and there 's a chance that we 're related . daniel : ( laughs ) all right , what do you mean , there 's a chance you 're related ? kevin : i 'm not sure , but i think we might have the same dad . jana : he might be kevin 's half brother . daniel : where would you get a ridiculous idea like that ? kevin : ( sighs ) ryder said his dad 's name was tom -- tom callahan . and that is the same name that `` terrible tom `` used when he first came to genoa city . daniel : okay , kevin , come on . that is too coincidental . i mean , how do you know that he 's telling the truth ? kevin : i do n't . but if he is , you 're off the hook for murder . daniel : no . no , i 'm telling you everything -- amber , ryder , it all leads back to deacon . [ scene_break ] deacon : well , good morning . amber : is it ? deacon : well , it would have been if you 'd stayed the night . amber : i prefer michael and lauren 's inflatable bed . deacon : you know , when two people are gon na get married , nothing should keep them apart . amber : this is n't a done deal . i said i 'd marry you only if daniel gets off the hook for murder . deacon : yeah , okay , all right . that 's in the works . i 'm waiting on confirmation any minute now . you 're on your way to becoming mrs. deacon sharpe , but just remember that if you renege on our little deal , i 've got the evidence to blow this whole thing up , to re - implicate daniel all over again . well , i guess it 's a good thing that wisconsin does n't have a death penalty , right ? [ scene_break ] ashley : this is a surprise . billy : we come in peace . jack and i thought that we should be together today , you know . jack : we were hoping maybe you 'd come out to the cemetery with us . billy : you remember , right ? ashley : yeah , of course i remember . today 's the day our father died . jack : so i thought maybe we could ride out together . we do n't get much of a chance to sit together and talk as a family anymore . ashley : could n't we just do that here ? billy : do n't you want to pay your respects to dad ? ashley : of course i do , billy . i 'm just not 100 % sure that 's why you 're really here . jack : today is about remembering dad and spending time together . and , yes , maybe we 'd want to talk about how you 're doing . ashley : shame on you . shame on you , jack , for using the anniversary of our father 's death to manipulate me . shame on you . [ scene_break ] colleen : so i 'm gon na put some , uh , flowers on granddad 's grave in a little while . you want to come ? abby : oh , i already called victor 's driver to come pick me up . i was kind of hoping to go with my mom later . she 's been kind of out of it lately , but today 's gon na be hard for her . colleen : yeah , i 'm sure it will be . abby : i just wish everyone would leave her alone . the more they pressure her , the worse it gets . ( cell phone beeps ) abby : ( sighs ) oh , the car 's here . colleen : okay . abby : thanks for having me . love you . colleen : love you . bye . oh , and , uh , can you not say anything about j.t . coming over last night ? okay , nothing happened . i -- abby : i do n't even know what you 're talking about . colleen : okay , thank you , because i do n't want there to be any problems between him and victoria , okay ? abby : yeah , no problem . colleen : okay . abby : okay , bye . colleen : bye . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : so what do you got planned for today ? victoria : ( sighs ) well , um , nothing much . you know , it 's the end of august , so everybody 's out of town . so we could have an early dinner with the baby if you ... j.t . : yeah , that sounds good . victoria : wanted . yeah ? j.t . : sounds good . victoria : all right . so what are you up to ? j.t . : i 'm meeting with paul . we 're , uh , trying to track down mary jane . victoria : oh . that 's good , you know ? i - i want her caught just as much as anybody else does . j.t . : look , i 'm not -- i 'm not gon na stop just because your father wants me to , all right ? victoria : i just -- i want you two to get along , that 's all . that 's -- that 's all i 'm saying . j.t . : look , this woman 's crazy . someone 's got ta stop her before she hurts somebody else . paul : hey . morning , you two . j.t . : hey . victoria : hi , paul . okay , well , then i 'll call you about dinner . j.t . : all right . victoria : all right . paul : victoria all right ? j.t . : ( sighs ) well , we , uh , have n't really been seeing eye to eye lately , especially when it comes to victor . paul : well , well , my former fiancée and i had the same problem . j.t . : you heard from nikki ? paul : nope , not a word . i think , uh , that 's pretty much done . anyway , let me see the note that you found . ( sighs ) j.t . : ( clears throat ) paul : `` if you want to know about mary jane , ask victor newman . `` j.t . : it turns out she 's been under our nose the whole time . paul : so mac thought she was a homeless person ? j.t . : yeah , mac took her in . she thought she was homeless , let her stay in the back bar . i was putting in a security system , and then when i left , i found that note in my pocket . paul : well , it says , `` victor newman knows everything . `` d - did you show this to victor ? j.t . : oh , yeah , yeah . i showed him . he just denied it . paul : really ? hmm . looks like there might be some involvement between mary jane and victor newman . j.t . : that woman has done some horrible things to his family . and despite what we think of victor , he would never condone that . paul : well , whatever , i think we better check it out , do n't you ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , something 's off here . something 's off . i would n't put anything past victor . [ scene_break ] victor : you said last night on the phone that you had something on my son - in- law that i would n't like . man : they say a picture 's worth a thousand words . so what 's this worth to you ? victor : where are the negatives ? man : memory card . in the envelope . victor : your services will no longer be needed . you keep your mouth shut . man : it was a pleasure doing business with you . victor : yeah . victor : ( sighs ) victor : ( sighs ) my darling , would you come over to the restaurant ? i need to talk to you about something , all right ? [ scene_break ] gloria : you 're telling me that a son of tom fisher 's might have killed somebody ? is this true ? michael : did tom ever mention a woman in green bay ? gloria : there were always other women . i mean , sometimes he 'd disappear for days or weeks at a time on his little `` business trips . `` actually , those were the best times for me and kevin because we did n't have to tiptoe around , afraid we might set him off . we 'd sit on the couch and eat our dinner and watch tv . something like that would make tom go ballistic . michael : anything else you can remember about his business trips ? gloria : ( chuckles ) yeah , sometimes he brought back a souvenir -- shot glasses . he collected 'em . michael : did you ever confront him ? gloria : and get my head taken off ? no , i was a good little wife , kept my mouth shut , cleaned the lipstick and cheap perfume out of his clothes . michael : did he ever say anything that might make you suspect he had another child ? go on some drunken rant about another mouth to feed ? gloria : never . does n't mean it did n't happen . rat bastard . [ scene_break ] grimes : good move , fisher , calling us last night . jana : so , agent grimes , did you question ryder ? grimes : looks like we have our shooter . he knew things nobody else would know . daniel : ( sighs ) does that mean that the charges against me are gon na be dropped ? jana : a - and me ? grimes : d.a . wants to review ryder 's statement first . i fully anticipate all charges against the both of you will be vacated . jana : ( sighs ) oh , thank god . grimes : i 'll be in touch . jana : ( sighs ) oh , god . kevin : mm . baby , you 're free . jana : i know . daniel : no , he said the charges were dropped . this is n't over . jana : well , do n't say that . daniel : i 'm telling you , i was set up from the day that balfour -- i 'm sorry , uh , elkins -- ray elkins came to my art show posing as a fake agent . i 'm -- i 'm telling you , you know , i think that somebody else was trying to set me up so i could take the fall , and now all of a sudden , some brother that you never knew you had shows up , and he just confesses to the murder , and i 'm off the hook ? no , no , no , no , this story gets stranger by the day . kevin : just let it go . daniel : i ca n't let it go , okay ? deacon played me . he played amber , and i guarantee you , he 's playing you and ryder , too . kevin : dude , the case is closed . daniel : no , it 's not closed , 'cause i 'm staying on it . i 'm staying on it until i find out why this happened and what deacon really wants . [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , we could have our honeymoon in bali , saint - barths , anywhere your heart desires . amber : ( chuckles ) do n't go calling the travel agent yet . if i go through with this wedding , we 'll have a civil ceremony and hit the drive - through for the reception . deacon : oh , come on . let 's do this in style . amber : you can dress it any way you want . there 's nothing to celebrate . deacon : it -- amber , this is n't a sham . amber : ( sighs ) deacon : i want a real marriage with you . amber : you just want what you ca n't have . deacon : well , if history proves anything , it 's that you and i have chemistry . i know all the worst things that there are to know about you , and i still accept you for who you are . can you say that about daniel ? i did n't think so . with me , baby , you 'll never have to pretend that you 're something that you 're not . i love your sweet side . i love your daring side . i even love that little black heart that you try and hide from everyone . amber : if you really loved me , you would n't force me to marry you . deacon : i 'll tell you what , let 's forget the words . i 'll show you how i feel . you deserve a proper proposal . ambrosia moore , will you marry me ? [ scene_break ] jack : ash , no one is using dad to force you to do anything . we simply thought we could get a little privacy this way . billy : we 're concerned . jack : i promised dad i would look after this family . ashley : he would n't be happy with how we are now , would he ? jack : no , he would n't , sis . billy : hey , look , we -- we just want what 's best for you . ashley : i know . ( gasps ) sabrina : hello , ashley . ashley : no . no . jack : ashley ? is something wrong ? ashley : leave me alone . leave me alone . leave me alone . leave me alone . jack : ashley ? ashley : leave me alone . jack : do you see something here in the room with us ? ashley : shh ! i 'm just tired . i 'm just really tired . i 'm tired . jack : ashley , it 's just billy and me . you can tell us anything . ashley : oh , shut up , jack ! look , i 'm not hallucinating again , okay ? i 'm not . billy : just -- look , rewind . rewind . look at me . i - i -- all jack and i are saying is that we love you , and we do n't want to be cut out of your life , and the other day , y - you were saying everything 's falling apart , and you could n't go to victor . i 'm worried about you . ashley : its okay , billy . it 's okay . things are better . jack : well , we 'd still love for you to come to the cemetery with us now . ashley : you want to lock me up . jack : no . ashley : is n't that your solution for everybody , jack ? is n't that what you do ? is n't that what you did to sharon ? jack : no ! billy : what is she talking about ? jack : sharon 's in a psychiatric hospital right now . ashley : that 's right . she 's in a psychiatric hospital right now . noah told me that , and you 're not gon na do it to me . do n't make me have my baby -- do n't make me have my baby in an institution , please . jack : no one is suggesting you should , ash . no one . ashley : i can see it in your eyes , though , the way you 're looking at me . you 're saying , `` oh , ashley , sh - she 's going crazy again . she 's losing her mind . `` i can see it in your eyes , but you know what my real problem is ? my real problem is you judging my sanity . can you see that ? i do n't need you telling me what 's best for me ! billy : what about the nightmares ? you dreamed you killed sabrina . ashley : just get out . please . just get out . jack : okay , come with us . ashley : no , i do n't want to come with you ! go ! leave me alone ! go . go ! ashley : ( gasps ) billy : jack , why did n't you back me up in there ? jack : there was no point in staying there , billy . you saw her . she was too worked up . billy : she gets worse every time i see her . what are we gon na do now ? jack : i need to think about it . the last thing i want to do is push her over the edge . [ scene_break ] j.t . : has there been any ... paul : no , that 's right . but the work still stands . j.t . : activity on ms. benson 's account in the last month or so ? paul : well , if we find her , yeah , you bet . j.t . : okay . all right . thanks , anyway . paul : okay , bye - bye . ( groans ) oh , man . you know , it just seems like nothing is going my way these days . ( sighs ) nothing about mary jane , no word from nikki . j.t . : i take it you have n't heard anything from your sister , either , right ? paul : no . from what i could tell , she has n't been in contact with anybody . j.t . : yeah , but todd is sure he saw her ? paul : yeah , my brother 's not saying much . so my guess is that , uh , patty unknowingly confessed to todd , and ... j.t . : wow , confessing to your brother . that 's a little strange . paul : yeah , well , maybe she got scared off and left town . j.t . : yeah , but what about mary jane ? she took off from the bar . you think she 's gone , too ? paul : that one puzzles me ... j.t . : ( sighs ) paul : because she should have left town , too . something is keeping her here . i just wish to god i knew what it was . anyway , it 's time to put the `` flat `` back in `` flatfoot . `` i have an updated list of all the local hotels , and , um , motels . here 's the list . here , check them out . j.t . : it 's as good a place to start as any , i guess . paul : yeah . all right , we 'll touch base later ? j.t . : all right . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone beeps ) colleen 's voice : hope spending time with me last night did n't cause headaches at home . j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : where did you get this , dad ? victor : i had j.t . followed . victoria : dad , you thought that my husband was having an affair ... victor : no , sweet -- victoria : and you did n't bother to tell me about it , dad ? victor : no , sweetheart . that was not the case . i had no idea . i had him followed because i wanted some more information about mary jane benson . i thought he would lead me to it . victoria : it just -- i ca n't believe this . victor : i do n't think they slept together because ... victoria : ( sighs ) victor : i think they knew that abby would show up . victoria : okay , fine , so not last night , but maybe on another night then . maybe -- maybe some other night . victor : anything i can do ? victoria : i 'd appreciate your discretion , but i 'll handle it from here . [ scene_break ] ashley : do n't you worry . i 'm not gon na let them lock us up , okay ? if sabrina would just leave me alone , i 'd be fine . i 'd be fine . ( telephone rings ) ashley : ( gasps ) ( sighs ) hello ? hi , abby . ( front door closes ) ashley : i know . it is a sad day , is n't it ? okay . we 'll go together . i 'll see you soon . victor : was that abby ? ashley : we 're going to the cemetery together . victor : cemetery ? what for ? ashley : it 's the anniversary of my father 's death . victor : oh , my goodness . i totally forgot . ashley : i did , too . victor : i 'm sorry . but you would have remembered eventually . ashley : i 'm a horrible daughter . victor : oh , sweetheart , come on . just the fact that you forgot the date of your father 's death does n't mean that you 're a horrible daughter . ashley : i miss him so much . ( sighs ) i miss my dad . i do n't know . i miss seeing him in the morning at the breakfast table . i miss walking the halls of jabot with him , talking business . it 's -- i just miss him , you know ? he -- he always had the best guidance , and i just really miss him . victor : he was a nice man . ashley : oh , he was a great man . ( sighs ) he was great , and i miss him more than ever . [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , it 's been a rough day for all of us , traci . listen , i 'm sure ashley would love to hear from you . yeah , i know . i love you , too , sis . thanks . john : sounds like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders . jack : it is so good to see you . traci and i were just saying how good it would be to see your face today . john : i could n't stay away , especially with ashley going through so much difficulty . jack : i do n't know what to do about her , dad . billy and traci have all this faith that i 'll do the right thing . i do n't know what the right thing is . i know i want her out of that ranch . john : newman 's standing in your way ? jack : oh , he 's not helping . boy , i 'd like to punch his lights out . john : ( chuckles ) well , i certainly know what that feels like . jack : that 's the only man i ever saw you take a swing at . john : now nothing good ever comes out of acting out of anger . jack : no , no , no . i 'm not gon na make any decisions on ashley based on my hate for newman . no , too much rests on this . hell , the welfare of my sister and her baby depend on it . john : uh , she 's isolating herself now , is n't she ? jack : dad , she 's further and further out of touch with reality . she needs professional help . john : well , then get it for her , jack . jack : well , it 's not as simple as that . she does n't want it . right now , i 'm just hoping for -- by some miracle , victor will see the light , and maybe we can convince her together . john : please , that -- that would be a miracle . jack : on the other hand , i do n't know how much time we have . she 's only getting worse . what if she hurts herself , or worse still , hurts the baby ? if i press the issue , it 's only gon na put her over the edge . dad , i do n't know . i feel like my head 's gon na blow up trying to figure this one out . john : son , look at me . make a choice , and let it play out . jack : that is terrifying . john : well , now you know what it 's like to be the patriarch of the family . jack : you will always be the patriarch of this family . i will always walk in your shadow . john : oh , jackie , jackie . no , son , you 're in charge now . jack : you ca n't just tell me what to do ? john : son , you know what to do -- what 's best for your sister . jack : i miss you , dad . john : do n't let fear stop you from making a move . i mean , you know what has to be done . look in your heart , and you will find the answer . [ scene_break ] jana : ( chuckles ) gloria : you must be so relieved . jana : okay , well , look , the -- the charges have n't officially been dropped . kevin : but they will be . they 're gon na be . michael : uh , i was gon na call and tell you later , but i am not representing ryder . kevin : what ? but you were with me last night when he confessed . michael : as a favor . but i promised my wife , no more pro bono work . kevin : and what if he turns out to be my brother ? did michael tell you ? gloria : i hate to say it , but it would n't surprise me at all if tom had other kids . michael : you -- your story was splashed all over the news . i mean , gloria blabbed on tv about you , tom , the abuse . and look , john shooting tom was on the front page . now ryder had all the information he needed to make this sound so believable . jana : okay . you should be really careful , okay ? michael : look , i doubt -- i doubt it seriously that he 's your brother . kevin : i - i get that the odds are high that maybe he 's a con , but look at this from my perspective . i mean , what if everything that to put me through , right up to the silver chipmunk , was -- was to bring me to a place where i could help other people battle their demons ? and what if one of those people is ryder , my own brother ? michael : no , no , no , no , no , no . look , it boils down to this . if ryder is a fraud , then he 's up to no good . if he 's your brother , which i doubt he is , then he 's linked to deacon framing daniel for murder . now either way , it stinks to high heaven . so do yourself a favor . stay the hell away from him . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) deacon : ( sighs ) yeah . deacon . ryder : i did it . i confessed . i 'm in jail like we planned . deacon : um , i ca n't really talk right now . ryder : i 'm not feeling too good about this . deacon : now listen , i 'm -- i 'm gon na have to call you back later , all right ? deacon : how come you 're not wearing the ring i gave you ? amber : it 's not my style . deacon : oh , come on . tell me that you would n't like to flash that rock in front of your old pals at furnace creek . ( knock on door ) deacon : well , look who stopped by to say hi . come on in . promise to play nice now , romalotti . daniel : that 's funny . it should n't take long . i just thought maybe you should hear this . the charges against me have been dropped . deacon 's friend confessed . amber : ( sighs ) thank god . deacon : uh , my `` friend `` ? daniel : yeah , your friend . the guy ryder who 's been working with you . deacon : oh , ryder -- the -- the guy that , uh , that asked me for a job , yeah . i - i did n't hire him . but , um , but he confessed ? wow , that -- imagine that . that 's strange . okay , great . congratulations . you 're off the hook . daniel : you know , i do n't know why you dragged me into this mess in the first place , but i 'd be willing to bet that there 's more to this story , 'cause you -- you would n't just hire me to forge a terroni and then set me up for murder all just to get her . deacon : you have an active imagination , but you know what ? i - i think that 's a good thing for a painter . daniel : you can bet now that the law 's off my back , i 'm gon na figure out what you 're really after . nice rock . must have set you back a few . deacon : oh , well , you know , nothing 's too good for my baby . daniel : you know , whatever deal you made with him , amber , you do n't have to do this . you could walk out of here with me right now . amber : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : well , i am sorry about your old man , jack . he was , um , he was a prince . jack : that he was . ( glasses clink ) paul : so , um , tell me . have you had any more , um , mary jane encounters ? jack : no , have you ? paul : nothing substantial . hey . j.t . : man , it 's hot out there , jack . jack : hey , j.t . j.t . : well , that was a bust . jack : listen , what makes you two so sure mary jane 's still in town ? paul : something is keeping her here . i do n't know what it is -- you , ashley , summer , victor . i mean , it 's strange . i - i ca n't connect the dots . jack : last time anybody saw her , she was dressed up like a homeless person . has anybody checked the shelters ? j.t . : yeah . nobody 's seen her there . paul : i 've even checked the -- the beauty supply stores to find out if anyone matching mary jane 's description has purchased a - a - a wig recently . i mean , we 've checked everything . j.t . : we 'd better warn the security to , uh , not let their guard down here . it 's possible she could come back to the area to spy on everyone . jack : she 's crazy enough to do that . ( sighs ) paul : you okay ? jack : well , let 's just say , it has n't exactly been a great day for the abbotts . [ scene_break ] colleen : thank you for coming with me to the cemetery . billy : no problem . did you see all those flowers ? colleen : yeah . a lot of people loved granddad , right ? billy : yeah . i wish he were here . colleen : yeah , me , too . i even wore my ballerina earrings for his honor . billy : your what ? oh . colleen : ( laughs ) billy : that 's right . `` ceecee the little ballerina . `` colleen : yeah , every time we went to new york , we 'd have to go to the ballet . billy : i thought it was brad . colleen : no , it was him , too . and you know what ? like , he never even complained about being dragged there . billy : that sounds like dad . i wonder what he 'd think about us now . colleen : he would be thrilled that you are with mac . billy : ( chuckles ) yeah , it is pretty incredible that we 're together finally . nothing like being with your first love . i - i got ta tell you , it 's the best thing that 's happened to me since , uh , ever , actually . colleen : ( chuckles ) billy : ( chuckles ) colleen : i totally understand . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) victoria : it 's victoria . i need to see you . it 's urgent . [ scene_break ] daniel : you said that you were playing along with deacon to help me . well , i 'm free . and you know what ? so are you . this guy does n't have anything on us anymore . amber : daniel ... daniel : if you want to be with me , let 's go . take my hand . you can walk out that door right now . daniel : i guess i got my answer . amber : ( sighs ) deacon : do n't . [ scene_break ] kevin : thanks . ryder : thanks for coming to see me . kevin : how are you doing ? ryder : the cops kept me up all night asking questions . your brother 's cool , though . kevin : well , i 've got some questions of my own . ryder : i already told you everything about the night ray elkins was killed . kevin : it 's not about that . ( sighs ) do you know this guy ? ryder : what are you doing with a picture of my dad ? kevin : so i think that we might be brothers . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) jack , got your message . so what 'd you decide to do about ashley ? jack : i decided to do the only thing i could do that made any sense , and i think dad would agree with me . [ scene_break ] ashley : this is so sweet . where 'd you find it ? abby : one of the old photo albums . you and granddad just looked so happy . ashley : ( sighs ) i love it . thank you . daddy . victor : that was very thoughtful of you . abby : ( chuckles ) ashley : mm . are you ready ? abby : yeah , let 's go . ashley : okay . victor : where are you off to ? abby : mom and i are going to the cemetery . victor : oh . ashley : just the two of us . you understand . victor : of course . abby : the car 's in back . ashley : okay . bye . abby : bye . victor : bye , sweetheart . ( doorbell rings ) victor : do we have an appointment ? michael : well , i have some news that requires your immediate attention . jack filed a petition with the court to have ashley committed to a psychiatric hospital . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) colleen : so what 's so important you could n't wait to see me ? victoria : would you like to explain ? [ scene_break ] paul : well , i think it 's time to cast a wider net , you kn -- you know , i wonder if there are any pictures of mary jane at katherine and murphy 's wedding . j.t . : you want me to call ? paul : no , i 'll handle it . uh , 'cause th - this is what i was -- i was -- oh , my god . j.t . : what 's the matter ? paul : i think that 's my sister patty . [ next_on ] kevin : i have to find out whether or not he 's my brother , jana . victoria : this is personal . you want my husband ? colleen : yes , i do . mary jane : i just need to make a few points about jack . ( knock on door ) | jack and billy make plans to go visit ashley in person . jack and billy vow to get through to ashley . ashley comes downstairs for breakfast . victor is pleased that ashley had slept in his arms last night . ashley remarks , `` sabrina . `` gloria thanks michael for calling her . gloria remembers john abbott had been dead three years ago today . michael tells gloria that ryder may be kevin 's long lost brother . kevin tells daniel that ray elkins is thomas balfour 's real name . amber arrives at deacon 's . deacon reminds amber of her promise to marry him or he will make it very difficult for daniel .billy and jack visit ashley . jack asks ashley to come to the cemetery with them . ashley accuses jack of trying to manipulate her . colleen asks abby to come with her to the cemetery . abby tells her that she will be going to the cemetery later with her mother . j.t . asks victoria her plans for the day . j.t . tells victoria that he has a meeting with paul to try to find his sister , mary jane . paul arrives . j.t . shows paul the note from mary jane . victor is shown some pics of j.t . with colleen . grimes tells jana that the drops against her and kevin may be vacated . |
sharon : shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . it 's here . shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . oh . see ? we left it here on the table where we were sitting . you want this ? it always makes you happy . faith : ( crying ) sharon : no ? you do n't want that ? ( sighs ) you want your daddy , do n't you ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , why do n't you tell those two to get a room ? [ scene_break ] victoria : ( laughs ) billy : ( laughs ) victoria : what do you think that the fireman thought when he burst into the room and he saw us showering ? billy : well , i bet that he wished he were me . mm . victoria : mm . well , now you 're just gon na have to use that new doorknob that i bought you . billy : i do n't know . there 's a lot of losers with that -- you and me , the fireman . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : mm . victoria : maybe we should hold off on it . billy : ( singsong voice ) i do n't know if i can . victoria : ( laughs ) ( cell phone rings ) victoria : oh . billy : ( normal voice ) oh . oh . mm . victoria : that might be about reed . ( clears throat ) no , it 's dad 's office . billy : whoa , do n't answer that . nope . no , i -- you -- victoria : hello ? hi , connie . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : uh , yes . yes . yes . well , did he say why ? all right , well , tell him i 'll be right there . great . billy : great . daddy called . you go running . yep , that 's great . victoria : i am the executive of a very major corporation , so when the boss calls , you go . billy : yeah , i got it . i got it . i 'm sorry . i 'm just having some fun , that 's it . victoria : well , it was n't really funny when j.t . accused me of being under my father 's thumb . it 's not really funny when you do it , either . billy : take it easy . i - i was just making a joke . it 's not that big of a deal . come on . jack : i - i 'm sorry . am i interrupting ? billy : yes ! victoria : no ! ( door slams ) jack : wow . looks like you two did n't work things out . billy : what do you want , jack ? jack : well , i should probably say i 'm sorry , but i 'm not . billy : nice . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) heather : come in . nina : hey , i 'm looking for chance . he 's not answering his phone . um , is he here with you ? heather : uh , no . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i have n't seen him . nina : okay . heather : is everything okay ? nina : yeah , i just -- i 'll be -- paul : heather , i -- oh . nina : hey . paul : i 'm sorry . i did n't , uh ... know you were here . nina : you looking for cricket ? paul : no . i came to see heather . nina : okay , well , i 'll go . paul : it 's all right . you can stay . this concerns you . listen , heather , i need you to , uh , check the department database once again to see if you can help me find nina 's son . heather : the information that i got on the van driver did n't help ? paul : well , bender was able to give me the names of the people that bought her son , and that led me to his name , but not to the boy himself . nina : i really appreciate everything you 're doing . paul : i do n't want to let you down . heather : well , uh , let 's -- let 's see what we can find . heather : ( sighs ) what 's his name ? nina : aidan lansing . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) well , i 'm a little surprised you called me in here so late . victor : i apologize . i just wanted you to know that i contacted the department of justice to clear up any misunderstanding in regard to the gift that you gave mr. yonioshi . victoria : and did they ? victor : i 'm waiting for them to respond . but michael baldwin thinks that , um , they may target you for legal action . victoria : well , you 'll make sure that that does n't happen , right ? victor : i will try everything in my power . but i want to warn you -- this time , i may not be able to protect you . victoria : our exclusive arrangement with mitsukoshi is in place because of me . so you should do everything you have in your power to get me out of this trouble . victor : i 've been to the justice department to tell them that you had merely given a gift to an old friend in japan . victoria : yes . yes , the gun . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : the gun that you told me to give to mr. yonioshi . victor : that 's right . and that i would pay for any infractions that might have occurred . victoria : right . okay . so problem solved . you pay the fine , and then this all goes away . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : mm - hmm . victor : that 's what you think . even if the justice department is willing to drop this ... victor : tucker mccall is not . he wants leverage . he wants to pressure me into selling beauty of nature to him . victoria : so you 're willing to sacrifice me to keep mr. mccall from getting that leverage ? is that what you 're saying ? victor : no , sweetheart . i want to make sure that you 're not being hurt in the process . victoria : ( scoffs ) wha -- how hurt ? victor : what i 'm saying is that it would be in everyone 's best interest if you assumed some less - significant jobs around here . victoria : you 're demoting me . victor : that is not what i 'm saying . victoria : no , that 's exactly what you 're saying . you run off to save nick 's butt , and you send me to japan to save yours , and this is how you thank me . victor : you know what i 'm really saying ? victoria : ( sighs ) victor : is that you should have been more discreet in your transactions , okay ? victoria : oh , i see . so this is all my fault . victor : no , sweetheart , it is n't your fault . and now let me get to the point . victor : you know who 's caused all of the trouble that you 're in ? billy abbott ! victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm here to talk to you about adam 's lawsuit . billy : okay . are you still trying to separate our case from the newmans ' ? jack : yeah , i 'm meeting with our lawyer very soon . billy : great . ( sighs ) what do you want me to do ? jack : you 've already done it . you broke up with victoria . billy : jack -- jack : i know you have feelings for this woman . a newman and an abbott together is never going to work , billy . it 's been tried . billy : yeah . jack : look at ashley and victor . billy : vicki and i are together , actually . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , hello . decaf anything , anything decaf . it does n't matter . ( sighs ) it does n't matter . it does n't matter . ( sighs ) why am i not shocked ? of course he 's gon na run right into her arms , right into sharon -- sharon ? you 're here . you 're her -- sharon : yeah , is that a problem ? phyllis : um , no . i thought ... i thought i saw you at jimmy 's just now . sharon : i 've been here with faith all night . phyllis : so i guess it 's someone who looks exactly like you . sharon : so you 're back in town ? phyllis : mm - hmm , i just got back tonight . sharon : i imagine you heard about adam -- all the charges were dropped . phyllis : yes , and its lovely he decided to celebrate by suing all of us . i have n't received my summons . i guess you got yours . sharon : mm , i was n't named in the suit . phyllis : ( laughs ) why does that not shock me ? sharon : i 'm really sorry that you have to go through this , you know , because if you had n't gone after adam the way that you did , i - i never would have gotten faith back , and i 'm just forever grateful to you for that . phyllis : have -- have you seen nick tonight ? sharon : why ? did he say something ? phyllis : i saw him earlier , and he did n't really seem himself . you should call him . sharon : yeah , maybe i should . phyllis : yeah , maybe you should . see you later . there you go . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) chris : mm . nick : mm . oh , this is my , uh , daughter 's babysitter . i better take this . chris : yeah , no problem . nick : hey , leah , what 's up ? no , i did n't know they were home . um ... okay . just tell supergirl i 'll be right over . okay , bye . i guess , uh , my daughter needs to see me . um ... sorry . chris : no , no . that 's -- that 's okay . we should ... ( laughs ) probably forget this ever happened . ( sighs ) nick : that 's good . yeah . well , uh ... good luck in d.c . chris : thanks . and good luck to you with what 's going on here . see you . chris : ( sighs ) chris : hi . ( sighs ) uh , it 's me . i need to see you . yeah , meet me at your place as soon as you get this message . i 'm gon na leave now . okay . [ scene_break ] ronan : what 's so interesting ? nina : i do n't think it 's any of your business . ronan : it 's a city computer . it 's more my business than it is yours , actually . heather : okay , here we go . aidan lansing -- grew up in lakeside , went to lakeside high , good student , football star ... nina : yeah . heather : uh , went to college in southern california ... that 's it . nina : ( sighs ) paul : yeah , that 's the same dead end that i had . heather : ( sighs ) let me try something . ( computer keys clicking ) heather : wow , that 's -- that 's weird . paul : never filed an income tax return ? heather : yeah . nina : how is that possible ? paul : well , actually , there could be quite a few explanations . nina : like what ? paul : well , he could have left the country or changed his name . nina : oh , my sweet little boy , and i - i barely got to see him , and all these years , i 've never stopped loving him , and i just want the chance to tell him that . anyway ... thanks . i should -- i should go . paul : um , thanks . i 'll go with you . heather : sure . paul : hold on . ronan : so you 're using a department computer to help a civilian find her lost kid now , huh ? were n't you in enough trouble around here ? heather : thanks to you , i am . ronan : oh , no . see , i 'm not the one that smuggled drugs out of jail for my boyfriend . heather : no , you only stole them from my office . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , i 'm surprised to see you here . nick : that makes us even . were you planning to tell me my daughter is home ? phyllis : it was on my to - do list . nick : well , leah called me , said that summer 's been asking for me . phyllis : well , i thought you might be a little busy . summer : daddy , i missed you ! nick : hey , kiddo . ( groans ) oh , man ! hey , tell me , did you catch some major waves on that boogie board i gave you ? right on . summer : i brought you something . nick : ooh , nice . phyllis : it 's upstairs . if daddy is n't in too much of a rush , you can go get it for him . nick : i can wait . i 'll be right here . i was kind of hoping you 'd be a little less tense when you came back from your trip . phyllis : well , i was ... until i went to jimmy 's and i saw you making out with some blonde bimbo . [ scene_break ] jack : so you and victoria are back together , huh ? when she ran out of here , she looked like she wanted to kill you . billy : yeah , well , that 's just her way of saying that she loves me . jack : billy , if you do n't cool it with victoria , it 's gon na come back and bite the abbotts in the ass . billy : you know , that 's what your ex , the shrink , would consider emotional blackmail . jack : i 'm trying to put distance between the abbott and the newman family . how 's it gon na look if you 're sleeping with one of them ? billy : i care about her , jack . jack : i know you do . adam is coming after the abbott family . he wants everything . billy : so for the good of the family , you want me to break it off with victoria . jack : just until this lawsuit is settled . billy : you know , victor tried to get me to stay away from victoria . he could n't do it . neither can you . ( bottles clink ) [ scene_break ] victor : if you had n't allowed that punk to go with you to japan , we would n't be in this predicament now , would we ? victoria : do you know what you 're doing ? you 're using this as an excuse to make me break up with billy . victor : are you willing to risk everything to be with this drunken playboy ? victoria : ( sighs ) yes . victor : well , i wo n't tolerate it . victoria : oh . so , what , you 're going to ask me to choose between you or billy ? victor : i think you know the answer to that . victoria : fine . i choose billy . [ scene_break ] paul : so i , um , i thought i would see if i could track down aidan 's college roommate . nina : you do n't have to keep looking for my son . paul : i want to . nina : because you feel guilty ? paul : because i care about you . i 'm sorry i made you doubt that . nina : why ca n't you just admit you want to be with cricket ? paul : i want to be with you . nina : ( sighs ) let me know what you find out about the roommate , okay ? paul : sure . nina : thanks . paul : ( sighs ) chris : ( sighs ) good . you 're home . ( door closes ) nina : cricket . uh ... chris : i just wanted to say good - bye . i 'm gon na head back to d.c . nina : i feel like we still have so much to say to one another . chris : so i 'll call you every day ... ( laughs ) or -- or text you , or both . it 's really time that i get back . nina : when are you going ? chris : now . nina : oh . that 's sudden . chris : yeah , well , you know , i 've got work , and ... and the fact that i probably never should have come here in the first place . leaving is just really hard . nina : leaving paul is hard . you still love him , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] heather : do n't bother denying that you took the drugs . ronan : okay , i wo n't . heather : if i do n't turn them over to owen , i 'm in big trouble . ronan : you 've only got yourself and chancellor to blame for that one . you guys have done just about everything you can to screw this case up . heather : as far as i can see , chance is the only one trying to solve it . ronan : ( laughs ) of course . because he announces his every intention to the whole frickin ' world , which is gon na get you both killed . heather : damn it , ronan , if i do n't turn that bag of heroin over to owen , i 'm screwed . ronan : mm - hmm . you should have thought about that before you snuck it out of jail for chancellor . yeah . ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] nick : mwah ! mwah , mwah , mwah , mwah ! all right , it 's pretty late . i probably should get going . summer : do n't go , daddy . nick : oh . ( groans ) phyllis : you could spend the night with daddy if it 's okay with him . is it okay ? nick : of course it 's okay . let 's do it . you want to do it ? all right . phyllis : all right , baby girl , pack your bag . remember your toothbrush and what else ? mr . ears , right ? mwah . i love you . ( sighs ) um , i 'm going out , so lock up when you leave . nick : we should talk about jimmy 's . phyllis : oh , really ? i do n't think we should talk about jimmy 's . i 'm really not interested in what goes on in your life anymore . that 's the beauty of this . text me when you 're ready to bring our daughter back . nick : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) nick : ( sighs ) yeah ? sharon : hi , it 's me . nick : uh , hey . look , uh , i 'm not really in the mood to get into anything right now . sharon : uh , no . that 's not why i 'm calling . um , it 's faith . nick : is she okay ? sharon : yeah . yeah , she 's fine . she 's just -- she 's teething , and , um , you know , you were the only one who 's ever able to calm her down when she 's fussy like that , so i was just wondering if you could come back to the coffeehouse . nick : ( sighs ) sure . sharon : okay , thanks . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) victoria : ( sighs ) it 's my letter of resignation . victor : you 're quitting ? victoria : ( sighs ) what do you expect me to do ? victor : do n't you realize that you have to take responsibility for your actions ? victoria : i have done everything that you 've asked me to do , and you 've made me your scapegoat so that you wo n't get your hands dirty or whatever . victor : you know that 's ridiculous . victoria : oh . victor : and that 's the brainchild of that idiot billy abbott , is n't it ? victoria : ( sighs ) well , then just go ahead and blame him if that 's what you want to do , victor : will you come to your senses , girl ? he 's an obnoxious human being who 's out to destroy our family , and he 's using you to do it . victoria : well , the only one that i feel used by right now is you . victor : you walk out this door ... and you will not come back . victoria : i was n't planning to . ( door opens ) ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] jack : hey , a couple of night owls . sharon : yeah , one with very sore gums . jack : oh , too bad . life is not fair , is it ? sharon : hey , you want to sit ? jack : i - i actually have a meeting with a lawyer . sharon : oh , about adam 's lawsuit ? jack : yeah . it looks like the next few weeks , we 'll be , uh , lighting up some billable hours . sharon : yeah , not to mention what you might end up having to pay adam . jack : adam 's not getting one dime . i 'm gon na get a coffee before , uh , my meeting . thanks . coffee , please . ( cell phone rings ) jack : hey , red . you back ? what 's up ? phyllis : ( sighs ) hi . let 's see . what 's up ? um , yeah , i 'm back . nick 's a jerk . and i 'm looking for someone to play with . jack : so name your favorite sandbox . phyllis : gloworm . i 'm right outside . i have n't seen it yet . if nothing else , you know , gloria 's décor should be a good laugh for me . jack : okay , well , i got a meeting here . i will , uh , get there as soon as i can , all right ? phyllis : okay , i 'll save you a barstool . ( laughs ) jack : good . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasps ) hey ! summer : did you miss me ? sharon : yeah , of course she did . ( chuckles ) nick : hey , you want to get one of those drinks with all the whipped cream on top ? all right , there you go . shh . ( whispers ) baby 's sleeping . sharon : ( whispers ) okay . so , um , i saw phyllis . ( normal voice ) i - i see that you hooked up with her , too . nick : ( normal voice ) yep . ( sighs ) sharon : and ... that did n't go well . nick : well , let 's just say it 's been a hell of an evening . [ scene_break ] phyllis : a dying bastard , please . ( sighs ) i meant the drink . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) i quit . billy : quit what ? victoria : my job . and i told him what he could do with it . billy : you did not . victoria : ( sighs ) yes , i did , and i am done . i am done ... ( bottles clinking ) victoria : taking orders . i am done being told that i 'm not good enough . and i am done being blamed for every single thing that goes wrong at newman -- done . ( sighs ) billy : this is amazing . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : this is awesome . victoria : yes ! billy : this is cause for celebration . victoria : okay ! billy : two coming up right now -- two beers . victoria : great ! billy : ooh , i wish i could have seen the look on victor 's face when you said , `` hey , dad , i 'm done . i 'm out of here . `` victoria : yeah , it was -- billy : `` no more . no more . `` victoria : yeah . billy : `` sayonara . i 'm hitting the bricks . kiss it . `` ( grunting ) victoria : ( laughing ) billy : one moment . victoria : ( laughing ) billy : look , strong ... victoria : ( laughs ) billy : strong like bull . victoria : so ... billy : to ... ( bottles clink ) victoria : to ... a life without victor newman . ( sighs ) and i am so ready for that , let me tell you , to be free of his , uh ... ( sighs ) control and his demands . and ... ( stomps foot ) i am just going to start with a clean slate , and i am gon na start tonight . mm - hmm . billy : okay . victoria : ( gasps ) i 'll tell you what , i 'm not even gon na go back to the ranch . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) billy : hey , yeah , sure , you can spend the night , no problem . victoria : no , i mean , i 'm never going back . i 'm never , ever going back . if i 'm gon na do this , then i 'm gon na just -- i 'm gon na go all the way . billy : you want to sleep on this ? victoria : no . no , i do n't . ( laughs ) i 'm sure . yeah , i 'm sure . the only thing that i have to do now is , um , um , i have to find a place to live . mm - hmm . billy : okay . victoria : mm . but that should n't be too hard . billy : no , it should n't be too hard at all . victoria : right . billy : actually , you know , i know a - a really nice piece of real estate that 's available . victoria : oh , you do ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : oh , good . where ? billy : here . [ scene_break ] nina : are you ready to answer my question ? chris : yeah , i ... still love paul . nina : and you want him back ? chris : i want what we had back , but that 's not possible . look , nina ... things are the way they 're supposed to be . nina : do you really have to go ? chris : yeah , i do . nina : does paul know you 're leaving ? chris : i 'll call him when i get to washington . ( sighs ) nina : ( sighs ) i love you . chris : listen ... do n't give up on your son . nina : i wo n't . chance is innocent . chris : no , no , no . no . i mean your other son . do n't give up on finding him . nina : okay . thanks . chris : i 'll be in touch . nina : take care . chris : i will . nina : bye . nina : hi , it 's me . there 's something you should know . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , vick , well , i love you , and if you need anything , just call me , okay ? okay , bye . must be something in the air tonight . dad and vick just had it out . then you and me . sharon : well , i just -- i think we 're all under a lot of pressure . thank god we have these two , though . ( laughs ) nick : mm - hmm . sharon : oh . nick : oh . summer : ( giggles ) sharon : ( gasps ) ohh , look at that ! nick : hey , your sister just turned you into a milk shake . sharon : faith , what 's on your nose ? nick : we better see what flavor she is . let 's see . sharon : okay . oh , look at her ! ( laughs ) nick : mmm , chocolate . i should have guessed . sharon : hey , i have an idea . let 's turn daddy into a milk shake . summer : ( giggles ) nick : oh , we do n't have to do -- yep , he ... sharon : oh , yeah , do it ! do it . do it . good one . ( laughs ) nick : oh , it 's just ... sharon : okay , let 's -- let 's see what flavor he is . summer : ( giggles ) sharon : ( laughs ) ( claps hands ) summer : ( giggles ) sharon : what flavor ? summer : chocolate . nick : ( whispers ) chocolate . of course . summer : ( giggles ) sharon : well ... it 's getting late . you better finish your milk shake . we 've got to get you home . nick : ( normal voice ) yeah . probably should call it a night . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what 's in it ? deacon : i get the feeling you do n't trust me . phyllis : gloria may have short - term memory loss when it comes to you , but not me . deacon : oh , come on , phyllis , you 're not still mad at me for trying to frame your son for murder . phyllis : oh , that 's right . sarah made you do it . deacon : you know , i thought i paid my little debt to you when i , uh , fixed your flat tire and gave you that little extra roadside assistance . phyllis : was that you ? deacon : ( laughs ) i think you remember everything that went on in that car . phyllis : i remember everything that went on in that car and everything that did n't go on . deacon : ( sighs ) phyllis : i hope you 're not waiting for something like a tip or anything else . deacon : well , you let me know if you want another one of those . phyllis : one bastard is enough . deacon : ( laughs ) let me know if you change your mind . [ scene_break ] ronan : you 're going back to d.c. ? why ? chris : i lost my objectivity . if i stay here , someone 's gon na get hurt . ronan : well , do me a favor -- when you get back to d.c. , make sure you tell the bureau that aidan lansing needs to be dead and buried . chris : paul 's determined to find him . ronan : the guy 's stubborn , and he 's smart . you know , if he blows my cover ... chris : i know what could happen , believe me , and i will -- i 'll talk to your boss , but -- but , ronan ... ( sighs ) once this is over , nina deserves to know that you 're her son . ronan : all right , have a safe trip . i 'll be in touch . chris : ( sighs ) paul : so you were n't even gon na say good - bye ? [ scene_break ] jack : wow . just had a little meeting with my lawyer . victor : did you ? that does n't interest me in the least . jack : oh , i think this will interest you . we discussed adam 's lawsuit . victor : i have my own attorneys working on that . jack : i should hope you do . you are his primary target , which is why we are going to file a motion to separate it into two different cases . victor : and why in the world would a judge agree to that ? jack : because i 'm gon na convince the judge that the abbotts have already paid a big enough price , that we should n't pay for a situation that you created . victor : you 're the one ... who urged adam to write that phony diary . jack : your son was a soulless bastard long before i met him , and you know that . no , i will concede to the fact that the abbotts were part of your little kangaroo court . we were there because your son had pushed patty over the edge and caused colleen 's death . we were there because he drove ashley out of her mind . my family has paid a big enough price already . the rest of the tab 's on you . victor : you file away , jack . as far as i 'm concerned , the distance between the abbotts and the newmans ca n't be big enough . kindly tell your brother billy about that . jack : i 'll be happy to as soon as you convince victoria to leave my brother alone . victor : victoria is a newman . she 'll eventually realize where her loyalty lies . jack : i think victoria 's already decided where she 's gon na lie . victor : you have n't learned a damn thing , have you , all these years ? when i want something destroyed , it will be . [ scene_break ] chris : i was n't trying to sneak off without saying good - bye . paul : hmm . chris : ( sighs ) o - okay , maybe i was . paul : i just wished that ... i do n't know what i wish . chris : maybe we should stop wishing and start living . paul : does it have to be so far apart ? chris : i think it does , yeah . maybe you and nina can come to d.c. sometime . ( laughs ) it 's really pretty in the fall when the leaves are changing . paul : ( sighs ) yeah , maybe . chris : so good -- good - bye . paul : bye , chris . paul : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] heather : owen wants to see me in his office tomorrow . ronan : so you go meet with him . heather : what do you think he 's gon na say ? `` oh , heather , that 's all right . stuff gets lost around here all the time . `` he 's gon na fire my butt , maybe arrest me . ronan : relax , okay ? i 've got this covered . heather : oh , i feel so much better . you care to fill me in ? ronan : no . i 'm gon na be there tomorrow when you meet with owen . i 'm gon na make sure that everything gets cleared up tomorrow . heather : are you gon na tell him that you have the drugs ? ronan : i 'm gon na handle your boss , okay ? heather : you know , this is n't , uh , a buddy movie where i 'm the dumb girl and you 're the smart guy . ronan : ( laughs ) look , you do n't like me , and i 'm not that crazy about you , and we can `` blah - blah - blah `` this all day long , but you just have to trust me . heather : tell me what you 're up to . maybe i will . ronan : all you need to know is i 'm gon na take care of everything . heather : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't want billy and victoria together any more than you do , but you 're dead wrong if you think you 're gon na get your way on this one . oh ... and stay away from my brother . victor : ( sighs ) victor : find out everything you can about billy abbott . everything , every little dirty secret , all right ? thank you . [ scene_break ] victoria : it 's amazing , being free of my ... my father ... ( sighs ) and i have a new life here and a new home . ( sighs ) billy : mm - hmm . victoria : wow . a terrific new home ... a beautiful trailer . mm . billy : ( laughs ) you -- you do n't have to stay in the trailer . we can get a loft downtown or something . victoria : no . no , absolutely not . no . i ... the new and improved and carefree victoria newman would be very , very happy to live with you in this trailer . billy : you 're sure ? victoria : i am ... positive . billy : positive ? victoria : ( laughs ) billy : good . because i kind of like the idea of you and i snuggling up in this sardine can . victoria : yeah . billy : yeah . victoria : my dad 's gon na hate it . billy : ( laughs ) yes , he is . victoria : ( laughs ) all right , so then here 's to us doing whatever we want to do , and who cares what the rest of the world thinks ? billy : hear , hear . ( bottles clink ) victoria : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : see , i knew that you would work your magic on her . nick : yeah , what do you know ? so , uh ... ready to get these two home ? sharon : yeah . nick : i 'll just follow you to the ranch and then head back over to the club . sharon : i feel bad making you stay in a hotel . nick : ( scoffs ) please . i 'm not exactly slumming it . sharon : yeah . nick : plus , now i know you and faith are safe . sharon : but the ranch is your home . nick : yeah , well , that was vick 's home , too , and then she moved ... which means nobody 's living in your place . i mean , that 's your place , sharon . that 's your home . why do n't you just move back in ? [ scene_break ] deacon : thank you . how 's your drink ? phyllis : it does n't suck . deacon : well , you sound disappointed . phyllis : you make a better drink than i thought you would . deacon : i do a lot of things well . phyllis : good for you . deacon : it could be good for you , too . phyllis : keep the change . deacon : mm . phyllis : ( sighs ) deacon : thanks for the tip . oh ! phyllis : ( sighs ) jack : hey . hey , what the hell 's going on here ? deacon : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) [ next_on ] adam : must be hard having everyone tell you to hate me when you do n't . tucker : admit to yourself you 're lying . you want me as much as i want you . jack : i know the warning signs . you are spinning out of control . | sharon spends time with faith , but can not manage to get her quieted down . at jimmy 's , phyllis watches nick kissing a woman and thinks it is sharon . phyllis tells the bartender to make the twosome get a room . billy becomes angry when victoria gets a call from connie that victor wants to see her . angrily , victoria leaves billy 's just as jack comes in . jack notices that they had n't made up and he is glad . at the police station , nina questions heather as to where chance is as paul walks in . nina asks paul if he is looking for cricket , but he informs her that he is looking for heather . paul asks heather if she had found any additional info on nina 's son . heather gives him the information that he had found . nina thanks paul for his help . victor informs victoria about his meeting with the agent from the justice department and they may bring charges against her for taking the gun to mr. yonoishi . victoria can not believe her ears that victor would throw her to the wolves in order to protect himself . victor demotes victoria to a lesser position at newman enterprises . victor blames billy for this whole mess . phyllis bumps into sharon and is surprised to see her .nick receives a call from summer 's babysitter , leah . paul , heather and nina check on the police 's computer about the identity of aidan lansing . ronan balks at the idea of them using a police computer to find nina 's missing son . heather and ronan argue over the fact that chance had given heather the heroin . phyllis and nick meet . summer rushes into nick 's arms . summer tells nick that she had brought him something . summer begs nick not to go . phyllis suggests that summer spend the night with nick and tells summer to pack her bags . jack warns billy about getting too close to victoria and asks billy to break it off with victoria until after the trial with adam . billy refuses . nina accuses paul of wanting to be with cricket , but paul insists that he wants to be with nina . cricket says good - bye to nina . nina asks cricket if she still loves paul . sharon calls nick to meet her to help her with faith . phyllis calls jack to meet , but jack tells her that he has a meeting , but he will meet her as soon as possible . victoria resigns her position at newman . victor warns her that if she quits , she wo nt ' be coming back . victoria lets him know that she had n't planned on it . victoria goes home to billy 's and lets him know that she had resigned the position at newman 's . |
victoria : we do n't have a new line to compete with jabot 's right now , which is why i want to do a completely new redesign of the packaging . um , and in my opinion , eco - friendly is n't really good enough . i think that we need to leave a zero carbon footprint . victor : mm - hmm . i 'd like to see some hard numbers , okay ? victoria : oh , well , dad , i mean , come on . the name of the company is beauty of nature . if we do n't live up to that implied commitment , and our customers start doubting our sincerity , then , you know , that 's gon na jeopardize our relationship with them . and i think that it 's very hard to get back trust once it 's lost . what ? victor : let me ask you something . have you talked to billy ? victoria : you know , i think that abby should really be our new spokesperson . i really do . i feel like we should get her here and have her working for us behind the scenes . victor : i 've already talked to her . victoria : good . good . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : 'cause i think that it would be good for her to have something to focus on besides her problems . otherwise , she 's just gon na fall apart . victor : are you talking from personal experience ? victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : so i saw that you were talking to tucker at the memorial . abby : yeah . yeah , he was telling me that he 's not mad at me for thinking that he killed diane . ashley : abby , you accused him to his face ? abby : well , he 's not taking me seriously . and why should he ? ashley : oh , my god . abby : neither are you . i hope you at least saved my text . ashley : mm , what text ? ashley : the number for a divorce attorney . abby : for future reference . ( clears throat ) ashley : i 'm not doing anything rash , honey . abby : you already did . you married him . getting a divorce from a man who can not keep it in his pants and is most likely a murderer -- not rash . ashley : would you please stop saying that ? tucker did not murder diane . it 's ridiculous . abby : well , she did n't bash in her own head . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrates ) nick : hello ? i will kill you before i let you hurt them again . do you hear me ? i 'll kill you . ( cell phone alert chimes ) nick : hey . phyllis : hey . am i interrupting ? nick : no , it 's just a junk text . phyllis : oh , um , i was thinking . you want to get together tonight with the girls ? and do a family night kind of thing ? unless you 're busy . nick : ( sighs ) no , family night sounds great . in fact , if summer wants , she can stay all night . phyllis : um , one condition . nick : what ? phyllis : no cell phones . no texts . nick : cool . ( cell phone alert chimes ) phyllis : case in point . i 'm on to you . nick : is everything all right ? phyllis : yeah . you know , case in point . phones -- you ca n't escape 'em . [ scene_break ] avery : oh ! jeez . ( inhales sharply ) ( sighs ) adam : how 's it goin ' ? avery : very well , thank you . adam : you seem the type to like a challenge . you certainly have your work cut out for you defending sharon . avery : my client is innocent . her only mistake was trusting a jackass like you . adam : well , i guess gone are the days of us sharing smiles and martinis . i 'll forgive your bad manners and foul language this once , noting that you 're under a lot of pressure . you 've promised my father a miracle by taking on this case , and it does n't look likely you 're going to deliver . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . just in time . i 'm stuck . sam : ooh , i do n't know how much help i 'd be with that . although you know what ? i 'd imagine avery 'd be able to knock this thing out in two minutes flat . sharon : well , what would be the fun in that ? sam : speaking of which , she -- she contact you ? tell you why she did n't come back yesterday ? sharon : um , no , but i 'm sure she had a good reason . you know , she does n't come across to me as a flake , and if she wants to get a hold of phyllis , she can always do that . sam : yeah . i probably should have done that myself , you know , instead of bringin ' her here to see you . it did n't really accomplish much , and i certainly did n't mean to upset you . sharon : well , you know what ? you 'd have to know the whole back story to understand . sam : she knows you 're innocent , sharon . she even admitted as much . sharon : and i 'm sure for many reasons she 's happy that i 'm stuck in here . she actually thinks i deserve to be in here because i , uh , did n't listen to her about adam , not that it was any of her business . you know , there are some people in my life who have reason to be frustrated with me . they 're -- they 're disappointed i chose adam . sam : yeah , well , the good news is , you 're not gon na get any `` i told you sos `` out of me . sharon : yeah , but when you 're here , it makes me feel guilty , and that 's maybe worse . you have to find something else to do with your time . [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , you really ought to stop wasting your time worrying about me , because i 'm fine , just fine . ( sighs ) victor : who are you talking to ? i know what it is like to bury one 's head in work . victoria : dad , please . i am not burying my head in work . i am focused , and i am energized , and you should be glad , because i 'm doing very good things for your company . victor : i 'm very glad . i am very happy that you 're with the company now , okay ? that 's not the point . victoria : okay , great . ( cell phone rings ) victor : excuse me . ( ring ) victor : yeah ? how high is the fever ? did you call the vet ? well , someone -- there should be someone there . okay , uh , try to reach someone , but i 'll -- i 'll be at the stables momentarily , all right ? thank you . um ... [ scene_break ] ashley : if you do n't see how completely unfair it is to accuse somebody of murder without any proof at all ... abby : okay , okay . ashley : i do n't know what to say to you anymore . abby : fine , fine . say tucker 's not a murderer . he 's still a liar . he still cheated on you . i mean , is that not a good enough reason to dump him ? ashley : i 'm sorry , but i do n't find it horrifying that he slept with somebody early -- very , very early on in our relationship . now the lying is a bigger issue , granted . abby : yeah , and he 's still doing it . ashley : i do n't think so . abby : how did he get the poison sumac on his hand , mom ? or is he still telling you that it 's carpal tunnel ? you ca n't trust him , so you ca n't stay married to him . ashley : you know what ? the last time you got your nose in my life , i ended up in jail , and tucker ended up in a coma . why do n't you stop obsessing about my life and go ahead and fix your own ? because it 's a mess , abby . ( sighs ) honey , i 'm sorry . abby : i totally forgot that i have a meeting with kent . ashley : i should n't have said anything . abby : i just got ta go . ashley : abby , please . i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) ashley : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : cool . all right . i 'll , uh , i 'll have marshall get in touch with you , and he 'll set it all up . okay , bye . phyllis : ooh , you worked him . good job . nick : he would have doubled his buy if diane was our cover girl . phyllis : why rehash the news that everybody else is printing ? nick : it 's definitely better to not be a part of this . phyllis : yeah , definitely . i agree . um , i have to run an errand , so ... nick : really ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . so we 're on , uh , for later , right ? nick : yeah . phyllis : good . good , good . nick : maybe tonight after the princesses go to sleep , we can ... talk . phyllis : yeah , we 'll talk . nick : lookin ' forward to the talking . phyllis : okay . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) nick : hey , ashley , what 's up ? ashley : i need to see you right away . [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) adam : so , uh , satisfy my curiosity on this one point -- you 've garnered a reputation on dramatic death row rescues , hard - luck cases , people with no money , no connections . so why sharon ? avery : three reasons why i took this case -- number one , victor newman has a new plaque with his name on it at my law school . it cost about $ 5 million , and so those hard - luck cases you talk about will have a chance now . number two , it bothers me personally when innocent people go to prison . it makes me want to kick somebody in the head . adam : and number three ? avery : that would be none of your business . adam : you know you really ca n't count on my father , right ? oh , he says he wants to save sharon , but he waited months to testify for her , and when he did , he pleaded the fifth . he could have saved her . avery : you could save her right now , and you choose not to . what does that make you ? [ scene_break ] sharon : sam , you have to go back to your ranch . sam : you ca n't do this on your own . you know that . you said so yourself . sharon : well , i should n't have said that . sam : you have no reason to feel guilty , sharon . no one 's ever forced me to do anything my whole life . i 'm here because i want to be . sharon : but , you know , the people in san pueblo , i mean , they -- they depend on you , and -- and i ... i - i depend on you too much . sam : it 's what you do for a friend . i 'm not lookin ' for anything more from you than friendship , nothin ' more at all . sharon : okay , well , if you wo n't go home , will you at least look into getting some part - time work like you said you would ? i just hate that you 're putting your entire life on hold . sam : i promise you , i will . i 've already , uh , i 've already got some feelers out there . and when i told you i 'd see this thing through , i meant it . [ scene_break ] abby : dad ? victor : sweetheart . abby : hey . victor : i did n't expect you to get here so quickly . abby : well , i was n't that far away when you texted . what 's going on ? you said victoria needs my help ? victor : yeah , she does , at beauty of nature . abby : oh , i - i thought you meant personally or something . victor : well , yes , that 's what i mean , okay ? she 's drowning herself at work . she 's working far too hard to forget about the loss of that so - called husband and her daughter . so if you could work with her behind the scenes , you know , uh , obviously behind the scenes because of the diane situation , okay ? abby : mm . right , right , right . ( clears throat ) victor : i mean , make sure that she does n't work so damn hard anymore , all right ? besides that , i think it would be a great way for you to gain some experience . abby : yeah , um , i think there has to be a better way for me to help my sister than to put on a suit and become a mini - vicki . i - i mean , i appreciate the offer and the opportunity , but if i 'm gon na have a learning experience , it is not going to be on how to become a corporate drone . victor : sit down . what do you have in mind ? abby : ( sighs ) i just want to feel like i 'm getting somewhere . i want to feel like i 'm accomplishing something , not just trying to shake sense into people who really , really do n't want to listen to me , 'cause it is a big fat waste of time . victor : so tell me about it . abby : ( sighs ) i do n't know . i ... i could go back to school . victor : that 's interesting . abby : it 's unpredictable . ( laughs ) and i do like to catch people off guard . ( chuckles ) victor : no , i had n't noticed . abby : yeah , well , furthering my education -- it would be constructive . victor : uh - huh . abby : it would be positive for sure . it would be ... it would be responsible . victor : mm - hmm . abby : i think i 'm gon na do it . i think i am . victor : and there 's nothing i can say to stop it ... abby : ( laughs ) victor : so , yes , good idea . abby : you know , actually , that feels really , really good . victor : does it ? abby : and it is way better than obsessing about tucker and diane and the video and how much does deacon really know ? and it 's just -- it feels good . victor : what do you mean , how much does deacon know ? abby : deacon is ... aware of my video confession . victor : why am i hearing about that only now ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : why 'd you call me here ? deacon : uh , the truth ? i was ... i was lonely . i just wanted to see your face . these are for you . deacon : ( grunts ) ( exhales slowly ) phyllis : listen , this has got ta stop -- coming to my office , calling me , texting me , the visits . it 's over . deacon : are -- are you breaking up with me ? oh , come on , phyllis . you ca n't break up with me . not here . this is our place . see , i know what the problem is . the problem is that you think our place is that alley behind gloworm , and i get it , too , because i mean , for me , too , those were some great memories , but i do n't know , there 's just something about this place , you know ? it just really showed me how hot you are , you know ? with that rock in your hand , chasing diane all over the place . phyllis : okay . all right , all right , all right , all right . you like torturing me . i get it . i get it . i 've had my limit . it 's over . i 'll write you a check with a lot of zeros . deacon : ( sighs ) phyllis : you can quit your job . you can leave the state . you can see your kid . deacon : well , that 's tempting , but that 's not gon na do it . phyllis : i 'm not having sex with you . deacon : ( chuckles ) honey , you already had sex with me . phyllis : i 'm not having sex with you again . deacon : could we talk like real people for a second , phyllis ? when did this happen to you ? i mean , it 's so sad that -- that you believe the only thing a guy would ever want from you is money or sex . i mean , i just -- i feel like you 've got a lot more to offer , you know ? i just -- phyllis : i am not offering it to you . back off . deacon : okay , i 'm sorry . i will . ( sighs heavily ) um , oh , yeah , but before you go , um , what is that number ? it 's , uh , 9 - 1 - - its 2 1 's right ? 9 - 1 - 1 ? is that ... [ scene_break ] sam : well , blue smoke 's gon na feel a lot better once the antibiotics kicks in . victor : well , i appreciate that you were able to help out , because i was a little bit concerned about that horse . sam : i 'm happy to anytime , sir . victor : if you mean that , maybe you can do some work on the rest of the livestock while my vet is away . how 's that ? sam : actually , i 've been in contact with one of the local vets , and , uh , they promised to let me pick up some shifts while i 'm in town . victor : well , i think that 's a great idea . you know , come by here , and you can stay in one of the cabins on the property . sam : well , i appreciate the offer , sir , but i 'd rather not take up residence just yet . victor : well , i know segundo will be disappointed . sam : he kinda took to me , did n't he ? victor : that dog trusts you implicitly , and i trust that dog 's reaction . sam : well , it 's gettin ' late . i better head back to the motel . victor : all right . if you get sick and tired of living in that motel , you know where you can stay , all right ? [ scene_break ] nick : can i see the picture ? it 's infrared , taken from above . the photographer was either in a tree , or the camera was , and he took the picture by remote . ashley : he had to be there physically at some point to pick up my phone . is he still calling you ? nick : ( sighs ) yes , and i 'm getting texts now . and i have a new cell phone number . ashley : oh , god , i 've got such a horrible headache . i totally went off on abby earlier . ( cell phone rings ) nick : excuse me . hey , phyllis , what 's up ? phyllis : hey , um , listen , i apologize . i 'm gon na have to take a rain check . um , i 'm coming down with something . nick : you okay ? i mean , do you need me to come pick up the girls ? phyllis : no , no , it 's okay . i have it covered . um , um , uh , i 'm just gon na rest . i - i 'll see you tomorrow . nick : okay , feel better . ashley : did she cancel ? nick : yeah . ashley : this is so horrible having to keep this secret . [ scene_break ] adam : you should know better than to trust phyllis . avery : what ? adam : eh , she 's just trying to sell magazines . that 's why she says i have evidence that could clear sharon . adam : and that 's her partner in crime , my brother nicholas . avery : i know who he is . adam : okay , then you know the players . you 've done your homework . avery : it 's part of the job . why did you propose to sharon ? adam : which time ? avery : in jail . adam : ( sniffs ) i do n't know . maybe it was the romantic setting . avery : and then you came to your senses ? adam : that 's right . avery : you rejected her , humiliated her . adam : i ca n't really go through with a marriage if my heart 's not into it . that 'd be dishonest . avery : mm . you like the thought of her in prison , do n't you ? suffering , alone . adam : i would n't say that . avery : no , you would n't say that , but it 's true , is n't it ? adam : anyway , she 's not alone . she 's with sam . avery : what are you gon na do when she comes to her senses , realizes no one ever loved her like you did ? adam : it 's too late . avery : is that what you 're waiting for ? for her to beg your forgiveness , and then you 'll suddenly come up with the memory card ? adam : it 's ... too ... late . when you flush something down the drain , you do n't get it back . avery : you destroyed the evidence ? adam : you misunderstood me . ( clicks lips ) i was talking about sharon and what she did to our relationship . avery : you destroyed the evidence . avery : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : sorry i did n't make it back the other day . it could n't be helped . sharon : no , i - i figured . avery : i just ran into adam . sharon : well , has -- has he cooled off at all ? because i - i kind of thought that when he does , he might be willing to negotiate that memory card . avery : there is no more memory card . adam destroyed it . avery : ( sighs ) he told me himself . not in so many words , but i could tell . the point was made clear . sharon : i ca n't believe it . i ... i guess i hurt him a lot more than i thought i did . avery : hurt him ? he 's stolen your future . he 's keeping you from your children . he does n't care if you ever see them again . do you understand that ? he does n't deserve your sympathy , and if you give it to him , you are handing him a weapon to use against you . you 're choosing to be a victim . is that what you want ? sharon : no , absolutely not . avery : well , if you want to get out of here , you have to be strong , and strong enough to face the fact that the man you thought you knew and loved is as sick as they come . [ scene_break ] victoria : hang on a second . thanks . can i get an iced vanilla latte , please ? no , uh , i got the report . i just did n't get the link to the spreadsheet . that 's -- that 's what i 'm talking about . adam : sorry . she 's just so dedicated to her job now that she has nothing else to fill those empty hours with . victoria : uh , i 'm gon na call you back . victoria : talk about having empty hours to fill . adam : and they said your marriage would n't last . oh , wait , it did n't . tell me , was it the booze , the women , or the ponies ? victoria : what is it about you that made sharon turn to another man ? i wonder . adam : ooh . oh , nice left hook , sis . but it 's a swing and a miss . see , i wo n't feel pain anymore . i just cause it , and i 'm only gettin ' started . [ scene_break ] ashley : there has to be some way we can trace those calls . nick : i doubt it . he 's probably using a burn phone . it 's untraceable . hey , did this picture come in the mail ? ashley : yeah . nick : was it sealed ? did he maybe lick it ? ashley : d.n.a . nick : yeah , i mean , it 's worth a shot . we could get it tested . ashley : it is , definitely . i 'll be right back . i 'm gon na go get it . nick : okay . deacon : let me get this for you . phyllis : oh , by all means . deacon : chair . phyllis : so this is what you want ? the girlfriend experience ? deacon : i 'd say that 's a nice start . phyllis : so this is what you did to amber . you blackmailed her into having sex with you like this , right ? deacon : ( sighs ) phyllis : if that 's what makes your boat float . but to be honest with you , i do n't look any more guilty than you do . you were at the park at the same time i was . deacon : yeah , but , see , i left and i went back to work , and i can prove that . and then there 's the other little fact that , um , i was n't diane 's nemesis . as a matter of fact , i 'd -- i 'd say that we were almost friends . phyllis : `` almost friends `` ? deacon : yeah . phyllis : that 's why you came to her aid when you saw us fighting . deacon : ( chuckles ) oh , yeah . i was n't about to get in the middle of that catfight . i mean , after all , phyllis , i - i just know what you would do . phyllis : i told -- i told you , i left . she went and hid , and i left . deacon : yeah , right . phyllis : so let me -- let me get this straight . let me just understand something here -- you were `` almost friends `` with diane , but you think i killed her , and that makes you hot ? deacon : ( sighs ) phyllis : that 's creepy . that 's quite disturbing . nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : excuse me . deacon : uh ... phyllis : hi . nick : hello . feeling better ? phyllis : tha -- that over there -- that 's just -- that 's not -- that 's -- that 's -- are you here on a date ? nick : no . i just bumped into ashley . phyllis : where is she ? nick : she went upstairs to get something out of her suite . phyllis : she did , did she ? she thought -- nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : her suite ? she just got married . she has a suite ? [ scene_break ] adam : lookin ' for victoria ? uh , she just left . it 's too bad , really . she seemed so empty and forlorn . ( clicks lips , inhales sharply ) i hate to see her like that , really , but it should be no surprise . you have that effect on the women in your life . victor : what are you talking about ? adam : well , they either end up miserable like vicki , drunk like nikki , dead like diane or skye , or behind bars like sharon . when it comes to women , you have the midas touch . victor : your concern is touching , son . but if i were you , i 'd be worrying about yourself , okay ? you 're awaiting judgment by the s.e.c . you 're the primary suspect in that murder investigation . you have no family , no work , no friends . so worry about yourself , son . you 're about as gone as diane is . the difference is you do n't know it yet . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , you should probably get back to your date . phyllis : he 's not my date . no , and i - it 's , um , none of your concern . have i asked you why you keep bumping into ashley and having these intense conversations with her ? nick : yeah , like , several times . phyllis : okay , well , i should not have done that . that was wrong of me . we -- we are not a couple . we 're not a couple . nick : no . phyllis : we are -- no . no . we 're co - parents who have occasionally crossed the line . nick : yes . phyllis : well , that should stop . nick : but it probably wo n't . ashley : are you okay ? i heard you were n't feeling well . phyllis : i 'm fine . i 'm doing just fine . ashley : good . phyllis : yeah . how are you and tucker ? i hear you 're living upstairs . mm . deacon : sweetheart , your champagne arrived . hi , guys . [ scene_break ] victoria : college , huh ? abby : ( inhales sharply ) yep . ( sighs ) victoria : well , um , what would you study ? abby : it almost does n't even matter . it 's about breaking out of my rut and trying something new since the old is so , so not working , but i think this happens to everybody , right ? you get all into something , and you 're like , `` yes , i am all about this now . `` just like gladiator platforms . i had a closetful of them , and then you wake up one day , and you 're like , `` mm ... this just is n't who i am anymore . `` you got ta throw it all away and start fresh , right ? victoria : well , yeah , sure . abby : see , now you are the kind of person who holds on to things for way too long . i could look in this closet ... victoria : uh , i -- abby : and i 'm sure that i could probably find tons -- ( gasps ) victoria : what ? abby : ( groans ) ( scoffs ) ( shudders ) victoria : you know , it was -- it was -- it was kind of supposed to be funny . it was -- it was like a joke , kind of . abby : mm . now it 's sad . victoria : ( sighs ) abby : you need to do what i 'm doing . victoria : i need to go back to college ? abby : ( sighs ) no , you need to start fresh , okay ? and the first step is moving out of this house with all these memories . you know what ? come live with me . victoria : no , abby . i love this house . abby : no ... you love billy , and you loved the dream , but everything in here is like a seriously painful reminder . if you wo n't move , then at least , i do n't know , like , change it up in here . make it your own , okay ? victoria : yeah , okay . i mean , that 's something to consider , i guess . abby : consider it . i 'm going home to look at college courses online . i 'm thinking astrophysics . victoria : oh , perfect . abby : thanks . ( chuckles ) victoria : yeah . abby : i love you . mm . victoria : i love you , too . abby : paint ! victoria : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) sam : oh , hey there . sorry to show up without warnin ' , but , uh , i heard you might have a room for rent . [ scene_break ] ashley : you already think you know who it is , do n't you ? nick : i think it was adam . he 's already gotten away with murder before . ashley : you know what ? i was thinking the same thing . and he 's just twisted enough that he would enjoy torturing us like this . i 'm so sorry that you 're caught up in this mess , but you know what ? it helps so much to have somebody to talk to . thank you . deacon : ( chuckles ) well , this looks like real good luck for me , because if i remember , phyllis , when you get jealous , i get lucky . phyllis : come here . come here . come here . deacon : what ? phyllis : ( whispering indistinctly ) ( normal voice ) ( laughs ) deacon : ( clears throat ) yeah . phyllis : mmm . good champagne . deacon : yeah . phyllis : i hope it set you back a week 's pay . good night . deacon : you 're worth it . [ scene_break ] adam : avery . you talked to sharon ? i 'm assuming you gave her the rundown of our conversation . avery : you happy to have me twist the knife for you ? adam : i have no interest in hurting sharon . i 'm over her . so is nicholas . so is `` cowboy sam . `` and soon , she 'll be all alone . she 's have no one to lean on but the do - gooder in the wrinkled shirt and the scuffed shoes . [ scene_break ] victor : are those tears ? hmm ? sharon : do n't let avery find out . she 'll have my head . victor : has she not been supportive ? sharon : no , she 's -- she 's been great . thank you so much ... victor : okay . sharon : for hiring her for me . she wants me to be strong , and , um , i am . but some days are harder than others . victor : mm . sit down . victor : it breaks my heart to see you here , but you 're not alone . sharon : i do n't know what anyone can do that would make any difference . victor : have you forgotten who you 're talking to ? victor newman is not in the habit of giving up or losing . i grew up in an orphanage . they tried to beat me down many times , but i always come back . i always fight back . i do n't lose , and i do n't give up . and i 'm not gon na give up on you . i will not give up on you . i promise you that . you believe me , do n't you ? sharon : ( chuckles ) yeah . [ next_on ] deacon : phyllis , how many secrets can one woman have ? lily : hey , come here . noah : you lied about the memory card . there 's proof on there that could get mom off the hook for murder , but you wo n't come forward with it ? | abby decides to go back to college , because she needs something positive to focus on . she advises victoria to either move in with her or redecorate her house to try and get rid of memories of billy . victor is notified that segundo has a fever , so he calls sam for help and even offers him a part time job while his regular vet is away . victor also offers sam a cabin on his property to stay in . sam says he is trying to get a part - time job at the animal hospital but he will think about staying at the cabin . sam later shows up at victoria 's wondering if she will rent him a room . ashley shows nick the picture someone sent her taken with the infrared camera . nick thinks that they can get dna off the envelope the picture came in , because the person had to lick the envelope to seal it . |
[ thunder crashes ] devon : i 'm not seeing anything . lily : yeah , me neither . chloe : maybe there 's a message on the back . nikki : seems pretty straightforward to me . be here at 8 : 00 . esther : maybe it 's in code . jill : right , esther . it 's in code , because murphy and katherine are really spies . esther : i was just trying to help . cane : yeah , the question is why are all these different postcards from all these different places ? chloe : i do n't know . if i went to all of these places , i would want to share it with everyone . victor : you know ... does n't this seem to all of you like a dream trip ? i mean , this is the kind of adventure you look forward to all your life . jill : oh , my god ! victor : what ? jill : that 's it . that 's what this is about . nikki : what ? do n't stop now . tell us . what ? victor : if you know why we have been summoned here , tell us . [ thunder crashes ] esther : oh , man ! that thunder 's really getting on my nerves . chloe : mom , mom . it 's okay . it 's just two clouds rubbing together , like you always told me when i was a kid . kevin : hey , guys . sorry i 'm late . the rain was coming down so hard i could n't see out the windshield . i had to pull over until it let up . cane : it 's okay . do n't worry . lily : yeah , we 're glad you 're here now . kevin : thanks . where 's katherine ? what 'd i miss ? devon : she 's not here . kevin : she 's not ? then what is this all about ? nikki : we 're not really sure . victor : jill was about to give us her theory . jill : it 's not really a theory . i was just remembering something . let 's just wait for katherine . she can shed a light on all of this . [ all chuckle ] esther : oh , good . nikki : well , that 's some light . [ scene_break ] [ thunder crashes ] faith : what was that ? nick : oh , it was just a little thunder and lightning . it 's okay . sharon : oh , is it still storming ? nick : i think the rain 's letting up . [ knock on door ] nick : you expecting someone ? sharon : no , but i 'll go see who it is . avery : hi , sharon . i hope you do n't mind . i was up at nick 's . nick : hey . i did n't expect you back yet . avery : the power is out at the tack house , and i just found your note saying that you were here . it fell on the floor somehow . otherwise i would have been here sooner . [ sighs ] sharon : well , we were expecting your flight would be delayed on account of weather . we really did n't think you 'd get here until tomorrow . avery : obviously . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] jill : when i first met katherine ... [ clears throat ] ... more years ago than i care to remember , i told her that i had all these places that i wanted to visit one day , all of these things i wanted to do , you know ? but i did n't have the money . and she laughed at me and she said she had the money , but not the time . but at the same time , she vowed to me that she was gon na do the same thing one day . she was gon na travel the world and see all the places that she 'd never seen . nikki : well , that sounds like katherine to me . lily : well , where did she want to go ? what 'd she want to see ? jill : well , it was the seven wonders of the world , for one thing , and then she had a few places of her own . and every one of these places on these postcards that she sent us -- that was a specific place that she wanted to visit . kevin : well , she finally did it . hey , that 's pretty cool . jill : no . no , it 's not the least bit cool . do n't you see ? this was n't just a vacation . chloe : so what was it ? jill : katherine has been jetting around the world closing out her bucket list . esther : bucket list ? jill : yeah . that 's all the things that a person wants to do before ... [ voice breaking ] before they die . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] avery : just so glad i made it . i was able to take an earlier flight out of savannah . nick : so , you beat that storm . awesome . sharon : any word on phyllis ? any sign of improvement ? avery : i 'm afraid not . they think it 's gon na be a long process . what are you doing here ? nick : oh , faith had a little tummy ache and she was scared of the storm , but she 's doing a lot better now , are n't you ? all right , so , you want to head back to my place ? avery : that sounds great . nick : all right , come here , beautiful . [ sighs ] i love you . mwah ! i 'll see you tomorrow ? yeah ? all right . make sure you keep that flashlight nearby in case you need it . sharon : that 's good advice . bye . nick : bye . faith : what 's wrong , mommy ? sharon : nothing , sweetheart . nothing that mommy ca n't fix if she tries hard enough . [ scene_break ] victor : jill , with all due respect , katherine goes on a well - deserved vacation , and i think you 're pushing panic buttons . cane : no , i agree with victor . i think you might be jumping to conclusions . jill : okay , it seems perfectly in character of katherine chancellor to go on a three - month vacation and not touch base with any one of us ? cane : well , katherine did have a very complicated procedure , so it 's only natural that she would want to take a break afterwards , do n't you think ? jill : okay . we 'll just -- we 'll wait for murphy and then we 'll find out the truth . it 's just ... ever since we got this mysterious summons , i 've had this ... ominous feeling in the pit of my stomach . nikki : look , i think all of this bucket - list talk is merely katherine deciding to go and do the things she 's always wanted to do . victor : exactly . nikki : realized , you know , why wait to make your dreams come true ? victor : you 're right , my sweetheart . devon : good for her . lily : yeah , i mean , if brain surgery does n't get you to appreciate life , i do n't know what would . jill : but if it 's so benign , why did she want all of us to meet her here when she gets back ? chloe : because she wanted to tell us all about her incredible stories . victor : yeah . chloe : she just did n't want to repeat them over and over again . kevin : you think she wanted us all here so she could show us slides from her trip ? victor : katherine is not someone who just takes pictures . i mean , she -- i 've known her for many , many years . she just savors the experience that she 's living . nikki : and she will tell the stories with such detail that no picture could ever match . victor : exactly . [ vehicle approaches ] esther : well , we 'll know soon enough . mrs. c 's limo just pulled up outside . nikki : oh ! victor : all right . nikki : thank goodness ! devon : i 'm gon na see if they need help with luggage . jill : [ sighs ] nikki : oh , my gosh . murphy : oh , bring bags in the side , robert . do n't want mud on esther 's floor . devon : welcome home , murph . murphy : thank you , devon . nikki : murphy ! all : hey ! murphy : you 're all here uh , where 's neil ? lily : he had to go to london on business . murphy : ah . victor : wait a minute , now . i think the more pertinent question would be where 's katherine ? murphy : i 'm afraid my wife wo n't be joining us . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , yes ! they work ! that 's some welcome back , huh ? avery : hmm ? oh , yes . the weather . nick : you seem a little down . you always love big storms . or are you just sad that this one 's over . avery : uh , i 'm okay . nick : must have been tough for you to leave phyllis in georgia . avery : i feel just as helpless being there . you know ? i mean , there 's nothing i can do . [ sighs ] but she 's in good hands , and daniel promises to call if there 's a change , and , so , it was time to come home . and to walk into champagne and flowers and candles prepared by you . wow . nick : yeah . i 'm sorry . the surprised was ruined . avery : it 's not ruined . the champagne is still cold . nick : yeah , but it 's not a surprise , you know ? avery : oh , it was a surprise . and it was so nice to come to . nick : i was thinking i should have some dinner prepared for you . i mean , you got to be hungry after your flight , and you 're still on east coast time , which means your stomach is an hour hungrier . avery : oh , well , i 'll survive at least a little longer . nick : let me make you something . i got a lot of food here . avery : since when ? nick : excuse me ? avery : well , you 're hopeless in the supermarket , and i do n't think i 've ever seen adult food in your refrigerator . nick : yeah , okay . but sharon actually brought me a bunch of groceries . she was worried i was gon na die from malnutrition since you were out of town . she knew that . avery : oh . how thoughtful of her . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] faith : `` once upon a time ... [ reading indistinctly ] [ knock on door ] sharon : oh . hey . it 's you . what 's up ? noah : expecting someone else ? sharon : yeah , kind of . i thought it might be your father because he was here earlier . he forgot his jacket , so i thought he might have come back for it . noah : what was he doing here ? sharon : he was helping with faith , and then the storm got bad , so he ended up staying for a while . noah : oh , yeah . it got really bad . the power went out at my place , too . but , you know , if you ever need me , you can call me for help . sharon : i know that , sweetie . it 's okay . nick 's just so close by and faith was asking for him . i know it means a lot to her to have him here . faith : mommy and daddy were sleeping together . [ scene_break ] avery : mmm . chicken salad . yum . nick : mm . it 's the almonds that make it . avery : mm - hmm . nick : i learned that from a very clever , very sexy chef . avery : sexy ? is that what you look for in a chef ? nick : yeah , pretty much . avery : oh . nick : is that a bad thing ? avery : no , not for me it 's not . and you 're right . i was hungrier than i realized . this hits the spot . thank you . thank you for taking such good care of me . nick : you 're welcome . avery : oh , when i was waiting for you , summer stopped by . nick : to see me ? avery : uh , she came to see faith 'cause she knows she 's afraid of thunder and lightning . nick : wow . i 'm so glad that she 's not avoiding this place because of me . i mean , she was here the other day with faith and they were playing dress up . they were having an awesome time . avery : well , i ca n't help think that part of the reason she stopped by is she was hoping to see you . she 's still hurt and angry , but she feels so close to you . and she does n't know what to do with all these feelings . nick : i hope you 're right . avery : look , there 's all kinds of families in the world , right ? all kinds of relationships . i mean , look at phyllis and myself . we 're sisters , but we spent how many years as strangers ? or worse . and now i may never get the chance to heal everything between us . nick : well , i pray that is not the case . avery : me too . but my point is that it 's not too late for you and summer . do n't give up on her . really get her to talk this out with you . i want you to be firm and persistent and loving . it 's the only way you 're gon na be able to rebuild your relationship . [ scene_break ] jill : why is n't katherine joining us ? what 's wrong ? nikki : is she ill ? did she overdo it ? esther : i 'm sure all that travel must have been exhausting . murphy : that trip was anything but exhausting . it was exhilarating -- everything she hoped it would be and more . devon : so all the postcards my grandmother sent , you two really went to all those places ? murphy : yeah , all those places and more . i mean , we traveled the globe , taking in all its wonders . the taj mahal , the great pyramids at giza . nikki : stonehenge -- she used to talk about wanting to go there . kilimanjaro -- she talked about that , too . kevin : the parthenon . nikki : oh , how nice . devon : hong kong . chloe : the great barrier reef . cane : machu picchu . lily : the great wall of china . murphy : you know , katherine did n't just sight - see . she experienced every bit of it . she rode the colossos in germany -- the world 's tallest wooden roller coaster . [ laughter ] and then she danced the flamenco in barcelona . victor : she did ? murphy : yes . victor : i love it . murphy : and she zip - lined the eye of the jaguar in the sacred valley . [ laughter ] lily : i would have loved to have seen that . jill : where is she now , murphy ? murphy : cool your jets , jill . i 'm coming to that . now , our final stop was hong kong . we met tucker . we had a nice dinner . he was cordial , almost pleasant . and after that , katherine and i went to the best karaoke bar in macau . victor : [ chuckles ] murphy : she sang all her favorite songs . [ light laughter ] murphy : she got a standing ovation -- everybody in the room . nikki : aww . murphy : and that was the final item on the list . jill : her bucket list . murphy : yeah , i guess -- i guess you could call it that . and when the list was over , we went back to the hotel . katherine -- she laid down and closed her eyes . her journey was over . she died in her sleep that night . nikki : [ gasps ] [ crying ] no ! no ! [ crying ] oh , no ! no , no , no , no ! [ crying softly ] murphy : i was by her side when she took her last breath . and i got to tell you . there was this smile on her face . devon : my grandmother is dead ? kevin : it 's impossible . mrs. c. was gon na live forever . murphy : no , i reached out to the rest of the family , those that are n't in town , and i 've told them what happened . jill : wait a minute . if she did all this -- if she went down this list ... she must have had reason to think -- murphy : jill , katherine knew she was dying back in april . lily : april ? cane : it was april when she had the surgery to remove the tumor . esther : wait , i do n't understand . the doctors said it was a success . there were n't any lasting effects . murphy : that 's what she told you . but the doctors told her a different story . the true story . nikki : so , what you 're saying is she knew ... that she did n't have that much longer . murphy : you see , katherine knew that every day from that moment on would be a precious gift . and she decided [ chuckles ] to make them count . jill : by lying to us , by running away . devon : jill . jill : no ! god ! you selfish witch , right up till the last -- oh , lord ! how could she do this to us ? how you do this to me ? oh ! [ crying ] [ scene_break ] nick : you 've got to be tired from your trip . avery : actually , i am . nick : all right . why do n't you go on upstairs and get in bed , and i will finish this . avery : you sound disappointed . nick : what would i be disappointed about ? avery : same thing i was disappointed about when we came back home . nick : what are you talking about ? avery : well , i was actually hoping that the lights would still be out when we got back . nick : what is it you can do in the dark that you ca n't do with the lights on ? avery : well , i 'm gon na show you . nick : thought you were tired ? avery : i am tired , but i 'm not too tired . nick : oh . avery : in fact , i just got my second wind . nick : i love it when that happens . avery : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] sharon : when faith said that were sleeping together , she meant that literally . we were all sitting on the couch after playing a game and faith fell asleep in nick 's lap . i think i just must have dozed off , too . but the look on your face was priceless . noah : [ laughs ] well , i just came to show you something . the pictures that i took at the m.s . benefit , they 're already up on sophisticate 's website . see ? they gave me credit . sharon : oh , look at that ! `` photos by noah newman . `` that 's great . wow ! there 's your grandmother giving her speech . noah : [ chuckles ] sharon : and there 's adam and victoria . they look like they 're getting along . noah : that 's trick photography . sharon : oh . and then there 's your father and avery . tremendous , really . noah : well , that might be pushing it . i mean , i have n't had any training or anything , but , you know , i was just in the right place at the right time . and i like it . i think i might , you know , give some serious thought about pursuing photography . sharon : absolutely . you really should do that . you have a great eye for composition , noah . noah : well , i 'm gon na go show these to dad . if you want , i can take that jacket back to him . sharon : no , i 'll do it . just , you know , faith does n't get to spend a lot of quality time with her big brother , so if you do n't mind staying for awhile , i think it would mean a lot to her . noah : yeah , i 'd like that , too . sharon : okay . i wo n't be long . noah : are you okay ? noah : are you kidding me ? you beat me again ? are you seriously the luckiest kid in the world ? can you do me a favor ? you go upstairs and find a game that maybe i can beat you at once , huh ? how about that ? all right . [ sighs ] faith : let 's play this one . noah : oh , all right , sweetie . let 's play this one . hey , did you , uh , did you like this picture of your dad all dressed up ? did mom ever show you this picture ? okay . let 's play this one . [ scene_break ] nick : i know you 're gon na be flying down to georgia all the time . avery : mm - hmm , for as long as it takes . nick : right . avery : oh , no . that sounds like more disappointment . nick : no , it 's just i 'm gon na -- [ sighs ] i missed you like crazy while you were gone . avery : i missed you so much last week . i worry about you when i 'm gone . nick : you worry about me ? nick : i do . i imagine you shuffling around here in your bathrobe . `` oh , avery . where 's my avery ? `` nick : that is an accurate description . avery : [ laughs ] nick : just do n't plan on going anywhere any time soon , all right ? [ knock on door ] avery : oh , my god . what ? where 's your pants ? nick : right here . avery : oh , my god . where 's my pants ? nick : uh ... avery : what time is it ? nick : i do n't know . avery : where are my clothes ? where are my clothes ? ow ! ow ! nick : you all right ? avery : yeah , no . sharon : oh , hi . [ gasps ] oh , no . i did n't interrupt anything , did i ? [ scene_break ] murphy : what katherine did was the opposite of selfish . she was trying to be kind , considerate , loving . nikki : she did n't want us worrying . devon : and we would have . for sure . all of us . esther : we would have fussed and fretted and hovered and ... chloe : every waking moment . lily : yeah , like we did when she had her surgery . cane : she did n't want to put us through months of that . kevin : freaking out over every symptom . wondering if it meant the end was near . victor : i think katherine wanted our last memory of her to be of that strong , indomitable force of nature that she was and that we all loved . jill : oh , is that what she wanted ? that makes it all right , huh ? nikki : jill , just shut up . jill : do n't you dare tell me to shut up ! i have a right to be angry ! cane : at katherine ? jill : at the way katherine has handled this . at this -- this announcement . i mean , the pain is still here , is n't it ? are n't we feeling hurt ? but she did n't have to be around to see it , did she ? victor : jill , this is n't fair . jill : is n't it ? victor : no . jill : well , katherine went flipping off , all over the world doing what katherine wanted to do , did n't she ? this was not a gift . this was theft , okay ? 'cause you -- you and tucker are the only two lucky enough to have something the rest of us will never have . they had the chance to say goodbye to her , and katherine robbed us of that ! murphy : no , jill , it 's not true . you 'll have your chance to say goodbye . katherine thought about all that , and she even thought about how you should do it . but instead of me telling you , i 'll let katherine tell you herself . katherine was meticulous about everything . she planned it all down to the smallest detail . not only her death and the way she handled it , but the way others should handle it . that 's why you all are here . she gave me a letter . and she asked that nikki read it . nikki : me ? murphy : mm - hmm . victor : here , sweetheart . nikki : [ voice breaking ] i guess so . [ sniffles ] oh , i need my glasses , darling . victor : i have them . i have them . nikki : [ sniffles ] victor : got that ? nikki : [ sighs ] [ voice breaking ] `` well ... so , now you know . [ sniffles ] i 'm not going to be around to give you hell anymore . you 'll just have to manage on your own somehow . [ sniffles ] i imagine some of you are shedding tears , and some are just shaking your heads . and i 'm sure jill is managing to make this about her . [ chuckles ] [ sniffles ] i want the tears to stop right now . do you hear me ? victor : [ chuckles ] nikki : that 's an order . [ light laughter ] nikki : there will be plenty of time for speeches and sharing moments at the party that you 're going to have in my honor . and it is gon na be a doozy . put the fire department and the police on alert . [ sniffles ] i expect that this will get out of hand . [ laughter ] nikki : there will be time ahead for serious matters , too . for dealing with all i 'm leaving behind . but more about that later . now it 's time to take me to my final resting place . and as you do ... [ sniffles ] ... i want you to remember that you 're not getting rid of me this easily . victor : [ chuckles ] nikki : i may not -- i may not be able to be right there with you , but i 'll still be watching ... from another room . `` [ sniffles ] oh , god , i wish that were true . and that 's it . murphy : so ... let 's take katherine on her final journey . nikki : [ crying ] [ scene_break ] avery : uh , what can we do for you , sharon ? sharon : well , uh , nick , you left your coat at my house , so i just brought it back for you . nick : you did not have to run it up here . sharon : that 's okay . you know , i heard that we were gon na maybe have some more bad weather and i thought you might need it . nick : well , thank you . sharon : you 're welcome . so , i see you were able to enjoy some of the food that i brought nick . avery : yes , nick told me that you helped out while i was gone . about that . sharon : yes ? avery : thank you for taking care of my guy . sharon : oh , i was happy to do it . only i think when nick returned the favor , i was probably more of a nuisance than a help . nick : [ chuckles ] sharon , uh , sprained her ankle on the stairs . avery : oh . sharon : yeah . you 'd think i 'm a complete klutz , like i 've never put one foot in front of the other before . avery : well , you 're okay now , so ... sharon : yeah , i am . i feel -- i feel wonderful . nick was a really big help to me . nick : all right , i 'm gon na hang that upstairs . avery : okay . nick : i 'll just , uh ... sharon : [ sighs ] avery : so , i 'm back now , so , uh , you do n't need to keep checking in on nick and making sure his pantry 's stocked . sharon : oh , of course . you know , but we do share children together , so i wo n't be much of a stranger around here . [ scene_break ] [ keyboard clacking ] [ door opens ] sharon : hey . noah : hey . sharon : well , looks like you and your sister had a good time . noah : yeah . sharon : where is she ? noah : she 's just upstairs getting ready for bed . um ... question . sharon : yes ? noah : i accidentally knocked over your some of your stuff , and the picture of dad fell out . um , i thought you said you wanted to give that to faith . sharon : yeah . of course . noah : it 's just i showed it to her and , um , she 'd never seen it before . what 's going on , mom ? [ scene_break ] nick : so ... where ... were we ? like , here ? maybe we were closer to here . avery : hold on . hold on . nick : what ? avery : i was just thinking about that conversation we had earlier about postponing the wedding because we did n't have time to put everything together . nick : what about it ? avery : i changed my mind . i do n't want to wait . why do n't we get married right away ? [ both chuckle ] [ scene_break ] sharon : why would you think that there 's anything going with me ? noah : i 've been concerned about you lately , mom . you seem a little unfocused . sharon : actually , i 've been incredibly focused lately . noah : well , you were n't focused this night . i mean , you must have been in a pretty big hurry if you ran through a red light . sharon : yeah , i was focused that night . i was focused on getting home to faith . noah : getting home from where ? sharon : the cemetery . i was visiting cassie . i had to get home and relieve amy because she was staying here . your father was at the m.s . benefit . noah : right , but , the red light where this violation was taken was about a block away from the benefit . sharon : so ? noah : so , you were n't there . you were n't at the benefit . sharon : no , i was n't invited . noah : no , i know . mom , the ballroom is n't on the way home from the cemetery . sharon : okay , noah , what are you saying ? are you accusing me of something ? noah : no , i 'm not accusing you . i 'm curious what 's going on . i mean , what were you doing there that night ? did you go to the ballroom ? mom , were you there ? [ scene_break ] murphy : katherine wants everyone here to share their thoughts of her . now , she does n't want tears . just thoughts . good thoughts . and she asks that when you think of her , she 'd like you to think about love . and when you think about the love you had for katherine , she also wants you to think about the spirit of hope and determination , which we all know she had in abundance . when you think about katherine , do n't think about death . think about life . think about a moment that you shared with her . and a smile . baby , take my hand let 's live it while we can dance barefoot in the sand you and i come on , let 's breathe and taste this precious time and place while we can while we can running in circles that just do n't connect missing moments that might regret let 's make a promise so we wo n't forget stop and love along the way say the things want to say knowing what we have is all we need baby , take my hand let 's live it while we can dance barefoot in the sand you and i come on , let 's breathe and taste this precious time and place while we can while we can when the last kiss we share is really the last we will know that we loved every minute that we had baby , take my hand let 's live it while we can dance barefoot in the sand you and i come on , let 's breathe and taste this precious time and place while we can while we can while we can victor : all right , everyone . to katherine . all : to katherine . [ glasses clink ] [ next_on ] lauren : jack ? carmine : hey , gorgeous . did you like my gift ? paul : i 'm not letting you go after carmine . michael : you ca n't stop me ! sharon : everything all right with your dad ? noah : yeah . he and avery are getting married next friday . | avery interrupts sharon , nick , and faith asleep on the sofa . avery asks nick what he is doing there . nick lets her know exactly what happened . victor , jill , and kevin discuss katherine 's vacation . jill states that katherine must be fulfilling her `` bucket list . `` murphy finally arrives much to everyone 's relief . murphy goes on to tell them all about his and katherine 's trip around the world . everyone wants to know where katherine is but murphy informs them that she will not be joining them since she had died in her sleep . at the newman home , nick and avery discuss how phyllis is doing . avery comments on the flowers , candlelight , and wine . they begin to kiss . avery also comments about the groceries that she found in his refrigerator . nick lets her know that sharon went grocery shopping for him . noah comes to see sharon . faith lets him know that sharon and nick were sleeping together . noah is surprised . avery lets nick know that summer had come by to check on faith . jill begins to cry over the news about katherine 's death as does nikki . |
mariah : i 've got a surprise for you ! [ knock on door ] nick : thank god you 're here . grace : you call , i come running . nick : uh ... it is good to see you , grace . grace : you , too , handsome . my god , it 's been a long time -- too long . never thought we 'd be doing this again . nick : okay , listen . this is , uh -- this is not a booty call , okay ? i need some information . grace : what ? oh . this old thing ? no , i just kind of throw it on . i mean , after the stress of dropping everything and rushing here to see you , i just figured i 'd ... put on something comfortable . nick : yeah . okay . this is -- this is not the kind of comfort that i 'm interested in . sharon : what the hell ? mariah : sharon , i 'm -- s -- i was expecting this guy from the club . i - i met him the other night . sharon : some guy ? mariah : yeah . he would , like , not stop flirting with me . nick : hey , look at that ! she 's home a day early ! sharon : what is going on here ? mariah : so , um , anyway , we went back to his house after my shift ended . sharon : stop it , mariah . mariah : no . i 'm so sorry . i thought that we would be alone . sharon : there was no guy from the club . you were going to try to seduce nick . michael : lauren ! honey ? ! it 's me ! i got your text ! lauren ? ! [ door opens ] lauren : [ gasps ] oh , no . michael : what ? what happened ? lauren : no , no , no , no , no , no , no ! i was supposed to get here first ! i was supposed to set the scene ! ahh ! so much for a romantic surprise . michael : yeah . well , i was plenty surprised when i received your text in the middle of my meeting with judge palmer . lauren : yes . well , i 'm supposed to get here way before you and ... michael : come here . closer . closer . yeah . chelsea : what are you doing here ? we just left each other . billy : jack called -- said that neil 's out of commission . he wants me to handle the production meeting . chelsea : out of commission ? what does that mean ? billy : i do n't know . he did n't give me any details . he just said go debrief with you before the meeting , which is a lot like asking johnny depp to go to work on an oil rig . chelsea : you 're comparing yourself to johnny depp ? billy : [ chuckles ] no . i 'm just saying -- chelsea : i know what you meant . you feel a little out of your element ? billy : right . i mean , r & d ; , i can fake my way through an intelligent conversation . ladies ' fashions -- not so much . chelsea : hmm . is this the same billy abbott who tried to grab my sketch pad earlier and told me designing is easy , it 's a piece of cake ? billy : yeah . that rings a bell . i tell you what -- you can tell me how wrong i was after the meeting , but for right now , you 've got about 15 minutes to tell me everything you know about fashion . stitch : my id , my pager , and what 's left of my pride . rob : you no longer have access to any hospital records , support staff , library , or laboratory facilities . is that understood ? stitch : oh , yeah . it was all made very clear by the hospital board when they kicked me out of my residency program , so ... rob : you know , my son just made first team all - state . if it were n't for you , he may not be walking , let alone playing shortstop and batting .454 . stitch : thanks , rob . victoria , what is it ? what 's wrong ? victoria : i 'm so scared . the baby -- there 's something wrong . lauren : oh , i wanted the whole place set up so when you walked through the door , you just walked into that fantasy realm , and -- ugh ! -- it 's ruined because that vendor from new york would n't shut up . michael : sounds like opposing counsel in my case today ... lauren : yeah ? michael : ... after the fourth time i objected on grounds of irrelevance . lauren : oh , tell me about it . tell me about it . i wanted to spend the whole morning listening to the blow - by - blow account of this woman 's yosemite vacation ? really ? what do the hiking trails have anything to do with the menswear line that she was trying to sell me ? i have no idea . so , instead of being here with you and fantasizing , i was fantasizing about strangling her ! [ chuckles ] michael : what are we doing ? lauren : we 're talking . michael : mm - hmm . right . and how 's that working for you ? lauren : oh . not very well , counselor . michael : mm - hmm . my beautiful wife arranged a romantic midday rendezvous , and here we are , rattling on about what 's going on out there ... lauren : ohh . michael : ... when we should be experiencing what 's going on inside here , or what should be going on . lauren : mmm . michael : no , no , no , no . no . lauren : no ? michael : let me . let me . victoria : i called dr . chiverton on the way over here -- abby , too . they should be here soon . stitch : okay . i 'm not gon na leave you , all right ? i 'm gon na stay right here with you , victoria , okay ? how did this happen ? tell me how it all started . victoria : i felt a twinge at first , and then -- and then it got worse . stitch : any bleeding ? victoria : spotting . that 's bad , right ? stitch : not necessarily . look , how long did dr . chiverton say she 'd be ? victoria : i do n't know where she was calling from , but she said that she would be here soon . aah ! stitch : okay . okay . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na pa -- my pager . um ... look , uh , what is it ? is it a sharp pain , dull pain ? victoria : it 's more like a cramp . stitch : okay . we can deal with that , right ? look , the main thing is just try to stay as calm as possible . victoria : okay . stitch : all right ? i want you to lean back and just take some deep breaths . victoria : okay . stitch : all right ? okay ? abby : get away from her -- now . grace : you used to be fun . nick : i used to be a lot of things . but i grew up , and i left a lot of that behind me . grace : ohh . is it hot in here , or is it just me ? [ thunder rumbles ] grace : i do n't know why we did n't think of this before . nick : too wrapped up in our presentation . grace : ugh . this feels so good . i could soak in a tub of this . nick : sorry . no tubs here . grace : it 's nice , huh ? nick : yeah . yeah , it is ... although nothing 's gon na help with this heat . grace : oh , nick ... rub this all over your body . it feels so wonderful . [ thunder rumbles ] grace : mimosa ? nick : maybe next time . grace : mm - hmm . no time like the present . nick : look , uh , grace , i really appreciate the , uh ... grace : hospitality ? nick : sharon and i are back together , and we intend to make it work this time . grace : how 's my , um , former best friend ? hmm ? i mean , it 's just so hard to keep up with her . she 's married to you , then your brother and then your father . now she 's back with you , huh ? you know that 's a newman trifecta , is n't it ? she does keep herself busy . nick : sharon 's doing very well . she hit a rough patch , but she 's doing a lot better now . grace : mm - hmm . nick : and so are our kids , which is why i called you here in the first place . it 's about cassie . grace : cassie ? that was a terrible tragedy . i , uh , never really got to tell you in person how sorry i was . nick : thanks . we got your note . you loved her , too . sharon and i both know that . grace : i truly did . nick : you were the one who tracked cassie down after sharon gave her up for adoption . you found her with alice in that run - down house , and her mother was there , and it was in madison . grace : millie ? nick : yeah , millie . grace : my god . it 's been years since i thought of those two . okay , i get the feeling you did n't just send a jet to bring me into town to reminisce . nick : no , i did n't . grace : so ... what 's this really about ? i mean , why this sudden urge to bring up painful memories ? sharon : why do n't you cover yourself up ? mariah : sharon , i swear to you -- sharon : i do n't want to hear it . mariah : no , this guy -- his name is dave . i thought that you and nick would be gone for the day . sharon : oh , stop lying ! you thought that i would be gone for the day . when you came in and you heard someone in the kitchen , you assumed that that was nick ! mariah : you 've got it all wrong . sharon : after i bailed you out of jail , i take you in . i bought you clothes . i defended you . this is how you repay me -- by plotting behind my back to try to seduce nick ? and please do n't insult my intelligence telling me that 's not what you were doing . mariah : fine . you 're right , and it 's been going on a lot longer than you realize . sharon : no . nothing has been going on , except maybe in fantasies . do you really think that nick would cheat on me with you ? my god ! you look like his daughter ! mariah : but i 'm not his daughter , and you do n't deserve him ! nick is way better off with me ! michael : this ... is as wonderful as it was unexpected , even without whatever it is you brought in those bags . lauren : ah , that 'll keep . that 'll keep . i 'm gon na make it my mission in life to continue surprising you and showing you how much i love you . michael : that goes double for me . look , as crazy as our lives get , we have to make sure that we carve out time for each other . lauren : amen to that . michael : amen ? lauren : amen . michael : yeah ? come here , mrs. baldwin . lauren : i 'm sure we 're just -- we 're just out of practice . that 's all . michael : yeah . lauren : that 's all . michael : i think we 're just both a little anxious . uh ... lauren : yeah . yeah . michael : i want every moment of time we spend together to be perfect -- perfect . um ... all right . this is a marathon . lauren : that 's right . michael : it 's not a sprint . okay . so , ready ? ready ? slowly . slowly . wait for it . waiting for it . wow . mmm . chelsea : no two designers have the same process . billy : okay . well , obviously , i 'm interested in you -- i mean , your process , how you work . chelsea : uh , well , i start with ideas , but in order to get those ideas , something has to spark me . billy : okay . like what ? chelsea : like accessories . for example , if i find a great belt , automatically , i start to think of what kind of dress or jacket that could work with . um , hats -- hats get me going . or a certain swatch or fabric or sample that gets me excited . oh , and lace -- sometimes a new piece of lace can inspire a whole new line . billy : so , it 's like you said in the park -- i mean , just being outside can help ? chelsea : yes , nature . nature is very inspiring . billy : it seemed like it was holding out on you the other day when i walked through . you were still kind of blocked . it 's a good thing i did , or it might have been permanent . chelsea : oh , yes . it was magical . thank god for you , billy abbott . all the women of the world would be walking around naked if it were n't for you . billy : i do n't want to be responsible for that . chelsea : [ laughs ] billy : damn ! what was i thinking ? chelsea : and laughter -- laughing helps . billy : yeah . chelsea : takes me out of my own head . billy : right . so , okay . um , inspiration turns into an idea . then what ? chelsea : a sketch . if i like my sketch , i make a refined drawing , and then i usually drape it over here on the form . this actually has a lot of toile , which is good for -- billy : toile ? chelsea : toile , yeah . it 's like muslin -- a basic fabric . billy : oh . chelsea : so , this is ... billy : and then what happens ? chelsea : then , um , i bring it to a professional pattern - maker . he refines a little more , and then we bring it to a manufacturer . here are the designs that are gon na be discussed in the meeting today , if you want to look them over . billy : beautiful . victoria : ben was here when i got here , abby . i was grateful to see a familiar face . abby : even though he has been the one stressing you out ? what are you even doing here , anyway ? you 're no longer on staff , right ? victoria : do n't do this now , abby . i 'm glad ben 's here . abby : thank you . i 've got it from here . dr. chiverton : victoria , i got here as fast as i could . let 's get you into an exam room . victoria : thank you . dr. chiverton : now , tell me what 's happening . you said on the phone you had some cramping . victoria : this is exactly how i felt before ... when i lost the baby . billy : these are great sketches . i mean , even a walking fashion disaster like me can see how talented you are . chelsea : thank you . billy : so , about this meeting -- how do i contribute , other than just taking notes to help out neil ? chelsea : that 's easy -- do n't talk . billy : yeah . uh , keeping my mouth shut has never been my strong suit ... as our doctor friend found out the hard way . chelsea : do you regret it -- telling stitch 's boss about all of his lies , potentially ruining his career ? billy : i 'm not the one who told dr . shelby . stitch gave him the file himself . chelsea : billy , you showed up with that information in hand . stitch just beat you to it . i 'm just asking , if you could do it over again , would you do things differently ? billy : no , because i realize why stitch 's ex did n't want that guy anywhere near their son . she did n't want that hanging over his head , just like it 's going to be hanging over victoria 's child if it turns out to be rayburn 's instead of mine . abby : you did n't answer my question before . if you got fired , then why are you still here ? stitch : hmm . you know , i think we reached our limit of sharing earlier at the club , so why do n't we just wait for victoria and not talk , okay ? abby : well , you were certainly acting like a doctor when i walked in . do you think it 's wise to be practicing medicine without a license ? stitch : until the state medical licensing board meets on my case , my status remains the same . i may not have a job at this particular hospital , but i am still a licensed physician , abby . and i was acting like someone who loves victoria and is concerned about her and her baby . i 'm not gon na stop loving them , no matter what happens . victoria : it was n't just cramps . there was spotting . dr. chiverton : how heavy ? victoria : there should n't be any , correct ? dr. chiverton : you were right to call as quickly as you did . victoria : i 'm just so scared because it was so similar to ... [ sighs ] grace : you said her name 's mariah . nick : startling , is n't it ? grace : it 's more like eerie . i mean ... [ sighs ] how old was cassie when ... you know . nick : she was 14 . grace : [ sighs ] my god . this is exactly how i would have pictured if she -- you know , if she had grown up , if she 'd become a young woman . nick : grace , sometimes when i 'm with mariah , i swear i feel like my daughter is sitting right in front of me . it 's no wonder sharon 's so invested in her . grace : she 's not the only one . nick : it 's not just the way she looks , too . i mean , it 's the way she acts and the way she talks and her mannerisms . the other day , mariah was -- she was happy , and she gave me a high five , just the way that cassie did a million times . grace : yeah , but , like you said , victor paid her to play that part . nick : i tried to stay objective when it came to this girl because i knew there was more to her than she was telling us , so i gave her a job and i moved her in with us so i could keep an eye on her , learn more about her , and this creep ian , who supposedly raised her . grace : still , like , i mean , having her around all the time like that must be like living with a ghost . nick : there 's too many things that do n't add up where this girl is concerned -- too many unanswered questions , too many coincidences . grace : but why am i here , though ? i mean , why are you telling me all this ? how -- how can i help ? nick : because i need you to tell me everything you remember about the day cassie was born , and i mean everything . do n't leave anything out . sharon : you poor , delusional thing . actually , you believe that you could seduce nick away from me ? but , hey , the signs were all there , were n't they ? you 've been doing everything you can to be alone with nick . you do everything around here so you can be helpful to him . oh , my god ! you baked him a peach pie . and every single insignificant thing nick ever did gave you attention . he thanked you . he cut you a break . you 've inflated that in your mind . let me give you a clue , mariah . nick has only been putting up with you here for my sake because i wanted to help you ! mariah : putting up with me ? you have got to be kidding me . i see the way that nick k is with you -- the way that he holds your hand , protects you from victor , like you 're some helpless invalid . but we both know that that is an act . you poured your heart out to me the cemetery about this horrible thing that you 're hiding from nick ! you 're like a loaded weapon , ready to go off , ready to ruin nick 's life ! sharon : stop it ! mariah : and -- and you know what ? i bet that you remember whatever horrible thing that you did and you 're just pretending that you ca n't because you know that your worst fear would be realized if nick dumped you . you may look at me like i am your precious little girl , but that is not the way that nick looks at me . he wants me , and if he had been the one who had walked in before -- sharon : do n't you dare . michael : ohh . aah ! i 'm sorry . i do n't know what 's wrong . lauren : do n't apologize . [ chuckles ] you did nothing wrong . it happens . michael : all right . not helping . not helping . lauren : listen , you just came from a grueling morning in court . i asked you to come here , and ... [ sighs ] there 's no case to win here . there 's no pressure . i just -- just wanted to spend some time with you , that 's all . there 's no successful outcome to be achieved . michael : i just -- lauren : i know . michael : i love you . lauren : i know that , too . and there are so many ways to show that . it 's just about being together . michael : you 're right . you 're amazing . you 're hot . lauren : [ laughs ] michael : i did mention that you were hot , right ? very hot . sharon : you know ... you do n't deserve to look like cassie . you had convinced me that you felt terrible about what you had done to me -- pretending to be my little girl , pushing me to the brink ! i know that you had no one growing up except for ian ward , who is a horrible man , and i know that your mother was absent -- so much so , she might as well have been dead -- and i know you 're starving for love . mariah : you do n't know me , so shut up ! everything that you think about me -- it 's all in your head ! i did n't have to drive you insane . you were there long before i came into the picture . i told you i 'm not your beloved cassie . i 'm nothing like her ! sharon : and that is painfully clear to me ! cassie would have grown up to be a kind , a generous young lady , not somebody who uses her misfortune for being a thief or a liar or a tramp . grace : what is the deal with this ward guy ? i mean , you keep mentioning him . nick : ian 's a real operator . he came to genoa city , tried to extort money from my family . his connection to mariah has raised a bunch of red flags . grace : once he came back ? i mean , was he originally from here ? nick : no -- idaho , and , before that , who knows ? grace : but he lived here once ? nick : ian used to run this cult . it was called new world , and when my mom was a teenager , she was mixed up in it for a little while . it 's a long story . but now he 's this self - proclaimed self - help guru , and he 's as slick as they come and all bad news , except when it comes to mariah . mariah really looks up to the guy . she treats him like he 's this father figure , and ian is extremely protective of her . and now mariah 's mother is involved , which there 's a story there , too , because mariah told us that her mother was dead , and now she 's alive , and it 's just more lies and more questions . grace : nick , what -- okay . what are you looking for ? i mean , what do you think this girl his hiding ? who do you think she really is ? nick : grace , i know you were there when cassie was born . you were sharon 's best friend . she relied on you . you were the person she trusted the most . grace : oh , come on . we were 16 . that was eons ago . nick : well , i need you to think back . focus on that day . is there anything about the whole experience that you remember of sharon giving birth to cassie ? grace : okay , i - i 'll -- i 'll try , yeah . nick : where was it ? was it in a hospital ? grace : well , yeah . of course . nick : okay . so , if it was in a hospital , there had to be a doctor . do you remember his name or anything about him ? grace : of the doctor , no , but ... oh , my god . there was this nurse , this -- she was , like , this new - agey chick . and she had the spookiest green eyes , and she was -- nick : do you remember what her name was ? grace : oh , my god . yeah . i mean , after all these years , the name stuck with me . helen . her name was helen . nick : that 's mariah 's mother . she was there when cassie was born ? billy : i told her that i would love the child , no matter whose it was -- that i would help to raise it . but , after a while , i admitted that i was n't sure . chelsea : i could n't have asked for better parents for johnny than you and victoria . i mean , you 've given him such a loving and stable home , and so , of course , for his sake , i want you to be able to work things out with her . i want you to keep your marriage intact . billy : listen , i want you to know that no matter what happens , johnny will always be loved and cared for . chelsea : i know that . your commitment to johnny has never wavered through any of this . billy : as hard as i have worked on this marriage and i want to hold it together , the idea of raising stitch 's kid -- it means he 's gon na be a part of our family forever , a constant reminder -- a constant threat , really , 'cause he 's never gon na stop pursuing victoria . chelsea : i think she 's always been a little threatened by me . billy : she was insecure because of the adoption and how i screwed that up with lucy . she knows that you were never out to break up our marriage . eventually , she realized that you just wanted what was best for johnny -- for him to be raised in a loving , stable home with two parents . chelsea : so , where did you leave things with victoria when you said you were n't sure ? billy : i could n't keep pretending that i 'm this selfless , noble guy . the truth is that i 've known all along i could n't do it . i ca n't raise that man 's child . abby : if i were you , i would reinvent myself ... create a whole new background , somewhere far away . it 's not difficult . i 've done it myself several times -- not the fraudulent part but the `` reinvent `` part . do you really want to go through this ? do you really want to be known as the guy who broke up a marriage ? let billy and victoria have the happiness that you and your wife and kid could n't . i mean , you 're still young , fit , somewhat good - looking . you could find someone new . stitch : [ scoffs ] [ door opens ] stitch : how 's victoria ? abby : is the baby okay ? dr. chiverton : i 'll let her tell you herself while i get her paperwork started . abby : what paperwork ? victoria : [ sniffles ] abby : oh , sweetie . victoria : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so emotional . i ca n't help it . i 'm just so relieved . stitch : then it 's good news ? victoria : yes . i 'm fine . the baby 's fine . cramping stopped . abby : oh , thank god . victoria : no . but because of my history , dr . chiverton wants to hook me up to a fetal monitor and , you know , keep me here for observation . abby : oh . you 're being admitted ? victoria : oh , yeah -- at least until tomorrow , just to make sure everything 's okay . i 'm fine . abby : it will be , sis . i know . victoria : thank you . [ door closes ] nick : is there anything else you can tell me about this nurse ? grace : well , for one thing , i remember thinking she was a real control freak . nick : how do you mean ? grace : helen would n't even let us stay with sharon . i mean , when it came time to go into the delivery room , she yelled at us to stay out . nick : `` us `` ? grace : well , doris and me . i was there with sharon 's mom . nick : so , you were n't actually in the room when sharon gave birth ? grace : well , i - i guess they -- they did n't want us bonding with the baby -- i mean , even sharon . she was giving it up for adoption . look , i do n't know . the whole thing was just so odd . it was almost as if they just could n't get it over fast enough . they would n't even let doris and me see the baby or even tell us if it was a boy or girl . nick : all right . is there anything else you can remember -- anything at all ? grace : no . i - i -- god . i really do n't , nick . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i could n't be of more he . nick : no , no , no . grace , you were a huge help . thank you . mariah : even if you do manage to get nick to marry you , it 's not going to be long before he regrets it . he is only with you because he feels sorry for you ! all you 're gon na do is make him miserable , but do you care about that ? ! no ! you 'd rather destroy him than see him happy ! all the stuff that i am saying -- you know it 's true . deep down , you know it . but you are in such denial that it 's actually shocking to you to hear it said out loud ! you 've got blinders on ! sharon : well , not anymore ! mariah : this whole kindness thing -- it 's an act . you do n't care about anybody except yourself . you 're nothing but a selfish bitch ! sharon : you get out of my house ... right now ! i do n't ever want to see you again ! mariah : works for me . michael : oh , did i tell you i got a text from fenmore ? lauren : you did ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : how 's he doing ? how 's school ? michael : i have never heard him sound so excited or focused , maybe ever . lauren : his decision to go to arizona was the best one yet , right ? michael : you have to go back to the salt mines ? lauren : oh , yes , unfortunately . michael : ohh . me , too . lauren : this was really nice . michael : mmm . chelsea : billy , you ca n't know for sure how you 're gon na handle any of this until the baby arrives . billy : you know what ? i should n't have brought it up . we have a meeting to get to . chelsea : okay , boss . billy : boss ? i like the sound of that . chelsea : ohh . well , do n't get used to it . billy : got the title for , what , 60 minutes ? chelsea : well , you can do a lot of damage in 60 minutes , but do n't worry -- i will make you look competent . [ cell phone ringing ] billy : what the hell ? chelsea : what ? who is it ? billy : rayburn ? what 's up ? stitch : i 'm at the hospital . victoria had a bit of a scare . billy : what kind of scare ? with the baby ? stitch : she had some twinges , but , uh , she was checked out , and everything 's okay with her and the baby . billy : and you 're sure ? stitch : yeah , i 'm sure . dr. chiverton 's gon na keep her overnight for observation . i thought maybe she 'd appreciate your support . billy : yeah . hey , um ... thanks for calling . [ cell phone vibrating ] nick : hey , sharon . it 's me . uh , sorry i missed you . listen , i 'm not gon na be home tonight and maybe not tomorrow . i have to go out of town and take care of something . i 'm sorry , but it ca n't wait . [ next_on ] avery : you 're angry at me for supporting austin ? dylan : yes , i am . neil : i appreciate that . it 's not a marathon . victor : you 're gon na have the medical authorization for phyllis ' treatment very soon . jack : i should have known you 'd pull something like this . | michael and lauren finally find alone - time , but they find it hard to make love so they just stay in bed cuddling until they have to return to work . billy takes neil 's place at a meeting for chelsea 's clothing line , and she explains to him her creative process for her designs . victoria has pain and thinks she is losing the baby but everything is okay and she is kept overnight for observation . stitch calls billy to tell him about victoria 's scare because he thinks victoria needs billy 's support . |
victor : call paul williams right now . tell him all about marco annicelli . tell him about all the dead people on that boat and about kelly . jack : all that blood is on your hands -- every single death you set in motion . victor : and who would be extradited and rot in their bloody jail cell ? ! not me -- you ! jack : this has gone on too long . every day i am lying to the people i care most about . victor : oh , my god . it just breaks my heart to hear that ! why do n't you make the call ? call paul williams . call him right now . tell him . who is gon na protect your family when marco annicelli ... jack : i should n't need to protect them ! look , you created this monster . you pull the plug already . this is not my problem . victor : it is our problem , jack . you and i need to stop that guy . jack : no , no , no , no . we are not a team . you are a menace to everything and everyone that i love , and why -- so you could prove to me that you 're the boss and steal jabot ? victor : i did n't steal jabot . you and i agreed to share it . jack : oh , careful , victor . i did n't agree to anything . that was marco . surely you can tell the difference between me and someone in your employ . victor : you know something ? that family business of yours ai n't worth the trouble . jack : so , all of this was for nothing ? ! victor : it was a business proposition that has gone bad . happens all the time . now , jabot cosmetics can be yours again , part of the abbott family , if ... you agree not to make that call . marisa : i have waited too long for that . so have you . i can tell you missed me . marco : a woman kisses me -- i react . all it means is i 'm not dead . marisa : it used to be good with us , marco . we can have it back if we leave this town now , together . every plan we ever made -- it 's time to make them come true . marco : ooh , you 're good , baby -- but not that good . one kiss , you think i 'm gon na walk away from all my hard work ? no . i put out blood , sweat , and tears to become jack abbott . marisa : is it worth dying for ? because they want you dead , marco . phyllis -- she thinks you 're the devil . she wants you back in hell . i 've lost you before . i wo n't do it again . marco : that is so sweet ... and so not like you . marisa : and you 're not the marco i knew , either . the marco i knew , he was smart -- smart enough to stay alive . you can not be jack abbott ever again ! it 's over ! snap out of it ! you can stay here and die ... or leave genoa city with me and live . ashley : i want to hear it from you . what monster has victor unleashed ? phyllis : i 've said all i 'm gon na say . ashley : oh , for pete 's sake . phyllis : go to victor . make him talk . nikki : you see , all phyllis has are evasions and pointless accusations . ashley : i 'm not sure exactly how pointless it is , really , nikki , considering your husband did shoot my brother . nikki : well , according to both men , it was self - defense . i trust my husband is telling the truth . phyllis : if victor is so innocent , why are you living upstairs , nikki ? why do n't you just go home and be with your wonderful , honest husband ? nikki : excuse me , but my living arrangements are none of your affair . but i will not have you implying that my husband is a danger to anybody . ashley : okay . all right . everybody just take a deep breath , okay ? i 'm sure we all have questions about the growing animosity between victor and jack . i 'm assuming that includes you , nikki ? nikki : yes . ashley : great . so , why do n't we go get some answers ? cane : whoever dives in and collects the most diving rings gets to choose where we get our ice cream from . is that a deal ? huh ? hey . have you got water in your ears already ? 'cause i said the two magic words . i said , `` ice `` and `` cream . `` what is going on ? mattie : are you and mommy getting a divorce ? lily : you know , yesterday you were my hero . the way you supported devon -- it was such a huge moment where anything could have happened . but you were loving and kind and wonderful . neil : it was my son 's wedding day . i 'm a dad . i actually did n't have much of a choice except to suck it up . lily : no , that is not true . you did have a choice . you could have hung on to the bitterness , but you did n't . and even if you did forgive them , you did n't have to say it in public . but you showed everyone what real forgiveness looks like . the world can be a very dark and ugly place . neil : mm . lily : but you showed everyone it does n't have to stay that way . neil : yeah ? what do i always tell you ? speak from your heart . that 's what i did . and i truly do hope that devon and hilary find the happiness they deserve . hilary : that drive from the airport -- how could anyplace be more beautiful ? devon : oh , it 's just trying to keep up with you , baby . where would you like your luggage ? devon : anywhere is fine . thanks . if you have any questions or need any reservations -- devon : got it . thank you . appreciate it . you 're welcome , sir , and best wishes to you both . hilary : thank you . devon : thanks . devon : how are you even possible ? hmm ? i loved you from the start and i 'll love you till the end rich or poor , my heart is yours with a love greater than feeling we 'll persevere and we 'll endure through the wilderness and the valleys that reign my heart is yours [ piano solo ] lily : hey , i have an idea . neil : what ? lily : since my boss is out of town , i can play a little hooky . we can go have lunch somewhere else for a change or , i do n't know , be completely reckless -- go see a movie , be rebels . neil : wow . what would your boss say ? lily : well , he 's on his honeymoon , so what he does n't know wo n't hurt him . neil : yeah , well , i appreciate the offer , but i 'm gon na get out of town for a bit , you know , and that 's why i came by -- give you a heads up . lily : oh . well , um , maybe if you wait a little while , the twins and i can come with you -- one last weekend away before school starts ? neil : i appreciate that offer , too , but , no , i 'm gon na just spend some time on my own , you know ? think for a bit , stare at the scenery . i still have some things to figure out -- exactly where to put my past where hilary is concerned , where it belongs -- in my rear - view mirror . lily : [ chuckles softly ] well , it sounds perfect . you have my blessing . neil : well , thank you . glad to hear it . lily : yeah . i mean , just have a good time , you know ? no pressure , no schedule . just do whatever feels right . neil : yeah . i think that 's gon na be my motto on this adventure -- `` whatever feels right . `` cane : hey , where did you hear that from ? did someone say mommy and daddy were getting divorced ? charlie : sammy 's dad does n't live at home . mattie : his mommy and daddy got a divorce . cane : you know when you guys have a fight or if you go and play and it does n't work out as you expected ? you still love each other , right ? charlie : do you still love mommy ? cane : you and you -- okay ? -- and your mom take up the biggest part of my heart , and i do n't want you guys to ever have to worry about whether mommy or daddy love you , 'cause all we want is for you to be happy . all i want is for us to be happy . and you have to know that your mommy and your daddy will always be there for you . okay ? jack : that 's the price you put on my silence -- what was mine all along , jabot , which you stole from me , with marco 's help ? why should you get to keep what never should have been yours at all ? victor : that merger with your company proved to be less productive than i thought . it meant nothing to me , nothing to my bottom line . jack : i was chained to a bed by a lunatic , almost killed by a drug dealer . my wife slept with a criminal . and instead of justice , instead of seeing your head on a pike right next to marco 's , i get jabot back ? victor : only ... if you keep your mouth shut about marco annicelli . jack : jabot is mine . i want it . victor : you 'll get it back ... if you do as i say . jack : oh , it 's gon na take a lot more than your word about jabot to keep me from blowing this thing sky - high ! marco : things here have not gone as i planned . marisa : 'cause you 're a greedy boy , marco . you always have been . you 're alive . you 're free . you have me beside you , and you want to risk it all to stay in this place ? what is wrong with you ? marco : i 'm freer as jack abbott than i am as marco annicelli . marisa : for how long ? even if you could convince phyllis and the others , why would you want to ? genoa city is n't a place for people like you and me . they believe in rules and laws , being polite and proper , going to work every day and having coffee , keeping everything under control . when has that ever been you or me ? marco : you stayed . you could have run . you stayed . marisa : a moment of weakness . i wanted to be ... respectable . [ chuckles softly ] it 's too late for that . better to leave now , before it kills my soul . marco : or maybe you wanted me out of town so you could help your friend jack abbott . marisa : jack does n't need me . you ... you do . he does n't know me . you do . maybe -- maybe i need you . marco : and why should i believe you ? hilary : it 's funny . marriage makes a difference , but it does n't . i mean , it does n't change the love . i loved you before the rings . somehow it 's still ... different . devon : well , it 's forever . hilary : yeah . it is , is n't it ? devon : mm - hmm . hilary : [ chuckles ] devon : and it does make a difference -- saying , `` i love you `` and putting it out there for god and everyone . i believe in these . and i believe in us . hilary : today and tomorrow ? hmm ? devon : more than that , baby . we have months and years , decades . we made it to the other side . the universe threw us a world of hurt , and look what we did with it . hilary : so , i guess we can just sit on the porch in our rocking chairs and ignore each other . devon : no ! we ca n't do that at all . just 'cause we have decades does n't mean that we can waste one second of it . cane : um , just so you know , i did put sunscreen on them . lily : oh , yeah . i trust you . um , my dad 's going out of town for a few days , so moses will be with sofia , so she might call us for backup . cane : of course . you know , it 's a big thing , what your dad did , so , you know , he deserves some times away , you know ? lily : yeah . it was big . cane : mm . lily : it was huge , actually , and i told him that . my heart was in my throat when he showed up , but then he spoke , and ... the forgiveness ... it was hard to not be affected by it . cane : yeah . yeah . it takes a lot of guts to put it out there like he did , you know , 'cause it 's easier to nurse a wound instead of trying to heal it . and i think what your dad did -- it showed you there 's such a thing as second chances . lily : yesterday you said that ... you were n't ready to forgive me . but the way you 're talking now ... are you ready now ? cane : you know , the twins asked me if we 're getting a divorce . lily : what ? cane : yeah . lily : they ne -- they never even mentioned -- [ sighs ] how long have they even been thinking this ? i mean ... [ sighs ] poor babies . cane : you know , i - i -- they should n't have to worry about where we stand with them or with each other , and they should just know that we 're going to be a family , and so i think that , um ... i can get past this . i can . i can forgive you ... for the kids . lily : it ca n't just be for the kids , cane , because we 're not just parents . we 're husband and wife . so either you have to love me like before ... or we 're gon na have to figure out the next step . marisa : if you do n't know me well enough to know when i 'm telling you the truth , then you do n't deserve to have me at all . marco : ooh , and i 'm just supposed to believe you and drive off into the sunset ? you drove us into a lake to get away from me . marisa : because you were furious with me . you forget , marco , i know you . when you lose your temper , you lose your mind . marco : and you thought i was going to kill you ? that 's what you thought ? marisa : [ sighs ] my mistake . you want me to apologize ? i 'm sorry . when i thought you had drowned , something inside me died . marco : i bet . marisa : why do you think i gave the police a false description of you ? marco : oh , to buy some time for yourself , maybe ? marisa : to help you get away , to save your skin , so that maybe you and i could be together , but if you do n't want me , fine . marco : you seem to be doing just fine with that little noah boy . marisa : [ scoffs ] marco : yes . i saw you in the park . shame -- you went from a man to a boy . marisa : he gave me a job , a shoulder to cry on . marco : and how did you show your appreciation ? marisa : how do you think ? i 've always done what it takes to keep my head above water , and you know that . what are you ? are you jealous ? noah 's a spoiled child , like everyone in this town . you think he knows where i came from , how you -- you saved me ? now i want to save you . do n't make me beg , marco . i do n't want to lose you again . nikki : victor , there 's something we need to talk about . phyllis : what 's going on ? what just happened ? why 'd you just shake hands ? victoria : why are we all standing here , gaping ? ashley : because the partners / enemies were just shaking hands , which , frankly , makes me as nervous as if they were strangling each other . jack : victor and i just signed a handwritten but legally binding agreement to end the merger between newman enterprises and jabot . victor : hence newman - abbott no longer exists . phyllis : so , that 's it ? nikki : it 's over ? ashley : you scribble it out , you sign it , and it 's done ? victor : well , a few details have to be worked out , but , on the whole , it 's over with . victoria : uh , excuse me . how was this decided , and why was n't anyone consulted ? jack : it was time , victoria . victor : let me just say that the merger did n't work out , all right ? it meant nothing to my bottom line . ashley : so , a simple shake of the hands , and , once again , massive changes to our families and our business ? nikki : after all the drama and the misery , it 's over like that ? jack : yes . too much of both . victor : we assumed you 'd all be pleased . why are n't you ? victoria : did you run the numbers on the dissolution ? phyllis : sounds like less of a business decision and much more personal . ashley : just like the merger , we 're supposed to stand by and just nod our heads -- not worried about any ramifications or fallout . and as per usual , we hear about it after the fact , of course . victor : you know , jack , i suggest you discuss this with ashley and phyllis . i should do the same with my wife and my daughter . jack : works for me . ashley : how kind of you to take the time to fill us in . victor : i will talk to my family about this at lunch . victoria : okay . sounds good . i 'd love to hear the details . nikki : well , we did come here looking for answers , so i suppose we 'll get some . victor : it 's good to see eye to eye on something once . i think it 'll work out very well for both of us . jack : one can assume this will be the last time we agree for some time . ashley : okay . that was seriously the most insipid performance i think i 've ever seen . so , tell me , what really happened ? jack : simple story ? you can throw away your newman - abbott business cards , or -- you know what ? -- keep them . they might make good kindling . or if you get a wobbly table at crimson lights , you can shove them under the table legs to even things out . phyllis : your humor on this is only making this more annoying . ashley : no , i think it 's really funny . you actually trust victor 's word that this is just over ? phyllis : nobody trusts victor to do anything but to be himself . ashley : which is just another way of saying that he would never willingly give up his newest toy , so how the hell did you force his hand ? marisa : is it that bitch phyllis ? you want to stay and be her husband ? ! marco : oh , look who 's jealous now . marisa : she belongs to jack , and i belong to you , even now , even after you left me . marco : after you left me in a lake to die ? marisa : enough ! marco , i do n't have to convince you to be with me . it 's insulting . marco : ooh . sensitive feelings . marisa : you owe me a future with you . i 've waited too long already . marco : you did n't wait ... at all . marisa : you missed me , too . i know you did . and you want this . you want me . [ gasps ] [ gasps ] lily : cane , i love you . and i want you back . but i do n't want a fake marriage . i do n't want us to be roommates who just take care of charlie and mattie together . i want them to grow up knowing what real love looks like , and i want us to be the best examples they could ever have . cane : then this is all i have to give , 'cause it 's all i 've got right now . i ca n't magically just go back and change what happened . you slept with another man . lily : what about all the times before that i forgave you ? remember the times that you lied to me about your name , your family , your father ? i mean , you went as far to let me believe that you were dead , and i checked myself in to a mental institution . but we healed together . we started over . cane : i regret every mistake i made , and i 'm grateful to you for taking me back . i am . lily : then how is this any different ? cane : because when i broke your heart over andover , i did it 'cause i thought i was protecting you , even though i know it was wrong . and i swear to you that every single time , you were my priority , and there was not a second that passed that i was n't thinking about you and how much i loved you . but when you got into bed with him ... you were n't thinking about us . you lost us . and everything that we have built -- it just did n't matter anymore , and i just ca n't forget that . hilary : maybe these rings are magical , because they have undone the past . i do n't feel like i 'm drowning in my mistakes anymore , feeling guilty and unworthy . devon : i never want you to feel like that . hilary : you , neither . devon : yeah . so , what 's next on the agenda for our fresh new life ? hilary : uh ... devon : hmm ? hilary : ... a long walk on the beach , of course . devon : of course . hilary : and then , um , beating you at tennis . devon : that 's not gon na happen , but go on . [ both chuckle ] hilary : i just want an incredible honeymoon ... and to be a normal couple . devon : [ imitates snoring ] hilary : i mean it . devon : [ chuckling ] what ? i mean it . what 's good about normal ? hilary : normal is wonderful . okay ? when have we ever been able to just be in love and be normal ? babe , i want it all , from the white picket fence to ... all the grandkids . devon : the grandkids ? just skip the babymaking , go straight to grandkids ? hilary : oh , there will be babymaking . trust me . devon : okay . [ both laugh ] hilary : just like we talked about , hmm ? devon : i remember every time that you would -- that you would picture having a baby , the father was me . hilary : and when i said that , it just felt like a daydream . devon : it did to me , too . but one day ... hilary : not too soon . devon : ... it will be true . oh , my god . i 'm gon na get up . hilary : what ? devon : we 're gon na be late . we 're gon na be late . hilary : for what ? devon : it 's a surprise . hilary : you expect me to get out of this bed right now ? mnh - mnh . mnh - mnh . devon : yes . we can get back in the bed . i promise you , you 're gon na love it , okay ? hilary : okay . devon : all right ? hilary : okay . lily : i know what it 's like to forgive someone who has hurt you before . you 're basically putting your heart in their hands and giving them the chance to hurt you all over again . but i love you and i miss you and i want a life with you -- a real , happy life ... not one that 's for show , for the kids . i mean , what else do i have to say to convince you ? do i need to apologize again ? cane : i 'm not asking for an apology . i 'm just saying to you i need to take this one step at a time . lily : then what step are we at right now ? because when we 're together like this ... when we talk ... even though it hurts ... all i can think about ... i miss you so much . [ footsteps approach ] lily : [ chuckles softly ] mattie : mommy and daddy are kissing again . cane : [ chuckles ] lily : [ chuckles ] hilary : ohh . devon : wow . look at those sea pools ! hilary : oh , those are the virgin gorda baths ! devon : we 'll have to make sure to take a dip in one -- or two or three or four . hilary : [ chuckles ] this view is amazing . i feel like a bird . devon : oh , baby , i 'm the bird . you 're an angel . hilary : oh , stop hitting on me , okay ? i already married you . devon : that just means i know how lucky i got . [ chuckles ] wow . victor : now we can all celebrate the clean break from jabot and the abbotts . victoria : i 'm surprised . you never mentioned you were considering it . victor : i gave it a lot of consideration . nikki : i 'm sure you did give it a great deal of thought . victor : mm . nikki : now you can tell us the real reason why you suddenly gave back what you have always coveted . jack : i did n't have to strong - arm victor at all . we simply agreed that the merger was a mistake . ashley : victor does n't believe in mistakes , jack . he believes in winning . sometimes i think he 'd hold on to jabot even if it was driving him into bankruptcy , which it was n't . jack : well , fortunately , i do n't know how victor 's brain works . all i know is we agreed for once -- that ending this merger is better for everyone . ashley : so , phyllis , do you believe this bunch of crap ? phyllis : you know , at this point , i do n't care how it happened , and i thank god that merger is dead . ashley : do you realize that 's not actually an answer ? you and victor were hell - bent on creating that merger . now you seem equally hell - bent on dissolving it ... with a -- wow , look at that -- a handwritten agreement . seriously ? jack : as victor said , there are details to work out , but i had to get something on paper . ashley : oh . i 'm surprised it was n't written in blood . jack : that 's victor 's mo , not mine . phyllis : at least this is over -- with a pen instead of a bullet . jack : yes , and we can end victor 's paranoia about our family and i trying to bring him down . i 've seen enough of his face for a lifetime ... and i think he 's probably seen enough of mine . marco : son of a -- [ chuckles ] if you want to play games , all you had to do was ask . marisa : you 're disgusting . marco : and you have a death wish . marisa : how does it feel to be tied up , no way out ? marco : is that what this is -- your little bit of revenge ? marisa : no , no , no . it 's not my turn to pay you back . that honor -- that honor belongs to jack . jack : look , the why is not important . what matters is we have dad 's company back , just the way you and billy wanted it . [ cell phone rings ] jack : oh . excuse me . hello ? jack abbott . marisa : come to your family 's cabin . there is a package here , all tied up and ready for you . hilary : okay , here . why do n't you just sit here ? devon : okay . hilary : okay ? devon : okay . hilary : can i get you anything , huh ? can i get you some water ? devon : no , thanks , baby . the embarrassment of having motion sickness is enough . [ chuckles ] hilary : yeah . that last bit of that ride was a little -- devon : i know . i love you . do n't describe it , though . hilary : okay . i wo n't . [ chuckles ] devon : i 'm sorry . hilary : ohh . my poor baby . devon : mm . hilary : i wish i could help you . devon : if you could stop the jackhammering in my stomach and head , that 'd be fantastic . hilary : yeah . the last few days was a bit crazy . devon : mm . you know , i think it 's catching up with me , 'cause i feel like i could sleep for a week . hilary : well , a nap does sound pretty good . devon : it does . it does . oh . we have the , uh -- the hike up gorda peak with the guide . hilary : oh . that 's right . devon : you should go on it . hilary : what ? no . i 'm not gon na leave you here . devon : yeah , no . i 'm not gon na be very entertaining if i 'm snoring . see the sights , and i 'll stare at the back of my eyelids . hilary : i would feel selfish if i went . no . devon : it 's not selfish if i 'm telling you to go , babe , okay ? you hike , i 'll sleep , and when you get back , i 'm thinking we can soak in that big tub for a little bit before dinner . hilary : oh . my husband is planning our bathtimes . i like that . devon : yeah . hilary : i love you . devon : i love you , too . hilary : okay . i 'll go , and i 'll have the concierge bring you up something for your head and your stomach . devon : thanks . get out of here . thank you . i appreciate that . hilary : okay . [ door opens , closes ] victor : the merger between newman and abbott was never one of friendship , okay ? and it certainly turned out not to be one ... of good business . i merged with them to make a preemptive strike . victoria : to get control of jabot , to do unto jack before he did unto you . nikki : yes , because jack supposedly was arranging an attack on you and newman . victoria : you wanted to keep your enemies close . i get it , dad . it 's very you . nikki : why end that now ? what has changed ? victor : i have surmised that jack is not the instigator of the plot against me ... nikki : ohh . victor : ... but it most likely is one of the other abbotts . nikki : are you kidding ? victor , good lord ! after all of this , and it was n't even jack ? could n't you have done a little more research when you learned there was gon na be a coup ? victoria : so , who is behind the paragon project ? is it ashley , kyle , billy ? victor : i do n't know . but i 'm going to go back to my corner ... reassess everything , and come out for another round . jack : i 'm sorry . there 's something i need to deal with . phyllis : what 's up ? jack : that was the legal team dealing with the dissolution of the merger . i want to make sure all the `` t 's `` are crossed , all the `` i 's `` are dotted . phyllis : okay . then i will see you later . jack : count on it . phyllis : well , that was anticlimactic . i tell you , all that misery undone with just a few scribbles on a piece of paper ? wow . ashley : i just ca n't take it anymore . please stop the play - acting . you do not believe this is over , and i know it . phyllis : i think it is the beginning of the end , ashley . ashley : really ? i think that jack was lying about why he and victor are n't partners anymore . phyllis : why , because that merger was so much fun for them ? i think they 're gon na be thrilled this is behind them . ashley : because the merger caused , quite literally , blood , sweat , and tears , they would not shake their hands and move on . phyllis : except they just did . ashley : you know what , phyllis ? i 'm a part of this company and this family . you know something , and you 're gon na tell me . lily : so ... cane : so ? lily : ... what 's next ? because i think i heard the words `` ice `` and `` cream . `` cane : oh . and , uh , a movie ? lily : popcorn ? cane : dinner ? lily : which they 'll be too full for . cane : well , they 're kids , and summer 's almost over , so ... lily : mm . i 'm jealous . sounds like the perfect day -- well , except for the part that , uh -- putting them to bed . that does n't sound like fun . cane : you know , i have a solution to that problem . lily : what 's that ? cane : well , maybe you could ... help me with the bedtime duties . lily : you want me to come over at bedtime ? cane : yeah . and it would be kind of silly for you to come all that way , then leave , so maybe , uh , you know ... lily : so , i should stay ? cane : i would like that . lily : is this just for the kids ? 'cause i told you -- cane : it is for the kids . it 's also for us , 'cause we have a long way to go , and i have this feeling , you know , that maybe we can , uh -- maybe we 'll get there . lily : i think we can , too . cane : [ sighs ] hilary : ah , there you are . i hope you do n't mind . i took the trail without -- uh ... neil . phyllis : i have no idea why victor and jack broke up the company -- none . am i sorry about that ? hell , no . this merger never should have happened . and we went along with jack . we trusted him . but it was insane and this thing is over and it 's a good thing . ashley : so , it has nothing to do with what you said about victor unleashing a monster ? phyllis : victor is his own monster . ashley : that 's not what you meant . phyllis : oh , meant ? what did i mean ? i was pissed ! ashley : for a reason , phyllis . phyllis : yeah , maybe because i do n't like victor very much . ashley : oh , just stop it . if there 's an attack against my family , i have a right to know . does this have to do with jabot ? phyllis : oh , ashley , would you please just back off ? ashley : i 'm not -- not until you tell me what 's going on ! phyllis : you know what ? this could hurt jack and me and even victor , okay , ashley ? we are all in danger now -- every one of us . marco : kill me now , because if i get loose , i swear to you -- marisa : you used to scare me , marco . you used to make me feel so many things . not anymore . [ door opens ] jack : thanks . just what i wanted . marco : run , jackie ! run before i get you ! jack : you 're panicking , marco . you should be , because now , finally , your fate is in my hands . [ next_on ] summer : guys , i remembered . i did see someone at the cabin the night of the murder . i saw harding . dylan : you seem pretty anxious for us to catch marco . it would n't be because you were doing business with him , too , right ? marco : go ahead ! do it ! | victor and jack have a confrontation in the park over the fact that jack wants to expose everything that has been happening over the last few months . victor promises to give jack back ownership of jabot as long as he keeps his mouth shut about marco . marisa tries to get marco to leave town and give up this dream of being jack abbott but he refuses . at the athletic club , ashley demands answers from phyllis as to who the monster is that victor has unleashed , but phyllis refuses to tell her anything . ashley lets nikki know that she does n't trust victor either . nikki defends victor 's actions . cane spends time with charlie and maddie at the rooftop pool . charlie asks him if he and mommy are getting divorced . lily commends neil on his actions at devon 's and hilary 's wedding . devon and hilary arrive at their island honeymoon retreat . they kiss and make love . lily suggests that they go somewhere else for lunch since devon is out of town , but neil tells her that he is going out of town for a few days to figure out what to do next . lily offers to go with him but he refuses to let her accompany him . cane asks charlie where he heard that . cane tries to assure charlie that he and lily will always love them no matter what . victor and jack try to reach a compromise on jabot . marisa tells marco that he needs her and she needs him . marco asks her how he can he believe her . at the pool , lily and cane discuss neil 's actions at the wedding . cane lets lily know that charlie asked him if they are getting a divorce . when lily tries to get cane to forgive her , he tells her he can forgive her for the children . lily tells him that just wo n't work ; he needs to forgive her for them . |
nick : is it true what they 're saying ? there 's new evidence in adam 's case that proves he did n't kill constance bingham ? paul : yes , it 's true . we found the original pages of sage 's journal . chloe : no , no . this is all moving way too fast . victor : yeah , it means the genoa city police department did their job . they found the missing pages . chloe : which means adam goes free . victor : well , it also means that you have to start thinking about the next phase , you know ? chloe : next phase ? victor : meaning get out of town , as far away from here as possible . chloe : [ scoffs ] excuse me ? victor : what about that did n't you understand ? chloe : well , you told me that i was gon na be protected . victor : of course you will . but not here . i mean , adam is gon na live here once he gets out of prison . i do n't want you to live under the same roof . [ alarm blaring ] chelsea : i ca n't imagine those just go off for fun . what 's going on ? where is my husband ? adam : you tried to take my life away from me , huh ? now watch me take yours . [ groans ] stop ! please ! [ groaning ] mariah : hey , did you get those sketches for chelsea ? i know she wanted them back as soon as possible . sharon : uh , yes . they are right here in my bag . mariah : great . why are you looking at me like that ? sharon : like what ? mariah : [ laughing ] like you have something to say but you do n't know how to say it . sharon : no . no , i was just wondering if you 'd talk to kevin recently . mariah : i do n't think he 's ever gon na talk to me again after i hijacked his flowers . well , chloe 's flowers . sharon : mm , i do n't think that 's true . especially now that he understands why you did it . mariah : what -- what do you mean ? `` he understands ? `` how could he possibly understand ? sharon . did you say something to kevin ? sharon : i -- mariah : no , no , no , no , no . the only appropriate answer to that question is `` no . `` [ seagulls cawing ] travis : ow ! damn it ! of all the boats in manzanillo . [ sighs ] what brings you to sunny mexico ? victoria : you . adam : [ groaning ] you do n't get to win this one ! i 'm not gon na let you live to torment my son . this ends now ! [ groans ] agh ! nick : so , adam was telling the truth . he was framed . paul : the original pages were bagged for evidence , but we made copies , so , uh , you can see for yourself what sage wrote . nick : thanks . dylan : it 's the least we c do after everything you 've been through . nick : i mean , there 's nothing in here about adam or murder . it 's just sage dealing with her grief over losing constance . did my dad do this ? did he forge these pages ? did d he set adam up ? dylan : uh , we do n't have any concrete proof on victor . nick : of course , you do n't . dylan : but we do know the woman whose room we found the pages in , bethany bryant , is connected to victor . nick : how connected ? paul : go ahead . dylan : he was meeting with her while he was in prison . he claims it was to keep billy and victoria apart . nick : but you do n't believe him . dylan : do you ? chloe : i move out five seconds after he gets released ? well , that 's not gon na look suspicious at all ! i mean , it 's gon na look like i ca n't handle it , like i 'm running away . victor : no , chloe , it 'll simply seem like what it is . you 're giving your good friend another chance to reconnect with her husband , that 's all . chloe : no . no , chelsea and i , we 're in a really good place . i mean , after a long , long road . i mean , we are leaning on each other . we work together . our kids , they 're bonding . victor : i understand . chloe : no , you know , actually , you do n't understand because chelsea is my best friend . i mean , she has seen me at my worst and she still loves me anyway . we are connected , and not just as friends , but through our kids . you know that connor can see . that little boy can see because of my daughter . victor : i hate to break it to you . he still thinks that you 're responsible for those journal pages . chloe : well , i 'll change his mind . victor : i want you to stay as far away from him as you can . because this ai n't over . as long as he thinks that you are perhaps responsible for those changes in that journal , he 'll be suspicious . chloe : okay , why do i get the feeling that this is not just a suggestion but an order ? victor : let 's put it this way . it 's a strong suggestion . you just get the hell out of here . go somewhere else . take your beautiful daughter , bella , the one that is still living . you know what she needs ? she needs her mother . that 's the most important thing in life , is to raise your child . chelsea : i just need to talk to somebody . if you would just -- [ alarm stops ] chelsea : that 's a good sign , right ? so , could i please talk to my husband now ? mitch : mrs. newman , you need to leave . chelsea : what ? mitch : there 's been an incident . chelsea : what are you talking about ? what kind of incident ? mitch : now , please . chelsea : i 'm not moving until i see my husband . mitch : that 's not a choice . chelsea : okay , you do n't understand . there is new evidence that my husband was set up . michael : chelsea . chelsea : thank you . thank god you 're here , michael . will you please tell this man that my husband is innocent and that we need to speak to adam -- mitch : and i 've been trying to tell her that that ca n't happen right now . chelsea : but he wo n't tell me why . michael : all right , all right . as mr. newman 's attorney , i 'm not leaving this building until i have answers . chelsea : thank you . michael : but i think you should go . chelsea : are you joking ? michael : come here , come here . excuse us . let me get to the bottom of this . chelsea : he 's my husband , michael . michael : he 's also my client . everything i 'm doing is in adam 's best interest . and right now , i believe your being here could complicate matters . chelsea : that 's not how this was supposed to go . i was supposed to tell adam . i was supposed to see the smile on his face . michael : and you will . soon . now , in the meantime , just let me handle the red tape . i will call you as soon as i know anything . chelsea : do you promise ? michael : cross my heart . look . hang in there . [ clears throat ] all right , mitch . should i be worried ? mitch : the prisoner 's been on a hunger strike . he 's been refusing every meal delivered to him . michael : when did this start ? mitch : it 's been a couple of days now . one of the guards was trying to get him to eat when mr. newman attacked him without warning . he had to be restrained and tased . michael : so , it was a scuffle . some time in solitary , all is forgiven . mitch : not this time . the guard was unconscious . he had to be taken to the emergency room . victoria : [ sighs ] how do you deal with this heat ? it 's like a sauna down here . travis : here . this 'll cool you off . victoria : [ sighs ] thank you . travis : so , i thought i was clear when we talked before . i 'm not interested in whatever 's going on at newman oil . victoria : this is n't about newman oil . travis : about your niece . victoria : yes , and the small fact that you 're being set up . luca 's trying to pin the last two oil spills on you and everything that has happened since then . [ exhales sharply ] travis : what ? victoria : rum ? travis : yeah . why , you do n't like rum ? victoria : it 's a long story . travis : usually is with you . let 's go and have a seat . let 's hear what you have to say . victoria : look . luca has been watching you . he 's been tracking you , making sure that all of the latest sabotage attempts have been in close proximity to your boat . and he 's not gon na stop until he makes these accusations stick . why ? because he wants to look like the hero and he wants to marry my unsuspecting niece . meanwhile , he 's been behind it the whole time . travis : real prize , this santori . victoria : exactly . so , imagine if he was trying to snake his way into your family . everybody wants him gone except for summer . travis : so they sent you . victoria : yeah , they sent me . travis : if the plan was to come down here and seduce me into submission , i 'm sorry , but you wasted a trip . chelsea : chloe , i 'm freaking out . i was at the -- what are you doing here ? victor : hi , chelsea . i , um ... i 'm here to see my grandson . chloe : and i told him that they were napping , but -- what 's wrong ? chelsea : something happened at the prison . chloe : what ? chelsea : well , i do n't know . the alarms went off and they told me i had to leave . chloe : did it have something to do with adam ? chelsea : i think so , but nobody would tell me anything . victor : why do n't i make some calls ? chelsea : you 've done enough . we do n't need your help . michael 's handling it . victor : michael baldwin is helping ? that 's no comfort , i assure you . chelsea : well , it is to me . victor : uh , kindly let connor know that i was here , okay ? chloe : it 's gon na be okay . chelsea : i do n't think so . i 'm starting to think it 's not all gon na be okay . chloe : no , listen to me . everything is going to work out the way it 's supposed to . i promise . mariah : oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , my god . sharon : mariah , will you stop ? mariah : i do n't know if i can . sharon : my talking to kevin , it helped things , i swear . he needed to know how you feel , and god knows you were n't gon na tell him yourself . mariah : okay , first off , how did it possibly help things ? i need detailed examples . and second , what did you even say ? you know , reverse those , please . sharon : [ sighs ] mariah : oh , never mind . here he comes . kill me now , please . please . kevin : hi , guys . mariah : hi . sharon : hi , kevin . kevin : can i talk to you for a minute ? mariah : um , you know , we were just about to leave for work , our jobs . sharon : but we have time because i 'm gon na go and get another coffee . you want me to get you something ? mariah : yeah , but you ca n't buy it here . sharon : we 're in no rush . really . mariah : i do n't know what clock she 's looking at . kevin : well , this is n't gon na take long . i just wanted to say that i was sorry . mariah : no , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . for the whole flower thing . but also ... i ca n't believe that sharon cornered you and said -- whatever it is she said . i do n't know . she still has n't told me , but she clearly does n't know what she 's talking about . kevin : so , you do n't have feelings for me ? victoria : seduction was not on the agenda . travis : then what was ? victoria : look , my family just wanted me to get through to you . and ... at first , i said no . i knew that you 'd shut down the idea of wanting to get involved , and i was prepared to be okay with that . travis : but ? victoria : then phyllis came to me , and i could see how worried she was about summer , and i wanted to do something to help . and i thought that if maybe i saw you and we talked face to face ... travis : i would n't be able to resist . victoria : no . look . i know you 're not that kind of -- you 're a good person , travis . you really are . [ sighs ] and summer aside , you do n't deserve what luca 's doing to you . travis : he has n't gotten away with anything yet . victoria : no , not yet , but what if he does ? travis : you do n't think this is a little victor of you , trying to control your niece 's life like this ? victoria : i believe that people should be allowed to make their own mistakes , and hopefully they 'll learn from them , but phyllis made a good point . summer has been through hell and back , and it was n't that long ago she fell for a guy ... and he was nothing but lies . and it crushed her . the thought of that happening to her again when we can do something to prevent it -- look , all you have to do is come back to genoa city and expose luca for who he really is . just do that , and then you can leave , come back to your boat , and go back to your life . whatever you want to do . travis : oh , that 's it ? victoria : yeah , that 's it . it 's a lot better than sitting around here waiting for the police to come and get you , and they will . travis : nah , i 'm not worried . i 'm just gon na keep sailing and loving every minute of it . and this feeling of freedom is indescribable , victoria . you know , i am so far away from that world . victoria : my world ? travis : i 've been trying to escape my whole life , and i finally did . i think that 's maybe the reason why you really agreed to come down here . victor : no , i do n't care ! just find out what the hell 's going on in that prison , okay ? hi , son . [ sighs ] did you find out whether victoria was lucky to find that travis crawford guy in mexico ? nick : i 'm not here to talk about victoria . victor : what are you here to talk about ? nick : adam . clearly he 's on your mind , too , judging from that phone call . what 's going on , dad ? are things not going according to plan ? michael : hey . you 're awake . how are you feeling ? adam : [ sighs ] what the hell happened ? why am i here ? michael : apparently , there was an altercation in your cell . you remember anything ? adam : i remember he was trying to kill me . michael : who ? who was trying to kill you ? the guard ? adam : victor . chelsea : i do n't understand why michael 's not calling me . i need to know what 's going on . chloe : whatever it is , michael will be able to handle it . he 's a genius when it comes to this stuff . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe , i ca n't just sit here . i ca n't . you know what ? i 'm gon na see if -- chloe : wait , wait , wait . no , no , no , no , no . okay , listen . i know that you are freaking out and i would , too , but you have to look at the bigger picture here , okay ? there is proof that adam is innocent . i 'm sorry , when i think about how much you 've been suffering -- you have to have faith , okay ? he 's going to come home . he 's gon na be home where he belongs . chelsea : and then our lives will go back to normal . chloe : you and adam never did normal . chelsea : it 's true . thank you . i do n't know what i would do if you were n't here to talk me off the ledge . you 're such a good friend . chloe : i 'm going to remind you of that a lot . hey , you know what ? why do n't i take the kids out , and you hang out here and wait for the news ? chelsea : are you sure ? chloe : yeah , i mean , i 'll just take them to the park or something . chelsea : yeah , that would be good , actually . that way , i do n't have to worry about the way i act in front of connor . i feel like he can feel the tension lately . chloe : yeah , i 'm sure they 're just waking up from their naps . i 'll just go check on them . hey , chelsea . everything 's gon na be okay . i promise . chelsea : dylan , hi . it 's chelsea . something happened at walworth . i need you to make sure adam 's okay . michael : adam , listen to me . victor is n't here . adam : i know he 's not here . of course he 's not here right now . michael : no , not at all . listen . victor has n't been in this prison for days . adam : no , that 's not true . i saw him , michael . he was in my prison cell . he was taunting me , threatening me , telling me my life was over . i saw him with my own eyes . michael : you have been under an enormous amount of strain lately . you have n't been eating , probably have n't been sleeping . adam : oh , so you think i 'm crazy , right ? you think i 'm crazy ? michael : i think that that amount of stress can play a number on your body and on your mind . it 's possible you got confused , you saw things that were n't there . adam : hallucinations . michael : hey . it happens . adam : um , how long was i out ? michael : um , maybe 10 minutes . adam : how 'd you get here so quickly ? how 'd you find out what happened ? michael : i did n't . i came here for another reason . to tell you that they found the missing pages to sage 's journal . adam : what ? michael : [ chuckles ] the police found the proof that will exonerate you . adam : [ sighs ] nick : you know , adam insisted this whole time that he was being framed , that he did n't kill constance bingham and that you were the one who set him up . well , it looks like for the first time in adam 's life , he was telling the truth because the police found sage 's real diary pages , dad . i saw them with my own eyes . victor : i 'm aware . i know . the police came to me , made the same ludicrous accusations . nick : well , i 'm sure you lied to them the way you 're lying to me right now . victor : i did n't forge those damn pages , all right ? nick : yeah ? well , what was that call about ? you seem awfully worried about what 's going on at walworth . victor : of course i 'm worried about what 's going on in that prison . nick : so you 're gon na say this is all just a coincidence ? that you 're not losing your mind that adam 's about to be released ? victor : you know what the call was about ? i 'm wondering why , because of the new evidence , adam has n't been released yet . i want him out . nick : yeah ? victor : yeah . maybe you do n't . travis : look , i knew it was gon na be an adventure , but this trip has exceeded my wildest expectations . this planet is huge , victoria . victoria : yes , it is . travis : it 's mostly water , and i 've barely scratched the surface . i 've already swam with sea lions , i 've seen marine life i did n't even know existed . i spoke with locals i never would have met otherwise . victoria : you know , that sounds incredible . travis : yeah , being in the world rather than apart from it , you know , or trying to make a buck off it -- it feels good . victoria : you are living the life , are n't you ? travis : i am . and i think that 's why you 're here . victoria : oh , right , because i want to see what i 'm missing out on , right ? travis : to see for yourself how happy i am . 'cause i got to tell you , victoria , i 've never felt this free . victoria : really ? travis : you do n't believe me ? victoria : well , you know , i could have swore that i heard you cursing at your sink when i came below deck . travis : so , i still hate repair work . sue me . but , hey , you know , it 's all part of the experience . back home , i would have just hired someone to do it for me . here , i do n't have that option . i love it . victoria : sailing the open seas . travis : yeah . victoria : yeah . is that why you have n't left this port in two weeks ? travis : you 're checking up on me ? victoria : how else were we supposed to track you down ? travis : hey , i got to stock up for the next leg of my trip , you know ? i need supplies . i got to make sure the boat 's in working order . victoria : sure . yeah . i mean , you keep talking about how great everything is . but i have to wonder if maybe `` blue eyed beauty `` is just a substitute for your dive bar . another place for you to hide . travis : oh , it just kills you that my life is n't miserable without you in it , does n't it ? victoria : oh , no , that 's -- travis : you ca n't keep me dangling like your ex . you know , you called , i did n't come running , and it bruised your ego . so i 'm sorry , princess . travis : interesting . victoria : what ? travis : how concerned you are about my happiness . how are things going for you back home , victoria ? victoria : good . great , actually . travis : really ? with victor out of prison , wreaking havoc . victoria : well , with my father , that 's par for the course . travis : is it also par for the course , you working with your ex ? victoria : how did you know that ? travis : luca . victoria : luca ? travis : he called me . victoria : [ scoffs ] what kind of lies is luca spewing this time ? travis : he said your dad 's after me . rattled off all the reasons why i should n't come back to genoa city . said i 'm the fall guy for everything going wrong at newman oil . victoria : anything else ? travis : yeah . he said you 're back with billy . victoria : i 'm not back with billy , okay ? i am working together with him at my old company . i 'm not having this conversation . you see what luca 's doing . you see it . he 's trying to keep you off the grid so that he can continue to pin things on you , and if that 's okay with you , if you want to sail off into the sunset , that 's fine , you can disregard it , but do n't tell me how to handle my life . at least i do n't hide . travis : wait . mariah : sharon had no right to talk to you about personal business , especially when it 's not her personal business . kevin : well , it 's out there now . we may as well talk about it . mariah : do we have to ? kevin : she said i was being blind . oh , and stupid for not seeing what was right in front of me . which confused me because i thought we decided we were just friends . mariah : we are . kevin : because we tried being more . mariah : and it was awkward and mediocre , and i really do n't need a reminder , thanks . kevin : [ sighs ] so , why would sharon imply that you do want more ? mariah : i have no idea . kevin : mariah . mariah : what ? kevin : talk to me . i want to know how you 're feeling . mariah : at this moment or in general ? kevin : both . mariah : at this moment , i 'm mortified . kevin : and in general ? do you have feelings for me ? mariah : do i ? that 's -- oh , come on . this is nine kinds of awkward . do we really have to be talking about this ? kevin : we have to . mariah : we do ? kevin : we do , because if we do n't , every conversation after this is going to be just as awkward . mariah : oh , god . i -- [ sighs ] yes . of course . i feel a lot of things when i look at you . like concern . i mean , i 'm so worried for you , that you 're gon na get hurt with this chloe situation . and you know that . but i am sorry for stealing the flowers , okay ? you know me , i do n't even like flowers . kevin : connor . bella ! what are you doing ? chloe : oh , we 're just coming to get some sugar before we go to the park . kevin : well , that is a smart move . uh , i heard that dylan found the mystery woman and the pages to sage 's journal . how you feeling about it ? chloe : [ sighs ] mariah : um , you know what ? while you guys talk , i 'm gon na take the little ones to get that dose of sugar . come here . what do you guys want ? do you guys want cake or cookies or maybe some muffins or frosting ? okay , we 'll do all of it . kevin : [ sighs ] i mean , it ca n't be easy , right ? knowing that adam 's gon na be released ? chloe : yeah , i -- i went to delia 's memorial . kevin : oh , i wish you 'd told me . i 'd have gone with you . chloe : no , i had to go alone . you know , i 've just been so angry for so long , and experiencing the world like that , it 's -- it 's not living . it 's dark , and ... i mean , bella , she -- she 's made it a lot better , but it 's not like she could fix it , and i 'm the one who had to do the work . kevin : sounds like you 're ready . chloe : i just do n't want to be that person anymore , you know ? it was just exhausting . and bella , she deserves better . i 'm free . i 'm just -- i 'm done . i 'm done with all of it . i 'm gon na make bella proud . kevin : yeah , i have no doubt . nick : what is it i gain from adam staying in prison ? victor : with your sister out of the picture and adam in prison , that leaves only you as a possible successor . now you have a clear path . a clear path to the top . only problem is , if adam comes back , then , of course , it makes things more difficult . he will want part of this , you know . nick : do n't do that . do n't try and create some non - existent war between me and adam . neither one of us wants this job . we do n't want to fight with each other . you 're the one who insists on battling with everyone in this family . victor : because you betrayed me . you put me in prison ! that 's why ! nick : you framed your own son and then watched him go to prison . you took him away from his family . who does that ? victor : i never saw those damn pages , all right ? i was locked up for months . nick : you know , you may not actually be the one who put those forged pages in sage 's diary , but i know you know who did . adam : chloe turned over the pages ? michael : no . not chloe . turns out , some other woman was paid to plant the false evidence . adam : but it proves what i 've been saying is true , that i 'm innocent , right ? it 's enough to get me out of here . michael : well , it 's not gon na happen overnight . adam : no , no , but it 's enough to get me out of here , right ? michael : yes , yes . i mean , once we go before a judge , we present the new evidence , this place will be a distant memory . mitch : it 's not gon na be nearly that simple . the prisoner 's facing new charges for assault . chelsea : hi . dylan : hey . chelsea : is everything okay ? dylan : well , i talked to the warden . adam 's in the infirmary . chelsea : why ? is he hurt ? dylan : well , all i know is that he attacked a guard and they had to use force to restrain him . adam : just tell me this is n't happening . mitch : the guard is unconscious . there 's no way to avoid charges . this was assault . adam : i -- i was n't in my right mind . remember ? i was just telling you -- mitch : that 's no excuse . adam : you got to fix this , okay ? michael : i will take care of it . i will take care of it . just stay calm . adam : hold on . hold on a second , now . hold on . they found the evidence , the proof that we 've been looking for . it proves that i 'm innocent . you understand ? i never should have been in this hellhole in the first place . you ca n't do this to me . mitch : you did this to yourself . adam : i am no criminal , all right ? mitch : tell that to my guard . michael : you need to calm down or you 're gon na make matters worse . look , i -- sorry . i will help you . but you need to take a breath and reign it in . adam : you 're probably on the payroll , all right ? is that 's what 's going on here ? you 're on my father 's payroll ? this whole thing is rigged , is n't it ? michael : stop it . enough ! mitch : take the prisoner back to his cell . victor : it was that woman , bethany . the cops will tell you . she 's the one responsible for framing adam . nick : the one that you were meeting with during your stay at walworth ? victor : that was a totally unrelated matter . nick : so , bethany -- no real connection to adam , no motive to speak of . but you -- now , you had motive for days , did n't you , dad ? victor : son -- nick : maybe you felt like it was time for a little payback . victor : you could n't be more wrong . i did not want adam to go to prison . nick : you were exacting revenge on the nearest and dearest who turned on you in court . for sending you to prison for something you did , dad . you were guilty . that is why you went to walworth . and what did you do while you were there ? did you reflect ? maybe repent ? i do n't know , apologize ? no . you just sat around thinking of ways to hurt us . what to take from us . vick , she got off easy with the brash & sassy ! stunt , but adam -- you took his life away ! you took his wife and son from him , and you used my dead wife to do it . what is wrong with you ? travis : you 're right , i have been running away . floating around the globe , soaking up the sun . but at night -- man , you should see it out here at night . the sky 's so big . it 's so full of stars . you could lose yourself in it . and i do . for a while , anyway . then reality comes creeping back in , and my head just gets filled with ... victoria : filled with what ? travis : you . your eyes . your lips . the way your hair brushes across my skin . [ laughs ] you know i dream about you ? all the time . i ca n't win . awake or asleep , you 're always in my thoughts , victoria . you are my thoughts . this whole trip was meant to be a way to escape , to forget about you , but i ca n't . and every amazing site i see , every new flavor i taste , i just -- i want to share it with you . this trip just feels empty without you . i just miss you so much . you have no idea . victoria : maybe i do . victoria : i was n't gon na come here . i said i would n't . travis : but you did . victoria : i guess i needed you as much as you needed me . chloe : catch the ball ! kevin : good job . here . ahh ! chloe : get it ! [ laughs ] sharon : what were you thinking ? mariah : yeah , i know , i 'm regretting not getting decaf . sharon : no , i 'm not talking about your coffee . i 'm talking about that . why 'd you leave them alone together ? mariah : kevin 's a big boy . he can do what he wants . sharon : well , so can you . you 're gon na have to fight for him if you want him . mariah : i do n't know what i want anymore . but kevin , on the other hand , he 's got a big neon blinking sign on his forehead that says `` chloe . `` chloe : ready ? kevin : ready ? 1 , 2 -- whoa ! chloe : oh , wait ! that was a far throw ! thank you ! mariah : you are so welcome . chloe : aww , there you go , buddy . aww , thanks . [ laughter ] and thanks for buying them cookies , too . that was sweet of you . mariah : oh , yeah . you owe me 6 bucks . chloe : oh . mariah : i 'm kidding . i 'm kidding , kidding , kidding . you 're gon na be cursing me later when they 're running around like tasmanian devils . kevin : yeah ? bella : mommy . kevin : i know . we 're almost done . chloe : oh , gosh . he 's gon na tire them out . i do n't know . kevin : whoa ! mariah : yeah , he 's really great with them . kevin : ready ? 1 , 2 , 3 . whoa ! mariah : [ laughs ] chloe : yeah , he is . sharon : it must be hard watching him with your daughter , just as a reminder of what happened . so i could understand why you would want to keep your distance . chloe : yeah , it is hard , but there were good memories , too . you know , delia , kevin , and i -- we were a family . and a happy one . and bella deserves that , too . connor : [ laughs ] you got it . kevin : i got it . chloe : oh , he 's a freak . i mean , any girl is lucky to have him . kevin : [ grunts ] chloe : [ laughs ] victor : you finished ? nick : are you ? victor : not even close , son . i never wanted adam to spend any extent of time in prison . and he knows it . nick : now , why would he know that ? did you arrange for him to get out ? victor : look , make up your mind , son . you 're accusing me of first framing adam . now you 're telling me that i 'm trying to get him out of prison . so what is it ? am i a savior or am i a monster ? chelsea : adam has a temper , but he would n't just attack a guard unprovoked . something must have happened . you have to find out . dylan : look , i 'll be happy to make another call , but i 'm not sure i 'm gon na get an answer . [ frantic knocks on door ] dylan : no , i 'll get it . chelsea : michael . please . tell me adam 's okay , and tell me you showed the judge the evidence and that he 's getting out of walworth . michael , tell me adam is getting out of walworth . michael : i ca n't do that . adam : i got to get back to my family . mitch : the guard you just tried to choke to death -- he has a wife and two daughters . he 'd like to get back to his family , too . but he 's in the hospital . adam : i did n't mean to hurt anybody . mitch : you 're looking at 6 to 10 more years , newman . adam : [ sighs ] [ next_on ] michael : this is what you 're gon na tell him -- not guilty by reason of insanity . billy : what does victoria have to do with this ? phyllis : she went to mexico to bring travis back . travis : i 'm gon na ask you again . victoria , come away with me . | victoria visits with travis on his boat and asks him to come back to genoa city with her to expose luca , but he refuses . nick visits with victor in his office to find out about the journal pages and what is really going on with him and adam . michael visits adam to tell him the journal pages have been found but he 's in the infirmary . the warden tells michael that adam assaulted a police officer . chelsea is getting impatient to hear from michael about adam 's release . chloe offers to take the children to the park . chelsea calls dylan to check on adam . kevin tells mariah about his talk with sharon about what is right in front of him . kevin asks mariah about her feelings for him . they are interrupted by chloe and the children . kevin asks chloe how she feels about adam getting out of jail . victoria and travis become intimate . sharon and mariah watch kevin with connor and bella . adam finds out he will get 6 to 10 more years in prison . michael goes to see chelsea to tell her about adam . |
j.t . : hey , you 're up . i stopped by the grocery store , picked up a loaf of that bread you like . so you owe me 4 bucks , although i owe you 10 bucks for that pizza the other night , so let 's just call it even . brittany ? what 's wrong ? brittany : you 're a real bastard , you know that ? j.t . : what did i do now ? brittany : i knew you were a slime , but pulling something like this ? j.t . : look , i have no idea what you 're talking about , brittany . brittany : you told raul where i 've been working . j.t . : no , i did n't . brittany : oh , what , so he just walked into marsino 's on his own ? j.t . : are you telling me he saw you on stage ? brittany : he saw it all , j.t . ! he knows everything thanks to you . men : ( cheering and whistling ) man : come on , marilyn , do n't stop . man : ( boos ) man : what is up with this ? [ scene_break ] lauren : hey , did you finish with the jeans ? raul : yeah . what 's next ? lauren : you know , i want to change that display over there . you want to start clearing it off ? raul : sure . lauren : are you okay ? you 've been kind of quiet all morning . raul : just got a lot on my mind . lauren : anything you want to talk about ? raul : you ever thought you knew somebody so well , and then you learn something about that person that just totally blows your mind ? lauren : you talking about brittany ? raul : i told you about her new job , right ? lauren : yeah . raul : well , it turns out she has n't exactly been doing what i thought . lauren : she 's not a singing waitress ? raul : oh , she 's singing all right , among other things . she 's working at a club called marsino 's . lauren : wait a minute . is n't that a ... raul : mm - hmm . it 's a strip joint . lauren : are you telling me that ... raul : that 's exactly what i 'm telling you . my girlfriend 's a stripper . [ scene_break ] victor : so the internet buzz is good then ? victoria : yeah , yeah , really good . neil : phyllis ' timing has been impeccable , victor . victor : so where is the web guru ? we launch tomorrow . neil : i do n't think she 'll be joining us . victor : why is that ? neil : because she may be reeling in a big fish . victoria : i guess damon porter has been sniffing around , trying to start a dialogue . neil : right . i think he 's testing the waters , trying to see if we 're still interested in him . victor : aha . of course we 're still interested . the question , though , is , is phyllis abbott the right person to deal with this important matter ? [ scene_break ] dru : bet you 're thinking what i 'm thinking . brad : what are you thinking ? dru : oh , that damon porter bit off more than he could chew where phyllis is concerned . brad : what ? dru : i 'm worried . brad : what do you know ? dru : everything . i happen to know that you and damon porter concocted this elaborate plan where he 'd be rubbing up against phyllis to find out what 's going on in victor newman 's head . yeah , i know all about it . surprised , are n't you ? yeah , um , i figured it out on my own . and in fact , i 'm thinking about going to jack and telling him everything . brad : okay . okay . okay . i get it . damon had to tell you that he was working phyllis for information . that was the only way to stick a cork in your mouth . dru : i 'm gon na bite my tongue on that . why do n't you get busy with getting him off of phyllis before something unpleasant happens ? [ scene_break ] damon : i 'm all out of coffee , but i could offer you some herbal tea . phyllis : no . no , i 'm such a coffee addict ; herbal tea would send me into shock . damon : orange juice ? phyllis : no . thanks . uh ... i just want to talk to you . damon : sure . you seem just a little strung out . phyllis : your vanishing act caused quite a commotion at jabot . damon : did n't realize i was supposed to punch a clock . phyllis : yeah . and then , um , the blabbermouth put in her 2 cents about our dinner . damon : let me apologize . i never would have invited you to have dinner if i 'd known it was gon na cause so much fallout . phyllis : listen , it 's not your fault . i did n't say no . but what 's freaking me out is , um ... i have a feeling that drucilla 's with my husband right now telling him all about it . [ scene_break ] damon : yeah , unfortunately , i 'm afraid you 're right . larry : hey , there , beautiful . i did n't see you sitting over here . cassie : hey , larry . larry : whoa . that did n't sound too good . would you mind if i sat down ? you know , i 'm not used to seeing you around here at this time of day . cassie : well , i had tutoring . then i went home , and then aunt vicki dropped me off here . larry : so you 've had quite the busy morning then , hmm ? is that why your chin is so far down in that smoothie ? no time to kick back , relax , enjoy the summer ? cassie : larry , why do you care ? no one else does . larry : whoa . whoa . that 's not true . in fact , you 're one of my favorite kiddos on the whole planet . cassie : that 's just it ! i 'm a kid . no one lets me do anything , ever . [ scene_break ] j.t . : brittany , i did n't say a word to raul . brittany : then how 'd he find out ? ! j.t . : i do n't know . maybe he followed you , like i did . brittany : you 're lying to me . j.t . : no , brittany , i 'm not . maybe it 's a good thing raul knows now . brittany : a good thing ? how could you say that ? it was a disaster . i was in the middle of my act , and then there he was staring at me . god , j.t . , i 've never felt so naked in my life . he was so hurt , so disappointed . and then he got up , put his jacket over me . i completely broke down . i ran offstage to get dressed . i ran back out , and he was gone . j.t . : what 'd he say when he got home ? brittany : he never came in last night . j.t . : so you 're gon na quit , right ? look , brittany , there 's no way raul is gon na accept this . brittany : raul is so important to me . j.t . : well , how important ? honestly . enough to quit your job ? brittany : oh , god , j.t . , i 'm so torn . j.t . : see , this is what i never understood about your relationship . you say he makes you happy , but it 's -- brittany : no one has appreciated me the way raul does . j.t . : only he wants to change you . brittany : he has never said that . j.t . : yeah , he has , brittany , only in about a hundred ways . look , you 're the kind of chick who likes to push the envelope , try crazy things , lean out over the edge of the cliff just to see what 's out there . but raul -- he 's like -- i do n't know . he 's all about settling down , having kids , being sensible . brittany : is that so awful ? j.t . : well , look , you know , i mean , if you really like your job -- you know , standing up there onstage singing these hot , sexy numbers , taking your clothes off for strange men , then i -- brittany : oh , you know what ? you do n't get it . i do that for money . j.t . : okay , so you 're telling me that you do n't like people staring at you know , being the center of attention ? brittany : you are so clueless . i hate taking my clothes off like that . but i love singing . and i need the money . so welcome to the big , grown - up world , j.t . everyone does stuff they do n't like , okay ? everyone does , i bet even you . j.t . : yeah . yeah , fine . you 're right . but if you think raul 's gon na be all , like , philosophical about this , you better think again . [ scene_break ] lauren : brittany 's been working as a ... raul : stripper . lauren : wow . how did you find that out ? raul : the guy who owns the club came in here the other day . he gave me his card -- bobby marsino . well , i sold him a necklace right out of that case . lauren : yeah , the butterfly one . raul : yeah . well , brittany came home yesterday wearing it . lauren : bobby gave it to her ? raul : yep . lauren : as a boss - employee thing or ... oh , i see . raul : she said she had bought it for herself . well , i knew that was n't true . that was one of a kind . so i figure i 'm entitled to some answers , right ? so i go to the club , and there 's brittany right up onstage in front of all these guys , just ... lauren : that must have been such a shock . raul : you know , first i find out she 's involved with somebody else . and then i find out how she 's really been making a living . lauren : i 'm sorry . raul : i guess i should have seen it coming . lauren : how could you ? raul : because this is what brittany does . things get a little rough , and she acts out . i should 've known she would have done something like this . lauren : you know , i think you 're being way too hard on yourself . raul : no , unh - unh . not anymore . lauren : what does that mean ? raul : there was a time when i would 've wondered what i did to cause this , but those days are finished . brittany 's a big girl . this is her life . if she wants to stand up onstage and take off her clothes and have all these guys throwing money at her , then that 's her choice . but i 'll tell you something . when she gets home at night , i will not be there . [ scene_break ] neil : victor , we did n't choose phyllis to deal with damon . victor : he approached her ? victoria : he made the first move , yes . victor : did he outright say that he was willing to leave jabot ? neil : well , the man is more subtle than that . victoria : but the fact that he made overtures at all ... victor : how do we know he was n't just trying to make a move on phyllis ? neil : we do n't know that . but , `` hey , i wonder if you 'll have a job for me when ashley comes back , `` is n't exactly a great line . victor : he said that ? victoria : those were n't his exact words , but apparently his meaning was quite clear . victor : or it is what phyllis reported to you . neil : neither of us was there , victor . victor : i 've come to respect phyllis abbott as a webmaster , but i still think she 's a loose cannon . and when it concerns something as important as damon porter possibly joining our company , i do n't think that she is the one who ought to be dealing with him . victoria : well , i think we completely agree . neil : yeah . yeah . somehow i do n't think damon would be as interested in talking to me . victoria : which is why i 'm volunteering . victor : no , you 're not the one who should be talking to him either . victoria : what the hell does that mean ? [ scene_break ] brad : you really think damon could be taking a risk , huh ? dru : oh , i know he 's taking a risk , and you do , too . although you 're trying to cover , it 's written all over your face . brad : i do have some small degree of concern that phyllis may have gotten under his skin . dru : do you think -- i 'm just asking . do you think perhaps that 's why he bounced out of town for a few days , you know , to get his act together again ? brad : it 's possible . dru : did you ask him if that 's why he left town ? brad : you know , dru , damon 's a pretty cagey fellow , does n't like to reveal a lot of intimate details about his feelings . dru : yes , i know this . brad : i just hope he 's staying cool . dru : what ? tell me you told him to stay away from phyllis , brad . tell me you did that . brad : oh , on the contrary . he 's with phyllis right now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 've seen drucilla . damon : yeah , this morning . she was with jack when i left . phyllis : oh , god , great . she 's ratting me out . damon : that was the impression she gave me . i tried to talk her out of it . phyllis : any luck ? damon : no . oh , and get this . do you know how she found out about our evening ? phyllis : how , was she standing behind a potted plant with her spy kit ? damon : she talked the building manager into letting her into my apartment . phyllis : what ? damon : she listened to my answering machine . heard your message thanking me for a lovely evening . phyllis : oh , god . are you kidding me ? damon : i told her i was with you to find out as much as i would about the newman operation -- a reconnaissance mission of sorts . phyllis : oh , that 's good . that 's good . good . is that the truth ? damon : is that how it felt to you , like i was simulating my enjoyment ? phyllis : well , if you were simulating your enjoyment , you 're good . damon : i was n't . the truth is it all sort of ... threw me . phyllis : yeah . um , i think -- i think i got carried away . damon : i think we both did . phyllis : right . ( clears throat ) and then the next day you disappeared just , you know , like that -- genius r & d guy , right before the launch of tuvia and safra , and drucilla seems to think there 's a connection . damon : yeah . she mentioned that . i told her it was none of her business . phyllis : well , then you might tell me it 's none of my business , because i really have to ask you -- is there a connection ? why 'd you leave ? [ scene_break ] larry : so ... who 's making it tough to be you these days ? cassie : mom . dad . especially dad . see , there 's this gala coming up -- big , fancy party , may be held at the ranch , raising money for some arts thing . larry : and what ? they said that you could n't go ? cassie : oh , no , i can . but i just ca n't bring anyone or at least who i want to bring . larry : hmm . this a boy person or a girl person you want to bring ? cassie : it 's a boy , but we 're just friends , i swear . larry : and your family 's worried that it 's gon na be more like a date ? cassie : it 's not . he 's from my tutoring class , no big whoop . larry : you sure about that ? cassie : okay , he 's nice . larry : and ... ? cassie : and cute . larry : and ... ? cassie : i think he likes me . larry : oh , boy . cassie : oh , larry , come on . do n't say it like that . larry : so your old man -- he just nixed the whole idea , right ? cassie : well , i told him how unfair it was , but he would n't listen . larry : and how old are you again ? cassie : 12 . larry : look , cassie , do n't get mad at me , all right ? but i can see your dad 's point of view here . 12 is a little bit young to start dating . cassie : but it 's not a date date . larry : i know that 's what you said , okay ? but if you were my little girl , i would feel -- cassie : i 'm not little ! larry : okay , look . do n't go blowing your stack at me . but your dad is always gon na see you like that , as his little girl . you might as well get used to it , okay ? because he wants to be real protective of you , especially when there 's ... guys involved . cassie : oh , great . so every guy i 'm ever interested in -- forget it ? he 's not good enough ? larry : no . but you know why he 's doing this ? because he loves you , and he does n't want to see you getting into any trouble . cassie : how much trouble can we get into in front of my whole family at this dumb gala ? larry : i do n't know . well , what does your mom say ? cassie : well , i think that she at least gets that it 's no big deal . but of course , she 's too wrapped up in her own stuff to help me at all , even though she said she would . mom breaking a promise , what a surprise . larry : hey , i 'm sorry to see you so upset about this . cassie : i mean , if she 'd just talked to my dad like she was supposed to , maybe ... i do n't know . oh , perfect . she 's here , probably to make a bunch more lame excuses . sharon : hey , you guys . larry : hey , how are you doing , sharon ? sharon : pretty good . thanks . well , this is a surprise . i thought you were at home . cassie : aunt vicki dropped me off when she went to work . larry : oh , speaking of which , i better be getting back to jabot . cassie , you take care of yourself , all right ? and keep that chin up . cassie : okay . well , i 'm leaving , too . sharon : oh , honey , stay a minute . i 'd like to talk to you . larry : i 'll see you two . cassie : i do n't have anything to say to you . sharon : well , good . then i 'll do all the talking . cassie : mom ... sharon : honey , sit . please . [ scene_break ] dru : what ? ! i got to tell you , i 've got a real bad feeling about this . brad : give damon some credit , dru . dru : i give him tons of credit , but i give phyllis more , because she 's one slippery bitch . brad : just relax . damon 's strong . he 's smart . dru : he 's naive . he 's idealistic , and i think you 're telling me that he 's alone with phyllis right now . brad : i rode him pretty hard to stay with this , get as much information as possible out of phyllis about newman , baldwin , and whatever the hell 's going on over there . dru : are you high ? 'cause this is some good stuff . i mean , it 's real good . brad : unfortunately , i do n't think he has the stomach for it . in fact , i think this might be their last encounter . dru : good , let 's hope so . brad : something happened between those two . dru : you better hope to hell it did n't , 'cause stuff like this has a way of catching on fire , brad . brad : no . no . no . i do n't think it got that far . but damon realized that it could . dru : does n't make me feel any better . i 'm nervous that he 's alone with that barracuda right now . brad : damn it . i think we lost out on some valuable information . dru : at what cost ? this has a very high price tag . let 's hope it just goes away without jack every finding out about it . please keep me in the loop . [ scene_break ] damon : why did i leave town ? i had to deal with some things on my property in georgia . phyllis : that was more important than the launch of tuvia ? damon : no . you 're right . there was another reason . phyllis : what is it ? damon : our evening together , well , took me by surprise , and i had to process it . phyllis : did you ? damon : yeah . i realize it was crazy . phyllis : um , no . it was just a drink and dinner . it was n't really crazy . damon : you 're married , and you 're the boss 's wife . phyllis : you 're not gon na hold that against me , are you ? damon : besides , i could have been reading the situation entirely wrong . perhaps the feelings i was having were n't ... shared . phyllis : uh , damon -- damon : i mean , hey , you know , who 's to say you were n't working me , hmm ? phyllis : i was n't working you . that was a horrible evening for me . my husband was a jerk . and you came to my rescue , and i was grateful . you were very sweet , and you were sensitive . and i do n't regret that -- that evening for a second . i do n't regret it for a second . [ scene_break ] brad : ashley carlton 's room , please . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) ashley : hello . brad : hi , baby . how 's my girl ? wonderful , now that i 'm talking to you . brad : i have been thinking about you guys . how 's abby doing ? ashley : she 's having a great time seeing all the sights with frances . brad : what have you been up to since i left ? doing a lot of resting , i hope . ashley : oh , honey , too much resting . i 'm starting to go nuts . brad : it 's all for a good cause , honey . ashley : i know , a healthy baby . brad : and a healthy mommy , not to mention an expectant father who needs constant reassuring that his wife is following doctor 's orders . ashley : yeah . well , i promise , i 've been a very , very good girl . so now tell me , what 's going on ? everything set to go for the launch of the tuvia line tomorrow ? brad : all under control , honey . ashley : no last - minute hitches ? brad : hey , you listen here , all right ? you 're there to relax and stay away from all the tension and stress . no more questions . ashley : just one more question . do you miss me ? brad : hmm . you know i do . i miss you . i miss abby . at this point , i even miss frances . ashley : well , that 's good to hear , because guess what . we 're all coming home tomorrow . brad : what ? ashley : yeah , i want to be there for the big day . [ scene_break ] sharon : so how long have you been here ? cassie : can i go ? sharon : no , you may not . cassie : look , this is dumb . there 's nothing for us to talk about . if you 're sitting there thinking you can tell me you 're sorry a couple times , and that 'll make me feel better -- sharon : cassie , i know that you 're upset that your father said you could n't invite adam to the gala , but you have to understand where he was coming from . cassie : i understand totally . he 's too wrapped up in how he feels , 'cause i 'm starting to grow up . so because of that , i ca n't ask a friend to keep me from being bored stiff all night . sharon : well , you 're right about your dad having mixed feelings . i 'm sure most dads do . cassie : yeah , larry told me all about that . so what ? it sure does n't help me . sharon : well , what if i told you i did ? cassie : what ? sharon : help you . cassie : what do you mean ? sharon : after i saw how upset you were , i went to nick 's office and i had a talk with him on your behalf . so if you 're not in too big a hurry to get away from me , i 'll tell you how it went . [ scene_break ] j.t . : brittany , i 'm on your side . i 'm just trying to point out a few things you have n't thought about . brittany : well , do n't , okay ? i do n't need you to help me think . j.t . : whatever you say . i just think you should listen to me . brittany : stop , okay ? ! i do n't want to hear it . j.t . : brittany , listen to me . look , i 'm serious about this . i do n't know why , but i worry about you . you 're too hung up on money . look , if you do n't want to take your clothes off , then you should n't do it , no matter how much cash those guys throw at you . brittany : it is n't that bad . j.t . : yeah , well , it is if it makes you feel bad , if it 's something you have to hide . come on , brittany , there are so many other cool jobs out there . besides , you have to admit , that bobby guy -- he 's pretty sleazy . brittany : no , he is n't . he gave me a chance . he offered me a job , j.t . j.t . : no ... no , no . he 's got you doing what he wants , and he 's making you think it 's what you want . brittany : ugh . that 's not the way it is . j.t . : well , maybe not . i mean , he did say that you begged him for the job . brittany : i needed a change , damn it ! j.t . : what do you think this is how all those big stars got their start , singing in strip joints ? brittany : no . j.t . : look , if you want to sing ... hell , go for it , but marsino 's -- it ai n't gon na get you where you want to go . it 's a dead end , brittany , but you know what ? it 's your life . do what you want . one thing 's for sure , though -- you stay on there , it 's gon na cost you your relationship with raul . he ca n't live with this , brittany . there 's no way . it 's not in him . [ scene_break ] lauren : have you talked to brittany about this ? raul : no lauren : maybe you should . raul : what is she gon na say , lauren -- that she 's sorry ? lauren : yeah . you know , maybe she is . raul : yeah , she 's sorry that i walked in and saw her . lauren : people make mistakes . it happens a lot . i know i have . if you just sit down with her -- raul : lauren ... lauren ... look , please ... i appreciate what you 're trying to do , but i am not ready to talk to brittany . in fact , right now i do n't even want to look at her . lauren : you know , i 've got this appointment , but i 'll cancel it if you want me to . raul : thanks , but i do n't even want to talk about this anymore . lauren : okay . i 'll be back in an hour . [ scene_break ] cassie : you talked to dad ... about me bringing adam ? sharon : i sure did . i made a special trip to his office , and i was able to persuade him to change his mind . cassie : seriously ? i can bring adam ? sharon : yes , you may . cassie : oh , my gosh , i ca n't believe it . sharon : well , the gala 's back on at the ranch again , which i think helped . cassie : this is so great . now it 'll be a total blast . thanks , mom , for talking to dad . sharon : when i saw how crushed you were , i was happy to do it . cassie : look , i really appreciate this , but -- sharon : i know . i know . i know , we still have a long way to go , but it 's a baby step , right ? cassie : well , i have to get going , but thanks again . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] victoria : why do n't you think that i 'm the one that should deal with damon porter ? victor : because , my darling , you have your hands full with the new line . victoria : no , no , i 'm sorry . that 's the same excuse you used when you told me you decided to mentor nicholas , and it 's damn condescending . victor : it has nothing to do with condescension , nor is it an excuse . you 're too busy with the new line to take on another task . victoria : look , if this was the first time that you came up with the `` you 're - too- busy - to - handle - it `` excuse , or if this was the first time that you adopted the `` let - the - boys- handle - it `` attitude , then maybe -- maybe -- i would not be overreacting , but this is getting to be a habit with you , and i do n't like it . victor : this may not come as a surprise , but i run my business as i see fit , and i 've decided that you 're not the person to handle damon porter . all right ? i will talk to him myself . victoria : great -- mr . subtle . you know , you have a better chance of scaring him off than any of us , including phyllis . victor : have you ever asked yourself the question , how i achieved all this ? victoria : you know what , dad ? that 's your answer for everything . `` i 'm rich and i 'm powerful , so therefore , all my answers must be perfect . `` this is obviously a boys club meeting . i better show myself out . good luck with damon porter . you 're gon na need it . victor : i do not like your attitude ! [ scene_break ] brad : i hope you 're kidding me . ashley : surely you understand . i mean , tuvia is my baby . brad : the only baby you should be worried about right now is the one inside you . ashley : honey , the rollout is a monumental event , and i created most of those products . do n't you think i deserve to be there ? brad : i 'd rather you concentrate on our son 's rollout , honey . ashley : what do you mean ? son ? you know something i do n't ? brad : ah , wishful thinking . nah , i really do n't care if it 's a boy or a girl . ashley : sweetheart , tomorrow is an historic event for jabot , and i really , really want to be a part of it . brad : i 'll call you with all the details . ashley : are you sure you 're being honest with me ? is everything really all right ? brad : could n't be better . ashley : what about the competition ? brad : what , newman 's safra ? we 'll blow 'em away . ashley : you sound extremely confident . brad : why should n't i ? we 'll have newman eating our dust . ashley : and what about damon porter -- is he still working out ? brad : guy 's a wizard . he stepped up to the plate . he 's doing a fantastic job . ashley : packaging ? brad : beautiful -- everyone loves it . ashley : and what about the initial sell - in ? brad : gangbusters . trust me , we 've got all the bases covered . you 're not needed back here . ashley : thanks a lot . brad : you know what i mean . ashley : it 's just that i feel so isolated . i 'm gon na miss out on all the action . brad : that 's the idea , honey . this is one time that your health and the health of the baby are more important than anything else in the world . ash , are you there ? ashley : i suppose you 're right . brad : you know i am . just stay put . take care of yourself , and i 'll call you again tomorrow . ashley : promise ? brad : i promise . give abby a kiss for me . ashley : i love you . brad : i love you , too , baby . [ scene_break ] damon : the point is , under the circumstances -- phyllis : you do n't want to hang out with me . damon : well ... people will forever be assuming that you 're scamming me , or vice versa . phyllis : yeah , right , or , um ... something bad is happening . damon : the evening was n't completely innocent . phyllis : it was just a good - bye kiss . damon : you know , sometimes a thing like that can be , uh ... phyllis : could lead to more , right ? well , i trust myself to know that that would never happen . damon : i 'm not so sure i can say the same thing . phyllis : oh . okay . well , then , um , this is probably for the best . damon : yeah , i think so . phyllis : well , i guess we should say good - bye . ( telephone rings ) damon : excuse me . phyllis : sure . damon : porter ... victoria , hello . damon : now ? um ... sure . um ... well , why do n't you come on by the apartment ? yeah ... all right , i 'll see you soon . good - bye . damon : uh , so where were we ? phyllis : we were saying good - bye . damon : right . right , yes . phyllis : well , i 'm sure our paths will cross . damon : i do hope so . damon : good - bye , phyllis . jack is , uh ... he 's lucky . [ scene_break ] raul : i 'll be right with you . raul : what are you doing here ? brittany : you did n't come home last night . raul : does that surprise you ? brittany : so have you had it with me ? is it over between us ? [ next_on ] bobby : i 'm done talking to you . where 's brittany ? | brit slaps jt for letting raul know where she works . jt denies telling raul but thinks it is a good thing the truth came out . raul vents to lauren about the whole episode with brittany , lauren tells him that people make mistakes and he needs to talk about it with her , but raul does n't want to hear it . brittany enters the boutique , she asks if their relationship is over . victor comes to the conclusion that neither phyllis or vikki should be dealing with damon -- it is his company and he will do it himself . pissed , vikki calls damon and invites herself to his apartment . dru tells brad that she is thinking about going to jack and tell him everything she knows about damon and phyllis ; brad admits that he encouraged the relationship dru is afraid neither one of them can handle the pressure of the company politics . phyllis tries to rationalize the time she spent in damon 's apt as innocent , but damon admits that he felt more and thinks they should say good . phyllis says good- bye but not before plants one last kiss on him . brad checks in on the isolated ashley and is happy to learn that she is on her way home to deliver what he hopes is a boy . larry tells the pouting cassie that he agrees with her dad she is his little girl who still needs `` daddy 's protection `` . sharon then enters and turns the little brats whining into a smile when she tells her that she got nick to agree that she can bring her friend to the gala . ( personal note : thanks judy for last weeks updates you rock ! ) |
colleen : i can not believe you tanked adrian 's job in paris . brad : the idea was you would n't find out . colleen : oh , because you know what 's best for me ? brad : yeah , i think i do , yes . colleen : you lied to me , dad . brad : it was a lie of omission . colleen : it 's the same thing . it does n't matter what i want , does it ? brad : of course it matters . colleen : you have no right to control my life or adrian 's life . brad : all right , listen . listen . someday , and i hope that 's a long way off , you 'll have children of your own , and when you do -- colleen : no , i wo n't . i 'm too afraid they 'll turn out like you . [ scene_break ] adrian : how long has brad been hiding his identity ? jana : i do n't know how many years exactly . imagine your girlfriend having to live with that secret . adrian : well , she is quite good at not telling . now , jana , are you absolutely sure brad and colleen carlton are fictitious names ? jana : of course i 'm sure . ( sighs ) you know , colleen is such a wonderful girl . i hope my kate grows up to be just like her when she gets older . adrian : i 'm sorry . your -- your whom ? jana : my daughter kate . her daddy calls her `` kit - kat . `` oh , both of our children just favor kevin . i just love that . [ scene_break ] kevin : one minute , she 's lucid . the next minute she 's not , and sometimes it seems like she is , but she starts talking about our nonexistent family . gloria : so she 's worse ? kevin : yeah , she 's worse . mom , she has a brain tumor . gloria : you know , honey , even if this surgery works , there are no guarantees that -- kevin : i know that . i know that . she could be fine . she could be weird . she could be on life support . she could be ... look , i 've heard it all , okay ? gloria : she could do life without parole for murder . you need to be focusing on your own arrest , kevin . kevin : i did n't come here for a lecture . are you gon na help me ? gloria : i think i am . i 'm paying for the surgery . kevin : no , no , not that . she , um , she gave me medical power of attorney , and i know you went through that with john . gloria : what are you asking me , kevin ? kevin : if , um , if something bad happens , i need to know what to do . [ scene_break ] sharon : mmm . jack : here , switch . sharon : you know , we 're gon na have to do some serious workout penance for this . jack : oh , well . jack : sharon abbott , you found the golden ticket . come on down ! sharon : what ? what golden ticket ? what is this ? jack : my gosh , what does it say ? sharon : `` clue -- there once was a fellow named jack `` ... jack : me ? sharon : `` who asked sharon to stay on this track `` ... jack : eh . sharon : `` find something that 's red on the couch or the bed , and her evening wo n't look quite so black . `` jack : okay , i studied economics . i missed the ogden nash class . sharon : you wrote a limerick , and you put it on the inside of an ice cream container ? jack : i just wanted to get you out of this , `` i 'm a bad mother , i 'm a bad wife `` funk . i thought something perfectly silly and frivolous would help . sharon : aw . okay , `` find something red on the couch or the bed . `` jack : mm - hmm . sharon : well , mm . oh ! hey , i found it . jack : wow . sharon : ( giggles ) all right . sharon : `` change your venue to change your luck `` ? jack : which means you 're not gon na read another one of my award - winning clues here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( moans ) nick : what 's wrong ? phyllis : um , this thing . it 's digging into my flesh like a medieval torture device . nick : let me see it . summer : ( cooing ) nick : i know what you need . phyllis : what ? nick : socks . phyllis : yeah , socks . nick : yeah . and sleeping beauty agrees with me , do n't you ? summer : ( crying ) phyllis : something 's wrong . nick : what ? phyllis : that -- that is not her `` i 'm wet `` or `` i 'm tired `` or `` i 'm bored `` cry . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : hey , baby girl . nick : come , little one . oh . hey . you 're right . she 's burning up . phyllis : oh , 99.8 . nick : hey , logan , it 's nick . uh , yeah , hi . uh , summer woke up with a little bit of a fever , and i was wondering if you could come by and take a look at her . we ca n't get a hold of her regular pediatrician . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : i know , sweetie . i know . nick : cool . thank you so much . i appreciate it . phyllis : i know . i know , sweetie . maybe if i - i nurse , that 'll help her sleep . i do n't know . oh , and the doctor ca n't do that , can she ? dr. logan ca n't do that , and maybe after tomorrow , i wo n't be able to do it either . i know . nick : well , maybe you wo n't have to go to jail . phyllis : or maybe i will . [ scene_break ] gloria : i felt so helpless when john was in a coma , and i hated having to let him go , but i did , even though i still believe in miracles . kevin : well , he signed a dnr , right ? jana has n't . gloria : and that might not matter . kevin : meaning what ? gloria : well , you said yourself . sometimes she 's lucid , sometimes she 's nuts . doctors might not trust that . kevin : that sucks . gloria : that 's right . so if jana comes out of this worse than before , you might not be thinking clearly . kevin : yeah , i know that . gloria : no . knowing it and living it are two very different things , sweetie . you have to do what jana wants you to do . now you say you know when she 's thinking right ? kevin : yeah , of course i do . gloria : good , good . then when she is , you ask her what she wants , because it 's her life , and it 's her choice . [ scene_break ] adrian : i 'm trying to ascertain ... well , i suspect that colleen 's father brad -- whatever his name is -- trafficked in stolen art . in fact , i 'm guessing that 's why he changed his name . if in fact , he changed it at all . jana : i told you he did . adrian : yes , jana , but the truth could be essential to my book . jana : absolutely . of course , it would have been so hard for you to write in prison . no one would trust a felon . adrian : excuse me ? jana : professor , i tried to frame you for murder . adrian : yes ... jana : ( groans ) adrian : i 'm -- i 'm not sure what that has to -- jana : god , it was such a horrid thing to do , but i was bonkers back then , you know , because of the tumor . adrian : all right , jana , my book will have several first - person accounts , and i would like yours to be one of them . jana : you 'll make me famous . adrian : if the information you provide could be vetted . jana : here 's something you do n't know . there was a listening device planted in the carltons ' living room . adrian : who planted it ? jana : me . adrian : jana , i ... i have no way of knowing ... ( sighs ) you also just told me that you and kevin have children . jana : yeah , and a lovely house in yorkshire . and we also have this beautiful , huge newfoundland . his name is landseer . adrian : landseer ... jana : mm - hmm . adrian : after the british artist ? jana : he painted dogs , you know . adrian : well , thank you , jana , for your time , uh , and good luck with the surgery . jana : you know , you 're a peculiar researcher . adrian : and what makes you say that ? jana : you never asked me what brad 's name is . adrian : ( chuckles ) you know something ? you 're right . i did n't . why do n't you tell me ? jana : kaplan with a `` k. `` george kaplan . [ scene_break ] brad : i was wrong . colleen : until next time i do something you do n't like ? brad : colleen , listen . you have to -- colleen : you know , the irony is killing me . here 's phyllis newman about to go to jail because she pressured you , and here 's my boyfriend , who did n't get his dream job because you pressured his new employer . brad : that 's not the same . colleen : its close enough , dad . you know what phyllis did to you ? call it -- i do n't know . karma . divine payback . i call it exactly what you deserve . brad : i can apologize to adrian . colleen : do n't bother . brad : i saw him earlier . he told me that he 'd just gotten back from europe . colleen : yeah , he 's been writing his book about stolen art . brad : let met guess . you 're his researcher . colleen : yeah . i 'm good at it . brad : i urge you to think this through , honey . colleen : it 's a huge story , dad -- enough to not talk about you . i mean , it was in the newspaper , right ? if adrian does n't write this book , someone else will . brad : if he finds out who i really am -- colleen : i thought you said it was n't dangerous anymore , dad . i mean , is n't it safe to admit -- brad : that 's my decision . colleen : that 's exactly what i said when i wanted to be with adrian , and what 'd you do , huh ? you completely cut me off , would n't even pay for school . brad : that was a mistake . colleen : yeah , it was a mistake . and if that leaves you needing someone else 's life to wreck , then wreck hers . leave me alone . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , beautiful . you 're gon na read it now . sharon : okay . `` clue -- noah loves to read this author 's books to summer . he gave this to a cat in one book , to a boy in another . `` um , noah used to read , um , `` goodnight moon `` to summer , and now it 's dr. seuss all the time . jack : ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! and ? sharon : um , okay . let 's see . `` he gave this to a cat in one book , to a boy in another . `` uh , `` the cat in the hat `` ! jack : ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! ding ! sharon : and , um , bartholomew what 's - his - name . `` the 500 hats of bartholomew `` ... ( gasps ) it 's a hat . excuse me , sir , um , may i see your hat ? ( gasps ) oh , my gosh ! i 've got it . i rock . jack : you do rock . sharon : ( giggles ) jack : ( chuckles ) now do n't think this full - frontal exposure is going to let you open this anytime sooner than i tell you . ( cell phone rings ) jack : oh , hold on . oh , madison . sharon : okay . jack : i 'll be right back . senator abbott . brad : well , looks like you 're having fun . sharon : yeah , um , jack set up this , uh , this fun little treasure hunt for me . brad : oh , yeah . yeah , i heard . well , i 'm glad you 're happy . have you told your , uh , present husband that you were kissing your former husband ? sharon : no , that was a mistake . jack : well , sorry about that . sharon : so , um , am i going to actually see this treasure soon ? jack : you know what they say -- you ca n't always get what you want . [ scene_break ] nick : i could spot you for a while . phyllis : no , it 's okay . it 's all right . just close your eyes , baby . just close your eyes , summer . mama 's here . ( whispering ) that 's right . you should close your eyes . nick : phyllis , you 're exhausted . phyllis : no , i 'm not . i 'm fine . fine . phyllis : nick , there 's , um , some formula in the fridge . could you heat that up ? nick : you sure ? phyllis : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure . um ... until tomorrow , um , she still has me until tomorrow . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : ( whispers ) i know . oh . nick : you know i will bring her to see you as often as they 'll let me . phyllis : yeah , i know . listen , i - i - i know you think that you know your daughter , but there are a lot of things you do n't know . i know , baby . um , like , uh ... ( clears throat ) she 's gon na have to start going on formula , and , um , i sing her to sleep every night . and she 's gon na wonder why i left . nick : i know i 'll never be able to replace you , but i promise you , i will be a good daddy . summer : ( cries ) [ scene_break ] jana : a cd player . kevin : mm - hmm . jana : that is so sweet , but you know i have an mp3 player already . been listening to the killers with a great sense of irony . kevin : there 's an audio book in there i thought you 'd enjoy -- `` zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance . `` jana : yeah , i 've heard of it . kevin : yeah , it 's a trip in more ways than one . it 's about this dad and his son , and they drive cross - country by motorcycle . jana : god , i 'd love that . kevin : that is so us when you get better . the writer -- he had a lot on his mind . he 'd gone mad , actually . jana : did he have a brain tumor ? kevin : no , but , um , he got sane again , wrote the book and sold , like , a zillion copies . jana : a happy ending -- oh , how boring ... except in real life . kevin : so with the surgery ... it 's gon na be pretty scary . kevin : you know , there 's a chance that you could die . jana : well , i 'd like to look at it as , um , `` she 's made a full recovery , and , um , she 's now going cross - country on a harley with her boyfriend `` ending . kevin : there 's also a chance that you could be in a coma ... or awake , but unable to think . so i need you to tell me what you 'd like for me to do . jana : well , that 's a tough one , is n't it ? kevin : yeah . remember that guy whose wife was awake and breathing on her own , but she was basically , um , a food group ? jana : he wanted to let her die . kevin : yeah . her parents wanted to keep her alive . so what , was he evil ? or was he just respecting her wishes , like he said he was ? that story is what got me thinking about this whole `` what 's good and what 's bad `` thing . that 's what the book is about . jana : morality is so relative . some of the things i 've done ... ( exhales deeply ) it 's like ... it 's like being taken over by demons . kevin : you were . look , morality means nothing to me right now . i just ... care about what 's important to you . jana : you know , when it does happen ... those demons ... i 'm not in here ... yet every time , i 've come back . kevin : i do n't think that 's the same . jana : yeah , but you never know , do you ? i mean ... people have been through these things , and doctors have always said it 's hopeless . kevin : but , jana , in -- if there is no higher brain function on an e.e.g. -- jana : you know , there was this fireman . i read about him . he was in a coma for ten years , and then one day , he woke up , and he talked to his family for 14 hours . these things happen . kevin : yeah , i read about that , too . you know he died afterwards ? jana : yeah , but at least he had those 14 hours . jana : if ... if something does ... go wrong during the surgery , and i come out alive ... but not i 'm not -- i 'm not in here ... remember i told you this . jana : ( whispers ) i will come back to you . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay . `` clue ... when he talks he says whatever you want him to say . `` hmm . what does that mean ? jack : i wish i could help you . sharon : `` says whatever i want him to say '' -- like a parrot ? jack : i do n't see any birds in here . sharon : um ... ( gasps ) or ... on the computer . if i were writing a novel , it 's what one of my characters would say , so it 's on the computer . jack : very , very clever , but wrong . sharon : hmm . i 'm such a dummy . jack : a what ? sharon : ( giggles ) let me see . ( gasps ) oh , very carefully hidden in the sleeve ! i got it ! yay me ! jack : yay ! do n't start congratulating yourself yet . we 're just getting warmed up . do n't open that . sharon : okay . jack : come on , come on . [ scene_break ] logan : well , you guys have done everything right , you know , including suctioning her nose . if her fever spikes , call my cell , but i 'm sure she 'll be fine . phyllis : yeah , i 'm sure she will . nick : thank you for doing this , logan . logan : no problem . ( whispers ) good night . ( door closes ) phyllis : can you hand me the blankie ? thank you . she loves this -- the cow . nick : i know . phyllis : you know , uh , she does n't -- she does n't like to nurse in , um , the morning . it makes her ... nick : because it makes her cranky . phyllis : cranky , yeah . she loves music . she loves music , and her favorite song is the `` a - b - c song . `` nick : the `` a - b - c song , `` i know , but it 's her waking - up song . phyllis : yeah . um , also if she has a tummy ache , i - i put the vacuum on . it relaxes her . nick : and her going - to - sleep song is the , uh , the one about the old bike . phyllis : yeah . summer , summer give me your answer do sleep , summer mama 's in love with you always and forever ... oh . i will leave you never . phyllis : and you look so sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two can you sing that to her ? phyllis : she 's zonked out . nick : yeah , we may need to patent that go - to - sleep song . or maybe she 's just humoring you . phyllis : she 's pretending to sleep ? nick : maybe she does n't want you to know how bad your voice really is . phyllis : oh , really ? really ? nick : yeah . i really hope she gets my voice and not yours . phyllis : i really hope she gets my video - playing skills , not yours . nick : you know , that really hurts . you , uh , you want me to put her in her crib ? phyllis : no , i think that might wake her up . nick : this is so this thing on your ankle does n't kill you . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) logan : dr. armstrong . brad : hey , it 's brad . logan : well , hello . brad : so how are you spending your evening ? logan : mm - mm - mm . what do you have in mind ? [ scene_break ] colleen : so what 'd you guys talk about ? adrian : how she hopes , uh , her daughter in england grows up to be just like you . colleen : huh . adrian : a - and your father -- that brad carlton is n't his real name or something . colleen : really ? and what did she say his name was ? adrian : kaplan . george kaplan . of course , that could be another delusion . colleen : no , it 's the truth . [ scene_break ] brad : so last time we spoke , you mentioned that you were applying for a position at memorial . logan : yeah . it did n't work out . brad : oh , i 'm sorry to hear that , but you know , there are certainly other hospitals in the area . i know some board members . i 'd be happy to make a few calls for you . logan : that 's kind of you , but , um , i already took another job . brad : really ? logan : yeah . brad : congratulations . uh , bartender , excuse me . could we have two more , please ? logan : actually , you might not want to celebrate . brad : what do you mean ? logan : i 'll be practicing medicine in malawi . brad : malawi ? logan : yeah . it 's a program called doctors without borders . brad : wow . wow . bad news for brad , uh ... good news for humanity . logan : `` and everything that all you people , rich and poor , value so highly and so dearly , has n't the least influence over me . `` brad : shakespeare ? logan : chekhov , `` the cherry orchard . `` brad : i 'll miss you ... and your elevator claustrophobia . come back sometime . logan : maybe i will . [ scene_break ] phyllis : do n't forget , um , do n't forget to take pictures . nick : maybe you can take your own . there 's a chance you wo n't have to go . phyllis : you say that now . nick : you know , you 've been holding her that way for , like , an hour . i can -- i can take her . phyllis : no . phyllis : take a lot of video , okay ? and always have a camera around , because you never know when the big moment 's gon na come . like the moment that she crawls ... or she starts walking . make sure you have a camera at all times . okay ? nick : okay . phyllis : ah . nick : what ? phyllis : i have a cramp . nick : where ? phyllis : from my shoulder -- shoulder , shooting down my arm ... nick : this one ? phyllis : under summer , yeah . nick : right here ? phyllis : uh - huh . thank you . nick : you 've got ta breathe and relax . phyllis : okay . nick : there you go . that feel better ? phyllis : yeah . that 's good . i 'm good . nick : you sure ? phyllis : uh - huh . ( breathes deeply ) phyllis : look at me -- unwashed , unbrushed ... barf all over me . i 'm a mess . nick : no , you 're not . you 're beautiful . [ scene_break ] adrian : colleen kaplan ? colleen : hey , i still have that alliteration in my name . i grew up colleen carlton . i 'm going to keep that . adrian : i knew something was wrong . months ago , i meet your grandmother , and then i uncover a death certificate for brad carlton 's mother . colleen : okay , she 's a hero . adrian , do n't mess with that . adrian : of course -- of course not . kaplan , wow . her family died in the camps . she survived . colleen : by cataloguing stolen art for the s.s. and after the war , she worked to get the stolen art back to its legal owners . i mean , do you know how amazing she is ? adrian : yes , i do , but why the name change ? colleen : because some people wanted the same art , and if they did n't get it , they would settle for revenge . adrian : revenge , as in ... colleen : well , use your imagination . look , a different identity for her and my dad is what kept them alive . adrian : to face death for your identity during the war , and then ... and to face it again here ... in america ... colleen : well , it worked . they survived . adrian : this belongs in my book . this story has to be told . picture it , okay ? at the state of the union address when the president points up to the gallery and he says -- colleen : she says . adrian : she says , `` i would like to introduce you to a great american '' -- that could be your grandmother up there , getting a standing ovation from a joint session of congress . she deserves this . colleen : yes , but she does n't want the publicity , adrian . and it 's obvious my dad does n't , either . adrian : okay , but the story has got to be told , if only to make sure it never happens again . colleen : and you want to do this . you want to tell it in your book . adrian : look , only -- only if you say so , okay ? this is -- this is your legacy . colleen : you 're right . it 's not up to my father . it 's up to me . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( softly ) jana . jana : who 's that ? who 's that ? you came ! my god , how 'd you get in here ? kevin : i brought the night nurse some of gina 's lasagna . works every time . jana : i 'm in here , kevin . kevin : i know . jana : did you put the children to bed ? ( sighs ) nanny always gives nigel too many sweets . i 've told her to stop , but she just does n't listen to me . kevin : i 'll tell her . [ scene_break ] jack : to my wife -- lovely , amazing , beautiful . sharon : how about to us ? jack : to us . sharon : mmm . you know ... we are home , and noah is n't . jack : yeah . sharon : i can think of ... a better w for us to spend our time if you would just tell me what that surprise is . jack : well , let 's see -- a full - body massage , or another clue ... it 's a tough one . how about another clue ? sharon : ( laughs ) oh ... `` from your favorite mystery board game . `` jack : what would that be ? sharon : hmm . i know what it is . jack : what ? sharon : mm ... candlesticks ? jack : candlesticks . sharon : oh ! surprise ! ( laughs ) sharon : what is this ? ( gasps ) two tickets to france . jack : to paris , then burgundy ... a trip down the nivernais ... the whole works -- the honeymoon we never had . sharon : this is the most amazing thing . jack : wait a minute . i think there 's one more surprise . by golly , there is -- the best for last . sharon : it 's another plane ticket . jack : that one 's for noah . he 's had kind of a hard time of it lately . i thought maybe we could turn this honeymoon into a family affair . sharon : this is the nicest thing anyone 's ever done for me . jack : i was kind of hoping you might say that . jack : there was talk of a full - body massage , um ... why do n't you bring the champagne bottle ? sharon : i 'm right behind you . [ sharon remembering ] jack : did you lose an earring ? sharon : i did ? nick : oh , uh , actually , i found your earring on the floor of the vault . sorry . sharon : oh , thanks . yeah , i - i must have dropped it . nick : yeah , i meant to give it back to you . i just forgot . sharon : thanks . yeah , i did n't even notice . nick : so , all by myself , i broke up our marriage . nick : ( sighs ) i wish i could , uh ... repair the damage ... make it up to you . i wish we could go back in time . [ scene_break ] nick : she is sleeping like a ... phyllis : like a baby . nick : i was gon na say more like a pro wrestler -- you know , that kick thing she does . how 's the arm ? phyllis : it 's better . it 's this arm now , but it 's better . nick : we got ta keep you loose , you know , so you do n't cramp up again . phyllis : ( sniffles ) we used to do this all the time . phyllis : we 'd open a bottle of wine , and then we 'd dance . i was n't usually wearing baby barf , but ... ( laughs ) nick : so what were you wearing ? phyllis : um , usually ... nothing . nick : me , too . phyllis : do you remember ? nick : i 'm learning it again for the first time . phyllis : um , tomorrow ... nick : mnh - mnh . that 's then . this is now . [ next_on ] michael : kevin , i 'm not a miracle worker . kevin : if you know anything , anything that can help , you 've got to do it . kay : have you honestly asked yourself why jill is n't with you ? nick : what 's the story with you and david ? nikki : ( sighs ) | colleen confronts brad over costing adrian the job in paris . jana tells adrian that brad and colleen have been living under assumed names . she also brings up things that are n't true , like she and kevin having a child , which confuses adrian . adrian talks to colleen about it , who confirms it is true . he wants to put it in his book , but only with her permission . jack plans a scavenger hunt for sharon that ends with a surprise tickets to paris ! sharon is extremely happy but ca n't get her mind off of nick . kevin and jana worry about her surgery . logan tells brad that she will be leaving town to work with doctors without borders . summer comes down with a fever . nick and phyllis ca n't get in contact with her pediatrician so nick calls logan to come over . nick comforts phyllis when she worries about what will happen to summer if she has to go to jail . after summer settles down , phyllis and nick dance together . phyllis enjoys it but ca n't help thinking about what is going to happen to her . |
chloe : look , this model has got way too much cleavage . daniel : i have no idea what you 're talking about . chloe : just fix it . daniel : if i must , if i must , i will fix it . chloe : hey , call me nuts , but i swear i 'm starting to show . yeah . daniel : ( mouths words ) [ scene_break ] jack : okay . bye . sharon : you 're leaving ? on deadline night ? jack : uh , important client . sharon : oh . apparently so . jack : i 'm not leaving right away . sharon : what if there 's a crisis ? jack : i 'm not sweating it . sharon : since when ? jack : you know what ? we got a rhythm going around here finally . sharon : jack ... if a big decision needs to be made , i 'm gon na be outnumbered . jack : nick and phyllis are too distracted searching for victor . trust me , i do n't think anything 's gon na happen . phyllis : baby , go home . nick : no , i ca n't do that . i 'll just sit around and obsess and wonder if my dad 's in a fishing boat in the middle of a humongous storm . phyllis : well , maybe your mom was wrong about the weather . nick : no , it really is that bad . i 've been online . it 's the worst storm that part of mexico 's had in years . phyllis : here is a nice distraction . it 's time for , um , operation turn the tables on jack to get underway . nick : mm . i like it . phyllis : look at that right there . yeah , let 's see what the king of the last minute switcheroo -- let 's see what he feels about having all his dirty laundry out there for our readers . look at that . sharon : so the workers arrived today , to start renovating the pool house . jack : yeah , i could n't get out of the driveway till they moved their trucks . sharon : mm - hmm . and noah 's back from camp , and gloria is still in the house . jack : hear the one about the lawyer and the used car salesman ? sharon : you know , the amount of work that she has going on there , um , almost looks like maybe she 's planning on staying put . jack : i - i 've been meaning to talk to you about that . sharon : oh , what 's to talk about ? just tell me what day you 're planning on tossing her out . jack : we 're not . [ scene_break ] gloria : katherine . kay : hello , gloria . gloria : i ca n't thank you enough for coming to jana 's bachelorette party . kay : well , i 'm very fond of your daughter - in - law . um , how was the wedding ? gloria : full of surprises . kay : they 're on their honeymoon , right ? gloria : oh , yes , and actually , jeffrey and i are gon na follow in their footsteps . well , not literally . we 're going to the cayman islands . kay : ah , cayman ? very , very good place for scuba diving . gloria : scuba diving and lots of other things . kay : yes , well , i 'm sure that , uh , it was good for you to get away . gloria : yeah , especially now that we 're having so much work done on the house . kay : work ? gloria : yes . we 're renovating . since we 've decided to stay on the abbott estate , we 're making the pool house a little roomier for us . kay : well , i 'm sure that was a good thing , jill firing you . you have all the leisure time . gloria : yes , that 's true . but since i do own jabot stock , i will be attending the stockholders meetings , and after that last one , well ... kay : what about it ? gloria : well , i guess i 'm still reeling that jill made her son c.e.o . kay : you know , you have mentioned that twice . gloria : have i ? kay : what do you care ? gloria : like i said , i 'm a stockholder . kay : what are you up to ? [ scene_break ] neil : was that devon ? tyra : yeah . ana 's with him at indigo . neil : good . then she 's okay ? tyra : thank god . neil : is devon driving her home ? tyra : yeah . he was gon na try to talk to her before he gets here . neil : tyra , what ? what happened ? why -- why -- why 'd she run off ? tyra : she knows . she knows , neil . neil : she knows that you 're not her birth mother ? tyra : ( sobs ) neil : i 'm so sorry . tyra : i knew i should n't have said anything . i told you i should n't have said anything . i knew i should n't have said anything ! and now , ana 's so confused . she 's not gon na know what to do , and i do n't know what to tell her to fix this , neil . what am i gon na do ? [ scene_break ] devon : ana ? ana , hey ... it 's gon na be okay . ana : no , it is n't . my mom is not really my mom . she lied to me my whole life . devon : come here . ana : no . devon : ana ! ana : how long have you known ? devon : not long . ana : well , you should 've told me . devon : i know that , but we were trying to protect you . ana : i 'm not a baby . i 'm 12 years old . devon : i understand that . but you 're also hurting right now 'cause you found out . and that 's exactly what we were trying to prevent . ana : you are all just a bunch of liars . especially ... i do n't even know what to call her now . tyra ? devon : ana ! you do n't call her tyra . you call her mom . 'cause she loves you . that woman loves you more than anything else in this world . no ? ana : no , she does n't . devon : you do n't think she loves you ? why do you think she took you in all those years ago ? why do you think she devoted her whole life to raising you , when she 's just a kid herself ? ana : i 'm just scared . devon : honey , what are you scared of ? ana : yolanda . she 's a bad person , and she does lots of drugs . devon : you do n't live with her . you do n't even live in the same state . ana : that does n't matter . i even remember when i was little that people said how you had a terrible mom . and i do n't wan na be like that . i do n't want to be like you . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i do n't understand why you are so worried about jabot . gloria : because i have a history with jabot . kay : well , my dear , its wasted energy . no , you have a new husband now and more money than you know what to do it . you 're renovating your home . you are traveling . gloria : true . kay : and you hated being a receptionist . gloria : with a passion . kay : well , then why do n't you just let go of the past , gloria ? gloria : because jabot is john 's legacy , and it 's hard to walk away . kay : oh , look , john abbott was my dearest , dearest friend , and i know that he would not want you to make yourself crazy over something you have no control over . no , please . jabot is now an acquisition of chancellor 's , so would you please just let go of it and get on with your life . gloria : you know , i 'm getting very tired of hearing that jabot is a chancellor family business . kay : really ? gloria : cane kept saying that and making such a big deal about it in his speech to the stockholders . kay : well -- well -- gloria : you have owned jabot for what , two years ? and there has been a revolving door of c.e.o.s . kay : i ask you again , what is your point , gloria ? gloria : it 's being run into the ground . kay : oh , really ? gloria : yeah , i can not believe that jill made her son the c.e.o . kay : her son is my grandson , gloria . gloria : i know that , katherine . do n't get me wrong , i like cane . he is handsome , he 's charming , but let 's face it , a year ago , he was chasing kangaroos in the outback and throwing shrimps on the barbie . he is not qualified to run an international cosmetics company . kay : are you quite finished ? gloria : yes . kay : good . because now i would like you to do something for me . gloria : what ? kay : you take those measly shares that you own ... and you enjoy them . because that 's the closest you 're gon na come to the glory days again . excuse me . [ scene_break ] jack : look , about gloria -- sharon : jack , let me , okay ? i know what you 're gon na say . you 're gon na say it has n't been that bad having her around lately . she has n't gone skinny - dipping in awhile , and she 's even learned to knock most of the time before she goes barging through the house . jack : as a matter of fact -- sharon : but this is really about your father , is n't it ? i know you 've done some things to gloria that you regret doing , things that john would be really upset about if he were alive , and it somehow eases your conscience to let her live in the pool house . jack : well , you know -- sharon : and you know , i bet you that you will assure me right now that is she so much as breathes out of line , she will be tossed out . jack : wow . i 've got a hell of a good argument , do n't i ? sharon : i knew you were gon na pull something like this . jack : honey , listen to me -- sharon : and that is the reason why i reminded you 50 times a day about your agreement to throw her out by the time noah came back . jack : i guess that means you got some pretty good arguments yourself . sharon : well , i do , and they 'll blow yours out of the water . however , i have decided to just let her stay . jack : wait , what ? sharon : yeah , you know , she and fisher are -- are really close now , and i ... i would n't wan na break fisher 's little canine heart . [ scene_break ] amber : the new guy i 'm dating , liam , he is so gorgeous . and he 's smart and he 's funny . chloe : is he rich ? amber : well , he 's not hurting for cash . and , uh , no , he wears all the hippest designers , and he has a sports car and a jeep and a hummer . and the hotel we hooked up in -- it 's where all the celebs stay . chloe : oh , really ? which one ? amber : it 's the , um ... chloe : i do n't know him , and i thought i knew all the trust fund babies . amber : i do n't know . chloe : excuse me . daniel : you do n't know him because she made him up . amber : what did you say ? daniel : huh ? chloe : excuse me , jack ? um , just wan na remind you about the photo shoot over at jabot tomorrow . jack : oh , the cross - promotion , yeah . chloe : and let me say , pretty clever -- launching a new lip shade called restless style . jack : thanks . you 're overseeing that shoot ? chloe : yes , uh , but ... i do n't think that the , uh , model is going to be too happy . jack : lily ? why ? chloe : well , i 'm marrying he ex - boyfriend . jack : cane ? chloe : you know , he is jabot 's new c.e.o . jack : yeah , i heard . chloe : so if there 's anything you need , you know , i 'm sure i could pull some pretty big strings . jack : you would do that ? chloe : never hurts to make brownie points with the powers that be . jack : thanks , chloe . i may just take you up on that offer . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know , the article that jack commissioned on david chow skewers jill . nick : well , it was dumb of her to hide chow 's gambling addiction . phyllis : what did you think of clarissa mcgee 's article on jack ? nick : oh , i love how you come out and admit that the four of us are feuding at `` restless style . `` phyllis : no , no , no , not -- not me . clarissa wrote that . nick : oh . phyllis : besides , i do n't care if the public knows that jack shafted us . nick : i do n't care either , but it 's sure gon na bother jack . phyllis : well , fine . he can go crazy if he wants . you know , he played around with that article on sabrina . if he had n't done that , there would be nothing to tell . nick : and that stuff about his , uh , personal vendetta with my father and his obsessive need to control the magazine despite his partners ? that 's good . phyllis : payback 's a bitch , ai n't it ? [ scene_break ] boy : oh , man ! look at this place ! noah : hey , let 's just hang for a little while and leave , okay ? boy : noah , what 's the rush ? boy : yeah , it 's not like your family 's gon na call the cops on us if they find us here . besides , you said no one 's home . boy : this pool is sick . boy : what did you expect ? that victor newman was gon na have a plastic blow - up ? noah : we could use mine if there were n't workmen everywhere . boy : this is way better . not a bunch of adults telling us what to do . noah : all right , look , just do n't trash anything . boy : you sound like my mom . you got ta chill , dude . boy : yeah . [ scene_break ] ana : once when i was little , yolanda took me out for ice cream . devon : what happened ? ana : well ... we went to this creepy dark neighborhood . it was a dark building , and there were a lot of rats . devon : what building was this ? ana : uh , where ... the bald guy was . and he had icky sores all over his face , and his front teeth were missing . devon : was he a drug dealer ? did yolanda -- did she buy things from him ? ana : yeah . but she told me not to tell . devon : what was she thinking ? ana : she said no one would bother us if i was with her . devon : why did n't you tell tyra when you got back home ? ana : because she said if i told , i would go to hell . devon : she said you would go to hell ? what do you mean ? ana : well , she said that when kids break their promises , they go down there , but i was glad to see my mom , even though she 's not really my mom . devon : all right . i want you to listen to me , okay ? you 're old enough to -- to understand this , and it 's very important . giving birth does not make you a mom . there 's a lot than that . i know better than anyone . believe me , all right ? a mother -- a real mother , parents , they love you , and they take care of you , you know ? the put clothes on your back , food on your plate , and a roof over your head . they give you a - a home , they give you a place to feel safe . and they do all the little things . they tuck you in at night , fix you soup when you 're sick , check under your bed for monsters . do all that stuff . all the things that ... i never had anybody do for me growing up , but you did . you did 'cause of tyra . i understand that you 're upset at her for not telling you everything . sweetheart , if she did n't take you in and raise you as her own , you would n't have had just one scary day with yolanda , okay ? i hate to say it , you 'd have had a hundred . all she was trying to do -- all tyra wanted to do was save you from all that bad stuff , and that 's exactly what she did . she saved you from all that stuff . thanks to that woman , you will never , ever know what it feels like to be left alone with strangers , or live in a group home , like your brother here did . so from now on , i do n't wan na hear you say tyra is n't your mom , 'cause she earned that title . [ scene_break ] neil : so are you , uh , are you thinking about what you 're gon na say to ana right now ? tyra : it does n't matter , neil . nothing 's good enough . nothing . i ca n't think of anything . and all i wan na do is take away her pain , you know ? neil : yeah , i know , i know . you 're absolutely right , there is n't anything that you 're gon na tell her that 's gon na help her right now . i - i absolutely know that . tyra : i still think it 's crazy that you raised your brother 's child and i raised my sister 's child . i mean , what are the odds ? neil : yeah , right ? but the difference is , i did n't know that lily was n't mine , and see , you -- you signed up , you volunteered to be ana 's caretaker . that 's a lot . that 's a lot . tyra : i do n't care about d.n.a . and i do n't care what anyone says , that little girl is mine . she is my little girl , neil . she is mine . neil : just as lily is mine . you know , and finding out the truth , um ... you know , it did n't change the way i felt about her at all in my heart . you understand what i mean ? because it 's all about an inside job . it 's about what you feel right here in your heart for ana . hey . come here . tyra : ( sobbing ) neil : it 's okay . it 's all right , just let it out . it 's all right . its okay , baby . [ humming ] karen : i 'm sorry , i came at a bad time . i 'm just -- i 'm just gon na take -- neil : no , karen , karen , wait , please . it 's all right . please , uh , stay . stay . tyra : ana just found out that i 'm not her birth mother . karen : you 're not ? tyra : no . when she was born , my sister was a mess and she could n't take care of a puppy , let alone a beautiful little baby , so ... neil : tyra was 15 years old when she started raising ana as her own . karen : wow , that 's -- tyra , that 's quite the sacrifice . tyra : sacrifice ? why do you guys keep saying that i 've sacrificed ? do you understand that i am the lucky one , to be that little girl 's mother ? she 's brought me so much joy , i 'm the lucky one , not her . neil : tyra , you were a baby raising a baby . i mean , that 's an age when most girls are dating and they 're hanging out at the mall . karen : look , have you -- have you spoken to her ? i mean , since she found out ? neil : karen , we did n't have a chance to tell her before she ran off . devon 's with her right now . tyra : i just -- i hope she forgives me . karen : honey , forgives you for what ? tyra : for not telling her sooner . i mean , i kept the secret for so long and ... i 've always told her the truth , and she 's always trusted me . i mean , now what if i 've lost that ? [ scene_break ] jack : hey , uh , any word on the search for your dad ? nick : yeah , we may have a lead , but it 's nothing i wan na get into . jack : okay , i got my fingers crossed . nick : all right . um , hey , i know i fought you on that david chow article , but i 'm glad you pushed for it . jack : then you liked it ? nick : well , i 'm grateful you focused it on jill 's bad behavior and took the spotlight off my mom . i do n't think jill 's gon na like it . jack : i can not tell you how surprised i am . i thought you would hate this , another exposé so soon after the one we did on sabrina . nick : well , i had a change of heart . i realized exposés are the way to go . jack : they do sell magazines . nick : yes , as long as we focus on the truth , jack , i 'll have no complaints . jack : i could n't agree more . i got a meeting . i 'll see you later . phyllis : oh , you were good . you know , i reread my article on jack , and i think it 's missing something . nick : no , i liked it the way it was . phyllis : what about that crazy scheme that he and sharon had to spook gloria ? remember that ? where they hired that guy to play his father ? that 's good . nick : yeah , yeah , yeah , but those are personal slams , and we 're not doing that . your article was great the way it was . phyllis : okay . nick : okay . so i 'm gon na take a break . i 'm gon na swing by dad 's . with adam and the f.b.i . gone and the staff taking a few days off , i do n't want his mail piling up . phyllis : have you been trying to avoid me , amber ? amber : what do you mean , phyllis ? phyllis : your three days are up . keys , please . phyllis : thank you , i assume the place is clean ? amber : it 's all ready for you , phyllis . phyllis : thank you . daniel : hey . for , um , what its worth , i 'm sorry . amber : i 'll survive . daniel : what are you gon na do ? amber : um , kevin and jana said that i could stay at their place for a little while while they 're on their honeymoon , but , um ... daniel : but i 'm there ? amber : yeah . i do n't wan na cramp your style , so , uh , you know , you might wan na have some company . daniel : there 's plenty of room . amber : no , too awkward . daniel : so where you gon na stay ? amber : i do n't know . um , maybe liam will set me up in some fancy little loft downtown , hmm ? okay . [ scene_break ] jack : could n't have picked a less cluttered place to meet ? gloria : i 'm packing for my trip , jack . jack : i better hope sharon does n't suddenly decide to run home . gloria : oh , well , just tell her you dropped by to see the renovations . jack : yeah , i suppose that 'd fly . gloria : i hope you meeting me means what i think it does . jack : and what would that be ? gloria : you 're gon na help me take back jabot . [ clattering ] [ scene_break ] sharon : i rewrote the letter from the editors . phyllis : why ? what was wrong with mine ? sharon : nothing . it just did n't sparkle . phyllis : it sparkled , sharon . we all signed off on it . sharon : phyllis , you want this to be a really fabulous issue , do n't you ? daniel : `` he did all of this with the approval of his hair - chewing child bride . `` sharon ? phyllis : hmm ? what ? daniel : what 's that ? phyllis : nothing . what ? i 'm working , what ? daniel : can we talk about amber ? [ scene_break ] devon : hey , we 're home . tyra : oh , baby ! neil : we 're -- we 're gon na take off . karen : yeah . neil : give you some privacy , all right ? tyra : okay . neil : ana ... you scared us . do not do that again , all right ? i 'm really glad that you 're back . take care . ana : okay . bye . karen : all right , you guys , see ya . devon : i 'm gon na take off , too . tyra : no ! no , can you stay , please ? devon , i want you to hear this , too . baby ... i know you 've got a ton of questions for mommy . ana : so are you gon na send me back to yolanda ? tyra : no . no , baby , listen , i love you . you are my little girl , and i will never let anybody take you away from me . do you hear me ? i love you , ana . [ scene_break ] boy : hey , let 's invite mandy over . boy : great idea . noah : no , no , no , guys , guys , we ca n't do that . boy : hey , is there beer in there ? noah : uh , yeah , but -- boy : score ! noah : no , no , guys ! ben , ben , stop ! if anyone finds out we got into that -- ben : relax . the fridge is stocked , all right ? i doubt they count it , and even if they did , you 'd be the last person they 'd suspect . nick : hey . what the hell are you doing ? nick : you boys are lucky you did n't drink any of this , or i 'd be calling your parents right now . now get outta here . go home . noah : look , i know i should n't be here . nick : what is the matter with you ? this is your grandpa 's house , not party central . noah : it was ben 's idea . nick : oh , okay , so if ben says they 're gon na knock off some liquor store , are you gon na do that , too ? noah : you 're getting pissed over nothing . nick : do n't you talk to me like that . i 'll tell you what , we 'll call your mom , and we 'll see how she feels about this . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , amber 's got no place else to go . phyllis : ( groans ) that 's not my problem . sharon : phyllis , i need you to proofread these . i got ta get outta here . phyllis : oh , why , do you have a nail appointment ? sharon : nick found noah partying with his friends at the pool house . daniel : that does n't sound like noah . phyllis : listen , do n't be too hard on him . he 's a good boy , sharon . sharon : yeah , and i 'm gon na take advice from you , phyllis . daniel : hey , um , you know , if it was n't for you -- if it was n't for you , amber and i would still be together . phyllis : what ? that is so lame and you know it . i do n't wan na talk about this right now . daniel : you know , you 're not getting away with this . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , let 's say for the sake of argument , that we did work together , gloria : go on . jack : you would have to keep your big mouth shut . gloria : ha ! because you could get in a lot of trouble if this thing leaked out , jack . jack : i have n't even told sharon about this , in an effort to protect her . gloria : i get it . jack : you better get it . if i go down , you go down . gloria : you do n't think i know that ? jack : also , all decisions -- all decisions get run by me . gloria : fine . jack : you try to screw me once on anything , you will not only lose this precious pool house , i will cut you off from everything that is even remotely connected to my father for the rest of your life . gloria : i , gloria bardwell , pledge allegiance to jack abbott , the american flag , the state of wisconsin , apple pie and anything else . jack : all right , i just wan na know that we 're on the same page . gloria : same page , same paragraph , same sentence . jack : there is one little flaw to your plan . gloria : oh , yeah , and what 's that ? jack : even if i was able to convince my sisters to vote with you and jeffrey , katherine still holds 51 % of jabot . we 'd somehow had to wrestle a few hundred more shares from her to get controlling interest . gloria : okay , and how do we do that ? jack : cozy up to her . get her to relinquish a few shares . you figure it out . it 's your plan . [ scene_break ] nick : but the beer ? noah : i was n't gon na drink it . nick : so you were just holding it because your hand needed cooling off ? noah : no , ben tossed it to me just as you showed up . i was gon na put it back . nick : son , i just do n't understand how you can disrespect your grandfather like this . noah : ( scoffs ) sharon : okay , what 's the deal ? nick : our 15-year - old son was about to drink some beer with his buddies . noah : no , i was n't . sharon : uh , well , what are you doing here ? noah : my friends and i wanted to go swimming . sharon : who gave you permission to use your grandfather 's pool ? noah : i did n't think he 'd mind . look , i do n't know why dad 's so mad . nick : in case you have n't noticed , we 've all been a little nuts around here since your grandfather disappeared . and how are you choosing to handle it ? you sneak into his pool , you steal his beer ? now if you ca n't understand why this bothers me , then you do n't have a damn brain in that head of yours . sharon : sweetie , why do n't you go wait in the car ? sharon : what the hell 's going on with you ? [ scene_break ] tyra : all righty , who wants lemonade ? it 's really good . ana : you drink it . tyra : ana , baby , do n't be like that . please , baby , can we just talk ? just talk to mommy . tyra : ana ! tyra : oh , god . [ scene_break ] karen : you 've really become attached to that little girl , have n't you ? neil : me ? yeah , well ... she and tyra , you know , they 're starting to feel like family . karen : hey , you know , it just dawned on me , that would make devon and ana brother and sister , right ? neil : that explains the instant connection . karen : yeah , yeah , yeah . you know , being around ana has rely , um ... i do n't know , it 's -- it 's -- its shed a little more light on kids for me , you know ? neil : mm . she 's great , is n't she ? karen : you know , neil , i - i think back to when you and i first broke up . neil : oh , right , when lily was pregnant . karen : yeah , and you talked about our raising her baby ? neil : mm - hmm . and you were n't interested . karen : well , you know , children are a lot of responsibility , and you and i were just getting to know each other and ... i do n't know , throwing a baby , especially a newborn , into the mix , i - i just ... i - i did n't think that you and i could handle that and still have time for each other . but you know , now i ... i realize i was wrong . neil : mm - hmm . you know , that 's what makes tyra so great , because , um , she -- she does n't look at ana as a responsibility . it 's more of -- it 's a blessing to her , you know , a gift . and she absolutely is . karen : right , right . neil , but i think what i was -- what i was trying to say is -- devon : hey , guys . neil : hey , devon . so did you , uh , make any headway with ana ? devon : tried to . tried to . and tyra said all the right things , but , uh ... i do n't think that ana 's ... ready to hear 'em , you know ? i have been thinking , though , there might be someone that we know who could get through to her , someone who 's been through something similar . neil : lily . devon : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] gloria : katherine ? katherine , i think i may have been a little hasty before . kay : why are you back ? gloria : i am back to apologize , because i really did n't mean anything that i said . kay : you meant every word you said . gloria : well , would you let me try to explain ? kay : no . i 'm telling you right now , stay the hell away from me . and if you push all of this any further , i 'm going to do something to you that you will regret . [ scene_break ] sharon : pretty terrifying when your child gets old enough to really get into trouble . nick : yeah . do you remember when the worst thing we had to worry about noah doing was , like , coloring on walls ? sharon : i think i know why you freaked out when you saw noah holding that beer . cassie . you 've just gotten your memory back and ... her death , the drinking , the accident -- it 's all a lot fresher in your mind . nick : yeah , i guess . sharon : nick ... i trust noah . i think he knows what alcohol can do . nick : yeah , but he 's at that age where he wants to fit in , you know , and be cool . sharon : well ... yelling at him is n't the answer . nick : i ca n't be lenient about this . i just ca n't do it . sharon : okay , well ... just do n't shut me out , all right ? because i have something to say about it , and he 's my kid , too . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . mom ? phyllis : hmm ? daniel : can you go talk to her now ? phyllis : no . daniel : please . please , come on . for me , do it for me . daniel : be nice . phyllis : i changed my mind , you do n't have to move . i 'm raising your rent . chloe : nice ! now you do n't have to live under a bridge ! amber : yeah , it 's great . phyllis : i know , i know , it was very , very close . but you know , all four partners are in agreement . sorry about that . next time we 'll try not to cut it so close , thanks . jack : hey , where is everyone ? phyllis : oh , well , we closed early . everything 's off to the printers . everything 's a go . jack : well , that 's great . i think this is gon na be a terrific issue . phyllis : oh , it 's gon na be super duper . it 's going to be my favorite one , to date . [ next_on ] nick : are you okay ? heather : oh , yeah , no , no , i 'm fine . nick : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . daniel ? daniel , call 9 - 1 - 1 . lily : there 's something i wanted to talk to you about , if you have a second . cane : of course i have a second . nick : mom , what 's wrong ? nikki : you got ta get here soon , son . | it is deadline day at restless style , nick and phyllis are planning their revenge on jack and sharon ; which just so happens to be an expose on jack written by phyllis under an alias name . ana and devon talk about tyra not being her biological mother as neil comforts a hysterical tyra . glo confronts kay trying to make nice after badmouthing the appointment of cane as ceo of jabot . this comes after she and jack discuss their strategy to takeover jabot . noah invites some friends over to the pool at the ranch and is caught by nick . |
lily : ( laughs ) colleen , thank you , but cane will be with me at the hospital , and so will my dad and devon . yep , they 've got it covered . do n't worry . i 'm sure you 'll get your chance , because unfortunately , i have to go back many times . okay , i will . all right , love you , too . bye . cane : hey . lily : hey . what 's this ? cane : this is organic fruit . lily : ah . cane : hey . lily : that 's sweet . oh , it 's from daniel . that was nice . ( sighs ) okay , well , i should probably , um , pack some things to do while i 'm there . cane : unh , i already did that ... last night . i could n't sleep . lily : wow . ( chuckles ) okay . cane : ( clears throat ) lily : wow , okay . so six dvds , two books and a stack of magazines . you know , chemo only lasts three hours , right ? cane : yeah , i know . i just , uh , i do n't know . i was n't sure what you 'd want . lily : thank you . that was very sweet of you . ( knock on door ) cane : ( clears throat ) neil : hey , cane . how 's lily ... doing ? lily : yes . yeah , i should have warned you . sorry . [ scene_break ] ryder : brothers ? you mean , like -- kevin : i mean like brothers . this is my father , tom fisher . and you say he 's your dad , too . ryder : no , his name is tom callahan . kevin : yeah , he did use that alias sometimes . ryder : he never said anything about another kid . for it -- for it to be you , i mean , that 's -- that 's just -- that 's bizarre . kevin : one of the very , very few advantages of growing up the way that i did is that you know when somebody 's lying . alarms go off . and right now , alarms are going off . see , the thing is , i think you 're full of it . [ scene_break ] deacon : does n't seem real to me , either . you know , as many times as i pictured that ring on your finger ... of course , when i pictured it , that was all you were wearing . amber : i thought you said this was about more than sex . deacon : well , it would have to be , would n't it ? i mean , with everything i 've gone through ? i mean , look , sex is easy . i could go down to the bar right now and pick up -- amber : i wish you would . i wish you would , and just leave me alone . deacon : you sure about that ? amber : yes . why do n't you go be with someone who wants to be with you ? i - i do n't know what you think marriage to me is gon na be like . deacon : oh , i think i got a pretty good idea . i mean , we did live together for a while . amber : ( scoffs ) that was against my will , too . deacon : oh , come on . it was good times . you remember living above the bar ? you know , playing pool and you 'd kick my ass all the time ? of course , i 'd let you . amber : you 're such a liar . deacon : what about , um , when we used to take `` little d `` to the beach ? amber : no , we 're not gon na talk about that . deacon : all right , i 'll tell you , why do n't we talk about that time that i walked in on you in the shower , and you and i wound up ... ( whispers indistinctly ) you remember that ? amber : i do n't -- i do n't remember . deacon : yeah ? well , i remember . i should have taken you right then and there . our lives would have been so different . amber : were n't you just trying to tell me how unimportant sex is ? deacon : was i ? amber : mm , yeah . in fact , you know what ? you 're right . you 're right . i think we should wait until after we 're married to have sex . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) j.t . : what did the desk clerk say ? paul : no one registered under her name . j.t . : but you still think it 's your sister you saw ? paul : i only saw her from the back , but the way she -- she carried herself , held on to her rosary beads in her hand , it just triggered something , and ... j.t . : well , look , i trust your intuition any day . let 's check this out . paul : well , why do n't you stay on mary jane 's trail ? i mean , this could be nothing . j.t . : yeah , all right . uh , call me when you 're done . paul : yeah . i - i 'll catch up with you . [ scene_break ] mary jane : ( sighs heavily ) oh , that was too close . ( sighs ) ( breathlessly ) thank god he did n't recognize me . oh , my god . [ scene_break ] colleen : how did -- who took these ? victoria : does that really matter ? the point is i know . twice now , i have been humiliated by pictures of you and j.t . -- twice now . colleen : there -- there is no reason for you to be humiliated , because -- victoria : do you have some sort of grudge against me or something ? first , you get on the newman board and you try to sabotage my acquisition . colleen : ( scoffs ) oh , my god , that was n't about you . victoria : oh , no ? was it about j.t . then ? colleen : no ! victoria : i have tried to be patient and understanding with you , colleen , because you lost your father . i have tried . colleen : oh , oh , oh , oh , okay , that was patience ? booting me off the board ? that was patience ? victoria : that was business ? this -- this is personal . you want my husband ? colleen : yes , i do . [ scene_break ] jana : okay , there you are . j.t . : thank you . jana : mm . j.t . : hey , would you mind showing this picture of mary jane around to your customers ? just let them know she probably looks a lot less put together than this . jana : yeah , of course . no problem . j.t . : all right , thanks . i 'm gon na put my number on the back . jana : you know , we have an e - mail database of our regulars . i could have kevin send it out if you like . j.t . : yeah , actually , that 'd be great . i 've got it scanned , so i 'll , uh , i 'll send you the file . jana : okay , well , he 's actually not here at the moment . he 's got a mystery of his own to solve . excuse me . [ scene_break ] kevin : so do you want to change your story ? ryder : story ? kevin : you just happened to hear one of my speeches . that 's why you came to see me . you just happen to know deacon sharpe , the guy who 's setting my best friend up for murder , a murder that you happened to commit ? oh , wait , and one last thing . we just happen to have the same father ? come on , ryder . nobody 's that stupid . ryder : come on . after the chipmunk robberies , your story was in the paper . you sounded like me . so i checked you out , heard your speech , and you said things that i had been -- i 'd been thinking for years and never told anyone about . my whole life , i 've been cut off , alone . and somebody comes along , and -- and he 's saying things like he 's living inside my head . it was a risk , a huge risk , coming to see you , telling you the truth . but i had to know how you understood what it was like for me . and i guess now we have our answer . we lived the same life . look , maybe -- maybe what brought us together , maybe it was n't so much coincidence a - as fate . kevin : fate ? you -- you 're saying that the universe brought us together ? ryder : du - dude , come on , man , you 've got ta believe me . i 'm not -- kevin : sorry , buddy . i do n't have to believe anything . [ scene_break ] deacon : you want to wait ? amber : for your sake as much as mine . deacon : oh , for my sake . amber : mm , yeah . without sex and -- and all of those endorphins clouding your judgment , you might decide you do n't even want to get married . deacon : well , you better hope that i do n't change my mind . otherwise , nothing 's keeping danny out of jail . all right , okay . fine , we 'll wait . amber : really ? deacon : you sound disappointed . amber : no . no , it 's just -- that 's -- that 's good . that 's -- that 's good . deacon : i mean , it 's only gon na be for a couple days . amber : what ? deacon : i do n't believe in long engagements . is that a problem ? amber : y - you said that you want a - a - a real marriage , which means a real wedding . i do n't even have a dress . deacon : well , why do n't you go , uh , go get yourself one . amber : i am a designer . i am not wearing off - the - rack to my own wedding . deacon : well , you do whatever you want , but you do it quick . i 'll march you down the aisle in an old t - shirt if i have to . amber : ( scoffs ) ( door slams ) ( cell phone rings ) deacon : yeah ? ryder : fisher was here . deacon : good . ryder : not good . he 's pissed off . does n't believe me . i do n't think he 's coming back . deacon : all right , relax . relax , he 's coming back . ryder : yeah , it 's easy for you to say . you 're not locked up . deacon : ryder , chill . ryder : i do n't like confined spaces . deacon : listen to me . you keep it together , do you understand me ? do n't screw this up . [ scene_break ] neil : hey . here you go . this just came for you . lily : wow . people are being so sweet , like kevin and jana and billy and jill and daniel . oh , it 's from roxy . it 's that movie that we saw on our double date together . ( chuckles ) devon : um , is that , uh , one that you would n't admit you liked ? cane : yeah , even though you were laughing louder than everybody else in the theater ? it was that one ? lily : yeah , it 's that one . ( chuckles ) cane : ( laughs ) lily : well , this is definitely coming with us , so will you tell her that i said i really appreciate it ? devon : yeah . lily : thanks . ( clears throat ) well ... cane : well , it 's time to leave , huh ? lily : um , you know , i 'm gon na go put humphrey in his -- in his crate . cane : it 's all right . i can do it . lily : no , no , no . i 've , uh , i 've got it . cane : you sure ? lily : yeah . thanks . come on . neil : cane , why did she do that ? cane : you know , it made her feel like she was gon na be in control before it fell out . devon : right , but it might not have . cane : yeah , well , the doctor thinks otherwise . so now , you know , she took action . she feels better for it . hey . lily : hey . cane : hey . lily : ( sighs ) neil : hey , honey . lily : mm - hmm ? neil : would you like me to take humphrey for the night , or ... lily : um , actually , mac is gon na pick him up later , and billy even got him a little teddy bear that matches the one that he got me . devon : oh , good lord . that dog is spoiled . lily : well , it might be the only baby i ever have , so ... cane : hey , hey , hey . you have some eggs saved up , and they 're waiting for you to get healthy . you do n't forget that , okay ? neil : lily , one day , we 're gon na tell your babies and your grandbabies everything you went through just so they could come into the world . lily : well , the , um , nurse said that we should n't be late , so we should -- we should go , you guys . cane : all right . all right . come on . let 's go . devon : all right . i 'll get this stuff . neil : all right . lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jana : so you told ryder you do n't believe him ? kevin : yeah . jana : ( sighs ) i bet that scared him . kevin : it did . jana : well , you know what ? good . now whatever that bugger was up to , he knows you 're not falling for it . kevin : ( sighs ) i just do n't understand why he would confess to murder . he 's facing life in prison now . jana : well , it 's better him than daniel . kevin : well , yeah , but nobody even suspected him . the feds never believed there was a third man in the alley . he could have just walked away . jana : well , maybe his conscience finally got to him . kevin : he says that i got to him . i convinced him it was time to stop pretending and face up to himself . jana : you believe that ? kevin : ( sighs ) no . but what if he 's just a pawn in -- in somebody else 's game , you know ? jana : well , then , th - that 's very sad , and it 's very much not our problem , is it ? kevin : even if he is my brother ? jana : he 's not . kevin : he might be . jana : kevin , that man is a liar . he said himself that he 's pretending all the time , right ? kevin : when he was talking about being abused , how that changes you , that was real , okay ? he has lived that . i know that . and if it was n't with `` terrible tom , `` then it was with somebody else . jana : well , that is not your responsibility . kevin : i have to find out whether or not he 's my brother , jana . [ scene_break ] deacon : all right , i 'm here . are you satisfied ? ryder : i just wanted to make sure , you know , you were n't off on some desert island with that chick . deacon : hey , ryder , we 're in this together . ryder : no , you 're not in here facing 25 to life . deacon : ( sighs ) well , you had to gain kevin 's trust . ryder : well , i might have done exactly the opposite . deacon : no , not at all . no , no , no . he 's being cautious , which you predicted . now look , you played this guy perfectly . he 's gon na come back , and when he does , all you got ta do is just keep working him . you just keep telling him your sad story , playing his sympathy , and you just beg him . you say , `` please , please , tell me about tom fisher 's last days in genoa city . `` ryder : you know , this would have been a whole lot easier if tom had just told me where he hid the painting before he died . deacon : yeah , well , if he would have done that , you would have lifted it out from under him . ( chuckles ) ryder : ( chuckles ) true . deacon : yeah . listen , uh , it 's gon na be a lot easier dealing with kevin and his mom than fisher . and one of them has to know where the terroni is . ryder : yeah , but this could take a while , right ? i mean , are the buyers still gon na be interested ? deacon : what , are you kidding me ? we do n't even have this thing yet , and there 's a bidding war going on . ryder : ( chuckles ) man , if tom had the kind of contacts you do -- deacon : yeah , well , if tom had half a brain , he would n't have risked his life stealing something that he could n't sell . look , it takes years to build up relationships like this . big - money clients are n't just gon na buy something from some clown off the street . ryder : you know , i -- i 've heard this before . deacon : well , you know , i just want to make sure that you do n't make the same mistake that he did . you know , thinking that you could do this all by yourself . ryder : same goes for you . deacon : well , what am i gon na do ? i 'm gon na run an endgame on you ? how 's -- how 's that gon na work , huh ? kevin 's gon na bare his soul to me ? ( laughs ) we 're gon na -- we 're gon na connect on some spiritual level ? hey , look at me . i know i need you , all right ? you have to keep it together . we 're almost to the finish line . just hang in there . [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , you really have some nerve to just come out and say it like that . colleen : what am i gon na say , victoria , huh ? that i do n't want your husband ? y - you 'd know i 'd be lying . it was obvious how i feel , okay ? it was obvious to him . i laid it on the line . i said he could have whatever he wanted , and he shut me down cold . victoria : yeah , because abby was coming over , that 's why . colleen : no , because he loves you , okay ? because he ca n't bear his life without you . those were his exact words . trust me . he said more than i ever wanted to hear , but you have nothing to worry about . victoria : why are you telling me this ? colleen : because i want j.t . to be happy , okay ? god knows why he still wants to be with you after the way you treat him , but -- victoria : whoa . `` the way i treat him `` ? colleen : you act like he 's an employee failing his performance review . you -- you -- you got your dad to bully him into resigning . victoria : j.t . did n't even want that job . colleen : yeah , yeah , i know . because he did n't want to spy on his friend . he did n't want to humiliate her in public . you know what that makes him , victoria ? a great guy . victoria : or maybe he was just trying to hide a secret . colleen : fine . if you want to believe that your smart , sexy , loyal husband is a sleazebag , then go right ahead , victoria . go right ahead . trash your marriage . victoria : no , you -- you are trying to trash my marriage . colleen : you 're doing a much better job of it than i ever could have , okay ? now would you please get the hell out of here ? i 'm gon na make dinner for lily , someone whose problems are not all in her head . colleen : ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) j.t . : hey , colleen . colleen : hey . bad news . j.t . : why ? what 's up ? colleen : victoria has pictures of us kissing . j.t . : what ? who took them ? colleen : i have no idea . i am -- i am so sorry . j.t . : ( sighs ) did you tell her nothing happened ? colleen : yep , and why , but i do n't think she believed me . j.t . : all right , uh , i 'll deal with it . [ scene_break ] mary jane : hopefully , sharon will accept my invitation . ( chuckles ) i just need to make a few points about jack . ( knock on door ) mary jane : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) oh , hi . woman : may i refill your minibar ? mary jane : um , you know , that 's okay . i have n't used it . would you just wait one second ? would you deliver this to , uh , sharon abbott 's room ? woman : mrs. abbott checked out . mary jane : well , when ? d - do you know where she went ? woman : i do n't know . mary jane : okay , well , thank you . [ scene_break ] jana : there 's no way that ryder is going to agree to taking a d.n.a . test . kevin : i need to do this . jana : ( sighs ) you get so caught up in these things . kevin : ryder ca n't hurt us . he 's in jail . jana : okay , yeah , but what about the people he works with , like deacon ? he 's not in jail . who knows what that man is capable of doing ? kevin : hi , amber . jana : oh . amber : hi . am i interrupting ? kevin : no , nothing . you 're not interrupting at all . i - in fact , i 'm just leaving to go do something . jana : ( sighs ) well , i have wonderful news . amber : daniel told me . um , the charges against the two of you were dropped . jana : why are n't you more excited ? amber : because , um , i had news for him , too . jana : ( gasps ) no . amber , you did n't . [ scene_break ] woman : lily ? lily : yes . woman : hi . lily : hi . anita : i 'm anita . lily : hi . nice to meet you . anita : you can put your things down there , and we 'll get you started . lily : okay . anita : dr. winters wants us to take extra special care of you . neil : yeah , honey , um , olivia 's real sorry to be out of town right now . but i - it could n't be helped . anita : she left something for you . lily : oh , thank you . ohh , grandma and grandpa sent me their old bible , the one they used to read to mom . oh , olivia says that they 're all praying for me , and that mom is showering me with love and strength . neil : sweetheart , you do know that your mother 's watching down over you , right ? [ scene_break ] paul : j.t . , it 's me . listen , the woman i 'm following is not patty . it 's mary jane benson . she dyed her hair . she 's staying in -- in room 855 . mary jane : ( sighs ) oh ! paul : going somewhere , mary jane ? sit down , mary jane . you 're not going anywhere . mary jane : let me -- okay , you know what ? paul : sit down . mary jane : please , just let me go . please ? paul : too many people have been hurt . now sit down right now . mary jane : look , you can -- paul : i mean it , sit down . mary jane : you can get me out of town . you can put me on a plane and -- paul : you 're not going anywhere . mary jane : no . paul : you need to answer some questions . now sit down . mary jane : ( stammers ) i do n't want to hurt -- i do n't want to hurt anyone . paul : sit down ! i do n't care . you 're not gon na hurt -- mary jane : ( yells ) no ! aah ! paul : sit down ! i mean it ! mary jane : ( whimpers ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) victoria : this is really not the time or the place , j.t . j.t . : we 've avoided this conversation long enough . victoria : no , you have . i did n't even know about you and colleen . j.t . : come on . colleen told you what it was . it was nothing . victoria : she 's still in love with you . j.t . : it does n't matter what she wants or what your father wants . victoria : do n't drag him into this . j.t . : no , he interjected himself . those photos came from him , right ? victoria : he had you followed because he thought you might lead him to mary jane . he did n't even know about colleen , so do n't try to blame this on him . j.t . : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry , all right ? i 'm not blaming anybody else . that kiss should n't have happened , but it did n't go any further , and it 's not the real problem . it 's just a symptom . we 're not connecting like we used to . victoria : oh , here it comes . here it comes . j.t . : no , no . do n't get defensive , 'cause every time we talk about this , you get defensive . victoria : about what ? what exactly is your problem ? j.t . : you 're not -- you 're not the same person , okay ? you -- you 're emotional . you 're irritable . victoria : oh , what , now i 'm not supposed to have emotion ? j.t . : you know what i 'm talking about . victoria : yeah , i know what you 're talking about . yeah , it 's the same story that you sold colleen . `` my wife does n't understand me . my wife is so hard on me . `` j.t . : i told colleen i love you . i told her that i want to work things out . ( sighs ) i told her about seeing you in that hospital bed laying there , how scared i was to lose you . i feel like i did lose you . ever since then , you -- ( sighs ) you have n't been the same person . victoria : oh , all right . so it 's me , then ? it 's all me . this is my problem . j.t . : you know what i 'm talking about . you know -- victoria : fine . that 's just fine . the reason you 're running around making out with your ex - girlfriends and god knows what else ? okay , that 's fine . j.t . : it 's not what i mean . victoria : what the hell do you mean then ? ! what do you want ? you want me to say it 's my fault ? fine ! it 's my fault . j.t . : ( sighs ) ( door slams ) j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] anita : go ahead and get comfortable . we 're just waiting for your drugs to get here . it should be any second . lily : okay , thanks . ( sighs ) i do n't want to sit down yet . cane : come here . come here . lean on me instead . come here . devon : wow , this is pretty plush . lily : yeah , they were actually a gift from katherine and murphy . is n't that sweet ? neil : everyone loves you , and they 're wishing you the best , sweetheart . devon : hey , what do you say we set up the dvd player ? neil : hey , that 's a good idea . devon : yeah ? neil : yep . devon : do you want , uh , do you want roxanne 's movie first ? lily : uh , i do n't think that i should be cracking up in here . neil : ( whispers ) she 's probably right . man : i have n't seen you here before . i 'd remember a face that pretty . lily : ( chuckles ) it 's my first time . man : ah . my second session on my second time around . it 'll either cure me or kill me . but if i go down , i go down fighting . harry gold , by the way . lily : hi , um , i 'm lily ashby . this is my husband cane , my , uh , my dad neil , and my brother devon . cane : it 's a pleasure to meet you , mr. gold . anita : you better call him by his first name , or he 'll be very offended . cane : sorry . anita : is n't that right , harry ? harry : you listen to her . she 's one smart cookie . cane : ( chuckles ) anita : we 're all set , lily . ready to get started ? [ scene_break ] colleen : so who took the pictures ? j.t . : victor had me followed . colleen : are -- are you kidding me ? j.t . : well , he was n't doing it to dig up dirt . he thought i would lead him to mary jane . colleen : and now he thinks you 're cheating on his daughter . oh , j.t . , i 'm so sorry . j.t . : no , i do n't give a rat 's ass what victor thinks . if victoria and i were solid , this would n't even matter . colleen : she 's still angry ? j.t . : ( sighs ) yeah . yeah , i mean , those pictures had to be a shock , especially after what your dad pulled when -- when they were married . colleen : oh , come on . do n't make excuses for her . j.t . : ( sighs ) colleen : ( scoffs ) j.t . : well , you think i 'm making excuses for her . she thinks i 'm making them for myself . colleen : no . i 'm serious . she knows for a fact that you left here before anything happened , okay ? she knows she 's been treating you like crap . i said that the kiss was all me . j.t . : thanks . colleen : so what is her problem ? j.t . : she does n't trust me anymore , you know ? but that was true before the pictures . colleen : why ? was there something else that you did that i do n't know about ? j.t . : yeah , i stood up to her dad . i stood up for you . colleen : so she 'd just rather have a wimp that does whatever she says ? j.t . : that 's never what she wanted before . colleen : j.t . , i told her what you said to me about how much you love her and want to be with her . j.t . : yeah , so did i . ( sighs ) colleen : so what did she say ? j.t . : did n't make a difference . colleen : ( scoffs ) she 's unbelievable . i mean , she has what millions of women want , and -- j.t . : i do n't know about millions . colleen : well , at least one . ( sighs ) look , j.t . , she does n't appreciate you . she does n't deserve to be with you . [ scene_break ] ryder : i did n't expect to see you again . this a cop ? kevin : nope . this is pete . pete works at a lab , and i hired him to do a d.n.a . test . ryder : you really think we might be brothers ? kevin : well , that 's what i 'm here to find out . are you up for that ? ryder : absolutely . there 's so much my dad never told me about his life . i 've got tons of questions . maybe you can help me answer them . [ scene_break ] paul : now you just sit down and relax , okay ? mary jane : ( breathing heavily ) paul : do n't move . mary jane : no , no , no , no . do n't . do n't you -- do n't . do n't . please . please . paul : mary jane , i mean it . do n't move ! i am not kidding . mary jane : i 'm your sister . [ scene_break ] jana : amber , you do n't have to go through with this wedding , all right ? deacon is bluffing when he says that he can put daniel in jail . amber : every time deacon said he was gon na do something , he has followed through . the last time i rejected him , he planted the forged painting in our apartment . jana : okay , but you know what ? he ca n't -- he ca n't frame daniel for murder anymore , because this ryder person , he 's already confessed . amber : yeah , because deacon made him . jana : are you 're sure about that ? amber : deacon said he knew who the third guy in the alley was , and he could get him to come forward . jana : how ? amber : i do n't know . but all i know is daniel shows up and tells me that the charges against him have been dropped , and now deacon wants me to hold up my end of the deal . jana : oh , god . okay , listen . you have to stall him , okay ? you need to stall him for as long as you can until you can find out what this hold is that he 's got on ryder . amber : he wants us to get married in a couple days . jana : oh , my god . really ? oh , god , daniel must be losing his mind . amber : daniel does not know anything about this , and you ca n't tell him . jana : no . why not ? amber : because he 'll do something stupid and crazy , and he 'll make deacon mad and he 'll end up in jail again . jana : ( sighs ) you know , i 'm still not convinced that deacon can even do that . amber : i am . i 'm not gambling with daniel 's future . jana : but you 're willing to sacrifice your own ? amber : either i 'm with deacon , or daniel ends up in prison . at least this way , he can be happy , and he can move on with his life with someone else . jana : ( sighs ) amber : i got ta go . jana : no , amber . come on . wait . ( sighs ) jana : daniel , i need to talk to you . this is an emergency . [ scene_break ] j.t . : look , this -- this thing means something to me . colleen : it should n't mean that you have to be victoria 's whipping boy . j.t . : look , you -- you ca n't blame her for getting upset . you know , i 'd be more worried if she had n't . look , if i 'd seen those pictures , something like that -- victoria kissing another guy , i would -- i would have reacted a hell of a lot worse . colleen : well , if you ever need someone to talk to ... j.t . : yeah , it 's probably not a good idea right now , you and me spending time together . colleen : ( sighs ) so we ca n't even be friends ? j.t . : look , you know how i feel about you . i 'm sorry , but reed and victoria -- they got ta come first . colleen : if you could just be a jerk instead of being ... ( sighs ) such a great guy all the time , it would be a lot easier on me . j.t . : ( chuckles ) yeah , i 'll -- i 'll work on that . colleen : just get the hell outta here , okay ? j.t . : see you later . colleen : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] anita : that hurt ? lily : uh , it 's not too bad . cane : that 's because she is a pro , right ? anita : not my first time around . ( chuckles ) lily : must be really depressing working here . anita : mm , i 'm honored to be here . i 've been witness to some incredible bravery , not only from the patients . ( pager beeps ) oh , harry ? your cab 's downstairs . harry : hang in there , kid . see you next time . lily : thank you , harry . take care . harry : sure . lily : a cab ? anita : his wife and most of his friends are gone . his kids live out of state . well , here we go . [ scene_break ] mary jane : ( grunts ) just stop . stop . paul : no , that 's very clever , but i told you i had a sister that time we had lunch together . mary jane : paul . paul : no . mary jane : no , look at me . look at me . it 's patty . paul : no . mary jane : i had surgery so no one would recognize me . ( sniffles ) i wanted a new start , but i could n't fool you . [ paul remembering ] paul : hi , um , i 'm paul williams . do i know you ? [ scene_break ] mary jane : ( breathing heavily ) see ? you knew all along . paul : no . my sister patty would not send a kid to the hospital . she would not put a - a child in a coma . mary jane : i did n't want to hurt her . i did n't . i thought summer was gon na have just a tiny , little allergic reaction . i never wanted to hurt her . ( sniffles ) i have been so scared , paul . paul : shut up . mary jane : no , paul , it 's me . paul : shut up ! mary jane : paul , i have been very scared , and n - nobody to help me . paul : stop it . put the knife down . i mean it . put the knife down right now ! mary jane : would you listen to me ? ! paul : put the knife down ! mary jane : listen to me ! remember when we were little , and you used to sing me that song about the fairy ship ? ( sobs ) remember ? ( sobbing ) ( sniffles ) paul : no . mary jane : and it was deeply laden with pretty things for me there were raisins in the cabin and apples in the hold . [ paul remembering ] young paul : the sails were made of silk and the mast it was of gold you do n't have to be afraid , `` pattycake . `` i 'd never let anything hurt you . [ scene_break ] mary jane : paul . come -- it 's me . it 's your pattycake . paul : oh , my god , no ! ( sobs ) no ! oh , my god ! ( sobbing ) [ next_on ] jack : do you honestly think for one moment i want you to be in an institution ? ashley : yes , i do . sharon : you thought maybe you 'd find nick here . or you came to gloat , or both . adam : i will not let that happen . | lily talks to colleen on the phone and thanks her for offering to go to the hospital with her , but tells colleen that cane , neil and devon are going with her . neil and devon arrive to go with lily and cane . kevin visits ryder in jail . ryder ca nt ' believe that he and kevin could be brothers . in the hotel room , deacon and amber sit close together on the sofa and deacon admires amber 's ring . deacon tells amber his dream that he had about her in which she was wearing nothing but the ring . deacon gives amber some money and tells her to buy her a wedding dress since they will be married in a few days . at the athletic club , paul join j.t . at the bar . j.t . asks paul as to what the desk clerk had said . paul still insists that he had seen patty . mary jane sneaks into a hotel room and is glad that paul had n't seen her . victoria shows colleen a pic of herself and j.t . , kissing .colleen questions as to where victoria had gotten this . victoria questions colleen if she wants j.t .. colleen confesses that she does want j.t . , but j.t . only wants victoria . at the coffeehouse , j.t . shows jana a pic of mary jane to show around in order to find mary jane . neil questions cane as to why lily had shaved her head . deacon visits ryder in jail and assures him that they are in this together . j.t . calls colleen and colleen lets him know that victoria has pics of them kissing . mary jane asks a maid to give a letter to sharon . the maid tells mary jane that sharon had checked out .paul listens to their conversation from around the corner . |
abby : this is abby newman , reporting from the newman tower . the drama is on here in the heart of genoa city , and as usual , my family is all up in it . i promise the viewers of `` restless style tv `` the inside story that only i can deliver . do not touch that dial . this is my first assignment , and i promise you one hell of a show . [ scene_break ] adam : you 'll be taking control of newman enterprises ? sharon : you 're damn right i am . nick : no , you 're not . victoria and i are stepping in for dad . victoria : we 'll fill you in on the details after the meeting . sharon : oh , that wo n't be necessary , victoria . um , the only thing i 'll need you to do is get out of my chair so i can run this meeting . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my god . oh , no , no . wha -- no ! tim ! ( exhaling deeply ) oh ... ( exhaling deeply ) ( knock on door ) kevin : phyllis , are you home ? phyllis ? kevin : oh . ( chuckles ) i 'll come back when you 're a little more dressed . ( chuckles ) phyllis : look , you 're gon na help me save this son of a bitch . kevin : holy -- [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( clears throat ) gloria ? gloria : if you 'll excuse me one moment ... yes , genevieve ? i trust everything was satisfactory ? genevieve : oh , delicious , as usual , uh , but there is a problem . i changed purses this morning . i think i left my wallet in the other one . gloria : ohh , i hate that when that happens . ( laughs ) genevieve : ( laughs ) i know . gloria : well , why do n't you just call a friend , have her bring it over ? or better yet , have the club messenger it over . genevieve : ohh , that 's such a bother . you know what ? you could just put it on tucker 's bill . he wo n't mind . gloria : mm . unfortunately , patrons have to be present in order to charge on their accounts . company policy . genevieve : but you 're the owner , gloria . surely you can look past it just this once . gloria : and if i do , what do we do the next time you `` happen `` to forget your wallet ? unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh . do n't tell me any more stories . i know them all . believe me , genevieve , i 've been down on my luck before . my advice -- just learn to , um , live within your means . genevieve : this is a temporary situation . gloria : in the meantime , if you come here , please find a way to pay your bill . okay . genevieve : ( groans ) tucker , it 's me . look , if you pick up this message , please call me back immediately . it 's urgent . gloria : well , genevieve , you are in luck . it 's been taken care of . genevieve : who ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : 28 , 29 , 30 ... kevin : okay , okay , okay . phyllis : 31 , ugh . kevin : okay , phyllis , we should stop . stop ! phyllis : no , no ! he 's not gon na die here . 30 - - kevin : look , look , he has not taken a breath in a long time , and , uh ... he does n't have a pulse . your son of a bitch is dead . phyllis : oh , my god , oh , my god . oh , my god . there 's got ta be something . there 's got ta be something . there has to be something else . kevin : what ? what ? phyllis : oh , my god . wait a second , wait a second , i know . i know . okay , yeah , here -- kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa ! what is -- what is that ? phyllis : this is -- this is summer 's allergy pen . kevin : oh , this is not gon na help . phyllis : it might . kevin : what , phyllis ? do you really want your daughter 's needle sticking out of this man 's chest when the cops get here ? unh - unh . okay , good , give me this . give me this . who is this guy ? phyllis : dr. tim reid . he was my former shrink . he was blackmailing me , but then he wanted more than money . kevin : ( gasps ) oh . ( exhales sharply ) phyllis : that 's -- that 's -- that 's not why -- that 's not why i have this , okay ? i was just playing along . then i was just gon na give him something to knock him out , and then when he woke up , i was gon na just tell him that he 'd been a big man and convince him . kevin : oh . phyllis : but then when i changed and i came down the stairs , i opened my robe , he keeled over . kevin : oh , wow . phyllis : i mean , if the cops find out -- kevin : what do you mean , if the cops find out ? phyllis : oh , they do n't have to . kevin : oh , yeah , they do . ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) billy : phyllis , its billy . kevin : exactly what do you need ? billy : phyllis , hit - and - run , details , especially about this old doc of hers that 's being questioned . phyllis : ( whispering ) please do n't say a word , please ? please , okay ? i did n't kill tim . i did n't do it . i swear i did n't do it , but it wo n't matter to anyone , especially billy , if he finds out that he died in my apartment . please , kevin , please . please do n't say anything . i will go down for a crime that i did not commit . i 've done worse things in my life . please , please , please . i will lose everything . i 'll lose my family . i will lose my kids . i will lose my freedom . please . i 'm not going to prison . i 'm not doing it . i 'm not doing it . you know what it 's like there . you know what it 's like when people think the worst of you . it 's not good for you , either . how about this headline ? `` tagngrab founder found tagged with a dead body . `` the tabloids will be all over it . it 's not really the kind of publicity a start - up needs , is it ? ( rhythmic knocking on door ) billy : phyllis , i 'm not leaving until we talk . phyllis : think of chloe and that poor , innocent little delia . think of delia . how is that -- kevin : okay ! ( whispers ) okay , stop talking . billy : now i heard that . well , hell , phyllis , if you 're not home , maybe somebody broke in and i should call the cops , have 'em kick down the door . what do you think ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm good , actually . sharon : victoria , what are you doing here ? you 're not even on the payroll . nick : yes , actually , she is . i asked her to come back . sharon : well , i really have to question your loyalty to the company , i mean , with all the times that you 've come and gone over the years as an executive , but i guess i can find a place for you somewhere . after all , family does for family , and you are my stepdaughter . sharon : bob . davis . tucker . adam . as chairwoman of this board , i really do look forward to what all of you can bring to the table . adam : ( clears throat ) madam chairwoman . sharon : yes ? adam : i do n't know . i 'm reading up on this kaplan vs. kaplan case study , and it is ... fascinating stuff . sharon : it is , is n't it ? i can legally take over in my husband 's absence . you all should take a look at it . i mean , i made enough copies for everyone . uh , bob , be a dear and hand those out for me . nick : there 's got ta be a way around this . victoria : i 'll text avery . nick : look , sharon , if -- if you would like more responsibility around here , we can certainly look into that for you . bob : i 'd second a motion to that effect . davis : you 've done a bang - up job on the new line . perhaps nicholas and victoria would give you complete autonomy over it . sharon : gentlemen , you 're not trying to sweep the little woman under the rug , are you ? do not even think about messing with me ! [ scene_break ] genevieve : i am not a charity case . avery : that 's not what i -- of course you 're not . ( cell phone alert chimes ) avery : uh , i need to go . excuse me . genevieve : before you go , there 's something that you need to understand . you do not pity me , got it ? because what you witnessed here was nothing more than a misunderstanding . avery : okay , well , just consider it my good deed for the day , and let 's move on . genevieve : uh - huh . [ scene_break ] sharon : this emergency meeting was called to assure board members and stockholders that newman enterprises would continue to thrive in victor 's absence , and under my control , it will . i intend on making that perfectly clear during the press conference . nick : all right , that 's enough . just -- just stop . your presence is not reassuring , sharon , it 's disruptive . sharon : excuse me , but were n't you the one who lectured me on the importance of a united front ? that is what i am doing , nick . in fact , you and your sister are the only ones stirring up unnecessary conflict . victoria : can everyone please just clear the room ? uh , nick and i would like a word with sharon . adam : ( clears throat ) sharon : adam . are n't you gon na stay for the sibling summit ? adam : no , i think i 'll pass . i have a feeling this is gon na be a bloodbath and , uh , i 'm wearing a new suit . ( door closes ) victoria : who do you think you are ? stanley : mr. mccall , stanley bishop from the `` chronicle . `` what is going on in the boardroom ? tucker : no comment . abby : mr. mccall , abby newman , `` restless style tv . `` we 've been waiting for an announcement from the boardroom for , like , ever . what gives ? tucker : you might want to pack it in for the night . it could be awhile before they can figure things out . abby : oh , we are not going anywhere . something is brewing upstairs , and it is not coffee . i 'm gon na call billy and tell him to get his butt down here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what -- what are you doing ? what are you doing ? kevin : i 'm , uh , just making it look like he 's sleeping . this way , if billy comes in , there wo n't be a dead body lying on the floor . have n't you ever seen `` weekend at bernie 's `` ? these two guys , they go to their boss 's beach house and he 's dead ! phyllis : i saw the movie . i saw the movie . i know the movie , okay ? i 'm not letting him in . ( rhythmic knocking on door ) billy : okay , this is your last chance . i 'm pulling out my phone . i 'm dialing 9 , i 'm dialing 1 ... ( cell phone rings ) kevin : he was totally bluffing . billy : weird . hey , abby , what 's up ? abby : something is happening with the newman board , but nobody 's talking . i think i might need brother - in - law / uncle backup if i 'm gon na get the scoop . billy : ( groans ) okay , i 'm on my way . phyllis : he 's gone . he 's gone . all right , all right , all right , all right , all right , all right . here , help -- help me move this table . kevin : why ? phyllis : why ? because we 're gon na roll him up in the rug . kevin : why ? phyllis : why ? because we 'll roll him up in the rug , we 'll take him back to his apartment , and then it 'll look like he died of natural causes there , in his own apartment , which he did , i swear . the police will not connect me -- us . they wo n't connect us to the body . got it ? any questions ? kevin : no , no questions . phyllis : okay . all right , here we go . let 's just roll him up . we 'll roll him up . we 'll roll -- roll him up in the rug . come on . kevin : dead body moving . wow , it 's been years . okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm mrs. victor newman , but , um , you know , if you 're going to continue to work here , then i suppose , in the future , you could just skip the formalities and call me `` boss . `` victoria : this reckless game that you 're playing -- it is n't gon na last , sharon . sharon : victoria , i really do care about what 's best for this company . victoria : f.y.i . , treachery and turmoil are n't in the mission statement . sharon : oh , well , f.y.i . , um , you 're one to talk . let 's see . um , as of recently , you wanted nothing to do with this company or your father . and now , since victor newman has disappeared , you 've suddenly swooped in with your evil claws out , trying to scoop up as much power as you possibly can , all the while playing the role of the helpful daughter . well , that 's pathetic . meanwhile , here i am . i 'm just trying to prevent outsiders like you from tarnishing victor 's legacy . victoria : outsiders ? really ? well , i was running multiple divisions of this company while you were running around trying to marry anyone with the last name `` newman . `` if anyone is qualified to step in and help , it 's me . sharon : oh . oh , i see . so you 're up - to - date on the organic line , and you 're aware that the guster deal is about to close . oh , and what about the new , um , energy research ? victoria : well , sharon , these are all things that i can quickly and easily be brought up to speed about . sharon : oh , yeah , i mean , it 's ... ( chuckles ) these are things that i already know . newman enterprises needs a strong leader , one who can transition smoothly into the position of power , and that is me . nick : sharon , if you assume control , you could do irreparable harm to this company . you are not a c.e.o . you are not someone who runs a multinational corporation . sharon : well , i am now . victoria : avery . we need you to file an injunction to stop sharon immediately . avery : victoria , i -- sharon : um , you know , she 's -- she 's not gon na file anything on your behalf . victoria : why not ? sharon : because she works for me . avery is newman 's chief counsel , and since i 'm in charge , she works for me . nick : tell me she 's wrong about all this . avery : she 's not . there is a precedent that exists . i looked it up , kaplan vs. kaplan , on the way up here , and although it is an obscure case , sharon is right . legally , she has every right to assume the mantle of leadership . sharon : which means that neither of you can retain avery 's services . sorry . victoria : fine . i will call leslie michaelson . i 'm sure that her firm will be more than happy to tackle a high - profile case such as this . sharon : okay , well , while you are wasting your money , time , and energy trying to fight me , i will be here voting victor 's controlling interest , because newman enterprises is not going to come to a grinding halt on my watch ! i think the time has come for you to decide . ( sighs ) you 're either going to stand with me or you 're against me . adam : congrats on acquiring f.m.n . and all its newman shares , davis . i acquired a little something of genevieve 's myself at the fire sale . davis : had i known what a headache it would become , i would have passed . tucker : ( exhales slowly ) press is getting restless . any news ? bob : not a word . adam : sidebar , tuck ? tucker : sure , buddy . adam : what 's your take on all of this ? tucker : i 'm shocked . adam : are you ? tucker : are n't you ? adam : oh , me ? i 'm definitely shocked . yeah , i 'm not buying this `` sharon just woke up this morning and suddenly remembered kaplan vs. kaplan `` case explanation . tucker : well , hell hath no fury , right ? from what i understand , sharon was n't , uh , too happy when her husband took off . plenty of motivation to find a way to make him pay , do n't you think ? adam : my take ... my theory -- someone fed her the information . tucker : pointing the finger at someone else is the best way to keep people from suspecting you , is n't it ? ( door opens ) sharon : gentlemen , please gather round . ( clears throat ) we have a press conference that we need to go to . now i trust that we are all on the same page . plaster on your game faces and your smiles . it 's time to announce the new captain of this ship . billy : abbs , any news ? abby : none . i 'm about to storm up there and bust down those doors myself . billy : okay , take it easy . i 'm just gon na call victoria , see if she can tell me what 's going on , all right ? relax . abby : ( sighs ) billy : see ? here we go . sharon : good evening , everyone . i 'm sharon newman . i apologize for keeping you waiting . it is an honor to be addressing such esteemed members of the press . abby : i 'm sorry , who appointed you spokesperson , a mid - level employee ? we 'd really like to hear the scoop from the top dog . sharon : you 're looking at her . newman enterprises is now in my very capable hands . [ scene_break ] kevin : is there a back entrance to tim 's apartment ? phyllis : i ca n't remember . just an elevator and stairs . kevin : no , no , no , i do n't like those odds . somebody could see us . phyllis : that 's why we rolled him up in a rug , kevin . if someone sees us , we 'll just say we 're delivery people . kevin : oh , that 's convincing ! security cameras ? phyllis : none . kevin : how do you know ? phyllis : i just know , okay ? kevin : okay , okay , okay . what about the cameras in your building ? phyllis : i disabled them . kevin : of course you did . his car -- his car is still at your place . phyllis : yes , his car is still at my place . i will move it , kevin , unless you want to turn around and go back right now . kevin : no , no , no . you know what i think ? i think that the less time i spend in your car with a cadaver , the better ! ( police siren wailing ) ( police siren wailing ) kevin : maybe you should just pull over already . phyllis : i 'm not pulling over . i 'm not pulling over . i did n't do anything wrong . they do n't have cause to stop me . i did n't do anything illegal . kevin : oh , tell them that . tell them that , that you did nothing wrong . tell them that as your dead shrink is rolling out of the carpet . phyllis : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] sharon : therefore , while my husband is taking some much - needed personal time out of town , i will be running newman enterprises . stanley : you know the whereabouts of mr. newman ? because i 've heard a missing persons report had been filed . sharon : ( laughs ) oh , stanley , do n't you think i 'd know if my husband were m.i.a . ? abby : was the appointment a unanimous decision ? because this seems like a hostile takeover . sharon : well , i do have the full support of the board and the newman family . abby : mm . stanley : can we get a quote from the other board members ? sharon : um , absolutely . um , who 's first ? adam : the , uh , board is very excited to be working with mrs. newman . abby : nick , vicki , your thoughts ? please , step up to the mic and tell us how you really feel about sharon taking over dad 's company . nick : the details are still being worked out . thank you very much for coming . we will keep you posted as the story develops . thank you . billy : ( clears throat ) sharon : nick , uh , victoria . in the future , i will want to review any statements you intend to make to the press . nick : ( groans ) avery : i will keep an eye on things . nick : thank you , avery . billy : so , guys , it seems that sharon 's gon na be sitting in victor 's big ol ' chair , behind his desk . not you , and not you , so i hope the devil has a big warm coat . abby : how do we get rid of her ? nick : that will not be easy . victoria : unfortunately , the last thing that we want to give sharon is more publicity about her ridiculous power grab . billy : oh , so you do n't want us to air the footage that we shot today ? abby : oh , i will give up my reporting debut if it means taking that skank down . billy : honey ... ( clears throat ) see , i was here when it all went down , and if `` restless style `` does n't report it , then people are gon na sense that there 's a story and they 're gon na start digging deeper , and that could be a problem for newman . nick : he 's right , vick . abby : we 'll just have to annihilate sharon some other way . nick : there actually might be one person who can get through to her . [ scene_break ] tucker : ( whistling ) darlin ' , you were magnificent . sharon : that was exhilarating . for the first time in my life , i was in complete control , and it was because of you . tucker : ohh . sharon : ( clears throat ) genevieve : uh , the door was open . i 'll leave you two alone . tucker : no , no , no , hold up , genevieve . i forgot we had an appointment . it 's been one hell of a day . sharon : yes , it has . tucker : uh , do you mind ? sharon : not at all . you , uh , have a nice evening . tucker : thanks . genevieve : dare i ask ? tucker : you jealous ? genevieve : ( laughs ) hardly . shocked is more -- actually , that 's an understatement . th - the ink on your divorce papers is n't even dry yet , and you 're moving on with a married woman . tucker : i would n't say `` moving on . `` genevieve : i see . so is that why you remembered that we have an appointment with each other ? you wanted to get rid of mrs. newman ? why ? is she too clingy for you ? tucker : what 'd you want , genevieve ? genevieve : i need money . tucker : ohh , money . well , you know what ? your timing 's pretty good ... 'cause you remember that job i mentioned i have for you ? genevieve : mm , the one you could n't tell me about . tucker : well , i was waiting for some things to fall into place , and now they have . [ scene_break ] nick : we need to talk . adam : i was wondering when we were gon na have a one - on - one . nick : boardroom ? adam : after you . victoria : i really hope adam will be willing to help us . billy : so how can i make this day better for you ? victoria : forget what i said earlier . run the story . use `` restless style `` to vilify sharon . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : get -- ugh . kevin : ( shuddering ) phyllis : relax . where do we put him ? kevin : uh , uh , uh ... there 's not a lot of options . the bed , the floor , i -- phyllis : no , we have to make it look like he was doing -- i do n't know where it -- whatever he does and -- kevin : i got it , i got it , i got it , i got it . he was , uh , he was in the chair . he was reading , and he felt a pain and tried to get up , and bam , hit the ground . phyllis : dropped dead . okay , that 's good . that 's good . kevin : okay , okay . ugh . phyllis : gingerly , gingerly . kevin : ( shuddering ) phyllis : gingerly , gingerly . kevin : okay , grab his shoulder , grab his shoulder . just grab his shoulder and get him off the rug . phyllis : he 's dead weight . kevin : all right , all right . phyllis : leisurely . come on . beth : do n't bother getting off your fat rump , ray . i 'll check out the noise complaint . phyllis : oh , no . oh , no , that 's the last thing we need . kevin : what ? who ? phyllis : tim 's neighbor . kevin : well , just be quiet , she 'll go away . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . her husband 's the landlord . he has a key , which means if someone 's heard us moving around up here ... kevin : go distract her . go distract 'em now . phyllis : no , i ca n't . i 've been here before . kevin : what ? phyllis : she 's -- she might have seen me . kevin : what ? when -- when were you here ? phyllis : i - i ca n't do it . you are the one who needs to go . kevin : what ? no , no , no ! phyllis : you need to go . listen to me , listen to me , listen to me . you need to go distract her . kevin : absolutely . beth : who are you ? kevin : i 'm chuck . beth : what do you want , chuck ? kevin : to sell you a set of encyclopedias . phyllis : all right , tim , where 'd you put that confession tape ? so ... beth : encyclopedias ? people still use those ? they do n't use computers now ? kevin : there was a warehouse clearance sale . beth : think i 'm gon na pass . kevin : you 're gon na pass ? well , then i will throw in an extra disc that has tons of bonus material . beth : computer 's on the fritz . kevin : volume `` x `` through `` z , `` no extra charge . beth : ca n't think of anything `` x `` through `` z `` i want to know about , so ... kevin : ( scoffs ) well , then you 're not thinking hard enough . there 's -- there 's -- there 's -- there 's xanadu , xylophones , x - rays . the photo spread on zebras will knock your socks off . phyllis : ( gasps ) ( gasps ) yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes . okay . i 'm sure you made backup . i 'm sure you made backup ... ( chain clattering ) phyllis : so we 're -- oh , shh . i guess so . okay , good - bye , my not - so - dearly departed tim . kevin : you know , it is clear , clear to me that you are a very , very intelligent woman , so you do n't need encyclopedias . sorry to have wasted your time . beth : hold on , son . you know what ? there are some things i would like to learn about , and i happen to like zebras , so i 'll take a set . how much ? kevin : $ 400 . beth : what ? are you a salesman or a thief ? kevin : what , is that too much ? beth : yeah . kevin : well , that 's a bummer . beth : ( scoffs ) kevin : i guess i 'll just try the next building . have a good night . beth : you know , you should get a real job , uh , really . phyllis : okay , good , good , good , good . kevin : i said i was an encyclopedia salesman . it 's 2012 . phyllis : hey , you know what ? you really helped me out . i really appreciate it . you went above and beyond , clearly . i owe you one . kevin : one ? you owe me one ? phyllis : oh . get his hat and glasses . put his glasses on . kevin : oh , man . kevin : ( gagging ) phyllis : come on , come on ! kevin : okay , go , go , go , go ! [ scene_break ] nick : we need to convince sharon to step down . adam : by `` we , `` you mean me ? nick : not long ago , you stood in this very room and you tried to convince everyone that you were a changed man . you backed up dad on his organic line because you knew it was best for newman enterprises . well , adam , now is the time for you to prove that that was n't just talk . you need to do what is best for this family and this company , and you can do that by convincing sharon she 's making a huge mistake . adam : you make a compelling argument , brother , and you remind me of two things -- one , that i am a newman , and two , that i am a new man , so sure . i 'll talk to her . i 'll see if i can get her to back off . [ scene_break ] gloria : and right here , sharon . sharon : lovely . i 'd like a bottle of your most expensive wine . gloria : ( laughs ) what are we celebrating ? sharon : oh , my promotion . i 've taken the reins at newman enterprises . gloria : ( laughs ) well , that is -- sharon : oh , look , it 's already on the evening news . gloria : ( gasps ) unbelievable . congratulations . sharon : oh , thank you . gloria : i will have my chef prepare a spectacular meal , a decadent dessert , and if you need anything , you just give a wave , and i 'll be right back . sharon : okay . abby : top dog , huh ? so it 's official -- you 're a bitch . sharon : a very , very powerful one . gloria : excuse me , abby . ( chuckles ) from victor 's private collection . abby : ( scoffs ) sharon : wow . gloria : mm - hmm . sharon : you know , i think i 'd like to buy a round for everyone ... gloria : oh . sharon : um , except for abby , because we all know what happens when she drinks -- clothes come off and people get hit by cars she 's driving . gloria : mm . sharon : so why do n't we just , um , charge this to the newman corporate account ? gloria : ( sighs ) my pleasure . abby : you should enjoy spending my dad 's money while you can . when he gets back , you 'll be lucky to have access to the petty cash . [ scene_break ] billy : so what you thinkin ' about , baby ? coming up with a multitude of ways to torture sharon ? victoria : actually , i was thinking about dad . billy : oh . then you 're just blatantly torturing yourself . victoria : oh , i just wish mom would hurry up and find him . he needs to come home . it 's the only way to stop sharon . [ scene_break ] sharon : connie , get the head of newman security on the line for me , please . hello , this is sharon newman . i 'd like to call off the search for my husband . [ scene_break ] tucker : here you go . genevieve : we 'll toast my new job after you 've told me what it is . tucker : the world wants to know where victor newman is hiding . we 're gon na find him first . ( glasses clink ) [ next_on ] chloe : were you just here working on the web site ? adam : i think you might be in over your head . you might be realizing that yourself . sharon : go to hell . tucker : i 'm giving you an opportunity to make a boatload of money right along with me . | sharon interrupts the board meeting of newman enterprises . victoria and nick are completely beside themselves with anger . phyllis begins to panic when she finds out that tim is dead . when kevin comes to visit , she draws him into the web of lies and deceit . they are trying to figure out what to do with tim 's body when billy pounds on the door for phyllis to let him in . abby does a special report on what is going on inside the board room of newman enterprises . abby begins to panic and calls billy for help . phyllis and kevin decide to take tim 's body back to his apartment for them to find . sharon decides to take over the press conference . adam begins to wonder how sharon found out about the court case at gloworm . genevieve does n't have the money to pay her bill but then spies avery at a nearby table and lets her know that she is not a charity case . avery gets a text to come to newman enterprises . victoria tells avery to file an injunction against sharon , but sharon steps up and announces that avery works for her . |
paul : hey . what 's this ? michael : a gift . lauren : they were outside our door when we came back from dinner . michael : go ahead . paul : `` i only feel alive when i 'm with you . carmine . `` michael : first the text , and now the flowers . paul : well , kevin was able to trace the location of the text . it was from a bar in elkhorn . no sign of carmine . michael : no sign of anything ? lauren : [ sighs ] so , we have no idea where he is ... but he knows exactly where i am . paul : lauren , he ca n't stay hidden forever . we 're going to find him . michael : not if i find him first . [ scene_break ] nick : you want to get married right away ? when , exactly ? avery : uh , i do n't know . soon . nick : that does n't narrow it down . avery : i know . i 'm sorry . i 'm not being very clear . nick : it 's just , you know , we -- we canceled everything so you had time to organize the perfect ceremony . avery : yes , well , it does n't have to be extravagant to be perfect . it has to be you . i want to marry you . nick : all right , did something happen to make you change your mind about postponing ? avery : [ sighs ] jack and i talked a lot in georgia , and he told me about all the time he and phyllis wasted -- you know , all the regrets with petty , pointless arguments -- and he wishes more than anything he did n't wait to propose to her . nick : it does n't seem fair -- you know , everything was going right for them , and now it 's all on hold . avery : and i do n't want our future on hold . i do n't want to have regrets . i love you . i want to share our life together ... unless there 's a reason you do n't want to . [ scene_break ] noah : so , why did you run a red light so close to the ballroom when you were n't headed that way ? sharon : it was yellow . i thought i had enough time to get through the intersection before it changed . noah : where were you going in such a rush ? sharon : i told you -- faith 's babysitter amy had to go , and i ended up spending more time at the cemetery with cassie than i had planned . noah : so faith needed you ? sharon : exactly . there was an accident near the cemetery , so i decided to cut through downtown instead . i thought it would be quicker . why the third degree ? noah : i just -- i 'm not . i - i worry about you . i want you to be safe . that 's all . sharon : noah , it 's not as though i was juggling knives , blindfolded . i accidentally went through a red light . noah : i just want you to be more careful . all right ? i mean , you could have caused an accident that night . [ scene_break ] jack : jill , what a surprise . come on in . jill : thank you . i 'm sorry that i did n't call first . i was actually looking for billy . jack : well , he 's not here . jill : [ sighs ] do you know when he 'll be back ? jack : he usually does n't get back from the restaurant till pretty late . jill : oh , of course . what was i thinking ? jack : what is it ? is there something i can help you with ? jill : you can ... turn back the clock . jack : beg your pardon ? jill : i need more time with her . jack : with who ? jill : [ voice breaking ] with katherine . jack : oh , no . jill : she 's gone . jack : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nick : of course , i want to marry you . are you kidding me ? i 'd marry you right now if you let me . avery : really ? nick : absolutely . say the word , and i will get a minister , a justice of the peace , a ship 's captain . avery : ooh . nick : say the word . i 'll get somebody in this living room . they 'll marry us right now . avery : you would marry me right now ? right here ? dressed like this ? nick : think about it . it 'd be the hottest ceremony that judge mckinsey ever officiated . avery : hmm . nick : and we are basically dressed for our honeymoon , so let 's do it . avery : well , that is tempting . that 's very tempting . nick : mm - hmm . avery : but we ca n't . nick : why ? we have a hot bride . we have a ... average groom . avery : [ chuckles ] we do n't have your family . and i think we need them here to start our life together -- especially your kids . nick : right . you know , i never thought i could love you more than i do , but i was wrong . [ scene_break ] sharon : i should n't have been driving so recklessly . [ clears throat ] but faith 's had a hard time sleeping lately , and i really wanted to be there for her . noah : yeah , i know , and phyllis ' accident has probably given her more nightmares . sharon : and she 's picking up on summer 's sadness . noah : it 's hard not to . it 's weird ... how your whole life can just ... [ snaps fingers ] ... change just like that . i mean , one minute , phyllis is fine , and then the next ... sharon : yeah , it 's tough the way your life can sometimes just take a wrong turn . noah : which is why i do n't want you running red lights . sharon : noah , i 'm fine . nothing happened to me . noah : i know . i know . but something could have . you know , i mean , who would have thought that phyllis would end up in a coma that night ? [ chuckling ] hey . look who 's up . hey , is n't your little friend here supposed to help you fall asleep ? sharon : sweetie , what are you doing out of bed ? faith : i 'm thirsty . sharon : oh , well , i put some water by your bedside . faith : but i want warm milk , like daddy makes . sharon : [ chuckles ] okay , well , why do n't you get the milk out of the fridge ? i 'll be right there . noah : mom , please be careful , okay ? i do n't want faith to ever have to go through what summer 's going through right now . [ scene_break ] kyle : hey , thanks for meeting me . summer : look , if this is about your date the other night , i told you -- i am fine with you dating other girls . kyle : i just do n't want things to be weird between us . summer : [ scoffs ] kyle , we liked each other -- like - liked each other -- and then we find out that we 're brother and sister . it does n't really get much weirder than that . kyle : well , i think i found a way to make things less awkward , at least . summer : you ca n't just change facts . kyle : no , but i can make them easier for everyone to deal with . summer : how ? kyle : by moving out of dad 's house . summer : what is that gon na help ? kyle : well , i think if i 'm not there , you 'll feel more comfortable coming over , and that 'll give you and him a chance to get to know each other . maybe you can even move back in . summer : no . no , no , no . kyle : oh , come on . why not ? you know he 'd love to have you there . summer : no , i think i am better off where i am right now . kyle : summer , he missed out on your whole life . he deserves a chance to get to know you . summer : no . kyle , please , just stop , okay ? stop trying to make me choose one dad over the other . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's hard to imagine a world without katherine in it . jill : i know . i know . every time i think of it , it 's just like a big blank . jack : last i talked to her , she and murphy were going off on a trip . everything seemed fine . jill : oh , yeah , fine for her . she was going on her dream vacation , leaving the rest of us back here with ... false hopes and ... and a damn sight more to say to her . jack : oh , jill , she knew how you felt about her . jill : [ groaning ] oh . she knew i was mad at her -- that 's for sure -- for not trusting me with her company . i never got to tell her what i was thinking and feeling deep down . [ voice breaking ] no . she had no right to deprive me of that . how could she do that to me ? she never gave me the chance to tell her that no matter how mad i was at her , i loved her , and i would always love her ... and that i did n't care about dna . she was like my mother , okay ? no , that was on my bucket list -- to tell her that . and i do n't get a chance to check it off . jack : she knew . jill : [ sobs ] jack : she knew . jill : [ sobs ] oh . jack : she knew . jill : [ sobs ] [ scene_break ] paul : michael , your family has had enough trouble with the law lately . you do n't want to add to it by going after carmine . lauren : yeah , honey , he 's right . michael : do not protect him ! now , look , i know how scared you are . i am not gon na allow carmine to terrorize you anymore . paul : look , we 're doing everything we can to find him . michael : which has amounted to nothing . paul : okay , michael . you know how this works . we put out an apb . we follow leads . it takes time . michael : i do . i understand that . you have to follow the rules . i do n't . paul : oh , come on . you 're not gon na make me waste valuable resources by putting a tail on you . michael : i 'm not gon na give carmine another chance to go after my wife . alex : you wo n't have to . paul : what do you got ? alex : we ran a trace on that text that mrs. baldwin got . it came from a burner phone in a convenience store in twin lakes . paul : okay , did you contact the local pd ? alex : we sent a picture of basco over , and we just heard from them . michael : they find anything ? alex : yep . uh , basco checked in at a hillside inn . gordon 's in court , so pulaski and i are gon na head over there . paul : all right . keep me posted . alex : okay . paul : thanks . michael : i 'll call you later . lauren : what ? paul : oh , oh , oh , no , you do n't . michael : let go of me , paul . paul : i 'm not letting you go after -- michael : you ca n't stop me ! paul : oh , the hell i ca n't ! lauren : michael ! michael : [ grunts ] lauren : oh ! oh ! you okay ? [ handcuffs click ] are you all right ? michael : [ sighs ] great . carmine 's out on the loose , and i 'm handcuffed to a chair . paul : you punched the chief of police . you 're lucky you 're not in a cell . michael : apparently not hard enough ! some friend . paul : exactly . lauren : michael , you 're not helping . michael : what , you 're against me , too ? lauren : no . nobody is against you . paul : of course , we 're not . what the hell has gotten into you ? michael : a maniac tries to destroy my family -- oh , i tend to get a little berserk . paul : oh , and that 's gon na solve anything ? michael : look , getting carmine off the streets is gon na solve everything . paul : and playing the vigilante is not . it 's stupid and dangerous . you could get yourself seriously hurt . why do i know you know that ? michael : oh , i know , and i 'm still willing to go after him . that should tell you something . paul : yeah , that i made the right choice by cuffing you to the chair . lauren : can you just let the police do their job ? michael : i am your husband ! i am not going to let him get away with this ! lauren : i -- michael : the texts , the flowers ! lauren : okay , i 'm okay . he is just trying to get inside your head , and do n't let him . [ cell phone ringing ] lauren : it 's an unknown caller . paul : you can start the trace on lauren 's phone . chavez set it up , so it 's all right . lauren : should i ? paul : no . lauren : okay ? paul : okay . lauren : okay . hello ? jack : lauren , its jack . lauren : [ sighs ] jack , hi . jack : listen , i 'm sorry to bother you . i just had a visit from jill . i think she needs you right now . lauren : what happened ? yeah , yeah , i 'll get there as soon as i possibly can . michael : what ? what 's wrong ? lauren : [ voice breaking ] katherine died . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kyle : summer , i did n't mean to make you feel like you 're being forced to choose between nick and dad . summer : it 's just whenever i spend any time with jack , i know that it really hurts nick , and even though i 'm really mad at him for what he did , he was still a really good dad . kyle : and you love him . summer : i wish i did n't . that would make things a lot easier . [ scoffs ] kyle : well , you ca n't control your heart . summer : i know . kyle : look , summer , everyone understands that you 're in an impossible position , and i do n't think that anyone is gon na judge you for spending time with nick or with dad . nobody is keeping score here . summer : have you met my grandpa ? kyle : [ scoffs ] victor lives to hate dad . you ca n't let that get in the way of you getting to know him or the rest of the abbotts . they 're your family . summer : yeah , and so are the newmans . i ca n't just turn my back on them . kyle : i 'm not suggesting that you do . summer : okay , well , there is no middle ground , kyle . okay , it just does n't exist . kyle : there 's no way i can convince you to move back in with dad ? summer : i just think that i 'm better off at mom 's apartment right now . it 's the only place where i wo n't feel like i have to choose between being an abbott or being a newman . [ scene_break ] avery : so , it 's back to our original date , newman . nick : i never wanted to postpone in the first place . avery : i know you did n't . you have to call your family . nick : i will do that today . avery : and i will see what i can do about arranging a small ceremony and a party . nick : you know , my mother and vick would love to help out and make it a grand party , if you would like . avery : in less than a week ? nick : did you see what they did with the m.s . fundraiser ? it was off the chain . you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to remind you of phyllis ' accident . avery : no , no , it 's okay . it 's never far from my mind . nick : me , either . which is why we need something to make us smile . and watching you walk down that aisle will do that for me . avery : [ sighs ] okay , well , if i 'm going to walk down that aisle to you , then i need to get going . nick : where ? avery : uh , to my apartment , because the bride can not stay here the week before the wedding . nick : says who ? avery : says every superstitious person on the planet . nick : well , that does n't include us . avery : well , i am not tempting fate . and just think about it -- all the anticipation will build for the wedding night . mm . nick : wait a minute . are you telling me we ca n't ... have sex until the ... the wedding ? avery : it 's a week . nick : you were just gone for a week . avery : i know , and look how that worked out . nick : that killed me , you know . avery : i know . nick : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] noah : `` chances are if he asks for some orange juice , he 's gon na want a doughnut to go with it . the end . `` faith : can we play a game ? sharon : no , we 've already played a lot of games tonight . it 's well past your bedtime , so give noah a hug . say good night . noah : hey , what is -- what is that little face you got there ? what is -- did we not have fun tonight ? faith : it would have been more fun if daddy stayed . noah : [ chuckling ] oh , well , maybe next time , sweetie . sharon : okay , off you go . noah : love . hug . huh ? oh , i love you , love you , love you so much . faith : i love you , too , even though you would n't play a game . noah : [ chuckling ] oh . sharon : [ chuckles ] nighty - night , sweetie . noah : next time . aww , she sure misses daddy . sharon : yeah . noah : oh , you know what ? you never answered my question . um , how come you never gave her that picture of him that you asked for ? she said she 'd never seen it . sharon : noah , she has seen it . it 's -- she left it laying around . i put it in my datebook for safekeeping . again , why all these questions ? noah : what questions ? sharon : well , first about my meds and then my driving and now this photo . i think you 're getting the parent - child relationship mixed up a little again . noah : i 'm worried about you , mom . sharon : okay , there 's no need to be . look -- i 'm fine . [ cell phone rings ] noah : hey , dad . what 's up ? nick : hey , what are you doing next friday ? noah : um , i 'm just working . nick : well , can you get someone to cover your shift ? noah : you want me to do something else ? nick : yeah , i want you to be my best man . noah : whoa . really ? i thought that you and avery had decided to -- nick : yeah , i know , but we changed our plans and for the last time . so , will you be there ? noah : of course . yeah . nick : all right , good . i 'll call you when i get all the details firmed up , but thanks , son . noah : okay . okay . talk to you later . sharon : everything all right with your dad ? noah : uh , yeah . yeah . um , he and avery are getting married next friday . [ scene_break ] avery : summer , hi . i 'm glad i ran into you . i was gon na call you . summer : wait , nothing happened with mom , did it ? avery : no , no , no . it 's all the same . uh , i - i actually wanted to talk to you about something else . summer : oh , um , okay . kyle : i 'll see you later . summer : yeah . avery : thanks , kyle . [ clears throat ] sorry , i did n't mean to chase him off . summer : no , i 'm sure that he 's glad that you showed up . avery : [ sighs ] it 's been tough , huh ? summer : yeah . kyle was n't just my boyfriend . he was somebody that i could talk to about anything , and ... now it 's just really awkward . avery : well , i know it 's not the same thing , but if you need someone to listen or to bake with ... summer : i thought you said that you were here to talk to me about something . avery : yes . your dad and i have decided to go ahead with the wedding ... next friday , and we really both hope that you 'll be there . summer : i - i do n't know , aunt avery . avery : summer , i 'm not asking you as nick 's daughter . i 'm asking you as my family -- my niece -- and , i hope , my maid of honor . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] jill : is n't anybody gon na get that ? [ doorbell rings ] jill : [ sobs ] lauren : i 'm so sorry . jill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] paul : you know , there 's never been a time where katherine has n't been a part of my life . michael : i know what you mean . it seemed like she 'd always been there and always would be . paul : yeah , i know . you get busy ... with life . forget the clock is ticking . michael : you forget time is not your friend . paul : you sure you do n't want to go with lauren ? michael : i think my time is best spent making sure carmine pays for his crimes . paul : [ sighs ] thank you . michael , let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart . shut the hell up . you know , you 're just making matters worse for yourself . statements like that can come back to haunt you . michael : all i care about right now is why detective chavez has n't called . he must have made it to the motel by now . [ scene_break ] alex : [ grunts ] [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] paul : chavez , what 's up ? alex : basco 's gone . but he left a message . [ scene_break ] sharon : i thought nick and avery had decided to postpone the wedding . noah : i think he was just giving avery a chance to deal with phyllis ' accident . sharon : well , i guess she has . noah : he loves her , mom . he wants to spend his life with her . sharon : yeah , well , there was a time when he wanted ... noah : that was a long time ago . sharon : you know , when you love someone the way we did , it 's never really over . that 's how faith came into our lives . even though nick was married to phyllis at the time , we could n't deny our feelings . noah : and dad will always have a special place in his heart for you , but he 's with avery now . sharon : i know . noah : i hope so , because next friday , they 're gon na be married . [ scene_break ] summer : i do n't know what to say . avery : it would mean a lot to have you stand up for me . summer : i do n't know . i just do n't know if i can . avery : is it because you 're upset with your dad ? summer : [ sighs ] i wish it was that simple . avery : what do you mean ? summer : i just miss the days when the biggest problem that i had with my dad was arguing about my curfew or boys . now everything is just so complicated . i feel like i 've stepped out of my normal teenage life and into this bottomless pit of weirdness . avery : what can i do to help ? summer : [ sighs ] cut out my heart so i ca n't feel anything . avery : oh , honey , do n't say that . you do not want to be a person who ca n't feel . summer : yeah , i do . [ voice breaking ] i 'm sick of hurting and hurting others . avery : who are you hurting ? summer : dad and jack and -- you know , it 's -- they both want to claim me as their daughter , and every time i try to choose one ... i - i do n't -- i just do n't know what to do . avery : they both understand you 're going through a very difficult situation . summer : it 's not just them . i mean , even grandpa tells me like , `` you need to stay loyal to the newmans . `` and then traci and abby -- they tell me they want me to be closer to the abbotts . it 's just all so weird . avery : okay , listen . there are worse things in the world than being loved by so many people . summer : how am i supposed to be both a newman and an abbott ? avery : well , you already are , right ? you just have to embrace both families . summer : how ? avery : baby steps . you start with something small like -- i do n't know -- - a small family get - together . summer : like a wedding ? avery : like a wedding ! summer : [ chuckles ] avery : [ chuckling ] yeah . [ scene_break ] jack : wow , it looks like you had as bad a day as i did . kyle : yeah , well , i was trying to make things better , and i only ended up making them worse . jack : well , you know , the abbott charm can usually get you out of a lot of trouble . kyle : abbott charm is the problem . jack : summer ? kyle : it 's just killing me , dad , seeing her like this . jack : she has n't returned any of my calls . kyle : she 's in that damn penthouse all by herself . jack : oh , i hate the idea of her being alone . kyle : yeah , me , too . that 's why i offered to move out . jack : what ? kyle : well , i thought that if i was n't here , she would feel more comfortable coming around . give the two of you a chance to get to know each other . jack : you do n't have to move out of this house so that i can have a relationship with my daughter . kyle : you do n't have to worry about it . she said no . jack : well , i appreciate the effort . kyle : [ chuckles ] you still got me , for what it 's worth . jack : it 's worth a lot -- a hell of a lot . kyle : so , why was your day bad ? jack : i got some terrible news . katherine chancellor died . kyle : that is a shock . jack : yeah , it is . and a reminder of just how precious life is . kyle : i 'm so sorry , dad . i know she was a close friend of grandpa 's and of yours . jack : yeah , she was . she 's been a good friend to this family my whole life . i 'm gon na miss her . and i 'm glad you 're not moving out . i am not ready to say goodbye to one more person that i love . [ scene_break ] jill : i am so sorry . i went to tell billy , and then after i talked to jack , i just could n't face telling anybody else . lauren : oh , i totally understand . jill : [ sighs ] lauren : jack really did n't say anything . what happened ? jill : i do n't know . all i know is what murphy told me . lauren : was he with her ? jill : oh , yeah . murphy and tucker were with her that night . they were the ones -- the only ones who knew how sick she was . [ sighs ] she told the rest of us that her surgery was successful and that this trip was just to recuperate . lauren : yeah , but that 's katherine -- doing things on her terms all the way to the end . jill : that 's right . and the hell with the rest of us , right ? to those who might have had something else they wanted to say to her , like `` goodbye `` -- she did n't give us the chance -- any of us -- to do that . lauren : she was n't trying to hurt you , sis . she wanted you to remember her as she was -- strong and vital and not frail and weak . when was the last time you saw her ? jill : it was -- it was right here . i was , uh , really angry that she had put cane in charge of the company , because she promised me that position , and then she just up and changed the rules -- just like she did now . [ voice breaking ] she made me believe that she was all right , and she knew damn well ... and she should have told me , lauren . i deserved to know that . [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] cassie : are you worried about all the questions noah 's been asking ? sharon : i do n't like lying to him . cassie : you could n't tell him that you ran that red light because you were trying to stop phyllis . she was gon na tell dad that you changed summer 's paternity test . sharon : [ sighs ] noah would hate me . so would your dad . i worry that -- what if noah starts putting things together -- the speeding ticket , phyllis ' fall , the paternity test . cassie : he has no way of knowing that any of those things are connected . only two people do . sharon : phyllis and me . cassie : and she ca n't say anything right now . but , mom , if you do n't pull things together , you 'll be the reason why someone finds out the truth . sharon : i ca n't let that happen . cassie : not if you want dad back . [ scene_break ] [ bottles clink ] noah : dad , i am so happy for you and avery . nick : thanks . now , are you really here to congratulate me , or did you just want a free beer ? noah : [ chuckles ] um , actually , just i want to talk to you about mom . nick : are you still worried that she 's not taking her meds ? noah : um , no , i do n't -- i do n't think that 's the problem . nick : you think you know what it is ? noah : yeah , uh , i 'm pretty sure that it 's you . nick : me ? something i said or did ? noah : well , i know that you and mom have been hanging out a lot with faith . nick : yeah , the three of us hanging out has given faith some stability in this , you know , crazy time . noah : mom may be reading more into it than that . nick : like what ? noah : well , i was just with her , and i got the impression that she thinks that you might be headed back together . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine cheated me ... out of telling her how much that -- out of telling her whatever i wanted to tell her . and i do n't buy that she did it for me , okay ? she never once tried to spare my feelings . lauren : maybe she did it for herself . jill : well ... [ scoffs ] ... that 's much more likely . lauren : because she was scared . jill : [ scoffs ] katherine chancellor was n't afraid of anything . lauren : you 're right . she was fearless . but maybe there was just one thing that she was scared of . and that was saying goodbye . can you imagine how hard that would have been for her -- for you ? jill : for me , yeah -- about a million times . lauren : she could n't do it . [ voice breaking ] i mean , if i know katherine , she made peace with leaving this world . she had an amazing life , right ? [ sniffles ] but she just could n't bear to say goodbye to the people that she loved . jill : [ voice breaking ] so she gets to just go sailing off into peace and -- and eternity , and we 're left here alone ? lauren : but we 're not alone . jill , we 're lucky . we have each other . and katherine -- i - i still feel her spirit here , do n't you ? jill : yeah , she 'll probably haunt me tonight . lauren : you said that your last conversation was here . well , my first one was right here , too . right over here . [ sniffles ] she was standing there , and she said to me , `` you are like a younger version of myself . `` [ both laugh ] jill : i 'm not sure that was a compliment . lauren : oh , we were so close . we had this very special and unique relationship . and here i 'm finding that everybody had a special relationship with her . jill : yeah , well , i sure had a unique one . lauren : yes , you did . you know , i wish she was here right now , because she would tell me exactly what to do with this whole carmine mess . jill : oh , i am so sorry . okay , katherine , i get it . i get it . here i am , feeling sorry for myself again , when i should be thinking of somebody with real problems . lauren : well , hopefully , mine are ending really soon . [ scene_break ] paul : oh . hey , steve , hold up a second . um , you want to check the ... alex : figure he 's talking about the video of him and your ... paul : and , oh , another thing . alex : ... your wife . yeah , it 's out on the internet . you ca n't erase it . michael : he 's referring to my wife 's life . he 's saying that he 'll never be out of it . alex : whoa , whoa , whoa ! hey ! paul : no , no , no ! alex : hey , what the hell 's wrong with you ? ! this is evidence ! it 's useful . michael : then why did n't you look at it ? alex : because i was waiting for the chief to get here . michael : well , he 's here . check it . [ scene_break ] summer : jack . jack : hi . summer : chinese ? jack : um ... okay . summer : somebody told me that if we -- if this was going to work , that i 'd have give it a chance and take baby steps . so , i thought i 'd start with some moo - shu pork . jack : chinese . summer : yeah . um , are you hungry ? jack : i 'm starved . summer : okay . kyle : hey , dad , who was at the , uh , door ? [ door closes ] jack : you will never guess who brought us dinner , kyle . kyle : i did not expect to see you here tonight . summer : yeah , change in plans . kyle : cool . uh , what you got ? summer : uh , chinese . kyle : i 'll get plates . jack : thanks , son . kyle : forks or chopsticks ? both : chopsti -- jack : chopsticks . kyle : [ chuckles ] summer : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] nick : so , summer agreed to be your maid of honor ? avery : yes , i convinced her there was room in her heart for both you and jack . nick : and noah 's agreed to be my best man , so we 're good to go . avery : yes , we are . then why do n't you seem happy about that ? nick : oh , i was just , uh , thinking about something noah said . avery : something about us getting married ? nick : no . um , it 's about sharon . uh , he said that she was , uh , just in a -- in a really bad place right now . avery : do you have any idea why ? nick : i think this thing with summer 's been really hard for her . i 'm sure she 's been wondering what might have been if , you know , i had n't lied about the paternity test . avery : and are you wondering ? nick : no . not at all . avery : okay , well , i 'm sorry that sharon is struggling , but you ca n't blame yourself for this . you deserve to be happy . nick : so does sharon . avery : mm - hmm . you found your happiness , and sharon will , too . [ scene_break ] sharon : first phyllis . now avery . it 's like the summers sisters have cast some spell over nick . cassie : this is all my fault . sharon : why would you say that ? cassie : if i had n't have left , you and dad would still be together . sharon : honey , you had no control over that . but your father marrying avery -- i can do something about that . [ scene_break ] alex : good , i think i got something . [ click ] carmine : nice try , counselor . [ chuckles ] michael : i am tired of these sick games . i should have killed him when i had the chance . i 'm not gon na make the same mistake twice . paul : michael . [ scene_break ] lauren : sorry . [ cell phone ringing ] lauren : jack ? hello ? hello ? carmine : hey , gorgeous . did you like my gift ? [ scene_break ] jill : how could you do it ? hmm ? how could you leave me , katherine ? [ thud ] `` and as you do , i want you to remember you 're not getting rid of me this easily . `` [ sniffles ] `` i may not be able to be right there with you , but i 'll still be watching ... from another room . `` `` from another room . `` [ next_on ] victor : under no circumstances will jackass abbott be father to my granddaughter . summer : can you give me some advice on how to get out of being avery 's maid of honor ? chelsea : what do you want , adam ? why should i come meet you ? | michael and lauren bring paul a gift of flowers that lauren received from carmine . paul opens the flowers and finds a note from carmine . carmine fingers a rose as he views a video of himself and lauren making love . nick looks at avery and asks her if she wants to get married right away . nick asks her what changed . avery explains to him how jack and phyllis lost each other because of her accident . sharon and noah discuss her running a stop sign in her rush to get home to take care of faith . noah does n't seem to quite believe her . noah advises her to be more careful . jill comes to jack 's home looking for billy . jack offers her his help . jill lets jack know that katherine is gone as she begins to cry and he consoles her . avery asks nick if he wants to marry her . nick assures her that he would marry her right now , just the way that they are dressed would be kinda strange to the minister . faith comes downstairs for a glass of milk just like nick would give her . at the coffeehouse , summer and kyle meet for a talk . kyle still feels guilty for being out on a date . summer assures him that it was fine . kyle offers to move out of jack 's home so summer can move back in , in order to spend more time with jack . summer assures him that she is quite all right at her mom 's condo and that is where she needs to be right now . jill pours out her heart to jack concerning katherine 's death and the fact that she was n't able to say good - bye to her . paul advises michael not to go after carmine but he insists . when michael leaves the room , paul goes after him to stop him , but michael hits him . two police officers grab michael and hold him down . paul handcuffs michael to a desk . paul , michael , and lauren argue when the cell phone rings . lauren answers it and sees that it is jack . jack informs her that katherine is dead . lauren tells paul and michael the news about katherine . summer and kyle discuss her feelings for both nick and jack . nick and avery discuss wedding plans until avery drops the bombshell that there will no sex until the wedding night . |
paul : [ sighs ] [ elevator door opens ] chief . chief williams , can i get a quote ? christine : no , he has no comment . paul : actually , there is something i want on the record . i just want to extend my gratitude to everybody at the g.c.p.d . and the genoa city memorial staff and everyone else who -- who aided my recovery . thank you . people like your son dylan mcavoy ? how humiliating is it to know that nikki newman kept your love child a secret from you ? paul : humiliating ? i do n't understand the word `` humiliating . `` i was very disappointed that my son is a stranger to me . it did n't have to be this way . thank you . avery : hi . dylan : morning . avery : i got your text last night about not coming home . did you get mine asking you to change your mind ? dylan : there was a lot here to fix . plumbing 's on its last leg . it 's gon na cost me a fortune to fix . avery : are we gon na talk about this , dylan ? dylan : what , the plumbing ? avery : you 're angry at me for supporting austin . dylan : yes , i am . you want to talk ? then let 's talk . you can explain to me how , as tough and as fiery and as moral as you are , how come you can stand up for everybody else except for yourself ? summer : um ... here . let me help you . come on . austin : you 're good at that . summer : yeah . well , when my dad worked at newman , sometimes he 'd let me help him tie his tie . austin : not the tie . you 're good at helping me not freak out , considering i 'm not going to court for a parking ticket . summer : are you gon na stop loving me today ? austin : never . summer : good . then i wo n't stop loving you . victor : dr. cutler , i just want to let you know you 'll have the medical authorization for phyllis ' treatment very soon , all right ? yep . jack : i should have known you 'd pull something like this . cane : four . lily : what ? cane : four . that 's how many times you 've moved that bowl . lily : well , i 'm looking around this place , and it 's a death trap . i mean , how many things can dad run into or knock over ? and this is made of glass . this is dangerous . cane : come here . come here . give me that , please ? lily : no . let me just -- cane : put them back down . lily : why ? he ca n't even see them . cane : for now , but when he comes home and wants to make sure the things he cares about are still here . hey , and the people he cares about , too , okay ? lily : i told him that the one person he cares about would ruin his life , and now she has . devon : all right . we 're just about to pass mrs. hanson 's apartment . you smell that bacon she 's cooking for breakfast ? a few more feet and you 'll be home , okay ? neil : hey , i know the way to my door like the back of my hand . thank you . hilary : yeah , i know , but you also were unconscious yesterday from an electrical shock . i 'm surprised they let you out of the hospital this soon . neil : well , i 'm glad they did , because i belong here in my own home , in my own bed , right next to my beautiful wife . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : hi . victoria : hi . how did you know i was here ? abby ? billy : no . actually , um ... victoria : you called him ? stitch : i knew billy would want to know . uh , h.r . is waiting for me to sign my termination forms . do n't want to keep them waiting . victoria : ben ... thank you . stitch : i 'm just glad you and the baby are okay . billy : do you mind ? victoria : oh , no . please , sit . billy : thanks . victoria : sure . billy : so , how are you ? victoria : you know , the heartbeat is normal . the ultrasound looks good . dr. chiverton just wants to keep me here for observation because i 'm a high - risk pregnancy . i hate that term . it 's a constant reminder , as if i could ever forget . billy : no . no , we do n't ever forget . victoria : i was just so scared , billy . if anything happened to this baby ... billy : hey . hey . i know . believe me , i know . victor : you know , jack , i really have no time for your paranoia , okay ? jack : very slick . you pretend to be concerned about my daughter when her husband 's about to go to trial . you do have a way of pouncing on people when they are their most vulnerable . victor : you know , it 's almost flattering to think how much time you spend worrying about me . jack : if summer needs help , she can turn to the abbotts . feel free to take a hike . victor : right . [ knock on door ] [ footsteps approaching ] victor : hi , sweetheart . summer : dad . grandpa . uh , come in . hi . victor : so ... i just came by to wish you and your young man good luck . jack : yes , out of kindness and genuine concern for austin , even though paul is allegedly a friend of his . summer : okay . well , grandpa knows that the gun went off by accident . jack : but you and i both know there are parts of this crime that were n't an accident . austin : it 's okay . it 's my fault . everyone knows that . summer : okay , mitigating circumstances . how can we expect the jury to understand that if my own family refuses to ? avery : i do stand up for myself , day in and day out . dylan : austin stalked you . he harassed you . he made you feel secure for months until he kidnapped you and he could have almost killed you , and you want to protect him ? you want to put a good word in for him ? avery : austin 's mother was murdered by a man that i helped put back on the streets ! dylan : you thought foreman was innocent when you got him cleared . it matters , because austin is guilty . so , if you and summer get your wish , yet another guilty person goes free . avery : no ! it was a moment in time . dylan , it was a moment in time that will never happen again . dylan : so , what -- paul never lost his liver ? i did n't give him half of mine ? christine -- she was n't terrified that she would lose her husband ? you were n't scared ? i sure as hell was that i might lose you . if austin does n't pay for that , then this justice system does n't mean a damn thing . paul : let 's go , you guys . come on . out of the way . thank you . nikki : paul , you really should be resting . paul : yeah , there are a lot of `` shoulds `` in life . those guys are leeches . what i should have done is arrested the guy that followed me to the cabin -- sent a message . that 's what i should have done . nikki : oh , i 'm so sorry . he must have followed me there . christine : yes , he did , nikki . he was like a vulture swooping in . nikki : well , i just came here to show my support . christine : for who -- your friend , the victim , or your granddaughter 's husband , the defendant ? [ cell phone rings ] nikki : hello ? what ? i 'll be right there . paul : what 's wrong ? nikki : victoria 's in the hospital . i have to go . paul : i 'm so sorry . hope everything 's all right . nikki : yeah . me too . victoria : i was afraid it was like the last time , losing the baby . i try not to think about it . i do n't want to invite bad things to happen . billy : hey . it does n't work like that , kid . victoria : i was just really scared . it 's a good thing ben was here . billy : well , if you 're gon na have somebody around , a doctor is the best choice . that was good planning on your part . you know , it still amazes me -- all the trying and the trying , nothing working , not the adoption , not ... lucy . victoria : oh , beautiful lucy , who 's with her father now . billy : i did some crazy wrong things trying to give you the baby that you wanted , and look at you -- you did it all on your own . victoria : all on my own ? billy : hey , that is your baby in there . victoria : i did n't do it on my own . billy : yeah , you did . that is your baby in there , soaking up your smarts , your love , your gorgeous looks . victoria : ah , yes . billy : it 's your miracle , vick . that 's all that matters . victoria : you sound like you 're a little in love with the baby . billy : maybe i am . victoria : well ... will you still feel that way if the baby is n't yours ? victor : sweetheart , what happened to paul was terrible , but intentions do matter . now , you never intended to hurt paul williams , did you ? austin : never . victor : okay . well , understanding and forgiveness are what hold a family together , and certainly marriage . anyone who claims otherwise is a fool . good luck , old boy . austin : thank you , sir . victor : bye , sweetheart . summer : bye . jack : austin , eventually you will learn that victor newman 's moves are about as subtle as having an anvil dropped on your head . summer : you know , grandpa meant what he said . okay ? if you really thought that austin was a danger to me , you would n't want me anywhere near him , okay ? i wish that the judge could hear what grandpa just said right now . austin : what the judge will hear is that i had a loaded gun and tried to coerce a confession out of an innocent woman . summer : okay , but paul was wounded by accident . austin : with a gun i had on purpose . [ cell phone rings ] austin : it 's leslie . hey . uh , yeah . we 're just about to leave . summer : look , austin needs support and positive thinking . jack : so do you . how are you doing ? not austin -- you . summer : look , it 's all the same thing , okay ? i need my husband to know that there is still hope , okay ? it 's just like mom , okay ? some days i think that mom may never be coming back to us , but deep down , i know that it 's just a matter of time . i 'm holding out hope for austin just like you 're holding out hope for mom . stitch : you do that a lot more now . kelly : hi . what , work ? stitch : smile . kelly : i was thinking of something jack said . stitch : really ? i thought that twinkle in your eye was work - related . kelly : oh , no . it 's a job , ben , not a mission -- not like you . stitch : yeah , well , i did my own paperwork today terminating my residency . kelly : oh . i hope you still have your license . stitch : it 's a safe bet the medical board will revoke it after their investigation . kelly : i know . stitch : how long was i gon na be able to hide from my record -- you know , my own past ? the job was great , you know ? it gave me purpose and pride , and , you know , maybe it helped me do a penance for the screw - ups in my life , but losing another child ... kelly : if that child is yours , you have rights , you know . stitch : no . no . it 's not that . it 's -- victoria had a scare . she thought she was having a miscarriage , but they 're -- they 're both fine now , and i was with her through the worst . kelly : well , thank god . look , what are you doing here ? why -- why are n't you at the hospital ? stitch : billy 's with her now . she needs him more than she needs me . billy : yeah , it 's true -- it 's a hell of a hard thing to process . i mean , the idea of you and stitch having a kid and me just sitting on the sidelines ? victoria : do you feel differently now ? billy : if this baby turns out not to be mine , yeah , i 'm gon na be jealous . i 'll never understand why you and i could n't have been the parents . but does that make this baby any less of a gift ? no . of course not . it 's still a miracle , vick . and i 'll tell you something -- that baby hit the mommy jackpot . i 'm just so happy for both of you . nikki : hi . how are you ? how 's the baby ? victoria : mom . uh , i 'm fine . nikki : yeah ? victoria : do n't look so worried . i swear . billy : i 'll -- i 'll just let you two have a moment . nikki : oh , okay . thank you . victoria : we 're fine . nikki : you sure ? victoria : yeah . victor : what have you done , billy ? what have you done to victoria now ? lily : so , i put some food in the fridge and the freezer so that way you do n't have to go out . hilary : yeah , i 'll make sure he eats . lily : and i put some new jazz albums by your record player . devon : your old miles one was scratched , so i put a new one on the stack for you , too . neil : thank you very much . devon : do you want me to put one on for you now ? neil : no , i do n't . hilary : if you 're hungry , we can whip something up right now . neil : okay . i 'm not hungry at all . i actually -- i 'm a little bit thirsty . i 'm gon na go get a glass of water . lily : okay , i 'll get it for you . neil : no , you do n't have to do anything for me . i can get my own glass of water . devon : the doctor told you to take it easy . neil : okay . i appreciate that . it 's not a marathon . lily : dad , dad , it 's fine . i 'll get it . do n't worry about it . neil : what -- what is -- what is this doing here ? lily : i - i - i -- neil : why is this table here ? ! lily : i moved it . neil : why did you move it ? ! lily : i just -- i wanted it to be out of the way . that 's it . neil : but it 's in the way ! i have to walk from the couch to the kitchen ! cane : calm down . it 's all right . she 's just trying to help . she 's just trying to help . neil : i do n't need your help ! all right . is that clear ? if you 're gon na rearrange my furniture , i 'd appreciate it if you let me know first . do you -- do you understand me ? ! cane : we understand you . lily : i 'm sorry . you 're right . i - i should n't have moved things -- not without asking . cane : all right . it 's -- it 's not a big deal . we can put everything back . neil : do me a favor , okay ? stop treating me like a child . lily , i 'm your dad ! i 'm not charlie or mattie ! i 'm not an invalid here ! lily : no , of -- of course not . oh , i forgot mattie 's dance shoes . i 'm , uh ... cane : you know , when she went through a tough time , she let you be there for her , so maybe you should let her be here for you . neil : thanks for coming , cane . i 'm gon na get a glass of water . does anybody need anything ? hilary : no , thank you . devon : i 'm good . thanks . jack : you remember when your mother and i took that trip to istanbul ? summer : uh , yeah , kind of . jack : well , phyllis did a lot of shopping there . this is one of the things she bought . summer : it 's beautiful . jack : it 's supposed to ward off bad luck . summer : i guess she was n't wearing it when she fell . jack : no , she was n't . but maybe you should ... especially today . summer : you believe in austin , too . jack : i believe in you . do n't let go . kelly : yes , things between you and victoria are complicated , but `` complicated `` does not mean `` impossible . `` look , take me , for example , okay ? when i first met jack , i could tell his heart belonged to phyllis , so i tried to stay away , and i could n't . so , i told myself not to hope or want or expect anything -- just enjoy what we had for what it was . and in the end , jack made a decision . he decided to let go of the past and open his heart to me . so , you still have a chance with victoria . stitch : i was lucky to get the first chance . but after lying to her and making her the last to know about my past , victoria does n't owe me a second chance . kelly : do you want to be with her ? stitch : i do , whether the baby 's mine or not . but wanting and getting are -- kelly : she knows everything that you were trying to hide , and still she let you be with her when she needed somebody the most . stitch : look , i was just the stand - in , you know , until billy showed up , so just , you know ... kelly : that 's because you let him in . you do n't just open the door and let him walk into her life . fight , ben . try . you deserve happiness as much as anybody else . victor : what did you do to push victoria to needing medical attention ? billy : okay , see , i was always wondering what was worse in your book -- me being an addict or your buddy stitch being a killer -- and i guess now we know . victor : for your information , he treated victoria with respect and consideration . i had no reason to doubt him . billy : that 's because you did n't want to see it . your vote has always been `` a.b.b. `` -- `` anybody but billy . `` but i knew the guy was full of it . i knew whatever he was hiding had to be ugly . victor : maybe i 've been too trusting as far as rayburn is concerned , or whatever the hell his name is . at does n't mean that you are worthy of my daughter . in fact , neither you or rayburn are worthy of victoria . billy : whatever , victor . dylan : hey . how you doing ? paul : oh . she was just here . she got a call . victoria 's in the hospital . i was n't sure that you were -- dylan : is it the baby ? i can call -- christine : listen , i 'm glad you 're here . d.a . 's gon na call you first , okay ? paul will be the follow - up witness . he 's going to explain the investigation and the shooting . are you good to go ? dylan : yeah . i went over it a thousand times in my head when i should have been sleeping . paul : yeah , that makes two of us . christine : well , your testimony , coupled with austin 's initial confession , should be enough to put him away for a long time . jack : wait for leslie . austin : i need to say this . chief williams ? i wanted to say that i 'm glad you 're okay more than you know . christine : i 'm sure you are . if my husband had died , you 'd be looking at 25 to life . austin : i put you through hell , sir . dylan , you too . and i know `` sorry `` does n't fix it , and i wish to god none of it had happened . i hope that one day you 'll forgive me . jack : hey . a lesser man might have hidden behind his lawyer or his wife . you did n't . i 'm proud of you , son . summer : did you see christine 's face ? an apology is n't gon na matter to her . she wanted my mom in prison , and now she wants my husband there , too . avery : well , do n't forget -- christine is n't prosecuting this case . her a.d.a . is . and the fact is , we may be able to turn this around . nikki : she has more color than when i first got here . victor : yes , she does . now , wait a minute . i heard that you worked in the office while i was gone . victoria : yes , i sure did . it was wonderful . it 's great being back . i made some calls . i helped negotiate the deal for the factory in toledo . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that , but i hope you 're not here because you worked too hard . victoria : no , dad . it had nothing to do with newman - chancellor -- i mean , unless you do n't want me back there . nikki : oh , no , honey . i do n't think that 's what your father meant . he just wants you to be as healthy as you can be . victoria : well , the office makes me feel like me . i do n't want to give that up . victor : well , do you know how happy i am to hear that ? i will support you 100 % no matter what you do . leslie : austin is a textbook candidate for the deferred prosecution program . christine : oh , no . not a chance . dylan : what is that ? avery : deferred prosecution program . it -- dylan : what is it ? paul : it allows the defendant to avoid trial in exchange for community service , counseling , and a fine . summer : no prison ? christine : it 's not on the table . austin : that 's why i did n't tell you . summer : you knew that there was a chance ? dylan : no , christine 's right . it 's not an option . you kidnapped a woman . you put a guy in the e.r . you do your time . summer : look , dylan , i know that you 're a good guy , after everything that happened with you and chelsea 's baby . people do awful things for what seems like the right reason , and austin was really missing his mom , so he did a terrible thing . austin : summer , you do n't have to -- dylan : just let her talk . summer : okay , things got really out of hand , including you going to save avery without the police being there . but austin knows what he did , and he feels remorse , and he wants to make it up to you and to paul and to avery and everybody else , but does putting him in prison really help anyone ? christine : it shows austin and other violent criminals that if they break the law , they get prosecuted and punished . he shot the chief of police . summer : by accident . christine : an innocent man bled and suffered and almost died . this case is going to trial . avery : christine , we understand your emotional involvement in this case , but you recused yourself , for obvious reasons , so now it 's up to the a.d.a . to either accept the deal or not . christine : he wo n't . avery : okay , this case is not the slam dunk you think it is . i 've written a statement in support of leniency , and we both know that the victim 's own words can go a long way . christine : paul almost died , right ? that outweighs everything . and while paul tells his story , this whole conversation will have been a waste of time . paul : that is if i decide to testify . cane : lily . lily . hey , hey , hey . are you sure you do n't want me to take you home ? lily : did you hear the tone of his voice ? it 's like he hates me . cane : he does n't hate you . he adores you , okay ? the situation 's new . he just needs time to figure out how he 's gon na deal with it . lily : does he think that i do n't understand that ? i mean , i have dealt with surgery and chemo and knowing that i will never be pregnant . cane : i told him that , okay ? listen , this is his struggle , all right ? he just needs to figure out how he 's gon na deal with it . lily : i mean , he was a dad who waltzed me around on his feet , and now -- cane : all right , listen -- he 's gon na do that . whether he can see or not , he 'll waltz mattie around . just listen to me . just give him time , all right ? he has to figure out how he 's gon na cope with this . lily : yeah , that 's what i 'm afraid of , because in the old days , his way of coping was by drinking . devon : hey . i was thirsty . if he knew i was in there to check on him , he would have gone off on me , but he 's doing okay . hilary : yeah , because everything is where it 's supposed to be -- not moved all around . who does that to a man who suddenly ca n't see ? devon : come on , now . lily was trying to help him out . you know that . you thought it was a good idea to move stuff . hilary : yeah , well , lily and i were both wrong . what neil needs right now is consistency , okay ? he 's had enough surprises . devon : i 'm not gon na tell him about us anytime soon , if that 's what you 're worried about . i 'm gon na do that at the right time . hilary : when is the right time to break a good man 's heart ? devon : i hate it , too , but we talked about this . we 're not gon na pretend that we do n't feel what we feel about each other . hilary : all i feel right now is that my husband needs me , and i 'm here for him . devon : what does that mean ? hilary : it means i 'm ... sorry , devon . neil : hey . was that devon ? hilary : yeah . he 's gone now . it 's just the two of us . mmm . neil : yeah ? summer : if you knew there was a chance for a deal ... austin : leslie said it was slim , and i did n't want to get your hopes up . we had a great year , and i did n't want to ruin it . jack : a great year ? summer : um , yeah . it 's a newlywed thing . my hopes are up now . did you hear paul ? austin : he has every right to want a trial . jack : what do you think chances are the a.d.a . will agree to this -- i mean , your professional opinion ? avery : well , the evidence is clear . there 's no room for debate , honestly . but austin has some heavy hitters in his corner , so i 'm with summer . do not give up hope . christine : trials and verdicts and prison terms -- it 's all about law enforcement . it 's what you and i do . paul : i understand that . but prison only makes sense when the greater good of the public is being served . christine : okay , and it 's served when violent criminals are punished for their actions . paul : you know , the deferment program is not a free pass . it rehabilitates first - time offenders . it 's gon na keep this kid out of the system . dylan : why does everyone keep calling him a kid ? it 's a man who bought a gun for the sole purpose of terrorizing avery . paul : and if he blows it again , the charges return . i testify , and he does some real time . listen , guys ... we have a chance here to save a life . that is not always the case . christine : this is n't ricky . paul : i know . it 's too late for ricky . but it 's not too late for austin . christine : i 'll go talk to the a.d.a . lily : we did n't even know about the last time that dad went on a bender . he was alone and he left town and got drunk with people like hilary 's mother . cane : okay , but this time he 's not alone , 'cause he has you , he has devon , he has moses , and , whether you like it or not , he has hilary . lily : hilary ? she tried to spike his drink when she wanted to destroy him , and now she 's in his face , in his apartment . god knows what she 'll do now that she knows he ca n't see her . she 's going to torture him , take his money , and then move on with someone else , and then where will dad be ? neil : yeah . i 'll tell you why devon left . he left because i was acting like a jackass . i should n't have been so angry like that . hilary : no . no . he just wanted to give us our space . neil : no , that 's -- and -- and lily -- you know , i hurt her feelings , and there 's no excuse for that . i - i mean , my kids have been through worse than this . you know , devon -- he had meningitis . he lost his hearing . and lily -- she had cancer and almost died , and here i am . i - i have no right to be angry . hilary : babe , this all happened so fast . you are allowed to be mad or sad ... or just close your eyes and rest . neil : it looks the same -- eyes wide open or shut . hilary : god . i 'm sorry . i did n't -- neil : no , no , no , no , no . do n't apologize . do n't listen to me . i just -- this was n't supposed to be like this -- not like this , all right ? i was supposed to be renovating our beautiful home , getting ready to move in with you . baby ... i wanted -- i wanted to give you everything here , not this . hilary : you have given me everything , okay ? i am honored to be the woman in your life , to be by your side through all of this . neil : we will work this out together . hilary : yeah . hell , yeah , okay ? my money is on us . neil : the smartest thing that i did -- convincing you to marry me , right ? nikki : hey , devon . you have a minute ? devon : sure , nikki . wait a second . nikki : oh , thanks . uh ... i just wanted to say that , uh , you know , the other night , in that bar across town ... i was n't there to do the typical thing . i do n't know if other people would understand that if they heard it second - hand , you know ? victor : heard about what ? devon : nikki heard about my father 's accident , 'cause we were trying to keep it quiet for a while , but he 's already out of the hospital and he 's back home . victor : so , your dad is home ? devon : he is , yeah . victor : that 's nice . devon : lily and i got him all settled in , and then we took off so he can spend some time with his wife . victor : what is his wife 's name again ? devon : hilary . victor : well , i 'm glad that she 's there with him now . devon : me too -- for now and forever , just like the vows say . victor : okay . devon : if you 'll excuse me ... victor : all right , devon . devon : ... i 'm gon na get some work done , but it 's good to see you , nikki . and mr. newman . victor : nice to see you . all right . you seem a little anxious . nikki : no . um ... well , it just feels like we ca n't catch a breath , you know ? victor : mm - hmm . nikki : i know victoria wants this baby so badly . victor : well , i would n't worry about that , because i think victoria 's gon na bring that child into the world by sheer will . you know , she has a good role model for grace under pressure -- you . billy : while you 're in here , i 'm gon na crash with johnny -- have our important man time . you do n't mind if we play paintball in the living room , do you ? victoria : oh , you 're hilarious . i would n't put it past you . billy : well , you know me too well . victoria : give him a hug and kiss from his mom , okay ? billy : yeah , i 'll do it , if you 're ready to pass it on . victoria : [ chuckles ] austin : thank you , sir . i am so grateful . it 's more than i deserve , and i wo n't let you down . paul : i 'm counting on that , which is why i agreed to the deal . no prison , lots of hard work , lots of responsibility . the kind of man you become , austin , is your choice . you make the right one . austin : i will . summer : oh , my gosh ! so , is that it ? leslie : the plea agreement . just need your signature . austin : and then i 'm free to go ? leslie : you can walk right out that door . you just have to comply with the terms in the agreement . summer : he will . austin : i will . leslie : congratulations , you two . now , i do n't need to say you better never need to hire me again . austin : never . leslie : okay . summer : thank you . um , my dad gave me a good - luck charm that my mom bought in istanbul . my mom made this happen . she knew that we needed to be together . wait . what 's wrong ? austin : the fine has to be paid by next week . i 'll never get that money together in time . i may go to prison anyway . kelly : oh , hello . jack : hello . kelly : you 're back . what happened ? was the trial pushed ? jack : there was a plea deal . paul had a change of heart . austin is not going to prison . kelly : oh , my gosh . that 's amazing . summer must be thrilled . jack : mm - hmm . kelly : it 's like a second chance at a future . that 's such a gift . i hope austin realizes that . jack : i know i do . kelly : well , now that summer can enjoy being a wife ... jack : once the dust settles , i think we need to tell her about us . kelly : are you sure about that ? jack : yes . i 'm sure . i told phyllis i 'm ready to walk away from unrealistic old dreams . summer needs to know now , too . and what we have -- this -- is so strong and solid and means so much to me , i want my whole family to know . in fact , i want the whole world to know , and soon , they will . kelly : wh - what do you mean , the whole ... world ? what are you saying , jack ? avery : dylan , it was a collective decision to make the deal with austin . dylan : yeah , but you 're -- but you 're happy . avery : yes , and considering it 's what paul himself wanted -- dylan : forget paul . what about the law ? what about people paying for their crimes ? what happened to that ? maybe we should just let everybody out of jail . does everybody deserve a clean slate ? [ cell phone rings ] avery : hello ? yes . yes . i understand . okay . thank you . bye . dylan : hey . what was that about ? avery : my sister . [ next_on ] sharon : i threw mariah out . faith : why did you make her leave ? dr. hill : what can i do for you today , mr. newman ? nick : it 's actually a former acquaintance of yours -- helen copeland . avery : i just got a call . it 's about your mom . | paul and christine arrive at the courthouse for austin 's trial amidst the group of reporters and their questions . avery and dylan argue over the fact that she is defending austin after what he tried to do to her . summer helps austin get ready for his trial . victor is on the phone outside of summer and austin 's door when jack arrives . lily readies neil 's apartment for his return home . ben sits beside victoria 's bed when billy arrives . ben soon leaves but not before victoria can thank him for helping her . jack accuses victor of trying to sabotage summer and austin 's happiness . jack and victor visit summer and austin . victor stands by austin . austin receives a call and goes to take it while summer and jack talk . dylan reminds avery of austin trying to kill her . nikki gets a call about victoria and leaves . victoria lets billy know how scared she was over the baby . billy reminds her that this is her baby . victoria asks him if he 'll still love this baby even if it is n't his . ben meets with kelly at the athletic club and tells her that his medical license will probably be revoked . ben also tells her about victoria 's possible miscarriage . |
jack : thanks . it 's just what i wanted . marco : run , jackie ! run before i get you ! jack : you 're panicking , marco . you should be . because finally , your fate is in my hands . marco : too bad this is all for nothing . enlisting marisa , getting her to woo me into submission , all for nothing . jack : why do you think you 're here , marco ? marco : you 're going to teach me a lesson , are n't you ? you think i harmed you . you got the wrong bad guy ! i 'm not the one who kept you on that island or killed those kids in genoa city . no , the only thing i 'm guilty of is looking a hell of a lot like you . jack : oh , you 're guilty of more than that . you 're forgetting something . marco : what 's that ? jack : sleeping with my wife ! noah : she 's ignoring my texts and my messages . kevin : well , marisa said she was going to pick up some supplies , right ? mariah : maybe she had to haggle down the prices . noah : i already called the supplier . she never showed . mariah : well , then she did n't feel well . she went home . noah : she would have called me , mariah . and look , when she kissed me , it was like she was saying goodbye . why ? why would she do that ? kevin : well , what happened right before she left ? mariah : we were just trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle together -- the cabin , harding , marco . kevin : okay , well , marco is her ex . maybe talking about him upset her . noah : i do n't think so . kevin : well , what else could it have been ? the only other thing we discussed was the surveillance footage that showed two sightings of jack within minutes of each other . mariah : which is impossible . noah : and yet there it is . so what does it mean ? what does that have to do with marisa ? summer : you guys -- guys , i remembered . i did see someone at the cabin the night of the murder . i saw harding . harding : this is a waste of time . we 've already done a thorough search of the crime scene . dylan : well , just think of it as a training exercise . i want to learn from the best . harding : like i have time to tutor you . let 's get out of here . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . i thought the two of you by now would have concluded the investigation . harding : we were just leaving . dylan : we just have a few more questions . victor : detective harding took the bullet , and you are asking questions . is that it ? dylan : i 'm just an observer . victor : really ? dylan : that 's right . i 'm here to offer a different perspective . victor : well , i have a few questions for both of you . devon : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] devon : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] i was wondering when you were gon na be -- hey . sorry . i thought you were my wife . concierge : i hope i did n't disturb your rest , mr. hamilton . i 'm the concierge . your wife sent me . she wanted you to take this . devon : come in , please . thanks . we were , um , taking a helicopter ride over the island , and i started to get a little lightheaded , so ... concierge : mrs. hamilton mentioned that . our staff physician suggested that these pills , lots of water , and rest might help . devon : okay . did she go ahead and go on the guided tour ? concierge : that was her plan . devon : okay . she wanted to stay here when i was n't feeling well , but i told her to go on without me . concierge : feel better . devon : thanks . actually , you know what ? i - i do -- i feel better . i feel great . uh , maybe you can help me connect with the guide and , uh , so i can meet up with my wife . [ sighs ] maybe i do n't feel better . concierge : then perhaps you should do as your wife asked . rest and take your medicine . devon : that 's probably a good idea . neil : beautiful , is n't it ? it 's hard to look at that view and think `` small world . `` hilary : neil , what are you doing here ? neil : well , i guess we could call it fate or -- or we could call it coincidence or a good travel agent . but you see , that -- that would be a lie . hey , no , no , no . be careful . careful . you might slip and fall . and that rusty rail might not be strong enough to keep you from falling . and look ... it 's a long way down there , is n't it ? hilary : why are you here , neil ? this is my honeymoon . did you follow us ? neil : okay , let 's explain this . i tried , all right ? i tried to stay away , but my conscience would n't let me . hilary : your conscience ? neil : i ca n't really put this into words . there 's something that -- something that you need to see . hilary : whatever it is , i 'm sure it can wait until devon and i get back to genoa city . neil : no , it ca n't wait . i told you there 's something you need to see . and i 'm sorry , but it 's gon na be very painful . hilary : painful ? neil : i 'm just the messenger . and you need to know the truth about the man that you married . hilary : okay , what truth could you tell me about devon ? he 's loving , he 's strong , he 's devoted to his work , to his family , to me . neil , i know the man that i married . neil : [ laughs ] no . no , hilary , you really do n't know him . you see , there 's a stranger in your house , and he does n't deserve your praise , he does n't deserve your loyalty . hilary : why are you saying this ? neil : he 's been unfaithful . yeah . that 's right . he cheated on you , and he lied about it , ever since the bachelor party . mariah : here . take a minute . noah : how did it happen ? what did you see ? kevin : was it another dream or a memory ? mariah : let her catch her breath . do you want me to call kyle ? summer : no , he 's out of town for a meeting . i was at the apartment alone . noah : did you have another dream ? summer : no , that 's the weird part about it , noah . i was -- i was awake , and then suddenly i just -- i - i saw everything . i saw him . noah : you mean you saw him ? you saw harding ? you saw harding with austin at the cabin ? kevin : all right , okay , okay , let her talk . summer : okay , it was really out of focus at first , and i was -- i was lying on the ground , and i heard something . [ ringtone playing ] summer : and i - i tried to see what it was , and it was a man standing there . it did n't make any sense to me . he was standing at the armoire and pulled out his phone and ... and then he -- he saw me . mariah : harding saw you looking at him ? summer : yeah , he looked right at me . noah : it 's -- it 's okay . you 're safe . we 're here with you . kevin : yeah . what happened then ? summer : he ran out . kevin : and you passed out again ? noah : okay . summer , what happened next ? summer : i found the bookend . i picked it up and it was covered in austin 's blood . i think that that 's why i 've been blocking it out this whole time . i did n't want to see it again . i did n't want to see it , knowing that it was austin 's blood . but this memory , it just keeps pushing at me and pushing at me , so i had to remember this , for austin 's sake , for courtney 's , for all of ours . noah : summer , you did good . we got him now . mariah : noah , noah , noah . kevin : where are you going ? noah : where do you think i 'm going ? i 'm going to find harding ! kevin : you ca n't ! noah : i ca n't ? ! kevin , i have to ! i have to find him ! kevin : well , then you 're gon na have to go through me . mariah : and me . noah : mariah . [ door closes ] victor : so , how close are you to catching marco annicelli ? harding : well , we 're working , uh , a few leads , but so far , annicelli 's been able to cover his tracks . victor : and you have nothing to add from your unique perspective ? dylan : well , we could assume marco was the gunman . we only have jack 's story to connect us to the drug lord . victor : what story ? harding : jack abbott and his wife gave a statement to the station earlier today . victor : what did they say ? harding : well , abbott told us that he -- dylan : wait , wait , hey . are you allowed to do this , share information on an ongoing -- victor : please let him finish . let him finish , please . harding : thank you . as i was saying , jack abbott was doing business with a dummy corporation , and then he discovered that this business was a front for annicelli , and he backed out . but international drug lords do n't take too kindly to being shoved aside . that might be the motive for the shooting . victor : i see , i see , i see . dylan : well , are n't you and jack business partners ? victor : we 're no longer partners , for your information , all right ? we dissolved our partnership earlier on . wish i had done that earlier , and i would have had i known that he was cavorting with known criminals . harding : well , i think we 're done here . thank you for your time , mr. newman . dylan : you know , you -- you seem pretty anxious for us to catch marco . it would n't be because you were doing business with him , too , right ? marco : oh , it must be unbearable , hearing that your blushing bride spent her night with another man on her honeymoon . and ouch -- she did n't even know it . jack : shut up ! marisa : marco , stop . marco : oh , no , i 'm just getting started , baby . i 'm playing with house money . and jackie here , you got nada . jack : is that so ? marco : phyllis . mm ! delectable . and i got to delect her again and again , every day , sometimes many times a day for month after month . mmm ! i fooled your whole family . your hot sister , ashley . ooh , and that niece , that juicy , little abby with the long legs . i like her . oh , kyle . i think he likes me as you better than he likes you . jack : what kind of sick , twisted excuse for a human being gets his kicks being someone else ? what 's the matter , marco ? is your life so small , so pathetic , so disgusting you ca n't stay in your own skin ? marco : you know , i always knew i had a bit of you in me . but it 's nice to see you got a hell of a lot of me in you . marisa : that 's not true . marco : oh , yes , it is . jackie knows it . right , jack ? tell her . show her what you came here to do ! show her what you 've been itching to do ever since you came back to town and found somebody sleeping in papa bear 's bed ! [ bottle shatters ] marco : go ahead ! what 's stopping you ? do it ! do it ! go ahead , jack . finish what you came here to do . what 's that supposed to mean ? you think you 're better than me ? jack : better than you ? i 'm a lot better man than you . but i am not gon na give you the satisfaction of stooping to your level . marco : got a news flash for you , jackie . you already made it there . how about untying me and we settle this like real men ? jack : you 'd like that , would n't you ? get used to disappointment . you see , it 's me running the show now . and i want answers ! victor : please remind your amateur sidekick it was my office , my inner sanctum , that was used as a place for ambush . dylan : we already know that someone pretending to be you sent jack that text and the security cameras were turned off . victor : and allowed him to enter here unobserved . it 's only by the grace of god it was detective harding who walked in here , not jack or phyllis , not someone in my family . you took the bullet for any one of us . dylan : if only you 'd gotten a good look at the shooter before he ran off . harding : sorry . i was too busy bleeding . victor : well , thank you very much for your sacrifice . and now that you know that marco annicelli is the culprit , i hope you do everything in your power to catch that sob . harding : thank you for your cooperation . victor : and i hope you order your people to shoot to kill . harding : yes . thank you very much . uh , we 'll do everything we can . let 's go . victor : excuse me one second . i 'd like a word alone with your ... observer , okay ? it 's a family matter . harding : get your own ride back to the station . dylan : is this about my mother ? is she okay ? victor : that depends on your discretion . noah : it 's ridiculous . i 'm going to the cops . mariah : but you 're not going to the cops ! you 're going after harding ! noah : so what ? ! huh ? ! he killed my fiancée ! kevin : then make him pay , noah , by going through the proper channels . noah : kevin , i 'm gon na do this my way . kevin : let dylan gather evidence . noah : so what ? so harding can cover it up again like he 's done from the beginning with austin and courtney and that idiot tobias ? mariah : and what do you think he 's gon na do with you when you confront him ? he 's gon na get you alone somewhere and he 's gon na kill you , too . kevin : okay , i know you 're angry . noah : kevin , this is not about vengeance , all right ? this is about justice . kevin : which is why you can not tell harding what summer just told us . we have to have proof . summer : you do n't believe me ? kevin : no , no , that is not what i meant . summer : i 'm not making this up , you guys . mariah : nobody is saying that , but have n't we learned anything from all of the times that we thought we caught the killer and winded up with nothing ? summer : okay , so when what do we do ? mariah : we do exactly what dylan told us to do . we keep our emotions in check and we go to the cops . noah : what happens in the meantime , hmm ? harding goes free , armed , and carrying a badge ? kevin : we are gon na get him . we just need a little bit of time . noah : who do you think he 's gon na kill while we 're taking our time , hmm ? have you asked yourselves why harding killed not once , but again and again ? either he is a serial killer or he is covering a larger crime for an even larger criminal . mariah : like marisa 's ex - boyfriend . noah : right . like marco . now , he could have marisa right now . mariah : you do n't know that ! noah : she 's not answering my calls ! kevin : okay , let 's look at this objectively . we trust paul . paul made dylan a part of this investigation . we have to tell him first . noah : and what if dylan 's with harding ? kevin : all right , leave that to me . i will find dylan and i will bring him back here . will you just hang tight and be cool for a few minutes ? noah : i 'll wait . kevin , i 'm not gon na wait forever . kevin : okay . devon : hey , baby , i know you 're probably on top of a mountain somewhere with no service , but that 's cool . just wanted to let you know that i am feeling much better . no more dizziness , no more exhaustion , ready to climb a mountain . and i know you got a head start , but i am on my way . and , uh , i will do my damnedest to catch up with you . first one at the top of the ridge gets a kiss . love you . hilary : i knew you would do something like this . nikki warned me . [ scoffs ] why ? why would you , neil ? why would you come to me before my wedding and then at the wedding and swear that you were n't planning anything ? neil : um , honestly , i was torn . hilary : no , you were setting a stage . you were setting us up so that we would trust you again . and all of this talk about how you found peace with yourself and how you accepted the fact that i love devon ... [ scoffs ] you even said yourself that i could n't find a finer man than your son . neil : well , there was a time when that was true . hilary : yeah . and then he fell in love with your wife . neil : whoa , no . cheated with my wife . hilary : what happened to all this forgiveness you 've been talking about , huh ? is this how you show it ? by -- by flying 1,000 miles to ruin my honeymoon with some wild accusation ? neil : i brought proof . hilary : [ scoffs ] neil : hilary , look at me . hilary : [ sighs ] neil : this right here is your proof . every image , every incriminating moment captured on video . hilary : you know , you should have saved yourself the trip . because i 'm not looking at your so - called proof . my guide will be back any minute now , so you should probably leave . neil : oh . really ? hmm , you hiked up here alone ? curiosity -- it 's always been your weakness . you came up here because you wanted to see these sights , did n't you ? hilary : now that i have , i 'm gon na ... neil : hey , wait a minute . you 're not gon na leave while i 'm looking for that expensive phone that you so rudely threw in these bushes , are you ? let me find that first . hilary : i do n't know why because i 'm not looking at it . neil : it really does n't matter because you can try to forget about what 's on the phone , but you wo n't . and you 're gon na promise to yourself that you 're gon na be strong as you hike back down to your new husband and your wedding bed . and you 're gon na be lying in that bed . and you know what 's gon na happen ? curiosity is gon na consume you , and then that curiosity is gon na start turning into doubt , and that doubt will bleed until it corrupts your love , your faith , and your life . and you 're not gon na be able to take it . you know what ? you 're gon na come running to me , and you 're gon na beg me to see what 's on this camera . you are gon na want to see it yourself . hilary : this never happened . you -- [ scoffs ] you faked this . neil : how ? hilary : i do n't know . you -- you staged it to make it look like something that it 's not . neil : no . hilary : this is a lie ! neil : you know that i did n't do that . this is proof . there is proof right here ! you 're just denying it right now , hilary ! hilary : you could have shown me this before the ceremony . but you waited . neil : just like you waited until after you and i were married so you and devon could carry on your little sordid relationship . payback 's a bitch . ai n't it , my love ? victor : do you honestly think that i would lure jack and phyllis here to be shot ? dylan : that 's not so farfetched . you shot jack not that long ago . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . that was self - defense . jack admitted so himself , all right ? i would not lure jack and phyllis into a trap . dylan : i 'd like to believe that . give nikki my love . kevin : where 's harding ? dylan : what ? he 's probably back at the station . why ? kevin : you wanted proof he was involved in austin 's murder ? dylan : what do you got ? kevin : summer remembers seeing him at the cabin the night austin was killed . dylan : she 's sure about this ? kevin : yeah . it was all i could do to keep noah from going after harding and accusing him of courtney 's murder , too . dylan : [ sighs ] well , it 's a good thing you stopped him . kevin : we ca n't get a warrant for this , can we ? dylan : to arrest a decorated cop who was just shot in the line of duty ? look , i may be new at this , but i 'm sure that we ca n't charge harding of jaywalking until we can prove that summer actually remembered what she said she did . jack : why ? marco : why , what ? jack : why any of it ? why take over my life ? marco : money . i like money . jack : whose money , marco ? marisa : there must have been a lot of it . he 's greedy . marco : oh , you say that like it 's a bad thing . jack : it was victor 's money , was n't it ? he found you under some rock wherever leeches thrive , and he brought you here . come on . you 're a tough guy , marco . you 're not afraid to tell me , are you ? marisa : marco 's not scared of anyone . oh , do n't tell me you 're afraid of a white - collar bully like victor newman . marco : afraid of him ? [ chuckles ] do n't make me laugh . but i am unable to tell you what you want to hear . marisa : uh - huh . why is that ? marco : that victor newman , he 's a smart man . once i had taken your place , he caught on to me , and he wanted a piece of the action . i figured 50 % of something is better than 100 % of nothing , right ? so we made a deal . and everything went well . everybody was ha -- well , no , there was a couple glitches in the bedroom . but then you know . that phyllis can be a handful in the bedroom . devon : hey , my man , can you help me out ? i 'm trying to track down my wife . we 're on our honeymoon , and we had a climb scheduled . i think i talked to somebody named peter on the phone . peter : i 'm peter . devon : you 're peter ? peter : what 's your last name ? devon : how you doing ? hamilton . we talked about , uh , taking the off - beaten- path hike to the ridge overlooking the beach . peter : i remember . i assigned another guide to you and your wife . devon : perfect . can you tell me what trail they took so i can meet up with her ? peter : my guy , he went home early , because you canceled . devon : oh , we did n't cancel , though . i was sick , but hilary still showed up for the hike . peter : you sure about that ? devon : i 'm positive . peter : well , maybe she went up alone . we do n't advise it , but people do it . that particular path can be treacherous . devon : well , then , can we start climbing so i can catch up with my wife ? peter : not when we do n't know for sure if she went up alone . we do n't want to miss her , now , do we ? devon : am i just supposed to stay down here and wait and hope nothing happens while she 's on some dangerous trail ? peter : let 's not worry until we have to . she might have joined another group . i 'll check the trail just to be sure . devon : can i go with you ? peter : it 's better if you head back down where the cell service is better and try calling her . devon : if she 's on some trail , though , i -- peter : look , for all we know , she may have just taken a short hike and then headed back to the hotel . she might be there waiting for you right now . devon : okay , what if she 's -- what if she wo n't answer ? what if she did n't go back to the hotel ? what if -- peter : stop worrying . look , if i had a buck for every time this sort of thing happened , i would n't still be working for a living . i 'll alert the other guides and the authorities that patrol the canyon . we 'll find her . do n't worry . summer : hey . i 'm sorry . mariah : for what ? summer : for blacking out that memory for so long . i mean , i saw the man that killed my husband . why could n't i just remember that ? mariah : you were drugged . it was traumatic . i - i ca n't even blame you for that . and trust me , there 's a long list of things that i blame you for . but the point is , the fog cleared . you remembered . summer : i just wish i could have remembered sooner , you know , before ... noah : before courtney ? summer : [ voice breaking ] noah , i 'm sorry . i just feel so sick . if i could have just remembered a little bit sooner -- noah : stop . mariah 's right , okay ? i do not blame you for courtney 's death . as a matter of fact , it 's because of you that we finally know who 's responsible . mariah : kevin would say knowing and proving are two very different things . summer : i thought you believed me . mariah : i do . but i am not a judge or a jury . and if they do n't believe your vision , harding walks , no second chances . noah : no , that can not happen . i already lost court . marisa 's missing . i know that harding 's behind it . i -- i ca n't just sit here and wait for kevin ! i 'm going after harding ! mariah : you can not go after him . summer : look , just please stay calm . just wait until kevin gets back with dylan , please ! noah : i am sick of waiting . i 'm sick of other people calling the shots . i 'm going . mariah : noah ! summer : wait . mariah : come on ! [ sighs ] victor : paul , while you are relaxing on your back porch on taxpayers ' dollars , there was a shooting in my office . that 's right . one of your detectives was shot . detective harding was just here with dr . watson , otherwise known as your son , your little boy . the only reason i did not call my lawyer is because i have respect for you . i have respect for your office , all right ? otherwise i would have called the lawyer because they subjected me to a slanderous interrogation . ludicrous , ham - fisted , and amateurish . now , you know me . i have nothing against furthering the careers of your family members , but for you to put a badge on a barista , a guy who makes cappuccinos , that 's the height of nepotism . that 's right . and what do you think nikki thinks about all this ? you know how close she is to dylan , how much she loves him . well , do n't you think that she 's gon na be worried to death knowing that he is in the line of fire , being on the police force ? pull him off the damn force . have your professionals go after marco annicelli and send your boy back to making cappuccinos ! marco : ah . thank you for that little demonstration , jack . it proves you really are no better than i am . you take away that harvard education and that country club membership , and we 're the same guy . somebody takes something from us , we strike back ! jack : if i was just like you , marco , you 'd be a dead man ! look after our guest , please . marisa : all right . wait . are you going to the police ? jack : i 'm gon na end this . marco : okay , now it 's just the two of us . marisita , undo me . untie this ! come on ! [ sighs ] ' victor : i 'd offer you a drink , but then you do n't drink , do you ? jack : i guess you and marco had quite a few drinks while you were helping him pretend to be me . victor : he did n't need any help from me . he came to this town of his own accord , you know . in fact , i might have been one of his victims . jack : [ laughs ] that gives new meaning to the word chutzpah . victor : think about it . if i had walked in on this ambush here , i might have been the one with a bullet in my body . jack : there would have been no ambush if not for your complicity . victor : let 's just agree to disagree , jack . jack : or you could prove once and for all that this unholy alliance you have with marco is actually over . victor : well , now , if i were to oblige you ... where 's marco ? jack : i know exactly where marco is . i have him right where i want him . and you 're going to help me see to it he pays the ultimate price . marco : once jack is through with me , why would he have any reason to keep you around ? you 're not only expendable . you 're a witness . marisa : jack 's not like that . marco : oh , is n't he ? do you think i could have convinced all of those people , including mrs. abbott , that i was jack abbott if we were n't a whole lot alike ? come on . these people , they keep their lawns manicured . they clean their streets . but behind their neighborly smiles , they are willing to steal and cheat and lie to each other and , yes , kill each other for what they want . marisa : not jack . marco : they do n't call it the green - eyed monster for nothing . you saw how jack reacted to my sharing his wife 's bed . he has n't called the police yet , marisita . he 's got something dark planned , very dark , very ugly , and he 's gon na pin it on you . marisa : jack would never do that to me . marco : well , then maybe victor would . how does victor feel about your hopping in bed with his grandson ? victor newman does n't like loose ends , sweetie . and that 's what he sees you as . that 's all you are to him . that 's all both of us are to him . kevin : hey . stop calling . i filled dylan on the basics on the way over . mariah : okay , that 's great , but -- dylan : okay , hold on . i just need to hear from summer first . did you really see harding at the cabin that night ? summer : yes . dylan : okay , think about this . it was n't just power of suggestion and you made yourself believe it ? mariah : okay , we really , really do n't have time for this . dylan : no , but we got to take the time because i ca n't go to paul and accuse his lead detective of murder unless summer 's statement holds up . mariah : you do n't understand ! summer : well , i promise i saw harding there . i am willing to take a polygraph if necessary . kevin : there 's a thought . can we ask paul about a -- wait . where 's noah ? mariah : that 's what i have been trying to tell you . noah did n't want to wait for the process to play out , so he went to find harding on his own . dylan : [ sighs ] harding : [ sighs ] what do you want , newman ? okay , i do n't have time for spoiled rich kids coming in here like they own the place . if you have something to say , tell it to the sergeant at the desk . noah : it 's over , harding . it 's over . i know what you did . and soon everybody else is gon na know , too . harding : okay , i do n't know what you 're talking about , but get out of my way . noah : you 're the killer . you killed austin , and you killed courtney . yes , i 'll hold . devon : there 's been no messages from my wife at all ? not at this point , no . the staff thinks that -- devon : what about hotel security ? uh , thanks . keep me informed ? security has done a thorough search . she 's not on the property . perhaps she 's still on the hiking path . devon : [ sighs ] no , the owner of the company has my cell number , so he would have called me if they spotted her . um , i think we 're gon na have to call the police 'cause -- [ knock on door ] mr. hamilton ? devon : yes ? i have some news about your wife . [ next_on ] jack : pick up the phone . make the call ! i want marco gone ! sharon : you better tell me what 's happening right now ! mariah : i have no clue . summer : we know who the killer is . harding : okay , i do n't have to listen to any of this . noah : you killed my fiancée , you son of a bitch ! harding : get your hands off me . | jack arrives at the abbott cabin and comes face to face with marco . at the coffeehouse , noah tells kevin and mariah that marisa went for supplies and never returned . summer walks in and tells them that she remembers everything and that mark harding was at the cabin the night that austin was killed . mark and dylan question victor about the shooting . devon starts to awaken and hears a knock at the door . it is a woman bringing him medicine for his upset stomach . neil and hilary come face to face . hilary starts to back away , but he stops her and tells her to be careful that she does n't fall . hilary asks neil why he is here . he stalls for a few minutes but then reveals all to her that devon has been unfaithful to her ever since his bachelor party . summer reveals to the others that she saw everything that happened at the cabin the night that austin was killed and mark harding was responsible . noah wants to go see harding but kevin stops him . mark and dylan tell victor that there are no new leads in the shooting that occurred in his office . devon calls hilary to tell her that he is feeling better and will be joining her . hilary refuses to look at the video on the phone and instead throws the phone in the bushes . neil retrieves it and shows it to hilary . kevin talks noah out of confronting harding or so he thinks . |
[ previously_on ] summer : you know , i can tell when a guy is into me . even when he ca n't admit it to himself . billy : the answer is no , and it 's always gon na be no . tessa : if you do n't hear from me for the next little bit , it 's for safety . but i 'm coming back soon . for you . neil : here in this office , we need to conduct ourselves professionally . you leave your personal issues outside that door . billy : i will remind you that i 'm the ceo of this company , and jaboutique is happening . ashley : if dark horse was to acquire this company , maybe they would cancel the contract with jabot . jack : and stop billy before the first store opens . good morning . nick : morning . you 're in a good mood . i assume you trip went well . jack : well , foreign investors are very excited about the idea of a newman and an abbott teaming up . nick : very excited , huh ? jack : i met with venture capitalists in london , paris , and berlin . they are , to a person , interested in investing in dark horse . so , what did i miss while i was gone ? nick : is that your subtle way of asking if i looked into purchasing that leasing company that you suggested ? jack : or not so subtle . nick : i spoke with the owner . jack : good . and ? nick : it has potential . i 'm just not sure it 's the right fit for dark horse . jack : really ? i thought that acquisition would be great for us . nick : for us ... or for jabot ? jack : you 've done your homework . nick : capital leasing owns the leasing agreements for the stores billy 's planning to open . jack : i believe they do . nick : if dark horse purchases the company , then you can stop billy from moving forward with this project . summer : i thought i heard someone down here . billy : just on my way out . summer : where are you going ? billy : to the office . summer : this early ? billy : i 've got a lot to do . summer : or are you just avoiding me ? billy : maybe i am . summer : do n't you at least owe me an answer to my question ? billy : what question is that ? summer : come on , billy . i poured my heart out to you , and i told you how i really felt , and now i would like to know -- do you have the same feelings for me that i have for you ? billy : ' scuse me . ashley : hey . neil : mm . ashley : ooh , you got one of those for me , too ? neil : yeah , sure , in a second . i thought you were still asleep . ashley : mm . no . early riser . i guess just like you . neil : so . good morning . ashley : pretty good so far . neil : i agree . the question is ... now what ? jack : fantastic . add one more investor to the list . nick : you are killing it , jack . jack : i love my job . nick : is that because you like working with me or sticking it to billy ? jack : both . but more important than that , it 's a chance to prove something to myself . jabot no longer defines me . nick : but you ca n't let it go . that 's why you keep pushing me to buy capital leasing . jack : actually , this was ashley 's idea to begin with , and i shot it down , too . but the more i thought about it , the more i realized , she 's right . if we do n't do something , billy is going to crash and burn , and drag jabot down with him . nick : you really do n't trust billy . jack : look at his history . look what he 's done at jabot since he took over there . sleeping pods and popcorn machines and yachts . nick : yeah . summer told me about some of his `` improvements . `` jack : he 's treating jabot like his own private playground . and [ sighs ] after the cheap shot he gave you the other day , i would think you of all people would understand my need to keep him in check . nick : billy and i definitely have our issues . but that may be why it 's not a good idea for me to buy this leasing company . jack : i 'm not sure i follow . nick : look , i left newman and started dark horse because i can not stand the way my father did business . i do n't want to make decisions based on personal grudges . jack : i respect that . but if you take jabot and your issues with billy completely out of the equation , acquiring capital leasing is a great opportunity for dark horse . nick : i ca n't deny that . jack : look , i admire that you do n't want to go after this company for the wrong reasons . but do n't pass up an opportunity just to make a point . you do n't have to be ruthless . but do n't be shortsighted . neil : hey . ashley : hi . so -- mm . neil : yeah ? ashley : when you asked me to go listen to music last night ... neil : mm - hmm . ashley : i had no idea that jazz could be so stimulating . neil : oh , yeah . no question . some of the most sexy , sultry music that there is . ashley : so when you asked me to come back here and listen to clifford brown ... neil : mm - hmm . ashley : ... did you have an ulterior motive ? neil : he 's one smooth dude , right ? ashley : he 's not the only one . neil : well , what can i say ? that man can blow the hell out of a trumpet . ashley : mm . that 's true . his music just ... i do n't know . i really got lost in it . neil : mm . yeah , his sound can take you places you never even imagined . ashley : i got totally carried away . neil : someplace good , i hope . ashley : yeah . i 've been under so much pressure at work and with my family ... nothing compared to what you 've been going through . but i do n't know . all that stress just disappeared . you know , like i said , i just ... kind of got lost . neil : was that all it was about for you ? [ rustling , footsteps ] nate : oh , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to interrupt . ashley : not at all . um ... so ... neil : so . ashley : i got to go to work . neil : yeah . i hear you . ashley : i 'm gon na do that . neil : okay . you do it . ashley : okay , then . neil : i 'll walk you to the door . ashley : okay . neil : yeah . ashley : bye , nate . nate : bye , ashley . ashley : see you . good to see you . bye . nate : good to see you , too . neil : oh , um , i 'll see you later . ashley : mm - hmm . neil : yep . ashley : bye . nate : so , what 's up with you two ? neil : i 'm not sure . additional sponsorship billy : hey . cane : hey . thank you . billy : large coffee to go , please . how you doing ? cane : i 've been better , buddy . billy : yeah . phyllis told me that lily turned herself in for causing the accident . cane : yeah , it 's been rough on the family . but you know what ? she 's been amazing keeping mattie and charlie calm , so ... billy : yeah , she 's a tough one . i 'm sure she 's scared right now . thank you . cane : you know what , she 's trying not to show it , but she 's worried about what sort of prison sentence she 'll get . you know , 'cause michael said she could maybe get 20 years . billy : what , are you kidding me ? it was an accident . it should n't be that -- cane : listen , if you 're gon na blame me about making matters worse , just go ahead , all right ? i should n't have lied to lily about running the red light , and i know if i 'd told her the truth , she would have confessed earlier . but , hey , i didn't . and you know why ? 'cause i screwed up . 'cause that 's what i do . billy : i was n't gon na say anything like that . cane : oh , really ? you were n't , huh ? billy : no , because i know exactly why you did what you did . nate : you sure you have no idea what 's going on with you and ashley ? neil : mm ... we spent the night together . nate : well , that should tell you something . neil : well , it should . but we 've been here before , and it did n't work out . you know , we 've been good friends ever since . nate : so you 're friends with benefits ? neil : no , not my style . i care too much about ashley to have a casual relationship with her . nate : okay . so where does that leave you ? neil : we agreed a few weeks ago that we did n't want to ruin our friendship by crossing a line , so i do n't know . nate : looks like it 's a little late for that . neil : that 's why i 'm wondering where things stand right now , you know ? but it does n't matter . i mean , i got to focus on my family right now . i ca n't be worried about if ashley is interested in me or not . nate : neil , you 've been the rock for this family ever since the day hilary died . it 's okay for you to have a life of your own and not feel guilty about it . neil : my man , you 're adding shrink to the list of your specialties , i see . nate : person that cares about you . neil : okay . i appreciate that . nate : all right . so , what are you gon na do now ? neil : what am i gon na do now ? i 'm gon na get dressed . i 'm gon na head to the office . lily told me that devon was there yesterday and it was n't great , so i 'm gon na go run some interference . nate : i meant what about ashley ? neil : [ sighs ] that 's a tougher one . nate : you want my advice ? neil : you 're gon na give me your advice if i want it or not , so go ahead . nate : if you like her more than a friend , let her know . okay ? neil : mm . cane : you know , it 's not often that you and i see eye to eye on anything , right ? let me think about that . i do n't think there 's been a single time , right ? billy : you know , as much as we personally do n't like each other , we do have something in common . cane : we 're both screw - ups . billy : [ sighs ] we ca n't help but make bad choices . and convince ourselves we 're doing it for the right reasons . cane : yeah . you know , i thought i was protecting lily by keeping the truth from her about the accident . well , that 's what i told myself . billy : see , but that 's the way it goes , right ? you got a devil on this shoulder telling you you 're doing the right thing . you got an angel on this side trying to warn you that you 're making a big mistake . of course , you shoo her away like a pesky little fly . because bluffing , lying , withholding the truth is our currency . it 's our stock in trade . we try to be better . we strive for the best . but [ sighs ] we just keep giving in to temptation . we follow our worst instincts . and that 's not gon na change , cane , because that 's who we are . cane : thank you for making me feel worse . i appreciate it . billy : just speaking the truth . for both of us . billy : good luck , okay , for you and lily . please give her my best . cane : i will . thanks , man . neil : hi , baby . lily : hi . you know , i , uh ... i saw devon 's car downstairs . lily : yeah . [ sighs ] after yesterday , i do n't want to make things harder for him . neil : i know . lily : i just wish i could take it all back . neil : it was an accident , sweetheart . lily : yeah , but the way that i treated hilary , you know , all that anger and meanness ... it 's like , what was the point ? all it did was cause pain . neil : well , you know what was happening -- you were looking out for devon and me . lily : i know , but i should have been more understanding , less judgmental . you know , hilary had a hard life . and i made it harder . it 's like , i do n't blame devon for hating me . i 'd hate me , too . neil : lily , stop . he does n't hate you . lily : yeah ? you see the way that he looks at me . neil : that 's because he 's in a lot of pain . lily : how do i make it better ? neil : you keep trying . lily : i feel like that just makes it worse . neil : well , you got to walk through all that and come out the other side , all right ? i am gon na be right there with you . all right ? come on . let 's go in . devon : morning , neil . neil : mornin . yep . how 's it going ? devon : it 's fine . neil : good . well , is there anything i can help you with ? devon : i 'm just going over lp 's latest user metrics . neil : good , good . why do n't you send them to me when you get the chance ? devon : sure . neil : okay . uh ... if there 's anything you want to talk about , i 'd love to talk to you . devon : i 'd love to just work . neil : all right . if that 's the case , your sister has some potential models that she 'd like us to take a look at . devon : that 's your department . lily : devon , please . devon : i 'm gon na work from home today . neil : hey , wait . no . wait , wait . wait . take a look at your sister . you are both adults . but you 're also my children . and , see , i know what 's happening here . i do . but i ca n't fix it . that 's what father 's do . they fix things . they hold the family together . and i have always been able to do that . but , you know , see , wait , wait . now , i see both sides here . devon , you 're grieving . i get it . i 've been right where you are . i have grieved . and it crushes you from the outside in . man , you ca n't even take a breath . and you . i know this agony that you must be feeling . i do . lily : i feel terrible . neil : yeah , i see that . see , you two , you 've always been able to get along . always . devon , when you lost your hearing , who was there for you , right by your side , the whole time ? this girl . and when she got cancer . you were her strength . you were her champion . and the love you feel for each other , it is strong , it is deep , it is unwavering . and that is some real talk . and that -- that could n't have just disappeared . devon : it did n't just disappear . lily killed it when she killed my wife and my kid . and whatever we meant to each other is gone , as well , so ... lily : devon , please do n't say that . devon : it is the truth , and there 's nothing that you can do to change that , neil . neil : do you know where i am right now ? i feel so helpless . like , i feel like i 've failed you both . lily : no , dad . that 's not true . you are an amazing father . devon : you did n't fail anyone . neil : okay . so tell me -- how can i save our family ? devon : [ sighs ] [ grunts ] all right . all right . i just e - mailed you those user metrics . neil : hey , devon , let me talk to you for a -- devon : just call me when you 're ready to discuss them . neil : where you going ? devon : i 'm working from home , like i told you . neil : yeah , right . right , right , right , right , right . lily : i should have been the one to go . neil : baby , that does n't solve anything , any more than devon leaving did . lily : he ca n't even stand to be in the same room as me . neil : i get you . but he shut me out , too , did n't he ? lily : he 's so angry . neil : he 's grieving . lily : i can just feel all of his rage directed at me . and i was so afraid that this would happen , but it has . i lost my brother . summer : ' scuse me . have you seen billy abbott ? nick : why are you looking for billy ? summer : dad . nick : are you keeping up your end of our deal ? summer : that hurts . [ stomps ] i 'm surprised that you do n't trust me . nick : why , because you do everything so honorably ? summer : oh , that 's funny coming from you . nick : just answer the question , summer . summer : i came to discuss some business with billy , but since he 's not here ... i 'll buy you a drink . and i can afford the good stuff . nick : you think it 's funny that i had to buy your silence ? summer : i think it 's sad that you put a price on honesty . but , you know , if that 's the way that you want to roll , then i wo n't tell billy and sharon that you and mom cheated on them . nick : okay . for the record , your mom and billy were broken up . and i thought my engagement to sharon was off . so , technically , no one was cheating . summer : so what 's the big secret for ? nick : just drop it . summer : fine . did you see billy downstairs ? nick : you know , i 'm curious why you 're so interested in your mother 's boyfriend . and do n't say because you work together . summer : it 's true . nick : really ? well , that usually happens in an office , not at a bar by a pool . summer : are you trying to suggest that my interest in billy is anything other than professional ? nick : is it ? summer : well , that 's hilarious . and kind of gross , because he 's like your age . nick : do you have a crush on him ? summer : `` a crush `` ? [ scoffs ] okay , i 'm pretty sure that i 'm not faith . nick : well , summer , i do n't recognize you anymore . summer : you and mom are so disappointed in me , which is ironic considering the fact -- nick : it was one night . summer : yeah . one night . just like the one night that i was conceived , and the one night that faith was conceived . you guys are serial cheaters , and you do n't care who you hurt . nick : is that what this is about ? payback ? that 's why you 're doing this ? to hurt me and your mom ? going after billy . summer : you are mom are the ones doing the hurting . and as far as billy goes , he gets me , and he 's been good to me , so that 's why it pisses me off so much that mom cheated on him . nick : i already told you -- summer : yeah , `` technically `` mom did n't cheat . but she sure took advantage of them being on a `` break . `` if you see billy , tell him that i 'm looking for him . ashley : well , good morning . or should i say good afternoon ? billy : i got your text . ashley : yeah . well , i thought i 'd see you earlier than this . billy : yeah , i 'm not really a morning person . does n't mean i 'm not putting in the hours . i was here long after everybody else had gone home last night . ashley : i know how hard you work , billy . i 'm sorry if i 've been a little tough on you lately . billy : mm . does that mean you 're gon na change your mind on the boutiques ? ashley : um ... well , i 'm still worried we might lose a lot of money . but you are ceo , and my job as coo is to support you . so instead of fighting your plan , i 'm gon na do whatever i can to make your stores a success . billy : is that right ? ashley : yes . in fact , i 'm looking into ways to do that . there 's a trade show in philadelphia this weekend for retail businesses . specifically , how to launch and sustain a profitable one . i sent you a link . billy : great . i 'll take a look at it . ashley : great opportunity for you to get all sorts of information on how the brick - and - mortar businesses function , and maybe , i do n't know , create some awareness for the jaboutique brand . billy : wow . [ clears throat ] look at that . ashley : yeah . billy : and the bonus of getting me out of town . ashley : you mean the way that you sent me to berlin ? but , billy , that 's not my style . billy : so you 're not trying to pull a fast one on me ? ashley : of course not . hey , if i was gon na do something behind your back , i would be a lot more subtle . okay ? see you later . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . [ music playing ] [ doorbell rings ] devon : hey . mariah : hi . devon : what are you doing here ? mariah : um , i was just in the neighborhood . devon : you were just cruising the penthouse hallways ? mariah : [ sucks teeth ] yeah , i did n't think that was gon na fly . devon : get in here . come in . can i get you anything ? something to drink or -- mariah : no , i 'm good , thanks . devon : no ? so , uh ... what are you actually doing here ? mariah : do n't be mad at me , but i came to check on you . see how you 're doing . so , how are you doing ? devon : um ... i do n't know . to be honest with you . i , uh ... i wake up , and i put on my clothes , and i go to work , but it still feels like nothing is real . i keep thinking that i 'm gon na wake up and realize that nothing has happened at all . but then i open my eyes in the morning , and she 's still gone . so ... mariah : that 's terrible . devon : i remember times when she would drive me so crazy that i did n't think i could live in the same world as her . mariah : [ chuckles ] devon : and now i ... i just have no idea how i 'm gon na survive without her . mariah : she left a giant void in everybody 's lives . especially yours . devon : and just there 's reminders of her everywhere . [ sighs ] so i 've , um ... i 've decided to pack up some of her clothes and donate them to charity . mariah : she would love that . devon : so ... mariah : actually ... who am i kidding ? she would hate that . devon : [ laughs ] well , you 're probably right , but i , uh , need to do it . mariah : do you want some help ? devon : i actually think that would be something that she would really like . thank you . neil : hey . you headed out ? lily : uh , yeah . i 'm just meeting cane for lunch . do you want to join us ? neil : no , no . i , uh ... i have some things i need to take care of . lily : you sure ? neil : yeah , i am sure . you need to spend some time alone with cane . lily : i 'm worried about you . carrying so much on your own . neil : i just want things to be the way they were for our family . lily : [ sighs ] well , thank you for trying with devon . neil : he did n't mean what he said . lily : [ exhales softly ] you really are the best dad . neil : do you know how much i love you ? lily : i know . i love you , too . i 'll see you later . neil : okay . take care . [ cellphone chimes ] [ cellphone chimes ] nick : all right . thanks , man . see you later . billy : oh , what ? you want to fight again ? nick : just the opposite , actually . billy : oh , really ? so you want to forgive and forget ? nick : i was thinking more like forgive and move on . billy : that 's a pretty quick 180 , nick . so i got to ask -- what 's in it for you ? nick : i do n't know . maybe i just realized what a jerk i was . billy : well , that 's for sure . but i still do n't buy this mea culpa . nick : fair enough . summer and phyllis are n't exactly thrilled that we 're not getting along . and by `` not exactly thrilled , `` i mean really pissed off . and i 'm sure i do n't need to tell you what a double dose of fun that can be . billy : yeah , i live with them . i get it . nick : so , truce ? billy : yeah , why not ? want to hug it out ? nick : no . i 'm just glad , you know , 'cause i did n't want to get off on the wrong foot with my new tenant . billy : um , what is that supposed to mean ? nick : i bought the leasing company that owns the properties where you 're planning to open your new stores . billy : pardon me ? nick : yeah . we just worked out the deal . paperwork 's gon na be in by the end of the day . say hello to your new landlord . oh . i got to run . see you around , billy . nick : sorry to make you come back here . but i have some news . jack : good news , i hope . nick : good for dark horse . maybe not so much for billy . jack : you bought the leasing company . nick : it was a sound business decision . jack : and does n't hurt that it has certain fringe benefits . nick : that is not why i did it . jack : it was a good move . no matter what your reasons were . cane : ahh . lily : you sure you do n't have to go back to the office ? i mean , we already had lunch together . cane : no . perks of being the boss . lily : mm . well , i do n't want to get you in trouble at work . cane : oh , please . do n't tell jill , but chancellor practically runs itself . lily : [ laughs ] cane : it 's great to see you laugh . i love that . lily : i wonder if devon will laugh again . cane : ah , he will . he just needs some time . lily : [ sighs ] yeah . that 's what my dad said . cane : yeah , well , he 's a wise man . you should listen to him . lily : i 'm just worried about him , you know ? i feel like he 's working so hard to keep the family together and not take sides . nate : hey , you two . cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : you want to join us ? nate : i can't . just came to see how you 're doing , lily . lily : oh . um ... i 'm hanging in there . just getting everything in order at work , and spending as much time with my family as i can . nate : well , if there 's anything i can do , just let me know . lily : oh , i 'm good . i 'm good . just , uh , i was telling cane , though , i 'm worried about my dad . i feel like he has a lot on his shoulders , and no one to really help him through it . nate : i would n't worry about neil . lily : why do you say that ? nate : i just think he has everything under control . the person i worry about is devon . if he does n't let someone take the pressure off of him , i 'm concerned what could happen . mariah : hilary has more clothes in her closet than i 've had in my entire life . devon : wait till you see the guest room . mariah : oh , no . i ca n't , 'cause my head will literally explode . devon : [ groans ] yeah , hilary loved to look nice . mariah : in as many outfits as possible . she could n't have worn all of these clothes if she 'd lived to be -- sorry . devon : it 's okay . it 's all right . let 's see what we got in this , huh ? mariah : oh ! i remember this one . hilary wore this my first week as a co - host . i think i wore a burlap sack . or at least it felt that way . and i was so in over my head in every way possible . i mean , my style , my experience , my ability to form a coherent sentence . and hilary never cut me any slack . devon : she never did . not just with you . mariah : yeah , but the rest of you were n't on national television . i mean , you 'd think she could have waited till after the cameras were off to ask me if i 'd intended for my hair to look that way , but no . not her . devon : [ snorts ] mariah : it 's only looking back that i realize how much she taught me . about my hair . my wardrobe . [ chuckles ] about being a co - host . about being a friend . not your typical type of friend , but one that i was -- i was happy to have . devon : what kind of friendly advice you think she 'd give you if she was here right now ? mariah : `` stop blubbering and get on with it . `` devon : [ chuckles ] i 'll get the tape and we can start sealing this up . [ cellphone chimes ] everything all right ? mariah : uh , yeah . it 's just sharon . she wants some milk . devon : mm - hmm . i take it that 's not the text you were hoping for . mariah : as much as i love groceries , no , it wasn't . devon : well , who 's not hitting you back ? mariah : nobody . devon : on a scale from 1 to 10 , 10 being completely unbelievable , that was probably , like , an 11 , 12 , maybe . mariah : [ laughs ] it 's fine . i do n't -- i do n't want to burden you with my insignificant crap . devon : it 's not a burden or insignificant , and i could use the distraction . mariah : it 's tessa . she 's not returning any of my calls or texts . devon : i thought she said that she just needed to get away , to take a break for a little bit ? mariah : that 's what she wanted everyone to think . but it 's not true . and now i 'm afraid she might be in trouble . billy : hey , what are you doing ? summer : you have been avoiding me all day . billy : summer , i am not in the mood . summer : no , you are not leaving here until you talk to me . mariah : and tessa said , when she found crystal and made sure she was safe , she would come back to genoa city . devon : you do n't think she was just saying that to throw you off so you would n't go looking for her ? mariah : no . no . not after what we said to each other . devon : then when 's the last time you spoke to her ? mariah : over a week ago . but the call got cut off . devon : and you do n't think she just lost service ? you think it 's something worse than that ? mariah : she said it would be hard to communicate with her while she was gone . devon : but you 're obviously worrying . mariah : yeah , i am . but you do n't understand . the -- the people that are after her sister , they are really , really bad . and it 's hard not to imagine all of the horrible things that could be happening to tessa and crystal . devon : well , why do n't you talk to paul , then ? mariah : no . tessa made me promise not to go to the police . crystal is still a fugitive , and she 's afraid that she 'll go to prison for killing zack . devon : then talk to a pi . mariah : what would i tell them ? i do n't know where tessa is , or where to even begin finding her . maybe i 'm overreacting . devon : well , maybe you 're not , though . mariah : what -- thank you for dialing up my freak - out factor . devon : i do n't mean to freak you out . i really don't . i just -- i know how much you care about tessa . mariah : i do n't know . i 'm not good at this whole `` admitting my feelings `` thing . so do you mind telling me where you 're going with this ? devon : i mean , we think we have a lot of time here , but that 's not always the case . we 're connected to life by a thin thread , and every single day , there 's a million things that can break that connection . most of the time , we beat the odds . until we don't . and then we just have memories . and photos . and clothes . and regrets of all the things that we took for granted . it 's finite , the time that we have with the people we love , mariah . you do n't want to waste one second of that . so i think you should do whatever it takes to find tessa . mariah : we should finish boxing these things up . devon : sure . actually , you know what ? i - i , um ... i do n't -- i think i 'm gon na hold off on , uh , donating this stuff . mariah : yeah . yeah , you should hold onto them for however long you need . devon : i appreciate you helping me pack it all up , though . mariah : of course . devon : and anytime you 're in the neighborhood ... mariah : i 'll see you soon . see ya . devon : see ya . jack : ooh , champagne . ashley : you said you had good news . jack : well , i 've already celebrated with nick . ashley : he bought the leasing company ? jack : knowing full well they own all the leases to billy 's boutiques . ashley : so nick 's on board with keeping billy in check ? jack : i think he liked the idea of having some leverage over our little brother . ashley : i 'm just so happy you were able to talk him into buying that leasing company . jack : billy 's still planning on moving ahead with the stores ? ashley : i 'm done trying to talk him out of it , jack . the more i fight , the more billy digs his heels in . so right now , i 'm being the supportive coo . billy thinks he 's golden . till you cancel the leases on those 30 stores , and he 's not gon na know what hit him . jack : to your very clever , very devious plan . ashley : here 's to restoring order at jabot . jack : hear , hear . billy : move , summer . summer : not until you admit that you have feelings for me . billy : i don't . summer : you kissed me . billy : you kissed me . summer : you did n't push me away . in fact -- billy : `` in fact `` nothing . you kissed me . i pushed you away . end of story . summer : fine . you ended the kiss . eventually . but you did n't want to . you wanted to keep kissing me , and you wanted it to go even further than that . billy : no , i did not . summer : own it , billy . own whatever you are feeling right now . billy : you want to know what i 'm feeling ? i am feeling angry . stop playing these games . summer : this is n't my version of a good time , but i am happy to show you what is . billy : why do n't you just go to the rooftop deck , hit on some 20-something- year - old kid ? i 'm sure kyle 's there somewhere . summer : kyle is a boy . i want a man , billy . i want you . and i know that you want me just as bad . you know that you do . you 're just too scared to admit it . billy : fine . maybe , in some alternative universe where your mother does n't exist , i would find you attractive . so what ? summer : why ? billy : seriously ? summer : tell me why you 're attracted to me . billy : you 're beautiful . you 're gorgeous . you 're exciting , and you 're frustratingly unpredictable . summer : then why are you resisting me ? billy : because i am in love with your mother . madly , deeply in love with your mother . and you know what the kicker is ? i am committed to her . you know , you might not understand this , but as an adult , you can be attracted to somebody and not act on it . summer : and you think that my mom is just as committed to you ? billy : i know she is . [ sighs ] now , i have to go out of town for business , and i 've got a lot to do , so please move . summer : are you really that desperate to get away from me ? billy : i think it 's good that we both have some time and space away from each other . summer : because you ca n't stand to be near me . what 's the matter , billy ? are you afraid of something that you might do ? stop fighting this . everything in you is telling you that you want this , so just go for it . billy : [ punches button ] game over . | neil and ashley talk about his family problems after having sex and nate feels awkward for interupting their talk . ashley gets dressed and leaves fopr work and once she 's gone nate advises neil to tell ashley if he feels more then frendship for her . neil feels guilty for thinking about his personal life while his family is falling apart . neil tries one more time to get devon to listen to lily 's feelings but he decides to leave the office and work from home once again . billy tells cane he feels badly for what lily is going though and that he understands his need to always protect his family . neil sends ashley a text asking her if she has time to talk but she says she is busy with work .. nick worries that summer has a crush on billy but she denies it and tells her dad that she respects billy and he has done a lot to help her in business . nick is hesitate to buy the leasing company that controls the buildings where billy wants to open the jabot boutiques but in the end he buys the company just to have some leverage over billy . devon and mariah share their grief over hilary as they pack up hilary 's clothes to donate to charity . mariah tells devon that tessa went to relocate crystal and that she has n't heard from her in a while and she is worried . devon advises mariah to find tessa and fight for the person she loves . devon decides he is n't ready to danate hilary 's clothes yet so mariah tells him to let her know when he is ready and she will help him find a place to give the clothes . summer corners billy in the elevator and he admits that he is attracted to her but their relationship would only happen in an alternate universe where phyllis did n't exist . |
[ previously_on ] adam : you 're launching a campaign ? michael : i 'll convince christine to step down so we can hold a special election . adam : do n't deny yourself a chance to be truly happy . i 'm what you 've wanted all along . kyle : what the hell are you doing here ? theo : i brought you a present . you remember zoe from new york . lola : what are you doing here ? adrian : i wanted to see my little girl on her big day . sharon : uh , it 's okay . i 'll take care of this . adrian : my lucky day . sharon : what can i get you ? adrian : i 'm thinking something hot . what do you recommend ? sharon : that depends on what you like . adrian : what 's in front of me looks pretty good . sharon : to drink . adrian : surprise me . rey : what the hell do you think you 're doing ? sharon : rey . adrian : you know my son ? sharon : is this your dad ? adrian : he gets his good looks from me . rey : all right , all right , all right . excuse me , let 's go . adrian : nice meeting you . rey : come on . adrian : hey , hey ! adam : hmm . mm - hmm . yeah , you 're welcome . [ scoffs ] lola : it is close ? michael : ha , ha . very funny . lauren : well , the way you keep checking the results , i thought maybe there was a last - minute write - in that was giving you stiff competition . michael : i know the election is just a formality , i know . lauren : so then why are you nervous ? michael : i 'm not nervous . okay , i 'm a little nervous . i guess i did n't realize how much i want this job . lauren : i 'm marveling at that myself . i seem to remember you telling me how much you love private practice because of the freedom it gave you . michael : it had its advantages . lauren : yes , it did . like being able to take off whenever we wanted to go see our son . michael : the last time we saw fenmore , he barely had time for dinner , and that was months ago . lauren : mm - hmm . well , who knows when we 're gon na see him now . michael : i 'm sure our son will understand that duty called . lauren : duty or ... something else ? michael : like what ? lauren : i just ca n't help wondering why your sudden urge to `` defend justice `` ... and i 'm wondering if it has anything to do with adam . michael : [ sighs ] i suppose , in a way , you 're right . lauren : oh , so you admit that adam is behind your decision to run for da ? michael : i did not say that . lauren : then what are you saying ? michael : if i am district attorney , i can no longer provide legal services for him . lauren : that 's what motivated this ? michael : i thought that would make you happy . my impression was that you did n't like our legal involvement . lauren : adam 's whole family does n't want to be involved with him , yet you were willing to take him as a client . lauren : if i chose my clients based on likability , i 'd be out of work . lauren : there were always lines that you would n't cross . michael : there still are . what ? lauren : i do n't know . just something feels very off about you and adam . michael : i wish there was something i could tell you to make you feel better . lauren : yeah . me , too . michael : hey , there 's phyllis and summer . lauren : oh , hi ! phyllis : hey ! michael : hey , you guys ! phyllis : if it is not the past and future district attorney . summer : hi , michael ! hi ! michael : hey , honey . mwah ! mmm ! phyllis : want you to know , um , we voted , and we voted for you . michael : you probably put me over the top . phyllis : is this where you 're having your victory party ? michael : yeah . a little overkill ? phyllis : no , never diminish the significance of winning . summer : who said that ? michael : mm , it 's a phyllis original , of course . phyllis : yeah , no one likes a loser . ask christine . [ laughter ] lauren : oh , hey ! michael ! it 's the mayor . phyllis : they 're calling already ? michael : oh ! oh , okay , i 'll see you two -- thank you ! thank you for your votes ! summer : [ chuckles ] phyllis : well , i would like to celebrate your victory . summer : mm , what did i win ? phyllis : you get first prize for the way that you handled yourself at kyle and lola 's wedding . summer : oh , okay , well , you must have missed the finish because lola won that race , and , just like michael , she was running unopposed . phyllis : mm - hmm , yeah , lola may have won kyle . but you -- you kept your dignity and self - respect . summer : yeah , whatever that 's worth . phyllis : baby . that is worth everything . okay ? kyle : you awake ? lola : no . kyle : married less than 24 hours , and you 're already lying to me . we 're doomed . lola : mm , shh ! kyle : [ chuckles ] i 'm shushed ! now i know we are . lola : baby , i 'm just trying to memorize this moment . kyle : mm - hmm . lola : the soft breeze , the sound of the waves , the scent of the flowers outside our window . kyle : mm . lola : the feel of waking up in your arms . kyle : mm . lola : you know , if heaven is n't like this , i 'm going to be extremely disappointed . kyle : well , angels better be working overtime because i ca n't imagine anything close . except ... maybe this . lola : oh . with bipolar i disorder , additional sponsorship rey : what are you still doing here ? do n't you have a job to get back to ? adrian : i 'm between gigs . rey : of course you are . adrian : happens to the best of us . rey : yeah , and you just had this sudden urge to reconnect with the daughter you never knew before . adrian : the thought of my baby girl getting married stirred up all kinds of feelings . rey : [ chuckles ] i 'm sure your heart was bursting when you found out she was marrying into a rich family . adrian : i do n't like what you 're implying . rey : oh , my bad . i meant to be straight - up . you 're here to cash in . adrian : when did you become so cynical ? rey : the day you bailed on our family . adrian : that was a long time ago ! i was young and irresponsible . i 'm a different person now ! rey : please . please . you are still the same , only now i see right through you . adrian : oh . think you 're a big man now ? rey : big enough to put you on notice . you are not going to hurt this family again . phyllis : have you spoken to theo since the wedding ? summer : uh , nope , and i do not plan on it . phyllis : yeah , bringing that girl who sort of looked like you to the reception was really crass . summer : zoe ? phyllis : zoe . what 's up with that ? summer : who knows ? phyllis : i wonder if lola knows the story to that . summer : okay , mom , please , i do not want to talk about lola or kyle or the wedding right now , please . phyllis : okay . all right . sorry . summer : [ sighs ] michael : yes . yes . i 'm looking forward to working with you again , too , mr . mayor . i agree . uh , together , we can do great things for the city . yeah . thank you . yes , all right . goodbye . lauren : and so it begins . michael : i wish you would n't say it that way . lauren : well , do you want me to hide my feelings ? michael : i want you to trust me . lauren : you 've been keeping something from me , and you have for a very long time now . are you trying to protect me ? michael : [ chuckles ] would that be so terrible ? lauren : depends on what it is . michael : you know there 's certain things i ca n't tell you . lauren : i know , i 'm not asking you to cross any lines . i 'm just asking you to explain to me why you take on adam as a client and then you suddenly decide you 're gon na run for da . michael : you make it sound like those two things are connected . lauren : oh , i believe that they are . and i believe it 's all tied to kevin . now , what are n't you telling me , michael ? michael : there are too many people around . lauren : all right , then let 's go somewhere else . michael : no , i -- i told some of my bigger donors that i would be here when the election results were certified . lauren : oh , come on . michael : and you need some more iced tea . lauren : are you -- michael . michael : hey , hey . hey ! here 's some folks . listen . look , i know it was unopposed , but i so appreciate you showing up . not everybody does that , and it 's some important to be involved . thank you . thank you so much , man . thank you . hi , i 'm dave . i supply 100 % farm - fresh milk for lactaid . lola : [ gasps ] oh ! that 's so sweet . kyle : mm . lola : oh , my god . [ both laugh ] what are your aunts doing ? kyle : mm , dancing ? lola : yeah , is that really what they 're doing ? kyle : uh , best guess . [ laughs ] there it is . best shot of the day . lola : could you tell how nervous i was ? kyle : mnh - mnh . i was too busy trying not to faint ? lola : you ? kyle : i was shaking all over . till i saw you at the end of the aisle looking amazing in that dress . then it all went away . because i knew i was doing the right thing . lola : so lucky i wore that dress . if not , you would have bailed . kyle : i know , right ? lola : hey ! [ both laugh ] kyle : oh ... look at that . mother of the bride , father of the groom . ow , ow ! lola : i still ca n't believe jack was able to get my mom to the wedding . kyle : mm , i have a family charm . it 's genetic . if we have boys , watch out . they 're gon na use it to get their way . lola : huh , like you did ? ropa viejas ? kyle : kind of was setting the tone for who was boss . lola : oh , so you thought that you could just flash these baby blue eyes at me and get what you wanted ? kyle : mm , blame my dad . lola : ca n't diss my own father - in - law . he is the best . kyle : mm - hmm . [ exhales sharply ] lola : mm . and then there 's my dad , who ghosts me my entire life , and then shows up at my wedding uninvited . kyle : [ sighs ] hey . i hope he did n't ruin the day . lola : no . thanks to my brothers . for once , them being overprotective was a great thing . kyle : yeah , rey 's not gon na let your dad hurt you . lola : yeah . i just really worry what that looks like . adrian : i never wanted to leave my family . [ sighs ] your mother threw me out . rey : oh , my god . shut up ! i am -- i am so sick of your excuses . everyone knows what a crap husband and father you are . adrian : who the hell are you to judge me ? your wife 's having a baby with your brother . rey : oh , you bastard . adrian : i thought honesty was your thing . rey : i am this close to an assault charge . adrian : bring it ! rey : you want to do this ? adrian : let 's go . [ grunting ] celeste : hey , hey , hey ! stop ! stop it . stop it right now . rey , let me take care of this , please . rey : i wo n't be far . sharon : is that your mom ? rey : yeah . sharon : are you okay ? rey : i 'm fine . adam : congratulations . michael : little premature . adam : oh , come on , michael . even you ca n't screw this up . adam : look , thanks to me , you 're gon na be the next district attorney . michael : i need to get back to my wife . adam : wait . not yet . adam : what are you , paranoid much ? michael : shh . it is called being smart . one of us has to be . adam : mm . well , i was smart enough to make sure nobody ran against you . michael : tell me you did n't contribute to my campaign . adam : not officially . michael : i really do n't want to know what that means . adam : just that i persuaded a couple potential candidates it was n't in their best interest to enter the race . michael : stop , stop , stop . do not elaborate on that . adam : michael ! michael ! would you relax , okay ? you 're gon na give yourself a stroke . michael : might i remind you a disbarred attorney is of absolutely no use to you whatsoever . adam : oh , the last thing i would want to do is for you to have a sullied reputation . michael : then i suggest you keep your distance . adam : hey , i am just another citizen offering my congratulations . to your long and illustrious political career . phyllis : hear , hear ! am i intruding ? michael : not at all . excuse me . adam : was there something else ? phyllis : actually , there is . adam : okay , well , make it quick because i have some things i have to get done today . phyllis : i heard you sold abby the grand phoenix . adam : [ sighs ] you know , since i am in such a great mood , i will let you ream me out for that . phyllis : no reaming . thank you . adam : wow , i ca n't imagine what i did to deserve that . phyllis : well , i was actually the one who told her that she should buy it , and s was so excited by the tip , she offered to make me her partner -- in fact , she insisted . adam : mm . your lucky day . phyllis : yeah . i 'm exactly where i wanted to be , at a fraction of the cost i would have paid you . wow . it 's so wild how the world works , is n't it ? michael : you were right , let 's get out of here . lauren : sure , uh , but why ? okay . let me pack up my things . let 's go . zoe : hi ! summer , right ? i 'm zoe . hardisty . summer : hi ! you were at the wedding . zoe : you were the main reason i was there . summer : oh , well , for most people , it 's the bride or the groom . zoe : [ giggles ] i only accepted theo 's invitation because he told me you 'd be there . summer : oh , uh , well , i 'm -- i 'm flattered . zoe : i follow you on social media . summer : oh ! zoe : like a gazillion other people . summer : oh , maybe a few less than that . zoe : your fashion choices are totally on point . i bought this after you posted about it . summer : oh , hey , looks cute on you . zoe : thanks . i was hoping to talk to you yesterday , but ... then things got kind of weird . adrian : rey was always even - tempered . got to wonder . celeste : what ? adrian : he and arturo want to take my head off . lola did n't want me at her wedding . did you turn them against me ? celeste : [ scoffs ] they are adults , adrian . they formed their own opinions . adrian : a lot of years , just you and them . you must have said something about me . celeste : well , i told them that they inherited your charm . and your sense of humor and your big heart . all the things that i loved about you . adrian : i 'm still charming . and funny . and ... loving . celeste : i know . adrian : if you give me a chance , we could put our family back . help raise the grandchildren . grow old together . celeste : no . adrian , you 're not a family man . i 've accepted that . it 's time that you did , too . phyllis : thank you . adam : oh , put that on my tab . phyllis : generosity . that 's a nice look on you . adam : it 's a gift to abby . with my sympathy . you are about to become her headache . phyllis : thank you . adam : wait a minute , you still have a friend left in this town ? phyllis : yes , my best friend . my daughter . we 're spending the day together . adam : oh . must be nice , having that closeness with your kid . phyllis : it is nice . it 's better than a million hotels and a multi - million- dollar real estate company . adam : well , that is what i wanted with christian , except my whole family is fighting to keep him away from me . phyllis : even victor ? he 's the one who brought you into town . adam : oh , dear old dad is leading the charge against me . he got a restraining order preventing me from seeing my son . phyllis : victor did that ? adam : mm - hmm . phyllis : that 's amazing . and awesome . good for victor . great news ! `` the young and the restless `` will continue . adam : i hope sensitivity training is n't part of your new job . phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry , did i hurt your feeling ? adam : oh , cheering for me to lose my son is a real mood - lifter , phyllis . phyllis : the only interest you have in that child is hurting nick . victor was right to keep him from you . adam : oh , yeah , because he 's father of the year . phyllis : he does suck as a dad . and as a human being . i think when it comes to christian , he has that boy 's best interest at heart . adam : well , you think i do n't ? phyllis : adam . it 's like dark horse . you do n't want it , but you do n't want nick to have it . adam : okay , well , thanks , dr . freud . phyllis : and trying to win chelsea back , it 's your sick desire to best your brother . adam : you know , it is no wonder that your daughter is your only friend you got in this town . phyllis : well , i 'm not gon na win any popularity contests with you by telling you the truth , but someone has to . adam : mm . does n't mean i have to listen . phyllis : adam . i get you . i do . i know what it 's like to want to hurt people who 've wronged you . adam : yeah , it 's called & justice . phyllis : it 's called revenge , and it gets you nowhere . really . you just have haters right now . tell me one thing that you 're proud of in your life right now . what are you proud of ? i know . felt the same way about myself . so i stopped hurting people . adam : [ chuckles ] well , yay for you , phyllis . phyllis : you can laugh at me if you want , i do n't care . i turned my life around , and this is a new beginning for me . i decided to put my energy into things i love . adam : well , that is beautiful , phyllis . really . phyllis : what happened to you ? all you have in your life right now is hate . it 's like all the goodness was sucked out of you . and i think that 's sad . adam : you know what , buy your own damn drinks , phyllis . zoe : it was theo 's idea for me to come to the wedding . summer : mm , yeah , shocker . zoe : and when i realized that kyle was n't happy to see me , at all , i was so embarrassed . and theo felt terrible . summer : really ? you think so ? zoe : oh , 100 % . and that 's why he got me out of there so fast . summer : okay , i 'm just surprised that theo had you there at all . zoe : well , he thought kyle would be relieved to see that i was okay . summer : i mean , no offense , but that 's just a little interesting since kyle 's never mentioned you before . zoe : theo said he 's been really worried about me , ever since the night i , you know ... summer : got wasted ? zoe : i was such an idiot . i was n't used to drinking that much , and , well , i was trying to keep up with the older kids . summer : yeah , that was a big fail . zoe : if kyle and theo had n't gotten me to the er ... i 'm super grateful to them . summer : okay , so you do n't hold what happened against them ? zoe : oh , my god , no . no , they 're both really sweet . especially theo . sorry . you guys had a thing , right ? summer : no , that 's -- it 's okay . we went on a few dates , we had some fun , but it was n't anything serious . rey : you okay ? celeste : yeah . [ chuckles ] no . no . rey : it 's for the best . he would never be faithful . celeste : i know , i just -- i just feel bad for him , that he 's all alone . rey : he did it to himself . celeste : i -- but ... it just makes me sad that he will never find happiness , and i just wish that there was something i could . rey : yeah , well , it 's not your job to fix things for him . celeste : you know , yesterday , when i was watching kyle and lola exchange vows ... i -- i could n't help but remembering the day your dad and i got married . we were so in love and happy . and i thought it would always be that way . and , i mean , he threw it away . rey : yeah , well , he -- he does n't deserve you . celeste : look , he 's flawed , but he 's not a bad man . rey : you still love him . celeste : no -- well , it does n't matter because it 's over . rey : mom -- celeste : i -- you know what , i am finished talking about me . i -- let 's just -- tell me about the pretty blonde you were just talking to . is that sharon ? rey : yeah , but i do n't want to talk about her any more than you want to talk about dad . celeste : can i say something ? rey : any way i can stop you ? mm . celeste : what i -- [ chuckles ] you deserve to be happy , rey . and you will be one day . zoe : genoa city 's got a really cool vibe . thought i 'd spend a few days here , take in the action . summer : yeah , there 's actually a lot to see and do around here . especially at this time of year . zoe : maybe we could hang out . summer : you know , i would love to , but , um , i 'm actually super slammed at work , and today is my only day off , so i 'm spending it with my mom . zoe : yeah , yeah . no worries . theo : hey , ladies ! what 's up ? zoe : hey , theo ! theo : i see you met summer . zoe : finally ! you were right , we have tons in common . -theo : i had a feeling you 'd hit it off . zoe : so good . theo : well , since you guys are besties now , why do n't we all go to lunch ? my treat . zoe : aww , summer can't . she 's hanging with her mom today . theo : mm , fun . summer : uh , yeah , you and zoe go ahead , though . zoe : you wan na ? theo : yeah . absolutely . we 'll make our own fun . say hi to phyllis . lola : i 'm still trying to wrap my head around theo crashing our wedding . kyle : do n't waste your time . lola : who does that ? and bring a date ? [ gasps ] oh , do you think he was trying to make summer jealous ? kyle : probably . lola : zoe seemed a little too young for him . kyle : have you seen my shoes ? lola : uh , yeah , they 're right there . [ sighs ] oh , geez . kyle : what ? lola : my dad hitting on your aunt ashley . [ scoffs ] i hope he was n't a complete jerk . kyle : ashley can take care of herself . lola : still , i feel like i need to apologize to her . kyle : you 're not responsible for adrian 's actions . i mean , you did n't even invite him to the wedding . lola : yeah , but i did n't ask him to leave . kyle : i was kind of surprised about that . lola : i just feel bad for him . kyle : he must have other family , friends ... lola : rey says he has a couple drinking buddies and women , but no one close . kyle : man . that sucks . lola : yeah , but that 's the life he chose , so . kyle : do you have any idea how glad i am that you came into my life ? lola : mm , as glad as i am that you came into mine ? kyle : times infinity . lola : wow . kyle : mm - hmm . lola : are you hungry ? kyle : starving . lola : [ laughing ] good ! let 's go get some food ! kyle : [ groans ] that 's cruel ! lola : [ laughs ] kyle : [ sighs ] phyllis : i love spending this time with you . summer : i know . there is no one else i 'd rather spend time with . phyllis : so sweet . you 're a liar , but sweet all the same . you get an a for effort . summer : what ? no . i love our mother - daughter time together . [ cellphone chimes ] oh , hold on . oh , shoot . no , it 's jack . he 's calling a meeting about the merger . phyllis : no ! do n't go ! summer : [ groans ] phyllis : tell him you 're -- you 're , um , testing some products for the sun care line . summer : i can't . phyllis : sad face . i have a very sad face . summer : i know . i will be back as soon as i can . phyllis : all right . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : adam . what do you want ? adam : i need to talk to you . sharon : i do n't think that 's a good idea . adam : please , sharon . all right ? this is important . sharon : all right . adam : where are you ? sharon : chancellor park . adam : okay . stay there . i am on my way . sharon : wait , adam . five minutes . that 's all . adam : that 's all i need . lola : we really are in heaven . those crepes were divinely inspired . did you know that this place had a four - star restaurant ? kyle : yeah . why do you think i chose it ? lola : uh , gorgeous beaches ? beautiful scenery ? the 24-hour full - service spa ? kyle : nothing but the best for my wife . lola : wife . wow , that 's gon na take me a while to get used to . kyle : you have a lifetime . lola : meanwhile , why do n't we figure out what we 're gon na do today ? kyle : hmm . what 's on the schedule , wife ? lola : let 's see . okay , well , there 's this beautiful waterfall we can go to , take a hike . it 'll take a couple of hours , but i bet it 's totally worth it . kyle : we could do that . lola : oh , my god , or we could go parasailing . kyle : mm - hmm . lola : i 've always wanted to do that , soar over the ocean like a bird . kyle : mm . sounds amazing . lola : or , if we really wanted to fly , we could take a helicopter ride around the island and land on a remote beach for a private picnic . kyle : mm . romantic . | kyle and lola enjoy the first day of their honeymoon and spend the day looking at wedding pictures on their phone and later they make love . rey almost comes to blows with his father until his mom stops him and asks him to leave her alone to talk with his father . adrian asks celeste for another chance but she tells him that its time he accepted he is n't a family man . rey and his mom console each other by reminding themselves that they will each find the right person someday . zoe is a big fan of summer and tells her that she wanted to come to the wedding was to meet her . zoe tells summer she is grateful to kyle and theo for bringing her to the hospital when she got so drunk just because she wanted to be liked by the people at the party . zoe tells summer she really likes theo and summer tells her not to worry because her relationship with theo was a casual one and if she likes theo she can have him . michael wins the unopposed election for district attorney and tells lauren he only ran for da to take adam down and he will explain everything to her in a few days . phyllis advises adam to let go of the hatred he feels for everyone and start a new life . adam meets sharon at the park and she is shocked when he asks her to marry him . |
sharon : morning . dru : morning , sharon . sharon : you were up early . dru : i took a walk . sharon : dru ... what is it ? dru : john abbott . he had a stroke and died . sharon : yeah , i know . brad told me . it 's so sad . dru : you know , we had a really special relationship . he gave me my first job at jabot . and he was -- i lived with him . he was really good to me , now he 's gone . sharon : you know , just when you think your life is fine ... everything can change overnight . [ scene_break ] nick : it feels like the end of an era . phyllis : i ca n't believe this . this is tragic . i mean , here we are , bringing a new baby into the world , and jack is mourning the loss of his father . [ scene_break ] ashley : `` john abbott built jabot cosmetics into a company synonymous with quality . in recent years , the company fell on difficult times . `` it goes on from there . gloria : well , let 's see what the `` wall street financial `` has to say about john . jack : dad never cared about fame or publicity . jack : abbott residence . who 's this ? no , i did n't make that reservation . she did ? well , there 's been a change of plans . i 'm sorry , we 're gon na have to cancel that reservation . gloria : jack , is that the colonnade room ? jack : i hope that 's not an imposition . thanks so much . bye . gloria : did you just cancel the plans i made ? jack : i can not believe you made those plans without consulting any of us . we are not having dad 's service at the colonnade room . gloria : why did you do that ? jack : i thought i told you , i will make the arrangements . dad 's service will be private . [ scene_break ] brad : hey . victoria : hi . i wish dad were here . he 'd want to know about john 's death . brad : nikki still has n't heard from him ? victoria : not a word . brad : did you see neil 's memo ? victoria : yeah , about monbury ? brad : yeah . we should be in business with those people . victoria : well , we will be . that was just a `` getting to know you `` meeting . brad : you think so ? looks to me like they 're not interested . neil blew it . [ scene_break ] neil : thank you . lily : daddy . neil : hmm ? lily : i just wanted to say `` thank you `` about dinner last night . neil : well , baby girl , it was a special occasion . you know that your mother and i are very , very proud of you , right ? lily : yes . you know , i was just happy that we could all get together as a family and put our problems aside for , like , five minutes . neil : oh , yeah . ai n't that the truth . neil : oh , no . lily : what ? neil : john abbott passed away . lily : oh , colleen must be a wreck . neil : absolutely unbelievable . the man was a pioneer in his field , you know ? he gave me my start . i would n't be where i am today if it were n't for him . lily : yeah , he helped a lot of people . colleen 's probably bugging out right now , daddy . you do n't mind if i go to her ? neil : no , no . you go ahead . um , give her my condolences , would you ? lily : thank you . i 'm sorry , daddy . neil : it 's okay . lily : love you . neil : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] gloria : i ca n't believe you just canceled your father 's memorial service . jack : i will not have my father 's death turned into a spectacle . the service is for close friends and family . gloria : what gives you the right to make this decision ? ashley : i do n't want people gawking at us . billy : a small service is best . gloria : listen , i had no intention of turning my husband 's funeral into a spectacle . but what is so wrong with celebrating his life ? kevin : a lot of people really loved john abbott . they 'd want to be there . jack : my father is dead . i would like a chance to grieve with my family in private . this is personal . gloria : it is personal for me , too , jack . but a lot of people loved and respected john abbott . let this , please , be a tribute . jack : if people want to say good - bye to my father , they will do so at the graveside . they are not coming to the memorial service . michael : i think we all want the same thing here , hmm ? a send - off befitting john 's life . i 'm sure we can come up with a compromise . gloria : i do n't see how . i 'm going to make sure that everybody who cared about john ... has the opportunity to say a proper good - bye . [ scene_break ] jt : hey . colleen : hey . i do n't know how i would 've gotten through last night if it were n't for you . jt : listen , you been holding it together for everyone -- your dad , abby , your grandma . colleen : jt .. i had a meltdown . jt : no , no , no , no . you ... you just reacted the way any normal person would . colleen : hello . brad : hi , honey . colleen : hey , dad . brad : how you doing ? colleen : um ... okay . it 's hard to believe that granddad 's gone . brad : yeah , i know . it 's gon na take a while for that to sink in . colleen : yeah , i just wish that these last few weeks were just a dream . brad : you know what , sweetheart ? it 's hard to see this now , but you are so lucky . you had a wonderful grandfather in your life for so many years . colleen : i was lucky . and now i have grandma becky . brad : that 's right . you do . hey , you want to get together , talk a little bit ? it might help . colleen : um , thanks , but not today , dad . brad : all right . we 'll , let me know if you change your mind , okay ? colleen : okay , i 'll call you . thanks for checking in . brad : hey , uh , before you go is jt there ? colleen : um ... yeah . brad : could i speak to him , please ? colleen : just a sec . it 's my dad . jt : hello . brad : jt , i want you to meet me at the office . it 's important . jt : yeah , sure . i 'll be right there . brad : thank you . jt : your dad wants to meet me in his office . colleen : what for ? jt : i do n't know . maybe he 's got hidden cameras around the loft . colleen : hmm . jt : you gon na be okay being alone ? colleen : yeah , i just ... want to know what my dad wants . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'd like for the two of us to sit down later with brad and take a look at how things were handled . actually , brad said there were some problems . nick : oh , well , if brad said there were problems , it must be true . victoria : you know , why do n't you cut the attitude , little brother ? nick : how can you believe one word that comes out of his mouth ? victoria : we 've talked it through . by the way , brad and i are thinking about having a baby . nick : that is a horrible idea . you have a child with this guy , and you 'll be tied to him for the rest of your life . victoria : i 'm his wife , nick . i already am . [ scene_break ] gloria : all right , jack , where would you like to have the memorial service ? jack : all saints . gloria : perfect . lovely place . i 'll call them . jack : i booked it . gloria : okay . you win . michael , i have a list of media contacts that covered your wedding . would you make sure that they have all the details on the service , please ? jack : wait , now you 're inviting the media ? gloria : you have a problem with that ? jack : i will say this one more time , close friends and family only . billy : no press . kevin : okay , hold on . mom is trying to compromise here . you said you do n't want a lot of people there , fine . at least let the press cover it . jack : i 'm not really interested in compromising , kevin . ashley , billy ? ashley : i do n't want the media at my father 's funeral . billy : me neither . gloria : this is n't about us . it 's not about you , or you . it 's to honor john . why is that so hard to understand ? jack : we will honor my father and mourn his death at a private ceremony at all saints church . if you or michael or kevin do n't like that ... please feel free not to attend . [ scene_break ] nick : want to have lunch ? phyllis : with you ? nick : yes , me . phyllis : yeah ? sounds good . nick : okay . are you gon na be hungry in an hour ? phyllis : uh , this will just tide me over for 30 minutes . nick : oh , okay . nick : hello . sharon : hi , nick , it 's me . nick : hey , sharon . how are you ? sharon : um , i 'm fine . look , do n't worry about me , okay ? i 'll be fine . um , the reason i 'm calling is because i 'm on my way to the airport to pick up noah . nick : i thought he was n't coming home till tonight . sharon : yeah , well , casey put him on an earlier flight . nick : uh , okay . i 'll , uh , i 'll go with you to the airport . sharon : no , you wo n't have time . but , um , i thought maybe you might want to meet us for lunch . nick : why do n't i pick up some food and meet you at the house ? sharon : okay , great . nick : see you there . sharon : bye . phyllis : so i guess lunch is canceled . nick : yeah . noah 's coming home . i need to see him . phyllis : okay . well , have fun . nick : but we 'll hook up later , all right ? phyllis : yeah . and listen , if you need to spend more time with noah and sharon , do n't rush back on my account . take your time . nick : okay . thanks . [ scene_break ] jt : you wan na hire me ? why not paul ? brad : i want to use you both . paul is unavailable . you proved yourself in cleveland . start without him . jt : you want me to investigate volkmann ? brad : and his accomplice and anybody else they may have been associated with . i want you to find out everything . was volkmann working for anybody ? most importantly , is my mother in any danger ? jt : what about the grugeon reliquary ? brad : i want to find it . i want to know why it 's so valuable . victoria will e - mail you whatever information she has . and , jt , if you decide to take the case , for colleen 's sake , keep this between you and me . jt : of course . brad : you want the case ? jt : i 'm on it . brad : hey , nick , you in on this credit default meeting ? nick : no , that 's all you . i 'm outta here . noah 's on his way home from the airport . brad : oh , i 'm glad to hear he 's coming home . sharon could use the company . nick : does that mean you 're staying away from her ? brad : that 's really none of your business , nick . nick : you know , vicki told me you were thinking of having a baby . do not bring a child into this world unless you 're ready to make a commitment to her . brad : spoken like a true hypocrite . nick : you mess with victoria , and you will answer to me . [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , `` devastating `` would be the right word . our sense of loss is immeasurable . oh , you 're a doll to call . i appreciate it . thanks . bye . gloria : i 'll get it . katherine and jill . probably want to leave them out of the funeral , too , huh ? ashley : do n't be ridiculous , gloria . gloria : katherine , jill , please come in . welcome . kay : hello , gloria . gloria : hello , hello . jill : hello , everyone . jack : hello . ashley : hi . kay : so how are you holding up ? gloria : i 'm holding up as well as can be expected , katherine . jack , however , wants to exclude everyone whose last name is n't `` abbott `` from john 's memorial service . jack : a slight exaggeration . kay : uh , gloria , could i speak to you in the other room for a moment , please ? gloria : of course , katherine . excuse us . jill : where 's traci ? ashley : she 's upstairs . she 's not feeling well . jill : hey , sweetie . billy : hi , mom . jill : mm . billy , i just want you to know that your grandmother and i are starting a scholarship in john 's name . billy : that 's cool , mom . jill : for a business student . ashley : what a wonderful way to honor our father . jill : if you enroll at gcu , you 'd be able to meet them . billy : that 's not gon na happen . jill : why not , billy ? billy : 'cause after dad 's funeral , i 'm hitting the road again . michael : is there more coffee ? kevin : i can brew another pot . michael : i 'm coming with you . [ scene_break ] gloria : john was one of genoa city 's most prominent citizens , katherine . what is wrong with letting the people who knew and loved my husband go to his funeral service ? kay : nothing is wrong with that , gloria . gloria : well , why ca n't jack get that ? kay : because everyone mourns in their own way . it 's also for the living . darling , please . gloria : yeah . kay : now you know as well as i know that john valued his family above all else ... and his family is suffering . they prefer to grieve privately . and i honestly think it is best to keep the service small . gloria : i 'm john 's family , too , katherine . kay : yes , of course you are . [ scene_break ] jill : billy , honey , you just got here . why do you want to leave so soon ? billy : just please do n't take it personally . jill : i 'm trying not to . jack : hello . phyllis : hey , jack . how you doing ? jack : oh , it 's been a little rough . the phone keeps ringing . phyllis : oh , all right . well , then , um , listen , i 'll make this short . jack : no , no , no . no , actually , you 're one of the few people i really wanted to hear from today . phyllis : listen , i want you to know that you had so many great years with your father , and not everybody is that lucky . jack : yeah , i had a great dad . phyllis : you had the best . listen , take all the time you need . do n't come back to work until you 're ready , okay ? jack : no , i 'm coming back to work right after the funeral . phyllis : really ? jack : i want to work . no , make that i need to work . phyllis : okay . well , if you change your mind ... do n't worry about it . because nikki and i can take care of everything . jack : okay . thanks for calling . phyllis : bye . jack : bye . jill : jack ... how can you even think of work at a time like this ? jack : somebody has to . jill : somebody who has n't just lost their father . jack : nvp -- jill : it takes time to recover . jack : nvp ca n't get along without me right now . jill : jack , listen to me . if you push your feelings aside -- jack : i appreciate your concern . i made a promise to my father . i fully intend to keep it . [ scene_break ] brad : aw , that 's okay , abby . you can call me anytime , honey . i love you , too . hey . nikki : how is abby ? brad : uh , she 's doing okay . what am i saying ? you know , she 's probably handling john 's passing better than the rest of us . nikki : yeah . well , death does n't seem as permanent to a child . they do n't fully understand . brad : no . vicki and i are planning to spend a lot of time with her . nikki : so things are better between the two of you ? brad : better how ? nikki : i do n't know the specifics , but victoria was very upset yesterday . she said that you needed time alone . brad : victoria and i are doing just fine , nikki . in fact , we 're talking about having a baby . [ scene_break ] nick : hello . nick : hi . where 's noah ? sharon : um , he 's upstairs saying hello to his turtle . where else ? nick : did he have a good time in colorado ? sharon : uh , i think so . yeah . nick : are you okay ? sharon : yeah . you try going to the airport in the middle of summer . it 's a zoo over there . nick : is that all it is ? sharon : well , that , and i just wish that people would stop asking me if i 'm okay . i 'm alive , i 'm dealing with it , my son 's home -- that 's all . noah : dad ! nick : hey , dude ! ohh ! welcome home . did you get taller ? [ scene_break ] gloria : so you agree with jack ? kay : gloria , i am not taking sides ! john 's children are clearly uncomfortable with a large funeral . gloria : and what about what i want ? kay : do you remember all those reporters who made it so unpleasant for you after tom 's death ? kay : well , you open up this service , my dear , guess what . they 're all going to come , in droves . gloria , look at me . i 'm not at all sure you 're going to like what they will have to say . [ scene_break ] jack : hopefully katherine can talk some sense into that woman . michael : oh , that 's enough ! jack , gloria was nothing but a loving and devoted wife to john , and all she ever got from you was hostility . jack : your mother never belonged in this family . michael : for you to continue to torture her under the circumstances is reprehensible . ashley : you know what ? the truth is , if it were n't for your mother , my father never would 've been in prison , michael . michael : she did n't put the gun in his hand , ashley . kay : stop this . stop it . now come on . you should all be mindful of yourselves . gloria : i have been discussing this with katherine . and i 've decided not to contact the media about john 's memorial service . [ scene_break ] noah : and we went riding almost every day with aunt casey 's friends . sharon : oh , that sounds fun . noah : and we rode mountain bikes . sharon : you wore a helmet , though , did n't you ? noah : of course , mom . sharon : mm . nick : we should go mountain biking . noah : you , me and mom ? sharon : um , i 'm not really ... good at biking , so ... noah : any more lemonade ? sharon : yeah . i 'll get it . noah : did mom tell you we have someone staying here ? nick : who ? noah : lily 's mom . nick : really ? well , that 'll be fun . drucilla 's nice . noah : i do n't want her to live here . why ca n't you come back ? nick : you know why , buddy . noah : 'cause you 're getting a divorce ? nick : that 's right . noah : you said when i get mad , i should try to work it out . why ca n't you and mom do that ? nick : it 's a little more complicated when you 're adults . your mother and i tried very hard to get along , and ... we just could n't . noah : you have to come home . mom ... she was really weird when she picked me up . nick : weird how ? noah : she was scared or something . please , dad . please come home . sharon : okay , here it is . [ scene_break ] lily : so where 's jt ? colleen : oh , he just left . but he 's really helped me get through everything . lily : yeah ? colleen : yeah . lily : i know how good it feels to have someone you can count on . colleen : you have no idea . lily : what ? colleen : huh ? lily : oh , no . it 's just that i ca n't hear you through your big , cheesy smile . what did you say ? why are you smiling ? colleen : lily , because ... lily : am i supposed to know ? because what ? colleen : because jt and i finally ... made love . lily : you did n't . colleen : yes , we did . it was -- i do n't know . it just -- it felt like the right time , and it was . and , lily , i love him . i love him so much . lily : i am so happy for you . come here . colleen : so ... what 's going on with you ? lily : oh , nothing . same old , same old , you know ? i had this graduation dinner last night . colleen : wait ! you passed physics ? lily : yeah . why do you sound so surprised -- why does everybody keep saying that ? yes , i passed physics with a - minus , thank you . colleen : lily , that 's awesome . lily : good . thank you . colleen : yes . lily : anyway , i invited daniel to the dinner . colleen : did he go ? lily : yep . colleen : oh , okay . so , uh , you 've forgiven him ? lily : me ? no ! no . not yet . i do n't know . we 'll see . colleen : what did your parents think about that ? lily : you know how they are . they were n't happy . my parents do n't understand our relationship . colleen : well , are things still bad between them or ... lily : i ca n't really tell . i mean , they do n't seem angry , but they do n't look happy . to be honest with you , i do n't think either of them even care anymore . [ scene_break ] neil : so what 's the verdict ? carmen : fair . it 's not like the chinese food in new york . neil : oh - ho . nothing is . carmen , in your wallet , whose kids ? carmen : my parents ' . neil : yeah ? let 's see . aww . that you ? carmen : yes . the middle child -- flexible , competitive , able to work well with others . i think that 's pretty much what shaped me into who i am today . neil : wow . you are so cute . neil : in the picture , i mean . carmen : thanks . neil : you know , yeah . where do -- where do they all live ? carmen : uh , everyone 's still in texas . my little sister was in high school when i took off . i had a full scholarship to college , and i never went home again , except -- except to visit . neil : wow . and your brother ? carmen : he left home when he was 18 . neil : uh - oh . did n't get along with him , or ... carmen : mm , he was wild , a real troublemaker . neil : well , every family has one . carmen : who was it in your family ? neil : same as yours . my younger brother malcolm was the troublemaker in my family . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom , i am not having a baby . nikki : but you 're thinking about it . victoria : i really wish brad would n't have told you . yes , we 're considering it . nikki : victoria , having a child will not solve any problems you have in your marriage . victoria : my marriage is fine . nikki : that 's not what you said yesterday . victoria : we had a bad day . that 's all . nikki : so you and brad are happy ? victoria : yes , we 're perfectly happy , wonderfully happy . so just stay out of it . [ scene_break ] neil : that was excellent . carmen : glad you liked it . neil : good choice . we 'll have to do that one again . brad : carmen , explain this to me . carmen : it 's the beauty of nature press kit for autumn . brad : you and i had an extensive discussion about what i wanted . i made it clear . every product should have an original press kit . all you did was rework existing material . you have a reputation for being the best . this is far from that . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , bud . i 'll see you later . noah : do n't go , daddy . nick : i got to , man . i got ta go to work . but you can you want , all right ? and i want to hear all about soccer . noah : will talk to you tomorrow ? nick : you bet . noah : you promise ? nick : i swear it . bye , sharon . sharon : bye . nick : you be good , man . noah : i will . [ scene_break ] lily : so what do you think about daniel and me ? colleen : i 'm surprised . the last thing you told me was that you never wanted to see him again , so ... lily : i know . i just ca n't stop thinking , it was a mistake . a mistake . colleen : lily ... if you want to give him a second chance , you should follow what 's in your heart and do it . but just be careful , 'cause i do n't want you to get hurt . jt : coll . hey . colleen : hey . lily : hey . jt : hey . colleen : look who , uh , came by to visit . jt : what 's up , lily ? lily : um , not much with me . but , uh , i was just leaving , so see you guys later . colleen : i 'll call you later . lily : okay . bye , jt jt : bye , lily . jt : so you told lily about last night . colleen : i hope that 's okay . [ scene_break ] carmen : if you want me to make changes to the press kit , i 'll be happy to . but you 'll speak to me respectfully . yes , i used prior artwork , but that 's because , as we discussed , there was not enough time to complete the job . brad : then you should tell me . carmen : i did . maybe you should listen . there is no excuse for your behavior . i - i wo n't tolerate being spoken to that way . i 'm a freelance consultant . i can always drop newman enterprises from my client list . neil : way to go , buddy . [ scene_break ] nikki : all right , then , uh , i guess we 'll wait on this until jack comes back . phyllis : yeah . um , he told me he 's coming back right after the funeral . nikki : he does n't want any time off ? phyllis : no , apparently not . so are we done here ? nikki : i guess so . phyllis : good . nikki : let 's talk about something happy . it seems that i am expecting a grandchild . phyllis : yes , you are . thank you for not judging me . nikki : have you and nicholas put any thought to what you will do after the baby 's born ? phyllis : um , no , we have n't . but , uh , we do plan to raise our child together . [ scene_break ] sharon : noah , what is that ? noah : n - nothing . sharon : let me see it . sharon : where 'd you get this ? noah : i do n't know . sharon : well , did your aunt casey buy it for you ? noah : no . it must have fallen into my suitcase . sharon : okay . mp3 players do n't just fall into suitcases . noah : i was listening to it . it must have gotten packed by mistake . we can mail it back . sharon : well , we will definitely mail this back . but i do n't think that it was an accident . noah : i did n't do anything wrong . sharon : hey , do n't talk to me like that , young man . [ scene_break ] jack : where is everyone ? michael : uh , they 're , uh , checking on traci . uh , jack ... uh ... i know that you are all under a terrible strain . at times like these ... people lose their tempers . but please , for gloria 's sake , let her feel that she 's making some significant contribution to john 's memorial service . jack : i agree with you . michael : thank you . jack : emotions are running high . these next few weeks are gon na be pretty tough . you want to help out , find a way to rein gloria in . i mean it . she is setting herself up for hurt , assuming she is a bigger part of this family than she is . gloria : oh , come on , jack , just come right out and say it . you want to get rid of me . but it 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] colleen : lily is my best friend . how am i not supposed to tell her about something so important ? jt : i 'm just messing with you . colleen : jt . jt : come here . jt : oh . colleen : so ... what did my dad want to see you about ? jt : you ready for this ? colleen : yes . jt : he hired me . colleen : wow . that 's great , jt . jt : yeah . colleen : you know , i really hated when you did n't trust him . now we can tell each other anything . jt : yeah . so , uh , how you doing today ? colleen : i 'm still thinking about granddad . it 's just so hard to accept that i 'll never see him again . jt : yeah . i know . [ scene_break ] carmen : hey . neil : hey . by the way , i loved how you handled brad . carmen : i do n't like being bullied . neil : nobody does . brad : carmen , i was looking for you . carmen : yes ? brad : i wanted to apologize . i was wrong to speak to you that way . i had a stressful day . i should n't have taken it out on you . carmen : apology accepted . victoria : and what was that all about ? brad : uh , not one of my finer moments . i lost it with carmen . victoria : hmm . i 'm surprised with everything you 've been through you did n't lose it sooner . brad : that 's no excuse . victoria : i 'm glad to hear you took responsibility . it kind of reminds me all over again why i love you . [ scene_break ] noah : hi , aunt casey . it 's noah . it was okay . aunt casey ... i found your mp3 player in my suitcase . yeah , it 's here . we 'll send it back to you . okay . she wants to talk to you . sharon : hi , casey . yeah , he had lots of fun . sharon : i thought so . okay , um , we will send that back to you . thanks , casey . bye . sharon : come here . she said that her mp3 player was missing from her bedroom . so it did n't fall into your suitcase accidentally . you stole it . noah : what are you gon na do ? sharon : you 're grounded . noah : no . sharon : yes . noah : for how long ? sharon : till you can show me that you 've changed your behavior . [ scene_break ] phyllis : how 'd it go with noah ? nick : i 'm glad he 's home . i really missed him . i think it 's tough for him to be away from us right now . phyllis : divorce is tough on kids . nick : i 'm sorry i had to cancel lunch . phyllis : oh , do n't be silly . you never have to apologize to me if you want to spend time with your son . nick : hello . noah : dad ... it 's me . nick : what 's wrong , noah ? noah : mom 's being really mean . [ scene_break ] michael : who cares if the funeral is smaller than you 'd like ? you 'll still have a chance to say good - bye to john . gloria : i just do n't know why jack has to be so pigheaded . kay : gloria , remember , john would want you to get along with his children . gloria : i 'm trying , katherine . i 'm really , really trying . kay : yes , of course you are . all right . i 'll see you at the service . gloria : mm - hmm . thank you . kay : michael . michael : good - bye , kay . say good - bye to jill for me . kay : mm - hmm . michael : listen to me , gloria . gloria : hmm ? michael : you pick your battles wisely with jack . who cares about the flowers ? there 's more at stake here than john 's memorial . i 'm gon na help you play this one right . jill : good - bye , sweetheart . billy : bye . jill : come along , mother . kay : excuse us . ashley : take care . gloria : i 've been thinking about it . and there was nothing more important to john than his children . so if you all of want a small funeral ... i 'll go along with it , even about the flowers , jack ... because it 's what john would want me to do . ashley : thank you , gloria . kevin : that 's very nice of you , mom . billy : we appreciate it . jack : thank you . gloria : you 're welcome , jack . [ next_on ] neil : are you gon na do this to me every time you see me talking to carmen ? dru : i 'd go hoarse . gloria : i am mrs. john abbott , and nobody 's gon na take that away from me . chris : unless you can prove that somehow gloria deceived your father into signing it , you do n't really have any options . | jack and ashley argue with kevin and his mother over john 's reception . jack takes a call learning that gloria made reservations for the service at the colonnade room . he cancels them and turns to gloria angry again as he had told her that he would be taking care of the service details . kevin finds nothing wrong with his mother 's plans . jack and ashley want to mourn and grieve in private but gloria wants all the people who love john to have a proper goodbye with the man . gloria gives in on the reservation idea but she pushes to have the media at the service . jack tells that things will be done his way or else she can forget about attending . nick invites phyllis to lunch . it is a date . sharon calls and says that she is picking noah up and wondered if nick wanted to have lunch with them . `` i will pick up some food , `` he says . phyllis hears all and sees that her lunch with nick is canceled . brad comes to victoria and tells that a recent deal that was in the works went south because of neil . katherine and jill arrive at the abbots ' . jill tells how she and katherine have decided to set up a scholarship fund in john 's name . kay is afraid that she agrees with jack and ashley and feels that the funeral should remain small . gloria has other ideas too about the funeral , but jack shoots them all down telling michael that he should get his mother to understand she is really is n't as big a part of the family as she thinks . billy announces that he will not be staying on in genoa city after the funeral . neil sees a picture of three children in carmen 's wallet and she tells that it is she with her brother and sister . she talks wonderfully of the sister , but frowns while talking about the brother who she refers to as a troublemaker . dru enters the room and watches the two without saying anything . carmen asks neil if he has siblings and the sarcastically talks of his brother who proved to be nothing but trouble . dru quickly walks out . brad enters slamming a report under carmen 's nose saying it is n't good enough . he says that this was n't what he wanted and wonders if she is actually as good as she says she is . she stands up to him pointing out his disrespect and later he apologizes . an all - out feud erupts at the abbot mansion and finally michael whispers to his mother that he sees she needs help and he is going to give it to her . `` just choose your battles , `` he warns . she goes to the living room then and with her two boys at her side , she tells jack , ashley and billy that she has decided to have the funeral their way . |
phyllis : ( whispers ) i got your toes . this toe . what 's going on with this toe ? nick : hey . phyllis : hey . nick : hey . how 's summer ? phyllis : she 's good . her fever broke . nick : did you get any sleep ? phyllis : uh , not really . i rocked her all night . nick : you should 've woke me . i would 've ... you know , kept you company . phyllis : it 's okay . i like watching her sleep . ( whispers ) what are you lookin ' at ? nick : good morning , bunny rabbit . hi . how 's my little girl ? phyllis : listen , um ... about last night ... phyllis : thank you . nick : for what , stepping on your toes ? phyllis : yeah , thanks for that , too . nick : no problem . we 'll do it again real soon . phyllis : okay . nick : so is there anything i can help you with today ? phyllis : um , yeah . i have a lot of stuff going on . i actually have a couple of appointments . i - i have to do some shopping , i have to go ... to the doctor with summer . and , um ... i should go to work , because i have a lot of stuff on my desk that i need to -- nick : hey , you know what ? phyllis : to work out . nick : hey , why do n't you , uh , you know , forget the small stuff ? what 's the number one priority ? phyllis : um , summer and daniel . i want to help daniel with his problems . nick : okay . we 'll do it together . [ scene_break ] kevin : we only use shade grown coffee . i do n't care how cheap it is . what is the point in making more money if there 's no planet left to spend it on ? daniel : yeah , well , i did my part this morning . no shower . kevin : well , i guess we have amber to thank for using most of the hot water . daniel : mm . well , i got ta roll . i got ta finish this paper for jack . it 's due , like , yesterday , but i thought i had a little more time to work on it . now the meeting got bumped up . kevin : bummer . daniel : yeah . no screwing around here . i got ta make sure this one thing in my life goes right . kevin : yeah , me , too . i 'm waiting for a phone call from jana 's doctor . daniel : good luck with that . kevin : thanks . daniel : later . kevin : see you . ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : hello ? colleen : hey , it 's colleen . kevin : what 's up ? colleen : uh , checking in . any word ? kevin : no , i have n't heard from jana 's doctor yet . colleen : how is she doing ? kevin : she 's scared out of her mind , which she may not have for very much longer . colleen : did he say when he would call back ? kevin : are you at adrian 's ? colleen : good morning . uh , yeah . kevin : all right . we 'll talk later . i 'll let you know if i hear anything . colleen : okay . bye . mm . colleen : well , that 's how i like to start my morning . adrian : oh , yeah ? you should 've joined me in the shower . colleen : yeah , i was just seeing how kevin was doing . adrian : how about how i 'm doing ? colleen : i know exactly how you 're doing . adrian : you sick of me already ? colleen : no , baby , i 'm just worried . adrian : kevin . colleen : he 's in love with a woman who 's facing life - threatening surgery . adrian : yes , and let 's not forget , tried to kill both of you . colleen : yeah , i know , but it might be because of the tumor . adrian : back off ? colleen : please ? adrian : okay . colleen : thank you . i 'd just feel terrible for kevin if things did n't work out . you know ? [ scene_break ] kevin : hi . so have you scheduled jana 's surgery ? that 's great . great . when is it ? wait . time - out . that 's , uh , that 's two weeks from now . b - but you said the sooner you operate , the better her chances are . she has a tumor growing on her brain . she 's deteriorating . if that 's not a priority , than what is ? what ? and that 's the best you can do ? no , no , this is jana 's life we 're talking about here . i want that surgery done now . it 's gon na be done today ! [ scene_break ] nikki : okay , i see the information on the methane mitigation ... david : mm - hmm . nikki : retrofittings , where are the casino plans ? david : ( scoffs ) i 've asked jack and phyllis repeatedly to get them to me . nikki : ( scoffs ) it 's gon na be a gaudy , architectural mess . david : how far can they go from the city codes ? nikki : i would n't put anything past senator abbott . you know he will use that title to his advantage , including reversing the building codes . david : i 'll ask again . nikki : no . i 'm gon na see him later anyway . what else ? david : i have two potential managers for n.v.p . sonoma i 'd like you to meet . nikki : great . set it up . david : excellent . video conference ? nikki : perfect . fast , productive -- my kind of meeting . david : you know what would 've made this meeting even better ? breakfast in bed . nikki : oh , david . working in bed is so difficult . your memos get crumpled , you lose paperclips , you find 'em in your hair at 3 : 00 in the morning . it just ... would n't be good . david : i disagree . i think it would be very good . [ scene_break ] ji min : i had a dream last night . jill : oh ? no wonder you were smiling . ji min : you were awake ? jill : all night long , racking my brains trying to come up with a way for us to make a really big splash with our new company . jill : you eyeing my crepes ? ji min : no . jill : ( laughs ) ji min : i was eyeing you . jill : i was n't through with that . do n't you want to hear my great idea for our company ? ji min : oh ... baby , i have no doubts that we will be successful . jill : darlin ' , i do n't wan na be just successful . i want to watch my mother choke on every poisonous word she 's ever said about me . ji min : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kay : i realize you must be swamped with phyllis ' trial . michael : mm , yes . and the sentencing and the appeal , not to mention her son 's legal troubles . kay : well , perhaps i should 've called another lawyer . michael : no . my favorite client ? i would 've been heartbroken . kay : ( chuckles ) charmer . not the favorite . michael : no , that honor belongs to an 11 year old who tried to sue the family puppy for alienation of affection . kay : ( laughs ) precocious child . michael : yeah . she reminds me of you . kay : ( chuckles ) michael : so what can i do you ? kay : i would like to amend the trust . michael : uh - huh . simple enough . what are you looking to change ? kay : i want to disinherit my daughter . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( clears throat ) okay . that ... nick : are you sure you do n't want me to come with you ? phyllis : well , now i want to stay . nick : how 's that ? phyllis : if you do that any longer , i 'm gon na melt into a puddle . nick : yeah , that takes talent . phyllis : and you got it . ( clears throat ) um , do you know where the clear springs file is ? nick : table . phyllis : okay . yeah . i -- i 'll , uh ... drop this off with daniel and , um ... that 's what i 'll do . one job down . next -- prison laundry . nick : hey , you know , you 're probably gon na get really good at ironing . phyllis : oh , yeah . definitely , definitely . and boiling sheets . it 's not really great for my hands , but it 'll be terrific for my skin . phyllis : ( strained voice ) there are extra bottles in the refrigerator for summer . nick : did you just hear that ? phyllis : what ? nick : i think summer just said very clearly ... that she wanted to go into the office today . phyllis : ( normal voice ) it 's your day off . nick : yeah , i know . i took it off to be with you . so if you 're not gon na be here , i might as well go in and , uh ... work on that , uh ... software deal . phyllis : that deal is done . nick : right . it is done . then the takahashi acquisition could use my attention . phyllis : ( laughing ) there 's no takahashi deal . nick : yeah , you 're right . i - i made that up . phyllis : not only are you a horrible dancer , but you 're a horrible liar . nick : i resent that 'cause last night , you seemed to like it . phyllis : ( laughs ) yeah , i did . nick : well , maybe ... maybe i just wan na be around you , you know ? in case you need me . you got a problem with that ? phyllis : no , i do n't have a problem with that . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , how 's it coming ? daniel : uh , i think you 're gon na have this in time for the meeting . jack : okay , good . sorry this thing got moved up . daniel : hey , it 's cool . that 's life . jack : i 'll leave you to your work . daniel : no , no , no . come on . no . no . come on . do n't do this to me right now . kevin : daniel ? daniel : kevin , kevin , it 's me . kevin : look , i 'm on the other line . i have to call you back . daniel : kevin ! [ scene_break ] nikki : yes to the new print ad , and sadly , no to the psychic nutritionist . david : ( laughs ) i thought it was interesting . nikki : hey , as tempted as i am , i just do n't think it 'll appeal to our client base . anything else ? david : no . that concludes the business portion of our meeting . now let 's get down to the personal . nikki : you are so tenacious . david : and i do n't think the feelings are one - sided . nikki : well ... um ... gosh , i have a meeting at the office , so , uh ... i 'll talk to you later . david : all right . [ scene_break ] jill : perfume on the glo was a huge success for jabot . if we top them , we 're gon na make a major impact in the marketplace and on their bottom line . ji min : jill ... a new company does n't stand a chance going up against an established power like jabot . jill : you 've got ta take risks to reap the rewards . ji min : you see , now you are speaking out of emotion and not sound business principles . jill : no , i 'm not , because my reputation and my track record are gon na follow us . i promise you , we 're gon na get the results that we want . ji min : and anger your mother even further . jill : yeah , well , she should 've thought of that when she fired you . anyway , why do you care ? ji min : you remember that ... tumultuous relationship i told you about with my father ? jill : okay , katherine and i have that pattern , yeah . ji min : ( sighs ) i wish things were better . jill : well , i do n't . ji min : there 's no chance you two can have a better relationship ? jill : not a chance in hell , because she will never , never change . [ scene_break ] michael : jill 's portion will be divided amongst the charities on this list . simple . kay : well , uh , cassie 's challenge will get the larger amount . michael : right , and the rest will be divided between your son and the grandchildren . kay : yes , i think they can handle the money wisely . michael : they will or they wo n't . it 's hard to say . kay : i 'm sensing you have an opinion . michael : as your lawyer , i 'm paid to do as you say . kay : as my friend ? michael : i question your motives . kay : i just want to see my daughter happy . michael : she seems happy with ji min . kay : oh , michael , come on , with that charlatan ? you know what ? i 've never really cared what happened to my money after i died , but i swear , i will not allow that con man to see one red cent of it . michael : you could make other provisions . kay : you have no idea how i felt after i found out that jill was my daughter . i have made so many mistakes in my time . and i have no intention of making another by letting ji min ruin my daughter 's life . now if i threaten to cut her out of the will , possibly she will understand how seriously i am taking all of this . michael : well , if i were jill , i might think my mother was trying to control my life . kay : i am trying to help her . michael : i doubt she 'll see it that way . kay : i 'll bet you anything in the world that ji min does not marry her once he finds out about the will . no . and this is for jill 's own good . michael : for the sake of your relationship , let her figure that out on her own . kay : you think i 'm interfering ? ( chuckles ) oh , wait until your son grows up . michael : ( chuckles ) are you like me ? [ scene_break ] colleen : baby , i agree with your editor . your book is awesome . adrian : i 'm sorry . ( clears throat ) i must be hearing things due to lack of nourishment , but did she actually use the word `` awesome `` ? colleen : uh - huh . and she used `` brilliant . `` and she 's in love with you . adrian : oh . colleen : yeah . adrian : you better watch out , because after i add all that intrigue about your father ... colleen : then i 'm history ? adrian : mm - hmm . colleen : mm - hmm . adrian : oh . should i warn him that i 'm writing about his identity ? colleen : well , he wo n't give you his permission . adrian : i 'm not asking for it . it 's just ... courtesy to alert him . colleen : no . it 's a bad idea . he would stop your book from being published faster than he stopped the museum from hiring you . adrian : yeah . well , he 's not gon na be happy when he finds out you told me everything . colleen : yeah , but by then , you 'd be a best - selling author , right ? and there 's nothing he can do to stop that . look ... i 'm done with my father interfering with my life . [ scene_break ] michael : all right . i 'll do what you want . after all , you do write the checks . i doubt it will change jill 's behavior . she 's as obstinate as you are . kay : mm . runs in the genes . we 've had , uh , knock - down , drag - out arguments . michael : out of curiosity , who usually wins those ? kay : neither . but we , um , fight it to the bitter end . michael : you wear that like a badge of honor . you could lose her over this . is it worth it ? kay : maybe not . kay : amend the trust . michael : you 're the boss . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : oh . michael . kevin : hi . can you meet me at the coffeehouse right away ? michael : i 'm in the middle of something . kevin : michael , it 's important . michael : i ca n't leave yet . kay : we 're finished . go ahead , go ahead . kevin : please ? it 's a matter of life and death . michael : i 'm on my way . all right , i 'll have these documents ready for your signature in a few days . kay : i want it today . michael : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : what 's your take on landaverde construction ? nikki : they 're not the lowest bid . jack : no , but they 're probably the most reliable . ( door opens ) daniel : i am so sorry i 'm late . jack : daniel has worked on a study for the , uh , specs on the casino . nikki : which your office has not been willing to turn over . jack : you will get everything you need today , nikki . daniel : yeah , um , about that report , look , there 's kind of a glitch . it 's more than a glitch . my whole computer crashed . jack : you lost all the work you did ? daniel : i do n't think so . i 'm working on recovering it , and i called i.t . to see if there was anything that they could do . nikki : the point of this meeting was to go over that information . jack : this kind of thing does happen . nikki : does it now ? daniel : only when you have a deadline , of course . nikki : well , jack , i got ta hand it to you . first you hire phyllis , who is unavailable because of her court case , and now you hire this ... person , who 's either lying or inept . jack : this is not the end of the world . nikki : you have shown terrible judgment , hiring this criminal act . phyllis : oh , wait a second . wait a second . leave my son alone . if you have a problem with me , you talk to me , 'cause obviously you do . nikki : well , fortunately for me , i do n't have to worry about you too much longer , do i ? nick : i apologize for my mother . phyllis : thank you . are you sure you 're related to her ? because you 're too nice . daniel : ah ! ah ! fixed it . good as new . all right . jack : good . make sure you do n't show it to nikki . daniel : hey , you think nikki 's got steam coming out of her ears ? phyllis : i 'd love to see that . jack : i think the way your mother just went after her , there 's a distinct possibility . listen , do n't worry about this glitch . you 'll fix this . you 're a good man . daniel : thanks . hey , you know , what 's your upcoming schedule look like ? i could really use a character witness . phyllis : thanks for being so supportive . jack : anything i can do to help . daniel : how about 50 bucks ? payday 's kinda far off , you know ? jack : nice try , sport . daniel : hey , i thought that you were n't coming to work today . phyllis : i was n't . you know , i just needed to work some things out here . and ... i 'm here to see you , my son , have lunch . daniel : i - i ca n't . phyllis : you ca n't ? ( laughs ) really ? are you kidding ? ( chuckles ) it might be the last lunch we 're gon na have for a while . daniel : i 've got ta finish working on this report that jack needs . jack : no , jack needs for you to have some lunch with your mother . now get outta here . daniel : are you sure ? jack : yes , i 'm sure . take the rest of the day off . get outta here . and enjoy yourself . i have n't seen steam coming out of nikki 's ears . i do n't want to miss that . [ scene_break ] nikki : jack did this on purpose . i - i did n't mean to take it out on daniel . nick : you just could n't help yourself . you had to attack him , and my wife . nikki : jack goaded me into it . nick : then , mother , goad him back , get upset at him . nikki : it 's impossible to do business with him . nick : well , you should 've thought about that before you started this project . nikki : honey , i 'm fine . i 'm perfectly capable of making a difficult decision . [ scene_break ] kay : i 've just finished a meeting with michael . jill : great . good for you . kay : well , it affects your future . jill : is n't that funny ? ji min and i were just talking about our future . we 've decided to make a statement in the marketplace and go head - to - head with jabot . kay : ( laughs ) oh , i 'm sorry . it 's just the first good laugh i 've had today . jill : go ahead , laugh . but do not underestimate us . we will be successful . kay : oh , i do n't doubt that . you may find a lucrative niche market . but just remember , jabot is and always will be the grande dame of quality cosmetics . jill : yeah ? well , we 're taking the grande dame down a few pegs . ji min : ( sighs ) our first release will be a product in the style of perfume on the glo . kay : on the glo ? well , then you just `` glo `` right ahead , and i 'll have to slap you with a copyright infringement . ji min : hold on , katherine . you do n't have any grounds for that . we 'll be selling solid fragrances to the youth market , something you attach to a p.d.a . or a media player . kay : do n't you understand , going into business with -- with a liar is like asking a weasel into the henhouse , for god sakes ? ji min : that 's a clever analogy . jill : does n't attacking my fiancé ever get old with you ? kay : i am trying to protect you . jill : well , i 'll pass on that . kay : all right . if you do n't believe me , talk to jack . he knows the truth . ji min : this is ridiculous . jill : i agree . and i 'm leaving . i have a meeting with the manufacturer . [ scene_break ] michael : yeah , well , i need the documents drawn up right away . call me when you 're done . yes . thanks . bye . what is it now ? kevin : it 's jana . michael : of course . kevin : michael , she needs to have this surgery immediately , and the hospital is making her wait two weeks . michael : well , uh , obviously the doctors do n't think it 's as urgent as you do . i 'm sure they 're not being negligent . kevin : michael , this is an emergency . surely you have some lawyer trick up your sleeve to get her in there quicker . michael : you know what , kevin ? i 'm not a miracle worker . kevin : oh , please , michael , if you know anything , anything that can help , you 've got ta do it . kevin : imagine this were to happen to lauren or to me . you would find a way to help . michael : all right , all right , all right . i may be able to . kevin : fine . michael : but i 'm not promising anything . kevin : fine , fine . that 's better than nothing . michael : every prisoner in state custody is due medical care . now if jana were to die -- kevin : that 's not gon na happen . michael : if there are complications , and jana should die -- kevin : michael ! michael : it 's a reality . kevin : well , it would n't have to be if they would just give her the operation . michael : let me finish . i would file a malpractice suit . kevin : that is not gon na help her now . michael : if anything happens to jana in the two weeks before this surgery , the hospital will face a lawsuit . i do n't think they want to risk that . [ scene_break ] colleen : so i 'm gon na run a few errands , and then i 'm gon na check on kevin , okay ? adrian : all right . well , say hello for me . colleen : i will . what are you gon na do ? adrian : i will be in rewrite hell . colleen : well , call me later . adrian : i will . ( telephone ringing ) colleen : get that . i 'll see you later . adrian : bye . [ phone rings ] hello . jana : hi , it 's jana . adrian : ah , you just missed colleen . she just walked out . jana : um , no . i phoned for you , actually . i was hoping that you 'd come to the hospital and visit me . [ scene_break ] kevin : hi , phyllis . nice to see you . phyllis : yeah , out on bail . kevin : yeah , that makes three of us . what was with that call earlier ? daniel : uh , nothing . it 's all taken care of 'cause i 'm a genius . kevin : right . and i 'm a good singer . phyllis : all right . so -- oh -- where do you want to go ? daniel : mexico . phyllis : oh . extradition treaty . second choice ? daniel : how about a movie ? phyllis : uh , no weepies . my tear ducts hurt . daniel : i was thinking more along the lines of something with cars that transform . phyllis : ooh . i 'm so in . daniel : okay . uh - huh . phyllis : well , it 's really nice of jack to give us this time together . daniel : yeah . it sucks that i messed up his project , though . phyllis : do n't worry about it . you fixed it . daniel : still feel like a loser . you know , jack 's like the one guy that i do n't want to let down . aside from you of course . there 's you , too . phyllis : being the second guy you do n't want to let down . daniel : ( laughs ) no . phyllis : you will . i guarantee it . you will . daniel : is this what you call supportive parenting ? phyllis : listen ... people screw up . that 's how it is . we all screw up . you 're gon na let people down . no one 's perfect . although i know some people who think they are . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , here 's a bright , new idea -- why do n't you have the whirlpool fixed ? yes , and give all of the guests a free n.v.p . robe with our apologies . why -- why do i have to tell you this ? you know anybody who can manage a spa ? nick : yeah . my wife . nikki : i think the government has other plans for her . nick : you did n't hear a word i said earlier , did you ? nikki : you know , for someone who has no recollection of their wife , you certainly know how to stand up for her . your father , on the other hand , knows me very well , and he ca n't even do that . nick : ( sighs ) are you and dad getting a divorce ? nikki : we have not discussed that . i just can not live with him . nick : so what 's with you and this david guy ? nikki : i 'll get back to you on that . [ scene_break ] kay : i 'm hoping we shall come to some sort of an agreement . ji min : another bribe ? kay : a theory . its obvious jill is still furious with me about what happened to her son so many years ago . ji min : and ? kay : she 's using you . she 's trying to get even with me . ji min : and what if you 're wrong ? kay : oh , i highly doubt that . six months , and she will be done with you . ji min : so you think i 'm using your daughter . kay : oh , you 're using her , and she 's using you . ji min : katherine , you do n't know anything about our relationship . kay : she wants to go head - to - head with my company . now you know and i know that is not at all smart . she is simply trying to get revenge . ji min : well , convince yourself of what you want . jill and i are getting married . kay : oh , please , please , please . the two of you have absolutely nothing in common . sex ? well , yes , maybe . but that 's not going to last very long , and if that 's all there is ... tell me something . have you honestly asked yourself why jill is with you ? jill : i have no doubt about the quality . it 's just pricewise i 'm not sure . what do you think ? ji min : well , we 've got time . why do n't we check the other manufacturers ? we want to get it right . jill : yeah , well , i want it right now . ji min : are we talking about the same thing ? jill : i was just , um , thinking about what katherine said . i ... that woman drives me crazy . ji min : i know . i understand why . jill : listen ... humor me . tell me again that you had nothing to do with covering up for jack . swear to me . ji min : i had no idea that jack was forbidden to own jabot . i was not aware of any agreement between him and your mother . jill : that 's what i wanted to hear . [ scene_break ] jack : uh , david . may i have a word ? david : sure . jack : i understand you 've been harassing my architect . david : ( laughs ) if by that you mean stopping by to pick up the casino renderings , yes , i am guilty . kudos on the design , by the way . jack : what , did you think i 'd go all vegas on you ? david : mm , it was a thought . jack : much as i enjoy sparring with you and nikki in the newman hallways , i think it serves all of us to be consistent in our design ideas . david : i agree . common sense should prevail . the spirit of cooperation benefits everyone . jack : gee , that sounds so nice . i wish i could believe it . but i know you . you 'll do or say anything . david : not true , jack . where this is concerned , i have one priority and one priority only -- get clear springs up and running for nikki . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , there 's an extra one in the , uh , diaper bag . no , on the side . no , the other side , with the velcro flap . okay . there you go . no problem . bye . the one great thing that came out of all of this is my little girl . nikki : yes , i have n't seen much of summer lately . nick : she 's in the daycare . nikki : daycare . poor child . nick : ( chuckles ) all right , mom , be straight with me -- and i 'm serious -- what 's -- what 's the story with you and david ? nikki : ( sighs ) not that it 's really any of your business , but until now , it has been strictly business . nick : oh , except for the ... time when the whole world saw you guys making out ? nikki : okay , okay . he 's pursuing me , all right ? nick : do you think your interest in him is because of the way you feel about dad right now ? nikki : ( sighs ) nicholas ... your father smothers me . okay ? he comes in and takes over and wants to control everything . david 's not like that . he -- he treats me as an equal . he respects me . your father just takes me for granted . nick : so you looked elsewhere . i get that . i mean , look what i did with sharon and phyllis . nikki : yeah , well , after all the years i 've been married , i would hope that i 'm not just a cliché . nick : they 're clichés because they 're true . [ scene_break ] phyllis : do n't say yes when you want to say no . do n't say no just because you 're frightened . leave yourself open for anything . get your prostate checked . daniel : wow . wow . you -- you 're on a roll . phyllis : i have been a horrible , horrible mother to you . i want to make it up to you . daniel : you already have . phyllis : just humor me . okay ? humor me . i could be gone for a very long time . daniel : w - well , okay , so could i . but at least , i guess , i could say that i was married when i get outta there and i 'm 85 years old . phyllis : i do n't want you to joke about that . michael is very optimistic . daniel : well , he did n't say that . are you picking up a vibe ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . mother 's intuition , that 's my vibe , all right ? things are not that cruel . you 're gon na come out stronger than you have ever been . daniel : unincarcerated would be my first choice . phyllis : all right , listen , also pay cash instead of credit . do n't rack up your credit cards , all right ? good credit is very , very important in the future . daniel : yeah . yeah , i promise you , i am writing this all down in my head . phyllis : and put 10 % of every paycheck in the bank . you 'll thank me later . daniel : okay , you know what ? we should go . it 's movie time . phyllis : most importantly , do n't let anybody tell you you ca n't do something . you can ... be or do anything you want . daniel : i promise you , i got it . now come on . let 's go see some robots . come on . phyllis : ( clears throat ) also if i 'm not there for you -- daniel : yeah , i got it . if you 're not there , i 'll call jack . let 's go . robots ! phyllis : so when you start dating again ... daniel : oh , mom . phyllis : because you will start dating again ... [ scene_break ] ( doorbell ringing ) jack : when do we vote on that ? okay , have 'em send it to my office in madison . all right ? yeah . let me call you back . [ scene_break ] nick : i ca n't believe you saw that without me . daniel : yeah , the special effects are incredible . phyllis : we 'll see it again . definitely . we 'll take noah . daniel : she 's not letting us out of her sight until the hearing . phyllis : absolutely not . ( laughs ) definitely not . hey , who 's that ? that 's your big brother . daniel : who is this ? who is this , huh ? hey , hey , you want to play a little game , huh ? ( baby talk voice ) where 'd i go , huh ? where 's the big brother ? here i am . phyllis : ( laughs ) daniel : hey , hey , here i -- ( normal voice ) is that not gon na work ? what about this one , huh ? ( baby talk voice ) where 's daddy ? where 's daddy ? here he is ! [ scene_break ] david : okay ? all right . thanks . nikki : hi . david : hey . now i could n't get the plans , but i do have the casino renderings , and i think you will be very happy . nikki : oh , i 'll look at it later . david : what 's going on ? nikki : nothing . but i have been thinking a lot . how supportive you 've been through all this , the campaign , clear springs ... i just want you to know i really appreciate it . david : sounds like a good time to ask for a raise . nikki : ( laughs ) well , i do want to thank you . how about we go to dinner ? david : we have a date . [ scene_break ] jana : you came . adrian : yes , you -- you called me to come see you . remember ? jana : yeah , i - i remember . my head is clear today . but who knows how many more of these i 'll have ? adrian : i ca n't imagine what you 're going through . jana : you 've heard of `` one day at a time `` ? i have to take it one minute , one second at a time . i 'm trying to focus on being more grateful . kevin 's forgiven me , and so has colleen . she 's incredible . adrian : yes . yes , she is . jana : i 'm just grateful that ... ( sighs ) if anything happens to me ... kevin will have colleen to take care of him . [ scene_break ] kevin : every second counts . the faster she has this operation , the better chance she has at a normal life . colleen : well , does michael have a plan ? kevin : yeah , which may take more than two weeks . it 's not gon na help her now . colleen : kevin , freaking out about this is not gon na help . kevin : well , then what do you suggest i do ? colleen : i suggest you trust your brother . kevin : oh , sure , right . michael 's a great lawyer , yada , yada , yada . that 's all people say . `` leave it to michael . he 'll handle things . `` he 's not a miracle worker . he did n't get phyllis off . colleen : hey , can you calm down , please ? you 're yelling . kevin : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . it 's just -- it 's not fair . colleen : i know . kevin : it 's becoming really clear to me that ... i could lose her . [ scene_break ] jill : i have no reason to believe that ji min is lying to me . jack : yet here you are . jill : what could be worse than using someone else as a front man to buy back jabot ? jack : unless ji min was in on it . and then he would be a very , very bad man . jill : it still would n't absolve you . jack : well , you 're not here to talk about me . you 're here to see if you can trust what ji min is telling you . jill : how do i know i can trust what you 're telling me ? jack : you come to my home , you ask for my help , and then you insult me ? jill : oh , please do n't act like you 're hurt . i know you too well . jack : look , either ji min does n't know the first thing about business , does n't do his homework on deals and is easily duped , or ... he is very bright , very ruthless and willing to take advantage of every opportunity , including you . you know him better than i do . which one is he ? [ scene_break ] kay : thank you , uh , for getting this done so quickly . michael : ( sighs ) are you sure you want to cut your daughter out of this will ? kay : she leaves me no choice . michael : you can think about it , and we can make provisions later . kay : where do i sign ? michael : sign and date . [ next_on ] jill : it 's possible that ji min has been lying to me all this time . phyllis : with you gone all the time and me out of the picture , sharon will run to nick . neil : what 's going on ? sharon : i think i 'm falling in love with nick again . | katherine writes jill out of her will . ji min denies knowing anything about jack 's dishonest business practices . later when jill talks to jack , he tells her for that to be true , ji min would have to be extremely naive , and jill knows he is n't naive . david and nikki continue to flirt . colleen is impressed with adrian 's book but says they should keep the contents from her father . jana asks adrian to visit her . he is n't happy when she suggests that if something should happen to her , colleen will be there to take care of kevin . nikki and nick clash over phyllis . michael tells kevin that if something happens to jana , the hospital could face a lawsuit . phyllis worries about going to jail , and spends time with daniel giving him some motherly advice . |
paul : ah . it 's letting up a little bit . nikki : not enough . man : it 's a very bad storm . nikki : yeah , and my husb -- the man that we 're looking for has n't turned up . man : his boat never came back to the dock ? nikki : no . man : maybe he brought her in somewhere else . paul : yeah , he could 've tried to go around the weather . nikki : do you really believe that ? paul : i 've got no reason not to believe that . you know , victor 's little friend , the little girl , said he likes to hang out here a lot , so ... nikki : yeah . paul : maybe we should , uh , do the same , and i 'll call around to the neighboring harbor masters and see if they have any information . man : you ca n't . paul : why not ? man : cell phone tower -- hit by lightning . nikki : that 's why nicholas and i were cut off yesterday . ( cell phone ringing ) paul : i got service . nikki : oh , great . paul : it 's nick . nick , hello . hello ? nick : paul , paul , i 've been trying to get a hold of you all night . paul : yeah , well , apparently , the lightning struck a cell phone tower here . nick : is mom with you ? paul : yeah , she is . here , hold on . nikki : hi , sweetheart . nick : hey , mom , are you all right ? and -- and what about dad ? what about his boat ? nikki : oh , we 're fine . we 're fine . uh , we 're not sure about your father yet , but i do n't want you to worry . i mean , there could be any number of reasons why we have n't found him yet . nick : listen , i really need to talk to paul . can you put him on ? nikki : here he is . here he is . paul : yeah , nick , what 's up ? nick : hey , so , uh , i need to tell you something , but mom 's kind of on edge , so i do n't want this getting back to her . paul : oh , okay , uh ... go ahead . nick : uh , j.t . and i found out that there 's a mob hit on walter . paul : how reliable is your information ? nick : it 's the f.b.i . apparently , it 's some sort of double cross . walter is a marked man . paul : right . and your dad 's looking for him at the same time . nick : yeah . where are you two now ? paul : we are , uh , in a bar right -- right near the harbor . nick : okay , well , be extra careful , all right ? things could be more dangerous than you think . paul : all right , i 'm on top of it . i 'll keep you posted . nikki : what did he wan na talk to you about ? paul : he just wants to make sure that you 're okay . hey , could i get one of those , too , please ? [ scene_break ] amber : so why is it that you woke me out of a dead sleep and dragged me in here so early ? chloe : because i need help getting everything over to jabot in time for the photo shoot . amber : it 's for a lip gloss ad , right ? chloe : uh , yeah , it 's only our new shade , restless style . it 's for the web , the , uh , the magazine , oh , and for jabot cosmetics counter displays . you know , it would be a learning lesson for you in the fashion industry . amber : i do have a little experience , you know ? chloe : making coffee does n't count . amber : as a fashion designer for forrester creations . chloe : oh , right , that little job . oh , speaking of coffee , do you have any ? amber : um , i 'd have to make it . ah , look , i have a voice mail . chloe : and i 'll just get the stuff that i need . you know what ? make it a decaf . i do n't want the little booger jumping around . amber : i 'm not gon na have time to do that for you . chloe : fine . i 'll just get some over at jabot . will you come on already ? amber : i , you know , i 'm gon na have to meet you there . my job here comes first . ( cell phone ringing ) chloe : ugh . ooh ! it 's the movers . they 're bringing everything over to cane 's house today . amber : wow , you move fast . chloe : mm - hmm . hello . yeah . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , yeah , that sounds fantastic . whoa , whoa , whoa , wait a minute , um , colleen , can we do lunch over at the athletic club instead ? is that cool ? all right , i 'll see you in a half - hour . nick , hey , um , what 's the news with your dad ? nick : it 's the same as yesterday . daniel : sorry . nick : thanks . listen , daniel , i need a favor from you . daniel : yeah , sure , what is it ? nick : it 's noah . something 's going on with him . i 'm kinda worried . daniel : what 's going on with noah ? nick : drinking . daniel : well , what do you want me to do ? nick : well ( telephone ringing ) nick : hold on . hello ? uh , yeah , just give me one second , okay ? what i 'd like you to do is scare the hell out of him . [ scene_break ] devon : i thought you had a photo shoot today . lily : well , it 's not till later . devon : oh . it 's good to see you . do you want some coffee ? lily : yes , please , where is it ? devon : it 's over here . i 'll get some . lily : i hardly slept at all last night after everything you told me about ana . devon : yeah , same here . lily : so ... how 's she doing ? devon : same as when she , uh , went to bed , but she 's ... lily : oh , um , hi , ana . ana : hi , miss lily . lily : so , you know , i - i heard about you and -- and your mom . you know , i - i went through the exact thing that you did , and just so you know , neil -- he -- he 's not my biological dad . ana : when did you find out ? lily : here , sit down , okay , and i will tell you all about it . ana : okay . [ scene_break ] jill : i wan na make sure that the lip color pops . that is our primary focus . everything else is secondary , so when you 're talking to wardrobe and hair , you stress that . woman : absolutely , mrs. abbott . jill : okay , great . cane : good morning . jill : you 're not here for the photo shoot , are you ? lily 's on her way in if you wan na take a flyer . cane : no , no , no , it 's okay . i can handle it . jill : so what 's up , honey ? chloe : i 'm back ! what are you doing , hiring a no - name stylist ? jill : what are you doing here ? chloe : i 'm overseeing the `` restless style `` shoot . cane : ca n't escape her , can you ? chloe : you know , i 'm really glad to see the two of you . jill : really ? why 's that ? chloe : well , in between moving , working , reading tons of baby books and trying to get enough rest for the baby , i 've been thinking about our engagement party that you wan na throw us . and he clearly does n't wan na do it , and i 'm okay with that . cane : you are ? chloe : yeah . let 's bag it . cane : wow . wow , this is actually something that we agree on , huh ? jill : well , i do n't agree . i am trying to thwart a potential scandal of the shotgun wedding variety , and an elegant party at the estate might hopefully promote the image that you are a happy couple . cane : yeah , not for everyone . jill : i 'm doing this for you , okay ? i 'm trying to sell our customers the image of our new c.e.o . just think of it as a business obligation . chloe : okay , well , then can we switch venues ? jill : why ? chloe : because i think that there are some other places in town that are a little bit more suitable . we 're younger . and no offense , but your place is kinda stuffy . jill : well , you little snip . a party is being thrown in your honor and you have the nerve to try to call the shots ? chloe : look , i just thought that maybe -- jill : i do n't care what you just thought . the party will be held at the estate , and i 'll give you the date later today . end of discussion . chloe : okay . i , uh , should get the , uh , shoot started . jill : i am looking after your best interest . cane : i know . i know . i 'll be in my office . brad : hey , boss . cane : brad . brad : lookin ' sharp . the info on , uh , jabot retro you wanted . jill : brad , wait . i 'm so sorry i have not had a chance to talk to you about cane 's appointment . look , i know i offered you the position of c.e.o . as soon as we 'd brought down the newman / chow regime , and i really did intend to do that . brad : jill , jill , listen , no need to explain . jill : well , i 'm glad you feel that way . brad : it 's not like we had a contract or anything , right ? jill : right . but listen , i remember you saying something about exploring other options . i just wondered if that means you 're leaving us ? brad : yeah , well , you know , i put a few feelers out there , but , um , no . i 'm gon na stick around for awhile . jill : well , good . good . i 'm glad to hear that . brad : hmm . yeah , you know , i 'm just gon na keep doing what i 'm doing . jill : good . brad : i 'm sure it 'll all pay off the end . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , when i learned that neil was n't my biological dad , i was feeling a lot of the stuff that you 're probably feeling right now . you know , i was hurt and confused . ana : did the truth change anything ? lily : no . you know , not in the sense that -- that neil was , and -- and is my dad in every sense of the word . you know , he raised me , just like tyra raised you . and they both made sacrifices for their family , you know , for us . ana : i ca n't forgive her . lily : ana , why not ? ana : 'cause i do n't believe in forgiving ... anymore . and i 'm not sure i believe in forgiving anything or anyone . lily : well , what about devon ? i mean , you can believe in him , right ? he did n't lie to you . he just found out the truth , just like you did . listen , ana , please , do not shut devon out . [ scene_break ] heather : you seem kind of down this morning . adam : yeah , well , i got kicked out of my house by my own brother and sister , who also wan na ace me out of newman . does n't exactly put you in a good mood . heather : of course not . well , things will get better when your dad gets back . adam : that 's what i keep telling myself . heather : i 'm , uh , i 'm sorry i fell asleep last night . it 's , uh , it 's just all the work the d.a . 's piling up on me . did i mention that they decided to reopen the , uh , the case -- the chicago p.d . -- about the death of chow 's second wife ? adam : they just ignore the bylaws and hold their own board meeting ? you ca n't do that . there 's got ta be some way to fight this . heather : adam , did you hear anything i just said ? adam : yeah , uh , yeah , you 're talking about the chow case . heather : yeah , i 'm the liaison between here and the chicago office , which means i 'm facilitating all of the witness interviews from here . the only problem is that some of the detectives handling the case are making noise about my competence because i was n't able to connect chow to the ji min murder right away , so ... it 'd be , um , it 'd be nice to have a little of your support . adam : i 'm sorry , heather , but i have problems of my own right now . heather : uh , you know , i , uh , i know you 've been going through a lot , but you could at least pretend to care . adam : look , sweetheart , i do care . but frankly , your problems do n't even compare to mine right now , okay ? so let 's just not get into it . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , i 'll call the printer myself . do n't worry about it . okay . daniel : hey , so you said something was going on with noah . what 's up ? nick : yeah , hold on , i just got an e - mail from him . good , he 's on his way . we were supposed to go boating on the lake . daniel : yeah , but you said you want me to scare him ? nick : i caught him and his buddies at my dad 's pool , and they were raiding the beer fridge . daniel : does n't sound like him . nick : i caught him before they could drink anything , and noah assured me he was n't gon na touch the stuff , but i 'm still kinda worried . daniel : yeah , i would be , too . nick : i 've said all i could on the subject , and i 'm not sure , uh , if kids really like hearing lectures from their parents . daniel : no , no , they do n't . nick : yeah , i figured that . i 'm just not -- i do n't think it sunk in , you know ? daniel : so what , you want me to , like , get your back or something ? nick : well , yeah , daniel , you know , he really looks up to you . daniel : you got it . hey , you know , i will give it a shot . nick : thanks , bud . i appreciate it . amber : ( laughs ) no way , liam ! i have to work ! i miss you , too . so , uh , when am i gon na see you again ? really ? that 's so incredible . ( cell phone ringing ) amber : what do you want ? calm down , chloe , i 'm on my way . noah : oh , hey , amber . what 's up with her ? daniel : you know , man , i would n't even know where to begin . noah : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] lily : think about what i said , okay ? devon : she all right ? lily : uh , we 'll see . what about you ? you okay ? devon : yeah . i 'm fine . it 's just weird . growing up , i always wanted a little sister , and now i got two . lily : oh ! well ... you and ana are gon na be really close . devon : you think so ? lily : oh , i know so . all right , i 'll see ya . devon : all right . lily : bye . devon : see ya . devon : you hungry , squirt ? ana : is mom gon na send me to music school 'cause she does n't want me anymore ? [ scene_break ] adam : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey , wait a minute , wait . where you going so fast ? i do n't -- i do n't know what got you so mad . heather : that only makes it worse . adam : look , i was stating a fact . heather : as selfishly and goldly as you possibly could . listen , i - i have my issues , and , uh , it 's funny , but somehow they 're not any less important to me than yours , so ... adam : look , heather , look , i 'm not saying that i do n't sympathize with you , okay ? heather : adam , that 's exactly what you were saying . listen , i know you 've been going through some incredibly rough stuff lately . i 'm not negating that . i 'm just saying , it 's not only about you . adam : i know . i know . you 're trying to rebuild your reputation at the d.a . 's office . heather : yeah . and it 's an uphill struggle that is very , very important to me , you know ? and i 'm exhausted and i 'm emotional and i ca n't even think straight , and you wo n't even notice that because you ca n't even get past your own drama . adam : all right , listen , i 'm not the kind of person that 's gon na put somebody else 's stuff first . heather : and i 'm not the kind of person that 's gon na sit here and hold you and say , `` poor , poor adam . `` so if that 's what you 're looking for , you got the wrong girl . [ scene_break ] nikki : paul , come here . look . paul : what is it ? nikki : you see that pier ? you see those boats ? i mean , look how the waves damaged those boats tied to the dock . what would that have done if it were out at sea ? paul : i 'm -- i 'm -- do n't jump to conclusions . nikki : oh . sir , um ... the boat that my husband took -- is it safe ? man : si , senora , a very good boat . it 's been through many a storms . paul : see there ? chances are , victor came through this with no problem at all . nikki : yeah , you 're probably right . i 'm just getting ahead of myself , i guess . [ scene_break ] devon : now you believe me , right , when i tell you that the last thing your mom or anybody else wants to do is send you away . ana : are you just saying that ? devon : no , i 'm not just saying that . the reason she kept that secret from you for so long is 'cause she loves you . because she did n't want to lose you . ana : what about music school ? devon : music school ? that 's about doing what you love to do . that 's about your talent . what ? ana : you 're my brother . devon : i 'm your brother . i know . i know . it 's still weird to me , too . ana : i heard that big brothers look out for their little sisters . devon : really ? well , you heard right , they do . know what else they do ? ana : what ? devon : they torment them . ana : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] daniel : the project is once more a go now that we 've got a host with a bigger bandwidth . noah : oh , it 's gon na be cool seeing an animated version of , uh , amber on the webzine . daniel : yeah . noah : whoa , whoa , what are those ? daniel : some of my sketches that i did when i was on tour with my dad in europe . noah : that 's not bad . daniel : not bad ? are you an art critic now ? not bad ? this one right here is gon na be shown in an exhibit in new york . oh , let me check this e - mail . ha ! ha ! there you go ! two weeks from today -- a gallery in tribeca . it 's on . noah : oh , way to go , dude ! man , you are so lucky , going on tour with the band , showing your work in new york . my life is so boring . daniel : you know , man , your life is not boring . you are a kid right now . enjoy being a kid . it does n't last forever . noah : are you for real ? daniel : yeah , i 'm for real . i remember what it was like to be 15 , okay ? i mean , it was n't that long ago for me . you do n't have to rush into anything . i mean , do n't do anything unless you really wan na do it . noah : uh - huh . and then who are you , dr. phil ? daniel : i do n't know what i 'm trying to say here . sometimes following the crowd is n't always the best thing . noah : my dad talked to you , did n't he ? daniel : maybe . maybe your dad talked to me . noah : look , look , i was n't gon na drink the beer . okay , he -- he totally overreacted . he 's just freaking out about my grandpa missing . daniel : okay , yeah , you know what ? that might be part of it . i 'll give you that . but your dad also knows that sometimes one bad decision leads to another bad decision . i know that . i know that all too well . we 're just looking out for you here . we want what 's best for you . we care about you . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , bud , i 'll be ready in a minute . heather : nick ? hi . nick : hey , heather , what brings you by ? heather : oh , well , um , i 'm working with the , uh , chicago police on continuing the investigation into david chow . nick : are you -- are you okay ? heather : oh , yeah . no , no , um , i 'm fine . i just -- i need to talk to the people who , uh , knew him . and i was -- i was wondering when -- nick : are you all right ? are you sure ? heather : for us -- [ heather faints ] nick : whoa , whoa , whoa . daniel ? daniel , call 9 - 1 - 1 . [ scene_break ] chloe : i am seriously going to die if someone does n't get me a decaf coffee . amber : okay , i ca n't stay long . liam called with some kind of surprise . he 's in town on business , wants me to meet him for lunch at the g.c.a.c . chloe : whoa , wait , here 's here and out of all the places you could take him , you 're taking him to the g.c.a.c . ? amber : they have private rooms upstairs , remember ? maybe we 'll have time for a little , uh , dessert . chloe : why do n't you take him back to your place ? amber : well , because daniel 's taking colleen to the g.c.a.c . , so ... i kinda wan na spy / show liam off . chloe : oh . that 's a good idea . amber : yeah , i think so . chloe : hi ! look , it 's just like old times . lily : hardly . can we just get this over with , please ? chloe : yeah , makeup 's out in the hall . cane : so , um ... you 're doing the , uh , new lip gloss ad today , huh ? lily : yep . cane : it 'll be pretty on you . lily : thanks . so , um , how 's it going , being c.e.o . ? cane : it 's , uh ... so far , it 's okay . um ... looks like they 're waiting on you . i 'll let you , uh , i 'll let you get ready . lily : actually , um ... there 's something i wanted to talk to you about , if you have a second ? cane : of course i have a second . lily : okay , um , it 's -- it 's just about devon and -- and ana , and it 's just bringing up some really painful memories for me and -- chloe : hey . look , i 'm sorry to intrude , but i 'm super nauseous , and maybe i 'm overdoing it or something , but do you think you could take me home , cane ? cane : you can go lie down in my office . chloe : where ? cane : on the flat thing that looks like a sofa . i 'm sorry . chloe : okay , so you want me barfing all over your furniture ? lily : you know what ? you guys just , uh , work it out while i get made up . chloe : i 'm sorry . i 'm not feeling well , and i 'm scared . i 'm afraid i 'm gon na start spotting again or something . cane : all right . come on . [ scene_break ] ana : here 's your half . devon : thank you . thank you . ana : here 's mine . devon : let 's go . let 's do this . oh , i 'll take those , thank you . oh . that 's mine . uh - huh . you won that one . no , no . okay . ana : tie . devon : play your cards . ana : war . devon : ugh . ana : mm - hmm ! devon : you got lucky . ana : skill . devon : no , you just kicked my butt . that 's what it is . ana : little sisters know how to torment big brothers . [ scene_break ] paul : no , i understand . just tell her i will be there as soon as i can . i 'm -- i 'm leaving right now . okay , and if you hear anything from the doctors , you call me and let me know . hold on a second . nikki : hi , sweetheart . i heard . keep us posted , okay ? no , no , there 's not really any news on your father . we 're still waiting . what ? yeah , okay , yes , please do that . okay , sweetheart . okay , bye . ( sighs ) she 's gon na be okay , paul . paul : it just does n't make any sense . i mean , she 's young and healthy and collapsing like that -- i got ta go home . nikki : of course you do . i understand . paul : and you have to go with me . nikki : paul , no , no . look , i am perfectly fine here . i am staying until i find victor . paul : nikki ... nikki : go . go to your daughter . [ scene_break ] adam : well , you know , i 'm just trying to do what i 'm told . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , sorry about crashing your date . daniel : i 'm telling you , you do n't have to apologize , all right ? colleen and i are just friends , and there she is right there . colleen : hi . daniel : hi . colleen : noah , nice to have you join us . noah : you 're sure ? i mean , we live in the same house , and now i 'm butting in on your date . colleen : oh , you can butt in anytime . anything on your grandfather ? noah : uh , no . but hey , i got a video game . you guys enjoy your date . daniel : i told him it was not a date , but when he heard that we were coming to the club , he did n't believe me . i guess it 's a little too upscale for just friends . i do n't know . colleen : so why did you pick here anyway ? daniel : um , because amber would n't be here ? colleen : oh . good planning . so you said something happened to heather ? [ scene_break ] adam : well , you know , you 're gon na have to wait to speak to victoria when she returns from the middle east about that . she 's calling all the shots on that one . hold on . it 's adam . nick : adam , its nick . adam : what ? nick : your girlfriend just collapsed . she 's in emergency . [ scene_break ] woman : just a little more . chloe : she 's supposed to look like a model , not like a hooker . lily : i thought you were n't feeling that well . man : come on , lily . a little attitude now . a little restless angst . man : now how about a little restless passion ? man : fabulous ! that 's it ! give it to me again ! brad : oh , cane , listen , uh , you know , i did n't get a chance to tell you earlier , but any help you need in your new position , i 'd be happy to give it to you . cane : i appreciate that . brad : absolutely . you know , we 're , uh , we 're in this together . we both work for the company and , uh , its success is really all that 's important . cane : thanks , brad , but you know what ? unlike past regimes , i really do n't have any intention of playing into a company alliance game . thanks . [ scene_break ] daniel : and it 's gon na be at this really cutting edge gallery in tribeca . i mean , they do write - ups about this place in `` w `` magazine and `` vanity fair . `` you know , the art blogs , they hit it up all the time . colleen : that 's great . new york is wonderful . daniel : yeah , to have your work exhibited there -- i mean , it 's like every artist 's dream . colleen : oh , my dream is to shop there . i mean , the stores on madison avenue ? it 's like everybody seems to have a boutique . daniel : yeah , i 'm more of a downtown guy . colleen : well , the shopping 's even better there , and the restaurants are incredible . daniel : ( laughs ) colleen : oh , can you wait a second ? i think i used to work with her . just one sec . noah : she was n't as excited as amber would be . daniel : what ? noah : about your showing . look , i know i 'm just a kid , but i do n't know if there 's anybody better for you than amber . amber : hmm . someone say my name ? daniel : what are you doing here ? amber : i 'm having lunch with liam . daniel : i thought that liam lived in l.a. ? amber : he does , but he just flew in . that 's pretty cool , huh ? daniel : mmm . amber : you know what ? um , i think i 'm gon na get him a bottle of really nice red . california red . i think he 'll like it . noah : is this gon na be weird ? daniel : oh , yeah , this is gon na be real weird , but not for any of the reasons that you 'd think . [ scene_break ] man : the weather is getting very , very bad , senora . nikki : yeah , i see . i 'm not only worried about victor . paul , the man that was with me and my son -- they 're both flying in this . man : you want a drink , senora ? nikki : um ... no , thank you . man : ( speaking spanish ) man : mrs. newman ? nikki : yes . luis : i 'm luis garza from the local police department . i was told that you were expecting a report from us . nikki : you 've heard something ? luis : we have , mrs. newman , but i 'm afraid it is not good news . [ scene_break ] ana : i think you should just give up . war is not your game . devon : you know , you 're right , but i used to be really good at war . i did . ana : not until you got real competition . devon : oh , really ? well , you know , the game is , like , mostly luck , not skill , right ? ana : then you just do n't have any luck . tyra : hey , guys . there you are . so you 're playing what , cards ? devon : well , i 'm getting creamed , and she 's playing cards . that 's what happened . tyra : yeah , i would 've told you not to play cards with this little shark over here . she 's voracious . devon : yeah , i think i figured that out . tyra : you have fun playing with devon ? ana : yes . tyra : well , would you wan na scoot him over and play with your mom ? ana : nope . and i do n't wan na live with you anymore , either . tyra : what ? ana : i wan na live with devon . [ scene_break ] adam : oh , thank god . are you okay ? heather : hi , baby . adam : what happened ? what 's wrong ? heather : um , i passed out . i do n't know . the doctor says it 's , uh , it 's stress , exhaustion , not eating enough , i do n't know , a litany of stuff . adam : all right , at least it 's nothing serious . i know this is my fault . i 'm sorry . i was a self - centered ass . i 'm so sorry . heather : that you were . but i 'm over it . adam : thank god you 're all right . what 's -- what , uh , can you go home ? heather : i do n't know . adam : are they gon na release you ? heather : yeah , no one 's told me . i 'm wondering the same thing myself , so ... adam : all right , um , you want me to call your dad ? heather : nick already did . thanks , hon . woman : i 'm sorry to keep you waiting , ms. stevens , but there was something in your test i needed to check . heather : something more serious ? woman : well , i think the collapse is really nothing to be concerned about , but , uh , the test that we ran show that you have a significantly low red blood cell count . adam : what does that mean ? woman : well , we 're not sure yet , but we may have to admit you to get some answers . okay , i 'll let you know shortly . heather : okay . woman : okay . heather : thanks . adam : hey , do n't worry . i 'm sure it 's nothing . [ scene_break ] colleen : making up an imaginary boyfriend ? daniel : yeah , i guess . colleen : i mean , how is she gon na get out of this ? daniel : amber , um ... you do n't have to do this . amber : do what ? daniel : keep playing this made up liam game . amber : i 'm not making him up . is it so hard for you to believe that i 'm not a big loser , that some other guy out there in the world wants me , too , hmm ? daniel : i 'm just saying , where is he ? amber : ( scoffs ) colleen : that did n't look like that went over too well . daniel : oh , well , she swears that this liam guy is real . noah : well , maybe he is . i mean , amber 's hot . why would she have to make someone up ? there 's probably a lot of guys that wan na go out with her . daniel : why -- why would she -- you do n't know amber . colleen : yeah , it 's the kind of thing she would do . noah : i think she left her phone . daniel : she probably got all flustered because i caught her in the middle of a lie . daniel : i 'm gon na make you take this back to her . ( cell phone vibrating ) daniel : you got ta be kidding me . [ scene_break ] cane : how did it go ? chloe : lily was a pro , like always . just like how we used to do , right , lil ? lily : i 'm gon na go . chloe : shoot went really well , actually . cane : jabot 's glad to hear that . chloe : so is `` restless style . `` jill : oh , there you are . here it is . this is the list of guests for the engagement party . so you two look it over , and let me know if i 've forgotten anyone . and , uh , how was the photo shoot ? chloe : i think you 'll be very pleased . jill : good . good . get back to me on that list , okay ? cane : okay . i do n't know half the people on this list . chloe : i know even less . cane : i wish i could just do my job and skip all this corporate game - playing . chloe : well , you know , there 's an easy fix . cane : yeah , chloe , what 's that ? chloe : we could just elope . [ scene_break ] man : mr. newman , better buckle up back there . we 're hitting some weather . and there 's a call for you . your wife patched it through . nick : phyllis ? nikki : honey , its mom . nick : i 'm on my way . nikki : are you coming soon ? nick : soon , i hope . but we 've hit some bad weather . nikki : oh , god . nick : mom , what 's wrong ? nikki : you got ta get here soon , son . nick : why ? what happened ? nikki : um ... a piece of the boat that ... your father was on washed ashore . nick : what ? nikki : it -- it went down . it sunk . nick : what about dad ? what happened -- what happened to dad ? nikki : he 's presumed dead . dear god . [ next_on ] nikki : do you know how to say vodka in spanish ? kay : are you drinking ? nick : faster , you got ta get me there faster ! i will double what i gave you . adam : the board of directors can go screw themselves . i 'm running things . | nikki and paul are still in mexico , when paul hears about heather 's collapse he heads back to genoa city ; leaving nikki to receive the news of victor being presumed dead . she shares this with nick who is on his way there . heather collapses at restless style and is rushed to the hospital , where they inform her that her red blood cells are low and she will need to be admitted . amber still plays the game of revenge with her make believe boyfriend liam , arranging a fake meeting at the gcac where colleen and daniel are meeting for lunch . lily shares her paternity story with ana , who refuses to forgive tyra . lily also has a shoot at jabot for the new lipstick shade `` restless style `` , unbeknownst to her chloe is overseeing it . cane and lily share an awkward moment , daniel is enlisted to scare noah straight and nick tells paul that walter is a marked man . chloe suggests cane and she elope and brad tries to cause waves for jill . |
phyllis : finally . kevin : what , do you need help getting tim 's car out of your lot ? phyllis : no , i took care of that . kevin : then why am i here ? phyllis : we need to get our stories straight . we need alibis . kevin : what ? no , no , no , no . alibis are for when there is a crime . there was no crime . there was just a dead body , which is not in and of itself a crime , just a dead body . phyllis : okay , okay . yes . no , it was n't a crime . it is not a crime when somebody dies unexpectedly in front of you . that is not a crime , but it looks bad , kevin . it looks extremely bad when you 've just been accused of attempted murder . kevin : and the guy who died was blackmailing you . phyllis : exactly , so we need to get our stories lined up . so let 's relax , okay ? kevin : ( exhales sharply ) phyllis : let 's not panic . tim was a loner . they probably wo n't find his body for weeks . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . any luck ? ronan : yes and no . i found reid . [ scene_break ] kyle : dad ? jack : in here . ( breathing rhythmically ) ( groans ) your timing 's good . i could use a break . ( grunting ) kyle : hey , give you a hand ? ooh . jack : ( groans ) kyle : hey , you 're supporting a lot of your own weight there . jack : yeah , i 'm doing all right . how you doin ' these days ? how 's work going ? kyle : ( groans ) did you see the press conference ? jack : the coronation ceremony , you mean ? sharon crowning herself queen of newman ? kyle : ( groans ) jack : yeah , i saw it . she talked like it was , uh , a smooth transition . i imagine there was a bit of chaos behind the scenes . kyle : yep , it 's pretty scary to think about what 's gon na happen to this company if we do n't find victor soon . i do n't suppose you have any idea where he 's gone . jack : no . kyle : would you tell me if you did ? ( chuckles ) jack : yeah , i would , kyle . i know how much he means to you . kyle : what about nikki ? you think she 's got any idea where he 's gone ? jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : can i help you ? nikki : oh , um , hi . i 'm looking for victor newman . have you seen him ? man : no , afraid not . nikki : do you run this farm ? have you had any contact with him lately ? man : been quite some time now . has n't come around since his boy got married here . [ scene_break ] man : excuse me , mrs. newman ? sharon : yes , what is it , bobby ? bobby : i understand you called off the search for mr. newman . i was hoping that meant you 'd heard from him . sharon : no , it means that i 've realized that mr. newman will return when he 's good and ready and not a moment sooner , so we can all stop wasting our time looking for him . bobby : well , i do n't feel like it 's a waste of time . i can coordinate with nick , if you 'd rather . sharon : so let me understand this . if you do n't agree with what i 'm telling you to do , you will just ignore me and go to nick ? bobby : no , i -- sharon : you know what ? i can already see that this is not going to work out . i 'm sorry , but i 'm gon na have to let you go , effective immediately . [ scene_break ] adam : all right , well , i 'm gon na get going . i want to catch sharon before she starts her big day as c.e.o . chelsea : you do realize that this could backfire , right ? i mean , you 're not exactly sharon 's favorite person in the world these days . it 's your father 's mess . why do n't you just let him handle it when he comes back ? adam : ( pops lips ) well , there 's no telling when he is gon na come back , and i do n't want sharon or anyone causing irreparable damage to that company . chelsea : how is that your problem ? adam : well , we do own a big chunk of newman stock ... chelsea : ah . adam : and that is some of our children 's financial future . i do n't want sharon trashing it . chelsea : probably not the argument you want to use on her , just f.y.i . adam : you think ? chelsea : mnh - mnh . adam : no , i 'm going to , uh ... i 'm gon na talk to her about my concern for her well - being , basically . chelsea : i just feel like she wants more than concern from you . adam : yeah , well , i just feel like that ship has sailed , and she knows it . you 're not -- you 're not worried about this , are you ? chelsea : about you and sharon ? no . ( laughs ) no , of course not . adam : okay . hey , does anything about this face look like the face of someone who would ruin a very , very , very good thing ? chelsea : nope . adam : good . something about these lips look like they need a kiss ? chelsea : yes . adam : all right . see you later . chelsea : bye . [ scene_break ] tucker : i hope those are comfortable shoes . you 're gon na be doing some traveling today . genevieve : hmm . that 's if i agree to find victor for you . ( chuckles ) i , um , ca n't really understand why you 'd want to bring him back , 'cause would n't that sort of interfere with what you 've got going on with his wife ? tucker : you are jealous . and who says i want to bring him back ? genevieve : ah . so his wife is not the real goal , is it ? no ... it 's the company that she 's currently controlling ... ( laughs ) uh , no doubt due to your advice and guidance , right ? ( chuckles ) so you want to be the power behind the throne . [ scene_break ] ronan : why do n't you come outside with me ? come on . ronan : i 'm sorry for your loss , beth . beth : thank you . ronan : did you see tim last night ? beth : i did n't even know he was in town . ronan : did he tell you that he would n't be ? beth : he was n't able to call me and tell me things like that unless my husband was away on business . ronan : right . um , this trip that tim was planning on taking , did he tell you where he was gon na go ? beth : he was gon na surprise me and send for me when he settled . um , said he was coming into a bunch of money , an inheritance or something like that , but i guess none of that is gon na happen now . ronan : hmm . beth , do you , uh , do you recognize these ? beth : oh . those are ... thrill pills . ( chuckles ) i 'm really gon na miss that man . ronan : um , did you recognize anything else out of the ordinary here last night ? beth : no . well , an encyclopedia salesman . ronan : an encyclopedia salesman ? beth : yeah . ronan : really ? why do n't you , uh , why do n't you tell me more about that ? [ scene_break ] kevin : should n't we stick closer to , i do n't know , the truth ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) no , no , no . sit down . kevin : ( sighs ) phyllis : listen . i 've been interrogated more than once recently . i know the drill . see , if we say we were together , they 're gon na ask us what we talked about , and then we 're gon na have to come up with this fictitious conversation and keep track of it . it 's a nightmare . we 're not doing that , okay ? so we never even saw each other . we never saw each other . i 'm gon na send you an e - mail backdated to yesterday saying i 'm not interested in the web site and there 's nothing more to discuss . kevin : not interested in the web site ? phyllis : yeah . no , n - not now , okay ? listen ... kevin : ( sighs ) phyllis : i 'm gon na get interrogated when it comes out about tim . of course i am , but there 's not gon na be anything that connects you to tim or you to me , you got it ? kevin : mm - hmm . ( knock on door ) chloe : hello . phyllis : ( whispering ) are you kidding me ? are you kidding me ? you told chloe that you were here ? kevin : ( whispers ) no . phyllis : shh . she 'll go away . kevin : my car . she knows my car . phyllis : crap ! kevin : answer the door . answer the door ! go ! phyllis : relax . phyllis : ( normal voice ) hey , chloe , hi . chloe : hi . phyllis : hi , hi . chloe : i , um ... i saw kevin 's car downstairs . phyllis : oh , um ... chloe : so i -- oh , yeah , there he is . hi . kevin : hi . hey , babe . chloe : hi . kevin : hi . chloe : i mean , you know , you got home so late , and then you left early this morning . i missed you . kevin : ( chuckles ) chloe : were you just here working on the web site with phyllis ? kevin : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : well , hello . adam : got a minute ? sharon : not really . i was on my way to the office . adam : that 's what i wanted to talk to you about , this coup you 're staging . sharon : here to give me a little friendly business advice ? adam : ( sighs ) no amount of advice could prepare you to run a multinational conglomerate . anybody else who tells you differently is blowing smoke . i tell you that as your friend . sharon : not as nick and victoria 's puppet ? adam : because i would be so keen to be their puppet . sharon : ( chuckles ) adam : no , sharon , this is because i am worried about you . i think you might be in over your head . sharon : oh . well , that was so sweet of you , really , to come rushing over here out of the goodness of your heart and concern for me . no ulterior motive , nothing to do with all the billions of dollars at stake or all the power i 'm wielding , the power that i know you would kill for ? [ scene_break ] genevieve : so ... i 'd like to hear some more about this little plan of yours . tucker : same as it always is -- buy low , sell high . genevieve : right , and with the newman stock prices plummeting with someone as inexperienced as sharon at the helm ... tucker : i 'll scoop up shares , and either victor returns , the price rebounds -- genevieve : or you and sharon combined have the controlling interest in the company , and then you can orchestrate the rebound yourselves ... assuming , of course , that you can stay on her good side . tucker : that should n't be a problem . genevieve : nope , not for a guy like you . tucker : listen , i 'm giving you an opportunity to make a boatload of money right along with me , and it 's a chance for you to get back in the game , and do n't think i do n't know how much you miss that . listen . genevieve : mm - hmm . tucker : you do this for me , i will definitely make it worth your while . you 'll have enough money to support yourself , your family , a little extra left over to throw in colin 's face if you want to . genevieve : you do know me well , do n't you ? but it 's not enough . i want stock , too , and i want a seat on that newman board . tucker : uh ... i guess that could be arranged . genevieve : hmm ? tucker : this is the p.i . i 've had looking for victor since that first night . he says he 's got a lead . it 's a possible sighting in chicago . my bird is all fueled up and ready to fly . genevieve : then i guess i am , too . tucker : gen ... i 'm counting on you . genevieve : i 'll find him . do n't you worry . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon , i care about you . i always will care about you . you were the woman who helped turn my life around . sharon : well , we both did that for each other , did n't we ? i helped set you on the path you 're on now , toward marriage and a happy family life . ( sighs ) lord knows the adam you used to be could have never done that , um , but you know what ? that 's okay , because the sharon i used to be could have never walked into the newman boardroom and staked her claim the way that i just did . and that 's something i learned from you , how to defy expectations and disapproval -- not that i 'm giving you all the credit for my transformation . adam : i 'm sure you 're not . sharon : because victor had a lot to do with it , too . the two of you are similar that way . you both make your own rules and take what you want . you 're brazen , and i 've learned a lot from both of you . adam : ( sighs ) and we 've both hurt you . sharon : okay , you want to frame this whole thing as i 'm hurt and i 'm lashing out , a woman scorned and a caricature . well , you know what ? i 'm not gon na let you do that . i 'm a woman finally coming into her own . adam : i doubt dad would see it that way . sharon : really ? i disagree with you . i think that he would be ... very proud if he knew what i was doing -- well , if he knew -- i think he 'd be fine with it . adam : there are a lot of people who are n't fine with this . sharon : who , you and victoria and nick ? adam : no , this goes way beyond family . the board , the banks , wall street -- they will be gunning for you , sharon , and they will be ruthless . sharon : so what ? i can be just as ruthless if need be , something else i learned from you . so do n't bother with your patronizing attitude and your phony concern . ooh , now the real adam 's coming out , and he 's pissed . it 's okay . let it all out . you can just be yourself when you 're with me . i 'm sure it gets tiresome , having to rein it all in and act all lovey - dovey with your pregnant wife . adam : where did you hear that chelsea was pregnant ? [ scene_break ] jack : ( grunting ) kyle : there you go . harder , come on . you are so much stronger than you were just a few weeks ago . jack : ( breathing heavily ) kyle : so , uh , when do you expect nikki back ? jack : i do n't . she left . kyle : she left ? jack : she 's on a campaign to find victor . kyle : i do n't -- two days after the wedding ? jack : yeah , that was kind of my reaction , too . kyle : i am so sorry . jack : thanks . kyle : where did she go ? jack : i do n't know . kyle : you have n't even been in touch ? jack : i 'd made clear what my feelings were before she left -- ohh ! kyle : sorry , sorry . jack : that 's okay . it 's okay . i did n't tell you , i , uh ... i stood at the wedding . kyle : you did ? jack : yeah , nikki and i stood face - to - face as we exchanged our vows , my way of proving to her there was n't anything i would n't do for her . kyle : and then she goes and she does this . jack : i knew there was always gon na be a tie between the two of them , but , i mean , they raised their kids together and -- kyle : no , you 're not defending her . jack : no , i am not . kyle : good . you did n't deserve this . you should n't have to put up with it . [ scene_break ] ronan : thank you . hey , we need to pull tim reid 's bank records . he told the neighbor here he was about to come into some big money . michael : how big ? ronan : did n't say . also she said there was an encyclopedia salesman here last night . michael : how archaic . do encyclopedia salesmen still exist ? ronan : listen , it could be a scam , it could be unrelated , i 'm not sure , but it 's worth checking out . michael : do you have cause of death yet ? ronan : yes , we do . prelim says it 's most likely a heart attack . michael : you sound dubious . think there 's more to it ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , no , we were n't talking about the web site , just -- in fact , i - i - i already told kevin that it 's just -- i 'm not interested , not my cup of tea . chloe : come on . i mean , you would be the face of tagngrab . i mean , think about it . there would be thousands of people signing on every day to check out , you know , the swag that you 're tagging on your board . i mean , you 're gon na be setting trends , kill others ... phyllis : ( laughs ) chloe : i mean , most world leaders do n't even have that kind of power . phyllis : oh , yeah . well , it 's just the timing . chloe : i know , because of the charges that you 're facing . i get it ... phyllis : yeah . chloe : but i think this would be a great opportunity for you to focus on something else , and it gives the public something else to associate your name with , like , you know ... ( chuckles ) besides , uh ... phyllis : yeah , yeah , other than -- yeah , you know ... chloe : yeah , you know , scandal and crime . phyllis : yeah , oh , yes , yeah , right . um , this is -- this is the deal . i - i just do n't think it -- it 's right that , um , i 'm in the public eye right now . that -- that 's all . kevin : okay . phyllis : i do n't want to be . kevin : great . well , thank you , anyway . phyllis : yeah , well , i have an appointment , so , um , i 'm gon na have to ask you to leave , like , uh , now . kevin : yeah , sure thing . phyllis : okay . chloe : okay . bye . phyllis : see you . bye - bye . see you . kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : that was weird . kevin : what ? no , no , no , it was n't . it 's just -- you were n't taking no for an answer . she 'd already heard the whole spiel from me . chloe : when , last night ? kevin : no , no . uh , just this morning . chloe : where were you last night , then ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i did n't mean to say that . adam : but you did say it . so someone planted that seed in your head that chelsea might be pregnant , someone who 's possibly trying to mess with you , manipulate you . sharon : that is very interesting . maybe when chelsea dropped that bag with the pregnancy test in it right in front of me , it was intentional . i would n't put it past her . adam : she did n't know what had happened to that test . sharon : is she pregnant ? adam : no . sharon : for the record , adam , i am completely fine with you moving on with chelsea . have all the babies you want . in fact , you might want to have a few extra ones . she has a tendency to give 'em away . adam : you 're not bitter at all , are you ? sharon : the two of you never entered my mind when i made my decision about newman . adam : was it your decision , or was it someone else 's , someone nudging you behind the scenes ? sharon : oh , that 's so insulting . adam : kaplan vs. kaplan , 1963 . it just fell out of the sky and landed in your lap , sharon . the shareholders have a right to know if there is someone pulling your strings . sharon : ( laughs ) you know , that 's funny , that 's really funny coming from you , this attitude you 're taking , because i remember when you were running newman enterprises , and there were all these secret alliances and secret deals and meetings . and now suddenly , you are this big believer in corporate transparency . adam : whoever you 're shielding is playing you , sharon . tucker ? he has his own agenda . his m.o . is he swoops in on people and companies when they 're vulnerable . sharon : mm - hmm . so is yours . so is jack 's . katherine , victor -- every major player in this town got where they are by answering the door when opportunity knocked . i do n't hold that against you , and i certainly do n't care if you hold it against me . i have to protect my own interests . yes , um , i need your help in getting rid of an unwanted guest . thank you . adam : you said that my dad would be proud of your decisions . sharon : i think he would be . adam : is he the one orchestrating this , sharon ? is his disappearance part of the plan ? sharon : no one is `` orchestrating `` me , adam , and no one will , ever again . ( doorbell rings ) sharon : oh , there 's your escort . adam : when everything goes to hell ... do n't call me . [ scene_break ] chloe : well , it stinks that you did n't get any sleep last night . i mean , you know , if you had car trouble , you should have just called me . i could have come to get you . kevin : well , i did n't know how long it was gon na take . they kept saying it was gon na be a half - hour . five times they said that . chloe : ugh . how bad was the bill ? kevin : there was no bill . ( chuckles ) chloe : why ? kevin : because they felt bad for how long they made me wait . chloe : oh , well , that was really nice of them . you know what ? maybe we could , i do n't know , get them an ad on the web site or something . kevin : yeah , that 's a good idea . chloe : but next time , please call me . i mean , i was very worried about you . i thought you got into a car accident or something . kevin : i - i will , of course . i 'm sorry . chloe : you know what was really nice , though ? it did n't even cross my mind that you were with somebody else . kevin : what ? chloe , come on . chloe : no , i 'm saying i did n't even have those insecurities . i mean , thank god , right ? i mean , who has time to be all worried about that when you 're just , you know , trying to start a new company ? i mean , being jealous is very time - consuming , i can tell you . i mean , you got ta check up on your guy , you got ta figure out everything that they 're doing , everything that they 're saying . and , you know , if i caught you , i would have to kill you and dispose of the body . such a hassle . michael : dispose of the body ? kevin : ( laughs ) she 's -- she 's kidding . she 's kidding . what 's up ? michael : well , oddly enough , i have been dealing with a dead body . chloe : whose ? michael : tim reid . tim reid , phyllis ' ex - therapist . he was supposed to testify at a deposition this morning . he did n't show . turns out he died last night . could n't be deader . chloe : wow . well , there you go . somebody had a worse night than yours . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what now ? ronan : ( chuckles ) when was the last time you spoke to tim reid ? phyllis : i try to avoid tim reid whenever possible . uh , leslie told me he did n't show up for his deposition . ronan : no , he did n't ... phyllis : mnh - mnh . ronan : because he 's dead . phyllis : he died ? ronan : ( chuckles ) you never answered my question . when was the last time you saw tim reid ? phyllis : you need an exact answer ? ronan : preferably . phyllis : well , i do n't know if i can give you one . i - i have n't seen tim in weeks . ronan : so you did n't see him last night , then ? phyllis : how 'd he die ? ronan : do n't know . do n't have a coroner 's report yet . phyllis : uh - huh . well -- well , hopefully , it was n't a hit - and - run . ronan : ( chuckles ) no , it was n't . prelim 's looking like a heart attack . suppose you 're relieved , huh ? you do n't have to worry about his testimony now . phyllis : i was never worried about his testimony . ronan : i 'm sure that you were n't . ( chuckles ) where were you last night ? phyllis : i was here , watching tv . ronan : yeah ? what 'd you watch ? phyllis : `` csi . `` i really love the show . i ca n't get enough . ronan : nick watch it with you ? phyllis : no , nick was at a newman board meeting . are you the one who has to notify next of kin ? ronan : as far as i 'm aware , he does n't have any . just a girlfriend . phyllis : he has a girlfriend ? ronan : he does . his neighbor , actually , the same woman that saw you when you went to go see him . phyllis : really ? ronan : she claims that tim was about to leave town ... that he 'd suddenly come into some money and that he was gon na send for her . phyllis : is that it ? ronan : she 's very upset , so we 're gon na get her full statement another time . phyllis : thanks for coming by . ronan : yeah , i 'm just doing my job . i 'm gon na get back to the station . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] tucker : hi . sharon : i hope this is n't a bad time . tucker : no . how you doin ' ? sharon : ( sighs ) i feel very good . i feel like i have been in the passenger seat my whole life and i just finally got ahold of the steering wheel . tucker : it 's a real rush , is n't it ? sharon : yeah , but it 's also nerve - racking , though i do have control of the brakes , so i can slow down whenever i want to , which is why i 'm here . i think , um ... i got a little carried away yesterday . tucker : ah , the kiss . sharon : yeah . um , i - i 'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable . tucker : no , no , hell , no . i enjoyed it , both times , but i know i was just in the right place at the right time . sharon : well , there was a little more to it than that , but the thing is , i , um , i 'm facing some major challenges , some fierce opponents . i need to keep a clear head , and i ca n't afford any ... complications . tucker : gotcha . sharon : thank you for understanding . tucker : sure . sharon : you know , i 'm not sure what i would have done without you in my corner these last few days . i really do appreciate your friendship . tucker : i 'm glad you feel that way . [ scene_break ] jack : ( breathing heavily ) kyle : oh , my god . jack : ( laughs ) i 'm gon na try to take a step . kyle : are you sure ? jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . kyle : all right . jack : okay . kyle : there you go , there you go ! jack : ( groaning ) kyle : all right , oh , whoa , whoa , whoa ! close . hey ... jack : almost . kyle : any day , any day . jack : i may have to wait till your wedding . kyle : ( scoffs ) you got a little bit of time , then . jack : ( chuckles ) kyle : ( laughs ) jack : you seeing anybody these days ? kyle : uh ... eden baldwin . jack : wow . kyle : yeah . jack : she 's a beautiful woman . kyle : she , uh , she 's had it pretty rough lately . jack : you should bring her by sometime . ( cell phone rings ) kyle : i got it . ( sighs ) nikki . jack : so how long have you and eden been dating ? [ scene_break ] nikki : hi , it 's me . i 'm at hope 's farm . victor 's not here . i 'm not really sure where to go next . i know you 're still angry , but i hope you can understand why i have to do this . i miss you , and i love you . nikki : victor ... ( sighs ) if you had any idea how much i 'm sacrificing to find you ... or would you even care ? [ scene_break ] michael : $ 350 in his bank account ? ronan : hardly the big windfall the girlfriend talked about . michael : well , he could have made that up , i suppose . ronan : he could have hid it somewhere . listen , i - i stopped by phyllis ' last night . i know . she says that she was home alone all night , and of course , she has no way of confirming that . michael : you think she was involved somehow ? ronan : no ... but i 'll tell you what i am curious about -- these , uh , male performance enhancers that reid had out in his apartment , just sitting out , as if he were expecting company . michael : well , the tox screen will tell us if those were in his system . ronan : mm - hmm . he tells his girlfriend he 's out of town . now if there is another woman , what was he gon na do , sneak her in right under beth 's nose ? michael : make more sense just to meet her somewhere else . ronan : exactly . you 'd think so . [ scene_break ] phyllis : they found the body . kevin : yeah , i heard . phyllis : but there 's a problem . kevin : oh , god . what ? phyllis : that neighbor , the woman that you were schmoozing -- apparently , she was tim 's lover . she might know about the money transfer . kevin : what -- what money transfer ? phyllis : the blackmail money , kevin , the blackmail money . please , keep up , keep up . kevin : you said he was demanding sex . phyllis : that , too . kevin : are you telling me you made a traceable payment ? phyllis : i did what i had to do . i just have to find this woman before the cops do . [ scene_break ] adam : hey . chelsea : hi . adam : mwah . what are you up to ? chelsea : oh , you know , tagging and grabbing and leaving lots of positive reviews about my shopping experience all over your web site . adam : you are adorable . chelsea : thank you . okay , so tell me , how 'd it go with sharon ? adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : was she awful ? did she make you wonder what you ever saw in her ? adam : ( clicks lips ) you know , you should n't be enjoying this quite so much . chelsea : ( giggles ) oh , but -- but i do , i really do . okay , i 'm sorry . tell me . tell me . adam : well , um , apparently , i am responsible for the way that she 's been acting lately . i have , uh , corrupted her or something like that . chelsea : well , since you 're her inspiration , does that mean you get a piece of her newman profits ? adam : ( chuckles ) yeah , no . matter of fact , i got , uh , almost thrown out on my butt . chelsea : oh , poor baby . did somebody 's dignity get bruised ? hmm ? hmm ? why do n't you come home with me , and i 'll kiss it and make it all better ? adam : i like that . this is -- chelsea : is that better ? ohh . adam : it 's almost better . one more . chelsea : one more ? [ scene_break ] kyle : you know , that message could be nikki saying she found victor and she 's on her way home . jack : ah , that would n't exactly solve the problem , would it ? i want to give it another try . kyle : with nikki ? jack : no , i 'll deal with that when she comes back , if she comes back . no , help me get up . kyle : okay . jack : ( grunts ) kyle : a - all right . you all right ? jack : yep , yep . okay , here we go . kyle : a - all right . jack : uh - huh . kyle : okay . ( laughs ) jack : ( grunts ) ( laughs ) kyle : yes ! [ scene_break ] nikki : if you should hear from him , please have him call me . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) tucker : this is tucker . genevieve : i found someone who saw him . [ scene_break ] man : do n't feel the need to rush off . nikki : thank you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : yeah , he hitched a ride on a truck that was headed for sioux falls , south dakota . tucker : oh , well , i hear that part of the country is very pretty this time of year . you be sure and send me a postcard . sorry about that . sharon : no problem . tucker : now where were we ? sharon : you were saying you had some ideas for the next board meeting . tucker : oh , yeah . [ next_on ] tucker : victor left you in charge by walking out . prepare to get some r - e - s - p- e - c - t . nick : when i 'm done with sharon , she better not have another say in my father 's company . jack : i want to own a bigger piece of newman enterprises . you can help make that happen . | sharon fires one of victor 's longtime friends just because he questions why she called off the search for victor . kevin visits phyllis to discuss their mutual stories that they will tell the police when questioned about tim 's death . michael calls ronan to see if there is any luck . ronan lets him know that they had found tim 's body . kyle comes to jack 's for a visit and finds him exercising furiously . kyle questions jack about victor . nikki continues her search for victor in kansas . at gloworm , adam and chelsea have breakfast together before he goes to see sharon . genevieve walks in and joins tucker at his table . tucker tells her that she will be doing some traveling today . ronan talks to beth about tim . ronan finds out that there was an encyclopedia salesman in the building the night before . chloe comes to visit phyllis after seeing kevin 's car downstairs . phyllis is reluctant to open the door . adam visits sharon and lets her know that she may be in over her head in taking control of newman enterprises . genevieve asks tucker his plans for newman enterprises . adam tells sharon that he cares for her . sharon lets it slip that chelsea is pregnant . adam asks her how she knew that chelsea is pregnant . adam denies chelsea being pregnant . jack lets kyle know that nikki went looking for victor . |
jack : `` katherine chancellor made a name for herself as ceo of chancellor industries . mrs. chancellor assumed the helm of the eponymous conglomerate when her husband , phillip chancellor , passed away in august of 1975 . katherine will be remembered by her family , friends , and coworkers as a creative , intelligent , and savvy businesswoman who carried herself with elegance , grace , and humility . ' she was tough in business but possessed the kindest , gentlest , most generous heart i 've ever known , ' said longtime friend victor newman . `` billy : that 's probably the only thing that victor and i will ever agree on . jack : `` katherine 's philanthropic deeds include grants to genoa city university , memorial hospital , and several local museums . she also founded the second chance drug and alcohol rehabilitation center . she 's survived by her husband , patrick murphy , her sons , brock reynolds and tucker mccall , her grandchildren , mackenzie hellstrom and devon hamilton , and great - grandson d.j . hellstrom , and friends too numerous to count . a memorial celebration is pending . `` billy : man , that does n't even make it seem real . jack : how 's your mom doing ? billy : like the rest of us , you know ? abby : yeah . even my dad got a little teary . jack : everyone loved katherine chancellor . hard to imagine this place without her . [ scene_break ] victoria : i ca n't believe she 's gone . nikki : [ sighs ] i think we 're still in a state of shock . victoria : you know , katherine always seemed bigger than life to me . i guess maybe i convinced myself that she was bigger than death , too . victor : you know , i never saw katherine back down from a fight . but this is a battle that no one wins . nikki : well , she was n't able to cheat death , but she sure went out on her own terms . victoria : you know , billy told me about the trip that she and murphy went on . nikki : oh , yeah . she saw everything she wanted to see with the man she loved the most in the world . i mean , it ca n't get better than that ! gosh , i think about all the places i want to see . maybe i ought to make a list . victor : i 'm gon na do the same . nikki : what do you mean ? victor : i 'm gon na make a list , put my house in order . yeah . [ scene_break ] noah : hey . summer : sorry , i did n't see you there . noah : obviously -- you walked right in the middle of my shot . summer : of , uh , pastries and a coffee cup ? noah : yeah , it 's an assignment . summer : like homework ? noah : i 'm taking an online photography class . summer : oh ! i did n't know that you were so serious about this . noah : uh , well , tyler 's trying to hook me up with a job , and i 'm trying to move up from assistant , so i 'm just trying to work on my skills -- or , at least , i was trying to . summer : okay ! i 'm sorry ! uh , no more photobombing ! noah : [ chuckles ] what 's going on with you , huh ? any news with your mom ? summer : no . she 's , uh , still the same . noah : mm . did you ever get a chance to go see dad ? summer : i 've just been really busy , you know . i 've been on the phone with daniel and the doctors in georgia and just doing my own research online , and -- no . i mean , all i can think about right now is my mom . noah : yeah , i can relate . i 've been kind of worried about my mom , too . summer : why -- is something wrong with sharon ? [ scene_break ] tyler : hey ! devon ! glad i caught you . you got a minute ? devon : not really . tyler : you sure ? it 's about me coming back to work at jabot . devon : i got a lot of other things on my mind right now , tyler . tyler : you were all fired up about it the other day ! devon : well , that was before i found out my grandmother died ! tyler : oh , wow . i 'm sorry . i did n't know . give lily my condolences , too . devon : katherine was n't lily 's grandmother , but thanks . tyler : wait . katherine chancellor ? devon : yeah . tyler : oh , i did n't know she was your grandma . devon : well , she was . and now she 's gone . [ scene_break ] chelsea : okay ! dylan : welcome home , connor ! chelsea : oh ! welcome ho -- [ gasps ] wha -- look at all this stuff ! dylan : well , i - i got bottles . you know , i know you 're breast - feeding , but i thought when you pump -- chelsea : [ giggles ] dylan : never mind . i got bottles . i got diapers . i got wipey things here . i got everything that 's baby . chelsea : well , how did you know what to get ? dylan : oh , it was n't that hard to figure out . stitch and chloe helped me . chelsea : [ laughs ] dylan : oh , the cradle ! i finished ! chelsea : it 's finished ? dylan : mm - hmm ! chelsea : let me see . [ gasps ] dylan ! oh , my gosh ! it 's beautiful ! i ca n't believe you did all of this , and so fast ! dylan : it 's no big deal . a baby does n't need much . chelsea : yeah , just a mom and a dad to love him . dylan : you gon na put him in ? chelsea : yeah ! yes ! come on , connor ! here we go , baby ! okay . connor : [ grunts ] chelsea : okay ! i got you ! dylan : all the books say no blankets , no toys . is he good ? no nothing in the bed with the baby , so that means ... no dusty . chelsea : oh ! have you been reading up on child safety ? dylan : uh , i 've been reading baby e - everything . i know what you should eat . i know what you should n't eat . oh , by the way , um , while you 're breast - feeding , no more spicy food . and i know how to warm up a bottle to the right temperature and the proper way to diaper a newborn ! chelsea : is there an improper way ? dylan : hey , buddy ? do n't worry . your dad 's got this , okay ? chelsea : a diaper expert . and i thought i knew everything about you . dylan : i mean , there 's some things you do n't know about me . chelsea : really ? dylan : i 'm sure there 's some things that i do n't know about you ... [ scene_break ] nikki : well , darling , correct me if i 'm wrong , but i thought our house was in order . victor : well , sweetheart , i want to make things right with everyone in my family . victoria : oh . so , when you say `` everyone , `` that means ... ? victor : that includes my children and my grandchildren . victoria : including summer , right ? you want to make things right with her , too ? victor : of course . yes . nikki : well , katherine would be very happy to hear that . victor : katherine was one of the few people whose opinion i respected . nikki : you know , excuse me . i have some errands i have to run . i wo n't be gone too long . victor : okay , sweetheart . nikki : okay . [ both smooch ] victor : drive carefully . nikki : i 'll be back ! victor : okay . victoria : you know , dad , i think that you 're doing the right thing . i think that nick and jack will be happy that you 're not pressuring summer into being a newman . victor : sweetheart , i 've decided no such thing . victoria : you just got done saying that you were gon na do what 's best for her , did n't you ? victor : under no circumstances will jack - ass abbott be a father to my granddaughter . [ scene_break ] jack : when i think of all the time i wasted battling katherine over jabot ... billy : well ... [ sighs ] ... do n't feel too bad . she loved a good fight . [ chuckles ] abby : it all worked out . jabot ended up in abbott hands , and you ended up friends with katherine . jack : i 'm gon na make katherine proud -- katherine and dad . billy : well , jack , you better , because if not , she 's gon na throw a lightning bolt down here straight at you . jack : no , not gon na happen . we 're gon na keep jabot strong . we 're gon na make it stronger . and we 're gon na pass it on to our kids . abby : imagine me running jabot one day . billy : [ chuckles ] abby : like katherine ran chancellor . jack : and kyle and summer and -- billy : you know , also delia and johnny ... and maybe their little brother or sister . abby : are you and victoria -- billy : no , no . not yet . not yet . not yet . abby : oh . maybe you 're doing it wrong . billy : possible . but i doubt it . [ both laugh ] billy : oh . i do n't know . but what 's great is ... we 're getting back together . jack : billy , that 's wonderful ! oh , that is just the news i want to hear on a day like today . abby : unexpected good news . that 's my favorite kind ! billy : yeah . abby : so , spill . how much groveling did you have to do ? billy : please . with a face and smile like this , do you think i had to grovel ? i had to grovel so much . abby : [ chuckles ] that 's my sis -- making you work for it ! billy : yeah , you women stick together , do n't you ? abby : like men do n't . billy : well , not really . i mean , look at me . i 'm , uh , leaving my big brother high and dry , here , as it all hits the fan . jack : do n't you worry about that . you get on with your life . phyllis is in good hands , i got kyle here , and , if the fortune cookie that summer gave me last night is right , i am finally living the life i was always supposed to live . [ scene_break ] noah : yeah . my mom 's been a little ... off lately . i 've just been a little worried about her . summer : yeah . well , is your mom ... walking and talking , and is she conscious ? yeah -- then , shut up , okay ? because you 're not getting any sympathy from me in the `` my mom 's messed up `` category . noah : i miss this . summer : what ? noah : just hanging out , you know , watching you get all worked up over the smallest things . summer : the smallest things ? so my mom being in a coma is a small thing ? noah : obviously not , no . and you know if you ever need to talk to anybody , you know where to find me . summer : yes , i do -- taking pictures of pastries . noah : yes . summer : mm - hmm . noah : but hey . you 're my little sister . no getting out of it . summer : okay , then ! fine ... brother ! can you give me some advice on how to get out of being avery 's maid - of - honor ? noah : oh , you said yes to that ? summer : mm - hmm . yeah . and i 'm kind of regretting it . noah : i mean , you know , just because your aunt is marrying your dad , who you just found out is ... not really your dad ... what 's weird about that ? summer : oh , nothing 's weird . [ both chuckle ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : you think i 'm keeping something from you ? dylan : i mean , we have n't known each other that long . do you think if i put dusty right here , connor could see him ? no ? chelsea : mm , too far . dylan : okay . i mean , you could n't have told me everything about your life , just like i could n't have told you all the details about mine . chelsea : well , you know all the important stuff -- my town - to - town childhood , my get - rich - quick parents , my lousy track record with men , all of which led to johnny going to billy and victoria , and me marrying adam . and that pretty much sums up my life ! dylan : you know my story , too . greatest parents in the world . awesome childhood . chelsea : are you trying to rub it in ? dylan : no . i 've had some rough times , too . chelsea : hey , you made it sound like you had some deep , dark secret before . dylan : i 'm just not as pure and innocent as this guy . chelsea : [ chuckles softly ] dylan : and , uh , i 'm gon na do my best to be a good dad and keep the world safe for him as long as i can . and i 'm gon na chase those bad guys out of your dreams and all the monsters out from under your bed . chelsea : he 's our hero , connor ! dylan : i 'm no hero . i 'm just a guy who loves his wife ... and a dad who wants to protect his son . chelsea : oh . you 're a hero to us . i thought you were an expert . dylan : come on , it 's -- it 's my first one ! and voilá . one changed baby . one happy ... connor : [ crying ] dylan : ... baby . chelsea : oh . dylan : oh -- chelsea : you were saying ? dylan : uh , he ca n't be wet again , can he ? chelsea : no , i - i think that that 's a hungry cry . dylan : oh . well , how do you know that ? chelsea : i do n't know ! maternal instinct , i guess ? i 'm going to go heat up the milk that i pumped earlier , and you just try to calm him down ! you 'll be okay ! dylan : y - y - yeah ! chelsea : yeah ! okay ! dylan : uh -- um , okay ! okay , buddy ! okay ! look , um , let 's see if -- okay ! let 's see if i can get you -- oh ! -- to stop crying ! let 's see if i could do that right here . let 's see . connor : [ stops crying ] dylan : oh . you okay ? wow , i 'm good ! and i 'm gon na get better . and i meant everything that i said to your mom . i 'm gon na do ... everything i can to keep you safe . and i 'm gon na make everything right for you ... just like your coming into the world made things right for me . and i know that you ... are gon na grow up to be ... a good man -- a better one than your dad . [ scene_break ] devon : listen . i do n't need your fake sympathy , man . tyler : no , there 's nothing about it that 's fake . devon : well , then , i do n't need you to sit here and hold my hand . tyler : you know ... when my mother passed , man , i felt the same way . i just wanted to shut out the entire world . devon : i just do n't want to hear anybody tell me how bad they feel for me . tyler : yeah , it does n't really help , huh ? devon : and i do n't deserve that sympathy . when i found out that katherine was my grandmother , i did n't want to have anything to do with her , and she tried to reach out to me . and if i would 've realized how little time we had ... you know , i would n't have -- would n't have acted like a , uh -- [ chuckles dryly ] ... a jerk . tyler : yeah , but , i mean , you guys were cool in the end , though , right ? i 'm sure she had a pretty good idea how you felt about her . devon : yeah . she deserved a better grandson . i mean , look at me . i 'm going to a business meeting the day after i found out she passed away . tyler : no . you 're coping , all right -- the best way that you know how . do not beat yourself up for that . [ scene_break ] billy : you know i 'm a call away , right ? jack : thanks . i got a lot of people on my team . billy : you do . unfortunately , uh , there 's one less now . jack : no , katherine 's still here in spirit . billy : you do n't believe in ghosts , do you , jack ? jack : did i say i was sorry you were leaving ? billy : ah ! jack : what was i thinking ? billy : see you , abs . abby : bye . i just keep thinking about all the times i disappointed her ... like when i filled her swimming pool with bubbles and skinny - dipped in the middle of her 4th of july party . jack : you know what ? i think katherine chancellor appreciated your sense of adventure . abby : oh , well , i do n't think she appreciated me ruining her annual arts fundraiser . jack : oh ! yeah , the , uh -- the fake kidnapping ? abby : yeah . [ laughs ] not my finest hour . jack : you know what ? we all make mistakes . it 's just , yours are maybe a little more colorful than the rest of us . abby : what mistakes have you made ? jack : [ chuckling ] oh . ask your father . he can recite them for you , chapter and verse , starting with ... my orchestrating a takeover of newman . boy , katherine was angry at me about that . abby : oh , yeah . my dad was n't too thrilled , either . jack : as i remember it , you were n't too happy , either . abby : mm . [ laughs ] jack : you know what ? when it all ended ... after the pills and ... that awful story with congressman wheeler ... katherine was still there for me . i turned her down , but do you know she offered ... to get me into her , uh , rehab clinic anonymously . even after that , she kept calling , checking on me ... calling , asking how i was doing ... giving me her private ideas on how to stay clean -- all of it under the radar , as if it was nothing . of course , to her , it probably was nothing . abby : when i ruined her arts gala ... i wrote her a check , you know , to cover all the donations that she lost . and i asked her not to tell anybody . she never did ... except for the one person that it would matter to -- my mom . jack : that sly , old fox ... always sneaking around behind our backs to do her magic . who 's gon na look after us now ? abby : well , i am certainly no katherine chancellor , but i am good at sneaking around when the situation calls for it . [ knock on door ] jack : you know what ? we could all use a guardian angel like katherine right now , and i think she would be very proud that her death caused us all to look out for each other . abby : yeah . [ scene_break ] chelsea : little guy has a big appetite . dylan : takes after his mama . chelsea : [ gasps ] hey ! you are going to see a whole new me now that i 'm eating for one . dylan : i was good with the old you . chelsea : i 'm good with you , too . ... which makes me wonder why you said you want connor ... to be a better man than his dad ? dylan : you heard that ? chelsea : what did you mean ? dylan : [ exhales softly ] well , uh , you know , i think every parent wants their child to avoid the mistakes ... they made . chelsea : you are a good man , dylan . connor 's very lucky to have you for a father . dylan : ah , no . he -- he hit the parent lottery when he got you as his mom . chelsea : all that matters is the home that he 's raised in . if it 's a happy place , full of love ... our son will grow up to have the best of both of us in him . dylan : yeah , i hope you 're right . [ scene_break ] devon : so , you have , uh , decided to reconsider my offer , huh ? tyler : yeah , but ... we do n't have to talk about that right now . devon : it 's -- its fine . i 'm ... coping , remember ? tyler : [ chuckles softly ] okay . well , yeah . i 'm ready to come back to jabot ... under one condition . devon : the list has shrunk . there 's just one now . i 'm sure it 's a doozy . what is it ? tyler : i get to choose my own photographer . devon : okay . do you have someone in mind ? tyler : actually , i do . noah newman . devon : noah ? tyler : yeah . you know him , right ? devon : of course i know him . i just did n't know he was a photographer . tyler : i mean , he 's just getting started out , but here . check these out . he took these at the m.s . benefit a couple weeks back . devon : these are from the , uh , sophisticate site . i saw them . tyler : okay , well , then , you know how good he is . devon : yeah ! i mean , these are great , but he does n't really have any professional experience , and you want me to let him work on a major project ? tyler : i want you to cut him a break , all right , like the one that your uncle malcolm got , huh ? yeah . according to his bio , he got his first professional gig at jabot . devon : okay , well , this is a little different . tyler : yeah , it 's different in the sense that i 'm involved -- the guy who was right about using models with no experience , huh ? devon : okay . tyler : all right ? so , we got a deal ? [ scene_break ] summer : so , you 're telling me that you gave up your awesome bartending job to try and make it as a professional photographer ? noah : some of my photos have already been published in -- ow -- sophisticate 's website . i 'm hoping they end up in the next print issue . summer : wait . really ? that is so cool ! what are the photos of ? noah : just some party i - i was at . summer : well , that must 've been some party for sophisticate to be interested . what was it ? noah : uh , it was the m.s . benefit . summer : oh . yeah , the night that my mom fell . noah : look , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to remind you about that . summer : no , it 's fine . i 'm glad that something good happened to somebody that night . [ scene_break ] nikki : i have the last message that katherine left on my phone . i keep listening to it over and over . she invited me to lunch . i never got back to her . jack : is it selfish of us to have wanted more time ? nikki : no , i guess not . there 's ... never enough time . jack : we 're so careless with it . nikki : we always think there 'll be enough time for anything . jack : the whole thing has me thinking a lot about summer ... all the time i lost with her that i 'll never get back . i do n't want to lose another second . nikki : well , i have good news . victor has decided to stop fighting you on that . [ scene_break ] victor : i will not allow jack abbott to lay claim to a member of my family , okay ? victoria : [ sighs ] summer is not a piece of property , dad . victor : she is a newman . victoria : you ca n't make that true just because you want it to be true . victor : sweetheart , your brother raised her . she is the lady she is today because of his influence . victoria : dad , jack never had a chance to be involved in her life ! victor : and thank god for that ! who knows how she would 've turned out with his influence ! victoria : you 're not being fair . victor : to whom -- to jack abbott ? i do n't give a damn about that jackass ! i 'm concerned about my granddaughter ! victoria : if summer wants to be involved -- if she wants to have a relationship with jack , there 's nothing you can do to stop her . victor : i got that loser husband of yours out of our family . i will do the same thing to his brother . victoria : billy 's not out of our family . we 're back together . [ scene_break ] chelsea : whatcha working on ? dylan : well , it 's supposed to be a surprise ! chelsea : i love surprises ! can i see ? dylan : no , no ! it 's not -- no ! not finished yet ! chelsea : please ? dylan : [ sighs ] okay . there 's no place to hide it , anyway . chelsea : what is it ? dylan : this is ... chelsea : [ gasps ] dylan : ... an album -- connor 's first days . chelsea : i ca n't believe you did this ! you 've taken so many pictures already ! let me see ! [ gasps ] oh , he looks like such an angel in that one ! dylan : yeah . look at this one . this is the first picture taken . chelsea : oh . dylan : what ? chelsea : oh , that 's awful . definitely do n't post that on faceplace . dylan : uh , i - i do n't know how . chelsea : oh . well , that 's a good thing . i think he 'd disown us . dylan : yeah . i 'm just glad there was n't social media around when i was born . chelsea : mm . dylan : check this out ! chelsea : [ gasps ] oh , my god ! is that you ? ! dylan : pretty scary , huh ? chelsea : you look like yoda ! dylan : yoda ? ! that is not ... chelsea : your ears are kind of pointy ! dylan : ... even funny at all ! chelsea : they 're just a little pointy ! [ chuckles ] dylan : do you think i look like him ? i do n't really think i look like connor in there . chelsea : w - well , that 's not so strange . i mean , look . look at your baby picture . you do n't really look like your dad in that one , so -- dylan : uh , yeah . that 's -- that 's true . guess not . chelsea : once , um -- once connor starts working out , he 's gon na be the spitting image of you . [ scene_break ] victor : you ca n't be serious . victoria : billy 's moving back in today . yeah , i 'm serious . victor : what is the matter with you ? you 're a smart , capable , beautiful woman . what is the matter with you ? you allow that ... worthless punk back in your life ? victoria : he 's not a worthless punk . he 's my husband , and i love him , dad ! victor : i do n't give a damn right now ! i do n't understand you ! do you enjoy being lied to , or have your own life or your children 's lives endangered by him ? victoria : he swore off gambling , okay ? victor : are you serious ? you believe that ? victoria : okay , dad ! he 's getting help this time ! victor : come to your senses , girl . he 's gon na end up in the gutter , and he will drag you down with him . you got that ? and i will not allow that to happen ! victoria : stop it , dad ! just stop it , okay ? ! i 'm gon na be with billy , and there 's nothing you can do about it ! victor : you watch me ! he is not getting back into your life ! victoria : oh , really ? really ? what are you gon na do ? you gon na ship him off to some remote prison again ? are you gon na hire somebody to seduce him again ? are you gon na bribe him to leave me ? do you think this is honoring katherine ? it 's not honoring her ! she would agree with me ! victor : he 's a gambler ! what 's the matter with you ? ! [ scene_break ] jack : wait -- victor is backing off of summer , just like that . nikki : katherine 's death has made him reassess things . jack : like a real person with real emotions and feelings ? nikki : can you just accept this , please ? jack : okay , i 'm a little skeptical . for you ... i will try . nikki : thank you . jack : how are you doing ? nikki : well , life is n't gon na be the same without katherine . jack : they say time is our enemy , but -- i do n't know -- maybe time is our friend . nikki : there was so much more i had to say to her . jack : sounds like you may have a few unresolved issues , there . nikki : you know , i could go to her with anything ... anything at all . jack : you 're so lucky ... to have a friend like that you can share all your secrets with . nikki : katherine knew everything about me ... even things that victor did n't know . [ scene_break ] billy : i should move out more . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : hey ! victoria : oh , am i glad to see you ! mm ! billy : wow ! victoria : [ sighs ] billy : i should move out more often ! victoria : no ! no , do n't say that , not when dad is putting all of his energy into trying to break us up ! billy : you know , your dad needs a new hobby , like -- i do n't know -- wrestling alligators , skydiving without a parachute ? victoria : uh , speaking of a new hobby , did you take up a new hobby ? billy : oh , yeah . this ? no . um , dylan ordered this before baby mcavoy decided to arrive a little bit early . victoria : oh ! great . hope somebody 's coming to pick it up . billy : how am i gon na build a bookcase without wood , woman ? victoria : you ... are gon na build -- no . no , no , no , no , no , no . [ laughing ] victoria : no , no , no , no , no . billy : what ? ! victoria : no ! i mean , do you remember the last thing that you tried to build ? it was not good . billy : yeah ! lightning , dee dee 's rocking horse ! he 's awesome ! victoria : he has three legs . billy : so ? that makes him unique . that makes him special . have you ever seen a rocking horse with three legs ? victoria : no ! never ! billy : well , this bookcase is gon na be special , too . victoria : listen . you do n't have to keep doing things to prove that you love me . billy : what if i want to ? i want you to realize that you made the right decision , taking me back . victoria : i already know that . billy : well , then , here 's to proving to all those unnamed people who do n't believe it . [ scene_break ] victor : you will never convince me that billy abbott is good for our daughter . nikki : victor , they love each other just as much as we do ! victor : how can you compare their sham marriage to what we have ? ! nikki : you know , i thought katherine 's death would make you realize that we should end all this pettiness and -- and appreciate the people that we do have in our lives ! victor : i do n't want victoria to spend another second with that useless bum ! nikki : when you said that you were ready to let jack be a part of summer 's life , i mistakenly thought that you were willing to make peace with the abbotts ! victor : i never had any intention of letting the abbott boys into our family ! nikki : well , jack is summer 's father ! and billy is married to our daughter . victor : billy - boy abbott will self - destruct , i assure you . and as far as jack abbott is concerned , i do n't want him to influence our granddaughter ! nikki : do n't you realize that the only person that 's being hurt in this tug- of - war is summer ? ! jack understands that ! he 's willing to compromise ! victor : what do you mean , jack unders -- how the hell do you know that ? nikki : i went to see him . victor : you went to see jack abbott about our granddaughter ? [ scene_break ] summer : you know , i was surprised that you asked me to meet you here today . devon : yeah , well , keeping busy is , uh -- it 's been helping me get through everything . summer : yeah . i 'm sorry to hear about katherine . devon : thank you . and i thought coming back to work would , uh -- would help you , too . summer : yeah , so did i . but putting on makeup and cute clothes and smiling for the camera while my mom 's in the hospital just ... does n't feel right . devon : yeah . i understand . but let me tell you . i know that phyllis would want you to go on with your life . summer : gosh , i just wish that i could talk to her about it , you know ? i remember all the times that i would tell her to butt out of my life because i did n't want her advice . i did n't need it , but ... now i need it . devon : do you have anyone else that you can talk to ? summer : yeah , my dad , but ... i do n't know . things are kind of weird with us . devon : well , i 'm always here , if you need to talk . and if you do change your mind , let me know , okay ? summer : okay . thanks . devon : yeah . summer : [ sighs ] jack : hey ! mind if i join you ? summer : uh , no . jack : thanks again for dinner last night . summer : yeah ! you 're -- you 're welcome . it was n't a big deal . jack : oh , it was to me . we should do that again sometime . it does n't have to be dinner . i mean , we could ... uh , have coffee . talk . summer : okay . jack : come to think of it , this place has coffee ! if you want to , we could talk now ... you know , if you wanted any particular kind of advice . okay . i heard what you said to devon about wanting to talk . summer : um ... to my mom or to my dad . jack : you did n't mean me . [ scene_break ] billy : how are your parents ? victoria : well ... i think my mom is devastated . but dad is -- he 's just dad . [ sighs ] billy : if anything was ever gon na get to victor , i would 've thought it was losing katherine . victoria : it got to him . billy : but he is still victor . i get it . i get it . [ sighs ] victoria : i do n't think people really ever change . i mean , look at katherine . she died like she lived . billy : [ chuckles softly ] fearless and grabbing life every second . yes . yes , she did . victoria : that 's what i want for us . billy : yeah ? okay . what do you want next ? where do you want to start ? victoria : i have it already . billy : right , i know . but , like , what , um -- what do you want to do next ? want to have a baby ? i know . let 's -- let 's make a baby . victoria : i - i stopped taking the fertility treatments . billy : so ? we do n't need those . victoria : oh , but we do . billy : no , no , no , no , no ! no more wasting time ! remember ? come on . victoria : i do n't know . billy : oh , come on ! [ both laugh ] billy : we 'll just call it practice ! [ both laugh ] [ scene_break ] summer : i 'm really sorry . jack : no , no , no . no , i did n't assume you were talking about me . i -- i guess i just hoped . summer : it 's just really hard not to think of nick as my dad . jack : and why should n't you ? i mean , he 's been your father your whole life ... and a pretty good one , if you ask me . summer : yeah , i guess so . jack : if your instincts tell you you need to get advice from nick ... i think you should . summer : i - i do n't know how i feel about him right now . jack : or how you feel about me ? tell you what . i 'll tell you how i feel . maybe that 'll make it easier . summer : sure . jack : okay . i feel proud ... very proud , to have such a bright , lovely , caring daughter . you have always had a very special place in my heart . now it just goes a little deeper . your happiness , your well - being -- they 're more important to me now . nothing in the world i would n't do for you , including stepping back , if that 's what you need . but i 'll never stop loving you . ever . summer : i do n't know what to say . jack : there 's nothing to say . you do n't have to say a thing . i just wanted you to know how i feel . [ scene_break ] dylan : does n't seem real . chelsea : wait till 2 : 00 a.m. , when he 's screaming . then he 'll seem real . dylan : no , that we ... made him -- you and me . chelsea : it 's pretty incredible . dylan : i 'll be right back . i 'm gon na try to find the camera . chelsea : okay . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : no , no , no . hello ? what do you want , adam ? why should i come meet you ? [ scene_break ] [ laughter ] abby : cute ! tyler : all right . let me see ? let me see ? abby : this is n't weird at all -- me taking a picture of my nephew and his roommate . tyler : no , this is n't just roommates right here . this is the new creative team for jabot fashion . noah : wait . what 's that ? tyler : yeah . director ... and photographer . abby : [ gasps ] noah : i got the job . tyler : yeah , bro . and you owe me big . i 'd say , uh ... six months of cleaning the bathroom should suffice . noah : why start now ? [ both laugh ] noah : seriously , man . thank you . tyler : yeah . it is our time . we 're gon na blow the doors off this thing . noah : well , i guess i better go tell my dad he needs to find a new bartender . seriously , thank you , again . tyler : all right , bro . abby : [ laughs ] so , you are back working at jabot . tyler : yeah . devon , he , uh -- he finally came back around . abby : and since i 'm an abbott , that technically makes me your boss . tyler : oh , that 's how you gon na play this ? abby : mm - hmm . and first order of business is ... tyler : right here ? abby : mm , i think we should go back to your place . tyler : oh , i think i 'm gon na like this job ! abby : [ laughs ] noah : see you guys . tyler : hey , bro . [ scene_break ] victor : you had no business discussing our granddaughter with jack abbott ! nikki : i went to jack because i thought you were backing off of summer so you could give yourself a chance to grieve for katherine ! victor : why the hell did you go to him for that ? ! nikki : because he loved her , too ! victor : oh , bring me a violin ! so did i ! nikki : oh , really ? well , why do n't you show it , then ? ! you walk around all stuffed up ! let it show ! [ voice breaking ] let me know that you 've got an empty hole inside of you that will never be filled again ! yell ! scream ! throw something ! i want to know that you are as devastated as i am that you did n't get to say goodbye ... to your best friend in the world ! [ crying ] my best friend ... victor : come here . nikki : ... in the world , and i - i do n't have her anymore ! she 's gone ! i 'm so lost , victor ! and we were n't finished ! we were n't finished ! i needed to talk to her one last time ! [ crying ] victor : i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry . [ next_on ] avery : do you got another woman stashed away ? nick : actually , sharon is right upstairs . lily : why do you smell like ashley , the jabot perfume ? cane : it was hilary . lily : what ? chelsea : who 's here to visit us ? | jack reads a newspaper article about katherine 's death as abby and billy listen . jack asks billy how jill is doing . at the newman ranch , nikki , victoria , and victor discuss katherine 's death . noah takes pics of the pastry on the counter . summer walks in and confronts him . noah informs summer that he enrolled in photography school . he tells her that he is concerned about sharon . tyler catches up with devon at the athletic club . tyler wants to talk about jabot , but devon has katherine on his mind . devon tells tyler that katherine , his grandmother , died . tyler offers his sympathy . dylan brings chelsea and the baby home from the hospital . he shows chelsea all the things that he bought for connor . chelsea is more than a little impressed when she sees the crib . victor tells victoria and nikki that he wants to make everything all right with his family . nikki leaves to run some errands . noah tells summer about sharon , but she can not muster any sympathy for sharon . dylan promises to keep chelsea and connor safe . devon tells tyler he does n't want his sympathy . devon explains his feelings for katherine when he first met her and found she was his grandmother . abby remembers skinny - dipping in katherine 's pool and ruining her fundraiser . nikki visits jack , and they hug . |
[ knock on door ] noah : mom . what 's going on here ? sharon : taking out the trash . i do n't want any sign of mariah in this house at all . noah : okay . that 's sudden . since when ? sharon : since i found her trying to seduce your father . mariah : ian , you are not answering your phone . i tried your room . call me . i do n't know what to do . everything is falling apart . i need your help . alicia : and this woman was a patient here in madison ? nick : yeah , quite awhile ago . she gave up a baby for adoption after birth . alicia : oh , you 're gon na have to go through the adoption agency for any information regarding the child 's placement . nick : yeah , well , the adoption lawyer 's dead . alicia : well , but his files -- nick : and prior to that , he was arrested for fraud , so we ca n't really trust his records . so i was kind of hoping to get a look at the hospital 's so i could confirm some things . alicia : [ sighs ] nick : alicia , is there any chance that you could help me out with that ? austin : there 's no way i can pull together this much money . i 'll have to forfeit the deal that leslie made with the assistant d.a . summer : no . my husband is not going to prison because we ca n't pay a fine . austin : okay , how am i gon na get that kind of money by next week ? summer : i 'll pay it . austin : how ? by going to your father ? summer : yeah . what 's wrong with that ? austin : no , look , he already gave us an apartment . i do n't feel right going to him with my hand out for this . summer : okay , then i do n't have to ask jack . austin : okay , then how ? summer : i 'll use my money . it 's in a trust that my grandpa set up . victor : you 're absolutely right . you do n't need to rely on jack abbott for a damn thing , okay ? jack : i 'm doing this all wrong . i should take you out to a romantic restaurant and ask you over a candlelit dinner . this is hardly the most romantic place in town . kelly : jack , i do n't need you to pull out all the stops and throw some big over - the - top evening . jack : you do n't ? kelly : no , i - i need you to be realistic . jack : okay . the reality is , we are in love . kelly : yes , uh , regardless of that ... this is a big step to take given where you are emotionally . jack : given where i am , this is the perfect next step . kelly : jack , you just said goodbye to the woman that you were intending to marry . jack : listen to me . this is not a reaction to my seeing phyllis in the clinic . i love you . i want to be with you . i 'm ready to take this next step together . kelly : well , i 'm not . leslie : lauren . michael : oh , hey . how 's it going , leslie ? lauren : oh , i do n't think we have to ask looking at her beverage of choice . leslie : well , you know , i 'm supposed to be meeting my husband to celebrate the deal i made for austin , but as per the usual , barton is stuck at the hospital . nothing new there . lauren : oh , i understand that , honey , you know -- about working hard and the resulting problems . [ sighs ] michael : well , we should get to our table . it was good seeing you , leslie . leslie : great seeing you . bye . michael : leslie is a colleague of mine . lauren : i know that . michael : she does n't need to know all the intimate details of my personal life . lauren : what ? did you think i was just going to tell her about what happened ? michael : you told her we were having problems . lauren : i meant problems of busy people , of having to reschedule lunches and texting more than face - to - face because of long hours at the office . michael : oh . okay , good . lauren : why would i ever say anything about what was going on with us to leslie ? michael : okay , okay . i should have realized that . i 'm sorry . sorry i overreacted . [ sighs ] lauren : it 's okay . although ... michael : although ? lauren : maybe you should see her husband . michael : why ? i hardly know barton . lauren : not as a friend . as a doctor . mariah : damn it ! kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa ! hey . i would n't do that if i were you . 'cause you will still be mad and frustrated , and you will have a broken phone . mariah : right . sorry . kevin : someone must have ticked you off pretty bad in order for you to want to take your frustrations out on that poor , innocent electronic . mariah : i 'm mad at myself . i had something good going , and i completely screwed it up ! sharon : i caught mariah lingerie - clad , waiting to seduce nick . noah : did she actually think that dad would go for that ? sharon : apparently . noah : how ? when he looks at mariah , he sees what we all see -- cassie , his daughter . sharon : yeah , well , mariah may look like cassie , but that is where the similarity ends . your sister had a big and generous heart . mariah is nothing but a conniving user who does n't care about anyone but herself . noah : listen , i 'm sorry that she betrayed you , but she 's not entirely at fault here . sharon : i know . nick tried to warn me not to trust mariah after the way that she hurt me . but did i listen ? no . i actually invited that woman into my home . i made her part of my family . noah : i still ca n't get past the fact that she tried to hit on dad . sharon : but you 're not surprised that she tried to take advantage of me . noah : i mean , i wish i could say that i did n't see it coming , but ... where is she now ? sharon : after we exchanged some very ugly words , i threw mariah out . faith : but i like mariah , mommy . why did you make her leave ? sharon : faith . i ... [ sighs ] alicia : oh , we really are n't supposed to . nick : yeah . i understand . alicia : i mean , i would love to help you , but ... nick : yeah , um , see , here 's the thing . i do n't want to put you in a difficult position . i really do n't . but if you think about it , these are really out - of- date records , so who could it possibly hurt ? plus it would really help me out . alicia : so , um , what was the patient 's name ? nick : it 's , uh , sharon collins . alicia : oh , okay . [ chuckles ] jack : you 're turning me down ? kelly : jack , i - i just think that -- [ sighs ] you have to understand -- jack : i do n't understand at all . already we 're spending practically every evening together at your place or mine . the only thing that would change is we 'd be in one place , one bed , our bed . i ca n't believe you 're giving me this kind of trouble about moving in together . kelly : i just ... wait a -- did you -- was that the question you were gon na ask ? jack : with a little more finesse , yeah . kelly : [ laughing ] oh , no . oh , i 'm so sorry ! jack : what ? what ? kelly : oh , my god . i thought that you were going to ... jack : propose . kelly : yes . [ laughs ] jack : oh , um ... kelly : you are so not ready for that . jack : well , clearly neither are you . kelly : i know . i 'm sorry . okay , moving in -- yay . that 's still a big step . jack : well , yeah . if i 've learned one thing from this whole mess with phyllis , it 's that you do n't delay joy . you do n't . it 's taken away from you just like that . and these last few months , you have given me great , great joy . kelly : well , good . 'cause you 've made me pretty joyful , too . jack : so , you want to shack up ? kelly : [ laughs ] was that the finesse you were gon na add ? wow . an offer like that -- how can i refuse ? summer : that would be amazing . you 'd get the money and -- austin : i ca n't take it . but thanks anyway , mr. newman . summer : austin , what are you saying ? austin : i appreciate what you 're trying to do , but i do n't want to be indebted to your grandfather . that 's a lot of money . summer : okay , but it 's my money , right ? victor : summer will be able to access her trust fund when she 's of age , okay ? austin : when 's that ? summer : when i 'm 25 . that 's gon na be too late , grandpa . i need the money now to help my husband . victor : i understand . summer : you told me that you wanted to support me and my marriage when you came by with the wedding gift . victor : i did , indeed , yes . austin : do n't give your grandfather a hard time . he 's just trying to look out for you . summer : i know , and i 'm trying to look out for you . please , grandpa . victor : sweetheart , i said that i would make sure that you 're happy , okay ? summer : so ... victor : i will grant you limited access to your trust fund , but limited access . summer : oh , my gosh . thank you . thank you . thank you so much . thank you . austin : mr. newman , this is -- it means a lot . summer : i know . [ laughs ] thank you . victor : now we need some paperwork done . summer : yeah , no , i 'll sign anything that keeps austin out of prison . victor : i 'll start the process , okay ? summer : yeah . avery : summer , i 'm glad you 're still here . i just got a call . summer : yeah , what -- what is it about ? avery : it 's about your mom . jack : a fresh start is exactly what we need . kelly : wow . well ... let 's make some plans . both : when do you want to move in to my place ? jack : your place ? kelly : well , why not my place ? jack : well , my house just has more room . kelly : well , your house also has other people living in it , like billy . i do n't want to make people uncomfortable . jack : billy 's barely around , and when he is , we wo n't see him . he 's in another part of the house . there are a lot of rooms . kelly : well , my place is small and cozy . jack : my house comes with a pool . kelly : it 's almost fall . i wo n't miss it . much . jack : and mrs. martinez 's cooking . kelly : mmm . we can order in . jack : what about our walks in the garden or a view of the park or the jacuzzi tub under the stars ? kelly : that 's lovely , and they 're all excellent perks . the best perk -- i 'd be waking up next to you every morning . jack : yeah . which bed do we want to do it in ? kelly : oh . okay . your place it is . wow . so , um ... when are we gon na do this excellent thing ? jack : i think we should do this right away . but we 're not gon na move a stick of furniture until we tell summer . i do n't want her hearing this from anyone else . kelly : we ? are you sure you want me to be there when you do this ? jack : yeah . why not ? she 's getting better and better at me moving on . kelly : jack , i do n't want to make you and summer -- i mean , i think it 'll be much more comfortable for you both if i 'm not there . jack : we are a couple now . sooner or later , summer is going to have to come to terms with that . kelly : and all that that implies ? jack : and all that that implies . i 've had to face the truth about phyllis . i hope i can help my daughter to face the same truth . phyllis is not going to wake up . summer : who called ? was it from the clinic ? did she wake up ? avery : oh , no , honey . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to get your hopes up . austin : who was the call from ? avery : from daniel . austin : summer 's brother . did n't -- he called you this morning . summer : yeah , um , i was just really worried about the trial . i forgot to call him back . he did n't leave a message for me , though . avery : well , daniel had some personal good news . he 's received an unexpected grant that 's gon na take him out of the country for a few months . summer : was it for his art ? avery : mm - hmm . summer : he must be really excited . avery : yes , he is , and he asked for me to make arrangements to sign over power of attorney for phyllis ' care to you while he 's gone . victor : hmm . when would this take effect ? avery : as of now . summer is in charge of phyllis ' care . austin : wait , are you okay with this ? summer : um , sure . i mean , i 'd rather not , but this is such a good opportunity for daniel . i just -- i do n't know . i find it a little weird that he gets a grant and he has to leave the country right away . avery : yeah , i thought the same thing . usually these endowments , they involve a long application process , but , uh , according to daniel , there 's an anonymous donor who established a grant specifically for him . victor : well , i think it 's testament to his extraordinary artistic talents , you know ? anyway , i 'm going to get things rolling . summer : thank you . michael : you said an hour ago that what happened in the suite was no big deal . lauren : and it 's not . look , i know you love me , and i know that spark is still there between us . but i think you are very concerned about what just happened , and that 's why you 're reading into things . michael : you asked me to consult with a physician . how am i supposed to take that ? lauren : look , this is n't about our sex life . michael : shhh . lauren : this is about -- my concern for your overall health . michael : i am in great health . lauren : honey , you have been very , very tired lately . and , you know , there are a lot of medical reasons as to why that could be . as simple as low iron or thyroid . michael : i do n't need a doctor to tell me that i 'm working too hard . and by the way , i 'm not the only one . you are juggling fenmore 's and the boutique , by the way . lauren : you 're right . and the expansion . i know . michael : yeah , i get exhausted just thinking about everything you 've got on your plate . lauren : look , continuing to grow the brand is definitely gon na take a lot of time and energy on my part . michael : and that 's not gon na change any time soon . lauren : right . which is why we have to set aside time to be together like we did today . michael : but better than today . lauren : honey , our relationship is too important to let things slide . michael : i agree . and i 'm confident that our personal issues will be handled once we make sure that we spend quality time together . kevin : i know all about screwing up . it is the one thing i have been consistently good at . mariah : yeah ? how many phones have you broken ? kevin : oh , pfft , dozens . so , the last time we talked , you were concerned that you 'd messed up so badly that you 'd have to find a new job , a new place to live . mariah : yeah , i 'm definitely gon na have to now . sharon hates me , and nick 's gon na hate me once he finds out . kevin : well , nick is a reasonable guy . maybe you can try and explain . mariah : i really doubt he 'd listen . but i do wish i could see him one more time . kevin : well , genoa city is a small town . there 's a good chance that 'll happen . mariah : yeah , you are n't kidding , but i 'm not planning on sticking around . there 's nothing left for me here . alicia : so , how long are you in madison ? nick : uh , just until i can wrap up this case . alicia : where are you staying ? because i 'm -- i could -- i could meet you for a drink after i get off my shift . nick : it says here that dr. hill was the obstetrician on duty when sharon was in labor . i need to speak with him . alicia : oh , that 's not gon na be possible . dr. hill is gone . sharon : faith , i had to ask mariah to leave because she was n't willing to follow the rules of our house . faith : you should give her another chance . sharon : well , i have given her many chances , sweetheart . this is best for everyone that she live elsewhere . faith : why does n't anybody in this family stay around ? first summer , now mariah 's gone , too . noah : whoa , hey , hey . summer is still your sister . you have a bracelet right there to prove it . and in case i 'm mistaken , i think you have the best big brother in the entire world , right ? i 'm not going anywhere . neither is mom or dad . faith : promise ? noah : you bet , kiddo . come here . so you do n't have to worry about mariah moving out , okay ? because you 've got all the family you need . kevin : so , where are you headed next ? mariah : i have no idea . i 'll probably just hop on the first bus i see . kevin : oh , yeah ? i like the sound of that . i 've had the itch to hit the road , go someplace new , someplace where nobody knows who i am . i 'm gon na come with you . mariah : who asked you ? kevin : well , if we go together , you do n't have to take the bus . mariah : oh , that 's better than nabbing a ride in some strange guy 's car ? kevin : better than beating it out of town on my harley . mariah : we 've met twice , and you 're talking road trips ? kevin : so what ? we have the same taste in books . we 'll have a lot to talk about . mariah : talk ? kevin : mm - hmm . mariah : on a harley ? yeah , there 's gon na be a lot of chatting . kevin : we 're both looking to leave genoa city behind , right ? mariah : not together . kevin : who said anything about staying together ? once we 're out , i 'm gon na start over , have a completely new life . you can , too . we can be whoever we want to be . separately . nick : so , how long ago did the doctor die ? alicia : oh , i - i gave you the wrong impression . [ chuckling ] i must have been distracted . forgive me . nick : [ chuckles ] that 's okay . so , you were saying about the doctor ? alicia : yeah , um , dr. hill is still alive . he 's just no longer at the hospital . nick : okay . uh , could you maybe check the system and see if they left a forwarding address or a contact number for him ? . alicia : sure . oh , well , according to h.r . , he went on to teach at the university . nick : here in madison ? alicia : mm - hmm . nick : when was that ? alicia : after his retirement in 1991 . nick : ' 91 . that 's the year cassie was born . um , well , thank you for walking me through this . alicia : alicia . nick : alicia . you 've been very helpful . and you 're obviously very busy , so -- alicia : just -- just for right now , but i can still meet for that drink later . nick : you know , as much as i 'd like that , um , i 'm not gon na have any free time until i finish up this case , and that could be awhile since it seems like there 's so much more to this story . alicia : well , um ... here 's my number . and , um ... i do n't mind waiting . nick : yeah . alicia : mm - hmm . nick : yeah , this is nick newman . you 've done some investigative work for my father . i 'm hoping you can do some work for me now . victor : i 'm leaving now to have my granddaughter sign these papers . and you inform legal to make sure once they receive them to expedite the whole process . thank you . summer : thanks for the shirt . i 'll give it back as soon as i can . avery : okay . i have more shirts . just come here , drink your tea , and try to warm up . summer : i feel like i 've been trying to warm up for months . avery : honey , you 're still in shock . summer : yeah , i guess that 's what happens when you lose both your mom and your dad . avery : you have n't lost either , you know . summer : nothing 's ever gon na be the same . even if my mom does get better , it 's not gon na be like how it was before . but it is what it is . avery : that 's quite a statement . summer : i 'm just trying to keep the promise that i made to my mom . avery : which is ? summer : i would only cry for one day , and then i would move on with my life . avery : how 's that working out for you ? summer : it 's a lot harder than i thought . avery : yeah , because feelings have a way of coming to the surface . summer : not if i can help it . avery : honey , i know you want to keep this promise to your mom , but i do n't think she would be mad if you broke it every now and then . summer : if i do , i 'm just gon na feel like i 'm giving up on her . and i 'm not going to . not now and not ever . avery : neither will i . leslie : hey , um , i 'm gon na make this quick . i know you have to be in court soon . avery : no , my client pled out , so i have time . uh , you said in your text it was important . leslie : yeah , i - i really do n't even know how to tell you this . avery : well , listen , before that , i want to thank you for what you did for austin . it was the right thing to do . and summer is so grateful . wait a minute . do not tell me the a.d.a . is trying to back out on austin 's deal . leslie : oh , no , the deal is fine . but , um ... i 'm rethinking the one we made . avery : uh , with whom ? leslie : you and me . our partnership . avery , i want out . michael : oh , well , it 's nice to see my brother in one piece . kevin : why would n't i be in one piece ? michael : well , considering the mood you were in the other day when you left the squad room and harding , you know , what with wanting to snap you in half . and a motorcycle , kevin ? a motorcycle ? really ? kevin : okay , okay , do you two know each other ? mariah , michael . michael , mariah . michael : you know what ? you look just like , um -- mariah : no , yeah , yeah . i get that a lot , but i am nothing like sharon 's beloved daughter . you know what ? i 'm ready when you are . kevin : great . let 's go . michael : no , no , no , no , no . i 'm sure your new friend wo n't mind us talking alone . kevin : michael , what is there to talk about ? mariah : it 's fine . i have , uh , something to take care of . go ahead . coffeehouse , an hour ? kevin : great . i 'll see you there in an hour . okay . [ cell phone alerts ] mariah : [ sighs ] noah : hey , faith , i got to ask you a question . faith : what ? noah : are you ready for a rematch ? faith : yes . noah : great . go get the game set up . faith : yay ! noah : be right there . go ! go , go , go ! sharon : great . now faith thinks i 'm the bad guy for throwing mariah out . noah : mom , trust me , you did the right thing . sharon : i just wish i would have never invited that conniving , little ... sneak into my house . i 'm the one who convinced faith to give mariah a chance . you and your father kept trying to warn me against mariah , but , you know , did i listen ? why did n't i listen ? noah : because you 're a good person , and you wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt . sharon : well , it was n't entirely that selfless . i could n't bear the thought of mariah leaving town . noah : why not ? sharon : because i could n't stand the idea of never seeing that face , her face . noah : it 's cassie 's face . sharon : i needed that connection . which is exactly what your grandfather was counting on when he hired mariah , so you 're right , noah . this is n't all my fault . it 's victor 's . noah : right . well , even if that 's true -- sharon : no , it is true . he is the one who brought mariah into our lives . noah : where you going ? sharon : victor 's the one who caused all this pain . noah : mom , going after grandpa right now , it 's not gon na solve anything . sharon : oh , it will for me . it 's about time victor takes some responsibility . noah : mom . summer : grandpa , thank you . thank you so much . and thank you for not making me whine and -- victor : sweetheart , i love your whining , but the clock is ticking , okay ? summer : okay . austin : you 've gone way above and beyond , mr. newman . thank you . victor : the sooner we file this ... [ knock on door ] victor : ... the better for everyone concerned . there you go . summer : okay . austin : jack , kelly . jack : hey , we just stopped by to -- what the hell are you up to now ? summer : okay , jack , it 's okay . grandpa 's just doing me a favor . jack : i seriously doubt that . victor : i 'm granting summer access to some of her money in the trust fund . summer : yeah , we needed it for austin 's fine . jack : wait , why did n't you just call me ? i 'd have happily helped you with the money . victor : why the hell would those two embark upon their marriage beholden to you , jack ? once she signs this , she wo n't have to be . summer : okay . victor : there you go . summer : okay . what 's next ? victor : the money is yours . okay . i 'm sure this will make you very happy . all right ? fold this up . i 'm out of here . austin , good luck . austin : thank you . victor : thank you . jack : i wish you 'd have run this by the abbott lawyers before you signed it . austin : what ? you think there 's a problem ? summer : no , grandpa said that all those papers were just standard stuff . jack : oh , i 'm sure grandpa said that . kelly : well , um , it 's all signed , jack , so ... summer : kelly , this is typical . jack is just being very fatherly because he does n't trust grandpa . jack : for very good reason . summer : he 's being very nice . grandpa 's actually being really supportive . austin : well , i 'm just glad that the money 's gon na keep me out of prison . and , um , i 'm upset that you had to dip in to your trust fund . summer : it 's okay . you would have done the same thing for me . i know that this is what 's best for our relationship . jack : i do know something about that . as a matter of fact , it 's why kelly and i dropped by . we -- summer : no , i know . aunt avery already told me . avery : did i offend you ? leslie : never . avery : well , i must have done something to make you want to walk away from our partnership . leslie : it was nothing you said , avery . avery : then what ? what ? leslie : i 've just -- i 've been doing some soul searching , and i have come to the conclusion that being a defense attorney , it 's just -- it 's not for me . avery : what ? ! what is this ? are you and barton starting a family ? leslie : no . kids are not in the cards for barton and i . we agree on that . our careers are our babies . avery : okay , then why do you want to quit ? you 're an excellent attorney . i mean , think of all the people you 've helped that were wrongly convicted . leslie : um , yeah , that 's your specialty . i 'm the one who put scum like ian ward back on the street . and i 've been second - guessing my decision to represent him ever since . avery : well , that was n't your best move . i thought we agreed that even scum has a right to a vigorous defense . leslie : and we still agree . but , avery , you still have the passion to defend even the seemingly guilty with -- with vigor . i do n't . avery : i do n't understand this . what are you gon na do ? leslie : there 's an a.d.a . position opening up . avery : you want to prosecute ? leslie : seems like a better fit . no blurred lines , no moral ambiguity . just the pursuit of justice . avery : leslie , justice was served when you helped austin avoid prison . [ sighs ] well , i hope you continue to see both sides in your new position . leslie : is that you giving me your blessing , partner ? avery : well , i ca n't wait to go up against you in court . lauren : i know getting those divorce papers from chloe was a huge blow , but , honey , you ca n't let it spiral you out of control . kevin : i 'm not . michael : you bought a motorcycle , kevin . kevin : [ chuckles ] i bought the motorcycle before i got the divorce papers , michael . lauren : why did you do that ? kevin : because i thought it would be fun . i thought about the year i had . that was all about losing delia , chloe , and all the grief that came with that , and then i thought , `` i deserve to have some fun . `` lauren : well , then , have some here . we 're here for you . you 're not alone . we want to help you . kevin : thank you . that is a very nice offer . but i think what i need for me is to just get out of town for a little while . michael : so you 're running . kevin : yes . i 'm escaping , michael . because everywhere i go , there is something that reminds me of chloe and delia , and i think about the life that i had with them . and then i compare it with the life that i 'm living now , and this just ai n't cutting it . so , i need to figure out what it is that makes me happy . michael : hmm . you know what i 'm hearing ? i 'm hearing my brother is gon na start making some very rash decisions . lauren : all right , michael . michael : no . 'cause you 're hurting ? kevin : you should n't worry so much . you should be relieved . michael : relieved ? kevin : yeah , relieved . your son is striking out in the world , and now your brother is gon na be , too . leaving you free along with your beautiful wife to just live it up . michael : until you get in trouble again and need your big brother to bail you out . kevin : [ scoffs ] well , thank you for the vote of confidence . michael : well , this time i just wo n't be a phone call away . depending on where that harley takes you , you might be in that cell for weeks until i can get to you . kevin : cell ? would you give me a little credit , please ? lauren : okay , why do n't we just order some drinks , okay ? kevin : i 'll tell you what . when i end up in that cell , i 'll call somebody else . michael : who ? your good friend mariah ? kevin : i love you . i 'll see you soon . lauren : i love you , too . faith : noah , the game 's all set up ! noah : okay , kiddo ! i 'll be right there ! hey , dad , as soon as you get this message , um , i 'm worried about mom . she was really upset , and she went to go confront grandpa . listen , i tried to stop her , but she would n't listen . so , you need to talk to her . okay , bye . [ knock on door ] dr. hill : come in ! nick : dr. hill ? dr. hill : yes . mister , uh ... nick : newman . it 's nice to meet you , sir . dr. hill : what can i do for you today , mr. newman ? nick : well , i 'm running a background check on a prospective employee . i was hoping you could help . dr. hill : and which of my colleagues wants to leave the grandeur of university life ? nick : it 's actually a former acquaintance of yours . helen copeland ? dr. hill : hmm . that name does n't ring a bell . sorry i ca n't help . nick : actually , you can be a big help -- once you start being honest . lauren : kevin did make one good point . michael : i must have missed it . lauren : [ chuckles ] we are free to live our life , right ? and we did make a pact to spend more time together . michael : well , i 'll hold up my end . lauren : you will ? starting when ? michael : tonight . lauren : really ? michael : hmm . lauren : okay ! okay , well , i 'm gon na go back to the boutique , and i 'm gon na finish up in record time . and i 'm gon na be home early to spend some quality time with my man . i love you . michael : hmm . hurry . lauren : hi , avery . avery : hi . michael : whiskey straight , please . avery : two , please . you do n't look happy . michael : no . right back at you , kid . avery : my partner just broke up with me . leslie wants to apply for an a.d.a . job . michael : [ chuckles ] swapping sides , huh ? avery : she 's hoping she 'll sleep better at night . michael : i could certainly use a good night 's sleep myself . avery : heavy workload ? michael : i 'm exhausted . it feels like all of my cases are coming to trial at once . well , see what it looks like when you 're flying solo . avery : no , i was n't looking for this . in my opinion , it 's always better to have a partner . thank you . michael : [ laughs ] here . toast me . you may have just saved my marriage . jack : what did avery tell you ? summer : uh , that i 'm in charge of mom 's care while daniel 's off on his art grant . jack : daniel 's off where ? summer : he 's out of the country . kelly : you did n't know ? jack : no , this is the first i 've heard of this . summer : guess daniel did n't have time to clue everybody in . austin : he got a grant from an anonymous donor . summer : i think it 's awesome that my brother gets to do what he loves , and i get to be with the man that i love . really nothing could ruin this day . austin : is something wrong ? summer : i 'm sorry . i 've been bouncing around . i did n't even ask you guys why you stopped by . jack : oh , uh -- kelly : why do n't we take you out to a celebratory dinner ? summer : usually we would be all over that , but austin and i have a flight to catch . there 's somewhere really special that i want to take him . dr. hill : i must insist that you leave . nick : you 're lying , doctor . but then again , so am i. i 'm not here to do a background check on helen . dr. hill : well , then why are you here ? nick : i want to know about a specific delivery where helen was the nurse . a baby girl was born , and then she was given up for adoption . the mother of that baby was a 16-year - old girl named sharon collins . do you remember that name ? dr. hill : no . uh , no . nick : i need to know every detail about that birth . dr. hill : even if i could remember every patient , there are confidentiality laws . nick : that baby was my daughter , and i want to know why no one else was allowed in that delivery room with sharon . dr. hill : i have nothing more to say . nick : okay . you got a nice office here . you got tenure , too . dr. hill : i 'm calling security . nick : see , you 've carved out a very nice life for yourself here as a well- respected professor , but you had a life before this , did n't you ? a career that you had to abruptly give up just as it was starting to take off . see , i 'm not a p.i . , but my father , he keeps one on payroll . and he was able to turn up some very interesting facts about you , doctor . now , tell me something . if i was to share that information with your university , what do you think would happen ? dr. hill : please . do n't . nick : then give me a reason not to . victor : i need to talk to dr. cutler immediately . it regards phyllis newman , okay ? yep . sharon : you better hang up the phone . [ next_on ] chelsea : i 'm gon na take connor and my mom , and we 're gon na go away for a while . nick : you better stop lying to me ! sharon : you paid her to pretend to be my dead daughter ! but , oh , right , you were justified in that ! victor : you 're damn right i was . | sharon angrily picks up clothes in the living room as noah watches her . at the athletic club , mariah is on the phone . she starts to throw her cell phone when kevin comes in . she tells him that she messed up the best deal she had . nick meets with a woman to try to find out information about the doctor who delivered sharon 's baby . jack starts to ask kelly a question , but she misinterprets it and thinks that jack is going to ask her to marry him to which she answers that she is not ready . leslie is joined by michael and lauren for lunch at the athletic club . once at their table , michael reprimands lauren for starting to tell leslie about their sexual problems . lauren makes him understand that she was n't going to do that , but then she suggests that he needs to go to leslie 's husband . sharon lets noah know that mariah is a `` user `` who was using her . noah defends mariah as faith comes downstairs and wants to know why she threw mariah out . kelly apologizes when she finds out that jack only wants her to move in with him . she agrees to move in . austin refuses to let victor give him any money to solve his problems . once victor explains the conditions of the loan , austin finally agrees and accepts his help . avery catches up to summer and austin at the courthouse and lets summer know that daniel is going out of the country for awhile and he is making summer executor over phyllis ' medical care . jack tells kelly that he wants to go and tell summer about them moving in together . |
devon : so , what news do you have about my wife ? we got a call from the owner of paradise trails about a missing tourist . it seems your wife went off on her own and never returned . devon : yeah . i 'm already aware of this . mr. hamilton contacted the front desk , hoping hilary had returned to the hotel , but we could n't locate her anywhere on the property . i 'd like to talk to mr. hamilton alone , if you do n't mind . of course . just let us know if there 's anything else we can do . devon : of course . thank you for everything . thank you . devon : what did you want to talk to me about ? do you guys know where she is ? no . devon : do you have any leads ? i just came from gorda peak . i met a woman who was walking up by the summit . she told me she heard a scream . and then i found this . devon : a room key . to this hotel . to this room . devon : so , that 's hilary 's room key ? i think your wife may have fallen . marco : do i really have to lay this out for you ? you 're a smart girl . you know how it works . people look out for themselves . victor newman is on the top of that list . marisa : so what if he is ? i 'm no threat to him . marco : ha ! are you kidding me ? you have enough dirt on him now to put him behind bars for the rest of his life ! as if that is n't enough to get rid of you , you 're now sleeping with his grandson . marisa : what if i am ? marco : [ chuckles ] you think victor newman is gon na let one of his precious heirs wind up with someone like you ? marisa : it 's not up to victor . marco : ooh . so passionate . then you have fallen for noah . too bad it 's not gon na end well . this is what 's gon na happen -- victor newman is going to convince noah to get rid of you , to dump you and find another nice girl -- a nice , rich , american girl . that 's how it works . the rich get richer . we are not part of this world . marisa : you have no idea what this world -- marco : do n't kid yourself . do n't kid yourself . you 're as expendable as i am ... not just with victor , with jack . you know that as well as i do . marisa , i know this hurts . i know it does . one day , you and i will have a chance to laugh about this . right now , though , we have to get to safety -- you and i. untie me . i 'll get you somewhere safe . come on . victor : i 'm sure you know where marco is . jack : i just left him in my family 's cabin , tied to a bed . fitting turnabout , do n't you think ? victor : if he has n't escaped already . jack : no . he 's being closely guarded -- for now . victor : what do you mean , `` for now `` ? what do you intend to do with him ? jack : what i should have done from the start . victor : kill him ? jack : after what he did to my wife , he deserves to die . paul : ah . no dessert for me , thanks . chris ? christine : just coffee . thanks . paul : and you know what ? i think i 'll have some herbal tea . christine : oh . well , i am impressed . you have made some very healthy choices tonight . paul : well , i am trying . christine : [ chuckles ] even when i 'm not around ? paul : oh , yeah ! i 've cut out all refined sugar , both saturated and trans fats -- in fact , everything that tastes good . christine : [ chuckles ] paul : the only thing left to eat is lettuce . i 'm beginning to feel like , uh , bugs bunny . christine : mm - hmm . well , you can cheat every once in a while , bugs . just do n't go overboard . paul : okay . point taken . christine : you expecting a call ? paul : uh ... dylan was gon na check in . i just wanted to make sure i did n't miss it . christine : is something up ? paul : oh , nothing for you to worry about -- just , you know , father - son stuff . christine : yeah , like hell it is . i know what 's going on . paul : what are you talking about ? christine : i saw dylan at the department earlier , talking to harding . paul : oh . so ? christine : so ? you 're using him to keep tabs on what 's happening at work , are n't you ? dylan : did you really see harding at the cabin that night ? summer : yes . dylan : okay . think about this . it was n't just power of suggestion and you made yourself believe it ? mariah : okay , we really , really do n't have time for this . dylan : no , but we 've got to take the time , because i ca n't go to paul and accuse his lead detective of murder unless summer 's statement holds up . summer : look , i promise i saw harding there . i am willing to take a polygraph if necessary . kevin : can we ask paul about -- wait . where 's noah ? mariah : that 's what i have been trying to tell you . noah did n't want to wait for the process to play out , so he went to find harding on his own . dylan : what the hell was noah thinking , going after harding ? summer : he was thinking that he wanted to get the guy that killed his fiancée and my husband . and do n't tell me that you need more proof that harding is guilty . i know what i saw . he was at the cabin the night that austin was murdered . he had just put him inside the armoire , and the bloody bookend was right nearby . mariah : dylan , you have got to believe her . she has no reason to lie about this . summer : and if you want me to take a polygraph , fine , but it is just wasting time that we could be using to catch harding . dylan : that 's a job for the police . the last thing we need is for noah to mess this case up by tipping harding off that we 're on to him . kevin : not to mention risking his life by poking at an angry bear . dylan : he 's got to be stopped . kevin : hold on . mariah : guys . sharon : hey . why did dylan just rush off like that ? mariah : uh , i guess he had to take care of something . sharon : you guess ? where 'd he go ? summer : he was -- mariah : he did n't say . sharon : you 're lying . what 's going on ? harding : hey . where are you ? the boat is leaking , and i am running out of fingers to plug up the holes . if you think that you can just leave me to clean up your mess , think again . [ sighs ] what do you want , newman ? okay . i do n't have time for spoiled rich kids coming in here like they own the place . you have something to say , tell the sergeant at the desk . noah : it 's over , harding . it 's over . i know what you did . so now everybody else is gon na know , too . harding : okay . i do n't know what you 're talking about , but get out of my way . noah : you 're the killer . you killed austin , and you killed courtney . harding : i understand that you want justice for courtney 's death -- noah : shut up , harding ! i know it was you ! summer saw you in the cabin that night , right after you shoved austin 's body in the armoire . she saw the bookend you used to kill him with . yeah , buddy . she remembers . harding : summer , huh ? she was drugged ! she was all messed up in the head ! noah : you 're not gon na talk your way out of this one -- not this time . you did a real good job , hiding your guilt , going out there looking like you 're trying to find the killer . the whole time , it was you . harding : okay . i do n't have to listen to any of this . noah : you killed my fiancée , you son of a bitch ! harding : get your hands off me . devon : so , she may have fallen ? she did or she did n't ? you do n't know where she is ? gorda peak is very narrow near the top . devon : and it 's dangerous , and one wrong step -- i know . you 've been there ? devon : i -- yes , when i went to go meet her . i do n't understand why we 're discussing this when we should be looking for my wife . you 're not going anywhere . mariah : lying ? me ? i mean , no . why would i lie ? i have no reason to do that . i have no idea where dylan went . sharon : okay . maybe you do n't know , but you 're definitely holding something back . mariah : why would we do that ? sharon : i can only think of one reason -- because you 're trying to protect me . mariah : oh , please . i am not that considerate . summer : she 's really not . sharon : you do n't fool me , mariah . i know you care , and i 'm only gon na get more upset if you do n't tell me . so , why did dylan go rushing out of here ? is it paul ? is he okay ? did he have another heart attack ? mariah : not that i know of . sharon : okay . is it the murder case ? has there been a new development ? mariah : i mean , even if there was , dylan is not a cop . he ca n't just ... run off investigating , you know ? that would be crazy . sharon : but that 's exactly what he did , did n't he ? summer ? i saw that look . ignore her and answer me . mariah : no . no . she has no answers . she probably did n't even understand the question . sharon : stop doing this . stop putting me off ! mariah : hey , take it easy . summer : look , sharon , it does n't even involve you . sharon : does n't involve me ? really ? i was framed for murder . the killer knocked me out , dragged me to my house , and left the tire iron behind with my fingerprints on it ! i am definitely involved . and you better tell me what 's happening right now . mariah : i have no clue -- summer : look , we know who the killer is . noah : so , what are you gon na do , harding ? you gon na kill me like you did the others ? harding : if you had put your hands on any other cop in this office , you 'd be in lockup right now . noah : better than being dead . harding : now ... i 'm gon na let that go , because i know this is your grief talking . noah : you are so full of crap , harding . you were on courtney the moment that she joined the force , always on her about every little thing . what was that , exactly , huh ? rejection , maybe ? did n't think a pretty girl belonged on the squad ? maybe thought she was just a dumb blonde ? is that why you hated her ? harding : i did n't hate her . noah : yeah ? what was it , then ? harding : i was trying to toughen her skin . noah : right . harding : i think she could have been a first - rate cop if she could just toughen up . i admired her . that 's the truth . and i miss her , too . just ... i 'm trying to do right by her , man . i 'm trying to get justice for courtney . let me do that . hey . will you keep an eye on this jackass -- make sure he does n't get into any more trouble ? victor : killing marco annicelli is not a good idea , all right ? you 'll live with that for the rest of your life . jack : well , you have no conscience . you do it . victor : i may be ruthless in business , and i am , but i ai n't a killer . jack : oh , that 's right . you hire other people to do your dirty work , like kelly . victor : am i responsible for what that crazy dame did ? jack : you can pretend all you want that you 're not , but you have to admit you would have benefited had she let me rot in that bed . victor : jack , you 're talking nonsense . i 've got work to do . jack : yes , you 've got work to do . pick up the phone . make the call . i want marco gone ! mariah : so , that 's how we found out it was detective harding . sharon : are you sure about this ? summer : yeah . the ringtone on harding 's cell phone brought it all back to me . i mean , it 's the same ringtone that i heard that night at the cabin . i woke up , and he was standing right next to the armoire , and a bloody bookend was right nearby . sharon : summer , i 'm so sorry . summer : i just -- i ca n't help but think , `` what if i 'd woken up sooner ? `` you know , maybe i could have stopped him . maybe austin would still be here with us . i just -- i could barely even move . i was so out of it that night . mariah : we all were , thanks to fen . sharon : fen ? what did he have to do with this ? mariah : fen was blackmailed into drugging the punch . sharon : what ? ! mariah : yeah , i know . the whole thing is absolutely insane . summer : and then harding was in the perfect place to cover it all up -- steer suspicion away from himself . sharon : i read that he was shot by that drug dealer and then made a hero for trying to catch him . mariah : as far as we can tell , that was all damage control . summer : just another way to throw off the investigation . sharon : well , if harding was willing to go that far , then he was really desperate , and he 's even more dangerous than before . paul : oh , thank you . so , you know , i 'm doing him a favor . dylan expressed interest in doing more to help people . christine : and you thought you 'd accommodate him -- is that it ? paul : what 's wrong with that ? christine : come on . we both know this is just as much for you as it is for him . paul : okay . so , you want me to work less . what better way to do that than to have dylan down at the department as my eyes and ears ? christine : if you 're just gon na be monitoring things from home , you might as well be at work . paul : whoo - hoo ! finally , we agree ! christine : you know what ? i know that you think that i am being overly cautious and overbearing . it 's because i care about you . i 'm serious . it 's hard enough that you 're a cop , that someone could take your life at any moment , but we have a new threat now . you had a heart attack , and you know what the doctor said if you have another heart attack . paul : i wo n't . i 'm taking every precaution . christine : okay , paul . not against stress , right ? and going back to work is about stress . and same with having dylan spy for you . plus , he has a business to run . paul : well ... dylan has decided he wants a career in law enforcement . christine : since when ? paul : well , we 've been talking about it for a while , and i am just , you know , giving him a window into the job while we finalize the paperwork . christine : this is more than a window , right ? he 's doing fieldwork ? he 's investigating cases ? paul : not officially . christine : what difference does it make , paul ? it 's still wrong . paul : no , not if there are lives at stake . harding : chief , i 'm glad i found you . i 'm sorry to interrupt your dinner . i just -- we have a problem . paul : what 's going on ? harding : well , ever since you pretty much deputized your son , the inmates have been running the asylum . paul : you want to clarify that ? harding : noah newman and his friends are interfering in a triple - homicide investigation . christine : is n't this why paul put you in charge during his absence -- to handle situations like that ? harding : well , i do n't think he anticipated a situation like this . noah newman just got in my face and accused me of being a dirty cop . paul : and why would he do that ? harding : hell if i know ! i 'm the one who took a bullet trying to catch the guy who killed his fiancée . he needs to mind his own business and let me do mine . paul : all right . i 'll talk to him . harding : please , sooner rather than later , before this gets any worse . christine : i agree with him . you have to put a stop to this now . noah : i 'm just gon na make a phone call . that 's still allowed , is n't it ? dylan : hey . noah . kevin : you 're all right . dylan : we , uh , heard you went after harding . kevin : did you find him ? noah : yeah . he just denied being in the cabin the night austin was killed . dylan : so , you told him summer positively placed him there ? noah : yeah . he knows . it freaked him out . he could n't get out of here fast enough . kevin : he 's probably trying to make a run for it . dylan : that 's what i would do . kevin : i 'm gon na check the cctv and see if i can spot him . dylan : okay . noah : look , i 'm sorry if i messed up , okay ? i just -- i just had to look him in the eye and ask him why he did it . dylan : that 's what i intend to find out . marco : we 'll go someplace where we fit in , that accepts us for who we are . marisa : we ca n't go back to that life , marco . marco : you loved that life . you loved me . we can have that back . marisa : you would kill me in a heartbeat if you had the chance . marco : if that were true , why are n't you dead right now ? i 'll tell you why -- 'cause you 're the one person i ca n't do without . after all the women who have come and gone in my life , you 're the only one that matters . marisa : no . really ? then why were you dying to get back to phyllis not more than an hour ago ? marco : ooh , is that jealousy that i hear ? marisa : oh , do n't be ridiculous . marco : that is the most unconvincing denial i 've ever heard . i knew there was still a connection between us . marisa ... noah may have gotten into your head . only one man has gotten into your heart . marisa : you 're right . there is . i - i ca n't deny it . marco : do n't . do n't even try . come . let me take you somewhere that 's safe , somewhere i can show you how much i love you . that 's it . that 's it . untie me . there you go . we do n't have much time left . jack 's coming back . what ? marisa : your time is up . [ spits ] jack is gon na kill you ... slowly and painfully . and i 'm gon na enjoy watching every second of it . phyllis : so will i . devon : i do n't understand why you 're keeping me here . why ca n't i go look for my wife ? search - and - rescue teams are looking for her . devon : and i would like to be there when she 's found . you can join them after you answer some questions . it may help us locate her . devon : fine . okay . whatever i can do to help . good , because it appears you were the last one to see your wife before she ... went missing . christine : what were you thinking ? by sending dylan out there , you 've completely disregarded any semblance of procedure . paul : [ sighs ] i think you 're exaggerating . christine : i 'm not . if we catch marco annicelli , the evidence against him could be deemed inadmissible because it was gathered by a civilian and not a cop . paul : okay . i trust dylan to do the right thing . christine : that 's what worries me . you have so much faith in dylan , and i 'm not really sure why , other than the fact that he 's your son , and you 're giving him what he wants . this could cost us the case . paul : i understand . [ cell phone rings ] paul : dylan , what 's up ? dylan : paul , look , you got to drop everything you 're doing as soon as possible . you need to get a judge and get a warrant for harding 's arrest . paul : wait a minute . hold on . i heard noah had a run - in with him , and harding was just here , interrupting our dinner here at the club to fill me in . dylan : harding 's there ? paul : well , he left , and he was n't happy . dylan : i bet he was n't . we have an eyewitness that can place him at the scene of austin 's murder . i think he 's gon na run , paul . paul : well , then why did he come here to see me ? dylan : probably to cast doubt on our version of things and to stall any attempt at an arrest so he can make an escape . christine : what 's going on ? paul : hold on . where are you now ? dylan : we 're at the station . paul : all right . stay there . i 'll be right over . all right . come on . let 's go . i 'll explain on the way . dylan : well , apparently , harding went to the athletic club to tell paul that you confronted him . i think it 's just a ploy to buy himself some time . kevin , can you pull up the -- kevin : already on it . noah : i mean , he 's got to be gone by now , right ? dylan : yeah . we 're gon na check every camera in the area . noah : that 's gon na take too long . kevin : i got him . he 's at the athletic club , on the roof deck . dylan : wait , wait , wait . what are you doing ? kevin : i 'm calling paul . he needs to know about this . dylan : no , no , no . i do n't want him involved any more than he has to be -- not in his condition . kevin : well , then , let 's get the sergeant on the line . dylan : is he loyal to harding ? do we know ? kevin : [ sighs ] dylan : i 'm gon na handle this on my own . victor : you know , jack ... there are other ways to handle this , you know ? there 's no need to resort to violence . i mean , we can easily make sure that marco annicelli 's put back into that peruvian jail from which he crawled . jack : and who 's to say someone could n't just pluck him out of that peruvian jail , bring him back to genoa city on a whim , and he could take my place again ? victor : he threatened my family . he killed noah 's fiancée and summer 's husband . why the hell would i want to associate with him ? jack : i do n't know . you tell me . why did you continue to work with him after you knew what he 'd already done ? victor : i did not know anything about the damn murders . jack : i 'm not taking your word for anything . the only way to get marco out of our life for good ... is to deal with it tonight . make the call ! marco : oh , phyllis . thank god you 're here . i thought i 'd never get away from marco and this traitor . they 've been working together all along . they 're trying to kill me . marisa : do n't believe a word out of his mouth . that 's not jack . it 's marco . marco : she 's playing you , just like she played me . come on . untie me and we 'll get out of here . please . come on , red . phyllis : do n't you `` red `` me . i bought your act for months , marco , and that 's not gon na happen anymore . marco : ca n't blame me for trying . phyllis : i blame you for a lot of things , and i 'm gon na hold you accountable for every single one of them . marco : okay , sweetheart . i 'm sure we can work something out -- something that will work for everyone , now . phyllis ? [ clattering ] phyllis : no , we 're gon na find a solution to this problem . marco : red , put the knife down . you do n't have it in you . you 're too soft . do n't -- phyllis , i know you . i know you intimately . phyllis : that should shut him up for a minute . marisa : thank you . marco : [ groans ] phyllis : you are used to manipulating other people , messing with their minds . i want you to feel what it is like to be on the other end ! what do you think we should do with him ? marco : [ muffled speech ] phyllis : there are so many ways to end this ... so little time . marisa : how does it feel , hmm ... to be at the mercy of someone you thought you could trust with your life ? i loved you , you know . i had never felt that way about anyone before . you took me from that hell i was living in and gave me a home . you made me feel safe for the first time in my life . i would have done anything for you , even after you left me . but then meeting up with you again -- god , i would open up my eyes . i realized all along you had been using me . and when i was done serving your purposes , you decided to eliminate me , put me down like a dog . you were in a position to cash in -- have more money than you would ever need . that was n't enough for you , was it ? no . you chose to take over another man 's life . you know , what you did to me was bad enough . what you did to phyllis -- at least i knew who you were and the kind of life you led , but she -- she was completely in the dark . every time you got into bed with her , you took away her power . you took away her choice . and if i were her , i would do the same thing to you . phyllis : oh , i like that . that 's good . an eye for an eye ... or , in your case ... sharon : dylan 's gon na get himself killed . he 's walking into a minefield . mariah : what are you gon na do -- go in after him ? sharon : i have to . i ca n't let anything happen to him . mariah : no . no . it is too dangerous . summer : for yourself and the baby . mariah : i mean , what are you gon na do ? you do n't have a gun . you do n't have any superpowers . you 're just gon na be a liability . sharon : i 'm just gon na make sure dylan 's okay . mariah : you ca n't do that . you just have to trust that dylan knows what he 's doing . sharon : well , maybe i can talk some sense into him and get him to stop . [ sighs ] please answer . please answer . voicemail . hi . it 's me . um , i 'm at crimson lights with mariah and summer , and they told me where you 're headed . they told me that you 're going after harding . and if you get this message in time , then please , please stop and consider turning around . it 's too big of a risk . harding -- he is dangerous . he 's got to feel cornered right now , and he 's capable of anything . he has nothing to lose , and we do . you know , we 're so close to having everything . just ... remember ... that i need you and our baby needs you and i want you to come home to us . i love you . [ sighs ] mariah : dylan loves you , too . he wants that life as much as you do . sharon : i know . but he also wants justice . he ca n't help it . that 's who he is . it 's in his blood . he got it from paul . and harding has betrayed everyone -- everyone in uniform -- and now this is personal . dylan is gon na see this through to the end . and i just ca n't stand here and wait . mariah : sharon ! damn it . summer : come on . we have to go after her . noah : all right . dylan 's got to get there soon , man . harding could leave any second . paul : kevin ! any news on harding ? christine : he would n't have been driven to do this if you had just stayed out of it . noah : i was wrong . christine : i know you 're hurting , and i know you want harding to answer for courtney 's death , but taking this into your own hands was n't the way to deal with it . kevin : well , then what was ? paul was n't here to deal with it . we do n't know who here we can trust . paul : okay . i am here now . where is dylan ? kevin : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] christine : lorenzo , i ca n't talk right now . what do you mean , they want to plea out ? no . get bundy . [ sighs ] okay . i 'll be there . listen , i have to handle this . promise me you wo n't take any unnecessary chances . paul : i give you my word . i will be careful . i promise . now tell me , where is my son ? harding : where the hell are you ? i ca n't be waiting here all day . i need that passport asap . i do n't care ! i 'll pay whatever ! just get here now ! dylan : planning a trip ? devon : so , we were taking a helicopter ride over the island . i started to get sick , and we came back here . and then ? devon : then i realized we had the hike up gorda peak , all right ? i was n't feeling well , so i suggested she go on her own . you encouraged her to go alone ? devon : yes , 'cause i knew she had her heart set on it . i did n't want to disappoint her . our schedule was packed , and i thought there 'd be a guide on the tour . there was n't ? devon : no , there was n't . she was late , and he thought she bailed , so he went home . how is it you happen to know that ? devon : 'cause i ran in to the owner when i went looking for her . what made you change your mind about joining your wife ? i thought you said you were feeling sick . devon : i was feeling sick , but i started to feel better because my wife had the concierge bring up some medicine . you can ask her . she will verify . i have no doubt she will . devon : what 's that supposed to mean ? never mind . what happened after you found out this palani fellow clocked out ? devon : i figured that hilary went on the tour alone . so , you went after her ? devon : no . i came back here . knowing your wife was on a dangerous hike , alone ? devon : the owner of the company told me he was gon na send a crew up to look for her . he suggested that i go to the bottom of the hill , where there was cell reception , and to come back to the hotel in case she returned . this is the honeymoon suite , so i suppose you and she were recently married ? devon : yeah . what about it ? well , even newlyweds have fights . did you two have an argument before she left for the peak ? devon : no ! we did n't have any argument ! and i do n't understand why you 're interrogating me right now , all right ? you have no idea what we went through to even be together . i would n't hurt my wife . i 'm the one who wanted to call you guys in the first place , so can you please just help me find her ? ! noah : i do n't believe it . he made it . i thought harding would be gone by now . kevin : i 'm gon na mess around with the sound and see if i can pick up what they 're saying . dylan : i know what you 've done . i know you killed those kids . harding : not you , too ? dylan : but you could n't have committed those murders by yourself . somebody else was involved , and i 'm guessing that somebody was pulling the strings , because you 're not the type of guy to turn your back on the force and go rogue . there 's got to be a reason . kevin : oh , damn it . sharon : why 'd you say that ? why 'd you say that like that ? noah : mom , listen . sharon : what 's going on ? what are you hiding ? is this dylan ? kevin : no , no , no . this is just surveillance video . sharon : okay . let me see that . mariah : sharon . noah : mom , you do n't want to do that . mariah : no , mom . sharon : let me see . dylan : so , just explain it to me . help me understand . that way i can help you . sharon : oh , my god . harding : get out of my way . dylan : you can tell me why you did it . it 's just us . you can finally get it off your chest . harding : you trying to talk me down ? is that it ? not even in uniform yet , already playing the cop -- all the tricks . you have no idea what it takes . no , wait . maybe you do . maybe it 's not so different from being a soldier , putting your life on the line day in , day out , for laws and principles you do n't even believe in yourself , and all for a paycheck that barely pays the rent . dylan : is that the motivation -- money ? were you contracted by marco to kill those kids ? harding : i was n't paid to kill anybody . i was paid to keep secrets . and if you think i 'm gon na give any of them up now , you 're gon na be disappointed . but do n't worry . it 's not gon na last long . paul : drop the gun , harding . drop the gun . phyllis : you think you know me . you think we were intimate . that implies that there was a mutual understanding , and there was no mutual understanding , and you know it . the point is ... that person does n't exist anymore . that phyllis is gone -- that woman you conned ... that woman you assaulted ... that woman you assaulted on her wedding night , like you were attacking her in a dark alley . well , i know what you 're thinking . you 're thinking , `` oh , it was n't nearly as bad as all that , `` but you know what ? it was worse . what you did to that woman , using her husband 's real - life injuries to explain the changes she felt ... using their love like a knife held to the throat to force her to go along for weeks and for months ? you know something ? that woman ... given the chance ... would slit your throat from ear to ear . but i am not that woman , and i will not give you that satisfaction , and you will never , ever take anything from me ever again . marco : [ whimpers ] jack : wo n't stop me . marisa : jack , do n't ! he 's sure of that ? it was a positive id ? okay . thanks . we have an eyewitness who saw your wife arguing with a man at the summit . devon : well , what man was it ? was it the owner of the company ? was it someone else ? you have to find him . i do n't think that will be too difficult . devon : what , do you think it 's me ? jack : i 've waited a long time to do this . you will never hurt another woman again . marisa : do n't do it . it 's not worth it . jack : someone has to stop him . marisa : not this way . do not sacrifice your life . jack : no one else will know . it 's just the three of us . look , he 's already missing officially . people will just assume he got away . phyllis : no ! you have a full conscience already . do n't just stoop to his level . you are a better man than that . please put the knife down ! victor : you made the right choice , jack . paul : you heard what i said , harding . lower your weapon . harding : chief , stop . i 'm sorry it came to this , but if you take another step , i will kill your son . paul : we can settle this without any more bloodshed . you surrender to me now , and i 'll see that you 're treated fairly . harding : yeah . i 've said those words myself , chief . i 'm not gon na fall for that . paul : you know me , mark ! come on ! i 'm a man of my word ! we can salvage this ! it 's not too late ! harding : with three people dead ? ! i 'm looking at the rest of my life in prison ! dylan : so , you 're saying you did it ? harding : the only way that dylan gets out of here alive is if you let me go . paul : oh , man . you know i ca n't do that . harding : well , then say goodbye to your son . paul : no , no , no . no shot ! i 'll lower my gun . i swear . harding : nice and slow . then kick it over here . dylan : paul , do n't do it . he 's gon na shoot us both . harding : shut your mouth . lower the gun , chief . dylan : paul , do n't do it ! harding : lower the gun ! [ grunts ] paul : dylan ! [ gunshot ] sharon : aaaah ! aaaah ! [ gasping ] [ next_on ] abby : since i am safe , i do n't need a bodyguard anymore . marco : those people are dead because your plan had to be protected at all costs . victor : do n't you lay the blame at my feet . jack : that 's exactly where it belongs . secure your seats today . | a member of the team searching for hilary brings news that a woman heard a scream and found a room key that opens the bridal suite . an officer interrogates devon , thinking he might actually know where hilary is . an eyewitness says he saw hilary arguing with a man . the officer implies that it was devon . jack leaves marisa in charge of guarding marco in his absence . marco tries to persuade marisa into letting him go but she does n't believe anything he says . jack goes to victor and tells him that marco has to go and victor needs to take care of it . phyllis hears that marco is at the abbott cabin . she holds a knife to marco 's throat but drops it , saying she is n't that person anymore . jack comes in and grabs the knife . marisa tells him to put it down , marco is n't worth it . jack puts it down as victor arrives . victor says jack made the right choice . harding tells noah that he did n't kill courtney , then takes off . he goes to the athletic club seemingly to meet someone for a passport . at the station , kevin tracks him down and dylan goes after harding . summer tells sharon that dylan involved himself in the investigation so they go to the station . they watch through the surveillance camera on kevin 's computer helplessly as harding pulls a gun on dylan . paul shows up with his own gun but lowers it when harding threatens to shoot dylan . dylan tries to grab harding 's gun and a shot is fired . sharon collapses , sobbing . |
[ previously_on ] billy : you kissed me , i pushed you away . summer : you wanted to keep kissing me , and you wanted it to go even further than that . billy : no , i did not . phyllis : since she came to town , she 's gotten very close to billy . what if she wants him for herself ? nikki : nate has been overseeing your father 's recovery , and when i had that recent ms flare - up , he asked nate if he could take me on as a patient , as well . victoria : he was talking about getting to the root of your stress , and we both know what that is . if he 's half as smart as he thinks he is , he might just figure it out . tessa : ugh , i miss you . mariah : same . be safe , please ? tessa : just leave me alone ! mariah : who are you talking to ? tessa ? billy : i am proud to announce jabot 's latest venture . ladies and gentlemen , jaboutique . lauren : you ca n't be serious . lauren : already have one waiting for you . kyle : um ... how ? lauren : you come into work every morning with a crimson lights to - go cup . did n't exactly take a rocket scientist to deduce that you would be here this morning . kyle : so you 'd company for coffee ? lauren : and a chat . kyle : great . we can talk on the way into the office . lauren : no . let 's do it here . just us . summer : [ gasps ] billy : oh , my god . i 'm so -- i 'm so , so sorry . are you all right ? i 'm so sorry . summer : yeah . [ breathing heavily ] billy : i 'm so sorry . i did not even see you there . summer : no , i 'm okay . i 'm okay , but , um , my blouse is not . [ chuckles ] victoria : oh . nate . nate : hi . victoria : i saw your name on my father 's schedule this morning . overseeing more physical therapy , i assume . nate : correct . we 're almost done for today , just grabbing some water . victoria : hydration is key . nate : before you go , i was wondering . you have some time ? victoria : for ? nate : how about i swing by your office and we talk ? get to know each other a little better . victoria : to what end ? nate : i 'm treating both your parents . it could n't hurt . victoria : well , i ca n't see how it would help much , either . besides , i just do n't think i can squeeze it in . i 'm really busy . excuse me . oh ! i am -- i 'm so sorry . nikki : so sorry . my mind was somewhere else . nikki : no problem , no problem . excuse me , um , do n't i know you ? nikki : i do n't think so . well , in that case , i apologize again . additional sponsorship provided by ... lauren : although i 'm aware that the success of your family 's company is the key to fenmore 's continuing to thrive , you see , i am a part of , but apart from , jabot . kyle : and you 're no longer comfortable with that ? lauren : it is very difficult for me to just blithely accept all the decisions being made . kyle : like billy 's plan to open a chain of cosmetic stores . lauren : which are in direct competition with fenmore 's . kyle : but he 's made it very clear that the jaboutiques will not have anything -- lauren : all right , save the company line . i 've already heard it . here 's what i want to know . is billy primed to sell off jabot 's stake in fenmore 's ? kyle : i 'm not privy to -- lauren : do n't dance around this , kyle . this is my company 's future . i do n't want to walk into work one day and find out that my company has been merged with some anonymous third party . kyle : look , i understand your position . i 'm not the one to ask . lauren : because you do n't know , or you do n't want to put your allegiance to ashley at risk ? kyle : you should n't assume . lauren : if you wanted to keep it secret , the two of you should have been far more circumspect . everybody knows who you 're backing . kyle : whatever people may think , i 'm loyal to jabot and fenmore 's . lauren : and billy ? kyle : of course . i 'm a team player . lauren : [ chuckles ] i think you 're forgetting who you 're talking to . remember me ? i 've had a front - row seat watching you operate since you came back to genoa city . you stabbed your father in the back . you made a deal with victor newman to take jabot public before jack could even get out of jail and stop it . i mean , if we 're being real , the only person you 've been completely and consistently loyal to is yourself . kyle : that 's your approach when you need a favor ? to attack me ? lauren : do n't you know a compliment when you 've heard one ? it took huevos gigantes to conceive and attempt that kind of takeover . okay , so you were n't able to pull it off in the end . but i have a proposition for you . i could use someone like you in my corner . billy : let me get something to wipe this up . summer : here , just use this . it 's already ruined . billy : you should probably put this back on . summer : i 'm still waiting for an `` i 'm sorry . `` billy : well , how do i know that you did n't run into me on purpose ? summer : okay , like i could really predict in advance when you 'd have a hot cup of coffee in your hands , be completely oblivious to what 's in front of you , all while risking third - degree burns ? yeah , no , it seems a lot more logical that you heard me coming and timed it so you could run into me . billy : come on , i did n't mean to run into you . summer : well , i think that you did . and now you got what you wanted . i 'm practically naked . billy : do n't talk crazy , okay ? summer : okay , i 'm just going based off of what you said in the elevator , that if it was n't for my mom , you 'd be interested in me . billy : hey , whoa , whoa , whoa . do n't twist my words . i did not say that . i -- look , your mom and i , we do exist , all right ? i am in love with her , so these fantasies of yours , they 're never gon na happen , and they ca n't ever happen . summer : you know , that would sound a lot more believable if your eyes did n't keep drifting down to my chest , billy . phyllis : forgot my phone . phyllis : what 's going on ? billy : it was an accident . summer : we kind of collided . billy : with a full cup of coffee . summer : mm - hmm , an the rest is pretty obvious . billy : yeah . phyllis : an accident ? billy : yep , my bad . i 'm the clumsy one here . phyllis : are you gon na spend the rest of the day topless ? summer : oh , that 's very tempting , but i think that some of my co - workers might find that a bit distracting . right ? phyllis : yeah . so , what really happened ? billy : uh , i mean ... i 'll get it . um , nothing , i mean , you know , it 's just exactly what happened . i was coming from the kitchen , and i had my phone in my hand , and a full cup of coffee , and before you know it , it was everywhere -- all over both of us -- and , you know , i 'm just glad that nobody got hurt . and burned . phyllis : yeah . lucky break . kyle : you 've caught me off - guard with all this . especially the part about teaming up . lauren : well , is it surprising that i would be motivated to protect my own hide ? kyle : it 's a smart move , so of course that 's what you 'd do . kyle : so save the flattery and give me an answer . kyle : you do n't need me . you already have a savvy partner . phyllis . lauren : well , i would never say anything bad about her . kyle : come on . force yourself . lauren : let 's just say it 's not lost on me that my most senior exec and one of my employees live with the man who pulls all the strings . that 's a reality . as as c.e.o . , i have a learned never to ignore the realities . and i need something else from you . what 's your take on summer ? kyle : what about her ? lauren : well , you know her well . i mean , you used to date . i see the two of you together all the time . kyle : and ? lauren : can i trust her ? kyle : i 'll put it this way -- summer 's not the girl she was when she left genoa city . lauren : what 's changed ? kyle : this new - and - improved summer plays by her own rules , and she 's not shy about going after what she wants . lauren : hmm . thank you very much for your insight . does that mean i can count on you ? kyle : who would i be if i can be bought by a tall double mocha ? lauren : [ chuckles ] reasonable . okay , while you 're considering , think about this -- unlike some , i keep my word , and if you choose to help me , i 'll make it worth your while . victoria : oh ! you look ... invigorated . victor : do n't i ? victoria : mm - hmm . victor : you know , i think it 's all due to the physical therapy . i think that dr . hastings knows what he 's doing . he said he ran into you the other day . you should get to know him . he 's an interesting fellow . victoria : what have you got there ? victor : what i have here , my sweetheart , are the annual projections for our new real estate division . victoria : hmm . victor : now that i have revamped the entire department , get rid of the dead rot , hired some new staff , i 'm looking forward to a good year . victoria : yes . whoa . this is some really exciting stuff . oh . victor : what ? what grabs your attention ? victoria : oh , this section about our competition and our strategies for beating them . i see that you 've included nick 's company . victor : yeah , well , as a point of reference , you know ? victoria : so you do n't see dark horse as a true competitor for newman ? victor : as a competitor ? sweetheart , your brother 's company is a sailboat in the ocean . we are the sixth fleet , okay ? victoria : [ chuckles ] well , i ca n't say that you 're wrong about that . victor : i just want to monitor his progress , that 's all . i 'm proud of what he 's achieved so far . victoria : what ? praise for nick . you know what , that 's really nice to hear after your declaration of all - out war . do i have hope that things might settle down soon between you ? victor : you 're misreading me , my darling . i want him to build a successful company so then it becomes a juicy plum that i can pick and acquire . victoria : you 're not thinking of ... ? victor : not yet , no . but you and i know that with two phone calls , i could buy out all the venture capitalists who funded his new venture . victoria : and then dark horse would be under the newman umbrella . victor : and your brother , whether he likes it or not , will once again be part of this family . and he will answer to me . nate : how are you feeling ? nikki : well , much better now that you 're my doctor . please , sit down . nate : this saves me a phone call . i spoke with your neurologist this morning , and we are pleased with your progress . nikki : well , that 's a relief . nate : yes . i do n't mean to overstep , and feel free to tell me to mind my own business . i 'm concerned about your daughter . nikki : i do n't know why . victoria could n't be healthier . nate : i 'm not talking about how she 's doing physically . has victoria been under any undue stress the last several months ? anything out of the ordinary . nikki : you mean aside from being a high - powered executive with a billion- dollar company ? [ chuckles ] if that does n't give somebody stress , i do n't know what would . nate : we all have some degree of work stress . i was referring to something more personal , perhaps . nikki : well , i think it would be very improper of me to discuss victoria 's personal life with you . nate : yes . nikki : i suppose you could always do an online search and dig up some dirt about her ex - husband . nate : i have heard a little about that , yeah . nikki : so , yes , victoria survived a very difficult relationship . but she has put that firmly in the past . nate : and you 're certain ? nikki : very . i would know more than anybody if victoria were grappling with something , and i can assure you she 's not . but thank you for the concern . phyllis : so these documents were sent by a messenger from nick 's company ? billy : which means dark horse now owns the leasing company that i 've been working with , which means nick newman owns the contracts for all jaboutique locations . interesting stuff , right ? phyllis : sure is . is this gon na be a problem ? billy : gon na be more of an annoyance than an issue . right now , i 'm just focused on getting all the satellite shops up and running . phyllis : what did you decide to do about this weekend ? phyllis : i 'm going . trade show in philadelphia is a great way to start generating buzz for the new stores . summer : well , i am headed to work . anybody else ? billy : yeah , i should get going , actually . phyllis : you know what , babe , um , can you hang back a little bit ? i wanted to talk to you about nick 's plans and how they 're affecting jabot . summer : all right , i will see you guys at work . [ door closes ] billy : i do n't think there 's anything else to talk about . phyllis : it was just a cover . billy : okay . summer : so that we are not overheard . i want to talk to you about summer . billy : what about her ? phyllis : i hate to even ask you this , but the coffee spill ... was that really an accident ? billy : yeah , honey . what else would it be ? phyllis : i do n't know , i walked in the door , and my daughter 's shirt was off . and i do n't think people would blame me for wondering if it was intentional . billy : are you saying that i purposefully spilled -- phyllis : you ? no . my daughter ? this is n't her first time . she pulled the same trick with kyle . and she 's not the same person . she acts first and thinks later and has absolutely no apologies while she 's at it . billy : but why would she have to apologize for something -- phyllis : for what , making an excuse to strip down in front of you ? why do you think ? billy : come on . no way , okay ? do n't be crazy . no . victor : kindly get back to me on that report , okay ? victoria : dad , before you go , can you just tell me what you have to gain by trying to buy nick 's company out from underneath him ? victor : sweetheart , you were n't listening to me . i want your brother back in the family fold . victoria : oh , what i heard was your desire to control him , and we both know how nick 's gon na react to that . so why do n't you just forget about that for now and concentrate on newman enterprises ' real estate division and its unparalleled success ? victor : my sweet girl , i know what i 'm doing . and as far as dark horse is concerned , you 're answering to me , okay ? [ cellphone rings ] victoria : hi , mom . nikki : hi , darling . if you 're in the middle of something , we can talk later . victoria : is everything okay ? nikki : well , i just spoke with nate , and he had some questions about you , how you 're doing . i mean , you know how perceptive he is , and he can see that you 're having trouble getting through some issues . victoria : i knew this would happen . this is exactly why i warned you about giving a virtual stranger access to our lives . nikki : i talked him down . i told him you were fine , and i will reiterate that the next time i see him . victoria : no . i 'll handle nate . summer : hey ! i was just about to shoot you an e - mail . lauren : hey , well , think of the electricity we will save . what 's on your mind ? summer : um , you know , i just heard that billy will be flying out to a trade show this weekend . lauren : oh , right . yeah , the one in philadelphia . summer : yeah , you know , and it just got me thinking that if jabot is gon na have a presence there , then i think that fenmore 's should , too . so i would like to volunteer to go and rep the company . lauren : and sacrifice your weekend ? summer : yeah , i mean , i do n't have any plans that ca n't be changed , and , plus , i would be pitching fenmore 's products , which i love . lauren : [ chuckles ] summer : but you seem surprised that i want to go . how come ? lauren : yeah , you just seem more team billy these days . summer : yeah , i mean , i liked his idea on jaboutiques , but only after he was very clear that those stores will not conflict with fenmore 's . lauren : remains to be seen . summer : okay , well , now it 's even more important that i go to this show . i mean , you hired me and gave me this amazing opportunity , and i just want to justify your faith in me . and , honestly , what better way to do that than by going to the show and making sure that everybody still knows that fenmore 's is the premier store for everything , including cosmetics ? lauren : i have n't seen you this enthusiastic before . what 's bringing this on ? summer : honestly ? i think maybe it 's just all the in - fighting around here . i just do n't think i was prepared for how the corporate culture makes you choose sides . lauren : mm - hmm , so why choose me ? you seemed like , oh , billy understood your demographic , you ca n't wait to try his stores . summer : i guess i should be more careful about what i say and when . lauren : i agree . summer : okay , but , no , let me just prove this to you , okay ? you and michael have always been so amazing to me , and growing up , fen and i were practically best friends . so let me just take this weekend and prove to you how grateful i am and how hard i am willing to work for you . lauren : i would like to give you the opportunity to prove yourself . summer : i wo n't let you down . lauren : okay . you can go . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victor : well , hello . nikki : hi , darling ! victor : so ... i missed you at work this morning . nikki : oh , well , i like to come here and take care of calls outside of the office , no interruptions . victor : i 've been known to have done that , as well . nikki : mm . victor : i saw our doctor nate fellow earlier . nikki : things going well with your physical therapy ? victor : i think it 's going very well , and i think it 's a very good idea that we hired a concierge doctor . i think he 's very thorough . nikki : that he is . he does n't miss a trick . summer : hi , i understand that your department does all of the booking for company travel , right ? great . okay . this is summer newman , and i am going to need a round - trip flight from genoa city to philadelphia -- lauren : oh , i 'm so glad i caught you . i need a moment . summer : oh , sure . um , i 'll have to call you right back . okay . bye . what 's up ? lauren : well , the more i thought about our conversation , the more i love the idea of fenmore 's having a presence at this trade show . summer : oh ! great . well , i 'm glad i could be of some help . lauren : yeah , i love it so much , i 'm gon na go myself . summer : oh , fun ! so , like , we 're gon na go together ? because i would love that . i mean , i could work for you and act as your assistant . lauren : no . no , no , no . that wo n't be necessary . i can handle it on my own . summer : oh , um , okay . i just kind of thought that this would be my opportunity to prove my worth to the company . lauren : well , you just did , with the great idea . summer : okay , i mean , are you sure that you even have time for something like this ? i mean , would n't your valuable time be better spent focusing on big- picture stuff instead ? lauren : well , that is a thought , but ... summer : okay , well , i 'll get back on with the travel department , then . lauren : but billy 's going . summer : yeah , i mean , he 's attending , but i do n't -- lauren : right , and he 's c.e.o . of jabot , which stands to reason that i should be there . plus , i can keep my eyes on his plans for this boutique , so -- [ cellphone rings ] oh ! here . thank you so much for bringing it to my attention . great work . hello . lauren fenmore . hi , this is summer newman again . hi , yeah , regarding that philadelphia trip , is there any way that you could give me the address to where billy abbott is staying , just in case we need to get something delivered to him ? great . yes . thank you . oh , no , no . there will be no travel reservations for me just yet . thank you , though . bye . [ sighs ] kyle : what 's going on ? summer : well , lauren may have taken away my excuse to go to the philadelphia this weekend , but that does n't mean that i 'm gon na stay away . i just have to book my own trip and show up to billy 's room unannounced . kyle : where billy will unceremoniously slam the door in your face . summer : do n't bet on it . oh , wait , you already did . you know what , throw another coat of wax on the car for me before i win it . and do n't forget to top off the tank . [ cellphone rings ] kyle : mariah . hi . mariah : do you have time to talk ? kyle : are you all right ? mariah : no . kyle : where are you ? i 'm on my way . phyllis : you know , we 've all been living here together for some time , so it 's not crazy to believe that summer has developed an attraction to you . billy : come on . phyllis : well , you know what , it 's innocent , but it 's still there . billy : there 's nothing going on , all right ? phyllis : all right , do n't be so sure of that , okay ? you are a bad boy , and you 're the kind of guy that girls find very difficult to resist . and she has just gotten out of an affair with a married man . billy : what are you doing ? phyllis : well , i am looking for my phone , and if i had n't forgotten it , who knows what summer would be trying with you right now ? billy : nothing because i would be at work . phyllis : oh , and i 'm sorry -- i 'm sorry that i held you up , okay ? billy : look . phyllis : if i 'm imagining this ... billy : okay , you 're not . summer 's a flirt , all right ? she likes attention and she likes winding people up , specifically winding you up , so do n't let her get to you , all right ? come on . life is hard enough without thinking of things to worry about . hey . you okay ? phyllis : yeah . i guess . billy : good , let 's get to work . victor : do you see those numbers ? things are on the upswing , especially when it comes to the real estate division . you see that ? nikki : yes , i see that . excuse me for interrupting . nikki : oh ! we ran into each other earlier . we did . and when i saw you , i thought i recognized you , but i could n't quite place it , and then i saw you sitting with your husband , and i put it together . you 're nikki and victor newman . am i right ? victor : and you are ? nobody . i 'm rey . it 's good to meet you , mr . newman . victor : rey . i 've been a big admirer of you both for some time now . not just for your business success , but for the charity work you both do as a couple . the way you always give back . all right , i 'm gushing , but , uh ... meeting both of you , it means a lot . victor : well , rey , when you run a business the size of newman enterprises , one sort of gets used to a lot of criticism from all sides , so thank you . nikki : yes . it 's nice to hear a little praise now and then . i speak only the truth . would it be okay if we took a selfie ? nikki : sure . thank you . thank you . there we go . yeah . mariah : i thought tessa would be back by now . kyle : when did she last call ? mariah : over a week ago , and , since then , it 's been radio silence . it 's really starting to get to me . last night , i could n't help it , and i unloaded everything on devon . and i felt really good just telling somebody everything , and even after everything he 's been going through with losing hilary , he was great . but he said something that stuck with me , and that 's why i called you . he suggested hiring a p.i . kyle : you do n't think that 's the right way to go ? mariah : how do i find one ? where do i even tell them to start when i do n't know where tessa went myself ? kyle : you should do it . mariah : yeah ? kyle : professionals have a way of finding a cold trail we ca n't even imagine . if you 're that worried about tessa ... mariah : very worried . kyle : do n't hesitate . i 've got to warn you . a good p.i . can get expensive . mariah : i know . i figured . i mean , i 've saved up some money , but if these guys charge hundreds an hour and they 're looking for days -- kyle : i 'll pay for it . mariah : kyle , you think i called you and laid this sob story on you to hit you up for money ? kyle : like you 'd ever do that . you 'd rather sing opera and dance naked on live tv than take my money . mariah : no , but close . kyle : take the money . mariah : i can't . kyle : not for you . for tessa . for you both . mariah : okay , fine , but i am paying you back . kyle : i wo n't accept it . mariah : but -- kyle : i 'm a prosperous businessman . i can easily afford this . mariah : kyle -- kyle : i 'm not letting you turn me down . mariah : you know , if you keep doing stuff like this , you 're gon na make me like you , and then who 's gon na call you names and make you feel inferior ? kyle : oh , i 'm sure you 'll find a way . i 'll arrange everything . you 'll get a call from a p.i . this afternoon . mariah : thank you . thank you . kyle : why 'd you wait so long to tell me what was going on ? mariah : well , you are really close with summer . kyle : you think i 'd tell her your secrets ? you do n't trust me to hold a hard line with her . mariah : she is gorgeous and manipulative and your ex , and everything is all about her . kyle : yeah , well , as much as i 'd like to pull out my man card and disagree , you 've got a point . but , according to some , i 'm gorgeous and manipulative , too . just this morning , i was reminded of what a scheming backstabber i can be . mariah : yeah , sounds about right . kyle : [ chuckles ] mariah : the truth is , you have done some questionable things . kyle : a lot of questionable things . mariah : yeah . but underneath it all , you 're a good person . you offering to pay for this proves that . and , for the record , i trust you . but your ex ? mnh - mnh . kyle : you know , all the stuff i 've done , and still do , it 's because i want what i feel i deserve -- a seat at the table , responsibility , respect . mariah : a seat at the table , or the seat ? kyle : okay , so i 'm ambitious . a lot ambitious . mariah : and when you get this seat at the table , who 's sitting next to you ? i 'm just wondering where summer fits into all of this . kyle : [ sighs ] phyllis : okay , have a good one . billy : yeah , you , too . [ cellphone rings ] phyllis : ooh ! hang on . hang on , hang on . billy : [ groans ] phyllis : hold that thought . hold that thought . hi . yes , i just got in . yeah . okay , what exactly did they say ? well , can you talk them down ? uh , you know what , listen , why do n't you just e - mail me the specifics , and we 'll go over it ? okay , yeah , no problem . we 'll talk later . all right . bye - bye . billy : you know what , change of plans . i want to play hooky with my best girl . what do you say ? phyllis : with all this work ? how are we gon na do that ? billy : we 'll figure it out after a very , very indulgent lunch . phyllis : you 're on . billy : okay . phyllis : all right . [ doorbell rings ] victoria : you spoke to my mother expressing concerns about me ? nate : sincere concerns . can i offer you something -- victoria : you are way out of line . you treat my father , you treat my mother . great , do a good job with them because i love them very much , but i 'm not your patient , nor am i any of your business . nate : you 're right , i am not your doctor , but we are connected through victor and nikki . victoria : that does not give you a right -- nate : that 's why i approached you directly and asked to talk to you . victoria : and i said no . nate : and i find it difficult to do nothing when i sense someone 's in distress . victoria : oh , that 's your ego talking because you do n't know if i 'm in distress or not because you do n't know me at all , do you ? nate : have a seat , and i can tell you why -- victoria : did you hear one word that i said ? let me sum it up for you . back the hell off . thank you , again , for your time . sorry to interrupt . it was a real pleasure meeting both of you . victor : quite all right . nikki : no problem . victor : you have a nice day . thank you . phyllis : you know , while i love this , i just -- i ca n't help but wonder what has gotten into you ? billy : [ chuckles ] phyllis : i know that you were up to your neck in prep with jaboutiques , and you got your philadelphia trip coming up . billy : yes , i got a lot on my mind , but so do you . you must , if you 've got the kind of questions you do about summer . phyllis : [ sighs ] i 'm worried about her . billy : yeah . kids will do that to you . but as far as summer and her `` wild child `` act , and the way that it affects both me and you , i do n't want you to stress out about that . not only is it a non - issue , it 's not good for that pretty head of yours . phyllis : you 're good for my head . billy : what about your other parts ? phyllis : they 're pretty crazy about you , too . [ chuckles ] billy : [ chuckles ] phyllis : tell me one more time i have nothing to worry about . billy : even if summer was attracted , what difference does it make ? it takes two , right ? and i got no interest -- zero . i 'm only interested in one woman . phyllis : you always know what to say . billy : it 's more important to know what to do . phyllis : about ? billy : us . it 's time we move out of the apartment . it 's time we get our own place . summer : great , and you will text me the confirmation ? oh , well , thank for the upgrade offer , but , no , i will not be needing a suite with a view . i do n't think i 'll be spending much time in my room . i 'll be pretty busy . kyle : there 's this guy she 's obsessed with , and for all the wrong reasons , and it 's about as inappropriate as it gets . mariah : he 's married . kyle : no , but he may as well be . at first , i thought summer was going after this guy because he was so wrong for her , doing it just to prove that she could . now i think she 's actually starting to fall for the guy , or least convinced herself she has . mariah : kyle , let her make her own mistakes . kyle : i can't . i know she 's a walking , talking train wreck , but i ca n't -- mariah : you still have feelings for her . kyle : i ca n't help it . mariah : so what are you gon na do ? kyle : summer 's raised the stakes . now she 's playing as if there 's no rules . if they do n't apply to her , they do n't apply to me . | lauren suggested that she and kyle form a secret alliance , and she asked him if summer could be trusted . billy spilled hot coffee on summer , prompting her to strip down to her bra . phyllis walked in on this display . phyllis suggested to billy that summer was attracted to him . billy told phyllis that she had nothing to worry about , because even if summer was attracted to him , he was only attracted to phyllis . billy told phyllis it was time that they found their own place . nate got on victoria 's bad side when he tried to delve into her private life to figure out the source of her stress . victor told victoria that he planned to buy out the people funding dark horse in order to make the company part of newman and bring nick back into the family fold , whether he liked it or not . rey met nikki and victor and did n't let on that he was investigating their possible role in jt 's disappearance . summer made plans to follow billy on his business trip and show up at his hotel room . mariah told kyle that tessa might be missing . kyle gave mariah the money to hire a pi . kyle admitted he had feelings for summer , and he decided to try and save her from her bad choices . |
[ previously_on ] adam : marry me . sharon : what ? devon : how would you like to run power communications ? mariah : you 're actually serious ? devon : i first heard about this guy when he was in music back in new york . i made it my job to keep tabs on talented people . abby : if you have some sort of ownership stake in the enterprise -- let 's say 20 % -- i 'll know our interests are aligned . billy : why did you drop nick 's custody case and file a petition for adam ? michael : stay out of this . billy : i smell a rat , michael . michael : watch it . you may find yourself the cheese . [ billy sighs ] victoria : hey . are you on your way to pick up johnny from day camp ? because they called and said that no one had come to get him . billy : i 'm prepping for this stupid jabot merger meeting , and i totally got distracted . can you just call them and tell them that i 'm on the way ? victoria : well , it 's really unlike you to forget . are you -- are you still thinking about delia ? billy : no . i lost -- i lost track of time . victoria : like you did last night after kyle and lola 's wedding ? billy : i told you why i had feelings about that , okay ? i 'm -- i 'm fine . victoria : billy , i can see that you 're not . i mean , are you still having the nightmares ? billy : all right ... victoria : any incidents like what happened at the chancellor house ? billy : no , victoria . victoria : i just want to help you . i want to be able to give you some relief . maybe you need to go back to the therapist . billy : that is not gon na help , so just please stop , all right ? look , you 're right -- i am having trouble sleeping . and it 's putting me on edge . and i 've got to get to this meeting , and i 've got to go pick up johnny , so -- victoria : i 'll -- i 'll go pick up johnny . billy : okay . thank you . sharon : marry you ? on what planet -- [ sighs ] why -- why are you doing this ? adam : you know why . sharon : no , i really don't . i - i -- i do n't want anything to do with you . i thought that i was really , really clear . adam : okay , i heard what you said . but those are just words . sharon : then you 're not listening to the words . adam : sharon , i 'm hearing what 's in your heart . everything else is just noise . the things that you said after rey found us together , they were a defense mechanism . because you want to see yourself as the good girl that dates the cop . but you do n't have to hide who you really are and what you want . sharon : i know who i am . what makes you so sure that i want you ? [ cellphone chimes ] [ doorbell rings ] abby : oh , do you have something better to you ? summer : do you ? i mean , 'cause , my iced tea could use a little more ice . thank you . abby : oh . jack : okay , uh ... we are here to discuss the abbott exchange / jabot merger and the introduction of the new company . abby , i 'm glad you 're here , as a board member and a loyal daughter . abby : well , i think this is a fantastic idea , and i would love to offer any insight or support that i can . jack : summer is here as part of the marketing and influencer team . we are counting on them big time when it comes to our social - media rollout . ashley : yeah , jack told me all about your growing online presence . i ca n't wait to hear your ideas . theo : i have to say , i was intrigued by your call . devon : well , uh , aside from what happened at kyle and lola 's party , i , uh -- i got to say that i 've been impressed with your instincts and your knowledge of the music industry . so , with ana gone , i 'd like to offer you a full - time role at lp . theo : wow . um ... i 'm flattered . you know i love the music industry . devon : but ? theo : but [ sighs ] i see myself as more of an image builder . for musical artists , but also for other creatives -- influencers , business moguls . anyone who needs to be shaped or reinvented for public consumption . devon : okay . so you turning me down ? theo : no , i -- i was gon na suggest i might be a better fit at power communications . devon : at power communications ? in what capacity ? theo : i know you recently put mariah in charge , however ... devon : however what ? you can say what 's on your mind . summer : so , i was thinking that we could send our top influences to the brick- and - mortar stores to , you know , interact with customers and then demonstrate our new product lines , and maybe even live - stream it . jack : i like it . i like it . it 's great . abby : and during each live stream , we can tease the announcement of the new company . ashley : that 's fantastic . that 's how you attract more followers and create anticipation . nice -- billy : sorry i 'm late . jack : we , uh , waited as long as we could , and then we had to get started . ashley : is everything okay ? billy : yeah . it 's fine . i 'm just not sure what the point of this meeting is . i think it 's a little too early to be discussing social - media strategy . the merger has n't even gone through yet . ashley : but it is going to go through . billy : which is why we need to pump the brakes and rethink this . ashley : okay , i do n't understand why you 're still doubting something that is going to be demonstratively good for jabot . billy : actually , ashley , i 'm not doubting that it makes business sense . i 'm doubting you . summer : um , why do n't i just meet you back at the office ? abby : i need to check on some things in the kitchen , so , um ... summer : okay . abby : yeah . ashley : so it does n't matter to you that this is what our father would want ? billy : oh , really ? with the dad card already ? look , our dad cared about our family , but he was a shrewd businessman , and he would n't tolerate somebody that betrayed him . unlike jack , i 'm finding it difficult to ignore that . jack : no one 's ignoring anything . a lot has happened since -- billy : jack , she tried to burn our company to the ground and take us with it . ashley : you 're taking this too personally . billy : 'cause it 's only a matter of time before you turn your back on us and stab us again . you expect us to believe that you come into town and you 're a different person ? i do n't buy it . people do n't change , ashley . jack : okay . what 's really going on here ? additional sponsorship billy : i do n't trust her , jack . and you should n't , either . ashley : billy , everything that happened back then at jabot , it was a very complex situation . you know that . billy : so you 're gon na make excuses for yourself now , ashley ? is that what you 're doing ? ashley : no , i 'm not . i did some things that i regret . i 'm trying to make it right . billy : well , some things ca n't be fixed . ashley : you know , i am not the only one sitting at this table that made mistakes , am i ? as i recall , billy , you decided to shred the patent documents . billy : you 're so typical . you just turn it back around on me . ashley : that 's not what i 'm doing . jack : let 's all take a deep breath -- billy : do not patronize me , jack ! jack : no one 's patronizing you . i am suggesting that perhaps there is more here than meets the eye . could your reaction have something to do with what we discussed the other day ? billy : i told you that in confidence . i 'll just add you to the list of people that i ca n't trust . ashley : what is going on with him ? is he gambling again ? jack : no . [ sighs ] i -- look , i need to respect his wishes and not discuss it any more . ashley : okay . whatever it is , though , you 've got to fix it , because this merger could be so beneficial not just to the company , but to our family . billy has the power to put the whole thing in jeopardy . jack : okay . i will talk to billy . theo : i like mariah . she 's smart and enthusiastic . but she 's still green . kind of like ana . devon : you saying that i made a mistake by hiring her ? theo : no . well , i mean , maybe for that particular job . look , this is n't personal . but the fact is , mariah was talk - show host before you put her in that position , and she 's still learning the pr business . now , from what i can tell , she 's done good by a handful of clients , but tessa gets most of her attention , and she 's content on letting a lot of things coast on cruise control . now , i can name a dozen ways i would have grown power in the same amount of time . and i do n't play favorites . devon : okay . well , i 'm gon na stop you right there , theo . i get that you 're hungry . but there is something that you need to know about me if we 're gon na work together . summer : hey . phyllis : hey . i did n't expect you back so soon . summer : yeah , i know . the meeting was cut short after it went off the rails . phyllis : oooh ! [ sighs ] trouble at jabot ? ohh . summer : mm . no , i would n't know , because i left before i could find out . but , actually , i do have a question for you . so , as soon as the meeting started , i got this text from theo , and i do n't know if he was really busy , or if this was just a not - so - subtle message . phyllis : why do you care ? you said you broke up with him yesterday . summer : well , yeah , i mean , i thought that things were over . we got into a fight over the girl that he brought to the reception . phyllis : oh , yeah . the one who could be your little sister ? summer : mm - hmm . phyllis : what 's up with her ? what are the details ? summer : uh , so , she used to party with kyle and theo back in new york , and theo decided to bring her to kyle 's reception to piss him off , which was a crappy move . but then i got to talking to her , and she 's actually kind of nice , so it changed my perspective on why they were even there , and ... i do n't know . i figured that i should at least give theo a chance to explain himself . phyllis : sounds like you 're just making up an excuse to see theo again . summer : mom , i 'm not d -- phyllis : i do n't care what you do . it 's your life . but if you want to see him again , you do it on your terms . you understand that ? sharon : what happened to make you come over here like this ? did chelsea turn you down again ? adam : you know that i tried to reclaim my family when i first came back here , but that is not happening . okay ? they 're gone . sharon : so you just ran over here and proposed to me ? adam : chasing chelsea was a mistake . she does n't see me the way you do . you know me in a way that no one else does . it is the same way that i know you , sharon . sharon : you do n't know me anymore . adam : [ scoffs ] that is not true . the way we connect , it is deep . and it 's undeniable . and no matter how many times you try to reassure rey , you could n't stay away . sharon : i hurt someone that i really , really loved because of you . adam : because you had some misguided idea that being with him was the right thing to do . it looked good to other people . but your heart and your mind , they were with me . why are you -- are you so afraid to admit that ? sharon : [ sighs ] maybe ... i 'm afraid of you . adam : no , you 're afraid of your feelings . but you do n't have to be anymore . you and rey , you 're finished . and i do n't want to waste time inching towards each other out of the fear of what other people might think . i do n't give a damn about that . okay ? i 'm here because we belong together . i need you . and you need me , too . the only difference is , i 'm not ashamed to admit it . sharon : you do n't know what it was like for me in the years that you were gone . my life fell apart . i - i made mistakes , i -- i drove people away . i - i had gotten to a low point that i did n't know if i was gon na come back from it or not . adam : i do n't judge you , sharon , for the things that you 've done . i actually understand you more because of them . sharon : [ sighs ] i tried to take the bad things that happened to me and turn them into something positive . and you know what ? that worked . it really did . it gave me new purpose . it made me a better mother , which is what 's most important to me . adam : yeah . as it should be . there 's nothing -- nothing on this earth that is more important than being a parent . sharon : i have tried my best to give faith a safe and stable environment . you know , that 's part of the reason why this breakup with rey is just killing me . you know , i asked him to move in too soon , and i just -- i hate that i did that to her . you know , i - i -- i may not be a mother that she can be proud of , but i 'm not going to be one that she 's ashamed of . adam : sharon , sometimes relationships do n't work out . nobody 's to blame . you 're being too hard on yourself . sharon : no , i 'm not . when you came back into town , i just started backsliding , making mistakes . i just -- i do n't want that to get any worse . that 's why i 'm drawing a line in the sane . i -- i ca n't just throw away everything that i 've worked so hard for the last few years on a -- on a whim . and i refuse to put my life back into chaos . adam : sharon , i admire the mother that you are to faith . and i 'm sure that you were a wonderful mother to christian , too . is that the time period that you were referring to , when you were told that he was your baby ? okay , i hate the idea that you felt like you had to make amends for something that was n't your fault . sharon : well , when i found out the baby was sage 's , i lied . adam : i would have done the same thing . okay ? i hate the idea that you had to go through that alone . i wish that i would have been here to comfort you and help you . that 's what i 'm trying to do . i want to move forward and start a new life . together . sharon : words . right ? they 're so easy to say . but the truth is just so much more complicated . adam : [ scoffs ] you and i are n't complicated , sharon . the other night , when we were together , that is as simple as it gets . sharon : the other night was a mistake . victoria : i 'm surprised that billy 's not with you . he said that he had a jabot meeting . jack : oh , he was there , all right . victoria : oh , no . what happened ? jack : he was on edge from the moment he got there . went into attack mode against ashley , and -- you know , it was mostly about his not sleeping . these nightmares he 's having about delia , and his obsession with adam . [ sighs ] victoria : he told you ? jack : yeah . and what did i do with it ? i mentioned it in front of ashley , and he felt totally betrayed . victoria : well , he has been trying to cover this whole thing up . jack : it 's obvious he 's struggling . victoria : that 's why we left kyle and lola 's wedding last night . the thought of never being able to walk delia down the aisle was really too much for him . jack : that makes sense . and , of course , i 'm telling him how great it is to see your child get married . victoria : no , jack . it 's not your fault . & it 's just one more thing in a long line of incidents . showing up at the chancellor house without knowing how he got there . finding words scribbled on the wall in delia 's handwriting . [ sighs ] look , i 'm glad he told you . and , honestly , it 's nice for me to have someone else to confide in . jack : billy said that you and sharon tried to talk him into seeing a therapist . victoria : yeah , we did . he went to one session . but he says he does n't see the point in going back . jack : well , if it 's not the right person , he can find the right person . victoria : i honestly do n't think that the therapist is the problem . i 'm worried . i 'm worried that billy does n't want to get better . jack : i 'm not sure i understand that . victoria : i just think that , on some subconscious level , billy wants to keep having these nightmares about delia because it makes him feel closer to her . phyllis : [ sighs ] well , you 're the last person i expected to get a text from . billy : i figured my day could n't get any worse , so why not ? phyllis : thank you . uh , summer told me there was some drama at the jabot meeting . she did n't give me specifics . billy : i do n't think jack should trust ashley , that 's all . phyllis : oh , you 're not gon na get an argument from me . i mean , ashley is as cutthroat as they come when it comes to business , even with her family . but you 're an even match for her , are n't you , billy ? you can be pretty ruthless when it comes to revenge . i know from personal experience . billy : you 're not gon na forgive me for what happened with summer . i understand that . the investment money i gave you notwithstanding . phyllis : no amount of money can ever buy that . so ... why did you want to see me ? what do you want ? devon : now , i know that running a business does require making some difficult decisions , and sometimes removing people when they do n't work out . and it 's true , i 've had some tough conversations with ana at one point . but i 've always treated her the way i would treat anybody else , and that 's with honesty and respect . so , if you 'd like to approach mariah about working under her , that 's cool . you can do that . but down - talking her to me is not the way you 're gon na get what you want . theo : look , i - i 'm sorry if that 's the way it came off . i - i meant no disrespect to you or her . devon : okay . well , i appreciate that . and i 'll leave it up to you two . theo : okay . uh ... thanks again for the job offer , and for giving me a chance to prove myself . devon : for sure . i am curious , though , man -- you got a lot of stuff going on with your agency and your freelance work , so why are you interested in power ? theo : because i can envision its true potential . i 'm seeing a place where i can integrate all the different entities i 'm involved with . expand power 's breadth and reach . i also have some personal reasons for staying in genoa city , so , if possible , i 'd like to make my base here . jack : billy , it 's me . uh , i was way out of line , bringing up our private conversation in front of ashley . give me a call , will you ? hello . celeste : hi . oh ! jack : i hope this will do . i asked for a table with a view . celeste : oh , this -- this will do . jack : the bride and groom get to have a honeymoon . seems to me the least the parents could do is have a little rest and relaxation . celeste : i am so glad you convinced me to come . if i had missed lola 's wedding , i would -- i would have regretted it every day of my life . jack : apparently your ex - husband felt the same way . celeste : oh , i 'm so , so sorry about that . i apologize . jack : no , no , no . there 's nothing to apologize for . at least he waited till after the ceremony to let lola know he was there . celeste : well , i think that he knew better than to spoil her day -- or , at least , her brothers , like , helped him see the light . jack : i imagine rey can be very convincing . celeste : yes , but unfortunately he was n't convincing enough to keep adrian from taking another run at me . jack : oh ? did he -- celeste : he asked me to take him back again . oh , yeah . he did . and , um ... i mean , i - i shut him down before he could get all the words out of his mouth . i -- i have to admit that seeing lola and kyle together has really helped me realize that i deserve a man who treats me as well as he treats her . jack : i agree . you do . celeste : i am so embarrassed that i was even tempted to let that man back into my life . jack : nothing to be embarrassed about . you two have a lot of history . he 's the father of your children . celeste : still . jack : i appreciate that you 're willing to give him a second chance ... to set things right . forgiveness is often the hardest choice . celeste : how did you get so wise ? jack : i 've taken a few trips around the sun . celeste : yeah . well , i think sometimes it 's easier to forgive a family member than it is to forgive a romantic partner . jack : let 's see ... kerry ... phyllis ... i think i 'll stop there . what do you say we agree to just agree ? celeste : [ chuckles ] sharon : i allowed myself to fall into old patterns with you because i do care about you . okay ? adam : wow . well , thank you for admitting it . sharon : you know , all this talk about moving forward , though -- you 're not ready to do that . you 're still fixated on the past . old slights and settling scores . adam : well , while you keep trying to deny our past . you are lumping me in with the rest of your exes because you refuse to acknowledge that our love was unique . it was powerful . sharon : it was really passionate . and deep . adam : so you have been thinking about our time together just as much as i have . sharon : [ sighs ] what we had was just too explosive to sustain . you know , maybe it just -- it flamed out 'cause it ran its course . adam : well , we can get it back . adam : sharon , i have lost so much . okay ? i 've lost years of my life , my children , every relationship that i have ever had . except for you . i keep coming back to you because you are the only one that i can see a different future with . and i think that if i got you back , i could ... [ sighs ] i could let everything else go . sharon : is this some kind of twisted ultimatum ? if i take you back , then you 'll stop hurting all the people that i love ? adam : no , that 's not what this is , sharon . sharon : you 're manipulating me to get the answer that you want . adam : you found me , sharon . yes , victor asked for your help because he knew that you had the best chance of getting through to me , and you agreed because you knew he was right . and you wanted to feel this again , what is happening right here in front of you . all you have to do is let yourself have it . let 's see , aleve is proven better on pain `` the young and the restless `` will continue . at havertys , we know a mattress is more jack : yeah , i got pulled back into a relationship with phyllis more than once . celeste : what finally ended it for good ? jack : she slept with my brother . celeste : oh ! tsss ... that 'll do it . [ sucks teeth ] i have a little familiarity with that situation . i 'm just hoping that someday arturo and rey will be able to get past it . jack : oh , with them they will . because they 're brothers . celeste : it 's so hard to know [ chuckles ] you know , whether to give your family space and when to smother them . and i let -- i -- i think i learned my lesson . so i 'm gon na leave and go back to miami as soon as lola and kyle -- jack : oh , no , no . celeste : yeah . ... come back from their honeymoon . jack : i hate to think you 're leaving town so soon . celeste : it 's not gon na be easy to leave lola and rey . it 's just that hovering also does n't work for our family , so ... and arturo and mia , they 're gon na have a baby soon , and they 'll -- they 'll definitely need my help . theo : uh , hey , there . should n't you be working ? mariah : should n't you ? theo : oh , i 'm always working . mariah : same . theo : listen , i , uh , heard that power is losing the real world renegades to another firm . i wish i would have known . they 're friends . i could have helped you keep them as clients . mariah : we decided that it would n't be a good fit . but if you have any other clients that you 'd like to send my way , i 'd be happy to look at them . theo : i might . you know , i - i really admire what you 're doing over there . mariah : except for the one client that i lost . theo : oh , that 's no biggie . you 're doing great things . and i was thinking , i would love to work more closely together . mariah : really . theo : i was just talking to devon about it . mariah : are n't you an eager little helper . sharon : i do n't know what to say . adam : whatever 's in your heart . forget about all the rules that you have imposed on yourself , and what other people are going to say . sharon : you are the man who loved me and protected me during one of the worst times of my life -- the darkest . but you 're also the man who lied to me and cause me a lot of pain . and why would i throw myself back into that ? adam : [ sighs ] look , i 'm not going to pretend that i am someone i 'm not . i am the same guy , with the same flaws . but that is what has always worked between us , sharon . that we accept each other and we -- we love each other and we fight for each other with the same intensity . sharon : okay . do n't pretend that some of the terrible things that you 've done and continue to do are just a personality quirk that i 'm supposed to put up with . adam : okay , look , i 'm not -- i 'm not trying to pressure you into anything . okay ? i 'm just asking you to think about what i said . be honest with yourself . and you 'll have your answer . billy : i want to know what 's going on with adam . phyllis : w - well , my first answer is , `` i do n't know . `` my second is , `` why would i tell you ? `` billy : because he royally screwed you over on that hotel deal . publicly humiliated you . you do n't work for him anymore . and an enemy of your enemy is a friend . phyllis : uh , well , we had a misunderstanding , adam and i . uh ... a falling out . it 's business . i have my big - girl pants on . billy : yeah , but he 's dangerous , phyllis . on a much larger scale than some business deal , okay ? he destroys everybody that he comes in contact with . and when you join forces with that , you become complicit . phyllis : so many people in this town have done so many horrible things . so why is it that adam and i are the only ones who get labeled and judged ? billy : all right . okay . so you 're just gon na sit here and defend adam ? phyllis : no , i 'm not defending him . i 'm not defending him . it 's just a double standard . i mean , kyle screws my daughter over , yet he sashays through his wedding . and -- and nick impersonates j.t . for months to terrorize victor , which i do n't have a huge problem with , and it 's `` no harm , no foul `` for him . and then chelsea comes into town , and everybody forgets that she defrauded fenmore 's and she put sharon in the hospital . her husband dies , and nick drops everything . makes sure that she 's staying right with him , even though she dumped him and left town . i mean , there are skid marks on the road from her leaving . billy : chelsea 's not gon na be at nick 's for much longer , considering the fortune that calvin left her . phyllis : what ? wait a second . her husband suspiciously dies and leaves her everything ? wow ! this is rich . this is just like chelsea . and , of course , there 's no investigation . billy : why would there be one ? he died of natural causes . but congratulations on your ability to hold a grudge . phyllis : a grudge ? am i holding a grudge ? you called me here because of adam , right ? billy : do n't ever compare those two . adam killed my daughter . he stole her life from her . and he continues to wreak havoc on every single person that he comes in contact with . and he has never , ever been held accountable for his actions . and it 's long overdue . phyllis : i feel like this conversation took a turn . that was n't a threat , was it ? billy : consider it a warning , phyllis . get on the right side of this . or you may end up collateral damage . sharon : i do n't want anything to do with you . i thought that i was really clear . adam : but you do n't have to hide who you really are . sharon : and i refuse to put my life back into chaos . adam : all you have to do is let yourself have it . mariah : how exactly do you think we should work together ? theo : open a line of communication , see what happens . let me help you in ways that make sense . like , you know , a call to my friends , that would have taken two seconds . mariah : okay . i mean , this is a big company , and i could use some backup every now and then . theo : well , i am here and at your service . mariah : thank you . running this company is a lot . and , to be fair , the only experience i have before this is hosting a tv show . theo : well , you are great at certain things . and my expertise can help fill in the gaps . mariah : yeah , i could see that . theo : i can fortify us in areas where you 're weak . i can step in when you 're not quite up to the task . you know , i feel i can take this company to new heights . mariah : so that 's what you said to devon . theo : uh ... uh , maybe something like that . mariah : you know , i 'm wondering how you have the time . running around trying to steal other people 's jobs , ruin their marriages . it seems like you should be focusing a little bit on your own business . theo : my business . mariah : yeah . your -- your little agency . theo : sure . mariah : it would be a shame if power came in and decided to get into the agency business , as well , stealing all your clients so we could service all of their needs under one roof , making you obsolete . thanks for the idea . you were a big help . theo : yeah , i did not see that coming . this could be fun . mariah : he 's all yours . summer : wow . looks like you 're losing your touch . phyllis : hey , adam . hey ! it looks like i may get the money to buy my 20 % stake in the grand phoenix . adam : really ? phyllis : mm - hmm . adam : it has only been a few hours . phyllis : i 'm resourceful . you know that . adam : you are going through a lot of trouble to get a minority stake in abby 's hotel . you realize you 're not gon na have any real power , right ? phyllis : this is just the beginning . you see , abby is naive and inexperienced . it 's not gon na be long until i take over and squeeze her out . phyllis : hey , chelsea . it 's phyllis . i 'd like to talk to you about something that might be mutually beneficial . call me back . summer : all right . so , are people starting to see through that signature charm of yours after the stunt that you pulled at the wedding ? theo : okay , it was n't a stunt . it was a gift to kyle . summer : okay , well , i do n't think that he really appreciated having you bring some blonde that you guys used to party with to his reception . theo : then he missed the point . zoe was there to let him know she was doing well , and that she does n't hold any grudges . summer : hmm . theo : i did it so that kyle could stop beating himself up over it . and stop beating me up , too . literally and figuratively . summer : you know , i warned him that you might pull something . theo : heh ... of course you did . and i knew you 'd tell him that 's why we make such a good team . summer : okay , no . no . we are not on a team anymore . we are on opposite sides now . theo : are we ? summer : mm - hmm . theo : you took me to that bachelorette party for a reason . because you get bored as easily as i do . and because , secretly , deep down in the recesses of your mind , you wanted some kind of revenge against kyle and lola . summer : no , i told you that you had to behave . theo : i did exactly what you wanted me to . summer : no . theo : maybe you ca n't admit it to yourself , but i knew what you needed , and i got it for you . and it was very satisfying . summer : okay , well , now you 're sounding crazy . theo : it feels good to blow things up . does n't it ? victor : i just overheard phyllis tell adam that once she has a stake in the grand phoenix , she will boot you out and take over herself . abby : well , that 's -- that 's not unexpected . but i would like to see her try . victor : do n't take her lightly . abby : dad , i 'm not . but she is underestimating me . look , i have structured the hotel deal very carefully . it will be impossible for her to get a majority stake . victor : mm - hmm . if you say so . but let me ask you something -- why would you want to work with someone you know is trying to undermine you ? abby : because she 'll be good at the job . and i will enjoy the hell out of being her boss , watching her try to out - maneuver me , and squashing her every attempt . dad [ laughs ] this is right out of your playbook . i 'm surprised you 're not on board . victor : let me tell you something , sweetheart . if you are bringing her in to prove a point to me , do n't do that . she 's a dangerous lady . she 's toxic . she almost managed to send nikki and victoria to prison for years to come to save her own skin . abby : i understand . thank you for telling me what she 's planning . victor : [ sighs ] now , why do i feel i 'm not getting through to you ? abby : you have . you have given me a lot to think about . | devon offers theo a job running lp but he turns it down because he wants to run powers communications but devon does n't like that he is talking badly about mariah saying that she is too green and he could do the job much better . devon tells theo that he can offer to help mariah and be her second in command but only if she offers him the job . theo offers his help to mariah but she figures out he is after her job and tell him that she has decided to take his company from him since he does n't seem to want it anymore . billy gets in an argument with ashley and jack because he thinks ashley will stab jabot and the family in the back the first time she does n't get her way . phyllis tells summer if she wants theo back she should make sure it on her terms and tells her to be smart and not let him manipulate her . jack and victoria are worried about billy and victoria tells jack that she thinks billy does n't want to get rid of his nightmares because it makes him feel closer to delia . jack and celeste have lunch and talk about their family and their failed romantic relationships . victor overhears phyllis telling adam that she plans to squeeze abby out of the hotel and become the sole owner . victor advises abby to find another partner in the hotel because phyllis is toxic . abby thanks victor for telling her what phyllis is planning and insists that she can handle it . abby tells victor that he has given her a lot to think about and she will consider getting another partner . adam and sharon have a very long talk in the park where he tries to persuade her to get married and after being left alone to think sharon goes to adam 's place to give him an answer to his proposal . theo tells summer he is getting revenge on kyle for her because he only married her to save lola . theo also tells summer that is the reason that he brought zoe to the wedding he thinks summer likes having him on her side after hearing all of this summer gives theo a kiss . |
j.t . : i mean , look at this place . can you believe it ? hank : tell me , mr. hellstrom , were you alone when you left the apartment ? j.t . : yeah . yeah . so do n't you think it 's obvious whoever pulled that alarm was the one who wrecked this place ? hank : it seems likely . j.t . : so it was planned . hank : well , it 's too early to start drawing conclusions . j.t . : well , you think someone 's gon na wait around , hoping someone else pulls the alarm ? hank : mr. hellstrom , we 'll do our best to find out who did it . now can you think of anyone who might be motivated to wreck your place ? j.t . : no . i mean , there are a lot of people who do n't like me , but not this much . hank : and your roommates ? j.t . : well , hell , they 're a lot nicer people than i am , so no ... uh , wait , wait , wait , yeah . there is somebody now that i think about it . brittany : what 's going on here ? oh , my god . what happened ? [ scene_break ] kevin : yeah , lily , you 're probably sitting there with your bitch friend colleen . wait till she finds out about what happened to her boyfriend 's apartment . bobby : hey , i think i got a check for him . kevin , when 'd you sneak in here ? kevin : awhile ago . uh , i wanted to finish those , uh , city tax reports that you wanted . i hope they 're okay . bobby : yeah , fine , as long as you 're not sucking up for a raise . kevin : i got no complaints , bobby . i thought you 'd be in earlier . bobby : yeah , well , i had a meeting . kevin : how 'd it go ? bobby : do n't ask . kevin : that bad , huh ? bobby : was n't good . ange , i got it ! [ scene_break ] dru : oh , brad , i am so glad you are here . how you doing ? brad : a closed door is generally an indication that one should knock . dru : yeah , yeah , yeah . you know what ? i have news . i 'm not sure what it means yet , but it is big . brad : gee , i 'm intrigued . dru : okay , guess who i bumped into . time 's up . phyllis . brad : really ? dru : yeah , and she was the last person i wanted to see , brad , but she insisted on talking to me . body blocking me at crimson -- brad : about ... ? dru : okay , about jack . about what i said to him . brad : what you 'd said to him ? dru : yeah , well , see , i called him the other night , and apparently , phyllis was standing right there . who knew ? brad : swell . look , dru -- dru : no , no , no . i 'm gon na get to the point . i 'm gon na get to the point . brad : tonight ? dru : okay . i found out that phyllis was pumping -- pumping damon porter for information for newman . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , um , victoria , have you seen your father ? i need to ask him something about the launch tomorrow . victoria : no , i do n't know where he is . phyllis : um , okay . hey , i noticed you were out of the office earlier . victoria : did i forget to punch my time card ? phyllis : excuse me . victoria : you know , if anyone has to explain her whereabouts , it 's you . you missed an important meeting . phyllis : i 'm sorry . i had a conflict . victoria : what sort of conflict ? phyllis : let 's just say i was on a mission . victoria : really ? does this mission have a name ? phyllis : excuse me ? victoria : you would n't happen to have been meeting with the illustrious damon porter , would you ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ashley : who is it ? victor : it 's victor . ashley : what are you doing here ? victor : you 've been on my mind . ashley : why ? victor : just wanted to know how you were doing . ashley : well , you could have found out from brad . well , i guess not , not really . victor : no , not really . ashley : so how 'd you find me ? victor : well , it was n't that difficult . ashley : you should n't have come , you know . victor : i know , but i did . may i come in ? [ scene_break ] brittany : you were sitting on the curb outside when somebody was doing this to our home ? j.t . : hey , how the hell was i supposed to know it was a false alarm ? that 's what you do when there 's a fire , brittany . you go outside . right , detective ? hank : that 's right . and , ma'am , you are ... ? brittany : i 'm brittany hodges . i live here . it 's ... i ca n't believe this . i mean , who would -- this had to be some random crazy person . do n't you think , j.t . ? i mean , we do n't know anybody who would have done this . hank : well , actually , mr. hellstrom thought of someone he considers capable of doing this kind of destruction . j.t . : yep . a guy named bobby marsino . brittany : bobby ? what ? how could you say that , j.t . ? that is completely ridiculous . hank : miss hodges , please , you 'll get your turn to talk . the owner of marsino 's , the gentlemen 's club ? j.t . : yeah , that 's the guy . it 's probably not the first time you 've had to deal with him . hank : he 's never given us any trouble . he 's never been arrested , but i know who he is . j.t . : yeah , you keep your eye on people like that , right ? brittany : where do you -- you do n't even know him . hank : what makes you think that mr. marsino was responsible for vandalizing your apartment ? brittany : oh , god , that is so not possible -- j.t . : he was here just a few minutes before it happened , threatening me , giving me a hard time , yeah . brittany : what ? hank : miss hodges . so , mr. hellstrom , what 's your connection with mr. marsino ? brittany : i work there at the club . j.t . : marsino does n't want her to quit because , you know , she makes him a lot of money . also i think he 's hot for her . brittany : j.t ... j.t . : yeah , i told him that she should quit , you know , and that he was using her . then he got all , like , `` godfather `` on me , saying , `` i 'm gon na deal with you if you get in my way . `` i told him to get lost . but , you know , if this is his way of dealing with people , then he 's pretty weak , if you ask me . hank : what 's your relationship with mister , uh , marsino ? brittany : i work for him . that 's all . nothing more . you 've got such a dirty mind , j.t . officer : hank , you got a second ? hank : you two stay put . brittany : where the hell do you get off trying to -- j.t . : he was here , brittany . he was here . he was n't being exactly nice . brittany : well , what was he doing , talking to you ? j.t . : he wanted to talk to you . i told him you were with raul , and that did n't make him very happy . brittany : j.t . , you -- j.t . : this guy is so interested in you in so many ways , brittany . you need to watch out . he 's dangerous . brittany : that is so none of your business . j.t . : okay , fine , whatever . i 'm not your keeper . but you know what ? you 're paying for this , 'cause you brought this down on us . brittany : you do n't know that . bobby would -- he 's s not violent . j.t . : bobby ? bobby this , bobby that . is there something going on between you guys ? brittany : no -- hank : excuse me . we 're leaving . i may have more questions for both of you . give me a call if you think of anything else or if there are any more incidents . j.t . : any more incidents ? i hope that guy comes back around here . next time i 'll be ready for him . brittany : shut up , j.t . just shut up . bobby : do n't you ever talk down to me , cowboy . i do n't let anybody get away with that , got it ? j.t . : i think it 's time for you to go . bobby : oh , yeah , it is . but this little thing between you and me -- it 's not over . [ scene_break ] brad : so phyllis actually admitted that -- that she was working damon ? dru : uh - huh , yeah . i was pretty amazed myself . brad : does n't ring true . dru : no , it does not . brad : she would n't make an admission like that unless she were trying to throw you off track . dru : that 's right , but i 'm way ahead of her . brad : so what do you think is going on ? dru : i think phyllis said to herself , `` okay , that was a chance meeting with damon porter that night . `` brad : she would think that . he went after her . dru : yeah , right , after the two of you put together this scam to get information out of phyllis . brad : so that brings us back to who 's working who , does n't it ? dru : yes , it does . do you know that phyllis told me that she no longer wants to see damon porter ? brad : how 'd you get that out of her ? dru : ooh , i have my ways . yeah . yeah . she also said that she did n't want to do anything to jeopardize her marriage . brad : you buy that ? dru : nah , because she 's running her mouth way too much to be on the up and up , so ... brad : so what 's she really after ? dru : i think damon porter turned her out . you know , got under her skin , but she 's not willing to , uh , admit that . brad : yeah , but i wish we could use that . find out what victor 's got up his sleeve . because there is something , i 'm positive . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , well , it 's interesting that you bring up damon . neil filled me in on the meeting . victoria : well , i wish you had been there . i could have used your support . phyllis : that you 're the best one to court damon porter ? victoria : or do you think it 's you ? phyllis : well , apparently , it 's neither of us . i heard your father put the kibosh on it . victoria : well , my father is n't always right , is he ? and some people do n't respond to cigars and whiskey and all that other macho stuff . phyllis : ( chuckles ) well , i think in this case , your father is right . this is too important , and we should leave damon in victor 's hands . victoria : really ? could it be that you just do n't want him in my hands ? is n't that the truth , phyllis ? [ scene_break ] lily : i know you 're online , kevin . please , just answer me . sierra : hey , lil . lily : hey . um , how was your trip ? sierra : good . i was about to tell colleen all about it . um , why do n't you come join us ? then i can tell you both at the same time . lily : no , thanks . i said no , sierra . sierra : look , um , i heard what happened at kevin 's apartment . she and j.t . were just trying to help . lily : is that what colleen told you ? you know what ? on second thought , i changed my mind . i would love to come and sit with you guys . i have a few things i want to say , too . let me just log off . [ scene_break ] bobby : the girls and these damn candles . gon na burn the place down . finish those reports yet ? kevin : uh , almost . bobby : well , when you finish 'em , why do n't you stick around tonight , catch the show ? kevin : uh , i already have plans . bobby : you got plans ? what do you got , a date ? nah , i forgot . you do n't like chicks , do you ? kevin : i do too . bobby : yeah , right . kevin : i do , just not the ones around here . bobby : what are you talking about ? i got some of those most beautiful girls in the world dancing here . kevin : yeah , if you like women that dance around naked for a living . bobby : whoa , watch it , kev . if i wanted your smart remarks about the girls , i 'll ask for 'em . ( knock on door ) hank : hey , bobby , and if i come in ? bobby : oh , if it is n't genoa city 's finest . what can i do for you , weber ? hank : i 'd like to ask you a few questions . [ scene_break ] ashley : are n't you a little bit too busy these days to be checking up on me ? victor : never too busy for you . you know that . ashley : i ca n't believe you 're here , especially now . victor : meaning what ? ashley : i have n't been living in a cave . the rollout 's tomorrow -- safra , tuvia ? victor : mm - hmm , it is . ashley : you think you 're gon na bury us ? victor : it 'll be a tough battle . ashley : one that you would n't have ventured into unless you thought you could win it . victor : you know me so well , do n't you ? ashley : well enough to know that you have an agenda for being here . victor : i 've been thinking of you and the baby you 're carrying . ashley : and we 're suddenly on your mind because ... ? victor : you 're always on my mind . ashley : you 're avoiding my question . victor : tomorrow 's gon na be a tough day . i do n't want you to be embroiled in it . ashley : are you trying to warn me about something ? victor : i do n't want you to get in the center of it . ashley : really ? victor : mm - hmm . ashley : it 's my family 's company that you 're trying to destroy . i 'm in the center of it whether you like it or not . victor : you 're still very angry with me , are n't you ? ashley : because i hate this competition between our two companies , and you could have avoided it . victor : you damn well know the competition is the basis of sound business . ashley : victor , good , fair competition . you have n't always played the game that way . victor : could we please not argue ? that 's not why i came here . ashley : why did you come here ? victor : to tell you that you look wonderful . ashley : oh , god . i 'm huge . victor : healthy and well - rested . ashley : big as a house , very anxious for this little one to make his appearance . victor : his appearance ? ashley : or hers . i know that brad is secretly hoping for a boy . victor : i 'm sure that all bradley wants is a healthy baby . that 's what we all want for you . [ scene_break ] bobby : well , if this is about my liquor license , it 's up to date . hank : that 's not my department , bobby . bobby : all right . what 's on your mind ? hank : you might want us to talk privately . bobby : well , i got nothing to hide . this is my accountant kevin . kevin , detective weber . hank : you do n't , uh , seem surprised to see me . bobby : should i be ? hank : mind telling me where you been today ? bobby : i had a meeting . hank : who 'd you meet with ? bobby : why are you asking ? hank : just answer the question , bobby . bobby : it was personal . hank : just one meeting ? bobby : yeah , one meeting . hank : would your meeting , by any chance , be with a young man named j.t . hellstrom ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , you are way off base . victoria : am i ? phyllis : yes . listen , i think damon could be vulnerable , but only to a bona fide offer , and i think that should come from the man of power . victoria : the man of power ? do you know how sick i am of hearing that ? phyllis : i 'm sure you 're very sick of hearing it , but damon would recognize flirtation . victoria : oh , you think so , huh ? phyllis : yeah , i do . i spent some time with the man . i got to know him . victoria : and you do n't want anyone else getting to know him , do you ? phyllis : listen , if you still question -- victoria : what , what , your intentions ? let 's just say i think you have competing interests . phyllis : that 's why i think its best that your father deals with damon . he 's in the best position to speak for the company . victoria : and he also , unlike me , is not a threat to you . phyllis , come on . i 'm onto you . look , the bottom line is that safra is my baby , my division , and contrary to what my father and nicholas think , i 've had about enough of their chest beating . phyllis : damon porter is not an easy sell . victoria : i did n't think he was . drop the act . i get it . your interest in damon goes way beyond professional . phyllis : how many times do i have to tell you i 'm a happily married woman ? there is nothing inappropriate going on between damon porter and me . victoria : really ? are you sure about that ? because he 's very attractive , and he has a way with women . phyllis : well , you seem very interested , so i say you should go for it . take him . he 's all yours . victoria : thanks . thanks for the permission , not that i needed it . phyllis : we 're launching our new line tomorrow , okay ? and if you want to spend all your time and energy focusing on the head chemist of our competing company , well , i think that speaks volumes . victoria : my focus is and always will be the success of safra , period . phyllis : damon porter is a conflict of interest , and as time goes on , it 's only gon na get worse . victoria : well , thanks for your opinion , but i think from now on , it would be wise to keep your thoughts to yourself , because my love life is not open for discussion . your performance here , however , might be , and i suggest you remember that . phyllis : okay , then you should remember this . do n't pull rank on me . you really do n't want to push me out the door right now . your precious safra line ca n't afford it . [ scene_break ] dru : so what are you afraid of , brad ? brad : it 's not fear . it 's apprehension . the closer we get to launching tuvia , the more nervous jack is . i 'm feeling it , too . dru : but why ? i mean , we have a solid cosmetics line , not to mention an awesome promotion . as far as i 'm concerned , we are untouchable . brad : well , that 's dangerous thinking when you 're up against newman . dru : oh , newman this , newman that . newman , newman , newman -- brad : do n't underestimate him , dru . that would be a big mistake . the vermin will stop at nothing , and that leaves us vulnerable . dru : boy , you really do have it in for this individual , do n't you ? brad : he 's trouble he 's been sniffing around my wife for years . once he decides he wants something , he never stops . i 'm gon na get going . there 's someplace i need to be . i 'll be back in a few hours . [ scene_break ] sierra : hey , colleen , look who i talked into joining us . colleen : hey , lily . how are you ? lily : i 'm supposed to believe that you really care ? sierra : um , great . now that you 're both here , i can tell you all about my trip . lily : hold on . there 's something i want to say first . you told sierra what happened the other night ? colleen : i thought she 'd want to know . lily : what 'd you tell her ? sierra : she told me -- lily : i want colleen to answer . colleen : i told her everything . lily : did you tell her how you totally destroyed my life ? colleen : lily -- lily : you know , i really hate you for what you did . colleen : i know you do , but -- lily : you and j.t . had no right showing up at kevin 's apartment . who do you think you are , barging in there like you own me ? colleen : we were worried . lily : why , because kevin is n't good enough for you ? colleen : no , because kevin is n't good enough for you . what is it gon na take for you to realize this guy is bad news ? lily : you do n't even know him . colleen : i know enough . lily : you never even gave him a chance . colleen : yeah , and that 's a good thing . i just do n't get it . why are you defending him after what j.t . and i walked in on ? lily : you have no idea what was even going on . colleen : it looked pretty obvious to me . lily : okay , so things were getting a little romantic . so what ? i 'm not supposed to have those kinds of feelings for a guy ? colleen : yeah , sure , for a guy your own age . sierra : he is a little old for you , lily . lily : oh , so you 're on her side ? sierra : i 'm not taking sides . lily : well , j.t . 's older than colleen . i do n't hear you giving her a hard time . colleen : lily , that 's different , and you know it . kevin is in his 20s . he 's out of college . why would he be interested in a high school girl ? lily : you see , this is the whole problem . when you look at kevin , you only see our differences , but i see all the things that we have in common . i do n't care how old he is . i like being with him . he makes me happy . colleen : yeah , and you can have that with another guy . lily : do you have any idea how sick i am of people saying that ? i do n't want to be with another guy . i want to be with kevin . and of course , that 's probably not gon na happen now , thanks to you . [ scene_break ] bobby : yeah , i saw hellstrom . what 'd he do , call the cops ? hank : did you two have an argument ? bobby : well , you could call it that . kid 's got a smart mouth . hank : but it did n't get physical though , right ? bobby : no , no way . what 's this about ? hank : someone vandalized mr. hellstrom 's apartment not long after you left . bobby : ( chuckles ) no kidding . hank : mr. hellstrom thought it might have something to do with his roommate -- miss hodges , who works for you , who might be thinking about quitting . bobby : people quit all the time . you know , i run a business , and in business , you get turnover . it 's not a big deal . hank : mr. hellstrom thought there might be something more going on than just a simple employer / employee relationship . bobby : well , i ca n't help what he thinks . hank : so , bobby , you did n't go back there and pull the fire alarm and trash his apartment after you ran out ? bobby : come on , are you kidding me ? you and i both know that just sounds like something one of his college buddies would do . if i wanted to hurt him -- and i 'm not saying i do -- i would 've handled it completely differently . hank : i did n't say you wanted to hurt him , bobby , but you might want to warn him . bobby : ah , come on . that 's kid stuff . hank : how long you been back ? bobby : from ... ? hank : from hellstrom 's place . you know what ? never mind . do n't answer that . how long have you been here , uh , kevin , was it ? kevin : um , yes , sir . uh , i do n't know , couple of hours , i guess . hank : and when did mr. marsino arrive ? kevin : uh , i do n't know . five , ten minutes before you , maybe . bobby : what ? ! i 've been here for an hour . kevin : oh , right . sorry , boss . bobby 's been here for about an hour , maybe longer . hank : is that right ? probably all afternoon , now that you think about it . bobby : look , weber , you try and pin this on me , you 're barking up the wrong tree . hank : well , if you did this , bobby , it wo n't be hard to prove . bobby : well , by all means , knock yourself out . hank : you 'll be hearing from me , probably within the next 48 hours . bobby : five to ten minutes ? what are you thinking ? kevin : okay , bobby , do n't hurt me ! bobby : in case you did n't notice , that was a cop . kevin : i - i 'm sorry . i - i 'm not good with time . bobby : get out . get out . kevin : i still have to finish the tax -- bobby : i do n't care . get out . you can finish it later . just get out of my face now . [ scene_break ] ashley : so what have i been doing since i 've been here ? um , playing with my little girl a lot . i 've been doing quite a lot of reading . i have not taken up knitting . i 've been very laid - back , actually . victor : good . glad to hear that . ashley : well , not very scintillating . victor : well , it 's not supposed to be scintillating . ashley : so my agenda meets with your approval , i take it ? victor : you look very well - rested . ashley : i 've had lots of time to rest . victor : must have driven you crazy . ashley : you know me so well . victor : i do , you know . ashley : i have been taking care of myself , if that 's truly your concern . victor : i can see that . you look beautiful . ashley : now i know you 're a liar . victor : i 'm not . i 'm not lying . i never lie . ashley : ( sighs ) victor : if i tell you something , will you take it to heart ? ashley : well , how will i know unless you tell me ? victor : i care about you and i worry about you . ashley : well , i 'd like to believe that . victor : and there are times when i think you must put yourself and the baby you are carrying first . ashley : okay , this is why i know you 're not telling me everything about this visit . i have felt that way since the moment you walked in the door . you have an agenda for being here . would you just tell me what it is , please ? just be honest with me . [ scene_break ] colleen : you know , lily , if you expect me to apologize -- lily : ( scoffs ) yeah , right . i wo n't be holding my breath for that . colleen : i 'm not sorry for what i did . lily : no . you 're happy , because now you have the fairy tale all to yourself . colleen : what ? lily : is n't that what you wanted all along -- to be the only one with the perfect boyfriend , perfect life ? make all the rest of us jealous ? colleen : lily , no . lily : admit it . you hated that for one brief moment , i had what you have . well , you know what ? congratulations , because now you have destroyed my relationship with kevin , and you are the center of attention once again . with any luck , i 'll spend the rest of my life alone . would n't that just be great for you ? colleen : i can not believe you actually think that . that is the last thing that i want . you 're my best friend . i want you to be happy . lily : well , you should have thought of that before you ruined my life . sierra : lily , she was just trying to look out for you . lily : i do n't need her to look out for me . i already have a mother . sierra : so have you talked to kevin ? lily : no , and i 've been trying for the longest time . he 's hardly ever online , and when he is , he ignores my i.m.s . he does n't want anything to do with me , and why would he ? he must feel so humiliated . colleen and j.t . treated him like he was some predator . colleen : which is exactly what he is -- a guy who preys on high school girls . lily : oh , give me a break . we were having a nice quiet evening before you guys showed up , and to make things worse , j.t . hit him . colleen : he was just upset because i found the champagne . sierra : what champagne ? lily : oh , colleen did n't tell you ? kevin had some champagne in his fridge leftover from work . he poured me a glass . i only had about two sips , but j.t . and colleen thought he was trying to get me drunk . colleen : it happens all the time , lily . guys bring girls home , give 'em some booze , slip something in their drink . i probably saved you from being raped . lily : oh , so now kevin 's a rapist ? ! god , you just wo n't quit , will you ? colleen : no , i wo n't , not until you see kevin for who he really is . lily : what , someone who actually likes me ? someone who thinks i 'm special ? yeah , i better stay far away from a jerk like that . colleen : lily , you are special . lily : you know , just save it . i do n't even want to hear it . go find j.t . go live your perfect little life , 'cause i do n't want to talk to you ever again . lily : kevin , this is my friend colleen and her boyfriend j.t . colleen : so , kevin , tell me , where do you work ? kevin : um , a couple of places , actually . i 'm a bookkeeper . colleen : wow , what kind of bookkeeper ? kevin : uh , for businesses . colleen : so you 're , like , an accountant ? kevin : uh , sort of . colleen : do you go to school ? lily : colleen ... colleen : just curious . kevin : no , i do n't go to school . i graduated a few years ago . colleen : wow , graduated . really ? from college ? kevin : yes . colleen : so that makes you how old ? kevin : ( grunting ) j.t . : so , uh , kevin , where 'd you go to school , man ? kevin : uh , g.c.u . j.t . : oh . what were you , a business major ? kevin : yeah . j.t . : i took a business class last fall . professor connelly . kevin : i had him a few times . yeah , he 's tough . j.t . : yeah , tell me about it . i worked my butt off , and he still gave me a `` c. `` kevin : you go to g.c.u . ? j.t . : yeah . i 'm a sophomore -- colleen : kevin , what do you like to do for fun ? kevin : well , i like to , uh ... colleen : you obviously like to spend time on the computer -- a lot of time . colleen : but you , uh , must like to do other stuff like go to the movies ? restaurants ? well , we should all go out sometime . well , i know lily 's in . how about you , kevin ? ( knock on door ) colleen : lily ? lily , are you in there ? open the door . and i love you . kevin : what do you want ? j.t . : where 's lily ? lily : i 'm right here . colleen : oh , thank goodness . lily , are you all right ? lily : i 'm fine . colleen : i 'm so glad we got here in time . lily : in time to what , humiliate me ? colleen : i -- lily ... lily : no , who do you think you are , barging in here ? is it too much to ask for a little privacy ? you guys are worse than my parents . j.t . : lily , are you sure you 're all right ? kevin : she said she 's fine . j.t . : i was n't talking to you . kevin : excuse me . this is my place , and i do n't recall inviting you in . colleen : what is this ? champagne ? have you been drinking ? j.t . : hey , what 's going on here , man ? kevin : look , it 's not what you think -- j.t . : lily 's way underage . she 's 15 . what , are you trying to get her drunk or something ? kevin : no , of course not . we were just -- j.t . : is this part of your plan ? lure her over here , get her smashed , take her to bed ? kevin : just get out ! j.t . : you sick bastard ! lily : kevin , oh , my god . are you okay ? kevin ? kevin : colleen , you bitch , where are you ? i 've got a surprise for you . [ scene_break ] ashley : i 'm waiting . victor : our companies are about to go to war . it could become very , very ugly . ashley : and you have no control over that ? no way to call off the dogs ? victor : you know my thoughts about that . business is business . ashley : oh , i know all about your business philosophy . we 've been down this path way , way too many times , victor . victor : you know i can not make business decisions based on personal relationships . i never have . i ca n't do it . maybe it 's a weakness , but i ca n't do it . ashley : i think it is a weakness . i think it 's gon na come back to haunt you someday . ( knock on door ) ashley : it 's probably my midwife . excuse me . brad : hi , baby . i had to see y [ scene_break ] lily : what ? sierra : you were pretty rough on colleen just now . lily : yeah , well , she deserved it . sierra : lily ... lily : you know , everything was going along fine for kevin and me , and then colleen had to get involved . why ca n't she just leave me alone ? sierra : because that 's not what friends do . friends look out for each other . lily : yeah , well , from now on , she can look out for someone else . sierra : you two will get past this . lily : who says i want to ? sierra : she 's your best friend . lily : correction -- she was my best friend . sierra : you do n't mean that . lily : do n't i ? sierra : she cares about you , lily . you two have been through a lot together , and now you 're just gon na throw it all away for some guy ? lily : kevin was a lot more than some guy to me . i really think that ... sierra : what ? lily : i was starting to care for him ... a lot . and now he 's gone . [ scene_break ] colleen : oh , where are you , j.t . ? i 'll try your phone . | phyllis tells vikki that any deals struck with damon should come from the man in power , victor . dru tells brad that phyllis admitted to trying to get information on jabot from damon but does n't want to keep at it for the sake of her marriage . brad goes to see ashley , but is beat by victor who wishes ashley well and warns that their companies are about embrace an ugly war . brad opens to door and is none to happy to be staring in the face of victor . detective webber investigates the fire at the apartment and jt is quick to name bobby as the number one suspect since he came to the apartment pissed at the club , webber questions bobby who tells the detective that he is too grown- up to play such games he would have handled it different . during webber 's interrogation with bobby , kevin sits with him head down and stupidly until asked when bobby arrived at the club to which is reply 10 - 15 minutes . bobby corrects him sayings he has been there an hour , to which kevin agrees is correct . pissed , bobby tells kevin to get out of his face . kevin goes to the park to find himself face - to - face his most hated enemy , colleen . |
nikki : coming . ( ring ) ( ring ) nikki : i 'm coming . what 's this ? man : sign here , please . nikki : wha -- who are they from ? man : it 's a sympathy bouquet for your husband from vinny and luca . nikki : aah ! aah ! ( panting ) oh , my god . nikki : ( sighs ) oh , it was a dream . it was just a dream . i 'm okay . ( whimpers ) oh , god , do n't do this . oh , i have to breathe . i have to breathe . breathe . breathe . ( inhales ) ( exhales ) oh . i 'm okay . i 'm okay . i 'm ... i 'm okay . i 'm okay . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : no ! ( sobbing ) oh , they 're back . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : oh , no , they 're back . oh , my god . go away . go away . go away . ( ring ) nikki : no , go away . please , go away . go away . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , hey , hey , hold on a minute there , tough guy . brad : as much as i love our chats , jack , i have things to do today . jack : does one of them happen to be manipulating my sister ? brad : ( chuckles ) yeah , i heard all about your paranoid fantasies . jack : it 's one thing for you to hoodwink jill into spilling the beans . it 's quite another to imply that my sister ca n't hold down a job and be a good mother at the same time . brad : well , that 's between ash and me . anything pertaining to our daughter is none of your business . jack : well , i 'm making it my business . ashley is a wonderful mother and you know that . the next time you make her feel guilty about having a career , you will answer to me . brad : hmm . well , that 's the great thing about working for victoria -- i do n't have to answer to you about anything . jack : victoria 's gon na figure you out soon enough . i ca n't wait for the day you push her too far . she 'll hand you your swelled head on a platter . brad : well , you keep waiting , slick . you see , i have far too much respect for victoria to even contemplate ever being anything but 100 % upfront with her . victoria : well , i 'm glad to hear it . brad : ah , there you are . thanks for meeting me . victoria : if you two are in the middle of something -- jack : as a matter of fact , yeah , we are . brad : no , we 're done . except to say that every time i chat with jack , it just reminds me how grateful i am to be working at newman . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , is something wrong ? why wo n't you answer me ? nick : i 'm sorry , what did you say ? sharon : i asked you what was so important that you could n't even let me know where you were . nick : i needed to get away and figure some stuff out . sharon : and it was that urgent , it could n't wait ? nick : i should 've talked to you before i left . sharon : yeah , i wish you had . because maybe then you would 've been there when christine was grilling me on the witness stand . nick : i did n't realize ... i 'm sorry . was it rough ? sharon : well , she did n't ask me anything that i had n't already asked myself . but the one time i needed to see a loving face and to feel support from my husband , and you abandon me . [ scene_break ] chris : paul , come on . you 've been the one who was wishing we could get some concrete evidence . paul : and what is concrete about this -- that teenage girls swap clothing ? chris : it creates the possibility that even though she left her home wearing the sandals , by the time of the accident , she could have been wearing something else . paul : look , chris , i see where you 're going with this . but i feel compelled to point out that unless and until we have the clothes that cassie had on that night , it 's going to be impossible to prove that she was wearing a pair of boots that match a piece of heel we found underneath an accelerator pedal in daniel 's car . so at this point , i think you 're grasping at straws . chris : yeah , you 're damn right i 'm grasping at straws . and i 'm laying them out one by one on a camel 's back hoping to get enough to create a degree of doubt in the judge 's mind . paul : you still have to maintain some sort of legal framework . if you throw everything but the kitchen sink at the guy , you 're gon na lose him altogether . chris : let me be the lawyer , okay ? you be the private eye . [ scene_break ] mac : what 's all this ? kevin : well , i , uh , i was crunching some numbers . and , i , uh , thought we could make a few changes to the coffeehouse . nothing major or expensive . mac : i was n't aware the coffeehouse needed changing . kevin : well , no , nick and sharon have done a great job , no doubt . but , um , i just , uh , i just thought you and i could make it even better . mac : oh , yeah ? kevin : yeah , yeah . so i went to some towns nearby , and i checked out a few places . mac , they were doing some really cool stuff . mac : like what ? kevin : you name it -- singles nights , poetry slams , frequent buyer cards . oh , hey , before i forget , what do you think about opening up a kiosk at g.c.u . ? the kids can get lattés in between classes . mac : that 's a really great idea . kevin : yeah , i thought you might like it . mac : kevin , this is great . i knew that you had the skills to take care of the business side of things . but you 're creative , too . i love this . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , jack , thanks for meeting me . i have been freaking out . jack : it 's got ta be pretty tough waiting for the judge to make his decision . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no . my son 's going to be found innocent . i know that . he is . i mean , what 's a few hours until he 's cleared ? jack : well , i 'm glad you have a positive attitude , but ... phyllis : but what ? it 's gon na happen . it is . nicholas is the one i 'm worried about . jack : why , what 's he doing ? phyllis : because he 's totally irrational . he 's in total vigilante mode . i mean , i do n't know how he 's gon na act when the verdict does n't go his way . jack : you really think he 's gon na hunt daniel down and hurt him ? phyllis : yeah . or have somebody do his dirty work . you know what he 's capable of . jack : sweetheart , i do n't think you wan na worry about nicholas right now . i know things may not go daniel 's way . phyllis : well , wait a second , wait a second . i was there . i was in the courtroom . i watched the trial . there are no witnesses . there 's no proof . the prosecution did n't make its case . jack : okay , okay , fine , just so you know , whatever happens i will be there at your side . phyllis : no , i do n't want you anywhere near that courthouse . lemonade , please . lemonade . [ scene_break ] victoria : so i 'm just sort of curious why you wanted to meet here instead of the office . brad : thank you . victoria : you hoping to avoid someone ? brad : who ? victoria : neil winters . brad : ( chuckles ) listen , i know you respect the man 's opinion . hey , i do , too . victoria : except for when it comes to seasons . brad : look , neil is a generalist , which is fine . you need people like that . but i 'm the one with the experience running a cosmetics company . victoria : oh , i was n't aware you were running jabot . brad : i 'm talking senior level management . i developed and launched several successful cosmetics lines . victoria : and neil has n't ? i think you 're forgetting , bradley , he helped supervise the launch of brash & sassy . he was my boss . ryan and i reported directly to him . brad : okay , well , there 's one , and that was back when neil understood the need to be aggressive . now i 'm not so sure . victoria : oh , nice save . brad : thank you . can we get down to business ? victoria : mm - hmm . brad : the other day i presented the possibility of putting seasons on the fast track . i gave you a time line spanning the entire fourth quarter . this will show you a detailed week - by - week analysis of how i intend to do that . turn to page five . are you there ? victoria : yep . brad : final product and packaging deadlines -- october 21st . ad teasers to begin the following monday -- print , radio , tv , outdoor , a new interactive link on the web site . meanwhile , products are packaged , orders get filled . ship dates commencing november 1 , and so on and so forth until we 're on the shelves of every major department store in the country no later than the 15th , coinciding with phase one of our all - out media blitz . victoria : i 'm blown away . brad : i thought you would be . victoria : that 's not exactly what i meant , bradley . you seem to have done a great amount of work in a very short period of time , but you 're acting as though i 've given you the green light , which i most certainly have not . i told you that i was going to speak to r & d , form my own opinion . ring a bell ? so really , the only thing that 's truly impressive here is your nerve . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , if i 'd known you were gon na be called today , of course i would have stayed . sharon : you knew it was possible . nick : i was n't thinking . i 'm sorry . so what kind of questions did chris ask you ? sharon : i did n't tell christine that we had cassie 's clothes , if that 's what you 're wondering . for all i know , you still have them . nick : then you were able to avoid incriminating you or me . sharon : my stomach was tied up in knots the whole time , and my heart was pounding so hard , it just felt like it was gon na jump out of my chest . nick : i wish there was some way i could make this up to you . sharon : i just want this whole thing to be over with . finally we 're through the trial . now all we have to do is wait for a verdict . nick : yeah , i heard . that 's why phyllis was here . sharon : what do you mean ? nick : she wanted to make sure that if daniel was acquitted , that i would n't go after her son . can you believe her nerve ? sharon : and you could n't make that promise , could you ? nick : alice said she was sorry that she could n't make cassie 's memorial service . sharon : what ? nick : that 's where i went . i went to madison to see alice . [ scene_break ] nikki : just go away . go away . ( sobbing ) just go away . go away . go away . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : oh , go away . ( whimpering ) nikki : please . please . victor : sweetheart ? baby ? nikki ! victor : baby , open the door ! why 'd you lock the door ? victor : what is the matter , my sweetheart ? what 's the matter , my baby ? nikki : oh , god . i thought they were here . i thought they were here . victor : what ? what is it ? nikki : i do n't know what 's wrong with me . victor : sweetheart . nikki : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] phyllis : thanks . jack : what do you mean , you do n't want me in the courtroom with you ? phyllis : listen , jack , when i 'm that courtroom , i 'm 100 % focused on my son 's acquittal , okay ? and i am beaming positive energy toward that judge . jack : phyllis , i -- phyllis : and the look on your face is exactly why i do n't want you in there , okay ? i know how this is gon na go . my son is gon na be acquitted of all charges -- all . and i do n't need you counteracting my positive energy with your negative energy . jack : i am not being negative . i want him found not guilty every bit as much as you do . christine 's doing a wonderful job , but , sweetheart , there are no guarantees . they still do n't have evidence that daniel was n't driving the car . phyllis : have you ever heard of reasonable doubt ? have you ever heard of that ? you 're not helping me . you do n't believe in my son , obviously . jack : wait a minute . you do n't believe that . i have been totally supportive of daniel since the day of the accident . phyllis : if that were true , you would believe that my son was gon na be freed . but your attitude tells me that you think that he 's gon na spend the next ten years of his life in prison . jack : wait a minute . you 're twisting things around . all i wan na do is be supportive of you and daniel . phyllis : you wan na help me ? do you wan na help me ? okay . then keep away from the courthouse and daniel until i bring him home . in fact , i do n't even wan na see you again until daniel is back at the house with me . [ scene_break ] kevin : so -- so i thought that we could take the money we 'd save on supplies and put it into advertising and p.r . you know , get our names out there a little more ? mac : you 've really put a lot of thought into this . kevin : well , i just wanted to jot down a few ideas . mac : i should work some of this into the proposal i give my grandmother . kevin : you have n't talked to her yet ? mac : no . sorry . kevin : well , what are you waiting for ? mac : ( sighs ) i just ... i want it to be perfect . you know , i mean , i know that she 's gon na give us the money , but i really want it to be professional . you know , make the strongest possible case for why you and i should buy the coffeehouse . kevin : all right . well , i guess i understand that . mac : i 'll talk to her soon . okay ? i promise . kevin : okay . actually , you know , you may as well take your time . i do n't know how i 'm gon na come up my share of the money . mac : well , what about the money that your brother gave you when he won the lottery ? kevin : well , it turns out that i 'm gon na have some other big expenses coming up . the timing could n't be worse . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , chris . we 'll do it your way . chris : i 'm sorry , all right ? i am desperate here . i am not pretending to be calm and cool about this case . paul : you know what ? do n't give it another thought . you 're absolutely right . it deserves our best shot . we have nothing to lose . chris : thanks . paul : so the way i see it , i have to work my way down my list of cassie 's friends and find out if any time after she left home on the way to the party that she changed her clothes with any one of her friends , or at the very least , switched her sandals out for a pair of boots . chris : right , this is good . paul : okay , i will do the legwork , but keep in mind , unless we have those boots that the piece of heel came from and a report that cassie was wearing boots -- chris : i know , i know , and i know this is just a hunch , but it 's better than nothing , and nothing 's all we 've got . paul : all right . well , if the judge comes back before you hear from me , try and buy some time . chris : i will . paul : wish me luck . chris : good luck . [ scene_break ] brad : victoria , if i gave you the impression i was pursuing this without your go - ahead , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to do that . i was simply expanding on my first presentation , trying to show you that we can launch seasons by the holidays without sacrificing quality . but , of course , it 's your decision . victoria : yeah . yeah , it is . i 've already done my own research . brad : and ? victoria : yes , there 's a huge upside to launching this now . brad : an extra year 's profits for one . victoria : which is a good thing . however , there are a number of pitfalls here , none of which you seem to be addressing . brad : okay , well , ask me questions , i 'll give you answers . victoria : here 's my main one . and i 've asked this before , more than once . brad : why is this so important to me ? victoria : well ? brad : two words -- competitive advantage . victoria : two more words -- jack abbott . brad : well , as in , `` will i shed any tears if we leave him in the dust ? `` victoria : obviously not . brad : anything wrong with that ? victoria : i just ca n't help wondering if this is all really about healthy competition , or if maybe there 's some , uh , hidden agenda . brad : hidden agenda . oh , my , you know , if i had a nickel for every time somebody asked me that question -- victoria : you 're already a rich man . so how about an answer ? brad : is it so hard to believe that i just want to make myself invaluable ? is n't that what you 're trying to do as c.e.o . , show your family that you 're doing more than just keeping nick 's seat warm ? [ scene_break ] sharon : why would you go and see alice of all people ? nick : i wanted to find out some things about cassie . i thought she might have some answers . sharon : and did she ? nick : some . one thing she said really stuck out . sharon : yeah ? what 's that ? nick : she said that she gave up fighting for custody because she wanted to put cassie 's needs in front of her own . sharon : yeah . i know that was a very painful decision for her . nick : she said she made a lot of mistakes with cassie . sharon : we all make mistakes , nick . nick : even cassie . sharon : you know , i did n't think i 'd ever hear you say that . nick : we had an amazing little girl . but she was also a 14-year - old kid who did n't always make the best choices . sharon : nick , that does n't mean -- nick : but i still just ca n't ... i ca n't see helping daniel . because no matter how you look at it , he shares so much responsibility for what happened . sharon : nick , i do n't care about daniel , all right ? i care about you . our little girl managed to forgive him and ... maybe it 's time we did , too . [ scene_break ] nikki : i just do n't want to do this anymore . i do n't like it . i ca n't breathe . and i 'm scared . victor : sweetheart , it 's all right to be scared . it 's okay to be scared after what you 've been through . nikki : i know , but i 've thought about -- i 've thought about these guys too much . i do n't know why i 'm letting them get to me . i 'm gon na be fine . i 'm gon na be fine . i 'll be fine . is , um , is nicholas back , yet ? victor : i do n't know . nikki : i 'm really worried about him , you know ? and i 'm worried about sharon . i mean , if i -- if i had known that he was gon na take off like this , i would 've gone to court with her . victor : no , it 's best for you not to be there . not after all you 've been through , okay ? nikki : i think about cassie every single day anyway . it does n't matter , being in the courtroom . victor : sweetheart , you need to rest . the courtroom is no place for you to be right now . nikki : it 's just not fair . and these guys who did this to me , they 're -- they 're in jail , but they 're still alive and cassie is dead . it 's not fair . victor : i know it is n't fair . nikki : more and more i just realize that there 's no rhyme or reason to anything . nothing . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , i 'm worried about you . you honestly think this is the right attitude given the situation ? phyllis : well , it does n't matter . my son is on trial . it 's my son . i can do whatever i want . jack : of course you can . all i 'm asking is that i be there in case you need me . phyllis : i 'm not afraid . i 'm not . i 'm excited . i 'm thrilled . i 'm thrilled that this whole town is gon na realize that my son is n't a killer and you 're -- chris : phyllis , i just got a call from the court . the judge is ready with a verdict . phyllis : oh , wow , i did n't realize it was gon na be so soon . jack : you know what ? i 'll drive . you can leave your car here . phyllis : no , no , jack , it 's okay . did you not hear me ? i do n't need you . it 's all right . let 's go . [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , if you think you can push my buttons by bringing up my family -- brad : that was n't my intent . victoria : oh , well , that 's good . that 's good because it reeks of desperation . i do n't wan na hear about impressing my father . i wan na know how you intend to ship 100,000 units by this november when r & d tells me that we can only produce 85,000 max . brad : there 's a small factory in illinois that produces high - end cosmetics . they 're on the block -- chapter 11 reorg . we can pick it up for a song and use it to ramp up production . or we can split up hair care from the rest of the line , ship them independently within the same time frame . see , i told you i had the answers . victoria : that 's good thinking . brad : thanks . we also have the option of dedicating the entire facility 's output to seasons overtime . victoria : or -- or we could designate it as an overflow facility , say for all of our holiday promotions . and that way we would n't have to temporarily cut back on our staples . it might benefit the whole division . brad : ( chuckles ) so now are you impressed ? victoria : i 'm impressed . thinking outside of the box . brad : there 's a lot more ideas where that came from . both in here ... ( taps binder ) and in here . victoria : i 'd hate to see them go to waste . brad : so is that a yes ? launch seasons in time for christmas ? victoria : congratulations , brad . you 've convinced me . brad : you wo n't regret this , victoria . seasons is going to be a huge winner . victoria : i am putting a lot of faith in you . you better be right . brad : i am right . thank you for believing in me . thank you for believing in the concept . i 'll leave this with you . we 're off to the races . [ scene_break ] mac : what other big expenses do you have coming up ? kevin : well , apparently , mikey 's gon na ask lauren to move in here . which means that i have to find my own place , and rent is n't cheap . mac : so you really are moving out ? kevin : yeah , well , it 's not like he 's kicking me out tomorrow . but , uh , i think he 'd like me outta here kinda soon . mac : how do you feel about that ? kevin : uh , actually , i 'm okay with it . i did n't think this was gon na last forever . mac : yeah , but , still , it 's a big step -- being out on your own again . kevin : yeah , i know . but you know what ? i think that it 's gon na be good for me , you know ? part of the reason that i did n't really bust my butt looking for a job is because i had it so easy here . mikey was taking care of everything . now i 'll take care of myself . mac : so now you really do need a job . kevin : yeah , yeah , but i do n't want just any job . i wan na buy the coffeehouse with you . i just hope that i can convince mikey that it 's a good opportunity so he 'll let me use the money he put aside for me . mac : hey , come on , obviously you 're good at this . you know ? it 's not as if you 're using the money for something frivolous . and he wants you to be successful , right ? kevin : yeah , yeah , but , uh , well , there 's some trust issues that go way back with good reason . i , um ... i was a little bit flaky . mac : yeah , but you 're not anymore . kevin : yeah , well , old habits die hard . mac : you know , if your brother wo n't let you use the money , maybe we can work something out between the two of us . kevin : what do you mean ? mac : i mean , maybe i can ask my grandmother to come up with all the upfront financing . then you could pay me back . it would be like a loan between friends . kevin : no , no , mac , i do n't wan na do that . i want this to be equal partnership all the way . we each pull our own weight . mac : okay . just know that the offer still stands . kevin : thank you . mac : okay . of course , we do still have to convince nick and sharon . i really think we should do that together . kevin : mac , we already talked about this . mac : yeah , i know , but you 're the one with the business experience . i mean , who am i ? i 'm just some college student who hopes her grandmother will help her buy a coffeehouse . please , kevin , i really need you to be there with me . kevin : uh , um .... mac : ( imitating kevin ) um ... kevin : all right , fine , i 'll go with you . mac : ha , ha , thank you . see , i knew we were gon na be good partners . [ scene_break ] jack : thanks . phyllis : every time i think that daniel and i have hit rock bottom , i realize there 's further for us to fall . jack : i 'm always gon na be there to catch you . phyllis : with a net ? i think you should just stay clear of me . jack : ai n't gon na happen . phyllis : look at me , i mess up people 's lives . jack : i know your game , bradley . i 've seen your hand . you tipped it . everyone will know where to point the finger when jabot products start showing up on the shelves with newman labels on them . brad : well , i 've got ta get back to the office . jack : i 'm keeping my eye on you , bradley . brad : yeah , well , just do n't blink . you have a productive day now , jack . fire up that cell phone , player . get busy . victoria : hello . everything all right ? i 'm sorry . i could n't help notice you and phyllis . things seemed a little intense over there . jack : yeah , it 's this damn trial . victoria : oh , yeah . mind if i sit down ? jack : yeah , have a seat . victoria : phyllis must be going nuts . i know nick and sharon are going nuts . it 's sort of taking its toll on my whole family . jack : unfortunately , phyllis has her head in the sand . but then , of course , you know all about that , do n't you ? victoria : me ? how so ? jack : bradley carlton . you really do n't see what he 's up to ? you really think you can trust him ? victoria : you know , somehow you and he managed to coexist for years , until you named jill c.e.o . instead of him . jack : i guess i never realized what an arrogant , self - centered fool he is . that man is out for one thing -- his own advancement . you would be wise to remember that . victoria : i 'm curious , since when is `` ambition `` a dirty word ? he 's got a lot to prove , and we 're reaping the benefits . he 's got so much talent , so much drive . he 's got sensational ideas . jack : would one of them perhaps be the launch of a new line of hair care products ? victoria : why would you think that ? jack : because he borrowed the timing of the launch from us , that 's why . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , i know things are bleak right now . look at me . but you got ta tell me what i can do to help you now . nikki : uh ... stop . victor : what ? nikki : let go ! untie my hands ! ( sobs ) victor : sweetheart , you 're safe . you 're with me now . nikki : stop ! please , do n't touch me ! you just do n't get this . you do n't understand this . i have n't been sleeping . i ca n't sleep . i have nightmares . and i do n't -- i do n't wan na be awake , because every sound that i hear sounds like a gunshot . and i do n't even wan na be at the ranch because it makes me think of cassie . but if i 'm not at the ranch , then i do n't feel safe . i 'm just ... i 'm never gon na feel safe again . victor : listen to me . nikki : and i ca n't breathe . and i hate it . victor : but you 've got to let me do something . nikki : you ca n't . victor : what do you want me to do ? nikki : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] victoria : come on , jack . you name me one cosmetics company that has n't at least considered a hair care line . jack : were you considering it before bradley started pushing it on you ? victoria : i do n't know where you 're getting this . i really do n't . jack : let me tell you . through a series of lies , brad convinced jill he was coming back to jabot after he 'd signed with you . he got her to open up all about jabot 's plans . shortly after that meeting -- you wo n't believe this -- according to my spies , your top secret new line code - named seasons suddenly included a hair care product line . never part of the original concept , was it ? now if that is n't bradley using information he weaseled from jill to unfair advantage , i do n't know what is . victoria : well , it 's no wonder brad was upset about losing out as c.e.o . to jill . i mean , if the woman is that incredibly loose - lipped ... jack : i think you 're missing my point , sweetheart . victoria : oh , am i ? jack : bradley is not bucking for employee of the month because he loves working at newman . he 's trying to get back at me . victoria : your problem , not mine . jack : you do n't care about his motives ? you do n't care about his ethics ? victoria : i have a company to run , jack . i care about results . jack : wow . i just got a little chill up my spine . you know why ? you sounded just like your father . the victor newman who broke the law , who risked his entire empire to serve a vendetta . you do n't wan na do that , do you ? ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) victoria : yeah ? hi , dad . just give me a second here . i have to take this . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , too negative . kay : excuse me ? phyllis : mrs. chancellor , please , this is my spot . you were over there before . kay : phyllis , i simply wanted to change seats . i was n't being at all negative . i assure you , i am praying for the best possible outcome for everyone . phyllis : even daniel ? kay : especially daniel . on second thought , i 'll , uh , just , uh ... phyllis : thank you . daniel : hey , anything new ? chris : maybe . daniel : yeah ? chris : i - i said , maybe . man : remain seated . court is in session . daniel : chris ... chris : hang on . russell : sorry about the delay , but it really could n't be helped . i know you 're all anxious so -- chris : your honor , may i speak ? [ scene_break ] nick : i ca n't forgive daniel . believe me , i wish i could . sharon : you could try . nick : he took cassie away from us . and that is not something i will ever get over . sharon : nicholas ... nick : you should 've heard phyllis before . sharon : what did she say ? nick : she was talking about daniel going free . it will kill me to see that kid walking around , enjoying his life , when cassie -- sharon : well , i do n't think that you have to worry about that because there 's a ton of evidence against daniel . nick : even if i wanted to turn cassie 's clothes over to chris , it 's too late . the trial 's over . it 's in the judge 's hands now . sharon : nick , that is such a cop - out . this young man , his whole future , his whole life is at stake here . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) nick : hello . victor : listen , i need you and sharon to come up to the house right now . nick : why , what 's wrong ? victor : your mother -- i think she 's having a panic attack or whatever . she 's freaking out . so , please , come . [ scene_break ] jack : problems ? victoria : i have to go . jack : little fires to put out at the office ? happens to the best of us . victoria : i 'll see you later . jack : how about later for dinner ? victoria : what ? jack : you know , knife , fork , glass of wine ? dessert cart if you play your cards right . victoria : why ? jack : why ? because i like talking to you . and i like to think you do n't mind sitting around with me . victoria : i think my calendar 's pretty full this week . some other time , maybe . jack : how about next week ? victoria : i do n't think i have time . jack : even us dynamic , on - the - go c.e.o . 's need to eat . victoria : well , why do n't you give me a call if you want ? now i really have to go . [ scene_break ] victor : my sweetheart , you 'll feel safe again no matter what happens . okay ? ( door opens ) ( door slams ) nikki : aah ! victor : do n't , do n't , it 's just nicholas and sharon , my sweet baby . nick : what 's going on ? what happened ? nikki : i 'm okay . victor : i think she 's suffering from a panic attack . sharon : nikki ? nikki : i 'm okay . victor : its okay , sweetheart . it 's just nicholas and sharon . nikki : i 'm okay . [ scene_break ] russell : ms. blair , you 've had ample opportunity to speak . chris : your honor , something has come to light which may have a bearing on this case . my investigator is checking into it right now . russell : it sounds awfully speculative . chris : well , it is . but in the interest of justice -- russell : we 've had our trial , ms. blair . we live in a finite world . i 'm sorry . now sit down . chris : but , your honor , we have discovered something -- russell : now , please , ms. blair . i 'm not gon na ask you again . sit down and let me begin , or i 'll have you removed from the courtroom . [ next_on ] lauren : i have got to see for myself that sheila carter is no longer a threat . jack : i 'm worried about phyllis . she 's in trouble , and she does n't want my help . nikki : you do n't understand . they could get us anywhere . | kevin comes up with great ideas about how to sell coffee . phyllis gets angry when a friend suggests that her son might be found guilty . nick wonders if he suffers from his mother 's mental illness . victor sees nothing but a hand when he peeks through his window . jack does n't take it well when he is told that he has bad energy . |
kevin : who are those from ? gloria : i have no idea . but they are absolutely gorgeous . kevin : well , there 's a card . gloria : oh , yeah ? let 's see . let 's see . `` with sympathy , eric forrester and family . `` how thoughtful . kevin : i , uh , thought you requested that people not send flowers . gloria : no , kevin , that was jack 's idea . i 'm glad eric sent flowers . and , of course , he 'll make a donation to the charity , too . kevin : yeah . reverend bock called while you were lying down upstairs . gloria : yeah ? he probably had some questions about the service . kevin : should i have jack call him back ? gloria : absolutely not . i 'll call him . and if jack and ashley have a problem with that , too bad . kevin : they 're suffering , too , mom . gloria : yeah ? well , it does n't excuse the way they 're treated me . i 'm john 's wife . nobody around here wants to acknowledge that . [ scene_break ] jack : thank you for meeting with us , christine . chris : sure . i 'm so sorry about your father . when i heard the news , i could n't believe it . ashley : yeah , it has n't sunk in for us either . chris : i understand the governor was going to commute john 's prison sentence to time served ? ashley : we were looking forward to having him back home with us . chris : if there 's anything i can do , please let me know . jack : well , we will and thanks . we just were hoping you could answer a few questions . chris : about your father 's will ? jack : yeah . did you bring the original with you ? chris : i have it right here . [ scene_break ] lauren : sweetie , you look exhausted . michael : i am . i 've been playing referee . lauren : referee ? michael : john 's memorial service . jack and ashley would like to make it as small as possible . and gloria would like to invite everybody that john ever knew . lauren : of course . michael : it 's gotten very ugly . lauren : that 's really unfortunate . michael : i know everyone gets emotional , but gloria has never felt a part of that family . and now that she 's being cut out of all the decision making , you know , i do n't blame her for being upset . lauren : i 'm really sorry . but , boy , am i glad you 're home . michael : i am , too . i feel like i 've been neglecting you and this little one . lauren : well , then what do you say we make up for it tonight , okay ? michael : i feel better already . lauren : oh , good . you know what ? michael : hmm ? lauren : i have a surprise for you . michael : i like doing what we were doing just now . lauren : well , come here . you 'll like it . michael : huh . oh ! my grandmother 's diary . lauren : mm - hmm , keep going . michael : hmm . what 's this ? lauren : well , as you know , i sent the diary to a conservator who specializes in restoring water - damaged books . and these are the copies of all the pages . michael : was he able to restore it ? lauren : well , some of them were too far gone . but it 's far more legible now . i really hope this helps you learn more about your family . michael : have you read it ? lauren : of course not . i wanted to wait for you . [ scene_break ] neil : ooh ! herbal tea . carmen : nothing else like it . neil : mmm , smells good . so i wanted to talk to you -- dru : neil , i was wondering if you could look at this requisition ? neil : does it have to be right now ? dru : why ? are you too busy ? carmen : i have some work to do . excuse me . dru : mm - hmm , yep . neil : carm -- dru : here , here . neil : so , uh ... how 's sharon doing ? dru : how do you think she 's doing ? i mean , she 's great . she 's going through a divorce . her family 's falling apart -- a regular fairy tale . [ scene_break ] [ sharon remembering ] sharon : where 'd you get this ? noah : i do n't know . sharon : well , did your aunt casey buy it for you ? noah : no . it must 've fallen into my suitcase . sharon : mp3 players do n't just fall into suitcases . noah : i was listening to it . it must 've gotten packed by mistake . we can mail it back . sharon : well , we will definitely mail this back . but i do n't think that it was an accident . noah : i did n't do anything wrong ! sharon : hey ! do n't talk to me like that , young man . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : hey ! just wanted to make sure noah got home okay . sharon : yeah , yeah , he did , thanks . he 's upstairs . nikki : oh , casey enjoyed having him so much . they had a wonderful time . sharon : oh , when did you talk to her ? nikki : um , about an hour ago . sharon : did she say anything else about noah 's trip ? nikki : they had a ball . she said that he made friends with one of the boys in the neighborhood . they built quite the fort in her backyard . sharon : oh , well , yeah . sounds like noah had a really good time . nikki : yeah . so how are you ? sharon : i 'm fine , thank you . nikki : do you need anything ? sharon : um , no , i 'm okay . nikki : just so you know , what you 're feeling is to be expected . sharon : what am i feeling ? nikki : well ... confused and scared ... wondering when life is ever going to get back to normal . sharon : yeah , well , things really have n't been normal around here for a long time now . nikki : well , you know what i mean . you 've been through a very traumatic experience . sharon : i just ... i really do n't need everyone reminding me of it . i 'd just like to be able to deal with this on my own . ( telephone ringing ) nikki : ah , it 's nicholas . nick : sharon , it 's me . i really wan na talk to you about noah . so please call me back . [ scene_break ] phyllis : sharon is n't home ? nick : or she 's ignoring me . phyllis : um ... i know you did n't ask for my advice ... nick : it 's okay . i 'll take it . phyllis : well , um ... well , noah 's dealing with a lot right now . i mean , his parents are divorcing . you 're not at home . he misses you . it 's really scary for a kid . nick : yeah . phyllis : yeah . and , i mean , of course , you should be concerned , but you should also be careful . because he calls you in tears , saying his mom is mean to him ... you know , it 's , um ... well , how do you know it 's for real ? nick : instead of some stunt to get me to come back home ? phyllis : yeah , like the time he called you saying sea ... breeze ? nick : sea wind , yeah . phyllis : sea wind -- got out . and , um ... you know , how do you know it 's not a ploy ? nick : well , normally , i would agree with you . but , uh , sharon still has n't had time to process everything that happened to her while she was in cleveland . maybe being home alone with noah is too much for her to handle . [ scene_break ] dru : thank you . neil : so ... when are you going on your promo tour ? dru : i have n't decided . why ? neil : just wondering . dru : just wondering ? so you can be with carmen ? neil : oh , come on . dru : i 'm not blind . that is what this whole thing is about , right ? as soon as i fly off to europe , you 're playing footsies with her ! neil : drucilla , are you gon na do this to me every time you see me talking to carmen ? dru : oh , gosh , no ! i would n't do that . i 'd go hoarse . neil : you know , i 'd say i 'm getting tired of this , but i am beyond tired . i am fed up here ! you know what you 're doing ? you 're making me out to be the bad guy here when i 've done absolutely nothing wrong ! i am done listening to you . i am done ! dru : neil ! neil ! wait ! wait , neil ! neil : no ! [ scene_break ] lauren : uh , excuse me , you have put this off long enough . come on . michael : all right , all right , all right , i had to brew a pot of coffee . lauren : yeah , right . michael : what if this is n't even my grandmother 's ? what if this belongs to someone else ? lauren : you found this in her house . michael : outside of her house . her neighborhood was destroyed by katrina . there was debris everywhere . the flood waters could 've carried that for blocks . lauren : it 's your grandmother 's . i peeked . michael : `` florence baldwin . `` how much did you read ? lauren : just the name . michael : i was hoping you could give me a summary . lauren : nope . do n't read it if you do n't wan na read it . michael : ah , using reverse psychology , are we ? lauren : yep . especially when you 're such a sucker for it . michael : look , i love that you went through all the trouble , but i 'm getting a really bad feeling about this . lauren : all right . you know , you should not do anything that makes you uncomfortable . but i would like to remind you of a few things . michael : what ? lauren : that the main reason you went down to new orleans was for our baby . so you could tell him or her all about your family history . i mean , not to mention , whether there 's any medical issues that run in the family . you know , for you and the baby . michael : what was the second thing ? lauren : honey , your grandma was displaced because of the hurricane . and you have n't found her . read the diary . maybe there 's some clues . [ scene_break ] gloria : i was a big part of john 's life . jack and ashley do n't care about that . they just wan na pretend i do n't even exist . if i 'm not careful , everything that i have worked for is going to be gone , kevin . kevin : mom , if you 're worried you 're gon na get thrown out on the street -- gloria : i 'm not talking about just money . i 'm talking about respect . i am mrs. john abbott and nobody 's gon na take that away from me ! kevin : so what are you gon na do ? gloria : i do n't know yet . but i 'll tell you this -- i 'm not gon na let jack and ashley walk all over me the way they have been with this memorial service . kevin : mom , do you need to think about this right now ? the funeral is tomorrow . should n't you be focusing on that ? gloria : yeah . yeah , you 're right . and i need to write my eulogy for john . kevin : well , if you want , i can help you . gloria : mnh - mnh . i need to do this on my own . oh , john ... how do you put into words everything that man has meant to me ? [ scene_break ] jack : so this is dad 's last will and testament ? chris : unless you know something i do n't . jack : no , no , no , i was just wondering if he 'd made any changes he did n't mention to me . no , this is what i have a copy of . chris : it 's pretty straightforward . there should n't be any complications . jack : we 'll see about that . ashley : can i take a look at it ? jack : yeah . ashley : look at this , katherine and jill are mentioned . chris : yeah , he wanted them to have some small personal items . ashley : oh , that sounds like dad . chris : so if you 'd like , we can set up a time with gloria to go over the will in detail . and i 'm assuming traci and billy are in town ? jack : yeah , they came to town a couple days ago . chris : all right , we should meet with them while they 're here . that is , if you think they wan na be included . jack : yeah , i 'm guessing they would . ashley : wait , wait , wait , wait a second . what 's this ? `` i leave half of my estate to my wife , gloria abbott . the other half is to be divided equally among my children . `` gloria gets half ? ! please tell me this is n't right . chris : you read it right , ashley . ashley : gloria gets half of everything ? chris : except for the house . john left that to the two of you . it 's spelled out in a separate request . ashley : so my father 's business holdings -- his interest in jabot ? chris : you four children split that with gloria . ashley : i do n't know what to say . jack : hey , at least we get the house . we wo n't have to live with her . ashley : are you trying to be funny ? jack : ash , we ca n't do anything about this . ashley : is that true ? chris : unless you can prove that somehow gloria deceived your father into signing it , you do n't really have any options . jack : we 'll talk about this later . we have more important things to discuss right now . look , we are getting 1/8th of a huge estate . try to keep that in mind . chris : jack , i have to say , i expected a completely different reaction . it 's no secret how you feel about your stepmother . i 'm really impressed by how you 're handling this . jack : well , thanks , chris , i appreciate that . i 'm trying to make the best of a difficult situation . [ scene_break ] phyllis : are you saying you want noah to stay here for awhile ? nick : well ... phyllis : i mean , i 'm completely fine with that . i do n't know how sharon would feel but -- but we could start small ? um , maybe this weekend ? nick : that might be a good idea . it would give sharon a break . phyllis : yeah , it would be fun ! nick : i 'll run it by sharon , see how she feels about us having noah for the weekend . i 'm probably overreacting . sharon 's strong . and it 's not like she 's alone at the ranch . [ scene_break ] sharon : have you heard anything from victor ? nikki : well , i called hope . he was there , but he left -- going to some monastery . sharon : a monastery ? nikki : oh , he 's on this quest . i just wish he would come home . sharon : so ... he does n't know anything about john ? nikki : oh , not unless read about it in a newspaper , which i highly doubt . it seems like he just wants to cut himself off from the rest of the world . he 's gon na be devastated when he learns of john 's death . sharon : oh , gosh , those two go way back , do n't they ? nikki : years and years . i mean , they were always competitors , but they had a mutual respect for each other . sharon : well , maybe you should , uh , try to call him or something . nikki : sharon , i have been . he 's unreachable . but i 'll try again soon . sharon : you know , you do n't need to stay here with me . um , i 'm fine , really , i 'm okay . nikki : you know , that 's what i said last year when i was held at gunpoint . i did n't want anybody to make a fuss . i felt like everybody was hovering . but now i know they really were n't . sharon : nikki ... nikki : honey , its okay to lean on people . and the very best thing you can do is talk about what you 're feeling . sharon : if i need to talk , um , i 'll let you know . i just would really appreciate it if everyone would let me deal with this on my own , please . nikki : i understand . noah : daddy ? ! nikki : hey ! sharon : sweetheart , your daddy is n't here . what are you doing up so late ? noah : i had a nightmare . sharon : oh , i 'm sorry . come here , i 'll give you a hug . [ noah runs to nikki ] nikki : oh ! oh , honey ... [ scene_break ] neil : hey . man : what can i get you ? neil : uh , just a soda . man : you were in here earlier . neil : yeah , yeah , i sure was . good memory . man : you must like this place . neil : well , what 's not to like ? i mean , come on -- relaxing atmosphere , top notch service . and , uh , you play some of the best music in town . man : glad you like it . this is my cd . neil : really ? your cd ? nice . you 're a jazz fan . i knew i liked you . ( cell phone ringing ) neil : excuse me . dru : hi , neil , it 's me . um , i 'm calling because i , uh , i feel really bad about how i behaved earlier . and i 'm sorry . and i know i 've been saying that a lot lately , but i really mean it . can you call me , please ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) neil : hey . carmen : hi , neil , i just stopped by your office , but you were n't there . neil : that 's 'cause i 'm here . carmen : where 's here ? neil : yves ' . carmen : i had some proposals to go over with you , but , um , never mind . we can do it tomorrow . neil : hey , well , no , listen , lady , um , if you 're not doing anything , why do n't you join me ? we can get those proposals out of the way tonight . carmen : all right , sure . i 'm leaving now . neil : here we go . carmen : thank you . neil : sure . carmen : i almost called you from the car to say i was n't coming . neil : why ? not because of dru . carmen : i feel like we 're sneaking around . neil : carmen , did you bring the reports ? carmen : yeah , right here . neil : then this is a legitimate business meeting . we have no reason to feel guilty . carmen : you 're right . i know . i 'm sorry . neil : do n't be . dru 's made both of us a little tense lately . carmen : you know , i 've made it very clear to her that she has nothing to worry about . we 're colleagues . we 're friends . it does n't go anywhere past that . well , anyway , about what i wanted to show you . the first thing has to do with the cartwright acquisition . i made a few changes to ... are you still with me , neil ? neil : carmen , question . what would you be doing if you were n't in p.r . ? carmen : where did that come from ? neil : i do n't know . i 'm just curious . carmen : i do n't know . um , maybe i 'd teach . i 've always enjoyed working with kids . how about you ? neil : besides , uh , point guard in the n.b.a . ? i 've been thinking about opening a club . carmen : oh , like a health club ? neil : no , no , like a dinner / supper club . a place where people go after work , kick back , listen to some great jazz . carmen : i could totally see you doing that . neil : really , you could , huh ? carmen : yeah , i think a place like that would be a big hit . i know i 'd go . neil : nice . you want something to drink ? carmen : sure , um , white wine ? [ scene_break ] lauren : okay ... michael : all right ... all right ... `` august 1st `` no year . lauren : all right , well , check the other dates . michael : it 's just months and days . nothing on the front . lauren : the baby just kicked really hard . see , he 's saying -- or she -- get going ! michael : all right , all right , all right , all right ! um , all right , `` february 15th , `` year unknown , `` this city is bursting with purple , green and gold . the bleachers are going up outside gallier hall . i had the usual suspects over for king cake . helen got the baby and almost chipped her tooth . `` lauren : chipped her tooth on a baby ? what 's that ? michael : yeah , yeah , they bake little dolls into cakes during carnival . and whoever gets the doll has to give the next party . lauren : so i guess you got ta eat that cake very carefully . here , let 's see the next one . okay , `` helen 's sons are giving her nothing but trouble . i 'm glad lowell quit that godforsaken bunch . `` michael : well , lowell -- at least my father did n't have a nickname like ... lowie or low boy or lowball . lauren : hmm , baldie . you know , baldwin . you may keep your hair . michael : all right , enough of that . that 's a plus . lauren : yes , it is . so do you realize we 're getting information on your family ? michael : yeah , my grandmother liked cake . lauren : well , and she also saw your father on carnival . and it 's , uh , february 15th ! and , you know , we can check the date that they put up the bleachers ! michael : mardi gras moves around . it 's a very moveable feast day . wait , here , `` lowell and i went to see bacchus . `` ah . `` the parade rolled two hours late . `` `` lowell spent the time ... elaborating plans for his shop on prytania . the ... `` lauren : what is that ? michael : something , something ... i ca n't read it . lauren : no . michael : the rest of the page -- it has n't been restored . lauren : oh , boy , okay . go to the next entry ! okay ? oh , this is so fascinating ! [ scene_break ] kevin : hi , may i help you ? man : hi , i 'm looking for gloria abbott . kevin : um , i 'm her son . who are you ? man : i 'm with the department of public safety . i have her husband 's belongings . kevin : i can take that . man : uh , is mrs. abbott home ? kevin : she , uh , she 's indisposed at the moment . man : i need her to sign . kevin : look , buddy , you picked about the worst possible time to come . she 's about to bury her husband . so if we could bend the rules a little , then maybe ... gloria : kevin , what 's going on ? who 's he ? kevin : he 's , uh , he 's from the prison , mom . he has , uh , he has john 's things . gloria : oh . kevin : may i ? kevin : mom , we can look at that stuff later . gloria : no , kevin . i wan na look at it right now . kevin : are you sure ? kevin : mom ... gloria : i 'm okay . i was just thinking ... how john must 've treasured these things when he was in prison . they reminded him of all the people he loved . [ scene_break ] jack : here 's what i 'm wondering -- when dad married gloria , we found out that she had not yet been legally divorced from her second husband . ashley : oh ... jack : would that , in any way , affect the will ? ashley : i had n't thought of that ! dad and gloria renewed their marriage vows . but did they , in fact , ever file for a new marriage license ? jack : i 'm wondering the same thing . chris : i could n't tell you . i was n't the attorney who handled that for your father . ashley : who can we call ? chris : let me just explain this , even if the marriage was n't valid , it 's irrelevant . gloria is specifically mentioned in the will . that 's all that matters . jack : oh , well , it was worth a shot . [ scene_break ] neil : please ? carmen : i do n't wan na scare you . neil : that 's so funny . carmen : okay , i can see we 're not getting any more work done tonight . neil : oh , you 're leaving ? carmen : i have to get up early . neil : hey , how about you come over to my place for a cup of decaf ? carmen : you 're not staying at the club tonight ? neil : dru is actually staying with sharon . so that means i 'm back at home for awhile . carmen : i should n't . i do n't wan na give dru any more reason to hate me . neil : carmen , she 'll never need to know . besides , i can have a friend come over to my home if i want . carmen : one cup ? neil : great . come on , let 's get out of here . [ scene_break ] nick : close ! oh ! phyllis : that was a sweet movie . nick : it was a chick flick . phyllis : uh , you picked it . nick : i happen to like kate hudson . phyllis : you do ? nick : yeah . phyllis : i wonder why . nick : well , you know , she 's a good actress . phyllis : ( giggles ) nick : do i get any of that that you 're not throwing at me ? phyllis : um , well , i 'm eating for two . nick : mmm . somebody 's tired . phyllis : i 'm tired a little . nick : why do n't you go up to bed ? phyllis : all right . i 'm gon na take a shower . do you wan na join me ? nick : i 'll be up in a minute . i got ta check in with sharon again . phyllis : oh , okay . nick : but i 'll be up there -- in the shower . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] noah : ha ! nikki : oh ! do you know what this means ? noah : i win ! nikki : twice in a row ! i demand a chance to redeem myself ! noah : does that mean we can play again ? nikki : yes . sharon : no , honey , i do n't think so . it 's time for you to get to bed . come on , i 'll tuck you in . noah : i want nikki to do it . nikki : okay , sure . here we go . you , winner , you ! you win everything ! ( telephone ringing ) sharon : yeah , nick , what is it ? nick : did you get my message ? sharon : something about noah . yes , i did . nick : yeah , did you know that he called me earlier ? sharon : no . nick : he was pretty upset . he said you were mean to him . sharon : mean ? yeah , well , um , what can i tell ya ? you know , it 's tough always being the bad guy over here . but that 's my role now that you 're noah 's best buddy . nick : sharon , come on . sharon : well , it 's true , nick . nick : look , if you want me to discipline our son , i will . i just need more information . i need to know what happened . sharon : it 's fine . you know what ? i handled it . nick : handled what ? i 'm still noah 's father . sharon : really ? you know , you only act like you are when it 's convenient for you . [ scene_break ] gloria : mmm . kevin : here you go . gloria : thanks , sweetheart . kevin : well , do n't ignore this delicious sandwich , mom . eat . gloria : you must think i 'm a real pain right now , huh ? kevin : no , i do n't . i do n't ! i wan na help you get through this , mom . so does michael . gloria : i know . you and your brother have been wonderful through this whole thing . i 'm lucky . it just does n't seem real yet . i keep thinking john 's gon na walk through that door and scoop me up in his arms and ask me how my day is . that 's not gon na happen . he 's never coming back to me . kevin : mom ... gloria : i know , i know . i got ta be strong ! kevin : no , you do n't . it 's okay to let it out . however you 're feeling -- if you wan na yell , scream , cry -- whatever . gloria : i 'm just alone , kevin . i know i have you and your brother but ... i do n't have the man who was ... the one true love of my life . he made me so happy ! kevin : it 's okay . come here , its okay . it 's okay . gloria : oh , thank god i have you . [ scene_break ] neil : uh , why do n't you make yourself comfortable ? i 'll put on a pot of coffee . carmen : all right , just make sure it 's decaf . otherwise , i 'll be up all night . dru : devon , honey , we have an emergency at the house . i need you to come home right away . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , you are never gon na sleep after that much coffee . michael : oh , i did n't have sleeping in mind . lauren : this is your new signal ? every time you 're in the mood , you just put on a pot of coffee ? michael : or i could just say , let 's go in the bedroom and have some mardi gras . lauren : all right , all right , honey , enough with the distractions . i wan na finish this . come on . michael : ( sighs ) all right . gim me , gim me , gim me , gim me . lauren : we 're right here . michael : `` ash wednesday . `` lauren : is there a date by that entry ? we could match it to a calendar and maybe find a year . michael : no date . no date . no date . uh , `` cold and misty . streets are empty . i walked along the mississippi before attending early mass . lowell promised to come . but , like many revelers , is sleeping late today . i can not condemn his drinking at carnival . `` `` lent is another matter . we shall see . `` lauren : well , he was supposed to celebrate . it was carnival . come on , let 's keep reading . michael : `` april 13th . had a -- had a scare . my sugar was up . `` lauren : diabetes ? michael : yeah . `` i wound up in ... `` something at charity 's -- emergency . `` wound up in emergency at charity . `` winding up at the hospital ? lauren : mmm . michael : that 's not good . `` the doctor said ... `` that 's it . the rest is n't legible . lauren : this is so frustrating ! michael : it gets worse i bet . look , that 's the end . that 's where it ends . [ scene_break ] [ sharon walks into the bar , a man is sitting next to her ] man : hey . [ sharon has a flashback of when she was kidnapped ] sharon : help me ! anyone ! anyone out there ? ! [ scene_break ] man : hi . sharon : hello . man : bartender , would you bring the lady another ? sharon : uh , no , thank you . man : may i buy you a drink ? hey , where you going ? sharon : do n't touch me ! man : what 's your problem ? jack : sharon ? sharon : uh , oh , hi , jack , hi . ashley : hi . jack : hey , you all right ? sharon : yeah , i was just on my way home . jack : well , we 're just leaving now , too . we 'll walk you out . sharon : oh , no , that 's okay . i 'm gon na stop at the ladies ' room first . um , i 'm so sorry about your father . jack : thank you . ashley : yeah , thank you . look , i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to be rude . um , things are just at little surreal right now . i appreciate your condolences . sharon : well , i know exactly how you feel . you know , when cassie died , i felt like i died . i had to remind myself even just to breathe . but , you know , it does get easier . ashley : it would be easier if gloria was n't involved . jack : ash ... ashley : our father 's memorial service is tomorrow . and she seems to be diametrically opposed to everything we wan na do . so it 's just making everything a lot more stressful . jack : we 're trying to have a simple , family service . sharon : i understand . and , ashley , i know exactly how you feel . but , um , a funeral -- it really is n't for the person who died . it 's for the people left behind . it 's a way for them to say good - bye . jack : i could n't have said it any better myself . life is about the living . sharon : i 'm gon na get going . good night . ashley : bye , thanks . jack : thanks , sharon , see ya . ashley : what 's going on with you ? jack : what ? ashley : a couple hours ago you were furious with gloria , now you 're the picture of calm . what 's going on ? jack : i 'm trying to have a good attitude . ashley : even though gloria is getting half of our father 's estate , jack ? jack : i do n't wan na say now . but you should n't assume anything . and neither should gloria . [ scene_break ] carmen : well , thanks for the coffee . neil : sure , anytime . what 's coffee between friends , right ? hey . devon : hey , is everything all right ? neil : yeah , everything 's fine . devon , what 's wrong ? devon : what are you doing here ? did dru call you ? neil : no , dru did n't call me . why ? carmen : i think i better get going . devon , it was good to see you again . neil : carmen , i 'll talk to you tomorrow . carmen : yeah , yeah . neil : sorry , sorry about that . hey , devon , what 's the deal ? devon : did you turn off the stove ? neil : the stove ? i did n't even use the stove . devon : well , then it 's still on . devon : the stove 's off . it must 've been a false alarm then . neil : why did you think the stove was on ? devon : 'cause dru called me and told me to get over here as soon as possible . 'cause she thought she left the stove on . but i guess she was wrong . neil : yeah , i guess so . [ scene_break ] lauren : what are you thinking ? michael : i 'm thinking you 're right . i 'm thinking i just ca n't walk away from this . i have to find out where my grandmother is . lauren : that 's so great . that 's so great ! let 's go -- let 's go talk to paul ! michael : florence baldwin might not even be alive anymore . lauren : or she could be living across town ! michael : you know what this means , do n't you ? if i find my grandmother ... i 'll finally learn the truth about my father . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) nikki : hello ? victor ! oh , my god , where are you ? are you all right ? so you 're coming home ? darling , i am so happy ! yes , when will you be here ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : did you talk to sharon ? nick : yeah , it was , um , a waste of time . wow ! you look hot . phyllis : thanks . i 'm surprised this still fits . nick : i like it . phyllis : thank you . so sharon did n't say much ? nick : i told her about noah 's call . she got all defensive . and , uh , you know , she 's just not handling this very well . phyllis : mmm , okay , well , it might take her a while to get over what happened to her . nick : yeah , but i 'm worried about noah . phyllis : well , then he should stay here this weekend . nick : you know , i forgot to , uh ... ask her about that . but i 'm gon na call her tomorrow . run it by her . thanks for being so patient with me . phyllis : you do n't need to thank me . you 're being a good dad . it 's nice to know that this baby is gon na have a good father -- such a caring father . [ scene_break ] jack : where 's gloria ? kevin : she 's upstairs . ashley : is she sleeping ? kevin : i do n't know . gloria : no such luck , ashley . i 've been working on my eulogy for john . and i picked out this suit . i 'd like him to be buried in it . if that 's all right with you ? ashley : yeah , that 's fine . wait a second , that 's not fine . my father hated that suit . i think we should find something else . gloria : we should or you should ? ashley : there 's a closet full of suits upstairs , gloria . i 'm sure we can find one that we both approve of . gloria : or maybe we could just go with this one . ashley : are you gon na fight me on this ? ! gloria : i do n't want to , ashley ! but i would like to make one decision about the memorial service . ashley : i 'm sorry . but i 'm entitled to my opinion . gloria : and what makes yours worth more than mine ? ashley : i did n't say it was . gloria : yes , you are . yes , you are . because i do n't count for anything around here , do i ? ashley : look , we 're both dealing with our grief . please do n't make this a contest between the fishers and the abbotts . kevin : okay , my mom is not trying to divide this family . she would just like to know that she has a place in it . jack : she does have a place in it , kevin . i mean that sincerely , gloria . we 've all been through a lot lately . but you were my father 's wife . and as far as i 'm concerned ... you 're one us . [ jack gives gloria a hug ] [ next_on ] billy : you said you needed a ride to the funeral . colleen : yeah . billy : i 'm not gon na go . man : there must be some terrible mistake . gloria : mistake ? what do you mean ? ashley : jackie , what was that about last night ? jack : what are you talking about ? ashley : the kindness act with gloria . | sharon thinks about noah lying to her about the mp3 player . nikki comes to see her and worries about her condition after the kidnapping . sharon just wishes that everyone would stop asking her about that . while they are talking , nick calls , but sharon does n't answer the phone and lets it go to voicemail . phyllis is there when nick tries to call sharon and she tells him that noah may just be acting up to get his parents together again . nick knows that could be true . he feels that noah might be too much for sharon to handle . phyllis suggests that they take noah for the weekend . nick will run that idea by sharon . noah comes running down the stairs to the living room . he thought that he heard his father 's voice down there . `` i had a nightmare . `` sharon puts her arms out to give the boy a hug but he goes to nikki instead . dru calls neil and he chooses not to answer her call . carmen is on her cellphone . dru follows her and hears her agreeing to meet neil somewhere . dru follows her out of the newman building . carmen meets neil at some restaurant . he tells her that he is thinking about buying a dinner club where people can eat after work and listen to jazz . carmen loves that idea . dru arrives and sees the two sitting alone talking and smiling . neil invites carmen over to his place for coffee . she does n't think that is a very good idea . he says that dru is staying with a friend and that he has moved home for now . they rush off together . dru follows from a distance . she sees when they enter the apartment and close the door . she gets on her cellphone . `` devon . there is an emergency . get home right away . `` jack and ashley have christine meet with them and they read the will . their father has given half of the house to gloria and half of everything else . they try to pick christine 's brain about how to beat this but she assures them that they ca n't . ashley finds that her brother is taking things too easily and that gives her cause of concern . devon arrives home thinking that there is an emergency . there is n't one . `` dru called and told me to get over her and that the stove was on . `` carmen gets the hell out of there . devon checks the stove and finds that nothing is wrong . `` i guess she made a mistake . `` a look of realization comes over neil 's face . `` i guess that she did `` ashley fights gloria on the suit that she wants to wear to the funeral . gloria feels left out of the family again . `` you are a part of the family , `` jack says . he goes to gloria and hugs her |
sharon : so you can get it here this afternoon ? perfect . oh , my husband is gon na love this . bye - bye . jack : he 'll love what ? sharon : not you . my other husband . jack : you are spending altogether too much time with nick . sharon : no , my -- my other , other husband . jack : you know what ? polygamy does n't become you . fess up . what are you talkin ' about ? sharon : and ruin my secret ? no way . jack : come on , just a little , teeny - weeny hint , and i ... come on . sharon : sorry , ca n't help you . jack : how about now ? sharon : mm . jack : mm . sharon : hmm . jack : now ? sharon : nice try , copycat , but it 's not working . jack : how about this ? sharon : mm , you 'll never get it out of me . jack : god , i 'm sure enjoying trying . sharon : okay , you want to go to lunch ? jack : oh , very clever , change the subject . it 's not gon na work . i want to know . sharon : well , you got ta eat . jack : i ca n't right now . i 've got a clear springs meeting . sharon : ooh , fun . i know how much you like spending time with victor . jack : yeah , about as much as i enjoy getting a root canal . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , clear my schedule . i 'm not coming in today . nope , not even for the meeting . yeah , just , uh , tell my dad . all right , thanks , sherry . phyllis : ( chuckles ) you 're -- you 're not gon na go to , uh , that newman `` government `` meeting ? nick : no . phyllis : no . it 's important , right ? nick : oh , yeah . phyllis : then you should go . nick : i have better things to do . phyllis : like what ? nick : well , i was thinking of taking my beautiful little girl to the lake with her mother , maybe , uh , feed the ducks , have a picnic . phyllis : that sounds really great , but , um -- nick : do n't say it . phyllis : but ... nick : you ... you had to say it . phyllis : yeah , i did . um , but you just got back , and you have a lot of responsibilities . you need to go to work . nick : like referee the latest installment of the newman family feud ? phyllis : really ? that sounds fun . nick : oh , yeah , it is . phyllis : huh . well , i -- i may go to work with you . we could bring summer . then afterwards we can feed the ducks . nick : okay . but you got ta promise to stay as far away from the conference room as possible . if david chow shows up , my father may spontaneously combust . [ scene_break ] david : of course i 'm going to the meeting . nikki : victor will be there . david : are you kidding ? i would n't miss it for all the tea in china , or wherever he goes during his enlightenment quests . nikki : ( chuckles ) well , wherever that is , that 's a lot of tea . david : he can huff and puff all he wants . i 'm not afraid of your husband . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victor : yes , neil ? neil : well , your son called back . he 'll be at the meeting . victor : what about my wife ? neil : she 's on her way . one big family . victor : is she bringing ... whatever his name is ? neil : name -- david chow ? oh , she did n't say . victor : let 's hope she uses her better judgment and shows up alone . [ scene_break ] kay : the key to handling victor is to make him think he is right . cane : well , from what i 've read , he usually is right . kay : well , do n't argue with him . he has final say . cane : assuming it 's what we want . kay : ah , well , it will be if you handle yourself properly . cane : you know , you should write a book . we can call it , uh , `` manipulating the master manipulator . `` kay : ( chuckles ) well , i just think of it as ... skillfully steering . cane : thank you for the distinction . kay : no , you , uh ... you play it right , and you 'll be just fine . cane : oh , come on , grandma , you know me . i always respect my elders . [ scene_break ] david : so you ready to go see the wizard ? nikki : do n't underestimate him . david : i 'm not . i just wo n't let him intimidate me . nikki : david , you have nothing to prove . david : no , this is about establishing myself as an effective second in command . and i also want to protect someone i care about from an overbearing and manipulative husband . nikki : my hero . [ scene_break ] noah : will she have a tv ? once a week ? how come ? will it have a dvd player ? video games ? what will she do for fun ? uh , got ta go , bye . sharon : who was that ? noah : prison . i found the number online . sharon : oh . oh , that was prison on the phone ? um , honey , you ... you probably should n't call them and bother them . noah : i wanted to make sure they had nice stuff for phyllis when she got there . sharon : well , she might not have to go . noah : when do we find out ? sharon : when she 's sentenced . noah : i really do n't want her to go . sharon : i know , honey . her lawyer is doing everything he can to help her out . noah : i want to make her a video , like i did for dad 's birthday . sharon : oh , that 's a cool idea . noah : but they do n't have a dvd player , and they wo n't let her watch tv very much . they sounded mean . sharon : maybe there 's something else you can do . noah : like what ? sharon : you could , um , you could make her a card , and you can write her letters . i 'm sure she 'd love anything you made . noah : will you take me to visit ? sharon : between me and jack and your dad , you can see her as often as you want . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . jack : hey . you just ca n't stay away , huh ? phyllis : well , you know , i 'm addicted to work . nick : it 's dangerous stuff . it plays with your mind . phyllis : that 's right . they say six years in lockup is the only cure . ( chuckles ) summer : ( coos ) jack : yes , we hear you . may i ? phyllis : yeah , oh , sure . jack : hiya there . phyllis : she likes to be held out . jack : is it somehow possible you get cuter every day ? phyllis : she takes after her mom , i think . nick : she 's gon na be a heartbreaker when she grows up . jack : yeah , she 's definitely like her mom . so i can only imagine you 'd rather be anywhere but here right now . phyllis : oh , no , no . i like being here . nick had a meeting . jack : well , nick could skip that meeting . phyllis : i do n't want him to skip that meeting . i do n't want him to skip any meetings because his wife is a felon . clear springs is too important . [ scene_break ] ji min : i had a logo drawn up for the company . [ jill remembering ] jack : either ji min does n't know the first thing about business , does n't do his homework on deals and is easily duped , or ... he is very bright , very ruthless and willing to take advantage of every opportunity , including you . [ scene_break ] ji min : jill , you there ? jill : what ? uh ... i love it . ji min : are you all right ? jill : yeah , i 'm fine . i was just imagining what katherine 's face would look like when she realizes we 're really going ahead with this . ji min : i think it 's gon na give new meaning to the phrase , `` if looks could kill . `` jill : ( chuckles ) well , there 's not a thing she can do about it . ji min : listen , i , uh , i have a loan meeting . you want to come ? jill : i 'm gon na have lunch with my son . ji min : okay . wish me luck . jill : okay . ( door closes ) jill : hi , cane , it 's your mother . i was just hoping that we could have lunch in about half an hour and meet at the athletic club . call me if you ca n't make it , okay ? and please do n't invite your grandmother . i need to speak with you alone . [ scene_break ] nikki : hello . victor : glad you could make it . nikki : so are we . victor : well , we 're all here . shall we begin ? neil : jack . ladies , gentlemen , uh , we need a long - term solution for the extra expenses caused by the methane gas in clear springs . kay : we gave her one week 's grace period . it 's almost up . cane : i ca n't keep my guys there if they 're not getting paid , so if we do n't come up with a solution soon , we 'll start losing them on other projects . jack : well , none of this is my problem . nikki : i 've got the money . kay : what ? neil : whoa . david : then there should be no problems . jack : wait , last i heard , you were about to default on a loan . victor : i loaned her the money . nick : you loaned her the money ? victor : that 's right , son . i loaned her the money . jack : and what did she use as collateral , her designer shoes ? victor : she pledged a percentage of her marital assets . nick : why did n't you just give the money to mom , dad ? victor : because this is business . i do n't just give money to anyone . why should your mother be an exception ? nick : how about because she 's your wife ? kay : are you sure this is what you want to do ? david : we could have gotten the money somewhere else . jack : are you kidding me ? no one would have loaned her money . no one in their right mind , that is . nikki : oh , thanks , jack . neil : can we please get back to this ? nikki : look , it 's done . the only question we should be asking is if the construction crew can make up and stay on schedule given these delays . cane : we were set back a few days . i 'll have to hire some more men to make up for the lost time . nick : do it . david : but you can still bring this project in on schedule , right ? cane : i do n't see why not . victor : if there are no other complications . phyllis : ( whispers indistinctly ) neil : okay , everybody . thank you , thank you . victor : thank you for coming . nick : dad , what are you gon na do if mom defaults on the loan ? victor : some terms are nonnegotiable , son . kay : well , i certainly hope you know what you 're doing . nikki : katherine , i thought this through very carefully . david : i have no doubt you did before accepting his terms . nikki : if this project falls through , it wo n't be due to lack of nerve . cane : you ready , grandma ? kay : mm . good luck . nikki : thank you . kay : keep me posted . nikki : i will indeed . david : yeah . cane : thank you . jack : ( laughs ) nikki : and what is so funny over there ? jack : oh , nothing . i have to hand it to you . it 's a very clever , creative financial solution . david : you might want to take notes , senator . you could learn a thing or two . jack : about what , self - destruction ? victor newman 's the last person i would want as my banker . [ scene_break ] kay : well , that was strange . cane : tell me about it . i thought it was just me . kay : mm . well , i fully expected victor to call in nikki 's loan ... embarrass her and then not agree to give her more money . cane : well -- kay : no , he 's ... he 's up to something . cane : as long as it involves continuing the development , or we will be out of a lot of money . kay : how about lunch ? cane : oh . um , i got a meeting with mom . kay : hmm . well , i would invite myself , but i fear i would be shot on sight . cane : ( chuckles ) you know , i 'm not really in the mood to take a bullet today . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , she 's very angry . i 've revised my will . your mother 's not in it . cane : okay . all right . i know you hate her fiancé , but do n't you think that 's a little , uh , harsh ? kay : no . she left me no choice . [ scene_break ] neil : i need these files back no later than 3 : 30 this afternoon , okay ? thank you . appreciate that . hey ! sharon : hi . neil : sharon , what are you doin ' here ? sharon : um , i 'm hiding ... from phyllis . sharon : she existed . neil : ( laughs ) i completely understand . sharon : my son has grown really fond of her . neil : sharon , i 'm sure he 's afraid that she 's gon na go to jail . sharon : well , the worst part is he blames me . neil : he 's probably the only one . sharon : you know , i 've tried explaining all this to him , but -- neil : but he 's got the logic of a 10 year old . i understand that , too . sharon : and then there 's my husband , who is friends with her ... so i have to be supportive , and i understand their friendship in a `` i do n't understand at all `` kind of way ... neil : ( chuckles ) sharon : but then i am friends with people who jack does n't like either , so i am expected to at least pretend to be nice to her , if that 's even possible . but logically , i should n't have to . neil : and here i thought you just hated the woman . sharon : and that , too . neil : sharon , lucky for you , my office is 100 % phyllis - free . sharon : guaranteed ? neil : or your money back . [ scene_break ] jack : well , there 's my favorite little face . spend the day with mommy ? phyllis : mm . yeah , we 're cruising for men . she 's my guy magnet . jack : i tell you , with a smile like that , you got ta be swattin ' 'em away like flies . hey , are these new teeth ? phyllis : yeah . jack : are those new teeth ? phyllis : how was the meeting ? jack : uh , it was the favorite part of the day . ca n't wait for the next one . phyllis : oh . ( chuckles ) summer : ( coos ) phyllis : oh , look at that . looks like everybody made it out in one piece . jack : uh , victor was exceedingly cordial . phyllis : he was cordial ? that 's a shocker . jack : yeah , it was n't the biggest shocker . [ scene_break ] david : are you sure you want to risk your marital assets ? nikki : well , other loans were either too expensive or too risky . david : what do you call getting a loan from victor ? nikki : smart . this way i can anticipate my financier 's actions . david : what if you get divorced ? nikki : oh , we 're nowhere near that . neither one of us has said anything about that . david : it 's not like you both are n't thinking about it . i just wish you had come to me first , nikki . i mean , my specialty is convincing people to hand over a lot of money while making them feel good about it . i could have called in a few favors . nikki : i had to make a quick decision . we were gon na lose the project . david : i 'm not really clear as to how this solution is gon na eradicate that possibility . nikki : david , i am not going to default on this loan . david : i have faith in you , nikki . i do . it 's your husband i do n't trust . [ scene_break ] nick : so what 's the story ? what are you doing ? victor : what , doing with who ? nick : with david and mom . i do n't think you 've ever been this nice to me . victor : seems my prior methods ... were ineffective , so i 'm trying something new . nick : and you think this is gon na do it ? victor : let 's hope your mother will come to her senses . [ scene_break ] cane : ca n't you talk to her ? jill : katherine and talking do n't really go together . cane : she told me that she cut you out of the will . jill : yeah , that 's because i refuse to be her little puppet . see , that 's what some rich people do . they try to control others with their money . cane : but you have your own money . jill : which is why her plan is not working . cane : look ... ji min , your fiancé , is a good bloke . but do you really think he 's worth sacrificing your relationship with your mother ? jill : i thought he was . cane : but you do n't think so anymore ? jill : it 's possible that ji min has been lying to me all this time . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , i 'm gon na miss feeding her while i 'm gone . jack : if you 're gone . sentencing is still set for tomorrow ? phyllis : mm - hmm . i 'm trying to cram a month 's worth of work into one day . i do n't think that 's gon na happen . jack : so you prioritize . phyllis : ( sniffles ) i just keep on thinking of everything i 've done wrong . jack : hey , hey , hey . phyllis : no , i 'm fine . i - i have six years to think about it . i should just chill out , right ? jack : you 're assuming -- phyllis : i 'm gon na be crazy when i get out of there . jack : you 're assuming you 're gon na get the maximum sentence . you may get nothing . phyllis : at least i 'm getting a little perspective . jack : what do you mean ? on what ? phyllis : how i messed things up between us . jack : it 's not all your fault . phyllis : but i ruined any chance of fixing it when i started running around with nick . jack : that 's forgiven . it 's a long time ago . no reason for you to think about that anymore . phyllis : thank you . phyllis : the two of us ... i thought we were soul mates ... all that mushy , ooey - gooey stuff that people talk about . jack : well , `` a , `` all that mushy , gooey - gooey stuff is not for me , and ... `` b , `` i think all those concepts were thought up by some card maker who 's making a profit . phyllis : oh . you know , i 've heard , uh , people say that ... that , um , people who have the same size earlobes are attracted to each other . jack : well , there , proves my point . we fell for other people . it does n't make what we had any less special . there is no one person you 're destined to spend the rest of your life with . [ scene_break ] jill : you know , something jack said finally sunk in with me . if ji min is such a brilliant businessman ... how could he have not figured all that out ? cane : he does have a point . jill : i do n't know . i 've just been so wrapped up in this relationship , i 've refused to even see it from this perspective . cane : are you admitting that grandma might be right ? jill : no , i 'm not . i mean , i do n't even know what i 'm saying . jack did n't give me any proof , you know . cane : well , you need to get some . look , why do n't you go and see the guy ? talk to him , stop driving yourself crazy . jill : but the trouble with that is if ji min admits it , then i have to live with the fact that he lied , and he could do it again . no . but if he denies it , i 'm still gon na be wondering if he 's lying . cane : either way , the trust has been broken . it 's not gon na be easy to get it back . [ scene_break ] victor : kindly set up a conference call at 3 : 00 , all right ? thank you . nick : so are you and mom getting a divorce , dad ? victor : we have n't discussed that . nick : but you will be . victor : it 's her decision . nick : you know , she just wants to establish herself as a businesswoman . i do n't see what 's wrong with that . victor : except i totally disagree with the way she goes about it . nick : she 's not doing it your way , and that 's what makes you angry . victor : that 's not the point . i think i was being more than reasonable . she asked me to help her start her company , so i funded it without profit to me . nick : she knows that . victor : she also knew that i was financing jack abbott 's senate race . but then she decided to run against him . then she calls me disloyal . then she kisses a guy . it 's all over the internet . did i throw her out ? nick : nope . victor : right . and then she decides that she ca n't live with me and moves out . now who 's the unreasonable one ? nick : mom . victor : right . [ scene_break ] neil : here you go . here 's your coffee . sharon : thank you . neil : sure . sharon : is it all clear out there ? neil : that depends . phyllis is still out there , so you may want to stay . but your husband is with her , so you may want to go . sharon : mm ... i 'll stay . neil : good . you and i have n't had much of a chance to catch up since ... sharon : yeah , i 'm sorry . i really should make more of an effort . neil : yeah , me , too . sharon : i miss her . neil : sharon , i know that my wife used to be your confidant . is there anyone now that you , uh , can talk to ? sharon : oh , my son 's puppy does n't mind . but now he 's been running off lately , too . neil : ( chuckles ) sharon : ( laughs ) neil : maybe i can fill in for a while . sharon : you do n't want to hear me talk about jack . neil : no , i really do , and -- and the way you say that , it kind of sounds like you 're havin ' some problems . sharon : no , no , no , not at all . i mean , jack is ... he is just wonderful , you know ? he 's kind , and he 's so supportive , and he -- he 's great with my son , and i do n't know , what more could i ask for ? neil : i do n't know . sounds perfect to me . so ... what 's going on ? sharon : i think i 'm falling in love with nick again . sharon : oh , my god . i ca n't believe i just said that . neil : sharon , is that how you really feel ? sharon : i do n't know . um , i - it 's complicated , and nick does n't even remember how he changed . neil : so he 's acting like when you two were married . sharon : and in love for ten years . neil : right . hey , that does n't change the things he did to you . sharon : i know , it 's just ... it 's so confusing . you know , when i 'm with him , i do n't even remember the last two years happened . neil : sharon , they happened . sharon : so what is this , nostalgia ? neil : sharon , you ca n't let that ruin what you have with jack . [ scene_break ] jack : i 've really fallen in love with sharon . jack : i realize we started on the rebound , but i can honestly say i have never been happier . phyllis : that 's good . jack : okay , what does that fake smile mean ? phyllis : what ? jack : sometimes i feel like i know you better than i know myself . what ? phyllis : ( sighs ) listen , i 'm gon na tell you something only because you 're asking me . so do n't get mad at me . do you promise ? jack : promise . phyllis : okay . you 're my friend , and i do n't want to see you get hurt . jack : i 'm a big boy . i can take it . what ? phyllis : you -- you married sharon very quickly ... and i know you think she 's wonderful , but you do n't know her . jack : and you do ? phyllis : she looks to men to validate her . if things are n't going well for her , she 'll look to a man to make her feel worthwhile . when things were n't going well with nick , she went to brad , then you . it 's a pattern , and i do n't think it 's gon na stop . jack : this is you being my friend ? phyllis : you said you would n't get mad . jack : i 'm not mad . phyllis : oh , listen , i hate saying this to you , but with you off doing all your senator duties and sharon here in town alone -- jack : oh , what , she 's gon na roam the streets looking for some guy to straighten her problems out for her ? phyllis : listen , if i go to prison , i would love to think that nick will stand by my side . but i 'm a realist . with you gone all the time and me out of the picture , sharon will run to nick . he still loves her . jack : and you think she still loves him . ( door opens ) nick : there are my girls . you ready to go ? phyllis : think about what i said . [ scene_break ] jill : i feel like such an idiot for refusing to even consider the possibility he was lying . cane : mom , if i find out that he 's been using you , i promise you , i will make sure he feels the same humiliation that you did . jill : then i wo n't have to hire a hit man after all . ( laughs ) cane : ( laughs ) ah , no one should have to put up with a liar that makes 'em question everything they stand for . jill : darlin ' , are we still talking about ji min here ? cane : there is something that i need to tell you about amber and me . jill : what is it ? cane : she 's been lying to me for months . we were n't really married . jill : what ? cane : we were in vegas . we were having a good time . i got really drunk . next thing you know , i wake up . it 's morning . i got a wedding ring on my finger , and there 's a marriage certificate , but i just did n't remember anything . jill : and ? cane : she faked the wedding . she drugged me . jill : she what ? who is this girl ? cane : her friend -- her friend stood in as the groom , signed the marriage certificate which amber ... jill : oh , my god ! cane : then spilled beer on , so i could n't read it . jill : see , i knew she was no good ! baby , i 'm so sorry . cane : it 's okay . and ... she knew i was your son before anyone else , 'cause she wanted your money . jill : well , thank god she 's not gon na get it . cane : i was a bloody idiot . i 'll never forgive myself for falling for her . jill : do n't . do n't you do that . she fooled a lot of people . cane : but i tell you this -- from this moment on , no one will ever mess with me or my mom ever again . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey ! what ? that meeting not go well ? jack : no , no , no , no , the -- the meeting went fine . everything 's a go . what are you doing here ? sharon : well , i just dropped noah off at a friend 's , and i thought i would stop by here and surprise you . jack : i 'm surprised . sharon : what , i do n't even get a smile ? you sure that meeting went well ? you do n't look so hot . jack : i guess i 'm just worried about an investment i 've put an awful lot into . i 'm hoping it 'll pay off . [ scene_break ] nikki : what 's this ? david : it 's a proposal for your new second loan . nikki : what ? how did you do that so fast ? david : i got on the phone , called in those favors i mentioned . nikki : very impressive . david : i just ca n't stand the idea of you being more in debt to victor . you 're giving him back all the control that you took away from him . nikki : i do n't see it that way . david : well , just at least take a look at the numbers . nikki : mm . oh , my god . we ca n't afford this . i 'm sticking with the loan i have . david : all right , look , please humor me . all right ? reconsider . nikki : it 's very touching that you 're trying to look after me , but it 's done . the deal is done . i 'm going ahead with it . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , victor , here we go , the prospectus for drilling methane in clear springs . victor : i want you to make sure that you keep newman enterprises ' name out of it , all right ? neil : i used out - of - state firms , never mentioned us once , or clear springs , for that matter . victor : i do n't want anyone knowing that i own the drilling rights in this town . neil : i completely understand . victor : good . [ scene_break ] cane : did n't expect to see you here . kay : oh , well , i would 've stopped by the club , but , uh , i did n't want to disturb you or your mother . cane : yeah . yeah , that 's probably a good idea . kay : how is my ... lovely daughter ? cane : i think you need to go and ask her . kay : well , that would be quite a challenge , yes , because she wo n't talk to me . cane : please go and work this out , 'cause i do n't want to be the middle man in all of this . kay : fair enough . cane : why do n't you just go and talk to her ? offer her the olive branch or whatever . i really , really think she would appreciate it . kay : what , what do you mean ? oh . well , i ... guess i will simply have to go and ask her myself , wo n't i ? [ scene_break ] jill : what is this ? ji min : open it . jill : it 's ... beautiful . ji min : i was thinking of having some solid gold special editions made up . jill : wow . that 's a really good idea . ji min : you sure ? jill : i talked to jack . ji min : about ? jill : you . ji min : and what did he have to say ? jill : you told me you had no idea that jack was forbidden to run jabot . ji min : i did n't . jill : then you 'd have to be a fool . and we both know you 're not a fool . you knew ... exactly what was going on , and you lied to me . ji min : this is about your mother , is n't it ? you believe her . jill : ( sighs ) this is about you and me and the truth . ji min : jill , i can explain . jill : i want an answer . i want an answer , flat out . did you lie to me ? ji min : yes . jill : oh , my god . ji min : jill , i was afraid of losing you . i -- jill : you did n't think that you 'd lose me by lying ? was any of this real to you ? jill : did you ever mean anything you said to me ? ji min : i love you . all right ? that 's the truth . that 's the only truth that matters . jill : yeah , but see , now everything you say is meaningless to me . jill : good - bye , ji min . ji min : come on . you do n't mean that . jill : yeah , i do . good - bye . jill : we 're done . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] jack : what 's that ? sharon : looks like a package . jack : for me ? sharon : how 'bout that ? jack : is this maybe the secret you were arranging earlier ? sharon : i plead the fifth . jack : how did you know ? how did you know i wanted one of these ? sharon : well , um , i kind of got the hint when , every time we went into the store , you said , `` i should get a new video camera . `` jack : wow . you are clever . sharon : ( laughs ) i try . this is gon na be so handy when we go to france . sharon : ( gasps ) i never thought of that . jack : i 'm just thinking of ways i can thank you . sharon : well , you can start by , um , maybe finishing that grueling interrogation you started earlier . jack : oh , right . where 'd i leave off ? oh , i remember . sharon : over here . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're kinda quiet . phyllis : i have nothing to say . nick : you ? ( chuckles ) there must be something seriously wrong . phyllis : no , i 'm good . nick : you 're gon na have to do better than that . phyllis : i 'm just thinking . nick : about the sentencing ? phyllis : yeah ... and my last night as a free woman . nick : maybe . maybe not . what happened to that positive , `` i 'm gon na fight to be with my children `` phyllis ? phyllis : she 's getting tired . nick : well , you tell her we need her back right now . phyllis : i ca n't do this . nick : yes , you can . and you will . all right ? you 're gon na focus on the here and now . you 're gon na savor every moment you can . phyllis : no . i mean , you and me . i ca n't do this . i want you to be happy . nick : i am happy . phyllis : i do n't know how happy you 're gon na be if i 'm in prison for however many years . nick : it 's no big deal . i 'll come and visit you every week . i 'll take a vow of celibacy . you know , we 'll make it work . phyllis : no , we wo n't . phyllis : if i get the maximum sentence ... i want you to divorce me , and i want you to go on with your life . [ next_on ] sharon : i think that the judge will do the right thing . neil : let 's just make sure that happens . phyllis : i do n't want you to be there . nick : you do n't want your husband at your sentencing ? daniel : i would like to introduce you to the phyllis newman that i know , my mother . | jill meets with cane to discuss her fears regarding ji min . he tells her about amber tricking him into marriage and promises that no one will hurt her if he can help it . later she confronts ji min and he admits that he did know what jack was up to . she tells ji min that it is over between them . sharon buys jack a video camera . noah worries about what phyllis will do in prison . neil , nikki , jack , victor , nick , cane , katherine and david all attend a meeting regarding clear springs . nikki surprises everyone when she tells them that she secured a loan from victor by putting up a portion of her marital assets . katherine wonders what victor is up to . after the meeting , sharon hides out in neil 's office to avoid phyllis . they talk about dru , and sharon admits that she thinks she is falling in love with nick again ! meanwhile phyllis warns jack that if she goes to jail , sharon will run to nick the first chance she gets . phyllis tells nick that if she goes to prison , she wants him to divorce her and go on with his life . |
genevieve : ugh . that 's lovely . ( sighs ) tucker , you owe me . boy , do you owe me . tucker : get those updated victor newman sightings from your crew and get 'em to me asap . all right . ( knock on door ) tucker : come in . well , hello , mrs. newman . how are you this fine evening ? oh , looks like you 've got some fire in your eyes . sharon : have n't you heard ? according to the internet , i am `` the ditzy dilettante who is destroying newman stock prices . i am supposed to slink off and go back to being professional arm candy . `` tucker : well , you are gorgeous , but there 's nothing ditzy about you . sharon : they 're implying that i have no right to assume newman leadership . tucker : oh ? victor left you in charge by walking out that door , and the man did give you a cosmetics division to run . sharon : i know , and you know that , but they -- the public , the newman family , the press -- they do n't want to hear it . tucker : then we make 'em listen . prepare to get some r - e - s - p - e - c - t . [ scene_break ] nick : hi . all right , what 's up ? avery : oh , just a friendly conversation , completely off the books and nothing to do with knocking my boss sharon off the newman throne . [ scene_break ] carmine : hey . abby : hey . carmine : so , uh , is this it ? abby : ( laughs ) excuse me ? carmine : well , where i come from , `` dinner and a movie '' -- that normally means something different . abby : ( gasps ) okay , well , then -- then we 'll go . we -- carmine : really ? abby : yeah , we 'll score some hot dogs at the movie theater , if that 's what you want . carmine : what i want ? what i want , so ... wow , that 's a long , long list . abby : oh , really ? carmine : yeah . ( cell phone rings ) abby : oh . ahem . carmine : ugh . abby : oh , it 's -- carmine : mm . abby : uncle jack , what 's up ? jack : i have a proposition for you . if you 're not too busy , come by the house . we need to talk . [ scene_break ] victor : would you mind giving me a beer ? i 'll take it up to my room . man : the room you have n't been paying for ? i do n't think so . lay down the cash or find a new place to crash . victor : well , i ai n't got no cash . i mean , what , are you kicking me out , or what ? [ scene_break ] nick : well , as you reminded me the other day , you are newman 's lead counsel and my father 's advisor , which means you now work for sharon , so any conversation we have regarding getting her booted from the company sounds like a good way to get fired . avery : well , we 're just talking about the menu , or your kids , or my new shoes . not once did i mention your stepmother . nick : can we please not call her that ? avery : okay , victor never intended sharon to run newman enterprises , and the prenup he had me draw up proves that . nick : oh , the prenup that we think she burned ? avery : which is when she lost any shot at my support . my documents are not kindling . nick : and she now has this legal precedent to back up her takeover . that is convenient . avery : oh , please , please . kaplan vs. kaplan ? what , did sharon suddenly go -- go diving into a - a law library ? no , somebody fed her that precedent . nick : sharon always has someone coming to her rescue . we just have to figure out who it is and what 's in it for them . avery : okay , well , meanwhile , i did my homework , and i found cases that set precedent separating business and personal finances . it 's not a lock , but it 's something . nick : and if this information were to somehow get into my attorneys ' hands , they could then use it to counter sharon 's claims . avery : like i said , we 're just talking about the weather , but you should give this to your legal team . they will try and convince the judge to issue an injunction while he or she considers the case more fully , and it gets sharon the hell out of victor 's chair , at least for now . nick : well , `` for now `` is n't good enough for me . when i 'm done with sharon , she better not have another say in my father 's company ever again . [ scene_break ] sharon : the media has not stopped beating up on me since the press conference , and all of the web sites -- they 're making me into a punch line . tucker : you 're an easy target 'cause you 've never run a billion - dollar corporation before . we knew this would happen . you can handle it . sharon : yeah . here you are , all calm and rational , and i want to jump out of my skin , and i want to throttle every blogger and half the people in this town . i mean , the nerve of them to attack me like that ! tucker : ( clears throat ) darlin ' , you 're talking to the guy who woke up from a coma to hear that the public did n't believe mccall , unlimited would survive if i did n't , but i 'm here . mccall 's doing just fine . this is n't about you . it 's about the public identification of victor newman as the face of newman . so now it 's time for you to step up , show 'em what you got -- brains , determination , and instinct . sharon : i do have all that , tucker . i just need to take this chance and prove it . tucker : well , that 'll be easy 'cause , you see , bloggers , business writers -- they 're not creative thinkers . they need everything spoon - fed to 'em , so we issue press releases , ideas for moving forward . sharon : okay , well , i 've been up to my eyeballs . i have n't even had a chance to issue a memo . tucker : you got ambition . sharon : of course . tucker : you want this power . sharon : i feel i 've earned it . tucker : what 's your vision for newman ? sharon : well , my vision includes nick and victoria and adam all on their knees telling me that they were wrong about me , and it includes victor begging for my forgiveness for making a fool out of me . how 's that sound for a press release ? tucker : mm , yeah , yeah . well , revenge is a great motivator , but we need specifics . sharon : yeah . my area of expertise has always been cosmetics , health and beauty . tucker : there you go . work that angle . think outside the box . no restrictions . you call the shots . [ scene_break ] abby : hi . i suck . jack : excuse me ? abby : i should have come by sooner after nikki left . i was n't sure if my hovering and `` there , there `` sounds would just make it worse . jack : actually , the proposition i had for you , the reason i called you over -- abby : hey , i know what it 's like to want to pretend you do n't have a heart and just focus on work , and by `` work , `` i mean shopping and paparazzi and trying to get my name on page six . but i know you , and mom just left and nikki is chasing after dad , and i think that you need to talk about it , to get it out with someone who -- who loves you and understands . just , please , do n't let this fester into a blood blister of misery on your soul . jack : i appreciate the support and the imagery . look , i - i 'm coping , i really am . right now , some other things are happening , things we need to deal with , like this . abby : ( scoffs ) oh , yeah , sharon is business anthrax . everyone runs screaming . jack : yeah , maybe we should be buying stock in hazmat suits . abby : well , what do we have to talk about ? i already sold you all my available newman shares back when i needed funding for the naked heiress . newman stock goes down , my wallet stays fat . you ... ( chuckles ) you do n't want me to buy those back , because tough luck -- that 's not happening . jack : oh , no , no , no , no , i love and cherish every share of newman that i own . in fact , i think they need brothers and sisters . abby : what ? jack : i want to own a bigger piece of newman enterprises . you can help make that happen . [ scene_break ] victor : yeah , i just had a fight where they had me blacklisted , so give me another week , and i get a paycheck . man : no money , no room . victor : how about if i work ? i 'll get -- get you the money . man : you read the papers ? it 's tough out there , so figure it out . make some friends . grease some palms . victor : grease some palms ? with what money ? man : not my problem . woman : hey . he is right , you know . you do need to make some friends . [ scene_break ] tucker : yeah , and did they i.d . the photo ? pretty sure ? well , i guess that 'll have to do for now . ( cell phone rings ) tucker : i got another call . you check in with me on the hour . ahh . genevieve . how 's the open road ? genevieve : ( laughs ) ohh , it 's just fabulous . okay , so i am just inside utah , as per your directions . tucker : what 's the matter ? did you get cut off by an 18-wheeler ? genevieve : no . do you detect a note of resentment in my tone , displeasure that i am driving all over the map while you call the shots ? tucker : oh , come on . you 're not getting even a little bit of a thrill , being the one to get the jump on victor ? after the way he cut you loose , i thought you 'd love this . genevieve : i 'll keep my thrills to myself , thank you very much . tucker : all right . my p.i . team says that , uh , all signs point to a coffee shop in salt lake city . i 'll text you the coordinates . you call me when you get there . genevieve : tonight ? y - y - you expect me to get there tonight ? i 've been driving since the dawn of time . tucker : well , if it 's too much for you , kid , you can pack it in for the night , but , uh , then it 's up and at 'em first thing in the morning . genevieve : and let somebody beat me to it ? not a chance . you know something , tucker ? you really seem to enjoy me taking orders from you . you know , it seems like maybe -- maybe i should have been nicer to you way back when . tucker : what way back ? you do n't look a day over 20 . so , you packin ' it in for the night or not ? genevieve : at some seedy roadside motel ? hardly . tucker : that 's my girl . genevieve : you know , i never was `` your girl , `` and that 's really the point of all this , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] jack : it is a limited partnership . with it , you and i scoop up lots of lovely shares of newman enterprises on the cheap . abby : you do n't give up , do you ? long after you and dad leave this earth , you will return as ghosts and continue to spook each other for all of eternity . jack : ( sighs ) abby : and i am aware that i sound exactly like my mother right now , but she was right . you are obsessed . jack : i am practical . victor has sulked off to parts unknown once again , just to stir things up . meanwhile , life goes on . stocks get bought , hopefully by the right people . he 'll get over it . abby : i recall you saying that when dad found out that i gave you money to buy beauty of nature . jack : and he did indeed get over it that time , did n't he , more or less ? he will get over it again , this time , when he comes back . abby : and you 're sure he 'll be back soon ? jack : i 've never been surer of anything in my life . anytime i have tried to dance on `` the ' stache 's `` grave , the zombie has come back . abby : grave ? do you think my dad 's dead ? jack : no ! no , that 's my point . when `` lurch `` returns , newman stock is going to soar again . that 's why we want to buy newman shares now . unfortunately , as you know , my money is tied up in jabot . abby : right , so you need to hit up the abby a.t.m . again . jack : well ... ( sighs ) abby : look ... ( sighs ) i know that torturing my dad is your mission in life , but have you stopped to think that maybe this has a little bit to do with nikki ? maybe a little vengeance or a -- or a way to distract yourself from the pain ? you and nikki were married for the length of time it takes to drink a latte , and then she ran after her ex , who you hate more than anyone in the world . that hurts . ow ! jack : okay , you 're right . abby : okay , so can we talk about that ? jack : it has been my mission for a long time to put victor in his place . i also like money and power . come on , abby , will you do this with me ? abby : no . i ca n't help you this time . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : look , my hands are tied , and i am stuck with the current mrs. newman as a client , so please , please , you and your legal team can hand me my butt in court if it means that sharon is booted from newman . nick : it 's not gon na be that easy . you 're kind of scary in court , but i assure you , my team will do everything they can to crush you . avery : good . nick : i just want you to know , i really appreciate everything you 're trying to do to protect my dad 's company . it means a lot . avery : well , that does n't mean that i 'm not furious at him for taking off . nick : oh , i hear you . with any luck , dad will be home soon , and then he can deal with sharon , and hopefully , we can avoid court altogether . avery : any news ? nick : no , my mom 's checking all of dad 's old haunts , but nothing 's turned up yet . but she 's not gon na quit . avery : well , she is devoted . i wonder if victor will thank her for it . nick : in his own way , maybe . my dad is who he is , and nobody understands that more than my mom . avery : well , i 'm sorry that he has you all worried , and i 'm sorry that sharon is making it so much worse . i should go . we have had our heads together long enough . nick : yeah . thanks again . avery : oh , for what ? sharon : what 's going on here ? [ scene_break ] victor : this is a bar . woman : i 've noticed . victor : but you 're not drinking . woman : mm , soda water . victor : oh . so you come to a bar for soda water ? woman : ( chuckles ) this place has more to offer than just booze . victor : oh . woman : hmm . you 're new in town . victor : yep . woman : where 's home ? miss it ? [ scene_break ] sharon : what are you two doing ? avery : oh , just in - laws catching up . nick : or are you so deep into war mode , that is not allowed ? sharon : avery , i need to take a meeting with you later . avery : sure . what time ? sharon : i 'll let you know when . right now , i need a few moments alone with nick . avery : of course . i 'll wait to hear from you . uh , tell phyllis that i will be by later to see her . nick : i 'll do that , and she 'll appreciate it . avery : okay . okay , bye . excuse me . nick : please . sharon : oh . nick : have you seen the business news ? newman 's getting pounded , thanks to you . sharon : hmm . well , victor is the brand , so that has more to do with him taking off than me stepping in . nick : oh , come on , sharon . if i was in that c.e.o . position or victoria , none of this blowback would be happening . sharon : you do n't know that . nick : actually , i do . i have stepped in many times for my dad . so has victoria , and by and large , the business community has always been very supportive . sharon : okay , well , you know what ? we 'll turn it around . i 'll turn it around . nick : how are you going to do that , by impressing them with your spokesmodel expertise ? sharon : once the public sees what i 'm capable of , then market confidence will return . nick : what you 're capable of . you 're -- you 're gon na show them all of your business savvy and finesse , sharon ? sharon : we already have a strong start with the cosmetics line we 're building for the mitsukoshi shelves . now all we have to do is blow it wide open . nick : what are you talking about ? sharon : we fast - track foundations , eye color , lip color , bronzers for all of the american market as soon as possible . while jack 's busy toying with jabot and beauty of nature , we 'll come in and take the whole marketplace . nick : that 's your plan . i mean , are you kidding me ? no way in hell . [ scene_break ] jack : honey , you 're my wingman -- my wingwoman . abby : ( scoffs ) jack : we are a team , you and i . abby : my dad is missing . jack : your dad is simply out of touch . abby : however you want to say it , he is not here , and i ca n't exploit that . you 're like a - a matador . you , like , stick the bull with that thing , a.k.a . my dad , and i ca n't have anything to do with that , okay ? my dad has forgiven me for so much , and how do i repay him every single time ? by hurting him again . i actually have to stop doing that ! jack : your dad has forgiven you because every single time , what you 've done has helped you and helped your bank account , and no one understands that better than victor newman . he 'd do exactly the same thing in our position . abby : i 'm not pouncing on the newman stock . jack : you do realize that people out there , strangers , are buying up oodles of newman stock on the cheap as we speak ? i just think it should be his daughter , that 's all , and i think he 'd be okay with it . abby : know why i know he would not ? because you 're the one telling me he would . jack : okay , so be my silent partner . abby : ( scoffs ) jack : this is a limited partnership , perfectly binding . you can play this any way you want to , but i promise you , this is good for you , and your father would understand . abby : no . you 'll have to buy that stock on your own , uncle jack . [ scene_break ] tucker : nice . newman stock is tanking hard . yeah , keep buying , but hang back just a little bit . i think the prices could even go lower . oh , just a gut feeling , and i do n't think the newman board is gon na give sharon newman a vote of confidence anytime soon . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , so you ... want to fast - track products that do n't exist yet . forget development , forget testing . hell , sharon , we can sell empty boxes and a smile . sharon : no , nick , we would obviously fast - track development , too . nick : you 're a placeholder . you 're a benchwarmer . there 's no way in hell dad would want you changing his budget or his timetable . sharon : this is just you afraid that i 'll show you up . nick : newman stock value is hemorrhaging because of you . now is not the time for you to be showboating . we have to stay status quo and show the markets and the public that everything is gon na level off . sharon : life was a lot easier when i was just your wife , was n't it , nick ? when it was all about our kids or our fights or you leaving me for phyllis . now we 're on equal footing . well , not really . i 'm in charge , and it bugs you . nick : ( chuckles ) okay , okay , look ... it 's just you and me here . please tell me -- why are you so power - hungry ? what 's with all the big moves ? sharon : you have to move forward or fall behind , nick . that 's how business works . i want faith to know that she can succeed in whatever she wants to in life . i 'm being a role model for her . nick : newman is faith 's legacy , too , and you are doing nothing to protect it for her and noah . you 're making this about yourself . this is all about you , sharon . it has nothing to do with the family . do you think the kids wo n't see that ? sharon : do n't you try to turn our kids against me , nick . that is a bad idea , and they will only end up resenting you in the end . nick : do you think noah has forgotten all the times you 've taken off , forgotten that they ever existed ? do you think faith wo n't be able to -- to read on the internet all the details about this , starting with adam and ending with right here , right now ? sharon : i have never forgotten that my children existed , number one . number two , i have n't `` taken off `` any more often than you have or phyllis or anyone else . you need to stop this emotional manipulation . it is pure sexism , and you would never pull this on a man . nick : you are throwing your family under the bus for a little bit of power . sharon , it 's not worth it , i 'm telling you , because i promise you , this power will not last for you . sharon : you have always underestimated me , nick . nick : no , maybe it 's you who 's underestimated yourself . i think , your whole life , you felt that maybe you were n't -- i do n't know , ever since your dad abandoned you . sharon : you 're bringing that up now ? nick : you 've never quite felt good enough for your dad , so you spent your whole life trying to prove you 're worthy . fine . i get it . sharon : oh . well , thank you for being so empathetic . nick : but throwing your weight around , trying to prove to everyone that you know more than them -- that 's not earning you self - respect . until you believe that deep down , sharon , this is all just show . sharon : thank you for reminding me again how arrogant and presumptuous you are . certainly not the qualities of a good leader . i now know , more than ever , newman is in the best possible hands . ( mouths word ) i 'll take a pinot grigio , please . abby : what are we toasting , you destroying my dad 's company , `` ditzilla `` ? sharon : hmm . this is good , it really is . you all underestimate me . it 's like a hobby for you people or something . and , you know , it 's amusing , because i am in charge , and there 's nothing that you or anyone else can do to stop me . ah , cheers . [ scene_break ] woman : seat 's still open . you -- you never said where you were from . victor : i know . it does n't matter . woman : okay . i 'm only a - asking 'cause it sounds like you need a place to stay , and i - i can help . victor : i 'm not interested , all right ? woman : ( sighs ) sure . victor : give me another tequila . man : no money for rent , but you 're gon na buy a drink ? victor : yep . man : you know her ? victor : she made an offer , but i 'm not interested . man : you just blew your best chance out of here , bud . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm glad you texted me . i was about to text you . your client -- avery : your ex - wife . nick : she is out of control . she has delusions of grandeur . she thinks she 's gon na save newman ? she 's part of the problem . we 've survived for how long without her ? avery : mm - hmm . nick : now she 's gon na come in here and save us with all her bright ideas ? avery : and when you stop to breathe , i will tell you that sharon had newman security team call off their search for victor . nick : wait , what ? avery : yeah , yeah . i called to check on progress , and they said they stopped gathering information per sharon 's orders . nick : no , no , no , she ca n't do that . avery : well , she did . seems sharon does n't want victor found . [ scene_break ] abby : that ditzy , klepto , marriage - obsessed piece of arm candy is trying to play mogul with my family 's company . if dad were here -- jack : none of this would be happening , but sharon is out of line . victor shoulders some of the blame . abby : meanwhile , you make a killing with newman stock , so clearly , you feel my pain . jack : you and i are on the same side , abby . we agree , sharon is dangerous for newman enterprises . all the more reason for you to buy newman stock now . it 's more ... leverage against your stepmommy dearest . abby : so if i buy , she suffers ? jack : if you play your cards right . listen to me . victor is coming back . when he does , newman stock prices will soar . why should n't you benefit from that ? besides that , when victor does come back , he 's gon na be pretty upset with what sharon 's done with the company . he 'll be happy you stepped in . abby : you win . i 'm in . jack : good . the -- the papers are back at the house . abby : i have to go see carmine , so i 'll stop by later to sign . jack : okay , good . you have fun . i 'll have a pen ready for you . abby : ( sighs ) sharon : do you mind ? jack : not at all . rough day ? sharon : oh , yada yada . newman price drop is my fault . meanwhile , victor gets a free pass to abandon his company and his wife , and nikki has gone off looking for him . i 'm sorry , jack . you know , nothing changes between those two , and we are the ones who always lose . jack : i do understand a thing or two about payback . how far are you gon na take this ? sharon : my role at newman ? as far as i have to , i suppose . why , what would you do ? jack : to stick it to victor ? oh , believe me , i 'd do a whole lot worse . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) tucker : ( clears throat ) hey , gen. you in salt lake already ? you 're haulin ' it , are n't you ? genevieve : i do n't haul , i drive with alacrity , and yes , i 'm in salt lake . tucker : did you get any information on our friend victor ? genevieve : i not only got information . i think that i may have found the man himself . yeah , so i went to the coffee shop , and i chatted up the locals and the staff . you know , i can be very earthy and accessible when i need to be . tucker : i 'm sure you can . genevieve : ( chuckles ) anyway , indeed , victor had been through , also making friends , got invited to a spaghetti charity dinner at a nearby church . tucker : excuse me while i wrap my head around that one . genevieve : well , apparently , he was very charming and gracious , and when it was over , they put him on a bus to vegas , where they all seemed to believe that he was gon na stay . tucker : wow . look at you , doing recon like a pro . my guys did n't get anything out of the locals . genevieve : and that should be reflected in my paycheck . tucker : so vegas next ? genevieve : not unless my bank account suddenly blossoms , 'cause i 'll tell you something -- making friends does n't come cheap , and neither does getting information . you know , you got drinks , you got dinner , various sundries . tucker : no , keep driving . i got you covered . genevieve : a wise choice . nice talking with you , tucker . ( sighs loudly ) viva las vegas . victor ... here i come . [ scene_break ] woman : well ... good luck to you . victor : excuse me . um , you mentioned a place to stay for the night ? woman : i did . we could go now . victor : well , i have n't got any money . woman : ( chuckles ) that -- that -- it 's no problem . i - i run a homeless mission with my sisters . victor : with your sisters ? woman : mm - hmm . victor : you must have a very close family . woman : i guess i have n't been perfectly clear . i 'm a nun . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's all there . ( chuckles ) come on , jackie , let 's see what you got . come on . ( exhales slowly ) ( grunts ) okay . let 's take a step . ( grunts ) ( groaning ) oh , that 's okay . next time . next time , it 'll happen . abby : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] carmine : hey . what 's on the brain ? abby : i hate sharon . ohh , she 's like -- ugh , just -- but it just does n't mean that i was right to partner up with my uncle jack again . carmine : was he full of it ? abby : ( laughs ) no . i mean , that 's it . he made sense about some of it , but , man ... my dad would go ballistic . carmine : so uncle jack 's the issue here . abby : yeah , he is . maybe i should just do this on my own . i mean , i 've got the money . i could be the one with the stock . maybe i should do this on my own . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : well , now you have to make up for lost time . i want every contact you have out gathering information and looking for my father , and if sharon tries to cancel the search again , under no circumstances should you comply . yes . you got that ? okay , bye . how can sharon do this ? i mean , how cold has the trail gone now ? avery : well , she 's obviously decided to milk the situation for her benefit . nick : i 'm telling you , if my father 's in danger or if he 's in trouble because sharon called off this search -- avery : okay , my money is on victor to take care of himself in any situation , but you 're right . delaying the search was a mistake . i did n't expect this from sharon . nick : who would ? i used to know every move she made . now it 's like her brain 's done a 180 . i have no clue . avery , i want sharon the hell away from newman , from my father , and everyone in this family . how we gon na do that ? avery : well , nick , it 's not impossible . nick : you have an idea , something you did n't mention before ? avery : it 's delicate because of the kids ... but there are instances where mental instability has been cited to overturn a spouse 's claim on her husband 's assets . and given sharon 's history -- she has spent time in a mental institution . it might be a way to bring her down if you 're willing to go there . [ scene_break ] ( door slams ) tucker : uh - oh . what 'd my door do to tick you off ? sharon : you should have heard nick just now , lecturing me as though i have no rights over newman . tucker : eh . sour grapes . you know , nick just wants to take credit for , uh , saving newman so he can get a pat on the head when daddy gets home . sharon : i know ... but , god , it infuriates me . he is going to try to undermine me at newman . he 's gon na try to undo every decision i make , and the staff -- they are loyal to him , not me , so anything he says -- tucker : do n't let him say it . you can muzzle nick and send a message to the entire staff while you 're at it . i do it all the time . sharon : how ? tucker : nice little termination letter . you want nick off your back ? fire him . [ next_on ] kyle : i mean , where is the respect for the man who bought this house ? victor 's away , he 's not dead . sharon : as the current head of newman enterprises ... nick : she 's doing everything she can to undermine me . tucker : darlin ' , you could n't be more wrong . | jack calls abby to meet with him at his home . nick and avery meet to discuss ways in which to get sharon out of victor 's company . victor faces eviction from his room unless he comes up with money to pay the rent . sharon and tucker talk strategy concerning victor 's company . jack finds out from the newspaper that newman stock has dropped . abby comes to see jack to discuss how nikki went off chasing after victor . jack shows abby the headlines concerning newman stock . jack tells abby that he wants a bigger piece of newman enterprises . a woman approaches victor and tells him that he needs to make some friends . tucker gets a call from genevieve to bring him up to speed in her quest for victor . avery gives nick some papers to file that will help him to get sharon out of newman . sharon walks up and tells avery that she needs to meet with her later . |
nick : start talking , doctor , or i 'm gon na start making calls , and i swear to you -- the first call will be to your university president . dr. hill : i do n't know what you want me to tell you . nick : i want to know what happened the night sharon collins gave birth . and do n't tell me you do n't remember , 'cause i saw the way you reacted when i said her name . dr. hill : you 're imagining things . nick : oh , really ? fine . dr. hill : all right , wait , wait , wait . i do remember that night . um , i had to step out of the delivery room , and a young resident took over for me . nick : you better stop lying to me ! look , i 'm sorry , but that little girl ended up being my daughter cassie , and then she ended up dying in a car accident . dr. hill : i 'm sorry , truly , but do n't know what you want from me . nick : i want the truth . i know that you were in the delivery room that night . something happened after cassie was born -- something that -- that has been weighing on you for years , right ? you must want to unburden yourself . dr. hill : [ sighs ] i thought i was doing what was best for everyone . nick : i 'm not here to judge . i 'm just here to listen . tell me everything . sharon : hang up the phone . victor : what do you mean , `` hang up the phone `` ? what the hell are you doing here ? you 'd better leave now . sharon : not until you hear what i came here to tell you . victor : i 'm not interested in what you have to tell me . sharon : oh , you 're gon na want to know this . victor : hold on . uh , i 'll -- i 'll call you back . all right ? thank you . you have 30 seconds . sharon : or what ? you 're gon na call security , have them kick me out ? victor : i do n't need two - bit robocops to throw you out of this office . i 'll do it myself with great pleasure . 30 seconds . sharon : it 's about mariah . victor : what about mariah ? sharon : the woman you hired to destroy me tried to seduce nick away from me . summer : um , thank you . austin : for what ? summer : i 'm sure that visiting my mom is n't how you imagined celebrating your freedom . austin : i would n't be free if it was n't for you . summer : yeah , well , i 'm sure that leslie had something to do with keeping you out of prison ... and aunt avery and paul . austin : but you -- you started it all . i would n't be free if it was n't for you . summer : well , it 's because i love you . austin : the feeling 's mutual . and that 's why there 's nowhere i 'd rather be than right here with you . summer : are you ready ? austin : let 's do it . summer : okay . hi , mom . [ smooches ] um , i brought someone to meet you -- in person this time . mom , this is austin . chelsea : 20 uninterrupted minutes -- that 's all i 'm asking , okay ? okay , night- night . billy : hey , i 'm back . chelsea : shh ! billy : sorry . ah . learning the fine art of power - napping . that 'll come in handy in college . chelsea : how 's victoria ? billy : she and the baby are both good . chelsea : great . billy : yeah , they 're gon na keep them overnight for observation just to be safe . chelsea : oh , safe is good . well , i took care of the production meeting while you were at the hospital , so if that 's why you came back , there 's really no need . oh , except i took these notes for you if you want the details of the meeting . billy : thanks , but i did n't come here to talk about business . i came to see you . we need to talk . chelsea : you want to talk ? what do you want to talk about ? billy : i want to apologize for walking out on you like that . chelsea : you were worried about victoria 's baby . i mean , come on , babies come first ... even before work . billy : well , we were n't just talking shop . i mean , we were , but it 's clear to me that designing is much more to you than a job . chelsea : well , i 'm lucky . i - i get a paycheck to do what i love to do . billy : i think you would do this even if you did n't get paid . chelsea : it helps to work with people i respect and admire and care about . billy : and i do n't think that 's the reason that you come back here every day either . it 's a passion -- the kind of passion that most people never experience ... for your work . [ chuckles ] passion for your work . chelsea : you know , stitch did us a favor earlier , by calling . billy : yeah ? how so ? chelsea : it allowed you to be with victoria , and it allowed me to run the production meeting without you there to micromanage . billy : [ chuckles ] i do n't know how i could micromanage something i know nothing about . or can i ? chelsea : oh , i 'm sure you could . and it allowed us to keep our promise about just staying friends . billy : right . friends . and business associates . nothing more . summer : you can come closer . austin : sorry . i just do n't know what to , uh -- to do . this is like nine kinds of awkward . do i -- can i take her hand ? is that okay ? summer : yeah , sure . uh , you can sit . austin : she 's pretty ... like you . summer : you can tell her that . austin : [ chuckles ] summer : i - i do n't know if she can hear you , but i talk to her . austin : that 's not gon na make it less awkward . summer : you do n't have to say anything . i - i know it 's weird . austin : hi , mrs. newman . wow , uh , i - i guess i should start with how much i love your daughter -- it 's a lot . but to be honest , i 'm afraid i 'm gon na suck at being a husband . summer : no , you do n't . he does n't suck . austin : of course she 's gon na say that . she 's blinded by love . not that that 's a bad thing . it 's -- it 's not a bad thing . i just hope i deserve her love and that i can make her happy . truth is , if it was n't for a bunch of people giving me a second chance , i 'd be making her real unhappy . summer : austin . austin : no , it 's okay . i have to say this . i did something that almost ruined my life and summer 's -- something that i 'll always regret . and the worst part is ... i failed my mom . victor : what are you talking about ? nicholas and mariah what ? sharon : well , nothing happened , but not for lack of trying on her part . victor : well , you insisted that she move in with you and nicholas . sharon : she took advantage of me . she took advantage of my kindness in my home just to get close to nicholas . she convinced herself that he was falling in love with her when all he wanted was more information about her past . victor : that girl has been nothing but trouble ever since she set foot in this town . she should have left a long time ago . sharon : are you kidding me ? you 're gon na sit here and pretend like you had nothing to do with this ? victor : i paid her to get out of town . sharon : you also paid her to pretend to be my dead daughter ! but -- oh , right , you were justified in that . victor : you 're damn right i was ! because whatever you 're keeping from nicholas will hurt him . you said so yourself . sharon : and you would do anything to find out what that is , including convince mariah to seduce nick . nick : you said you did what you thought was best . what does that mean ? dr. hill : i 've said too much already . nick : dr. hill , it 's just you and me talking here , and i need to know the truth . dr. hill : why does any of this matter now ? it all happened so long ago . nick : it matters to me . and , most importantly , it matters to sharon . dr. hill : she did n't even want her child . she was giving it up for adoption . nick : is that what you told yourself -- that sharon did n't deserve to be a mother ? it made it easier for you , did n't it ? justified your actions ? dr. hill : all right , we are finished , mr. newman . nick : you were a doctor , and you took an oath to do no harm . sharon was in your care , and if you 're keeping something from her , then you 've been hurting her , and you 've been hurting her for years . sharon deserves to know the truth . dr. hill : you do n't understand -- nick : i know that you quit practicing medicine after sharon gave birth . you came here and started teaching . why 'd you do that ? is it 'cause you could n't face what you had done ? look , dr . hill , this could be your last chance to clear your conscience and make everything right . so , it was just you and nurse copeland in the delivery room . dr. hill : helen . nick : delivered the baby -- a little girl . dr. hill : the child was taken away before sharon ever saw her . um , that 's usually the best method in adoption cases . no attachment is formed . nick : so the baby 's whisked away . and then what happened ? look , you can tell me . you can tell me . what happened next ? dr. hill : a miracle . billy : i hate owing stitch anything . chelsea : i know , but you have to admit -- his phone call kept us from crossing a line . billy : i guess . chelsea : we ca n't keep counting on that , billy -- someone interrupting us from getting too close every time we -- we get too close . billy : believe me , i am trying to honor our agreement . chelsea : i know . so am i . billy : i mean , it 's just not easy , especially for me . chelsea : i know that , too . billy : it also does n't help that you are painfully beautiful . chelsea : i do n't know what that 's supposed to mean , and that does n't help me either . the truth is , as hard as we both try , it 's impossible for us to stay away from each other . billy : [ chuckles ] so what are you saying ? chelsea : i think you know what i 'm saying . billy : that we ca n't be friends . we ca n't -- ca n't work together either ? chelsea : not as long as you 're still in love with victoria , and you are still in love with victoria . billy : yeah , i am . chelsea : and if this baby of hers turns out to be yours , you 're gon na love her even more , if that 's even possible . billy : chels -- chelsea : no , no , it 's okay . i mean , you and victoria have always wanted to have a baby together , and if this bundle of joy turns out to be yours , then nothing 's gon na stop you from wanting to get back together with her . billy : i 'm sorry . chelsea : do n't be sorry . for what ? for wanting a family ? that 's okay . i mean ... that 's all i 've ever wanted . billy : hey . you 'll have it one day . chels : i hope so . but in the meantime , i need to create some distance between the two of us so i 'm gon na take connor and my mom , and we 're gon na go away for a while . billy : what does that mean ? are you -- you leaving town ? summer : do n't say that . you did not fail your mom . austin : when she died , i was a different person because of her . she taught me to be loving and forgiving and to have faith in people . but when she was killed , all that went out of my head and my heart . it was replaced with hatred and thoughts of revenge . i just wanted someone to pay for what had happened to her , and i was so full of rage that i could have killed someone . i almost did . summer : but you did n't , though , and it was an accident . it was an accident , mom , and paul knows that , and avery knows that . they were the ones that convinced the judge not to send him to prison . austin : they gave me a chance -- a second chance to be the person my mother raised me to be , to have a life with summer . but there 's something both of you need to know -- something i have n't told anyone . when summer married me , she did it out of love , and i told her that 's why i did it , too , but i lied . i married her for all the wrong reasons . victor : have you been taking your medication ? sharon : [ scoffs ] you son of a -- you know what ? no , i 'm not gon na let you get to me . victor : you know your illness has caused a lot of trouble for people around me , close to me . sharon : oh , yeah . so , um , hiring a cassie look - alike -- that was , what -- your attempt at helping me get over my disorder ? victor : you 're keeping something from nicholas -- something that will hurt him and my grandchildren . sharon : you had no right to bring that girl into our lives ! victor : i have a right to protect my family ! sharon : and that 's how you justify the cassie look - alike , this disgusting situation when you hire someone to -- to seduce nick ? ! victor : what the hell does that have to do with me ? are you sure you are n't ill ? sharon : i am not crazy ! victor : oh , really ? well , then stop doing what you 're doing , okay ? you should n't even have shouted in the first place . sharon : you 're the one who brought mariah into our lives . you 're the one who hired her to be a cassie look - alike , and worst of all , you made me love her like she 's my own daughter ! nick : a miracle ? what are you talking about ? dr. hill : it was as if someone had arranged the stars in perfect alignment . nick : it sounds like the same kind of crap your nurse was told in that cult . dr. hill : helen ? what cult ? nick : so you did n't know that she was involved with ian ward ? it was just about the money for you -- a way to pay off your gambling debts ? dr. hill : how did you know about my gambling -- nick : she knew you were in debt and in trouble , and she knew that the people you owed were getting impatient . dr. hill : i confided in her about the trouble i had gotten myself into . i was n't proud of it . i 'm only human . nick : so she said she could help you . you deliver babies , and she knew someone who wanted one . dr. hill : i told her i was n't interested . i had gotten myself in enough trouble already . nick : so there you were -- just you and helen in the delivery room . sharon gives birth to cassie ... and then the stars aligned . dr. hill : i could n't believe it . nick : of course you could n't . sharon was a frightened 16-year - old . she had no money , no insurance . she never even had an ultrasound . no one would have known . and there it was -- it was your opportunity , your miracle . the truth , doctor ? dr. hill : she was pregnant with twins . chelsea : i 'm not leaving for good -- just a week or two . billy : or more ? chelsea : i 'll be back , billy . billy : where are you going ? chelsea : los angeles . billy : [ chuckles ] wow . 2,000 miles away . that 's a bit extreme , do n't you think ? chelsea : you know , i have this obligation to forrester to make this line , and i 'm just really behind schedule . billy : so , what -- palm trees and sunshine are going to inspire you ? chelsea : i think being away from here will do the trick . billy : [ chuckles ] you mean being away from me . chelsea : you are a bit of a distraction , yeah -- personally and professionally . billy : good to know i 've still got it . chelsea : [ sighs ] you 're not the only reason it 's been hard for me to concentrate in genoa city , billy . there are so many memories here . it 's been difficult . billy : memories of adam ? chelsea : everywhere i go -- the club , the coffeehouse , the park , the lake . everywhere i go , it just reminds me of times that he and i had together , and then i think about the times that we wo n't . billy : chelsea , i 'm sorry . chelsea : no , it 's okay . do n't be sorry . [ sighs ] the truth is , i mean , i think it 'll be good for me . who does n't like , you know , fresh air , ocean water , you know , big , bright sky ? billy : smog . do n't forget the smog . it 's , you know , good for the lungs . chelsea : you 'll be fine without me , billy . besides , i have to do this for myself . billy : so you can fulfill your obligation to forrester . chelsea : that , and i think a little bit of time and a little bit of distance will help me ... get rid of these feelings i have for you . who knows ? maybe i 'll meet somebody else . billy : what , like a stud with a surfboard , a six - pack , and a permanent tan ? chelsea : seriously ? you 're jealous of someone i have n't even met yet ? billy : i did n't say that . chelsea : what are you saying ? billy : [ sighs ] summer : you did n't marry me because you love me ? austin : no . no . i was crazy about you from the minute i met you . i still am . but i would n't have rushed into marriage if i did n't think it was the best way to stay out of prison . when you brought up getting married so that you would n't have to testify , i went for it . summer : so you 're saying that this was a mistake ? austin : just the opposite . marrying you is the best thing that ever happened to me . it changed me , summer . no , mnh - mnh . you -- it was you who changed me . summer : how ? austin : you did something completely selfless for me . you 're the only person besides my mother who 's ever done that . and when she died ... i was so full of hate . but your daughter 's love -- it took the hate away , and for the first time in a long time , i was happy and hopeful for the future -- our future . god , i love your daughter , mrs. newman . summer : i love you , too . sharon : you knew what losing cassie did to me . you were there in the hospital . those final days , you were holding my hand . you were hiring specialists , praying for her to live . victor : i would have given anything to save her . sharon : but you could n't . no one could . you know , in those weeks and months that passed -- those dark weeks -- you were the one person i knew i could turn to . nick had , uh , run off with phyllis . nikki and i had started feuding again , and you were the one person i knew i could turn to , and i did . you let me talk for hours about cassie -- how much i missed her . and you spoke about how important family was to you , but then you used my love for cassie as a weapon against me . you knew , if you hired mariah to come into my life , that i would allow her to fill that hole in my heart , and i played right into your hand . i let mariah into my life , into my family . i convinced nicholas to get her a job . she worked side by side with noah . i even let her get close to faith . victor : i never encouraged you to do any of that . sharon : but you set the whole thing in motion . it was your sick plan to uncover my secret that led me to believe that mariah could fill that space in my life that was caused by cassie 's death only the whole time ... you and mariah were playing me . you were working behind my back . well , you got the last laugh , victor . you made a fool out of me -- out of the love i had for my daughter , for my cassie . nick : cassie and mariah are twin sisters . dr. hill : look , i never would have done something like this -- steal a baby . nick : you were in trouble with loan sharks . they were probably threatening your family . dr. hill : my wife and my boys . nick : helen took advantage of that . dr. hill : she said we were doing sharon a favor -- and the baby . i mean , the first one was being adopted . what was wrong with finding a home for the second little girl ? nick : you had sharon so drugged up , she did n't know what was happening . she did n't know about the second baby . she did n't know what she was giving up . it worked out for everyone . dr. hill : so you understand . you , uh -- you forgive me ? nick : it 's not up to me to forgive . dr. hill : what do you mean ? nick : did you get all that ? dr. hill : what 's going on ? nick : this is agent duncan from the fbi . dr. hill : [ scoffs ] i 've done nothing wrong . nick : well , you can tell that to him . dr. hill : you swore it was just us -- no law enforcement . nick : i lied . i 'm only human . chelsea : are you saying you do n't want me to go ? billy : it would n't be fair of me to stop you . chelsea : that 's very generous of you . now , are you gon na answer the question ? [ connor babbles ] billy : remind me again . chelsea : do you want me to stay , billy ? billy : chels , it 's not that simple . chelsea : yes or no ? [ connor fusses ] billy : it seems like everyone is determined to interrupt us , even your little man here . chelsea : maybe i should take that as a sign . hi , buddy . billy : that you , uh ... chelsea : how 's my big boy ? billy : ... do n't know the airplane trick . chelsea : the what ? billy : how do you know so much about designing and so little about boys ? step aside . let a professional show you how it 's done . i do this with johnny all the time . yeah ! chelsea : ohh ! billy : see , you know . chelsea : ohh . billy : you know . pilot to copilot . pilot to copilot , ready for takeoff ? over . chelsea : ahh ! billy : [ mimics airplane engine ] chelsea : careful ! billy : oh , we 've flown this route a thousand times . i 've never met a kid who did n't love it . chelsea : oh , he does love it . billy : whoo ! of course he does . have n't you heard ? billy abbott 's got the magic touch -- can make anybody smile . [ buzzes ] summer : uh , thank you for what you said in there . austin : i did n't realize it was so easy to talk to someone who could n't talk back . i 'm sorry . i did n't realize how that sounded . summer : no , it 's okay . it 's been a lot easier for me to talk to my mom this past year , too . austin : you know i was n't just talking to her , right ? summer : yeah , i do , and i 'm glad that you felt you could be honest about why you married me the first time . austin : you know i love you ? summer : of course . austin : so we 're -- we 're good ? summer : yeah , we are totally good . except ... austin : what ? summer : mm , i 'm just a little worried , you know . i mean , we celebrated christmas and valentine 's day , and now that you 're not going to prison , what are we gon na do when the real holidays come ? austin : [ chuckles ] summer : yeah . austin : yeah . [ both chuckling ] victor : let 's get to the point . what do you want ? sharon : to tell you that you ca n't get to me anymore , and you have mariah to thank for that , because after what she did to my family , it really made me realize that they 're all that matter to me . so i 'm gon na focus on them from now on and not let you or some phantom secret keep us from being happy . you know , there was a time when i counted on you for protection . and now i 'm just here asking you to leave me alone . so if you care for me at all , victor , then you will give up on this obsession to find out what i 've done . victor : i may feel sorry right now that you 've been hurt , but if i do what you ask me to do , noah and faith will be hurt far worse . sharon : so then you wo n't stop ? victor : not until i know what you 're hiding . billy : coming in for a landing . [ mimics airplane engine ] see ? there you are , safe and sound . chelsea : hi ! billy : you ... chelsea : hello ! billy : ... earned your wings , buddy . chelsea : yeah . billy : [ sighs ] chelsea : what 's wrong ? billy : nothing . chelsea : billy . billy : you know , it 's just those eyes . sometimes , i forget , or i do n't think about it for a while , and then i get a good look at connor , and it reminds me of my delia . that 's all . so , you 're gon na take this handsome boy and those sparkling eyes 2,000 miles away ? how can you do that to me ? chelsea : i have to go , billy . billy : right , so you can , uh , do whatever it is you need to do for forrester . chelsea : no , for myself . i have to do this . billy : you know , it is the 21st century . i could call you every day , video chat , stalk you online . chelsea : but you wo n't , and i 'm not gon na stalk you either . billy : right , 'cause of , uh , six - pack surfer dude . chelsea : you are gon na be so busy -- um , a new baby on the way , patching up your marriage -- you 're not gon na have an extra minute to think about me . billy : i 'm sure i can find one or two here and there . chelsea : well , if you do , know that i 'm happy for you . billy : i 'll miss you , chels . summer : thank you . um , we 're back to say goodbye . austin : do you really think that she can understand us ? summer : most people would probably say no , but if you knew my mom before this , you would know that she could do things that just about nobody else could , so , yeah , i do think that there 's a good chance that she can hear us . austin : well , then , i am , uh -- i 'm very happy to be a part of your family . summer : austin 's been getting to know everyone . austin : it 's been a real experience . [ chuckles ] summer : yeah , jack and dad were not big fans of his at first . that 's probably the only thing that they 've agreed upon in this last year , but , um , they 're coming around . and sharon 's been great , and aunt avery is starting to accept austin . and on the abbott side of the family , traci threw us a nice family dinner . austin : that was excruciating . summer : okay , stop it . it was not that bad . austin : i 've been shot , and it was n't as painful as that dinner ... especially the warm welcome that abby gave me . summer : okay , she was just being abby . there must be somebody in my family that you like . my -- my grandpa ? austin : yeah , i like him . he scares the hell out of me . summer : [ chuckles ] you just do n't know how to handle him . austin : oh , yeah , sure , i do . with a chair and a whip . wa - chow ! summer : [ laughing ] okay . yeah , see , see ? he -- he really is getting to know everybody . all we need now is you , mom . victor : this is victor newman . i 'd like to speak with dr . cutler , please . dr. cutler : yes ? thank you . this is dr . cutler . victor : hello , doc . dr. cutler : what can i do for you , mr. newman ? victor : well , i think it is time that we start the treatment we discussed in regard to phyllis newman . nick : sharon ? sharon ! mariah ? [ door opens ] sharon : nick . thank god you 're home . nick : hey , what 's going on ? where 's mariah ? sharon : who cares ? i do n't ever want to see that girl again . chelsea : like i said , you 'll be way too busy to miss me . but if your personal life does n't keep you occupied , work will . you can start with the notes you missed from the production meeting . billy : can i call you if i have any questions ? chelsea : no , it 's -- it 's all pretty straightforward . billy : right . you know , about that new guy that you might meet in l.a. -- i 'm sure he 'll know the best place to watch the sunset or how to score a reservation at the latest hot spot , but before things go too far , make sure he knows the airplane trick . chelsea : i 'll make sure . good luck ... with everything . billy : you , too . chelsea : [ sighs ] summer : um , just give me a minute , okay ? okay . summer : um , i have to go sign some papers . it 's just routine stuff that daniel used to handle , so i wo n't be long . austin : all right . i 'll meet you outside . summer : okay . i 'll see you soon , mom . [ smooches ] i love you . austin : i 'm really glad we got to meet . it meant a lot to summer . i love her so much , and i owe her . i just wish i could give her what she wants -- for you to wake up . victor : well , i 'm very anxious for phyllis to start her treatment , so when can we get started ? dr. cutler : i 've explained that , without her family 's permission , ms . newman is n't eligible to participate in my program . victor : well , her daughter , summer , has , uh , given permission for you to start the treatment . dr. cutler : do you have that in writing ? victor : i have her signature right in front of me , okay ? so , when can we get started ? dr. cutler : you understand my treatment is experimental . victor : and that your success rate is nearly 100 % . dr. cutler : well , that 's true , but -- victor : doctor , i understand . what i will do is this -- i will send my plane to pick you up , fly you right to the clinic where phyllis is at , and you can start your treatment right away . how 's that ? nick : sharon , what 's going on ? why are mariah 's clothes all over the place ? where is she ? sharon : gone . nick : gone where ? sharon : i really have no idea , and i do n't care . nick : you need to tell me what happened . why did she leave ? sharon : because i threw her out -- that 's why . i asked her to get the hell out and to never come back . nick : no , no , no . we have to find her . sharon : okay , you have no idea what happened . nick : it does n't matter what happened . you can not throw this girl out of your life . sharon : i hate her , and i never want to see her again ! nick : sharon , do n't say that . sharon : really ? give me one good reason why i should want to see that girl again . [ next_on ] hilary : i 'm here because i needed to see you . cane : so , what was all that about ? and do n't say it was nothing . nick : there are some things that we did n't know about mariah -- things that mariah does n't even know . | sharon pays victor an unexpected visit to let him know that mariah tried to seduce nick , and it is all victor 's fault for bringing her to town in the first place . nick demands answers from the doctor who delivered cassie . billy visits chelsea and finds out that she is leaving town for awhile to visit forrester creations in los angeles . summer and austin visit with phyllis in atlanta . victor reminds sharon that she is keeping a secret from nick . chelsea reminds billy how much he still loves victoria . austin lets phyllis know about his mother 's death and that he married summer for all the wrong reasons . summer is hurt by austin 's confession but he assures her that he does love her more than anything . victor accuses sharon of being crazy . the doctor reveals to nick that sharon was pregnant with twins . |
melody thomas scott ( nikki ) : the show started in 1973 . i did n't come in till ' 79 . [ crowd cheering ] eric braeden ( victor ) : victor was nothing but a bad guy , and i played bad guys for years and years . victor : nothing like a little nap after a big meal . my , my . what a dumb animal i have in my cage . braeden : two months later , i do a scene with melody thomas scott . thomas scott : i actually never thought i would work with eric because he was involved in some other story line , and that was so far away from my stripping story . [ cheers and applause ] thomas scott : i do n't think we realized we would be beginning decades - long relationship . nikki : merry christmas , victor . this is the happiest one of my life . braeden : once i 'd done that scene , i walked off the stage , and i knew that would open up a pandora 's box for all kinds of emotional scenes . victor : you are my mother ? i 've been waiting for you for years ! braeden : dorothy mcguire played the mother . victor : and you never looked back ! braeden : she began to tell a story about how she left me at the steps of the orphanage . victor : [ voice breaking ] you never looked back . braeden : the scene worked out wonderfully . i have the fondest memory of that . thomas scott : there are so many favorite moments . the weddings , of course , have to stand out in my mind . [ `` here cthe bride `` plays ] nikki : by wearing this ring , i pledge to you all that i am now and forever . thomas scott : and the continuing saga of victor / nikki . that 's always going to be forefront in my mind . [ thud ] thomas scott : nikki and victor love to fight . when we have fight scenes , when it 's over , we hug each other and we say , `` [ gasps ] i love to fight with you . `` sick . i know . actors . braeden : who i enjoyed working with a lot and who i miss ... ... is jeannie cooper . kay : [ laughs ] how are you feeling ? victor : very happily engaged . nikki : [ chuckles ] kay : congratulations . braeden : yeah . thomas scott : i ca n't believe it 's been 11,000 episodes . braeden : it does n't feel like that . it really does n't . thomas scott : i 'm quite certain we 'll make it to 12,000 and past then , and that 's because of you all , so ... braeden : fasten your seatbelt . you think 11,000 shows we showed you a lot ? you just wait . wait what 's coming up . thomas scott : and keep watching . here comes another one . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] nick : bad time ? phyllis : nick . not at all . i was about to call you . what is the deal with adam ? he attacked a guard . nick : it 's a mess . the arraignment 's in an hour . phyllis : so dylan found proof that he was really set up , and then he just went crazy and attacked a guy ? i mean , he was about to be released from prison . i do n't get it . nick : yeah , it 's a lot of moving parts in the situation . i 'll learn a lot more once i get to the courthouse . i came by 'cause i wanted to know if you 've heard from victoria . phyllis : that 's why i was gon na call you . i was hoping you found out something . nick : no . nothing . phyllis : damn it . nick : look , victoria loves summer . she does n't want her to marry santori any more than we do . phyllis : well , if she ca n't talk travis into coming back here to prove that luca is shady , then i do n't know -- nick : look , i 'm sure victoria is gon na do her absolute best to persuade him . [ seagulls calling ] travis : how long you been awake ? victoria : i think for about five minutes . for the first four and a half , i was trying to figure out where i am and why the room is moving . travis : [ chuckles ] really ? victoria : yeah . travis : you remember last night ? victoria : i remember parts of it . travis : what parts ? remember this part ? victoria : [ laughs ] travis : or this part ? victoria : i recall that . [ chuckles ] travis : i 'm so glad you 're here . victoria : me , too . michael : all right , just keep him there , please . i 'm on my way . yes , thank you . victor : what do you mean , you 're on your way ? where are you going ? my son is about to be arraigned . michael : i 've just come from filing a brief , and now i 'm headed to prison to prep adam , so i do n't really have a lot of time to chit chat . victor : how exactly do you intend to defend him ? michael : you have no idea what really happened -- victor : i know enough . michael : that guard had no intention of hurting anyone . adam was delirious . he thought he was attacking you . [ door opens ] chelsea : adam . adam : yeah . chelsea : oh , my god . adam : it 's all right . i 'm sorry . i screwed this whole thing up . i 'll -- i 'll figure this out , okay ? i 'll fix it . i will . billy : these are beautiful , jack . jack : they were dad 's . billy : where 'd you find them ? jack : ashley and i were going through some of his stuff yesterday . billy : the anniversary of his death . jack : yeah . hard to believe he 's already been gone for 10 years . billy : i think i remember him wearing these . he 'd wear them to church on sundays , right ? jack : ashley and i agree they should be yours . billy : wow . thank you . you got time for a coffee ? i -- jack : yeah , yeah , i 'll get them . billy : ca n't imagine i 'll be wearing these for my wedding any time soon , so it looks like it 'll be summer and luca 's . jack : oh , boy , that is such a mess . but you know how phyllis is . billy : yeah , i do . she makes up her mind , it 's impossible to change . jack : and she does not want this wedding to happen . just kills me what she 's doing to her relationship with summer . she 's gon na alienate that girl if she continues to keep her from making her own choices . i guess if i 'm forced to look at the bright side of things , at least phyllis is n't lying to me anymore . phyllis : you know , maybe jack 's right . i 'm obsessing about this . i know that i can not control our daughter 's life . nick : what if summer had been really pregnant ? i mean , we were this close to having luca a part of our lives for good . phyllis : do n't remind me . nick : if you ask me , you ca n't be too involved in a situation like this . travis is gon na come back to town . he 's gon na tell summer the truth about luca . and this will all be behind us . and i 'm sure summer will thank us for getting her away from that creep . luca : so what do you think ? horse - drawn carriage ? that 's romantic . uh , stretch limo ? fancy . um ... bicycle built for two ? summer : what ? luca : look , babe , if we 're gon na keep our time table , we need to focus . summer : i know . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i just ca n't help thinking . luca : about your family . wishing they were n't so against this marriage . summer : yeah , i mean , of course i want them all to be a part of this , but the only way that 'll happen is if we can prove to them that travis is behind these oil spills and show them that he 's still out there trying to make you look bad . luca : [ sighs ] summer : hey , what 's wrong ? luca : i did n't want to tell you this earlier because i did n't want to ruin the nice time we 're having , but ... the men i hired to track him down , so far they 've come up empty . [ doorbell rings ] chloe : kevin . hey . kevin : good time , bad time ? chloe : it 's a time . come on in . kevin : [ sighs ] pretty mind - blowing , huh ? guy 's about to be set free , but before his wife can tell him , he goes berserk and whales on a guard . chloe : chelsea 's a mess . kevin : i 'm sure . how are you doing ? chloe : it 's pretty freaky , you know . kevin : i tried to find out how the guard is doing , but they 're not releasing much information . chloe : so you have n't heard anything ? kevin : i just know that if they 're not saying much , it 's not good . it was a pretty savage attack . maybe this guard had it in for him or something . chloe : so you have n't heard ? kevin : what ? chloe : well , michael came by last night and told chelsea that adam went after this guard because he thought it was victor . kevin : wow . that 's intense . but in a weird way , it makes more sense . in adam 's mind , he was going after the person who framed him . victor : adam was thinking that he was attacking me ? what do you mean by that ? michael : adam was n't aware the police had found the missing diary pages or that he was about to be cleared . the pressure finally got to him . he was n't well . victor : what do you mean , he was n't well ? what are you saying ? michael : he had n't eaten or slept for days . he was having hallucinations . he finally snapped . and when he overpowered that guard and tried to strangle him , he was lashing out at you for putting him there in the first place . victor : let 's cut to the chase . what is your strategy to get him out of this ? michael : oh , so you can undermine it ? no , there 's no way i 'm telling you . i got to go . victor : no , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . level with me . michael : victor , you want some advice ? well , here 's a tip . do n't come within a mile of this arraignment . now , i am running late , so if you 'll excuse me ... leslie : mr. newman . you wanted to see me ? victor : leslie . leslie : hi . victor : thank you for being so prompt . leslie : your message was a bit cryptic . i assume this is about your son ? victor : [ sighs ] yeah . my son adam needs all the help i can give him . leslie : okay , but i thought he already had a lawyer . victor : well , he did . but i am not convinced of michael baldwin 's abilities anymore , okay ? let me just say to you that my son is in dire straits . adam : i could n't do it . babe , i could n't keep it together . you know , you 've been trying so hard to get me out of here . i guess i just lost faith . i could n't eat . i could n't sleep . every time i closed my eyes , i just saw victor tormenting me over and over again . and now everything 's gone straight to hell , and it 's all my fault . chelsea : no . no , it has not gone -- adam : i got to tell you something . i do n't remember doing it . chelsea : honey , listen to me . [ clears throat ] michael has been working day and night to build up your defense , okay ? he told me what happened . you thought that you were attacking victor . you thought you were going after him for setting you up . i ca n't imagine how tortured you were . adam : you hear anything about the guard , matthews ? his condition ? anything at all ? chelsea : um , i - i do n't know . adam : you do n't know or you do n't want to tell me ? chelsea : according to the news , he 's still in critical condition . but listen to me . i do n't want you to focus on that . what you need to focus on is the fact that you are going to come home to me and to connor soon . very soon . you have to believe that , okay ? adam : [ sighs ] jack : i mean , i 'm not asking that much . i just want phyllis to understand the damage she 's doing before she completely destroys that relationship . summer can only forgive so much . you know , when someone 's working behind your back against you , it 's bad enough , but when it 's family , nothing hurts that much . anyway , i got to get out of here . i 'm gon na be late for my meeting . listen , uh , i 'm not always gon na dump all my issues with phyllis in your lap . billy : no , listen , do n't worry about it , all right ? i like to be your sounding board whenever you need me . it 's not like you 're taking advantage of me or anything . jack : actually , it 's not that . no offense , but i 'm guessing you 'll probably take phyllis ' side anyway . billy : that 's possible . jack : well , i ca n't take the stress . thanks for the coffee . billy : jack ? thank you for the cufflinks . jack : my absolute pleasure . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] nick : i wish one of us had been able to give the other good news . phyllis : well , hopefully we will hear something today . if victoria calls you first ... nick : yeah , i will keep you posted . phyllis : awesome . okay . vice versa . nick : yeah . i got to get to the courthouse . phyllis : you need to support adam , huh ? nick : i feel like i owe it to him . i really went off when i thought it was possible he was a -- phyllis : murderer ? nick : yeah . phyllis : yeah . nick : i should have trusted my gut . it 's just there was so much evidence going against him . but i 'm in his corner now . phyllis : well , i wish him luck . it sounds like he 's gon na need it . nick : thanks . i 'll , uh , i 'll see you . phyllis : okay . [ sighs ] victoria : hi . it 's victoria . please leave a message . phyllis : victoria , it 's me again . we 're running out of time . summer 's future is on the line . please tell me you have found your cowboy and he is riding to the rescue . travis : i planned on sailing out of here yesterday . i was packing up my supplies , and a couple hours before you got in , i was ready to go , but then a rotor blew up my generator . i had to order a new one . if it was n't for that ... victoria : you would have been long gone . travis : hmm . victoria : maybe we 've been given a gift , then . travis : like to think it was another chance . and we both had a lot to say last night , about your reasons for coming down here , your reasons for wanting me to go back to genoa city , my reasons for saying no . one thing we did n't talk about was what comes next . we just fell on the bed together before we could get to that . victoria : what does come next ? travis : well , it 's like i said before . this trip is pretty empty without you in it . so i 'm gon na ask you again . victoria , come away with me . bring the kids . we can make the most amazing memories together . we can watch the whales migrate off the coast of baja , go surf in hawaii , maybe make it all the way to tahiti . i heard it 's beautiful this time of year . we 'll find time to sneak away and make love on the beach . you 're not coming , are you ? victoria : you know , as tempting as it sounds , i ca n't . i ca n't just uproot my kids from their life and take them away from their father . i have a life in genoa city . travis : a life like this ? a life that we could have together exploring the world ? no , you have a safe , predictable , boring existence . is that really all you want , victoria ? are you really that scared ? chelsea : what is it ? what 's wrong ? adam : you should go . chelsea : you said michael 's on his way . i 'm gon na wait with you until he gets here . adam : chelsea , what 's the point ? chelsea : adam -- adam : please just ... i want to be alone , okay ? please . chelsea : okay . i love you . trust in what i told you . michael : hey . chelsea : [ sighs ] hi . michael : how is he ? chelsea : he 's not good . he 's not good at all , michael . he 's blaming himself for everything . he needs to eat something . he needs -- he needs to sleep . michael : all right , you know what ? the arraignment is happening . we ca n't put it off . chelsea : [ sighs ] michael : how do you think he 'll react to the strategy we agreed on ? chelsea : he 'll listen to you , i think . please , you have to help him . michael : hmm . [ knock on door ] michael : thank you . sorry . i got held up at the courthouse . adam : any word on the guard ? michael : uh , he 's still in the hospital . that 's all i know at the moment . but right now we need to focus on you . soon we will be in court , and the judge will ask you for your plea . this is what you 're gon na tell him . `` not guilty by reason of insanity . `` victor : i want you to take over adam 's case immediately . leslie : victor ... victor : leslie , you do whatever you have to do , all right ? leslie : slight problem , okay ? adam hired his own counsel , and it was n't me . victor : michael baldwin should no longer be practicing law . you know . you know what he did with my case , do n't you ? my son needs your help . victor : i am asking you . i know how capable you are . you take over my son 's case . his fate is hanging in the balance right now . adam : i 'm not crazy , okay ? michael : what ? n - now ? no , of course not . [ sighs ] the question is whether you were responsible for your own actions in that moment during the altercation , and i am confident i can make the case that you were n't . imprisoned , innocent , blaming your own father for framing you , separated from your family , unable to eat , sleep deprived , dehydrated , suffering from hallucinations , in the throes of a waking nightmare which ends with you confronting the man you believe consigned you to this living hell . adam : wonderful argument , except , of course , for the fact that i did it . that man in a hospital room right now has a family and he 's innocent , and i hurt him . it 's my fault , michael . michael : yeah , well , you know , your obvious concern for that man proves our case . adam : what the hell are you talking about ? michael : you would never knowingly hurt an innocent person this way . you can not be held accountable if you are not responsible for your actions , so you 're gon na go in that courtroom and you 're gon na say this plea exactly as i have stated to you -- `` not guilty by reason of insanity , `` and then you will get out of my way and let me do my job , okay , adam ? can you do that for me ? all right , look , i do n't mean to pressure you , but we have to leave for the courtroom soon , and i need an answer . will you work with me , work with me as a partner and enter that plea exactly as i 've instructed ? adam : yeah , yeah , ok -- yeah . okay , yeah . kevin : bella doing okay with the sitter ? chloe : [ chuckles ] she just loves the beach . she does n't miss me at all . kevin : i 'm sure that 's not true . chloe : and you know this how ? kevin : because you 're a great mother and you should n't sell yourself short . chloe : [ chuckles ] you know , i 'm just trying to be the best mom i can . kevin : you know , given everything that 's going on with adam , it 's only natural that you would be thinking about delia . um , i 'm sure it makes you want to hold bella that much tighter . chloe : you know me too well . kevin : you know , i do n't have anywhere to be for a while . if you want to take a ride out to the lake ... chloe : oh , i appreciate the offer , but i think my place is at the arraignment . chelsea : what ? chloe , no . the courthouse is the last place you should be . phyllis : i thought we agreed you were n't supposed to come up here when i 'm working . billy : just wanted to check and see if you kidnapped luca and stashed him away until after the wedding . phyllis : you think this is funny ? my daughter is about to marry a man who is divorced , who is too old for her , who has no ethics , and , for all we know , has committed some serious crimes . billy : okay , all right . just trying to make a joke . you know i care about summer , right ? i do n't want to see her get hurt . just trying to lighten the mood . you look stressed . phyllis : you would , too , if you were in my place . billy : so what 's got you more on edge ? the wedding or what it 's doing to you and jack ? phyllis : oh . have you been talking to your brother again about our personal life ? billy : other way around . he came to me about something else , but it was n't long before we looped around and talked about what 's going on between the two of you . and -- wait for it -- i agree with jack . phyllis : about what ? billy : you know how you hate when he tries to rein you in and temper your choices when you believe strongly about something ? yet here you are . your daughter 's about to be married , and you 're doing the exact same thing to her . phyllis : no , it 's not the same thing . billy : yeah , it is the same thing , phyllis . she believes strongly about marrying luca . she 's gon na resent the hell out of you if you try to temper her choices , okay ? you have to let her make her own mistakes . phyllis : you know what ? if i hear that piece of so - called advice one more time , i think i 'm going to scream . billy : so , how do you plan to stop the wedding in the first place ? summer 's an adult , okay ? she can make the choices that she wants to make . phyllis : well , if victoria would actually call me back , i could give you an answer to that question . billy : what does victoria have to do with this ? phyllis : she went to mexico to bring travis back . were you not expecting to hear that ? victoria : scared ? how can you even -- i 'm sorry . i have n't been fair to you at all . travis : what do you mean ? victoria : i knew that i was n't gon na go sailing around the world with you , just like i knew you were n't gon na come back home with me . but i gave in to my emotions , and i - i came to see you anyway . travis : i should n't have lashed out at you like that . i 'm sorry . victoria : it 's okay . travis : no , it 's not okay . you do n't deserve that , especially after the way we ended things . victoria : look ... it would be wrong of me not to ask you one more time to please come home with me . if you wo n't do it for me , then do it for summer . please . this wedding , it 's just ... [ sighs ] travis : i understand why it 's important to you . but i just ca n't . and as for last night ... i 'll treasure the memory . 'cause for just a few hours , i got to have the fantasy of having you back . victoria : i 'll cherish it , too . travis : i have no right to ask you this . victoria : ask me . travis : let 's not ruin the fantasy . if you 're gon na go your way and i 'm gon na go mine , let 's ... let 's just leave it all unsaid . no sad goodbyes . i 've got to make a call on that generator , so ... i 'll give you a chance to just ... slip away . summer : okay , so now for the serious question . luca : all right . hit me with it . summer : buffet or sit - down ? luca : whatever your heart desires . jack : good morning . summer : hey , jack ! how 's it going ? jack : oh , very well . you two seem busy . luca : oh , yes . there 's a lot involved in planning a reception . [ chuckles ] jack : i see . summer : um , you know what , jack ? if you just want to keep moving along , we wo n't hold it against you . we do n't want it to get back to mom . jack : phyllis and i do n't always see eye to eye on everything . summer : well , with everyone being so judgmental lately , it 's nice to know that you 're not . [ cell phone rings ] luca : excuse me . i need to take this call . excuse me , will you ? summer : yeah . jack : listen , i know you 're upset with your mother 's attitude toward this wedding , but do n't judge her too harshly . phyllis loves you a great deal . summer : yeah , well , if this is mom 's idea of love , then i 'll take a pass . billy : what are you thinking ? sending victoria on a mission to her ex ? you know what kind of position that puts victoria in ? even if it is for summer . phyllis : you know , if i did n't know any better , i 'd swear you 're jealous . but that 's impossible , right , 'cause you 're over victoria . billy : stop that . she is the mother of my children . i do not want to see her get hurt . phyllis : victoria 's a big girl . she could have said no , but she did n't . and i find it funny that you come here to give me grief that i 'm not giving my daughter enough room to make her own decisions , and yet you 're not too keen on letting victoria have that same option . unless if victoria ca n't have you , she ca n't be happy with anyone . is that what you 're thinking ? billy : now who sounds jealous ? [ cell phone rings ] phyllis : it 's victoria . victoria . victoria : hey . phyllis : hi . i 'm happy that you called . are you coming home ? victoria : yes , um ... but i 'll be alone . travis refuses to come with me . phyllis , are you there ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . i 'll see you when you get home . billy : what did victoria say ? phyllis , what about crawford ? what 's going on ? phyllis : what about him ? chelsea : it 's gon na be a zoo there , chloe . reporters packing the hallways , screaming questions . kevin : she has a point . it 's not gon na be soothing , that 's for sure . chelsea : i think you 're asking too much of yourself , going to watch adam enter his plea and try to get out of these new charges . chloe : maybe , but i think that you can use all the support you can get from your friends , like me . kevin : and me . chloe : you leaned on me so many times , you know ? it 's my turn . chelsea : i appreciate that . chloe : now , why do n't we all drive together ? kevin : okay . i can drive . chloe : yeah , sure . kevin : how about i meet you guys out front ? chloe : okay . chelsea : you know what ? i forgot my sunglasses . i 'm gon na grab them . chloe : [ sighs ] victor : i need you to help my son get out of this mess . michael : whoa , whoa , whoa . no . no . whatever plan you 're hatching to undermine this arraignment , not gon na work . victor : you stay out of this . michael : like hell i will . look , whatever he 's pressuring you to do , not gon na happen . i am adam newman 's attorney . is that clear ? leslie : loud and clear . as i 've been trying to tell victor , i 'm not jumping into a family dispute . michael : really , victor ? really ? after everything that 's going on , you want me to have you arrested ? victor : for what ? michael : oh , fraud , obstruction , harassment , and whatever else i can think of . that 'll sit well with your parole officer . victor : you should no longer represent my son . do you understand that ? do you forget what you did to me ? michael : no , no , no , no ! victor : you tanked my case ! michael : we are not doing this today ! victor : you bet we are ! michael : you need to go . nick : hey , hey , hey , hey . michael : he does n't want you here ! adam does n't want -- nick : we can not do this here . please . enough . please . victor : you should not represent my son . nick : dad , please . nick : dad , no . please . not here . [ door closes ] michael : you remember the drill ? judge comes in . he 'll call the hearing to order . [ cell phone chimes ] michael : hold that thought . [ inhales deeply ] adam : what was that ? michael : it 'll keep . adam : do n't do that . michael , if it 's about my case , tell me . i want to know . michael : matthews , the guard you fought -- he slipped into a coma . [ seagulls calling ] [ cell phone rings ] travis : crawford . si . numero cinco por favor . how long till the part 's here ? yeah , all the slips are numbered . i want to be on my way . summer : [ chuckling ] okay , fine ! no chicken livers on the menu , then . luca : does that make a groomzilla ? summer : no , it makes you a picky eater , but i still love you . jack : uh , i 'm gon na speak to phyllis here . you guys carry on . summer : okay . jack : look , the kids are working on plans for their reception . maybe this is n't the best time . phyllis : it 's not just the best time . it may be the only time . jack : i 'm not sure what that means . phyllis : i have tried to play an end run around luca , and it 's been an absolute flop . i am out of ammunition to try to stop this wedding . jack : and what does that say to you ? phyllis : that maybe it is a sign that you were right all along . jack : wait , what ? phyllis : you keep telling me i ca n't control people 's lives and that it 's wrong to even try . and since i have made an absolute mess of things with summer , maybe it 's time i listen . jack : just when i think you ca n't surprise me anymore . summer : looks like jack could n't convince you to leave , could he ? phyllis : if that 's what you want , then i will . but i was hoping the invite list to your wedding has n't been locked down just yet and you could put me back on it . phyllis : summer , this is n't a trick . i 'm here to tell you that if you get married and your own mother is not there , it will be this thing between us that will feel really icky for many years , and i do n't want that . that 's why i 'm here . i am hoping that we can get past the ugliness of the last few days and move forward ... together . summer : so does this mean you 'll accept luca as part of the family ? phyllis : it means that i accept the idea , that you should make your own decisions . it 's all i 've ever wanted for myself , and it would n't be fair of me to deny it to you . luca : thank you , phyllis . summer : [ voice breaking ] it means so much to me , mom . [ sighs ] judge : let 's get started . counsel , you 're ready ? michael : we are , your honor . judge : the defendant will stand . adam newman , you are charged with battery with special circumstances . how do you plead ? [ punches land ] adam : i 'm gon na kill you ! you try to take my life away from me , huh ? now watch me take yours ! [ groans ] stop . please . judge : the accused will please answer . chelsea : according to the news , he 's still in critical condition . adam : that man in a hospital room right now has a family . michael : he slipped into a coma . judge : how do you plead ? adam : i plead ... ... guilty , your honor . [ next_on ] stitch : the guard , matthews , he slipped into a coma last night . nick : he needed to show adam who 's boss . this is all on him . victor : i will do everything in my power to help my son . do n't you doubt that for a minute . | victoria is unable to persuade travis to come back to genoa city to talk to summer and tell her that luca set him up to take the blame for the newman oil spill . luca and summer start planning their wedding and phyllis has no choice but to tell summer that she trusts her to make her own decisions . victor wants leslie michaelson to take over adam 's case , but she refuses to do so because she respects michael . michael advises adam to plead not guilty by reason of insanity since he thought he was beating up victor when he beat up the guard . adam is sad and very remorseful of his actions and when michael is told the guard is in a coma , adam disobeys michael 's advice and shocks the courtroom when he pleads guilty to the battery charges . |
[ doorbell rings ] nikki : hi ! abby . i 'm sorry . i was n't expecting to see you here . i came by to see nicholas . abby : he did n't tell you ? nikki : tell me what ? abby : nick moved out . dad gave the place to me . chelsea : hi . nick : hey . i just saw the dishwasher was full of clean dishes . chelsea : oh , right . i have n't had time to unload it yet . i 'm gon na do that right now . nick : well , i just did it . chelsea : you emptied the dishwasher ? that 's the most romantic thing you 've ever done for me . nick : really ? chelsea : uh - huh . nick : so are you saying i never have to buy you flowers again ? chelsea : well , let 's put it this way . if i knew that you unloaded the dishwasher without me asking , i would have invited you to move in a lot sooner . nick : yeah , but you did n't invite me . i invited myself . chelsea : true . that 's a valid point . nick : you know , chelsea , if you 're having second thoughts about this , you should tell me now . mariah : victoria 's faceoff with benjamin hochman has us trending on steroids . hits and downloads out the wazoo . hilary : i knew that it would draw attention , but this ? people are even re- streaming victor and nick 's fight just so they can watch it alongside victoria going at benjamin . it -- it is fabulous . [ chuckles ] mariah : just wait till the memes start . that 's even more publicity . hilary : [ squeals ] victoria : how could you ? airing that filthy trash . you 're taking that footage of me offline , and you 're doing it now . jordan : i hope i was n't out of line . lily : no , you weren't . i just -- i - i did n't expect that . jordan : maybe you didn't . ever since you asked cane to move out , i 've been thinking about kissing you . neil : the company is small , but it 's grown very fast . let me tell you something . the c.e.o . -- very impressive . devon : checks all the boxes , too . it 's minority - owned , and it 's a worthy product . neil : yes , so let 's make her an offer , huh ? devon : let 's do it . i 'm on it . neil : good . wait , wait . before you leave , sit down a second . devon : what 's going on ? neil : [ sighs ] so , we , hamilton - winters , we just gave a bridge loan to victoria newman for brash & sassy to get through the next quarter . devon : you did that without talking to me first ? neil : it was time sensitive . devon : so did victoria come to you , or ... ? neil : no , not exactly . devon : what exactly ? neil : i did n't do it all for victoria . i did it because of him . phyllis : here 's a report from fenmore 's from my recent visit . and you are thinking now that victoria has effectively taken ben hochman out of the picture , you need a new way to dismantle brash & sassy . jack : no , victoria 's managed to do that all on her lonesome . no investor in his right mind is gon na give that woman a loan after the way she spun out , airing her tawdry , little affair in public . phyllis : and if she has put her company in a worse position , i may lose it myself , 'cause i do n't need less time with billy . jack : oh , you may get more time with him since she ca n't pay her rent hike . billy : you know , jack , you were always too quick to underestimate victoria . you might want to check jabot 's rental account . jack : please tell your boss i 'm not accepting partial payments . billy : oh , you 're gon na love this wire transfer . paid in full through the next quarter , exorbitant rate and all . additional sponsorship abby : this all happened so quickly . i have n't really had time to get settled in . nikki : why would nicholas suddenly decide to move out of here ? oh , my god . abby : yeah , um , dad kicked him out . nikki : where are nicholas and christian now ? abby : they moved in with chelsea . nikki : and nobody chose to tell me that ? ! oh , my god . to tell you the truth , knowing what your father did to your brother , i do n't know why you even want to live here ! abby : when dad asked me to move in , it felt like i was officially part of the family , which , well , it means more to me than i can even say . i just -- i hate that it 's come at nick 's expense , and i hate like hell that you 're upset . nikki : i 'm not upset with you . i 'm upset with your father that he could be so vindictive that he would do this to your brother ! abby : nick did n't seem that bothered by it . you know , it really was nice of dad to think of me . nikki : i 'm really happy that the two of you are in a good place right now , but as my splintered family can prove , might not last very long . zack : sorry i 'm late . abby : zack , hi . um , nikki newman , this is zack stinnett , my business partner . he was kind enough to help me move in . zack : hi . it 's a pleasure to finally meet you , mrs . newman . i 'm sorry i did n't get a chance to say hello after the concert . nikki : oh , no , that -- that 's okay . good -- good to meet you , too . thank you , um ... for being so nice and helping abby . uh , please call me nikki . and , uh , i 'll let you to it . chelsea : when you first mentioned moving in here with me , i - i know i was a little hesitant . nick : makes sense . i should n't have -- chelsea : no , no , but then -- then i woke up this morning with you laying there next to me in my bed , and i realized how lucky i was to have this kind , caring , generous , sexy man laying next to me . and i feel lucky that you chose to be with me . nick : you 're saying that now . what happens if , i do n't know , i leave my sweaty socks on the ground or you catch me drinking milk straight out of the carton ? chelsea : or you put the empty carton back in the fridge instead of walking the two feet to the recycling bin ? nick : i would never do that . chelsea : okay . nick : i mean , not with the milk . the oj 's a completely different story . chelsea : got it . good to know . nick : what happens if you , i do n't know , see that i used up all the laundry detergent and i did n't tell you ? chelsea : my god , you do laundry , too ? ! nick : [ laughs ] i guess . yes . i mean , you still gon na want me around ? chelsea : are you gon na make silly jokes to avoid being emotional ? nick : i thought you liked my jokes . and who says i 'm joking ? chelsea : no , no second thoughts . none . nick : all right . i 've been keeping something from you . chelsea : you eat pretzels in bed . nick : mnh - mnh . this morning when i woke up and i saw you next to me , i realized that i am , hands down , the luckiest guy on the planet . jordan : hey . lily : hey . look , i ... i did n't mean to give you the wrong idea , okay ? i - i enjoyed the kiss , but i 'm still married . jordan : all right . lily : no , it 's not all right . i still love my husband . jordan : well , then ... lily : wait . do n't be upset , okay ? i just -- i - i do n't know what i 'm doing anymore with anything right now . jordan : so you 're confused . lily : yeah , you could -- you could say that . jordan : getting back with cane , is that a possibility ? lily : [ sighs ] i really -- [ sighs ] i ca n't think about being with anyone right now . not until i figure out how to make my own life work . jack : how could victoria possibly pay an entire quarter 's rent up front ? her company needs the cash just to stay afloat . and i saw , as everyone else did , how poorly she handled the mess with ben hochman . billy : well , let 's just say a benefactor rode into town . jack : victor . billy : no . phyllis : then who was it ? billy : it was jack 's good buddy , neil winters . thanks to neil , brash & sassy now has the financing to continue our r & d , fire up the new marketing campaign , and turn this ship around by next quarter . phyllis : you 'll be able to hire more people . billy : yes , we will . phyllis : that 's wonderful . i 'm very happy . jack : do i need to tell you where your loyalties lie ? a hint -- not with brash & sassy . billy : she 's just excited to have me home more because i 've been working around the clock . i hear that you might have a little more time on your hands , too , now that you 've hired dina . somebody of that caliber is gon na give you a little spare time around here . jack : yes , mother told me she ran into you . billy : we had a nice conversation . we talked about dad , what a gracious and forgiving man that he was . if he was around to see how you 're deliberately trying to sabotage victoria 's company , i do n't think he 'd be very impressed with you . hilary : even if i wanted to take down the footage of you confronting benjamin , which , by the way , i do n't , it would n't matter . it would still be out there . mariah : she 's right . it 'd be on computers and cellphones , tablets , recorded to dvrs , and ... hilary : yeah , i think what mariah is trying to say is that since it 's been on the air , it is out there forever . it 's not going anywhere . victoria : that argument was private . hilary : you conducted it in a hallway , a public space . if you did n't want people to see you hulk out on your lover , then maybe you should have kept it behind closed doors . victoria : it 's not about where it was . it 's about stalking my family and me . hilary : stalking ? are you serious ? mariah : victoria , i 'm so sorry that you 're upset , but maybe there 's a way for us all to work this out . victoria : how ? hilary : what are you doing ? mariah : we could do a follow - up interview where you could tell your side of the story . victoria : do you actually think that i 'm gon na help you make me look worse than i already do right now ? mariah : no , that 's not -- that 's not what i was saying . that was n't my intention at all . victoria : the intention of this show is very clear -- to embarrass me , to ruin my company , and to humiliate my family . hilary : that 's ridiculous . victoria : what happened ? we had a great relationship , hilary . what 's changed ? neil : brash & sassy had a shortage of cash , which put the dare campaign on hold , which ultimately put lily out of a job . devon : right , all because cane , him messing up the company . not only that , he messed up lily 's ability to provide for her family , so you giving this money to victoria is your way of helping lily out , right ? neil : mnh - mnh . not only that . she and i go back many years , you know ? very smart businesswoman , very capable . it was my opportunity to , you know , give her something back . and if it helps lily . devon : well , i hope so . um , i 'm all for you helping lily out , though . i really am . but , uh , as long as cane is still in her life , that 's gon na be a full - time job . neil : cane . cane : you know what , neil ? this is n't exactly a good time . neil : well ... i 'll be quick , then . i want you to consider this a mini intervention . chelsea : that was a call about a fabric order that finally arrived , so i have to run into the office . you gon na be okay here , huh , with the boys ? you want me to call a sitter for you ? nick : sitter ? why ? i 'm just gon na be here unpacking stuff . chelsea : even with connor and christian and all that mayhem ? are you sure ? nick : really ? that 's called playtime . i mean , kids love big , empty boxes . chelsea : oh . nick : i do , too . it 's gon na be awesome . chelsea : [ chuckles ] all right . awesome it will be . well , you three boys have fun , then , and i will see you all later . nick : okay . chelsea : bye . nick : bye . chelsea : bye . i should go . nick : yeah . you should . chelsea : mm - hmm . nick : i should unpack some stuff . chelsea : yeah , you should unpack some -- okay , i 'm really -- really -- nick : okay . chelsea : going -- nick : bye . chelsea : now . bye . i 'm really going now ! billy : please come in . have a seat and close the door behind you . [ sighs ] so , the dare campaign is back on , effective immediately . jordan : what ? lily : wait , the -- the budget issues . billy : victoria was able to secure financing . however -- lily : okay , there 's a downside . billy : i do n't want to mislead you , okay ? we 're still on shaky ground here . so it is imperative that we have outstanding numbers in the next quarter . so it means that we 're gon na need the best out of everybody . jordan , innovative , eye - popping stuff out of you . jordan : content across all media . i 'm on it . billy : you , i need the magic , the magic that i know is inside there . video shoots , promotional videos , personal appearances , everything . lily : yes , of course . whatever you and victoria need . thank you so much for bringing me back . billy : well , there was never a doubt . i know how much this job means to you . but you need to know how much you mean to us here at brash & sassy and victoria and me . victoria : we 've always come to you first with anything that might interest your viewers . we 've had a mutually beneficial relationship , i would say . mariah : well , that 's all true -- victoria : so what is this about ? why all of a sudden is my life fair game ? is it because of juliet ? because she complained about being fired and you saw a story , so you recommended a lawyer , and then you decided you 'd come after me ? hilary : i was n't out to hurt you . i was out for the truth . maybe if cane had n't have behaved inappropriately with juliet , then there would n't have been a lawsuit ! victoria : you encouraged her to sue me and my company . is that really how hateful you are ? you do n't care who you hurt as long as you get your ratings . hilary : i did n't air one thing about that lawsuit . victoria : only because it was sealed ! so do n't make yourself out to be some kind of saint ! hilary : i do n't understand why you 're so upset with me ! because , you know , victor -- he has no problem with me ! he was fine with me airing that footage of him and nick . victoria : my father does n't speak for me . but he did teach me how to deal with bottom - feeding hacks who suck up trash and claim they 're protecting the public 's right to know . hilary : that 's exactly what i am trying to do here . victoria : do you want to keep your job and your so - called dignity ? do n't make an enemy out of me . nikki : oh , my god . it 's true . you and christian are living with chelsea . nick : abby or victoria ? nikki : abby . and i would have appreciated a little warning . i walked down to the tack house , wanted to talk to you , see if you saw victoria on `` the hilary hour , `` but guess what ? you do n't live there anymore ! nick : look , i was too busy moving us in here , but i 'm guessing from your mood and the expression on your face , it was n't exactly flattering . nikki : no , it was n't , but i do n't want to talk about that right now . i want to talk about why your father suddenly kicked you and my grandchildren out of their house . nick : well , he , uh , he disowned me , remember ? and , uh , a surprise eviction is a very victor newman thing to do , do n't you think ? nikki : it 's despicable ! nick : look , i was upset about it at first , mom , but i ca n't really argue with the man 's logic . you know , i 've spent most of my adult life living on victor newman 's property rent - free . this is kind of nice to cut the cord , you know , and i 'm absolutely loving living with chelsea . nikki : what about faith ? nick : you know , that 's gon na take a little time to , uh , convince her that this is right , but , uh , chelsea and i are -- we 're committed to making this work . nikki : well , if you truly believe that you 're ready to make that step ... guess that 's fine , as long as it 's not because you suddenly find yourself without a father and a house . nick : mom , come on . i would n't use chelsea like that . i love her . nikki : well , then i wish you both the best . nick : thanks . should i be saying the same thing about you and jack ? nikki : oh , stop it . we had a lovely day at the abbott cabin . nick : okay . now it 's my turn to look out for you . you know it 's going to infuriate dad when he finds out about you and jack . and jack just loves to stir the pot . you know that . if this newman / abbott feud gets re - ignited , do n't get caught in the middle of it . jack : anything that costs me time and money is not minor . fix it ! what ? phyllis : just passing through . i did n't realize victoria 's deal with neil would put you in such a foul mood . jack : then maybe you did n't see the smug look on billy 's face when he said the rent was paid . phyllis : well , it kind of matched the look on your face . jack : the gall of that man , the audacity to bring up our father , trying to paint me as vindictive . phyllis : well ... jack : no , our dad was a fair man . he played by the rules , but he was also a shrewd businessman that did n't let his good nature get in the way of a successful deal . phyllis : and while that might be true , i do n't think your father would approve of your plan to annihilate brash & sassy . and despite your friendship , neither will neil . jack : no , you 're right . i 'm gon na have to find another way to take my competition out of business . victoria : you told me to come to you if there was any change in my symptoms . dr. carlisle : your blood pressure 's normal . but i see you had some memory loss ? victoria : there have been , um , events that i - i do n't remember , conversations that i only realize when people have told me what i 've said . dr. carlisle : have you been drinking ? victoria : some wine from time to time in moderation . it 's not like they 've been drunken blackouts , dr . carlisle . dr. carlisle : are you suffering from headaches , dizziness ? victoria : no . dr. carlisle : any symptoms that precede these losses in memory ? victoria : my hearing . sometimes things sound jumbled , like gibberish , but then everything just goes back to normal . dr. carlisle : have you reduced your stress as i 've suggested ? victoria : i 've tried , but unfortunately , my stress level has only increased since the last time i saw you . dr. carlisle : i 'm sending you downstairs for an eeg . victoria : now ? dr. carlisle : as a precaution . victoria : could my memory issues be related to the mild concussion from the night i fell ? dr. carlisle : it 's a strong possibility . the eeg will help me figure out what 's going on , okay ? zack : how many business books do you own ? a couple thousand ? abby : [ chuckles ] at least . zack : all right , what 's next ? abby : ooh , um , shelf paper , which i left in my car . zack : all right . can i help ? abby : sure . there 's more books in those boxes right over there . zack : [ sighs ] abby : yep . get to work . be right back . [ cellphone rings ] zack : zack stinnett . [ chuckles ] yeah , of course i 've heard of your blogs . one of the hottest around . yeah . as much as i 'd love going on blast to your 2 million subscribers , i do n't think i 'm quite ready to do interviews about design date yet . yeah , thanks , though . okay . abby : why did you turn down that interview ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . zack : shelf paper was n't in the car ? abby : forgot my keys . zack : [ sighs ] i turned down the interview because the app just launched , abby . i do n't want to over - hype it . the tech space is unpredictable . glitches happen . credibility gets lost . then who 's gon na invest in the next big thing ? abby : you 're all about playing it safe . zack : in business ? you bet . in personal life ? i mean , is it playing it safe by dating my business partner ? probably not . and if you do n't like how i -- abby : look , zack , um , i brought you into my tech incubator because i liked your idea and i trusted your ability to pull it off . so i have your back about the interview . zack : and the personal ? abby : it would be a little bit boring if there were n't a little risk involved , right ? zack : then both of our ventures will continue to succeed . abby : of that i have no doubt . nick : i 'm afraid to ask . chelsea : i asked for silk . not linen . silk . nick : there 's a big difference between the two ? chelsea : it 's a huge difference ! are you kidding me ? ! it 's a massive difference ! and now i have to send it all back , and i 'm -- it 's not like a little bit ! i 'm walking bolts ! like , i need to send back bolts and bolts and ... nick : bolts ? chelsea : thank you ! you get it ! too bad my idiot supplier did n't get it . ugh ! i do n't know what i 'm gon na do now ! i mean , these dresses are due by the end of the month . i 'm not gon na be able to supply that , so what 's gon na happen is the entire catalog is gon na be ... late ... why did you move connor 's drawing ? nick : uh , i - i didn't . i just -- i just kind of set out some of my , uh , my own family photos . chelsea : because , i mean , this is my -- it 's my favorite drawing of his . nick : chelsea , i promise i did n't mean to -- to hide it . i just kind of set them there . chelsea : i 'm just overreacting . it 's fine . nick : no . hey . look , no . look , it was thoughtless . i 'm sorry . chelsea : no , it 's fine , nick . you were just ... nick : you know , it 's gon na take some getting used to this idea of a shared home . i think i know how to help . dr. carlisle : according to the neurologist , your brainwave patterns are normal . no indications of another injury or a seizure disorder . but it 's not uncommon for patients to experience memory issues or distorted hearing after a concussion , even a mild one . and stress exacerbates symptoms . victoria : how long will this go on ? dr. carlisle : your symptoms could be gone by the end of the week or last for months . victoria : months ? dr. carlisle : every case is different . victoria : okay , well , what am i supposed to do in the meantime ? i mean , is there a treatment for this sort of thing ? dr. carlisle : unfortunately , no . but you should monitor your symptoms and take notes of any time you experience distorted hearing or realize you forgot a conversation , and ... victoria : yeah , i know . minimize stress . i know . dr. carlisle : your body 's telling you to take it easy . victoria : yeah , i guess i could try to take some time off of work , but under the circumstances , i just do n't see how that 's possible . neil : lily told me that you 're living at the chancellor place . cane : yeah . trying to save money on rent . neil , i am working hard at this . i am . i am doing everything in my power to make this up to my family , convince lily to take me back . neil : you 're gon na have to make big changes , then . cane : i have . i 'm looking for a job . i even sold my car to pay for the kids ' tuition at walnut grove . neil : but it 's not enough , my friend . you know , you -- you got to stop blaming people for the situation you 're in . you got to take responsibility . cane : i know . neil : you got to show lily that you 're a decent man , that you 're an honest man , which i know you are . cane : i 'm trying . i 'm trying . neil : not hard enough . there 's an old saying . `` you make your own luck . `` okay ? think about that . cane : yeah . [ cellphone chimes ] mariah : hey . you were totally checked out during the production meeting . i guess what victoria said got to you ? hilary : she was madder at me than she was at hochman . mariah : how did you think that she would react , seeing her own meltdown on `` the hilary hour `` ? hilary : i did n't think she came off that bad , mariah . i mean , she was strong , she was confident , she handed that guy his head on a platter when he obviously deserved it . mariah : hilary , what world do you live in ? they were hurling insults about each other 's performance in bed . i mean , did you really think that victoria would be okay with seeing that plastered all over the internet ? not to mention the part about her company not doing so well . hilary : well , like i already told victoria , i ca n't and i wo n't undo it . mariah : then i sincerely hope you have a flak jacket , because you 're gon na get some major blowback from this . hilary : i can handle it . [ sighs ] devon : hey . mariah : hey . devon : how you doing ? mariah : i really hope you 're here to whisk me away on your private jet to somewhere magical . devon : well , that depends on whether or not you consider the underground magical . mariah : if it means hanging out with you , then absolutely . devon : yeah ? perfect . let 's meet there later , huh ? mariah : deal . devon : okay . billy : fantastic . thank you . phyllis : champagne . what are we celebrating ? victoria 's loan with neil ? billy : no , we are celebrating you . to you , my beautiful woman , for sticking by me when i was not at my best , for always having faith in me , and for making me exquisitely happy that you are in my life . [ glasses clink ] i missed you while you were gone . phyllis : i missed you , too . i 'm sorry that jack has decided to wage war with you guys , raising the rent . billy : you know jack . he wants to demolish the company . but too bad , so sad . vicki and i are n't going anywhere . we 're not about to let jack or anybody else kick us while we 're down . phyllis : you know , your brother does n't give up easily . billy : neither do i. i 'm not worried about jack . i can handle him . phyllis : yeah ? and how do you plan on doing that ? billy : by not involving you . i do n't want you caught in the crosshairs . jack : what an unexpected surprise . nikki : well , i 'm sorry for barging in . jack : no , nothing to apologize for . can i get you some water ? nikki : um , yes . thank you . at least i did n't have to bump into gloria or your mother . how is dina 's project going ? jack : better than expected . nikki : well , happy to hear that . ah , irony . your family is coming together and my family is falling apart . victor just threw nicholas out of the tack house . jack : oh , dear . ca n't say i 'm that surprised . nikki : and victoria 's humiliated over that `` hilary hour `` debacle . did you happen to catch that ? jack : i 'm sorry . yes , i did . nikki : i do n't know how you can be friends with that woman . jack : when she worked for me , she was very loyal , always had my back . nikki : we 're talking about the same hilary curtis ? jack : i have heard all of the terrible things people have said about hilary . i 've seen another side to her , one that i like and admire . look , i could turn this question around , you know . why do you still care about victor ? nikki : well , he was the love of my life for decades . we share children , grandchildren , and many good times . jack : and many bad times that seem to outweigh the good ones now , or the two of you would n't be separated . nikki : well , jack , you ca n't just stop loving somebody because of the bad times . that does n't mean that i want to be with victor or that i 'll ever forgive him . jack : is that why you 're opening yourself up to me now ? to stick it to him ? nikki : are n't you with me in some way for the same reason ? jack : despite my bravado about victor , ticking him off is like jumping into an active volcano . is that really something you want to do ? nikki : do you ? abby : just what i needed -- pizza and the most efficient unpacker ever . zack : well , i had tons of practice . i moved around a lot . abby : me , too , when i was a kid . i actually did n't get close with my dad until i moved to genoa city . and even then , things were volatile . [ chuckles ] zack : that 's too bad . i know how much you admire and respect him . abby : i 'm proud to be his daughter . and him asking me to move here , i feel like i 'm a true member of the family , finally . [ chuckles ] zack : seeing you at work , how immersed you are , it 's tough to imagine there was ever a time you felt less than . you 're talented , smart . you 're beautiful . i think you 're amazing , even if you have a little pizza sauce on your face . abby : oh . [ laughs ] zack : i just wanted an excuse to kiss you . abby : no excuses necessary . i think you 're amazing , too . jack : perhaps when i first encouraged you to cry on my shoulder , a bit of that was poking the bear . nikki : but since then ? jack : since then , we 've spent some real time together . and i remembered how much i like having you in my life , how much happier i am when you 're around , how i laugh more , how -- how much brighter my life is with you in it . so , no . no , there 's no hidden agenda where victor is concerned . not on my part , anyway . nikki : none for me , either . i want to be back in your life , jack . and i want you to be in mine . cane : hey . i , uh , got your text . i , uh , hope you 're not mad at me for warning you about your special appearance on gc buzz , but , you know , i just thought you should know . victoria : oh , how right you are . but that 's not why i asked you here . i 'd like to talk to you . and i 'd like to thank you . cane : oh , really ? for what ? victoria : for saving me from making a terrible decision . you know , for as much damage as you 've caused this company , this time you did me a huge favor . cane : well , i 'm pleased i could help . but , uh , what exactly did i do ? victoria : you know , i was about to sign a loan with benjamin for brash & sassy when i saw your name and number scribbled on a notepad in his hotel room . in your own handwriting . imagine that timely coincidence . cane : well , sometimes things just work out . victoria : i take it you were hoping to do business with him . cane : i 'm unemployed , and i 'm just exploring my options to try and make some money for my family . that 's all i 'm trying to do . victoria : like the one that you offered jack would have had you committing corporate espionage . you know , if i had n't seen that note and i had accepted ben 's help , i might have lost my company . so thank you . thank you very much , cane , for saving brash & sassy . and in case you 're having any doubts whatsoever , you 're still fired . lily : i feel like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders . at least there 's one good thing in my life i 'm not losing . jordan : are you talking about your brand - ambassador job or me ? lily : both . [ chuckles ] jordan : i feel the same way . lily : [ chuckles ] jordan : cheers . lily : cheers . billy : i slept with you while you were still married to my brother . i do n't regret that . but jack does have a right to hate me for it . but this latest attack on brash & sassy , raising the rent , it does n't just hurt me . phyllis : you think he wo n't stop . billy : you know jack . he 's not gon na stop until victoria 's company 's history . and i 'm not gon na let that happen . so it 's time for me to start playing offense . phyllis : okay . how ? billy : i have weapons of my own . phyllis : jack 's accused me of divided loyalties , but i want you to understand i do not care who signs my paychecks . my loyalties will always be with you . billy : then be prepared . i 've paid the price for the affair , and i 'm done paying . jack has punished me enough . it 's my turn to punish him . [ next_on ] nick : faith is coming home from camp tomorrow . chelsea : is she coming to stay with us ? nick : unless you have a problem with that . jordan : this is n't working . we should just move on . victor : bonnie , is that you ? nikki : oh , no . it 's me . | nikki is at the tack house with abby . nikki reminds abby as to how that victor had used nick for his own selfish plans by letting her move in here and the way he had done nick by letting their heated argument be televised on national television . zach interrupts them and abby introduces him to nikki . jordan joins lily in the kitchen of lily 's home and begins to try to explain about the kiss but lily lets him know that she is still in love with cane . nick gets moved in with chelsea but they both worry as to how faith will take the news . jack , billy and phyllis discuss benjamin hochman and how he had failed in his endeavors to get in on the ground floor of brash and sassy . billy assures them that they have another backer . victoria confronts mariah and hilary about airing it on television concerning the argument that she and benjamin hochman had had . mariah suggests a follow up interview with her so she can set the record straight about what really happened but victoria refuses . |
[ previously_on ] lily : not for one second did i ever want hilary gone . i will carry the guilt of what i have done for the rest of my life . ashley : bye . nate : so , what 's up with you two ? neil : i 'm not sure . ashley : i 've asked your father for a little bit of discreet help . he 's working on having dark horse acquire the leasing company that billy is using to rent retail space for his boutiques . kyle : so , then , dark horse could cancel the whole deal , shattering billy 's retail dreams . ashley : hey . you waiting for billy ? kyle : he 's not in there . he had a meeting outside the office . and gloria is taking advantage and chatting up that new guy in sales . ashley : you 're very well - informed . kyle : that 's the goal . i was hoping to run into you , since you 've been out of touch . any updates on `` operation stop billy from destroying jabot `` ? ashley : it 's a done deal . dark horse bought the leasing company , and i fully expect those leases to be canceled today by nick newman , with a little friendly persuasion from my brother . kyle : pays to know people in the right places . ashley : mm - hmm . kyle : i 'm glad my dad could help . but i 'm ready and willing to do my part , too . ashley : good to know . i do n't think i need anything from you right now , though . but thanks . nick : what 's next ? jack : well , i 'll talk to you in a minute about our new office space , but first i want to talk about our newly - acquired leasing company . i 've just done a thorough review of all their current contracts . nick : any red flags ? jack : i think dark horse is going to have to cancel some leases . nick : long - term clients ? jack : some of them are more recent . but they 're bad deals . anyway , i had our attorneys draft these letters to inform our impacted businesses that their agreement is null and void . anyway , all you have to do is sign it . i ill see that it gets in the mail today . but since you questioned how forthright i had been with you earlier , i put this one on top . nick : do you expect me to kill the contract for the 30 stores jabot leased ? jack : i carefully reviewed the agreed rates against potential income , and the numbers reinforce what i 've suspected all along . it is in your best interest to cancel the jaboutique arrangement immediately . nick : all right . [ sighs ] do n't talk to me about what is best for me when clearly your priority here is your personal agenda . lily : [ gasps ] [ breathing hard ] cane : what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? lily : just a , um ... another nightmare about the -- the accident . cane : [ sighs ] do you want to talk about it ? lily : no . cane : come here . come here . come here . lily : [ sniffles ] cane : come on . let 's try and get back to sleep . lily : no , and see that again ? i never want to sleep again . sharon : what are you doing here ? phyllis : i drink coffee . this place sells coffee . so that 's a novel concept , do n't you think ? sharon : no , i 'm just surprised that you would deign to enter my establishment after the venom that you hurled at me last week . what was it you said ? um ... oh , yeah . there 's only so much `` sharon `` you can take . phyllis : okay . i was not in the mood to hear you whine about how hard it is to keep our secret from nick . sharon : and you were n't very happy with summer that night . phyllis : and i 'm still not . can i get my usual , please ? sharon : mm . you 're still upset with her ? what 'd she do ? phyllis : well , my daughter keeps making bad choices . and she wants to take zero responsibility for them . though she is more than happy to judge me for the mistakes i have made . so can you please give me my coffee now ? thank you . sharon : i had no idea . i mean , she 's always so ... sweet with nick . phyllis : because nick is buying her off . summer : hey ! i 'm so happy to see you . kyle : late . i 'm on a coffee run . summer : oh , no , no , no . no , not until you hear this . everything for my trip to philadelphia is set . plane ticket purchased . room in the same hotel as billy booked.-not that i really plan on spending too much time in my room . kyle : hope your reservations are refundable . summer : why would i do that ? wait . no , what do you mean ? kyle : [ sighs ] no way are you going to philadelphia . additional sponsorship sharon : okay . you 're not getting this until you explain what you said about nick . phyllis : you are such a pain in my ... summer has blown through her trust fund . sharon : yes , i know . and ? phyllis : and i had to take a hard line with her . you know , she has to learn to live on what she makes . so i refused to give her any handouts . sharon : but she is her daddy 's girl . phyllis : yes , and nick is a soft touch , and he decided to give her some regular spending money . sharon : that 's definitely something nick would do . and i can see how that would annoy you . phyllis : yeah , well , it 's driving me up a wall . just one other thing to come in between me and my daughter . sharon : sounds like you and summer just need to find a way to put your problems aside and reconnect . phyllis : really ? is it that easy ? i should have thought of that myself . sharon : oh , do n't make it sound like it 's the end of the world . it might be as simple as a mother / daughter weekend . that would be a great way to bond again . phyllis : [ laughs ] that 's how much you know . summer and i need distance . plenty of it . summer : okay . explain . kyle : [ chuckles ] you did n't factor in your mom . big mistake . huge . and do n't spend too much time picking out something sexy for you to wear on our night together . because you do n't be wearing it long . summer : okay , no , you think that my mom can stop me from taking this trip . i will find a way to handle her . i always do . kyle : not this time . one , you live with phyllis . so she 'll notice if you try to just sneak off . two , you work with phyllis . and since your request to attend the trade show was rejected , she 'll expect you to be in the office . summer : that 's it ? kyle : throw in the small matter of you threatening to out your mom and dad 's fling to billy , further eroding any inclination phyllis may have to trust her baby girl , and she 'll be tracking every move you make . summer : careful . your desperation to win our little bet is starting to show . kyle : yeah ? summer : mm - hmm . kyle : who 's touching who ? summer : i 'm just giving you a little taste , since you 'll be left wanting . kyle : mm . you sure about that ? summer : you know , you should go out and get your car fully detailed for its new owner . me . because i am getting on that plane , and then i 'm getting into bed with billy . kyle : bets aside , say , just say , this works out just as you planned , and you do the deed with billy . where 's that leave you and your mom ? summer : okay , well , she and i are not in a great place , anyway . and it 's not like she gave much thought to consequences before she jumped between the sheets with my dad . kyle : you 're stealing her guy . summer : i am not `` stealing `` anybody . i am simply conducting an experiment to expose the fact that she and billy are not the happy couple that they claim to be . if anything , they should be thanking me . kyle : i 'm sure they 'll both love you so much for doing this to them . and after what you already pulled with your mom and nick , it 'll blow your relationship apart . are you really willing to risk that over a loser like billy ? summer : first of all , do n't call him that . and , yeah , billy is worth making certain sacrifices for . kyle : why ? summer : is it really out of the realm of possibility to think that billy may have the hots for me , too ? kyle : this is n't about billy . he just happens to be phyllis ' man of the moment . that 's why you picked him . this is about you and your mom . summer : okay , you are so wrong . kyle : then i dare you to test my theory . summer : how ? kyle : take a long , honest look at all that garbage connected to your mom you 've been hauling around for years and talk to her about it . summer : that 's it ? kyle : that 'll take way more guts , and have a more satisfying payoff , than jumping into bed with billy . summer : nice try . but you 're not gon na win our bet . that car is mine . nick : meeting 's over . jack : whoa , whoa . you 're taking this all wrong , nick . nick : then why do n't you clear it up for me ? did you or did you not convince me to buy that leasing company ? jack : i explained to you -- nick : yeah , so you could have some way to control some of billy 's business decisions . but you left out some pretty significant details , did n't you ? like your overriding plan to get me to kill the leases so billy ca n't open his cosmetics stores . jack : okay . the thought occurred to me -- nick : you manipulated me . i brought you on because i need you . i need someone who i can trust , someone who i can rely on , and i really thought you wanted to be a part of this . jack : i do . i am not playing you . i respect you . and helping you with this business , i could n't ask for more rewarding work . nick : but you clearly care more about undermining your brother . jack : yes , you are right that i am trying to stop billy . i am convinced these boutiques are gon na fail . and you and i are gon na get stuck with the leases . now , i want jabot to succeed , but more than that , i want you and dark horse to succeed . i have not lied to you . all the facts i 've brought to you are solid . these are bad deals . here . see for yourself . billy negotiated a deal that was below market value for these locations . this ... is a list of the deals we have with billy . those are our leasing contracts . this is what similar venues are charging . we can find tenants who will pay a lot more than jabot . i am trying to help you , i am trying to help dark horse when i tell you , kill these contracts . you lose nothing . and you gain a hefty profit . that 's the truth . you have a promise from me . lily : [ sighs ] thank you . but you ca n't do this every morning . you know , just lying around , waiting to see if i 'm okay before you go to work . cane : yeah , well , that 's one of the perks of being the boss , huh ? i just wish i could be more help to you . lily : no . you have done so much . i could n't get through this without you . cane : maybe you should talk to someone who could help you in a way that i can't . you know ? maybe you should talk to a therapist . about your lingering feelings about the accident . lily : uh ... i mean , i do n't know . i ... i feel like when we went to go see a marriage counselor , it did n't really go well for me . and what 's the point ? my -- my sentencing is so soon . what good could it really do ? cane : well , it 's got to be better than doing nothing , you know ? i just hate seeing you suffer like this . jack : well ? nick : i wo n't cancel jabot 's leases . jack : can i respectfully ask why ? the numbers speak for themselves . nick : i 'm taking your advice . you assured me this deal would give me leverage over billy , which is what i want . and i want it long - term . are you arguing against that now ? jack : you know what , i stated my case . bottom line is , this is your call . nick : you 're right . it is . jack : i take it we 're done here . nick : we are . and this is the first and last time i 'm gon na say this -- you need to remember who 's company this is , and whose interests you 're here to serve . summer : [ sighs ] mom ? phyllis : hello , honey . summer : um ... i just ... wanted to talk to you about something . phyllis : well , i also wanted to talk to you . i wanted to share something with you . but you were up and out early this morning . summer : what 's wrong with that ? phyllis : nothing . nothing . i just thought maybe we could -- summer : i 'm taking a vacation day tomorrow . phyllis : was that on the schedule ? summer : i have a weekend yoga - workshop thing in madison . phyllis : you . yoga . summer : it 's more of a wellness retreat . something to help me detox after all the unpleasantness around here lately . phyllis : well , i wish you would have said something -- summer : i 'm leaving tonight . phyllis : hold up . okay . you may be my daughter , but you do n't get to bounce in here and just announce your plans , all right ? you have a job , tomorrow 's a workday , and i 'm gon na need your help while lauren is away at the trade show . summer : okay , well , you never said anything like th -- phyllis : well , i should n't have to explain anything like that . your vacation days have to be approved by your supervisor . and i know that you 're jonesing for a detox weekend , but i -- i would like something like that myself right now . so you 're gon na have to cancel . summer : i already paid for it . phyllis : get a refund . summer : i can't . plus , if it was anyone else asking for a day off , you would n't care . so i 'm going . phyllis : what else is happening on this trip ? summer : nothing . phyllis : really ? 'cause i 'm getting the feeling there 's gon na be more than just sun salutations . summer : like what ? phyllis : shopping ? with that bribery money your father gave you . is that burning a hole in your little pocket ? summer : that was merely a generous gift from my loving father . phyllis : a gift due to blackmail . summer : you are complaining why ? you have just as much to lose as dad does if anyone finds out that you two slept together . so it was money well spent , and everyone wins . i just hope that you do n't betray billy again while he 's out of town . phyllis : i am not gon na waste my breath replying to that comment . besides , we are gon na be too busy packing . summer : why ? where are you going ? phyllis : when billy gets back , we are going to be moving out of your apartment . summer : so , when did you and billy decide to move ? phyllis : last night . it was his idea . summer : really ? phyllis : i was surprised . summer : i mean , i just figured that you could n't wait to get away from me because ... everything . phyllis : it 's not like that . i love you . summer : okay . then why ? phyllis : you know , billy just thought that we should have our own place , you know . and i actually agree with him . i thought you 'd be thrilled to have your apartment all to yourself . summer : i mean , you and i could use a break . it is a lot , living together and working together . phyllis : sometimes you have to take a step back to get close again . i hope that 's the case with us . summer : i hope so , too . cane : okay , i 'm not trying to pressure you into going to counseling , all right , i 'm just asking you to think about it , that 's all . lily : i know . i will . cane : okay . sharon : cane . lily . hey . good to see you . cane : hey . sharon : hope you 're holding up all right . cane : uh , we 're doing okay . lily : yeah . taking it day by day . sharon : well , i know what it 's like to have your world turned upside down , and to wonder how it will ever be right again . but you will do it , lily . lily : hmm . you sound so certain . sharon : you 're strong . and you have a lot of people around you who love you . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to overstep . lily : no , you didn't . cane : no , no . you 've been great to us . we appreciate it . we really do . sharon : i 'm happy to help any way i can . cane : okay . lily : thanks . cane : well , uh ... i have to get to work . you know you can always , uh , call me . or you can text me . lily : i know . cane : or you can e - mail me . lily : i know . it 's okay . you can go . cane : or you can drop by . lily : bye . cane : i love you , okay ? lily : love you . hey . sharon : you want a pastry to go with that ? lily : actually , i was looking for something a little more substantial than breakfast . and , you know , you 've been really nice . sharon : tell me what you need . lily : well , um , cane wants me to see a therapist to talk about everything that 's been going on since the accident , and -- sharon : you 're reluctant . lily : i just do n't know if i 'm ready to open myself up to a stranger like that . sharon : because they might judge you ? lily : well , who would n't ? you know ? i killed ... anyway . i know that you 've been studying psychology . sharon : you -- you want a recommendation ? lily : i do n't want to talk about this , but i know i need to . so , i could really just use a friend right now . [ cellphone rings ] ashley : hey . i 'm sorry i have n't reached out . i 've been meaning to call you . neil : oh , no . that 's to be expected . we 're both busy . listen , i - i was hoping that you might be able to join me for some dinner tonight . ashley : i do n't really know my schedule , and i 'm just about to walk into a meeting , so ... neil : ah , okay . we 'll talk later . ashley : sounds good . bye . jack : hey . ashley : [ clapping ] good news ? jack : i 'm afraid not . my meeting with nick did not go as planned . he refused to cancel jabot 's leases . ashley : i thought you said it was handled , and it was n't an issue . jack : i did n't think it would be an issue . no , i made a very strong case . he thought i was pushing my own agenda , and he did n't appreciate it . ashley : ca n't you change his mind ? jack : no , he 'd only resent that . no , he made it very clear who 's the boss . i 'm telling you , it is so frustrating not to be in a position to make what i need to happen happen . ashley : yeah , tell me about it . jack : oh , ash , after everything i put you through ... i owe you . i 'll help you come up with another plan , okay ? ashley : no . i do n't want to jeopardize your work relationship with nick . so i 'll find another way to hobble billy from within the company . jack : well , i 'm sure you 'll come up with something . if there 's anything i can do , just ask . ashley : i 'll hold you to that . bye . jack : hey , hey . um ... i never thought i 'd say this , but one good thing has come from billy 's reign as ceo -- you and i are finally on the same side again . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lily : i could get 20 years . and then i think , how do i survive that ? you know ? what is my family gon na go through ? the twins would be in their 30 's by the time i got out . sharon : and the nightmares ? lily : how do you know ? sharon : oh , like i said , i 've been there . lily : when i 'm awake , all i can think about is how things would be different if i had n't run that red light . sharon : and when you 're asleep ? lily : oh , my god . it 's awful . i ca n't tell cane . i do n't want him imagining those things . sharon : i do n't know if it 'll help to tell me , but it might . lily : [ sighs ] there 's just a lot about the accident that i do n't remember . and i 'm wondering if that 's why i 'm imagining these things that did n't happen in my dreams . where it 's not just hilary that 's hurt . sometimes my whole family is there . bleeding and dying . and it 's cane . my kids . my dad . sharon : and devon ? lily : i killed his wife and baby . and he wo n't forgive me . so that 's like i killed him , too . [ inhales , exhales loudly ] i know you said that i 'm strong . sharon : you are . lily : then how do i do this ? how do i go on with my life knowing that i murdered them ? sharon : it was an accident . lily : it does n't make hilary and the baby any less dead . and no amount of penance or good deeds will ever , ever make up for that . sharon : [ sighs ] look . the first thing that you need to do is stop lying to yourself . you are not a murderer . you made a mistake that had tragic consequences . and your penance is that this is something that you will always take with you . lily : what about my brother ? sharon : whether or not devon finds a way to forgive you , you have to forgive yourself . lily : let myself off the hook . sharon : would you prefer to drag your family through this guilt and regret and ... to the point that they do n't have any happiness , any hope , any life ? have your nightmares become a reality ? lily : no . god , no . no . sharon : okay . well , then , the best thing that you can do to give your kids and cane and -- and your dad and devon the best that you have to offer is to forgive yourself . it 's the way to move on , and it 's where you 're gon na find the strength to be there for them . no matter what happens . lily : [ snorts ] the way you talk , you make it sound like it 's possible . sharon : i have to believe that it is . jack : may i join you ? neil : of course , jack . sit down . jack : been thinking about you a lot lately . wondering how things are going with your family . neil : it 's a rough time . you know , devon is still blaming lily for hilary 's death . jack : where do things stand for lily legally right now ? her sentencing hearing is coming up . we are praying for the best . but michael is warning us that we 've got to prepare for the worst . jack : [ sighs ] oh , god . i 'm so sorry . neil : but i am staying positive . i 'm staying strong for the family . and i 'm trying to find a way to heal the rift between devon and lily . jack : look , maybe soon devon will shake off this anger and this pain and slide into something that comes more naturally -- loving his sister . neil : well , here 's to hoping you 're right . jack : and what about yourself ? you taking care of yourself ? you getting out ? escaping from everything that 's weighing on you ? neil : yeah . yeah , i 've managed a little . ashley 's been a good friend to me . we 've been spending some time together . jack : i did n't know that . ashley did n't mention it . but , then , she and i have our own wounds to heal . neil : she seems to have a lot on her plate recently . jack : are you wondering if she 's going to have more time for you in the near future ? neil : just making conversation . jack : from all i know , there 's no other man in her life right now . in case you 're wondering . ashley : i thought it was better for us to meet here , away from the office . kyle : i was curious when i got your text . you seem to have accomplished everything you wanted without any assistance from me . ashley : no . there 's been a hitch . please sit . okay , so , jack was n't able to get the job done . kyle : what , he could n't get nick to terminate the leases ? ashley : no . he led me to believe that it was a simple matter , but apparently it wasn't . so i have no other resort . i have to go to extreme measures to make sure that billy does n't continue to run jabot into the ground . kyle : [ sighs ] ashley : i need your help . and your discretion . kyle : absolutely . i know i can make this happen for us . in fact , i already stumbled on something that might help . ashley : what ? kyle : i picked up on some drama in billy 's personal life . we can use it to our advantage . ashley : i 'm not comfortable with that . kyle : look , if you do n't want my input , then i get -- ashley : it 's not about that , kyle . i 'm interested in anything you have to say . i have an idea , and i think it might work . but if it does n't , we 'll go back to your idea as a last - ditch effort , okay ? kyle : fill me in . ashley : you ca n't tell anybody . kyle : i won't . ashley : you ca n't tell your father . certainly not summer . i 'm taking a very big risk bringing you in on this . kyle : i wo n't betray your trust . ashley : okay . we have learned the hard way that billy ca n't be reigned in . he will not listen to logic . and we do n't have the power to stop him from gambling away jabot 's assets and prestige . i 'm not comfortable with this . but he leave me no other option . lily : thanks for letting me unload . it really made a difference . sharon : for me , too . and we can do this again whenever you want . lily : well , until i 'm locked up . sharon : or not . lily : thank you . bye . sharon : bye . jack : so , if , hypothetically , you were hoping to rekindle a flame with ashley , uh , hypothetically , i would think that was great . neil : mm . i 'm not looking for an endorsement . jack : oh , no , no . we 're just shooting the breeze . hey , look . this is none of my business . but i hope things do work out for the two of you . i think ... i think you could be really good for each other . especially right now . neil : i appreciate the encouragement . i do . and as far as the rest , uh ... we shall see . got to go . jack : take care . neil : yeah . you too . ashley : i think we have to go back to my original plan . which is giving billy enough rope to hang himself while we carefully document every expensive and irresponsible decision that he makes . hopefully we 'll have enough ammunition to take to the board , and then we can seek a non - confidence motion . kyle : how do i fit in ? ashley : well , when the opportunity presents itself -- and i 'm sure it will -- i want you to encourage billy 's reckless behavior . kyle : [ chuckles ] so easy . ashley : yeah , kyle , you know , do n't underestimate him . he knows that we 're gunning for him . he 's gon na have his guard up . kyle : so , how are you thinking of me being rewarded for my loyalty in all this ? ashley : i 've already told you . you 'll be looked after . kyle : what about the board members billy has on his side ? ashley : with the work that i 'll be doing behind the scenes , hopefully , when the time comes , phyllis will be the only one that 's left that 's blindly loyal to billy . what ? kyle : i 'd love to see this play out the way you 've envisioned it , but we have n't dealt with our biggest obstacle yet . what 's the point of a no- confidence vote if the blood - abbott clause means billy will remain ceo no matter what ? you said so yourself -- he 's bulletproof . ashley : yeah . but there 's another blood abbott . kyle : aunt traci . but we agreed she 's a non - starter . she has zero business experience , and wants nothing to do with running jabot . ashley : i think she 's gon na be more open to the suggestion when she finds out the damage that billy 's done to the company . and then we can convince her to take the job on an interim basis . just long enough to go to the board , get rid of the blood - abbott clause , and then she resigns . kyle : then you can take the reins . that 's where you 're going with this . you want to take over . ashley : it 's up to the board to appoint the ceo . i mean , whether it 's me or somebody else . without that clause , at least it gives the board freedom to appoint whoever is the most qualified for the position . kyle : i had no idea you were capable of being so machiavellian . ashley : i 'm protecting jabot . just like i 've always done . it 's interesting , though . when you find yourself fighting for something that you believe is right ... you do things you never imagined you could do . summer : oh ! since i proved you wrong again , drinks are on me . oh , excuse me . two coffees , please . kyle : what was i wrong about ? summer : my mom bought my story about my weekend yoga retreat in madison . kyle : for now . summer : just admit it . i outmaneuvered you . plus , my mom had some interesting news . kyle : about billy ? summer : he wants to move out of my apartment . kyle : then why are you celebrating ? billy clearly wants nothing to do with you . summer : ok , do n't be so dense . he clearly wants me too much , and he ca n't stand being constantly tempted . kyle : i do n't have time to waste on your fantasies . i have important matters to focus on . summer : such as ? kyle : all i can say is , i have big , new plans for the future . summer : oh . kyle : what 's that supposed to mean ? summer : nothing . you just always have `` big plans `` for yourself , they just ... never work out . kyle : excuse me ? summer : [ laughs ] do n't get all sensitive and hurt . it 's not an insult . it 's just ... the truth . kyle : not even close . summer : kyle , here 's the difference between you and me -- i will do whatever it takes to get what i want . to hell with the consequences . you 're willing to break the rules , but only so far . kyle : soon enough , you 'll realize just how far i 'm willing to go . neil : hi . ashley . ashley : oh ! hi . neil : hi . i hope you do n't mind me dropping in . i never heard from you about dinner tonight , so i figured i 'd just come by and see what 's going on . ashley : yeah . i 'm so sorry i did n't get back to you . i 've been crazy busy . i just had meeting after meeting -- neil : oh , come on . do n't apologize . i know how it goes . so , what do you say ? want to join me for some dinner ? come on -- ashley : i can't . neil : no , you ca n't , can you ? or are you just trying to break it gently to me that you 're not interested in picking up where we left off the other night , maybe ? ashley : first of all , i had the best time with you . i really did . neil : i had the best time with you . ashley : i never expected that to happen . neil : it 's crazy . me either . but i 'm -- i 'm glad it did . ashley : yeah . i just have so much happening in my life right now ... neil : i get it . i do , too . i -- i know you have big aspirations here at jabot . and if there 's one thing that i 've learned in life , which i 'm sure you 've learned , too , that if you want something badly enough in life , you make the time for it . so why do n't we clear up the confusion . why do n't you tell me what you want us to be . you want us to be friends or something more or -- [ chuckles ] or what ? ashley : i would n't mind finding out where this could lead . however , i ca n't really commit to anything more than that because there 's so much happening here , and a lot of shifting sand . neil : yeah , no , i get it . it 's -- you 're -- yeah . that 's a coincidence , because i 'm not ready for a commitment either right now . ashley : oh . okay . neil : mm - hmm . ashley : so , just exactly what are your expectations , sir ? neil : i was kind of thinking maybe we could get together again and go from there . you know , have a good time , see where that leads . how does that sound ? ashley : kind of perfect . [ laughs ] neil : [ laughs ] nick : hey . what 's on your mind ? sharon : lily . she 's feeling guilty about the accident . so i tried my best to console and help her . nick : brought up some bad memories for you ? sharon : how 'd you know ? nick : because i know how kind and empathetic you are . sharon : [ sighs ] it just got me thinking about , you know , the terrible things i 've done , and all the people i 've hurt , and just how incredibly hard it is to make amends and move on . nick : yeah , we 've all done things we regret . but when that happens , you know , there 's no going back . you have to move forward and strive to do better . we taught each other that . sharon : sometimes i forget how lucky i am to be marrying you . again . nick : i 'm the lucky one . phyllis : i am in pursuit of peace and fresh air . so if you know what 's good for you , you will leave me alone . kyle : i get that you 're still angry because i told summer about your fling with nick . but i 'm here to make it up to you . phyllis : yeah , well , that 's impossible . kyle : you 'll want to hear this . have you thought about attending the trade show in philadelphia ? phyllis : lauren is representing fenmore 's . billy is representing jabot . why would anyone else need to go ? kyle : excellent question . now , why would summer buy her own ticket to philadelphia after lauren told her to stay home ? phyllis : she wouldn't . kyle : summer did n't mention any ... weekend plans ? phyllis : a yoga retreat . she lied ? why ? kyle : why do you think ? summer plans to show up at billy 's hotel room tonight to ... welcome him to philly . | lily opens up to sharon about her fears of going to jail ad the guilt she feels about the accident and sharon tells her that she wo n't be able to move ahead until she forgives herself . jack tells ashley that nick decided he wo n't cancel the leases for the new jabot storesso ashley must go back to her original plan give billy enough rope to hang himself and then call for a no confidence vote so that traci can be ceo long enough to get rid of the blood abbot clause . neil amd ashley decide to have a fun casual relationship and see where it goes in the future . summe lies to her mother and gets a day off to go on a yoga retreat but later kyle tells phyllis that summer bought a ticket to philedelphia to be there to welcome billy to the trade show . |
[ previously_on ] adam : marry me . sharon : what ? adam : i want to move forward and start a new life together . phyllis : adam put the grand phoenix up for sale . abby : if you and i are gon na work together , you need to have some skin in the game . phyllis : i 'm gon na need some time to come up with the money . victor : i just overheard phyllis tell adam that , once she has a stake in the grand phoenix , she will boot you out and take over herself . billy : chelsea 's not gon na be at nick 's for much longer , considering the fortune that calvin left her . phyllis : what ? phyllis : okay , i can do this . be sweet , be charming . no problem . sell the dream . i got this . mm ! chelsea , so good to see you . chelsea : were you waiting long ? phyllis : um , what 's 30 minutes when you 're building dreams ? chelsea : yeah . do you mind if i grab something to drink ? phyllis : by all means . chelsea : i just want to arm myself with some scalding - hot coffee . you know , just in case . phyllis : [ laughs ] chelsea : wow . wow , that 's good -- fake laugh and inviting me to coffee , as if we 're friends . it reeks of desperation . this is gon na be fun . victor : i hope you 're not making a habit of checking up on your old man . nick : no , but i 'm glad to see your treatment 's going so well . victor : [ sighs ] yeah . i 'm in good hands . nick : so am i . victor : oh , yeah ? nick : yeah . it seems someone was able to get a restraining order against adam to keep him away from seeing christian . victor : oh . really ? nick : yeah , i do n't know who did it , but they pulled some serious strings to do it . victor : hmm . nick : and to that guy , i 'd probably say -- victor : you 're not gon na say to that guy that he should take the high road . nick : thanks , dad . victor : you 're welcome . adam : you got an answer to my marriage proposal ? sharon : i do . adam : those are such beautiful words . [ chuckles ] well , it did n't take as long as i 'd imagined . sharon : well , you have n't heard my answer yet . adam ... i ca n't marry you . what -- why are you smiling ? adam : because you said `` i can't. `` you did n't say no . kyle : [ groans ] lola : oh , my god , that rain was crazy ! one second , it was blue skies , and then the next -- kyle : out of nowhere ! [ laughs ] lola : what does that do to our plans ? kyle : dead in the water , i 'm guessing . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : ca n't go snorkeling . it 'll be too muddy to hike . lola : meanwhile , we have all day and all night left to our own devices . kyle : oh ! with nowhere to go . no plans . lola : mm , sometimes no plans are the best plans . kyle : well ... oh , i 'm sure we can think of something . lola : [ giggles ] mmm ! kyle : mmm ! adam : you said `` ca n't , `` which means you want to marry me , but something 's preventing you . sharon : stop splitting hairs . adam : then be honest with me . and , more importantly , with yourself . you -- you want me . sharon : no . adam : you want us to be together . and i want to know -- no , i deserve to know who or what is keeping us apart . sharon : i am . i am , okay ? adam : i do n't believe that . sharon : look , there 's a million reasons why you and i will never be together . adam : great , lay them on me . you set them up , i will knock them down one by one . sharon : [ sighs ] adam : okay ? perfect team . sharon : will you take this seriously ? adam : i will , as soon as you start saying something that makes sense . sharon : okay . i ca n't condone the way you have treated your family -- nick , christian ... adam : you have made that abundantly clear , and i can live with that . sharon : okay , well ... if i were demented enough to say yes , which i 'm not , you would use that as some sort of a permission to continue on the same destructive path that you 've already started . adam : what if you could stop me ? what if you could help me change my ways ? sharon : okay , do n't -- do n't even suggest that i am responsible for your actions . adam : have n't you ever thought about if you could do that , sharon ? sharon : i ca n't be the one to fix you ! not now or ever ! you know why ? because you have to want that for yourself . adam : who says that i do n't want that , sharon ? sharon : you . it 's in every breath you take . it 's everything that you do and say . you know , i -- i 've grown up too much ! i love my children too much . i love myself too much to backslide ! adam : well , how much have you actually grown if you ca n't even admit how you feel about me ? you love me . i know you do , sharon . sharon : i think you 're making a lot of assumptions . adam : okay , well , then i will make another one on why you came here today . sharon : to tell you the truth . adam : you could have called . sent a text . but here you are . because , deep down inside , you know that you want me to convince you to change your mind . additional sponsorship lola : mm , this is absolute bliss -- curled up with you in the tropics , no phones , no screens , no meals that need to be cooked . kyle : but we were supposed to go snorkeling . lola : mm , well , this is excitement , though . kyle : [ chuckles ] lola : you know , if i saw tropical fish and coral , i would probably burst from the thrill of it all . kyle : mm , well ... if we ca n't do it this trip , we 'll do it next time . lola : say it again . kyle : next time . shh . [ chuckles ] we have all the time in the world . the rest of our lives . lola : do you realize what that means ? kyle : hmm ? lola : possibilities are endless . we 're just starting our lives together , and there 's this huge empty plate right in front of us waiting to be filled . kyle : oh , the grand buffet of life . lola : so much to choose from . it 's kind of daunting . kyle : i can tell exactly where we 're headed , and i do n't even need a crystal ball . lola : oh , okay . all right , mr . fortune teller . kyle : mm - hmm . lola : so , what does the future hold from lola and kyle abbott ? kyle : oh , i thought you 'd never ask . lola : oh ! kyle : it goes ... a little something like this . lola : [ laughs ] abby : ladies and gentlemen , it is my tremendous pleasure to announce that because of our chef , lola rosales - abbott , society has been awarded ... a michelin star ! lola : what ? [ applause ] abby : lola , please , please , say a few words . [ applause continues ] lola : wow . this is such an honor , but i did n't do this by myself . so i would like to thank abby and devon , but , most of all , my husband for his support and understanding and for always being my inspiration and my rock and my guinea pig for new recipes . [ applause ] now it 's time to celebrate . so food and drinks on the house ! [ cheering ] kyle : you are terrific . lola : and so are you . taking charge of newman enterprises and merging it with jabot does n't happen all by itself . kyle : you did all this by yourself . the recipes , the menu , the one - of - a - kind way you put it together . how many times in your life do you get your first michelin star ? today is all about you , and you 'll always be first on my list . lola : [ gasps ] i really like that ! kyle : nice , right ? lola : yeah . well , since we 're tossing around ideas , i can picture a different future for mr . and mrs . abbott . kyle : hmm . i ca n't wait to hear it . phyllis : you know , i have never seen anybody take so much time to put sugar in their coffee . chelsea : yeah , i know . i just did that 'cause i like to watch your squirm . so ... tell me , why am i here ? phyllis : to offer you a truly unique experience . the perfect investment opportunity for your sizable inheritance . chelsea : the inheritance you accused me of murdering my husband for ? phyllis : now , chelsea , why -- why would you let a catty remark that i made in the heat of the moment stand between you and the chance of a lifetime ? chelsea : all right , well , then let 's hear it . phyllis : okay . a luxury hotel that caters to the crème de la crme . top - of - the- line everything . everything . elegance , comfort , state - of - the - art amenities . exquisite and impeccable service . the grand phoenix , where the weary traveler can rest and then rise from her ashes and be born anew . it 's really gold . chelsea : and where do i come in ? phyllis : well , i just need a loan to buy a stake in the hotel . but i would pay you back , with interest . chelsea : i 'm guessing you dangled this carrot in front of everyone you could think of , and they all said no ? phyllis : yes . that is true . that is true . but their loss is your gain . chelsea : mm . phyllis : and it does n't even matter because abby has controlling interest in the hotel . chelsea : wow . she 's really making a name for herself phyllis : yeah . yeah , she is . she is . but she 's just -- you know , the lounge is her baby , but i 'll be overseeing everything else . chelsea : well , sounds like it has potential . phyllis : yeah , it has potential . you know ... you should do this in honor of your husband . chelsea : oh . phyllis : in honor of his memory . leave a legacy for connor . you wo n't regret it , honestly . what do you say ? chelsea : i need to think about it . phyllis : okay . well , take a day . take a day - and - a - half . but , honestly , a chance like this does n't come around often . the grand phoenix will change your life . clock is ticking . adam : tell me something . who in this world do you honestly , truly love ? sharon : i love my children more than anything or anyone . adam : aside from them . who do you choose ? who chooses you ? okay ? who belongs to you and no one else ? who values you above all others and loves you deeply and passionately and unconditionally and would give you the world if he could ? and when you 're together , he makes you feel alive and cherished and wanted ? sharon , you have spent so much of your life living for other people , catering to their needs , and making them happy . this -- this degree that you have , this social work ... you give so much of your time and energy making people 's lives whole again . you give so much of yourself . you get nothing in return . sharon : i -- i have no regrets for what i 've done , and i 'm not gon na apologize to you or anybody else for -- for caring about people and just helping people live a life that they deserve . adam : look , i 'm not trying to insult you or make you question your choices . i am not . but who cares about you ? when do you get to live the life that you deserve and you get the love that you 're entitled to ? let me give that to you . you know that i can , and you know i want to . you feel it every time that we are together . your heart is telling you what to do . listen to your heart , sharon . listen to mine . it 's just the two of us here . no one else matters . okay ? say yes . sharon : no . adam : [ sighs ] sharon : no . no , i came here to make it clear to you that , um , you know , i 'm really happy with my life . i am . i 'm happy , and , you know , i might not have everything yet , you know , but i -- i do -- i do know one thing for sure , and that is that i -- i do n't want a life with you . at pier 1 , the color is calm eucalyptus . chelsea : nick , it 's me . um , i have to pick your brain . phyllis came to me today with this offer , and part of me is saying i should take it . part of me is saying i should leave it alone . um , i guess i kind of need a tiebreaker . so call me when you get this , okay ? bye . adam : do you think if you deny our connection hard enough that it 's -- it 's gon na magically cease to exist ? sharon : i 'm not in denial . adam : [ sighs ] you are hung up on this idea that somehow loving me makes you corrupt , sharon . but just because our relationship is complicated does n't make it wrong . sharon : it 's more than that . it 's -- it 's destructive , it 's toxic . it 's chaotic . i just -- i ca n't live my life like that . adam : the truth that is staring you in the face , that we belong together . because you and i are exactly alike . sharon : nope . i 'm nothing like you . adam : you feel it every time we 're together . you definitely felt it when you were in my bed . sharon : that was a mistake . adam : okay , one that you are dying to make again and again . we 're not all bad , sharon . we 're not all good , either . okay , there 's passion and fire , and some darkness , too . sharon : [ sighs ] no , there 's no darkness in me , and if you think that , then you 're just , you know , you 're confusing me with phyllis . adam : no , the only difference between us is you are better at hiding your dark side than i am . sharon : if you think that , then you really do n't know me at all . adam : hey , the more you try to deny it , the more transparent it becomes . you are afraid of what the world is going to say and how they are going to judge you if you choose me . sharon : i really do n't give a damn about what the rest of the world thinks ! adam : then what is stopping you ? nick . you do n't want my brother to know how you feel about me ? nick : i do n't need to know the details of how you got the restraining order , but when it comes to keep adam from christian , i 'll take whatever help i can get . victor : just remember -- safeguard your family , no matter what . nick : i really appreciate everything you 've done for us . victor : thanks , son . nick : you know , i 've got a visit scheduled with christian later today . i 'm sure he 'd love it if his grandpa came along . victor : i 'd love nothing more . chelsea : [ clears throat ] abby : so , what would you like to discuss ? chelsea : i just had an interesting meeting with phyllis . she was pitching me a once - in - a - lifetime investment opportunity . abby : phyllis came to you for the money . and you 're thinking about giving it to her ? chelsea : i want to take her place . no middle man . just me and my money . abby : cut phyllis out completely . chelsea : phyllis does n't have the money . i do . abby : i do n't need the money to open the grand phoenix . i was just looking for an investor to run the hotel so i could focus on the lounge . so , really , the job would be hotel manager , and i do n't think you 'd be interested in that . chelsea : are you kidding ? i 'd love to manage the place . abby : really ? why ? chelsea : well , i miss working . as far as experience goes , i mean , i 've run my own company , i know the service industry ... abby : and your checkered past ? chelsea : i 've left that part of my life way behind me . way , way behind me . i am focused on doing good things , you know ? i -- i want to be a part of something important and lasting . abby : how do i know i can trust you ? chelsea : talk to nick . spend time with connor . i 'm doing all of this for my son . i want him to see the real me , a woman who -- who does n't give up , who learns from her mistakes . this could be the beginning of my fresh start . i could be that phoenix rising from the ashes . i just -- i need somebody to give me a chance . abby : you do realize when phyllis finds out , it 's gon na be bird - hunting season . chelsea : eh , it 's fine . i can handle phyllis . [ sighs ] what i need is an answer from you . am i in ? do we have a deal ? phyllis : just the woman i wanted to see . i 've got great news . abby : what 's up ? phyllis : i may have landed a lender . abby : yeah , um , i -- phyllis : it 's chelsea ! chelsea . [ sighs ] i was giving her all of our ideas about the grand phoenix , and she loved it . i mean , she was eating it up with a spoon . so , if all goes as planned , you will be getting a wire transfer into your account by the end of that deadline week . abby : that wo n't be necessary . i 'm rescinding my offer . phyllis : wait , what ? you ca n't ! abby : i can . yeah , i already have . phyllis : no , no , no ! no ! [ scoffs ] wait a second . the grand phoenix is ours ! i mean ... you -- you need it to be successful , and -- you need me ! abby : actually , i 've already found someone to fill the management position . phyllis : how ? who ? this bitch ? adam : you are throwing away our shot at happiness because of nick ? sharon : i did n't say that . adam : well , you did n't need to say it , sharon . you are still running around like someone love - starved puppy , just panting for his approval . sharon : my decisions have nothing to do with nick . adam : really ? then tell the truth . say you love me . say yes to this proposal . say that we are good together and that we belong together . what is the worst that could happen ? the planets collide ? people start taking you seriously for the first time because you 're finally thinking for yourself ? sharon : see , that 's why i ca n't marry you . adam : why ? because i see you ? sharon : no , because -- you don't . you have this fantasy of me , and it has nothing to do with who i really am . adam : then what am i missing ? tell me , who is the real sharon ? sharon : a woman can not be pressured into doing something that she does n't want to do . adam : then get out of here , okay ? go back to your safe , dull life . get out . i 've always been excited for what 's next . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : okay , i do see another possibility . kyle : mm , are you still cooking ? lola : wait and see . lola : after you finish chopping your chorizo and your jamon , you will transfer everything into the pot where you have been cooking your garlic and onions . [ sniffs ] smells incredible . i wish i could eat that smell , but , as with everything in life , it takes time . so , patience . i promise , you will not be disappointed . kyle : there 's my gorgeous wife . lola : hi , handsome . kyle : what 's cooking ? lola : today it 's paella . and the sweetest little abbott ever . kyle : ooh , how are my two favorite video chefs ? giving mommy a break today ? lola : the sous chef is getting restless . kyle : well , any day now . hungry ? lola : ravenous . what did you bring ? lobster and shrimp empanadas from the hottest restaurant in town . you miss being at society ? lola : the long hours on my feet , the crazy requests ... um , planning the menu ... yeah , almost every day . kyle : mm , you can always go back . lola : being at home when our little bundle of love is born is the smartest thing for us . for now . kyle : you can work when you want . lola : and you can work when you can . how was your last day in the office ? kyle : mm , i could n't wait to get home to you . lola : how lucky are we that you get to work remotely ? kyle : [ sighs ] when this baby is born , mommy and daddy will be on - call all day , every day . lola : oh ! the little boss approves ! kyle : yeah ? lola : yeah . kyle : [ laughs ] lola : anything is possible , kyle . phyllis : abby . the grand phoenix is my baby . i 've worked so hard on this . i have given this project everything , and you 're just gon na let her run it into the ground ? abby : well , you 're jumping to conclusions a bit . phyllis : what have i done to you ? abby : bragging about how you were gon na squeeze little , naive abby out of the business ? does that -- does that ring a bell ? phyllis : i never said that . abby : oh ! you did n't ? so you 're calling my father a liar . no , my dad heard you , and so now this deal -- eh , it 's completely dead , and you only have yourself to blame . phyllis : you are going to regret this . both of you are . chelsea : mm . i do n't know , should we cancel her invite to our opening night party ? abby : done , but , hey , i actually -- i need to talk to you about something first . chelsea : shoot . abby : i 'm gon na have my eyes very , very wide open , so if you try to pull anything , you will regret the day that we ever met . chelsea : i am not that person anymore , okay ? all i want is for this project to succeed . abby : great . then we 're on the same page . chelsea : great . so , when do we get started ? abby : i will send you all the information you need to get the grand phoenix ready to soar . [ both chuckle ] nick : whoa ! sharon : [ gasps ] oh , nick ! uh , i 'm so sorry . i , uh -- i should be more careful , i 'm sorry about that . nick : okay , slow down . slow down . what 's -- what 's going on ? what 's wrong ? [ cellphone rings ] adam : chelsea , this better be good . chelsea : i think it 's high time the two of us got something straight . once and for all . i 'm phil mickelson . adam : chelsea , i 'm really not in the mood to fight over connor right now . chelsea : good . i did n't call for a fight , either . adam : so what do you want ? chelsea : i want the best possible world for our son . adam : so do i . chelsea : i 'm thinking maybe we could meet somewhere , on neutral territory . so we can figure out a way to move forward and do right by him . adam : that 's a great idea . name the place . victor : can i help you ? phyllis : you are incredible . going behind my back , sabotaging my life at every turn . you 're gon na deal with me now . yeah . victor : wow . phyllis : face to face . lola : do you think , out there , there 's some parallel universes where we 've living out those lives we were fantasizing about ? kyle : i do n't know . probably . lola : which one would you choose ? kyle : all the ones where i get to spend forever with you . lola : [ chuckles ] forever is pretty long time , you know . kyle : mm , with you ? forever 's not long enough . lola : mmm . nick : all right , come on . tell me what 's happened and what 's got you shaken like this ? sharon : [ sighs ] i can't . nick : adam ? sharon : how would you know ? nick : because i 've known you forever . what 's he doing now ? uh , more mind games , trying to get you to do his dirty work ? sharon : he proposed . nick : he proposed ? as in , like , marriage ? what the hell ? sharon : i know , that was my first reaction , too , and then i came to my senses . nick : what 'd you tell him ? sharon : no . but the things that he said ... it was like he knew my deepest secrets and he was answering every prayer that i never allowed myself to utter . nick : okay , so he got under your skin , he knows how to push your buttons . he knows exactly what to say to get what he wants . sharon : which is precisely why a glass of wine or a shower right now would be great , so i can just forget about what he said . nick : what about the proposal 's got you so on edge ? sharon : [ sighs ] nick : sharon , you know you can say anything to me . sharon : he said that we were just alike , that any feelings that i have for him prove that there 's something dark inside of me , something that we shared . nick : well , he 's wrong , sharon . he 's absolutely , unequivocally wrong . victor : if you want to blame someone for the turn your life has taken , then why do n't you find a mirror ? phyllis : you twisted my words around so abby would pull out of our agreement . victor : i told my daughter exactly what you had said to adam . phyllis : you had no right to do that . victor : of course i did . she 's my daughter . if she had been a stranger , i would gone to them and said , `` do n't do business with a woman like her . `` phyllis : [ sighs ] i can not believe it . it 's like -- it 's like everybody in this godforsaken town is trying to take me down just for the sport of it . victor : do you think we all sat around and we drew a straw deciding that you were our scapegoat ? you blame yourself ! phyllis : okay , you enlighten me . how ? you enlighten me . victor : when you , phyllis -- when you decided to save your own behind and turned on my daughter and my wife , you made an enemy of me . phyllis : i kept your wife 's secret for months ! and i went to court to help them , not to hurt them ! anybody who is around you , who helps themselves , becomes your enemy . what are you , a cult leader ? victor : i 'm a father ! you do n't cross me ! do n't cross a newman ! phyllis : oh . victor : yes . phyllis : i get it . but betraying your own son , that 's playing by your rules ? victor : you are as destructive and delusional as he is , and you will go down together ! phyllis : i 'm not going down . victor : yeah ? phyllis : you are the one who will fall . victor : oh ! i love that . how are you gon na do that ? you have nothing . phyllis : when i am done with you , you will lose everything -- your empire and everything you have created -- because never underestimate the power of a woman who has nothing to lose . victor : you bring it on . sharon : [ sighs ] i ca n't believe i let him get to me like that . nick : do n't beat yourself up , all right ? he 's a snake . that 's what he does . sharon : i should have known better . nick : i 'm not gon na let you beat yourself up for this . none of this is your fault . sharon : what was i thinking ? nick : that you could help him , that you could save him . that 's what you do . sharon : gosh , i 've made a mess of everything ! nick : come on , not everything . sharon : i do n't know what i 'd do with you , nick . nick : adam 's wrong about you . you 're a very kind , compassionate woman who sees the best in even the worst people . there 's a light around you . do n't let anyone try and take that away . | lola and kyle 's plans to go snorkeling get rained out so they make love and then talk about how their future will be although their visions of the future are a bit different they are always happy . phyllis asks chelsea for a loan to buy a stake in the grand phoenix and chelsea tells phyllis she will think about it and get back to her later . chelsea talks to abby and tells her that she wants to take phyllis 's place and be manager of the grand phoenix and also have the stake in the hotel she offered phyllis . abby agrees and then they break the news to phyllis who has smoke coming out of her ears and wonders why abby decided to team up with chelsea . abby tells her that victor overheard her talking to adam about her plans to squeeze her out of the hotel . phyllis goes to victor 's office to tell him that when she is done with him he will have nothing and his life will be ruined . victor tells her to bring it on because he is always ready for a fight . adam spends along time trying to persuade sharon to marry him telling her that they have a strong connection because they are just alike and have a dark side . sharon tells adam no again and he tells her to go back to her boring life . sharon runs into nick at the dive bar and he tells her that adam is wrong because she is not like adam at all she is a kind and compassionate person . adam and chelsea both arrive at the dive bar and see nick holding sharon . |
ashley : morning . jack : morning . how 'd you sleep ? ashley : not very well . we 're burying our father today . you know the day will come , but ... jack : you look nice . ashley : so where is everyone ? jack : uh , traci 's still asleep . i mercifully have not seen kevin . ashley : what about gloria ? jack : gloria was on her way out when i came down . ashley : jackie , what was that about last night ? jack : what are you talking about ? ashley : the kindness act with gloria . jack : what makes you think it was an act ? ashley : because i saw the look on your face when you were hugging her . you could 've cracked a mirror . jack : i 'm doing what i have to do to make this time easier for all of us . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . you sure you do n't want any breakfast ? gloria : no . i just hope michael does n't mind us showing up so early . michael : of course not . gloria : thanks , honey . i just was n't ready for another run - in with jack . kevin : you do n't think he was sincere last night ? gloria : i wish jack would change his attitude about me . it means so much to john if his children and i could just get along . i 'm gon na miss you so much . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey ! i 'm almost ready . i just need a minute . billy : cool , no rush . colleen : yeah . thanks for , uh , picking me up . j.t . would 've taken me , but he had to work . billy : i 'm sorry that i missed him . colleen : yeah , right . so , what 's up with , uh ... the jeans ? do we need to swing by the house first or what ? billy : mnh - mnh , i 'm not gon na change . colleen : billy , you 're not wearing jeans to granddad 's service . does n't jack have a suit that you can borrow or something ? billy : you said you needed a ride to the funeral . colleen : yeah . billy : so i 'm here . i 'm not gon na go . [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm sorry i 'm running late . gloria : that 's all right . lauren : is that what you wrote for the service ? gloria : mm - hmm . it 's not good enough , though , lauren . lauren : well , i think if it matches what 's in your heart , it 's perfect . gloria : thank you . you know , i thank god every day for my family . 'cause i could n't get through this without you . [ scene_break ] traci : when i think about the number of times we all sat around this table , growing up ... jack : scarfing down mamie 's amazing cinnamon rolls . ashley : daddy would sit there and eat his bran flakes and his skim milk with his fruit . jack : i always suspected he was not quite as virtuous as he wanted us to believe . he 'd wait till we were all at it with each other . and then he 'd sneak one for himself . ashley : things will never be the same around here . [ scene_break ] colleen : help yourself . billy : thank you , i am . colleen : you know , um ... i was thinking about what you said regarding granddad 's service . and ... i do n't wan na go either . billy : then why are you going ? colleen : well , for our family , for my mom . billy : she 'll understand . colleen : you think ? billy : when i told jack and ash -- they were cool with me not being there . colleen : billy , i just ca n't . i ca n't not -- billy : you do n't have to sell me on this , okay ? colleen : i know that you 're supposed to go to funerals to say good - bye , but i kinda feel like i already did that , you know ? billy : me , too , at the hospital . you know , we were both there when he died . he looked really peaceful . that 's how i wan na remember him . colleen : come here . [ scene_break ] [ jill remembering ] jill : things have changed . john : you 're moving back in ? jill : i wan na take care of you . you 're my responsibility now . [ scene_break ] gloria : my sons -- both so handsome . michael , is that the tie you 're going to wear ? michael : since it 's around my neck , yeah , it crossed my mind . gloria : all right , all right , if that 's the one you want . michael : what 's wrong with it ? gloria : it 's just dark and severe - looking . michael : oh , what , like something i might wear to a funeral ? okay , what would you prefer ? gloria : anything more colorful . just not black , please ? michael : this is -- lauren : honey , you know , i really love your silver tie with that suit . what do you think ? michael : okay , i 'll change it . lauren : give me that . gloria : thank you , michael . because i think this should be a celebration for john . and i hope jack and ashley feel the same way . and who knows ? maybe they 'll even treat us the way john wanted . michael : it works two ways . gloria : you think i 'm gon na do something , michael ? michael : i 'm sure you would n't mean to . gloria : well , honey , i am going to treat john 's children with respect and compassion . i do n't know how they 're gon na behave . but i am gon na make john proud . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , sweetheart . traci : hello . kay : it 's all right . it 's all right . jill : sweetie . traci : uh ... the flowers are really beautiful . kay : yes , yes , they are , are n't they ? traci : thank you so much for handling that , ashley . ashley : i only arranged for one of them . kay : what ? jill : where did these others come from then ? jack : i thought we made it clear that instead of flowers people were to make donations in dad 's name . the only flowers here should be from family . ashley : these are from family , jack . they 're from -- they 're from dina and mamie . i got a hold of them yesterday . and our mother 's in europe . mamie 's on a cruise . so neither one of them could make the service , but they wanted everybody to know that ... they 're with us in spirit . [ scene_break ] gloria : what time is it ? michael : we 're fine . michael : you got quiet . lauren : mmm . i was thinking about traci . you know , i have n't seen her in years . boy , do we have a history together . michael : i did n't know that . lauren : oh , yeah . yeah , not exactly something i 'm proud of but ... kevin : how long have you two known each other ? gloria : did you grow up together ? lauren : no , no , we met , uh , right after high school . i guess we were about 18 . i was quite the little hell - raiser . michael : oh ... i wish i had met you back then . lauren : actually , honey , i do n't think you would 've liked me very much there was a time when , uh , one of my greatest pleasures was making traci abbott miserable . [ lauren remembering when she was a teenager teasing traci ] lauren : hey , trace , that 's some dessert you got there . you need any help eating it ? traci : no , thanks , lauren . this one 's on you . lauren : oh ! [ scene_break ] lauren : a real testament to john abbott -- because when i finally grew up , he just ... he was able to look past all that craziness and ... he was able to be my friend . gloria : john abbott was the most forgiving man i 've ever known . it looks like he gave us all a second chance . [ scene_break ] jill : i 'm glad we kept it small . ashley : yeah , it 's what dad would 've wanted . jill : yeah . is brad bringing abby ? ashley : she was so upset by the whole thing , i just did n't feel right forcing her . jill : oh , no , that makes sense . ashley : yeah , brad 's gon na spend the day with her . i told her i was gon na take her to the lake one of these days soon . it 's , uh , where dad used to take her and they 'd play and have a picnic . we 're gon na have a service for him there . jill : what a sweet idea . ashley : yeah , it was abby 's . jill : oh . ashley : she 's gon na miss her grandpa . traci : katherine , i was gon na come back over the 4th of july . you know , go up and see dad -- sort of surprise him . kay : mm - hmm . traci : but , of course , something came up and i did n't make it . kay : stop it . now , stop it . traci : if i had only known ! kay : oh , traci , traci , traci , now , come on , come on . you can not feel guilty . traci : how can i not ? katherine ... kay : listen to me , listen to me , your father loved you very , very much . he did . he felt very close to all of his children , no matter how far away they were . he was close to you at all times . traci : thank you . ashley : jackie ? reverend bock is concerned because it 's after 9 : 00 and gloria is n't here . and we have n't heard from her . he does n't know what to do . jack : hi , reverend . reverend bock : jack , my deepest condolences . jack : thank you . i think we can get started as soon as you 're ready . ashley : jack , are you sure you wan na do that ? i mean , maybe we should give gloria a few more minutes . or at least call her . jack : i think gloria 's made it quite clear this is not what she wants . kay : i happen to agree with ashley . i think we at least should call her , jack . fine , then i will do it . i 'll do it . jill : yes . [ scene_break ] kay : jack , i could not contact her anywhere . jack : then we 'll go ahead without her . reverend bock : `` the lord is my shepherd , i shall not want . he makes me lie down in green pastures . he leads me beside the still waters . he restoreth my soul . he leads me in paths of righteousness for his namesake . yea , though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death , i shall fear no evil , for thou art with me . thy rod and thy staff -- they comfort me . thou preparest the table before me in the presence of my enemies -- thou anointest my head with oil , my cup overflows . surely , goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life . and i shall dwell in the house of the lord forever . `` amen . ashley : i had a dream about dad last night . well , it was just a lot of little dreams . and , um ... we were n't doing anything that special . you know , we were having meetings at work and eating dinner together , talking about the books that we were reading . and it was just ... one thing right after the other , like it was the most ordinary thing in the world . except i was sad . i could n't stop crying . and ... daddy smiled at me and he opened up his arms and he said , `` ashley , my beauty ... everything 's okay . `` and just like that ... like it used to be ... i felt comforted . i felt at peace . and i felt so loved . and then i woke up . and for one moment , i felt like he was still alive , like he was right next to me . i could feel him . his presence was so strong . [ ashley remembering ] john : oh , goodness , do you have any idea how beautiful you look ? ashley : thank you . john : you know , i must tell you that , uh , i 'm getting kinda jealous of your mr. garrison , you know ? ashley : do n't you worry . no one 's ever gon na take your place in my heart . [ scene_break ] ashley : he 's right here . and he 's always gon na be right here for me ... and for everybody else . kay : life is very fragile , is n't it ? do you know what i want to remember most about john abbott was that wonderful , dry sense of humor . he was always such fun to be around . and , you know , i prefer laughter over sadness . and , oh , my , how that man could make me laugh ! [ kay remembering ] john : when you came out of that quarry , it 's not what you said when you saw that there was not a stitch of clothes in sight -- kay : well , thanks to your so amusing -- thanks to your so amusing fraternity brothers -- john : now wait a minute , we never did prove that they were the ones that pulled that little prank . kay : do you know if i did n't know you so well , goosey ... john : oh , katherine ... kay : i 'd say you had a hand in that yourself . [ scene_break ] kay : hmm ? yes , i , too , am going to miss your father very , very much . still , i know it 's just a matter of time until we meet again . we 're gon na share a lot of laughs ... together . traci : daddy was always so strong . and he never gave up on any one of us . that 's how i was able to ... go out in the world and find my way . i always knew that daddy was here , holding me up . the greatest gift my father ever gave me ... was teaching me how to believe in myself . [ traci remembering ] traci : thanks for being so understanding , dad . john : have i told you something lately ? it 's awful good having you home again . traci : well , it 's wonderful to be home . especially since i have such a super neat dad . john : super neat , huh ? traci : yeah . super , super neat . john : i love you . [ scene_break ] traci : oh , daddy ... what will i ever do without you ? i love you , daddy . jack : you did great . you did great . jill : it 's impossible for me to stand here and even begin ... to tell you how much your father meant to me . he brought so much to my life . but nothing he ever gave me could compare to when we had billy . when i lost my first son , phillip -- part of me died . you know , i honestly thought that i would never be able to feel joy again . but then john and i found our way back to each other . and he showed me that i could . and , then , miracle of miracles , along came billy . and , trust me , no one was more stunned than your father . [ jill remembering ] john : it 's because of you that we have this wonderful little boy . and i love you . and i love our little child . and do n't you ever , ever forget that . jill : i love you so much . [ scene_break ] jill : no one could replace my first son . but i promise you , i came back to life the day i remarried your father and we had our son . and i have never been more grateful than i am standing here today that we had that child together . because through billy and through all of you ... john will live on . john does live on . jack : my father and i share the same name -- john abbott . from the time i was a very little boy , i knew that name carried a great deal of weight in this town . it was a name people identified with success , with power , with wealth , as dad built jabot from nothing to an industry giant . to the hundreds of people who worked for him over the years , it was a name that implied honesty and fairness . the name was synonymous with kindness , with commitment , with generosity in the homes , the community centers , the churches , the charities he supported for years ... for all the years of his life . to the abbott family ... the name john abbott meant all that ... and one thing more -- absolute , unwavering love . he was the most loyal , loving parent anyone could ever ask for . [ jack remembering ] john : i always dreamed that when it was my time to move on , the company would be in your hands . my son would carry on for me . and knowing that you would be there to tend the garden that i planted ... then i could accept my life coming to an end much , much more and much easier . [ scene_break ] jack : nothing meant more to john abbott than protecting his family . that is a job that now falls on me . my name is john abbott , jr. my family calls me jack . i am proud to carry my father 's name . and i am honored to protect what he valued most -- the abbott family . [ scene_break ] billy : you know , i was thinking ... i only got half as much time with dad as jack and them . not even . colleen : billy , granddad was a lot older when he had you . billy : yeah , but still ... colleen : you know , it 's crazy . but part of me always thought that he would live forever . billy : yeah , me , too , i guess . it 's pretty dumb , huh ? i 'm off doing my thing instead of spending time time that i did have with my dad . colleen : wait , wait , if you knew that , they why did you stay away for so long . billy : it just kinda happened . i 'll get ice . [ scene_break ] reverend bock : mrs. abbott ? gloria : oh , reverend bock , how nice to see you again . this is my family -- my son michael , his wife lauren and , of course , you know kevin . he was at our wedding . reverend bock : michael , how are you . kevin . lauren : uh , where are the rest of the family ? did someone call and say that they were running late ? reverend bock : there -- there must be some terrible mistake . gloria : mistake ? what do you mean ? reverend bock : well , the service ended a short while ago . i was just on my way out . uh , i have a christening to perform up at lake geneva . i 'm so sorry . when you were n't here earlier , we assumed you were n't coming . lauren : to her own husband 's funeral ? reverend bock : i 'm sorry . if i could stay ... michael : we understand . gloria : believe me , it 's ... we understand . reverend bock : i 'm sorry . michael : thank you , reverend . please do n't let us keep you . reverend bock : thank you . lauren : thank you . reverend bock : bye . michael : who told you what time to be here ? gloria : jack [ scene_break ] colleen : how was the service ? traci : you know , it was lovely . it was really helpful to talk and to listen . how are you and billy doing ? colleen : we 're okay . before we set up all the food , we went into granddad 's study and we said a prayer . and we looked through all of his old photo albums . that was always one of his favorite rooms . traci : oh , sweetie ... billy : it 's just so weird -- dad actually being gone . i keep expecting him to show up and ask us why we did n't get any pastrami . jack : he loved that stuff , did n't he ? he knew it was bad for him -- loaded with salt . he 'd make those little microscopic sandwiches . and whenever i 'd rib him he 'd say , `` you only live once , jackie . `` billy : yeah , i remember ... kind of . jack : hey , i know you 're on your own now . and you 've got jill . you 've also got me . do n't ever forget that . billy : thanks , jack . jack : no , i mean it . billy : i know . big brother 's boss now . do n't need to cross you . ashley : wow . nice spread . jack : yeah , is n't it , though ? we can thank little brother for this . billy : it was mostly colleen . so , uh ... where 's gloria ? how 'd it go ? ashley : actually , she never showed . billy : she missed dad 's funeral ? ashley : mm - hmm . billy : well , how come ? ashley : i do n't know . who knows why that woman does the things she does . [ scene_break ] gloria : i knew i could n't trust him . `` gloria , you 'll always have a place in our family . `` what a liar . kevin : this is low -- even for jack . lauren : you really believe that he meant for you to miss this funeral ? gloria : of course , he did . lauren : but then why did n't ashley or someone insist that they wait for us ? gloria : i 'll tell you why , lauren . because they did n't want me or my family dirtying up their pristine little service . kevin : what a creep . michael : for jack to rob you of this ... gloria : oh , no , michael . he did n't . he ca n't . nobody 's taking this moment away from me . gloria : i worked so hard on this speech , john . because i wanted today to be perfect . gloria : but i just do n't think any speech can really do justice to the man who was my husband . i thought about a lot of words -- devoted and loyal and honest and loving and compassionate . but even saying 'em out loud right now -- they do n't really describe john . oh , sure , he was all those things . but he was -- he was so much more . i was n't a very good wife . i wanted to be . but i 'm just not an easy woman to deal with and ... john would tell me that sometimes . but in spite of my flaws , and there are a few , he loved me . he loved me for exactly who i am . and he 's the only man who ever made me feel worthy of being loved . and that it was safe -- it was really safe to love him right back . sometimes when he would just take my hands in his ... i 'd just feel so secure and so , i do n't know , uh ... peaceful . it took a long time , john . but i finally got it . i got it . being with you ... i finally knew what it was like to live and to be in love . and with you , it was always like ... being home . [ gloria remembering ] john : i love her now . and i will love her always just as she is . [ scene_break ] gloria : thank you , john abbott , for everything you gave me . gloria : i 'm gon na always love you . [ scene_break ] ashley : i ca n't get over how many people we 've heard from -- all these cards and the flowers and phone calls . traci : and donations in daddy 's name . ashley : wow . jack : yeah , dad was loved by a lot of people in this town . billy : he was n't too big on people going nuts over him , though . ashley : that 's for sure . colleen : `` it 's not who you are , it 's what you do that counts . `` granddad always used to say that . traci : do you know what he would appreciate more than anything else ? ashley : hmm ? traci : all of us are here together in this room . jack : so let 's make a pact right now . no matter how busy any of us gets , no matter where life takes us , we will all do our best to be in the same room together at least once a year . ashley : come here . i second that . traci : motion carried . billy : meeting adjourned . ceecee and i told abby that we were gon na stop by . jack : yeah . billy : okay . ashley : i 'm gon na stay here with traci and jack . i 'll be there in a little bit , okay ? billy : okay . colleen : okay , we 'll see you later . traci : okay , sweetie . colleen : bye , mom . i love you . kevin : how was the service ? nice and cozy ? colleen : okay , what is your problem ? kevin : stick around . find out . gloria : well , jack ... you got your wish . jack : what are you talking about ? gloria : you gave me the wrong time for the service so we 'd be sure and miss it . jack : where do you get this ? gloria : come on , jack , we 're not stupid . jack : if there was a misunderstanding , gloria , i am sorry . obviously , you heard the time wrong . gloria : i do n't believe that for one second ! jack : excuse me ? gloria : you did n't want me there ! or my family ! and i bet everyone in this room knew exactly what he was doing . gloria : well , at least you 're not denying it . which is a hell of a lot more honest than you were last night when you stood right there and said , `` oh , yeah , gloria , i accept you into the family . `` and you put your arms around me and gave me a big old hug ! you have treated me like a disease from day one . i should 've known right then you were up to something ! jack : you know what , gloria ? i do n't really give a damn what you think . gloria : what you did was hateful , jack ! kevin : it was hateful and mean . no other words for it , jack . lauren : i ca n't believe you would do something so disgraceful . michael : oh , it was vintage jack abbott . take an unbelievably painful situation and make it that much worse . jack : listen , baldwin ... gloria : no , you listen ! your days of treating me like dirt are over ! my family and i have as much right to be respected in this home as you do ! jack : i 'm gon na treat you with respect ? do n't hold your breath . traci : please , please , can we not do this ? not today . ashley : this is not the time or place . jack : do n't talk to me . i did n't start this . kevin : oh , please . michael : you purposely denied gloria the opportunity to say good - bye to john . if that 's not starting it , what is ? gloria : no , no , no , michael . wait , remember what i said in the chapel ? jack has n't taken a thing away from me ! and if you think you were hurting me , you did n't succeed . because it goes way beyond that ! jack : is that a threat , gloria ? ashley : calm down , both of you , just -- jack : no , i will handle this , ash . kevin : oh , the way you handled your father 's funeral ? gloria : yeah . i thought that today , of all days , we could 've put aside our differences ! and you would 've behaved with a little class . jack : ooh , i 'm gon na get a lesson in class from a back alley grifter ! kevin : i would think twice about talking to her like that . lauren : kevin ... gloria : no ... no , kevin , you let him go ahead and insult me . it just proves my point -- that jack abbott is a selfish snob ! jack : you wan na know what selfish is ? selfish is seeing my father 's express wishes on paper and ignoring it for days . selfish is hearing my sister and me beg for a small , simple service and turning into a side show . and i am sick of it ! gloria : and i am sick of being treated like a second - class citizen . and your father would be ashamed of you ! jack : do n't you ever tell me how my father would feel again ! i knew him my whole life ! you knew him for , what ? two years ? gloria : yeah . and he told me day after day that i made his life worth living , that i made him smile . and that i made him feel young again ! jack : maybe for a few months , until all of your lies started surfacing . until your slimy ex - husband showed up in town and threatened my father so much he felt he had to shoot him and ended up behind bars under so much stress he had another stroke before we could bring him home ! no , thanks to his loving wife , we had a funeral today ! ashley : oh , stop it ! michael : that 's enough ! jack : we have put up with you for a long time , gloria . we did so out of obligation . those days are over , sweetheart ! dad is dead . you are no longer his wife . you are no longer any part of this family ! [ next_on ] sharon : so you really think it 's appropriate to bring your pregnant lover here to the house ? nick : i did n't know noah was gon na be here . neil : do n't underestimate dru . she can get pretty crazy . chris : it really does n't matter whether the two of you were legally married . he still left you half his estate . | traci , jack and ashley sit at the breakfast table and think about the many breakfasts they have had with their father at that very table . ashley knows that things will never be the same again . billy has agreed to take colleen to the funeral . she sees that he has jeans on and asks if he is going to change . `` i am not going to the funeral , `` he says . gloria goes over to michael 's house and lauren looks over her eulogy . she approves . jack says that he was nice to gloria the day before just to make things easier for everyone . all arrive at the church but gloria . jack feels that is just gloria showing that she does n't want to be there . katherine tries to reach gloria but is n't available . the service starts without her . traci , jack and ashley , as well as katherine and jill all talk about john and how they experienced something good with him . colleen and billy skip the service and spend time talking about john and looking at pictures of the family . gloria , her boys and lauren head over to the church and see that it has been set up for the service . the minister comes out and all are shocked to hear that the funeral had just finished and she does n't have time to do one for this part of the family now . gloria knew it . jack set her up . he gave her the wrong time for the funeral so that she would miss it . she reads her eulogy anyway . kevin , michael and lauren sit and listen to it . gloria forces herself to be happy so that she can honor john on this day . she tells that she was n't always a good wife but john accepted her as she was . john and his siblings , with colleen all sit around the house and talk about the family and they feel like at any moment , john is going to ask one of them for pastrami , as he loved that stuff in spite of it being bad for him . they all make a pact to get together as a family at least once a year . they will drop whatever they are doing , wherever they are in the world to come home . they have a family group hug . ashley still finds it strange that gloria is n't anywhere to be seen . the door opens and kevin enters very angry . colleen is on him in a minute asking about what his problem is . gloria comes in next , followed by michael and lauren . she knew that his fake hug with her the day before meant something but she did n't think that he would set her up to miss john 's wedding . she feels that everyone in the room knew this was going to happen and that they supported it . jack denies that he did anything to her . `` you are out of my father 's life , and you are out of the family ! `` |
phyllis : i - i , um ... signed these custody papers . nick : what custody papers ? phyllis : i told you about the plan . you know . nick : i probably was n't listening to you . phyllis : these are custody papers . if the judge gives me the maximum sentence , you 're gon na divorce me and i want you to have full custody of summer . nick : this is the , uh ... phyllis : yes . nick : this is the divorce agreement ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : yeah . [ nick rips up the paper ] phyllis : do n't do that . nick , do n't do that . nick : look , i may divorce you for making terrible coffee , which you do on a daily basis , but , uh , not for doing time . phyllis : nick ... nick : shut up . i 'm not divorcing you based on the outcome . it 's not gon na happen . so deal with it . you know what ? i ... i did n't really ... let me try that again . [ nick kisses phyllis ] why do n't you take that to court with you ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not gon na go to the sentencing hearing . jack : you should n't go if you do n't want to . sharon : i already got her convicted . that should satisfy her biggest detractors -- who will no doubt have a field day -- their day in court , as it were . pun intended . jack : you did n't get her convicted , the prosecutor did . do n't go picking up that baggage . you told the truth . no one holds that against you , not even phyllis . sharon : you gon na testify ? jack : no . no way that 's gon na happen . ( telephone ringing ) jack : she blackmailed you . you are my wife . she is my ex - wife . imagine what the bloggers would do with that . hello ? phyllis : hey . um , listen , can -- can i ask you a favor ? i - i know it might be a huge imposition , um ... but , um ... uh ... could you come to court today ? it -- it would be really great to have a sympathetic face there . i know it 's a lot to ask . i - i completely understand if you wan na say no . jack : okay . phyllis : i 'm sorry , what ? what ? jack : i said , okay . phyllis : oh , you 'll be there ? jack : yeah . phyllis : oh ! oh , thank you ! oh , my gosh , jack , thank you . thank you . jack : that was phyllis . sharon : i figured . jack : i think she just wants a sympathetic person in the crowd . sharon : makes sense . jack : i 'm just gon na be present there , that 's all . let the press make of it what they will . i 'm not making any kind of a statement . if she needs the moral support , i 'll be there . if she does n't , i 'll come right back home . you okay with that ? sharon : yes . [ scene_break ] phyllis : that , uh , cough medicine is on the top shelf to the left , right next to the olive oil . nick : yeah , i know where the cough medicine is . phyllis : this -- is for her rash . nick : it 's always in the same place . ( knock on door ) nick : i got it . old news . phyllis : and i have some things in the refrigerator for her , too . nick : i got it . she 's okay . look how happy she is . phyllis : hey ! michael : ready to go ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , i 'm ready and willing . i 'm ready to go -- ready to go . hey ! lauren : hey ! phyllis : and now , you , i do n't want you to come . because you 're gon na hear about what a bad person i am . lauren : oh , well , too late , i already know what a bad person you are . phyllis : do n't -- do n't tease me . lauren : what ? phyllis : because i 'm kind of , uh , barely holding it together here . lauren : really ? phyllis : yeah . lauren : even if i did that ? phyllis : no ! lauren : baby ! phyllis : okay , okay , now i officially hate you . lauren : oh , come on ! michael : all right , this love fest is over . i have a few things i 'd like to review with phyllis before we leave , please ? lauren : ah . all right , so , nick ? think the baby could use some air ? nick : mm . yes , she clearly needs some air . michael : feed her . nick : yeah . michael : i 've just witnessed the death of subtlety . phyllis : yes . michael : how are you ? phyllis : good . fine . scared as hell . michael : good . all right , you have two faces for the judge -- stoic and remorseful . stoic when you hear anything said about you that you do n't wan na hear , and remorseful when you speak . phyllis : yeah . um , i - i wrote out a speech . i thought it would be good . it would help things . i have it . it 's -- it 's somewhat long . here . michael : all right . oh , another thing , do n't let your face settle into that beautiful smile it relaxes into . phyllis : my face relaxes into a beautiful smile ? michael : yeah , that one . do n't -- do n't do that . the judge will see that as a lack of contrition , all right ? okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : so you 're not going ? nick : she asked me not to . lauren : she says that , but -- nick : she was pretty adamant . lauren : she asked me not to go , too . i 'm sure she said the same thing to daniel . nick : yeah , but we 're still kinda self - conscious around each other . other . she 's genuinely embarrassed about all of this , so i 'm gon na do what she asks . lauren : i 'm sorry it came to this . i mean , i do n't always agree with her in business , but in her heart , she 's a really good person . nick : i know . well , at least i think i know . i wish i had a better memory to be sure . lauren : well , i 'm telling you -- you can be sure of it . nick : i 'm trying . [ scene_break ] neil : you wan na walk over to the courthouse together ? sharon : uh , no , thanks , i 'll pass . neil : pass on the walk ? sharon : no . i 'm not going . neil : you 're not going ? come on , sharon , how can you not go ? this is a long time coming . sharon : well , i , uh , i think that the judge will do the right thing . neil : yeah , i do , too , but let 's just make sure that happens . sharon : i 'm over my blood lust . neil : wait a minute . is n't it time that phyllis gets what she deserves ? sharon : all right , hold on , neil . do n't finish that sentence , okay ? you are way more mature and thoughtful than that . neil : sharon , do n't do that . do n't reprimand me after everything i 've been through , okay ? i am okay with my level of maturity and thoughtfulness . when i say it 's time that phyllis pays for the damages that she 's done to other people 's lives . sharon : okay , yeah , you 're right . yeah , um , i ca n't argue with that , but ... that does n't mean that i need to be there to watch . and you know what ? you do n't need me . i 'm sure that you and brad and half the town will be there to do the job . neil : what if phyllis gets off with a slap on the wrist because you did n't testify ? you do n't wan na be responsible for that , sharon . and i sure as hell do n't want you to be responsible for that . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , mom , you okay ? woman : mrs. newman ! michael : back ! back ! please ! back ! no comment , please . phyllis : `` a '' -- peachy keen . `` b '' -- we 'll laugh about this one day . michael : no , they 're all over the courthouse . i thought we had this taken care of . phyllis : `` c '' -- uh , we 'll cry about this tomorrow . michael : yeah , you know they 're not supposed to be here here . phyllis : um , uh , i 'm sorry , and `` d '' -- all of the above except `` a. `` daniel : well , the calvary is on the way . phyllis : and the calvary would be ? daniel : me . phyllis : listen , i do n't want you to come . daniel : you say that again and i 'll -- i 'll do something embarrassing , okay ? so there . phyllis : okay . i love you . michael : okay . phyllis : oh , look at this . so many spectators . it 's like an execution during the french revolution . brad : what spectators ? we 're all gathered here to tell the judge what a fine human being you are . not to mention , an excellent role model for your daughter . you know , that sort of thing . phyllis : i love this . a psychopathic liar is judging my abilities as a mother . this is rich . brad : yeah , that 's good stuff . tell it to the judge . see how that 'll fly . michael : i 'll talk to you later . daniel : hold the elevator door , please ! thank you . brad : phyllis newman is a menace . a menace who 's willing to damage anyone , any business , any marriage if it serves her purposes . in a matter of months , she was able to compromise me professionally and personally . you know , uh , if i 'm to be completely honest , i am not entirely comfortable sitting up here . lord knows , i have n't been a saint . but i have never gone out of my way to destroy someone 's marriage the way that phyllis destroyed mine . and she did n't do it for reasons of , uh ... love or passion or hate or anger -- emotional motives that we have all felt at one time or another . human emotions that we could all sympathize with . she threatened and wrecked my marriage to get ahead in business . and that 's not just playing hard ball . that 's evil . [ scene_break ] noah : the tv said that phyllis is probably going to jail today . sharon : all right , turn the tv off . noah : the reporter said that more people asked if they could say negative things about her instead of good things . sharon : turn the tv off now . noah : mom ? sharon : is the tv off ? noah : yeah . sharon : then what ? noah : i 'm sad . sharon : i 'm sorry , but we do n't know what the judge is going to do . noah : no , i mean , i 'm really , really sad . is nikki going to say negative things , too ? sharon : i do n't know , sweetie . [ scene_break ] nikki : phyllis newman is a curse on my family . not only did she threaten to publicly expose an affair that should 've remained private , but she did it . she accomplished it . she made it a reality . i do n't minimize my former son - in- law 's infidelity , but phyllis made any attempt at reconciliation impossible . ( gallery murmuring ) ( gavel pounding ) judge chong : order ! quiet ! judge chong : go ahead . nikki : i 'm here today because i am a victim . i 'm the target of her extortion . i lost a seat on the newman board of directors because of her . but no one will publicly agree with me , because they 're too afraid of a lawsuit . she insinuated herself in a personal situation that was none of her business for the sheer pleasure of discrediting me and my family 's reputation . people can not be allowed to hurt people that way . there have to be consequences , otherwise , there 's no point to this trial . i could go on and on and on , but we really do n't have time for that . thank you , your honor . judge chong : thank you . heather : neil winters , your honor . judge chong : mr. winters . neil : thank you , your honor . one of the proudest moments of my life was to be named to the newman board , where i 've spent a greater part of my career . but because of phyllis newman 's actions , because of her crime , my right to that seat and the fact that i earned it , will always be questioned . as hard as i 've worked , as capable as i am , there will always be , because of ms. newman , people who question openly and behind my back , whether i deserve what i 've got . phyllis ... do you understand the impact that this has had on my life ? what it means ... to have your worth , your talent , competence and merit , and ultimately your worthiness to hold a job called into question forever ? and ... she is responsible for my wife 's death . michael : objection ! objection , your honor ! judge chong : mr. winters , that accusation is inappropriate . neil : thank you very much , your honor . i appreciate it . judge chong : thank you . heather : ahem . lily winters , your honor . michael : oh , that is quite the stretch , counselor . i object to ms. winters ' input as irrelevant . heather : character witness , your honor . ms. winters has first - hand knowledge of how her father 's professional reputation was impugned by the defendant and the impact it has had on her family . michael : allegedly impugned ! alleged impact ! judge chong : i 'll allow it . michael : i would like the record to show that defense considers this testimony grounds for appeal . judge chong : wait till she speaks first before you appeal , mr. baldwin . ms. winters . judge chong : you understand , ms. winters , that there was no criminal intent , that there was no law broken when your mother had her accident . lily : i do believe , though , that there is a connection between my mother 's death and phyllis newman . michael : objection ! judge chong : i 'll hear her logic , counselor . michael : defense would like ms. winters to be directed to confine her statements to events pertinent to the crime of extortion , not any other crimes , real or conjectured . judge chong : ms. winters , do not accuse anyone of murder in this courtroom or i 'll have to ask you to leave . lily : yes , your honor . judge chong : thank you . lily : um , i just -- i wrote something . `` my mom 's best friend was completely humiliated by phyllis ' blackmail . and my mom was defending her best friend from phyllis when she died . and my mom would be alive if it were n't for you , phyllis . that fight would never have happened . and you hurt my father in his profession , and you hurt my family . `` we had a vacation planned for next week . and now nobody wants to take that vacation without mom . michael : oh , your honor ! judge chong : let her finish . please . lily : there 's a closet in our apartment that my dad wo n't open because he ca n't stand to look at her clothes . and we found a birthday present that my mom hid for devon . and imagine how he 's gon na feel when we have to sing `` happy birthday `` to him without her , and how he 's gon na feel when he opens the present without her . i will never forgive you , phyllis . [ scene_break ] noah : why does she have to go to jail ? sharon : all right , listen to me , a lot of people were hurt by what phyllis did . there may not have been any broken bones or black eyes , but a lot of people were hurt -- people 's reputations , their marriages , their relationships -- all of that -- and that can be a lot worse . noah : but if she 's in jail , she ca n't try to make it up to anybody . sharon : well , the judge will take that into consideration . noah : what else will the judge take into consideration ? sharon : people 's opinions of her . noah : did you give them your opinion ? sharon : no . they do n't need my opinion . and i wanted to spend the day with you . noah : will they let summer sleep with her in jail ? sharon : i do n't think so , but then we do n't know that she 's going to jail . noah : you always say `` we do n't know for sure `` when you 're pretty sure but you do n't want me to feel bad . [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't recognize the phyllis newman described here today . so for that reason , your honor , if i may , i would like to introduce you to the phyllis newman that i know -- my mother . and , uh , since everyone else was so kind to bring their notes , i made a few notes of my own here . my mother is a passionate person . she is passionate about her job , about her family , about everything she does in -- in this life , in this world . she can be impulsive at times , but she 's creative and intelligent . she 's mistake - prone . sometimes very mistake - prone , but we all are . we all have our moments . she 's quick on her feet , and she 's fast and funny with a practical joke . she can be ... a little too serious when i need her to lighten up sometimes . and she can be a little too jokey when , you know , i need you to be serious . she 's a lousy cook . she 's a lousy cook , but she 's a great takeout . i could keep going , as well . she is all those things , and she is so much more . but what she is -- is not -- as mr. carlton put it so eloquently -- she is not evil . she is a loving person . she is full of love . [ scene_break ] summer : ( cries ) lauren : it 's okay . i 'll go get her . it 's okay . michael : it 's okay . lauren : nick ? nick : oh . uh , phyllis asked me to stay home . lauren : yeah , i know . hi . nick : well , i 'm explaining that , uh -- uh ... i called and canceled the sitter and i could n't get her back . i really kinda wanted to go in and say something , too . lauren : okay . here , let me have her . nick : thanks . lauren : hi , sweetheart ! nick : you think it 's too late ? lauren : no , no , no , no . hurry up . hurry up . hey , nick ? good luck . nick : thanks . judge chong : do you have anything to say , ms. newman ? phyllis : uh , yes , your honor , i do . i 've -- judge chong : you may come forward or stay where you are . michael : uh , please , a moment , your honor ? you 're here to speak on her behalf , right ? nick : what do you think ? michael : yes or no ? nick : of course . michael : your honor , my client 's husband was unavoidably detained and is very sorry for being late . but we would like to ask the court 's permission to -- judge chong : come forward , mr. newman . michael : to speak . thank you , your honor . judge chong : have a seat . nick : thank you , your honor . i , uh , i ca n't imagine what you 've heard here today . well , actually , i can . i 'm sure it 's difficult to get a clear picture of who my wife really is . i had a pretty bad accident . i suffered some memory loss , so i ca n't remember a lot of what 's happened this last year , which is why i 'd make a lousy witness for a lot of what 's gone on . but i remembered something today when i was at home with our daughter . we were -- we were parking the car . we must 've been going to dinner or something . and you had walked ahead of me , 'cause i had to run back to the car to get some change for the meter and we saw a group of kids picking on this -- this other kid . and they were all a lot bigger than my wife was . so by time i caught up to 'em , i knew this could only end badly with , like , an ambulance or something , but when i got there ... all these kids were laughing . i know what this woman is made of . i know what she 's capable of . she stands up for people , kinda looks out for the underdog . a lot of the things said today , good and bad , i knew that you would n't hear that from anyone except me , which is why i knew i had to come here today . because i know if my memory were fine , i 'd have a lot of incidents like that to tell you all . she 's a good woman . i 'm proud to call you my wife . thank you , your honor . judge chong : mrs. newman , are you ready ? michael : with the court 's permission ... judge chong : i grant a 15 minute recess . neil : hey , gang , how about an expensive lunch , my treat ? devon : sounds good . lily : uh , i 'll pass . neil : what are you talking about ? we said what we came to say . let 's just go on with our lives . devon : i agree . the longer we stay here , the more depressed it 's just gon na make us feel . neil : that 's right . lily : no , i wan na hear the sentence . neil : lily , you can read about it in the paper . devon : you can watch the local news or see it online . lily : no , i wan na be here for the sentencing . devon : why ? lily : i just do . devon : what if it does n't even happen today ? lily : well , then i 'll come back . neil : what you gon na do ? how are you gon na feel if the judge does n't rule how we think he should ? lily : i do n't know . neil : what do you think your mother would do in this situation ? devon : i know she would say let 's go have an expensive lunch . lily : no , devon , you do n't know and you never will , thanks to phyllis . so i 'm staying . neil : all right , honey . it 's cool . i 'll -- i 'll stay with you . devon : me , too . lily : thank you . lauren : you know , i think just holding the baby out there is really settling phyllis down . michael : oh ! i hope the judge does n't think i staged that baby 's arrival . lauren : how do you read him ? michael : i ca n't . but i would n't bet on phyllis walking out of here . phyllis : you can tell her when she 's older this part of my history and make her realize that i 'm not the wicked witch of the west ? daniel : no problem . phyllis : good . daniel : i 'll tell her you 're the wicked witch of wisconsin . phyllis : i set myself up for that . daniel : yes , you did , thank you very much . phyllis : hello , sweetie . i appreciate everything you 've done . thank you . daniel : okay , do n't get mushy . phyllis : i 'm not getting mushy . i 'm allowed to say thank you . thank you to you , too . daniel : you 're welcome . nick : you 're welcome . victoria : so ... what did you think of nick 's speech ? nikki : i can only hope the judge saw it for what it was -- a gentlemanly act by a gentleman standing by his wife in her time of need . nick : ( chuckles ) so my statement 's getting rave reviews , i see . nikki : honey , i 'm sure you can do without my critique . victoria : why did you do that ? nick : why 'd i do what ? come over here and say hi ? victoria : why did you -- no . why did you give that speech ? nick : is that a rhetorical question ? or you want a real answer ? victoria : why do n't you surprise me with some logic ? nick : i meant what i said . phyllis has some good qualities . they should be recognized . period . victoria : mm . yes . such good qualities that she should be given free rein to commit crimes and mess in other people 's lives . nick : sis , give me a break . your marriage was on the rocks already . victoria : that 's irrelevant . nick : no . look , you said she was messing with people 's lives . be honest , would you have really stayed with brad even if phyllis had n't blackmailed him with the affair ? you should march in there and tell that judge you are grateful to phyllis for making obvious what everybody else already knew -- you were married to a jerk . victoria : so , what should the judge take into consideration , not her crime ? nick : i never said she did n't do anything wrong , but she 's an amazing mother . victoria : right . right , that 's why her son is facing felony charges . she 's a great role model . nick : okay , know - it - all , here 's something you do n't know . phyllis came to me and offered me a clean divorce if she goes to prison so there are n't any custody issues . victoria : really ? well , i hope you -- you took her up on it , right ? nick : no , i did n't . victoria : what is wrong with you ? brad : so , you gon na follow your little brother 's lead and testify as to the goodness of phyllis ' soul ? nick : brad , why do n't you just beat it ? brad : because the rest of us need a lot of help seeing that intrinsic goodness . nick : back off , dude . brad : or maybe you 've been witness to random acts of kindness that the rest of the world missed out on ? nick : i 'm warning you . brad : because i can refresh your memory . phyllis ca n't be trusted . and she will play you like a deck of cards the moment she needs something or someone else more than she needs you . nick : i need advice from you like i need a hole in the head . bailiff : this hearing will resume in five minutes . five minutes , ladies and gentlemen . [ scene_break ] noah : will you be sad if phyllis goes to jail ? sharon : yes . noah : but you helped make it happen . sharon : mm , not really . noah : yes , really . sharon : okay , well , that 's one way of looking at it . but another way is ... you know how when someone gets into a fight at school and then the principal calls in everyone who saw it ? noah : like after justin put the goldfish in jordan 's backpack ? sharon : right . so the principal would never find out what really happened unless everybody told the truth . and that 's what a judge needs to hear from people when somebody 's been accused of committing a crime . now i was just one person of many who were called in to tell the truth , and that 's exactly what i did . and that 's exactly what you will do one day if you are in the same situation . otherwise our whole legal system would fall apart . noah : do you think phyllis is a bad person ? sharon : i think that she made a mistake . noah : but does that make her a bad person ? sharon : well , it 's not for me to say , good or bad . um , i can just judge her actions . noah : but you have an opinion ? sharon : i have an opinion about what she did , and what she did was bad . noah : but does that make her a bad person ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i do n't think of myself as a bad person . i , um , did something very bad . it was wrong . it was wrong and i deeply regret it . i - i destroyed people 's lives . i - i harmed a lot of people . and , um ... and there are a lot of people that -- that i have -- that i have -- that i need -- i need to apologize to these people . daniel ... i 'm sorry you had to hear everybody say horrible things about your mom . i 'm sorry . no -- no son or daughter should have to go through that . and i 'm sorry . nikki ... i am sorry , uh ... for what i did to you . i 'm sorry that my -- my , uh , my choice impacted the board vote and you did n't get a seat . i am very , very sorry about that . i know it put a strain on your marriage , and for those two things , i am sorry . brad -- brad and victoria , um , i 'm sorry i humiliated you in public . it was selfish and honestly , um ... no real estate development or -- or , uh ... land -- i do n't -- i do n't care if it 's , uh , lower manhattan or the taj mahal -- it 's not worth an hour of a good marriage . anyway ... there is nothing good about this trial except for , uh , the opportunity i need to take right now to apologize to you , neil and devon and lily . i am sorry about the death of your mother . i 'm sorry . i could not regret drucilla 's death more . it haunts me . and i know that anything that i feel does n't compare to the pain that you 've suffered . judge chong : would you like a few minutes , mrs. newman ? phyllis : no . i do n't need a few minutes . i 'm good . i 'm finished almost . i just ... it 's over . i know i should go to jail . i 'm guilty . i should go . i acknowledge that . but ... if you punish me , you 're gon na punish my daughter . please , please , please , do n't do that . please , do n't do that . please take my daughter into account . judge chong : well , i thank you all for your participation . sharon : excuse me , your honor ? judge chong : yes ? heather : with the court 's indulgence , um , a statement by sharon abbott would be of particular relevance . sharon : i , um ... michael : i object ! your honor , the state has had ample opportunity to call , uh , character witnesses before now . judge chong : i 'll allow it . come forward , ms. abbott . sharon : actually , it 's my son who would like to speak . judge chong : come on , young man . right here on the stand . and , uh , what is your name ? noah : noah . judge chong : how do you know phyllis newman , noah ? noah : she 's my stepmom . judge chong : and what would you like to tell me about her ? noah : phyllis is really nice to me . when my mom and dad are mad at me , she is n't . and when i had trouble with my math homework , she stayed up a long time to help me . and my teacher said i made a lot of progress . and when we go to get ice cream , she always gives me $ 5 to give the homeless man there . judge chong : noah , we 've had a long day today . you have much more on your list ? noah : yes . judge chong : well , would it be all right if you gave me the list so i could take it back to my office and read it ? is that okay ? noah : yes . judge chong : ah . very good . noah : thank you . judge chong : thank you . uh , do you have anything to add , ms. abbott ? sharon : no , your honor . judge chong : well , in that case -- sharon : i mean , yes , your honor . judge chong : yes ? sharon : may i ? judge chong : keep it brief . sharon : phyllis has hurt a lot of people . and i 'm one of them . but i do n't think that she does that on a daily basis , at least not that i know of . i wish that she had n't ... done what she did . but i do n't think that it was done out of malice . it was bad judgment . really bad judgment . um , through my son and , um , because of my working relationship with phyllis that i 've had for years , i think that she has more to contribute to the planet than -- than bad judgment . she 's -- she 's a good mother . and -- and i can confirm what my son said , she -- she has been a good stepmother to him . one could say that i have been hurt by phyllis ' crime just as much as anyone , but i have come to terms with it . and i accept it as a mistake which will never happen again . in prison phyllis wo n't be any good to anyone , but , um , out of prison , she would have to chance to prove what i believe -- that nothing like this will ever happen again . and then , i guess you could always lock her up later if i 'm wrong about that . thank you , your honor . judge chong : thank you , ms. abbott . judge chong : i thank you all for your participation in this judicial process . i 'll take all your comments into consideration while i 'm making my decision . this court is in recess . [ next_on ] sharon : i need you to understand why i did what i did . kevin : you know , you can still change your mind if you want . jana : this is the only chance i have a living a normal life with you . phyllis : this could be our last night together and i want it to be perfect . | nick tells phyllis he wo n't be looking for a divorce if she goes to jail . brad , nikki , neil , lily testify against phyllis ; daniel and nick testify on her behalf . phyllis then takes the stand and says she is sorry for what she did . sharon meanwhile does n't want to go to phyllis ' sentencing hearing but after talking to noah she changes her mind . she brings noah to the courthouse with a list of things that are good about phyllis that he made . sharon then takes the stand and testifies on phyllis ' behalf ! she tells the judge that phyllis made a mistake and it was n't her intention to hurt anyone . |
cane : ( sighs ) hey , hey , hey . what are you doing ? you said you would lay down while the babies were taking a nap . lily : well , i could n't sleep . there 's too much to get done before the christening . cane : okay . well , the backyard is set . i have mowed the lawn . lily : uh - huh . cane : and now you can take a rest , and i do this . lily : okay , but i 'm almost done . cane : and you were up all night taking care of the twins . lily : well , so were you . it 's fine . cane : yes , but see , i 'm not recovering from cancer , okay ? lily : ( sighs ) cane : and i do n't want you collapsing in the middle of the church . lily : okay . cane : okay . lily : but it 's a huge sacrifice to let you finish cleaning . um , but , hey , listen , when devon and roxy get here ... cane : mm - hmm . lily : we have to go and get the cake , okay ? and then we have to go to the salon , because my hair is finally long enough to get extensions ! cane : come here . lily : yay ! oh , and then we have to go to fenmore 's boutique and get charlie 's christening gown . cane : oh , and i 'm absolutely stoked that your dad kept your gown so that mattie can wear it . lily : i know . is n't that cute ? it 's too bad we do n't have yours for charlie . cane : yeah , well , you know , who knows if i was even christened , so ... lily : so on days like this , does it make you sad that you do n't have any connection to your family ? cane : no , 'cause we 've started our own family . lily : and you 're a part of mine . cane : yes . lily : and jill still treats you like a son . cane : yeah , amazingly enough . so it goes to show , it 's not blood that makes a family . it 's love , hmm ? lily : ( laughs ) okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) michael : it 's hard to understand what they were thinking when they turned jill 's mother away . lauren : i just wish i could have talked to him about it . michael : i wish your father had resolved the situation while he was still alive and not leave it in the hands of a judge . lauren : do you have the papers ? michael : i sent jill and her lawyers their copies . once you both sign , half of fenmore 's will be jill 's . lauren : ( clicks tongue ) and what if i do n't sign ? michael : then fenmore and i will miss you very much . the judge would put you in jail for contempt of court . lauren : ah , but not if i filed an appeal . michael : you still considering that ? lauren : well , yeah . i could tie this thing up in court for years . michael : hmm . you could . you could . but as your lawyer , and more importantly , as your stunningly gorgeous husband ... lauren : ( laughs ) michael : i have to advise you , again , that dragging this out will not change the result , unless you can get your mother to recant her testimony . lauren : oh , yeah . that 'll be easy , wo n't it ? she so enjoyed lashing out at me in public . ( sighs ) jeez . michael : i 'll support you whatever you want to do . lauren : i know . and i hear you . i really do . i - i know that -- that logically and financially ... ( sighs ) i should just bite the bullet . michael : easier said than done . lauren : three generations -- three generations we have put our life 's blood into this company , and -- and i 'm just supposed to cut that in half and hand that legacy to jill ? i - i do n't think i could do it . [ scene_break ] ( camera shutter clicks ) malcolm : oh , yeah , jill . oh , this is gon na be nice . you are really gon na love this one . jill : good , 'cause it 's about time i had a new executive photograph . malcolm : i 've got a couple more frames . jill : oh , i 'm sorry . okay . malcolm : here we go . you the boss . ( camera shutter clicks ) malcolm : that 's it . give that c.e.o . smile , girl . there it is right there . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , so i spent the night in lakeside , and first thing this morning , i hit the neighborhood where your son grew up . nina : yeah ? and ? paul : well , i was n't able to find out that much , but his parents , the -- the -- the people -- nina : you mean the people who bought him ? paul : right . they 're both dead . his father died right after aidan graduated high school , and mrs. lansing , uh , died a couple of years ago . now most of the people i talked to had never met them . but the ones who -- who did know them said that they were quiet and pretty much kept to themselves . nina : ( scoffs ) is n't that what they say about serial killers ? i mean ... paul : well , they had good reason not to draw attention to themselves . they purchased their son on the black market . nina : ( sighs ) paul : so they had this deep , dark secret that if anyone were to find out about it , well , i 'm sure they were terrified their son would be taken . nina : yeah , well , my heart bleeds for them . paul : look , if it 's any consolation ... nina : ( sighs ) paul : everyone said that they -- they doted on the boy . nina : yeah , that helps . i 've always wanted to believe there was someone tucking him in , you know ? and kissing his scraped knees and ... paul : i know . and from what i could find out , it looked like he came from a very good home with loving parents . nina : did anyone you talk to know where he is now , what he did after college ? paul : no . i wanted to go by his high school and see if they had some sort of an alumni association or even a - a favorite teacher that he kept in touch with . nina : yeah ? paul : but they 're closed , uh , for the summer now . nina : ( sighs ) so we 're no closer to finding him ? [ scene_break ] ronan : here you go . thank you . chloe : ahh . hmm . ronan : ( sighs ) chloe : cool and refreshing , just like me . ronan : may i have another one ? thank you . chloe : hey , i was , uh , just thinking about you . hey , come on . do n't you want your drink ? ronan : listen to me . you told me that you could be discreet . chloe : i am . ronan : yeah ? chloe : yeah . no one 's listening . does anybody care about the conversation that we 're having right now ? ronan : there it is . okay . chloe : see ? so i just want to know ... why wo n't you tell nina the truth , that you are her long - lost son ? ( clicks tongue ) [ scene_break ] chance : meeks , what are you doing here ? sid : lady wanted some privacy . chance : no , i ... ( sighs ) i meant where 's ronan ? sid : got the day off . the bigger question is , why are you here ? chance : just visiting a friend . sid : better be in an unofficial capacity . heather : chance . chance : hey . i wanted to try to see you before you met up with owen . heather : oh , well , come on in . chance : they can suspend me right into old age . but i will find out who 's corrupt on the force . that , i promise you . sid : hmm . heather : ( sighs ) i only have a minute . chance : did you get any leads on who took the drugs from your office ? heather : yeah . it was ronan . chance : ( scoffs ) i knew it . i knew it . i knew it . damn it , i knew that . heather : i -- look , this -- this might not be a total disaster . chance : i went through a lot to get those drugs . i risked my life for those drugs . heather : i know . i know . chance : those drugs were the proof that we needed to show that drugs were being smuggled into the jail cell , and now ronan is just gon na make them disappear . heather : he says he 's holding onto them to protect me . chance : to protect himself , to cover his involvement , heather . heather : can we just wait and see how this pans out before we jump to any crazy conclusions ? chance : you just want to wait and see ? heather , he spied on us . all right , he had me arrested . he had me suspended . and now the guy is stealing evidence . no , i am going with you down to owen 's . and we are gon na make him see the truth . heather : ( sighs ) you ca n't come with me to talk to owen . chance : why not ? heather : ( sighs ) [ heather remembering ] ronan : relax , okay ? i 've got this covered . heather : oh , i feel so much better . you care to fill me in ? ronan : no . i 'm gon na be there tomorrow when you meet with owen . i 'm gon na make sure that everything gets cleared up tomorrow . [ scene_break ] heather : you 're not exactly owen 's favorite person right now . chance : yeah , because ronan and his buddies have been working their tails off to discredit me . look , it 's time for a little payback , heather . heather : well , what are you gon na say , huh ? you have no proof , just suspicion . chance : ( sighs ) because ronan stole the proof , that 's why . heather : do you -- do you see how emotional you are right now ? chance : oh , come on . heather : you ca n't talk to owen like this . you 're just gon na make things worse . chance : worse ? worse ? how could they possibly get any worse , heather ? heather : uh , well , i could get fired . chance : ( sighs ) heather : i have to defend my decision to help you smuggle narcotics . chance : it was part of an ongoing investigation . heather : you have no authority to be investigating anything . chance : this was my case . look , i do n't care if they suspend me . they can fire me , for all i care . heather : well , i do care . i want this job , and you go in there and tear owen 's head off , i 'm the one that gets punished . chance : ( sighs ) fine . you know what ? i 'm just gon na go in there , and i 'm gon na talk about the facts . i 'm gon na state all of the facts calmly and rationally , how about that ? heather : oh , because i 'm not capable of doing that myself ? chance : ( sighs ) heather : will you just wait here ? i 'll talk to owen . i 'll let you know how it goes . chance : fine . fine . but if owen does n't believe you , and it does n't work out , we 're gon na start doing things my way . [ scene_break ] nina : so my son basically vanished after he left for college ? there 's no formal record ? that 's bizarre , is n't it ? paul : well , it is a little unusual . nina : ( sighs ) paul : but there could be a logical reason . he could have taken a job overseas or , as i mentioned before , changed his name . it 's -- it could be that simple . nina : he might have died . paul : nina , there is no reason to think that . nina : well , it -- it would explain the disappearance , would n't it ? paul : not really . if he died , there would be a record , unless he 's a john doe , and that would be unusual . look , listen to me . nina : ( sighs ) paul : do n't let your mind go there , okay ? [ scene_break ] chloe : so i just do n't get it ... ronan : ( sighs ) chloe : because you obviously put some effort into this , right ? you went under an assumed name , and you moved to genoa city , all for the sole purpose of getting to know your family . ronan : mm , mnh - mnh . not my family . more strangers that i happen to be related to . chloe : but it was so important for you to meet them . ronan : i met them . chloe : okay . so you 're never gon na tell your brother or your mother who you really are ? ronan : i came here to get facts that i needed to be able to make a decision , and i 've made it . chloe : so it was just a test ? you were just auditioning them to be your family , but they had no idea that it was going on , and then they just failed . ronan : it 's gon na be really hard for you to understand , but not all of us are in love with chance . not all of us really like chance . actually , some of us think he 's a first - class jerk . chloe : okay , well , you did n't base your decision because of what he did to me , right ? ronan : no , not solely . he 's given me plenty to base my decision on . chloe : well , what about nina ? you like her . i know you do , because every time i make a snark comment about her , you defend her . i mean , she 'd be hell as a mother - in - law , but as a mom , i hear she 's pretty great . ronan : well , i 'm all grown up . i do n't need a mom . chloe : ( sighs ) well , she needs you . and i 'm assuming that you read this book . it must have broken your heart , because i do n't even like the woman , and it broke my heart . ronan : i 'm not gon na sit here and justify all my decisions to you , okay ? chloe : okay . well , i 'm just trying to understand . ronan : well , you know what ? it 's my business . it 's my life , my decisions . and i think you should stay out of them . chloe : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] michael : you know , you do n't have to make this decision immediately . you could think about it , take a few days . i 'll just put it right -- lauren : no ... i do n't need to think about it . you 're right . michael : hmm . lauren : i do n't need to drag this out . i do n't want the negativity . ( sighs ) besides ... i have you . i have scotty and fen and a lot of employees and customers who are counting on me . i just , you know ... ( clicks tongue ) need to focus on that . ( inhales deeply ) so ... ( sighs ) call jill . let 's get it over with . [ scene_break ] jill : i like that one the best . malcolm : well , all right , beautiful . i 'll call the printer , e - mail it over , and , uh , have 'em put a rush on the order . cane : look at this -- two for the price of one . hey . malcolm : that 's what i 'm sayin ' . hey , lily . lily : hi . jill : ohh ! i thought you two would be getting ready for the christening . lily : uh , we are , but malcolm took a picture of the babies , and we want to have them up when everyone comes over , so ... jill : aw . malcolm : i mean , i would have brought them over . cane : that 's cool . it 's on our way . uh , we 're going to fenmore 's boutique to get charlie 's christening gown so ... jill : ooh . lily : yeah , and besides , i could n't wait to see them . jill : ( laughs ) cane : so , uh , what about you ? what are you up to ? jill : i just had my picture taken . cane : oh . jill : of course , they wo n't be as adorable as my grandchildren 's . you do n't mind that i consider them my grandchildren , do you ? lily : no . we 're not ... cane : no , no . we 're honored by it . jill : good . lily : yeah . our children are gon na be so blessed to be surrounded by family . cane : uh - huh . ( cell phone rings ) jill : well , there 's nothing more important than that . speaking of family ... jill fenmore . michael : jill , michael . uh ... lauren is here in her office , and she has some time , so if you want to come over and sign these papers ... jill : now ? michael : is there a problem ? jill : no , no . i 'll be right over . [ scene_break ] ( keys jingling ) chloe : are you -- aah . ( sighs ) chance : hey . here . let me help -- chloe : no , do n't -- do n't bother . i 'm okay . chloe : where 's heather ? chance : she 's at work . chloe : what are you doing here ? chance : come in for a second . here . chloe : thanks . chance : ( sighs ) heather 's meeting with owen right now . if she can convince him that ronan is part of this drug ring , it might be the break that we need . we could put some pressure on him , and then we could get him to talk . chloe : ( scoffs ) you 're never gon na get him to talk . besides , you really think he 's dirty ? chance : he obviously knows something . chloe : i know that he does n't like you . he 's not hiding that . but i highly doubt that he ordered a hit . chance : look , all i know is , that he happens to be in the wrong place at the right times . chloe : yeah , i guess you guys have that in common . chance : how 's delia ? chloe : she 's really good . she 's a social butterfly . chance : ( laughs ) i wonder where she gets that from . chloe : we 've been going to these `` mommy and me `` classes , and she does n't want to hang out with me at all . she just wants to spend all of her time with her friends , which i guess is normal for an only child . you know , you -- you get that . you 're an only child . well , but you 're not really , because you have a brother . chance : somewhere . [ scene_break ] nina : finding out his name and where he grew up -- it 's the closest i have ever been , and every year on his birthday , i go through this all over again . i lose him again . and i was just hoping that this would be the last year i had to do that . i do n't want to do it again . i do n't . paul : i know . nina : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] owen : heather . heather : owen . owen : sid , uh , take a break . ( door closes ) owen : so about this ... supposed evidence that you had and then lost ... heather : i - i did n't lose it . ronan malloy took it . owen : ronan . you know this for a fact ? heather : he 's tracking it right now . he 's , uh , checking to see if the heroin came from the police evidence room . if it did , it will be our first solid proof that frank ellis ' claims are true , that police are involved in the drug ring . owen : i see . ( knock on door ) heather : that must be him . owen : detective . ronan : sir . ( door closes ) owen : so , uh , heather tells me that you took it upon yourself to trace the origin of the drugs she smuggled out of jail . ronan : yes , sir . owen : what did you find out ? ronan : we now have proof beyond a doubt that ms. stevens has no idea what she 's doing . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're doing the right thing . lauren : hmm . i do n't know about that . and , um , it 's not just about the money , you know ? michael : i know . i know . fenmore 's is more than just a business . it 's about the bond you had with your father . lauren : hmm . do you know that there 's not a day that goes by , not even an hour ... michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : that i do n't hear some sort of advice that he gave me in my ear ? it 's like we have this running conversation going on . michael : no lawsuit 's gon na change that . i mean , jill might be half - owner of fenmore 's , but you are fenmore 's , and your father 's legacy will live on through you . lauren : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jill : i ca n't believe that i am one signature away from claiming my inheritance . malcolm : well , i guess it 's a good thing we put a rush on that picture . jill : ( gasps ) you do n't suppose we could get it today , do you ? malcolm : tell you what , as soon as it 's ready , i 'll bring it you myself . jill : oh , thank you ! thank you . malcolm : all right , no worries . jill : sweetheart , i know that you 're gon na be at fenmore 's , okay , so i was wondering , could you wait there for me till i get out of my meeting with michael and lauren ? because i have something i want to give you for the christening , and i do n't have it on me right now . cane : yeah , we have -- we have time , right ? lily : yeah , sure . yeah . cane : sure . jill : good . good , good , good . lily : i 'm gon na check with devon . i 'll be right back . cane : okay . jill : okay . cane : um ... let me walk you out . jill : is everything okay ? cane : i know how much it means to you to , uh , you know , get your half of the company , all right , but i just want you to know it 's gon na be a tough day for lauren . jill : so you 're afraid that i 'm gon na rub it in . cane : yeah . jill : ( chuckles ) cane : all right , so i do n't want you starting on the wrong foot , 'cause i know this means more to you than just the money , all right ? you 're looking for a sense of family . i understand that more than anybody else , okay ? jill : ( chuckles ) yeah . cane : i hope it works out for you . jill : thank you . mm . [ scene_break ] chance : what makes you bring up my brother ? chloe : your mom 's been talking about him . and , oh , i just -- i just read her book . chance : you did ? chloe : yeah . yeah . it 's actually kind of hard to get through as a mom ... you know , just experiencing that kind of loss . and it must be really hard for you , because you know that you have a brother out there somewhere . chance : i , uh ... i do n't think about it much . chloe : well , i - i would obsess over something like that . i mean , that 's what you do for a living . i mean , you 're a detective . you find missing people . chance : it 's been a seriously cold case for years now . chloe : what if -- what if he just showed up at your door , and he said , `` hi , i 'm your brother `` ? that would be pretty cool , do n't you think ? i mean , would n't you at least be interested and maybe take him out for a beer and get to know him or something ? [ scene_break ] paul : you ca n't give up . nina : it 's just so hard to get my hopes up and then be disappointed . paul : you know what ? it may not happen as fast as you want it to , but i guarantee that we will find out what happened to your son . nina : ( sighs ) paul : since when have you ever taken `` no `` for an answer ? nina : ( scoffs ) paul : miracles happen . nina : at this point , i 'm afraid that 's what it 's gon na take . [ scene_break ] ronan : there 's chance 's evidence . i checked it out , sir . there 's no link to the police evidence room . heather : i find that very hard to believe . ronan : well , that 's probably because your association with detective chancellor has compromised your objectivity . heather : that 's not true . ronan : even if it is from the evidence room , it does n't matter . we ca n't use it in court . owen : well , he 's right . you had no warrant , no court order to confiscate the narcotics , no legal authority whatsoever . heather : uh , yes , obviously , but it was the proof we needed to further our investigation . ronan : ( laughs ) yeah , you and your , uh , boyfriend stumbling around in the dark making wild guesses is hardly what i would call an investigation . as a matter of fact , your bungling efforts have put us all at risk . heather : we did n't bungle anything . you 've sabotaged us . ronan : sir , they 're out of control . i 'm sure that you can see that . if they 're not reined in , i 'm afraid they 're gon na bring down this entire investigation . heather : owen ... owen : ( sighs ) you 're fired . heather : you ca n't be serious . owen : i warned you after your last suspension i would not tolerate any further insubordination . thanks for your input . ronan : sir . ( door opens ) heather : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) heather : you know in your gut that chance is right . there are cops that are dealing . owen : all the more reason not to interfere with the legitimate investigation . heather : chance and i are the only ones getting anywhere near the truth . ronan , for all his tough talk , what has he accomplished ? owen : following up on leads that go nowhere . look , heather ... ( sighs ) it may be that you just ... ( inhales sharply ) ( sighs ) you 're not cut out for this line of work . heather : i am damn good at my job , and you know it . owen : when you do it correctly . you know , find something where it does n't matter so much if you go by the book . well , let 's face it -- that 's not exactly your strong suit . i 'm gon na need your i.d . and your badge . heather : ( sighs ) owen : all right , now clean out your desk and leave the building within the hour . ( sighs ) sid , you 're off duty . ms. stevens is leaving the d.a . 's office and will no longer require protection . sid : hmm . heather : ( sighs ) ronan : hey . heather : you son of a bitch . you totally threw me under the bus ! ronan : stop it , okay ? i may have just saved your life . heather : oh , really ? this is -- this is how you save my life , by getting me fired ? ronan : heather , you were getting too close , and you were being too obvious . heather : so those drugs did come from the evidence room , did n't they ? ronan : you 're done with this investigation . heather : the drugs you showed owen were not the ones you took from me . where are they ? god , you are so arrogant . you think that you can just handle everything on your own , do n't you ? ronan : go home , heather . stay out of trouble . tell chance to do the same thing . do you hear me ? trust me on this one . heather : go to hell . ronan : hey ... heather : ( scoffs ) ronan : whether you can see it right now or not , i just did you a huge favor . no one 's gon na come looking for you anymore . you 're off the hook . no more meeks around . no more me around . you should be thanking me . heather : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) ( door slams shut ) [ scene_break ] lily : mac had cravings for these while she was pregnant . cane : ( laughs ) malcolm : ( laughs ) i bet you charlie and matilda are missing those right about now . cane : ( laughs ) lily : aw . well , they can have them for their 1st birthday . oh , honey , can you imagine ? their 1st birthday ? ohh . cane : that 's why i love this girl . we 're not finished with today 's party , and she 's already planning the next . lily : well , we have so much to look forward to , that 's why . cane : oh . malcolm : and listen , i want to be there for it all -- baseball games , recitals , you know ? cane : yeah . you know , i 'm gon na hold you to that . malcolm : hey , you can -- lily : well , hey , when you 're in town . i know that you and sofia love to travel . malcolm : eh , no , no . that 's really not important to me these days . you know , lily , we almost lost you . it was really scary . but it made me pay attention , now more than ever , to what really matters . lily : ( sighs ) cane : what he said . malcolm : ( chuckles ) lily : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jill : hello ? michael : hey . jill : oh , i 'm sorry for keeping you waiting . i just had to stop by the house for something . lauren : that 's fine , jill . jill : okay . lauren : it 's not like i 'm eager to sign these documents . michael : did morgan have a chance to go over these ? jill : uh ... yeah . he said that everything is in order . michael : okay , then we can proceed . jill : okay . okay . there we go . it 's official . i am now half - owner of the family company . ( sighs ) look ... i want you to know that i appreciate how you 're handling all this . in fact , i appreciate so many things about you , lauren . lauren : ( scoffs ) jill : no , i really do . and i hope in the years to come that the fenmore sisters can relate to each other as something more than business partners . lauren : ( clicks tongue ) we are sisters ... ( clicks pen ) in name only . michael : okay , well , i think we 're finished . i 'll make sure these papers are filed . jill : that 's all you have to say to me ? lauren : that 's it . jill : great . okay , then . good - bye , you two . have a lovely day . i certainly intend to . michael : bye , jill . jill : bye , michael . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : oh , all right . stay calm . count to ten . breathe . ( inhales deeply ) ( exhales slowly ) lauren : ( exhales deeply ) jill : thank you for waiting . lily : hey . cane : so , uh , how did it go in there ? jill : it went fine in there . i behaved myself . you would have been proud of me . cane : good . lily : mm . jill : so is , um , is that charlie 's christening gown ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : yes , it is . arrived just in time . matilda 's wearing mine , but charlie needed a new one , so ... jill : this one is really , really lovely , lily . but you know what ? i wanted to give you an option , okay ? i remembered i still have phillip 's christening gown , and ... cane : ( sighs ) lily : oh , my gosh . jill : mm - hmm . lily : jill , you did n't have to do that . wow . cane : wow . jill : well , listen , no obligation , okay ? if you want to use the new one , that 's fine , too . cane : no , we -- we would -- we 'd love to use phillip 's . lily : yeah . jill : oh , i 'm so glad . cane : come here . thank you so much . it means so much to me . thank you . jill : oh , good . good . [ scene_break ] chance : do n't bring up the subject of my brother around my mom . chloe : ( scoffs ) i would n't . i 'm just surprised that you 're not curious , that 's all . chance : well , i have other priorities to focus on right now like the case that 's going to hell right now . chloe : yeah , right , i know . the case , the case -- it 's always the case . chance : it 's -- well , it is . well , of -- it has to be the -- hi . uh , where 's meeks ? heather : gone . chance : oh . does that mean that ronan 's back on duty now ? heather : uh , no . no , no more police protection . chance : wait , what ? heather : owen fired me . chance : ( sighs ) come here . heather : oh . ( sighs ) chance : what happened ? heather : oh , god . ( sighs ) ugh , it 's just such a mess . chance : ( sighs ) chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : it 's a text from one of the researchers i 've hired to find your son . nina : what 's it say ? paul : she 's found a picture in an old newspaper . nina : tell her to fax it to the house . paul : okay . [ scene_break ] sid : nice work . i was getting tired of babysitting . ronan : me , too . of course , i 'm gon na feel bad if she gets offed . sid : no , nobody will threaten her now , 'cause she 's no threat . ronan : i 've got something for you . sid : oh , yeah ? what 's that ? ronan : i stole this from heather 's office . she got it from chance in jail . sid : pomerantz said you gave it back to him . ronan : what i gave him came off the street , not the evidence room , like this one . sid : why did you make the switch ? ronan : i figured i 'd be doing you a favor . sid : me ? ronan : well , you can turn it back in yourself if you want . but i 'm sure that you do n't want to do that , do you ? sid : you want me to show my hand . ronan : i showed you mine . and you can make it known that i expect to be rewarded . ( door opens ) chloe : hmm . well , look who it is . we both seem to have a caffeine addiction , huh ? ronan : hmm . chloe : hey , sid . sid : chloe . i 'll be in touch . chloe : do n't mind if i do . ronan : look , i 'm not in the mood for this right now , okay ? chloe : come on . i 'm not gon na ask about your `` non - family , `` all right ? ronan : ( scoffs ) chloe : i came ... to ask you if you wanted to come over to my place for some lunch . ronan : that sounds great . so you can ambush me with my mother then next , right ? chloe : oh , come on . give me a break . i 'm not all jerry springer , all right ? it 's not my style . plus , if i 'm gon na ambush you , it 's gon na be with a bottle of wine . ronan : ( scoffs ) chloe : and who knows ? you might even get lucky . [ scene_break ] cane : all right , the , uh , picnic tables are set , so what else do you have left on your list ? lily : um ... ( sighs ) nothing . we 're all set . cane : you happy ? lily : ( laughs ) cane : yeah ? lily : um ... yes . it 's almost scary how good things are . cane : yeah . well , you have been worried too long . i think i need to break you of that habit . lily : well , it should n't be hard . just keep things this perfect always . cane : that works for me . lily : okay . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jill : a little down , a little down . not too much . good . there . what do you think ? malcolm : that 's it . looks good . jill : yeah , it is good there , is n't it ? looks like it 's always been there . ( laughs ) malcolm : ( laughs ) jill : oh . lauren : jill , what the hell are you doing ? jill : what ? you do n't begrudge me a little wall space , do you , now that we 're equal partners ? i 'm having one put in every single fenmore 's boutique and department store . lauren : what ? ! malcolm : ( clears throat ) jill , um , uh , we -- we do n't want to be late to that christening now , right ? jill : oh , no . that 's true . that 's true . okay , we 'll be seeing you , and you 'll be seeing me . thanks . lauren : ( inhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] nina : it 's his entire grade school football team . you can barely see the faces . paul : it 's all right . it 's a copy . it 's kind of grainy , but you know what ? i have a guy that can enhance it for us . [ scene_break ] chloe : yeah , so i think we 're gon na have a blind taste test . ronan : oh . ( laughs ) chloe : yeah . your ridiculously overpriced pinot noir versus my less pretentious one . ronan : hmm , well , i do n't , uh , usually do blindfolds on the first date , but i 'm gon na make an exception for you . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] chance : i bet you anything that ronan convinced owen to let you go . heather : ( sighs ) chance : what ? am i right ? heather : he said it was for my own good . chance : ( scoffs ) oh , my god . heather : ( sighs ) he just wants to take over the investigation himself . he just -- he does n't want us involved . chance : he does n't want us busting him is what you mean . you know what ? i could scatter that guy 's teeth all over the wall outside there and be loving it . heather : oh , just forget it , okay ? it 's over . they won . we lost . chance : heather , i am not giving up on this . heather : ( sighs ) we already trashed our careers and almost got ourselves killed . it 's not worth it . chance : nobody bullies me into backing down , heather . heather : what is it that you 're trying to prove ? chance : that i 'm innocent . heather : everybody who loves you already knows that . so just let it go . chance : i am not scared of them , heather . in fact , i want them to come after me . i want to face them down . heather : oh , you know what ? if something happens to you , i will ... kill you . chance : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) heather : mm . [ next_on ] chloe : you think i 'm using you ? ronan : we 're using each other . mac : what did victoria say when you told her about our little arrangement ? j.t . : i did n't tell her . michael : i got a call from the immigration customs enforcement people . they want to see you right away . | ronan gets chloe a drink and orders one for himself . chloe tells ronan that the drink is refreshing just like her . chloe lets ronan know that she was thinking about him . chance questions sid about ronan 's whereabouts . sid says ronan has the day off . chance lets sid know that he is here to meet someone . heather joins them . chance tells heather that he is going to go with her to meet with owen . heather insists that chance is not going with her . ronan interrupts heather and chance and insists that he is going to be joining heather when she meets with owen . heather meets with owen . nina tells paul that her son basically disappeared after high school . nina fears that her son is dead , but paul urges her not to go there . chloe advises ronan to tell nina who he is . chloe also reminds ronan of the effort that he put into this by coming to town and getting to know chance and nina . ronan tells chloe that he came to town to get the facts so he could make his decision which he has . michael lets lauren know that she does n't have to make a decision now . lauren insists that she does n't want to drag this out . lauren tells michael to call jill . jill and malcolm marvel over the pics when cane and lily arrive . cane and lily wants to pick up charlie and matilda 's pics . cane lets jill know that they are going to fenmore 's to pick up a christening gown for charlie . |
phyllis : ( gasps ) oh ! huh ? you scared me . nick : guess you did n't hear the elevator ? phyllis : no , i did n't . i 'm a little jumpy . nick : well , hangin ' out with deacon sharpe will do that to you . i had a little talk with him after you left the club . he told me you two have `` reconnected , `` whatever that means . phyllis : yeah , it means he 's living in a dream world is what that means . nick : well , he did n't think so . phyllis : you ca n't possibly believe that i would be interested in that . nick : you said you were n't . phyllis : yeah , i - i 'm not . i 'm not . listen , i am using him for information . he 's a source . he knows a lot of things . nick : oh , so this is strictly professional . phyllis : since we 're on the subject of strange bedfellows , what about you and ashley ? i mean , it could n't be that ... nick : you 're right . it could n't . phyllis : mm . that 's interesting . so why is it that ... you keep on slinking off for cocktails with her and then lying to me about it ? [ scene_break ] tucker : ashley ? ashley : yeah ? tucker : you 're never gon na believe this one . ashley : ( sighs ) now what ? sit down . tucker : my lawyer called . ashley : yeah ? tucker : he got word katherine 's makin ' a play for jabot . ashley : what are you talking about ? tucker : she 's buying it out from under me , or so she thinks . ashley : but how is that possible ? tucker : well , chancellor 's board approved the acquisition , and since katherine has the authority to do whatever she wants with mccall 's assets -- ashley : you have to stop her . this is just not right . tucker : you 're damn right it 's not right . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : sorry . i 'll get rid of this call . ashley abbott . um , actually , no . now is not a good time . okay , all right . i 'll be there . i said i 'd be there , okay ? i will . tucker : what was that about ? ashley : oh , it was just a meeting i have to go to . tucker : okay , so here 's what 's goin ' on -- nelson filed an emergency motion to challenge the competency ruling . if we can get judge kelsey to reverse himself , i can throw katherine out and halt the sale . can you come to the hearing ? ashley : um , well , when is it ? tucker : i 'm hopin ' tonight . maybe i do n't have the right to ask you , but ... ashley : that 's okay . i - i 'll -- i 'll come . tucker : i appreciate that . i might need you there to shore me up . ashley ? ashley : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . look , i 'm really distracted . i have to , um , i have to go to this meeting , so just call me as soon as the hearing is scheduled , all right ? and i will meet you at the courthouse . tucker : great , thank you . ashley : okay , bye . tucker : bye . ( cell phone rings ) tucker : yeah , nelson ? what 's up ? any luck ? when can we meet with the judge ? now ? hold on . i 'll call you back . ashley ! tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : all right , thank you . well , that was my lawyer . and guess what ? tucker has decided to file a petition to revisit his competency issue . ( chuckles ) jack : must have heard about jabot . kay : oh , i guess so . jack : you do n't seem too worried . kay : ( sighs ) tucker is not stable enough to convince any judge that he can be handed back his company . that 's , you know ... jack : all this time , tucker has been focused on one thing -- his recovery . you know that ashley 's gon na testify on his behalf , even if it means i get ousted from jabot . kay : jack , do you honestly believe that tucker has a chance of winning ? jack : stranger things have happened . kay : you know , i might have shared your caution if i had n't anticipated this is precisely the move that tucker would make and had some insurance already in place . jack : insurance ? ( cell phone rings ) kay : yes , anne ? oh , i 'll be there . all right , the judge has agreed that it is an urgent matter and , uh , would like to see tucker and me immediately . jack : could you use some moral support ? kay : i 'm counting on it . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , so a lurid crime scene photo appears on your desk . you do n't even know where it comes from , and you just print it ? right , and you 've been an editor for how many years ? okay , well , wh -- whatever . consider this fair warning , because the genoa city police department are not going to be nearly as polite . deacon : what do you say , paul ? i hear you 're workin ' on diane 's case . how 's it goin ' ? paul : yeah , it 's goin ' . deacon : oh , that does n't really tell me much . paul : why are you so interested ? deacon : diane was a friend of mine . paul : really ? deacon : mm - hmm . paul : a friend of yours ? so where were you at the funeral ? ( chuckles ) yeah . listen , deacon . listen to me . if you know anything , and i mean anything at all , you better come forward now . [ scene_break ] ronan : this is a surprise . heather : ronan . what are you doing here ? ronan : grabbing coffee . heather : in genoa city . ronan : i 'm back on the police force . i 'm working the diane jenkins homicide . heather : you say that like it 's nothing , like ... `` i think i 'll wear a blue shirt today , `` or ... ronan : i was asked to do a job . heather : and since all you care about is work , to hell with people , you thought , sure , why not ? ronan : ( sighs ) heather : what i ca n't figure out is how you have the nerve to show your face in this town after what you did . [ scene_break ] deacon : hey , i do n't know any more than the average guy . i 'm just a concerned citizen . paul : you knew the victim . deacon : casually . she 'd come in for a drink every now and again . paul : did she ever mention being afraid of anyone ? deacon : afraid ? uh , no , not really . i mean , you know , she was stressed out a lot . paul : about what ? deacon : ( sighs ) no clue . paul : is there anything else you can tell me ? deacon : ( quietly ) she liked martinis , dirty . paul : i see . deacon : mm - hmm . paul : well , maybe we should just , uh , stroll on own to the station , and that might refresh your memory . deacon : ( normal voice ) ( laughs ) did you rehearse that ? that 's good . come on , man . i 'm not a suspect . i mean , i was at the -- i was at the gloworm all evening . you can check it out with my boss . check out the time card . paul : oh , the time card . deacon : yeah . paul : that 's a novel alibi . deacon : look , if there was anything that i could do at all , anything to help this investigation , i would do it . i liked diane . [ scene_break ] nick : how did i lie to you about being with ashley ? phyllis : how did you lie to me ? because you said you just `` happened `` to run into her at the club . nick : i did . phyllis : do n't lie to me . please do n't insult my intelligence . i , of all people , know when you 're fibbing . believe me . nick : you need to just trust me then , because i swore to ashley i would n't share with anyone what we talked about . phyllis : including me ? nick : yeah , including you . and if i told you the whole story , you would understand why she needs to keep quiet . phyllis : i 'm not so sure . nick : ( sighs ) are we gon na do this all evening ? phyllis : yes , we 're gon na do it all evening , unless you 're willing to tell me what 's really going on . nick : it 's nothing for you to worry about . phyllis : you forgot the part about my `` pretty little head . `` nick : mm - hmm . you know what this feels like , right ? phyllis : what ? ( gasps ) oh , like we 're married . nick : yes , old habits . phyllis : oh , yeah . it does . you 're right . my gosh , nick , you 're right . okay , so it 's none of my business what you do with ashley , just like it 's none of your business what i do with deacon . nick : um , i think we should have a double standard . phyllis : oh , of course you do . nick : truce ? phyllis : truce . good . nick : good . phyllis : okay . so as long as there 's peace and quiet , let 's talk about , um , our next cover , and , uh , we 'll get on wi -- ( cell phone rings ) nick : oh , it 's a conspiracy . nick newman . ronan : it 's detective malloy . i 'm at gloworm . i need you to come down here right away . nick : uh , i 'm not sure that i can help you with that . hello ? phyllis : who was that ? nick : wrong number . hmm . [ scene_break ] ronan : that was official police business . heather : oh , well , excuse me for thinking that this might be more important . i do n't know how you can you just stand here and take work phone calls as if the last six months did n't happen . ronan : because a woman 's been murdered , and i have a job to do . heather : ( sighs ) still hiding behind that badge , i see . ( scoffs ) well , other people might fall for that , but not me . i know better . i mean , i - i - i did n't before when you were playing all of us , but now i can see exactly what kind of person you are . ronan : heather , you have no idea -- heather : you know , i was dying to know why you just disappeared like that , how you could walk out on the people that love you the most , but now that you 're here ... now that you 're here , i realize that i -- i ca n't trust anything that you might have to say to me now . [ scene_break ] tucker : what ? ( sighs ) what 's with the `` no longer in service `` ? oh , that 's right . ashley lost her phone . oh , now what the hell is that new number ? well , you here for your comeuppance ? kay : hardly . tucker : you know , i 'm not in a coma anymore . you ca n't just dismantle my company and expect me not to know about it . kay : just , uh , restoring order to its proper place . tucker : right . there 'll be consequences for you , too , once i 'm restored to my rightful position . jack : a contract 's a contract . tucker : we 'll see about that when i 'm running things again . kay : oh , for heaven sakes . it will never come to that . now all of this silliness is going to end once we get in front of that judge . anne : speaking of which , let 's take our seats . jack : good idea . tucker : oh , come on , ashley . what is that number ? new phone . nelson : what are you doing out here ? tucker : i 'm trying to get a hold of my wife . nelson : there 's no time . we 're about to convene . [ scene_break ] nick : i like `` the ski season cometh . `` phyllis : i know . i think it 's very fresh for an october issue . i think it 's good . ( cell phone rings ) nick : ( sighs ) nick newman . ronan : sorry we got cut off before . nick : um , yeah , let me just , uh , let me pull that file , and i 'll , uh , i 'll take a look at it for you . ronan : i need you at gloworm now . nick : uh , i ca n't do that for you . ronan : ( scoffs ) okay , here 's how it works -- you 're either gon na come down here on your own , or i 'm gon na have a uniform escort you down here . either way , this happens now . nick : it 's 27,000 , not 25,000 . ronan : is that a yes ? nick : you got it . phyllis : who was that ? nick : the printer 's shipping department . phyllis : at this hour ? nick : you 're right . it 's a lie . it 's , uh , detective malloy . he wants to see me . phyllis : and you did n't just say no because ... nick : because it 's nothing . i did n't want you to worry . phyllis : because you 're really going to see ashley . nick : will you get off this ashley kick ? phyllis : listen , it 's not a big deal . we already talked about it we 're not married , like you pointed out . i mean , you have nothing to hide from me . nick : i 'm not . phyllis : we do n't need to play these games with each other anymore , nick . nick : ( scoffs ) phyllis : we do n't need to do it . really . right . nick : right , right , we do n't . phyllis : we 're fine . nick : so , uh , you obviously want to hear that i 'm gon na go see ashley , so i 'm gon na go see ashley right now . phyllis : see ? there . i knew you were , so it 's all good . see how good it is ? nick : okay . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] tucker : 5 - 5 - 2 ? 3 - 3 - 5 ? i know there was a 2 . ( sighs ) oh , god . why did n't i put it in my phone ? nelson : tucker , get the hell in here . we 're about to start . jack : i really thought ashley would be here . kay : i thought so , too . jack : those two must really be on the outs for her to let him deal with this alone . kay : ( sighs ) i do n't care how many high - power lawyers he brings in . he 's never gon na be able to prove he 's able to run this empire without his crutch . judge kelsey : i see everyone 's here . it 's late , so let 's get under way . [ scene_break ] ashley : nicholas . nick : what are you doing here ? ashley : i got a phone call . nick : so did i . ronan : thank you both for being so prompt . so ... nick : ( sighs ) ronan : nick , as you know , your phone records indicated that you called ashley the night of diane 's murder . the cell tower 's transmission data proves you both were in the vicinity of town park that night , which means your alibis are crap , along with phyllis ' and tucker 's . ashley : it does n't mean we 're guilty of anything . ronan : nothing except lying to a police officer , and if you 're not guilty , then the question would be , why did you do that ? now , see , the only answer i keep coming up with is the four of you conspired together to kill diane , and now you 're covering each other 's butts . nick : you should probably talk to our lawyers . ronan : ( scoffs ) i 'm sure that i will . but first , i thought i 'd give you the chance to alter your statement . try something new . tell me the truth . ashley : well , i agree with nicholas . we should n't answer any questions . ronan : you both had motive , and now opportunity , since i can prove you were near the park that night , which means you falsely denied being there , which means i 'm very comfortable with throwing the two of you in a holding cell for a couple of days as i form a case against you . nick : well , there is this little thing called the constitution . ronan : there is . and there 's also this other , just little thing called obstruction of justice . ashley : oh , come on . you 're bluffing . ronan : am i ? try me . ( cell phone rings ) ronan : this is malloy . hold on a second . when i come back , i expect the two of you to tell me what really happened that night . otherwise , we 're gon na go downtown , and you 're gon na spend a few nights on a cot with bad springs . [ scene_break ] heather : so much for surprising you . paul : well , i get how running into ronan will derail your plans . heather : i mean , this is -- it was supposed to be happy . happy reunion -- with you , not him . ( sighs ) paul : oh , i know . i do n't know if it helps , but , um , you 're not alone . he refuses to talk to anyone about why he left . heather : well , it does n't surprise me that i 'm not special ... paul : ( scoffs ) heather : considering how easy it was for him to leave . paul : yeah . heather : and he claims that the only reason he 's back is to work on diane 's murder . paul : do you believe him ? heather : ( scoffs ) can you imagine being partnered up with that guy ? i mean , the only back he 's got is his own , and just when you need him the most , he 's gone . paul : ( sighs ) well ... heather : what ? paul : you might as well hear it from me now . heather : hear what ? paul : the d.a . asked me to consult on diane 's case , and ronan and i are working together . [ scene_break ] nelson : katherine chancellor should not be allowed to poach on mccall , unlimited 's turf , scooping up its most prized assets for her own gain . anne : poaching implies thievery , your honor . judge kelsey : objection sustained . watch the inflammatory language . nelson : mr. mccall had the misfortune to be injured in a terrible accident . that does not give the guardian of his business affairs the right to sell off pieces of his own company against his will . kay : i was doing mccall a favor , your honor , infusing it with much - needed cash . and i paid premium for that deal , so it would be worthwhile to tucker . tucker : of all my companies , jabot cosmetics is one that i would never sell , yet katherine is grabbing at it anyway . she 's not executing my wishes . she 's following her own personal agenda . nelson : my client 's frustration is righteous and genuine , your honor . he 's suffered greatly , and now to add insult to injury -- tucker : nelson , please . your honor , the real issue here is whether i 'm competent to control my own empire . if i 'm not , well , then katherine here can continue to run amok , and there 's nothing i can do about it . but if i am competent , and i plan to show this court that is the case , then the only proper ruling is to revoke her conservatorship and let me get back to work . kay : son , i am sorry , but you 're simply -- do n't you understand you 're not ready ? i mean , i - i proved it in your honor 's cambers recently , for heaven sakes . tucker , do n't you understand ? you just need time . you need therapy . tucker : judge , if you 'll look at the court - appointed neurologist 's report , you 'll see that is n't true . both my comprehension and my judgment have improved at a steady and rapid pace . judge kelsey : i received the report this morning . i glanced at it briefly . but in light of this proceeding , i 'll take a few minutes ' recess to , uh , consider it more thoroughly . nelson : thank you , your honor . tucker : listen , um , would it be all right if i say one more thing ? i have done everything this court has asked of me -- occupational therapy , physical therapy , tests , you name it . all the doctors agree the damage i suffered is not permanent . i respectfully submit that i am and have been more than competent to run the company that bears my name , and i trust that this court wo n't let an outsider destroy what i 've spent a lifetime building . kay : judge , if i may say something now ? judge kelsey : before i hear any more arguments , i want to review the medical evidence . [ scene_break ] heather : you knew ronan was back in town , and you 're just now telling me ? paul : uh , i know . you were traveling . i did n't expect you back , and it 's not really the kind of news you put in a text . heather : well , why would you agree to work with him ? paul : well , believe me , i had a lot of reservations . but this way , i can keep an eye on him . i can , uh , try and keep him from hurting you and nina . and maybe i can find out why he left last winter . heather : i need you to set up a meeting with spencer ... tonight . can you do that ? [ scene_break ] jack : well , i was blown away by tucker . he seemed like his old self again . kay : well , a worthy performance . jack : what happens if the judge reverses his ruling and gives tucker the reins again ? there goes your deal . there goes my chair as c.e.o . kay : jack , jack , calm down . take a deep breath . there 's more to play out here . tucker : ( muttering ) 2 - 5 - 5 - 3 . ( normal voice ) that 's it . that 's it . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : one second . hi . has a time been set for the hearing ? tucker : uh , we 're about halfway through it . ashley : oh , no . how come ? tucker : no , i - i tried to call you , but i could n't remember your new number . ashley : i 'm so sorry . i know you were counting on me . tucker : well , do n't worry about it . i think i did okay . my only choice was to stand up on my own two feet , and that 's what i did . it 's all because of you , beauty . ashley : me ? tucker : i let you down big - time . but you 've been there for me through everything . i 'll never be able to thank you enough for that . but i feel strong again . and i want to ... i want to prove to you that i can be the man you thought i was . ashley : i 'll be there as soon as i can . good luck with the rest of your hearing . tucker : i love you . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , if you need to take off ... ashley : no , i want to get this over with . okay , we 've got ta stay very , very calm and think this through . nick : you know , i 'm more worried about phyllis right now . i 'm actually not sure where she was the night diane was murdered . ashley : i 'm not sure what tucker was up to , either . i do think that he got that poison sumac from the park , and the cops know . so what are we gon na do ? nick : we 're gon na tell malloy the truth , as much as we can . ashley : what 's that ? we were in the park passing through ? nick : but we never saw diane . ashley : ( exhales sharply ) because she was probably already dead . nick : and i called you for what reason ? ashley : um , you were trying to get a hold of abby , and you wanted her number . nick : ( sighs ) it 's in my phone . he 'll know that 's a lie . ashley : ( sighs ) okay , then . how about ... you needed to track her down , and you thought i might know where you could find her ? nick : that could work . ashley : and i never got the call because i dropped my phone , and whoever picked it up must have been in the park still . nick : okay , cool . let 's go with that . ashley : okay , and we have to get word to tucker and phyllis , tell them that this is the story they have to go with now . nick : yeah , tucker was at home . phyllis was at the magazine , and they both covered for us because they were worried . ronan : you two have anything to say to me ? or should i just call downtown and tell them to expect two new guests this evening ? ashley : nicholas and i have a confession to make . [ scene_break ] deacon : ( chuckles ) man , i - i swear sometimes , i 'm -- i 'm psychic . i knew you 'd come around to my way of thinking . phyllis : i mean , is this how amber felt when you blackmailed her into sleeping with you ? you should try a dating service . deacon : come on . you know , do n't -- do n't let negative thoughts warp your attitude . i mean it . i - i really think that you and i could go places . phyllis : like prison ? deacon : okay , i 'll tell you what , um , let 's start over . you -- woman , me -- man . us -- fireworks . phyllis : really ? is that how it works ? deacon : i think it could if you 'd let it . phyllis : i 'm vibrating . deacon : really ? ( chuckles ) phyllis : someone 's texting me . deacon : yeah , well , tell 'em to get their own girl . phyllis : i 'll do that . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis was covering for me just like tucker was covering for ashley . ashley : and we should have told you sooner , but we were afraid you 'd make too big a deal out of it . nick : so we were in the park that night . ( sighs ) we just did n't see diane . ashley : yeah , then afterwards , i realized that i dropped my phone , and the whole thing just became this stupid mess . i hope you 'll forgive us for not being more forthcoming , detective . sorry . ronan : ( chuckles ) that 's good . it 's a good start . you 're still on my list , though . so if anything else happens to occur to you , anything else -- nick : oh , we will absolutely give you a call . ashley : definitely . ronan : ( chuckles ) ashley : bye - bye . nick : so that 's it ? he just bought our story , no questions asked ? ashley : you think he 's playing us ? nick : i do n't know . ashley : ( sighs ) oh , god . do n't you think we should hire a lawyer , just find out exactly how much trouble we are in ? nick : he 's got nothin ' on us . he seemed to buy what we told him . ashley : okay , so i guess i wo n't worry -- for now , anyway . ronan : ahh . ( chuckles ) ca n't forget this , can i ? ( chuckles ) good night . ashley : good night . nick : good night . ashley : so before i go off to tucker 's hearing , did you ever hear back from the lab about the envelope the photo came in ? nick : yeah , i dropped it off , but it 's gon na be a couple days before they can tell if there 's any d.n.a . or fingerprints . ashley : okay . nick : but in the meantime , ashley , you 've got ta stay calm . ashley : okay , i 'm trying . i 'm trying . nick : all right . once they figure out who killed diane , this is all gon na work out . ashley : well , i hope you 're right . [ scene_break ] judge kelsey : i 've read dr. kenna 's report , which was very favorable . in his opinion and in mine mr. mccall is sufficiently recovered to run his empire once again . tucker : thank you , your honor . nelson : we 'd -- we 'd also like a ruling on the pending sale of jabot cosmetics to chancellor industries . judge kelsey : i take it you want me to void the deal . nelson : until mr. mccall can evaluate the transaction and make his own decision . kay : your -- your honor he has signed off on the deal already . i ca n't understand why he would want it reversed . [ scene_break ] heather : when i was with the d.a . 's office , i cultivated some high - level relationships . i know most of the suspects extremely well . spencer : you also know detective malloy extremely well . what type of working relationship would you two have ? heather : ronan malloy is not my favorite person in the world . ( sighs ) nor is he the most meticulous cop i 've ever seen . and that 's where i would come in as your eyes and ears . paul : you need a case that 's legally flawless . and with heather focusing on the legal aspects , you 'll have an even greater chance of getting a quick conviction . spencer : we need to win this one . once you make an arrest , which i 'd like to be yesterday . heather : so ... does that mean i 'm hired ? spencer : we 'll give it a try . [ scene_break ] ashley : what the hell are we gon na do ? nick : we 'll tell malloy the truth , as much as we can anyway . ( tape fast - forwards ) nick : and i called you because ... ashley : you were trying to get a hold of abby , and you wanted her number ? nick : it 's in my phone . he 'll know that 's a lie . ashley : okay , then how about you needed to track her down , and you thought i might know where you could find her ? nick : yeah , that works . ( tape fast - forwards ) ashley : we need to get word to tucker and phyllis , tell them they have to go along with the new story . ( tape fast - forwards ) ashley : should we hire a lawyer , see how much trouble we 're really in ? nick : malloy 's got nothing on us , and he seemed to buy our story . ashley : then i guess i wo n't worry -- for now , anyway . ronan : ( chuckles ) ( clicks stop button ) you might want to rethink that lawyer decision . [ scene_break ] deacon : come on , phyllis . i 'm not talking about sex . hell , i can have sex anytime , anywhere . anyone can . it 's not hard . i just -- i want more from you . phyllis : such as ? deacon : i feel ... i feel like we click . i feel like i click with you in a way that i have n't in a very long time . phyllis : what about nikki ? deacon : nikki is very important to me , but when i 'm with you , no other woman exists . phyllis : oh , that 's a fantastic line . have you gotten that copyrighted ? deacon : i mean it . phyllis : i believe you do . deacon : yeah . ( elevator door opens ) nick : we need to talk about this murder investigat -- deacon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : hi , it 's me . i 'm on my way to the courthouse . i 'm sorry i 'm late . i 'll fill you in later , okay ? i hope it 's going all right . [ scene_break ] tucker : i never would have approved the sale of jabot under any circumstances . kay : i have proof , your honor . judge kelsey : let 's see it . kay : i have it right here in this folder . ( sighs ) it 's a sales agreement -- `` voluntary liquidation of mccall assets to chancellor industries in exchange for cash . `` and you will find his signature at the bottom -- august 18 , 2011 . judge kelsey : let mr. mccall and his attorney have a look . judge kelsey : is that your signature ? mr. mccall , is that your signature , or is n't it ? either you are competent and have approved the sale of jabot , or you 're not , in which case , mrs. chancellor may approve it . which is it ? [ next_on ] nick : you wanted me to break that up , or were you just trying to make me jealous ? tucker : i want you back . can you forgive me ? adam : a new trial ? avery : you 're gon na get some face time with the jury . you can tell them why you destroyed evidence that could have cleared sharon . | heather returns home and has a confrontation with ronan because she is mad that he refuses to explain why he left soon after his surgery . heather decides that even if ronan did explain she would n't believe a word he said to her . paul tells heather that he is consulting on diane 's murder case and is ronan 's partner . heather meets with the da and asks him to hire her to work on the legal aspect of the case and the da decides to give heather a job on a trial basis . ronan meets with nick and ashley and interrogates them again . ronan tells them that if they do n't tell him the truth he will have no choice but to arrest them . ronan gets a phone call and leaves nick and ashley alone to talk but nick and ashley are unaware that ronan has hidden a tape recorder in his briefcase which he has left in the booth and the tape recorder records nick and ashley discussing that they will tell ronan they were at the park that night just walking by and ashley dropped her phone and nick called her because he wanted to find out if she knew where abby was but ashley did n't know where abby could be . ashley and nick also think that phyllis and tucker could have had something to do with diane 's death and they decide to protect them . ashley and nick decide to tell tucker and phyllis the new cover story . ronan later listens to the recording on the tape recorder , which adds strength to his theory that ashley , tucker , nick , and phyllis , worked together to kill diane . |
sharon : do you honestly think that i would say something that blatantly to our little girl ? i - i do n't know whether to laugh or to be offended . nick : look , i am not accusing you . i 'm just wondering if maybe you said something to faith that she could have misinterpreted . sharon : i do n't know . i mean , i do n't know what that would be . i know that she would prefer that her mommy and daddy are together , but what little girl would n't ? nick : so you think it 's just a matter of fantasizing about what she would like to see happen . i mean , we have been spending a lot of time together . maybe we gave faith the wrong idea . sharon : you know , that had n't occurred to me . we have been spending a lot of time together lately . but i saw that you needed a friend . you were dealing with the whole summer situation . i just wanted to be there for you . nick : i know , and i really appreciate the support . kids are impressionable . sometimes they pick up things that we do n't even realize and make their own truth . sharon : well , would you prefer that we were hostile and fighting ? you think that would be better for faith ? nick : no , sharon , i 'm glad that we have been civil . i 'm very proud of the fact that we 've been able to work together as parents . and we 're gon na have to do that right now . sharon : okay , so , what can i do ? nick : i need your help to make faith understand that -- that we 're never getting back together . [ scene_break ] dylan : what 's going on here ? chelsea : adam came to see me . adam : the baby was crying . dylan : give me my son . there we go . you stay away from my wife . you stay away from my son . [ scene_break ] esther : i thought they did a lovely job with mrs. c 's obituary . jill : yeah . i still ca n't believe she 's gone . i keep expecting her to walk down those stairs and tear into me for doing something that she herself was responsible for . she always had something to say to me , did n't she ? esther : yeah . she still does . jill : what 's this ? esther : murphy asked me to give it to you . it 's a personal message from mrs. c. to you . [ scene_break ] [ door closes ] victor : there you are . nikki : hey . victor : i know what that is . you do n't have to hide that from me . [ scene_break ] chelsea : dylan , its okay . really . adam just -- he wanted to talk to me about his court case . dylan : if this is about you being a character witness , i already told your ex he has to get himself out of trouble without your help . adam : chelsea was in the hospital at the time . with all due respect , she 's out of the hospital , and she 's capable of speaking for herself . you never got a chance to answer me . will you help me ? dylan : i ca n't believe you 're asking her to do this . adam : you know i did n't do this to melanie daniels , and all you have to do is stand up in court and say just that . all you will have to do is tell the truth . [ scene_break ] victor : i know that was a letter from katherine . i got one , as well . murphy brought it to me . nikki : oh . he did ? victor : yeah . see ? so , she sent one to all the people who were closest to her . nikki : what does yours say ? victor : she reminded me that she was largely responsible for my coming to genoa city . and that everything that was good in my life , i partially owe to her . nikki : well , in that case , i am very happy that she brought you here . victor : you know what she also told me ? nikki : hmm ? victor : not to take my wife for granted . nikki : very sage advice . victor : [ chuckles ] she was a very good friend , was n't she ? and she was more than that to you , i think . nikki : she was like a mother to me . victor : i 'm sure that letter meant a lot to you . nikki : oh , yes . [ scene_break ] esther : the note that mrs. chancellor left me , i 'll treasure it always . `` dear esther , esther , if i 'm being honest , and no one would expect less of me , you were a lousy maid . you could n't dust worth a damn , and i could have read `` war and peace `` in the time it took you to answer the door . but you were so much more than a housekeeper to me . [ voice breaking ] you were my protector . my truth - teller . my confidante . you were n't just part of my staff . [ crying ] you were part of my family . `` [ sniffles ] what does it say ? jill : there is a reason that she left these letters in envelopes with our names on them . because they 're private , esther . esther : i understand that , jill . but i 'm sure that she said something as equally meaningful to you . in spite of all the insults that you two were always trading back and forth , i know that she loved you , even though she showed it in her own way . jill : well , she found a way to show it in the end . esther : i 'm glad . [ sniffling ] jill : `` jill , i want you to have all that i value . everything i can give you is right in front of you . you just have to look in the right place . `` damn you , katherine ! oh , my god ! this is too much . you left me your fortune . i do n't deserve that . well , maybe i do deserve it , but i just never thought you thought so . `` you just have to look in the right place . `` see ? you 're still doing everything your own way . you left me a riddle to solve . [ sighs ] where the hell am i supposed to look ? what is the right place ? [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nikki : katherine knew more about me than anybody . i could tell her anything . and now that she 's gone , i do n't ... i do n't know . victor : [ sighs ] i know , my sweetheart . i know there was a special bond between the two of you . i witnessed it many times , you know ? like the bond between you and victoria . i just hope that ... katherine 's passing is n't going to leave too much of a void in your life . and that her letter gave you some comfort . nikki : she just told me what she thought i needed to hear . victor : well , judging by my letter , i think she told all of us what she thought we needed to hear . even after she was gone . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , once you marry avery , i 'm sure our daughter will get the message , even if she 's having a hard time with the idea right now . nick : faith has known this day was coming for months . ever since avery and i got engaged , and , you know , i 've done my best to prepare her for it . sharon : i 'm sure you have . nick : you know , we kind of stopped talking about it because of everything that was happening with summer and phyllis . but now the wedding 's less than two weeks away , and i want to make sure she knew that . sharon : and , let me guess , our daughter did n't take that news too well . nick : it 's like you said . sometimes kids have a hard time accepting the fact that their parents are moving on , that they 're marrying other people . i mean , i should know . i dealt with it when i was growing up . sharon : more than once . nick : it 's really hard . that your parents are n't gon na have enough time for you . all of a sudden , there 's this new person for them to focus on . sharon : exactly . nick : what faith is too young to understand is that the more people you love just means the more love there is to go around . it does n't diminish what you feel for the friends and family that you already have . sharon : i know that faith will always occupy a huge place in her daddy 's heart . same as always . nick : so then i can count on you ? to help faith accept my marriage to avery . to distinguish reality and fantasy where we are concerned . sharon : i will do whatever it takes to make faith feel safe and secure . and deep down , i know that faith wants the same thing i want . for you to be happy . [ scene_break ] avery : faith , if you want to take a break from your puzzle , i have something i want to show you . um , these are some pictures that i cut out of magazines . the ideas that i had for the wedding . and i spent hours cutting them out , and i was gon na surprise your dad with them , but , uh , i wanted to show you first and get your opinion . so , uh , the flowers . i was thinking something , you know , bright colors , maybe something tropical or , i do n't know , maybe something that grows around here . these are roses . they smell really nice and they would make a really pretty bouquet . do you , uh , have a preference ? okay , well , you know , we do n't have to decide that now . uh ... you know , we 're gon na be getting very dressed up , and , uh , we 're gon na have a lot of fun doing that , and i was thinking that tomorrow we could go out and buy you a new dress . faith : i do n't want a new dress . avery : well , i 'm sure that you have something beautiful in your closet . you do n't have to have a new dress . um , why do n't we go up there right now and look through your dresses and find the perfect flower - girl dress ? or i could go up myself , and i will pick a few things , and then i 'll come back down and we can choose together , okay ? be right back . [ scene_break ] adam : you know i 'm innocent , and i know you believe me . chelsea : i do , adam . i know you would never force yourself on a woman . and if i were under oath , i would tell the court that that 's what i believe . unfortunately , though , it 's not that simple . adam : why ? chelsea : the prosecutor . he 's bound to ask me other questions about you , adam . about the kind of person you are , about your character , the things that you 've done , the people that you 've hurt , and i would have to answer those questions honestly , too . not to mention the questions that would come up about my character . do n't forget i used to lie for a living . i do n't think i would be considered a credible witness , so , in the end , i really would n't even help your case at all . adam : it 's a risk i 'm willing to take if you are . chelsea : [ sighs ] dylan : she 's turning you down , adam . she 's trying to be nice , but she 's saying no . adam : you have no idea how nice i am being by simply saying there is a woman that is lying about me and it could destroy my life . chelsea : adam . please . even if i thought that this was a good idea , if i thought that my testimony would help you , which i really do n't , i ca n't do it . i just had a baby . i need to be here with him , for him , focusing on my new son and my husband and my new family . i ca n't get involved in your life . i 'm sorry . adam : all right . thank you for your honesty . you 're quite a lucky man . take care of both of them . [ scene_break ] victor : i did n't realize you 'd be back from green bay so soon . how did it go ? adam : unsuccessful , i 'm afraid . victor : mm . you did n't close the deal ? adam : oh , i closed the deal . but you and i both know that 's not why i left town -- to get out from under the limelight while these charges hang over my head , and unfortunately , they have newspaper and television in the frozen north , and our new colleagues , they are leery of associating with newman if i 'm found guilty . victor : what did you tell them ? adam : well , i told them the charges are baseless . did n't help much . victor : what would ? adam : complete recant from melanie . or the next best thing , an acquittal at trial , if it goes that far . so , dad , you still behind me on this one ? victor : [ sighs ] you know katherine chancellor passed away . adam : yes . i heard about that in the news . i am ... very sorry for your loss . victor : hit me much harder than i thought it would . but thank you for your consideration . adam : well , my consideration only goes so far , where business is concerned , and i did want to talk with you about you and i wrapping chancellor into newman . victor : you 're talking about a hostile takeover ? adam : chancellor 's vulnerable now , and their stockholders would welcome a buyout from newman . victor : you 're asking me to take advantage of my friend 's death . is that it ? adam : this would n't be the first time that you headed up chancellor . when you first came to genoa city , that 's what you did . victor : son , i remember my history , okay ? adam : look , you and katherine were -- were old friends . and i 'm sure she 'd be very pleased to see you at the helm again . victor : son , you have no idea what she would want . [ scene_break ] esther : did murphy give you your letter from mrs. c. ? nikki : yes , he did . thank you , esther . esther : oh , well , if -- jill : nikki and i are gon na go over the details for katherine 's memorial . esther : oh , if i can help -- jill : no . we can handle it . thank you , esther . nikki : katherine 's already pretty much made the plans . jill and i are just going to make sure everything is carried out to her specifications . esther : let me know if i can do -- jill : we will . we will . thank you . nikki : okay . well ... i 've already contacted all the people that katherine wants to have at her big send - off . i have to say , some of them were kind of hard to track down . jill : so , are they all coming ? nikki : most of the people who were important to her , very dear friends , most family , they will be there . jill : [ laughs ] is n't it amazing ? even from the grave , she 's still controlling everything . nikki : yes , and everyone . jill : yeah , i know what you mean . somehow she 's managed to provide all the answers while leaving big , gaping questions . nikki : are you talking about your letter ? jill : yeah , actually , i am . i mean , her intentions were clear , i think . but her instructions were very , very cryptic . [ chuckles ] on purpose , i 'm sure . what i 'm not sure about is what i 'm supposed to do next . nikki : whereas i know exactly what i 'm supposed to do . i just do n't know if i can do it . [ scene_break ] nick : thanks for supporting avery and me . i realize it 's a little awkward asking the ex - wife to help ease the way for the new one . sharon : it 's fine . i 'm -- i 'm fine . nick : noah 's had some concerns along those lines . sharon : oh , is this about my medication ? nick : i know you said you 've been taking it . sharon : i have been . nick : okay . i 'm glad to hear it . you know , noah 's worried that you do n't have anything of your own to keep you busy and focused . sharon : oh , well , look who 's talking . noah 's been floundering lately , looking for something to give him purpose in life , and all of a sudden , i 've become his cause . but he does n't have to worry , and you do n't have to worry , you know ? i 'm doing really well these days . i 'm doing exactly what i need to be doing with my life . nick : okay . i 'm gon na get out of your hair . um ... seriously , thanks again for agreeing to help with faith . sharon : there is n't very much that i would n't do for you , nick . nice knife in the gut , huh ? `` help me tell faith that we are never getting back together . `` cassie : i know that must have hurt . sharon : [ sighs ] it was a setback . cassie : i thought that you were gon na come up with a plan to stop dad 's wedding . sharon : that 's not as easy as i 'd hoped . but it looks like faith might be doing that for me . [ scene_break ] avery : okay , i found a few , and i think this pink dress is awfully pretty . faith , what have you done ? you tore up my pictures ? why would you do something like that ? you knew that i spent so much time on these , how much it meant to me . it was not a very nice thing to do . [ door closes ] faith : [ crying ] avery was mean to me ! she yelled at me ! avery : [ scoffs ] nick : so , you want to tell me how avery was mean to you ? no ? maybe we can talk about it later , okay ? why do n't you go upstairs and get ready for bed ? avery : nick , i - i - i was only trying to -- nick : avery , you do n't have to do that . i know you do n't have a mean bone in your body , and i know you would certainly never be mean to my daughter . avery : i was trying to share our wedding plans with her , and i collected these pictures that were special and meaningful and beautiful . and i left the room , and i came back ... nick , what are we gon na do about this ? nick : when you 're a kid faith 's age and your parents are about to marry someone else -- avery : no , no , no , no . no , no . i understand that this is difficult and traumatic , but i have talked to her , i have told her that her mommy will always be her mommy and that she does n't have to compete with me for your affections , but , you know , obviously i 'm not the person she needs to hear this from . nick : yeah , i just left sharon 's . while you were out of town , me and faith spent a lot more time with sharon than usual . now , whether that was because of summer or cassie or the big storm , we may have confused things for faith , regarding my relationship with you and her mom . avery : well , that very well may be , nick . nick : sharon is gon na make sure that faith is clear about everything going forward . help her accept that you are going to be in my life for good . [ scene_break ] sharon : you realize you 're the only one i could ever say this to , that i 'm hoping faith , your sister , might be the key . cassie : there 's no need to feel guilty , mom . i mean , it 's not like you 're using faith to promote your own agenda . sharon : of course not . but if she happens to feel the same way i do , that your father and i belong together , well , i 'm not gon na stop her from expressing herself . cassie : and if that causes trouble for dad and avery ? sharon : all the better . cassie : you do n't have much time , though . if the wedding is only a couple weeks away , then ... sharon : it 's less than that . i have got to come up with something . something that will seal the deal for me . something big . [ scene_break ] victor : son , katherine will be remembered and honored in the way that she deserves . stealing a company away from her within days of her death is , well , certainly not a fitting tribute , is it ? adam : i mean no disrespect to her legacy . victor : son , even if it were possible , and it certainly is n't right now , we ca n't think of an acquisition until you 're out from under your charges . besides that , it 's totally inappropriate to think about it . adam : i can operate from behind the scenes , and this is an amazing opportunity . it might not present itself again . it 's the perfect timing . victor : i do n't want to discuss it , son . adam : i do n't know , dad . this is smart business . you ca n't let sentiment cloud your judgment . victor : adam , you 're asking me to dance on my friend 's grave . what 's the matter with you ? have you no heart ? adam : what good is a heart when it can just be broken over and over again ? victor : what are you talking about ? adam : nothing . forget it . victor : wait a minute . do n't say , `` nothing . forget it . `` i asked you a question . what is it ? adam : i went to go see chelsea . i held the baby . the one that she should have been having with me . [ scene_break ] dylan : you 've been pretty quiet since adam left . chelsea : oh , no , i just ... i felt for the guy . you know ? could n't help it . could n't have been easy for him to walk in here and see us so happy . a real family . dylan : adam threw away his chance at all that when he chose newman enterprises over you . chelsea : and now he stands to lose that , too . dylan : [ sighs ] listen , i get why you care . i do . you two were married . you loved him . but he brought this on himself . connor : [ coughs ] chelsea : whoa . hey . hey , what 's wrong ? why are you coughing so much , connor ? dylan : is he choking ? chelsea : no . no . dylan : i mean , is it normal for babies to do that ? chelsea : i do n't know . dylan : i just read about this respiratory infection that was going around . chelsea : oh , my god . you do n't think that -- dylan : we 're not waiting to find out . we 're gon na take him . chelsea : what is it ? hey . okay ? got him ? dylan : uh - huh . yeah . [ scene_break ] victor : so , i asked you not to ask your ex - wife , what , to have her testify ? adam : she refused . victor : how did you get to hold the baby ? adam : she left the room briefly , he by was fusing , and i just reacted . victor : huh . adam : you know , i ca n't help but think about if this had been different . if our baby had lived . would we have made the same decisions ? victor : you ca n't rewrite story , son . adam : [ sighs ] nope now my future 's up for grabs . you know , i once thought i 'd have it all . much like you , the whole page the life , the family , the thriving business . victor : son , you 're still very young . come on , now . once you 're out from under the predicament ... you can have it all . adam : maybe . victor : sorry for your pain , son . adam : and i 'm sorry for your loss , dad . losing a friend like that . [ scene_break ] nikki : i think that 's everything , then , is n't it ? jill : we 've checked all the items off katherine 's list . nikki : even up in the great beyond , she is still getting in the last word . jill : just like she did with me the last time we were together . without consulting me , she had broken our arrangement . she chose cane to be c.e.o . of chancellor over me . nikki : did she tell you why she did that ? jill : yep . she said she wanted someone in charge who thought more like she thought , a more conservative leader . i thought it was while she was just away , but ... katherine knew that she was never coming back . nikki : and the last time i saw her , she was in the hospital . i told her that i understood why she had n't told anybody about her illness . i felt exactly the same way when i had my m.s . diagnosis . you just ... [ sighs ] you just ca n't stand the thought of people who love you worrying about you . but i think i did get through to her , let her see that it 's better to surround yourself with people to share the pain , the fear . jill : [ laughs ] and yet she still went off on her own without telling any of us . nikki : maybe by then she was n't scared anymore . she had already tied up all of her loose ends . even left a few threads for some of us to sort through . anyway , um , i got to get home , so call me if we missed anything . jill : yes , i certainly will . nikki : thank you . thank you , esther . bye - bye . esther : bye , nikki . esther : [ sighs ] do you need anything ? jill : i thought we already had this conversation . esther : sorry . i - it 's just -- i just do n't quite know what to do with myself without mrs. c. here . jill : esther , its okay . you do n't have to fuss over me , okay ? if i need you , i will call you . `` everything i can give you is right in front of you . `` `` right in front of you . `` the safe ! [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] avery : what if all this talking and explaining does n't work ? i mean , what if faith never comes around and resents me forever ? nick : that is not gon na happen . avery : how can you be so sure ? nick : look , i do n't want you worrying about this , and i definitely do n't want you postponing our wedding plans any longer . i 'm gon na marry you on schedule . faith is gon na get past her issues . avery : i wish i could be as certain as you are . nick : avery , we 're gon na get through this together . as husband and wife . as a family . you got to trust me . avery : okay , when you put it like that , it 's hard not to . nick : as for our wedding plans , you know , we 're gon na start over from scratch . we 're gon na make it the most beautiful day possible . avery : okay , well , i think we should start in the morning , and at my place . nick : it 's a date . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm just not sure what else i can really do . i mean , after the conversation we just had , i ca n't throw myself at nick . cassie : you 're resourceful . you 'll think of something . sharon : i like how confident you are . cassie : if dad 's racing over here , wanting help with faith , do you know what that tells me ? sharon : avery 's feeling insecure . you know what ? you 're right . she is feeling insecure . those two have n't known each other for that long . how secure could that relationship really be ? and if there 's a crack in the foundation now ... [ knock on door ] sharon : i bet that 's your father wanting to talk some more ! [ scene_break ] nick : you know , you hurt avery 's feelings earlier , kiddo . that 's not like you . look , i know that ... things are gon na change soon . and at times , change can be scary . sweetheart , daddy is gon na marry avery . that 's gon na happen . daddy loves her very much . and i really hope that someday you 'll love her too . but , sweetheart , no one , and i mean no one , is gon na try and make you feel something that you do n't feel , okay ? but i need you to do daddy a favor , okay ? i need you to respect avery . do you know what that means ? yeah ? good . and who knows ? maybe if you 're really nice to avery , you 'll see how nice she is , 'cause she is so nice . think you can do that ? faith : i 'll try , daddy . nick : that 's my girl . come here . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sharon : this is a surprise . avery : i thought it would be a good idea to talk . clear the air . sharon : why ? is there a problem ? avery : sharon , you 're faith 's mother , and i absolutely respect that . sharon : i 'm glad to hear it . avery : but i 'm going to be nick 's wife . so i need you to back off and stay the hell away from my fiancé . sharon : i 'm thinking insecure does n't even begin to cover it . cassie : find a way to use that . [ scene_break ] chelsea : now , how embarrassing was that ? rushing our child to the emergency room . dylan : only to be reminded that his lungs are still developing . chelsea : yes , it 's no wonder you were coughing , huh ? dylan : that 's right . but the doctor did tell us , when in doubt , to err on the side of having things checked out . chelsea : true . dylan : i panicked , did n't i ? chelsea : you panicked . dylan : yeah . chelsea : you did ! and thought you were supposed to be the calm one in every situation . dylan : i know . i thought so , too , but i 've never heard my son cough before . and that was new and i was gon na do anything i could to protect him . chelsea : yeah . well , now you can protect him by putting him in the car . he should n't be exposed to that many new people now , anyway , huh ? i 'll grab your coffee for you . dylan : sounds good . all right , come on . chelsea : okay , i 'll see you in a minute . dylan : there we go . [ scene_break ] adam : here i am , accusing you of being sentimental , and i get all maudlin about chelsea and the baby . victor : i 've yet been reminded again . we must never take our important relationships for granted , son . adam : i 'll take that under advisement , dad . but if you would just keep an open mind about chancellor . there 's a fortune to be made there , and if we do n't get it , you know somebody else will . victor : son , i do n't want to discuss that right now , okay ? anyway ... sorry about your pain . life does n't spare us , does it ? you and i have had tough childhoods , but , you know ... it makes us who we are . come here . it 'll all work out , son . [ scene_break ] jill : 10 ... 25 ... 28 . okay . i guess katherine did n't use her birthday . ah . their anniversary . okay . hmm . uh - huh . shoot . all right , my birthday . okay , so , 09 ... 29 ... damn it ! esther ! i need you ! [ scene_break ] nikki : [ sighs ] [ crying ] damn you , katherine ! why have you done this to me ? [ crying ] [ next_on ] delia : you forgot to kiss it ! paul : there 's been a development in the case against adam . jack : what kind of development ? paul : do you know where adam is right now ? adam : ted ? adam newman . get the jet ready . | adam picks up the baby and is talking to him when chelsea walks in . dylan also walks in and wants to know what is going on . dylan takes the baby from adam . dylan orders adam to stay away from chelsea and connor . adam asks for chelsea 's testimony in his case but she refuses . nick asks sharon for her help with faith . at the chancellor home , jill reads a newspaper article about katherine . esther gives jill a letter that murphy gave to her to give to jill from katherine . esther reads her letter to jill that katherine wrote to her . jill refuses to read her letter in front of esther . nikki tries to hide some papers from victor but he says she does n't have to hide them . nick tries to talk to sharon concerning faith 's attitude about his marriage to avery . avery shows faith some pics of wedding dresses and other things related to a wedding . avery mentions buying her a new dress for the wedding , but faith refuses . avery goes upstairs to look through faith 's dresses to try to find her one to wear for the wedding . while she is gone , faith tears up all the wedding pics . |
melissa ordway ( abby ) : i grew up watching soap operas , so i knew all of these , like , iconic characters . i grew up with victor newman and ashley abbott , so i felt like i was part of their family . ashley : i do n't really think i need to see -- ... a doctor . stitch : what do we have here ? sean carrigan ( stitch ) : it 's probably the only universe where i actually get to say , `` i 'm a doctor . `` ordway : if i have to pick just one favorite moment , that would be my very first day working here . abby : ah , hey , nick . we 're over here . ordway : it was a big newman family scene , and then eric walks in , and i was so starstruck . i was just so excited . to be there . carrigan : i love the halloween fire , stitch and ashley outrunning the fireball . it was a blast . [ rumbling ] stitch : come on ! justin hartley ( adam ) : for me , sort of the pinnacle was the adam reveal , chelsea finding out that that was adam . adam : let 's toast to me , to adam newman . [ glass shatters ] chelsea : why -- why did you just say that ? adam : um ... uh , say -- say what ? chelsea : that you were him . adam . egan : obviously i loved the adam and chelsea reveal , but i also love an adam and chelsea fight . they 're great lovers , but they 're great fighters . adam : you said it would be better for connor if he just thought that i was dead ? chelsea : no ! i ca n't do this anymore ! i 'm so tired ! i ca n't keep setting myself up to be disappointed by you ! egan : chelsea has gone through a lot , but i am confident that one day she will find her happy ending . you 've been drifting in and out of me caught between the two realities ordway : it is so exciting to celebrate 11,000 episodes . egan : it 's such an honor to be on this show when it hits this huge mark . hartley : i am just happy to be a small blip of this fantastic show . carrigan : i 'm very honored to be a part of it . ordway : thank you for watching , and now ... egan : ... join us for another episode ... carrigan : of `` the young & the restless . `` hartley : enjoy the show . kevin : well , that was unexpected . chelsea : what ? no ! nick : did he say guilty ? michael : your honor ... i 'd like to request a recess . i need time to confer with my client . adam : i do n't need a recess . plead is guilty . i 'm guilty . your honor , thank you . chelsea : adam , no ! abby : ben . stitch : hey . abby : hey . stitch : hey . should n't you be at the arraignment ? abby : i was headed there , and then i just -- i turned into the hospital . it was like my car was driving itself . stitch : oh , baby , come here . how you doing ? abby : i 'm more concerned with how that guard is doing . how 's the man that adam attacked ? dylan : hey , can i get in on that answer ? i 'm hoping to question him as soon as possible , get a clear picture of what happened . stitch : i do n't think that 's gon na be possible , mac . abby : why ? what happened ? stitch : the guard , matthews , he slipped into a coma last night . he 's on life support . his condition is deteriorating . mr. newman , you 're positive you 'd like to enter a plea of guilty ? chelsea : no , no , he 's not . you have to stop this . you have to stop this right now . blaming yourself accomplishes nothing . you 're not guilty . this was a terrible tragedy , but this was n't your fault . who are you , exactly ? adam : sorry . this is my wife , your honor . chelsea , please do n't do this . chelsea : please , adam , do n't give up and do n't give up hope . you have to fight for us . you have to fight for me and you and our son . your son needs you . judge : mrs. newman , i need you to sit down . michael : listen to your wife , adam . judge : mr. newman , there seems to be concern from all corners regarding your plea . if you want to change it before it 's entered into the record , now is your last chance . how do you plead ? adam : your honor , a man is in a coma , and i 'm responsible . chelsea : no , you are not . adam : so i 'm not changing my plea . chelsea : what are you doing ? adam : thank you . chelsea : you do n't know what you 're saying ! you 're not thinking straight ! judge : [ bangs gavel ] order , please . chelsea : your honor , my husband is blaming himself for what happened , but it 's not his fault . judge : that 's not your place to say . chelsea : well , put yourself in his position ! he 's been cut off from his family , locked in a jail cell for something he did n't do ! he has n't eaten or slept in days ! anyone would crack under those circumstances . judge : mrs. newman , if you interrupt these proceedings again , i will have you removed from the courtroom . chelsea : but you do n't understand -- judge : i 'm not immune to your pain . i 'm truly not . but this is a court of law , not an open forum , and we will do our best to get to the truth . now sit down . chelsea : [ whispers ] what are you doing ? judge : sentencing is scheduled for 9 : 00 a.m. tomorrow . in the meantime , the prisoner will be escorted back to walworth . [ bangs gavel ] court is adjourned . abby : i ca n't believe this is happening . adam should n't have been in prison in the first place . dylan : no , he should n't have been . and he was about to get out because we finally got our hands on proof that he was framed , and that would have overturned his conviction . and now this . abby : he could be facing 10 years . it 's not right . stitch : it could be . not definitely . not if michael baldwin has anything to say about it . abby : [ sighs ] stitch : apparently adam , he had n't been eating before the attack . he was hallucinating all kinds of stuff . and now that everyone knows that he was telling the truth about his original trial , it 'll go a long way in his defense . michael can argue he was n't in his right mind . dylan : well , he was n't . i mean , none of us would have been . [ cell phone chimes ] abby : oh , my god . dylan : what ? stitch : what ? abby : adam pled guilty . dylan : are you serious ? stitch : [ sighs ] abby : can you imagine what chelsea is going through right now ? dylan : just when they thought this nightmare was over . michael : look , i know this has been traumatic , but you have to clear the cobwebs , adam . you 'll have to think . look at her . look at what you stand to lose . your wife , your son , all for something that you were n't in control of . now , look , i will fight for you . you know that . but i ca n't do it alone . you have to fight for yourself , because the good thing is , we 're not out of options . appeals can be made . pleas can be changed . all you have to do -- all you have to do is cooperate . nikki : why is adam doing this ? victor : i wish i knew . kevin : adam had the chance to walk . i 'll never understand why he did n't take it . chloe : i understand completely . i think adam did n't fight for his freedom because he does n't believe that he deserves it , not after what he 's done . to the guard , i mean . kevin : yeah , but if he did n't even know what i was doing ? i do n't know . i still do n't understand . nick : you happy ? nikki : nicholas . victor : that 's the last thing i wanted . nick : there 's an innocent man going back to prison . there 's gon na be a little boy without his daddy and a woman with a broken heart and a guard fighting for his life , and that 's all because of you . victor : i 'm sick and tired of your righteous attitude . nick : you put all this in motion . i hope you 're proud of yourself . victor : get out of my eyesight ! nikki : i 'll talk to him . nicholas . nick : mom , i do n't want to talk about it . nikki : i do n't care . we 're gon na talk about it . what happened to adam is not your father 's fault . nick : look , i get it . he 's your husband . you just got back together . you need to defend him . nikki : oh , god . you think that i 'm turning a blind eye ? nick : believe him all you want . i wo n't do it , not after what he 's done . nikki : and what is it you think he 's done ? nick : you were there . you saw how hell - bent he was on making all of us pay , all of us who testified against him . he tricked you into screwing over victoria . nikki : that was a very unfortunate incident . nick : unfortunate ? mom , he used you to get control of the board , and then he sold brash & sassy out from under his daughter . nikki : all right , it is one thing to sell a division of a company . it 's a whole different thing to set up your son to go to prison , and your father would not do that ! nick : he needed to show adam who 's boss . maybe it did n't turn out the way he wanted it , but this is all on him . nikki : you 're wrong ! stitch : we 're doing everything we can to help matthews , believe me . abby : if he does n't make it ... dylan : then it turns into a murder charge and there 's no chance of adam getting out . stitch : all right . i 'll keep you updated , let you know if there 's any changes either way . dylan : thanks . abby : at least we know he 's in good hands . dylan : yeah , he is . the best . stitch : i should get back in there . abby : yeah , go . do your thing . dylan : how you holding up ? abby : okay . i guess . i - i do n't know . i mean , i 've been all over the map with adam . i mean , i - i did n't want to believe that he killed constance bingham , but the evidence , it was so much , and knowing how badly he wanted to protect his identity ... i feel terrible now , knowing that he 's innocent . thank god you found those diary pages . dylan : it does n't matter . it was n't in time . and if i would have found the pages earlier ... adam would be home right now with his wife and kid . adam : tell me when my visitor has arrived ! michael : it 's not over . chelsea : `` last chance . `` that 's what the judge said . `` last chance . `` michael : no such things as last chances . that 's why appeals were invented . look , adam is still in rough shape physically and emotionally . we need to talk to him . we need to reason with him . we need to convince him to change his plea . chelsea : when he said guilty , everything just went dark . i 've never seen him give up like that . ever . michael : it was a surprise . it 's a bit of a challenge , but it 's nothing we ca n't overcome . chelsea : do you really believe that ? michael : first up , i talk to the judge , ask to get the sentencing delayed . the more time we get to work on adam , the better . victor : so this was your grand plan , huh , michael baldwin ? my son spending his time in a prison cell instead of playing with his family . i should never have allowed you to represent him . chelsea : is this a joke ? victor : no , it 's not a joke . chelsea : you 're blaming him ? ! we 're here because of you ! michael : it 's all right , chelsea . chelsea : no , it 's not all right . you 're the one that needed to play god ! you 're the reason we 're here . michael : we should be focusing on helping adam . victor : yes . starting with hiring another lawyer . chelsea : please do n't pretend like you care . victor : what do you mean , i do n't care ? he 's my son . chelsea : he is your son . you 're right . ironically , the son that 's most like you , the son that has spent his entire adult life trying to win you over and get your approval and impress you ! it was never enough . and so finally he turned on you . and what do you do ? you give him the ultimate lesson . you really show him who 's boss . well , congratulations , victor . congratulations , because i do n't even recognize my own husband anymore ! he 's completely defeated ! victor : who the hell are you to give me a lecture ? you remember when you almost lost him before and you and i worked together to work things out ? in fact , i sent you to paris to get back your son connor because chloe had kidnapped him . you remember that ? will everyone stop blaming me for what 's happening ? ! this hurts me more than ... do you know how much this hurts me ? i will do everything in my power to help my son . do n't you doubt that for a minute . dylan : adam was forced to take a plea bargain for a crime he did n't even commit . let 's think about that for a second . ripped away from your family for decades , haunted by the thought of your son growing up without you ? there 's nothing that adam could do . of course he lost it . it had to be torture in there . abby : i agree . dylan : the guard is in a coma because of what was done to adam . abby : you 're talking about my father . it 's okay . everyone knows you 're investigating for adam , trying to prove that my dad set him up . dylan : just trying to find the truth , abby . that 's all . look , i - i got to get going . um ... abby : dylan -- dylan : i know that -- that stitch said he would , but just make sure he keeps me in the loop , okay ? abby : sure . [ sighs ] stitch : you 're still here . abby : yeah , i was talking to dylan . stitch : and it did n't go well ? abby : he 's just so upset about what 's going on with adam . and , i mean , i get it . i 'm upset , too , but ... he thinks that my dad set adam up . stitch : mac said that ? abby : not in so many words , but i think it was out of respect for me . he definitely implied it . what do you think ? stitch : i think mac has some of the best instincts of anyone i know , instincts that saved my life . abby : instincts that make him a great cop . stitch : look , i 'm not saying he 's never been wrong , but if his gut 's telling him something , i would listen . abby : so you think that my dad framed adam ? stitch : look , i know it 's not what you want to hear . abby : what i want to hear is honesty . thank you . um , yeah , okay , i 'm gon na go , but i will see you at home . stitch : yeah . victor : leslie , i ask you again . anything you can do , all right ? well , my son needs all the help he can get . all right ? thank you . i appreciate it . nikki : you 're really worried . victor : [ exhales deeply ] yeah . my son just pled guilty to battery . i 'm very worried . nikki : i wish nicholas knew that . i wish he could have heard what you just said to chelsea in there . i mean , you might be guilty of some things , but nobody could ever say that you 're guilty of not loving your children . victor : i think it was a difficult day for everyone . nikki : still , you did n't need that lashing out from nicholas . if he could just open his eyes , he would see that you would never , ever treat adam that way , put him away like that . you could n't do it . victor : you know , i got to be very honest with you . i - i - i 'm beginning not to care what nicholas thinks . he has talked nothing but bad things about his father for a long time now . nick : well , i do n't -- victor : i 'm sick and tired of it . but i promise you that i will do everything in my power to reverse the damage that was done in that courtroom by that incompetent lawyer . nikki : i know you will . nick : [ sighs ] i do n't even know what to say about what happened in that courtroom today . adam : quite a show , huh ? nick : i 'm sorry , adam . i never should have doubted you . i never should have doubted that our father would take things this far . he is victor newman , right ? i mean , framing you for murder and using my dead wife to do it , it 's just child 's play for him . adam : i 'm not looking for your pity . nick : it 's not pity . you do n't deserve this . adam : do n't deserve this ? i , uh [ clears throat ] ... i attacked a guard . i choked him until he blacked out . he 's in a coma . nick : and i feel terrible for him , and i pray he makes it . but he is not the only victim here . you have a case . michael can fight this . you just have to expose dad . adam : it 's too late . nick : it 's not too late . adam : listen , no one 's gon na believe that victor framed me , okay ? nick : you do n't know that . adam : even if they do believe it , even if michael can prove it , i 'm guilty . that man is in the hospital . that 's because of me . he could die . nick : that was dad 's fault , all right ? he pushed you to the brink . you did n't know what was real and what was n't . you did n't know what you were doing . adam : here 's what 's gon na happen , nick . i 'm gon na be held accountable , okay ? and i should be held accountable . nick : what can i do to help ? adam : are you asking me ? you want to know ? nick : name it . adam : be a father to my son . victor : come in ! abby : hi . victor : abby ! nikki : hi , abby . abby : dad , i 'm sorry i did n't make it to the courthouse , but i saw what happened . how 's adam ? victor : [ sighs deeply ] nikki : nobody really knows how adam is right now . abby : i feel so terrible for him . victor : yeah , so do we all . abby : and that poor guard . stitch is treating him now . nikki : is there any change in his condition ? abby : unfortunately , he 's getting worse . nikki : oh , my god . abby : and the timing of it all . nikki : just absolutely unreal . abby : just when adam was on the verge of being cleared , this happens to drag him down . victor : well , you know , given the circumstances , he still has a chance to clear his name . abby : so why does n't he fight ? victor : he has given up . nikki : i have never seen him so defeated . victor : the sentencing is tomorrow . unless , of course , he comes to his senses before . abby : do you think that 's a possibility ? victor : mnh - mnh . not given his present state of mind . no . nikki : chelsea begged him to change his mind . he would n't . abby : that sounds awful . what can we do ? there must be something . victor : i 'm doing everything i can to stop this downward spiral , make sure that he gets his life back . abby : okay , well , um , i 'm gon na go back to the hospital . i 'll monitor things there . let me know if there 's anything i can do . victor : okay , sweetheart . nikki : i 'll walk you out . abby : bye , dad . victor : and , abby ? thank you for coming by , okay ? it 's in times like these that we need to stick together as a family . nikki : it was so good of you to come . today was so difficult for victor . i know it was good for him to see your face . abby : nikki , do you believe him when he says that he did n't frame adam ? chelsea : this whole thing is like a nightmare , a nightmare i ca n't wake up from . it does n't make sense . adam had an out . he had a good out . i mean , he was n't even lying . he did not intentionally hurt that man . that 's -- that 's the truth . [ sighs ] chloe : deep breaths . chelsea : how can i breathe right now , chloe ? [ sighs ] are there any updates on the guard ? any changes ? chloe : no , just the same that ... he 's in a coma and he 's in critical condition . chelsea : i 'm telling you , whoever set adam up , whether it was victor or not , whoever set him up , they are just as responsible for what happened to that guard as adam is . why is he doing this ? why is he putting it all on himself ? you know , it 's almost like -- chloe : it 's like he wants to be punished . chelsea : you mean for delia ? nick : connor has a dad . adam : you know what i mean . nick : no , i do n't know what you mean . look , you can still be a father to that boy while you 're fighting to get out of here , and you will fight , adam , because you have too much to fight for . adam : how am i supposed to give him what he needs ? nick : it 's not gon na be easy . but you 'll find a way to make it work . adam : from in here ? nick : from anywhere . kids need love . they need advice and guidance . they need you to pick them up when they 're down and straighten them out when they 're wrong . you can do all that from in here . adam : not the way i want to . nick : switch it up . change the plan . make it work . adam : i do n't want to make it work . he 's my son . he deserves better than this . weekly visits with his dad in a prison ? some guard hovering over our head listening to everything we say to each other ? that 's not parenting , nick . my son deserves someone in his life . stability is important , right ? he 's gon na have questions . he 's gon na need someone to answer those questions . he needs a man to solve the problems that he 's gon na have that come up . he needs you . nick : you think you need to be around your son 24/7 to be a good dad to him ? there are lots of dads who see their kids every day and they 're terrible at it . it 's quality , not quantity . adam : no , i could n't agree with you more . let 's talk about quality for a second . look at me . look where i 'm -- i 'm wearing a shirt that says `` inmate `` on it ! nick : you can do this , adam . he 's in good hands with you and chelsea . adam : no ! my son needs a man in his life while i 'm in here . he needs you . nick : [ voice breaking ] why me ? why not jack , you know ? jack is his godfather . you picked him to be the legal guardian if anything ever came up . adam : jack is amazing . i love him . but he 's not a newman . i need a newman . someone who can handle victor . and that , brother , is you . you 've managed to remain a part of this family , this crazy - ass family , and you still managed to maintain your independence . it 's admirable . i 've always admired that about you . i 've never said it out loud , but i 've always admired it . and if you want me to beg , i 'll beg you . i need you to pass that down to my son . teach him how to be a newman . your way . do n't let him make the same mistakes i made and get sucked into the family . i want him to be better than me , you know ? it 's the same thing we both would have wanted for christian . nick : why did you bring up christian ? adam : i 'm just talking to you father to father now . that 's common ground we share , right ? love that we have for our kids . that 's why it hit me so hard when christian died . you know , i could see how much you were suffering . [ sighs ] i could see how much you would have just given anything to have your little boy back if not for a minute . that 's the same concern that i have for connor ... and the way he 's raised and the life that he 's gon na have . nick : you want the best for him . adam : yeah . nick : you can still give him that , adam . you do n't have to cut yourself out . adam : the thing about that , nick , is that i do , actually . i know what good parenting looks like . my mom . hope , she -- she was ... my mom 's amazing . [ chuckles ] i mean , she was , um , you know , stern when she needed to be . but she was , uh ... gentle and encouraging and kind and loving and warm . you remind me of her , you know . nick : of hope ? adam : when i see you with your kids . i 've seen you be stern with them , but ... you 're steady , man . you 're like a rock . that 's important . you 're encouraging . and -- and -- and , i mean , all that paid off , right ? look at your kids . look at noah , summer . they 're good eggs , right ? nick : yeah , most of the time . adam : most of the time is all you can hope for . nick : yeah . adam : and faith ? i mean , she 's -- what can you say ? i figure eventually all of us will end up working for her one day , right ? nick : [ laughs ] yeah , you 're probably right . adam : i 'm asking you , man . i 'm begging you . show my son that kind of love , that kind of encouragement . make him feel safe , you know ? just , um ... let him know he can talk to you , he can trust you . and do n't forget the little things . i always figured that i would , uh ... teach him how to throw a baseball , you know ? i think that 's important for a young man , to know how to -- to throw a baseball . [ voice breaking ] and there 's also one more thing , just while i 'm thinking of it . you know those job interviews , they 're so tricky . i was just hoping , you know , to be able to prep him for it , but you -- you can do that . you 're good at that kind of stuff . nick : that 's a long , long way away . he 's not gon na need me for that . adam : if he does need you for that , if i 'm not there , i need you to tell him that you 're gon na be there for him , okay ? nick , please . just ... show up for him , all right ? especially the teenage years . you know , those -- those teenage years , right , they 're tricky for a young man . he 's gon na need to learn how to talk to girls . i mean , that 's ... nick : well , you know , considering my track record , i should probably keep my mouth shut on that . adam : [ chuckles ] maybe , right ? [ sniffles ] it 's a long , winding road , huh ? i 'll give you that . [ sniffles ] led you to sage , though , did n't it ? nick : and you to chelsea . adam : we 're lucky . nick ... will you do that for me ? will you be there for my son ? nick : it 'd be an honor , brother . i 'll look after connor as if he was my own . adam : thank you . chelsea : [ sighs ] [ connor babbling ] chelsea : i feel like he knows something 's not right . he was so upset upstairs . chloe : it 's because he 's 3 . you 're doing a great job at keeping everything normal . chelsea : because of you . if you were n't here , i ... chloe : i am , though . chelsea : you were right earlier . i think adam ... he did n't plead guilty because of the guard . i mean , he did , but i - i think it was also about delia . that night will haunt him forever . i mean , he avoided taking responsibility for so long , and ... chloe : he did , though . he had his day in court . chelsea : i guess maybe he feels like it was n't enough . maybe he feels like ... he needs to be punished some more . chloe : i 'm really sorry . i - i really thought that when i went to go see adam and i told him that i 'd forgiven him that he would finally be able to forgive himself . chelsea : this ca n't be how it ends . i have to do something . i do n't know what . but i have to stop this . nobody tears my family apart and gets away with it . dylan : hey , kevin . kevin : yo . dylan : finding bethany bryant just became our top priority . kevin : the woman who helped set adam up ? the waitress ? dylan : the waitress . nobody disappears without a trace . and we 're dealing with an amateur who 's never had that much cash before , and she 's gon na screw up a dozen different ways . all we got to do is find one . kevin : and then what ? dylan : `` and then wh -- `` we arrest her . kevin : which accomplishes exactly nothing since adam just pled guilty to a different crime . dylan : yeah , well , we ca n't just let the first crime go . adam was framed . we got to catch the person who started all this . look , adam attacked the guard in prison thinking that -- kevin : that it was victor . dylan : right , and all roads lead back to victor . so if we nail him , we have a chance . it might be the only chance to get adam through this . nikki : of course i believe my husband . ca n't you see how much he 's suffering ? he hates what is happening to adam . he would do anything he possibly could to get him out , so no , he did n't put him there . what we need to do now is stay together as only we can . it 's what the newmans do best . abby : right . yeah , um ... okay , well , i will talk to you soon . nikki : all right , my darling . abby : bye . nikki : bye . victor : that was nice of you to see abby out . nikki : yeah , she had some questions . victor : oh , yeah ? nikki : actually , just one question . she wanted to know if i thought you had framed adam . victor : what 'd you say ? nikki : i defended you . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : just as i did with nicholas . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : i said that you would never do something like that . victor : you 're right . you 're right . nikki : i also said it would never , ever enter your mind to frame any of your children to go to jail . but now ... right now , it 's just us . victor : [ sighs ] nikki : so tell me . did you do it ? victor : we all make mistakes , do n't we ? nikki : so you did . you framed your own son for murder . chelsea : nick , hi . nick : hey . is it okay if i come in ? chelsea : yeah , of course . nick : hey , chloe . chloe : hey , nick . nick : i , uh , just came from the prison . chelsea : you went to see adam ? nick : yeah . i wanted to apologize to him , you know , for ever doubting him , for ever thinking that he could ever kill constance . chelsea : thank you . chloe : how 'd he seem ? chelsea : it 's okay , nick . you can tell me . i 'm not gon na break . nick : resigned . like he was in court , like he , uh , just accepts his punishment , feels like he deserves it . chelsea : but he does n't deserve it . nick : i tried telling him that . chelsea : but he would n't listen to you , either , would he ? [ voice breaking ] i do n't understand . how can he do this to us ? [ sighs ] how can he do this to us ? chloe : you do n't want to get upset in front of connor . why do n't we go upstairs ? can you watch him ? nick : yeah , i got it . [ sighs ] kevin : you are putting me in the unfamiliar position of being the voice of reason . dylan : okay , let 's hear it . kevin : i get everything you 're saying about adam and getting him justice . agreed . but you 're leaving out one very important and inescapable element . you 'd be going after your own stepfather . and if you 're right and you can bring down victor , it will destroy your mom . victor : i 'm amazed we 're even discussing this . nikki : it 's all right . i did n't expect you to admit anything . i 'm not asking you to . i know who and what you are , victor . and i know that no matter what , you have always had your son 's best interests at heart . you still do . granted , there were some unexpected circumstances . but i 'm sure you will take care of that . victor : come here . i 'll fix this . no matter what , i 'll fix this . one way or the other . michael : thank you . okay . i just filed a motion to put off your sentencing . only for a few days , but enough time to get some food in you , get you some rest , improve your state of mind . adam : i do n't need more time . michael : now , adam , this is gon na be -- adam : michael , i 'm firing you . connor : some more . it spilled ! adam : i need you to pass that down to my son . teach him how to be a newman . your way . do n't let him make the same mistakes i made and get sucked into the family . i want him to be better than me , you know ? it 's the same thing we both would have wanted for christian . show my son that kind of love , that kind of encouragement . make him feel safe , you know ? let him know he can talk to you , he can trust you . nick : hey , bud . it 's your uncle nick . i just want you to know i 'm always gon na be here for you , okay ? everything 's gon na be okay . i promise you . [ next_on ] hilary : you are the one that is keeping secrets and telling lies , so why , neil ? victoria : what the hell 's going on ? phyllis : when you hear what 's been going on around here , you will wish you stayed in mexico . billy : mother , you know best . you do n't need me . just like i do n't need you . so i quit . | in the courtroom , adam pleads guilty to the charges against him . chelsea asks him to think about what he is doing to his family . everyone in the courtroom is stunned by adam 's confession . abby catches up to ben at the hospital to let him know about the police finding evidence to clear adam but then he assaulted a prison guard . dylan arrives and asks how the guard is . ben lets him know that the prison guard has lapsed into a coma . in the courtroom , chelsea begs adam to fight for their family instead of doing this to them . the judge urges chelsea to keep quiet or face contempt of court . when the judge asks adam if he wants his confession to stand , he does n't answer . nikki enters the courtroom and sits down beside victor . adam refuses to change his plea . abby is stunned that adam is n't eating or sleeping . abby receives a text that adam has pled guilty . michael urges adam to fight for himself but adam tells the court that the confession stands . nikki asks victor why adam is doing this . |
victor : i 'm sick and tired of your self - righteousness and your hypocrisy . as of tonight ... you 're no longer my son . i will no longer hide the fact that you and i are not together anymore . you 're the love of my life . but if that is no longer of interest to you , then i bid you farewell . [ footsteps approaching ] victor : bonnie ? is that you ? nikki : oh , no . it 's me . nick : we have so many great family photos . i mean , this one of faith , connor , and christian is amazing . hey , you know , since me and the kids are gon na be living here , you should let me take care of the bills . chelsea : absolutely not . nick : come on ! chelsea : no . nick : chelsea , look , uh , i want to help , so can you let me ? chelsea : fine . we can split the bills , then , 50/50 . that 's what 's fair . nick : look , chelsea , i 'm the one who sprung this idea on you , and i know the circumstances were n't exactly ideal , so ... chelsea : nick , if we 're gon na make this thing work , we 're gon na need to get a few things straight . jordan : to second chances . lily : yeah . cheers . jordan : mm . [ cellphone chimes ] lily : dad . hey ! neil : hey . how you doing ? there you are . lily : good . hi . neil : come here , sweetheart . mwah . jordan , what 's up ? jordan : neil . good to see you , sir . neil : good to see you , too . yep . so , it 's a beautiful day , and i see there 's a little party in progress . lily : yeah . we have some exciting news . jordan : and i am going to let let you tell him . if you 'll both excuse me , i have somewhere i need to be . lily : [ chuckles ] neil : take care . jordan : thank you . you , too , my man . neil : uh - huh . so , what 's up ? lily : well , billy told us that the dare campaign is back on , so i 'll be very busy this fall . neil : wow ! i could n't be happier to hear that . good news is always welcome these days . as a matter of fact , i got some good news of my own . cane : all right , what 's so urgent you needed to see me ? juliet : i told you earlier i had a prenatal test . they did a genetic screening at the time . cane : yeah , you were waiting to get the results , i know . jordan : wow . what 's all this ? additional sponsorship tessa : who are you , and what have you done to my sister ? mariah : hey . are you all right ? tessa : how can i be ? knowing my sister 's life reached such a low point that she had to sell herself to strangers . and now the people she got tangled up with are holding her against her will , and there 's nothing i can do about it . so , no , i 'm not all right . sharon : paul , i 'm at the police station . i came here to talk to you about that girl crystal . i have some new information . this may not be the small local operation that christine thought that it was . call me as soon as you get this . if you , uh , ladies want to make your one call ... we ca n't talk to anybody . ca n't ? someone will come take care of this . jordan : what are we celebrating ? hilary : my first commercial shoot . jordan : yeah ? hilary : which went fantastic , by the way . and i can not wait for the world to see the finished product . jordan : me , neither . hilary : i think that it 's gon na open all kinds of doors . jordan : you know , i hope that it does . i am so happy for you . you know what , to talent , drive , and unbridled ambition . i never had any doubt that it 'd all pay off . [ laughs ] hilary : well , i could n't have done it without you . jordan : really ? how do you figure that ? hilary : i would n't even have known about the commercial if you did n't invite lily over to the studio to film her audition . jordan : that 's a bit of a stretch , giving me the credit , but i 'll take it . hilary : i also , um ... i did a new exclusive today . did you -- did you catch it ? jordan : no , i , um , have n't had a chance to check it out yet . hilary : okay , well , you should , um , check it out online . jordan : yeah . hilary : it will give you a new perspective on your boss . jordan : hm . hilary : well , um ... you know what ? the only topic that i want to talk about is , um ... you . and us . and all of the reasons that we are so good together . lily : i think it 's great that you gave brash & sassy ! a bridge loan . neil : no , no . not me . hamilton - winters . lily : yeah , but i mean , it 's gon na help get them through this rough patch . neil : `` them . `` you know , you got to start saying `` us `` because , my dear , you 're part of the team . lily : wait , you did n't do this just so i could keep my job , did you ? neil : as much as i love you , i would never give a loan of this size just for that , all right ? lily : okay , 'cause it 's not your responsibility to solve any of this . neil : i happen to respect the hell out of victoria . it 's a good business move . and , yes , i admit that i 'm very satisfied that i 'm responsible for helping to undo some of the wrongs that cane did . but think of it like this -- it 's an infusion of cash for brash & sassy ! , and the fact that they want to put it into the dare campaign featuring my beautiful , wonderful , talented daughter ... come on , now . that 's all you . lily : thank you . neil : i know , lily , that this is n't easy for you . i talked to cane . lily : mm . how 'd that go ? neil : i told him to man up and take responsibility . i told him he 's got to get his life in gear if he wants a shot at getting you back . lily : it 's not that easy , dad . juliet : our baby has the genetic marker for cystic fibrosis . cane : oh , god , that 's -- juliet : it 's an inherited disease . cane : yeah , i know . i do n't have it , do you ? juliet : no , but one of my cousins did , so it must run somewhere in the family . for a child to actually be born with the disease , it needs to inherit the gene from both parents . the doctor asked me about your family history , and i realized i know nothing about it . cane : yeah , well , neither do i . juliet : i 'm sorry ... cane : no , you do n't have to be sorry . my family and i , we are n't close , you know . i could have a distant relative who has it , i -- i do n't know . all right , if i have it , does that mean the baby 's gon na have cystic fibrosis ? juliet : from what i understand , there would be a 25 % chance , but they need to do further testing to find out . would you come to the hospital with me to get a blood test ? cane : yeah . yeah , of course i will . juliet : i 'm hoping they can put a rush on the test so we can find out right away . cane : all right , listen , do n't hesitate to come to me with anything that concerns the baby , okay ? this is my child , too . come on , let 's go . come on . nikki : i just came to pick up some things that i left behind . sorry if i disturbed your man cave . victor : this is my home , okay ? if there 's something else that you 've forgotten , then call me . i will have them send it over the hotel . nikki : how can they keep running that video ? what are you gon na do about your friend hilary and her humiliating our daughter like that ? victor : what the hell did you expect me to do ? this has already aired . it 's gone viral , all right ? this could have been prevented had our daughter victoria accepted my offer to loan her money . but she didn't . nikki : are you saying she deserved it ? victor : what i 'm saying is that i offered her money . i offered her to dig her out of the financial hole that she dug for herself , but she turned me down . in fact , it was rather insulting . i 'd rather focus on members of the family who actually want to be with me . nikki : yes , i noticed all the new furniture up in the room that faith uses when she 's here . very nice . something a girl of her age would love . victor : i had it moved from the tack house into our house . nikki : you what ? chelsea : the decision for you to move in certainly ... evolved in a different way than either one of us expected , you know ? victor kicking you certainly jump - started the process . nick : that 's exactly my point . you know , i sprung this on you . i want to make it up to you . chelsea : nick , i 'm gon na be perfectly honest with you . if i did n't think this was right , i would n't have agreed to it . but i do n't want you to move in here thinking that you need to , you know , make up for something . i like being responsible for myself and for connor , and i do n't want you to feel like i 'm giving up my independence ... nick : that is the last thing that i want . i think you misunderstood me . chelsea : no . i do n't think so . lily : it 's not like there 's some sort of checklist that cane has to complete for me to take him back . it 's about who he is and what he 's become . i look at him and i see this man who just gets in his own way and follows his worst impulses . neil : i did n't mean to make it sound so simplistic . you got to do what 's right for you . lily : well , what may be right for me may not be right for my family . neil : oh , yes , charlie and mattie . well , they know exactly what 's going on . they know what cane 's done . they 're not exactly his biggest advocates these days . lily : i just ca n't stand the thought of breaking my family apart . especially when cane 's forgiven me in the past . neil : hey . you got to be careful that you 're not staying out of obligation , because that right there could lead to resentment , and that will affect everybody in the family . look , i , uh ... i know you 're still dealing with the shock of what he 's done to you , but my advice is that you give some time and space before you make any long - term decision . maybe cane will prove that he 's the man that you fell in love with , or maybe -- just maybe -- you 'll come to the conclusion that this whole thing is beyond repair . but , either way , there 's no reason for you to feel guilty about anything at all . you hear me ? good . i love you . lily : i love you , too . hilary : you know what i think it 's time for ? jordan : you tell me . hilary : another nude photo session . jordan : ooh , i like the sound of that . hilary : i thought you might . jordan : what happened to the older ones that we took ? hilary : well , they are safely tucked away on a flash drive , but there is plenty of room to add a few more . jordan : all right . hilary : jordan , i loved the shots that you took of me . so , uh , maybe i will refresh your memory . [ chuckles ] jordan : this is n't right . hilary : um ... jordan : it would n't be fair to you . things have n't been tight with us for a while now . we ca n't -- we ca n't ignore that . hilary : we 're not ignoring it , we are facing it head on . we are taking time to reconnect , you know , to remember why this -- this is so good . jordan : hilary , you are -- you are beautiful and you are incredibly hot . now , do i want you ? hell yeah . hilary : then what 's the problem ? jordan : it 's not gon na change anything . we both need to admit , this -- this is n't working , and we should just ... move on . hilary : [ scoffs ] speak for yourself . well , does your desire to move on -- does it have anything to do with the fact that lily is suddenly available ? jordan : lily is still married . hilary : that 's not what i asked you . jordan : i think that we should make a clean break before things get complicated and somebody gets hurt . hilary : you do n't think that this hurts ? that you 're just willing to just walk away like that ? it makes me feel like ... never mind . you know what , forget it . it 's fine . jordan : hilary ... hilary : mm . no . i am fine , okay ? i am a tough bitch with ... [ grunts ] ... no feelings , okay ? my only mistake was actually caring about you . jordan : and i respect you too much to do this . hilary : you know , i feel sorry for you . jordan : excuse me ? hilary : 'cause lily -- she is just leaning on you . she is using you , but do not think for one second that she will ever walk away from her husband or wreck her family ! and i can not promise that i 'm gon na be standing here waiting when she breaks your heart . jordan : [ sighs ] all right . you 'll be fine . you wo n't be alone for long . hilary : [ sighs deeply ] chelsea : nick , i know you meant well , and i think i know where this is coming from . you know , your father said some pretty hurtful things to you and implied that you were mooching off him , so i feel like now you want to come in here and just play the provider and take care of everything . nick : look , what victor did to me is not the reason i am here . chelsea : okay . just know that you do n't have to prove anything to me , okay ? nick : okay . chelsea : however , if you do want to take care of me , you can give me one of those great massages that you 're so good at . how about now ? how about now ? nick : boom ! you do n't have to ask me twice . i 'm always looking for a reason to use my skills . chelsea : mm - hmm , yeah , i know you are . ohh ! nick : look , i just really want this to work , you know ? i 'm excited for us , excited for us to all be together . chelsea : so am i . but i have to ask you something serious , and i just want you to be honest with me . nick : done . chelsea : you 've now emptied the dishwasher , like , four times today , so do you think it 's time to change to paper plates and other kind of utensils , like plastic , or ... ? nick : eh , only for birthday parties or kids ' sleepovers . chelsea : okay . you got a deal . nick : you know , that reminds me . chelsea : what 's that ? nick : faith is coming home from camp tomorrow . chelsea : right . wait , is she coming to stay with us first ? nick : well , that was my plan . unless you have a problem with that . victor : the hell are you so upset about ? it 's just furniture . nicholas can come and get it any time he wants . nikki : oh , this has nothing to do with the furniture , victor , and you know it . it 's the way that you chose to throw nicholas and the kids out of the ranch . victor : you know damn well that christian and faith are welcome to stay here any time . as long they way . do n't make this out as if i 'm doing this out of spite . he told me , no uncertain terms , he does n't want anything to do with his father . so i gave him his wishes ! as i 'm giving you your wishes -- to live away from here . by yourself ! nikki : the focus of my main concern is our grandchildren . i do n't want them getting mixed up in the middle of this and suffer over our issues . in fact , it was better when faith lived here , close to her parents . even though sharon and nicholas were separated , it did n't matter ! victor : and faith felt so comfortable , so safe and secure here . she 's always welcome here and always will be . nikki : well , she 's coming home from camp tomorrow . i ca n't wait to see her . victor : that goes for me , as well . i want to talk to her before she starts school again , but knowing how her father feels about me , i wonder if that 's gon na happen . nikki : no , that 's something you would do . nicholas would never get his kids mixed up in something like this . victor : i 've made mistakes . i 've owned them . i 've made changes . i lived up to my promises . what 'd our son do ? he sabotaged your concert , tried to undercut me ! nikki : and then you gave hilary the rights to play that video nationwide ! everywhere ! everyone saw it ! i hope you 're happy about that ! you 've managed to evict every person at the ranch that you think is one of your enemies , and now you 've got the whole big house to yourself , which is exactly what you wanted . victor : is n't that nice ? well , abby has decided to live in the tack house , so she 'll be living here . nikki : well , i am glad for both of you . i know she has worked very hard to gain your respect . victor : she certainly has . nikki : it is a little quiet , though , is n't it ? almost too quiet . maybe that 's why you 're so eager to spend time with faith . but do n't be surprised if she 's decided to move on without you , as well . [ door closes ] juliet : thanks for coming with me to the hospital . cane : yeah , well , i 'm just glad we could get it done so fast . juliet : yeah , well , the test might have been fast , but waiting for the results ... ooh , that is going to be the longest week of my life . cane : all right , listen , just remember what the doctor said , okay ? statistically , the baby should be fine , okay ? this is just a precaution . juliet : yeah i know , but still , i ca n't help but think ... what if our baby is born with cystic fibrosis ? cane : while we 're at the hospital waiting , i did some research , okay ? and they said that the treatments have drastically improved . we 're gon na get through this . okay ? juliet : i know we will . and i will love this baby no matter what . i 'll get you the best care . cane : well , you wo n't be alone . juliet : you have no idea what it means to hear you say that . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . juliet : hello , lily . lily : juliet . juliet : i will leave you two to talk . thanks again for coming with me . cane : mm - hmm . juliet : i appreciate the support . cane : okay . she and i had to go to the hospital , you know . there was something wrong with the baby . lily : is everything okay ? cane : i had to give some blood to run some genetic tests , but the doctor said it 's just precautionary , you know , but she does n't see it that way . she 's concerned , and you know what , she should be . lily : cane , you do n't have to explain to me . we 're separated . cane : listen , you -- you are still my wife . and she means nothing to me . you are the only woman i want . i know that i 've made mistakes , but there is a saying , that you focus on the next right thing , and that is what i 'm doing . and that is what i will keep doing until i can put my family back together . mariah : i know that you feel helpless . i mean , that 's your little sister out there . but the police are involved now , and so is scott . i mean , he 's coming at this with all of his hotshot journalist skills . tessa : when he posed as a client , he found out that crystal got in trouble because she tried to walk away with sharon . mariah : he also found out that there 's a woman who 's in charge of the girls and is possibly looking out for them , including crystal . tessa : seriously , mariah ? we do n't even know if that 's true . we do n't know anything except for the fact that crystal has n't tried to call me or sharon again . mariah : look , i 'm just wondering if it 's time to tell sharon and noah the truth , that crystal is your sister . tessa : no ! i do n't want anyone else knowing . 'cause if anyone else knows , it could bring up ... stuff . about me and my past . mariah : tessa , they are not gon na judge you . tessa : i 'm not so sure . and it 's not gon na help find her . please . please , can we keep this between you and me ? i told you this in confidence because i trusted you . mariah : and i appreciate that trust , and i 'm not gon na go back on my word . i just -- i do n't want you to feel like you have to carry this alone . tessa : i 'm not alone . sharon : excuse me , officer . those two women you brought in for processing , were they working out of the day & night hotel ? yes , ma'am . they were . sharon : were they the only two girls there ? are they part of the ring that the d.a . is investigating ? and you are ? sharon : one of the girls reached out to me for help , and she may have paid the price for it . her name is crystal . she 's about 19 , 20 years old . pretty . maybe just over 5 feet tall . long brown hair , brown eyes . the chief told us about her . yeah . sharon : were you able to find out any other information ? anything at all ? i need to post bail for a couple of girls who were just brought in . chelsea : i just think it would be better for faith to stay with sharon when she first gets back from camp , you know ? a place that 's more familiar to her . i mean , this move -- it 's so new , you have n't had a chance to talk to her about how she feels , what she thinks about it . nick : yeah , but connor and christian are gon na be here , and faith loves to be around them . she loves being a big sister to them . and now she 's gon na get to do it on a regular basis . chelsea : but , nick , us moving into together , it 's a big deal . nick : i know , which is why she needs to come here first , so we can talk to her together and let her know that this is a good and a positive thing . plus , i want her to come here first before anybody else can throw in their opinion about it . chelsea : okay . that 's fair . i understand that , but you 're forgetting the fact that faith has always wanted you to get back together with sharon . so i am not particularly her favorite person right now . nick : yes , faith has had problems with new women in my life before , but she 's older now , all right ? i really think she 's gon na be so far past that . chelsea : it 's hard for little girls to get past stuff like that , you know ? and she means a lot to me . i really want this to work out between us . nick : so do i . so i want her to come here , and i want her to see her new bedroom , the one you designed for her . and she 's gon na fall in love with that . and the idea of living here . which reminds me , i have to call some movers and have them go get her furniture over from victor 's house before she gets home . chelsea : but her room here is so much smaller . nick : it 's okay ! chelsea : what if the furniture does n't fit ? nick : we 're gon na make it work , all right ? i want this place to feel comfortable and safe for her . i want her to know that she is surrounded by people who love and care about her . [ doorbell rings ] chelsea : nikki . come in . nikki : hello . nick : mom . [ chuckles ] back so soon ? nikki : i just talked to victor . nick : well , then you have my sympathies . nikki : i need to ask you a question , and it 's going to require you to set aside the animosity you have for your father . nick : `` put aside my animosity for my father ... `` sounds like a really nice way of asking me to stop hating the man . what is going on ? nikki : victor would like to spend some time with faith when she comes back from camp , and he 's concerned that you wo n't permit it . chelsea : of course he will . he 's told victor as much . nick : well , considering everything that 's gone down , i 'm not sure if faith should spend as much time with victor as she did before . chelsea : okay . i 'm gon na go check on connor , let you two hash this out . excuse me . nikki : honey , if you do this to punish victor , it 's only going to hurt faith more , because like it or not , they have a very special relationship . and with all the other changes that are happening to her , taking him away from her would be a mistake . nick : mom , you moved out of the man 's house , and he is still working you . he has somehow convinced you that i 'm the one hurting this family ? and you had to rush over here ... nikki : he did not do that ! look , i lived with my granddaughter for months , and she hated that her parents were fighting . she craves stability . now she 's gon na come home and find her father and grandfather are estranged over some stupid feud that made it on television . her father has moved off of her grandfather 's property and into his girlfriend 's place . i mean , what does she know about this ? is she prepared ? nick : she does n't know any of it . nikki : [ sighs ] nick : she was at camp . i just wanted her to have fun and not worry about anything . nikki : you 're just gon na spring it on her like this ? out of the blue ? i do n't think you understand what a huge change this is gon na be for a 10-year - old girl ! nick : and you think the best person to help her understand this is victor ? nikki : i think if you keep him from her , she will be very upset , and she will blame you . tessa : i wish i could find a way to help my sister . i just -- i do n't even know where to start . mariah : well , if you do decide to find her , then i will join you , because like you said , you 're not alone . we 're in this together . tessa : i guess i 'm just feeling guilty . i mean , i 'm living in this big , beautiful house . i 've got a great boyfriend , an amazing best friend ... i signed a recording contract . i 'm carving out my career ... i 'm living my dream . while my sister is living in hell . this was my worst fear when i left chicago . mariah : the step you took , getting out -- that was to give both of you a chance . and the situation that crystal is in , it 's not because of you . it 's because of the people who preyed on her . tessa , you are a great sister . you 're a great person , too . um ... i 'm gon na go get ready , 'cause i have to meet devon at the underground . tessa : okay . sharon : the guy whose picture i sent ? he paid bail for two girls , and they were released . no , they 're still inside . but i have a feeling this man is going to lead us to crystal . scott , relax ! i 'm just watching . i 'm not going to do anything . yes , i promise i will be careful . [ cellphone chimes ] lily : i hope the baby will be okay . cane : listen , i was just assuring juliet that i 'm gon na be there for the child . that 's all i was doing . lily : of course you will . you 're a good father . cane : well , unfortunately , i do n't think mattie and charlie feel that way right now . look , they act angry , but really , they 're just ... upset and confused . you know , they 're trying reconcile what you did with the man that they adored and depended on . cane : well , i 'm still that man , and they can depend on me . 'cause the only thing that matters to me is my family . lily : just be patient . they 'll come around . they just need more time . cane : yeah . lily : uh , that consulting job that you told me about -- when are you gon na start that ? cane : um , the client canceled the job . lily : oh , wow . i 'm -- i 'm sorry to hear that . cane : no , it 's okay . do n't worry . i 'm -- i 'll find something else . lily : yeah , i 'll actually -- i 'll be fine . brash & sassy ! reinstated the dare campaign . cane : that is fantastic . lily : so they said i 'll be very busy , so it looks promising so far . cane : that 's great news . i 'm happy for you . i 'm gon na take that as a sign . lily : uh , i should be going . cane : yeah , um ... it was -- it was great to run into you like this . it was nice to catch up . lily : yeah . and good luck with everything . cane : hey . hey . hilary : i 'm glad that you and lily are so civil about everything . i get it . much easier to be in denial , especially about your wife . cane : what are you talking about ? actually , no , do n't tell me . i want to guess this 'cause it 's gon na have something to do with you spreading more lies . hilary : oh , no . not lies . cane : no ? hilary : only painful truths . i see it . just a little glimmer of hope that lily 's gon na take you back , and you 're gon na live happily ever after . [ sighs ] she 's letting you believe that , is n't she ? i do n't want to dampen things with cold , hard reality , but ... cane : oh , no , of course you do , so go . spit it out . i 'm listening . what do you want to say to me ? hilary : you know , i guess lily is n't really doing anything wrong , right ? because you two are separated . cane : why do n't you just get to the point ? hilary : lily and jordan . they did n't waste any time . i saw it with my own eyes . they 're probably already hooking up . lily : hey . jordan : hey . lily : everything okay ? jordan : yeah . um ... i just had to tell someone something that they did n't really want to hear , but i sure as hell feel better for it , so ... lily : that 's good . yeah , i ran into cane just now , and for the first time , i did n't feel like crying or screaming afterwards . jordan : that 's a big step . lily : yeah . it was . jordan : with all the excitement about the dare campaign , we never finished talking about what happened earlier at your house . i care about you a lot , lily , and i hope that kiss did n't add another complication . i do n't want you to feel pressured at all . lily : no , i do n't feel pressured . you 've been my rock . jordan : yeah . i 'm happy to be your rock , and whatever else you need me to be . you decide what that is . mariah : tessa ? i 'm leaving ... [ engine starts ] sharon : [ sighs ] damn ! nick : mom , the fact that you are here on victor 's behalf just proves he 's still working you . and it just reinforces my instinct that i need to limit the amount of influence he has on my daughter 's life . nikki : you are letting your anger at victor cloud your judgment ! nick : seriously ? after the way he 's treated his own children ? we both know that he is not above using his special relationship with faith to fill her head with who knows what kind of garbage . that 's why when i pick her up tomorrow , she 's gon na hear about everything , and she 's gon na hear about it from me . victor : well , i 'm very glad to hear that faith had a good time . yes . i 'm looking forward to coming up there and thanking you and your staff personally . i am on the way up there now . well , i know this is her last day and she 'll be coming home tomorrow , but there are some changes in the family situation . i wanted her to be apprised of that before she gets on the bus . all right . thank you . [ next_on ] neil : sometimes despite our best efforts , things wind up beyond the point of no return . jordan : according to this , you and i will be hitting the road together . tessa : what did you do to my sister ? | jordan breaks up with hilary because he thinks he has a chance with lily after they kissed but he tells hilary its because he does n't want a serious relationship with her . hilary knows the real reason and when she sees cane she tells him that she thinks lily and jordan are already hooking up . juliet tells cane their child has a genetic marker for cystic fibrosis and since it runs in her family the baby has a twenty five percent chance of being born with cystic fibrosis . cane tells juliet that he is estranged from his parents and does n't know his full medical history so when juliet asks him to take a blood test to see if he carries the genetic marker for cystic fibrosis he agrees to do so then when he sees lily later he tells her the news . lily tells him he will continue to be a good father even if this baby has health issues when it is born . tessa continues to worry about crystal since she does n't know her whereabouts and she continues to lean on mariah for emotional support . sharon sees crystal in a jail cell at the police station since she has been arrested and when her pimp comes to bail her and another girl out of jail she follows them to learn their location but she soon loses track of the car the pimp is driving . chelsea tells nick that she likes taking care of her and connor 's needs and he does n't have to pay her bills for her . chelsea advises nick to tell faith about their new living arrangements at sharon 's house which is familiar to her and give her the choice of where she wants to stay . nick thinks its best to bring her to their home and explain everything to her calmly before victor has a chance to tell her his side of the story . victor on the other hand since he knows nick well decides to go to camp and visit faith before she comes home tomorrow and tells her his side of the story and turn faith against nick . |
[ previously_on ] ashley : instead of fighting billy head - on ... kyle : which is n't working . ashley : i think we have to go back to my original plan , which is giving billy enough rope to hang himself while we carefully document every expensive and irresponsible decision that he makes . nick : i bought the leasing company that owns the properties where you 're planning to open your new stores . say hello to your new landlord . oh , yeah , this is , um ... rey . rey is a football fan . the round kind . rey , this is my fiancée sharon . maybe we 'll run into each other again . yeah , maybe . kyle : this is n't about billy ! he just happens to be phyllis ' man of the moment . that 's why you picked him . summer plans to show up at billy 's hotel room tonight to ... welcome him to philly . phyllis : so you think that summer is going to philadelphia with billy . ll , that 's not happening because she is going on a yoga retreat in madison to do yoga . kyle : i do n't know what to tell you . sure , maybe that was the plan before . but now ... i hate doing this . i hate how it sounds and it how it looks , but ... summer was n't interested in the trade show until ashley suggested billy go . now , all of a sudden , summer has to go to the philly , even though lauren is going and specifically told her not to , so ... phyllis : so ... ? kyle : so summer got her own ticket without telling anyone she 'll be there . and , yeah , it sucks , but we both know why she 's going . billy : hey , can i get a coffee , please ? summer : boo . billy : make that to - go please . hey . summer : hey . how 'd your meetings go ? billy : jaboutiques are on schedule . summer : that 's fantastic . you know , it 's a brilliant idea , one that i supported since the very beginning , unlike some people . billy : thank you . my schedule is tight , summer . summer : well , you all packed and ready to fly east for the trade show today ? billy : yeah . got to make it worth it , right ? summer : that is definitely the way to go . summer : i am headed back to the office now . you ? billy : i am busy all day . close - door kind of busy . excuse me , i need to talk to victoria . summer : okay , well , if i do n't see you before you leave , have a great trip . billy : thank you . hey . victoria : hi . billy : hi . um , i 'm glad i ran into you . i was actually just about to call you . victoria : why , is everything okay ? billy : yeah , everything 's fine . i ca n't do my saturday with the kids this weekend . i got to go out of town for business . victoria : oh . really ? you ca n't spend one day with your own children ? phyllis : summer 's going to philadelphia , according to you . kyle : i think summer follows billy around like a groupie . everything he does is brilliant and amazing , and ... `` he knows what women like her want . `` phyllis : she said that ? what does that mean ? do you think that billy is ... ? kyle : is it a two - way street ? phyllis : just say it already . kyle : [ sighs ] summer said billy has a hard time keeping his hands off her . whether they already have or haven't ... summer does n't know how to back off or give up . when she wants something , especially something she ca n't have , she 's not gon na stop until she has her way . additional sponsorship nick : associates keep asking to video conference with me . i can not do it sitting on this couch . sharon : maybe the kitchen ? or christian 's room with all the stuffed animals taking notes . [ chuckles ] could you -- nick : oh ! sorry . the dark horse offices are gon na be done soon , and then i will be off this couch and out of your way . sharon : it 's true . you wo n't be working from home soon , with all the perks that involves . nick : perks ? sharon : yeah , like random hugs from your preschooler , one - word answers from your tween about her day , and ... seeing me . nick : seeing you ? sharon : in the bedroom . 30 seconds . victoria : [ sighs ] why do n't you just send me an e - mail , and i 'll work out the scheduling ? billy : i 'm sorry about the short notice , okay ? it 's this trade show in philadelphia , which i 'm sure you 've been to , and it was a last - minute decision to go . victoria : when you made this decision , did you think about your kids ? or me and my schedule and my expectations ? i do n't suppose it occurred to you that i had plans this saturday , things that i needed to take care of , that i ca n't do any other day of the week ? no , of course not because you 're so big and important , and -- and my life is just an afterthought . billy : that 's not it at all . okay ? look , i 'm sorry , i know you need some time for yourself , i get that . victoria : no , i do n't need time for myself . these are things that i need to take care of that i ca n't do from the office . billy : i understand . i do . it 's just this c.e.o . gig , and everybody -- victoria : oh , yes , yes , yes ! the c.e.o . gig . really , it 's a big deal . yes , you 're a c.e.o . now , and your job is more important than anyone else 's , certainly more important than mine . oh , plus , i have the kids all the time because you decided to move in with your girlfriend and her daughter instead of getting your own house with a backyard where our kids can play , and their own bedrooms . so the kids are with me now . and i ca n't just hand them off to the nanny because they need one of us , which means it 's got to be me . if i 'm at work , the kids suffer , and i 'm with the kids , then work suffers . billy : you 're right . not about the kids . the kids are amazing , and that is because of you , and i am sorry , okay ? i apologize . when i get home from this trip , i give you my word that i will spend more time with them . nobody should have that much pressure on them , okay ? nobody . victoria : i 'm not cracking , if that 's what you 're implying . i am fine . billy : i 'm not . of course i 'm not . look , maybe this weekend , just for this weekend -- i ca n't believe i 'm gon na say this -- but maybe they should go stay with nikki and victor . victoria : i told you ! i will be fine . what choice do i have ? kyle : should i , um ... do you want me to leave ? phyllis : do i want you to leave , after dropping a bomb like that on me ? sure . you run along now . kyle : i 'm sorry . i know it 's not easy . phyllis : billy ca n't keep his hands off my daughter , according to summer , which , to me , sounds a heck of a lot like wishful thinking on her part . kyle : you 're right . it does . i 'm probably way off - base and should have kept it to myself , and summer 's plans are probably just that -- her plans -- and billy has no idea . they probably did n't arrange all this together . phyllis : maybe . you think he 's sneaking behind my back ? lying to my face about what he 's doing and who he 's doing it with ? you think that 's the kind of relationship billy and i have ? well , what am i saying ? you think that that 's what i 'm doing . because you think i deserve everything i 'm getting right now because of that one night -- that one night that was none of your business . kyle : look , this is n't me passing judgment on your personal life . i do n't know what 's going on . i just know summer behaves like an idiot around billy , who 's not an idiot , so he 's probably noticed . is the type that would act on it ? you know better than i do . maybe he 's the world 's most faithful partner and i should have kept my mouth shut . phyllis : but you didn't . why ? it 's not like we 're exactly great pals . kyle : my future 's at jabot . i do n't want summer making trouble for billy and , in turn , the company . what ? phyllis : [ chuckles ] this is not about the job . this is about my daughter . you want her back , do n't you ? kyle : honestly ? i think she 's a mess , and i 'd be insane to want her back . phyllis : that 's not exactly a `` no . `` summer was obsessed with you once upon a time . so do something . get her back . and then both of you can get the hell away from my relationship with billy . nick : thank you for that excellent distraction . sharon : [ giggles ] the perks of working from home . nick : yeah . i need this . time with you . i keep saying that i am not gon na let work get in the way of living my life . the reason i started dark horse was to look out for my family . sharon : and that 's not true ? nick : no , i mean , it is . it 's just this time with me and the company -- it 's absolutely crazy . sharon : well , starting a new business is always intense . nick : which leads me back to the thank - you . i need this , to be with you , you know ? it 's a reminder of what all this is for , that all these long hours are gon na be worth it . for both of us . you 're with me , right ? sharon : always . whatever makes you happy . and one thing we could take off your plate -- the search for a new home . just set that aside . it 's one less thing to worry about . billy : no . summer : no , what ? billy : no you . come on . out of my chair , out of my office , away from my desk . summer : okay , then where do you want me ? billy : is this fun for you ? you play your games , i get pissed off ... summer : and what else do you get ? billy : see ? exactly . over and over again , we just keep going around and around . summer : well , you closed the door instead of throwing me out . billy : summer , you act like we 're in some sort of intense relationship , but we 're not . you 're just a girl flirting with your mother 's boyfriend . summer : you do n't think that this is all about my mom , do you ? do n't sell yourself short . billy : i do n't need my ego stroked . summer : you 're right . you know , the whole `` sex kitten `` thing , it 's just for entertainment purposes only . billy , really , i just like you . you 're funny . you 're dark , driven . and you play just as hard as you work , and you would n't want to change any of that . and i would n't want you to , and that 's why you like me . i see you for you . i do n't judge you . i do n't have rules and restrictions . i mean , your current girlfriend ... billy : your mother . summer : she threw you out for no reason . is that what you really want ? to walk on eggshells with the person that claims to love you ? okay , it was rhetorical . but if i were you , i would spend some time in the city of love to think about what i really want . billy : it 's brotherly love . it 's the city of brotherly love , not what you 're pulling right here . it 's not the same thing . summer : i think you 'll find what you really want , and that 's not my mom . phyllis : summer . what are you doing here ? nikki : victoria , did you see the most recent shipping numbers on this -- victoria ? honey ? victoria : what -- what happened ? nikki : no , no , nothing happened . everything is fine . you fell asleep . victoria : oh . what if it had been someone else ? what if -- what if my assistant walked in here , or dad ? nikki : well , it wasn't . it was just me , and everything is fine . victoria : [ groans ] god , mom , please do n't tell dad . nikki : no , of course i won't . victoria : i had a rough night because of katie . she had a bad dream , and when i finally got her back to bed , i could n't get back to sleep . i was wide awake . nikki : you know what you 're going to do right now ? you 're gon na go home and get some rest . victoria : mom ... nikki : i will cover for you here and with your father . victoria : please , mom , do n't be ridiculous . i just need to get some coffee . nikki : honey , i do n't know that caffeine the answer . when is the last time you had a physical ? and you do n't have to have nate do it if you do n't want to -- victoria : wait a second . look , i know that you find him helpful , truly , but you and dad , you have chronic health issues . i just need to get a good night 's rest , that 's it . that 's all . i do n't need some doctor with a god complex pretending like he knows me . it 's insulting . he 's always hovering and judging . [ sighs ] i got enough of that from j.t . the last thing i need is to have it from a perfect stranger . nikki : but j.t . is on your mind , is n't he ? i mean , when you saw reed , i 'm sure the two of you -- victoria : mom ! this has nothing to do with j.t . phyllis : did you need billy 's help with something ? is it the synergy project with kyle ? you must be done with that by now . summer : almost . just finalizing the details , like the cherry on the sundae kind of thing . phyllis : and that 's what you needed billy for ? finishing touches ? billy : summer came by to talk logistics , but she did n't need to because she knows where i stand . summer : it 's true . billy is great at making a call . it 's like a primal instinct with him . billy : so we 're good , then . summer : yep . i should let you go . i know that you have to head out later for the trade show , and i hope it 's worth your time . billy : not a doubt in my mind . summer : then i 'll leave you to it . phyllis : bye - bye . summer : bye . phyllis : so ... [ telephone rings ] philadelphia . billy : one second . billy abbott . whoa , whoa , whoa . slow down . that does n't make any sense . why would they -- no , i 'll handle it . phyllis : what was that all about ? billy : looks like nick and i have to have a little conversation . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victoria : [ sighs ] nikki : i know you want me to walk away right now , but i ca n't do that when you 're like this . victoria : like what ? trying to do my job ? you 're not just visiting the office , either , mom . you have projects , too . so can we please just both get back to work ? nikki : honey , i can see it in your face whenever we talk about j.t . it 's like you 're starting to close in on yourself , and the tension and the anxiety , it 's all there , and it 's not a surprise , considering the way he treated you , and then the way things ended ... victoria : mom , why would you bring that up ? what good does it do ? we ca n't change it . we ca n't undo it . it 's always gon na be there . he 's always gon na be there at the park , and none of it 's ever gon na go away . nikki : it eats away at me , too . i talk to your father , i talk to nate about my ms flare - ups , and they ask me about my stress , and i have all the right answers . i know why my body is rebelling , because i know what i did and what i put you through , what i put the others through . i just have to keep this secret going by telling endless lies . victoria : mom , would you stop ? talking about it does n't help . maybe you think that i 'm spiraling because you are . we can do this , mom . we have to do this . we have our jobs , our families , our lives . you ca n't let j.t . get the better of you . not after everything that we 've been through . and i ca n't let him , either . i refuse to let j.t . win . nick : thank you . sharon : mm - hmm . nick : what are you doing with the rest of your day ? sharon : um , i have some errands , and then i think i 'm gon na go home . nick : hmm . okay . billy : excuse me , can i speak to my , uh , new landlord , please ? sharon : i 'm sorry , i do n't understand . nick : dark horse made a new acquisition -- a leasing company . billy : who just happens to be doing business with jabot . huge business . 30 retail properties , nick . you think that would generate some level of respect , at least ethical business practices , but , no , you jack up the rent before i even start my build - out . nick : billy , you must have run the comps before you made the deal . those rents were too low across the board . why do you think it was so easy for me to acquire the company ? the company was floundering . billy : yeah , we got a good deal , in writing , otherwise known as a lease . so you start jacking up these rents overnight , you ca n't do that , man , and if you do , congratulations , you just got your company 's first lawsuit . nick : yeah ? what are you gon na do , throw a bunch of money at lawyers ? i can only imagine how much you 've spent on leases and renovations . look , as the new owner , dark horse is completely within its rights to increase rent . so , billy , just pay the bump . sharon : i think i 'm gon na go and clean the patio . can i trust that you two wo n't end up with black eyes again ? nick : yeah , no punches are gon na be throw . right , billy ? because he knows it 's just business , and if he does n't like it , he can go somewhere else . sharon : i mean it . no fighting in my coffeehouse . billy : why ? because i got to say , it feels like you 're just throwing your weight around . is it because of victoria ? i mean , is this some kind of belated payback ? nick : you know , you were a lousy husband to my sister in like 100 ways . billy : [ chuckles ] nick : but i did n't wait this long just to say , `` bingo , i 'm gon na stick it to billy now . `` no . it 's business . and you know -- you know those properties are worth more than you were paying , and i 'm not taking a loss . it 's really that simple . so you 're either in or you 're out . it 's your call . billy : the new nick newman . just like daddy after all . phyllis : no , i ca n't hold . i ca n't -- i 'm on hold . roadside service ? phyllis : what ? is that who you 're talking to ? i parked next to you , noticed your flat . phyllis : well , and i 'd get it changed if someone would take my phone call . i would change it for you , and you would n't even have to scream at me . phyllis : you could change my tire ? sharon : rey , hello . you 're back . phyllis : you know this guy ? i 'm actually offering to change her tire . i 'm pretty good with cars , just so you know . phyllis : oh , well ... sharon : i can vouch for him , if that makes any difference . phyllis : uh , hi . yeah . no , i 'm here . i 'm here . an hour ? [ sighs ] well , you know what , i 'll tell you what , thank you anyway . okay , thank you for your help . does that offer still stand ? it should n't be a problem , as long as you have a spare . phyllis : [ sighs ] you know , i do n't usually trust strangers , but i am in a very big hurry . some pressing business . oh , i hope it 's not too serious . phyllis : i hope not , either . so , come on , i 'll show the way . okay . summer : oh , hey . if you want any souvenirs from philadelphia , let me know . not that i 'll have time to shop , really . kyle : because you 'll be so busy . gotcha . summer : you might want to have that fancy car of yours gassed up and ready to go 'cause i 'm gon na win that bet , and a few times over . kyle : there 's an image -- you and billy cruisin ' the buffets for the early- bird specials , him snoring by 9 : 30 . summer : why have a boy when you can have a man ? kyle : why date someone single when you chase your mom 's boyfriend ? summer : okay , the only one fixated on my mother here is you . so if you want to go give it a shot , have at it . she 'll be single soon , not that that really stopped her before . kyle : mm , better go grab your luggage . you have a wild night ahead of you . summer : have fun waxing my car . billy : jack . thanks for coming to meet me . jack : yeah , what 's up ? billy : your buddy nick and dark horse . i 'm sure you know , but he bought the leasing company that i confirmed to rent 30 spaces from for jaboutiques . now he , uh , decided to raise the rent . so you , as his right - hand man , i was hoping that you could talk him out of the idea . you know , jabot taking on that much extra capital kind of puts us behind the 8 ball straight out of the gate . jack : 30 locations all at once -- boy , that 's a pretty risk endeavor from the get - go . so maybe -- maybe this is a sign . maybe you should walk away . billy : walk away ? jack : yeah . i could speak to nick , make sure there are no penalties for breaking your lease , since the terms changed . billy : oh . you 'd do that for me ? jack : well , yeah , nick hired me for a reason . billy : because he listens to you . he trusts your advice . jack : he does . billy : [ clears throat ] let me ask you this , jack . did you tell him to buy the leasing company and then tell him to raise the rent so jabot would take a beating ? jack : actually , raising the rent was nick 's idea . i suggested he cancel the leases all together . billy : you 're a piece of work , are n't you ? all this because , what , you do n't sit at the table anymore , jack ? you left jabot . that was your decision . now you 're gon na try to blow up the entire company ? jack : i am protecting you and jabot from risks you ca n't afford to take . billy : give me a break , jack . jack : you want to open 30 shops at once ? problem is , you ca n't afford to make new products . so what is it you 're marketing at these boutiques ? an experience ? is it any different than the experience a shopper would have at the jabot counter at fenmore 's ? someone along the way should have told you no , billy . the fact that did n't happen says you have the wrong staff . or maybe they have the wrong leader . billy : i 'm the leader of jabot , jack , because of you . because of your ego and your stupid `` blood abbott `` clause . you put me there . so congratulations . ashley : hey . was that because of me ? jack : i did n't out you to him , if that 's what you 're asking . no , he pinned the whole rent increase on me , and i guess he 's not wrong . ashley : that 's not the entire story , is it ? because you were helping me . jack : i 'm helping the family business . ashley : billy 's not gon na see it that way . jack : oh , he 's all amped up on this launch . of course it has to be big and flashy with as much as stake as possible . that 's his addictive personality . he needs the high . first the yacht , now the stores . what else is billy gon na drag jabot into ? ashley : whatever it is , i 'll be there to stop him . i 'm not gon na let him destroy dad 's legacy . sharon : did you just change a stranger 's tire ? i had the time . sharon : you 're superhero material , you know that ? swoop in in the nick of time . i hope phyllis at least thanked you . she did , and then she peeled away . it was like she was on a mission , or something . sharon : well , coffee on the house , at least . i wo n't say no to that . sharon : [ chuckles ] so , how do you know so much about cars ? are you a mechanic ? nah . my dad was n't around a lot when we were kids , so i had to learn pretty quickly to keep the family mobile . sharon : mm . it 's good . besides , i do n't mind getting my hands dirty . especially if it 's for a friend of a friend . sharon : phyllis ? no . no , no . we are not friends . we tolerate each other , and even the tolerating is a recent thing . well , you seemed pretty pleasant with her back there . sharon : sometimes you have to put up with people . whether you want to or not . mm . phyllis : summer ! billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : what are you doing here ? billy : just grabbing my stuff before i take off . and , of course , stealing one more moment with you , to say goodbye . phyllis : you make that sound so final . billy : i 'll be back before you know it . phyllis : are you sure you have to go ? billy : it 's got to happen . i need this right now , for all kinds of reasons . summer : did billy leave ? phyllis : yeah , he did . so , you are off to madison , right ? summer : yep , all packed and ready to go . phyllis : great . you know what , let 's catch some dinner tonight . you know , you 're going to this yoga detox weekend . i 'm sure they 'll be just feeding you granola and avocados . summer : yeah , i 'll survive . phyllis : do you even like yoga ? i do n't know if i 've ever even see you take a class . summer : i just figured i 'd try something new . phyllis : oh , just a different experience , huh ? summer : exactly . phyllis : come back a whole new woman ? summer : that 's the plan . i 'm sorry i ca n't do dinner tonight . i got to get on the road . oh , i left my purse upstairs . kyle : glad i found you . i have some news . ashley : i do n't think this is exactly the best place to talk . kyle : billy left . gloria 's in the break room . ashley : okay , well , let 's make it fast . kyle : you remember that 30k repair billy had done on the jaboat ? the one he supposedly paid for and then got reimbursed for ? i called the repair company . it never happened . they did n't work on jaboat . ashley : so you mean billy provided a fake invoice to accounting , and they cut him a check . now , what would he need the money for ? kyle : i know from summer that around that time , billy was playing some high- stakes poker . maybe it was a buy - in or a gambling debt he needed to cover . ashley : unbelievable . kyle : so we nail him for embezzlement , or misuse of funds , then the board will have to give him the boot . ashley : mm , yeah . yeah , i do n't think it 's enough . i mean , it 's a very good start , but i think we need a little bit more . kyle : i have a feeling there 's plenty where that came from . ashley : mm - hmm . hey . billy : ah . you two . surprise , surprise . ashley : so , what you doing here ? i thought you 'd be on the way to the airport . billy : just forgot a few files . now that i got you here , ash ... you talk to jack ? did he fill you in on how i called him out for trying to screw us over the jaboutique leases ? you know , when i walked away , i thought to myself -- maybe jack had nothing to do with this . maybe it was you . i mean , he 's moved on , right ? he 's got this nice little job at dark horse , but you 're still here . so was it you that tried to screw us over ? ashley : i 'm loyal to this company , billy , no matter what you think . billy : loyal to the business . not to me . but i am the business . not that it 's my fault . it fell into my lap . but now i got to do the job of keeping everybody together at jabot . to make sure that we turn a profit , not rest on our laurels . it 's 2018 , and we 're barely in the 21st century , but i 'm gon na get us all there , dragging and kicking if i have to . you know why ? because i am the only abbott that is willing and able to do this job . so i 'll do it , no matter how much sabotage you throw my way . and you -- kyle . even though you 're a low player as far as these things go ... kyle : all i want is for jabot to succeed . billy : oh , that 's very sweet . did you teach him that ? that 's good . i ca n't believe i trusted you when you said you would support me as c.e.o . but at least now i know i ca n't trust anything that comes out of your mouth . i do n't even know why you 're here at jabot or why i agreed to bring you back . lock the door on the way out . sharon : and you 're right back on the sofa again . nick : i know . every time i try and get away , it just pulls me back in . sharon : no black eye after your talks with billy . that 's progress . nick : look , he 's a hothead and a jerk , and everything he touches falls apart . he ca n't help himself . that 's his problem . it 's not mine . it 's not yours . but if you 're worried about some battle royale , it 's not gon na happen . sharon : thank you . that 's a relief . there 's enough going on already . a lot of changes . nick : yeah . all good . especially the househunting . check it out . i bookmarked a bunch of places i think would be very cool for us . what i was thinking was while i 'm out of town with arturo , you could swing by and check them out , you know ? maybe take mariah and faith with you . see what they think . could be fun . sharon : uh , i do n't mind checking them out online , but it seems pointless to tour them without you . the move was your idea . nick : yeah , but this way , you can weed out the places that , you know , that do n't work for you . here 's the thing -- first and foremost , this home has to meet your standards , okay ? and i 'm not gon na go by and check out any place that is n't your favorite . this is your dream home , you and the kids . i 'm just along for the ride . and with the way dark horse is ramping up , my schedule is gon na get super tight , and i do n't want to hold you back . this way , you hit the ground running . the next chapter starts , and i do n't want to begin our married life living on my folks ' property . everything is changing for us , and it ca n't happen soon enough . otherwise , i 'm never gon na get off this couch . summer : well , this is fun . you 're gon na have the whole place to yourself this weekend . you should invite over lauren or go to the spa . treat yourself . you work hard . you deserve to have some fun this weekend . phyllis : mm . you 're very sweet . you 're very sweet . listen , do not pull any muscles twisting into any crazy positions this weekend , okay ? summer : all right , i will make sure to warm up first . phyllis : forgot something . you 're gon na need this to get on your flight to philadelphia . phyllis : looks like the only retreat you 're going to is the one with my boyfriend . | kyle told phyllis that summer was planning to meet billy in philadelphia . phyllis did n't think billy reciprocated summer 's interest in him . billy told victoria that he could n't take the kids on saturday . she lashed out at him for not pulling his weight with the kids . billy promised that would change . summer told billy that she accepted him for who he was , unlike phyllis . phyllis tried to talk to billy about his trip , but he was pulled away on business . sharon and nick had sex so she could show him the perks of working from home . nick felt that spending time with sharon reminded him what he was working so hard for . victoria fell asleep at her desk , and nikki was concerned that the jt situation was taking a toll . victoria was adamant that she was n't letting jt 's fate affect her . nick raised the rates on billy 's leases , and billy threatened to sue . nick said he had the right to increase the rent . billy asked jack to intervene with nick . jack revealed that he was the one who convinced nick to buy billy 's leases . sharon was impressed when rey changed phyllis 's tire . rey wrote down notes about the women in a notebook . phyllis found summer 's ticket to philadelphia and confronted her . kyle uncovered proof that billy had submitted a fake invoice to jabot and embezzled $ 30,000 . ashley did n't think it was enough to get billy removed from the ceo 's seat . billy accused ashley of asking jack to get nick to buy the leases .. nick asked sharon to tour some houses , because he wanted to move off the ranch before they got married . |
[ previously_on ] lauren : this is why you decided you wanted to be d.a . ? so you could take adam down ? michael : shh ! we can not say that out loud . lola : you went to go work for him right after kevin disappeared , and that is not a coincidence . michael : in a few days , it will become much clearer . nick : it seems someone was able to get a restraining order against adam to keep him away from seeing christian . thanks , dad . victor : you 're welcome . sharon : i ca n't marry you . adam : you said `` i can't. `` you did n't say no . chelsea : let 's get out of here . sharon : i should n't have done that . celeste : thank you , boys , for coming . rey : i ca n't stay for long . i got to get back to work . celeste : well , i 'm just glad that we could spend a little time together before arturo has to head back . and are you sure you ca n't stay a little bit longer , just until lola comes back from her honeymoon arturo : i wish i could , um , but with the baby due soon ... rey : you should be there for mia . given how far along she is . mom , do n't make him feel guilty for doing the right thing . for once . arturo : i feel guilty about so many things . rey : arturo , we do n't need to do this . arturo : i know , but i want to . i do n't know when i 'm gon na see you again , and ... i have a lot that i want to say . so ... if you 'd just hear me out . celeste : oh , come on , rey . rey : all right . i 'm listening . tessa : well , i 'm glad that you were able to come up for air for a few minutes . it seems like you 've been working non - stop . mariah : yeah , my conversation with theo really lit a fire under me . his comment about me losing a client was very irritating , which is why i 'm not going to give him the chance to do it again . i 'm determined to build power communications ' client list and grow our business , if people would just start calling me back . it feels like i 'm having one of those days where my wheels are spinning , but i 'm getting anywhere , and now i 'm babbling . so how are you ? tessa : honestly , i 'm not having the best day , either . i 'm nervous about working with a new producer tomorrow . i mean , it feels like ana and i were finally on a good path , and now it just feels like we 're starting over . mariah : yeah , but you 're still you , that 's gon na shine through . tessa : yeah , well , i 've been rehearing all day , tweaking lyrics , changing my delivery , and it just does n't feel right . mariah : well , it sounds like we 're both in our heads , and ... i think have an idea on how to change that . michael : make way , make way , make way . lauren : yes , that 's true . okay , the cappuccinos are on me , mr . district attorney . michael : i can not accept that , as it may appear to be a bribe . lauren : [ laughing ] oh , come on , come on . do you know how proud i was of you , watching you taking your oath ? michael : i admit , that title does have a certain ring to it . lauren : [ laughs ] victor : well , well , well , well . if it is n't our newly minted mr . district attorney . michael : that does n't sound quite the same when he says it . victor ! lauren : are you here to celebrate michael 's victory , as well ? victor : not so sure yet . i do n't think it 's an occasion worth celebrating , necessarily . michael : i assure you , victor , this will be good for all of us . victor : well , now , we 'll wait and see . yet to be determine . all depending on how you intend to use your newly acquired power . additional sponsorship michael : i intend to honor my oath of office , uphold the law , and seek justice for the people of genoa city . victor : spare me your platitudes . michael : given your issues with christine , i 'd think you 'd be thrilled that she 's resigned and someone else is filling her shoes . victor : i could n't be happier that christine 's reign of incompetence has to come and end . but are you the right person to take her place ? why would you leave your lucrative private practice and assume this job ? michael : it 's simple . i want to serve the common good . victor : oh ! so it 's just a coincidence that you happen to have dropped nicholas as a private client and filed papers on adam 's behalf . michael : you 're reaching , victor . it 's like connecting dots in jackson pollock painting . victor : michael . the line is very direct . what does adam hold over your head ? lauren : you know what , i was confused about michael 's sudden change , as well , but he assures me he is not in adam 's pocket . victor : i am sure he has assured you . i guess time will tell , wo n't it ? michael : i intend to follow the letter of the law . victor : adam has vowed to destroy me and my family . we 'll see where your loyalties lie . michael : are you asking me to enforce the law when adam breaks it and to turn the other way when you do ? victor : i 'm not . all i 'm telling you is , when it all goes down , you better not be on the wrong side . but congratulations , mr . district attorney . lauren , nice to see you . adam : are you okay ? could n't get out of there fast enough . chelsea : i 'm fine . adam : well , i 'd understand if you weren't . seeing nick and sharon like that must have been a blow to your whirlwind romance with nick . chelsea : one , it was just a hug , and , two , nick and i are n't together . adam : what ? oh , you mean you have n't had sex . chelsea : okay , i 'm not even gon na dignify that with a response . [ scoffs ] adam : so that 's a yes . yeah , well , if you guys are n't getting in on , then why are you still living in that big mansion ? either you want him more than you 're willing to admit , or you 're conning him , and , i 'm not gon na lie , i hope it 's the latter . chelsea : okay , i know this sounds crazy to you , but we are taking things slow , seeing where it goes . adam : mm . sounds pretty boring . chelsea : it 's not . it 's actually refreshingly mature , and i think you 're just trying to put the focus on me to cover for your own hurt feelings . you 're worried that nick is gon na get in the way of this little dance you got going with sharon . adam : chelsea , there is nothing going on with me and sharon . and , even if there was , nick could n't stop it . chelsea : i hit a nerve , did n't i ? but you 're never gon na admit that . because that would show vulnerability . we ca n't have that , can we ? sharon : i 'm embarrassed . i should n't have thrown myself into your arms like that . nick : you did n't throw yourself into my arms , and i did n't exactly stop you . sharon : that 's sweet . and generous of you . i just did n't want you to think i 'm making a move or i 'm wanting something more from you . [ chuckles ] nick : i do n't think that . sharon : oh , okay . that 's good . because i was just reeling , you know , from what happened with adam earlier , and you were just really warm and comforting , so i just got swept up in the moment . nick : yeah , it kind of felt like old times . sharon : you understand me in a way that i miss sometimes . but , do n't worry , i 'm not going to chase you down every time i 'm upset about something because i realize that , you know , you 're in a relationship with chelsea , and , you know , i respect that . nick : uh , well , you know , i appreciate that , but i 'm not in a relationship with chelsea . sharon : oh ! oh , okay , because i just assumed ... nick : i just let her and connor stay with me . you know , her husband had died . she had been through a lot . i 'm letting her have as much time and space as she needs to figure things out . we 're really more like , um , you know , good friends . sharon : okay . um , yeah , that 's probably none of my business anyway . i just do n't want things to be awkward between you and i now , so i 'm hoping we can just forget about what happened a few minutes ago and go back to the way that things were . nick : actually , i do n't want to go back . arturo : i 've been thinking about what happened between you , me , and mia , my part in it , why i did what i did , and i 've been trying to learn from it . but , more than anything , what i really want is to make things right between us . rey : me , too . it 's just , uh ... it 's gon na take some time . arturo : i know . something i took comfort in was hearing that you had moved on with sharon . i 'm sorry that did n't work out . celeste : um , he does n't really like talking about sharon . arturo : it 's fine . i 'm not looking for details . i , uh -- i guess i just want to let you know that you deserve someone who loves and appreciates you , bro , and i know you 're gon na find the person to spend the rest of your life with . if anyone deserves to be happy , it 's you . rey : happy , huh ? like you found with mia ? arturo : yeah . i really do want that for you . and i know that i 'm the last person you want to hear that from , out of all people , but i just really want you to know . rey : well , losing sharon was painful , but i -- i 'm turning the page . i 'm gon na be fine . arturo : i know you will be . rey : i do n't want you to worry about me . i 'm the big brother . celeste : [ chuckles ] rey : i 'm supposed to worry about you . nick : there 's been a lot of tension between us because of adam . sharon : i know . i really hate the walls that it 's created between us . nick : it 's been hard for me to watch you get sucked back in by him because i know what he 's done to you and to your life and to your relationship with rey . sharon : i never meant to hurt rey . he just could n't understand why i would n't turn my back on adam . nick : well , you have a connection to him . i do n't get it , but you have one . um , and you want to believe he can be a better man because you have a huge heart . but he does not deserve the faith you put in him . sharon : i 've just been where he is , you know , rudderless and unable to trust anybody , and i worked my way out of it with help . i just thought that adam deserved the same chance . nick : but he is not you . and whatever feelings he claims to have for you are wrapped up in his own wants and needs and fears . because , ultimately , he does n't care about anyone but himself . sharon : that 's a little simplistic . nick : okay , look at what he did to you today . he made you doubt yourself . he made you question the kind of person you are . and if you truly love someone , do you treat someone that way ? sharon : no . you don't . and i told adam that . nick : well , this time , i really hope you see him for what he really is . [ sighs ] and just -- just stay away . you will be better off , i promise you that . and , you know what , so will we . as faith 's parents , as friends ... sharon : i miss us . as friends . nick : so do i . you know , after all these years , all the ups and downs , we can always come back to that . sharon : we always will . adam : vulnerability is overrated . i was simply trying to figure out where things stand with you and nick . chelsea : you wanted to know what that moment between nick and sharon meant just as much as i do . they have not been particularly tight lately , so something drew them together . what was it ? you , again ? adam : look , i tried to have an honest conversation with sharon about our relationship . chelsea : and that was the result ? okay , this is all starting to make more sense . what exactly did you say to her ? adam : i do n't want to get into the details , okay ? not with you . chelsea : let me guess , you pressed too hard , like you always do . adam : you are making a lot of assumption . chelsea : so what are you telling yourself , that sharon ran to nick because she 's in denial over her feelings for you , that it 's just a matter of time before she realizes you 're the only man for her ? okay , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . you do n't want to talk to me about sharon , i get it . so ... what 's your plan for nick ? you 're gon na obviously want revenge for this latest transgression . adam : i do n't spend my days fixated on nick . chelsea : ha ! that 's funny . adam : no , my problems with nick are centered around christian , and that 's all . so if you 're suggesting i 'm jealous of my brother , you should look a little harder . chelsea : sure . okay . who 's in denial now ? lola : five minutes into the job , and you already have a threat ? this is exactly why i did n't want you wrapped up in this adam business to begin with . michael : it 's just victor being victor . i can handle him . lauren : why did n't you tell him that you 're planning on using your position to keep adam in check ? michael : i ca n't risk it . victor tells nikki , nikki tells the heir and the spare , blah , blah , blah . i 'm on adam 's hit list , too . lauren : well , that is certainly not a list you want to be on . adam is like a loose cannon these days . michael : i can outwit adam with one hand tied behind my back . lauren : mm , it 's true , honey . you do have a way with words . michael : you said you 'd trust me . lauren : i do . but that does not mean i do not still have questions , especially as to how kevin is tied into all of this . but ... you asked me to wait until you 're ready to talk , and as hard as it is to do , that 's exactly what i am gon na do . michael : patience is just one of the things i fell in love with you for . my darling . and i 'm just hoping you extend a bit more leeway to me because i actually have to go . lauren : right now ? michael : mm , i 'm sorry , duty calls . lauren : we have n't , uh , finished our coffees yet . michael : well , i have to see a judge about a warrant before the day is over . love you . lauren : love you . celeste : i 'm really happy for all of us . everybody 's starting a new chapter -- lola getting married , and you having a baby and you back on the force , where you belong . i just -- i 'm really proud of you boys . rey : [ chuckles ] celeste : i just think there 's such beautiful things ahead . and we just have to remember that it 's in good times and in bad that we 're a family . rey : that 's right , mama . arturo : absolutely . well , i , uh , have to get to the airport . rey : yeah , and i got to get to the station . celeste : i will see you soon . mm ! get the guest room ready . [ laughs ] i 'm just kidding . did you see his face ? rey : and i expect to get a picture the second that kid is born . arturo : you got it . rey : come here . celeste : [ sighs ] arturo : well ... christian : daddy ! nick : hey , buddy ! oh , man ! look at you ! oh , man ! how you doing ? christian : good . i miss being home with you . nick : i miss you , too . i miss you so much . but i 'm here now , and we are gon na have the best time . adam : you are the one that has nick on the brain , it 's not me . chelsea : you can put up all the emotional walls you want . i am gon na tell you what you need to hear . adam : okay . oh , i ca n't wait for this . chelsea : sharon did n't just run away from you . she ran to nick . victor reaches out to you , and he tries to bring you back into the fold . you reject him , and now nick is the son he 's standing by . adam : and what is your point ? chelsea : it 's killing you . despite all of your efforts to hurt him -- stealing dark horse , hiring phyllis to run it , suing for custody of christian , my god ! but nick , he 's still standing , and ... he 's stronger than ever . adam : okay , you 're right . nick is perfect . is that all you have ? chelsea : he 's not perfect . nobody 's perfect . we all have our flaws , but his family loves him and is willing to support him because he tries , adam . he tries to be a good father and brother and friend to people , son . he earns people 's affection . he does n't demand it . he does n't make everything a competition , winner takes all . adam : okay , well , you know , like it or not , life is a competition , chelsea . chelsea : not where our children are involved , adam , no . you were gon na be a huge part of christian 's life , but instead -- instead you sue for custody of him . you just -- you just needed him all to yourself . adam : because i am his father . chelsea : biologically , yes , but you are not taking into consideration how your actions could affect that sweet little boy . adam : chelsea , i am -- i am a good father , okay ? you see how i am with connor . chelsea : i do . and i know how important it is for the both of you to rebuild your relationship , and i support that fully . i agree that you should be spending time together . but then what do you go do ? you insist he move in with you , and then i look like the bad guy when i say no . adam : okay , well , you do n't understand what i am trying to do ! chelsea : i do understand , adam ! listen to me ! i understand that everything revolves around you ! you will do whatever it takes to get what you want ! my god , i mean , do you realize how it 's all just so counterproductive ? [ sighs ] the more you try to just control people and manipulate them , the more you just push them away . you 're never gon na change people 's hearts that way . and you 're never gon na get what you want the most . adam : and what is that , chelsea ? chelsea : love . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . tessa : this is the perfect escape . mariah : right ? i think i was inspired by kyle and lola 's tropical honeymoon . tessa : yeah , i could see that . mariah : i mean , this is exactly like samoa . except it 's wisconsin and we 're on top of a building instead of in a bungalow . and we are nowhere near a beach . tessa : well , this is where a vivid imagination comes in handy . oh ! speaking of the happy couple ... i have some photos from the reception i really want to show you . mariah : fun ! tessa : look at that . mariah : oh , that is so cute . tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : gosh , kyle and lola look so happy . tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : oh ! summer and phyllis . that 's a hard pass . yeah , just keep going . tessa : oh ! this one . this one 's my favorite . look at you . you are glowing . mariah : i 'm just very happy for the newlyweds . but that 's not the only reason i 'm smiling . nick : man , you were going so high on that swing , i thought you were gon na fly over the bar . christian : no , i was n't ! nick : well , i 'm serious ! i thought you were just gon na take off and fly , man . hey . i got a surprise for you , somebody who really wants to see you . victor : well , well , well , well , well . look at this . three generations of newmans . come here . there we go ! now , you throw me a spiral . come on . that 's very good . nick : that 's my boy . victor : boy ! you do better than i do . yes . very good . chelsea : oh ! i did n't expect to see you here . sharon : uh , why 's that ? i own the place . chelsea : because i just saw you at the gcac with nick . correction . correction . wrapped around nick . sharon : now that was n't what it looked like . i was upset , and nick was just being supportive . that 's all it was . chelsea : sure . sharon : why would a hug between two friends be any concern of yours ? chelsea : because he 's my friend , too . sharon : well , but , you know , you 're so worked up about it . maybe you want him to be more than just a friend . chelsea : i 'm not after nick . my husband just died . sharon : oh , come on , chelsea . you 're not even pretending to be a weeping widow . chelsea : excuse me ? i cared very deeply for calvin . what do you want me to do , sit around wearing victorian mourning garments ? sharon : [ scoffs ] you know , i have seen you when you 're grieving for a man you really loved -- adam . and , right now , your behavior is nothing like that . chelsea : okay , and i 'm sure you cared equally for all of the men that you were married to , sharon newman ... abbott ... newman , newman , mcavoy ... sharon : oh , are you -- are you judging me for my past ? wow , that 's a good thing that nick 's house where you 're platonically shacking up is n't made of glass . chelsea : you are so fixated on my relationship with nick . why is that ? sharon : i knew that he was devastated when you took off and left him , not just because you called off the engagement but he realized later that you had hidden christian 's paternity from him the entire time you guys were together . chelsea : i never meant to hurt him . sharon : if that were true , you would n't have used the threat of him finding out to keep yourself out of trouble . now , nick may have forgiven and forgotten everything , but i haven't . i 'm really wondering what you 're hiding this time . chelsea : nothing . i am not a threat to nick . if he needs protection from anyone , it 's you . michael : can i borrow you for a moment ? rey : i understand congratulations are in order . michael : thank you . rey : so , welcome , da baldwin . michael : [ chuckles ] look , the last time we dealt with each other , we were on opposite sides at the j.t . trial , and it was messy , to say the least . rey : agreed . michael : but we 're on the same team now , and i 'd like us to have a long and productive relationship . rey : that 's good to hear . i want the same thing . michael : i 'm glad we 're on the same page because i 'm actually here with my first order of business . rey : okay . michael : i have an arrest warrant i would like you to handle , personally and discreetly . rey : am i reading this right ? are you sure ? michael : you are , and yes , i am . you have to keep this under wraps . you ca n't discuss this with anyone . just get the job done . rey : all right . i 'm on it . michael : well , let me know when you 're headed back to the station . i 'll meet you here . and , uh , we need to stay on top of this . rey : understood . mariah : the way i look in this picture is the way that i always feel when i 'm with you . tessa : aww . back at ya . mariah : i guess the wedding is making me kind of sappy . tessa : [ gasps ] oh , be careful , or you 'll lose your edge . mariah : hey ! if you 're saying domestic bliss is making me soft , then i 'm okay with that . because i am very , very happy . tessa : you know what , me , too , and i think that we 've had enough drama for a lifetime . so if it 's fruity drinks from here on out , so be it . mariah : oh , it 's not just gon na be fruity drinks . tessa : oh ? mariah : yeah , there are gon na be walks in the park ... tessa : oh ! mariah : serenades on the fire escape . tessa : oh ! you know , not many people would put up with me seeing in the shower , in the living room , everywhere all the time . so thank you , you know , for listening , even when i know you 're not in the mood . mariah : i love your angelic voice , if you 're okay with me making a bunch of work calls all the time . tessa : oh , no , no , no . i think it 's sexy when my girlfriend 's on the phone , making deals , plotting world domination . mariah : oh , yeah ? tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : you think it 's sexy ? tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : what about my dirty clothes on the floor ? tessa : oh , i just pretend that i do n't see them . do you mind that i 'm always late ? mariah : you know , you 're an artist . tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : i think it 's baked into the cake of your psychological makeup . tessa : [ laughs ] so , we 're not perfect . but we 're perfect for each other . mariah : i think that 's exactly how to see it . sharon : nick and i have been a part of each other 's lives since we were teenagers , and nothing is ever going to change that . so i do n't see how you can think that i would be a danger to him . chelsea : because you bring drama with you wherever you go . sharon : oh , i bring drama ? chelsea , i still have a scar on my head from when you clocked me with a coffee pot . chelsea : and i apologized for that . what i 'm referring to is this game of musical chairs you 've got going with the men in your life . i mean , you say you 're happy with rey , but then you ca n't stay away from adam , and now you 're throwing yourself at nick ? really ? sharon : i turned to nick because i know that he will listen and be a friend and nothing more . chelsea : really ? well , i heard how you two made it to the altar when i was gone . so you had a more recent romantic history with him than i have . sharon : and we realized once and for all that we can not be together , not anymore . chelsea : yet you chose his shoulder to cry on . sharon : says the woman who moved in with him before her husband 's dead body even got cold . chelsea : you did not just go there . sharon : [ sighs ] chelsea , look -- - chelsea : wow . sharon : adam and i had a fight . chelsea : yeah . so you use it as an excuse to go run to nick . i rest my case . sharon : he is the only one who understands what i 'm going through with adam . i mean , of course there 's you , but i 'm not gon na run to you for advice , obviously . chelsea : no , obviously . i 'm not looking for a new bff , either , thank you . sharon : but you do have to admit that you and i do share a bizarre bond -- our histories with adam and nick . chelsea : mm - hmm . sharon : anyway , that said , i was not trying to drag nick or you into these issues with adam . chelsea : well , it 's too late , sharon . we 're already caught up in it . sharon : i guess we 'll all ride out insanity together . chelsea : [ chuckles ] yeah , i guess we ca n't really escape each other . so ... in the spirit of twisted sisterhood , there 's something you should know . victor : i think you ate your weight in popcorn . nick : hey , you want to take a picture with grandpa ? victor : yeah ! let 's take a picture . there you go . great idea . there we go . grandfather and grandson , right ? now , you just remember , grandpa loves you , all right ? and i cherish each moment that i spend with you . nick : you ready ? let 's do it . victor : smile . smile . cheese ! nick : oh , yeah , that 's a keeper . victor : give me some of your popcorn . nick : [ laughs ] victor : whoa ! nick : what ? what ? [ laughter ] victor : you 're a chip off the old block ! you 're full of the dickens , are n't you ? [ laughs ] chelsea : i was n't going to say anything , but ... i think it 's only fair to give you a heads up . sharon : about what ? chelsea : i was n't the only one who saw you earlier with nick . adam was there , too . sharon : [ sighs ] oh , no . okay , well , i can imagine how he reacted to that . chelsea : yep . sharon : but , you know , he 's already pulled out all the stops against nick , so i ca n't see why me being there with nick would make him any angrier . chelsea : i 'm actually more curious about what he did n't say when it comes to you . sharon : what do you mean ? chelsea : i mean , he would n't tell me what was going between the two of you , but he just seemed ... hurt . wounded , really . sharon : oh , well , uh , we 'd had an intense conversation that did n't end well . chelsea : mm - hmm . i accused him of holding out false hope . i think he wants to believe that you 're desperately trying to deny your feelings for him . uh - oh . is he right ? sharon : no ! chelsea : are you sure about that , sharon ? because judging by the look on your face , you have stronger feelings for him than you 're willing to admit . nick : man , that is too good - looking dudes right there . you know , i have some more good news for you . you remember your cousin connor ? well , he is back in town . so maybe next time we can invite him , and he can hang out with us . would you like that ? victor : yeah , you know -- christian : yeah ! victor : you know something , you come out to the ranch , and your grandma and i will take your horseback riding . how 's that ? nick : oh , that sounds cool . victor : and then you call come to dinner . the whole group . chelsea and connor , abby and summer , victoria and katie and johnny , maybe billy boy . right ? and then , afterwards , we go out in the backyard , we play touch football . how 's that ? nick : football ! victor : do you like that ? yes . nick : let 's see if we can nice up this picture even more . should we give you a mustache ? victor : let see how you look with a mustache . whoa . christian : yes . yes . it 's a mustache ! nick : right there . there we go . let 's do that . and then we 'll edit this . what kind of mustache do you want ? should we go with , like , a red one ? christian : yeah . michael : how did it go ? rey : well , i was met with some resistance , to put it mildly . but the suspect 's in the interrogation room ready to be questioned . kevin : michael . michael : oh ! kevin : how could you do this ? betray me , destroy our family . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... adam : i do n't want to take on just one or two of you . it will be far more gratifying to destroy the miff of the newmans once and for all . kevin : you bastard . michael : i love you , too , little brother . kevin : if that were true , you would n't have arrested my wife . devon : it 's from an attorney . it says that they want to meet with me to discuss discrepancies that have come to light regarding the will of my late grandmother katherine chancellor . | mariah and tessa spend the day at the dive bar relaxing and looking and kyle and lola 's reception photos they also talk about why they are perfect for each other . rey and celeste have lunch with arturo before he heads to the airport and rey tells arturo it will take some time to rebuild their relationship and asks him to send him pictures of the baby when its born . adam and chelsea go back to his place to have a long talk after seeing nick and sharon hugging at the dive bar and chelsea tells him that he is jealous of nick because despite mistakes nick has made , he still has the love of his family . chelsea tells adam that if he keeps manipulating and trying to control people he will never get what he truly wants which is love . adam sees christian playing with nick and christian at the park and sheds some tears as they talk about a future dinner with the family . chelsea tells sharon adam also saw her with nick at the dive bar and he seemed very hurt . chelsea also tells sharon that adam thinks that she is denying the feelings she has for him and their unbreakable bond . sharon does n't respond and that leads chelsea to think that sharon has deeper feelings for adam then she is willing to admit to herself . michael asks rey to arrest someone and be discreet and call him when the arrest is made and he has brought the person back to town . michael arrives at the police station and gets punched in the face by kevin who is upset with michael for arresting chloe and tearing apart his family . |
jack : the doctor who 's coming to evaluate ashley wo n't be interested in our opinion . she 's here to do a job for the court . victor : because of your incessant meddling . jack : dr. jameson will judge for herself what ashley needs , but based on what i saw upstairs just now , that 's going to include intensive inpatient psychiatric treatment . victor : neither you nor anyone else is going to force my wife into treatment she does not want . abby : is that why you 're here , uncle jack ? to get my mother put in a mental hospital ? [ scene_break ] ashley : how are you gon na keep them from taking me away ? i mean , once the doctor sees what a mess i am . adam : well , we 'll make sure she does n't see it . ashley : it 's a she ? adam : dr. alicia jameson . i researched her online . uh , the woman 's given lectures , written articles about her psychiatric intake process . i even found a sampling of the questions that she asks in your case . uh , we 'll just make sure we prep you with the right answers . ashley : right , because if i gave my own , she 'd throw me into a padded cell . adam : look , if you talk to a doctor that you do n't know that does n't know the situation , and you tell them that your husband 's late wife is still alive and you ran her over ... ashley : no , i know . adam : the courts are gon na declare you mentally unstable . ashley : oh , god . and you 're sure that i can keep this from happening ? adam : with my help , you can . ashley : tell me the questions . we 're running out of time . [ scene_break ] man : i do n't like doing this without a search warrant . j.t . : hey , listen , you might be saving a life , okay ? just open it . ( lock beeps ) j.t . : ( sighs ) definitely signs of a struggle . ( debris crunches underfoot ) j.t . : ( sighs ) looks like she left her purse . must have got out of here in a hurry . where the hell did she go ? look , i need everything you 've got on the woman who checked in here , all right ? now an - and listen . if you need a - a warrant , i 'll get you one , but please hurry . j.t . : yeah , i 'm calling to report a missing person . paul williams . he may have been kidnapped or -- or worse . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) you can put the knife away . i 'm on your side . you should know that by now . patty : you 're just saying that because you 're afraid i 'm gon na use it . paul : you 're not gon na hurt your big brother . i 'm the one that chases the monsters away , remember ? patty : well , i wish you still could . paul : i could try , patty . i could try . patty : too much has happened . paul : patty , please . patty : oh , come on . you think you 're gon na soften me up by calling me that ? just stop talking and drive . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) nick : what 's up , j.t . ? j.t . : hey , can you and phyllis meet me at the club as soon as possible ? nick : is it victoria ? j.t . : no , mary jane benson . we just discovered she 's been hiding out here under an alias . nick : what ? j.t . : yeah . unfortunately , she got away , but now paul 's missing . i 'm pretty sure she 's the reason . anyway , i 'd like to touch base with all her prior victims before she strikes again . nick : okay , i 'll call phyllis . i 'll tell her to meet us at the club . [ scene_break ] sharon : do n't you have a husband to get home to ? phyllis : um , that 's really not an answer to my question . sharon : i did n't realize i owed you any explanations . what difference is it to you that jack has n't been by here ? what is it to you ? phyllis : well , you know , the staff just told me that he was n't even here when you were admitted . sharon : you questioned the staff ? phyllis : why is it that a man who lives to be your sole provider and the father of your child has n't even come by to see if you 're taking your prenatals ? sharon : i 'll -- i 'll ask you again , phyllis . what difference should that make to you ? ( cell phone rings ) sharon : i 'll let you get that . phyllis : oh , i do n't need to get that . i 'm not leaving here until you tell me what 's going on between you and jack . come over here . [ laughter ] sharon : nothing 's going on between me and jack . in fact , he called just before you got here . phyllis : yeah , you see , calling is n't the same thing as coming by , especially for a man who lives for things like , you know , baby kicks and talking to tummies . sharon : okay , fine . not that it 's any of your business , but the reason that he has n't been here is you . phyllis : i 'm the reason ? sharon : you told me to stop being that needy victim that everyone felt that they needed to save . well , that 's what i 'm trying to do . phyllis : you 're trying to do that now , now that you 're pregnant and in a psych ward for 30 days ? sharon : that 's why i 'm here . i 'm hoping that by the time my little girl gets here that that dependent , helpless person will be gone . phyllis : right . yeah . we definitely want to be strong for our daughters and have them proud of us . sharon : was n't that what you wanted , phyllis ? for me to stop leaning on my exes ? i 'm doing it , so leave it alone . [ scene_break ] jack : honey , you know when midterms are over and you feel the need to regroup ? well , your mother 's been through a great deal lately , and she -- abby : do n't talk to me like i 'm some kid and mom 's going to celebrity rehab when it 's really about putting her in a straitjacket . victor : sweetheart , let 's not jump to conclusions . let 's wait and see what the doctor has to say , all right ? abby : you ca n't let him send her away . ( doorbell rings ) jack : uh , that 's the doctor right now . i 'll be glad to get it . jack : dr. jameson ? i 'm jack abbott , the patient 's brother . dr. jameson : good to meet you . jack : you , too . please come in . dr. jameson : thank you . victor : hello , dr. jameson . i am victor newman . i 'm ashley 's husband . this is my daughter abby . abby : just so you know , my mom 's not the crazy one here . victor : it 's all right , darling . uh , my wife is upstairs . do you want me to bring her down ? dr. jameson : uh , why do n't i do the interview there where it 's more relaxed ? i want the patient to be comfortable in her surroundings . jack : sounds good . victor : if you do n't mind , i 'd like to be there . dr. jameson : while i respect your wishes , mr. newman , the court order prohibits that . before i head up , there is some paperwork we need to go over . victor : all right , why do n't we deal with that over here ? jack : well , looks like you 're not gon na be able to pull any puppet strings today . victor : if you 're really concerned about your sister 's well - being , you 'll forget about the feud between you and me for the time being , all right ? [ scene_break ] adam : first run of questions are gon na be a piece of cake -- name , address , year . it 's when jameson gets to the case - specific questions that things could get a little dicey . ashley : what , you think she 's gon na ask me about sabrina ? adam : you can count on it . ashley : yeah . adam : and you 're gon na have to do everything in your power not to lose it when she does . ashley : but what if she asks me if i 've seen sabrina ? adam : you laugh it off , but you do n't want to laugh too hard . you do n't want to seem like you 're covering something up . whatever you do , do not hesitate . you want to be matter - of - fact , straightforward , unemotional . just be as natural as possible . ashley : how am i supposed to be natural when i 'm supposed to be watching every move i make and everything i say ? adam : hey , look at me . you can do this . i believe in you . ( door opens ) victor : ashley , let me introduce to you dr. jameson . doctor , this is my wife ashley . dr. jameson : nice to meet you . ashley : nice to meet you , too , doctor . victor : and my son adam . adam : hi . dr. jameson : hello . hello . adam : i 'll see you later . ashley : okay . victor : all right . you know where to reach me . ashley : you 're not staying ? dr. jameson : it 's best if he does n't . victor : i 'll be downstairs , okay ? ashley : ( sighs ) dr. jameson : shall we get started ? ashley : sure . i 'm ready when you are . dr. jameson : can you tell me your full name ? ashley : ashley abbott newman . dr. jameson : what year is it ? ashley : 2009 . dr. jameson : name our current president . ashley : barack obama . dr. jameson : so far , it 's clear you 've read a newspaper at least once in the past few months . ashley : ( chuckles ) dr. jameson : i 'm gon na ask you some questions more specific to you and your life . try not to be nervous . ashley : i 'm fine . i 'm really -- i 'm okay . dr. jameson : i understand shortly after discovering you were pregnant , you decided to put your career on hold . ashley : yes , i did . i had lost a child in the past , and i did n't want to take any chances . dr. jameson : of course . i understand you also lost your father not too long ago . ashley : mm . sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday . dr. jameson : were you close ? ashley : very . very . yeah , my dad was , um , a really wonderful man . i guess you could say that he was , um , kind of my role model in life . dr. jameson : mm . sounds like he was a pretty strong presence in your life . ashley : yeah . yeah , actually i think he -- he still is . dr. jameson : i 'm sure your husband felt a similar presence after the loss of his previous wife and child . moving into the house they shared together , you must have felt it , too . ashley : uh , yeah . yeah , i did . but i understood victor 's need to keep sabrina 's memory alive . dr. jameson : did it sometimes feel like more than a memory ? that sabrina herself was alive ? you could have seen or spoken to her ? ashley : are you asking if i believe in ghosts ? because i assure you that i - i do not -- not in my father 's , and certainly not in sabrina 's . [ scene_break ] abby : did mom seem scared ? victor : sweetheart , your mother is a very strong woman . it will take a lot more to frighten her , all right ? jack : why are you sugarcoating this ? she just finished telling you she 's a -- not a little girl . victor : kindly stay out of this . adam : that 's right . she 's a savvy young woman who is n't fooled by your fake concern any more than the rest of us are . jack : oh , well , now i get to hear junior weigh in on my motives . adam : well , we all know what those are , jack . revenge against our father trumps everything else . jack : wow . there was a time you were n't exactly your father 's greatest fan , or has everyone here forgotten how you set him up for murder ? adam : only after i was set up by you . i 'll be damned if i 'm gon na let ashley be poisoned against victor the way you did with me . jack : wow , laying it on a little thick , are n't we ? victor : that 's what family does . family bands together in a moment of crisis . they do n't lock each other up . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , you ca n't blame me for being a little skeptical about this -- this n - new independent you . sharon : no , i - i probably would n't believe it either if i were you after everything that happened . but i give you my word that i am not going back to the person that i was , and i would really appreciate it if you would stop questioning my efforts to move on from it . phyllis : okay , i 'll stop . sharon : good . then you wo n't go to jack and make him feel guilty for not coming here ? phyllis : oh , no , no . uh , definitely not . what 's the point ? [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis never showed ? heather : mnh - mnh . nick : damn it . i thought she 'd get my message and meet me here . i 'll keep trying . any word from paul ? heather : uh , no . he and his car are still missing . nick : are you positive that paul 's with mary jane ? j.t . : no , i 'm not positive . nick : but you 're worried , though . j.t . : he left me a message saying he found her in room 855 . he has n't been heard from since . nick : how 'd he even know she was there ? j.t . : we saw a blonde woman walking up the stairs . paul thought he knew her . so he found out she was registered under a different name but he was still curious , so he went after her . turns out it was mary jane . she dyed her hair . nick : ( sighs ) that 's kind of scary . she was walking around under our noses this whole time ? heather : yeah , even scarier that it seems my father is her latest victim . j.t . : no , heather . we do n't know that or not , all right ? and whether paul 's with her , it 's just a matter of time before she spins out of control again . that 's why i wanted to give you and phyllis a heads - up , especially after last time . nick : oh , god . summer . [ scene_break ] paul : do you even know where we 're going ? patty : no , not yet . paul : well , maybe we should stop . patty : why ? because you want to make a run for it ? paul : patty , i 'm not leaving you . patty : why not ? everyone else has . paul : what happened to the little girl that used to help out in the pie booth with mom at the church bazaar every year ? patty : you think i 'm a monster , do n't you ? paul : no . no , i really do n't . i think you 're just ... mixed up . look ... ( sighs ) i know you did n't get this way on your own . so who - whose idea was it to change the way you look ? patty : it 's not like my old face was doing me any good . paul : oh , patty , you were beautiful . patty : ( sighs ) paul : you are beautiful . i don -- i do n't understand why you would go to such great lengths to do -- to do what ? patty : ( sniffles ) okay , you know what ? you just -- you do n't have to understand . just drive . ( sighs ) paul : you did n't come up with this intricate plan on your own . patty : why ? because i 'm not as smart as my detective brother ? paul : i 'm just saying that this whole idea does n't even sound like you . patty : ( sighs ) paul : whose was it ? patty : okay , you know what ? you just have to stop now . no wonder nikki left you . you just -- you do n't let up . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . paul : forget it . just forget it . patty : no , no , no . please . please . no . please , do n't do this to me . paul , please ? i hate it when you do this , you know ? when i say something mean , and then you just -- you just , y - you know , you give me the silent treatment . paul : damn it , patty . i am your brother . i have a right to know why you ended up like this . patty : but it -- it 's none of your business . paul : the hell it is n't ! patty : no , it 's not ! paul : the hell it is n't ! ( tires squealing ) [ patty stabs paul ] patty : no -- aah ! do n't do this ! aah ! paul : ( screams , groaning ) patty : ( gasps ) oh , my god ! oh , my god , what have i done ? paul : ( groans ) [ scene_break ] nick : all right , summer is at the ranch with the sitter . j.t . : good , which means she 's safe . heather : well , how can you be so sure ? i 'm sorry . it 's just that mary jane has broken onto the property before . j.t . : yeah , and victor doubled security because of that . nick : now if i could just get a hold of phyllis . when i spoke to her assistant , she said she was out at some appointment , but it 's the first i heard of that . j.t . : do n't think the worst . heather : yeah , that 's , uh , easier said than done . nick : hey , what about adam ? i mean , if the newmans are mary jane 's target -- heather : if anyone can take care of himself , adam can , so ... nick : sounds like something my mom would say . j.t . : well , at least she 's out of the line of fire , right ? nick : ( sighs ) yeah . who knew a broken engagement would be a good thing ? heather : well , it sounds like everyone 's covered except for phyllis . j.t . : and sharon . look , if mary jane can get in and out of this club with ease , i 'm pretty sure she can figure out a way into that hospital room , so i was gon na go check it out . nick : no , i 'll take care of that . just let me know if you hear from paul . [ scene_break ] patty : i did n't want to hurt you . paul : that 's all right , patty . patty , look -- look at me . patty : no . no , i ca n't . paul : look at me . look at me . patty : i just -- no ! paul : i 'm fine . patty : i just want this nightmare to be over . paul : it 's just a cut . patty : no ! paul : look . it 's just a little cut . i 'm gon na be fine . i 'm gon na be fine . patty : ( sighs ) ( whimpers ) oh , i was so scared . paul : i know . patty : ( sobbing ) ( sniffles ) ( sobs ) paul : ( chuckles ) patty : why are you laughing at me ? paul : i 'm not laughing . i 'm just -- i 'm just smiling . you sounded like my baby sister just now . patty : ( giggles ) paul : ( chuckles ) patty : ( sighs ) ( sirens wail ) patty : uh , we have to go . patty : ( sighs ) you 're gon na turn me in , are n't you ? paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : you 're sure you 're leaving this time ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm positive , yeah . listen , um , if you need anything , you know , to get a hold of noah or your mom , just call . sharon : well , thank you , but i think i 'll just continue trying to get through this on my own . phyllis : listen , i never said you could n't ask for help . sharon : just not from either of my exes , right ? good night , phyllis , again . [ scene_break ] nick : i need to speak to someone about sharon abbott right now . woman : you 'll need to sign in . nick : no , i do n't want to sign in . i just need to speak to her doctor , please . woman : follow me . nick : thank you . [ scene_break ] dr. jameson : even if you do n't believe in ghosts , just the mere presence of your husband 's late wife in the form of pictures , artwork , had to have an impact on you and your marriage . adam : you want to be matter - of - fact , straightforward , unemotional . ashley : of course . um , i knew that it was a huge blow to victor to lose both sabrina and their baby . and i was afraid that he would have a hard time letting her go , but he has . dr. jameson : have you ? adam : you laugh it off , but you do n't want to laugh too hard . you do n't want to seem like you 're covering something up . ashley : ( chuckles ) well , evidently , the person that was playing those tricks on me all over the house was , uh , hoping i would n't be able to . but i never once thought that it was sabrina haunting me . dr. jameson : not even once ? adam : do not hesitate . ashley : not even once . it -- it was very disturbing , however , finding cameras hidden all over the house , i mean , knowing that mary jane benson or estella , um , was watching every move that i made . you know , that would drive anybody insane . ( chuckles ) um , i probably should n't joke about that , right ? dr. jameson : ( scoffs ) from what i 've read about ms. benson , she could use some professional help . ashley : mm - hmm . i hope they find her before she hurts anyone else . ( computer keys clicking ) ashley : is that about me or mary jane ? dr. jameson : ( closes laptop ) i think we 're finished here . [ scene_break ] j.t . : yeah . keep me posted . thanks . that was the patrol . they 're pretty sure they just spotted paul 's car . heather : well , was he in it ? j.t . : well , from where they were , they could n't tell if it was actually him driving . heather : oh , god , i should have said it . the other week when paul was telling me that nikki called off the wedding , he was just -- he was so down , and i wanted to tell him that he was n't alone , and i just -- i could n't -- i could n't even find the words , and i have n't even told my own father that i love him . i could have comforted him . i did n't , and -- and i do n't even know if i 'm gon na get the chance . j.t . : hey . hey . hey , hold on a second . you 're gon na get the chance , all right ? you 're gon na get the chance . heather : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . j.t . : is there somebody you want me to call ? come get you out of here for a while ? take your mind off stuff ? heather : no , there 's no one . ( sighs ) j.t . : who are you calling ? heather : i just want to see what the police have found out . if this bitch has laid a hand on my dad , she 's gon na have to deal with me . [ scene_break ] abby : ca n't you go make sure she 's not trying to trip mom up or anything ? victor : sweetheart , dr. jameson is a professional . she wants to make sure , as we do , that we wo n't go down this road again , okay ? jack : yeah , we would n't be going down this road now if she 'd gotten the care she needed to begin with . dr. jameson : ( sighs ) you were right . your sister 's been under incredible duress throughout her pregnancy . as a result of the heinous tricks played on her , she suffered post - traumatic stress and appears to be mildly depressed . however , despite all she 's endured , ashley clearly knows the difference between illusion and reality -- therefore , poses no threat to herself , her child or anyone else . jack : whoa . whoa . wait , wait . what are you saying ? dr. jameson : what ashley needs now more than anything is to feel safe and supported . victor : and she will have that here . abby : i wo n't even bother her to go shopping with me or anything . adam : count me in to help . jack : surely you 're not suggesting my sister remain in this house . dr. jameson : i strongly believe at this time , it would be more traumatic to remove her from the existing support system into a mental health facility . jack : oh , this is ludicrous . dr. jameson : i 'll be sending my report to the judge first thing tomorrow . good night , everyone . victor : dr. jameson , thank you . i agree with your diagnosis . uh , adam , would you kindly show the doctor to the door ? adam : be glad to . victor : okay . abby : uh , do you think mom would like a cup of tea or something ? victor : i think she would love one , okay ? abby : ( giggles ) okay . victor : all right , jack , time to get out , okay ? jack : i do n't know how you pulled this off . this is n't over yet . victor : this is over with as far as you 're concerned . adam : you win some , you lose some , jackie boy . jack : wow , we are awfully smug , are n't we , junior ? you have a special stake in this yourself ? ( door slams ) adam : abby ? hey , why do n't you give your parents a minute , uh , alone ? not that i 'm trying to boss you around or anything . abby : no , no . you 're right . i 'm sure they 'd love to discuss how lucky they are uncle jack did n't get his way . adam : i do n't think victor would have let that happen . neither would i . abby : ( sighs ) you really care about my mom , do n't you ? adam : she 's been really great to me . abby : i have n't , and i 'm sorry . adam : well , that 's all in the past , i hope . i 'm all about the future these days , just keeping the family together . abby : ( chuckles ) never thought i 'd hear that coming from you . ( chuckles ) but i guess people really can change . [ scene_break ] ashley : is the doctor gone ? victor : yeah . not before she realized that you belong here with your family , okay ? ashley : she thinks i 'm okay ? victor : yeah . why would n't she ? ashley : ( sighs ) victor : what 's the matter , sweetheart ? ashley : i just ca n't believe how determined jack has been to get me out of here , that 's all . victor : well , thank god , she let him know how wrong he was . and he left . he wo n't be back . so why do n't you come on downstairs ? have family dinner with us . ashley : ( sighs ) can i do that next time ? i 'm so tired . i just want to sleep . victor : okay . ashley : okay . thank you . victor : it 's all over now , okay ? ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , hey . i thought that was your car in the parking lot . jack : you know what ? i 'm not really in the mood for a chat right now . phyllis : is it about sharon ? i know you have n't been to see her . jack : how do you know that ? phyllis : because she told me . jack : wait . you went to see her in the hospital ? phyllis : yeah . yeah , and i was n't the only one . nick was there , even though he said he was n't gon na go . i guess he figured -- jack : you -- you -- you know what ? i - i ca n't do this . i ca n't sit around listening to you talk about your husband sneaking around with his ex . i just left my sister to fend for herself in a house of horrors . phyllis : wait a second . what are you talking about ? what happened ? jack : well , apparently , nothing serious enough to keep a court - appointed shrink from suggesting that ashley remain victor 's prisoner . phyllis : oh , jack . what can i do ? jack : nothing . there 's nothing anyone can do . it 's done . as for your husband and why he 's seeing sharon , maybe you should ask him . phyllis : okay . i 'll do that . i 'm sorry about ashley . i really am . and i guess between her and what 's going on with you and sharon -- jack : what do you mean , `` what 's going on with me and sharon `` ? phyllis : you have n't gone to see her because i guess she 's standing on her own two feet , which is a lie , because she would never willingly turn down the attention of a man . ( chuckles ) you guys are on the outs ? jack : you 're imagining things . phyllis : well , by the way you 're not looking at me right now , i think i 'm not . are you keeping something from me ? jack : could we just tal -- talk about this some other time , please ? phyllis : no . i think we need to talk about it now . this thing i keep on going back to , the thing that sticks in my mind , the only possible reason that you would n't want to see sharon , the mother of your child , is because of the paternity , right ? oh , my god . i do n't want to do this . you 're not the father of the baby . and by the look of your -- ( sighs ) billy 's not the father , is he ? jack : listen , phyllis -- phyllis : nick is the father , is n't he ? [ scene_break ] nick : i need to know that sharon abbott is protected . doctor : ms. abbott and this hospital are under 24-hour surveillance . now perhaps you 'd like to see her just to reassure yourself she 's okay . nick : no , i do n't want her to know i was here . i just want to know that you and your staff are aware that this woman , mary jane benson , could be a threat to sharon . she may try and break in here . i do n't know . doctor : well , do n't worry . i 'll , uh , i 'll alert the staff myself right now . nick : i really appreciate that . thank you . doctor : mm - hmm . nick : phyllis , it 's me . i 've been trying to get a hold of you . please call me and let me know that you 're okay . i 'm really starting to get worried . ( cell phone closes ) sharon : what are you doing here ? nick : uh , the cops found out that mary jane was staying at the club under an alias . j.t . wanted confirmation that all of her previous targets were safe and accounted for . and i just wanted to make sure you were okay . sharon : thank you . um , what about summer ? nick : she 's at the ranch with a sitter . i 've been trying to get a hold of phyllis . i have no idea where she is . sharon : you just missed her . nick : she was here ? sharon : yeah , but do n't worry . we 're both in one piece . nick : ( sighs ) what -- what was she doing here ? sharon : i think she wanted to make sure that you were really staying away . nick : well , i 've wanted to come . sharon : well , its better that you did n't . nick : yeah . so you 're okay , really ? sharon : i 'm actually a lot better than i thought i would be . nick : well , i 'm glad . sharon : um , i should go , and i 'm gon na go back to my room , so thanks for checking in on me and ... nick : i just want you to know that i 'm really proud of you . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow . okay . i ca n't believe this is happening again . this is all happening again . jack : i - it 's not . it 's not . phyllis : yes , it is , because you just -- jack : no , no , no . i never said anything , and the reason i did n't is because i can not believe after everything you 've been through you would even go there . phyllis : so it 's not true ? jack : no . phyllis : jack , hey . hey , jack . phyllis : look me in the eye , and tell me it 's not true . jack : i am the father of sharon 's baby . phyllis : you would n't lie to me , would you ? jack : never . [ scene_break ] heather : u - um , no , nothing yet . but when we find her , i want this case . i 'm gon na make sure she is put away for life . okay , keep me informed . j.t . : ( sighs ) okay . heather : ( sighs ) j.t . : good news . heather : ( sighs ) j.t . : the car that was spotted was paul 's ... heather : mm - hmm . j.t . : and he was driving . mary jane was riding shotgun . heather : okay , so then he 's alive , which -- which means mary jane 's been arrested , and i need to go get paul , right ? wh - wh - what is it ? j.t . : as soon as the officer got close enough to i.d . them , they took off . heather : ( sighs ) but they -- but we know what direction he 's heading , right ? j.t . : there 's just not a lot to go on . heather : ( sighs ) so if paul 's driving , that means he 's still mary jane 's hostage , which means she probably has a weapon , which means god knows what she 's gon na make him do next . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : may i help you ? paul : my name is paul williams . todd williams is my brother . this is -- this is our sister patty . man : ahh , father williams called , said that you 'd be coming by . how can we assist you ? paul : we need sanctuary from the law . man : come in before someone sees you . paul : all right . thank you . come on . i wo n't let anything happen to you , i promise . [ scene_break ] abby : why would n't mom want to be with us ... ? victor : ( sighs ) abby : especially after all that 's happened ? victor : i do n't know , sweetheart . it 's been a very difficult night for your mother , okay ? but once she gets some rest , she 'll be fine . abby : i still ca n't believe uncle jack would try to hurt her like that . victor : just forget what your uncle jack thinks and does . what 's important right now is family . you , me , your mother and the baby . abby : and adam . i mean , if mom likes him , he ca n't be that bad , right ? victor : well , he has been very supportive of her , and that 's exactly what she needs -- support and love from her family , okay ? but i bet you anything , once the baby comes , she 'll be fine . come here . i do n't want you to worry , all right ? mm . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ( door opens ) ashley : ( sighs ) come on in . how can i ever thank you ? ( door closes ) adam : you 're the one that pulled it off . ashley : mnh - mnh , i -- sit . i could never have done it without you . adam , it was like you were in my head the whole time , telling me what to say , telling me to stay calm . adam : i 'm just relieved that you 're staying where you belong . i 'd have missed you . ashley : you said before that you were all alone and i was all you had . what happened to heather and rafe ? adam : mm . ashley : how come they do n't come around anymore ? adam : well , i guess they got tired of my limitations . ashley : oh . adam , that 's crazy . you 're the smartest -- i mean , you 're an incredible man . you really are . i want you to know that i am here for you , just like you 've been there for me . adam : i appreciate that . you should get some rest . ashley : ( laughs ) i do n't want to -- i just do n't want to be alone tonight . would you mind just lying next to me for a little while ? just , you know , till i fall asleep ? is that okay ? adam : sure . ashley : okay . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ashley : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] woman : i 'll file it with the court , and you 're good to go . billy : yeah , i - i - i ca n't sign . jill : pick a color . j.t . : blood ? is it paul 's ? | at the newman mansion , jack and victor argue over dr. jamison evaluating ashley for the court hearing . abby confronts jack if that is why he is here to put ashley away in a psychiatric hospital . ashley wonders how adam will keep dr. jamison from putting her her in a psychiatric hospital . a man and j.t . search for mary jane , but finds her gone . paul urges patty to put the knife away , but she refuses . paul offers patty help but patty refuses to believe that paul will help her . j.t . calls nick and tells nick for him and phyllis to meet him at the club . j.t . tells nick that they had found mary jane . at the psychiatric hospital , phyllis questions sharon as to why jack had n't been by to see her . dr. jamison arrives at victor 's for the evaluation . adam gives ashley pointers on how to deal with the evaluation . heather tells nick that paul and his car are missing . paul and patty are on the run . tires begin to squeal , paul screams and groans . patty gasps and asks what had she done . after everyone is accounted for but phyllis and sharon . nick offers to go to the hospital to check on sharon . in the distance sirens wail and patty knows that paul is going to turn her in . j. t. tells heather that the police had spotted paul 's car . dr. jamison tells jack and victor that ashley needs to feel safe and supported . |
cane : i 'll get it . here we go . ( sighs ) devon : looks good . cane : hey , hey , hey . neil : hey , how you doing buddy ? cane : i 'm good . neil : and where 's my beautiful grandkids ? cane : they 're with , uh , jill and lily . they 're getting ready for their close- up . neil : nice . nice . cane : hey , come in ! traci : hi . cane : thank you so much for being our godmother . it -- the babies ' godmother means so much to us , it really does . traci : ah , well , it 's my honor , sight unseen . neil : that 's right . you have n't met the twins yet . traci : ( chuckles ) no . cane : no . traci : oh ! oh ! ( laughs ) cane : ohh , there we go . there 's the girls . neil : there they are . traci : ohh , no . lily : ( giggles ) jill : oh , yes , we are . neil : are n't they amazing ? traci : ( gasps ) they are . jill : see ? look . there 's your mama . lily : aw . jill : well , hello , traci . traci : hi , jill . that 's quite an armful you have . jill : oh , he 's adorable , is n't he ? traci : uh - huh . oh , oh ! jill : yes , he is . aw . lily : so , traci , i would like you to meet our son and daughter charles and matilda ashby . traci : oh , they 're beautiful , and their gowns are exquisite . lily : yeah , mattie 's wearing the one that i wore as a baby . traci : oh . cane : and , uh , jill was kind enough to let us use phillip 's gown for charlie 's . neil : come here to grandpa . come here , little boy . traci : oh ... ( laughs ) look . jill : aw . aw , he 's such a good boy . neil : i got him . i got him . lily : would you like to hold mattie ? traci : oh , i would love to . cane : ( gasps ) lily : okay . neil : hi . hey , buddy . traci : come here , beautiful . lily : say hello to your godmother , sweetie . traci : hello , sweetheart . charlie : ( fusses ) neil : oh , look at -- oh , it 's okay . come on . how about a little of `` rock - a - bye baby `` ... traci : oh , look ! hello . oh , look at you , beautiful . neil : and i go like that ? oh , it 's okay . its okay , baby . traci : oh , my gosh . oh , i promised myself i was n't gon na do this ! neil : want to hang out with your sister ? lily : it 's okay . cane : oh , it 's all right . we do a lot of crying around here now . traci : oh , honey . i will never forget the first time i held colleen . it was right after brad delivered her , and she was early , too , and tiny and dainty ... charlie : ( fussing ) neil : it 's okay . it 's okay . lily : yeah . traci : and just utterly perfect , just like these two . devon : hey , guys , how about you gather around ? i 'm gon na take a picture , okay ? lily : okay , sure . devon : all right , let 's have the stars of the show there front and center . lily : hi . hello . roxanne : say `` happy christening . `` lily : happy christening . neil : look at the camera . cane : happy christening . ( camera shutter clicks ) [ scene_break ] malcolm : mm . damn , girl . i ought to take you out dancing ... or either straight home to bed looking like this , one of the two . sofia : ( laughs ) ooh . instead of spending the day with neil ... it 's his big day as grandpa when it could have been you ? malcolm : you saying i 'm jealous ? sofia : well , what i 'm saying , malcolm winters , is that you are very much a part of this family , and one of these days , after i win over neil , i will be , too . ( chuckles ) malcolm : hmm . [ scene_break ] victoria : so after the christening , i have reed for a little while , so if you need to work or whatever ... billy : ( groans ) victoria : oh . `` i heart victor . `` billy : oh , you think -- victoria : my dad would be so proud . billy : you think this is funny , huh ? you think this is funny ? victoria : ( giggling ) i do . billy : i 've called every tattoo parlor in town , and they tell me they ca n't fix it until this thing heals , and it 's not my fault that snake went and had a coronary before he put your name on my back . ( laughs mockingly ) victoria : ( laughs ) okay , so then you just -- you keep your shirt on public , and then it will just be our little secret . billy : what were you saying about reed ? victoria : oh . uh , j.t . 's bringing him to the church , and then we 're gon na hang out at the ranch for a while , and then i 'm gon na drop him off at a sleepover . billy : the ranch -- i thought you were done with that place . victoria : yes , i am . i am definitely . i just do n't want to put my son through any more changes right now . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , buddy , did you pick up your room like i asked ? i want this place to look good for our special visitor . reed : she 's not a visitor is she 's gon na stay forever . j.t . : okay , wise guy , you 're right . mac is not a visitor . she is a permanent fixture . reed : hmm ... ( doorbell rings ) mac : hi . j.t . : hey , yourself . let me get these . mac : thank you . reed : you do n't have to ring the doorbell . you live here now . mac : ( laughs ) i - i guess i do , do n't i ? [ scene_break ] heather : mm . heather : ( sighs ) chance : ( sighs ) heather : mm . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) chance : what is it ? what ? heather : ( sighs ) that -- that car . chance : what ? heather : do you see it ? chance : no , what ... ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) heather : ( sighs ) chance : malloy . what a surprise . he 's still keeping tabs on me , huh ? heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : you know ... yeah , i still do n't see it . ronan : you do n't see ... what ? chloe : the family resemblance . you and chance ... ronan : okay . chloe : may be brothers , but i do n't know . ronan : tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut , tut . we talked about this right ? you promised me a lunch and not to mention -- what 's his name ? chloe : yeah , i promised you some other things , too , did n't i ? ronan : yeah , that 's right , you did , and -- oh , that 's right . you promised me that i 'm gon na get lucky . chloe : mm . you know what ? i 'm , uh ... i 'm gon na go slip into something more comfortable . excuse me . ronan : hey , it 's me . i 'm on a secure line . i do n't have much time , so just listen , okay ? [ scene_break ] chance : i need to take off . i need to deal with this right now . heather : ( sighs ) you do n't know for a fact that ronan is following you . chance : yes , i do , and i 'm gon na prove it . ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) chance , please be careful . chance : ( sighs ) heather , look , i know there 's something ... between us , all right , but maybe it was a good idea that we just stopped . heather : you 're the only person in the room that thinks so . chance : ( laughs ) listen , we 'll talk about this later . but right now , i need to flush out ronan . heather : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : that dossier on meeks was way off base . he 's up to his neck in this drug ring . well , i do n't know , christine . you tell me . who the hell can i trust ? ( footsteps approaching ) ronan : listen , i got ta call you back . chloe : okay , well , i 'm comfortable . now it 's your turn . ronan : ( laughs ) ( knock on door ) ronan : are you expecting someone ? chloe : no , i 'm not . ( sighs ) man : malloy here ? ronan : yeah . what 's up ? man : ( whispering ) we got a problem . ronan : i 've got to take care of some business . are you gon na be around ? chloe : uh , maybe . ronan : okay . how long ago did chancellor leave ? man : just took off . ronan : ( sighs ) all right , let 's go find him before he gets into more trouble . man : all right . heather : hey . um , so you were half right . ronan was in the building , but not because he was tailing you . he was across the hall visiting chloe . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) neil : i got the door . jill : what is wrong with you ? neil : hey , you two . welcome . sofia : thanks . malcolm : thanks , bro . neil : yeah . good to see you , malcolm . sofia : aw . jill : ( laughs ) malcolm : some people you have n't met yet , dear . sofia : oh . malcolm : this is jill abbott . jill , my fiancée sofia dupre . jill : well , it 's actually fenmore now , okay ? it 's very nice to meet you . i 've seen you at the club , but we 've never been formerly introduced . sofia : well , it 's nice to rectify that then . malcolm : and this is traci abbott , the babies ' godmother . sofia : oh . traci : it 's a pleasure , sofia . sofia : likewise . so you 're related to ashley ? traci : my sister . sofia : okay . malcolm : and this is dr. olivia winters . olivia : well , it 's nice to finally meet the next mrs. winters . sofia : not that i 'll be changing my name . malcolm : you wo n't ? sofia : ( laughs ) cane : all right , guys , um , i need to take traci , lily , and devon and the twins to the , uh , church for the , uh , rehearsal . now you guys can stay here until the ceremony if you want , or you can come along . it 's totally up to you guys , all right ? i 'm gon na get the car . ( indistinct conversation ) cane : hey , mike . i was n't expecting to see you till later . what 's up ? michael : oh , wow ... this really could n't be worse timing . cane : what is it ? michael : uh , i got a call from the immigration customs enforcement people . the agent that handles you , they -- they want to see you right away . cane : ( sighs ) michael : cane , i 'm sorry . the i.c.e . reviewed lily 's records -- her medical records . now that she is stabilized and she 's in remission , they insist on deporting you . i mean , that 's the deal he made months ago , and now they intend on sticking to it . cane : do they know about the christening ? matilda : ( fusses ) michael : yes , they know about the christening . they still want you there as soon as possible . olivia : this is crazy . what difference does one day make ? roxanne : they 're bureaucrats . what do you expect ? sofia : there has to be some way around this . jill : i mean , cane has more than atoned for any mistakes he might have made . malcolm : he 's married to a citizen . he has a valid visa . sofia : right . devon : i think michael was lucky enough to buy him this much time . cane : all right , um , how about you guys go down to the church , um , let the pastor know we 're running a little late , okay ? and , um , lily and i will be there as soon as we can , okay ? jill : well , i 'm coming with you . neil : so am i . michael : i strongly advise you to let me handle this . we need to present our -- our -- our -- our case to the immigration people without all this e - emotion . traci : michael . matilda : ( fusses ) jill : oh , baby . traci : i do n't know if that 's the right approach . here . michael : what ? what ? no , you -- traci : here . matilda : ( coos ) traci : take a look at that . matilda : ( fusses ) michael : ( chuckles ) traci : look at these two perfect miracles . come on . you know , i think that you need to go into that office and present a picture ... matilda : ( cries ) traci : so that they will understand exactly what they 're tearing apart . lily : shh , shh , shh . traci : i mean , t - they 're mothers and fathers , too . i think you need to be as passionate as possible so they will understand what 's really at stake . matilda : ( coos ) [ scene_break ] billy : so ... ( sighs ) when are you planning on telling j.t . ? victoria : uh ... that we 're moving in together ? uh ... i guess i should , huh ? billy : what do you mean , `` you guess `` ? are you planning on keeping it from him ? [ scene_break ] mac : reed was sure in a hurry to get to his room . j.t . : well , i know the feeling . mac : ( laughs ) to finish his drawing , dad . j.t . : mm - hmm . f.y.i ... mac : mm - hmm . j.t . : victoria is taking reed after the christening and dropping him off at parker 's . mac : to spend the night ? j.t . : yep . looks like we 've got the place to ourselves . mac : ( sighs ) why am i suddenly feeling dizzy ? j.t . : i do n't know . why are you ? mac : ( sighs ) uh , so ... how did reed take it when you told him i was gon na be living here ? j.t . : well , you saw him . he was , uh , he was really up for it . i mean , that 's all he 's been talking about for days . mac : and what did victoria say when you told her about our little arrangement ? j.t . : i did n't tell her . ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) chloe : coming . coming , coming . chloe : what are you doing here ? chance : inside . chloe : ( sighs ) i - i 'm sorry . did i invite you ? chance : ronan was just here , was n't he ? chloe : yeah . we were just having a drink . chance : ( laughs ) yyeah , that may have been his cover , but he 's here following me . chloe : oh , okay . so the one - and - only reason he 's interested is because of you ? chance : somehow , he found out that i went to go see heather , so he was biding his time here with you . the guy 's trying to shoot me down before i can prove what a sleaze he really is . chloe : okay , look , i know you think you know what ronan 's done , but i - i think that you just have to take your time and get to know him a little better , and then maybe you 'll realize that he 's really not -- chance : realize what ? why ? do you have the hots for him ? is that what this is about ? chloe , wake up . chloe : ( sighs ) chance : the guy is playing you . he is using you , and you do n't even see it , do you ? [ scene_break ] ronan : the son of a bitch gave me the slip . heather : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) ronan : i know he doubled back here . where is he ? heather : you 're asking me ? ronan : are you denying that chance was here ? heather : why would i deny it ? just , uh , two unemployed losers hanging out , thanks to you . ronan : yeah , well , think of all the time that you 're gon na get to spend together now . heather : i am so sick of your attitude . you keep saying that you 're trying to protect me and chance , but so far , all you 've managed to do is protect us both out of a job . ronan : if you would just listen to me for a second instead of -- heather : get out , ronan , now ! i 'm not helping you ever again ! j.t . : [ sighs ] victoria and i would have argued about it for weeks , you know ? but now that it 's a done deal , i just get all the hollering over in one shot . mac : or ... are you avoiding the conversation because you 're not that sure about taking this step ? [ scene_break ] victoria : when exactly would i have told j.t . ? i mean , we just decided last night that we were moving in together . billy : ( clears throat ) one phone call , you know ? just rip off the band - aid . he 's gon na find out anyway . you might as well just tell him yourself . what do you think ? victoria : i think that the less explosions in my life right now , the better . [ scene_break ] jill : we 're just hoping that cane 's lawyer will be able to resolve all this before it 's time for the ceremony . pastor : normally , there would n't be an issue , but i 've got another christening right after yours , so if cane and lily are delayed for too long ... traci : well , what do you think about maybe just going ahead with the rehearsal ? devon : yeah , the babies are here . roxanne : and the godparents are . pastor : sounds like a plan . if you 'll just follow me . jill : okay . devon : all right . jill : here , i 'll take him . okay , i got him . aw , yes . ( indistinct conversations ) roxanne : its nice here , peaceful . devon : yeah , it sure is . i have a bit of a bone to pick , though , with the guy who runs the joint . roxanne : reverend fulton ? devon : no , his , uh , his boss . roxanne : ( scoffs ) what 's your beef with the big guy ? devon : well , uh , he wo n't give cane and lily a break , you know ? between cancer and premature babies and cane 's problems with -- with immigration , it 's like , what else is he gon na throw at them ? roxanne : i guess you could look at it that way . devon : well , baby , how else ? roxanne : ( sighs ) remission , healthy children , an army of people fighting for cane ... devon : yeah , well , now you 're ruining my misery . ( scoffs ) roxanne : look , life can lock you down if you let it , but i decided a long time ago i was n't going to . devon : yeah , but when your family hurts ... roxanne : devon , you be there for lily , i 'll be there for you . neil : i should have gone with cane and lily , you know , knock some sense into that guy they 're meeting with . sofia : i think you 'd be just as useless there as you are here . neil : are you always this tactful with everyone ? malcolm : uh , i do n't think that sofia meant anything negative by that . olivia : you know what , sofia ? it 's so nice to finally meet you ... sofia : yeah . olivia : but tell me a little bit about yourself . you went to school where ? sofia : at seton hall undergrad . then i went to maryland . i had a scholarship for the first two years , but after that , i had to wing it . olivia : ( laughs ) so you worked your way through ? sofia : yeah , i delivered pizzas , tutored some athletes . tucker hired me to do some filing , you know , and i never left . olivia : that 's very impressive . malcolm : ( chuckles ) yep , worked her way straight to the top . sofia : ( chuckles ) malcolm : just like someone else i know . sofia : well , you can always tell the oldest in the family , always the most responsible , right ? ( laughs ) neil : good thing my brother found you then . he 's always needed to be looked after . sofia : malcolm does not need to be looked after . i mean , he takes care of himself . he always has , thank you very much . neil : and , sofia , you 've known my brother for exactly how long ? how long ? olivia : okay . okay . ( laughs ) we 're , um , we 're all a little stressed right now . sofia : yeah , good times . look , maybe you ought to go to that meeting before you blow a gasket . neil : oh . ( laughs ) malcolm : that sounds like a good idea . neil : uh , you know what ? i think i will go to that meeting , and i will let you know as soon as i know something . olivia : okay . neil : bye . [ scene_break ] cane : so , um , does n't two kids to support count for anything anymore ? michael : sofia getting you that work visa , that was a huge help . cane : okay . michael : i mean , you are uniquely qualified to do a very specific job , and for that reason alone , you should be allowed to stay in the country . and the fact that it 's an environmental project , that , uh , that ... ( new york accent ) does n't hurt . lily : well , what if you make all these wonderful arguments , and they still want to deport him ? michael : ( normal voice ) then i 'm afraid that 's it . cane : ( sighs ) michael : their decision will be final . we used up our -- our appeals process last time . cane : ( sighs ) lily : ( sighs ) cane : so they 're just gon na put me on a plane and send me to australia , huh ? ( inhales sharply ) lily : wait , you are gon na tell me that after everything we have been through , this is how it 's gon na end , with cane having to leave the country ? no , michael , i will not believe that . god is not cruel . ( scoffs ) cane : come here . lily : look , this is ridiculous . cane : it 's gon na be okay . it 's gon na be okay . it 's gon na be okay . do n't worry about it . it 's gon na be all right . it 's gon na be okay . [ scene_break ] olivia : you need to give me a call when you get this message . i mean , we 're just all wondering what 's going on over there . reverend fulton : any word from our parents ? i 'm afraid if we do n't get under way soon , we 'll have to postpone . [ scene_break ] lily : ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) do you need anything ? lily : no , what i need is for this to be over . it 's like , why is this even happening ? it 's not like you -- you stole anything or -- or killed somebody . cane : i misrepresented myself . i came to the country illegally , so ... lily : ( sighs ) yeah , but we straightened that out . besides , you 're married to an american citizen now . cane : it does n't matter . in their minds , i have to pay for my initial crime , so it 's just what it is . lily : cane , you have already paid . you took care of me when i was sick . you sat in that chemo room with me . and when i was sick to my stomach , you cleaned up the mess . and each day , you did n't even know if i was gon na make it or not . it 's like , is n't that enough ? i mean , what more do they want from you ? cane : listen , we 're gon na get through this . do n't worry about it . do n't -- lily : yeah , you know what ? i 'll go to canberra with you . cane : no , no . lily : if you get deported , the twins and i will go to australia . that 's it . it 's what 's gon na happen . cane : no , no , no , no , no . no . lily : listen , i am not in treatment anymore . and you 're always talking about how beautiful it is there -- what , sydney and -- and melbourne and all the open stretches of land . cane : all right , okay . lily : we could have a farm . we could have -- we could have animals . we can grow our own food . it 'll be amazing . cane : all right , listen , there 's lot of other options , all right ? i 've already -- australia -- been there , done that , okay ? mccall has offices , and so does chancellor , anywhere in the world . we can go anywhere we want except the u.s. , okay ? neil : cane , lily , is it over ? are you being deported ? what 's going on ? cane : it -- it has n't started yet . michael 's trying to find a supervisor , someone who 's sympathetic , so ... lily : dad , why are n't you at the chapel ? i thought we agreed to let him handle this . neil : i 'm sorry . i - i -- the wait was killing me . cane : how 's mattie and charlie ? they 're okay ? lily : ( sighs ) neil : just fine . they 're perfect little angels . lily : must be nice to be that innocent and not know that your whole world is about to change . ( approaching footsteps ) lily : hey , what -- what happened ? cane : hey , did you find mr. scott ? did you find him ? michael : uh , he 's tied up in hearings all day . i just keep running into one obstacle after another . ( chuckles ) lily : well , we were discussing options , actually , when my dad showed up . michael : that 's probably a good idea . you know , short - term , they 're limited . since cane is from australia , that 's where he 'll be sent . neil : wait , are you kid -- you do n't sound very hopeful here , michael . michael : well , i think i 'll go rattle a few more cages . ( pats neil on back ) cane : all right , now listen , however this shakes out , do n't worry about it . we 'll be together . that 's all that matters , okay ? do n't worry about it . lily : ( sighs ) neil : lily ... you know , a year ago , i was n't sure that you 'd be alive to see this day . and now here you are . you 're well again , and you have two beautiful precious children when none of us were sure you 'd have any . honey , i am so extremely proud of you for being strong and grateful to this guy over here ... cane : ( chuckles ) neil : for being your rock . lily : listen , no matter where we end up , wherever you are , that 's where home will be . neil : oh , baby . lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : you think that ronan is using me ? chance : the guy is dangerous . chloe , stay away from him . how many times do i have to tell you this ? chloe : okay , so this is a safety issue ? the fact that i was sitting here having a drink -- we 're engaged -- with this guy that i 've kissed before -- none of that matters at all ? chance : hell , yes , it matters . it bothers me , all right ? i am telling you this because i 'm trying to warn you . ( knock on door ) chloe : ( sighs ) just ... chance : do n't answer that . chloe : i -- chance : chloe , do n't answer -- do n't answer the door . just leave it alone , chloe . chloe : hi . i 'm glad that you 're back . chance : hmm . ( door closes ) chance : you have been following me again , have n't you ? ronan : yes , i have . chance : mm - hmm . ronan : you know , someone has to , chance , because you 're brilliant at screwing things up . chloe : okay . how about we all sit down ? let 's have a glass of wine . we -- ronan : hey , shut it , chloe . chance : hey , do n't talk to her like that . ronan : i 'll talk to her the way -- what do you care , huh ? 'cause you 've got your new action waiting across the hallway for you here , do n't you ? chloe : okay . on that note , why do n't -- why do n't you just go ? chance : if he will . ronan : ( scoffs ) chloe : leave . i want to talk to him . please just leave . chance : you ... fine . chloe : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) chloe : do you know how much i hate keeping this ridiculous secret from him ? he feels betrayed because i do n't think that you 're the scum of the earth . and he also thinks that you 're using me . ronan : i am using you . we 're using each other . or did you think you were being subtle ? chloe : you think i 'm using you ? ronan : come on , chloe . you asked me to come over here today , tell me i 'm gon na get lucky . i was n't ever gon na get lucky . you know why ? 'cause you 're still hung up on chance . [ scene_break ] chance : why ca n't she see the jerk that he really is ? tell me that . heather : chloe 's a big girl . she can handle herself . why are you even still ... forget it . chance : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) look , this thing with ronan ... ( sighs ) it 's got us all a little churned up . maybe that 's the reason why ... i do n't know -- this -- this thing between us ... ( sighs ) heather : so you do n't think it 's real ? chance : i do n't know . i mean , i do n't understand it . i - i ... ( sighs ) this feeling just kind of hit me out of nowhere . heather : um , it snuck up on me , too . after adam , the idea of ... ( scoffs ) opening myself up to a guy -- no way ... until you came along . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) you know , michael 's been in there a while . neil : ( sighs ) lily : well , that 's a good sign , right ? i mean , if the agent made up his mind and was n't willing to listen , you 'd be gone by now , do n't you think ? neil : all right , i -- you know , i thought it was bad waiting at the church . i - i 'm gon na go find some coffee . hey , you want something ? cane : no , i 'm all right . baby , do you want anything ? neil : you ? lily : i 'm fine . thanks . neil : all right , i 'll be back . cane : okay . lily : poor dad . it 's almost worse for him than it is for us . i mean , if you have to leave , at least we 'll be together . cane : yeah , it must be hard for neil . i know what it 's like to let you go . lily : well , we do n't have to worry about that , as long as i 'm in remission . cane : ( sighs ) what neil said earlier was true , you know . we are so lucky . there 's nothing we ca n't get through together , okay ? it 's gon na be okay . [ scene_break ] billy : here 's a true fact -- you do n't have to choose between being happy and being a good parent . you can have both . victoria : ah , okay . billy : and it 'll be worth it for you and for reed . victoria : so you 're gon na show me the ropes . you 'll show me how to be the black sheep . billy : no , but i can show you how to be free . i can help you find victoria . your family 's gon na give you all sorts of hell just like mine did , but , uh , i 'll be with you every step of the way . victoria : you know , the way that you say it , you make it sound a lot less intimidating . billy : hmm . good . come here . let 's go to the church . you 'll feel better when you see reed . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : a lot of couples live together without ever making a commitment . and that 's not me , and i really -- i - i need to know that you 're not just trying this on for size . j.t . : i want you here with reed and with me . i love you , okay ? that 's not gon na change . i do n't know how to say it any more plain than that . but if you want me to talk to victoria , i will do it , if it makes you feel better . mac : ( sighs ) it does . it will . thank you . j.t . : sure . [ scene_break ] roxanne : maybe we should pray ? olivia : that 's a good idea . malcolm : reverend fulton ? reverend fulton : yeah , maybe if we could join hands ? ( cell phone rings ) devon : oh , hang on a second . sorry . it 's lily , guys . jill : oh , oh , oh . put her on speaker . devon : okay , hang on . oh , right there . lily ? lily : okay , so i have , like , two seconds before i get in trouble for using my cell phone . devon : okay , well , you 're on speakerphone , so go ahead . lily : okay , well , michael 's talking with the man from immigration , and cane 's about to go in there , so it should n't be long now . sofia : keep the faith , baby . bring your man home with you . lily : i 'm praying really hard . traci : yes , we all are , honey . lily : cane 's gon na go in , so i got ta go , okay ? i love you . jill : i love you . devon : love you . malcolm : love you , too . reverend fulton : well ... jill : ( sighs ) reverend fulton : heavenly father , through your grace , cane and lily have overcome adversity so many times . please help guide them through this new challenge . fill the people who are deciding cane 's fate with your divine wisdom and mercy . keep this couple together , surrounded by their loved ones as they raise their children to know the bounty of your everlasting love . we ask this through christ our lord . amen . all : amen . [ scene_break ] chloe : here , why do n't you take your pretentious bottle of wine and your mind- reading act and call it a day ? ronan : hear me out ... ( sets bottle down ) okay ? when i was working for the sheriff 's department , i did some undercover work , and , um , i really got into it at first . i liked the idea of ... giving up my identity and reinventing myself . it kind of -- it appealed to the , uh , the side of me that 's always felt like something was missing . but the trade - off was , that you do n't have a personal life , you know , and you never put roots down anywhere with anybody . and when you asked me over here today , i was not thinking sex . i thought it would be nice to ... drink some wine together , to have a bite to eat , to talk together . chloe : ( sighs ) ronan : and that -- that 's it . chloe : wow , you know , for a second there , i thought i might have seen you , you know , the real you . ronan : i tried . chloe : ( sighs ) yeah . excuse me . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : you say that there 's something between us . ( sighs ) i felt it . i know you have , too . chance : ( sighs ) i have . heather : ( sighs ) i know that you think you should go , that ... that this should n't happen ... that we , uh ... should n't give in to temptation . ( sighs ) chance : maybe we should . heather : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) chance : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : pretty sharp there , dude . j.t . : so should we head in ? reed : are you ready ? victoria : hi ! come here , you . oh , i missed you so much ! mm ! look at you ! reed : i get to hug mac all the time . she 's a permanent fixture at our house . victoria : oh . ( laughs ) oh ... ( sighs ) permanent fixture . that 's lovely . mac : come on , honey . let 's , um , let 's check out the stained glass windows . billy : ooh , stained glass windows . i - i -- let 's go . ( clears throat ) mac : okay . j.t . : ( clears throat ) victoria : so ... did mac move in with you ? is that what i 'm hearing ? j.t . : well , now you know . victoria : i see . well , you can expect a call from my lawyer . i think i have grounds now to revisit custody . j.t . : oh , bring it on , tattoo girl . and , uh , while you 're at it , why do n't you wear that skirt to court ? yeah , instead of testifying , the judge can just read your ass . it pretty much says it all about how stable you are . jill : if cane is deported , my understanding is that he 'll be on a plane today , and then lily will have some decisions to make . billy : so there 's not gon na be a christening , huh ? traci : well , i think under the circumstances , that 's the least of their worries . mm ... reverend fulton : it might be best for us to reschedule . lily : hey , guys ! he can stay ! malcolm : hey ! ( cheering ) ( voices overlapping ) billy : congratulations . mac : that 's fantastic . lily : oh ! ( voices overlapping ) [ next_on ] mac : so if we can be friends , maybe they can , too . billy : victoria 's pretty stubborn . victoria : you are so egotistical . i can not wait to see you fall off your high horse . jill : what are you doing here crashing my grandchildren 's christening ? | at cane and lily 's apartment , devon and roxie put up banners for the party . cane hurries out of the bedroom to get the door . it is neil and traci , who have arrived for the christening . neil asks to see his grandchildren . jill and lily walk in with the twins in their arms . jill and lily give the twins to neil and traci to hold . traci relives when she first held colleen . devon asks to take a picture of the group . at the hotel , malcolm takes a picture of sofia and wants to take her out to eat . sofia reminds malcolm that he is part of the family and she will be when she can win over neil . at the trailer , billy rants and raves about the tattoo not being finished , but he will not let anyone else touch it . victoria lets billy know that she will have reed for the day . at home , j.t . tells reed to clean his room . there is a knock on the door and it is mac with her luggage . reed tells her that she does n't have to ring the doorbell because she lives there now . in the apartment , chance and heather can not get enough of each other when she suddenly pulls away . heather notices something out of the window and sees ronan 's car . chance accuses ronan of following him . ronan and chloe have drinks while sitting on the sofa . ronan reminds chloe of the something special that she had promised him . chloe goes into the bedroom to slip into something more comfortable . ronan calls christine about the drug investigation . chance tells heather that he is taking off to try to find ronan to confront him about following him . heather tells him to be careful . ronan gets off the phone just as chloe comes in . there is a knock on the door and it is a friend of ronan 's . ronan leaves to talk to the man in the hall . ronan finds out that chance left the apartment . ronan and the man leave to find chance . heather makes a call to chance to let him know that ronan was n't following him but he was in chloe 's apartment . |
nick : hey , did you , uh , edit that travel piece from tyler yet ? deacon : excuse me . do you mind ? nick : me ? no , not at all . phyllis : um , i think what he meant is you 're in the way . nick : oh , publishing is a 24/7 commitment , and i got this text saying that i needed to -- phyllis : fascinating . deacon : so you want to , uh , get out of here , go talk somewhere else ? phyllis : uh , that would be great , except i was thinking , uh , maybe we can talk later . deacon : like later tonight ? phyllis : no , no . later - later . deacon : are you sure about that ? 'cause i was thinking sooner . phyllis : anticipation is half the fun . nick : you know , in some cases , it 's actually all the fun . phyllis : thank you . i 'll call you . deacon : you should . nick : all right , what they hell ? phyllis : please do n't . please , please , do n't . nick : you send me this text telling me to get over here . was it because you wanted me to break that up ? or were you just trying to make me jealous ? [ scene_break ] judge kelsey : mr. mccall , is this or is this not your signature on the jabot sales agreement ? tucker : yes , that is my signature . judge kelsey : then there 's nothing more to discuss . tucker : like hell there is n't . judge kelsey : uh , would you like to rephrase that ? tucker : i 'm sorry , your honor . but katherine chancellor pulled a con . she handed me a mountain of documents for my signature . she must have slipped this ownership transfer agreement into the mix . judge kelsey : which you then signed . tucker : all this says is , `` the sale of a mccall , unlimited asset . `` there 's no mention of jabot at all . it 's -- it 's deliberately misleading . kay : jabot is a mccall , unlimited subsidiary . that 's a simple fact , your honor . tucker : it 's fraud . kay : oh , stop . tucker : strike it , judge kelsey . declare this agreement null and void . [ scene_break ] sharon : who is the visitor that i have ? and -- ( sighs ) noah . ( laughs ) noah : ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) are you okay ? is everything all right ? faith and ... noah : yeah , she 's fine . she 's fine . i 'm fine . everything 's fine . sharon : ( sighs ) all right , well , sit . ( sighs ) noah : yeah . sharon : wow . look at you . you -- you look incredible . i mean , you 're -- you 're a grown man . noah : well , i saw you back in county . sharon : yeah , but that was different . and to have you here , i ... i 'm so sorry i -- noah : mom , its -- its okay . sharon : no , but you know what ? if there was a way that i could just explain -- if i could make things right -- noah : mom , mom , just stop . i 'm just ... i 'm here because i missed you . [ scene_break ] avery : good news -- i think i can get sharon 's trial and conviction tossed and request a new trial immediately . victor : and not an appeal ? avery : mnh - mnh . appeals process takes too long . i 'm gon na get the d.a . to give us a spanking - new trial . victor : but you know that the d.a . 's very stubborn , and very determined . avery : mm - hmm . well , i can convince him the last trial was compromised . victor : how can you be so sure ? avery : thank you . i know . the ketchup -- it 's gross . that 's just how i take my steak . victor : well , if that 's how you take your steak , then , uh , that 's how you should enjoy it . adam : plotting and planning , are we ? it 's not going too well , is it ? avery : oh , other than the new trial we 're getting sharon ? adam : new trial ? avery : yeah . adam : you do n't say . avery : get your suit pressed , newman . you 're gon na get some face time with the jury . you can tell them why you destroyed evidence that could have cleared sharon . [ adam remembering ] ( babbling brook ) ( water splashes ) [ scene_break ] adam : well , i ca n't testify to something that never happened , let alone at a trial that will never happen . victor : she wo n't be easy on you , son . i 'm looking forward to it . [ scene_break ] paul : one victim , nine suspects . ronan : yeah , and a couple dozen lies . paul : ( sighs ) out - and - out fabrications , not to mention withholding information . paul : you know , your team did an excellent job of collecting evidence at the crime scene . but i 'm just thinking ... did they drag the creek ? ronan : diane was found facedown in the water . something could have easily washed downstream . paul : i - if they -- if they drag where the creek ... ronan : right . paul : washes into the river ... ronan : then we just might find something . [ scene_break ] noah : look , some of the things i said to you last time ... sharon : no , do n't . look , you do n't have to say you 're sorry . noah : ( sighs ) sharon : your hair ... it looks like you grew it out again . i was wondering if you were gon na grow it out . noah : yeah , you 'd be happy if i had a bowl cut . ( chuckles ) sharon : ( laughs ) you know what ? as long as it 's not , you know ... noah : in my eyes . sharon : in your eyes . noah : yeah . sharon : ( sighs ) i dream about you . i dream about you and faith , that i 'm holding you guys again . and then i wake up , and , um , i can see your faces there , you know , for -- for , like , a moment , and then it fades away . sharon : i know that it -- it 's unforgiveable what i -- what i did , leaving you and faith , and -- and when i saw you here , at first , i thought you were -- you were gon na tell me that you hate me . noah : ( sighs ) you 've been through enough . we all have . sharon : you make me proud , grateful . you know , it 's not easy to ... to come here . the guards and these inmates ... noah : yeah . ( sighs ) well , when this visit 's over , i get to leave , mom . i 'm not the brave one here . [ scene_break ] nick : explain to me what i walked in on and why . phyllis : um , okay . well , if you must know , uh , deacon could n't take the hint , and , you know , when the boss shows up , you kind of kill the mood . nick : he 's a pig . phyllis : ashley 's an ice queen . nick : really ? phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . i thought we were playing word association . nick : ( sighs ) we have already been through this . ashley is going through a rough time . phyllis : and deacon is a news source . nick : i 'm callin ' b.s . phyllis : right back at ya . ( computer keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] paul : okay , it has been a while since diane 's murder , and we 've had some rain since then . ronan : right , so it 's a long shot that we 're gon na find anything useful , but if it makes the suspects nervous ... paul : and starts people talking . ronan : uh - huh . then it 's all worth it . you got this ? paul : yeah , i 'm on it . hope you stay close . ronan : all right . man : malloy ? ronan : yeah ? what is this ? it 's the lab report from newman 's ring ? man : you 're gon na love this . ronan : you are right . that is definitely the word . [ scene_break ] adam : if called to the stand , i 'll be in court . but i wo n't hold my breath for a new trial or a subpoena . avery : well , it 'll be sooner than later , just so you know . victor : you know , son , the s.e.c . is after you for stock manipulation . the district attorney will charge you with destruction of evidence pertaining to sharon 's case . ( clicks lips ) and detective malloy will soon prove that you killed diane . how many years will he get for those three counts ? avery : mm , wait . i have a calculator app . adam : i guess the dinner special today is delusional thinking . avery : you know , i hear things . and i hear that ronan has another angle on you if all this fails . adam : mm , he 's got nothing on me , and neither does the s.e.c . man : adam newman ? detective malloy wants you at the police station -- now . adam : what can i say ? he can never get enough of me . victor : too bad you ca n't stay for dessert , son . avery : ( chuckles ) victor : did you arrange all this , or what ? avery : no , i was bluffing . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nelson : your honor , mrs. chancellor has tried to deceive my client with improper documents before . judge kelsey : you ca n't have it both ways , counselor . mr. mccall , either you 're competent to handle your business , including contracts , and your signature means something , or you 're incompetent , which means that sales agreement should be voided , and my ruling of your competency , as well . so which is it ? tucker : your honor , i am not about to hand over a valuable piece of my company . if you 'll just take another look at this agreement -- anne : the company is being purchased at above market value . what 's the problem here ? tucker : this is business fraud , your honor . judge kelsey : not my purview . i ruled you competent . you signed it . you deal with it . adjourned . ( bangs gavel ) jack : that was for my dad . kay : no , jack . i - i think it was for you . jack : you and tucker signed a mutually beneficial agreement . kay : no , he signed documents he did n't understand to protect his pride . and to him , uh , that 's a con . jack : you having second thoughts ? kay : i did what had to be done . tucker : she won . she beat me . she beat me good . ashley : you won . you 're the only one in control of your life now . mccall , unlimited is your company again . tucker : minus your father 's company . ashley : tucker , you have to let yourself enjoy the bigger victory . you fought so hard for your recovery . today , you were validated . tucker : okay , we 'll go with that . ashley : it 's the truth . kay : well , you were very impressive earlier . tucker : ( scoffs ) kay : you sounded like your old self . ashley : tucker 's always been himself , katherine , and if you did n't see that , well , i guess that just says more about you than it does about him . tucker : you 're on notice , katherine . this jabot issue is not over . kay : well , one thing is over -- i wo n't challenge your marriage anymore . ashley : why all of a sudden ? tucker : oh , i 'll tell you why . because it was just a tactic to sidetrack me while you slipped in and stole jabot , was n't it ? ashley : ( tsks ) kay : let 's just say i do n't have the need to fight anymore . now whether the two of you stay together ... entirely up to the two of you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so ... you did n't say . nick : i did n't say , what ? phyllis : if ashley was upset that you bolted . nick : seriously ? phyllis : ( gasps ) what ? i 'm intrigued . can i not be intrigued ? we 're not married . it 's not a big deal . i mean , you just said to me , `` i 'm going to see malloy . i 'm going to see malloy . `` three times you said it , and then you admitted you were going to see ashley . i just do n't understand why you lied to me . nick : hmm . you know , there 's some fresh pastry in the kitchen , right ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) do n't distract me with baked goods , please . nick : all right , look . i was with ashley , but not for the reason you think . malloy called us both in because he had more questions about the night diane was murdered . phyllis : why would he call you in together ? that means you know something about each other . nick : it 's a coincidence . it turns out we were both in the park that night that diane was killed -- not together , but we were both there . phyllis : wow , so you were there the night diane died . not when she died , just that night . nick : are you asking me or telling me ? phyllis : i 'm ... i mean , the only person who was there when she was killed is the murderer , right ? which is n't you . not that i know who it is . nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : i - i do n't know . i just know who it is n't . it 's not you . it 's not me . nick : ronan 's gon na have some more questions for you . phyllis : because ... we said we were together that entire evening . nick : ( sighs heavily ) yeah . i blew your alibi . but i do n't think you need one . but if you have something to tell ronan , you might want to tell me first . [ scene_break ] tucker : thanks for coming . ashley : yeah , i wish i could have come a little bit sooner . tucker : why do n't we get out of here ? go get a drink or something ? ashley : well , coffee might be better . i have some things i need to talk to you about . tucker : so crimson lights ? ashley : sure . you go ahead . i 'll -- i 'll be there in a little bit . tucker : okay . ashley : so ... did you enjoy that ? jack : that was katherine 's doing . i did n't know the first thing about that jabot agreement . ashley : it was disgusting . jack : what can i tell you ? katherine plays rough . you knew that . ashley : so you do approve ? jack : this was not my call , ash . ashley : right , so you can just ignore katherine 's unethical behavior . anything just so you can hang on to jabot . jack : do you have any idea how successful your new line is right now ? ashley : enough of a success that it would make you smile , and lean over , and kiss the woman that almost sold jabot to victor ? jack : like i said , katherine plays rough . ashley : well , you better remember that , jackie . she was perfectly happy to cut you from jabot once before . she would n't think twice to do it again . [ scene_break ] phyllis : confess to you about what ? nick : last week , there were some ... cupcakes in the kitchen for the interns . some went missing . did you happen to take one ? phyllis : i may have been in the break room at one point . nick : did anyone see you take a cupcake ? like ... deacon ? phyllis : i did n't take a cupcake . i did n't do it . now deacon may have thought he saw me grab one , but i did n't . nick : uh ... phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : so you 've been hangin ' out and talking about what ? phyllis : cupcakes . cupcakes . yeah . sometimes i like to eat 'em in private . nick : in the rain ? on a train ? phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : in the park ? in the dark ? phyllis : tough guys do n't quote seuss . nick : all right . just because you had a cupcake , it does n't mean you did n't get it at crimson lights . phyllis : right . nick : no foul play ... phyllis : yeah . nick : no harm done . phyllis : right . exactly . that 's what i told deacon . it 's not like he can blackmail me over a cupcake . nick : he wants you . phyllis : well , he 's a pig . nick : well , that pig better keep his snout shut . [ scene_break ] sharon : how is faith ? has she -- has she gotten very tall ? how many teeth does she have ? noah : well , one minute , she looks just like dad . then she looks exactly like you . we talk about you all the time . well , i talk and she listens . but she knows that you love her . sharon : you know , if you -- if you come back here , um , i - i do n't expect that you will , but if you ever do , then , um , could you bring me some pictures ? noah : mm , not as good as the real thing . sharon : no . noah : but whatever happened , faith still needs her mom . noah : grandpa . victor : how the hell are you , son ? noah : i 'm good . victor : nice to see you , okay ? listen , i 'll wait outside . noah : no , no , it 's fine . i 'm about to head out . victor : okay . noah : but i 'll be back . sharon : okay . victor : come here . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : why do n't you have a seat ? adam : if you wanted to be `` besties , `` why do n't you invite me to a ball game ? you do n't have to fake reasons to get me down here . ronan : ( chuckles ) well , your harvard ring -- i mean , that 's a real enough reason . adam : the lab already said that the mark on diane did n't match my ring . i assume you 've talked to jack abbott . now there 's a harvard alum whose son was shipped out of town , out of the country , taken from him by diane . if that does n't scream `` motive , `` i do n't know what does . ronan : and your ring 's imprint did n't match because of the chip . adam : he does remember . ( sighs ) ronan : you see , i had the lab take another look at your ring here . and they believe that the damage done to it was intentional with one of those tiny flat - head screwdrivers . you know , the kind that people use to tighten glasses . adam : and ? ronan : and that the edges of the chip -- they 're sharp , as in recent , not smooth and round . that happens with time and wear , and that the color of the exposed metal confirms that time frame . adam : i already told you , the ring was damaged years ago , and i hardly wear it . ronan : all right , i 'm gon na put it to you this way -- the lab is positive that the chip in your ring happened after diane jenkins was murdered . [ scene_break ] avery : your office said you 'd be here . spencer : i 'm prepping for court . avery : hmm . this 'll just take a second . i want to talk about the sharon newman appeal . spencer : the appellate court has n't ordered a new trial . so if you 'll excuse me ... avery : toss the conviction , and mandate a new trial yourself . spencer : ( sighs ) clark , you 're amusing , and your record is impressive , but i 'm busy right now . avery : well , make time ... for your own sake . [ scene_break ] nick : are you sure you can handle deacon ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) have we met ? he 's a mouse . nick : i want to know more about this cupcake in the park . phyllis : i want to know what you and ashley have on each other . ( telephone rings ) phyllis : ( sighs ) `` restless style . `` hey ! [ scene_break ] adam : just to be clear , you 're gon na tell a judge that i committed murder because of a discolored ring ? ronan : well , that , and things like means , motive , opportunity . adam : i 'd like to see you try . ronan : you 're so cool , you know that ? the way that you can just sit there and act like you 're not afraid . but you are , are n't you ? because you 've done time in the pen before , so you know . i heard that you were such a whiny little punk that your daddy had to come get you out . daddy 's not gon na come get you out this time , is he ? you see , adam , you 're going to be arrested , tried and convicted of this , and you 're gon na spend the rest of your life in a cell . the evidence against you is adding up . we 're this close to you , so get all your crying out now , because once you go to prison , it 's too late . [ scene_break ] murphy : mmm . mmm , boy . mmm . mmm . kay : must you really make those noises while you eat the pie ? murphy : i made the same noises at joe jr. 's diner . aids the digestion . kay : that 's very amusing . murphy : you have a piece . kay : ( sighs ) no , mnh . no , no , no . ( quietly ) no . murphy : boy , you 're in a mood . kay : ( normal voice ) so i 'm in a mood . murphy : well , who -- who are you angry at ? tucker for getting beat , or yourself for beating him ? kay : he 's to -- totally unable to resume control of mccall , yet he 's done so . there 's gon na be such repercussions . murphy : for him , or for you ? kay : would you just eat your pie , murphy ? and y - y - you know , let me be . murphy : all right , i 'm going to eat my pie . kay : without the noise , please . [ scene_break ] tucker : hey . i 'm glad you made it . ashley : ( sighs ) it was either come here or continue to berate my brother for siding with katherine . ( sighs ) thank you . tucker : ( exhales slowly ) well , he loves jabot . love makes people do crazy things . ashley : i wanted to be there for you for the entire hearing , but malloy wanted to see me . tucker : you know , malloy needs to back off . ashley : tucker , i told him the truth -- that we were n't together the entire night that diane died . and the truth is , i went to the park that night , and i did see diane . i ... ( sighs ) i did n't tell you that night because i was n't ready . tucker : oh , ready for what ? ashley : ready to admit to you that i knew that you 'd slept with diane . and then we found out she was murdered . malloy 's probably gon na want to speak to you because i 've blown our alibi . tucker : listen . today was two steps forward , half a step back . but none of it means a damn thing without you . now i did n't get back here without pushin ' hard . so now here i am pushin ' hard again ... because i want you back . can you forgive me ? [ scene_break ] noah : hey , hey . jack : hey , noah . thanks for meeting with me . noah : ( sighs ) jack : everything all right ? noah : yeah . yeah , absolutely . you -- you look psyched . what 's up ? jack : well , everything 's good at jabot . i guess you 've heard your aunt ashley has developed a brilliant new cosmetics line . noah : i 've seen some ads , yes . jack : yeah , print ads . exactly . we 've developed a storyboard for a new commercial , but i 'm not crazy about the music they 've given me . i 'm hoping for , uh , a youthful , sophisticated , acoustic score to go underneath the radio and television ads . noah : are you offering me a job ? jack : i need the music . it seems to me you 're probably looking for something to focus your attention on . noah : hmm . so it 's a pity gig . jack : i love you , kid . noah : ( chuckles ) jack : commercials cost money and they impact sales . i would not be offering you this job if you were not the right man . if it happens to distract you from your situation with your mother , that 's a bonus . noah : mm . my situation 's getting better . i saw my mom today . jack : well , that 's great . i 'm sure she appreciated that . noah : yeah , it was -- it was good . jack : so what do you say ? you on board ? noah : oh , can i think about it ? jack : some part of you worrying that victor 's head will just explode when he hears this ? noah : ( chuckles ) like it never occurred to you ? jack : oh , i told you . i just want you on board . the rest ? well , that 'll just be a bonus . noah : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : noah 's just grown into such a great young man , has n't he ? ( sighs ) victor : i 'm sure you 'll be able to watch faith grow up , as well . sharon : victor , i - i know that avery is really talented , but -- victor : she thinks she can convince the d.a . to give you a new trial . sharon : what ? i mean , an -- an appeal would take so long , but a new trial ? victor : mm - hmm . sharon : okay , i - i - i do n't want to get too excited ... victor : mm - hmm . sharon : over something that might not happen . victor : mm - hmm . sharon : um -- victor : by the way , this went through inspection already , and it 's , um , it 's a dress for the new trial . sharon : you sound so confident . victor : um , lauren picked it out . and i 'm sure it 's very pretty , and you 'll look beautiful , and , um , you 'll soon be free . avery : looks like someone is getting a new trial . sharon : well , victor told me you were going to the d.a . , but he ca n't have made a decision already . avery : well , walsh does n't have much of a choice . he either instigates a new trial or he gets a spanking from the appellate court . victor : whoa . what do you have on him ? avery : social media . it 's quirky , is n't it ? people let their guard down no matter how many times you warn them that 's once it 's on the internet , there is no turning back . sharon : well , wait a minute . she was on my jury . avery : mm - hmm . and so was this woman . victor : and this says they 're -- they 're pals . avery : uh - huh , and those pals ... victor : ( scoffs ) avery : passed notes online about sharon 's alleged guilt during the trial . that 's totally not kosher . victor : are you serious ? avery : so i subpoenaed them to answer questions , and guess what ? spencer walsh did the same thing . he knew they discussed the case during the trial , and he did n't do a damn thing about it . that 's jury misconduct . d.a . knew all about it . old trial out the window very soon . ( laughs ) victor : hmm ? sharon : ( sighs ) victor : if you feel relieved now , that 's all right . sharon : you know what ? i - i ca n't -- i ca n't let myself go there . i -- not until this is for sure , but i am very hopeful , and i - i really appreciate everything you 've done , avery . avery : i 'm a soldier . he 's the one fighting your war . victor : i let you down once . it will never happen again . sharon : i believe you . [ scene_break ] ronan : you can go now . adam : oh , i 'm dismissed ? ronan : go away . but do n't -- adam : do n't leave town . yeah , i know the drill . seriously , next time , let 's just get beers . i 'm gon na head out and make us some friendship bracelets . paul : okay , i got a couple more baskets where this came from . we got everything we could from where the creek feeds into the river , but it all kind of looks like this . ronan : okay , well ... paul : ( sighs ) ronan : is there anything pertinent ? paul : it 's gon na take 'em a while to test this stuff , so ... ronan : all right , well , i 'll sign off on the overtime . get it done . paul : okay . let 's get it to the lab , huh ? take that . so , um , what was adam doing here ? ronan : he was maintaining his title as our lead suspect . [ scene_break ] murphy : want to go down to the gym , go a couple of rounds with the big bag ? i mean , it works for victor . kay : you 're not funny . murphy : and you 're not mad . you know , i - i think you 're feeling guilty . you 're upset because your son took a couple of bumps in the road , bumps you did n't exactly smooth out for him . it 's okay to admit that you do n't feel great about it . you can be human , you know ? kay : eh , to be human ... highly overrated . murphy : hey , i know you . kay : ( whispers ) do n't tell anybody . murphy : ( laughs ) `` mum 's `` the word . [ scene_break ] ashley : we 're not apart because i do n't love you . love was never the issue . tucker : then listen to me . i 'll do whatever it takes , i promise . ashley : now 's not the time for us to be making promises , tucker . tucker : ( sighs ) wow . you know , my whole life , i never needed a soul . now i do n't think i can live without you . ashley : i need more time . [ scene_break ] phyllis : is the day over yet ? nick : it ca n't be too soon . phyllis : thank you for calling gloria and making sure that deacon was n't here . that would have been awkward . speaking of which , i feel the need to wash my hands . nick : hmm . maybe you could use some disinfectant , too . phyllis : i think so -- from spending time with him . nick : ( chuckles ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) i 'm going to the ladies ' room . excuse me . nick : sure . ( sighs ) avery : nicholas newman ? nick : yeah , can i help you ? avery : avery clark . i 'm your ex - wife 's attorney . i 'm about to get her a new trial . nick : oh , great . my kids are gon na love that . you know , i 'm just with my editor . i 'll , uh , i 'll go get her . she 's gon na want to hear this , too . avery : uh , off the record ? nick : yeah , cool . i 'll be right back . nick : hey . phyllis : hey . i am no longer unclean . nick : good . glad to hear it . look , sharon 's got this new lawyer , avery . she 's gon na give us some news . she 's , um ... well , she was here . [ next_on ] noah : you 're punishing mom for choosing adam over you . jack : what do you say we take this celebration upstairs ? | tucker is ruled competent to run his company but the judge refuses to stop the sale of jabot to chancellor industries because it is n't within his area of expertise he tells tucker to handle the problem . katherine feels guilty about what she did to tucker because she knows he signed papers he did n't understand because of pride . katherine tells tucker she wo n't fight to annul his marriage anymore and tucker knows it was a trick to distract him while she got her hands on jabot . ashley tells tucker she saw diane the night she died but did n't kill her and she did n't tell him because she did n't feel ready to tell him . tucker vows to fight to get both ashley and jabot back . phyllis tells nick that deacon saw her at the park that night with diane but she makes it clear to nick that she did n't kill diane . |
abby : ( giggling ) carmine : ( laughing ) abby : ohh . carmine : hey . hey , where 'd you go ? abby : oh , my god , is that clock right ? i 'm late ! carmine : for what ? abby : we 're shooting an episode today , episode two of `` restless style tv `` ! [ scene_break ] billy : the man is dead . do n't tell me you do n't know something . well , keep digging . try your friend at the m.e . 's office . okay , thank you . jeremy : nothing new on the shrink 's sudden death ? billy : my source says it 's all locked down . harmony : which means there 's something to unlock . billy : that 's true . dr. reid was gon na tell baldwin all about phyllis and the hit - and - run , and now the man is on an autopsy slab . that 's a story if i 've ever heard one , and i want it for this show airing tonight . harmony : the one we 're taping this afternoon ? billy : the very one . i 'm gon na try to find out something . jeremy : but that -- that 's cutting it way too close , billy . i need you here for the run - through . billy : hey , jeremy , i appreciate it , but calm down . when those cameras start rolling , i will be here , but right now , i 'm going over to tim 's place , okay ? thanks . somebody 's got ta know something . [ scene_break ] michael : the coroner 's written report was sitting in my fax machine this morning . reid 's body was moved postmortem . ronan : mm - hmm . someone set the scene to make it look like he died in his living room . michael : yeah , a sudden heart attack right before his deposition . i 'm thinking that this is more than , uh , an unfortunate coincidence . ronan : yeah . so ... what 's our status here ? michael : uh , well , as of now , i am declaring this a criminal investigation . i want to know where tim reid died , i want to know under what circumstances , i want to know who moved the body , and i want to know why . ronan : okay , i figured that , and so i made some calls last night , after we got the news . the medical examiner and forensics are gon na look at the remains again . hopefully , they come up with something for us . [ scene_break ] phyllis : and i just want it , uh , just cleaned top to bottom , and , um , shampoo the rugs , please . woman : okay . phyllis : good , yeah . nick : hey , i did n't know you were coming today . phyllis : hey . woman : your wife called me . phyllis : yeah , yeah , i called her . i called her , because , um , you know , lucy 's been here a lot and , you know , sticky fingers , sticky hands , and -- all over the place , so i just , you know -- i love her , but it 's just -- it was too much . i called . nick : sure . phyllis : yeah . [ scene_break ] man : on wall street , newman enterprises ' stock continues to plummet following the surprise installation of victor newman 's new bride as c.e.o . shares hit an all - time low as investors panicked . man : is everything okay ? what happened to the drapes ? [ scene_break ] man : a clear vote of no confidence in business neophyte sharon newman 's ability to run the giant multinational corporation during her husband 's unexplained absence . nick : i have to get sharon the hell out of there . phyllis : uh , yeah , you 're gon na have a long line of people waiting to help you . nick : starting with your sister . she 's been advising me on the down - low . phyllis : uh , you know that avery is technically sharon 's attorney ? nick : she said i should use sharon 's story , play up the time when she was in the sanitarium to get her out of dad 's chair . phyllis : you really want to take avery 's advice ? nick : i did n't think i could play this dirty , but if this is what it takes to save the company , i 'll do it . ( cell phone rings ) nick : it 's faith 's school . nick newman . really ? okay , um , i 'm on the way . faith 's sick . phyllis : oh . nick : i got ta go get her . phyllis : okay , go ahead and go . just call me later . nick : okay . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) kevin : uh , this is phyllis . i should take this . it 's probably about the web site . chloe : ooh , put her on speaker . kevin : uh , no , that 's okay , i can handle it . um , you have to get to the office for the taping . um , phyllis , hold on a second . good luck . ( laughs ) chloe : ( inhales sharply ) okay , bye . mwah ! kevin : bye . mwah ! you 're gon na be great . chloe : okay ! kevin : what do you want ? phyllis : uh , just checking in , checking in , you know ? wondering if everything 's back to normal , or not on the verge of blowing up . kevin : normal . yeah , i guess so , if `` normal `` is us having to work together after moving a dead body , yeah , normal . phyllis : shh ! [ scene_break ] michael : i hate to belabor the subject , but ... ronan : but you 're wondering if phyllis was involved . michael : well , the timing is hard to ignore . the night we 're supposed to question tim reid under oath about phyllis and the hit - and - run , he drops dead . ronan : ( sighs ) you know what i do n't get -- why eat a handful of `` mr. blues `` when you have an appointment at the d.a . 's office ? not exactly where you go to get lucky . michael : unless he had an `` appointment `` before that . ronan : well , we still agree it was not with the landlady , right ? michael : she swore she has n't seen him , had no plans to . i have no reason not to believe her . we have to confirm phyllis 's story about that night . ronan : yeah , the night that she was home alone , watching tv ? michael : ( sighs ) there are security cameras in the public areas of phyllis ' building . ronan : yep , we could see if phyllis left her place or if anybody came over . michael : i 'll subpoena the footage . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( laughs ) ( loudly ) thanks for coming by , kevin . thanks for coming by . ( normal voice ) my cleaning lady is here . kevin : ( loudly ) uh , you 're welcome . ( normal voice ) look , i 'm just glad you decided to work with us . can we get your page up and running before the show starts ? phyllis : yes . ( loudly ) l - let 's get my page up . kevin : ( sighs ) can we go somewhere else and do it ? phyllis : ( normal voice ) why ? kevin : why ? because being here in this room , standing on this rug , it is creeping me out a little bit . phyllis : you got ta -- you -- you got ta relax , okay ? relax . there 's nothing tying us to that event , nothing at all , so let 's move on . see ? watch . on the rug . [ scene_break ] beth : hi . billy : hi . beth : you a friend of tim 's ? billy : in a way , yeah . beth : wait , i know you from tv , that new gossip show . billy : yeah , yeah , that 's -- that 's me . you know , i met tim once myself , but since i 've seen him in the news , i thought that i would do a special piece on him tonight . beth : oh , like , uh , an `` in memoriam `` or something ? billy : yeah , exactly . beth : wow . i think he 'd like that , and , um , i mean , just the fact that somebody cares might mean something . i - i have a hunch there were times when he felt completely alone in the world . billy : well , maybe tonight , we could change all that . beth : `` we `` ? billy : see , i - i 'm trying to get a handle on the man , you know , who he was as a person . that 's why i came down here . i was hoping to run into somebody who knew him . beth : i knew tim really well . i mean , my husband and i run this place . my husband 's the super and i just collect rent , so ... billy : okay , so you would have talked to him at least once a month , right ? beth : it 's just so sad , what happened . billy : yeah , it is very sad . beth : i was -- i was here the night they found tim 's body . billy : really ? beth : mm - hmm . billy : did you see anything ? beth : i already talked to the police and everything . billy : oh , wow . yeah , that must have been tough . beth : it was . billy : hi , i - i 'm billy abbott , and you are ... beth : oh , sorry , beth -- beth hortense . hi . billy : nice to meet you . you know , beth , if , uh , it would help for you to talk about your friend , i 'm here to listen . beth : ( sniffling ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i just thought these were so outdated , they should be the first to go . man : ( chuckles ) you 're the boss . um , i 've got some sketches and fabrics to show you . sharon : oh , well , i ca n't wait to redo the place . ( cell phone rings ) sharon : um ... man : mm - hmm . sharon : so show me what you 've got . ( cell phone rings ) man : uh , if you need to take that -- sharon : no , it 's just a business thing that i 'm -- i - i do n't want to deal with . man : i know you 're going through a trying time right now . sharon : you do n't know the half of it . not only did my husband take a sabbatical , but everyone he left behind wants me to fail . man : i 'm so sorry to hear that . sharon : ( sighs ) thank you . you know , the former mrs. newman and her kids , even the staff here -- they resent me for being here . they think i 'm an opportunist , as if anyone would ask to be put in this situation -- left to my own devices , instead of being on my honeymoon , trying to stabilize victor 's company and having to prove myself to people who think they 're better than me . but you know what ? ( chuckles ) i 'm gon na show them that i do belong , and i am going to redo this house and newman enterprises top to bottom . man : out with the old , in with the new . sharon : exactly . why should n't i make my mark ? you know , this is my house now . it should reflect my tastes , and i want to be surrounded by the colors that make me look my best . man : in that case , you 're gon na like the color palette i chose . ( door opens ) sharon : hmm . nick : sharon . ( door closes ) sharon : nick , you can not just -- nick : faith 's school called . she 's not feeling well . faith : mommy . nick : i know it 's my day to have her , but she keeps asking for you . sharon : come here . hey , baby , let 's ... ooh , she does feel a little warm . nick : i tried calling you . sharon : um , yeah , i know , i saw that . i just thought it was -- nick : yeah , i know what you thought . sharon : martin , uh , can we do this another time ? martin : of course . i 'll show myself out . sharon : let 's sit down . faith : my tummy hurts . sharon : your tummy hurts ? baby , i 'm so sorry . but you know what ? daddy and i are gon na make it all better . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , my tagngrab piece is all ready to go . harmony : i 've checked out the site . looks like fun . jeremy : okay , our premiere last week did n't exactly set the ratings on fire . i 'm not sure that a fashion web site story will -- chloe : uh , lifestyle site , not just fashion . jeremy : you actually believe that 's why people tune in to a show like this ? abby : it 's called `` restless style , `` jeremy . i mean , that 's why my friends tune in -- catch the trends , all the cool stuff online before everyone else . i mean , if you 're worried about hot scoop , i 've got that . ( chuckles ) carmine : it 's true , she does . chloe : ( chuckles ) `` hot scoop `` as in journalism , as in -- never mind . abby : i need to talk with billy about this newman story that i 'm working on . um , where is he ? harmony : well , he 's out reelin ' up a big story of his own . chloe : we hope . jeremy : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] billy : thank you for being so candid . beth : you 're welcome . billy : have you ever been on tv ? beth : me ? no . ( gasps ) one time . we had those heavy rains and the streets were all flooded and the milwaukee stations sent down everyone to film , and you could see me behind the guy talking for just a second . billy : ( laughs ) well , i was talking about `` restless style tv . `` i 'd like to bring you on as a guest . you can tell the entire world what you just told me . beth : oh , i -- i do n't think so . i 'm sorry , i just -- i ca n't do it . billy : sure you can . sure you can . come on , for tim . i mean , he deserves at least that much , do n't you agree ? beth : well ... um ... [ scene_break ] kevin : what ? phyllis : mm , do you think these are enough items ? kevin : yeah , it 's an interesting mix . i like it . phyllis : yeah , well , i 'm not anything if not eclectic , right ? ( chuckles ) so should i just post it ? kevin : just post it . ( sighs ) phyllis : phyllis newman , tagngrabber extraordinaire . ( knock on door ) kevin : ( whispering ) are you expecting someone ? phyllis : ( whispers ) no . ronan : phyllis , its ronan . do you have a minute ? phyllis : ( sighs ) crap . kevin : can we just pretend that we 're not here ? phyllis : no . just be cool . phyllis : ( normal voice ) hey , come on in . ronan : thanks . phyllis : sure , sure . um , kevin and i were just , uh , working together . kevin : on tagngrab . it 's my -- my new web venture . phyllis : yeah . kevin : it 's me , adam , chloe . phyllis : it 's great . we just posted something . uh , it 's so great . you want to see the post ? no ? ronan : no , i 'm good . phyllis : okay . ronan : thanks . some other time . phyllis : yeah . ronan : i actually need to speak to you in private . kevin : phyllis ? ronan : yes , please . kevin : oh , okay . i was -- i 'm leaving . bye . ronan : great . thank you . kevin : bye . see you . phyllis : uh , what do you -- what do you want to talk to me about ? ronan : i want to talk to you about tim reid 's death . phyllis : his heart gave out . that 's all . ronan : we 're no longer satisfied that that 's how that went down , so we 're continuing the investigation . phyllis : what ? ronan : yeah . and this is exactly what i need to talk to you about , because some things just are n't adding up for me . phyllis : okay . wh - what kind of things ? [ scene_break ] sharon : are you sure ? because it would be no problem to bring her i -- okay . no , that sounds fine . thank you . bye . [ sharon remembering ] nick : there , that can be faith 's room . sharon : faith ? nick : yeah , that 's our baby . that was -- that was the name of our daughter that we had , in that dream that cassie came to visit me , to show me what my life would be like someday . sharon : oh , nick . nick : so ... what do you think ? huh ? you like that one ? sharon : ( laughs ) yes . [ scene_break ] nick : yes , you can have a pony . sharon : ( laughs ) nick : what did the doctor say ? sharon : um , he said that as long as her fever does n't spike , we do n't have to bring her in . nick : hooray ! sharon : yeah . nick : all right , beautiful , i hooked you up with some tea here , a little honey in it , just the way you like it , all right ? faith : can buster have some , too ? nick : buster ? sharon : that 's her pink bear . nick : ( snaps fingers ) buster 's the pink bear , of course . i 'm gon na go get him . sharon : um , nick ... thank you so much for bringing her here . i really feel bad that i did n't answer when you called earlier . nick : i 'm probably not your favorite person right now . sharon : well , you 're the father of my children , and i need to keep that in the uppermost part of my mind . i mean , if anything had happened to faith and this had been more serious -- nick : well , fortunately , it was n't . sharon : no , but ... it could have been . you and i both know that . ( sighs ) i used to think that things like that only happened to other people . nick : look , everything 's gon na be all right , okay ? faith 's fine , and in a couple days , she 's gon na be speeding around here like the road runner and making us want to pull our hair out . sharon : yeah , mm - hmm . ( sniffles ) i just do n't like how business has been coming between us . you know , i -- it makes me lose sight of the good man that you are . i mean , i was considering firing you from newman , but i - i realize now that that would have been a mistake . ( sighs ) you and i are good together as parents . there 's no reason why we ca n't work together , too , really well . nick : well , i 'm glad you decided not to fire me . thank you . sharon : ( laughs ) nick : uh , would you like to discuss -- faith : mommy ! sharon : um , coming . nick : yeah , we 'll do that later . i 'll get buster . [ scene_break ] kevin : a double espresso . michael : good , thanks . i need this bad . what ? you okay ? you 're a little wound up . kevin : uh , it 's just a little nerve - racking , starting a new business . ( exhales sharply ) i just really hope getting involved with phyllis does n't come back to bite me . michael : oh . she 's agreed to work with you . good , excellent . i 'm glad she has something to focus on besides her legal problems . kevin : is that what 's bothering you , phyllis ' case ? michael : well , it 's this -- this whole tim reid thing . kevin : uh , what about him ? i - i - i heard he died of a heart attack . michael : it 's a little bit more complicated than that . kevin : what kind of complicated ? how so ? michael : all right , this is confidential , so just keep this between us . kevin : yeah , yeah . michael : the coroner says the body was moved . [ scene_break ] ronan : tim did n't die in his apartment . phyllis : what do you mean ? ronan : from the way the blood pooled in his remains , the m.e . could tell that he did n't expire in that position . phyllis : so ... where did he expire ? ronan : we do n't know ... yet . phyllis : who moved the body ? ronan : that 's what i 'm trying to figure out . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . jeremy : ohh . billy : sorry , man , i was in makeup . jeremy : i am just grateful you are in the building . billy : oh , you think you 're grateful now , wait till you see what we have when we go to tape . okay , everybody , listen up . i am going to lock down this set . we have some truly great stuff . chloe : how great ? billy : great enough to ask anyone who is not directly involved with the shoot to kindly leave . carmine : i 'll stay out of your way . billy : yes , you will , because you , too , are going to kindly leave . abby : billy ! billy : i 'm sorry , abbs , no exceptions . i do n't want any of this to get out before we go to air . you guys , you too , i 'm sorry , take the afternoon off . tv personnel only . jeremy : we 're getting a little bit of a late start because of your little field trip , so we need to start on point and on time . billy : okay , okay , okay , okay , okay . ( telephone rings ) billy : uh , harmony , can you get this ? i need to look over these . harmony : hello , billy abbott 's office . uh ... billy . billy : just take a message . i 've got ta get this down . harmony : i - i think it 's a call you 've been waiting for . billy : okay , um ... this is billy . really ? are you sure ? yes , that is what i 'm talkin ' about . good work . thank you very much . okay ! jeremy : do we need to talk about that ? billy : no , no , no , you 're the one who said we needed to go . let 's go , let 's go , let 's go , come on . jeremy : okay , everybody , places . all right . chloe : ( sighs ) okay . jeremy : here we go . and in five , four , three , two ... billy : hello , everyone . welcome to `` restless style tv . `` i am your host , billy abbott , and you will not believe what we have for you tonight . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) michael : yeah . oh . get anything out of phyllis ? ronan : not a thing . michael : well , listening to her lawyers for a change . ronan : yeah , first time for everything . she did seem a little evasive . michael : did the building manager give you any trouble ? ronan : no , not after i handed him a subpoena . went upstairs , came back down , he handed me that -- footage from the night in question from the security camera outside of phyllis ' door . michael : okay . let 's see if anything happened that would make phyllis nervous . ronan : let 's do it . it 's queued up one hour before tim reid 's death . michael : okay , i 'm gon na fast - forward . michael : what the hell ? ( computer keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) kevin : are you -- are you alone ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , my cleaning lady -- she just left . what 's going on ? kevin : what 's going on ? the police know that the body was moved . phyllis : i know . ronan told me . kevin : what did you say ? phyllis : i asked who moved the body . he does n't know . kevin : oh ... ( scoffs ) that 's not true . they know . he knows . they always know . phyllis : no , no , he does n't . no , they do n't , kevin . you got ta relax , okay ? you got ta relax here . my cleaning lady -- she cleaned this place top to bottom . kevin : the rug , phyllis ! phyllis : she shampooed the rug ! kevin : what about the fibers ? do n't you ever watch cop shows ? they always get tripped up by the fibers . if they find one -- one fiber on that corpse , do you know how screwed we are ? what are you -- what -- whoa ! phyllis : oh , my gosh , look at that . well , this is ruined . i ca n't fix that . we 're gon na have to get rid of it . come on . help me move the table . come on . kevin : okay . phyllis : ooh . kevin : okay , your way or my way ? phyllis : uh ... kevin : this way , come . phyllis : no , maybe my way . nick : what are you doing ? kevin : nothing . phyllis : nothing . right ? nick : really ? phyllis : no . that -- that 's not true . we -- kevin and -- and i are just , uh , we were toasting to our -- our new , uh , business , um , venture , and -- and look , look ! i just spilled wine all over , so we got ta get rid of the rug . nick : yeah , i see that . phyllis : yeah . nick : do you want to put the table down ? phyllis : oh , yeah , yeah . kevin : okay . phyllis : bend at your knees . kevin : ( clears throat ) you did a hell of a job there . phyllis : yeah . kevin : hell of a job , um ... phyllis : it 's horrible . kevin : well , we 're done , work - wise . i got everything that i needed , so , uh , nice seeing you , and i 'll , uh , talk to you later . phyllis : okay . bye , kev . kevin : bye . nick : see you . nick : ugh . phyllis : um , so how 's faith ? nick : uh , she 's fine . she has a little bug or something , i do n't know . she just wanted her mom , so i took her to sharon 's . when i left , she was already asleep . phyllis : yeah . you and sharon did n't get into it , right ? nick : no , no , it was all faith . we 'll save that business conversation for another day . how was it working with kevin ? phyllis : o - oh , good , good . i think -- i think we make a - a - a great team . [ scene_break ] jeremy : great job , everyone . we have just enough time to do a little tightening up in editing , get it uploaded and on the air . billy : yeah , i 'll be right there . abby : way to go , uncle `` b `` ! you did it . billy : no , we did it . harmony : oh , come on , take the credit , boss . what you were able to dig up and at the very last second ... chloe : sheer genius . billy : not everybody 's gon na think so . chloe : hey . kevin : hey . the show just started . this is the first commercial break . chloe : oh , oh , uh , you are not gon na believe what billy -- ooh , ooh , wait , no , no , no . okay , i 'm up first . you 'll just have to watch and see . kevin : ( laughs ) okay . chloe : ( sighs ) welcome back to `` restless style tv . `` chloe mitchell here with some hot news for all you cyber trend - watchers . tagngrab , the cool new lifestyle web site , cofounded by yours truly , features the latest fashions and accessories you can purchase instantly . like my top , my shoes , my ring ? go to tagngrab.com to see everything i have on today , plus a bunch of other cool stuff i love , all yours in just a couple of clicks . tag it , grab it , and post it on your page for all your friends to check it out , plus our former editor in chief phyllis newman has her very own exclusive page . you 'll be hearing more about her later in the show . abby : i just clicked on tagngrab . it 's awesome . ( inhales sharply ) carmine : `` awesome `` ? abby : ( moaning ) i ca n't stand her . all she talks about is her stupid web site , and i only said that to stay on her good side for you . ( gasps ) ooh , wait , here i am . hi , i 'm abby newman , with `` the naked truth . `` as my pathetic stepmommy does her best to drive our family business into the ground -- yes , i am talking about sharon newman , who slept her way to the top of newman enterprises by marrying my father victor newman , after having been married to both of my brothers , which is a whole nother story . ( chuckles ) anyhoo , with dad off on safari or wherever , sharon twisted enough arms on the board to get herself named c.e.o . the shareholders are freaking out . the stock price is plummeting towards earth faster than a flaming meteor . way to go , sharon . girlfriend better stick to husband - collecting ... ( laughs ) 'cause she ai n't cut out for -- [ scene_break ] sharon : ( turns off show ) you are going to regret that . [ scene_break ] nick : way to go , abby . keep the pressure on . phyllis : what -- what -- what do you think chloe meant when she said there 's gon na more about me later in the show ? nick : you know how these things go . they promise some big scoop at the end , and it 's all just rehash . billy wants to keep the story alive to cover his butt because they did n't find anything . billy : next on `` restless style tv `` ... phyllis : yeah , that we know of . billy : phyllis newman and the sudden , and from what i hear , suspicious death , of her one - time therapist dr. tim reid . did i say `` therapist `` ? well , it seems they were also lovers . all that and more when we come back from a short break , so do n't go away . nick : what 's he mean , `` suspicious `` ? [ scene_break ] abby : how fun was that ? ( giggles ) carmine : you looked fantastic , babe , and you were hot , too . abby : i was , was n't i ? carmine : yeah . abby : the most important part -- i got to stick it to sharon . [ scene_break ] sharon : yes , abby is banned from the premises , effective immediately . both here and at the newman tower . oh , even if she is with someone , i do n't care . i do n't want to see her face . yeah , the stables will be off - limits , too . in fact , transfer me to the stable master , would you ? thanks . ( clears throat ) hello , buck . this is mrs. newman calling . uh , tell me , abby 's horses , what were their names ? pericles and starfire , right . um , do you remember that charity in louisville ? it was the farm for the developmentally disabled children ? yes , that 's the one ! we will be donating both horses . i 'd like them delivered today . [ scene_break ] billy : so what do you think ? did i deliver ? jeremy : and then some . billy : ( laughs ) i assume that i 'm forgiven for missing the run - through ? jeremy : it 's a really good show , very entertaining . the energy makes up for what we lack in polish . billy : yeah , not to mention the content . jeremy : oh , man , you ai n't kidding . i ca n't wait to see what you come up with next week . billy : yeah , well , that 's then , this is now . i 'm going to enjoy the fruits of my labor at the moment . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , come on . can i please turn this off ? i do n't want to hear any of this worthless -- nick : no , no , no , no . leave it on . leave it on . i want to hear what billy has to say . billy : and we 're back . as promised , phyllis newman . last week , we discussed her being charged with attempted murder as the driver in a hit - and - run involving two pedestrians , who coincidentally , she publicly hated . this week , the near 20-year - old story continues to unravel as another player from that time , dr. timothy reid , was to be deposed by the d.a . 's office . previously , dr. reid was phyllis newman 's court - appointed therapist in a child custody matter . however , it did n't take long before the good doctor and phyllis newman found themselves in bed together . so much for ethics . michael baldwin subpoenaed dr. reid to discuss his taboo relationship with phyllis newman , when suddenly , out of the blue , he died . convenient , if your name is `` phyllis newman . `` tonight , we have a special guest , beth hortense . she was dr. tim 's landlady in their apartment complex in kenosha . hi , beth . beth : hi . billy : you were well - acquainted with dr. tim . do you mind telling our viewers a bit about the man ? beth : well , um , he was just about as nice a guy as you could meet , and i do n't think he 'd hurt a fly . he mostly , you know , kept to himself . billy : what about this woman , phyllis newman ? beth : oh . billy : ever see her ? beth : yes , sir . she went to tim 's once and was in such a rage that i was actually afraid she was gon na knock the door down . billy : the night that tim died ? beth : oh , no , no , way before that , no . but -- but the night he died , there was someone there . billy : at tim 's apartment ? beth : yeah , yeah . a guy was there that night . he said he was selling encyclopedias , but i 'm pretty sure he was lying . billy : did you tell the cops ? beth : oh , of course , and i even helped him with a sketch for the artist , you know , so they could see what he looked like . kevin : holy ... chloe : i know . it 's great , is n't it ? oh , there is gon na be a stampede on phyllis ' tagngrab page . kevin : ( breathing rapidly ) billy : beth ... beth : hmm ? billy : you are a great neighbor , a great citizen . thank you for being on our show . beth : thank you . um , we 'll miss you , tim . bye . thanks . [ scene_break ] billy : minutes before we went to tape , i learned from a source close to the investigation that the police have indisputable medical evidence that dr. timothy reid was moved to his apartment from an as yet undisclosed location after he died . seems to me those who die of natural causes do n't normally get up and move themselves . so you tell me -- who do you think stands to gain the most by silencing dr. reid permanently and then covering it up ? tune in next week to `` restless style tv `` ... phyllis : okay , listen , i -- billy : where we 're going to dig deep -- phyllis : i - i 'm turning this off . ( turns tv off ) ( sighs ) nick : please tell me that you did n't have anything to do with this in any way . phyllis : i swear to you , i had nothing to do with tim 's death . [ scene_break ] michael : no , no , i understand completely . thank you for your help . yeah , we 'll be in touch . hmm . according to the building manager , there was no glitch in the video you received . ronan : ( scoffs ) michael : the security cameras were turned off for a couple of hours and then turned back on . as far as they can tell , somebody hacked into their security system . ronan : `` somebody . `` right , somebody like phyllis `` somebody . `` michael : phyllis is more than capable . ronan : all right , well , i 'll send a tech over from cyber crimes to the building and see if the hacker left a footprint . ( sighs ) do you really think that phyllis set out to kill him ? michael : i think the chances of this being a coincidence are roughly the same chances that i would have of winning a $ 50,000 lottery . it could happen , it really could happen , but -- ronan : but not too likely . michael : no . tim dies the night he was supposed to be deposed . nick is at a newman board meeting . the kids are out . phyllis has no alibi . the body is moved . ( sighs ) it 's time to get a search warrant . we have to start putting pressure on phyllis . [ next_on ] neil : you came to cheer me on . that 's sweet . i like that . harmony : i came to play . man : what were you doing back here ? kevin : i , um ... phyllis : do you want something ? ronan : if i want something , i 'll help myself to it . | abby wakes up with a start , afraid that she will be late for the taping of `` restless style . `` billy has a meeting with harmony as well as his producer about today 's `` restless style . `` michael and ronan discuss how tim 's body was moved to his apartment after his death . michael declares that this is now a criminal investigation . phyllis hires a maid to clean the apartment from top to bottom . sharon listens to the stock market report and finds out that newman stock is taking a dive . nick also listens to the report and tells phyllis that he needs to get sharon out of newman pronto . nick gets a call from faith 's school that she is sick . nick leaves immediately . phyllis calls kevin to get an update on what is going on , but he can not talk since chloe is there with him . michael tells ronan that he needs to see the security footage of phyllis ' building . kevin reminds phyllis that the police will test the carpet for strands of tim 's hair . phyllis picks up a bottle of wine and pours it all over the carpet . phyllis declares that they will need to throw the carpet out . phyllis and kevin lift up the coffee table when nick walks in and wants to know what they are doing . billy goes to see beth to talk to her to be able to do a story on tim . sharon avoids a call from nick since she is talking to martin about redecorating the mansion . nick comes in carrying faith . abby and carmine arrive at `` restless style `` for the show . ronan arrives at phyllis ' and asks to talk to her privately . |
paul : we can settle this without any more bloodshed . you surrender to me now , and i 'll see that you 're treated fairly . harding : yeah . i 've said those words myself , chief . i 'm not gon na fall for that . paul : you know me , mark ! come on ! i 'm a man of my word ! we can salvage this ! it 's not too late ! harding : with three people dead ? ! i 'm looking at the rest of my life in prison ! dylan : so , you 're saying you did it ? harding : the only way that dylan gets out of here alive is if you let me go . paul : oh , man . you know i ca n't do that . harding : well , then say goodbye to your son . paul : no , no , no . no shot ! i 'll lower my gun . i swear . harding : nice and slow . then kick it over here . dylan : paul , do n't do it . he 's gon na shoot us both . harding : shut your mouth . lower the gun , chief . dylan : paul , do n't do it ! harding : lower the gun ! [ grunts ] paul : dylan ! [ gunshot ] sharon : aaaah ! aaaah ! [ gasping ] harding : [ grunting ] paul : you okay ? dylan : yeah . i 'm fine . harding : [ grunting continues ] dylan : you wanted this . now talk . why 'd you kill those kids ? who are you working for ? ! harding : [ grunting continues ] jack : if i 'd made the right choice , this scum would be lying in a pool of blood on the floor right now . victor : you 're not a murderer , jack . your conscience would n't allow it . jack : my conscience would have been just fine with it . victor : i will take care of things from here . jack : no . i 'm not finished with him yet . and i 'm not gon na kill you ... yet . i want to hear you confess . marco : you think you have it all figured out , do n't you , jackie ? according to you , i 'm the mastermind of some intricate , diabolical plot against you and half the people in genoa city , right ? phyllis : are you denying that you took jack 's place , using his power and his position ? marco : i 'm not gon na deny anything . i 'm merely setting the record straight . and for the record ... i was n't working alone . abby : how was your salmon ? stitch : it was good . abby : really ? um , i thought that , uh -- stitch : no , it was fine . abby : oh , 'cause -- 'cause you hardly touched it . stitch : i guess i was n't as hungry as i thought i was . abby : not very talkative , either . i 'm not criticizing . i just -- i noticed . stitch : yeah . i 'm sorry . i 'm beat . it was a long day at the hospital . abby : with what ? i mean , can you talk about it ? i would love to hear about your day . stitch : yeah . it was just , you know -- it was just the usual stuff -- rounds , a lot of patients , and ... [ yawns ] abby : right . well , if you 're really tired , we could always go back to our room and turn in . stitch : you know what ? it 's a gorgeous night out there . let 's , uh -- let 's go up to the roof first , have a nightcap . sharon : damn it ! i ca n't see the screen . what is happening ? a shot was fired . you heard that , right ? mariah : you 've got to calm down . you 've got to calm down . kevin : dylan 's okay . dylan 's okay . sharon : thank god . kevin : paul is fine , too . summer : what about harding ? kevin : he 's down . looks like he 's been hit . mariah : how bad is it ? kevin : i ca n't tell , but it does n't look like he 's walking away from this . noah : good . i just hope he goes to jail for the rest of his miserable life . it 's not gon na bring austin and courtney back , but ... at least they 'll get some justice . harding : in the cabin -- [ grunting ] dylan : what ? what ? just say it . who was it ? who hired you ? was it marco ? harding : [ breathing heavily ] paul : that 's right . all right . emts are on their way . dylan : they 'd better hurry . harding ! come on ! stay with us ! harding ! sharon : what 's happening now ? kevin : there 's a blind spot , and i can only pivot the camera so far . noah : but he ca n't get away , though , right ? kevin : i need to see what 's going on . excuse me . mariah : kevin , no . paul and dylan can handle this ! noah : i 'm going with him , okay ? just stay right here . i 'll call you as soon as i know something . mariah : what , only boys can go ? sharon : [ crying ] mariah : hey . hey . we know that dylan is safe , okay ? so just try to relax . take a few breaths . sharon : i 'm not gon na know that for sure until i see dylan myself . mariah : i wish i could be there , too . i mean , this is the guy who terrorized us for months . he 's responsible for austin and courtney 's death . summer : i want to see this through to the end , if only to tell harding how much i hate him . sharon : then let 's go . let 's do this . what are we waiting for ? summer : yeah . sharon : [ groans softly ] [ exhales sharply ] abby : oh , my god . is that harding ? paul : oh , no . you 're gon na have to go downstairs . doc , we could use your help . abby , please . stitch : i 'll be right down . paul : please . stitch : all right . what happened ? dylan : gunshot wound , abdomen . stitch : give me some room . give me some room . dylan : yeah . stitch : [ sighs ] dylan : you okay ? paul : yeah . i 'm all right . i 'm just a little shaky , that 's all . you ? dylan : yeah . fine . i was just getting a little jumpy , you know ? he pointed the gun at you . i felt like i had to do something . it was probably stupid , but -- paul : yeah , it was -- really stupid . but thanks . so ... what happened up here before i arrived ? dylan : right . after you and chris left the restaurant , kevin tapped in to the hotel surveillance system , and he found harding on the roof . and then when i got here , he was on the phone , trying to get his hands on a passport . paul : okay . well , we 'll get ahold of his phone , and , uh , we can see who he was calling . maybe it 'll lead right to annicelli . who knows ? victor : you point all the fingers you want . i would never knowingly hurt my grandchildren by killing those they loved . marco : are you really trying to claim that your hands are clean when everyone in this room knows you 're the one who found me , who brought me here to replace your rival ? victor : you decided to play by your own rules -- rules allowing murder . marco : i did n't kill those kids . phyllis : if you did n't , then who did ? marco : one of genoa city 's finest -- detective mark harding . jack : wait . you 're blaming an officer who got wounded trying to catch you ? phyllis : that is a load of crap . why would an officer of the law get mixed up with someone like you ? marco : a question only a wealthy person would ask . jack : did you know your partner had a dirty cop on the payroll ? victor : absolutely not . marco : being jack abbott was a full - time job . i hired harding to tie up certain loose ends . jack : what do you mean ? what loose ends ? marco : those two young people -- the filmmaker and the policewoman . each stumbled onto the fact that there was more than one jack in town . they had video proof . i hired harding to get rid of the evidence . phyllis : you ordered a hit on my daughter 's husband ? marco : oh , please . i would n't waste my time . no . harding 's the one that eliminated travers , and too bad he did n't get rid of the computer files . so , when officer sloane stumbled onto the video , he silenced her , too . that was his plan , not mine . and all of the cover - ups after , including poor , unfortunate tobias gray -- that was harding , too . no . he did n't consult me . he did what he could to protect my secrets , and he was paid very handsomely for it . victor : those young people are dead because you were careless . marco : no , boss . those people are dead ... because your plan had to be protected at all costs . victor : do n't you lay the blame at my feet . jack : that 's exactly where it belongs . jack : think about it . this would n't be the first time you brought someone into town to wreak havoc on my life and then claim to have no responsibility for the collateral damage . this time you caused three deaths , including your granddaughter 's husband and your grandson 's bride . hell , i would have been the fourth casualty if it had n't been for marisa 's help . marco : oh , i 'm sure marisa gave him plenty of help in lots of areas . jack : you shut up . i accept your claim that marco 's the one that took this to a more violent level . he may not have pulled the trigger , but he did n't give a damn about the lives of any of those people , as long as he kept his secret about his identity . marco : okay , okay ! we 've established that i 'm a big , bad devil . what are we gon na do about it , boys ? what 's next ? you gon na take me into town , take me to the police station ? oh , but then you 'd have to tell them about your part in it . and you 'd have to explain all those bodies you left behind in your wake when you got back to genoa city . marisa : in self - defense . marco : oh , and you 're the witness ? how credible . how many times have you lied since you woke up this morning ? victor : there 's another option . marco : and what is that , vic ? victor : i have a very fitting end in mind for you . dylan : [ breathing heavily ] this is it . this is all they had downstairs . stitch : it 's no use . he 's gone . dylan : [ sighs ] now we 'll never know the whole story . paul : [ sighs ] you know i did n't have a choice . if i did n't shoot , he would have shot you . i was n't about to lose my son . noah : mom . kevin : what are you doing here ? noah : i told you to wait . mariah : we deserve to be a part of this . abby : all we know is that detective harding was shot again . ben . oh , thank god you 're okay ! kevin : which we already knew . summer : okay . well , what 's happening upstairs ? abby : yeah . we saw the ambulance pull up . stitch : detective harding is dead . kevin : h - h - he 's dead ? noah : well , did harding confess before he died ? dylan : he definitely implied involvement . did n't deny killing anybody , but he died before he could tell us why or who he was working with . abby : so , this is really over ? dylan : i believe harding killed austin , courtney , and tobias gray . [ sighs ] look , i got to get to the station and make my statement , okay ? sharon : okay . dylan : i 'll see you at home later . sharon : okay . abby : it kind of freaks me out . stitch : hey , it 'll be okay . like dylan said , it 's over . abby : yeah , it 's just , i mean , he seemed like a normal guy . he kissed me on new year 's eve . stitch : harding kissed you ? abby : it did n't mean anything . nothing came from it . but it 's just creepy to know that i was that close to a murderer . stitch : [ sighs ] abby : are you okay ? stitch : i 'm fine . sharon : i hope you both at least gained some closure . noah : yeah , it helps , having some answers . summer : yeah , some , anyways . mariah : you still have questions . kevin : yes . so , harding was the killer ... which means he probably set up sharon and tobias , too , but none of that explains what marco annicelli had to do with any of this . marco : what are you going to do to me ? victor : i 'm gon na be sending you straight to hell . abby : i 'm free ! there 's no more threats hanging over my head , and i feel like celebrating . but you do n't . i understand . i mean , for me , it was like this weight was lifted , but for you , you feel awful because you could n't save the man . stitch : yeah . i 'm just -- i 'm just glad the killer 's out of commission and you 're safe . abby : me , too . and since i am safe ... i do n't need a bodyguard anymore . we really only moved in together because kevin thought that the drug lord was the murderer , and now that theory is kaput , so ... we do n't need to be holed up in this hotel anymore . stitch : i wo n't miss the bodyguard thing , although the part about being holed up together -- i got to admit , that kind of felt good . abby : yeah . it 's just the thing is , um ... i 'm gon na go home ... to my house ... alone . noah : marisa 's not picking up . it just goes straight to voicemail . i think she should know about harding . summer : i still can not believe that a police detective could have done such horrible things . noah : well , it made it easier for him to frame people , cover his tracks . summer : yeah , but why ? that 's what i do n't get . noah : the same reason we suspected everybody else . austin had something damning enough on his computer that harding was willing to kill for it rather than let it get out . kevin : and the dna mistake and marco annicelli being in town at the time of the murders -- are those just coincidences ? summer : well , clearly , you do n't think so . kevin : you 're right . i do n't . mariah : i thought you were going home . sharon : i 'm just too antsy just thinking about dylan putting his life on the line . mariah : sharon , he 's safe now . sharon : oh , i know , but -- ugh . mariah : what 's wrong ? sharon : nothing . it 's just a little cramp . i had one earlier . i 'm sure it 'll pass . mariah : should you call your doctor ? sharon : um ... you know what ? it 's probably just stress , but , um , you know , maybe you 're right . i 'll just -- i 'll have it checked out . mariah : mom , i can take you to the doctor right now . you can call dylan on the way . sharon : no , no , honey . that 's not necessary . you know , i 'm just being cautious . would you mind putting all these papers away for me in the office ? mariah : yeah , sure . sharon : [ sighs ] paul : you know ... how it goes down . everything happened so fast . i , um -- i could n't assess the situation at first . all i -- all i could see was dylan , the gun . christine : and you thought of ricky . paul : yeah , for a split second , yeah . i mean , you know , same scenario . i reacted instinctively , but instead of shooting my son to save someone else , i shot someone else ... to save my son . you know , if i were too late , i do n't know what i would have done . christine : you were n't too late . dylan 's still here . and maybe saving your other son 's life will give you permission to forgive yourself . [ knock on door ] paul : yeah ? come in . dylan : hey . hey , chris . christine : hi . i heard you had quite a night . dylan : i 'm not gon na apologize for going after harding , a guy who killed three people . christine : we should have listened to you and gotten the warrant . harding would be arrested , and paul would n't have been put in the position he was in . dylan : i get it . you had to play by the rules . christine : um , i 'm gon na return some calls , okay ? paul : okay . thanks . christine : yeah . you 're gon na make a great cop . paul : [ sighs heavily ] dylan : harding may be dead ... but this is far from over . marco : [ groans softly ] victor : shh , shh , shh , shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . death would be too good for you , too easy for you . you 're going back to that hellhole of a prison cell in peru . phyllis : those nightmares you had when you were screaming in spanish -- you seemed so tormented . i 'm sure that 's what you were dreaming of . victor : you take him to my helicopter . that will take you to the airstrip , to my jet . you put him on that jet , and you fly to lima , peru , where my people are waiting for you . if he gives you any trouble , shoot him . no one will miss this scum . marco : i look forward to seeing all of you again soon . i promise you it will happen . phyllis : in the meantime , i hope you start munching on some cockroaches in that dark hellhole of yours for the next 30 years ! marisa : vete al infierno . [ smooches ] victor : get him out of here now . jack : you put your life at risk , trapping marco here . i do n't know how we can ever thank you enough . phyllis : yes . we owe you . marisa : well , i want to see him rot as much as you do . victor : boy . all a little too late , is n't it ? had you told me you were in contact with marco , it would have solved all of this . marisa : i did n't know where marco was then . victor : really ? but you were in contact with him , were n't you ? marisa : it was just a message . i could n't be sure it was him . victor : if you had told me even about the message , we would have found that sob . ! we would n't have been in this trouble ! you lied to me ! do n't ever lie to me . abby : until today ... i needed you , or i thought i needed you , to keep me safe . but i 'm safe now , and i 'm stronger , and ... i told you that i wanted this to be a real relationship . i need to feel like -- like you need me . stitch : i do need you . abby : really ? because when i pushed you on it , you finally opened up to me . you told me how you felt about losing your patient . but then you went back into your cocoon . and you put these walls up that i ca n't break through . and i want you to talk to me . i want you to tell me your deepest thoughts and your deepest feelings . i care about you , ben , and i wish that this could work out . do you know how easy it would be if you just came home with me and you kept taking care of me ? but i am fully capable of functioning on my own . i do n't need you to take care of me . and i feel like it would be better to actually be alone than to feel as alone as i do when i 'm with you sometimes . i guess i 'll go pack . stitch : abby , wait ! marisa : so , you 're gon na put me on the same plane as marco ? is that it ? jack : no . no . he sure as hell is not . you did everything you could to help me get back to phyllis , and i owe you . and you owe me . victor : you 're being naive right now . she can not be trusted . jack : i trust her . if she lied , she lied for good reason . she was victimized by marco , as well . look , if she wants to start her life over , we owe it to her to give her a chance . victor : you do n't reveal any of this . do you understand ? you do n't reveal how you came to town with jack abbott ... or what happened here just now . not a word to anyone . you keep your mouth shut , you 'll bell right . if you do n't ... noah : i mean , it 's possible that harding acted alone and this whole annicelli thing is just a coincidence . kevin : yeah . i do n't like coincidences -- for instance , marisa disappearing at the same time harding gets exposed . noah : marisa had nothing to do with harding . kevin : yeah , if you say so . noah : i ca n't believe you 're still digging . we know for a fact that harding is guilty . mariah : we may never have all of the details , like what was on austin 's computer that harding was so determined to keep secret . but you 're right . i mean , the killer 's finally been caught , and we can get justice for austin and courtney . summer : justice ? that 's not justice . justice would have been if harding had gone on trial . then our questions would have been answered . mariah : maybe . we 'll never know . but the important thing is we 're safe now . we can stop looking over our shoulders . noah : i agree . case closed . dylan : did you get anything off of harding 's phone ? paul : no , afraid not . whoever he called about the passport was using a burner phone . dylan : ah . so , uh , when i confronted harding before you showed up , i asked him who ... paid him to murder those kids . and he said that i had it all wrong , that they were n't hits . he was talking about hush money -- how somebody was paying him to keep secrets . paul : annicelli ? dylan : that would be my guess , which brings us back ... to motive . what secret was harding protecting ? paul : right . well , we 'll go over everything and see what we can find out . dylan : well , i 'd like to help if i can . paul : okay . that , uh ... [ sighs ] you know , why do n't we talk about this later ? it 's been a long night . go home and get some rest . dylan : you first . you 're not even supposed to be here . paul : [ chuckles ] yeah , so chris keeps telling me . you know what ? she was right about something else . you have amazing instincts , and you 're gon na make a terrific cop . and , you know , with all your military experience , i 'll be able to fast - track the process . you 'll get your badge in no time . you know something , dylan ? i , uh ... i ca n't tell you how proud i am that we 're gon na be working side by side . doctor : i 'm sorry for your loss , sharon . but the good news is you 're healthy . there 's no reason why you ca n't try to conceive again . sharon : [ crying ] what 's all this ? dylan : it 's just , uh , my way of saying that i 'm sorry . sharon : what do you mean ? dylan : well , i listened to your voicemail . sharon : dylan , i was scared that -- dylan : i know . i know . i know you were . i know . and then i saw your face earlier , after harding was shot . [ sighs ] sharon , just -- it made me realize that i was n't just putting my life ... in danger , that i could be jeopardizing ... our future ... and our baby 's future . so , i just , you know -- i just want to say that i 'm sorry for that . sharon : um ... dylan ... dylan : no , let me -- just let me finish . i - i never ... shied away from danger . but i just -- you know , i just have so much to lose right now , and i do n't want to risk the one thing that i 've always wanted , and that 's a family of my own . so , i have decided that i 'm not gon na join the force after all . sharon : but you were so passionate about it and about doing something that mattered and doing something that you 've wanted since you were a kid . dylan : yeah , that 's -- that 's right . that 's right . but ... i mean , we are bringing a new life into the world together . i mean , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm gon na be a dad . how much more important does it get than that ? stitch : i do n't mean to hurt you or shut you out . it 's just it 's hard for me to talk about myself . i spent most of my life lying about who i was . i could n't afford to open up -- to anyone . abby : well , you managed to open up to victoria and my mom . stitch : it 's different with you . i 'm more protective of you . abby : why ? why ? what 's the worst thing that could happen if you gave me a glimpse of the real ben ? stitch : you could learn something that frightens you and run like hell . i have lost so many people in my life -- my dad , my mom ... who -- who -- who vanished without a word , my sister ... guys i was in the army with that i fought beside . my wife divorced me and took our son to the other side of the planet . today on my lunch break ... i got to video - chat with him . i heard all about his mom 's fabulous new boyfriend . abby : that 's why you were so quiet at dinner . stitch : talking about this stuff brings up a lot of hurt and anger . abby : and you think you 're gon na scare me ? stitch : it scares me . but the thought of losing you when you turned to leave just now -- it terrified me , abby . so , if you just -- if you give me another chance , i will try so hard to let you in . just ... i just got to figure out how to start . abby : i think you just did . summer : kyle called twice . mariah : where is he again ? summer : new york , for a business trip . i think i need to tell him about harding . noah : kevin , give it a rest . come on . kevin : i did n't say anything . noah : i can hear your mind reeling from here . it 's over . just let it be over , please . mariah : excuse me . kevin is the person that suspected harding in the first place , and if he had n't been so tenacious , we might all still be in danger . kevin : i just feel like there 's a piece here that is not fitting . noah : marisa . marisa : hi . noah : where have you been ? ! i 've been so worried about you ! victor : i do n't think it needs saying , but whatever happened here stays amongst ourselves , all right ? jack : what , are you kidding ? victor : no . jack : you really think i 'm gon na let you get away with what you did to me now that the merger 's undone , now that marco 's being punished , now that you basically confessed to all of us what you did ? i have a very important story to tell the authorities about how you damn near eliminated me from the face of the earth ! victor : do n't leave out the other half of the story , jack -- how you killed kelly andrews in her sleep and caused an explosion on board that ship , killing all kinds of crewmembers . jack : okay , okay . you 've been holding that over my head for quite a while now . it 's not gon na work . you and i both know those charges are n't gon na stick . victor : you think about it ! you 're an intelligent man . how do you think some judge in some backwater , sweltering , banana republic country is gon na deal with you ? he 'll look at you and say , `` oh , he 's an american , a yank ... who killed an innocent tourist and a couple of dozen of my countrymen . `` what do you think he 's gon na do ? once you 're extradited , all bets are off . you would be a fool to gamble with your life that way . jack : i 'll take my chances overseas . that means you 're gon na pay for what you did . victor : who are you calling ? jack : who do you think ? paul williams . phyllis : no . no . that is too much of a risk , jack . jack : wait , red . phyllis : we have been separated since our wedding . maybe you can survive sitting in a caribbean jail cell , waiting to stand trial , but i ca n't . i ca n't lose you again . after all of this time we have been separated , we 're finally getting a chance to start our life over again . baby ... what happened to you , what happened to us , is beyond horrible . i do n't know if i 'm ever gon na forgive victor for doing this . but all i want is to live out the promises we made to each other when we said , `` i do . `` so , please , for the love of god , do not throw our future away just to get back at victor . please . abby : i 'm so sorry , ben . stitch : now that jenna knows the truth about my past , she 's loosened up some about me talking to max on the phone . i can video - chat more often . abby : but ... stitch : but still . abby : yeah . it 's not the same as seeing him , holding him in your arms . how could it be ? hey , why do n't we take a trip to australia ? stitch : that 'd be great . abby : shall we go pack ? stitch : what ? i - i - i just got reinstated back at memorial . i mean , we ca n't just drop everything and take off now . abby : no ... but we can make the trip to my house ... together . marisa : where was i ? uh , i was just -- i headed out to -- summer : kyle was shocked to hear about harding . marisa : well , what about harding ? kevin : he 's dead . marisa : dead ? what happened ? noah : paul williams shot him . kevin : of course , it 's possible he was working with marco annicelli , who is still out there . marisa : marco wo n't be a problem anymore . noah : how do you know that ? marisa : i just do . jack : i do n't want to be taken from you , either , but victor nearly destroyed our lives . phyllis : please do not risk this . jack : i ca n't stand the idea of him getting away with this . but it appears victor and i are gon na have to find a way to coexist . phyllis : thank you . thank you . jack : listen , there is one other concern , victor . marco escaped once . who 's to say he wo n't escape again and steal my life one more time ? victor : i 've taken certain measures to make sure that wo n't happen . we 'll be able to identify him . marco : [ groaning softly ] christine : normally when people go on leave , they do n't spend it all at work . paul : i belong here , chris . i 'm sure you can see that . you know , if i had been on the job , maybe -- christine : do n't blame yourself . what happened happened . [ sighs ] but i can see sitting on the sidelines is slowly driving you insane , so if you want to call your doctor and talk about coming back to work on a limited schedule , i 'm not gon na fight you on that -- a schedule that i will make sure conveniently coincides with mine . paul : [ chuckles ] thanks . and thank you for being so supportive of dylan . christine : i meant what i said . i think he 's gon na be a great cop . [ sighs ] and , selfishly speaking , it will be nice to have someone else around here who loves you like i do ... to keep an eye on you . sharon : i do n't want you making any rash decisions , especially tonight . dylan : no . it 's -- it 's the right thing . [ sighs ] just as i 'm sure ... about this . sharon : [ gasps ] dylan : sharon ... i want to marry you . will you be my wife ? [ chuckles ] you 're gon na -- you 're gon na keep me in suspense , huh ? sharon : [ chuckles ] [ chuckles ] dylan : i 'm -- i 'm hoping those are tears of joy and , uh , a `` yes `` ? sharon : [ crying ] yes . yes , yes , yes , yes , i will marry you . dylan : mmm . [ next_on ] paul : did you ever come across a man by the name of marco annicelli ? devon : they had me in a police lineup . they think that hilary could be dead and that i might be responsible for it . noah : faith just told me that you 're engaged . sharon : yes ! i got engaged ! victoria : here we go . | paul shoots detective harding before he can shoot dylan , but harding dies before he can tell paul and dylan that he works for marco . the cabin group and sharon watch all the drama on kevin 's computer . sharon is so alarmed that dylan almost died that she starts having cramps . when she goes to the doctor later , he informs her that she has lost the baby . victor and jack decide to send marco back to the prison in peru , since they ca n't go to the police for fear that they both will land in jail . victor wants to send marisa back to peru as well , but jack persuades him that she deserves a chance at a normal life . marisa promises to keep her mouth shut about marco being jack 's imposter , and victor tells her that if she ever tells the truth about what happened , he will send her back to peru . |
jess walton ( jill ) : i started the show in 1987 , so i have a lot of memories to share . and most of them , the really funny ones , are with jeanne cooper . kay : facts are facts , jill , as much as you would like to rewrite history . jill : oh , this is ludicrous . [ glass shatters ] jill : not now ! kay : aah ! give me chloe ! jill : ah ! walton : she and i had the most wonderful relationship . the one that i particularly remember that i loved was when it was discovered that phillip had left the house to jill . esther : that toast is for mrs. chancellor . jill : do you want it back ? kay : choke on it , jill . walton : and i , of course , resented her little chihuahua of a maid , esther , so jill rented this very large doberman . kay : what is that ? jill : his name is ralph . kay : um , esther , have robert bring the car around to , uh , the back entrance , please . kate linder ( esther ) : after 34 years , i have a lot of favorite moments , of course . esther : could i give you a hug ? champagne for the groom and sparkling cider for the ... [ tray clatters ] kate ? ! linder : one in particular that comes to mind ... esther : you forgot the milk and lemon . rex : oh . i 'm terribly sorry . kay : uh , i will get it , ms. valentine . linder : mrs. chancellor and mr. sterling dressed up as the maid and the butler , and i was able to dress up as the lady of the house . i loved every minute of that . jason thompson ( billy ) my favorite moment was my first day , meeting everybody for the first time . the people that i was working with make daytime go around . billy : victoria , so what 's going on here ? is this some sort of hell ? am i supposed to just watch you guys grieve for me ? victor : if it helps you , we will use some of the profits and give it to a charity in billy 's name . billy : that 's my deal . thompson : billy has no boundaries on him . i feel like i can do anything with him and go from one scene to another scene with a different arc every single time , and i feel like i 've been through a lot of ups and downs with this guy already . jill : mwah . you do know that i love you , do n't you ? billy : in your frustrating , crazy kind of way , yes , i do . jill : [ chuckles ] well , i keep things interesting , though . billy : that you do . walton : for 30 years now , i 've been thanking god that i get to do this . linder : 11,000 episodes . how amazing . thompson : to the fans of `` young & the restless , `` we would not be doing what we do if it was n't for you . linder : keep tuning in . thompson : thank you for watching . walton : and thank you for celebrating 11,000 episodes with us . linder : now join us for this episode ... thompson : ... of `` the young & the restless . `` walton : enjoy the show . hilary : prepare to be amazed . jack : in a good way , right ? hilary : in a great way . it 's for the foundation . now , i have been cultivating a potential donor with very deep pockets , and my cultivation has paid off . jack : hilary , i hope -- hilary : before you ask , i played it straight out of the not - for - profit playbook . but here is the result . jack : a million dollars ? hilary : yeah , are n't you glad you kept me around ? jack : it 's starting to look like the smartest move neil and i ever made . this is fantastic ! hilary : [ chuckles ] neil : why do you think those two are so happy ? devon : well , 'cause a million dollars buys a lot of joy . hilary found a new major donor who , uh ... hey ! neil : hey ! devon : guys , how you doing ? i forgot that , uh , this is family tree day at school . how 'd the presentation go ? charlie : we won two gold stars . devon : you did ? neil : what ? ! devon : high five . congratulations . [ chuckles ] mattie : mommy promised us ice cream . lily : i did , but first , something you want to tell grandpa ? both : thank you , grandpa . neil : oh , i love you two . you 're very welcome , but i really did n't do anything . lily : yes , you did . you helped fill in the blanks on our family history . devon : especially the details about your parents . you get a gold star , too , man . lily : and do n't forget the ice cream . devon : [ chuckles ] neil : the ice cream ! that 's right ! let me hear it one more time ! whoo ! lily : and i figured since we were talking about them so much lately , maybe it 's time for you to reach out to them . neil : uh , lily , what have i told you ? i 'm good , you know ? i 'm -- i 've made peace with not having my parents in my ... life . hilary : is that what you told them ? victoria : god , my phone is blowing up . phyllis : alerts about adam ? victoria : i landed , i checked in with my kids , i headed straight here , and now this ? adam pled guilty to some other crime ? what the hell 's going on ? phyllis : well , when you hear what 's been going on around here , you will wish you stayed in mexico . billy : the good thing is , we wo n't be shelling out a bunch of money for a film diva . cane : uh - huh . so we go with an internet celebrity . billy : or a few of them realistically with large followings . cane : it 's still gon na be a lot cheaper . billy : but we hit the demographic on the head . cane : you know , it 's kind of crazy how we turned a perfume promotion into a whole new product line . billy : we just got to get mom to sign off on those . cane : she 'll sign off on it . just have to get victoria to sign off , if i knew where she was . billy : she 's in mexico . cane : what 's she doing in mexico ? billy : she 's there for business . i 'm not sure when she 's gon na be back . jill : [ laughs ] mmm . [ kissing ] billy : what the hell ? cane : dad , what are you doing ? colin : kid , good to see you . [ both laugh ] jill : look at them ! the look on their faces ! devon : is there a reason that you should n't have told the twins about your parents ? hilary : no , not at all . i 'm just surprised that neil was so open about his feelings , because i thought it was complicated . neil : which is what i tried to convey to these kids . lily : and they heard you . pretty much quoted you verbatim . tell your grandpa . mattie : `` not everyone stays close to their parents . `` charlie : `` when they become grown - ups . `` mattie : we 'll always stay close to you , mommy . lily : awww . we 'll always stay close to each other . devon : hey , how about i take the twins upstairs to the pool and get some ice cream before it gets too late ? lily : that 's a good idea . and actually , i 'll just follow you guys up there . devon : okay . neil : it 's about time . devon : thank you . jack : so , does everyone know the good news ? hilary : i have n't had the chance to tell them yet . neil : well , that 's 'cause , uh , devon actually beat you to it and ... congratulations . um , this one right here , she secured a major donation for our foundation . lily : well , you were always good at getting money from people . jack : well , this is for a very good cause . as a matter of fact , you and i should sit down and talk about how we 're gon na allocate these very generous funds . neil : yeah . generous . hilary : well , i will let you get upstairs to your children . what ? lily : i saw the look between you and my dad when you mentioned his parents . you know something . hilary : i know everything that you know . lily : you know , after all the tricks that you pulled on my family , the least you owe me is some honesty . hilary : and after all of the drinks that you poured on me and the times that you pushed into the pool , i owe you ? lily : fine , then do it for my dad and devon , then . hilary : why ca n't you just drop this ? okay , fine . neil -- his parents did n't just drift away . he pushed them out of his life . lily : are you calling my father a liar ? hilary : [ sighs ] well , do you want proof , or do n't you ? jack : i know you had your doubts about keeping hilary on the board , but i see this , i 'm very grateful that you voted in her favor . neil : thanks . yeah . uh , lily 's accusing me of casting my vote out of guilt . jack : is she right ? neil : maybe . i just hope that for devon 's sake hilary 's learned from her mistakes , man . i also hope that your vote did n't come at too great a personal cost . jack : you mean phyllis ? neil : we know that she does n't care for hilary much . jack : and that 's putting it tactfully . neil : uh - huh . jack ... a million - dollar donation . that 's hell of a lot of money . but let 's face it . a good marriage -- priceless . victoria : this does n't make any sense . the guard must have said something or done something . phyllis : adam thought the guard was victor . victoria : he thought he was attacking our father ? i can only imagine how that must have made my dad feel . how 's the guard ? phyllis : in a coma . victoria : [ sighs ] well , there must be something that we can say to make the judge understand . phyllis : michael -- i - i - i do n't know . i spoke to him , and he tried everything he could to get adam out of that prison , but he 's insisting on pleading guilty . victoria : that does n't sound like my brother . he 's usually all about self- preservation no matter who it hurts . phyllis : not anymore . he fired michael . victoria : what ? phyllis : yeah . and the way it 's looking for your brother , it does not seem like he 's gon na want any representation for tomorrow 's sentencing . victoria : oh , man . poor chelsea . just when she had reason to hope . phyllis : well , welcome home ! hope 's in short supply these days . victoria : i 'm sorry i do n't have better news for you , phyllis . phyllis : well , it is not your fault . when you called me and told me that travis would not help us bring luca down , you know , i ... i had to resign myself to the unpleasant reality that my daughter is going to marry a rat . i did not totally resign myself , but , i mean , for summer 's sake , i 'm not gon na fight it . unless you think there is a chance . victoria : uh , no . travis is perfectly happy on his boat . he wants nothing to do with that cutthroat world that he left behind . phyllis : even if it means leaving you behind , too ? victoria : there was a moment when i thought that ... [ chuckles ] you know what ? travis ' life is out there somewhere , and mine is here with my children and my work and my family . i do n't need anything else . billy : really wish i could unsee that . cane : all right , dad , listen , we 're gon na go . and please do n't do it on the conference table 'cause we have to work on there . jill : oh , my god . who did you two get to be such ridiculous prudes ? cane : oh , please . jill : i am merely showing my husband that i 'm very glad he 's back in town . colin : listen to me . even in the dog days of summer , chicago 's a pretty cold place without cookie here . jill : mm - hmm . billy : oh , my ... colin : look , i 'm just trying to show my wife that i missed her . is that a crime ? billy : uh , well , you should know . have you committed any felonies lately , stepdad ? jill : do n't you dare judge him ! this is a committed family man . this is a quality you should aspire to . billy : oh , no , no , no . do n't even try and go there . i love my children . i have spent as much time as possible with them with victoria being away ! jill : she would n't be away if you gave her a reason to stick around ! colin : is -- is this what it 's been like since you started work here ? cane : pretty much . jill : can i help it if i know better than our sons what is good for them ? billy : that 's right . right , mother ? you know best . you do n't need me , just like i do n't need you . so i quit . cane : you know what ? i wanted to win this by actually putting in the hard work , but if you want to quit , go . go . forfeit . 'cause you know what ? people are just gon na say , `` billy abbott 's the loser that quits when everything gets too hard . `` so i 'll see you later . bye . billy : it 's a good speech . cane : that was a good speech , was n't it ? billy : okay , fine . i 'll stay . under one condition . colin , you can help with this . tell your wife to stop micromanaging my love life . colin : the micromanagement has really worked . i mean , it shows that you and cane and victoria can really be a team and work well together . and on that transformation , i 'm now ready to look at the house room by room , detail by detail . jill : oh , and just to check out the code , we need to poke and prod every nook and cranny . billy : you know what that means ? cane : yeah , and i 'm getting sick just thinking about it . okay , please do n't do it . billy : stop . enough . you can have the house tonight . you can poke and prod anywhere you want . just stay out of my bedroom , all right ? jill : where you gon na be ? billy : i do n't care . it does n't matter . anywhere but there . i 'll see you tomorrow . colin : [ sighs ] well ... cane : really ? colin : you seemed to have lit a fire under him . anyway , you also seemed to have convinced my son to follow his true path and partner in this exciting adventure . cane : uh , there 's no partner in this exciting adventure . you know why ? because all she 's done is made vicki , billy , and i compete . jill : oh , please ! did n't you just say that that competition inspired you ? cane : right , 'cause i 've invested all my time into making sure that this is one of the best cosmetic companies in the world , and all you 've done is made sure that we fight with each other and compete . jill : not true , not true at all ! cane : really ? jill : you know what i am dedicating myself to ? three things -- your success , all of us making a lot of money , and yes , billy 's happiness by any means necessary . phyllis : go home to your kids . believe me -- they grow up way too fast . victoria : you know , i really do hope things work out for summer . i remember when , uh , i was a blushing bride , and i thought till death do us part meant it was gon na last forever . i 'll see you later . phyllis : okay . take care . billy : ready for our first dance ? so , how does it feel , mrs. billy abbott ? phyllis : like i 'm floating . no more pretending , no more hiding . there was confusion and heartbreak for jack and summer and victoria . and some people like jill will never understand , but here we are . we 're happy . we 're married . our real life can begin . jack : may i cut in ? yeah , my marriage has seen some tough times . neil : yeah , phyllis is back home now . i 'm assuming that everything is moving forward , jack ? jack : let 's just say i 'm determined to be hopeful . neil : yeah ? what about phyllis ? jack : phyllis has made a real effort . not only has she let go of her need for revenge against victor . she 's actually come to accept summer 's upcoming marriage to luca . neil : whoa , whoa . now , hold on . that 's a giant step . maybe there is hope for hilary after all . jack : she will come to see hilary as an asset rather than a threat eventually . neil : [ laughs ] you 're just hoping for hope , right ? man , look , i 'm just glad that you and phyllis are back together again , especially after today 's news . jack : oh , adam , you mean . boy , that hit me hard . after all these years of trying to build a life worth living and through no fault of his own , god , it breaks my heart . neil : just remember , jack , you 've got someone you love by your side . it 's worth living your life for , man . jack : you know what ? you could have the same thing if you stopped being such a loner . neil : well , i 'm not -- i 'm not -- i 'm not alone . jack : oh ? is there a new woman in your life ? neil : [ sighs ] i 'm talking about my family , jack . they 're beautiful people , and i - i almost lost them . jack : but they forgave you . neil : thankfully . and the best part is that we actually trust each other again . trust -- it 's the glue that binds us together , jack . lily : you stole my father 's mail ? hilary : i did n't steal it , okay ? it came shortly after our wedding . lily : well , why do you still have it ? you 're not married anymore . hilary : just read it . do you want to know the truth about your grandparents or not ? lily : `` dearest neil , i keep hoping you 'll answer my letters . just a word would mean so much , one word to say you forgive me . until that day , you 're in my prayers . your loving mother . `` hilary : neil tossed it and he never mentioned it . he also got ... these , as well . lily : some of these are addressed to me . hilary : and devon and moses and the twins . somehow your grandmother , she 's keeping tabs on all of you . but neil , he threw everything out unread . lily : why did you keep these ? hilary : because i thought that maybe neil might have a change of heart one day . lily : or because you wanted to use them to your advantage . hilary : [ sighs ] yes , of course you would come to that conclusion . you know , lily , you always seem to overlook the fact that there was a time where i truly did deeply care for your father . those letters -- [ sighs ] they belong to your family , so keep them . okay ? you can do whatever you want with them . you can throw them back in the trash for all i care . but if you want to know how neil truly feels about his mother and his father , you 're more likely to find it in those letters than on that perfect family tree . victoria : hey . what are you doing here ? billy : just put the kids down . victoria : and ? billy : and what ? victoria : uh , well , johnny usually wants a bedtime story , but he does n't usually need a shaving lesson . what 's going on , billy ? billy : my mother and colin took over chateau billy , so i thought i 'd stay here tonight . victoria : hannah did n't tell you i was gon na be back ? billy : she probably assumed that i knew . it 's all good . i can get a place at the club . no problem . victoria : billy . stay . neil : so why did your highness want to see me ? oh , wait . let me guess . there 's a problem with the million - dollar donation . yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . i should have seen this coming from a mile away . hilary : no , the donation is on the level . even if you 're not . neil : what are you talking about ? hilary : i gave lily the letter . neil : what letter ? hilary : the one that you tossed in the trash when we were married , the one from your mother . you remember your mother , do n't you ? she was the woman that went her way while you went yours . even the twins -- they know the story . well , it is too bad that grandpa is a big , fat liar . neil : you had no right ! -- none -- to give her that letter . hilary : no right ? in your daughter 's eyes , i am a lying , two - faced bitch . and your son , as much as he loves me , he questions my motives . but you -- you are the one that is keeping secrets and telling lies ! so why , neil ? why , after all of this time , after everyone has forgiven you for the things that you 've done to me and the things that you 've done to devon ? tell me ! why ca n't you forgive your own mother ? cane : hey ! charlie : daddy , come swim with us ! mattie : we can teach you the game uncle devon taught us . cane : i will next time , on one condition , all right ? you let daddy win . devon : hey , about we go and get some ice cream now ? cane : you want some ice cream ? devon : yeah ? mattie : yeah . devon : let 's go , let 's go . cane : come on . devon : let 's do it . twins : hi , mom ! cane : hey . hey . what 's the matter ? lily : well , i thought i could trust my dad again . but he 's been lying to me . he 's been lying to all of us . jill : you have n't said one word about the renovations ! colin : the renovations . um ... well , the renovation seems like , uh , same ol ' , same ol ' . jill : this was hard work putting this all back together ! colin : huh ? jill : but i think katherine would be pleased , do n't you ? colin : i think , um , i think kattykins would probably give you the thumbs up . [ both laugh ] colin : however ... jill : hmm ? colin : she might be less approving of your scheming . jill : ohhh . that 's why you 're in this mood . i will have you know that all i am trying to do is encourage your son ... colin : mm - hmm . jill : ... and find happiness for mine . colin : ah . [ chuckles ] sweetheart , that malarkey might work with the boys . ai n't gon na cut it with me . there 's more to this story . much more . billy : get the kids back down ? victoria : yeah . after about 20 questions from johnny about my trip . billy : he 's a smart boy . he takes after his mother . here . assume you could use it . victoria : why ? billy : mexico . sailboat . travis . victoria : [ sighs ] how did you know ? billy : phyllis told me . victoria : hmm . okay , so then i guess you know that my trip was a big , fat bust . billy : you tried . victoria : gee , thanks . billy : when i heard you were going south of the border , it occurred to me that you might sail away with this guy and never come back . victoria : yeah , well , he wanted me to . billy : what stopped you ? victoria : [ sighs ] victoria : i am not gon na lie to you . i was tempted to stay on that boat with travis and sail off into parts unknown . but , um ... i mean , come on . that 's just a romantic daydream , right ? billy : well , did n't have to be . i would have watched the kids until you sailed back home . victoria : hmm . mm - hmm . sure , well , i mean , there 's work , right ? billy : no , see , that 's not gon na fly , either , 'cause cane and i both could have kept brash & sassy humming until you did make your way back home . so what 's the real reason why you did n't stay with him ? victoria : wow . you are so smart . why do n't you tell me ? billy : okay . it 's not the thought of what you were leaving behind . it 's the fear of the new horizon . a new relationship , new feelings , new dangers . victoria : dangers ? wow . billy : falling in love is the most dangerous thing you could ever do . victoria : you sound like someone who knows . billy : look at that . i broke the rules , did n't i ? we promised not to meddle in each other 's personal lives . victoria : ah ! look ! that 's it . that 's it , is n't it ? you have someone , not just someone who fits into your `` hit 'em and quit 'em `` routine , right ? you found someone special . like travis is to me . i 'm right , are n't i ? billy : what does it matter ? nothing lasts forever . look at us . victoria : yeah , you 're right . you know , i was thinking that on the plane ride back home , but ... billy , you ca n't check your feelings like you check your bags . jack : hey , what a nice surprise . i thought you had to work late tonight . phyllis : changed my mind . jack : okay . obviously you 're upset about something . what is it ? did you tell victor you 're not gon na fight summer 's wedding anymore ? phyllis : oh , no . victor has other things to worry about . jack : adam 's new situation . phyllis : besides , victoria came back without travis . jack : at least you were forewarned . phyllis : yeah , and that sealed the deal . and since this wedding train is taking off , i 'm gon na jump aboard , you know . i am going to keep my word and support my daughter even if i dread the moment when they say , `` who gives this woman in marriage ? `` and nick has to say , `` her mother and i do . `` so ... jack : i 'm sorry . phyllis : [ sighs deeply ] jack : hey , i got something that might cheer you up a little . phyllis : yes . please . jack : check it out . phyllis : wow . cool million . jack : thanks to hilary . phyllis : she brought this in ? jack : without an assist from me or neil . phyllis : well ... play it safe . deposit it before it bounces . cane : i do n't understand . hey . devon : i think i made a bad call with the , uh , the post - pool ice cream . cane : all right , all right . all right , i 'm gon na get you guys dressed and warm , all right ? we 'll talk about this later , okay ? come on . let 's go . devon : hey . i thought the kids ' handiwork made you happy . what 's wrong ? something they put in the family tree ? lily : something that was left out -- on purpose . neil : you have no right to question me or my motives . you lost that privilege a long time ago , the minute that we got divorced . i 'm leaving . hilary : okay , you do n't owe me an explanation , but you need to talk to someone , neil . neil : i do n't need to do anything . get out of my -- hilary : the truth about your mother , it is eating you up ! i can tell ! i 've been there ! or have you forgot that i have many mommy issues of my own ? neil : [ sighs ] it 's not that simple . hilary : well , try me . neil , you have to talk to someone . better me than devon or lily , because you hate me . you do n't care what i think about you . so what do you have to lose ? and no , i am not recording this to use for blackmail , if that 's what you 're thinking , okay ? neil : i really do n't care what you do . [ sighs ] the truth is , all i know is what my father told me , you know . my -- my mother was -- i mean , what 's a nice way of saying -- unhappy . unfaithful . she was there in the house , and then she was gone . i did n't know if she walked out or my father threw her out . all i remember is the silence that filled that house . it was deafening . broke my father 's heart . hilary : and yours . neil : she used to send me letters every year . and i - i did n't read any of them . hilary : you were n't even curious ? neil : no , i 'm -- i was n't then and i 'm not now . and then after my dad pulled himself together , he fell in love . beautiful woman . [ sighs ] happened to be malcolm 's mother , you know . she was a good lady . she gave my father a chance at love again . i sent back all my mother 's letters . now i just throw them in the trash , even the cards that she sends to lily and the kids . hilary : you could n't forgive her , just like you could n't forgive me for turning to devon . neil : you were unhappy , my dear . you were unfaithful . hilary : in your eyes , i was her . i was unforgivable because i was just like your mother . jill : so , what do you say we begin our inspection ? colin : jill , uh -- jill : no . we can start with the kitchen . we can do the dining room . and , oh , esther -- [ laughing ] jill : she 's gon na toss her tofu when she sees her room . colin : jill , look , i -- jill : hmm . you want to go straight to the bedroom , do n't you ? it 's more comfortable anyway . colin : uh ... you 're avoiding my question . jill : it does n't matter , baby . come on . we can talk about it tomorrow morning . colin : no , no , no , no . we 're not gon na put this off . and please let 's not discuss putting billy 's life back on track , hmm ? jill : when did you get so suspicious ? colin : when you started acting suspicious . now , you came down here for a temporary visit . and the next minute , you 've undone everything that billy did to the house . jill : he took a once gracious home and turned it into a man cave , colin ! colin : then you bought brash & sassy . jill : it was such a bargain ! colin : you uprooted yourself from a lifestyle that we had and came down here without any explanation . jill : genoa city 's my home , colin . colin : i -- chicago was your home . we were happy there . well , i thought so . what changed ? victoria : oops . okay . i 'm sorry . i violated our agreement by asking you some personal questions and going on and on about my feelings for travis . i 'm not gon na say another word . no , i 'm not . you want some more wine ? billy : you sleep with him ? victoria : excuse me ? where do you get off asking me that question ? i am trying to respect your privacy . i think you should respect mine . billy : so is that a `` yes `` ? victoria : it 's a `` none of your business . `` billy : wow , that 's definitely a `` yes . `` pour me another . please . was it good ? victoria : okay , yes . i slept with him , all right ? billy : oh , really ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy : but ? victoria : but i - i wish i had n't . i ... billy : so it was n't that good ? victoria : because it ... it was good . it was -- it was actually really good . billy : now you 're just saying that . victoria : which made it even worse because it was n't fair because i was hoping it would bring him back to town , honestly . billy : no , see , i think that 's totally fair because he was hoping that he would do the exact same thing and keep you on the boat . victoria : i suppose , yeah . [ sighs ] well , it 's getting late . i 'm gon na go upstairs . and i 'm gon na get your pillow and blanket so you can sleep on the couch . billy : right . jack : i do n't want to talk about the foundation or summer 's wedding or adam 's sentencing . phyllis : well , that pretty much takes all and every conversation that we have on the table , so let 's go home . jack : actually , i was hoping that i could show you , not tell you , how much you mean to me , how much i adore that smile . phyllis : well , i adore yours , too . jack : you know , we have the space practically to ourselves . phyllis : are -- i ca n't even believe what you 're suggesting . jack : well , nothing that scandalous , but i like the way you think . phyllis : [ chuckles ] what are you suggesting ? jack : i 'm just talking about a little dance . come on . phyllis : well , jack , there 's no music that i can hear . jack : you know what they say . we can make our own music . phyllis : but there are customers and waiters watching us . jack : ohh , let them watch . let 's pretend this is our first dance , mrs. abbott . hey . what is it ? what 's wrong ? cane : hey . the kids are playing with some kids from school . so , what 's up with the letters ? lily : they 're from my dad 's mom . he threw them away . cane : where 'd you find them ? lily : hilary had them . if she had n't saved these letters , we never would have known there was more to the story . cane : which is ? lily : i do n't know . she 's asking to be forgiven in them , but i do n't know why . i mean , what could she have done that was so horrible ? why would my dad have the need to lie about it ? cane : well , there 's a return address , so maybe it 's time you got in touch with your grandmother and you found out the whole story . neil : you know what ? from now on , why do n't you stick to foundation business and worrying about your own life ? focus on making my son happy and stop digging in the past . hilary : you will never be free from the past until you can forgive me , okay ? forgive me , neil , for cheating on you the way that your mother cheated on your father . neil : would you just stop ? just drop this . devon : hey . she 's just trying to help the family . neil : yeah , okay . devon , i -- you -- you do n't know what 's going on here . devon : well , lily showed me all the cards and the letters , so you want to tell me what they mean ? neil : they mean despite what your wife says , some things are better left in the past . 'cause all they can do ... is cause more pain . jill : nothing has changed . i love you . mwah . i want to be with you . mwah . i just need to be here in genoa city right now . look me in the eyes . trust me . colin : this has nothing to do with trust . this has to do with me knowing you inside out and knowing that you 're holding something back . jill : god , you 're the most infuriating man ! colin : listen , when you came down here for your initial visit , something changed . jill : yeah , i told you what it was ! colin : oh , no , i do n't want to hear about billy 's crappy paint job . now , you found something , something big . and now i believe you 're exploiting it to your own purposes . jill : oh , there 's the word ! `` exploiting `` ! ! exploitation -- that 's you ! that 's your department . colin : yes , exactly ! and that 's why you got to let me in on this , otherwise , well , i 'm gon na find out about it in my own way . [ laughs ] phyllis : no , no , no , no . nothing 's wrong . i just -- i 'm -- i 'm self - conscious with the waiters and the customers watching . that 's all . jack : come here . come here . it 's not like you to be embarrassed . besides , as far as the onlookers go , they 're just looking at me , seeing a lucky guy who 's got a beautiful woman in his arms . phyllis : i 'm the lucky one . you know , despite my worries for summer , you know , i do wish i could be a bride again . jack : do you really ? phyllis : yeah . so we could start over and undo all the wrong turns and missteps and missed opportunities . jack : hey , hey , hey . you are still my bride . victoria : okay ! i hope you wo n't be too uncomfortable . but then again , it 's not the first time you slept on the couch . [ sighs ] billy ? [ next_on ] noah : put the dress down , okay ? summer 's not marrying that jerk . summer : oh , my god . daniel , you came . daniel : i would n't miss it for the world . chelsea : please show him some mercy , because nobody else has . | neil tells hilary that his mother cheated on his father and later left home , but he can never forgive her for what she has done . neil tells hilary that is why he threw all the letters she sent to him and his family in the trash . hilary gives lily and devon some of the letters their grandmother sent to them and neil shortly after he and neil were married . lily decides to contact her grandmother and find out what really happened . colin thinks jill has a secret reason for returning to genoa city and leaving their happy home in chicago and he wo n't rest until he finds out the truth . phyllis daydreams about marrying billy , but jack is also in her daydream . victoria lets billy stay at her place since colin and jill are at the mansion but decides to leave after he finds out victoria has real feelings for travis . |
cane : lily and jordan are friends and colleagues , and i know that drives you crazy , but luckily , i 'm not you . uh , can i have a ginger ale , please ? hilary : look , i am trying to help you , cane , and your marriage . cane : that would be the day , would n't it ? hilary : there is something going on between your wife and her colleague . i can see it . now , i 'm not too sure why you can't . cane : look at you , trying to spread your misery far and wide . why ? what happened ? did jordan lose interest in you ? is that it ? [ gasps ] oh , he did , did n't he ? and now you 're afraid he 's gon na set his sights on lily . lily : thanks for driving me . you did n't have to walk me in . jordan : blame my mother . that is how she raised me . oh , it 's about dinnertime . i 'll get out of your hair before the kids get home . [ cellphones chime ] oh . wow , and just like that , brash & sassy ! is on the move again . lily : it 's our schedule for upcoming dare appearances . i 've never been more excited for a work e - mail . jordan : did you get to the end ? lily : no . why ? jordan : according to this , you and i will be hitting the road -- together . sharon : i was just at the police station . there was a man bailing out two prostitutes , and they all got into the same car driven by a blonde woman . i 'm just sending paul the picture now . nick : did you get a license plate ? sharon : [ sighs ] no . but that 's what police do , right ? they find people . they 've got to find crystal . nick : well , there 's no one better than paul . sharon : i 'm sorry . you wanted to see me . not about this . what 's up ? nick : we need to talk about faith . victor : there you are ! faith : grandpa ! victor : my goodness ! come here , my sweetheart ! oh , i 've missed you so much . faith : i missed you so much ! victor : yes ! give me five . faith : okay . [ chuckles ] so , what 's wrong ? why 'd you come all the way to camp ? i come home tomorrow . victor : well , because then you will spend time with your friends and family , and you wo n't have time to spend with your chess opponent . faith : come on , grandpa . that 's silly . there 's no way you came because of that . victor : that 's exactly why i came -- to spend some time with you . faith : [ chuckles ] mariah : hey , noah . noah : hey ! you alone ? mariah : in the cosmic sense ? noah : [ laughs ] i just thought that you 'd be with tessa . she 's supposed to perform tonight . she usually comes early to tune up , and i texted her , but she did n't respond back . mariah : well , i 'd say that she was on her way , but her guitar was still at the house when i left . noah : huh . mariah : maybe something came up ? noah : yeah , uh , excuse me one second . tessa : crystal . housekeeping ! is anyone in here ? [ cellphone chimes ] where 's crystal ? did you take her phone from her ? what did you do to my sister ? i did n't get you here to answer questions . additional sponsorship devon : so , it looks like you reorganized the business press section of the proposal . mattie : i based it off of the size of readership instead of date published . neil : that is genius . why did n't one of us think of that ? devon : well , we did . mattie did . [ laughs ] neil : [ chuckles ] good job , intern . mattie : thank you . neil : feel free to head out . we 're right behind you . mattie : okay . neil : all right . devon : and , hey , mattie ... i want you to know that we can be flexible here with your hours and even your days in the office . so if you -- if you need time off , or ... mattie : what ? no . i love coming to work . it 's so organized and direct . and normal . i 'll see you tomorrow . devon : okay . mattie : bye . devon : see ya . neil : bye . [ groans ] poor kid . devon : i guess `` normal `` is the best you can ask for in a situation like that . neil : yeah , there 's a lot of family drama going on in that house , you know ? but at least now lily can afford to pay her bills . devon : well , my sister would never go without money . she has to know that . neil : your sister does n't want a handout from her brother with the billions , man . she wants a job , and now she 's got hers back . are you still okay with me extending that loan to brash & sassy ! ? devon : yeah . i am . 'cause as you said , you know , with the company solvent again , she wo n't have to worry about where her next paycheck is coming from , so of course i 'm fine with it . but aside from this deal , i 'd like to know that our agreement to consult each other before making business decisions still stands . neil : absolutely . yeah . devon : cool . uh , we should look at the bid proposal one more time , 'cause i need to take off . i 'm meeting mariah . neil : ah , mariah . how are things since she dropped the l - bomb on you and you left her hanging , man ? devon : [ scoffs ] that 's your interpretation of it . it was n't a quid - pro - quo type of thing . mariah 's not like that . neil : so , things -- they have or have n't changed between you ? devon : when they do , you 'll be the second to know , all right ? my love life is n't the one our family should be worried about right now . lily : i 'm excited to hit the road again , you know ? this is what i signed up for -- photo shoots and appearances and spreading the dare message of fine- smelling men to the world . jordan : and i will be right there with you . lily : i 'm sure we can be professional . jordan : no doubt . no doubt . i 'm all for laying out the ground rules , but just for a second there , it seemed like you were a little shocked about the traveling . lily : no , not because of you . just because of the nightmare of logistics of life with kids , you know ? they have internships and work and sports , and school 's gon na start soon . jordan : and you do n't have a partner in the house anymore . lily : no . jordan : but the kids seem self - sufficient . lily : yeah , which means they need more supervision , not less . jordan : mm . lily : what , you do n't think my kids need to be supervised ? jordan : oh , no . no , i remember being that age . the more eyes , the better . i was just thinking how none of this is your fault , but you 're paying the price . lily : i mean , it 's fine . moms juggle kids and work every day , so ... actually , hang on . i 'm gon na grab my tablet and put the work schedule in there . [ doorbell rings ] oh , will you grab that ? i know , i know , i got to stop forgetting my key , it 's just -- okay . not what i expected . hilary : fine , i am a liar . jordan is not with lily right now at your house . why do n't you go ? check . see how wrong i am . cane : and why do n't you save your theatrics for your audience ? hilary : you just wo n't accept reality . your wife is a professional victim . she is a damsel in distress . she is batting her eyes at jordan right now , just looking for someone to save her . cane : aww ! hilary : and you are just letting it happen , cane . you trashed your marriage , you trashed your career , and now you 're just gon na let lily walk away with the next wannabe hero ? cane : you 're sad , you know that ? hilary : yeah . you know what ? you 're right . save your tears . you 're gon na need them . cane : i will . hey ! mattie : hey . cane : hey . um , you want to go on the roof ? you know , i could maybe buy you a smoothie , we can catch up . mattie : mom 's making dinner . i should go . cane : oh , okay . you know , i kind of expect that answer from your brother , but not from you . nick : rock climbing ? that is so awesome . look how happy she is . she 's very proud of herself . sharon : yeah , i ca n't wait to see her tomorrow and give her a big hug . you know , she went away to camp just a little girl . nick : well , she keeps growing . and when she comes home -- [ exhales sharply ] sharon : it 's not gon na be the same . nick : no , it 's not , for a number of reasons . sharon : you mean because boys will be in the picture soon ? nick : boys ? ! no ! why would you even say that ? no ! oh , my god , i 'm gon na have nightmares now . boys ? no , sharon . we have some home issues . not boys . sharon : okay , well , if you really want her at your house the first few days , i guess i could survive , but i would have to come over and visit her . nick : yeah , i do want her , but it wo n't be at the tack house . i 've officially said goodbye to the ranch . sharon : you left ? nick : yep . sharon : this is about victor , is n't it ? nick : it 's definitely because of victor . faith : aww , so many brownies ! victor : for all of your other girlfriends in your cabin , okay ? faith : i ca n't wait to share them with everybody . victor : anything for you . faith : thank you . victor : yeah . faith : but i still do n't understand why you think we wo n't have any time together . i mean , as soon as i get back , i want to go horseback riding with you . i 've gotten so good . i can actually canter now . victor : you can ? faith : mm - hmm . victor : i love that . faith : and i ca n't wait to play chess with you . victor : well , i ca n't wait for that either , because we need a rematch . you 're a very good chess player , you know . faith : um ... okay , so , since you know i 'm gon na hang out with you ... victor : mm - hmm . faith : why did you really come ? victor : [ chuckles ] there 's nothing i can get past you , is there ? huh ? faith : nope . victor : you 're a smart girl . faith : [ giggles ] victor : i just wanted to tell you that there are gon na be some changes when you get back to the ranch , okay ? you 're not gon na live there full - time anymore . faith : i wo n't ? victor : no , i mean , your mother will be there , you know . that will never change , but your daddy has moved out , you know . he 's moved to a place in town . faith : dad moved off the ranch ? victor : yeah . faith : why ? victor : well , maybe he just got a little lonely living in that place just with christian , you know ? maybe he wanted to be with some other people . faith : wait , did dad move in with chelsea ? victor : you 're a smart girl . yes , he has . mariah : well , still nothing from tessa , but that does n't mean we should start to worry . noah : yeah , maybe she 's just , you know , stuck in traffic , did n't want to text and drive . hey . i thought you were trying not to worry . mariah : i 'm not worried . noah : something going on i do n't know about ? mariah : no ! this is tessa . i mean , she 's gon na be here . she would never miss a gig . noah : uh , hold on . i got a delivery in the back . you 're doing a great job at not worrying . tessa : the whole `` tough guy `` act does n't work on me . so why do n't you be a man and tell me my sister 's okay . the girl has food , a place to live , and a job . she 's not being hurt in any way . tessa : you think selling her body for sex is n't being hurt ? that 's crystal 's choice , not yours . tessa : she was forced into it because she was broke and on the streets , and ... you and whoever you 're working with are taking advantage of her . [ scoffs ] tessa : she 's only a kid , and you 're turning her out for tricks . it 's sick and wrong and it 's got to stop . you need to get something straight right now . our operation ai n't gon na shut down . tessa : well , let 's see how sure you are about that from behind bars . it 's not smart to test me . tessa : i know people . and i know how to dial the cops . i do n't think you 're getting the message . lily : jordan drove me home and then we started talking about work . charlie : hey , man , that must be cool . you just travel all over taking photos . hey , what do you like better -- film or digital ? jordan : wow , that 's an excellent question . i use more digital these days , but film is close to my heart . which are you using in the fall with your photography elective ? i still owe you some pointers . lily : well , that 's nice of you to remember , jordan . jordan : yeah , maybe i can catch you in between shifts at the pool . we could talk some cameras or do some practicing -- something . charlie : man , i wish , but , you know , i had to give notice . lifeguarding was interfering with football tryouts . and wait -- mom will say something in 3 ... 2 ... lily : what ? i did n't say you could n't try out , did i ? jordan : you 're not a fan ? charlie : she hates it ! look , every time i take a hit , she almost faints . lily : i ... sigh . charlie : loud enough for me to hear across the field through my helmet . jordan : [ laughs ] hey , what position do you play ? charlie : uh , well , there 's a new head coach , so who knows if i 'll even make varsity , but i 'm hoping for either wide receiver or safety . jordan : mm . you -- you must have the speed . charlie : well , hey , i do the 40 in a 6.2 . jordan : sounds like you 're the man to beat , then . lily : well , he could also do cross - country or track , which does n't involve tackling . jordan : um , is this the point where i should change the subject ? charlie : or you could explain to her how fun games would be ! lily : if you make the team , i 'll be there . charlie : oh , okay , so that 's her polite way of saying , `` i hope you do n't make the team . `` jordan : mm . charlie : dad was always the one who was into me in football . lily : hey ! who took you to get your equipment and your cleats ? charlie : that 's right . you 're the best , mom . hey , when 's dinner ? jordan : you know , i should -- i should go . charlie : you do n't eat ? jordan : i do on occasions . charlie : all right , well , look , mom has this rule -- anyone 's who hanging out is invited for dinner , so i guess you 're here for the duration . lily : that 's true , although i do n't know what we 're gon na eat or when . jordan : i can help out with that . lily : what does that mean ? jordan : lead me to your kitchen . cane : tell me about the projects you 're doing with your uncle and your grandfather . mattie : it 's all regular stuff . cane : well , i 'm sure they 're impressed 'cause you never do anything halfway . mattie : yeah , well , i try . cane : well , you know , if you need any help , i know you 're smart , but , you know , if you do n't want to talk to neil and devon , you can always call me . i 'd love to help you . mattie : why are you doing that ? cane : what am i doing ? mattie : pretending like everything is okay between us . it 's anything but . i 'm supposed to think that you 're good old dad , who 's always there for me . but you 're the one who came up to me earlier and said i could n't see reed . cane : because it 's not a good idea . mattie : because you hate his mom . cane : no , i do n't hate his mom , okay ? we just have issues and i 'm trying to shield you from the fallout . mattie : issues you created . cane : i 'm now trying to fix what i broke , okay ? because i love you and i love your brother and i love your mom , and that 's never gon na change , okay ? i 'm always gon na be there for the three of you . mattie : okay , well , i have to go . mom 's making dinner . you can text her if you do n't believe me . cane : you know , um , if you want , you know , maybe we could schedule a dinner , you know , just the two of us . whatever you 're in the mood for . mattie : maybe . okay . we done here yet ? tessa : why crystal ? why not ? tessa : because you 're disgusting , that 's why . all of you . the people you work for , who did this to her ... she made her choice . tessa : that 's a lie ! how do i even know she 's okay ? you want proof ? go for it . crys ? crys , are you okay ? crystal : i 'm okay . tessa : tell me where you are . crystal : i do n't know . tessa : please . i want to see you . help you . crystal : you do n't need to do that . i 'm fine . tessa : no , you 're not , crys . i know you do n't want to do this . crystal : it 's not like you think . do n't try to find me , tess . it 's not good for either of us . tessa : i 'll never stop looking for you , crystal . whoever has my sister , i will find you ! i -- no , give it back ! i want to see her ! you heard her . she 's fine . tessa : how could you do this ? you want to protect your sister ? forget she exists . anything that happens to her now , it 's on you . tessa : no , please ! please ! please . is it money ? i can get some . we 're done . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hilary : devon . devon : hey . hilary : you leaving for the day ? devon : uh , yeah , i 'm just going to meet mariah at the underground . hilary : okay , well , i 'll let you go . i would n't want you to be late . devon : oh , no , it 's cool . i have some time . hilary : well , we probably should n't stand around talking for too long . [ chuckles ] would n't want people to get the wrong idea . devon : well , if anyone needs an update on where we stand , they can just watch the episode of `` the hilary hour `` where you told the whole world we 're divorced . hilary : well , you know , the ratings for that episode were through the roof . imagine how insane they would be if we announced that we were getting back together . devon : you better be careful . do n't let your boy jordan hear you talking like that . mattie : you make my mom look amazing . jordan : aww , thanks . i just shoot what i see . mattie : so , is it gon na be the four of us for dinner tonight ? charlie : i mean , you know the rule -- anyone who 's hanging out gets a seat at the table . lily : okay , here we are ! mattie : ooh ! yummy ! did you get takeout ? lily : no ! but i ca n't take credit . jordan made this from stuff he found in the freezer . jordan : well , it 's just a little something - something i learned along the way . lily : [ laughs ] really ? since when you are so modest ? jordan : maybe i 'll brag once you guys taste the food and do n't flinch . [ laughter ] lily : okay , well , shall we , guys ? here you go . jordan : um , where should i ... charlie : uh , you can take that spot right there . dad 's chair . jordan : all right . cane : listen , i just want to say thanks . i just saw mattie , and , uh , she ... she ca n't stop talking about working here with you and devon , you know ? look , i know i was n't a good fit , but i 'm glad you did n't take the same stance with her , okay ? neil : mattie did n't do anything wrong , you know ? having her work here was never an issue . cane : yeah , well , you know , i just wanted to say thank you because you know it 's gon na look good on her college application . you know , even though i ca n't really come to terms with the fact they 're gon na grow up and move on , but ... neil : you know how it goes . they 'll always be our kids , and we 're always gon na want to do whatever we can for them . cane : anyway , thanks for the opportunity . i 'll let you go back to it . neil : hey . when i saw you earlier , i did n't get a chance to tell you something . our company is gon na be giving a bridge loan to brash & sassy ! we 're in business with victoria . cane : okay . well , that 's kind of a surprise because i do n't see how her company goals fit with , uh , you know , yours and devon 's . neil : special situation . i 'm very fond of victoria , you know , and i respect the fact that she 's been very committed to the company she conceived , and it 's gon na help lily out a lot . brash & sassy ! pulled the funding on the dare campaign because their funds ran low , and now that they got it back , you know , lily -- she can get back to what she loves and support your kids . cane : you just have to know that i 'll always take care of her and the kids , okay ? so ... neil : she is delighted to have that work back , and i hope that you feel the same way . cane : yeah , well , that goes without saying . look , i am gon na get back on my feet , okay ? but in the meantime , just know my top priority is regaining my family 's trust and letting them realize how much i love them . neil : things happen , my man . sometimes despite our best efforts , things wind up beyond the point of no return . lily 's gon na do fine no matter what . she and jordan , they 're gon na be thrilled to get back to work . cane : [ scoffs ] sharon : uh , i 'm happy for you , nick . i mean , moving in together -- that 's a big step . and victor , he just ca n't help himself , i mean , actually calling movers and having the locks changed ... nick : eh , it 's kind of the stuff dad loves , you know -- big moves with big impact . sharon : but it 's just so shortsighted and ridiculous . i mean , what about his grandchildren ? nick : well , christian and i have been spending a lot of time at chelsea 's , so i guess it 'll be more than just a place to visit . it 's gon na be home now . sharon : and faith ? nick : well , faith -- you know , that 's why we need to talk . i mean , we both know that 's gon na be a very major change for her . sharon : yeah , i guess she 's been more accepting of chelsea in general , but still -- this is a lot to take in on short notice . nick : no argument there , but just know i 'm gon na work like hell to make sure this adjustment is as easy as possible for her , and chelsea gets it , you know ? she knows it 's gon na take some time for faith to get settled in . sharon : so , faith will stay at my house and at chelsea 's house . and what about the main house ? nick : what about it ? sharon : nick , you 're not actually planning on telling faith that she ca n't see her grandfather ... nick : well , considering my dad took faith 's entire new bedroom set that we had at the tack house and moved it up to his place ... sharon : you may be at war with victor , but you do n't want faith to become collateral damage . i know you , nick . you would never get in the way of faith 's relationship with her grandfather . nick : well , i 'm flattered that you think i 'm above this , but clearly , my dad is not . remember -- big moves , big impact , and you never know where the next hit is coming . victor : chelsea makes daddy happy . you want him to be happy , do n't you ? faith : yeah . but what about me ? when i 'm with my dad , where ... victor : but , sweetheart , you 'll be living at the penthouse with them in town . faith : but that 's not my home . the ranch is . it has my mom , my pony , and ... you . victor : i know , my sweetheart , i know . but you can always come to the ranch , provided your daddy allows it , okay ? i feel kind of lonely in that big house , you know ? it 'd be wonderful if you were there . faith : but what about grandma ? victor : [ exhales sharply ] well ... she , too , moved out , okay ? she found a new place in town . faith : what ? she ca n't do that . you 'll be all alone . victor : well , not if you come visit me . charlie : so , mom acts like she 's never been to high school . lily : no , i have . that 's why i have my eye on you like a hawk . jordan : well , maybe later , she 'll pull out her yearbook to prove that she went . [ laughter ] lily : no way . that thing is locked in a vault somewhere . charlie : and by that , she means a box in her closet . jordan : oh , now i have to see it . lily : no , you know what ? actually , mattie 's school portrait was very beautiful this year . mattie , how is work going ? mattie . how 's work ? mattie : oh , uh , yeah . sorry . it 's , uh -- it 's been great ! grandpa and uncle devon were really happy with my presentation design . they 're bidding on a music publisher in madrid who -- charlie : that 's fascinating , but you know what 's more fascinating ? someone who 's photographed some real celebs . so , i men , what was it like ? did you talk to him , or did you do the whole , uh , `` do n't look a star in the eye ? `` jordan : that 's how some of the artists roll , to be honest . but some of them are as cool as you think . charlie : that 's so awesome . who have you worked with ? mattie : the man cooked dinner , and now you 're making him talk instead of eat ? jordan : no , it 's all good . i 've been blessed to work with a few artists over the years , but i keep it strictly professional . mattie : that 's his polite way of asking to change the subject . charlie : calm down , nerd . i 'm just interested in the man 's work . mattie : maybe he 's not interested in talking about it with you . charlie : maybe you should let me ask him . jordan : seriously , it 's all good . it 's not as glamorous as you think , though . charlie : what ? man , it 's got to be awesome . jordan : it is . it 's cool , but it 's not as glamorous as you think . [ laughter ] hilary : i can see it in your face . things are going well at the hamilton- winters group . devon : you see it in this face ? hilary : mm - hmm . devon : yeah ? hilary : it 's all right there for anyone who knows you . i know that the money that your grandmother gave you , it felt like a burden , but now that you 're putting it to real use , i do n't know , there 's something ... lighter about you . devon : you 're right . you are right about that , 'cause i , uh , i 'm finally feeling like my professional life is really coming together , you know ? being in the studio the other night with tessa , it felt -- it felt right . hilary : i need that girl on `` the hilary hour . `` devon : yeah , you do . you really do . she 's fantastic live . and she , uh , she 's really raw , but in a good way , you know ? i think a couple more sessions in the studio , she 'll be killing at that , too , but in the meantime , we have plenty of artists that you can go ahead and promote if you 'd like . hilary : okay , well , whenever you 're ready , just let me know . devon : i will let you know . how 's life going for you ? hilary : well , i got that lucky trip to new york , thanks to that commercial . but i was there and back so quick that i did n't even have time to get jet- lagged . devon : how 'd it go ? hilary : well , i ... i only have one weakness . dark ... and dreamy ... desserts . devon : what are you doing ? what is that ? is that what you had to say ? hilary : [ laughs ] devon : someone wrote that ? hilary : yes , yes , they did , and i said it about 50 times 50 different ways . it 's -- it 's so different than a live show , just one and done , you know ? but i have to admit -- i loved every second . devon : that 's really good . i 'm happy that you found something that you love . maybe next time you wo n't have to go head - to - head against my sister to get it . hilary : [ sighs ] yeah , i think -- i think that was a one - time thing . your sister and i are n't exactly the same ... type , right ? devon : no . not even close . i should get going . i 've got to meet mariah . hilary : really ? i mean ... this just -- it feels so nice , just being able to catch up . one on one . mariah : hey ! tessa : hi . mariah : where were you ? is everything okay ? tessa : yeah . sure . why would n't it be ? mariah : well , noah and i tried texting . i -- i thought something might have happened with your sister . tessa : um , no , there 's , uh , nothing new . my phone died . that 's all . [ cellphone chimes ] mariah : oh . i guess devon is running late . tessa : is he gon na be here ? i just need to talk to him . mariah : about what ? noah : hey ! there you are ! tessa : oh , hi ! noah : thought you bailed on us . let 's get you a drink . tessa : yeah . nick : you know dad is gon na twist the situation to his advantage . i do n't know how he 's gon na do it , but it will happen . sharon : i 've seen victor at his worst . i 'm not about to argue with you . nick : thanks . sharon : but he does love faith more than life itself . he 's not going to make her feel like she 's in the middle here . nick : well , you give him a lot more credit that i ever will . sharon : as much as victor wants to punish you , he would never do anything to upset his granddaughter . nick : have you forgotten everything you know about my father ? sharon : you do n't think victor loves faith ? nick : well , of course he loves faith , but he loves a lot of people , sharon . he loves my mom . you know , he loved adam ... he even loved you for a while because you served his purpose , and he may still even claim to love me , despite disowning me as his son . but , see , that 's the crux of it . with dad , his version of love is all about control . you know , his affection comes with strings and expectations . it applies to faith , too . in the end , victor newman only truly loves things he feels like he owns . victor : now , you take those brownies into the cabin and share them with all of your friends , all right ? faith : are you sure ? our visit was so short . victor : well , but i am happy to spend any time with you -- here or at home . faith : home , meaning chelsea 's place . victor : i came here to tell you about all these changes so that you would n't be shocked when you get home . i did n't just want to tell you , though , about your daddy moving . i also wanted to tell you that if whenever you want to go horseback riding or play chess , you come to grandpa , okay ? and if you ever need to confide in someone , you come to me , as well . you can trust me . faith : i do trust you . more than almost anybody . victor : and i trust you . so , you and i are a team together , how 's that ? faith : [ chuckles ] i love you , grandpa . victor : any time you want to talk to me , you come and talk to me , all right ? come here . you 're a sweetheart . tessa : actually , i -- i wanted to tell you in person . i 'm sorry , noah , but i do n't think i can go on tonight . my -- my throat is feeling really raw . noah : oh , shoot ! i should have known . that 's why you left your guitar at home . mariah : yeah , i -- i noticed it before i left . tessa : oh , yeah , um , exactly . so , can you get someone to cover for me ? noah : yeah , no . no problem . and then , you know what ? we 'll just take off , go get some hot tea . tessa : you know what ? no . actually , i 'm okay here . i still need to talk to devon . i 've been thinking a lot about the recording studio and getting back in there and doing it right this time . noah : you did it right last time . hang on . i 'll be right back . mariah : is something going on ? tessa : i -- i already told you . mariah : you told noah you had a sore throat , but you want to get back into the recording studio as soon as possible . tessa : yeah , what 's the big deal ? it 's not like they 're gon na book out the place tonight . but i do need to get back in there . i mean , devon and i should talk about a tour or maybe an advance on a record . mariah : since when do you obsess on work and money ? tessa : obsess ? i want to do a job and be able to support myself . or otherwise , what i doing this for ? sorry . i did n't mean to bark at you . maybe i 'm getting a cold . mariah : or maybe i should be the one apologizing . even when you 're talking about your career , that worry that you have for crystal , it 's always underneath the surface . tessa : thank you . you have no idea how much that means to me . hilary : that 's an excellent boyfriend , texting to let her know that you 're running late . devon : mm . hilary : and a very good ex - husband , sticking around to catch up . devon : yeah , well , you do n't need to text jordan or anything ? hilary : nope . that 's not an issue . i just want to make sure that things are good between you and me , and our friendship . i think that we are making progress . devon : yeah , it seems that way . hilary : i do n't want to cause any problems between mariah and you . devon : oh , you 're not gon na do that . mariah and i , we do n't get jealous , so ... hilary : just a little territorial ? because she did make sure to let me know how much fun the two of you guys had , you know , at that musical festival . devon : right . i bet she did . hilary : yeah . devon : i bet she did . hilary : was she telling the truth ? devon : yeah , i mean ... at first , i did n't know how it was gon na turn out , with tessa and noah tagging along , but ... we ended up having a really good time . i think we all -- we made a good team . hilary : like you and i ? i think about that sometimes . you know , when it was just you and me against the world . before everything went wrong . devon : uh - huh . it sure did . hilary : there were some good times , too . devon : there were some great times , also . hilary : with you , it was just crazy and intense ... special . do n't you think ? devon : yeah , i think special is the perfect word , actually . jordan : so , after the photo shoot , i got to have lunch on his private yacht and hear a rough cut of his new album . charlie : dude , that 's unbelievable ! lily : i 'm so sorry you have to miss out on exciting shoots like that 'cause you 'll be stuck with dare and me . charlie : wait , what ? lily : yes . brash & sassy ! reinstated the campaign , so i 'm going back to work . mattie : why did n't you tell us ? we should have celebrated ! charlie : dude , my sister has no chill , by the way . lily : really ? you 're too chill to be happy for me ? charlie : no ! mattie : busted . lily : and i 'll be traveling a lot , so a lot of logistics involved . charlie : oh , my gosh , we 'll be fine . mattie : totally . jordan : hey . they 're not sad about you leaving , so you know what that means ... they 're planning a party already . [ laughter ] charlie : one of us might be . mattie : oh , look at you ! you 're all proud of yourself . lily : you better not ! i 'm serious . charlie : you wo n't know ! [ laughter ] [ next_on ] faith : grandpa needs the company now that grandma 's moved out . nick : how do you know about that ? jack : mother is suddenly an asset at jabot . phyllis : you mentioned you want to hit back at jack . you care to tell me what you have in mind ? | at the athletic club bar , hilary warns cane about lily and jordan spending so much together and it may just develop into something . jordan walks lily to her house and they discuss them going back to work . both jordan and lily get texts that they will be going on the road . nick explains to sharon about him moving out of the ranch and how it will affect faith when she comes home . tessa goes to check on crystal but finds the hotel room empty and before she can leave , one of the `` goons `` stops her . mariah joins noah at the underground and they discuss tessa 's whereabouts . victor visits faith at camp and tells her what is going on at the ranch and how that nick had moved out and had moved in with chelsea . neil and devon fill mattie on the layouts and thanks her for the good job she is doing there . hilary warns cane about lily and jordan getting too close when mattie comes downstairs . cane tries to get her to eat dinner with him but mattie tells him that lily is cooking dinner . jordan answers lily 's door and it is charlie , who is texting . charlie and jordan get to talking about photography which interests charlie . they discuss charlie 's trying out for football but that lily is against it . lily assures him she will be at his games . tessa demands answers about crystal from the goon but he refuses to tell her where crystal is . he finally gives in and lets tessa talk to crystal . |
[ previously_on ] kyle : summer said billy has a hard time keeping his hands off her . when she wants something , she 's not gon na stop until she has her way . phyllis : you 're gon na need this to get on your flight to philadelphia . looks like the only retreat you 're going to is the one with my boyfriend . nick : with dark horse picking up steam , i 'm gon na have to go out of town in the next week or so to check out some potential buildings for development . would you want to come with me ? give me an idea on what you think you could do with the places ? victoria : you do n't know if i 'm in distress or not , because you do n't know me at all , do you ? nate : have a seat , and i can tell you why -- victoria : did you hear one word that i said ? back the hell off . [ doorbell rings ] nate : door 's open . nikki . this is a surprise . is everything okay ? nikki : well , yeah . i - i -- i wish i could still pull off that maneuver . but aside from that , i 'm fine . it 's my daughter i 'm concerned about . nate : victoria ? nikki : i 'm afraid i lied to you . abby : a mini - flashlight , in case the power goes out at the hotel . it happens . arturo : okay . abby : i got you some of that tea that you like that helps you sleep in case you get too wound up . arturo : hey , no earplugs ? abby : as a matter of fact ... arturo : ah . abby : [ laughs ] and i would have gotten you an eye mask , but all they had were pink satin ones , so i decided to pass . arturo : that 's a wise decision . abby : i put some dvds in there , in case the hotel has a dvd player . and some of those dark - chocolate bars that you like , with the cinnamon and the chili . arturo : wow . you literally thought of everything . abby : i try . [ both laugh ] arturo : thank you , abby . seriously . this is such an amazing gift . although , you do know i 'm -- i 'm not going overseas into battle , right ? i mean , i 'm just gon na check out a few buildings with your brother . in america . abby : i went overboard , did n't i ? arturo : no . i mean ... just a little . abby : ah . that 's okay . that 's what i do . and i am gon na really miss you . we 've been seeing each other almost every day . arturo : i 'm gon na miss you , too . abby : how much ? arturo : i will show you the night i get back . abby : ooh . promise ? arturo : i promise . abby : [ laughs ] you okay ? arturo : mm - hmm . yeah . we , uh -- we got to go , babe . this is amazing . abby : oh . i did n't even -- arturo : we got to go , honey . abby : ... finish my coffee . arturo : let 's go . let 's go . summer : all right . fine , mom . you caught me . i 'm not going to any yoga retreat . but that ticket is just to get me to the trade show . it 's not some pass to `` board `` billy . phyllis : oh , i know it 's not gon na get you into billy 's bed . but that is what you were hoping . do n't you even try to deny it . summer : you know what , you can paranoid all you want . fine by me . but i am flying to philly on my own dime to prove a point to lauren . phyllis : excuse me . what ? summer : i 'm the one that told lauren about that trade show , thinking that she would let me go to represent fenmore 's . but instead , she decides to go herself , taking away any chance i had to get some outside recognition . so , yeah , i was ticked off enough that i decided , i 'm just gon na go . i 'm gon na surprise lauren , and wow her with my enthusiasm . phyllis : okay . well , i think we both know who you were trying to `` wow . `` do n't give me that `` innocent `` look . you are not a little girl . and if you had enough nerve to try and pull something like this off , well , then , you own it . you be that woman who does not care whose life she wrecks . summer : what a crappy thing to say -- give that back to me ! phyllis : oh , no . we are not going anywhere . we are not leaving this apartment until i get some honesty . now , i want you to tell me why in the hell you lied to me about where you were going . summer : okay . fine . fine . i want billy . you were right . is that enough honesty for you , mom ? phyllis : it 's all making sense . every time i caught you in his office . the way that you seemed to love prancing around here half - naked . you know , way down , deep inside , i had this nagging voice that all of this was not so innocent . but i - i -- i kept pushing that aside . because who would ever want to believe that their own daughter would stoop so low ? summer : yeah , well , i hate to break it to you , mom , but that nagging voice that you 're talking about , it 's not because of me . it 's because you knew that your relationship was dying a slow death . and it 's been obvious to anyone who 's been paying attention , except for you . so this is just me giving you and billy a helping hand to help you out of your misery . phyllis : do you seriously believe this ridiculous crush of yours is a two - way street ? when have you become so delusional ? summer : oh , my god . wake up , mom . this is billy that we are talking about . billy . he craves danger and excitement and risk , and that 's me . phyllis : no . that is your fantasy world . summer : no , mom . you still do n't get it . billy wants me , and that is no fantasy . in fact , he 's already made it a reality . additional sponsorship kyle : if you can sharpen your pencil any -- awesome . send me the revised estimate , and i 'll take a look . hey , steve ? got another call coming through , buddy . yeah . you too . kyle abbott . gloria . what can i do for you ? i 'm out of the office for a while yet . leaving for the rest of the day , huh ? what if i need to get in touch with billy ? already headed to the airport . good to know . very good to know . nate : [ sighs ] i 'm , uh ... i 'm not sure how my hippocratic oath pertains to any lie you might have told . nikki : i 'm asking about privacy . because i 'm your patient , um , anything that i tell you stays `` in the vault , `` right ? nate : anything concerning your private medical information , yes . it 's federal law . which tends to trump a 2,500-year - old pledge to the greek god apollo . but i am still not sure what you 're getting at . nikki : does that law only pertain to something about me personally , or is it kind of like talking to a priest , where they 're not supposed to say anything to anybody ? nate : well , if you 're going to confess that you 're a notorious serial killer wanted by interpol , i do n't think the statutes prevent me from squealing . nikki : [ laughs nervously ] yeah , i - i , uh -- i 'll keep that in mind . nate : all kidding aside , nikki , something is -- is troubling you enough that you want to feel safe confiding in me . something that involves victoria , which you felt was sensitive enough that you were n't entirely truthful . this is the gist of it , yes ? nikki : nate , can i trust that anything i tell you stays in this room and goes nowhere else ? nate : yes , you can . on my honor . victor never would have hired me if he did n't think i could be discreet . now , what is going on ? talk to me . nikki : it 's about victoria . and her ex - husband , j.t . abby : you still have n't explained why we had to rush out of crimson lights . arturo : well , i wanted to repay your kindness . i did not get you a going - away present . abby : silly . because i 'm not going anywhere . arturo : yeah , but you -- you still inspired me to say goodbye in style . so order up something fun . it 's my treat . abby : well , when you put it that way ... are you sure nothing 's bothering you ? arturo : yeah . i 'm good . summer : be grateful that my flight 's delayed . i still intend to make it . phyllis : you 're not going anywhere until you explain this . how exactly did billy make your fantasies about him a reality ? summer : by admitting to me how he truly feels . phyllis : why should i believe you ? you 've been going behind my back for months now , lying to me . summer : because billy said to me , and i quote , that if you were n't in the picture , he would be totally into me . phyllis : [ chuckles ] honey , that was his polite way of dealing with you with an incredibly inappropriate come - on . summer : there is nothing polite about the way that billy 's attracted to me . it is primal and visceral , and it breaks every rule in the book . phyllis : oh , really ? i think you 've been reading a little too many romance novels is what i think . summer : all right . you know what ? go ahead . make fun , mom . see who has the last laugh . phyllis : no , you know what ? you 're right . you 're absolutely right . he probably did you some truth there , you know , because the only way that he would look at you is if i did n't exist . summer : yeah , that 's one way to look at it , mom . but i would be asking yourself , `` why has n't billy talked to me about any of this before ? `` phyllis : you know why ? because he would n't want to hurt me by showing me what an incredibly horrible person my daughter has become . summer : no . i 'm sorry . it 's because billy wants me , and he wants to be able to sleep with me behind your back . that is the illicit thrill that he ca n't resist . phyllis : really ? well , it 's over . that 's over right now , because you are so busted , so ... if you think that our relationship is ever gon na be the same after this -- summer : no , it is not over . because i am not giving up . not when i am this close to the prize . nikki : in the beginning , j.t . had us all fooled . [ sighs ] before he left genoa city years ago , he was a thoughtful , principled young man , determined to do right by his son . but then when he came back , he was a whole different person . he was angry . he was vindictive . his life had n't gone the way he had hoped it would , and he took a lot of anger out on victoria . nate : how ? nikki : it was subtle at first . he 'd say these things that would undermine her confidence . now , looking back on it , i can see that he was doing things that were very controlling . nate : he was emotionally abusive . nikki : eventually it became physical . nate : the thought of a man laying a hand on a woman to do her harm , it just ... nikki : hey , when i found out what was going on , the only thing i could think about was to protect my daughter , to keep her safe from this monster . i hate betraying her confidence right now , but i do n't know where else to turn . nate : so , the lie that you referred to -- nikki : you were asking me about her problems , and i covered them up . i realize now that that is n't doing anything . and she is just hanging on to so much anguish , which you can plainly see just by spending a few minutes with her . nate : listen , i am so sorry that you 're dealing with this . you and victoria . but i -- i do n't know what you want from me . i did a psych rotation in med school , okay , but i am no therapist . nikki : i realize that . i 'm just desperate . i ca n't bear to see my child suffer . she needs help , and she needs help now . every time i see her , she seems to be getting worse . victoria : [ sighs ] [ pen clatters ] paul : [ groans ] you dropped this . rey : thank you . paul : mind if i join you ? victoria : suit yourself . paul : you know , i really thought i 'd hear from you by now . victoria : why ? paul : well , i assumed that you would be interested in any update with j.t . yet you really have n't been in contact with the department once since i questioned you about his return . why is that ? phyllis : i - i ca n't believe it . i ca n't even believe that you 're gon na push this past the point of no return . you 're gon na be willing to destroy our relationship , yours and mine . just over . summer : no , no . do not give me that whole `` i am so hurt `` routine , not after you 've done such rotten things to people . phyllis : okay . okay . you can lash out at me all you want , but i am not the only one that 's gon na get hurt here . summer : oh , really ? really ? phyllis : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . billy . you are putting him in an impossible situation . not only personally , but legally . summer : why ? i 'm of age . phyllis : you work for the man indirectly . summer : no , this has nothing to do with work . phyllis : do you know the optics on this are just absolutely horrible , summer ? and then what you did with jack , you manipulated his feelings to try to get us back together , i mean , that wound up hurting him deeply . summer : i hurt jack 's feelings ? i did ? okay , then your memory must be either extremely short or hypocritical or both , honestly . phyllis : this -- th -- i am actually sick to my stomach listening to you as if there is nothing the least bit wrong with your own behavior . when i was married to jack , i knew -- i knew being with billy was the wrong thing . i agonized over it . but you , you are throwing yourself at a man who 's in a committed relationship like nothing 's wrong . i mean , where is your conscience ? summer : `` a committed relationship `` ? that is funny , mom ! so how committed were you , exactly , the night that you and dad decided to jump each other 's bones ? you know , at least i 'm not cheating on anyone . that puts me one up on the two of you . and also , while we 're at it , i never purposefully ran over anyone with my car . now , that -- that is twisted . would you like me to rehash any of the other crap that you 've pulled in the past , because i could go on and on , mom . phyllis : you know , i - i had absolutely no idea that you hated me this much . i want you to tell me something . [ voice breaking ] what did i do to cause this animosity in you ? summer : not everything is about you . phyllis : what are you talking about ? ! how is this not about me ? ! you are making an all - out play for the man i love . everything about this is about me ! who are you ? who are you right now ? summer : oh , my god . we 're not gon na play this song again , are we , mom ? really ? so none of what 's happened seems at all familiar to you ? a little lie here , a seductive play there . going for whatever man you feel like , and not letting anyone or anything get in your way . this ring any bells , mom ? does it ? you know , think -- think way back . think way back . 'cause i learned from the master herself , although i am nowhere near as messy as she is . phyllis : do you think you 're in the position to judge me ? the choices i 've made , the things that i have done to survive ? since the day you were born , everything has been given to you . you 've been princess newman . yeah . no . you have not had to struggle for a damn thing . summer : okay . so because i have n't had to struggle enough , my life just does n't count ? is that what you really think ? phyllis : you 're not hearing what i 'm telling you . you do n't know what it means to fight . [ summer scoffs ] you do n't know what it means to need to fight ! and , yes , i have done things in my life that i regret , but you are being vindictive and spiteful , and you do n't even have a hint of remorse . summer : my husband died . phyllis : uh - huh . summer : i have had my heart broken . i have been cheated on -- something that you have had little regard for at all up until right now . so suddenly it becomes a problem when it all comes to bite you in the ass . well , you know what , mom ? too bad . now it 's your turn to be the one that gets cheated on when billy decides to move forward with a woman that does n't bore him . oh , yeah . after a life of making other people miserable , this is what women like you get when you get old . karma comes a - knockin ' . and every ugly thing that you hate about me is a direct reflection of you . abby : so , do you think you 'll have any time to do some sight - seeing ? arturo : of commercial real estate , yeah , i 'm sure . [ chuckles ] you do know nick and i are not headed off on vacation , right ? abby : well , what about at night ? what are you gon na do to amuse yourself ? you know , nick is n't exactly a party animal . arturo : well , the hotel has to have a gym . and i 'm actually in the middle of a spy novel . and i can watch the movies you gave me . abby : that sounds thrilling . arturo : it would be if i had you there with me . come with me . abby : what ? no way . it 's a business trip . arturo : one that would be a lot more lively if i had your company in the evenings . and you work for dark horse , so ... abby : well , that 's very sweet , and i love that you asked me , but ... arturo : you 're turning me down anyway . abby : [ sighs ] i have work to do here . arturo : i understand . abby : hey , we 'll survive a few days apart . just about . but i do expect some high - quality video - chatting . arturo : mm . that sounds -- abby : that sounds what ? are you okay ? arturo : [ sighs ] turn around and go away . now . nikki : there will be times when she 's perfectly fine , and then all of a sudden she 'll snap and get very emotional . overreact to something that would normally not even phase her . nate : i 'm no expert , but from what you 're describing , it seems like victoria 's exhibiting signs of post - traumatic stress . nikki : oh , my god . nate : yeah . nikki : my son dylan suffered with that after his military service in afghanistan . to the point of flashbacks and hallucinations . nate : well , then , you know how serious this can be . nikki : yes . [ sighs ] whenever he would have an episode , it -- it was terrifying . not just for him , but for everybody around him . nate : and abuse by a partner can trigger similar reactions . i mean , sudden mood swings , sleep disturbances , panic attacks . i have seen it all before . and the worst part is , when the abuse stops , the survivor tries to push on without dealing with the underlying trauma . which seldom works for long . nikki : i 'm afraid that 's what my daughter is facing . nate : and again , not my area of specialization , okay ... but i think victoria should be seeing a therapist . nikki : no , she already is . unfortunately , it does n't seem to be doing much . nate : listen , i know a guy in madison . stellar background . md in psychiatry plus a phd in counseling . okay ? if you like , i can give you his contact info . this guy has a knack for getting people to open up about their innermost fears and secrets . nikki : thank you . thank you very much for that . but ... in this particular instance , that is not the answer . kyle : [ sighs ] ashley . hey . do n't ask any questions , but i 'm in billy 's office , going through his files . no evidence of any misappropriated funds yet . anything in particular i should be looking for ? okay . all right . i 'll keep you posted . phyllis : where you headed to now ? summer : where does it look like i 'm going ? to get the hell out of here . phyllis : to go tell billy about my mistake with nick ? summer : to get away from you . phyllis : is that so ? summer : yeah . you know what , mom , i can handle a lot , but i will not tolerate being slapped by your or anybody else . phyllis : think that 's garner some sympathy from billy ? you know , get a little convenient shoulder to cry on ? summer : i do n't need to tell billy about this or your little one - nighter . i can get him all on my own , no extra ammunition needed . phyllis : okay . you 're not gon na get too far without this , so ... summer : i can print up another one at the airport and still make it to billy 's hotel by tonight . phyllis : summer , you are setting yourself up for more pain and humiliation . nothing 's gon na happen out there , i can promise you that . summer : oh , so you think that billy 's gon na stay pure for you ? dream on . phyllis : you do this , and you will be very , very sorry . summer : i was wondering how long it was gon na take you to resort to threats . well , go ahead , mom . give me your worst . i 'm leaving . phyllis : [ crying ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . nate : nikki , i wish i could help . i do . but victoria made it very clear that she wants me to keep my distance . and if i try to push , it may stress her out more . the opposite of what we want . nikki : she has always been fiercely independent . but after this thing with j.t . happened , [ sighs ] it 's just made her question her own judgment . she 's put up walls . now , if you can tear them down , i 'm sure that you can earn her trust , and then you could get somewhere . nikki : no , no , no , no , no , no , no . that is out of the question . god , i hate that i did n't realize what was going on sooner , before everything spun out of control . nikki : nate , please . you have to find a way . help my daughter . however you can . paul : here you go . victoria : thanks . paul : no problem . now , how about answering my question ? victoria : i do n't like what you 're insinuating . paul : look , victoria , i 'm -- i 'm not here to hassle you . i mean , j.t . put you through enough , and the last thing i want to do is make things worse for you . but it is frustrating . he was here in town , and we were n't able to make an arrest . victoria : look , i 'm just relieved that he 's gone . again . not just for dad 's sake , but for mine . if i have n't checked in , you 'll just have to forgive me for wanting to forget that j.t . hellstrom even exists . paul : that would be a lot easier for you to do if he was locked safely behind bars . victoria : [ sighs ] i wish that was possible . i mean , you 're right . i would love that . paul : why would n't it be possible ? victoria : look , i do n't really have a lot of faith in the department these days . i 'm sorry , but that 's how i feel . he left a trail of credit - card receipts , and you could n't even bust him . that 's inexcusable . so now , if you do n't mind -- paul : i am truly sorry that we have n't found j.t . yet . or figured out what happened to him . summer : whatever you 're having , make mine a double . kyle : should n't you be on your way to the airport by now ? summer : yeah , my flight 's delayed . but i still plan on making it . after what i just dealt with , i am more motivated than ever . kyle : why ? what happened ? summer : well , my mom found my boarding pass , so she flipped out on me , and then she hauled off and slapped me . kyle : whoa . seriously ? summer : yep . we got into it . and it 's way past time if you ask me . kyle : okay , so , you fought . you 're all fired up . i -- i understand you want to get even , but you only have one mom . summer : yeah , thank god . kyle : all i 'm saying , maybe you should re - think your plans with billy while you can still salvage things with your mom . summer : it 's too late . she crossed the line , and there is no going back now . arturo : what are you doing here ? rey : what do you think ? arturo : not in the mood to play guessing games . abby : will one of you please tell me what 's going on ? arturo : you 're better off not knowing . rey : ah , you 're still hiding , i see . arturo : life 's too short . come on . let 's go . rey : no , no , no . you 're not -- you 're not running away from me . arturo : oh , i 'm not running . i just have much better places to be . abby : is this why we left the coffeehouse so abruptly , because you saw him there , too ? arturo : believe me , you do not want to hear him chew me out yet again . it 's a losing battle . rey : well , you 've deserved every chewing - out you 've ever gotten since you were a little kid . abby : wait , how long have you two known each other ? who are you ? rey : since arturito here has no manners ... allow me to introduce myself . i 'm rey rosales . his older brother . phyllis : [ slams tea kettle ] [ sighs ] hi . it 's me . i need a huge favor . it 's an emergency . i 'll make it worth your while . victoria : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] nikki : hey . is now a good time ? victoria : [ sighs ] sure . on second thought , no . please . both of you , please leave . nikki : honey , nate is only here because i insisted . victoria : even after i made my position clear ? nate : i relayed your feelings on the subject . victoria : mm . apparently not well enough . nikki : he has helped me tremendously , victoria . victoria : great . then let him treat you . i 'm glad that nate is helping you with your m.s . but i am not sick . nikki : all right . you 're not gon na like this , but please listen to me . i told him about your ordeal with j.t . victoria : you did what ? ! nikki : just calm down and try to understand . you can deny it all you want , but i am your mother , and you are not yourself . nate is an excellent doctor . he 's very discreet . victoria : mom , you had no right ! nikki : sweetheart , you have to do something -- victoria : mom , this is my private and personal information , not to be shared with anyone ! what if i shared your dark secrets with the world ? would you like that , mom ? abby : you do kind of look alike . arturo : [ scoffs ] if that 's true , it 's the only thing we have in common . rey : oh , that 's funny coming from you . you really think we 've shared nothing ? arturo : you want to take this outside ? abby : whoa , whoa , whoa ! okay . whatever this is about , do n't start throwing punches , okay ? look , believe me , being a newman and an abbott , no one knows more about complicated family drama . arturo : abby , baby , i 'm sorry , but i need you to stay out of this . rey : abby ? that 's a very pretty name . i 'm assuming you 're my brother 's new girlfriend . abby : as a matter of fact -- arturo : yes , she is . abby : ... i am . rey : well , i 'm sorry if -- if my kid brother and i are making you feel uncomfortable . arturo : no . no , that would just be you , buddy . rey : i 've spent most of my life running around , cleaning up arturo 's messes . arturo : hmph . is that what you 're doing here ? after two years , you still trying to look after me ? rey : no , man . i was done with you a long time ago . arturo : mm . i 'm out of here . you coming ? abby : it 's nice to meet you . summer : she called me delusional and vicious and -- and nasty . and then , without warning , she smacks me . i swear to god , kyle , i saw stars . i am amazed that it did n't leave a mark . kyle : phyllis probably just reacted in the moment . summer : i have never been hit like that before , ever . so for my own mom to get violent with me because she ca n't accept some hard truths -- kyle : this is insane . you want my car that bad , take it . i 'll buy another one . summer : what are you even saying -- kyle : i 'm willing to concede the bet if you cancel your trip . go back to phyllis . try to make peace before it 's too late . summer : this is about more than some stupid bet , kyle . kyle : clearly . you have an ax to grind with your mom . phyllis : not everything is about my mom . why is it so hard for you to believe that billy and i could actually be something ? kyle : he 'd be the first to tell you he 's wrecked every relationship he 's ever been in . and if he 'd cheat on the woman he supposedly loves with her own daughter , how can you expect a better outcome ? you 're not gon na change him , if that 's what you 're thinking . summer : okay . so he 's messed up a few times . who has n't ? it 's because billy goes and he takes risks . he 's taking that leap while everyone else is too busy sitting on the sidelines playing it safe . kyle : one of these days , he 'll gamble too big . and that leap will bring him down for good . summer : you have no idea what you are talking about . i have seen billy gamble . he is a gladiator at the poker table . this one time , it was down to him and this sinead woman , and she bet her house in catalina , and billy did n't bat an eye . so he anted up the jaboat . and when he lost ? no reaction . did n't even break a sweat . kyle : billy lost the company 's boat in a card game ? summer : yes , and then he won enough money to buy it back . and it was hot as hell . and that is the kind of guy that billy is , and nobody seems to get that . [ cellphone chimes ] oh , my god . this is a game changer . abby : finally . we can enjoy a farewell drink in peace . arturo : [ sighs ] yeah . i 'm really sorry we 've had the day we had . abby : well , i 'd feel a lot less weird about the whole thing if you would explain what the deal is with you and rey . arturo : mm , just [ sighs ] family issues . you know , sibling stuff . abby : i figured . arturo : to be honest , i really do n't want to talk about it anymore . abby : arturo , i -- arturo : look , abby , i know that you 'd probably get this better than most people , but i just want to drop it . okay ? can -- can we do that ? to be honest , my biggest regret is , the whole thing ruined our time together . abby : well , i 'm more concerned with how it affected you . arturo : [ sighs ] abby : you 're trying to downplay it , but i have eyes . and clearly there 's some major thing with you and your brother . what is it ? arturo : abby , i do not want to talk about it -- abby : yeah , you do n't want to talk about it , but i do . arturo : just forget about rey , okay ? he 'll be gone soon , if he 's not already . actually , i have to , uh -- i have to meet up with nick . i promise to stay in touch with you every day while i 'm gone , okay ? abby : okay . arturo : in the meantime , this will have to hold you over . abby : hurry back . arturo : okay . abby : i mean it . arturo : okay . i miss you already . victoria : i 'm perfectly healthy . i do n't need a doctor or any other kind of medical intervention . nikki : nate has been loyal to our family , and he will never repeat anything i said to him . victoria : mom , you had no right sharing it in the first place . nate : i knew that you would not welcome this visit . and for the record , i do n't need any more details about what went down with you and j.t . but if you need a little assistance through this rough time , i can give you a thorough physical . i can offer techniques to help you sleep , de - stress , or i can just be someone for you to vent to . victoria : how many times do i have to say it ? i 'm fine . nikki : sweetheart , please consider -- victoria : look ! thank you , everybody . thank you so much for the help . but no thanks . i 'm not gon na be some victim curled up in the corner weeping , all right ? i 'm strong . i 'm strong , mom . i will live to fight another day . now , if you 'll excuse me , i have a lot of work to do . kyle : `` change in plans . i did n't go to philly . meet me on board the boat . i need to see you tonight . billy . `` summer : heh . i knew it . billy wants me just as much as i want him . i thought it would take a little bit more work than this , but this just makes it that much sweeter . kyle : summer , do n't do this . please . summer : i 'm sorry , dude . i won the bet . you lost . phyllis : see ya , sweetie . enjoy your cruise . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... phyllis : what 's going on with you and my daughter ? ashley : we have to wait , monitor the company 's finances , and any direction that billy takes towards them . kyle : why wait for him to mess up ? we can make it happen . sharon : what exactly are you doing here in genoa city ? rey : i 'm here because of j.t . hellstrom . | paul asked victoria why she had n't sought an update on the police department 's search for jt . victoria said she wanted to forget jt ever existed . nikki told nate about the abuse victoria suffered , and some of victoria 's concerning behavior . nate speculated that victoria was suffering from ptsd . nikki convinced nate to try and help victoria . victoria was angry with nikki for disclosing her personal information . victoria insisted that she was fine , and she showed nate and nikki the door . rey and arturo had a tense reunion . abby learned that rey was arturo 's estranged older brother . abby pressed arturo to tell her what happened between him and rey , but arturo refused to talk about it . arturo left for his business trip with nick . phyllis confronted summer about her plan to seduce billy . summer admitted she wanted billy and was unremorseful . summer said this was karmic retribution for phyllis 's misdeeds , and phyllis slapped her . summer left , determined to sleep with billy . kyle offered to give summer his car if she 'd drop her pursuit of billy , but she refused . phyllis lured summer onto jaboat , by faking a text from billy that asked summer to meet him on the yacht . |
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