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abby : what did you just say ? jack : okay , everyone take a big breath and step back here . i think there 's been a little confusion , right , mother ? dina : yes , but i -- i do n't understand what 's happening . graham : if dina 's confused , it 's because you made her that way . you 're all so self - righteous , but especially you , ashley . your mother did what she could to keep the truth from you . not because she wanted to lie but because she wanted to protect you . traci : okay , protect her from what ? what `` truth ? `` jack : okay , that 's enough , graham . you can leave now . [ cellphone rings ] mariah : hey , tessa . tessa : hey ! what 's up ? did you get any of my texts ? i 'm surprised i did n't hear from you . mariah : sorry , i 've , uh , been stuck at work . tessa : well , i 'd love to hang . are you free ? mariah : no , it 's gon na be a while here . you know , i 've got deadlines and more deadlines . tessa : oh . mariah : you know , you 're not the only one that i had to blow off . devon had to go to this fancy shindig for ashley abbott without me . tessa : well , what 's your eta for wrapping up there ? mariah : tomorrow . [ chuckles ] next week . hilary does n't really believe in a work - life balance . tessa : okay . we 'll hang another time , then . mariah : yeah , definitely . chelsea : you are stalling , newman . nick : [ scoffs ] stalling ? chelsea : yeah . you still have n't told me what happened back there with your dad at brash & sassy after he kicked us out . nick : [ sighs ] you know my dad . he was just throwing around his threats and trying to get under my skin . it 's nothing for you to worry about . chelsea : if it involves you , of course i 'm gon na worry about it , unless you 've forgotten . i mean , this -- you , me , the kids -- all of us , we 're a team now . if it affects you , it affects me . nick : [ sighs ] i appreciate your candor . chelsea : well , now i 'd like some in return . this thing with your dad , was it all about money ? [ doorbell rings ] nick : i 'll get it . oh ! victoria : i am still trying to wrap my brain around this lunatic move that you made . nick : i thought we settled this at your office . victoria : donating your money to charity is one thing , but doing what you did just to spite dad -- could n't you have thought of something cheaper ? it 's certifiable ! additional sponsorship nick : donating my trust is the sanest move i have ever made . victoria : how so ? nick : because dad was coming after me . victoria : by draining your checking account ? nick : yeah , and it 's clear he was n't gon na stop there . all i did was declare my independence . victoria : oh , nick newman , true patriot . nick : no , what i am is not weighed down by this ridiculous trust . dad can no longer accuse me of riding his coattails anymore . victoria : [ sighs ] would you back me up here ? would you tell him that he 's being rash and impulsive ? chelsea : i 'll admit , at first , i was thrown for a loop . victoria : thank you . chelsea : no , only at first , though . maybe this is n't something that i would have done , but it 's not my money . it 's nick 's money and it 's his choice , and i back him up 100 % . victoria : oh , that 's so cute , standing by your man . chelsea : it is , especially when you have one to stand by . nick : hey . whoa ! let 's not -- come on . victoria : you know what , i 've had my problems with dad , but i 've learned how to deal with them and negotiate a truce instead of a drawn - out war . nick : oh , and how is that turning out for you ? victoria : better than expected . nick : right . victoria : it is ! i 've had a few meetings with dad about brash & sassy , and he 's given me some good advice . it 's no secret that my company 's having some struggles right now . nick : and how many times did he say `` i told you so ? `` victoria : not once . he 's been very encouraging and very generous . in fact , he gave me a fully tested ready - to - market skincare line that 's gon na help get brash & sassy back on its feet . nick : well , if i was you , i would n't get too attached to that line . victoria : why not ? nick : because when you 're not looking , he might take it back . victoria : you know , the only thing this little stunt of yours achieves is to give the illusion that you 're on top , when in reality , you 're just dragging out the tension with dad . and the rest of us ? we 're just collateral damage . nick : okay , so now we get behind the real reason for this visit . you do n't want anything i do to ruin a good thing for you . mariah : whoa ! wow ! [ laughs ] tessa : [ laughs ] mariah : uh , you scared me . tessa : oh , i 'm sorry to just drop by . wait , are you leaving ? i thought you were gon na be here for a while , with your deadlines and your pesky paperwork ... mariah : uh , snack run . tessa : oh , well , i got your covered . mariah : you do ? that 's crazy . uh , what do you -- what do you got there ? tessa : well , you sounded stressed , so i happen to know the perfect cure , which is ... ... cheap red wine and dark chocolate . mariah : [ chuckles ] tessa : and since you 're taking a break anyway , we can enjoy them together . come on . you 're running out of excuses . mariah : fine . you got me . as they say in show business , `` let 's take five . `` tessa : uh , so , i caught nick 's segment . that was quite a thing he did . mariah : what , the sit - down or the money ? tessa : well , i was surprised by the former , floored by the latter . mariah : yeah , you and everybody else . i mean , the comment section on the website is still blowing up . tessa : well , i hope it did n't overshadow the brilliant `` taste of genoa city `` segment of yours . mariah : you watched it ? tessa : i watch all your segments . why are you so surprised ? mariah : well , i just figured you 'd be a little preoccupied , you know , settling in at noah 's and everything . tessa : and you thought i was n't gon na have time for you anymore ... mariah : no . no , i did n't say that . tessa : no , but maybe you thought it , and that 's the real reason i came here tonight . jack : all right , let 's go . graham : your mother put you first , and it cost her , and you 've done nothing to deserve that gesture , that generosity . all you do is play the victim . it 's all about how you were betrayed , ignored , or pushed aside . well , excuse me if i do n't feel sorry for you . you got to grow up with all the prestige and benefits of being an abbott . you lost nothing ! unlike the others whose lives were destroyed . ashley : whose lives ? yours ? your mother 's ? and yet you go on and on and on about how much you care for dina . i understand your anger , graham , and your outrage . your secret is out , and your need for revenge is pointless because brent davis was never gon na be able to give you any of the things that you covet so dearly ! he was n't good enough to shine john abbott 's shoes ! in fact , if you ask me , dina did you and your mother a favor by getting him out of your lives . yet here you are . you 're still working your con ! you 're still doing everything you can to get back at her ! jack : we should take this somewhere more private , ash . ashley : i know exactly what you did . you set your sights on a rich old lady ! you did everything in your power to prove your devotion to her ! you even got her to give you almost everything in her damn will . and you made her trust you even more than she trusts her own children . you son of a bitch ! you made her believe in you . bravo ! come on ! let 's hear it for graham ! what a hell of a performance ! dina : [ sobbing ] no , please ! stop ! stop ! this is enough ! michael : now might be an appropriate time to give ashley and her mother some space so they can ... ashley : no , graham 's leaving ! you get out now or i 'll call security and have your dragged out . dina : this has all been so difficult , so unnecessary . jack : mother makes a very good point . so does ashley . do us all a favor and leave now . graham : fine . dina , let 's go . dina : no ! no , i 'm staying . ashley 's revelations and everything she 's said -- it 's all true , is n't it ? graham : well , if we could talk privately , i could explain to you what -- dina : our entire relationship , the trust -- it 's all gone . just get out ! graham : do n't listen to ashley or jack . dina : oh , please . graham : they 've never cared about you , not like i have . the things ashley said , it 's just so clear she 's unhinged . it would n't surprise me if she 's having another mental breakdown . neil : all right , look , i 'm shutting this whole thing down . we can do this the easy way , or we can do it the hard way . take your pick . jack : let 's go . thank you , everyone , for enduring that discomfort . uh , can we get back to what this evening is supposed to be about ? a celebration of ashley . abby : i 'm sorry , but is that even possible ? victoria : i came here to have a rational conversation , not to be insulted . nick : you barged into my home and called me a lunatic . how is that rational ? victoria : you know , your big announcement on `` the hilary hour `` did n't wrap everything up with a neat little bow . nick : it felt like a gift to me . victoria : all it did is drag things out with dad . did you think about how this is gon na affect your kids ? nick : i did them a favor . that money was a curse . it did more harm than anything . my only regret is i did n't do it a lot sooner . [ sighs ] what 's up ? is something wrong ? victoria : the only thing wrong is that there 's no talking any sense into you . billy : you know what , there 's a lot of third wheels sitting around here , so why do n't we let jack and traci and ashley attend to their mother without an audience ? what do you say ? michael : sure . neil : hey . wait , wait , wait . one minute . um , before the night is over , i would like to say a few words in celebration about this lady right here , the lady of the hour . ashley , you know how i feel about you . i am so proud of you , and this innovator of the year award -- you deserve it . most of you know that i 've worked with ashley a lot over the years , and i have been lucky enough to have a front - row seat to all of your brilliance . i mean , really , you 've been so instrumental in creating new and exciting products and protocols . you have helped a lot of people . i admire you , i respect you , but most of all , ashley , you 're my friend , and you are truly one of genoa city 's special people . so i 'd like you to raise your glasses and give ashley some more love , huh ? all right . abby : to ashley . michael : to ashley . jack : hear , hear . neil : cheers . michael : cheers . neil : all right , everybody . you heard billy . come on . let 's go home , let 's get out of here . jack : nice words , sir . neil : thanks , man . billy : you okay ? ashley : thanks for clearing the room . billy : i can stick around , i can send phyllis home in a car . ashley : it 's okay . i 'm gon na deal with dina . you go . billy : i love you . ashley : i love you , too . jack : good night . ravi : i should probably take off , unless you want me to stay . i do n't want to abandon you with everything you 've been through . ashley : no , you 've done so much already . it 's okay . ravi : okay . whatever you want . whenever you need it . ashley : thank you . ravi : bye . abby : what is going on ? traci : jack , is mother ill ? i mean , she looks like she 's in shock . jack : um , can you two lay low for a second ? i got to deal with something . hilary ... hilary : [ sighs ] any chance you 're here to give me an exclusive sound bite ? jack : none whatsoever . hilary : and let me guess -- you want to make sure that my footage never sees the light of day . jack : you 're reading my mind . hilary : it 's good stuff , jack . but i get it . jack : i will make it up to you , okay ? hilary : we 're friends , okay ? i 'm happy to help . but , yeah , you will definitely make it up to me . jack : [ exhales sharply ] dina : what have i done ? jack : it all happened so fast , i was n't sure you knew what you did . dina : you know , i 've been replaying it over in my mind ... jack : i tried to cut it off as early as i could ... dina : ... but i said it out loud . to a table full of people . the secret that i swore i would never tell . oh , jack , ashley 's gon na hate me now . [ sobbing ] she 's gon na hate me . oh ! tessa : i got to noah 's last night and unpacked . but the truth is , i had a lot of trouble settling in . mariah : well , yeah , i know that feeling . it 's weird sleeping in a new place . tessa : that 's not it . when i drove away from your mom 's , i knew we had a left a few things unsaid . mariah : i do n't think that 's true . i said we were n't gon na get sappy , say a bunch of things that did n't mean anything . tessa : not getting all sappy is one thing , but ... i 'm your friend , you 're my friend . when i had trouble falling asleep last night , all i could think is that friends are honest with each other . and maybe i have n't been honest with you . maybe i pretend that it 's all good and that there 's nothing to talk about , and i rush off when all i should be doing is staying . sitting down and actually talking about things . mariah : i do n't think it 's gon na matter . i do n't think it 's gon na change anything . tessa : you do n't know that . i mean , i do n't know that . neither of us do until we actually say some of the things that are n't getting said . michael : that was a unique evening . phyllis : well , lauren picked the wrong weekend to go on a business trip . michael : i mean , i thought for a second , i was at a newman dinner , not an abbott one . it was crazy , right ? [ scoffs ] did anybody else get the sensation -- the creepy sensation -- that almost anything could happen ? oh . i apologize . that was probably insensitive . billy : no , you 're not far off . believe me , i did not see this coming . phyllis : well , jack and ashley have never been a part of the graham fan club . now i know why . michael : she was certainly lit up . billy : well , can you blame her ? after everything she said about the guy , somebody had to expose that lying sack of garbage . michael : the man they mentioned -- brent davis ? i 've never heard of him . billy : me neither . pre - dates my knowledge of family history , although now i 'm gon na have to go back and figure out who all the players are , you know ? i mean , come on -- we 're really not gon na talk about it ? after everything that was said , that dina said ? i mean , the way jack tried to cover everything up ? `` your father , brent davis . `` i heard it . michael : everybody did . and if it turns out to be correct , that means that , um ... phyllis : ashley is not john abbott 's daughter . billy : biological daughter . she was still raised by my father . michael : true . you and ashley never shared a mother , but now that you do n't share a father , either , then ... billy : ashley 's always gon na be my sister no matter what . [ sighs ] oh , my god , i can not believe that this happened . dina : i 've got to undo the damage i 've caused . tell me what to do , son . tell me how . abby : okay , um , everyone 's left . it 's just us . can someone please explain to me what is going on ? traci : yeah , things happened pretty quickly . we 're having trouble keeping up . abby : you said that you ended your marriage to grandpa john because there was another man , brent davis . jack : look , there 's been a lot of back and forth going on , a lot of misinformation ... ashley : could you girls excuse me for a moment , please ? abby : yeah . jack : ash , listen , we can salvage this ... ashley : do n't bother . there 's no point . thanks to mother , everything 's out there . [ sobbing ] i feel like a part of me died tonight . dina : [ sobbing ] i feel exactly the same . ashley : you promised me . dina : i know , but it just blurted out , and i ... i 'm so , so , so , sorry . jack : come on . come on . i 'll get you back to your suite . dina : oh ! jack : come on . dina : okay . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hilary : am i interrupting a little coffee break ? tessa : oh , did i break a rule by bringing mariah a treat ? i did n't see the `` do not feed employees `` sign anywhere . hilary : what my employee does on her own time is her business . mariah : hilary , should n't you be covering the ashley abbott award dinner ? hilary : well , funny ... devon : it ended early . enough said . mariah : hey ! devon : hey , you ! hey , tessa . mariah : what are you doing here ? devon : hey . i could you ask the same question . you have n't been answering your phone all day long . i called sharon , she said you were here . mariah : sorry , my cell must be on silent . devon : is everything all right , though ? 'cause you said you were gon na go to sleep early . mariah : yeah , i just got stuck in the office , lost track of time . devon : all right , well , neil and i are gon na stop by the club to get some food 'cause we did n't eat at the party , and you 're more than welcome to come , and you , too , tessa . mariah : actually , uh , she was just heading back to noah 's . tessa : right . thanks for the invite , though . devon : sure . [ cellphone rings ] neil : hey , uh , young man . devon : yeah ? neil : conference call . hong kong . we 're both in on it . come on . devon : okay . give me one second . mariah : yeah . tessa : so we 'll talk again soon ? mariah : yeah . tessa : yeah . i 'll catch you later . jack : you were awfully quiet on the way here . dina : well , i have no words . i 've ruined her life . have n't i ? jack : i 'm not gon na sugarcoat this . the damage done to ashley is irreparable . this on a night that we were supposed to be celebrating her . everyone who heard those words is now processing them . there 's not a lot of room for interpretation . john abbott is not ashley 's father . some loser you had an affair with is . dina : no . jack : you know what , um , you try to take it easy , get some sleep tonight . we 'll deal with things tomorrow , all right ? dina : but what about traci ? and abby . jack : it 's gon na be difficult , for both of them . dina : and graham . i 've hardly had time to process what we know about the likes of him . jack : well , we 'll deal with him , too . ashley is the priority right now , but we will all protect you from graham . dina : protect me ? how ? jack : he 's not the man you thought he was , mother . he 's been lying to you from the beginning . that requires action , like writing him out of your will . immediately . dina : hm . rewrite my will . jack -- jack : mother , listen to me . dina : yes , but -- jack : we have to deal with graham , and we have do it quickly . abby : now that we 're home ... do you want to talk about it ? ashley : sorry i was so quiet . it 's a lot to take in . traci : of course . abby : can i get you something ? something to drink , maybe ? abby : oh , honey , just maybe some tea . thank you . chamomile would be great . traci : i 'll put the kettle on . abby : and i will get some of mrs . martinez 's chocolate chip cookies . dina : my will . it has n't even crossed my mind . jack : we 'll take care of that . and graham . first thing in the morning . dina : okay . jack : right now , i have to check on my sister . dina : jack ! i 'm so sorry , son . jack : i wish for ashley 's sake that were enough to fix it . graham : there you are . i 've been worried about you . dina : [ scoffs ] well , is n't it amazing ? why have n't i been worried about you all this time ? graham : your children . they 've gotten into your head . now that we 're alone , i can make you -- help you to understand . dina : oh , i understand . perfectly . nick : i heard him on the monitor . he sounded pretty restless , so i brought him down here to work off some energy . chelsea : you doing okay ? nick : yeah , i 'm all right . i did n't give away my money for victoria . i did it for me , for this little guy . chelsea : have you talked to noah ? nick : not yet , but i do need to have a sit - down with him and let him know this is n't gon na affect our plans to expand the underground . chelsea : the scaled - down plans . yeah , it 's gon na be quite a conversation . nick : guess i should have handled things differently ? chelsea : well , let me put it this way -- next time you want to go on tv and make a big speech , maybe you should run the speech by me . nick : well , to be fair , i did tell you i had something on my mind . does that count for anything ? chelsea : not really . no . nick : you know , i did n't tell you or anyone else because i did n't want anyone to talk me out of it . i do n't care what vick says . this was n't just some knee- jerk reaction to my dad 's stunts . chelsea : then what was it ? nick : it was a chance to prove myself and to do some good . you know , i figured out that i have to stop just being a rich guy 's son . i have to be free of all of that . i have to succeed and fail on my own terms . it 's important to me . chelsea : well , if it 's important to you , then it 's important to me . so do n't leave me in the dark , okay ? nick : okay . chelsea : christian , did you know your daddy went on tv today and became the most popular guy in town ! nick : mocking me in front of my son is not helping the situation . chelsea : you know every charity 's gon na be knocking on that door . nick : well , the most needy ones will get the most , that 's for sure . chelsea : what are you gon na do about your dad ? nick : not worried about that at all . he ca n't hurt me . not anymore . victoria : ravi ? hi . ravi : hey , victoria . enjoy the rest of your evening . victoria : hey , hey . take a seat . ravi : you sure that 's a good idea ? we work for rival companies . victoria : well , there 's nothing wrong with two competitors sharing a friendly drink . ravi : okay . as long as you promise not to pump me for confidential info . victoria : the same applies to you . ravi : deal . i 'll have a scotch , neat , please . victoria : was n't ashley 's big dinner tonight ? ravi : yeah , it was . victoria : oh . it ended early . ravi : well , the guests decided to leave early to give the family some privacy . there were a few issues they needed to work out . it actually got pretty ugly . victoria : well , it sounds like i missed out on some primo abbott family drama . ravi : thank you . were you invited ? victoria : yes . yes . neil asked me to go with him . ravi : oh , are you two , uh ... victoria : oh , no . no , we 're just friends . ravi : okay . and you considered going ? victoria : well , i -- i know it might have been seen as unconventional to some people , but i 've known ashley for years , and i do respect her accomplishments . ravi : but you decided to drink here alone instead ? victoria : something came up . so , did all of the family stay behind ? ravi : everyone except for billy . he took off with phyllis . i really should have stayed . ashley needed someone in her corner . victoria : you like her , do n't you ? well , word gets around . ravi : she 's a special person . i 'm lucky to be working for her . victoria : well , from what i hear , your skills are invaluable , so she 's the lucky one . it makes me wonder what would have happened if i interviewed you first instead of her . ravi : well , i guess we 'll never know . victoria : i guess not . jack : i spoke to hilary . she agreed to bury that footage . ashley : thank you for dealing with that . jack : you know , eventually , we have to talk about this . mother is a wreck . ashley : i 'm not surprised , jackie . jack : not just by what she 's done to you , though that 's foremost in her mind . i think she 's concerned about graham , now that she knows what he 's really doing here . i must admit , i was a bit caught off guard by all you divulged tonight . ashley : i was planning on confronting him this evening , but i did n't know at what point . and then when she started defending him again , i just could n't keep it quiet anymore . jack : so how did you put the pieces together ? ashley : traci 's yearbook . when i saw the picture of graham davis , i knew that there was no question . jack : wow . amazing . ashley : yeah , well , everything i 'd learned up to that point about him made perfect sense . the way he ingratiated himself to her , the way he was pitting us against our mother ... it was all part of this grand scheme of his , you know ? revenge . it was all about brent davis . jack : your connection to him is a biological accident . your father is , was , and always will be john abbott . dina : what about those things ashley said about you wanting to drive a wedge between me and my children ? that was your goal all along , was n't it ? graham : ashley 's goal was to make me look bad , and she did . i know you 're furious with me . dina : oh , you 're damn right , i am ! graham : then hear me out ! dina : well , start talking ! graham : how did you leave things with your daughter ? did she take you in her arms , or did she forgive you , or did she turn your back on you ? dina : oh , god . graham : she stayed true to form . you 've told me about the numerous times you 've tried to reconcile things with her and jack , and this is what they do to you . they reject you . if i upset you with the things that i said , i 'm very , very sorry . all i care about is your welfare and your happiness . you have to believe that . dina : you want my money and revenge . graham : am i not entitled ? is my mother not entitled ? my perfect family was ruined because of you ! brent left me and my mother broke . we were moving all the time , constantly getting evicted . we even had to live out of a car for a short time ! if you can call that living . dina : oh , you were better off without him ! graham : classic dina , tossing off a mean - spirited comment like that , but you were n't the one trying to make sense of your life , trying to make everything okay for your broken mother ! no , you jetted off to france to live the high life , to find your next gigolo , someone to tell you you were fabulous and to flatter you when you were never anything -- anything ! -- except pathetic and needy and soulless ! dina : i 'm done with you ! i want you out of my life ! graham : what are you doing ? who are you calling ? dina : i 'm calling jean - marc . it 's early in paris , but i 'm sure he 'll take my call . graham : stop . your lawyer ? that 's -- that 's crazy ! dina : am i crazy or am i pathetic ? graham , give me that phone . graham , give me that phone ! give it to me ! graham : no . no , no . this is not happening ! i 've earned it all ! every penny ! dina : you are out of my will ! give me that phone ! graham : no ! dina : i -- [ panting ] devon : yeah , so things got pretty tense between ashley and graham and jack . neil : yeah , it sure did . the family needed time to process without a bunch of eyeballs starting at them , so ... devon : so we decided to take off . neil : and if we want to get to the club before it closes ... devon : yeah , sure . mariah : you know what , you two go ahead . i 'm kind of fading fast . neil : oh , that 's too bad . we 'll miss you . well , it looks like you 're stuck with the old man for the night , junior . devon : it 's cool . neil : i 'll see you at the car ? devon : yeah . neil : all right . cool . devon : well , hey , i 'm gon na miss you , but i understand since you 've been working all day . mariah : that 's me . busy , busy , busy . devon : well , try to get some sleep tonight , and i 'll text you tomorrow when i 'm on my way to pick you up . mariah : tomorrow ? devon : yeah . tomorrow . we 're going to chicago . mariah : i know ! i was joking . first thing that we 're gon na do there -- deep- dish pizza . devon : yeah ? mariah : please . devon : you sure you 're still down for our trip ? mariah : yeah , of course ! ca n't wait . devon : okay . i 'll see you . mariah : see ya . hilary : thought you were going out with boo - boo and neil . mariah : yeah , i did n't feel like it . hilary : shocker . mariah : what is that supposed to mean ? hilary : i do n't know what you 're doing with devon , but it 's pretty obvious that you 're just not that into him . mariah : and why would you say that ? hilary : because i have eyes . michael : thanks again . i have to say , the beer was superb . billy : that 's good . i was n't sure if it would pair well with family drama . michael : you gon na be okay ? billy : yep . i woke up ashley 's brother , i 'll go to sleep ashley 's brother . nothing 's gon na change that . michael : all right . phyllis : give lauren our love , okay ? michael : yes , i will . mwah ! mm ! all right . nighty - night ! phyllis : night . billy : [ exhales sharply ] phyllis : you were covering , were n't you ? billy : no . i meant every word i said . i 'm always gon na be ashley 's brother . but ... it does feel odd . phyllis : i wonder how long she 's known . billy : i do n't know . it must have been a while . did n't exactly seem like news to her . it felt like she was more upset that dina let the cat out of the bag in front of everybody . phyllis : are you upset that ashley did n't tell you ? billy : no . i wish she would have confided in me ... maybe i could have helped somehow . i realize how painful it must have been for her , so i understand . it probably would have been easier to just to keep it -- keep it hidden . jack , on the other hand ... phyllis : what about him ? billy : he ... i mean , obviously he knew for a while by the way he tried to distract everybody from putting two and two together . phyllis : so ashley gets a pass , but you 're pissed at jack for not telling you ? billy : yes , exactly . phyllis : sounds to me like he was protecting his sister . billy : by keeping me out of the loop . phyllis : so ... you believe that jack should have told you . billy : are you asking me if i think that family members should keep secrets from each other ? phyllis : family members .. anyone who 's close to you ... billy : well , maybe i 'm overreacting . maybe some things are better left unsaid . jack : one bit of good news for you tonight -- first thing tomorrow morning , mother is having graham written out of her will . ashley : oh ! yeah . it 's almost worth it , is n't it ? having the truth out about my paternity . jack : ash , if i could change one thing about tonight , that would be it . one blurt . one terrible slip of the tongue . ashley : traci and abby have been tiptoeing around it , but they have to know . even though i know it 's just so ... wrong . i appreciate what you said about dad and me . but the truth is , i 'm waking up to a whole different reality tomorrow , jackie . do you think people are gon na treat me differently ? jack : no . no . no . ashley : one good thing -- daddy died believing i was his daughter . graham : dina !	jack tried to distract everyone after dina blurted out the truth about ashley 's paternity . graham accused ashley of being ungrateful toward dina . ashley blasted graham for conning dina . ashley ordered graham to leave . graham tried to regain dina 's trust and convince her to go with him , but she refused . jack and neil escorted graham out . neil made a toast to ashley . billy and ravi comforted ashley . hilary promised jack that she 'd destroy the footage of the event . the guests left . ashley was devastated that dina revealed she was n't an abbott by blood . dina was guilt ridden and apologetic . abby and traci were curious , but they tactfully avoided pressing for details . michael spent time with phyllis and billy . billy said that ashley would always be his sister even though they did n't share a biological connection . billy realized that jack and ashley had known the truth about her paternity for some time . billy did n't blame ashley for not telling him the truth , but he was angry with jack for keeping him in the dark . phyllis thought jack was protecting ashley . she asked billy if he thought it was okay for people to keep secrets from their loved ones . billy admitted that some things were better left unsaid . mariah was at the set drawing doodles on a notepad . tessa invited mariah to hang out , but she lied and said she was swamped with work . tessa dropped by the set with snacks for mariah . tessa admitted she was holding something back from mariah . she thought it was time that they had a discussion about some things . mariah did n't want to because she did n't think it would matter . tessa was n't sure that was true . hilary , devon and neil arrived before tessa had the chance to speak her mind . devon was surprised mariah was at work since she 'd told him she was going home to bed . hilary seemed to sense something was going on with mariah and tessa . devon invited mariah and tessa to dinner . mariah declined , claiming she was tired . hilary accused mariah of not being into devon .
neil : oh . karen : ( sighs ) wow . that was incredibly decadent . neil : mm , one of the perks of being with the boss . stick with me , kid . karen : and if i do , will you tell me what it is you 've been trying so hard not to talk about ? neil : um , ana . karen : oh . neil : i do n't know why she left school , why i have n't heard anything from her . i mean , i would ask tyra , but i ca n't get in touch with her . karen : i know it 's got ta be really frustrating and incredibly painful , right ? neil : no , karen , of course it 's frustrating , but even more than that . it 's strange to me that tyra and ana show up at my front doorstep , you know , without warning , and then all of a sudden , they 're ... bam , they 're gone . karen : yeah . neil : it 's killing devon . karen : ( scoffs ) just devon ? neil : i guess it kills me , too . [ scene_break ] devon : i know you 're probably sick of hearing my voice mails , tyra , but i , uh , i just need to know where you are and if you and ana are okay , so please call me . bye . ( sighs ) lily : so nothing on ana yet ? devon : no . thank you for meeting me , though . ( sighs ) lily : well , i almost did n't . yeah , i tried to forget this place after last night . devon : do i want to know ? lily : oh , cane 's little precious bundle of joy kicked , and he and chloe got all excited , and obviously , i did a lousy job of hiding my feelings . devon : chloe 's the one who should be hiding ... her face on another continent . lily : hmm . i mean , what happened to me ? i used to actually have a life , and now i 'm officially the lamest person ever . colleen : ( chuckles ) you wish . that title 's mine . ( sighs ) devon : what happened to you ? colleen : oh , nothing much . oh , last night , my boyfriend was on national radio . lily : daniel ? why ? colleen : telling america that he 's still in love with amber . that 's why . [ scene_break ] chloe : wait till you see the insanely genius setup i have for the jewelry shoot . daniel : ( sighs ) chloe : what 's your problem ? daniel : you did n't hear `` loveline `` last night ? chloe : mm . i normally love mocking love 's losers , but no , i was busy last night . why , were you one of the losers ? ( laughing sarcastically ) daniel : ( laughing sarcastically ) chloe : hey , no one 's in yet . cane : well , actually , i came to see you . chloe : ( sighs ) great . what did i do wrong this time ? [ scene_break ] jill : how 'd you sleep last night ? kay : fine . it seems the young people enjoyed the party . jill : yeah , i wanted to talk to you about last night , about what you said ... ( sighs ) that you were waiting for phillip . kay : are you still on that ? my god . i told you that was a joke . jill : yeah , i realized you said it was some sort of cosmic reaching out , but , katherine , i happen to know that that was n't the first time you 've gotten confused . kay : what are you implying , jill , that i 'm addled , insane ? one of us is perfectly lucid , and clearly , it is not you . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : kevin , kevin , stop for a minute and listen . all right , i know what i said . i said that maybe i still love her , all right ? i did n't say that we were getting back together . so you can tell jana that it 's not fate . it 's not kismet or whatever , and i did n't mean it , all right ? can we just forget about it ? [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) amber : ( sighs ) help . [ scene_break ] lily : thank you . so , what , he just announced it , `` i love amber `` ? colleen : mm - hmm . you know , i knew there was something left between them , but i thought it was a little something , you know ? not ... lily : well , he had no business getting involved with you if he was n't ready , so you have every right to be upset . colleen : she broke his heart , lily . who wants to be with a person who 'd do that to them ? lily : ( clicks tongue ) i do n't think i 'm the right person to ask that . ( scoffs ) colleen : sorry . lily : just talk to him . get everything out in the open . colleen : ( sighs ) n - no . it 's way too humiliating to admit that i heard that . no , if he wants to talk , he has to come to me . see you . lily : bye . devon : looks like you two cheered each other up . good job . lily : you know what ? it 's over . it 's over right now . no more wallowing as of this minute ... devon : preach it , girl . lily : okay ? because me -- i am not destined to a life of misery and self - pity . devon : i hear you . go big or go home , you know ? use what god gave you . go after what you want in life . grab it . do n't let anybody get in your way . lily : you sound just like her . devon : dru ? ( chuckles ) you know , sometimes do you wish that ... lily : i could ask her what to do ? devon : yeah . lily : oh , only every day . devon : ( scoffs ) lily : what about you ? devon : same here . she would have loved ana . lily : oh , they would have loved each other . devon : mm - hmm . lily : the singer and a dancer . devon : dru also would have warned me , though , about tyra . i never really pegged her as the type to just disappear without any word . lily : i 'm sure there 's an explanation . tyra and ana -- they really care about you . love that big is obvious . devon : i think i have the answer for you -- um , aunt olivia . i think she could get you out of this mess that cane got you into . [ scene_break ] chloe : yeah , no , just -- just get it done . thank you . okay . ( sighs ) sorry . so ... ( giggles ) ( singsongy ) i 'm so excited . chloe : ( gasps ) ( clicks tongue ) ( normal voice ) aw . cane : it 's for the baby . chloe : uh , yeah , i figured . ( laughs ) cane : last night when he kicked , um ... chloe : more like doing the electric slide , huh ? ( laughs ) cane : yeah . it was incredible . anyway , i did n't know what to get , so there it is . chloe : hey , it 's perfect , seriously . so , uh , did you get something for mom , too ? maybe , like , a little tennis bracelet ? hmm ? hmm ? hmm ? cane : keep looking , chloe , keep looking . chloe : ( singsongy ) it 's empty . [ scene_break ] karen : honey , you 've suffered so much loss in the last 18 months . i mean , there was dru and then lily 's baby . you know , and suddenly , there 's all this excitement and affection , but it may be that tyra just is n't the woman you thought she was . neil : w - what does that mean ? karen : ( sighs ) well , think about it . i mean , when the truth came out about her not being ana 's biological mother , ana completely rejected tyra . she chose you and devon . maybe tyra resents that . maybe she 's afraid she 's gon na lose ana . neil : afraid that she 's gon na -- no . karen : yes . neil : tyra and ana were working things out when they left for new hampshire , right ? tyra would never believe that we would try to purposely ... karen : well ... neil : take ana away from her . no , i 'm telling you it 's not that . it ca n't be that . no , there 's something else going on . i know it . karen : okay , how about this ? tyra has feelings for you , and so she ran away and did n't look back . [ scene_break ] amber : so daniel 's ripping both of us , and i 'm thinking if he totally did n't hate me before , then he 's never gon na want to look at me again now , you know ? [ scene_break ] chloe : so i 'm sorry i called you a loser , but , uh , you were on `` loveline , `` right ? so how bad did it get ? daniel : oh , it got pretty bad . chloe : awesome ! oh , i ca n't believe i missed it . so what unspeakable things were said ? come on , tell me , tell me . [ scene_break ] amber : he said he still loved me , me . me , me , me ! he still loves me . kay : ( sniffs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , no , you did n't . [ scene_break ] kay : i knew it . amber : really ? kay : you 're in his blood , and he had to admit it one day . so what are you doing here , and you 're not with him ? amber : well , he said he loved me . he did n't say he wanted to be with me . kay : ahh . amber : they 're not the same thing . kay : correct , they 're not . [ scene_break ] chloe : you are so busted . so you got to get her flowers . no , better yet , jewelry . just show up and wave the white flag . daniel : yeah , i 'm pretty sure that it 's just time to move on . chloe : yeah , you already did that with colleen , and then you forgot about amber . oh , wait , no , that 's right , you did n't . ( laughs ) daniel : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] kay : call daniel . tell him you want him . amber : ( sighs ) then what ? i mean , even if we got together and had totally amazing makeup sex , in about an hour , i 'd find a way to blow it , so ... [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , the girl is just a train wreck waiting to happen . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) well , what if he says , yeah , he still loves me , but he ca n't get passed what happened between me and adrian , huh ? daniel : what if she just does it again ? you know , i do n't think it 's worth the risk . chloe : okay , if you believe that , then you deserve to rot alone in your safe little cocoon , okay ? because it takes stones to be in love . wuss . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) kay : you never struck me as being a wimp . now if you want him , you get him ! [ scene_break ] chloe : you know , i - i never got why you guys split up in the first place . oh , yeah . oh , right . oh , hey , there 's the whole `` sex with someone who is not you `` issue . right . but you know , i - i 'm just not one to cast stones . daniel : ( sighs ) yeah , well , it 's not that easy to forget . chloe : yeah , but did you forget that your mom scammed amber by -- well , blocking your e - mails and then altering that photo . it was hurt and -- and despair and desperation . daniel : and did you forget that you were n't there ? chloe : neither were you , which is kind of my point . daniel : ( laughing ) oh . that 's brilliant . so this is my fault then ? chloe : look , as i recall , you fell back in bed with amber , and you were like , `` whoops , sorry . i do n't mean it . i do n't want to get back together with you . `` you make goo - goo eyes at her , and then you got naked with colleen . this is you going back and forth . `` i do n't know . i do n't know . `` you 're worse than a girl . so make up your mind already . [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) amber : ( sighs ) i ca n't . kay : have you listened to one word of my memoir , or do you just take notes like a machine ? amber : i listen to every single word . kay : well , then get some brass , young lady . i mean , my god . uh , you can live with all of the what - ifs , or you can talk to daniel directly , and the two of you can try and make this thing work . amber , push the buttons , like , now . amber : ( whispers ) okay . amber : went to voice mail . kay : then leave a message , dear . amber : okay . uh , daniel , hey , it 's amber . um , listen , what you said last night ... um , i 'm -- i 'm not sure if you meant it or if you meant it , what that means . um ... kay : oh , god . amber : listen , i really think that we should talk , you know , in person , not , like , on the phone or on the radio . um , if you could come by the penthouse in , like , an hour , that would be great . um , you know , i - i really hope you come . thanks . bye . [ scene_break ] neil : listen , i want you to know that soufflé was the bomb , and i ca n't wait to see what 's on the menu , all right ? thanks , my man . keep it going . okay , um , what were we talking about , uh , the spring launch , right ? karen : no , actually , we were talking about tyra and her feelings for you . neil : oh , that . karen : yes , that . neil : that was a hypothesis , your hypothesis , about why she 's gone awol . no , no credibility . does n't hold water . i 'm sorry . karen : hmm , because you are wildly unattractive and women find you completely repulsive ? neil : no . i lived with her . i know these -- i 'm a guy . there was no vibe , no undercurrent at all . she 's actually very easy to live with . karen : yeah -- neil : we respected each other 's boundaries . it was a friendship . it was -- karen : honey , we are talking about her feelings , not yours . neil : karen , i - i 'm with you , okay ? karen : yes . neil : i am not looking for anyone else . karen : i know . neil : and she knows that . karen : i 'm saying maybe that 's why she left . she did n't want to make you feel uncomfortable , or maybe she was embarrassed . i mean , maybe she thought the safest thing was just to sever ties . neil : okay , listen , i [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) tyra : you guys , is she here ? ana -- is she here ? you guys , she 's missing . is she here ? neil : all right , tyra , slow down . where have you been ? tyra : well , we were on the train coming back home . neil : to genoa city ? tyra : seattle . and the conductor announced that this was gon na be the next stop , so ana begged to see you guys , but i explained to her , like , `` sweetie , we do n't enough have time . `` and i turned around just for a second to get something out of my bag , and when i turned back around , she was gone . neil : she was gone ? did -- did anyone see her get off ? tyra : well , the lady that was sitting across the way , but ... karen : honey , i 'm sorry . tyra : thank you . karen : you know what , tyra ? we have n't seen or heard anything from ana . tyra : w - w - well , neil , we have to call devon or go by your house , something . she 's by herself , and . neil : okay , sweetheart ... tyra : there are crazy people out there , and they 'll see her , and she 's by herself . neil : just relax . just calm down . this is what we 're gon na do . we 're gon na call the police , and then we 're gon na head out , all right ? let me call 'em . do n't you worry . wallace : i think i have someone here you may know . tyra : ( gasps ) oh , baby . ana : ( whispers ) i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] lily : thanks for letting me come . yeah , i just ... ( sighs ) i really need this , and i need you . okay . ( laughs ) all right , bye . how crazy is that ? aunt olivia is in new york for a medical conference . devon : it 's not crazy . it 's not crazy at all . that 's dru up there doing her thing . lily : yeah . devon : she 's got your back . lily : ( laughs ) i 'm gon na go to central park . devon : uh - huh . lily : and i 'm gon na go to museums , and i am gon na eat everything in sight . devon : really ? lily : yes . devon : and are you gon na get in a little shopping , too ? lily : well , of course . devon : yeah ? ( laughing ) lily : mom would n't want me to come back without presents . it 'll be perfect . there will be no drama and no chloe and -- [ scene_break ] chloe : yeah , no , no , that -- that , that in the background . you need to shrink that . no , wait , that . ( chuckles ) excuse us . daniel : you got big fast . chloe : uh , why does everyone keep on saying that ? daniel : um , well , maybe it 's because you got big fast . chloe : yeah , well , you know , he was going crazy last night . i swear , he thinks that he 's michael phelps or something going for the gold . and did you -- cane got a little sentimental . look what he got me , a little ... cute , huh ? daniel : yeah , cute . you look actually kind of happy , and that 's weird . chloe : yeah , well , you look pathetic and morose , so ... daniel : how the hell did i miss a message ? chloe : oh , play it . amber : uh , daniel , hey , it 's amber . chloe : you know , i just want to be clear . i just think people who do n't take charge of their lives are really scummy , really . i mean , it 's like they 're just , like , leeches waiting for their lives to just , you know , take care of them . it 's pathetic and -- daniel : chloe , chloe . can you shut up for , like , one second ? thank you . amber : if you could come by the penthouse in , like , an hour , that would be great . um , you know , i - i really hope you come . thanks . bye . daniel : this has got ta stop now . chloe : where are you going ? daniel : away from you . chloe : oh , are you gon na make amber your love slave ? daniel : i 'm going to get a coffee . give it up . [ scene_break ] kay : do n't be terrified . there 's no reason . amber : right , because this could all work out great . kay : i bet it will . amber : thank you so much . you are the smartest , toughest woman i have ever known , and i am your permanent fan girl . kay : ( chuckles ) amber : just so you know . ( giggles ) kay : oh , thank you so much . now you 'd better hurry , and i 'll have fingers crossed . um , you do n't mind if i do n't walk you out ? i took an aspirin for this headache , and i think i need a cracker or something . amber : oh , sure , of course . feel better , mrs. c . kay : thank you . amber : thank you again . jill : mm , amber . were you just with katherine ? amber : no need to whip up an insult . i 'm leaving . jill : no , no , no , no , no . listen , have you noticed anything ... off about her ? amber : off how ? jill : uh , confusing names and events , forgetting things , saying things that do n't quite make sense . amber : everything mrs. c. says makes perfect sense , except when people do n't want to hear it , so ... jill : thank you for your insight . amber : mm - hmm . bye . jill : stupid . kay : there is not one thing wrong with me . now you drop it ! jill : i 'm concerned , and that makes you angry . why is that ? kay : you are furious with me because i question your decisions at chancellor . jill : ( sighs ) kay : is this how you pay me back , conjure up a disease that does n't even exist ? jill : what about esther ? esther does n't have an ax to grind , and she 's the one who told me this is n't the first time it 's happened . kay : you pumped esther just as you pumped amber ... jill : ( sighs ) kay : to get ammunition against me . what 's the grand finale , jill ? jill : ( sighs ) kay : are you gon na pull the plug on me so you can have everything for yourself ? jill : oh , my god . would you listen to yourself ? please , would you -- look how paranoid you 're being . a little simple concern , a little kindness from your daughter , you 're turning into a screaming witch . kay : you are a self - centered grasper ! chancellor ... jill : ( sighs ) kay : is very , very lucky to have me to keep an eye on you . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] tyra : look , i am glad that you 're safe , baby , but there is nothing okay about what you did . do you hear me ? ana : yes . wallace : well , the good news was she spotted me right outside the station and came right up to me . neil : um , can i talk to you for one minute ? excuse me . neil : so listen , um , what i 'm gon na ask you is a little unorthodox , but i 'm hoping that -- you know , you do n't have to report this , that -- she 's a good kid . she 's not a runaway . wallace : well , ana gave me the rundown on the ride over about needing to see her brother , but you know , technically , i 'm supposed to write this up . but she 's a good kid , and it looks like she has a good mom , so ... neil : yeah , she does , the absolute best . i give you my word on that , all right ? wallace : um , as long as everyone 's where they 're supposed to be , i think we 're all done here . neil : thanks . thank you . wallace : so do you hear what your mama 's saying ? ana : yes . wallace : are you ever gon na run out on her again ? ana : no . wallace : so i suppose the next time i see you , it 'll be in a concert hall . karen : ( laughs ) ana : thank you . tyra : thank you very much from the both of us . wallace : okay . karen : thanks . ana : are you mad ? tyra : ( sighs ) neil : come here . neil : no , i am not mad . i am very happy to see you , but you know something ? your brother devon -- climbing the walls . i just thought you should know . karen : you know , a lot of people love you . i think you even got to the police officer . ana : i just had to tell the truth . i had to go home . tyra : yeah , everything turned out okay , but , honey , nothing has changed . we are still getting on a train and going home to seattle together . ana : ( whispers ) yep . neil : devon , ana 's here . she 's back . [ scene_break ] lily : so i am going to live on room service and get a massage every day . colleen : ( scoffs ) can i come , too ? lily : no , you ca n't run away from daniel . it does n't work that way . colleen : you 're running away from cane , are n't you ? lily : well , yes , but that 's 'cause cane and i are over , okay ? but you and daniel -- colleen : and amber . ( scoffs ) do n't forget amber . lily : colleen , he 's a good guy . i mean , i could n't always say that , but i can now . colleen : ( scoffs ) well , he 's a good guy other than telling the world before he told me about his amber lust . lily : give him a chance to explain . colleen : like what , lily ? like , `` i made a mistake that i regret , and i 'm over her `` ? or `` i still love amber `` ? or -- i - i do n't want to know . lily : listen , i know the truth is n't always easy , but sometimes it 's what you get . colleen : yeah . i 'll see you later . bye . why do guys have so much baggage , huh ? devon : do i have to answer that , or ... all right , um , let 's get outta here , because i just found out that ana and tyra are at indigo . lily : what ? devon : yeah . lily : oh . well , yes , let 's go . devon : okay . lily : oh , w - w - wait . i brought my own car , so , um , you go , and i 'm gon na be right behind you . devon : meet you there . lily : okay . devon : see you . lily : bye . okay . cane : hey . sounded like good news . lily : uh , yeah . um , tyra and ana are back from new hampshire , and i am going to new york . cane : oh , really ? um , what is that , a modeling job or ... lily : no , i 'm -- i 'm going to visit my aunt olivia just to clear my head , you know ? cane : yeah . lily : i have n't forgotten what you said in the elevator or what i said , and if you 're gon na ask me not to go ... cane : leaving genoa city right now would be one of the best things you could do . lily : so do you want me gone ? cane : i keep playing last night in my head when the baby kicked and the look that you had on your face , and it 's the same look you have right now . lily : i told you i did n't want to take that moment away from you . cane : what about what i 've taken away from you ? when -- when chloe said she slept with me , you believed me , and then when she said she was pregnant , you trusted me . we had this -- this amazing future together . we had this house , and you had a career , and i just -- i took it all from you . lily : cane , i told you to marry chloe . i knew it would n't be easy . cane : and then i begged you to stick around , and i told you -- i kept telling you how much i loved you even when i knew that you could n't be with me . lily : cane , i -- cane : so when you get back from new york , things are gon na be different . i 'm -- i 'm not gon na push you anymore . and the other night , um , in the elevator ... what happened in that elevator ... lily : that 's not your fault . we kissed each other . cane : it does n't matter . babe , we ca n't do this anymore . this is breaking my heart to see you hurt like this . lily : what , that -- what , that 's it ? we 're done now ? good . that 's fine . that 's -- that 's good . [ chloe walks into the room and sees cane with lily ] chloe : oh , okay . easy . colleen : hey . what 'd he say ? lily : talk to daniel , because it is too late for cane and i . [ scene_break ] tyra : well , i had some really hard decisions to make . the rents were high , really high , and the job market was n't working out for me . neil : yeah , but , tyra , you know that you could have asked for some money . i would be happy -- tyra : no , no , no , not money . we -- ana and i just needed home . ana : home here , right ? not seattle . tyra : look , i 'm the mom , and i make those decisions . karen : i think we were all just surprised that you did n't call us , you know ? um , devon would have liked to say good - bye . neil : yeah . really , why did n't you call ? tyra : look , you guys have done so much for us already . i just -- i could n't impose anymore . neil : family is never an imposition . devon : hey , squirt . ana : oh , hi ! devon : come here . ( laughs ) hey . tyra : good to see you , baby . devon : good to see you , too . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) amber : okay . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , god , you 're like a stalker . i 'm going upstairs . jill : mom , just for one second , just one second , please , forget about the company and my ambition and our whole history , if you can . esther and i are really worried about you . kay : well , esther lives to be obsessed . jill : no , no , no , no , no . esther said you went to the doctor . that means you 're worried , too . i really need to know that you 're okay , and if you 're not , we 'll fix it , all right ? it 's no big deal . we 'll fix it , and then you can go back to second - guessing me and mocking my decisions just like always . kay : well , i guess i did jump down your throat , did n't i ? jill : well , people do that when they 're scared . kay : being pigheaded and cranky ? jill : yeah . did you really go to the doctor 's ? kay : well , i did n't like what i heard , so , uh , i never said anything about it . kay : i 'm not young anymore . ( laughs ) jill : ( scoffs ) that 's it ? there is no way that that man said that in a professional diagnosis . kay : oh , do n't kid yourself . that 's -- that 's plenty . you know , inside , you feel 20 . so what if your knees ache or -- or your back ? but your mind -- your mind is sharper than ever . jill : ( sighs ) kay : or that 's what we 'd like -- like to think . ( clears throat ) and he , uh , said , `` you just get used to it . `` i resent that . i real -- ( laughs ) whoa . and , my dear , i - i resent it . jill : he does n't want to run any tests or take any scans ? kay : nothing unusual , unfortunately . jill : ( sighs ) kay : father time is proving he 's the boss . kay : bastard . jill : ( sighs ) jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : so what happened ? where were you guys ? tyra : well , we 'll have to give you the short version . ana and i need to catch a train to washington . ana : but everybody 's happy to see us . lily : are you kidding ? we 're thrilled . ana : nobody loves us in seattle , not like here . tyra : listen , ana , just stop talking about it , okay , honey ? it 's done . we 're going home . lily : well , i have to change my ticket , because i was going to new york to see my aunt olivia , but if you guys are leaving so soon , i do n't want to -- tyra : ( sighs ) see , this is why i did n't call you guys , because whenever we come , we just turn your lives upside down . i 'm sorry . devon : no , just the way we like it , okay ? it 's too boring without you two here . come on . come over here . tell me about school . ana : well ... neil : yeah , um , tyra , you -- you 're absolutely right . this is all -- all your decision . um ... ( sighs ) but do n't go to seattle because you think you 're being a burden or an imposition . uh , you once said that genoa city was more of a home to you than seattle will ever be . i want you to know that we are your family here , and we do need you . devon needs you . i - i need you here at indigo . i really do , and you have two rooms waiting for you anytime you want them at my place . so no sudden moves , no big decisions . just stay here and figure it out , okay ? tyra : ( sighs ) you know , he 's all she talked about . neil : that connection right there -- it 's -- it 's very rare . i admit that i - i want it for them ... and myself . tyra : neil , look , you convince people for a living , and an entire company does exactly what you say . so if i let you keep going , you 'll probably win , but i 've got ta do what 's best for ana . neil : and what 's that over there , not the best ? tyra : ( sighs ) i 'll think about it . neil : okay , well , you take all the time you want , but do n't take too long , all right ? lily : well , you know my vote , and you know theirs . neil : lily , do n't you have to go home and pack ? lily : dad , if ana and tyra are leaving so soon , i - i do n't -- neil : i am not about to give up on those two . [ scene_break ] chloe : so anyway , i signed up for lamaze class , and normally , is the coach , but , um , i know how grossed out you can get when you 're too close to me . so if you do n't want to do it , i can just ask amber ... even though you know she 's gon na drop the kid on its head . ( laughs ) but then he 'll just end up like the rest of us , right ? hello ? ( whistles ) hello . cane : of course i 'll be the coach . chloe : because no one except for us can drop that little booger on its head . so are there any other names that you like ? cane : no . uh , little booger ashby is good with me . ( laughs ) chloe : very sophisticated . cane : mm - hmm . chloe : all the other parents are gon na be very , very jealous . cane : so when he becomes the president , he can be , uh , l.b . potus ... l.b . ashby . chloe : our little booger in the oval office ... i like it . [ scene_break ] colleen : hi . uh , is daniel here by any chance ? woman : i have n't seen him , but i just got in . let me buzz the studio . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) amber : you did n't come . daniel : well , i 'm here . amber : in the hour , you did n't come . are you here to tell me that you 're not coming ? daniel : i 'm here to tell you i love you . amber : but ... daniel : but what ? amber : but you hate it , and it feels like a curse , and you wish you could stop it if you could because you -- you just do n't -- daniel : shut up . shut up . amber : ( sighs ) mm . [ next_on ] nikki : we want to lead heather stevens as far away from your father as possible . adam : what do we want the diary to say ? jack : i 'm gon na channel victor newman as only someone who truly hates him can . ( keys jingling ) amber : mm . billy : do n't stop on my account .	at crimson lights , lily talks to devon about her recent love woes ; devon suggests she get away and go see aunt liv . lily agrees and prepares to go nyc , but before leaving crimson lights she has a intense conversation with cane ; who believes severing their ties is a good thing . colleen is bummed by daniel 's confession about loving amber and daniel is being schooled by none other then chloe who orders him to take control , kay offers the same advice to amber . cane and chloe share pleasantries , cane also gives her a gift for the baby . jill confronts kay on her health and finally gets the truth . tyra and ana return to genoa city and karen is not that excited .
cane : ahh , well , your carriage awaits you , milady . where to first ? lily : well , because i could n't go to the service , i would like to go to the cemetery and see colleen . cane : come on . let 's go . [ scene_break ] roxanne : hi . devon : hey . roxanne : um , i was hoping neil would be here . devon : well , he might be later on . what do you need ? roxanne : i brought this card for lily . would you give it to her ? devon : yeah , of course i will . roxanne : tell her i 'm thinking of her . devon : okay . well , hey , ho - hold on a second . hey , um , you and i , we have n't talked or seen each other in weeks . roxanne : that 's right . devon : yeah , you wo n't take my phone calls . you wo n't return my e - mails or my texts . roxanne : did you get my message ? devon : no , what message ? roxanne : exactly . devon : well , hold on now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : victor . victor : phyllis . phyllis : um , i brought some salads , things to eat . victor : that 's so nice of you . phyllis : how you doing ? victor : oh , better . phyllis : um , what 's going on out there ? victor : i , um , have given adam a job . phyllis : you did ? victor : mm . phyllis : uh , do you think the boys can play nicely together in the sandbox ? victor : it remains to be seen , but i will allow them to -- to have another chance , you know ? to prove themselves . [ scene_break ] adam : so what have you decided to give me besides the shaft ? janitor ? mail room ? nick : junior vice president . you report directly to me . victoria : okay , i 'll handle it then . ( sighs ) the press got a hold of a rumor that dad is dead . nick : that is not good . victoria : no , especially with the savaneur meeting this afternoon . we 're gon na have to issue a press release and counter the rumor . nick : i think we need to be honest about dad 's condition . victoria : yes , but we need to spin it properly . we do n't want the public losing confidence in savaneur stock . nick : ( sighs ) victoria : i have a meeting , okay ? i have to go . nick : all right . i 'll see you later . adam : one question -- what exactly would you have a junior vice president do ? nick : whatever i say . adam : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : double - cross me . you have no idea who you 're dealing with , deacon sharpe . jeff : well , i got ta admit , i admire the way he switched this painting on you . the look on your face when you saw `` you lose `` on the clown ... ( laughs ) gloria : shut up . there is nothing funny about losing millions ... again . jeff : well , the real mccoy has got ta be someplace . let 's just hope he stashed it here in the room . oh , hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . that 's got ta be worth a pretty penny . gloria : cubic zirconia . do n't you know the difference ? would you just please keep looking ? we do n't want anybody ... ( door opens ) gloria : to walk in and catch us breaking and entering . jeff : officers , we can explain . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) why do you need me here ? you 've already got the terroni . deacon : please . i 'm not gon na risk you tipping off romalotti and spoiling my plans . [ amber remembering ] amber : look , i know he 's getting the painting from gloria , and then he 's meeting with some buyer tonight , and he thinks once he makes the score , then we 're just gon na run off together . daniel : well , are n't you ? amber : no , we 're not . you are the only one i want to be with . daniel : you want a life with me , you 're walking away from him now , you understand ? [ scene_break ] deacon : all right . the real reason i want you here ? honey , you 've always been my lucky charm . amber : not this time . daniel means everything to me . i got ta go . deacon : no , amber , do n't forget ... amber : no . deacon : that i can still have him thrown in jail . come with me . you 'll never have to worry about that again . amber : ( scoffs ) yeah , right . deacon : you know , you 're delusional if you think that you 're gon na wait around for this guy . honey , you 're way too much woman for that mama 's boy . come on . you need -- you deserve a man who can show you the world , can -- can buy you pretty things , take you places . are you really willing to risk me throwing daniel back in the pen ? all right , the guy with the muscle over there , that 's the buyer . now you 're gon na stay with me till the deed is done , and we 'll see if you still want to leave once i got all those millions in my pocket . come on . man : deacon . deacon : let 's do this outside . man : who is she ? deacon : she 's with me . that 's all you need to know . let 's go . [ scene_break ] daniel : well , amber 's not here . looks like its over . jana : no , now , daniel , do n't give up . she promised she 'd come , okay ? michael : all righty , somebody please fill me in on this big plan you 've cooked up . daniel : the plan does n't matter . amber 's gone . the whole point was to save her from deacon . michael : i deserve to know if i have to expect a curveball . daniel : i would n't worry about that , michael . this is gon na be a grand slam . man : i 'm looking for daniel romalotti . daniel : yeah , that 's me . michael : i 'm his lawyer . what can i do for you ? daniel : it 's okay . i told kevin to call the cops . [ scene_break ] victoria : there he is . that 's daniel romalotti , the man that has the terroni . victoria : i 'm victoria newman , and , actually , i 'm really glad you 're here to witness this , detective . michael : witness what , exactly ? victoria : well , this is mr. hoffmeyer from the sheffer museum . and that man right there is the man who has your stolen painting . michael : uh , you are mistaken . kevin : deacon sharpe has the terroni . jana : yeah , that 's the man you should be looking for . victoria : no , daniel has it , do n't you ? daniel : i 'd say it 's about time you got here . you know , you did n't have to slap me so hard earlier . victoria : i 'm sorry . i had to be convincing . michael : all right , hold on . uh , do you mind letting the rest of us in on this ? daniel : do n't worry . it 's all gon na make sense in a minute . ( sighs ) jana : oh , my god . brilliant ! daniel : ladies and gentlemen , the real terroni . jana : ( sighs ) victoria : wow . daniel : hmm . [ scene_break ] man : it 's a fake . deacon : it 's the real terroni . i 've had it authenticated . man : i know the artist 's work better than anyone , and i can assure you that this is a forgery . so what are you trying to pull ? [ scene_break ] roxanne : after what you did with tyra , why should i have anything to do with you ? devon : lily has been going through some tough times right now . and you were the one person that i told everything to . roxanne : well , you should have thought of that before you betrayed me . devon : i am so sorry . and you have every right in the world to hate me . but what we had before was everything to me . you were my best friend . and i miss that . i miss you . do n't tell me you do n't miss me , too . [ scene_break ] adam : you want me to prove my loyalty , i get it , but , uh , my talents are gon na be wasted if i 'm to be an overpaid clerk . nick : well , i guess if you do n't like it , you could always walk . adam : what do you need me to do ? nick : you can start by taking notes today at the savaneur stockholders ' meeting . adam : ( scoffs ) yeah . that 's not exactly an easy task for someone who can barely see . nick : you 're a resourceful guy , adam . i 'm sure you can figure it out . adam : i 'll be there . phyllis : nick ? nick ? your dad 's out of bed . nick : dad , you 're on your feet ! adam : that 's amazing . victor : i can do it . nikki : yes , you can . phyllis : nick , can i talk to you for a sec ? nick : yeah . victor : there we go . phyllis : um , michael left me a message . um , something 's going on with daniel . i got ta go . nick : okay . phyllis : talk to you later . nick : okay . you 're doing great , dad . nikki : yep . victor : thank you son . nikki : there you are . adam : that 's amazing , dad . great job . nikki : you 're get ( monitor alarm sounding ) nikki : what is that ? nick : i do n't know . d - dad -- here . nikki : oh , my god , help him ! help him ! doctor : the alarm went off . i need you all to leave , please . nikki : what 's happening ? what 's wrong ? nick : mom , i do n't know . just let the doctors do their job . come on . nikki : oh , my god . doctor : he 's losing consciousness . [ scene_break ] mr. hoffmeyer : it 's the real terroni . daniel : you bet your butt it is . mr. hoffmeyer : this identification mark on the back of the canvas , our curator placed it there before the painting was stolen . he and i are the only ones privy to that . jana : oh , my god . kevin : what about the painting my mom gave deacon ? daniel : ooh , yeah , that one was a forgery . jana : but i thought the police had your copy of the terroni . daniel : i may have painted another one . michael : somebody better start from the beginning . victoria : daniel and i have been working together for a couple of weeks to try to recover the painting . it was his idea to paint a second forgery and substitute it for the real one . kevin : dude , why did n't you say anything ? michael : this could have gone wrong in so many ways . victoria : we thought it was better not to tell anyone . daniel : yeah , we had to make it convincing . jana : you are so sneaky . how 'd you make the switch ? daniel : uh , y - you know , i did it , like , right after we picked up the original from the safe - deposit box in detroit . victoria : daniel knew that deacon would come to me to ask for someone to authenticate the painting , and of course , i knew an expert , and asked him to play along , and he did . daniel : ( chuckles ) yeah , we even staged an argument in front of deacon so he 'd think that we were on opposite sides . victoria : ( chuckles ) yeah . daniel : ouch . all : ( laugh ) victoria : yeah . michael : well , i think we owe my client a debt of gratitude for recovering such an invaluable piece of art . do n't you think so , detective ? man : so will the department of justice . i 'd like to take a statement . victoria : it was a great plan . daniel : yeah , it was a brilliant plan , if i do say so myself . there 's just one flaw . jana : oh ? what 's that ? daniel : not being able to see the look on that jackass 's face when he finds out that his multimillion - dollar painting is ... [ scene_break ] deacon : worthless ? trent sullivan just verified the provenance a few hours ago . hey , are you trying to weasel out on this deal ? man : no , no , no , mr. sharpe . i think you are trying to pull a fast one , and what makes you think that you can get away with it ? the weave in this canvas has only been used for the last 50 years . arturo terroni died in 1918 . i do not like having my time wasted . amber : i did n't have anything to do with this . deacon : yeah , she -- she 's just along for the ride . man : let 's get out of here . amber : so much for your multimillion - dollar deal . deacon : how did he do that ? amber : how did he do what ? deacon : daniel . somehow , he got his hands on the real terroni and stuck me with -- ( chuckles ) he stuck me with the phony . amber : huh . well , if he did , good for him , 'cause i know he 'll do the right thing . so will i . you know , if ryder recants his confession , and if daniel goes to jail , i will do whatever it takes to prove his innocence . deacon : you know , we all have our dreams . mine was to ride off with the most beautiful girl in the world and a big chunk of change , no worries . well , looks like the game 's over . amber : is this another trick ? deacon : just go back to daniel . i 'll see you around . ( ignition sensor beeping ) amber : why are you giving up so easily ? deacon ? [ scene_break ] lily : you 'll like where they buried you . it 's very peaceful . there 's a garden with fall flowers in it -- blue asters and winter honeysuckle . and your dad 's right next to you , so you 'll never be lonely . you know , colleen thought that you and i were meant for each other , or that 's what she said in my dream . cane : she also said you would survive the cancer and you 'd have a baby one day . lily : yeah , but there 's no guarantee that i 'll survive , cane . who knows what 'll happen in the future ? cane : and that 's why we should take this day by day . lily : i wish that i could make promises about us , but ... ( sighs ) i ca n't . cane : sweetheart , i do n't need any promises from you , and i do n't need any guarantees . all i need is your love . that 's what i prayed for when i lit the candle . lily : you know , you 're my rock . cane : ( sighs ) lily : i 've drawn my strength from you . cane : i put you through some terrible things . and my hope is now we 'll be stronger for it , 'cause i love you . i love you , and i want to have a future with you . and i just pray your dream is the same as mine . can you open up your heart to me again ? [ scene_break ] roxanne : i mean , you do n't get it , do you ? it 's because those years , they mattered so much . ( sighs ) devon : they mattered to me , too . how come you and i ca n't just talk , though ? roxanne : i do n't want to be friends with you . devon : all right . what about my family , though ? ana did n't even get to say bye to you . roxanne : i 'm sure tyra was too embarrassed to call me . ( sighs ) how is ana ? devon : she 's good . she 's in a new school with a - a great music program . she loves it . roxanne : how 's lily doing ? devon : she has her good days and bad . roxanne : i 'd really like to see her . devon : i know she 'd love to see you . roxanne : i - i would n't feel comfortable just dropping by . devon : well , look , um , i would take you . if you want me to , i 'll take you over there . [ scene_break ] man : thanks for bringing them here , officers . gloria : michael , would you please tell these good people we had nothing to do with that stolen painting ? michael : hmm , i believe i told you the next time you got in trouble , i was n't gon na bail you out . kevin : ( chuckles ) gloria : kevin ? kevin : you brought this on yourself , lady . phyllis : daniel , what 's happening ? daniel : hey . victoria : you 're here just in time to see the hero collect his check . phyllis : hero ? jeff : what check ? mr. hoffmeyer : mr. romalotti , i 'd like to present you a check for $ 25,000 . phyllis : what ? daniel : ohh . ( inhales slowly ) phyllis : $ 25,000 ? what for ? michael : for returning the stolen terroni to the sheffer museum . phyllis : all right ! daniel : this is probably one of the dumbest things i 'm ever gon na do , but here . phyllis : whoa . whoa . whoa . daniel : go get your jailbird long , lost brother out of prison . kevin : dude , dude , dude . i ca n't accept this . you have money troubles of your own . daniel : clearly , you can accept it , but i 'm just glad this nightmare 's over . ( laughs ) kevin : thank you . thank you . daniel : ( sighs ) jeff : they were one step ahead of you the whole way . gloria : ( sighs ) detective , everyone , i tried to tell you this was a big mistake . daniel : uh , y - yeah . actually , they were part of the plan the whole time . jana : yeah , he never would have recovered the terroni if it were n't for the bardwells here . man : i thought you said nobody else knew about the plan . daniel : uh , no one else did , except for the four of us . michael : hmm . well , you 've got quite a load of paperwork staring you in the face , detective . why make more for yourself ? phyllis : um , can someone please tell me what 's going on here , um , fast ? michael : oh , let me do the honors . ( clears throat ) well , it all started out ... victoria : you promise me you 're not gon na paint any more forgeries . daniel : i 'm fairly certain that 's the easiest promise i 'm ever gon na make . thank you . thank you for all your help . victoria : you 're welcome . i 'm just glad everything turned out the way that it should . daniel : mm - hmm . victoria : i 'll see you later . daniel : okay . ( sighs ) phyllis : oh , hello . why did n't anybody tell me about deacon sharpe ? daniel : oh , you know , 'cause you probably would have gone running in there with your guns a - blazing . phyllis : yeah , i would have . i would have . i 'm very proud of you . why 'd you give the money away ? daniel : ( chuckles ) i do n't know . michael : ( chuckles ) phyllis : we 'll talk about that later . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : what 's wrong with you ? it all turned out great . you should be happy . daniel : i am . i 'm happy . phyllis : is it amber ? [ scene_break ] deacon : ( sighs ) amber : what 's the catch ? why are you giving up so easily ? i mean , what are you gon na do when i go back to daniel ? deacon : there is so much more going on here than you even know . um , this was never just about you or the painting . i 've been working for someone , someone who is holding the sword of damocles above my head . amber : translate ? deacon : i did n't do what i was supposed to do , and now i 'm gon na have to pay the price . amber : on the level ? deacon : ( sighs ) you never loved me . look , you go find daniel . you go be with the one you love . just get the hell out of here before you get caught in the fallout . go now , before i change my mind . please . amber : thank you . [ deacon takes out a picture of his son ] deacon : there are things that are always gon na bind us , amber . this is n't over . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor ? ( sighs ) you gave us quite a scare . ( door opens ) victoria : mom , what happened ? nikki : hi . victoria : hi . nikki : your father blacked out . he lost consciousness . the doctor said it was due to renal insufficiency . victor : what the hell is wrong with my kidneys now ? nikki : they could n't handle all the medication . apparently , potassium has built up in your system , and it caused an arrhythmia . that 's why you blacked out . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : could it happen again ? nikki : well , the doctor adjusted the transplant cocktail , but , um , there is the possibility of renal failure , and that would mean dialysis . victor : or another transplant . nikki : ( sighs ) let -- let 's not even go there until we absolutely have to , okay ? ( sniffles ) victor : hmm . nikki : honey , i did n't expect to see you here today . victor : are n't you supposed to be at a stockholders ' meeting , my darling ? victoria : yes , dad , i 'm -- i 'm headed there now . i just -- victor : okay . victoria : i had this feeling that i needed to stop by . victor : give me your hand . just remember , there 's still a lot of life left in me , okay ? i love you . victoria : i love you . nikki : you were hungry . that 's a good sign . victor : yeah , i 'm feeling a little better . nikki : why do n't we watch a little tv ? victor : no , sweetheart . let me call the office and find out -- nikki : oh , no , no , no . no , you do n't . no , you do n't . victor : why ? nikki : if you want to recover , you have to rest . victor : oh . nikki : the doctor has taken a hard line about this . no more conducting business from your hospital room . victor : well , the kids are assuming most of the responsibility . nikki : they are consulting you on everything . victor : well , as they should . nikki : unh - unh . i will personally see to it that nicholas and victoria are banned from your room if you continue to talk business . victor : you 're just a dictator now . nikki : somebody has to take a stand with you . victor : mm . ( chuckles ) there 's something i want to say to you . nikki : there 'll be plenty of time for that later . i 'm not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] nick : we finished our test marketing and plan to discontinue several fragrances in the line . you 'll get all that information in packets we 're gon na mail out today . and that completes the agenda . victoria : uh , but before we conclude , there is a subject that i would like to address that is of great concern to all of us -- my father 's health . man : is it true he 's dying ? victoria : no . no , he had an organ transplant , and there were some minor complications regarding his antirejection drugs . he was out of commission for a few days , but otherwise , he remains the c.e.o . of newman enterprises and savaneur . man : could you give us more details about his medical complications ? victoria : my father is getting stronger every day . i can assure you , you have nothing to worry about . nick : okay , well , thank you all for coming , and thank you , everyone , for listening in on this conference call , and , everyone , have a nice day . victoria : thank you . see you . victoria : i think that went well . nick : well , we 'll know when the market opens . i 'm not sure we should have been so strong about dad 's condition , especially after what happened today . victoria : i told you , nick . he 's okay . nick : yeah , but , vick , to withhold information like that ? victoria : well , you know what ? i 'd like to get back to the hospital . are you coming ? adam : i 'll stay here , and i 'll type some notes . nick : we 'll let you know if we hear anything about dad 's condition . [ scene_break ] daniel : it 's over . phyllis : again ? daniel : she made her choice . phyllis : listen , she did n't make her choice . she 's not gon na pick that deacon guy over you . i 'm sorry , sweetie . daniel : what do you mean , `` you 're sorry `` ? come on , you never liked her . phyllis : well , that -- yeah . but you love her . daniel : i loved her . i loved her , as in past tense . ( sighs ) but maybe it 's time we start a new chapter and move on . phyllis : yeah . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( clears throat ) daniel : i kind of always liked the way she looked in this thing . ( sighs ) phyllis : mm - hmm . daniel : deacon , deacon , deacon , deacon , deacon . phyllis : deacon . daniel : how could she pick deacon ? phyllis : i - i do n't know . i do n't know why people do what they do . it was n't meant to be , i guess . listen , i want you to be proud of yourself . what you did -- that painting was missing for years . you 're a hero . you 're a hero . daniel : ( scoffs ) phyllis : giving that check to kevin was ... noble . daniel : mm . phyllis : ( chuckles ) daniel : ( chuckles ) phyllis : you 're a good man . you 're a very good man . right ? the worst is behind you . you never know what can come your way . ( door opens ) phyllis : see you later . daniel : okay . daniel : i did n't think you were gon na show up . ( drops box ) amber : how could you think that ? huh ? you know , i -- ( sighs ) i do n't know how you did it , but you did . i mean , you should have seen the look on deacon 's face when he realized the painting was a forgery . it was -- daniel : is that why you 're here ? all that money that you thought you had just vanished , huh ? amber : how can i get it through your thick skull ? i never cared about deacon or about the money . ( sighs ) i want to be with you . in fact , i have always wanted to be with you . daniel : i do n't believe you . i do n't believe you . i think that your boyfriend 's big score fell apart , and now you just come crawling back here . amber : no . deacon promised he would never bother you again if i went with him to meet that shady art buyer . ( sighs ) you played him brilliantly . we 're free , daniel . both of us -- we are free . deacon is gone , and i do n't care what you say . i am never leaving your side again ... unless you want me to . [ scene_break ] roxanne : you do n't have to take me to see lily . devon : i would n't be doing it for me . lily needs all the support she can get . listen , if you do n't want to be friends with me , that 's fine . but can we at least be civil ? roxanne : sure . we can do that . [ scene_break ] cane : you know , i 'll never forget standing here in this chapel on our wedding day . you trusted me , and you believed in me . i wanted to be honest with you , 'cause i never wanted to hurt you , all the family that i started to love so much . ( sighs ) the one thing that i regret more than anything else was deceiving you and destroying your faith in me . i was a liar , and i was a fraud . but the one thing that is true , and it 's so true , is how much i love you . i -- i should never have taken phillip 's identity . but it brought me to you . lily : my cancer brought you back to me . if i never had gotten sick , you would n't have stayed , and i would have lost you forever . and it 's like i keep trying to make sense of all of this , you know ? and try and find the good in something so awful . and i think that maybe we 've been given a gift , like my cancer has helped us understand what matters most . [ scene_break ] kevin : got ta admire daniel for pulling it off . michael : for once , no one in the family ended up in jail . jana : ( chuckles ) kevin : what about ryder ? he 's family . talk to him after i post his bail ? michael : kevin -- kevin : he has nobody , michael . jana : hang on . where 's jeffrey ? gloria : he needed something stronger than caffeine . kevin : as a favor to me ? michael : ryder is trouble . he knows how to push your buttons . kevin : ( sighs ) my best friend just ponied up $ 25,000 to help , and my own brother wo n't even step up to the plate . ( sighs ) how many times have you helped me when i 'm in trouble ? michael : ( chuckles ) let me count the ways . kevin : well , now it 's my turn . with or without your help , i 'm gon na help my brother in need . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) excuse me . can i order something to go ? thanks . deacon : what do you say i buy you a drink ? phyllis : married . deacon : mm . come on . what 's your pleasure ? phyllis : um ... ( sighs ) my mother always told me not to accept a drink from strangers . deacon : i always thought that was candy . i 'll tell you , what do you say we fix that ? i 'm deacon sharpe . [ phyllis smacks deacon who grunts ] phyllis : i 'm daniel romalotti 's mother . deacon : small town . phyllis : yeah , it is a small town . you really have some guts showing your face around here . let me tell you something . you keep away from my son or anybody remotely close to him , or you 're gon na have to deal with me , and i 'm not that easy . do you understand me ? deacon : mm - hmm . phyllis : i lost my appetite . deacon : it was nice meeting you . ( chuckles ) deacon : listen , there 's been a complication . we need to move him to another place that 's safe . yeah . whatever it takes . just protect my son . [ scene_break ] amber : well , do n't just stand there . say something . daniel : like what ? what do you want me to say ? i mean , the whole plan was to get you away from deacon , and you did n't show up . what am i supposed to think ? amber : you -- you may not agree with everything i did , but it was all for you . and i would do it over again , even if it meant losing you , daniel , because i love you , and i know you love me , too . daniel : you know , they said i was a hero ... ( chuckles ) a hero for returning that painting . and when i thought that you were gone for good , none of it really mattered to me , because i have never stopped loving you . amber : ( sighs ) mm . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , i love the poem that katherine read at our wedding . `` where there is doubt , faith . where there is despair , hope . `` cane : `` where there is injury , there 's pardon . `` i have no more secrets . and now i do n't have the fear of being exposed . i have the freedom to love you in a way i could n't love you before . lily : do you remember our vows ? cane : ( chuckles ) `` i will listen when you speak . i will take care of you if you get sick `` ... lily : `` i will always look for the good in you `` ... cane : `` i will cherish , and i will always protect you `` ... lily : `` i will trust and respect you and delight in the person that you are becoming `` ... cane : `` and whatever lies ahead , good or bad , i 'll always be your soft place to fall . `` [ scene_break ] woman : oh . adam : excuse me . ( sighs ) oh , hey , uh , your -- your briefcase . [ adam opens up the briefcase and takes out the cell phone ] adam : is this the enforcement division of the securities and exchange commission ? i 'd like to report an infraction . the name of the company is savaneur . the chief executives , they lied to their shareholders today regarding the exact nature of their c.e.o . 's health . yes , i 'll hold . [ scene_break ] nick : the stockholders ' meeting went very well . there were no serious objections to the plan we laid out for the future . victoria : there were some questions about your health , but we handled them . victor : what about adam ? nick : i did what you asked . i gave him a junior v.p . slot . he already started . victoria : we 're gon na do our best to make that work , dad . victor : please do . nikki : okay , that 's enough . your father needs to rest ... victoria : good night , dad . nikki : doctor 's orders . victoria : i love you . nick : get some sleep , dad . victor : bye - bye . i will . nick : mom , do you need anything ? nikki : no , i 'm fine , thank you . well , you have had a long day . ( sighs ) victor : you do n't need to stay , sweetheart . nikki : do n't be silly . the doctors have finally adjusted your medication , and everything will be smooth sailing from here on . victor : mm . nikki : you 're gon na be fine , victor . victor : mm . mm . nikki : you 're going to recover . you have to . i do n't know what i would do if i lost you . nikki : you 're gon na be fine . [ next_on ] jack : are you up to this ? ashley : i 'm not afraid of victor . j.t . : i know this is kind of out of the blue , but ... victoria : are you leaving me ? adam : you do n't know the things that i 've done . sharon : i know a lot more than you think .	cane and lily decide to go to the cemetery to visit colleen . roxanne visits devon to leave a card for lily . nick gives adam a junior vice president position . victoria tells nick that the press knows that victor is dead . gloria makes her threats to deacon if he betrays her . gloria finds out that deacon had switched the terroni for one of a clown . officers walk in on jeff and gloria . daniel orders amber to walk away from deacon if she wants a life with daniel . deacon interrupts and tells amber to come with him to the business meeting .a man comes into the coffeehouse to talk to daniel about the terroni . daniel shows jana , victoria and michael the real terroni . deacon shows the fake terroni to the buyer . roxanne reminds devon of sleeping with tyra . mr. hoffmeyer finds out that daniel has the real terroni . deacon orders amber to go back to daniel before she is caught in the crossfire . lily talks to colleen in her grave . daniel receives a check for $ 25,000 for returning the terroni to the sheffer museum . deacon tells amber that someone is holding the sword of damocles over his head . victoria and nikki find out that victor had suffered from renal insufficiency . victor reminds victoria that she is due at a board meeting for newman enterprises . amber tells daniel that she is never leaving his side again . phyllis meets deacon in a bar and orders him to stay away from her family . adam calls the securities and exchange commission about an infraction concerning savaneur .
tucker : ohh , look at those big brown eyes . yeah . those are gon na get you a lot of female attention , you know that , buddy ? sofia : ( chuckles ) moses : ( coos ) tucker : mm - hmm . sofia : you know , i had it in my head that once i saw him , i 'd be able to tell whether malcolm or neil was the father , but ... ( sighs ) dr. manchester : i 'm sorry . you have company . sofia : oh , no . i - it 's okay . tucker knows all about the paternity test , if that 's why you 're here . dr. manchester : we 'll have your test results this morning . sofia : i guess i have to tell malcolm and neil . thank you , dr. manchester . tucker : yeah . well , sof , you 're gon na get your answer . so tell me , who do you want to be the father ? [ scene_break ] neil : so , uh , tucker apologized , and you felt like he was sincere ? devon : i think he genuinely felt bad that i had to go through so much crap growin ' up . he wished he would have done more to try and find me . neil : mm . devon : but , uh , you know , does that mean that he suddenly morphed into the kind of guy that would do that and put his kid 's needs ahead of his own ? i do n't know . lily : well , it 's true . i mean , people can be sorry they 've hurt you and not willing or able to change . neil : yeah , that 's for sure . ( cell phone rings ) neil : oh , excuse me . ( sighs ) oh . yeah , hi . ( sighs ) what ? okay . i 'll be over in a little while . thanks . ( clears throat ) so , honey , when you talk about people needing to change , are you referring to cane ? lily : i do n't know . maybe i 'm just overreacting to things . neil : no , no , no , no , no , no . do n't do that , okay ? if your intuition is telling you that he 's hiding something , he probably is . lily : and what if my intuition 's telling me that you 're hiding something ? who was that on the phone ? neil : that was sofia . we 're finding out this morning whether moses is my son or malcolm 's . [ scene_break ] malcolm : yeah , all right . all right , see you soon . ( sighs ) phyllis : are you going back to the hospital ? malcolm : yeah . ( sighs ) phyllis : this is a gorgeous baby . malcolm : sure is . phyllis : mm - hmm . malcolm : ( chuckles ) phyllis : oh , my gosh . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : are you still mad at me ? just a little ? malcolm : what ? phyllis : are you mad at me for writing that story about tucker and devon in `` restless style `` ? malcolm : mm , well , i mean , i 'm not exactly happy about it . no . but that 's not what 's bothering me most right now . phyllis : what 's bothering you ? malcolm : you know , i probably would tell you , phyllis , if i felt like i could trust you or confide in you . phyllis : okay , okay . yes , you can . here , listen , you can confide in me . i am sorry . what i did was wrong . i crossed the line . i should n't have crossed the line . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : i should not have done it . and i promise you from this day forward , everything ... everything you tell me is off record . malcolm : apology accepted . phyllis : great . so what 's wrong with you ? on a day like today , you should be over the moon . malcolm : i should be , but ... ( sighs ) this baby might not be mine , phyllis . we took a paternity test , and we 're finding out the results today . phyllis : i - i do n't -- malcolm : yeah . phyllis : i do n't -- i do n't get that . how -- how could sofia ... malcolm : ( sighs ) well ... phyllis : i do n't -- malcolm : ( chuckles ) we were -- we were having some issues , you know , when i was giving he a hard time about keeping secrets from me . ( sighs ) how 's that for irony ? ( chuckles ) neil just swooped right on in there -- phyllis : oh , wait , wait . wait a second . wait . neil swooped in ? malcolm : yep . neil . [ scene_break ] dr. larson : these latest test results are telling us the remission induction therapy did exactly what it was supposed to . chloe : ( sighs ) so -- so you 're saying that delia is cancer - free ? dr. larson : to keep her that way , we 'll do the bone marrow transplant . chloe : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) dr. larson : today . chloe : today ? today ? what do you mean , today ? dr. larson : sooner is better . chloe : um , o - okay . uh , okay , i - i just have n't prepared her for that , but this is fantastic news , so , um , oh , my go -- i mean , should i contact kevin ? what should we do ? dr. larson : my staff 's making all the arrangements . chloe : thank you . victoria : thank you . chloe : ( sighs ) i - i just ca n't believe that billy is n't here , you know ? he might make her laugh , and she just would n't be so scared . victoria : you 're doing fine all on your own . chloe : i do n't think that i 've told you lately that i am really , really appreciative for you filling in for your lousy husband . victoria : anytime . [ scene_break ] billy : victor had those divorce papers drawn up , not victoria . they were n't signed . he 's just messing with my head again . kevin : i do n't know . billy : you do n't know . of course you do n't know . i mean , you do n't even talk to victoria . when 's the last time you talked to her ? kevin : well , last night , actually . just for a minute , though . billy : yeah ? well , i mean , what 'd she say ? did she -- she talk about me ? kevin : well , she did n't -- she did n't , uh , mention a divorce specifically . billy : specifically ? kevin : she did mention that she needed to move on . and i told her , i said , you know , that she should n't rush it . billy : you did , huh ? kevin : do n't . do n't start thinking that you can send messages in code through me or anything . i 'm already way more involved in this thing than i want to be . billy : i hear ya . ( door opens ) victor : well , i have some good news . delia 's transplant will take place today . that means that you , kevin , can go back to your regularly scheduled life , and you can remove yourself from ours . billy : so dr. larson 's in on it now . what happened to dr. renner ? i thought you said he was the best of the best . victor : regrettably , dr. renner had to back out , okay ? dr. larsen will do the procedure . i made a generous contribution to her clinic , and she 'll make it seem as if the bone marrow will be donated by kevin . kevin : when it 's really billy 's . well , i guess i should get to the hospital then , right ? billy : hey , man . look , you 're feelin ' a little weird about this . i get it . kevin : well , i 'm not gon na bail . billy : no , i know you 're -- i know you 're not gon na bail , man . i 've seen how far you 're willing to go for chloe , and i appreciate it . that 's all . kevin : well , good luck with the surgery , and , uh ... good luck . billy : ( sighs ) victor : you realize it 's imperative that everything go smoothly . billy : oh , i 'm well aware . that 's the only reason why i 'm here is for my daughter . victor : i made that possible , more so than kevin , and do n't you ever forget it . billy : okay . what , are you expecting a little gratitude ? victor : i do n't expect a damn thing from you . let 's get ready . let 's go to the hospital . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i can not believe that you allowed neil in the delivery room . i can not believe that . there must have been a lot of tension . malcolm : yeah . phyllis : yeah . malcolm : you know , we put it aside for the baby 's sake . phyllis : well , that 's incredible . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : it just shows what kind of person you are . it shows what kind of father you 'd be . malcolm : if i get the chance . phyllis : is that what you want ? malcolm : you know ... ( sighs ) i thought i could hold back my feelings until ... we actually found out who moses ' father really is , but ... phyllis : it did n't work out that way , yeah . malcolm : phyllis , i should have never held him . phyllis : i know . it changes everything , does n't it ? malcolm : it 's gon na be very hard , real hard , if it turns out that baby 's not mine . phyllis : okay , odds are the baby is yours . and if that 's the case , are you just gon na visit at sofia 's ? malcolm : i 'd never want to leave . phyllis : well , you said there was no hope for the marriage . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : but ... could that change ? malcolm : i just -- i could n't imagine myself turning my back on my family . phyllis : because of the baby . malcolm : no , because i 'm still in love with sofia . [ scene_break ] tucker : it 's okay , sof . ( sighs ) you do n't have to tell me who you 're rootin ' for to win the `` daddy sweepstakes . `` sofia : ( chuckles ) tucker , do n't joke . tucker : mm . the fact that you do n't want to say , that kind of tells me everything i need to now . sofia : well , i do n't want to talk about it , because it 's an awkward situation . tucker : it 's time to stop bein ' embarrassed . you 've gifted this planet with moses . that 's something to be proud of . sofia : i also caused the winters family a lot of pain , and that 's definitely gon na affect my child . tucker : well , you could have kept the secret , lived a lie , but your father did n't raise you to take the easy way out . sofia : no , he did n't . tucker : listen , darling , no matter what those d.n.a . tests say , `` little mo `` is gon na be just fine , 'cause he 's got you . sofia : ( sighs ) tucker : okay ? [ scene_break ] lily : now listen , i was very shocked to hear about you and sofia . but , you know , i 'm gon na love moses like crazy , right ? devon : and i promise , no sibling rivalry if the baby turns out to be yours . neil : ( chuckles ) let 's not get ahead of ourselves , all right ? ( chuckles ) devon : oh , come on now . i know you 've thought about it -- what it 'd be like to have a - a kid that 's yours genetically . lily : yeah , it would n't be an issue for us . neil : it 'd be a big issue for malcolm , though . devon : hey , dad , if sofia was n't married to malcolm , would you -- neil : sofia is malcolm 's wife , all right ? now i 'm not spending any more time playing `` what if . `` i 've got ta get to the hospital . devon : all right . neil : talk to you . lily : yeah , i got ta go , too , and get the twins , so thanks for the coffee . devon : of course . lily : but i 've got ta be somewhere else . neil : ( clears throat ) whoa . katherine . kay : i 'd like to speak to devon , if i may . neil : well , that is completely up to devon . lily and i were just leaving . lily ? lily : yeah . um ... neil : after you . lily : hi . kay : lily . neil : katherine . kay : can we talk ? ( clears throat ) uh , devon , i can not blame you for being upset with me , but , uh , i - i do n't see how you can cheat yourself out of the opportunities . i mean , why should n't you start your own record company ? devon : 'cause i do n't want to be associated with you , that 's why . kay : associated ? ( sighs ) darling , darling , sweet devon , you are my grandson . now whether you come to work for me or not , i mean , the fact you 're my grandson , that will always be true . devon : ( sighs ) kay : i remember how excited you were making plans for the company and the new bands you were going to hire . devon : yeah . i was a lot less exited when i found out that you were just using me to get back at tucker . kay : no , no , that -- that is not -- that is not the case at all . if you really believe i have no appreciation of your talent , uh , here 's your chance . prove me wrong . devon : what are you doing ? what , are you really trying to use reverse psychology on me right now ? kay : indeed , i am . is it working ? [ scene_break ] harmony : are there any openings here ? i have experience as a waitress . man : there you go . harmony : oh , thanks . tucker : something with grapefruit , please . so you 're lookin ' for work , huh ? ( sighs ) does that mean you 're plannin ' on stickin ' around for a while ? harmony : it 's not polite to eavesdrop . tucker : well , it was n't intentional . harmony : ( sighs ) tucker : you have a tendency to think the worst of me . it 's too bad , because the misunderstanding that made you cut me out of my son 's life might never have happened if you had given me a chance . harmony : oh , i 'm not convinced it was a misunderstanding . tucker : well , you see there ? uh , you just proved my point . i was a selfish bastard . i admit it . but i would like to ... make up for it in some way if i could , if you 'll let me . let 's start with this . i think ... this 'll help you out . if you ... think you need to get a job right away ... harmony : ( sighs ) tucker : you do n't . there we go . that 's for you . harmony : very generous . are there strings attached ? tucker : i 'm gon na ask you to leave town -- today . [ scene_break ] chloe : so how long did they say you were gon na be out ? kevin : uh , i do n't remember . you should go and be with delia . okay ? do n't worry about me . chloe : he 's afraid he 's gon na say something all mushy while he 's under the influence . victoria : ( laughs ) well , nothing you could do at this point would make us think less of you . you have achieved hero status . chloe : a - and you 've completely restored my faith in men , which is close to impossible . victoria : oh , i was gon na ask the nurses if maybe they 'd give you a little something to help you relax . chloe : that 's -- that 's a good idea . i 'll just go ask dr. larson . kevin : no , no , no , do n't bother dr. larson . she 's got enough to worry bout right now . i 'm fine . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] dr. larson : for the record , i am not at all comfortable with this arrangement . victor : mm - hmm . billy : well , the goal here is to cure delia , right ? we 're makin ' that happen , and if this is the way victor wants it , then that 's the way we 're gon na have to do it right now . dr. larson : i 'd like to speak to mr. abbott alone , explain the procedure . victor : you certainly can . come with me . make sure no one comes in to see him , and conversely , do n't let him get out of there , okay ? dr. larson : i have to ask , are you here against your will ? billy : ( laughs ) am i here against my will ? i have done a lot of thing lately against my will , but they 've all been to get right here . we 're gon na save my daughter today , okay ? so let 's make this happen . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , it 's me . uh , give me a call when you can . i want to talk to you about something , all right ? um , bye . hey . lily : hi . sorry we 're interrupting you . cane : no , no , no . you 're not interrupting . i was just , you know , leaving a message . lily : oh . for who ? cane : oh , it does n't matter it 's just not important . lily : you were calling your father ? [ scene_break ] tucker : that should be enough for you to make a fresh start back home ... ( sighs ) or somewhere else . harmony : mm - hmm . i know it does n't matter to you where i go , as long as you do n't have to deal with me . tucker : now do n't take it like that . harmony : well , what other way is there to take it , mick ? you have n't changed at all . tucker : whatever you say . listen , i just want to spend some time gettin ' to know my son . now he 's already got katherine trying to manipulate him . harmony : ( laughs ) and i know you ca n't pay her off . tucker : that 's not what this is . i 'm not trying to pay you off . harmony : oh , you know what ? just -- just save it you know what ? i remember that you used to be really good with the words , 'cause that 's how you convinced me that i was somebody special to you . but , you see , i 'm a little bit wiser now . you know , just ... ( stammers ) it do n't matter how you try to spin this . i know that you want me gone because i 'm in your way . too damn bad , because i have missed out on a big chunk of devon 's life , and i 'm back here to make up for it , the same as you . and i have just as much right to do that as you . now i might not have as much money , but he does n't need money . he needs love . and that is one thing that i know i have more of than you . tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : well , i do n't really think you 're being fair to me . devon : is this thing on ? i 'm not bein ' fair to you ? kay : well , when you say , um , i have no genuine interest in your career . i mean , do n't i , um , have a history of supporting young people , you know ? i mean , after all , i am putting ana through music school . devon : okay , so what are you trying to say , though ? if -- you 're gon na stop if i do n't do what you want ? kay : no , stop it . would you stop that ? i mean , i would never do that . i 'm simply here ... ( clears throat ) i am simply here to try and find a way to make things right ... devon : ( sighs ) kay : between you and me . i mean , can you understand we 're family ? that ... that is the bottom line . devon : i understand that , but i think you 're forgettin ' who you 're talkin ' to . i 've had to cut family out of my life before . kay : i hardly see any comparison between me and yolanda . devon : well , you both did show up on my doorstep full of apologies . kay : your mother was here ? devon : yeah , she was here . she saw her , uh , her picture in the tabloids , thought there might be something in it for her . kay : i promise you i 'm going to try and find a way to restore your trust in me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my god . he 's so adorable . those cheeks -- adorable . malcolm : ( chuckles ) sofia : thank you . phyllis : i love the name , too -- moses . malcolm : mm - hmm . phyllis : it 's very bold , classic . sofia : well , i named him after my father . you know , i think he looks like him , too . i have his baby pictures at home . i should have brought 'em with me , but ... malcolm : well , we 'll have to compare it to this one . sofia : oh , my god . thank you for taking this , malcolm . i love it . ( sighs ) phyllis : mm . um , i 'm gon na get some coffee . do you need anything ? sofia : he 's fine . she knows ? malcolm : well , i had to talk to someone . ( sighs ) sofia : it 's okay . its okay , malcolm . i was worried you would n't have anyone to talk to if things did n't turn out the way we were hoping , but ... malcolm : ( sighs ) look , sofia , you do n't have to say that i know you want neil to be the father . sofia : ( scoffs ) do n't talk like that . please , malcolm . you are a wonderful man , and i will be grateful and happy if -- if you are moses ' father . malcolm : yeah , well , if you had any doubts on what kind of father i 'd be because of the way things have gone down or because of ... how i bailed when i found out that i was lily 's father -- sofia : no , i do n't . i do n't have any doubt . malcolm : yeah . i did ... until now . that little man over there is gon na get everything ... everything i have to give . moses : ( coos ) sofia : ( sighs ) malcolm : what ? what you sayin ' over there , little man , huh ? you hear us talking about you ? you got something you want to say ? come here . moses : ( fusses ) malcolm : ohh ... sofia : oh . malcolm : look at him . sofia : hey , sweetie . malcolm : aw , look at that little man . sofia : ( chuckles ) ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] lily : i can not believe this . i can not believe that you are doing this again . cane : you are making more out of his than what it is . lily : the lying , cane , is what broke up our marriage and put our children in danger . cane : i would never do anything to hurt those babies . you know that . lily : they were almost kidnapped . we would have never seen them again . it 's like you refuse to be honest with me . i - if you ca n't trust me with the truth , then i ca n't trust you . you know what ? i really wanted matty and charlie to have you in their lives . but you can not be what they need you to be . and i 'm sorry , but i do n't want you to see them anymore . [ scene_break ] kevin : so somebody who was really coming out of surgery would be what ? disoriented ? dr. larson : just like you 're drunk . let it wear off after a few hours . kevin : would i be in any pain ? dr. larson : lower back , about a week . kevin : a week ? ( scoffs ) chloe : hi . kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : hi . you feel okay ? kevin : you should be with delia . chloe : you know what ? she 's , uh , she 's actually on her way over here to see you . she 's gon na take a little detour , but i promise , she will be right on schedule for the o.r . dr. larson : that 's fine . chloe : okay . ( sighs ) i brought you a little something . i do n't know how to say thank you . ( chuckles ) i mean , what you 're doing ... if i did n't have delia in my life , i would ... i 'm not gon na go there . i 'm not gon na go there . ( chuckles ) victoria : oh , there he is . chloe : oh . ( laughs ) victoria : we found him . hi . chloe : hey . hey , `` speed racer . `` that was quick . so do you have his present ? you have it ? okay , give it to him . ( chuckles ) how great is that ? victoria : that 's how we all see you . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) are you -- are -- are -- are -- are you kidding me , man ? are you everywhere ? victor : we wo n't be seeing much more of each other , thankfully . cordelia is now receiving your bone marrow , okay ? billy : i want to see her . victor : out of the question . billy : victor , you 're doing all this to protect your daughter . victor : mm - hmm . billy : i ca n't even see mine ? she has cancer . victor : she no longer has cancer , okay ? thanks to you , it 'll hopefully stay that way for a long time . you have done the right thing , billy , and you 'll continue to do the right thing . as soon as cordelia recuperates sufficiently from the bone marrow transplant , you 'll be leaving town , all right ? [ scene_break ] harmony : what ? kay : you , um , do you have somewhere to stay ? harmony : i have a place in milwaukee . i 'm just passin ' through . kay : well , that does n't really answer my question . harmony : give your charity to someone who needs it , mrs. chancellor . kay : well , this is n't charity , and we 're not exactly strangers , ms. hamilton . no , um , we 're , uh , we 're family , and i believe it would ease my grandson 's mind to know that you had a safe lace to stay . uh , right now , i would do almost anything to , uh , help him through this very difficult time . now that gives us something in common , does n't it ? [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) devon : ( sighs ) hi . tucker : hey . how 'd you know i was here ? devon : i did n't know you were here . i just came to get something to eat . uh , can i get a menu , please ? thank you . tucker : well , hey , maybe we can have lunch together . devon : what is this ? tucker : um , i ran into your mother earlier . i offered to help her out . devon : she turned you down ? tucker : i 'm afraid i offended her pride . i did n't mean to . devon : ( sighs ) you and katherine , man . you guys are so much alike . it 's ridiculous just thinkin ' that throwin ' money at people is gon na win 'em over . tucker : hey , devon ? you know , uh ... ( clears throat ) i 'm guessin ' you get your suspicious streak from your mother . but there is such a thing as simple generosity . devon : well , tucker , i do n't need your money , and apparently , neither does harmony hamilton . so how about you take your cash and shove it ? [ scene_break ] neil : so you , uh , you want me to find the doctor ? see how much longer we have to wait for the results , or -- malcolm : it 's cool , man . just sit tight . they 'll get here when they get here . ( sighs ) neil : how are you feelin ' ? sofia : a little overwhelmed . neil : i know what you mean . malcolm : you hear that , man ? you hear them talkin ' ? i know you hear 'em talkin ' , like they 're overwhelmed . you -- you were minding your own business where it was nice and warm and quiet . then they popped you out here into this cold , cruel world . that 's overwhelming . but do n't you worry , little man . we gon na look out for you . we got you . we got you . dr. manchester : hi . neil : hey . sofia : is that , um -- dr. manchester : yes , this is the test results . malcolm : ( sighs ) dr. manchester : all right , moses ' father ... is neil . [ next_on ] avery : adam , if you can save sharon , for god sake , now is the time to do it . phyllis : i have a question . nick : shoot . phyllis : what 's going on between you and avery ? malcolm : i want a divorce .	harmony looks for a job and tucker sees her and offers her a lot of money to leave town today but she turns him down because she is determined to make things right with devon . katherine goes to devon 's house to urge him to continue with the record company but he tells her that he does n't want to be associated with her in any way . katherine reminds devon that no matter what he ca n't change the fact that they are family . devon tells katherine that yolanda who calls herself harmony also came to visit and tried to apologize to him . devon shows katherine a tabloid article with yolanda 's picture on it and katherine realizes she saw harmony earlier in the park and that she is living in her car . katherine heads to the park and tells harmony that she can stay at the mansion while she is in town . devon runs into tucker and sees the check he offered harmony and devon tells tucker once again that he wants nothing to do with him and he can take his money and shove it .
[ doorbell rings ] victoria : [ singsong voice ] coming ! ladies and gentlemen , now , the star of tonight 's performance -- [ gasps ] mom . nikki : yeah -- clearly , not who you were expecting . victoria : oh , i 'm so sorry . i thought you were billy and dee dee . nikki : well , i hope you 're not too disappointed . victoria : no ! i -- uh , o - of course not ! uh , um , if you 're looking for dad , he already left . nikki : no , no . um , i just came to you . i -- victoria : okay . nikki : i 'm sorry . i should have called . victoria : no , it 's fine . it 's fine . come in . um ... is -- is something wrong ? nikki : i just wanted to spend some time with my daughter . victoria : that is so sweet . [ chuckles ] nikki : so , what 's all this stuff ? victoria : this -- uh , it 's for delia . she 's in her school play tonight , `` the wizard of oz . `` nikki : really ? do n't tell me . dorothy ? victoria : no ! the wicked witch , actually ! nikki : ohh , ohh , ohh . victoria : mm - hmm . nikki : i see . going into her dark side . victoria : yeah , well , hopefully , just for tonight . nikki : i remember you were so excited for performance night . you could n't wait . whether you were playing a tree or had a starring role , you just could n't wait for that curtain to go up . victoria : well , i could not possibly be as excited as delia was tonight . nikki : [ laughs ] victoria : do you know what she told me ? nikki : what ? victoria : that tonight was going to be the most important night of her life . [ scene_break ] billy : no . no , no , no , no . emt : please stay back , sir ! billy : j - just take care of my daughter , please ! please take care of my daughter ! emt : pupils are dilated . blood pressure 's dropping . we 're losing her . billy : no ! no , you ca n't lose her ! you 're not gon na lose her ! please , listen to me . please save my daughter ! you have to save my daughter , please ! emt : 1 , 2 , 3 . billy : [ crying ] dee dee ! [ scene_break ] adam : i swear to you , we will get a donor in time . chelsea : [ voice breaking ] you do know what that means , though , do n't you ? i mean , people do n't just hand over corneas . so waiting and wishing at it just feels wrong . [ sniffles ] we have to wait for someone to die . and then connor goes into surgery . and then we wait more , and then we pray , and ... hope that we 're lucky enough -- please , god , let us be lucky enough . [ breathes deeply ] what do the donor 's family -- what -- what about them ? what do they get ? they just get pain and -- and grief and memories . but i 'm still wishing . i 'm a horrible person . adam : no , you 're not . no , you 're not . chelsea : [ sniffles , sighs ] adam : you 're his mom . i 'm his dad . and we 're just focusing on him right now , concentrating on our family . [ scene_break ] [ siren wailing ] emt : 1 , 2 , 3 ! breathe ! billy : hold on , honey ! hold on , honey ! emt : 1 , 2 , 3 ! breathe ! we 've got a pulse ! billy : that 's good , right ? she 's gon na be okay , right ? emt : let 's get o2 back on her . give me a two ped , high flow , at least 15 liters . billy : what does that mean ? ! emt : is the room ready yet ? ! billy : this is my daughter ! will you please talk to me ? ! p - please , please , talk to me ! tell me what 's going on ! [ scene_break ] kevin : [ moans ] chloe : i ca n't believe that we 're making out in a movie theater . i ca n't remember the last time that i did this . kevin : me , neither . it 's fun . it 's exciting . chloe : it 's like we 're a couple of kids on our first date . kevin : second date . but who 's counting ? chloe : no , of course not . kevin : okay , i 'm counting . chloe : i 'm glad we 're doing this . kevin : the date or the kissing ? chloe : both . kevin : [ chuckles ] so , what made you decide to ask me , anyway ? first , it was lauren 's dinner , then delia 's play , now this . chloe : uh , delia told me to do it . kevin : delia told you to ask me out ? chloe : [ chuckles ] well , she pointed out , in her usual tact , that i had become a lonely and pathetic person since you and i had broken up . kevin : she said you were lonely and pathetic ? [ laughs ] that 's awesome ! woman : shh ! kevin : sorry . remind me to say thank you next time i see her . [ both chuckle ] [ scene_break ] emt : mr. abbott , we 're taking her to a trauma room . you 'll have to stay outside . billy : that 's not gon na happen . emt : we need to clear and prep that room ! billy : i 'm not gon na leave you . emt : sir , please , step back ! billy : you need to understand this is my daughter ! i 'm not leaving her ! do you understand ? emt : i get it . billy : good ! then , let 's go ! start moving ! move ! come on ! hey , baby . do n't be scared . i 'm right here . what is taking so long ? ! emt : you can be with her , say what you got to say , until the room is ready . then you need to step away . billy : thank you . okay , baby . we do n't have much time . you got to listen to me . these doctors , these nurses , they 're gon na fix you good as new , just like before . you remember that , when you were sick ? [ voice breaking ] you 're the strongest little girl that i ever met in my entire life , but you got to be extra strong today , because i love you . [ crying ] and you got a lot to do ! i - i mean , you 've got high school right around the corner , and you 've got prom -- god , help me ! [ sniffles ] then , uh , college . and then , in 20 years , you and i -- we 've got a date , okay ? we 're talking about a white dress and a tuxedo and a big church and a big party . you know what i 'm talking about ? [ sniffling ] but today -- today , we 're gon na be strong . today 's our strong day , okay ? you ready ? here we go , baby . [ crying ] okay , honey . i 'm gon na be right here ! i 'm not gon na leave you ! i 'm standing right here ! i 'm right here , honey ! [ click , beep ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : i was n't sure you were coming home . adam : where 's the baby ? chelsea : upstairs with vanessa . maybe it 's nancy . i still ca n't tell the two apart . where did you go ? adam : nowhere . chelsea : but you left the doctor 's office before us . adam : i took the long way home . i 'm just trying to ... think . chelsea : we both have a lot to think about . i 've been doing some research of my own -- peters anomaly -- and it says here that the disorder 's so rare that sometimes -- adam : okay , that 's great . it 's rare , so that would mean that the odds are in my favor . but , somehow , the universe is just kicking me right in the face and doing this to my son . chelsea : this is n't some kind of karmic payback , adam . adam : you do n't think its karma ? it 's hard for me not to take this personally . i 've got a son whom i just met , who i did n't even know existed , and he 's named after someone who i do n't even know . and now he 's apparently going blind . chelsea : he 'll only go blind if we do n't get this transplant within the next few weeks , so as awful as it sounds , we just have to hope and pray that maybe a donor becomes available in time . adam : and you think that praying is somehow gon na keep him from going blind , huh ? chelsea : it ca n't hurt . besides , there 's nothing else we can do , adam ! adam : i do n't know what you 're talking about . you heard dr. lintz . chelsea : yes , i heard the doctor , and he said all we can do is wait ! adam : no ! you sit there and wait ! i 'm gon na do something about this ! chelsea : what are you gon na do ? adam : i 'll go wherever i have to go . that 's what i 'm gon na do . i 'll talk to whoever i have to about whatever i have to , and i 'll pay them whatever money it costs to get my son what he needs ! chelsea : are you talking about the black market ? adam : whatever you want to call it -- i do n't know . chelsea : adam , if someone is dealing in illegal organ trading , i would hate to think of where that cornea comes from ! adam : then do n't think about it . or do you have any suggestions ? i did n't think so . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , it 's fantastic ! she 's adorable , but still scary . victoria : oh , very scary . and the costume 's amazing . nikki : did you make it ? victoria : no . it was all chloe . nikki : well , who else would accessorize a witch ? victoria : i know . right ? i think she had a little help from chelsea . nikki : i am sure that she 's the only child there who had her own personal designer . victoria : man , i wish i could have been there tonight . nikki : well , honey , why did n't you call me ? i would have been happy to come watch johnny . victoria : mom , i did n't know that hannah was n't showing up until the last minute . nikki : how 's he feeling , anyway ? you said he was running a fever . victoria : yeah , he 's just teething -- nothing serious . nothing like what chelsea and adam are facing with connor . nikki : oh , i know . that 's just awful . poor , little thing losing his eyesight ? ohh . victoria : i know . i can only imagine what chelsea 's going through ... and adam . nikki : hey , i would n't wish this upon any parent , even him . victoria : when i found out that connor did n't inherit his eye disease from adam but that he could have gotten it from chelsea , i really could n't help feeling grateful that johnny was n't born with the same eye disorder . i know that 's terrible . nikki : no , sweetheart ! of course not ! even chelsea would agree with you . every mother wants what 's best for their child , no matter who raises them . so , um ... are you finished ? victoria : yep ! what do you think ? nikki : i think it looks fabuloso . victoria : [ chuckles ] thank you . it 's for the first inductee into the genoa city walk of fame , who should be walking through that door any minute with her proud daddy . [ scene_break ] doctor : hi . she had this in her hand , mr. abbott . she was clutching it pretty tight . [ billy remembering ] billy : let me see that ice ! delia : it 's a ring . billy : you 're right . i 'm sorry . it 's a ring . wow , that 's a keeper . your husband -- he 's got some competition on this one . delia : i do n't have a husband . billy : you 're right . [ chuckles ] thank god . almost had a heart attack . but , uh , that guy -- he 's gon na have to jump through some major hoops before i walk you down the aisle . cop : sir , are you the one that made the 911 call about this accident ? billy : uh , yeah . the -- the -- yes , that 's me . cop : can you tell me what happened ? billy : i 'm sorry . i do n't , uh -- i do n't know what happened . um , i need to call my wife . please , uh , excuse me . cop : sir , i really need to ask you a few questions . billy : i - i do n't -- i do n't know . i do n't know . i 'll talk to you later . i promise . i got to call my wife right now . cop : just tell me -- did you see anything ? billy : i did n't see anything ! i do n't know anything ! all i know is my daughter 's in the emergency room ! that 's all i know . cop : i understand . billy : no , you do n't understand ! you do n't understand at all ! now , i 'm not talking to you , so you need to back away from me ! alex : okay , what 's going on ? did you make that 911 call , billy ? billy : yes , i did . please , just get this man away from me . i 'm sorry , sir . just step away from me , please . thank you . alex : i got the call , the hit - and - run . the kid , who was that ? billy : it was delia , man . alex : oh , man . billy : [ sniffles ] alex : she okay ? billy : she 's gon na be fine . yeah , she 's gon na be fine . come on . we 're here . these people , they 're gon na do what they do . she 's gon na be fine . thank you . it 's gon na be fine . [ sniffles ] alex : uh ... what happened ? billy : [ sighs ] we went to get ice cream . she loves her ice cream . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] adam : i want to know if you can provide me with what i need . no , it does n't matter what it costs -- do you understand me ? if you can get me what i need , i will pay you whatever you want . three -- three weeks is the window that i have to work with , so you just have to let me know , okay ? [ sighs ] [ clears throat ] you want one ? chelsea : i 'm breast - feeding . adam : yeah . sorry . chelsea : it 's okay . i do n't think either one of us are thinking clearly right now . adam : speak for yourself . chelsea : i have n't given up hope . adam : by hoping and praying , you 're gon na keep our son from going blind ? i 'm gon na take a more realistic approach . chelsea : i am the one who is being realistic , here ! adam : by praying for a miracle that will never happen ! that does n't sound realistic ! chelsea : no , by preparing for every potential outcome and the idea that our son might lose his sight ! adam : that 's not an option . chelsea : and what if it happens ? adam : i wo n't let it . chelsea : adam , you have to be reasonable , here . adam : i am being insanely , obsessively unreasonable ! i am gon na get donor corneas for my son , because you do n't understand what it 's like . you do n't know what it 's like to live like that , in a dark world . see , 'cause i know what that feels like , and i am not gon na let my son live in a dark world like that . chelsea : we can still give connor a good life . adam : i 'm gon na give connor a great life . and you can either help me , or you can stay out of my way , okay ? chelsea : wait . wait , adam ! i have something else to say ! adam : if it 's more of the same -- chelsea : it 's not ! i want to tell you i 'm sorry ! [ scene_break ] victoria : well , well , well ! look who 's up . nikki : oh , my goodness . victoria : [ chuckles ] nikki : aw , poor , little guy . are you cutting a tooth ? or maybe he just does n't want to miss his sister 's party . victoria : actually , you know what ? i think he takes after his dad . he just does n't want to miss out on any of the action . do you ? mwah . you 're gon na keep me on my toes . nikki : well , that 's what children are supposed to do . your mommy did it to me , and now it 's your turn . victoria : that 's okay . i do n't mind if you keep me busy 24/7 . oh , like i told your dad , you and dee dee and reed all come first , right ? do you want to color ? nikki : your father said that he was gon na come over and talk to you tonight about your role in the new company . victoria : yes . [ sighs ] actually , uh , dad has asked me to head up the merger between newman enterprises and chancellor industries . nikki : that sounds exciting . victoria : yes . demanding . nikki : are you worried you wo n't be able to do that and be a mother ? victoria : no . are you kidding me ? i 'll thrive on it . the only bit of business that dad wants me to handle that has me worried is something else . nikki : well , what is it ? victoria : oh , mom . he wants me to use my connection to chelsea to try to forge a friendship between johnny and connor . nikki : ah , i get it -- so he can have access to his new grandson . victoria : and i would n't mind helping dad get to know connor if it did n't involve chelsea . nikki : are you concerned about johnny spending time with his biological mother ? victoria : billy and i plan on telling johnny the truth , okay , when he 's old enough . it 's just -- it feels like its being forced upon us . nikki : but you are planning on having him get to know chelsea , right ? -- i mean , have a relationship . yes . victoria : well , yes , mom . of course . but we 'll do it when the time is right . i - it 's not now . nikki : well , do n't take too long , because if you do that , you could -- [ sighs ] things could be difficult . victoria : why would you say that ? [ scene_break ] alex : did you see the car that hit delia ? billy . billy : what ? alex : did you see the car that hit her ? billy : no , man . i - i did n't see anything . i really ca n't do this right now , okay , man ? i - i - i need to -- i need to be here in case she wakes up . i do n't want her to be scared if she does n't see me . you know what i mean ? alex : yeah . i 'm gon na head down to the scene , okay ? billy : okay . yeah , thanks . you know , i just -- [ crying ] i do n't want to leave her alone . [ sniffles ] just do n't want to leave her alone again , you know ? [ sniffles ] i 'm never gon na leave her alone again ! hey . doctor . excuse me . hi . that 's my daughter in there -- delia abbott . she was a patient here before . she had leukemia . her -- her record , i 'm sure , is on file . doctor : yeah . thank you , mr. abbott . billy : so , what 's happening in there ? is she gon na be okay ? doctor : w - we 're doing everything we -- we can . um , i 'll update you as soon as we know something . billy : thank you ? [ scene_break ] victoria : what is going on with you ? nikki : nothing . victoria : okay . that 's not true , okay ? i know it . uh , what is it ? is it the m.s . ? are you having problems ? would you please -- please tell me the truth . i 'm here for you . nikki : no . no , honey . it is not that . victoria : okay . then , what ? nikki : i 've just been thinking a lot about all the decisions that you have to make for children , and ... you do n't realize how it 's going to affect them . victoria : i do n't know what you 're talking about . nikki : i 'm about to make one of those decisions , and i 'm just not sure how to do it . [ cell phone rings ] victoria : [ sighs ] nikki : oops . victoria : hey ! billy ! um , okay . you better not be calling to tell me that you forgot the ice cream . billy : vick , um ... victoria : it 's me . where are you guys ? billy : [ shakily ] i 'm at the , uh ... victoria : what -- w - what is it ? what 's wrong ? billy : vicki , there was an accident , and , um ... delia was hurt . it does n't look good . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . [ scene_break ] adam : you 're sorry for what , exactly ? chelsea : hurting innocent people . i was desperate to keep the truth about connor 's paternity a secret , and people got hurt -- not just dylan , but ... avery , nick . adam : wow . it sounds like you regret what you 've done to everyone but me . chelsea : if i had to do it again , honestly , i would come up with a different way to keep the truth from you , without involving other people . adam : gee . that 's a hell of an apology . chelsea : give me a break , adam ! you were furious with me for ending our marriage . if you had found out that i was carrying your child , you would have done everything in your power to keep that baby away from me , to cut me out of his life ! adam : so you preempt my presumed vindictiveness with actual spite ! is that it ? you deny me the right to know my son , his right to know me , all because of your imagination of what i might do ! is that it ? bravo . your plan worked out , for a few months , at least . chelsea : after everything we know now , i regret that now . i do . i 'm sorry that connor did n't get to know y - your face for those first few weeks . that -- he -- [ sighs ] he could have had that opportunity to learn you , learn your face , get to know you the way that he knows me . adam : he will . chelsea : i hope so . adam : well , you cling to your hope , and i 'm gon na do something about it . [ telephone rings ] chelsea : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] victoria , hi . what 's up ? no , i - i have n't seen her . why ? oh , my god ! what happened ? ! is she okay ? ! oh , my god . um , okay . so , is there -- what can i do ? is there anything i can do to help ? of course ! yeah . i 'll try to find her . okay . keep me posted . adam : what kind of drama is my sister stirring up now ? chelsea : no , no ! there -- there 's been an accident ! delia 's been hurt ! adam : what happened ? chelsea : i - i - i do n't know . i have to find chloe . [ scene_break ] kevin : [ sighs ] chloe : [ crying ] kevin : really ? i did n't see that coming ! chloe : [ crying ] i know ! i mean , we 've seen this movie like a dozen times ! kevin : at least ! and i thought you hated the ending . and -- news flash -- it 's a comedy . chloe : i know ! it 's just , that ending , it just always makes me cry ! i mean , like , in spite of incredible odds , everything just works out the way it 's supposed to for andie and blane . [ sobs ] kevin : so , even though he made a really big mistake , she forgives him , and they get back together . chloe : you know what ? i know i - i always used to say that you were more like duckie , but i think that you might be more like blane . kevin : oh , hold on , hold on . remember i said there was no pretending tonight ? chloe : no . everything that happens is real . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . nurse : i 'm sorry , mr. abbott . billy : [ scoffs ] [ scene_break ] alex : okay , it looks like the car swerved back there , then went off the road for a bit , and could have hit the abbott girl within this 20-foot stretch . all this been photo and tagged ? cop : yeah . alex : good . those skid marks over there left a tire impression . we could i.d . the type of tire it was . maybe it 'll lead us to the make and model of the car . listen ! you guys -- can you get working on that ? i 'm gon na stay and take one last look around . go ahead . thanks . [ sighs ] what kind of an animal runs down a girl and just takes off ? [ scene_break ] adam : did she say what happened ? chelsea : no , she just said that delia was in an accident , and they 're taking her to memorial ! i have to find chloe and tell her what -- what 's going on ! adam : what -- but she did n't say how delia got hurt or -- chelsea : i guess she just said quickly that billy was taking her home from the play , and , somehow , delia got out on the highway and was hit by a car . they think she was maybe chasing after her new puppy . ugh ! thank god . okay . um , i 'll call you , and i 'll let you know what 's going on . [ sighs ] [ door closes ] [ adam remembering ] [ tires screech ] [ scene_break ] kevin : [ sighs ] so , now what ? chloe : you take me home ? kevin : ugh . already ? chloe : [ chuckles ] well , we 've already seen a fully staged production of `` the wizard of oz , `` a two - hour movie -- i mean , if this date gets any longer , it 's gon na turn into a sleepover . kevin : well , you did leave a toothbrush at my place . chloe : and do n't you turn into an employee at the gcpd at midnight ? kevin : 11 : 00 , actually . chloe : yeah , so , even if we wanted to -- kevin : hold on , hold on . are you saying that you would ... want to ? chloe : i 'm saying that it 's probably a good idea that you need to go to work . plus , you know , i just -- i think that it 's -- it 's just gon na take time . it 's not like it 's never gon na happen . kevin : i hear that . but this was a good start , yeah ? chloe : yeah . yeah , it was . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe : i just want to take things slow ... kevin : okay . chloe : ... you know , not only for our sakes , but for delia 's . i mean , i just -- i do n't want to confuse her or her get hurt in any way . kevin : oh . yeah , yeah , yeah . that 's the last thing i would want is for her to get hurt . [ sighs ] chloe : so how about we just go out for a coffee , and then you take me home ? kevin : oh , all right ... chloe : [ chuckles ] whoa . your cop buddies are in a hurry . kevin : i wonder where they 're headed . [ scene_break ] doctor : your daughter suffered traumatic injuries to her neck , head , and abdomen , any one of which could have been fatal . the combination in a child ... [ audio fades out ] billy : [ voice breaking ] what are you telling me ? what are you saying ? are you saying my daughter 's d -- [ crying ] delia 's dead ? ! are you telling me my daughter 's dead ? oh , my god ! oh , my god ! i 'm so sorry ! oh , my god . [ exhales shakily ] [ scene_break ] nikki : `` ' what did you wish for ? ' asked bobby 's mother . ' i wished you would be my mommy always and forever , ' said bobby . ' do you think my wish will come true ? ' ' i know it will , ' said bobby 's mother . `` and that 's the end . oh , i remember i used to read that same book to your mommy and your uncle nicholas . i have so many memories of those two -- their first steps , their first words , all of those firsts that are part of childhood ... and parenthood . you know ... i did n't get to read this book with my first son . you know that you have another uncle ? johnny : [ babbles ] nikki : yes , you do . and his name is dylan . but i did n't get to do any of these things with my first son . i did n't hold my hands out when he took his first steps or clap when he said his first words . those are things i just never even considered . johnny : [ babbles ] nikki : yeah . i was a teenager , and ... i could n't afford to support a child . i ... i thought i was doing the best thing ... the best thing for my baby . you ca n't imagine how hard it is for a parent to have to say goodbye to their child . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . [ scene_break ] nikki : i ca n't think of anything more difficult or more painful than knowing you 'll never see your baby again . [ scene_break ] billy : [ sniffles ] [ crying ] i lost her ! i lost my daughter ! i lost her ! [ crying ] [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , i just ca n't help wondering ... how different things could have turned out if -- if i 'd kept him , if i 'd raised him myself . johnny : [ babbles ] nikki : would he have grown up to be the man he is today , or ... would it have been better to be raised by his mother ? i -- there 's not really any way to know , is there , sweetheart ? it 's all speculation . and what about adam ? what would his life had been like ... if he had been raised by victor ? would things have turned out differently for him ? well , there 's one thing that we know for sure . you could n't have asked for a better mommy , even though she did n't actually give birth to you . she could n't possibly love you any more than she does . and i 'm sure that ... that 's how dylan feels , too ... about the mother -- the woman that raised him . are you tired , sweet baby ? yes . i mean , she really was his mother , even though i gave birth to him . yes . she made sure that she did everything possible to give him the very best life she could . that 's really the key . that 's the key . it 's the love that you feel for your child ... that makes you a parent . my sweetheart . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , what time is it ? chloe : i do n't know . why ? kevin : i was just wondering if there was time for one more . chloe : another latte ? ! kevin : no . another kiss . chloe : mm , kevin ? kevin : mm - hmm ? chloe : kevin , did n't -- did n't you say that you needed to get back to the office , and you wanted to check up on michael before your shift started ? kevin : uh - huh . chloe : okay , well , i need to get up early tomorrow ! i 've got meetings . and -- oh , my go -- i have like a million missed messages . i really need to check those . kevin : all right . so i guess it 's time to call it a night ? chloe : a really nice night . kevin : yeah . nice enough to do it again , soon ? chloe : `` pretty in pink `` is playing all week . kevin : [ chuckles ] you 're kidding . you 're not kidding . chloe : delia 's staying with billy till thursday ! kevin : all right ! i 'll call you ! chloe : looking forward to it . kevin : yeah . me , too . not the movie , but the rest of it . good night . chloe : good night . chelsea : chloe ? chloe : oh , my god , chelsea . i am so glad that you are here . oh , my god . i had the best night . delia , first of all -- she totally rocked it as the wicked witch . chelsea : chloe , there 's -- chloe : i mean , everyone even thought that that stupid , little dog that billy bought was such a hit . chelsea : there 's something i have to tell you . chloe : and then i had a great night with him ! hold on . listen to -- wait . i had so many missed messages from billy and victoria . i really need to check those . chelsea : chloe , uh , we have to get to the hospital . chloe : what ? chelsea : there 's been an accident . [ scene_break ] nikki : being a parent is really all about love and nurturing . but when you carry ... a life inside of you ... [ sighs ] ... you have a connection to that person that they will never share with anyone else . it 's a bond that stays with you ... both of you ... forever . forever , my baby . well , it does n't look like mommy and daddy are coming home very soon , does it ? that means you 're stuck with your old grandma putting you to bed tonight . yes . we 'll go upstairs ... and we 'll rock a little bit in the rocking chair ... and i 'll sing you a lullaby ... and then before we go to sleep , we 'll say a nice prayer for your sister -- that she comes home and is feeling better real quick . and then we can have a party -- yes , that party with all those balloons . we 'll have a lot of fun . but first , we have to go night - night , 'cause you 're a tired boy ! yes , you are ! [ scene_break ] victoria : [ sobbing ] billy : [ sobs ] chloe : where is she ? ! where is she ? ! where 's my little girl ? ! victoria : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kevin : yo ! chavez ! what 's shakin ' , bacon ? alex : fisher . kevin : i know ! i 'm on time . do n't faint . alex : what are you doing here ? kevin : what ? [ sighs ] well , i have this thing . it 's called a job . alex : i thought you 'd be with chloe . kevin : i was . i still would be , but i was scheduled to work tonight . thanks for that . alex : um ... uh , h - how is she ? kevin : who ? alex : chloe . how is she holding up ? kevin : [ scoffs ] she 's fi -- what are you -- what are you talking about ? [ scene_break ] victoria : [ breathes deeply ] chloe , um -- chloe : victoria ? [ voice breaking ] how bad was the accident ? what ? have you seen delia ? have you s -- victoria : no , i -- chloe : where 's billy ? where is he ? victoria : [ sobbing ] chloe : oh ... billy ? ! [ crying ] billy ! [ next_on ] alex : there was an accident on route 7 , and delia was injured . kevin : my delia ? jack : how 's she doing ? chelsea : she did n't make it . delia 's gone !	nikki visits victoria , who is waiting for billy and delia to come home . victoria tells nikki that victor asked her to head up the merger between newman enterprises and chancellor industries and she 's happy about that but not so happy that victor also asked her to befriend chelsea in order to ensure a friendship between johnny and connor and he could get to know his new grandson . nikki comes close to confessing about her first son when victoria gets the call about delia . she leaves nikki babysitting for johnny . nikki admits to johnny that she has a son named dylan . she wonders what life would be like if she had raised him .
jack : [ sighs ] come on . come on . voicemail again . traci : [ sighs ] billy . he 's probably got his phone turned off . abby : he really should n't be out there alone . traci : well , wherever he is and whoever he is with , there 's no escaping what today is . abby : i ca n't believe it 's been a whole year since delia died . jack : it feels like yesterday . traci : you know , it was all so fresh -- that first anniversary after i lost colleen . it felt like i was reliving every single detail of her last day . but now , as the years have gone by , there are some details that have sort of slipped away , and , honestly , i do n't know what 's worse -- the pain of remembering or the fear i 'll forget . [ door opens ] abby : oh , uncle billy . ashley : hey . abby : mom ! traci : hi . ashley : yeah , sorry . it 's just me . abby : oh , i did n't know you 'd be back so soon . ashley : well , i had to come . hi , honey . jack : wow . billy will be so glad you 're here for him . ashley : yeah , thanks . he 's not the only person i needed to be here for . victoria : billy ? billy ? are you all right ? billy : yeah . yeah . i 'm fine . i was just thinking about the fact that it was a year ago today that we had that perfect morning . you remember ? dee was so excited about being in `` the wizard of oz `` that she practically flew down the stairs , inhaled her breakfast , and then hustled me off to the car to take her to school . victoria : yeah . i remember . you left at , like , what , 6 : 30 ? billy : yeah . the doors were n't even open yet . and her play was n't until 7 : 00 that night . the whole way there , she kept ... saying her lines over and over and cackling like a witch . [ both chuckle ] billy : ohh . the house just seems so quiet now . victoria : i 'm sorry . i hope it 's okay i asked my mom to watch johnny , you know , at the ceremony this morning . i just thought it would be easier for you . billy : i thought it was really sweet , what the principal was saying -- the dedication of the garden for delia . [ chuckles ] she got so choked up , she could barely finish the speech . victoria : yeah . i could barely get through it myself . billy : and then afterwards , all the kids -- they , uh , all jumped in and started playing , and i - i kept picturing delia jumping in there with them . [ sighs ] god , vick . i 'd give anything to talk to her one more time , you know , just to -- to hold her hand . [ sighs ] victoria : look , i know it 's not ... the same thing that you 're talking about , but ... this might help . it 's from delia . esther : [ voice breaking ] they do such a nice job at the cemetery taking care of all the graves , do n't you think ? jill : yeah , i did n't notice . esther : i mean , the grass is so green . it 's almost like emeralds . i wonder if they put something special in the soil or if it 's from all the tears that fall . jill : yeah . i think it 's probably the million - dollar sprinkler system , esther . esther : the flowers you left for delia were so beautiful . i just know she 's up there smiling right now . jill : that makes one of us . esther : i just know that she loved the little pony that i left for her , 'cause pinkerton needed a best friend . jill : oh , my god ! that little stuffed animal has been under the ground for over a year ! it 's disintegrated ! oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . i do n't know why i said that . oh , what a horrible thing to say . esther : [ sobbing ] [ crying ] i miss her so much . chelsea : tomorrow 's too late . i need them delivered today . as soon as possible . the card ? `` she 'll never be forgotten . `` chloe : i could n't stay away , baby ... not today . kelly : it was sloppy , and it will not be tolerated , so do n't make that mistake again ! [ sighs ] stitch : tough day , huh ? kelly : you know , i just wish people would learn to do their jobs . stitch : why are you yelling at your staff ? that 's not like you . kelly : ben , i realize that what i do does n't seem very complicated to you , but there are a lot of moving parts , and i am responsible for these people ! stitch : hey . why do n't you tell me what 's bothering you ? is it jack ? kelly : no ! well , yes , of course it 's on my mind , but -- [ sighs ] [ sighs ] today is the first anniversary of delia 's death . stitch : i should have figured something was up . i saw victoria after i spoke to you yesterday , and she was -- well , let 's just say it was more confusing than usual . maybe i should go over there -- see how she 's doing . kelly : i think we should both keep our distance . ashley : i was completely stunned that phyllis was home . jack : the miracle we 'd all been hoping for . abby : mm , except for kelly . ashley : how are you dealing with that ? jack : i 'm not -- not right now , anyway . traci : phyllis ' doctors have warned us that she should not be overwhelmed , so i think he 's just concerned it might set her back . ashley : oh , my god . so , you mean you have n't told her yet ? jack : to phyllis , things are exactly the way they were a year ago , and she wants to keep things the way they were -- pick up right where we left off . ashley : and what do you want ? jack : i do n't know . i do n't know . i 'm still sorting through the whole thing . in the meantime , kelly has packed her bags and moved out . abby : oh , shucks . ashley : is that how you talk to your uncle ? jack : yeah , that 's exactly how she talks to me , only we 're gon na drop this subject . today is not about me . today we focus on billy and getting him through this . esther : nothing like a good cry . jill : yeah . yeah . i feel better . esther : where are you going now -- be with billy ? jill : yeah . we 're supposed to go over to the abbott house . what about you ? have you talked to chloe ? esther : i left her a message . i offered to go to california to spend this time with her , but she turned me down . jill : oh , esther , i 'm so sorry . i know how much you wanted to be with her . but listen -- she 's got great doctors there , right ? and they 're giving her the help she needs . esther : she 's finally accepting the help . i just wish we had n't -- jill : listen , you do n't lose a child without everything in your life changing . chloe : i had to come here -- let you know that i 'll always remember . i think about you every second of every day . i think about those eyes and how they twinkled when you giggled . [ chuckles ] oh , that sound . ohh , that sound . you had the biggest heart out of anyone i 've ever known . and you were wiser than all of them , too . [ chuckles ] such an old soul . my little old soul . i know that you 're worried about mommy , but ... i want you to rest easy now , because mommy 's gon na be okay . kevin : chloe ? you 're home . chloe : kevin , no . do n't . billy : what 's in here ? victoria : actually , i do n't know . mrs. britner gave it to me before we left . she said that she found it recently and that she thought we might like to have it . billy : it 's one of her school assignments . victoria : oh , you know what ? i remember this one . i remember it . she told me that it was one of the best things that she 'd ever done in class . billy : `` ' what i know for sure . ' it 's fun to dress up , and chocolate cakes with lots of pink frosting are the best . `` [ both chuckle ] billy : that 's my dee dee . `` you can never have enough animals or tea parties . my mommy is beautiful ... `` victoria : ohh . billy : `` ... and always gives me big hugs . and my daddy -- `` `` my daddy is -- `` victoria : `` my daddy is handsome , and he will always make me laugh . my family loves me ... and when you 're scared or sad , if you remember what makes you smile ... `` [ crying ] `` ... then you smile again . `` [ crying ] ashley : oh . no offense -- we were hoping you were billy . jill : billy is n't here ? traci : well , he left here early this morning , and we really have n't heard anything since . jill : maybe we should start calling around -- find out if somebody knows where he is . jack : let 's hold off on that for right now . no reason to panic just yet . traci : i 'm sure he 'll be home any minute . jill : good , good , because ... you know that news we were hoping to share ? it 's happened . chelsea : once there was a little girl who brought so much joy to everybody that she knew . and her parents had such big hearts that [ sniffles ] once she was gone , they decided to share a part of her with you . her name was delia . victoria : we did n't finish it . billy : yeah . uh ... another time , another day , okay ? victoria : was i wrong to give it to you ? i 'm sorry . i - i - i just thought it would help , but ... maybe it was just too much . billy : no . no . it was , um ... it was perfect . thank you . i 'm gon na head on out , okay ? victoria : yeah , okay . sure . um ... whatever you need to do . but , uh [ sniffles ] listen , if you need anything , i mean ... and just let me know when you want to see johnny , of course . billy : yeah , i will . listen , vick , um ... i 'm sorry . victoria : wh - what for ? billy : for everything . i mean , this whole last year , i - i did n't handle it the way that i should have . and i still do n't know what the right way would have been . you know me . i 'm the kind of guy who needs guidance . but , um ... but i handled it all wrong . victoria : you know what ? tomorrow ... this year is gon na be over , and a new one will begin , and ... you do n't owe me any more apologies . i 'm good . [ crying ] billy : well , hey , kid . what -- what are you doing here ? delia : i 've come to help you , daddy . billy : [ sighs ] kevin : i did n't mean to , uh , get -- sorry . it 's great to see you . chloe : how are you ? kevin : i 'm good . yeah . better now , and , uh ... how are you ? your mom said you 've been making a lot of progress . chloe : i have . well , that 's what they say . [ chuckles ] kevin : so , are you staying with your mom ? chloe : i 'm not staying . kevin : oh . chloe : i just got a 24-hour pass , and i just wanted to slip in and out without anyone knowing i was in town . kevin : oops . [ both chuckle ] chloe : so , you wo n't tell anyone , will you ? i just do n't want my mom and everybody knowing . you know , this was for delia , not for anybody else . kevin : yeah , okay . chelsea : i did n't know what to find when i got here . i half expected everything would be gone . kevin : [ scoffs ] people have not forgotten about delia . if anything , the memorial 's grown bigger . chloe : she had that effect on people . kevin : yeah . that she did . chloe : [ chuckles softly ] she loved you so much , kevin . kevin : she loved the two of us together . kind of makes you wonder . maybe the two of us running in to each other here -- maybe it 's not a coincidence . chloe : you could be right . i do n't think delia would have liked the way that i treated you , especially the way that ... i sent those divorce papers out of the blue . i am not proud of that , either . i think that there are some things that you deserve to hear . i want you to know that you could n't have been more supportive after dee dee . no one fought harder for me to get well . you did everything possible . you held me at night , you made me eat , and you stood there and you took it while i railed at you for caring about me . and i hate that i did that . kevin : you do n't have to apologize . chloe : yes , i do . i really do , because i was in a really bad place , and you were just trying to do whatever you possibly could to make sure that i was okay . and i needed a professional , and i needed to get away from here . that 's why i left . kevin : i could have gone . chloe : no , you could n't have , because it would have just made everything worse , and then i would have felt obliged to take care of you and i would have resented you for it . kevin : so , you do n't resent me now ? chloe : kevin , i love you ... but not in the way that you want . kevin : you know , when you got on the plane , you led me to believe that -- chloe , i thought there was still a chance for us . chloe : i should have told you then . i just did n't want to disappoint you . i - i did n't know how to deal with it . kevin : and then after you 'd been in therapy for a while and you could deal with it , you could n't pick up a phone once to call me and tell me not to hold out hope ? chloe : it 's not something you really want to talk about over the phone . kevin : yeah , maybe , but still . why do i get the feeling that there 's another reason you 've been avoiding me ? abby : uncle billy was supposed to be home for lunch , and do n't bother telling me i should n't be worried . jack : i wo n't . i 'm starting to worry myself . billy : [ sighs ] delia : why are you so nervous ? billy : oh , it 's -- it 's not nerves , dee . i just -- i just do n't want everybody making a fuss over me . delia : but they 're your family . that 's what keeps you strong . that 's what you always told me . billy : you 're so wise . how 'd you get to be so smart ? [ chuckles ] traci : and who are you calling ? jill : victoria . she must know where he is . oh , thank god ! jack : hey ! billy : well , hey . well , look at this . you gathered the whole posse . jack : you ever check your voicemail ? billy : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to freak everybody out . ashley : come here , billy . billy : hey , ash . i hope you did n't come all this way just for me . ashley : of course i did . of course i did . you 're worth it , too . abby : hey . where were you ? we expected you a while ago . billy : the ceremony at delia 's just -- it lasted a little longer than we expected . traci : billy , these beautiful flowers came for you . billy : oh , that 's great . you know , i 'm gon na check those out later . i 'm gon na head upstairs and change . jill : no , no . no . no . before you do ... we have some news to share . billy : okay . good news , i hope . jack : jill and i have been shepherding a little program to add to the delia project . jill : yeah , and it 's been in the works for a while , but now , thanks to a generous donation from victor and nikki , we finally reached our goal . billy : the black knight is involved ? jack : i 'd go to vlad the impaler for money if i thought i 'd get this off the ground . abby : okay . i 'm gon na ignore all the cracks about my dad because i can not wait to hear what you guys dreamed up . jill : here it is . it 's a children 's theater . jack : a place where kids of all ages and backgrounds can take the stage and become stars . jill : because delia wanted to be an actress -- that was her dream -- and now maybe she can help some other little girl become the next meryl streep . billy : that is , uh -- wow . that 's an amazing idea . i mean , um ... [ voice breaking ] delia would love it . ashley : billy ? billy : i 'm -- i 'm okay . jill : of course you are . of course you are . billy : [ sighs ] jack : hey , look -- we 're here to help you . let us help . tell us how . billy : i appreciate everybody 's effort -- i really do -- but , um ... i 've had plenty of help today , so ... [ sighs ] kelly : victoria . victoria : do you have a minute ? i 'd like a word with you . does that surprise you ? kelly : uh , yeah , it does -- today of all days . victoria : yeah , i know . today has brought up a lot of memories . but it 's also made me realize that i need to speak to you . kelly : listen , first anniversaries -- emotions run high . whatever it is that you have to say , maybe it would be better if you did it on another day . victoria : no . no , this is exactly the right time . kelly : i 'd rather not get into anything with you . victoria : that 's not my intention at all -- quite the opposite . i was trying to look for a way to honor dee dee today . and , uh ... it came to me earlier , when i came across a composition that she had written in school . and it was almost as if she had taken me by the arms and shook me and said ... `` stop wasting your life being so angry and frustrated . life is just too short . `` kelly : yeah , it really is . victoria : and i think we 've all suffered enough . i really do . all of the anger and the blame ... i honestly think we all need to let it go . billy : i spent the whole night staring at the ceiling . i was running memories of delia in my head , you know , like -- like watching movies in the dark . and every once in a while , i 'd roll over and i 'd -- i 'd look out the window to see if there was any sunlight peeking through , because i was dreading that damn sunrise , 'cause it meant that this day was finally here , you know ? but then it happened . the sun came up , like it always does , and , uh ... the world did n't come to an end , so -- so i got up . i got in the shower . i got dressed . i even made it through delia 's ceremony at school . jill : that 's wonderful . ashley : you 're doing great , billy . traci : billy , trust me -- there 's no right or wrong way to get through this day . the feelings sort of creep up on you before you even expect it , and the best i can tell you is just be in it 100 % . take it for what it is and be kind to yourself . billy : i want that to be my legacy to delia . i , um -- i want her to be proud . uh ... all day today , i feel like she 's sort of been with me , and i just want to be the kind of man that she believed that i could be . jack : we all know that you can do that . billy : yeah . i know it , too . she reminded me of that today . um , look , i just remembered something else i need to do , but ... i want to leave this with you guys . you should read it . you 'll be glad you did . chloe : i already told you why i 've been avoiding you . kevin : no . i think there 's more to it . chloe : like what ? like i 've been sleeping with my doctor ? kevin : are you ? chloe : kevin . kevin : what ? maybe you 're not doing as well as you say you are . maybe that 's why you 've been hiding . chloe : i have n't been hiding . i 've been in the hospital . kevin : just before you left , you were going on about having another baby with billy so that you could re - create delia , and that was after you 'd kidnapped connor to be her replacement . issues like that , chloe -- they take a long time to work through . chloe : yeah , it does . it does , and that 's why i have been moving forward and using all of my energy to heal , and i 'm sorry that i had to cut you out of my life in order to do that . kevin : so , what about after ? what about when you 're done with your therapy ? chloe : no . kevin : but you do n't know -- chloe : no , i am going to start over , and it 's not gon na be in genoa city and it 's not gon na be with you . kevin : so , after everything that we 've been through , after all of our years together , you 're saying this is it ? chloe : it has to be . i did n't mean to hurt you , kevin . i just have nothing left to give you . goodbye . kelly : you know , that really means a lot to me -- your willingness to put everything behind us . victoria : i mean , i do n't think that we 're ever gon na be friends . kelly : [ laughing ] no . i realize that would be asking a lot . victoria : it 's just that this baby 's gon na be coming fairly soon , and you might end up being family , and , you know , i just do n't want there to be any lingering negativity and all that . kelly : well , thank you for that . that really means a lot , especially right now . it 's nice to have the extra burden off my plate . victoria : so , i - i heard that phyllis is back . kelly : yeah . yeah , just when jack and i had taken the next step . life 's not short on complications , is it ? victoria : no , it 's not . stitch : i finished my workout . hey , victoria . victoria : hi . kelly : well , yeah . i got to get back to work . um ... thanks for the talk . see ya , ben . stitch : so , i , uh , overheard what you said . i could tell she appreciated you trying to make peace . i ca n't imagine that was easy for you . victoria : well , you know , it 's easier than living in the past . i 'm just tired of it dictating my life . stitch : so , that kiss yesterday that you gave me -- was that you moving forward or saying goodbye ? victoria : i know that i 've been , um , you know , giving you mixed signals since i found out what you did to your dad . i realize i should n't do that to you anymore . jack : wow . out of the mouths of babes . jill : she was n't a babe . she was wise beyond her years . ashley : i love that line . `` a mani is nothing without a pedi ... `` both : `` especially when you can get both for a dollar more . `` traci : [ laughs ] jack : i think that came along at exactly the right time . traci : delia is definitely looking over us . abby : over us and uncle billy . ashley : now that billy 's feeling stronger , i wonder what the future has in store for him . abby : well , he 's gon na get back together with victoria , no matter who the baby 's father turns out to be . traci : i think chelsea might have something to say about that . jill : chelsea ? please . her relationship with billy is just a fling . i mean , he 's in love with victoria . chelsea 's not in the same league as victoria . jack : actually , i 've spent a little time with chelsea , and there 's more to her than you think . abby : she 's a con artist , uncle jack . jack : was a con artist . jill : do people like that ever really change ? jack : you might want to ask yourself the same question , jill . ashley : okay , let 's not do this -- not today , please . jack : look , my point is billy has turned to her time and again for friendship , and she 's been there for him . jill : are you actually saying you want to see him with that woman ? jack : no . i am saying i want billy with the best woman for him , whoever that may be . delia : i just want you to be happy . billy : [ chuckles softly ] well , i 'm working on it , kid . how about we just go with happy thoughts the rest of the day , okay ? delia : like halloween . billy : yeah . delia : what are you gon na be ? billy : uh , gosh . i - i have n't given it much thought . delia : daddy . billy : i know . i know . it 's our favorite . what do you think i should be ? delia : a zombie pirate or a werewolf astronaut . billy : wow . those are great ideas . what about you ? how 'bout , um , a frankenstein ballerina or , like , a giant spider on roller skates ? delia : no . i just want to be your little girl . billy : that sounds perfect . delia : happy thoughts , daddy . billy : yeah . happy thoughts , dee . [ sighs ] delia : `` my name is cordelia katherine valentine abbott , and there 's lots of stuff i know for sure . `` jill : jack ... could you make a copy of that for me ? jack : yeah , you bet . jill : and maybe you 'd better make a copy for esther , too . you know , that ninny could learn a lot from her granddaughter . jack : yeah , i think we all could . jill : boy . that came just in time for billy , did n't it ? jack : i think billy 's gon na be all right . jill : how 'bout you ? jack : me ? jill : you have quite a conundrum on your hands , do n't you -- phyllis , kelly , kelly , phyllis ? jack : i am not going to talk about that today , especially with you . delia : `` you have to listen to the truth , even when it 's hard . `` jill : meaning you have n't made up your mind yet . jack : i do n't want to hurt either one of them . jill : my friend , somebody always gets hurt in these situations , okay ? and the longer you take to make up your mind , the worse it 's gon na be . delia : `` ' there 's no place like home . ' dorothy said that in my favorite story , and she 's right . `` traci : so ... how long do we get you before you have to go back to new york ? ashley : longer than you think . abby : what does that mean ? ashley : my ticket was one - way . i 'm home for good . abby : yay ! ohh ! traci : that 's fantastic . jack : hey . did i hear that right ? ashley : yeah , you did . the abbotts are back together again . abby : yes ! ashley : yay ! traci : [ chuckles ] delia : `` everyone tells you to make good choices , but that 's not as easy as they want you to think . `` `` so , if you 're having trouble , do your best and believe everything will be okay . `` chloe : dee dee , i 've missed you so much . but that horrible emptiness ... is finally gon na be filled . delia : `` if you 're mad at someone , do n't stay that way , because you 're wasting time when you could be happy . `` stitch : victoria , wait . victoria : [ sighs ] stitch : what exactly are you saying ? victoria : i am saying that i care about you . and even though i may not be there yet [ sighs ] i - i really want to forgive you . stitch : well , that 's a start . delia : `` each day is different , which means even if you 're having the worst day , you can have a better one tomorrow . `` chelsea : are you alone ? billy : uh , no . no . i 've been spending the day with this amazing little girl . chelsea : good . i was worried about you . billy : thank you for the flowers . they were from you , were n't they ? i did n't get a chance to read the card yet . chelsea : then how did you know they were from me ? billy : i figured you were trying to stay away because of adam but that you wanted me to know you were still thinking about me . chelsea : it was hard not to go to you today , billy . i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . billy : [ sighs ] listen , um ... the past few months , having you by my side -- you 've been the most incredible friend , and yesterday when i told you that i wanted to have you in my life , i said that because ... because i love you , chelsea . chelsea : billy ... billy : now , um , let 's get out of here , 'cause i got a halloween costume to work on . chelsea : what ? billy : happy thoughts . [ next_on ] joe : you know that real - estate deal i was telling you about ? cane : yeah . joe : i need to ask you a favor . nick : the wedding is on hold indefinitely . avery : why ? nick : because of your sister . summer : um , it means that austin -- we 're engaged . phyllis : you 're what ? !	the abbott family gathers at jack 's to remember the 1st anniversary of delia 's death . they all wonder where billy is . at victoria 's home , billy looks at a picture of him and delia . we see the memorial at the site where delia was killed . there are flowers , teddy bears , etc . a woman walks up and looks at the picture of delia . jill and esther visit the park where katherine 's memorial is located . esther mentions a bear that was buried with delia . jill slurs esther for the remark about the teddy bear and makes esther cry . jill and esther hug . at the coffeehouse , kevin sits alone at a table looking at a picture of delia and chloe . chloe visits delia 's grave . chelsea orders a bunch of flowers for delia . at the athletic club , kelly lashes out at one of the waiters for not doing his job . ben walks in and wants to know what is going on that she is in such a bad mood . ashley arrives at jack 's for the celebration . ashley talks to jack about phyllis being back in town . ashley also asks about kelly and how she is taking the news . kevin finds chloe at the memorial site , but when he tries to hug her , she turns away . kevin is confused by her actions .
devon : no . no . neil : gwen , what -- what are you doing back here ? ! i told you to -- get out of here while you got a chance ! lily : why has n't devon checked in yet ? the location was n't that far away . cane : will you stop worrying about the time ? if the chief walks in and sees us stressing , he 's gon na think we 're keeping something behind his back . lily : maybe this is a trap . maybe they 're really after devon and that 's why they 're using hilary to get to him . i mean , it 's no secret how much money he inherited from katherine . cane : if they wanted devon , they would have got him . lily : then maybe they hurt hilary or something . i mean , it 's been two months . god knows what they 've done to keep her quiet . what -- what if devon walks in there and she 's been hurt or tortured or something ? cane : all right , devon is not gon na find her . he 's not gon na -- she 's not there . lily : how could you know that ? christine : why even have faith in the system when someone like victor can buy off a judge and get what he wants ? paul : hello , sweetheart . you know , this is a fight you 're not gon na win . christine : against the judge or against victor ? paul : you have no proof of collusion . christine : why would victor even want adam out on bail ? so adam can leave town and he never sees him again ? or maybe he does n't want to have the stigma of having a son in prison . either way , i need a plainclothes officer on adam at all times . paul : [ sighs ] i ca n't do that . christine : what ? why not ? we both know what adam is capable of , especially when he feels cornered . victor : paragon is beating up on brash & sassy . they 've hijacked all of our social media accounts . the public knows that we 're selling off all of our assets , and they know that the sales are not going well . if we do n't do something to control this -- you know , you should get out of here before i throw this computer at your head . victor : sweetheart , adam is here to help us fix the computer problem , all right ? victoria : really ? did you escort him in here ? you gon na set him behind your desk and ask him to pull back on all of the destruction that he 's caused ? adam : are we gon na do this , or should i grab a stale bagel from the -- from the break room ? victoria : you know , you had some nerve showing up to delia 's ceremony . but this is completely ridiculous . victor : i vouched for adam and put up his bail so that he could stop what he and ian ward started . victoria : you ca n't possibly trust him to do anything to help us . adam : actually , you know what ? he does , and that 's why i 'm here . listen , i ca n't get any work done with big sis standing over my shoulder giving me the stink eye death stare , so , i mean , can you choose which one of us stays and which one of us goes , please ? it 's burning a hole in the back of my head . chelsea : this has been an awful day . michael : good to see you , too , chelsea . chelsea : and i 'm pretty sure whatever you 're about to say is gon na make it even worse . michael : that is a distinct possibility , but ... [ sighs ] it is my duty to my client to inform you that i need you to testify at adam 's trial , or more accurately , adam needs you . chloe : hi . is everything okay ? um , yeah , listen , um , i need to stick around here . uh , do you think that you could keep her for a few more days ? great . thanks . billy : keep who ? chloe : who ? uh , oh ! [ chuckles ] uh , my dog . yeah . i got a dog . yeah , a little bundle of fur . you know , it 's really nice , you know . she does n't talk back . she does n't judge me . that 's key . billy : huh . chloe : what ? billy : well , i mean , i 'm just surprised , after dash . chloe : was n't the poor dog 's fault what happened to delia , and it was n't your fault , no matter how many times i said it . it was adam 's fault . no one else 's . billy : so , what 's the dog 's name ? chloe : hazelnut . i call her nut for short . billy : [ chuckles ] chloe : yeah , it 's really nice to have a little bundle of fur . my shrink suggested it . billy : so you 're still seeing someone , then ? chloe : oh , yeah . yeah , this is me getting well . i 'm doing great , do n't you think ? billy : yeah , i mean , only one felony since you 've been back in town . that 's pretty good for you . chloe : ah , one that you know of . and do n't act like you 're not jealous of what i did . you know that you would have packed heat if you knew that adam was gon na show up . billy : bring a gun ? no . i 've been there . but i 'll admit that i got a little bit of a thrill watching you quick - draw on the maggot . but trust me , plugging the guy , it would have cost you too much . and you 've lost enough already . chloe : well , there is a solution , you know . we could team up . the delia justice team . we could figure out a way to kill adam and not get caught . neil : he 's gon na be here any minute . no one can know that you covered for me . gwen : no , devon 's not coming . neil : what ? gwen : listen to me . i heard lily and cane talking about devon and dylan going to the address that the fake kidnapper gave them . so i raced back here because i was afraid that they would find you . but they would have been here by now , and we know that the kidnapper was lying about having hilary . so i 'm convinced that -- that they do n't know about us at all . neil : a bluff ? gwen : we 're safe now . neil : it 's not `` we . `` it 's me , okay ? it 's me . it 's my fault . it 's my crime . this thing ca n't go on forever . gwen : it ca n't for your sake and for hilary 's . she 's not getting better , neil . we need to get her help . devon : nobody 's here ! nobody 's been here ! dylan : you calling the kidnapper ? devon : the line is disconnected . the guy has my money ! what else does he want from me ? ! how am i supposed to get hilary back now ? ! dylan : look , we ca n't wait anymore . it 's time to bring in the police . billy : i 've been there , chloe . i have . i mean , i can totally get on board with the idea , that heat - of - the - moment rage where you just ca n't control your actions . but premeditated cold - blooded murder , i - i ca n't go anywhere near it , and i wo n't let you do it , either . chloe : [ laughs ] would you lighten up ? i - i was making a joke , okay ? yeah , i was kidding . billy : yeah , i mean , that 's -- that 's -- that 's a good one . murder 's always good , solid comedic material , especially after you showed up to a tree- planting ceremony wielding a gun . chloe : it was a heat - of - the - moment thing , billy , just like you said . now the moment 's gone and adam still exists . billy : look , if you need me for anything , kid , i 'm here , especially with the trial coming up , so ... chloe : i 'm not gon na stick around for the trial . billy : you 're not ? i mean , that 's not such a bad idea , but come on , chloe . you got to be there for the sentencing when they slap the cuffs on him and you get to see that look in his eye when he knows it 's all over . chloe : watch it , tiger . now you have the crazy eyes . billy : i do n't know . maybe -- maybe i just need it , chloe . i need to hear the jury foreman declare victor adam newman jr. guilty and watch the bailiff lead him off in cuffs , and maybe , i do n't know , maybe then i can sleep through the night again . chloe : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm good . billy : you 're what ? chloe : okay , i 'm not good , but i got what i wanted . i came here and i pointed a gun at this chest , and i watched his eyes and i watched how he was fearing for his life , and i told him to his face what a piece of garbage he is . billy : yeah , but did n't you just ask somebody to watch your dog for the next few days ? if you 're not gon na be at the sentencing , you 're not gon na be at the trial , where you gon na be ? chloe : i have other things that i need to do , billy . i have a life . i have other friends that i need to see . chelsea : if you think i 'm going to help you by being on the stand , then sure , i 'll be glad to tell the jury that adam is a liar and that he 's obsessed with destroying his father and that he betrays anybody that cares about him . michael : you know , i 'm not looking for a glowing endorsement of his character . the facts , chelsea . you can testify to the facts . chelsea : i just listed the facts . michael : uh , well , i was thinking more along the lines of his state of mind at the time of the accident , his emotional upheaval upon learning that connor might be blind . chelsea : so you want to exploit my son 's medical condition to gain support for adam ? michael : the facts , chelsea . the facts . chelsea : i ca n't , michael . i 'm sorry . i 'm taking connor and we 're moving far , very , very far away . i wo n't even be here when the trial starts . michael : he 's connor 's father . chelsea : yes . and one day he will learn what his father did . he will learn that people are held accountable for their crimes , including adam . victor : this is not a contest . i 'm not choosing one child over the other . you get back and work on this , okay ? this is what i brought you here for -- to save newman enterprises . victoria : okay , great . so i have to just deal with it , then ? please , adam , sit down . sit behind the desk . take the computer , the chair . it 's all yours . but while you 're here , try not to kill any children . victor : victoria , please . victoria : dad , he 's gon na sit behind that desk and he 's gon na gloat . he 's gon na watch that virus infect newman enterprises even more . adam : even more ? how could it get any worse ? i ca n't imagine . well , actually , i - i guess i could disclose all your correspondence , both business and personal . victoria : i ca n't believe you brought him in here . i really just -- i ca n't believe it . no good is gon na come from this . adam : she never liked me . i feel like she liked me better when i was gabe , though . what do you think ? victor : will you just kindly sit down ? adam : yeah . though the problem -- still , i 'm curious , you know . i mean , she seems to be taking me being alive rather poorly . what did she wear to the funeral , just out of curiosity ? was it a red dress , maybe a flower behind the ear ? did she bring a cake ? victor : you do n't know when to stop , do you ? you 're a callous jackass . you know who she is ? she was delia 's stepmother ! you gon na continue making jokes ? adam : no , i - i - i 'm sincere . i want to know how my funeral went . victor : fix the damn problem ! adam : how was it ? did you show up ? did you make an appearance ? victor : reluctantly ! it was a very quiet funeral . adam : i see . low key , right ? what was the turnout ? victor : oh , huge ! jack abbott , chelsea , and myself . all of three people were at your funeral . now get to work . adam : yeah , i heard you ! victor : get to work ! cane : i do n't know where hilary is , and i do n't know how to find her . lily : you just said she 's not at that location . cane : that 's because none of this makes any sense . we have a kidnapper who 's waited what ? two months to get in contact with us ? and when he does , he asks a billionaire for $ 1 million . lily : that does n't mean she 's not there . cane : lily , if she was there , devon and dylan would have called us by now . lily : so then what ? we 're never gon na find hilary ? is that what you 're saying ? cane : i do n't know . i do n't know . lily : why are you being so negative ? cane : 'cause i am tired of this . i 'm tired . you and i , we do n't spend any time together anymore , and the kids miss us . sweetheart , when is this going to stop ? lily : it 's gon na stop when hilary is found . she 's being held somewhere injured right now used as a bargaining chip . i mean , what do you want us to do ? just hold hands and drink champagne while she 's in danger ? is that what you want ? neil : i 'm not a doctor . i do n't know how i could expect her to recover . i mean , it 's way too risky and careless here . gwen : well , if i had known what other medications to take from the hospital , i could have helped more . neil : no . no , no , no . that 's way too risky , especially considering the police put tracking devices on everything . gwen : if i can figure out what supplies are tagged and then avoid them ... neil : no . no . no . that 's not gon na happen . gwen : we ca n't just leave her in limbo , neil . neil : maybe we should tell devon . gwen : there has to be another solution . neil : you know , i look at you . i do n't know how this happened . why you stand by me , why i let myself lean on you when i should really be telling you to go . gwen : tried that . did n't work . and now we 're here together with a second chance . a second chance ! adam : you actually had me fooled . for a second there , i thought -- i thought you might have given a damn about somebody trying to kill me earlier , but per usual , it 's just about newman enterprises , right ? `` must save the damn company . `` victor : let me ask you something . you had a very loving mother . she was a sweet lady . you had a nice stepfather . you grew up in a secure environment on a farm in kansas . when you came from harvard business school , came here for the first time back into my life as an adult , i was proud of you . i offered you all the opportunities in the world . never good enough , was it ? why , adam ? adam : you paint your own picture . [ knock on door ] victor : uh , i 'm sorry , michael . adam : no , no , no , no . what , uh , what did chelsea say ? did she agree to testify ? victor : why would you want chelsea , a woman who hates you , testify on your behalf ? adam : michael , what 'd she say ? michael : the answer was no . it was emphatic and impassioned . she even pointed out that she would be gone by the time your trial started . and , uh ... since i saw the plane ticket , i can confirm that chelsea and connor will be on a new york flight first thing in the morning . adam , she 's done with genoa city and apparently everything that entails . [ knock on door ] chelsea : chloe . um , come in . you okay ? chloe : well , i 'm not armed , if that 's what you mean . here . i came by to give you this . chelsea : key ? chloe : yeah , it 's a key to this place . i 've had it since , you know , we used to work out of here . and i do n't think i 'll be using it ever again , so ... chelsea : oh , um , well , neither will i. i ca n't be here anymore . connor and i need a fresh start . chloe : right . right . moving again . yeah , i 've heard that before . chelsea : for real this time . i need a , uh , new beginning , away from the nightmare . chloe : nightmare . hmm . i guess you mean adam , the man that killed my little girl . yeah , see , the thing is , it 's funny , i heard that not only did you protect the nightmare , but you also just hopped right in bed with it . victor : chelsea has made it more than clear that she wants to leave town . why are you surprised by that ? adam : find a way to stop her , okay ? stop her or slow her down , something . michael : what am i supposed to do ? sit in front of her door ? cause a disturbance on the plane ? what ? adam : no , of course not . just , uh ... subpoena . subpoena her . force her to testify . michael : a hostile witness ? is that what you want ? adam : what i want is her here . victor : when i sued to make sure that chelsea stayed in town so that i could see visit my grandson , you took issue with that . adam : yeah , i did take issue with that . it was totally different . you had no right to interfere . this is my wife and my son we 're talking about . and i 'm gon na fight for my family . cane : i wish for everybody 's sake this did n't happen , but this is taking over our lives and our family . lily : the kids are not suffering . cane : you do n't think they hear the tension in your voice every single time the phone rings or see the fear in your eyes ? you do n't think they see that ? lily : that is not true . cane : really ? [ cell phone rings ] lily : that could be devon . did you find her ? i 'm really sorry . we 're gon na find her , okay ? i do n't know how much more he can take . cane : hey . come here . let 's go home , all right ? it 's been a long night . let 's go home and get some rest . come on . lily : no , you go ahead . cane : alone ? lily : devon is gon na need me when he gets back here . paul : chris , i do n't have the manpower to put a tail on adam newman 24/7 . all my extra bodies are on the hilary hamilton case . christine : oh , so if a child killer just jumps bail -- paul : you know that 's not fair . the last thing i want is for a hit - and - run driver to go free . christine : too many have gotten away with it too many times before . paul : adam wo n't . he 's ready to face the consequences . christine : because he 's pled not guilty ? oh , 'cause he 's so contrite ? god , he changed his whole face so he would n't have to be brought to justice . that does not sound like someone who understands guilt or remorse , so if you ca n't put an officer on him , i will make sure adam does n't slip away again ! paul : you know , this is ... [ knock on door ] paul : what now ? do i even want to know what you vigilantes have been up to ? dylan : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] billy : i like that one , too . shows her , uh , her spark and her spunk . victoria : delia was such a firecracker . billy : hmm . and her mom 's a lighted stick of dynamite . victoria : did you see chloe again ? billy : yeah , i did . she 's -- she 's doing okay . she made a few jokes about wanting to murder adam , but i do n't think her heart 's in it . she wants to get out of town . she did n't want to stick around for the trial . victoria : well , maybe it 's safer for her that way . billy : maybe , but she would n't need to testify . i 'm sure my testimony will be enough . victoria : are you sure you want to get up there ? billy : absolutely . yeah , i want to take the stand , i want to look adam in the eye , and i want to announce to the world how he hurt my daughter , my family , and everybody else who loves delia . i want to rip the guy to pieces , and i want to grind those pieces into the dirt where they belong . chloe : you knew it was adam . chelsea : chloe , if you let me -- chloe : he was in your bed . not that playboy gabriel mcbuttons or whatever his name was . you knew that it was adam . and sure , you could have turned him in to the cops , but no , you know , he just did this thing with his hands . it just felt so good . chelsea : no , no , chloe , it was n't like that . i had connor to think about . chloe : do not hide behind that child . i swear that my head will pop off and it will fly around in this room . you did not have sex with him for the sake of that child . you looked deep into his eyes and you said whatever disgusting things that i do n't even want to think about , all while knowing that my daughter was dead because of him . you were literally spitting on my child 's grave . you understand that , right ? chelsea : i do n't know what i was thinking . yes , i kept the secret , but i convinced myself i had to for -- for connor 's sake , for billy 's sake , for everyone 's sake so people could move on . chloe : shut up . you -- you were not doing anyone any favors . you understand that ? the only person that mattered was adam ! the only person that you ever cared about was adam ! you are morally whoring yourself out for adam ! chelsea : everything you 're saying -- you 're right . all i know is , chloe , i just -- i desperately wanted my husband to be alive , and then suddenly ... he was . but you 're right . he did n't change . i thought he could , but he did n't . adam is who he always was and always will be . chloe : the man that you 're basically a lying idiot for . chelsea : not anymore . i even told michael . i wo n't testify on his behalf . [ knock on door ] chelsea : [ sighs ] it 's probably him again . not now , michael ! chloe : i do n't know . i mean , you 've forgiven adam over and over again . this time it 's gon na be the same . chelsea : no , it 's not gon na be the same . it 's gon na be different this time because i do n't want connor growing up with a fool as a mother , so -- what -- who -- [ sighs ] dylan : when we got to the shack , it was empty , and we came right here . and now you know the whole story . paul : oh , now i know ! now ! great ! thanks ! thanks for the update ! christine : there is protocol for ransom and kidnapping . and since paul ca n't speak right now , what the hell were you thinking ? devon : the kidnapper said no cops , all right ? my wife is in danger . she 's been at the mercy of some freak for the past two months . i was n't gon na risk anything happening to her . dylan : it 's not all on devon . i went along with everything . paul : [ sighs ] do you even think i care who 's to blame ? you both screwed up . you interfered in a police investigation by not coming to me ! and what did you get for it ? no contact , no money , no hilary , no proof that she 's even unharmed ! you got nothing ! nada ! nil ! christine : yeah , and now neither do the police or the d.a . 's office . dylan : the ransom was in sequential bills . if the kidnapper uses any , maybe we can track it . paul : okay . fine . give me the serial numbers on the bills . and maybe , just maybe , the guy will make a mistake . but that is a very big maybe . victor : the deal was that i post adam 's bail and he fix the paragon virus . he was released into my supervision . now he runs out of here . michael : what ? you 're looking at me like i could have stopped him . victor : i want him back behind that desk ! i want him to fix the damn problem that 's bringing down my company ! michael : you 're his father . you want him to do the right thing for once . victor : you 're damn right . michael : i know you . i know what kind of friend you are , and i know what kind of father . having a son like adam , it 's not an easy thing for you . victor : it 's a pain in the ass . michael : but still he 's here alive with a chance to do the right thing , a chance you gave him . that must feel like a miracle . chloe : oh , you really washed your hands of that disgusting slime . good job on not being an idiot anymore . i mean , what am i talking about ? i chose you as a best friend . i guess that makes me the idiot . adam : chloe , obviously chelsea did n't know that i was gon na come over here , okay ? i let myself in . it 's my key . chelsea : give me that . you have no right . chloe : you know , you should think about changing the locks . adam : chloe , i did n't know you 'd be here , okay ? just like i did n't know you 'd be in the park earlier . chloe : well , i knew that you would be there . that 's why i brought extra ammunition . adam : i understand you wanted me dead . chloe : everyone understands that i want you to dead ! do n't you understand that ? ! i mean , you killed my baby girl ! and then -- and then you let me give part of her to you ? you let me donate her corneas so your child could see ! you are disgusting , you are evil , you are selfish , and you are cruel . and you love him . chelsea : just go , please . chloe : you know what ? do me a favor and rot in hell . and , you ? i do n't -- chelsea : chloe , just wait one second ! please ! [ door closes ] chelsea : what are you doing ? you ca n't just be letting yourself in here . [ key clatters ] adam : came to give you that . i intercepted the process server before he got to your door . open it up . chelsea : do n't tell me . a subpoena ? billy : adam is just walking around free . this town should be crawling with reporters screaming questions in his face every time he shows himself . you know what ? or better yet , a roving band of vigilantes . where is one of those when you need them ? i just ... i want to see the guy in pain . victoria : billy , listen to yourself . i can hear it in your voice . this morning you told me that you were sorry that you shut me out after dee dee died . you were so angry back then . you had no room for anything else , and you 're starting to sound that way again . billy : see , the difference is , this time i do n't feel helpless . i have the answers . adam did this to delia . he did this to us . and now he gets to be held accountable . victoria : by the courts . billy : and by the public , the media , me . victoria : you see ? there you go . you 're doing it again . billy : except this time , i do n't plan to shoot him . i just plan to watch him suffer . victoria : you know what ? it 's never gon na be enough . just will never be . there 's another way to handle this . billy : and what 's that ? victoria : forgiveness . billy : [ scoffs ] paul : okay , fine . keep me posted . no hit on the serial numbers from the bills used in the ransom yet . christine : okay , well , if the kidnapper was smart enough to hide hilary for two months , he may have figured out the bills were sequential . paul : yeah , may have . i got a billion `` may haves `` in my head , but , you know , as ticked off as i am about dylan and devon handling this whole situation on their own , it is impressive that dylan had the foresight to plan the bills . christine : a bit proud ? paul : well ... he 's thinking like a cop . cane : you went to the police after the kidnapper said no cops ? lily : yeah , and he also gave a pointless location to find hilary , so clearly he 's not above bluffing . cane : well , now they know everything , so if the kidnapper tries to contact us again ... devon : what exactly are we supposed to do ? cane : you 're supposed to not put hilary 's life in danger ! that 's what you 're meant to do ! lily : cane , stop it ! he did n't mean that . dylan : look , we hit a wall , okay ? now it 's time to bring the gcpd in to do what we ca n't . maybe they can salvage a dna test on the ransom note . does that meet your approval ? [ cell phone rings ] devon : hey , neil . neil : any news ? devon : the only news is that they have my money and now they have my wife , and we do n't have anything . neil : okay . what 's the next move ? devon : i just need to see hilary and know she 's okay , dad . gwen : so any fallout with that mess on the stolen medication ? emma : oh , huge crackdown . like zero tolerance . some people think it was just an excuse for the administrators to fire dr . neville . gwen : i remember you talking about him . you said he was kind of a nut , huh ? emma : yeah , he 's always been kind of a maverick . um , they fired him because he had several conduct violations . gwen : like what ? emma : well , that 's the thing . no one really knows . it could have been bad prescriptions or harassment or something . it was all very hush - hush . gwen : but you said he was a good doctor , right ? emma : yeah . yeah , dr . neville 's brilliant . like miracle - worker brilliant . people always cut him slack because that 's how good he is . but it caught up to him , and now he 's out of a job , so ... sucks to be him . chelsea : do n't you see it ? you 're just like your father . using the law to force me to stay in town ? do n't you know what i will say if i get on that stand , adam ? i will tell them that you lied to me every second of every day about that car accident . i will tell them that you lied and told me your name was gabriel bingham . i 'll tell them that you do whatever you want and you hurt whoever you need to , to get ahead . adam : the subpoena was a last resort , okay ? i could n't let you walk out of here . chelsea : you do n't get a vote ! do n't you understand ? i do n't want you ! i do n't want to be with you . i do n't even want to know you . i do n't want connor to ever see your face again . what more can i say ? adam : nothing , chelsea . you ca n't say anything 'cause i know you still love me . lily : see ? this is why i did n't want to go home . devon needs me . dylan : hey , man , just give them a little space . cane : that 's my family . dylan : i know that . you just basically implied that devon and i might have gotten hilary killed by going to the cops . cane : because we do n't know yet what the fallout of your actions are , do we ? dylan : no , we do n't . but this is exactly what devon does n't need -- negativity . this kidnapper 's playing games . the cops are our best shot at getting to hilary , whether the person who sent the ransom note has her or not . cane : what does that mean ? dylan : it could be who has devon 's money does n't even know where hilary is . you know , someone preying on a man who misses his wife to make an easily $ 1 million . if that 's the case , that person deserves a cell right next to whoever has hilary . neil : my son is dying inside a little bit more every day . i mean , i wanted him to hurt . i wanted him to hurt bad . but not like this . i mean , this is -- this is agony . this is torture . [ sighs ] i do n't know . i do n't know how to make this stop . it 's got to stop right now . today . gwen : we can help her , neil . i know the name of a doctor who can help her . victor : how i feel about adam should n't really concern you , michael . just do your job in court . michael : adam left a taped confession . he made public statements of responsibility . he did admittedly cause cordelia abbott 's death , so as i see it , my only real job in court will be mopping up . victor : so he 'll be convicted and sentenced ? michael : as you said , emotions are not my concern . but i know what i know . you do n't want adam in prison . deep down , you are hoping against hope that your son walks free . victor : [ sighs ] billy : forgiveness ? from me to adam for running down my child ? victoria : okay , listen , i know that it sounds completely impossible . billy : that 's because it is . victoria : i 'm not saying give him a free pass , and i 'm not saying that what adam did is okay . billy : i 'm trying not to freak out here , but this -- this is n't helping . victoria : billy , listen to me . the forgiveness is for your soul . it 's for your heart . it 's for your own happiness . so that you can let it go . billy : let me just say this , okay , victoria . i am never going to forgive adam . i 'm never gon na let it go . chloe : i know . this tree is a little charlie brownish . i think you 'd like that . [ sighs ] bunny , it 's okay . you do n't need to worry . mommy 's here . and she 's gon na make everything right . chelsea : you do n't get to tell me how i feel about you or anything else ever again . adam : you said you were done with me . chelsea : because i am done with you . adam : and i believed you at the time . chelsea : well , you should believe me now . adam : then you stood between me and chloe 's gun . chelsea : that was n't for you . i told you . that was because chloe does n't deserve to go to prison because you 're a selfish bastard . adam : chloe was out of her mind with a gun in her hand , and you risked everything . chelsea : not for you . adam : for us . sweetheart , for us , because you know we 're not done . chelsea : what is wrong with you ? adam : what is wrong with me is the idea that i never get to spend any time with you ever again ! it makes it hard for me to breathe ! the fact that i 'm not gon na be able to touch you , to hold you , to comfort you when you hurt ! chelsea : stop talking , please . adam : i need you in that courtroom . when the verdict comes in , when i accept my punishment , when i get sentenced , i need you there to see that i 'm willing to do whatever it takes to make amends for everything that i 've done , not just for billy and chloe , but for you and connor . i want to show you that i can be the man that you deserve , the man that i promised you that i would be . because one day ... one day you 're gon na forgive me . i know in my heart . and when you do , we 're gon na get our second chance . and if i 'm wrong about that , baby , if i am wrong about that , then you should have just let chloe shoot me in the park , because if we do n't have hope ... well , then i 'm dead already . chelsea : [ sighs ] [ next_on ] nick : i want to take you home , to our home . sage : i ca n't do that , nick . jack : you think you can out - victor victor . ashley : i know i can , even if you do n't . dr. neville : that woman 's been all over the news . whatever the hell is going on here , i think i need to call the police .	devon and dylan find that they were given a false location of hilary 's whereabouts while gwen goes to neil . neil tells her to leave as someone will be there shortly and no one can know gwen was involved . gwen convinces neil that no one knows anything about neil 's involvement . neil and gwen agree that hilary is n't getting better and she needs a doctor . later , gwen finds out from her sister that a doctor was fired from memorial recently for misconduct . gwen tells neil she knows of a doctor that can help hilary . cane is unhappy that lily is so wrapped up in devon 's problem and they do n't get to spend time together . lily insists devon needs her . devon and dylan decide to go to paul with information . they decide to watch for the serial numbers on the bills that devon gave the kidnapper . cane disagrees with dylan and devon 's decision to bring in the police . michael asks chelsea to testify for adam and she says no . upon adam 's request , michael issues a subpoena . chloe visits chelsea . she says she ca n't believe chelsea allowed adam back into her life . adam arrives . chloe leaves , damning both of them . adam presents chelsea with the subpoena . chelsea says adam is just like victor . adam claims he needs chelsea at the hearing because he needs her to see what he 's willing to do to pay for his crimes and when it 's all over , they can have their second chance . he needs her there because he has to know there is hope . without hope for a second chance with her , she may as well have let chloe shoot him . without hope , he 's already dead .
cane : everything will go off without a hitch , right ? [ chuckles ] well , tonight is going to be as big as it gets . all right , i 'll see you then . bye . billy : are you serious about this ? cane : serious about what ? billy : these ad buys you green - lit . people accuse me of being a gambler ? cane : well , the difference is , billy , is that you like to bet for the rush of it where i like to bet on sure things . billy : ah . cane : and tonight 's debut of the perfume and the campaign is going to be -- -- billy : a sure thing . cane : right , so we need to be ready when our sales go through the roof . [ jill overhears , enters room ] jill : well , see , the trouble is , we do n't have a roof . we literally do n't have a roof , okay ? and this is a problem because have you seen the weather report . 90 % chance of rain tonight . so our big roll - out tonight up on the roof deck is liable to be a washout . do n't stare at me this way ! what are you going to do about it ? billy : stop the rain . beyond my skill set . jill : oh , my god . did you really say that , billy ? with everything that 's at stake ? it 's a giant poke in the eye from mother nature . it 's a problem . it 's a huge problem . billy : hey , hey , hey . you got to relax , all right . i said it 's beyond my skill set , but victoria 's working on a solution as we speak . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , lily . the troops have arrived . we 're all , uh , reporting for my son - in - law 's big night . what 's happening ? lily : yeah . [ sigh ] neil : what 's wrong ? lily : well , looks like cane 's big night is going to be a total bust . devon : why do you say that ? lily : has it started raining yet ? hilary : no , but it does look like it 's about to start any minute . lily : yeah , which means we ca n't use the roof deck for the event . neil : and no other space is available . lily : no , the conference room and ballroom are already booked . i - i feel horrible . i feel like cane worked so hard to make this event a success , and i feel like i 'm failing him . devon : you 're not failing anybody , okay ? listen , everybody thought that the brash and sassy ! interview was gon na be a bust . thanks to my talented wife , it was n't . lily : really ? that 's your pep talk ? `` rah - rah , hilary ? `` devon : i 'm just saying that , at the end of the day , everything was a success . hilary : well , it was a success for brash & sassy ! i 'm not so sure about gc buzz . neil : hey , guys . excuse me for a minute . we 're gon na fix this thing , okay ? hang tight . lily : [ sighs ] neil : hey , jack . how you doing ? jack : never better . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm thrilled you 're such a competent staff , especially in times like these . summer : times like these ? victor : yeah , the competition 's only getting fiercer , sweetheart , which means we can never be too careful . there 's a lot of sensitive information . i do n't want our corporate plans to fall into the wrong hands . abby : that 's vague . any hands in particular ? might help to know who we should be on the lookout for . victor : not ready to point fingers yet . just make sure that you prevent any kind of attempt at a breach of our security , all right ? travis : make sure all the firewalls are in place . victor : keep your ears to the ground . any rumbling of an attempt at our security system , i want to hear about it first thing . [ phone rings ] victor : yes . sure . send her in . [ door opens ] travis : hey . victoria : hey . travis : thought i was going to pick you up . victoria : actually , i 'm here to see my father . i need a favor . victor : say the word , it 's yours . victoria : even if it 's for billy , too ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack , it 's not what it looks like . ashley : i 'm not jack . and it 's exactly what it looks like . phyllis : [ chuckles ] ashley ! should have known . what the hell are you trying to pull ? ashley : i was gon na ask you the same thing . unless , of course , hacking into your boss ' computer is part of your divorce settlement . i did n't think so . so , how 'd you pull it off ? phyllis : jack never changed his password . ashley : oh , so of course , it 's jack fault . phyllis : did i say that ? ashley : basically . because he has the audacity to trust his employees , so obviously you had to take advantage of it . phyllis : which proves how resourceful and invaluable i can be . ashley : [ laughs ] this is gon na be good . phyllis : if i had to chance to prove , in spite of my mistakes , and i know i have made them , that we can still be a good , true partnership in every sense of the word . ashley : you know , this is that pattern of deceit that cost you your marriage in the first place . you need to be focusing on the job meeting deadlines , presenting new ideas . prove yourself that way . but instead , you just gave jack an excellent reason to throw you out on your you - know - what . phyllis : only if you tell him . ashley : no . you 're not going to put me in that position . jack has every reason to learn about your breach of trust . and he 's gon na hear it from you . [ scene_break ] neil : now lily 's really freaking out because jack : neil , if you 'll forgive me i - i 'm working on kind of a time - sensitive deal . neil : every second counts , right ? jack : exactly . i appreciate your understanding . neil : so , our lunch date tomorrow , right ? i - i 'd like to talk to you about some issues with the foundation , but i 'm guessing you 're not gon na be jack : a foundation i 'm not longer involved in , neil . i will leave it to you , my friend , to save the world . right now , i have to save the reputation of my company . neil : wow . are things really that bad ? jack : worse . undoing the damage that my ex - wife and my brother did has turned out to be a full - time job . neil : the ex - wife that you 're still working with . jack : she works for me , not with me . neil : so this is a `` keep your enemies closer `` kind of thing ? jack : in a way , yeah . neil : i do n't see phyllis as the enemy and i 'm guessing neither do you . [ footsteps approaching ] hilary : jack ! how are you doing ? jack : i 'm fine how are you ? hilary : i 'm good . busy . jack : i heard about your great success at gc buzz . they 're lucky to have you . hilary : thank you , was actually hoping that we might be able to do a piece on you . jabot would be front and center obviously . but i was hoping for -- jack : i do n't think that 's gon na happen , no . hilary : no dirty laundry , i swear . just a chance for you to show the world how you 've moved on with your life . jack : i saw the piece you did on cane . i know it was n't the ratings - breaker that you were hoping for , but , uh , you showed great discretion . hilary : thank you . so ... ? is that a yes ? jack : give me a call , we 'll set something up . jack : good to see you , neil . neil : good to see you too , jack . do n't be stranger , huh . well , well . hilary : what ? neil : what , huh ? do n't mess with jack , all right ? he plays tough on the outside , but he 's really hurting on the inside , if you had n't noticed . hilary : were you not sitting right there when i said , `` no dirty laundry . `` neil : well here 's the thing . you say a lot of things . hilary : jack is my friend . i 'm not going to drag his name through the mud . that 's not what i 'm about . neil : oh , no ? hilary : i take the high road now , even if it 's not the road to ratings . devon : hey guys . neil : hey . any luck ? lily : i tried shifting things around , but it did n't work . i can not believe i have to tell cane to reschedule . [ scene_break ] jill : we 're way over budget and you want to spend even more money ? billy : look , i 'm with cane on this , all right ? i- i think we got to roll the dice here . jill : sometimes when you roll the dice , you end up in the gutter with nothing but your boxer shorts . billy : if you 're lucky . cane : all right , listen . calm down , all right ? you put this team together so we can take brash & sassy ! to new heights , and you ca n't do that if you play it safe . jill : yeah , but this is such a huge gamble . cane : it is not gambling , if you put your heart and soul into something and you believe in the product . jill : and you do . cane : and i do . and you are going to see that up on the screen tonight , okay ? jill : god , i love your faith . cane : all right . jill : and i love that you 're finally , finally supporting him . but nobody 's gon na see anything unless we find a new venue for this roll - out . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : why do n't you two get started on the project we discussed , okay ? summer : okay . abby : bye , dad . victor : sweetheart , would you mind if travis stayed for our conversation ? victoria : absolutely not travis and i have no secrets . [ scene_break ] abby : i just felt like it came out of nowhere . summer : i do n't know maybe grandpa 's just being cautious . abby : and that 's always a smart move in general , but ... this seemed very specific like he had been warned about someone trying to target newman , did n't you think ? summer : i guess . abby : but who could it be ? come on . let 's get to work . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know it 's short notice , but i was hoping to reserve the top of the tower tonight . victor : the whole restaurant ? victoria : yeah well it 's the rollout of brash & sassy ! 's new perfume and marketing campaign . we were gon na use the athletic club 's roof deck but you know given the weather and everything ... victor : of course . victoria : `` of course , `` as in yes ? victor : as in yes , the restaurant is yours . victoria : and jill 's and billy 's and cane 's because you know we 're all in this together . travis : i 'm fine with it . whatever 's best with victoria . victor : my sentiments exactly . and you 're going to lead the applause , right ? travis : absolutely . would n't miss it for the world . victor : good . victoria : great . i - i got to get going . travis : i 'll walk you out . victoria : this is good news . okay . thank you dad , really . thank you . victor : come here , sweetheart . victoria : mwah . i love you . victor : have a great time . [ scene_break ] cane : i know it 's a problem lily , but we ca n't postpone the roll - out , okay . because we have done too much work to throw in the towel . jill : [ laughs ] we 'll all be needing towels , if we 're caught out in the rain tonight . [ cell phone rings ] oh ! oh ! billy : hey vick , tell me you have good news . victoria : i do . it 's a go for the top of the tower and i did n't even have to twist his arm . billy : nice , did you drop my name to make it happen ? victoria : yeah , because your name opens so many doors when it comes to my father , billy . billy : i appreciate you working your magic . i 'll see you soon . jill : victoria found us a new venue ? billy : not only a new venue , but the best view of the city . cane : oh yes . hey hey , we got the top of the tower . yeah that 's great . all right . see you then . bye . jill : goody goody goody . victor just bailed us out now are going to owe him one . cane : not ideal but ... jill : you think ? billy : come on , right now we do n't have any options . [ scene_break ] victoria : meet you at top of the tower ? travis : okay . hey are you sure it 's okay if i 'm there ? victoria : yeah . why would n't it be ? travis : oh , i do n't know . maybe because the last time billy and i were together was in a jail cell . victoria : all right i trust you remember ? i know you 're not going to start anything with billy tonight . and if he throws the first punch travis : i 'll turn the other cheek . victoria : good answer . i love you . travis : love you too , baby . victoria : bye . victor : you do n't think you were finished here , do you ? [ scene_break ] jack : what 's going on ? ashley : i 'll let phyllis explain . phyllis : well , she got out of here quick , did n't she ? left a little cloud of smoke behind her . jack : i do n't have time for games , phyllis . phyllis : okay , well , i 'll just dive right in then . jack : whatever will move this along more quickly . phyllis : there is an issue with your computer . jack : what - what kind of issue ? phyllis : someone accessed your information without your permission . jack : i 'm sure it was one of newman 's minions . damn it ! how did they get past security ? phyllis : they did n't . i did . [ scene_break ] victor : thank you for your discretion , travis . travis : of course . but why not let abby and summer know that jack abbott 's a likely suspect in a corporate raid . would n't it be helpful to have more eyes on him ? victor : `` likely `` suspect , not definite . travis : yeah but the guy put you on notice after his marriage fell apart . victor : travis , `` that guy `` happens to be abby 's uncle . she 's already torn between the abbotts and the newmans . i do n't want to add to her conundrum . as far as summer 's concerned she 's close to jack , as well , and she 's even closer to her mother , phyllis . so i do n't want her to know right now that i 'm suspicious . i want summer to be able to talk to her mother freely . travis : and phyllis can talk to her freely . is that what we 're hoping for ? phyllis may let something slip and summer will pass it on to you . victor : summer has always been very supportive of me . travis : i do n't know about this -- using your granddaughter like that . especially without her knowledge . victor : makes you uncomfortable ? travis : if i 'm being honest , yeah . victor : more or less uncomfortable than when you had an affair with your boss 's wife and were fired for it ? travis : whatever you think 's best , sir . victor : abby and summer are to be kept in the dark . unless i instruct you otherwise . travis : understood . victor : good . travis : if that 's all i better get going . victoria 's expecting me . victor : and , travis .. travis : sir ? victor : be careful at the party will you ? do n't you get into an altercation with billy boy abbott . i 'm sure he would n't mind starting one . and this time , you may be out of luck . it may be that victoria will take sides with her ex . [ scene_break ] jill : are you done primping in there , or do you want cane and victoria to take all the bows tonight ? billy : ready for my curtain call . jill : oh , honey . you drive me crazy , but you are so handsome ! oh , except , your tie is crooked . billy : what ? jill : yeah , come here . billy : fix it for me ? jill : yep , yep . billy : whoa , whoa , whoa you 're not dressed yet ! victoria : that 's right . i was too busy rescuing the big event . you 're welcome . it 'll take me five minutes . billy : said no woman ever . jill : well we say it . we just do n't mean it . victoria , does n't he look wonderful ? victoria : your tie is crooked . jill : what is it with this thing ? billy : what is it with you ? `` victoria does n't he look wonderful ? it 's a little -- little much do n't you think ? jill : it 's a little much when two men get into a barroom brawl over a woman , do n't you think ? billy : okay , first of all , again -- we did not . you know what . it 's not worth it . keep this up , you 'll be walking in the rain to the party . jill : no , i will not , because i have a car coming for me , okay ? and momentarily one would be arriving for you and victoria . billy : we 're riding together ? jill : i 'm not playing cupid . this is because -- no -- of the bad publicity you generated , okay ? when you and victoria step out of that limo , the blogosphere is gon na go crazy . you 're gon na be smiling and laughing , maybe holding hands -- billy : mother , come on . jill : no ! thereby proving brash and sassy ! is run by a cohesive , successful team . i 'll see you there , baby . billy : you 're not fooling anybody . we all know what you 're up to . jill : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . victoria : ow ! billy : vick ? victoria : ugh . billy : what did you do ? victoria : get out , billy . billy : okay , just let me -- victoria : would you get out ? [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] cane : okay , make sure we get all the guests when they arrive , on the live feed , okay ? and put the logo up for the presentation . and do me a favor run a soundcheck with the dj , okay ? hey , i need to make sure hors d'oeuvres go out as soon as people come in . and do me a favor -- check on the ice . i do n't want to run out of ice . thank you so much . [ sighs ] do n't stand there . come here , come here . [ lily laughs ] cane : what have i done wrong ? is everything good ? i 'm okay ? lily : no , just this . a kiss for good luck . not that you need it . cane : [ sighs ] thank you . lily : this place looks so good . how did you pull this together so quickly ? cane : panic . pure , unfettered panic . but do n't tell anybody . it 's our secret , all right ? lily : it worked out for you . it looks amazing . neil : hey , hey . cane : hey , hey , hey . neil : how do you like this ? reinforcements have arrived . cane : thank you . devon : how can we help , man ? cane : i 'm cool . everything 's good , all right ? just relax , we 're good . hilary : there 's got ta be something that we can do . cane : uh cheer . when we play the commercial , i need you to cheer . cheer really loud . the louder , the better , all right ? neil : you are n't kidding . we 're on it . devon : and it goes without saying , you will be covered by gc buzz . cane : thank you , thank you . and you -- thank you so much . you know , if you did n't show us in a such positive light , we would n't have half the turnout we 're doing . devon : and leaving out the billy - victoria blowup , not to mention the footage of billy fighting with travis , was the right move . cane : yeah . hilary : i 'm sure the competition thinks so . anyways , let 's have a toast , hmm ? cane : alright , cool . sweetheart , that 's for you . neil : oh ! thank you , sir . you got water there . cane : everyone got a drink ? hillary : to cane 's big launch . may it be everything that you hope for , and more . cane : thank you . cheers . devon : cheers . neil : cheers . cane : [ sighs ] i 'm nervous . neil : do n't worry about it . cane : all right . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] victor : come in . hi , sweetheart . summer : hi . victor : you 're still here . summer : yeah , should n't i be ? victor : well , i thought you would be at the party with abby . summer : no , i had some things to finish up , so victor : uh - huh . summer : yeah . [ sighs } victor : something on your mind ? summer : umm ... yeah . this potential threat to the company -- is it really as vague as you made it out to be , or do you know who 's behind it ? victor : it 's nothing concrete , but why do you ask ? summer : i 'm just gon na put this out there . do you think that jack is behind it ? victor : i 'm surprised you would say that . summer : why ? victor : well , sweetheart , i know how close you are to jack . i mean , for you to suspect that he was involved in something that nefarious -- i meant that surprises me . is it something that he said ? summer : no , it was something that i saw . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so , yes , i accessed your computer to monitor your work . jack : by `` access , `` you mean `` broke into , `` by `` monitor , `` you mean `` spy on `` -- is that it ? phyllis : i 'm sorry . jack : what is your end game ? you planning on selling my company 's secrets to the highest bidder ? phyllis : nothing like that , jack . just trying to help . jack : in what universe do i need your hel -- you know what ? forget this . i should have been more vigilant . i should have been more careful knowing that i have an employee that i ca n't trust . phyllis : i do n't blame you , if you want to rip up our agreement and just give me the boot . jack : if ? phyllis : but before you do , we need to talk . jack : i am done talking . phyllis : i am trying to help you , jack . i know what road you 're going down . it 's the same road you warned me not to go down over and over again . you 're going after victor . [ scene_break ] phyllis : your silence is deafening . confirms what i 'm suspecting -- you 're making a move on newman . jack : that 's absurd . phyllis : oh , i 've seen you collect all of the data on every vulnerable sector of the company . jack : it 's what i do , phyllis ! i 'm always looking for opportunities to strengthen and grow my company . phyllis : opportunities ? really ? see , i think you 're looking for revenge . jack : oh , no . you seem to be confused . retaliation against victor is your obsession . phyllis : and now it 's yours . but you are going to have to work on your espionage skills . you were way too easy to follow into the park yesterday . jack : i do n't know what you 're talking about . phyllis : jack ! come on . jack : you followed me ? phyllis : and watched the exchange of whatever is in this brief -- see , now you 're proving my point . let me guess -- you paid for top secret information for all the dirty little details of victor 's business , am i right ? see , i 've gotten a little practice at this kind of thing . because lying and sneaking around is all i do . that 's my m.o . , remember ? jack : oh , i remember . i remember who put you on that path . victor newman is going to pay for the pain he caused . i am going to see to that . [ scene_break ] victor : and this information is research on newman enterprises . you saw that that right there on jack 's computer screen ? summer : yeah . he said that it had something to do with the tax issues leftover from dissolving the merger . victor : huh . summer : and then my mom confirmed it . so if you 're worried about jack , you should n't be because revenge just is n't jack 's style . not after what happened to him and my mom . victor : yeah , well , i 'm glad you came to me to tell me that . because for a while , i was a little concerned . you know , he 's said a few things in the heat of the moment , but now you 've laid my worries to rest . summer : okay . victor : all right ? summer : good . victor : thank you , my love . summer : yeah . victor : and , by the way , thank you for your support . summer : yeah . i love you . victor : thank you for your love . and your common sense , okay ? summer : yeah . victor : you 're a sweet girl . okay . summer : so , wait , we 're all good on the jack front ? i can tell mom that he 's off your list of suspects ? victor : you 're really worried about that , are n't you ? everything is cool , alright ? summer : okay . alright i 'll see you tomorrow . victor : okay . bye , sweetheart . thank you . summer : bye . [ scene_break ] abby : wow ! it looks incredible in here ! jill : oh , it does , does n't it ? cane : thank you . yeah , we actually pulled it together , huh ? abby : i 'll say . my dad wanted me to make sure you guys have everything you need . jill : ah , translation ? keep a newman eye on things . abby : hey , it looks like you guys need refills , so i will go tell a waiter . jill : thank you . abby : [ laughs ] cane : thank you . can we please not bite the hand that feeds us ? thank you . jill : oh , lest victor bites back ? please . he 's sharpening his fangs as we speak . cane : mm . lily : so , is n't this your target audience ? millennials on the make ? hilary : it should be . lily : you know , i saw the response on social media to your interview with cane . it was great for him and brash & sassy ! but it was n't so great for you . hilary : gc buzz is going through a transition period , okay ? our audience will come around . lily : oh , no . i meant you . your interviewing skills . i guess the audience was n't wowed by your performance . hilary : well , maybe that 's because it was n't a performance . i was being real . anyway , i 'm not concerned with how people perceive me . lily : [ laughs ] if you want to be real , why do n't you admit that all you care about are appearances and social status ? hilary : yes , that 's true . i used to be . but a happy marriage -- it has changed my priorities . lily : hmm . we 'll see how long that lasts . hilary : ah , it 's always a pleasure , lily . lily : yep . same here . hilary : hmm . travis : hey . abby : hey . travis : have you seen victoria ? abby : uh , no , i do n't think she 's here yet . jill : hmm . billy is n't here yet , either . and i left both of them alone at brash & sassy ! i wonder what could be keeping them . [ scene_break ] victoria : ugh . just stay out there , billy . billy : can i speak , please ? victoria : depends on what you have to say . billy : i just want to make sure you 're okay and find out what happened . victoria : i 'm fine . i was just trying to zip up my dress , and i got stuck in my zipper , and i fell in my shoes . billy : you should probably put your shoes on last . victoria : ugh , thank you . thank you so much for the sage advice . billy : you 're welcome . you know what , i would really love to help you . you look like you could use it . it 's not my first time around a zipper . victoria : yeah , especially your own . billy : okay , i 'll see you tomorrow . i 'll tell you how the launch went . victoria : do n't you dare , billy abbott ! billy : oh , so you need my help ? victoria : no . billy : no ? so you want me to beg you to allow me to help you ? victoria : yes . billy : victoria , will you please do me the honor of helping you zip up your dress up ? victoria : fine . you better hurry . we 're gon na be late . billy : then people will start talking . victoria : they 're not gon na be talking . there 's nothing for them to talk about . billy : you 're welcome . you look beautiful . and we should go because my mother has a car for us . victoria : [ sighs ] that 's okay . i 'm gon na take a cab . billy : do n't trip on the way out . [ scene_break ] cane : where are billy and victoria ? i ca n't keep everybody waiting any longer . jill : i do n't know . maybe they got distracted . lily : [ laughs ] cane : please say you did n't lock them in the office . say `` cane , i did not lock them in the office . `` jill : i did n't lock them in the office . although , it 's not a terrible idea . cane : jill , do n't . lily : okay , you know what ? you do n't need them . this is your night . you did all the heavy lifting . just enjoy it , okay ? cane : okay . okay , all right lily : you 're going to be great . cane : okay . all right . okay . good evening , everybody . on behalf of the team at brash & sassy ! i 'd like to say , thank you for coming out . now , tonight , you 're going to witness something extraordinary because tonight is the launch of our new campaign . now , i 'm not talking about a remodel or redesign or a rebrand even . it is a whole new attitude . travis : hey . there you are . cane : it is the brash & sassy ! attitude . [ cheers and applause ] thank you . jill : you and victoria got caught in the rain together , huh ? billy : please , stop . jill : okay . cane : now , as much as i would like to take all the credit for this , i ca n't because my cohorts just turned up . so please welcome to the stage mr. billy abbott and victoria newman . come here , guys . [ cheers and applause ] you guys have anything you 'd like to say , add , or ? billy : yes , i would . um yes , thank you very much for coming . i have to be honest , this does n't happen without cane , our fearless leader , so victoria : oh , yes , it 's true . everything that is good in our new campaign belongs to cane . billy : and , of course , everything that 's not good belongs to you , too . [ laughter ] cane : and on that note , ladies and gentlemen , the new brash & sassy ! [ cheers and applause ] woman 's voice : bare by brash & sassy [ cheers and applause ] jill : oh , thank you . thank you , everybody . we are so proud to present to you tonight , for the first time ever , the next great sensation in fragrances -- bare -- by brash & sassy [ cheers and applause ] outstanding . i mean it . come up , come up . come on ! [ applause ] yes , give them a hand . wonderful . billy : get out there . cane : thank you . get of here . get out of here ! jill : mwah ! cane : thank you . jill : believe me when i tell you i could n't be prouder of this team . cane : uh , you mean your team . jill : well actually yes , they are all mine . [ laughter ] billy : whether we like it or not . cane : that 's true . jill : hey , hey . all i 'm saying is , watch out for this trio , okay , because they are stupendous , and tonight is only the beginning ! so eat , drink , be merry , and that 's an order . [ applause ] lily : oh , my god ! you 're a rock star ! that was amazing . devon : yeah , do n't be modest . it slayed . cane : it was good ? devon : yeah , it was . it was good . neil : man , congratulations . you deserve every second in that spotlight . hilary : the whole campaign -- it was really incredible . it was . cane : thank you . and it means so much that you guys were here . it 's appreciated . thank you . devon : of course . excuse us . hilary : [ sighs ] devon : are n't you happy , honey , that you took the high road in that interview ? hilary : yep . brash & sassy ! , they came out smelling like roses tonight . devon : yeah , they did . nothing smells better than you , i 'll tell you that . hilary : [ chuckles ] devon , stop it . devon : i 'm in love with my wife , so sue me . [ both chuckle ] hilary : uh - oh . should i set my phone to video in case another brawl breaks out ? victoria : hi . travis : nice work . looks like you know what you 're doing after all . billy : maybe you do , too . victoria : look at you two . acting like adults . how nice . cane : sorry to interrupt . can i introduce you to somebody ? victoria : uh , yeah , sure . cane : yeah ? come here . all right , come here . abby : i am very impressed . you did n't royally screw that up . billy : well , i appreciate that . my niece has a way with words , as you can tell . abby : congratulations . billy : thank you very much . abby : my dad has me on concierge duty . can i get you two anything . billy : i 'm fine . travis : no , thanks . i have everything i ever needed . lily : so should we toast your new success ? jill : i have a better idea for a toast . to true love . once you find it , you can never forget it . no matter how hard you try . [ scene_break ] summer : hi , ashley ! ashley : hey , summer . how are you ? summer : hi , um , i 'm good . have you seen my mom ? i just had a good talk with my grandpa , and i wanted to talk to her about it . ashley : oh , well , yeah , she 's in with jack right now . it 's not a good time . it 's gon na have to wait . summer : that 's even more of a reason why i want to talk to her . ashley : no , really . it 's not a good time . um , let me buy you a cappuccino . summer : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so all of these reassurances you gave nikki , the promises that you were n't gon na retaliate -- jack : i told nikki what she needed to hear . phyllis : uh - huh . and you were hoping that victor , you know , was going to let his guard down and it was gon na get back to him ? jack : yeah , that was my plan . what was yours ? to blow this whole thing sky- high ? i assume you 've already shared all your suspicions with ashley . phyllis : i 've told ashley nothing . jack : oh , so you 're going straight to the mustache , then ? well , a great way to get me back , i 'll tell you that ! phyllis : stop . i 'm not telling victor . jack : well , you seem to only have one option . to try to talk me out of it . phyllis : i should . everything that has happened to us in this past year was from my need of revenge for that man . and i should plead with you to learn from my mistakes and to let go of the revenge before somebody gets hurt the way i hurt you . jack : but you 're not going to do that . phyllis : whatever you 're doing , where victor 's concerned , i 'm all for it . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah , that 's good . i like that . okay , do these moves with me . i 'm gon na go like this . look . lily : [ laughs ] oh , god . neil : that 's a little old - school lily : i 'm not doing that . neil : no ? okay . lily : no , no , no . neil : how about a little something like -- cane : hey , hey , there 's some guy over there who wanted to talk to you about something way over there . [ laughter ] lily : bye , dad . love you . devon : i am the luckiest man in the room . hilary : aww , it was a really really good night , was n't it ? devon : and it 's about to be even better . hilary : oh , what did you have in mind , mr. hamilton ? devon : well , i will have to tell you that at home , honey . hilary : well , lead the way . jill : so . i guess you can report back to your father that the evening was a monumental success . abby : or you could tell him yourself . jill : [ laughs ] i would n't give him the satisfaction . abby : you must be very proud . jill : yeah . i am . and you must be very bored . where is that handsome husband of yours ? saving lives ? abby : um , he 's at home . ben has early rounds in the morning . jill : join him ! abby : my dad -- jill : look around ! we 're fine ! besides ... on a night like this , you realize what really matters in life . even if it takes time and patience to get you there . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] victor : yes ? all right . well done . keep up the good work . [ scene_break ] phyllis : this conversation should n't come as a surprise . you begged me to let go of the anger , and i told you i would n't . i understand how you feel jack : do n't do this . phyllis : you have rage inside of you that 's eating you alive , and the only way you 're going to stop it is by making that bastard pay . jack : we are nothing alike . phyllis : oh , we 're more alike than you think . jack : so when you swore you had put vengeance behind you for good ... phyllis : i lied . jack : you 're getting awfully good at that lately . phyllis : so are you , apparently . which is why , hell no , i am not going to talk you out of any of this . i 'm gon na join you . jack : what ? phyllis : you heard me . we 're gon na bring victor down together . [ next_on ] nick : i got it ! i do n't got it . sharon : [ gasps ] [ nick and sharon laugh ] ashley : [ to phyllis ] you can keep working my brother , but i 'm going to be watching you every step of the way . jack : [ to billy ] i will say this one more time . get the hell out of my office .	cane arrives at brash and sassy all ready for the launch of their new fragrance . jill comes rushing in all worried that they may be rained out . billy assures her that victoria is working on the problem . phyllis is in her office and turns on the computer when it appears on the screen that she is `` busted . `` phyllis rushes to jack 's office and encounters ashley who tells her that deceit ended her marriage and now could cost her job . at the athletic club dining room , lily , devon , neil , and hilary are gathered . lily tells them that she can not handle the party here . neil sees jack come in and immediately joins him . neil asks jack about his working with phyllis . jack corrects him by telling him that she is working for him . hilary approaches jack and wants to talk to him about an interview , but neil warns her not to mess with jack . hilary insists that she will not drag jack through the mud in the tabloid . at newman enterprises , victor lets abby , summer , and travis know about the need for higher security at newman . victoria interrupts them and asks victor for a favor . she asks if they can use newman towers for their launch party to which he readily agrees . travis walks victoria to the elevator , but victor beckons him back into his office to finish their conversation about jack abbott . victor cautions travis not to let abby and summer know of this . after their conversation , summer asks victor if he suspects jack of trying to sabotage his company . summer reveals that she saw something about newman enterprises on jack 's computer , but phyllis assures her that it was nothing . billy takes a call from victoria and relays the message to cane and jill , but jill does n't want to owe victor . jack arrives at his office and ashley tells phyllis to confess about what she did . jack begins to rant and rave . phyllis is afraid that jack is going down the same road he warned her about . jack denies the accusation but then finds out that phyllis followed him to the park . jack vows victor will pay for the trouble he caused . jill tells victoria and billy she has arranged for a taxi to take them to the launch party . both victoria and billy disagree with jill 's interfering in their lives once again .
[ previously_on ] nick : connor 's struggling , and nobody knows what he needs more than you , his mother , but it could be helpful to talk to someone who 's completely objective . sharon : why do n't i try to talk to him , see if i can get him to open up ? chelsea : calvin was involved in some questionable business dealings . that money ca n't go anywhere until it gets a good wash . you 're the only person i trust to handle it properly . jack : then let 's talk about the abbott family . traci : mother , as well ? jack : as long as we treat her whole life with respect , we can write anything . sharon : i could have paid for mine . rey : i 'm old - fashioned . the gentleman pays for the date . sharon : is this a date ? sharon : bet you never realized how much paperwork a coffee house can generate . rey : whoa , whoa , whoa . i 'll give you a hand . let me -- let me help you . sharon : thank you . oh ! rey : oh , thre we go . i got it . yeah . i do have to say , it looks a little suspicious . are you sure this place is n't a front for a criminal enterprise ? sharon : i promise . we 're on the up - and - up , detective . rey : mm . i guess i do n't have to ask what you 've been up to . sharon : yeah , the joys of accounting are never - ending . how about you ? you getting the bad guys , spending nights on stakeouts ? rey : actually , i have had my eye on this one guy for the past couple days . sharon : oh , yeah ? rey : yeah , so ... real smooth , real charmer . he 's about 18 inches long , 7 pounds , 10 ounces . sharon : hmm ? rey : mia and arturo had the baby . i am officially an uncle . chelsea : [ sighs ] ugh ! nick : what 's wrong ? chelsea : oh , you know , just searching for a website . `` how not to be a terrible mother . `` nick : what happened ? chelsea : well , connor refused to go to school this morning . first , he said he was tired , then he said he was sick , then he said all of the kids at school are a bunch of jerks . oh ! oh ! and then he tried to lock himself in the bathroom . luckily , i 'm faster than he is . nick : sorry , chels . i wish i was here . chelsea : no . [ sighs ] there 's nothing you could have done . i 'm just at a loss , nick . so i 'm hoping one of these online parenting experts knows something i don't . nick : well , i 'm definitely no expert , but ... i 'm here for you and for connor . i want to help . i want us to feel like we 're a team . chelsea : i know . but i 'm his mom . i feel like i should be able to handle this myself . nick : that 's the point . you do n't have to do it alone . parenting 's a team sport . i love both our boys , and i 'm willing to do whatever it takes to make them happy , safe , and healthy . traci : okay , i think that what we have to do is jot down everything that we want to include in the book . jack : well , i think we need to make jabot the centerpiece . you know , dad starting the company . do you even remember what his first product was ? traci : [ sighs ] yes . um , vivre riche . jack : bing , bing , bing , bing , bing ! yep , the first of his many successful lines . there was glo by jabot , the tuvia line ... traci : and my favorite -- hex , the so - called `` love potion . `` jack : if it 's all the same to you , i could forget that one . and maybe we do n't need corporate espionage in this piece . traci : well , we have had nearly as many c.e.o.s as we 've had products . jack : maybe we could leave out some of the turbulent episodes . traci : absolutely not . jack , that 's the most interesting stuff . and if we 're going to talk about our triumphs , we 're also going to have to take about our tragedies . billy : hey . chloe : hi . billy : [ sighs ] it 's still a little weird running into you . chloe : i know , it 's -- it 's kind of weird for me , too . billy : [ chuckles ] chloe : but i 'm glad i ran into you today . billy : there are no coincidences , right ? chloe : not on the anniversary of the day that changed our lives forever . billy : the day we said goodbye to delia . additional sponsorship chelsea : i 'm sorry for keeping you at arm 's length . nick : no , i made a huge mistake by not telling you what was really going on with my dad . and i know it 's gon na take a while to get your trust back . chelsea : yeah , i mean , i 'm really trying to put all the victor stuff behind us so that we can focus on connor . nick : chelsea , i 'm all in . chelsea : i really appreciate that . [ sighs ] it 's just frustrating because i do n't know how to help him . so i 'm thinking about actually taking him out of school entirely . you know ? maybe all this has been too much on him . new school , new kids , all of this drama with victor , adam leaving ... nick : i understand the instinct , but i do n't think that 's a good idea . chelsea : well , i feel like i can take some of the pressure off him by protecting him here at home . nick : i believe routine provides stability . when faith was going through all her stuff with the family , her daily schedule was an absolute life - saver . it gave her something else to focus on . chelsea : right . maybe you 're right . [ sighs ] i just want him to be a normal kid , you know ? i mean , as normal as possible , considering the circumstances . nick : well , if you want , maybe i could reach out to sharon and see if she could come by and talk to connor again . chelsea : sure , yeah . i think that that would be a good idea . [ groans ] well , in the meantime , i have to get to work , which i also feel very guilty about . nick : i 'm here , all right ? go do your thing . it 's important you keep your schedule , too . and let 's hope today , uh , gets a lot easier from here . chelsea : yeah , i think , um ... today 's gon na be a rough day , all around . chloe : i never know how i should spend this day . billy : yeah , me neither . it all feels a little off . chelsea : yeah . the only way to feel normal is , uh , playing with bella . billy : well , i know 100 % that delia would approve of that . i was playing with johnny and katie this morning , and , yeah , i agree . it just makes me appreciate those two even more . chloe : yeah . billy : and then i , uh , squeezed in a quick session with my therapist . chloe : oh , how 'd that go ? billy : uh ... as good as it could possibly go . chloe : yeah , i , uh , put a call into my therapist , as well , and , um , no murderous impulses , so that 's progress . billy : [ chuckles ] chloe : you ? billy : further behind me every day . although , i have to say , it 's nice being able to mourn our daughter not thinking about adam . chloe : yeah , it hurts , but the pain is ... i do n't know , cleaner ? billy : the grief is never gon na go away , i know that , but i feel like i 'm able to celebrate her life and the light that she 'll always be . chloe : we have to honor our little girl by making the most of our lives . billy : we 've been through hell . but we survived . sharon : he 's gorgeous , rey . rey : yeah . sharon : i 'm sure you must have some mixed feelings about this . rey : yeah , it was -- it was hard thinking it was mine and then finding out he was n't because i had spent so many years dreaming about being a dad . you know ? i wanted to change diapers and watch a baby take his first steps and teach him how to ride a bike , throw a ball ... [ sighs ] those were all things that i felt were missing from my life , but now i 'm not so sure . sharon : what do you mean ? rey : well , when i really think about it , i 've already done all those things with lola and arturo after adrian took off . i took the training wheels off of arturo 's bike , and i taught lola how to throw a real mean fastball . i felt all those thing that a parent goes through . i worried about my siblings , i picked them up when they were down . i loved them through the good and the bad times . i 'm not saying it 's exactly like being a parent , but ... maybe looking after my brother and sister was my turn at raising kids . sharon : you know , they were lucky to have you . rey : yeah , i 'm not sure they 'd agree , especially arturo . sharon : mm , i do n't know . you might be surprised , now that he 's become a father himself . rey : well , this baby is here now , and when i look at this picture , all i feel is joy . he is my family , and i am going to be one hell of a uncle to him . sharon : you know , not many people in your position would be so generous . rey : maybe you 've rubbed off on me . anyway , i did n't come here to brag to you about my handsome nephew . sharon : yeah , you came here for a coffee , black , with two sugars . rey : and to ... ask you out on another date . jack : i 'm not sure i 'm ready to tackle our family tragedies on this , the anniversary of one of our worst . traci : [ sighs ] i -- i checked on billy this morning . jack : yeah , so did i . seemed okay , i mean , in spite of everything . traci : yeah . maybe you and i could call him together later . jack : yeah , let 's do that . let 's do that . yeah , hey , about the book , um ... should it be all about jabot , or should it be more about family ? traci : oh ! well , of course , jabot is the anchor of the abbotts , but no , no , we -- we definitely need to pay tribute to all the non - business things -- the abbott breakfasts and holiday traditions . jack : we can include both . traci : [ laughing ] we can include anything we want . we have absolutely no publisher breathing down our necks dictating page count . jack : yeah , but then our little history turns into a 1,000-page tome . traci : well , i did n't say it should be 1,000 pages . jack : you know , also -- i also think we need to kind of leave it open - ended . `` to be continued ... `` one day , kyle or abby could pick up the story where we left off . traci : that 's a great idea . maybe they can write about us for their children to read . jack : yeah . i think i like being the author more than the subject . traci : [ chuckles ] well , anyway , we 're getting ahead of ourselves . we are still on page 1 . jack : yeah . so , where do we start this thing ? what is the beginning ? traci : well , i think the obvious place is start with mother and daddy meeting in high school , falling in love . jack : yeah , it sounds like a logical place to start . do we have a walnut grove yearbook from that year , or one of mother 's diaries from when she was 16 ? traci : i do n't know . i 'll check . nope . [ cellphone rings ] jack : oh ! oh ! it 's the memory care facility . this is jack abbott . oh , okay . i get the picture . i 'm on my way now . mother 's been hurt . i 'll be back ! kevin : the washing machine is working its magic . chelsea : what ? kevin : your green is in the laundry . chelsea : oh . oh ! great . well , at least one thing in my life is going smoothly . kevin : i 'm on top of it . but , uh ... money laundering is not something to be taken lightly . you need to be on top of it , too . chelsea : i know . and thank you for washing the green . kevin : you 're welcome . hey , it seems like you 've got a lot going on . do we need to go over the rules again ? because not only does money have to be squeaky clean , we have to keep our noses clean , too . i do n't want either of us to end up behind bars , especially me . sharon : you came here for coffee and a second date ? rey : maybe just coffee ? sharon : let me get that for you . rey : is this your way of turning me down ? sharon : yes . rey : okay . [ clears throat ] wow , i was -- i guess i misread what , uh ... sharon : i mean , no -- but , yes . i 'm saying no to a second date because technically it would n't be that , and if it were just a straightforward getting - to - know - you dinner , my answer would be easier , but ... we have been down this road before , and it did n't end well . rey : i -- i know . i was there . sharon : what happened was n't fair to you , and i 'm taking my share of the responsibility for it . rey : sharon , it takes two people to ruin a relationship . sharon : yeah . me and adam . rey : i was hoping to get through this conversation without his name coming up . you know , i could have handled things differently , too . i 'm hoping that maybe now there 's a second chance for us , that we could try again ? now that we know what we know . sharon : because we 're two mature people , capable of growth ? rey : i like to think so . sharon : and we 'll able to avoid the pitfalls from before ? rey : yes . sharon : you know , we made other mistakes , too . i should have never asked you to move in as soon as i did . i was just thinking with my heart and not my head , and i feel very guilty about doing that to faith . rey : i hate that , too . i adore her . sharon : well , she 's a tough kid , and she adores you , too , but i have got to protect her more than i did last time . rey : i understand . how 's she doing ? sharon : oh , she 's ... liking boarding school . liking it so much , it kind of hurts my feelings , but , i mean , right now , she needs her distance , and i 'm going to respect that . rey : yeah . that still really sucks , huh ? sharon : yeah , it really does . you know , the house just feels kind of empty . guess i have n't lived alone in a while . rey : well , living alone could be the thing . sharon : for someone who has co - dependent tendencies , you 're right . rey : [ chuckles ] trust me , there are a lot of perks to living by yourself . sharon : like ... ? rey : like drinking out of the milk carton , or walking around alone in your underwear . sharon : you did those things when we lived together . rey : mm - hmm . i do miss seeing that smile first thing in the morning . sharon : i miss you bringing me coffee in bed . rey : mm . sharon : and warming up the shower for me . rey : yeah . i miss certain things about that , too . i think nick 's trying to get your attention . sharon : oh . he can wait . you 're nick newman , right ? nick : uh , depends . who 's asking ? i recognize you from the new hope building dedication . i 'm one of your new tenants . nick : oh , welcome to the building . uh , do you mind my asking , is everything okay with your apartment ? if there 's anything wrong , let me know , i 'll get it fixed . it 's a new structure so there 's bound to be some kinks to work out . just the opposite . the place has been a truly blessing . it kept my mom , my kid , me under one roof . so thank you . nick : oh ! thank you . you 're a popular guy around town these days . nick : councilwoman diamond . [ chuckles ] we 've done enough business over the years . call me tammy . nick : tammy it is . uh , new hope thanks you for the city support . it means a lot . mm . ever thought about making decisions versus asking for support ? nick : i do n't follow . there 's a councilman stepping down . nick : right . yeah , i do n't think so . i kind of like what i 'm doing . sharon : you got my vote . nick : [ chuckles ] think about it . you could do a lot of good . nick : okay . thanks . sharon : our friendly neighborhood councilwoman might have a point . nick : i 've got enough on my plate right now . and , honestly , my priority is connor . sharon : yeah . how is he ? nick : not great . he tried to get out of going to school today . he 's not talking a lot . chelsea 's going out of her mind . i was wondering if maybe you could come over after school and talk to him again ? sharon : yeah . i can make that work . um , should i just come over to your place later ? nick : yeah , it 'd be great . thank you . rey : everything okay ? sharon : yeah . i 'm just doing a favor for nick and chelsea . rey : i 'll leave you to it , then . but i am going to call you later about our who - knows - what - number date . sharon : i 'll hold you to that . rey : mm . kevin : the money is ready to be deposited off - shore , okay ? but the majority of the funds need to stay there for an extended period of time . chelsea : got it . kevin : no , no , i 'm serious about leaving it there . you can only take out the absolute minimum any time you want to make a withdrawal so that we do n't raise any red flags . chelsea : i know the drill , kevin . kevin : okay ! i 'm gon na take my 10 % off the top , if that 's cool . chelsea : yeah . it 's totally fine . and i am happy to park the cash and forget about it . i mean , really , this is just a security fund . i -- i probably wo n't even use it . kevin : great . okay , then . chelsea : thank you , again , for doing this for me . i know you 're really sticking your neck out , especially after everything you and chloe have been through . kevin : hey , i 'm happy to be of service . and chloe is so glad to have you back in her life . chelsea : well , i missed my best friend . how is she doing today ? kevin : why do n't you ask her yourself ? jack : you had us all terribly worried . turns out , it was just a sprain . you 'll be good as new in no time at all . so , here we are ! this is abby 's restaurant , society ? remember , we talked about that ? i 'm glad we have this time together . i have some news for you . traci and i are working on a little abbott family history . you know , all of our favorite stories in one place . i 'm sure you 've got a few favorites yourself . anyway , we were thinking about starting things around the time that you and john were first dating , in high school . dina : oh , such beautiful eyes . jack : oh , yeah , he -- he was a great - looking fella . dina : oh , yes , he was a dashing man . jack : so what else do you remember about him ? dina : he was so smart . he became a newspaper man . jack : sorry ? dina : dear ... sweet ... ... stuart . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . chloe : is kevin telling everyone that i 'm a mess ? chelsea : no ! no . god , no . he did n't say a thing . it 's just -- you know , i think about delia every day , but i especially remember her on this day . chloe : thank you . it 's still really hard . but i try to hold on to certain thoughts , like that she 's not completely gone , and that a part of her still lives on in connor . chelsea : i 'm so sorry it had to be that way . chloe : no . no , it is a positive thing because i can look into connor eyes , and i can see my little girl . and some people may think that that 's strange , but it 's something that makes me happy . chelsea : good . good , and someday , when connor 's old enough to understand , we 're gon na tell him all about delia and that she gave him this amazing gift of sight . chloe : [ laughs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : what is it ? what , is connor okay ? chelsea : i do n't know . he just seems , chloe , really -- really broken right now . you know , i mean , he 's had so many people just ripped away from him at such a young age , and some of them came back , miraculously , and some are just gone forever . so he does n't know who he can trust , he does n't know who he can count on . it 's like the second he lets his guard down , his heart gets broken , and that just breaks my heart , too . i do n't -- i just -- i do n't know how to comfort him anymore . it 's like i do n't -- i do n't know the right things to say . chloe : i do n't think that it 's words that matter . i think it 's the love that he feels . and your strength . chelsea : i hope you 're right . i just want him to be happy . you know ? i just want him to see joy through delia 's eyes . chloe : he will . i promise you , he will . nick : connor 's getting a snack . sharon : has he been any more communicative ? nick : not really . sharon : well , i brought some building blocks to play with while we talk . i 'm hoping it 'll make him relaxed and feel more comfortable talking to us . nick : that 's a good idea . i 'll call chelsea and see if , uh , she wants us to wait for her . sharon : mm - hmm . chelsea : oh , excuse me for second . chloe : yeah , of course . chelsea : hello ? nick : hey , uh , it 's me . sharon 's here . what time are you getting home ? chelsea : i should be home soon , but why do n't you start without me ? connor might be more honest without me there anyway . nick : okay . i 'll see you in a bit . connor ! connor ! hey , bud , uh , can you come out here for a second ? sharon : hey ! guess what ? i was cleaning out faith 's closet this morning , and i found this building set , and i thought you might like to have it . connor : thanks ! sharon : i was thinking maybe we could building together . connor : like what ? sharon : i do n't know , but you could be the architect , and i 'll follow your lead . connor : okay . jack : we were just talking about when you were dating john . is that the name you meant to say ? dina : yes , john . i loved john . jack : oh , i know you did . dina : but stuart ... jack : okay , what about stuart ? dina : [ stammering ] i do n't know . what -- where -- where am i ? jack : wait , wait , wait . it 's okay . it 's okay . hey , stay with me . we do n't have to talk about that any more if you do n't want to . we 're in abby 's restaurant . it 's called society . remember ? dina : well , what happened to my arm . jack : oh , you had a little bit of a fall , but you 're gon na be just fine . dina : i want to go home . right now . jack : okay , okay . we 'll get you home right now . [ sighs ] [ cellphone rings ] billy : hi . how are you ? i 'm managing . thanks for checking up on me . yeah , and i 'll see you and the kids later . okay . i love you , too . [ cellphone chimes ] chloe : hi , mom . what are you doing here ? esther : hi , honey . chloe : you called in reinforcements ? kevin : well , i just wanted you to be surrounded by people who love you . chloe : i know . thank you . kevin : she just wants to keep working . esther : okay . that 's fine . we 'll just be here in case you need us . chloe : so you 're just gon na watch me work ? esther : unless you want to take a little break . chloe : [ sighs ] esther : we just have n't been able to spend this ... day with each other in -- in so long . i just thought it would be really nice if we could all be together . kevin : strength in numbers . chloe : okay , fine . i guess i could take a break for a little while . and i know exactly where we should go . sharon : there . they 're protecting the fortress you built . what do you think ? connor : yeah . that 's good . sharon : you know , your dad used to build buildings when he worked for your grandpa . connor : grandpa was dead , now he 's not . sharon : yeah . that 's pretty confusing , i know . connor : you know my dad ? sharon : i do . connor : have you talked to him ? sharon : no . not since he left town . connor : me neither . sharon : i 'm sure it was a really hard decision for him to make , leaving town . you know , your father 's a really complicated man . connor : he 's a liar . sharon : well , i 'm sure that he has always tried to tell you the truth . connor : dad said he 'd never leave me again . but he did . sharon : he did n't mean to hurt you . connor : then why did he go ? sharon : you know , it can be hard to understand why people do what they do . but i know that he loves you very much . connor : if he loved me , he would have stayed . everyone lies . chelsea : oh , sweetheart . i 'm sorry . connor : what are you doing here ? chelsea : uh , well , i just wanted to check on you . we all just want to help . connor : no , you don't . you 're a liar , too ! sharon : sorry . i might have overstepped , bringing up adam . chelsea : no . no , it 's not your fault . at least you got him to open up a bit . maybe his outburst helped to relieve some of the pressure building up inside . sharon : you know , it might be time to call a licensed therapist . nick : yeah , we 'll , uh -- we 'll talk about it . thanks again for coming . chelsea : bye . nick : we 're gon na figure this out . chelsea : i 'm scared . for the first time , i looked in connor 's eyes , and i saw nothing but adam . jack : as i said on the phone , it 's a mild sprain . they put a brace on it . she 'll be fine soon . traci : well , thank goodness it was n't something more serious ! jack : yeah . traci : jack ? jack : what ? traci : is something wrong ? did something else happen ? jack : mother said the oddest thing that i ca n't make any sense of . traci : well , that 's gon na happen as her condition worsens . jack : i was telling her about this book that we 're writing and told her that we wanted to start with her early romance with john , and she started talking about what a handsome man he was , what gorgeous eyes he had ... traci : well , it runs in the family . jack : and then , out of nowhere , she mentioned the name `` stuart . `` said he was a newspaper man . traci : do you think she meant start brooks ? jack : i suppose it could be him . i mean , he was in the infamous photo from the country club . traci : or she could have just been confused , you know ? stuart could have popped into her mind after you mentioned daddy for any number of reasons . jack : yeah , sad trust is , anymore , we do n't know why she says much of anything . traci : but it would be so interesting if there was some connection between mother and stuart brooks . i wonder if that country club photo is in here somewhere . jack : i saw it somewhere . traci : there it is , there it is . oh , look at that . i 've always wondered if there was more to this photo . and this is the perfect opportunity to find out . jack : question -- traci : yeah . jack : what if we find out something mother does n't want us to know ? traci : jack , we said triumphs and tragedy and everything in between . if there is some kind of connection between mother and stuart brooks , i am going to find it . [ cellphone chimes ] billy : you 've got to be kidding me . hey . chloe : fancy meeting you here . billy : i would n't be anywhere else , not today . hi , esther . esther : hi , honey . billy : hey . esther : so who tied the ribbon around delia 's tree ? billy : jill . chloe : it 's beautiful . esther : yes . chloe : it feels right , all of us being here . esther : and i hope that delia 's looking down right now and smiling . billy : yes , she is . everything 's gon na be a little bit brighter . she had a smile that would light up the world . nick : connor 's got a lot of feelings to work through . he 's gon na get past this . chelsea : what if he does n't ? nick : kids are unbelievably resilient . chelsea : i just worry if we do n't handle this the right way , he 's gon na end up like adam . nick : that 's not gon na happen . chelsea , you 're his mother . he 's got your bravery and strength inside . chelsea : thank you for that . i wish i was as confident as you . [ crash ] connor : [ screams ] chelsea : connor ? kevin : perfect . esther : the tree 's getting so tall . chloe : like she would have been if she were still with us . billy : you know , i called it . i said this tree was going to be the star of the park , and look at her , in all her glory . jack : looks like we all had the same idea . traci : we -- we wanted to pay our respects , but if you would like some privacy , we can come back . billy : please , please . not at all . chloe : yeah . she would love a visit from her favorite aunt and uncle . billy : thank you for coming . chloe : yeah . kevin : strength in numbers . my idea . billy : it 's a good idea , kevin . traci : hi . mwah ! chloe : you know , delia -- she loved people . she made instant friends wherever she went . whether it was the delivery guy or the ice cream man ... billy : do n't forget the meter maids . she got me out of more than a few tickets . chloe : [ giggles ] and if there were kids sitting alone on a bench , you know , that kid would not be sitting there for long . billy : no . she had a lot of love to give . she used every minute of her life to do just that . jack : hey , you mind if i say a couple words ? billy : she loved an impromptu performance . [ laughter ] jack : um ... i think this tree is a fitting tribute to the little girl we love so much . roots spreading far and wide , limbs stretching to the sky . like delia 's amazing spirit . it is the perfect symbol for who she was . but let 's all remember , her real gift still lives in all of us . billy : amen . and now it 's up to us to continue the legacy , just like she would have wanted us to . chloe : yes . we are not gon na let you down , baby . billy : no , we 're not . we love you , dee dee .	after connor tried to get out of going to school , chelsea decided to call sharon . nick offered his support , and chelsea apologized for keeping him at arm 's length . he acknowledged it 'd take time for him to earn her trust . arturo and mia had a boy . rey was pleased to have a nephew and at peace with never having a child of his own . rey asked sharon on a date , and she was hesitant because their last relationship did n't work out , but she was open to talking about it later . a councilwoman asked nick to run for an empty seat on the council , but he was n't interested . kevin let chelsea know her money was being laundered , but he warned her that they had to be careful so they did n't go to jail . connor opened up to sharon , but when chelsea got involved , he got angry and ran off . chelsea was shaken because when she looked in connor 's eyes , she only saw adam . traci and jack worked on their book of abbott history . dina sprained her arm . jack asked dina about john , but she began talking about stuart brooks in a way that sounded like they may have been romantically involved . when jack questioned dina , she got agitated and wanted to go home . traci vowed to find out if something happened between dina and stuart . billy , chloe , kevin , esther , jack and traci gathered at delia 's tree on the anniversary of her death . billy got a text from victor saying they needed to discuss billy 's attempt to kill adam .
sharon : jack , i 'm home ! hey , i expected you to greet me with a glass of champagne at the door . or at least one of those belgian beers you like so much . i mean , i know we 're in wisconsin , but i wo n't tell your constituents . i 'm sorry it took so long . i was just checking on some of our corporate sponsors for cassie 's challenge . why is it that all some of them care about is their logo -- oh . hey , you do n't look so hot . what 's going on ? jack : i 'm just happy you 're home . sharon : well ... oh . what happened to the celebration ? jack : it has been mooted . sharon : why ? did the ethics committee call again ? jack : worse . detective sullivan stopped by to tell me there 's been a break in ji min 's case . you 're looking at him . sharon : what ? jack : i am now the official or unofficial person of interest in the ji min homicide . sharon : that 's crazy ! why -- why do they think you had anything to do with it ? jack : that 's a good question . there 's your answer . [ scene_break ] jill : detective sullivan ? maggie : ms. abbott . hello . jill : i have n't heard from you in awhile . maggie : well , i 've been very busy . jill : i was just wondering if there 's been anymore news about ji min 's death , because you did promise me that you 'd keep me in the loop . maggie : and i will . it 's an ongoing investigation . well , there has -- there has been one recent development that you 'd like to know . jill : really ? what is it ? maggie : remember how you told me that , uh , ji min was allergic to dogs ? jill : yeah . maggie : that proved to be very helpful . jill : detective ... ( clears throat ) when i went up to ji min 's room at the club here , when i found his body dead on the floor ? at first , from where i was standing , i could only see his feet . and then i rushed over and i saw his face . his eyes were open . he was n't moving . he was n't breathing . have you ever looked into the eyes of somebody you love and seen nothing at all looking back at you ? 'cause that 's what happened . you know , it -- it happens over and over again . it happens when i 'm at breakfast , when i 'm in the shower , when i 'm in bed at night . even when i sleep , i see him in my dreams . but it is n't ji min -- the man i loved , that 's full of life . it 's that body . full of nothing . maggie : i - i ca n't imagine . jill : please , please , just be honest with me . that 's all i 'm asking . i need to know this . please tell me . maggie : i - i really should n't be telling you this . we -- we have a new lead . jill : what is it ? maggie : forensics did a full analysis of ji min 's clothing . we found dog hair . and , um ... on further testing , it was determined that the dog hair was most likely from a golden retriever , like jack abbott 's dog . jill : jack 's dog ? maggie : yeah . now it 's not definitive . i do n't want you to jump to any conclusions . jill : no , no , no . maggie : i talked to jack . and he claims he never had any physical contact with mr. kim . jill : he saw ji min before his death ? maggie : oh , there 's hard evidence to confirm that , at least . the club has , uh , security cameras in the hallway . and there 's footage of senator abbott leaving mr. kim 's room . he was the last person to leave before the body was found . [ scene_break ] heather : what a night . great weather . cane : great company . heather : that 's debatable . cane : ouch . heather : ( laughs ) cane : oh , that hurts . heather : no , no , that would be me , remember ? cane : yeah , but that 's what you get for being a show off . heather : oh . well , i had fun doing it . god , i got ta get out more . this is the most fun i 've had in weeks . [ scene_break ] cane : that does n't say much . heather : it 's all prosecution all the time . cane : makes heather a dull girl . heather : mm - hmm . i do n't even think there 's any swelling . i think it 's already better . cane : i promise you , next time i will not take you out to a basketball court and get you wounded . heather : well , there 's certainly worse places i could be . [ scene_break ] ( door slams ) michael : fenmore started his nap late , so you 're gon na have to feed him when he wakes up . i 'm off to the prison to see phyllis . gloria : at this hour ? michael : yeah , lawyers only . gloria : good luck . michael : now there are , uh , strained carrots and rice in the fridge ... and ... and fenmore enjoys a hearty red burgundy with his dinner . gloria : i know . michael : gloria , pay attention . you just agreed to give the baby wine with his meal . gloria : oh , stop being so ridiculous , michael . i will tell fen 's sitter when she gets here . michael : what ? i figured you were too formal for babysitting . you promised lauren you 'd be here . you 'd be sitting . gloria : i know , but something came up . michael : all right . spill it . what are you planning ? gloria : i have a date with jeffrey bardwell . i 'm just worried this scarf wo n't match my lipstick . michael : and i 'm worried that your brain has ceased functioning completely . gloria : do n't be rude , michael . michael : okay . okay . no rudeness . ( chuckles ) let 's see , how can i can put this so you do n't feel bad about yourself ? oh , hey , here -- jeffrey bardwell is a man with a plan . he covets your inheritance . and , oh , uh , just for kicks ? he probably would like to see you in prison for manslaughter . michael : is it possible to have a rational talk about this ? gloria : no need to , michael . it 's not like i trust the guy . we 're just going out on a date . michael : ( laughs ) `` i do n't trust the guy . `` `` we 're going out on a date . `` in what alternate universe do those two statements go together ? gloria : he 's not getting a dime of my money . it does n't matter whether we go out or not . michael : how about `` or not ? `` that way you wo n't be making anything easy for him . look , it was just a few days ago that you thought he was taunting you with that cream . gloria : that 's true . but you know something ? i asked him for the cream as a memento . he handed it over , no questions asked . now he 's been nothing but cordial to me ever since . michael : so what ? so you think his only interest in you is romantic ? come on ! gloria : michael , keep your enemies close . that way you find out if they do have ulterior motives . and being just a silly woman , jeff will think i have my guard down . michael : you do ! otherwise you 'd be staying far away from this man . gloria : you know , i think it is too chilly for this scarf . i need something a little bit more substantial . michael : you listen to me , gloria . hanging out with jeffrey bardwell is dangerous . gloria : thank you , michael . that 's very sweet . but it 's just for a few hours . and i 'm gon na learn a whole lot about that man , which will be to our advantage , so you just relax , 'cause i 've got everything under control . michael : why does that not make me feel better ? gloria : hm . [ scene_break ] owen : hello , phyllis . phyllis : hi , chaplain . owen : you looked pretty far away . phyllis : uh ... would n't that be nice ? owen : how are you ? phyllis : well , i 'm trying to stay out of trouble . which is ironic , because trouble got me here in the first place . i do n't think the warden is too happy with me . owen : because ? phyllis : well , um ... we had a disagreement . owen : a disagreement ? phyllis : yeah , i told him he was running a gulag . owen : ah . phyllis : that 's what i told him . and , uh , he wanted to close the day room . i did n't think it was fair . come on . he banished me to my cell . i felt like a five - year - old on a time out . owen : well , it 's been pretty difficult for you . your appeal was denied and that does n't leave you much hope . i 'm here to offer prayer if you 'd like me to . phyllis : thank you , i appreciate that . owen : or if you just wan na talk , that 's fine , too . phyllis : okay . owen : no third party involved . phyllis : right . owen : what are you reading ? phyllis : well , i 'm doing some research on the work release program . uh , they usually do n't offer it to felons , but this prison is doing a pilot program , and i thought i might qualify . owen : well , that would be wonderful . do you have a job in mind ? or an employer that 'll take you ? phyllis : well , i used to do corporate web sites . and i would like to get into that again . you 've heard of the clear springs development ? they have a web site , and senator jack abbott wants me to work on that . owen : sounds like you should apply . phyllis : mm - hmm . owen : you just need to show that there 's a need for your specific services . phyllis : right . well , you 've been following the news on the development , right ? i mean , jack needs all the help he could get . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know , there are lots of dogs out there and dogs shed . anyone can have dog hair on them . jack : that 's what i said . sharon : well , are they sure that it 's fisher 's hair ? jack : no . but you know detective sullivan . in no time at all , she had me sounding like i had something to hide . sharon : hm . you think she was just blowing smoke to see how you would react ? jack : i do n't know . but i think i need to hire an attorney before this gets any worse . and boy , is that gon na read well in the papers . sharon : yeah . we just ca n't get a break . jack : it just keeps coming -- attacked in the tabloids , this senate ethics investigation , and now the police wan na tie me to a homicide . sharon : police like to arrest people , jack . if they had any real hard evidence on you , they would 've arrested you . jack : sweetheart , now that i am a person of interest , i am a short putt away from a dna test and a one - way ticket to my own day in court . sharon : they 're wrong about the evidence . it 'll blow over . jack : i 'm not so sure about that . look , whether i 'm in a holding cell or in my senate seat , this new evidence is gon na make it to the tabloids , if not the cover of `` the chronicle . `` sharon : but that 's not going to prove that you killed ji min . jack : it does n't have to . as far as my credibility with my constituents is concerned , this may be one scandal too many . [ scene_break ] maggie : jack is n't an official suspect . the evidence is circumstantial . it does n't link him directly to the crime . jill : but it is possible ? ( cell phone ringing ) maggie : excuse me . jill : yeah . sorry . maggie : detective sullivan . yes . okay . cane : hey . what is it ? jill : would you excuse us just a minute ? heather : of course . of course . jill : detective sullivan just told me that the crime lab found dog hairs on ji min 's clothes that could 've come from jack abbott 's dog . maggie : ms. abbott ? i have to get back to the station on another matter , but i 'll keep in touch . jill : thank you . heather : so i guess the sack race worked . got the results back from the lab in record time . maggie : you know , i think our new state senator might not be telling us everything he knows . jill : every time there 's a new lead , i relive that night all over again . cane : mum , i 'm getting worried about you . jill : no , all this information that the police have and nothing ever comes of it . cane : okay , listen , i know this is hard for you . but you have to let the police build their case . they 'll do this brick by brick , piece by piece . they wo n't rush it . they 'll do it the right way . 'cause if they do , and they follow the wrong evidence , the case will fall apart . let them follow their own schedule and on their own timeline , okay ? jill : that 's all well and good , but my fiancé is still dead . and i do n't need the law to tell me who 's guilty . [ scene_break ] gloria : hello . good evening . jeff : pardon me , miss -- gloria : oh ! jeff : whoa . i 'm looking for my date . have you seen her ? gorgeous , well- dressed , sophisticated , a little jumpy ? gloria : actually , i was looking for my date , too . but maybe i should forget about him . he could n't possibly be as handsome as you are . jeff : well ... there 's only one man that handsome . and you married him . gloria : touché , jeffrey . you 're just like william . you see right through me . jeff : no , no , not at all . i 'd love to know everything there is to know about you . the good and the bad . gloria : all right , i 'll tell you what , you tell me yours , i 'll tell you mind . jeff : fair enough . gloria : shall we ? jeff : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know , when i look back at the past year , i can definitely put things in perspective . definitely . i did this to myself . i put myself here . i know that . i just -- i wish i knew when it would all be over . i wish i had some crystal ball that would say , `` calm down . calm down . it 's all gon na be okay . if you just calm down and hang in there , some day in the not - so - distant future , it 'll all work out . and it will all go your way . `` oh , yeah , and i ... and -- and can that not - so - distant future not be in six years ? owen : well , everybody struggles with uncertainty . life is uncertainty . and uncertainty is ... scary . but that 's where faith comes in . it may not be a crystal ball , but , uh , it can help . if you give it a chance . phyllis : i 'm sure that john abbott was a lot stronger in spirit than i am , right ? owen : actually , after he became ill , he was really quite lost . but before that , he , um , he gained so much strength from his friends and especially his family . he carried some heavy burdens , but , uh ... he always knew how blessed he was . and that gave him peace of mind . phyllis : i could use peace of mind right now . [ scene_break ] sharon : you were n't there when ji min died , so how did this one 's fur end up at the crime scene ? jack : seems a simple enough question . you 'd think there 'd be a simple answer , huh ? sharon : well , let 's just talk it out . we 'll work it out . jack : okay , i 'm game . sharon : and then , afterwards , i think that we should celebrate . you know , this ethics committee decision -- it 's important . all the rest of it is just conjecture . and no one is accusing you of anything . i mean , if they were , i would be there for you . jack : thank you . sharon : for what ? jack : for believing in me . for not freaking out . for being your normal , loving , unjudgmental self . sharon : i know that you 're innocent . ( doorbell rings ) jack : well , the press did n't waste any time . i did n't think we 'd hear from them till 5 : 00 in the morning . sharon : oh , do n't answer it . jack : you know what ? why put it off ? i can handle them . two minutes -- two minutes , and then we break out the champagne . jill : why , what are we celebrating ? did you figure out a way to explain how your dog 's hair got on my fiancé 's body ? sharon : you know , you have no right to come in here -- barge in here and start accusing my husband . jill : your dog 's hair was found on ji min . sharon : it might be fisher 's . that has n't been determined , so you might wan na get your facts straight before you start the blame game . jack : you know what ? let 's -- let 's pretend for a moment that it was fisher 's hair . so what ? dog hair has a way of floating . it also has a way of sticking . it could 've gotten on your boyfriend 's clothes any of a million ways . look , somebody came out to the house , they saw him at the office , or he saw noah with the dog at the coffeehouse or wherever . or we have the same dry cleaners and they 're not very good at what they do . who knows what happened ? jill : i think you do . jack : i know what you 're doing here , jill . you need someone to blame and you 've picked me . jill : you did n't want ji min doing that press conference , so you put a stop to it . sharon : do you have any idea what you 're saying ? this is n't a stolen candy bar you 're talking about . jill : look , just for the record , i do n't really think you intended to kill him . i think the two of you got into a fight and you left him to die . jack : have you said everything you wanted ? jill : not by a long shot . jack : because my wife and i have plans tonight and you 're not involved . jill : sharon , were you aware that your husband was the last person seen leaving ji min 's room before i discovered his body ? sharon : by whom ? jill : by a security camera . which does n't lie , unlike your husband . jack : actually , i was about to get into that . detective sullivan -- jill : uh , found the killer . so , before you go on defending your husband , why do n't you get your own facts straight ? sharon : all right , you know what ? i do n't need to listen to this . i 'm not gon na listen to this . jack : i 'll -- i 'll walk you out . jill : i 'll go . but just know that someday very soon , jack , everybody 's gon na know what you did . and what you 're doing right now ? pulling the classic jack abbott ? covering your tracks to save yourself . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] cane : i 'm glad you could join me . heather : me , too . cane : i wish my mum could be here actually . she 's decided to go and bury herself in work . heather : i know the feeling . i do the same thing . cane : no ! heather : yes . i do it to get my mind off other things . the piles are always there . they never disappoint me . cane : so ... um ... this evidence you have against jack abbott -- do you think it 's enough that you could use to arrest him ? heather : i ca n't talk about it . cane : is he at the top of your list ? heather : i said i ca n't talk about it . cane : listen , i do n't mean to pry , okay ? i 'm just trying to give my mum something that 'll make her feel better . heather : cane -- cane , please . cane : i can keep a secret . heather : and so can i . look , i 've had a really great time , but i 'm gon na call it a night . cane : okay , okay , okay . listen , listen , i 'm sorry , all right ? i 'll change the subject . um , we 'll talk about something fun , like , uh , politics or religion . heather : okay . i 'll take you up on that next time . cane : oh . so there 's gon na be a next time , huh ? heather : maybe . so long as you can understand that i ca n't always tell you everything you wan na hear . cane : it 's a deal . [ scene_break ] michael : i wan na talk to you . about a work release . phyllis : oh , yeah , i heard y ' all were having a big meeting about it . michael : `` meeting '' -- meeting does n't quite capture the moment . `` mosh pit '' -- that covers it . phyllis : well , of course it was . michael : listen , we 're gon na put together the strongest proposal we can , but you have to be a part of it . your record in here has to be spotless . no more seg . no more infractions . phyllis : mm . yeah . well ... michael : okay . what ? what ? phyllis : oh , you know ... michael : what did you do ? what 's going on ? phyllis : i just -- i just had a - a little , um , disagreement with the warden . michael : uh - huh . phyllis : and , um , well , it 's all good now . i 'm back in the day room . so it 's good . michael : all right . phyllis : yeah . michael : no more . phyllis : no more . of course . i 'm a model prisoner . michael : excellent . phyllis : look at me . look at me ! i 'm a model prisoner . i 'm even -- i 'm even , uh , having meetings with the chaplain . michael : you do n't think that 's laying it on a bit thick ? phyllis : no . no . i really like him . he 's a really good man . we 're having nice talks . michael : really ? phyllis : i 'm really enjoying myself . hey , he counseled , uh , john abbott when john was in the same situation . michael : this is reverend anderson ? phyllis : mm - hmm . michael : reverend anderson -- he was with john in prison . phyllis : yep . yep . up until the time john died , and then he was transferred . michael : you know , when john was incarcerated , he was sick . he was not of sound mind . that was the time -- that was when he rewrote his will and he cut gloria out of his estate . phyllis : whoa , whoa , whoa , you 're not blaming the chaplain for that , are you ? michael : no , i do n't blame the chaplain for that . i blame jack abbott for that . [ scene_break ] jeff : legend has it that the monk who invented champagne said it was like `` tasting the stars . `` gloria : ha . well , he was absolutely right . but being a monk , he probably did n't enjoy an evening as fun as this . jeff : i ca n't imagine an evening with you that is n't fun . gloria : well , it was n't always like this . but when i came to genoa city and met john abbott and then your brother , it changed my whole outlook on life . jeff : i only know john from what i 've read . what was he like ? gloria : john abbott was a perfect man . and he was happiest spending sunday afternoons with his grandchildren . he liked renting a movie for colleen -- a classic she had n't seen -- and reading books to abby and playing all the parts . he made us all laugh . jeff : and his company ? gloria : other than his grandchildren , that was his pride and joy . jeff : well , then ... it 's a good thing he had you to carry on his legacy . gloria : yeah . but the best gift he ever gave me -- john was the first man who ever let me know it was all right to hold my head up high . even if he did leave me out of his will . jeff : hard to believe that could ever happen . gloria : well , i think his son jack was responsible for that . unfortunately , there 's no proof . jeff : i know exactly how you feel . gloria : do you ? jeff : i 'll never know for sure if william just really left me out of his will , or if he was manipulated into doing it . gloria : do you really think someone could 've manipulated william into leaving you out of his will ? jeff : it 's possible . you thought the same about your husband . gloria : yeah , but john was very sick at the time and easily manipulated . that 's very different . jeff : mm . yeah , i suppose you 're right . nobody was sharper than william . except maybe my uncle . gloria : no offense , jeffrey , but how did someone as charming as you alienate both of them ? jeff : i told you about william and me . gloria : miranda . jeff : i made my own fortune . william went into the public sector . i think uncle ross respected that . he probably figured i just did n't really need the money . and at the time , i did n't . gloria : you did n't ? jeff : mnh - mnh . no , remember the internet boom in the ' 90s ? well , i was there . took my own company public and bought plenty of options on plenty of others . gloria : really ? jeff : yep . and like plenty of others , my start - up went belly - up . and the options ? worthless . gloria : oh . guess you could 've used some of that inheritance after all , huh ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , gloria lost the case because the judge accepted the will . i mean , gloria said it was authentic because john gave it to the chaplain . michael : you know , just because john gave it to the chaplain does n't mean jack did n't manipulate his father into rewriting it . phyllis : that 's ridiculous . do you know how ridiculous that sounds ? michael : john promised gloria half of everything . phyllis : oh , come on . do you -- do you hear the words ? did he actually say that ? michael : yes , yes , he actually said those words . phyllis : okay . michael : all john ever wanted to do was take care of gloria . he wanted to take care of her . phyllis : maybe he changed his mind . maybe he changed his mind . that does n't make jack responsible . michael : oh , go ahead and defend the man if you want . phyllis : oh , come -- what are you talk -- what ? you hate jack ! you blame him for everything . if something goes wrong , it 's his fault . michael : no , no , no , no , and you have a soft spot for the man that prevents you from seeing the truth . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'll be there soon . bye - bye . that was noah . jason 's mother took them to pizza after the movie . so i 'm gon na have to go and pick him up soon . jack : i probably dread him finding out about this the most . i used to be a hero in that boy 's eyes . sharon : you still are . jack : yeah , but for how much longer ? how much more can he hear and not thing any differently ? or you , for that matter . sharon : it 's not gon na happen . jack : you sure about that ? you 've been kinda quiet since jill left . sharon : it 's not her . jack : look , these damn surveillance tapes -- i was gon na tell you about them . sharon : when ? i would think that you would tell me about it right when you found out about it . we 're married . i 'm supposed to be on your team , but i ca n't really be a team member when i do n't know what the hell i 'm talking about ! jack : sharon -- sharon : and you told me that you did not threaten ji min , that you did not threaten his estate in korea . that was n't true . what else was n't true ? what else were you meaning to tell me ? things are looking really bad , jack . a lot worse than i ever thought they could . jack : i understand why you might have doubts -- sharon : no , i do n't have any doubts ! i fee bad for you because i know that you did n't do this ! jack : you do believe me then ? sharon : of course i believe you , jack . i know you . i know the real jack abbott . the problem is , i do n't know when this nightmare is gon na end . [ scene_break ] jeff : i 've been looking at , um , real estate and franchise opportunities around here . the university is growing . medical center , too . i 've looked at the economic development statistics and i think there 's real growth potential for investors . gloria : and you 'd like me to invest ? jeff : no , of course not ! i 'm sorry , did i say something to make you think that ? gloria : no . no . just wanted to be clear . jeff : good . because i wan na be honest with you . gloria : that 's a very good quality . jeff : and i hope you can be honest with me , too . gloria : no reason not to be . jeff : no , no . i 'll get this . unless there 's something else ? gloria : no , jeffrey , thank you . um , it 's getting late . jeff : you know , i 'd like to see you again , so we can continue this conversation . i feel like i 've just got a little taste of who the real gloria is . gloria : you have no idea , brother - in - law . [ gloria leaves ] [ jill sits at the bar ] jill : i would like a dirty martini and make it a double . [ scene_break ] sharon : i have to go pick up noah . i 'll be back soon . you sure you 're okay alone ? jack : yeah , i 'm fine . sharon : okay . you know , if the reporters come -- jack : i 've had lots of experience . drive safely . [ john 's spirit appears ] john : being alone is the last thing you need . jack : i 'm surprised to see you here . last time i needed you ... john : no , you did n't need me then . jack : yeah , i did . john : now , jack , who would know best when i should come ? you wanted to talk about sharon . jack : that 's right . i did . john : and we did n't need to do that . because i know , and so do you finally , that she 's the best thing in your life . jack : yeah . i know that now . john : well , good , son . you know , and do n't forget it , either . but , jack ? she 's not the only person looking out for you . [ scene_break ] michael : we 're processing your paperwork . and i am doing everything i can to fast - track your work release application . phyllis : all right . all right . all right . be honest with me . do i have a shot ? michael : well , i would prefer it if you did n't refer to the warden as the guardian of the gulag . phyllis : yeah . michael : or whatever it is you said or intimated . phyllis : i said that . michael : but , you know , with jack and the newmans on your side , your chances are better than average . phyllis : see ? see this ? see this ? you just said it yourself . i am lucky to have jack on my side . so , yeah , you know , sometimes he 's a jerk , but he can be very kind and generous . michael : yeah , i 'm sure he can . but if we take a stack of his good deeds and a stack of his sins , and we put them on the scales of justice , the good ones would be cantilevered out of the county . phyllis : come on , michael ! all right , yeah , he 's bent the law once or twice , but , you know , have n't we all here ? hey , hey , hey , i 'm not done ! he has no reason to mess with john 's will . no reason at all . he has his own money . he does n't need john 's . michael : jack hates gloria . what 's good for gloria is bad for jack . and vice- versa . guard ! [ scene_break ] michael : aah ! what are you trying to do ? scare me to death ? gloria : i 'm the black widow , michael . i only kill my mates . michael : so what , did you date fall a few notches below magical ? gloria : does n't seem like your meeting with phyllis went much better . michael : well , i talked to her about work release . i tried to make it sound hopeful . gloria : it 's just like i said , you got nothing to worry about . michael : what do you know about her chances ? gloria : i 'm talking about jeffrey . michael : so the man is n't completely smitten with your charms ? gloria : hard to say . it 's so vague . he talked about being honest and wanting to get to know me , but nothing about the cream or the lawsuit or anything suspicious . michael : what did he do ? gloria : did n't ask me for a nightcap , did n't try to kiss me . and if he really wants to get to know the real gloria , you 'd think he would 've tried something . michael : i do n't ' see the problem . the less jeffrey bardwell wants to know about you , the better . i do n't want that man curious about anything . gloria : he did n't talk about my past , or the little box that william sent him . michael : sounds like the perfect date . gloria : the only thing he was interested in ... is my money . jeffrey bardwell is a gold - digger . michael : i suspected that weeks ago . you suspected that weeks ago . listen to your son . if you do n't listen to your son , trust your instincts . stay away from the man . [ scene_break ] jill : you have to forgive me for staring . jeff : ( laughs ) must be my boyish good looks . it 's all right . do n't worry . i get that `` you 're supposed to be dead `` stare a lot around here . jill : good , then i do n't have to blame it on the martini . jeff : well , just to be sure , could i buy you another ? jill : mm . i 'm still workin ' on this one . but you 're welcome to sit with me . jeff : were you and william close ? jill : we were good friends . we actually dated for awhile , but that did n't work out . he married someone else . maybe you know her ? what is it , gloria fisher abbott kennedy presley bardwell , i think she calls herself now . jeff : yeah , i know gloria . i also know my brother made the wrong choice . [ scene_break ] cane : heather , hey , it 's , uh , it 's me . listen , um ... i just wanted to call and make sure that you got home safely , and i wanted to tell you that i 'm sorry . if i made you feel uncomfortable , i did n't mean to do that . and i promise you , i wo n't do it again , okay ? i will , um ... call you soon . [ scene_break ] jack : dad , i never wanted things to turn out this way . john : i 'm not so sure of that . ji min is out of your life . jack : no , it 's one thing to want someone gone , it 's another thing to want him dead . john : and there 's a difference between wanting someone dead and killing them . jack : i did n't kill him . john : well , then you 're gon na have to start convincing people of that . jack : you got any ideas ? i 'd love to hear 'em . john : well , what you need to do is think about what you 've got control over and what you do n't . jack : well , all i have control over is finding the killer myself . john : yes , senator , you do . sounds like a good plan , huh ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : chaplain , can i have a few moments of your time ? owen : yeah , of course . sit down . phyllis : um ... owen : what can i help you with ? phyllis : what else can you tell me about the last few weeks of john abbott 's life ?	jack talks to sharon about maggie 's visit . maggie tells jill that jack is a suspect in ji min 's murder . jill goes to jack 's house and confronts him , accusing him of murder and telling him that his day will come . sharon told jack that she is there for him , no matter what . heather also lets it slip to cane that she thinks jack was involved in ji min 's murder . gloria meets with jeffrey again , still thinking that he is interested in her romantically . he asks her about john abbott and hints that he thinks she may have used william for his money . later jeff and jill talk about william . michael tells phyllis she has to stay out of trouble if she wants to be able to get into the work release program . she and michael talk about john and disagree on whether jack had anything to do with john leaving gloria out of his will . phyllis talks to the chaplain about john .
victoria : mom ? mom , are you here ? nikki : hi , honey . i was just packing . have you heard from j.t . ? victoria : yeah , his plane just landed , so he should be there soon . nikki : you look worried . victoria : mom , it hit me when j.t . left for the airport that we 're taking a big chance here . and what if there 's an angle that we have n't covered ? what if something goes wrong ? nikki : nothing will go wrong , sweetheart . j.t . knows what he 's doing . [ scene_break ] adam : so you do n't have any idea where my father is ? heather : lots of victor newman sightings . we 're pursuing leads . i 'm exhausted . adam : well , hey , listen , uh , we do n't want your epstein - barr thing to flare up again . remember , the doctor said to take it easy . heather : yeah , right , just as soon as this case is solved . adam : you wan na do dinner tonight ? heather : takeout , at my desk . adam : that 's healthy . heather : what are you up to tonight ? adam : uh , i think i 'm gon na settle for a long run and a cold shower . heather : i 'm really sorry this is taking up so much of my time lately . adam : that 's okay . knowing you , you 'll have it all figured out soon enough . did you , uh , follow up on the walter palin thing ? heather : you know i ca n't really discuss an ongoing investigation . adam : can my girlfriend share an opinion ? heather : about ? adam : do you think victor killed him ? heather : well , from a legal standpoint , everyone is innocent until proven otherwise . personally , given what i 've heard , i 'm gon na go . see ya later . bye . sorry . [ scene_break ] devon : little diva said she was hungry . neil : running away takes some energy , does n't it ? ana : i was n't running away , i was actually running to . but i do n't wan na go to seattle , though . tyra : ana ... karen : sweetie , why do n't i take you back to the kitchen and have the chef make you something real special , okay ? tyra : um ... i 'm going to call and check on the next train . excuse me . neil : uh , tyra ? i - i really wish you 'd stay . tyra : excuse me . just a second . devon : why does n't she wan na stay ? neil : i ... i 'm with you . karen : yes . neil : i am not looking for anyone else and she knows that . karen : but i 'm saying , maybe that 's why she left . she did n't wan na make you feel uncomfortable or maybe she was embarrassed . i mean , maybe she thought the safest thing was just to sever ties . neil : it 's her decision , son . we ca n't make her stay . devon : we 'll see about that . [ scene_break ] colleen : there you go . jack : thank you , and keep the change . colleen : oh , i ca n't do that . i live with you for free . billy : hey , when somebody gives you money you just say `` thanks . `` colleen : i have the best uncles . amusing , uh , dinner last night , was n't it ? jack : after you left , jill said how proud she was that cane had filled dad 's shoes . billy : our father , not cane 's . jack : if jill wanted to make one of her sons c.e.o . , it should 've been you . billy : all the more reason why i 'm on board with this plan of yours . the abbotts will regain control of jabot . jack : amen . i got ta get out of here . billy : okay . jack : business . billy : catch you later . jack : yep . billy : hey , ceecee . colleen : hey . billy : have you seen daniel since `` loveline `` ? colleen : uh , no . i tried to track him down at `` restless style `` and he was gone . you talk to amber ? billy : no . she was asleep when i got home last night . colleen : daniel was n't there ? 'cause i thought she 'd throw herself at him after he declared his love . [ scene_break ] amber : i ca n't believe you 're here ! daniel : yeah ? amber : mm - hmm . daniel : believe it . believe this . believe this . daniel : okay , okay , okay , wait , wait , and wait . amber : what ? what ? daniel : i ca n't . amber : but you just said ... daniel : yeah , yeah , i know what i said , but you know i got ta make sure that everything 's broken off with colleen first . amber : i 'm never gon na let you go again . daniel : i - i know . i know . and i want us to start over . i want us to start fresh and clean . no baggage . amber : you 're right . i 've got my own suitcase to pack and ship , so ... daniel : yeah . and if we 're gon na get back together ... amber : if ? daniel : yeah , if . there 's gon na be a couple rules . amber : you know how i am about rules . daniel : these ones are non - negotiable . no lying . no cheating . no sex with anyone else except for me . amber : okay . anything else ? daniel : that 's it . amber : oh . i 'm down with that . ( keys jingling ) billy : do n't stop on my account . daniel : uh ... i 'll see you later . amber : yeah . billy : ahem . amber : we need to talk . billy : yeah . amber : yeah . billy : face - to - face , or on the radio ? [ scene_break ] heather : this is agent oliver dillon from the f.b.i . dillon : how do you do ? heather : and agent roberto aguilar from the mexican federal investigation agency . paul : so how can i help you gentlemen ? aguilar : victor newman is wanted for questioning in mexico . heather : he 's a person of interest in the death of walter palin . dillon : a.k.a . anthony amato . paul : he 's dead ? dillon : mm - hmm . heather : the body that was found down in bucerias after the storm -- that was amato . aguilar : we initially assumed that he died in the storm when the boat capsized . but thanks to miss stevens , we 've been made aware of amato 's history with mr. newman . we have reopened the investigation . dillon : and the u.s. government is supporting mexico 's efforts . heather : victor newman has disappeared without a trace . we think his family knows where he is , though they refuse to cooperate . we would like you to speak to nikki . paul : and do what ? heather : convince her that it would be better for everyone if she cooperates with the authorities . [ scene_break ] victoria : i wan na go with you . nikki : no , you have a son to look after and a company to run . victoria : well , you should n't be doing this alone , mom . what if you get into trouble ? nikki : honey , i am simply taking a trip . i 'm not doing anything wrong . if heather stevens or some mexican agent wan na read more into it , that 's their problem . victoria : okay , well , at least call nick and let him know what you 're up to . nikki : no , he 'll wan na drop everything and come with me . let your brother protect the company . i 'll protect your father . [ scene_break ] adam : oh , my . wow , jack , it looks like you spared no expense . jack : well , this will give us all the privacy we need . what do we hear from our friendly forger ? adam : uh , well , i gave frank another sample of victor 's handwriting and , uh , some pens from the house , so he 's gon na try and match the ink to the notebook . jack : so when will he be ready ? adam : probably a day or two . now all we got ta do is figure out the content . what do we want the diary to say ? jack : well , that 's what we 're doing here . i 'm gon na climb inside the head of that bastard . i 'm gon na channel victor newman as only someone who truly hates him can . thanks for helping us put together our living room . [ scene_break ] tyra : all righties . so there is a train leaving at midnight . devon : there will be a train leaving tomorrow night and the night after that . tyra : look , i can not impose any more , you guys . devon : tyra , why do you wan na go back to seattle ? neil : yeah , as i recall , you really could n't find a job there . tyra : well , now , thanks to you , i 've got some leads . plus , i got ta do this . make it on my own and set a good example for ana . neil : yeah , tyra , making it on your own and staying here are n't mutually exclusive . you could have your old job back here . tyra : yeah , and take a job away from someone else ? no , i wo n't do that . neil : wait , wait , hold on , do you see a manager here ? devon : lily and i have been helping out here . woman : henry 's at it again . somebody needs to tell that guy he 's a chef , not god . neil : okay , cool . i 'll deal with it . thank you . i appreciate that . um , listen with all my obligations at newman ; i 'm worn out trying to run this place . you 'd be doing me a favor . no lie . tyra : i do n't know , neil , okay , i do n't know . devon : at least will you stay tonight ? tyra : i can not impose you and karen any more . devon : do n't do that then , stay with me and lily . neil : hey . tyra : okay , one night . neil : one night . devon : thank you . tyra : one . [ scene_break ] aguilar : we 'll be in touch . paul : all right . dillon : all right . heather . heather : thank you . paul : gentlemen . you know ... victor and nikki have not been on speaking terms since sabrina 's death . i doubt she even knows where he is . heather : her behavior indicates otherwise . paul : even if she does know , i doubt she 'd tell me . heather : this is a huge case . okay , this could make my career . paul : are you looking for justice ? or revenge for adam 's sake ? heather : is that what you think of me ? that i would let my personal feelings get in the way of my job ? paul : do n't be so sensitive , okay ? i ask myself that question all the time . heather : walter was on victor 's boat . you do n't think this is a coincidence any more than i do . look , i 'm asking for your help . [ scene_break ] nikki : now it is imperative that only you and j.t . know where i am . victoria : mom , i 'm gon na have to tell nick when he gets back from new york . nikki : that 's true . he had to leave before we worked out the details of the plan , so he will have questions . victoria : i 'll fill him in . nikki : let him know that j.t . had to use his company credit card to book a hotel room in rio under the name of christian miller . victoria : okay . nick 's gon na like that touch -- using dad 's birth name . nikki : the authorities might not figure that out immediately , but when they do , they 'll be all over that hotel room . victoria : mm - hmm . and they 'll find it filled with dad 's things . nikki : absolutely . his razor , his toothbrush , his clothes , everything that i packed in that suitcase for j.t . with more than enough d.n.a . to prove your father was there . victoria : let 's hope it does the trick . nikki : we wan na lead heather stevens and the mexican authorities as far away from your father as possible . [ scene_break ] j.t . : rock cornish hens , baked potato . yes and then german chocolate cake for dessert . i 'll have a glass of red wine . yeah , that 's it . listen , if i 'm in the shower when room service arrives , just have the waiter leave the meal and i 'll leave him a tip . yeah , that 'll do . thank you very much . [ scene_break ] jack : so victor disappeared on august 6th , the day sabrina was buried . adam : right . now we do n't know ... exactly when he crossed into mexico , or how he got to bucerias . but somehow it would seem that he knew that walter palin was gon na show up . jack : and would wan na hire a fishing boat to take him out . and boy , did he get taken out . hey , did you hear anything else from heather ? adam : no , only that the authorities are pretty convinced that victor 's the guy that did it . and that they do n't know where he is . jack : well , that works for us . we know just enough about his movement to substantiate everything . adam : well you know , the magazine editor did say they were gon na fact - check . jack : let 'em try . who are they gon na talk to ? the bartender ? victor paid him off . he 's not talking . adam : yeah , and neither will anyone else in that bar . jack : and without victor to refute it ... adam : if this frank guy is as good a forger as you say he is ... jack : all we need is victor 's own words . adam : you ready ? jack : easy , easy . you ca n't rush greatness . jack : august 6th . i buried the love of my life today . as i stood at sabrina 's grave , i knew i had two choices -- to drink myself to death or to seek revenge . to channel this pain and hate into something productive . again and again , i see the face of walter palin , as he gasps his last breath on this earth . i see the terror in his eyes as i make him suffer -- suffer as i have suffered as he made my beautiful young wife suffer as she lay dying , having lost our unborn child . walter palin will know , at my hands , what it is to feel his life slip from him bit by bit . as i write these words , i know i have a purpose -- a reason to go on living . adam : ( chuckles ) uh , jack , that was ... jack : you ai n't seen nothing yet . [ scene_break ] amber : so he showed up here and ... billy : you 're back together ? amber : yeah . we are . billy : that 's fine . that 's great . you look happy . amber : yeah , i am . i 'm ecstatic . i mean you and me -- we were n't ever ... billy : oh , no , never . amber : we were just , like ... billy : having fun . it 's okay . no worries . amber : yeah . except um ... you got ta move out . billy : daniel 's moving back in ? amber : no , i 'm moving , too . phyllis 86 'd me . she said it was because you were here . billy : you want me to talk to her ? amber : do n't waste your time . you know , you were just the excuse . the red menace hates my guts and she 's gon na hate me more when she finds out in spite of all the evil , rotten things she did that i am back with her precious little son . he loves me , and she ca n't do jack about it . yes . [ scene_break ] daniel : colleen , you got ta know that i did everything i could to fight this . colleen : you told me you were over her . daniel : this does n't change the way that i feel about you . i did n't mean to hurt you . i did n't set out to do that . colleen : well ... that did n't happen . daniel : well , i hope that we can still be friends at least . colleen : yeah , well , i do n't know . we 'll see . you know , i do n't make promises i ca n't keep . [ scene_break ] nikki : itinerary . ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) nikki : paul ? paul : well , are you gon na invite me in ? nikki : oh , yeah , of course . yes , come in . wow , um , what are you doing here ? paul : oh , just checking on you . nikki : i 'm fine . paul : well , we have n't talked since the day victor collapsed . nikki : you mean , the day he disappeared . paul : have you heard from him at all ? nikki : not a word . paul : the authorities are looking for him . nikki : i know . paul : so , um ... are you moving back here to the ranch ? nikki : why do you ask ? would this have anything to do with your daughter 's investigation ? [ scene_break ] karen : thank you . listen , um ... i need to talk to you about something before we order . neil : yeah . sure , what 's going on ? karen : i do n't want you to take this the wrong way . you know -- you know that i like tyra and i adore ana , and i know how much they mean to devon . but you invited them to live with us without even asking me . neil : i did do that , did n't i ? i - i 'm -- i did n't -- karen : honey , i felt completely discounted , like i just do n't matter . neil : no , please do n't feel that way . you do matter . i 'm an idiot . please , forgive me . karen : yes , you are an idiot . and your apologies accepted . neil : is there anything i can do to make it up to you ? karen : yeah . neil : yeah ? karen : mm - hmm . neil : looks like you 've already got that part figured out for me . karen : yeah . [ scene_break ] devon : and the number one reason not to move back to seattle -- could i get a drum roll , please ? here we go . i 'm not gon na be there . okay ? ana : uh , my turn ! tyra : do n't you dare . ana : yeah . top 100 reasons why we should stay . devon : a hundred ? ana : 100 - -my brother . devon : oh . ana : 99 - -my brother . devon : that 's a good one . ana : 98 - - devon : your brother ? ana : 97 ... tyra : okay , okay , enough . you 're driving me crazy , baby . stop . devon : i tell you what , take some money here and go pick out a muffin or whatever you want for breakfast . ana : thank you . devon : okay . tyra : thank you . devon : for real , though , why do n't you wan na move back here ? tyra : for real ? look , i - i do n't wan na impose , devon . devon : okay , you have a job here . you have a home . you got friends and family . what do you have in seattle ? tyra : i ca n't move back in with neil . devon : if you do n't wan na stay with him and karen , then move in with me . tyra : karen lives there now ? devon : yeah . so come and stay with me and lily . tyra : well , i 'm not sure that she 'll exactly be happy about that , so i do n't know . devon : i think the opposite . i think it 'll be good for lily , too . tyra : i do n't know , devon . devon : i spent a lot of time growing up in foster homes without my family . you 've been raising ana on your own . so would n't it be nice to be around some family that you can count on ? [ scene_break ] paul : nikki , i know what you know -- the man who died in mexico was walter palin -- anthony amato . and the reason you did n't talk to me about it is because you think victor murdered him . nikki : i think nothing of the kind ! now why did you come to see me ? are you here as a friend , or are you here for your daughter ? paul : i 'm here because i care about you . i wan na help . nikki : how did heather find out about walter ? paul : i do n't know . but she 's working with the mexican authorities . look , nikki , you and the kids could end up with your own legal problems if you obstruct justice . nikki : i 'm well aware of that . paul : are you ? after everything victor put you through , do n't let him drag you down with him . nikki : paul ... i think you should go now . paul : still friends ? nikki : always . paul : are you going somewhere ? nikki : oh , i 'm just moving some things into the house . paul : think about what i said . [ scene_break ] man : ( speaking portuguese ) adam : you went to mexico . how did you know walter palin was gon na be there ? jack : i tracked the s.o.b . who killed my precious sabrina to a small town in mexico ? i left all the worldly trappings of my life behind . my life as i have known it is over . i ca n't live it without her . wait , how did i get down there ? adam : well , i know he did n't take the rolls . uh , hitchhike ? jack : no , too risky . he 's on a mission . adam : there 's not much of an airport . jack : wait , bus ? adam : pretty low - rent . jack : i am trying to disappear . adam : run with it . jack : as i board the bus , i disappear into the crowd . the ride is interminable . i 'm hot , soaked in sweat . my hate for this man fuels me . it burns in my soul . i ca n't eat . i ca n't sleep . as the moon rises , again , i see the face of walter palin -- his lifeless body before me . all through that hideous night as we bump along to mexico , that one vision is the one thing -- the only thing that gives me solaces . adam : jack ? jack ? you are scary - good at this . adam : sorry , jack , the vending machine did n't have any bottled water . jack : soda 's good . adam : i got ta tell you um ... you 're blowing me away . i mean , i ca n't believe how good you are at this . jack : i could barely remember a time where victor newman was n't making my life miserable . i 've had his number for a long time . i know how he thinks . i know what moves him , what motivates him . hell , i hear him mumbling and ranting in my sleep . adam : you know , jack , i hear they make a pill for that . jack : the anti - victor pill ? do n't i wish ? adam : all right , all right , so ... you just crossed the border to mexico . jack : august 7th -- daylight again . we find our way into mexico to a small village there . a very small village , a mere speck on the map . there ... with money , one can get anything one wants . no questions asked . i 'm counting on that , just as i am counting on walter palin showing up . he will . sooner or later , he will . i 'm in no rush . my anger , my rage ... will sustain me . i find my way to a bar near the harbor . a small dive of a place with a deck out back over the water . one can hear the waves lapping day and night . if one wanted to hire a fishing boat , this is where one would come . the owner , a longhaired , mustachioed bear of a man with weather - beaten face and tattoos all over serves me my drinks . he lives behind with his wife and his daughter -- a little 8-year - old girl with long black hair and dark piercing eyes . a somber child . there 's so little to laugh or smile about in this godforsaken place . i 'm told his wife is an excellent cook . i do n't know when i ate last , but i eat her food , all of it . not out of hunger , but knowing i will need the strength when i finally find this bastard who killed my precious sabrina . august 11th . i sit and drink and wait . i watch every face that walks through , hoping for a glimpse of this man i loathe with all my being . [ scene_break ] paul : nothing . nada . if nikki knows anything , she 's not talking . heather : well , if that 's the game the newman 's want to play , then they 'll be complicit . accessories after the fact . aiding and abetting . paul : you know what if nikki really does n't know anything ? heather : we 'll see . besides , we 're watching all of them . if anyone makes contact with victor , we 'll know . [ scene_break ] victoria : all right , well , i tucked reed in . gabby 's gon na stay with him until i get back . nikki : it was very sweet of you to come over here and keep me company , but it 's not necessary . victoria : mom , i 'm gon na stay here until you leave . nikki : paul came by . victoria : really ? what did he want ? nikki : heather is working with the mexican authorities , which we know , and they know that walter palin is the dead man in bucerias . victoria : well , did he come by to warn you , or was he spying for heather ? nikki : he said he was worried . i - i do n't doubt that his concern for me is genuine , but ... he should n't be involved . i would hate for him to get caught between us and the d.a . 's office . victoria : i would really feel better if you were n't doing this alone . i would feel better if j.t . stayed with you . nikki : honey , it has to look like i 'm sneaking off to be with your father . i have to do it alone . besides , i owe this to him . i destroyed his life . i destroyed his last chance at happiness . victoria : no , mom , you did n't . nikki : yes , i did . he had a chance to start over with sabrina , to be with somebody who truly loved him unconditionally . and i ruined that . my biggest regret is that when i was married to him , i could n't appreciate him for what he was . all i could focus on was what i did n't have . i 'll do anything i have to to make that up to him . as long as i have a breath in me , i will protect your father . [ scene_break ] neil : hey . karen : hey . neil : the kitchen must be slow tonight . karen : no , actually , i sent the food back because it was getting kinda cold . neil : oh , ouch . i am so sorry . yeah , there 's always a fire to put out here . if it 's not a stock shortage , it 's an equipment malfunction or a temperamental chef . karen : you know i know this quiet little place . it 's got a nice view . neil : yeah ? karen : the chef cooks up a pretty good omelet . no interruptions . do n't have to dress for dinner . neil : damn . that 's the best offer i 've had all week long . i 'd like that . karen : yeah ? neil : yeah . is it far away ? woman : ( laughs ) sorry . neil : it 's okay . woman : the ice machine stopped making ice . what should i do ? neil : the ice machine stopped making ice ? tyra : um , you know what ? that might just be a kink in your water line . have the bartender check it out . and if not , then i 'll send someone out to get a few 20-pound bags . it 'll take care of it till the repair guy gets here . woman : okay . thanks . tyra : okay . neil : hold on a second . tyra : ( laughs ) neil : does that mean what i think it means ? tyra : well , yes . ana and i are gon na move in with devon and lily until we can save enough money to get our own place . neil : tyra , welcome back . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , ceecee . colleen : hey . billy : did you get the `` let 's just be friends `` speech , too ? colleen : yeah , i should 've known . every time amber was around , he 'd sneak looks at her and the signs were on the wall , you know , literally , all those pictures of amber at daniel 's art show . billy : oh , come on ; do n't be so hard on yourself . you liked the guy , you went for it . it did n't work out . look at you . move on . next ! colleen : yeah , but did it have to not work out in front of the entire country ? i mean , nothing like your boyfriend saying that he loves someone else on national radio , right ? billy : well , those two have some really random stuff going on . colleen : can i ever live happily ever after ? billy : you think those two are gon na live happily ever after ? colleen : no . billy : they 're a hot mess . be lucky you got off that train before it left the station . colleen : thank you . billy : welcome . [ scene_break ] amber : you came back ! daniel : i said i would . amber : i was afraid maybe you changed your mind . um , did you talk to colleen ? daniel : oh , yeah . um , i would n't go down any dark alleys if i were you for a little while . amber : i can take her . daniel : where 's , uh , liam ? amber : gone . gone . i love you so much . i ca n't believe you 're here . daniel : i really wan na kiss you right now . amber : what 's stopping you ? daniel : nothing . [ scene_break ] jack : knowing that the day of reckoning is coming is all that gets me through these countless days . i sit and wait and drink . i bide my time . and when the day comes that i am face - to - face with this animal , this vermin , justice will be mine . victor newman 's justice . no police . no attorneys . no courts . nothing so high - minded . no , this vengeance will be mine . mano a mano . i have left everything behind . i carry no i.d . the man i was is gone . i am a stranger , another face in this squalid bar and that is who walter palin will meet -- a man he has never met , a man filled with rage and there will be no escape , no one to stop me , no last - minute reprieve . only justice ! adam : jack , uh ... do n't you think ... maybe you were a little over the top there ? jack : over the top ? larger than life ? that 's who victor newman is . [ scene_break ] aguilar : did senor williams have any success ? heather : ms. newman was uncooperative . dillon : that was her last chance . heather : i agree . game on . [ scene_break ] nikki : all right , honey , i 'll call you when i can . victoria : okay . mom , uh , j.t . and i will keep things up on our end . you be careful . nikki : i will . victoria : okay . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : hello ? j.t . : hey , babe , it 's me . victoria : it 's j.t . hi , um , how did your meeting go ? j.t . : just wrapped everything up . how 's the boy ? victoria : he wanted you to tuck him in tonight . j.t . : well , you tell him i 'll be there tomorrow , all right ? how 's your mom doing ? victoria : uh , she 's just leaving now . nikki : say hello for me . bye , baby . victoria : bye . be careful . mom says hi . j.t . : hey , i 'm gon na grab a bite to eat and turn in early , all right ? i will see you tomorrow . and i love you . victoria : i love you . [ next_on ] paul : i 'm not leaving until victor comes back . nikki : he 's not here . he never was here . sharon : i 'm tired of your crap , phyllis . phyllis : such harsh words from a delicate little flower . nick : we all love dad , but you ca n't keep making these giant sacrifices for him .	nikki , jt , and victoria continue to send the authorities on a wild goose chase . colleen and billy get the let 's just be friends speech from amber and daniel . jack and adam begin their victor diary . tyra and ana agree to move in with devon and lily . paul signs on to help heather .
judge daley : ( banging gavel ) order , order . chris : do something ! michael : a judge 's ruling is not subject to debate , christine ! chris : you ca n't let phyllis walk . phyllis : is this for real ? michael : uh , your honor , i am shocked and perplexed by your decision , especially considering that judge rice rejected the defense 's initial motion to dismiss . judge daley : mr. baldwin , you may have noticed that i 'm not judge rice . michael : of course . chloe : i think this is good news for you . judge daley : i realize you have n't been district attorney for very long , but i 'm ... ( chuckles ) i ca n't believe that you would waste my time , the court 's time , and the taxpayers ' money on a case that has absolutely no merit . michael : i think it does have merit . judge daley : you do n't get a vote . michael : the prosecution was just about to prove that the defendant was involved in the death of a key witness against her . judge daley : you 're talking about the death of timothy reid . his autopsy showed he died of a heart attack . heather : even if ms. newman was n't involved in dr. reid 's death , there 's still the case of the hit - and - run , which is why we are here , your honor . judge daley : you 're a very brave woman , ms. stevens . i mean , the fact that you and your boss found an extremely questionable loophole in a case that 's older than most of the shirts i own ... ( laughs ) is unconscionable . heather : extremely question -- judge daley : i should hold you in contempt . chris : your honor , you ca n't do this . this case is completely legitimate . judge daley : i ca n't wait to find out who the hell you are . chris : i 'm christine blair . i 'm one of the victims in this case . judge daley : oh , congratulations , ms. blair . you 're the reason the case has been dismissed . chris : your honor , no one wanted to see phyllis newman prosecuted more than i did . judge daley : i know , and you were willing to do anything to get it , including the claim that you were a federal employee when this alleged crime took place . chris : i was working with the justice department . judge daley : `` working with , `` ms. blair ? chris : well , i was a consultant for a rape case with legal aid . judge daley : a consultant , not a federal agent . well , then i guess the , uh , statute of limitations does n't apply . chris : your honor , the evidence against phyllis newman is overwhelming . judge daley : and irrelevant . this is n't your personal playground . you ca n't manipulate things to get the results you want . chris : i was n't trying to do that . judge daley : that 's exactly what you were trying to do . i think it 's time we went back to following the laws of the state of wisconsin . ms. newman , you 're released . avery : ( laughs ) phyllis : oh , my god , this is -- is this really over ? is this over ? oh , my god , daniel . daniel : ( laughs ) phyllis : oh , my god , it 's over . ( sighs ) i - i ... avery : ( laughs ) phyllis : i - i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i do n't -- i do n't -- i do n't make it very easy for -- for you to stand by me ... ( voice cracks ) and i 'm sorry . avery : but we did , we did . phyllis : ( normal voice ) i -- okay , so that 's it , right ? leslie : no , there 's some paperwork to fill out . phyllis : okay . oh , my god . daniel : hey , heather . hey . heather : i 'm sorry . i ca n't talk right now . i ca n't talk right now . chris : you are never gon na get away with trying to kill paul and me . phyllis : you know what ? you know what ? ! it 's really sad -- sad that you live in the past , is n't it ? probably because you have nothing going on in the present , christine . you tried to take me down , but you ca n't . you ca n't , okay ? i 'm sorry , maybe you should have been doing things like getting married , finding a husband , having kids , but it 's too late for you now , is n't it ? uh - huh . chris : you smug bitch . phyllis : ohh , look at this ! the real christine comes out . look at that . michael : christine , let it go . let it go , let it go . phyllis : have fun on your flight back to d.c . michael : phyllis ! phyllis : hope you do n't get strip - searched . where are the papers ? leslie : i will check with the court clerk . phyllis : ( exhaling sharply ) hey . ronan : hey . phyllis : i just -- i ... ronan : to say that i 'm happy for you d -- that it does n't even cover it . i 'm ... phyllis : thank you , ronan . thank you for everything . ( cell phone rings ) nick : adam , what do you want ? chelsea , what 's wrong ? why are you calling me ? okay , i 'm on my way . summer 's been in an accident , a car accident . phyllis : oh , my god . ronan : i 'll -- i 'll drive you guys to the hospital . nick : you are the last thing my daughter needs to see . phyllis : here , let 's -- let 's go . oh , my god . [ scene_break ] chris : are n't you upset about this ? michael : ( laughs ) no . no , i just love being lied to and publicly humiliated , but i guess i should just blame myself for being caught up in your witch hunt . chris : phyllis tried to kill paul and me . michael : we did not have one ounce of solid proof that she meant to hurt anyone , and yet you were so desperate to find her guilty that you lied about being a -- a federal employee ! chris : michael , i was on government payroll . michael : you deliberately misled me . chris : i can not believe this . phyllis gets away with attempted murder , and i 'm the bad guy ? michael : no , no , i 'm not saying that . chris : yeah , but you 're not sorry about how this ended . michael : i am sorry it went this far . it 's been 20 years ! you got ta let it go . you -- chris : no , i ca n't . i wo n't . [ scene_break ] nick : where 's summer ? phyllis : what -- where -- where is she ? is she okay ? adam : she , uh , she 's -- she 's in there . she 's with a doctor . i - i - i do n't know how she is , but , uh , you ca n't go in there . phyllis : why ca n't i go in ? is she hurt ? adam : i -- they have n't told me anything . i do n't -- i do n't know . nick : were you there ? did you do this to her ? what did you do to her ? phyllis : oh , my god , nick ! adam : hey , listen to me . your daughter was driving like a maniac . she almost killed my wife and me . [ scene_break ] avery : have you seen phyllis ? ronan : she went to the hospital . summer 's been in an accident . avery : what ? was it serious ? ronan : i - i do n't know . they wo n't tell me any more on the phone . they 're -- avery : i 'm on my way . kevin : nice break for phyllis . ronan : and you ... considering that you were about to bust up on the stand . kevin : i was under oath , ronan . ronan : well , thank goodness it did n't have to go there . now no one 's the wiser and we can all move on with our lives . kevin : well , that 's not exactly the case . ronan : what are you talking about ? kevin : michael knows that i helped phyllis move her shrink 's corpse , and he knows that you lied about being with her the night the doctor died . ronan : ( growling ) you little weasel , i told you specifically -- chloe : i know -- okay , listen , it was n't his fault , okay ? i was the one who told michael the truth . ronan : we talked about this . you could n't keep your mouth shut about it ? chloe : yeah , because i was n't gon na let kevin take the fall for phyllis ' mistakes . i was gon na protect my husband . ronan : you 're a lucky guy . kevin : ( exhales sharply ) yeah , i know . michael : where is he going in such a rush ? kevin : my guess is anywhere you 're not , which is where i 'm headed . michael : kevin . i was doing my job . kevin : if my job was to use my brother to crucify my best friend , i 'd find a new line of work . michael : i was trying to keep you from committing perjury . kevin : please . i think that you 're just concerned about your image and your career . michael : i 've bailed you out more times than i can count . i have stood by you when no one else would . kevin : we 're not talking about the past , though . michael : oh , now you want to blame me because you got caught doing something illegal . kevin : ( scoffs ) i moved a dead body , michael . i did n't kill anyone . michael : you broke the law ! you broke the law . you should be thanking me for not throwing your butt in jail . kevin : ( laughs ) so i owe you ? michael : yes , you owe me . lauren : o - okay . all right , guys , come on . the trial is over . let 's just ... put it behind us . michael : what do you say ? kevin : i say , go to hell . lauren : kevin -- chloe : you know what ? why do n't you just give him some time ? i 'm sure he 'll come around . lauren : she 's right , you know . michael : ( sighs ) who cares ? who cares ? they say a good lawyer knows the answer before he asks the question . there 's no unexpected consequences , no surprises . everything should be logical . everything should be predictable . lauren : ( chuckles ) well , when has that ever been the truth , huh ? michael : ooh . well , mm ... lately ... ( chuckles ) almost never . lauren : so things did n't go as you planned today ... but they turned out for the best , do n't you think ? michael : i dare not even hazard a guess . it 's been a long time since i 've felt that i was n't wearing the right hat ... but this ... this is n't feeling right . lauren : you know i was never crazy about you taking this d.a . job . michael : yeah , i remember . lauren : but , my darling ... you can wear any hat you want . michael : ( chuckles ) really ? lauren : mm - hmm . michael : well , 'cause i was thinking of becoming an exotic dancer . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : bow chikka bow bow . lauren : interesting . michael : yeah . mm - hmm . lauren : hmm , very , but actually , i was thinking about something else . i need you to put on your loving father cap . fen needs you . [ scene_break ] paul : it 's got ta catch up with her eventually . i mean , the universe wo n't let her get away with this kind of thing forever . chris : it does n't matter . paul : it does n't matter ? i thought you were so determined to see her punished for what she did to us . chris : no , i still am . we 're gon na make her pay . you and me , together . [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea and i were on our way to the airport . a car from the other direction swerved into our lane . it was summer . she ran us off the road , nearly hit us . she hit a tree . phyllis : oh , my god . adam : yeah , i - i pulled her out of the car . she 's -- she was a little banged up . nick : so you called the ambulance ? adam : okay , we were out by the lake , so i figured it was better if we just brought her in . nick : you brought her here ? adam : yeah . phyllis : thank -- thank you , adam . thank you very much . nick : thank you for doing that . it means a lot . adam : i 'm sure you 'd have done the same . i hope she 's all right . i 'm gon na go check on my wife . phyllis : oh , my god . oh , my god . doctor : mr. and mrs. newman ? phyllis : yes , yes . how 's summer ? nick : is she okay ? doctor : some cuts and bruises , but she 's fine . we 'd like to keep her overnight for observation . phyllis : oh , my god . nick : can we see her ? ( door opens ) phyllis : summer , baby . hey . summer : oh , mom , dad , hi . i was so scared . nick : we know . summer : i thought that -- i thought that i was gon na die . phyllis : you 're okay , right ? you 're okay . everyone 's okay . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) adam : paging mrs. newman and baby . chelsea : ( sniffling ) adam : what ? chelsea : ( sniffles ) ( voice breaking ) the baby ... ( sniffling ) ( sniffles ) adam : when i left you , you felt fine . what happened ? chelsea : the doctor said ... ( sniffles ) this early on in a -- in a pregnancy , sometimes you ca n't feel it when something 's wrong . adam : ( sniffles ) was it the car accident ? is that what caused it ? chelsea : he could n't say for sure . adam : that had to be the reason . chelsea : sometimes , you know , sometimes things like this just happen . adam : no , no , no . this was n't your fault . i 'm sorry i was n't there for you . chelsea : no . ( sniffles ) you could n't have done anything , not for me or him . adam : him ? chelsea : it was a boy . ( sniffling ) [ scene_break ] eden : well , i 've been holding down the fort by myself all night . do you mind if i take a break , crash in your office for awhile ? kevin : sure , go ahead . eden : thank you . chloe : so ... look , what happened back at the courthouse , i -- kevin : let 's just drop it , okay ? chloe : i do n't want to take michael 's side , but ... kevin : then do n't . chloe : i think he was just trying to do what was best for you . kevin : oh , by forcing me to admit i committed a crime ? chloe : but it never got to that point . kevin : yeah , yeah , because the judge collapsed . ( scoffs ) you had absolutely no right , going to michael behind my back . chloe : but technically , he came to me first . kevin : ( sighs ) i have to be able to trust you , chloe . if i ca n't , then i do n't know what kind of marriage this is . kevin : you 're not pissed at me ? daniel : is there a reason i should be pissed at you ? kevin : ( exhales slowly ) i do n't know , i just thought you were upset because i took the stand against phyllis . daniel : the thing with my mom , it 's , um ... complicated . um , maybe it 's time we all just put it behind us , huh ? excuse me . hey . heather : hey . daniel : i was worried about you . heather : i 'm sorry . daniel : what are you sorry for ? heather : how about calling your best friend to testify against your mother in an attempted murder trial ? daniel : well , it happens all the time . you were just doing your job , and ... it still does n't change the way i feel about you . heather : you knew this whole time , did n't you , that your mom was guilty ? daniel : well , i 'm just glad it 's over . you know , now , hopefully , life 's gon na get a whole lot simpler . [ scene_break ] summer : please , just do n't pretend like you actually care . phyllis : i know you 're upset at me , but right now , we have to pull together as a family . you got that ? summer : you think that just because i was in some stupid car accident , that we 're all good ? okay , this does n't change anything . ( scoffs ) i still hate you . nick : summer ! summer : what ? it 's true . okay , first she gets arrested for attempted murder , and then she cheats on you . okay , she was the reason i was so messed up that i crashed my car . nick : you do n't get to blame your mother for your bad behavior . summer : ( scoffs ) like mother , like daughter . at least i just ran into a tree . nick : you were reckless and irresponsible , and you are very lucky that no one was seriously hurt . summer : ( sighs ) this is the worst day of my life . phyllis : i - i have good news , at least . all the charges against me were dropped . i 'm free . summer : yay , i feel so much better . ( door opens ) avery : okay if i come in ? nick : ( sighs ) yeah , avery , sure . avery : hi , sweetie . i was worried about you . summer : it 's nice to know that someone was . phyllis : um , she 's -- she 's fine . we 're doing fine . avery : good . that 's good news . summer : yeah , i 'm so excited to go back to prison . avery : how you guys holdin ' up ? heart rates back to normal ? nick : ( sighs ) almost . avery : well , uh , if you need anything ... nick : thank you . thanks for stopping by . avery : mm - hmm . yeah , i just wanted to check in . uh , i will call you . summer : yeah , well , you 're gon na have to send a letter . they took my phone . phyllis : i 'm gon na walk you out . avery : uh , leslie wanted me to give this to you . phyllis : what 's going on between you and my husband ? avery : nothing is going on between nick and me . phyllis : mm , did n't look that way , did n't feel that way . avery : well , i think that your imagination and apparently your senses are running wild . phyllis : so you just dropped everything and rushed on over here ? avery : oh , my god . my niece was in an accident . ronan told me , by the way . he was very worried about you . ( cell phone rings ) avery : excuse me . avery bailey clark . mm - hmm . phyllis : thank you for standing up for me with summer . nick : when it comes to our daughter , we have to stick together . phyllis : um ... we should talk about this . do you -- do you want to go for a bite and -- and discuss what we 're gon na do about summer ? and maybe we can ... ( sighs ) toast to my being free . nick : you 're gon na have to do that alone . i did n't want to break things off while you were on trial , but that 's over , and so are we . phyllis : you do n't mean that . nick : i 'm filing for divorce . you 'll be hearing from my lawyer . [ scene_break ] adam : okay , just come sit down . chelsea : ( laughs ) adam , its okay , i 'm not -- adam : i 'm gon na get rid of this book ... chelsea : no , no . adam : the magazines . chelsea : no , it 's okay . we 'll need this ... someday . just not today . adam : we 'll try again , when you 're ready . we 'll be arguing over baby names in no time . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : i 'm just glad you 're okay . chelsea : i - i completely forgot to ask . um , how 's summer ? adam : a few bumps and bruises . she 'll be okay . chelsea : pretty , rich , and lucky . ( chuckles ) some people really do have it all , huh ? adam : seems that way . [ scene_break ] fen : oh , i - i came by to see how summer was . phyllis : oh . oh , no . fen : hi . phyllis : okay , you should n't have any visitors . summer : then you go . phyllis : i 'm not leaving . summer : okay , am i gon na have to call someone to throw you out ? ( winces ) aah , ow ! fen : summer , summer , summer . phyllis : okay , summer , come on . just come on . summer : just go , okay ? you 're making it worse . phyllis : all right , i 'll go ... summer : ( sighs ) phyllis : but i 'm coming back , okay ? summer : yeah , i can hardly wait . phyllis : i love you . summer : whatever . fen : wow . ( chuckles ) that was ... intense . ( laughs ) summer : she 's so spoiled . she ... always gets her way . fen : you okay ? look , i - i 'm sorry i ditched you before . this might not have happened if i 'd just gone with you . summer : no , i 'm okay . i totaled my car , but i 'll just get grandpa to buy me a new one . this time , i 'll ask for something fast so we can go racing . fen : maybe . ( laughs ) summer : what , you do n't want to go racing ? are you a chicken ? fen : hey . it 's not that . ( sighs ) my parents ... they think you 're a bad influence on me . summer : ( laughs ) that 's sick ! what , is it gon na stop you from hanging out with me ? fen : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] adam : here you go . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : i am going to , uh , gon na run to the store , get you some of those ramen noodles you love so much . chelsea : ( chuckles ) hurry back , okay ? adam : i will . it 's gon na be okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : well -- fen : sorry i 'm late . lauren : it 's so unlike you . where were you ? fen : i ... gloria : it 's the kale , is n't it ? that 's why you 're eating here instead of at gloworm , the restaurant your mother owns . michael : we just thought we 'd spend a little family time together . fen : you 're family , grandma . join us . michael : i 'm sure that gloria has places to go , people she needs to meet , fenmore . gloria : no , i do n't . thank you , fen . ( chuckles ) lauren : okay , now you were just about to tell us where you were . gloria : oh . fen : i went to see summer at the hospital . gloria : what is all this about ? fen : mom and dad are freaked out 'cause summer smashed up her car . gloria : ( gasps ) is she all right ? fen : yeah , she 's fine . michael : we 're glad to hear that . lauren : yes , yes , of course . but , sweetheart , that 's why we do n't want you hanging around her right now . fen : so you want me to ditch my friend 'cause she 's going through a rough time ? michael : watch your tone . listen , fenmore , um ... we just want you to take a break from summer , do -- spend some time with some of your other friends . that 's all . fen : yeah , you ca n't tell me who i can and ca n't see . lauren : are you seeing summer ? fen : forget this . i 'm out of here . lauren : what ? fen : bye . michael : we are not done . lauren : no . michael : fenmore ! lauren : fen -- [ scene_break ] chris : in a civil case , the burden of proof is on the defendant , which means phyllis would have to prove herself innocent rather than -- paul : chris , chris , slow down a second . chris : no we have to move on this now . paul : ( sighs ) i 'm not sure i want to move on it at all . chris : you ca n't be serious . paul : look , maybe the judge 's ruling today was a sign . you know , maybe we should let it go . chris : ( gasps ) and give phyllis a free pass for trying to kill us ? do n't you want justice ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) ronan : double cheeseburgers and onion rings . perfect for celebrating or for cheering up . how 's summer ? phyllis : she 's okay , as long as i 'm not in the room . you know , it seems to make her blood pressure boil . ronan : teenage girl , and you 're her mother . that seems like its par for the course , right ? so cheering up , then ? phyllis : i would n't be very good company . ronan : i could be good company for both of us . [ scene_break ] nick : if you 're looking for my dad , he 's not here . avery : no , i came to see you . how you holdin ' up ? nick : i 've been better . i told phyllis i was filing for divorce . avery : i 'm sorry . nick : are you ? avery : she asked me what was going on between you and me . nick : what did you tell her ? avery : i told her there 's nothing between us . nick : of course not . that 's why you 're here so late , checking on my mental state . avery : look , i just came to see if you were okay ... and i should go . nick : or ... you could stay ... and have a drink with me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so what are you getting out of this ? you know , besides grief from my daughter . smashed - up car . ronan : yeah . ( chuckles ) phyllis : now that michael knows you lied for me , possibly a smashed - up career . ronan : do i look worried ? phyllis : no . ronan : see , the way i see it , i 'm way ahead in this game , 'cause , i mean , i 've got double cheeseburgers . i 've got a beautiful woman to eat them with , and , hey , well , she 's not going to prison . so i say that 's malloy , 3 , and all the crappy stuff , 0 . phyllis : did you bring mayo to put on the burgers ? ronan : ( scoffs ) do you think i 'd come here without it ? phyllis : um ... game over . you win . ( bag rustles ) [ scene_break ] michael : first , he storms out of here , now he 's ignoring my calls . he 's gon na regret both . lauren : all right , maybe he just needs time to cool off . michael : well , he 'll have plenty of time -- two weeks in his room , no computer , no phone . lauren : uh , that may not give us the result we need . michael : it 'll keep him away from summer . lauren : let me give you a page from my `` teenage - dom , `` and that is the more we try and do that , the more ways he 's gon na try and make it happen . gloria : she 's right , you know . for every parental punishment , there is an equal and opposite reaction from a teenager . michael : there , gloria 's on your side . that should tell you something . [ scene_break ] paul : i let my son grow up to be a killer . innocent people lost their lives . i shot my son to save eden , and i may go to prison for it . so look , chris , where is the justice in any of this ? chris : okay , and what does that have to do with making phyllis pay ? paul : i do n't know . maybe nothing . i just do n't want to see anyone else suffer . and is n't that the point of going after phyllis ? i 'm sorry . i ca n't do it . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , now that you 're not prosecuting my mom anymore , we do n't have to sneak around to see each other . heather : there 's still daisy to consider . daniel : yes , and i 'm gon na keep looking for her for lucy 's sake , but ... my marriage is done . heather : so ... there 's nothing stopping us from officially becoming an official ... couple . daniel : then maybe we should make it official . [ scene_break ] eden : the weirdest thing just happened . kevin : you look like you 've seen a ghost . eden : does ricky count ? chloe : for real ? eden : well , i laid down to take a nap . i - i do n't know -- i do n't know if i was dreaming or remembering or both . um , and it -- it did n't all make sense , but i really -- i think i can help paul . heather : you have to talk to him . [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam ... the car . watch out ! ( gasps ) ( breathing rapidly ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) `` reilly . `` that 's nice . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) reilly newman . ( voice breaks ) ( sobs ) ( sobbing ) ( gasping ) ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] nick : what should we drink to ? avery : um , i do n't know . i do n't know . what do you think ? nick : how about new beginnings ? ( glasses clink ) avery : ( exhales quickly ) what is it that you want to begin ? ( door opens ) adam : i 've been looking for you . nick : what do you want ? adam : the accident caused chelsea to lose the baby . your daughter killed my son . [ next_on ] chelsea : it was a baby , summer , and now he 's gone because of you ! nikki : i just do n't understand why jack has n't made his move yet . victor : he 's a show boater . adam : i sold you my shares . i 'm team jack .	nick and phyllis rush to the hospital after getting a call from chelsea telling them that summer was in a car accident . when nick and phyllis arrive at the hospital , adam explains that summer was driving fast and almost hit them . adam was able to swerve out of the way , but summer hit a tree . adam pulled summer out of her car and he and chelsea brought her to the hospital . nick and phyllis thank adam and later are told by the doctor that summer only has a few cuts and bruises . adam and chelsea are devastated to learn that she miscarried their baby boy . adam and chelsea try to stay strong for each other , but when they are alone , they each let out their grief . the doctor is unsure if the accident caused the miscarriage , but adam is sure that the accident caused the death of his son . christine is angry that phyllis ' trial was dismissed and wants to pursue a civil suit against her , but paul advises christine it is time to let this go .
chloe : vi - victoria , how bad was the accident ? victoria : [ crying ] chloe : where 's delia ? where is she ? where 's billy ? victoria : i -- [ sniffles ] chloe : where -- victoria : [ sobbing ] chloe : billy ? [ scene_break ] alex : i figured that since you were with chloe , you 'd know by now . kevin : i do n't know anything , and you 're freaking me out , so just say it . alex : [ sighs ] there was an accident on route 7 , and delia was injured . kevin : my delia ? that -- that does n't make any sense . i just saw her in a play , and she left with billy , and she always wears her seat belt . alex : i know , but she was n't in the car , kev . it was a hit - and - run . she was struck , and the driver took off . [ scene_break ] adam : could 've been there for weeks . [ scene_break ] chloe : [ sobbing ] no ! no , no , no . this is n't possible . i do n't know what you 're saying . you have to tell me w - where she 's at . i have to go see her . no . damn it , billy ! tell me where -- where she 's at ! i have to go see her ! billy : she 's gone . chloe : no ! no ! do n't say it ! no ! shut up ! shut up ! we 're in a hospital ! we 're in a hospital , and they fix people ! billy : they could n't -- chloe : they 'll fix her ! no ! billy : she 's gone . chloe : [ sobbing ] no ! no ! [ scene_break ] kevin : she 's not answering her phone . um , are they sure it was delia ? i - i just saw her in this play . this does n't make any sense . alex : i was at the scene , kevin . it 's a dark stretch of road . anyone driving there would not expect a kid to be out there -- kevin : because she would n't be . where was billy ? ! alex : i do n't know . i got to get a statement from him . i was at memorial with him . kevin : i have to get to memorial . where are my car keys ? alex : we do n't need another distracted driver on the road . kevin : i 've got to get to delia ! alex : i 'll drive ! i 'll drive . come on . [ scene_break ] adam : hey . peanut . hi . hi . you 're it . you 're the reason i exist . hi . i had no clue why i was on this planet ... till i met you . connor : [ grunts quietly ] adam : hi . [ doorbell rings ] adam : it 'll be all right . jack : the mustache is in fine form . now that he has newman and chancellor , he 's strutting around like he 's king of the world ! you want to strike back ? hit him now ! hit him hard , while he 's still preening . listen -- there are a couple of subsidiaries that i think would be key to this . you 're not interested . what 's wrong ? adam : no , i 'm -- i 'm on board . sign me up . jack : you sure ? adam , you just got your son , your family . i would n't blame you if you did n't want to risk losing everything all over again . [ scene_break ] chloe : [ sobbing ] i want to see her . i want to see her ! [ sniffling , breathing rapidly ] will you help me find her ? help me find her . billy : you do n't want to see her like this . chloe : i am her mother ! if i want to see her , i can see her ! [ sobbing continues ] i did n't get to say goodbye . i did n't get to say goodbye . billy : yes , you did . yes , you did . [ chloe remembering ] chloe : i got something for you , too ! delia : your jewelry box ! chloe : yeah ! delia : your ring ? ! chloe : yeah , it 's yours . here . put it on . so , it 's probably gon na be a little big . we 'll size it . but do n't lose it . delia : never , ever . chloe : [ laughs ] i love you . [ back to present ] chloe : [ sobbing ] [ sobbing continues ] kevin : hey , billy ! billy , how is she ? how is delia ? is chloe with her ? wha -- w - what ? are -- are we just waiting on word ? victoria : kevin . okay . listen to me , okay ? the doctors , they tried , all right ? [ crying ] they did everything they could . kevin : wh -- what ? what ? victoria : [ crying ] okay . i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . [ sobbing ] kevin : where 's chloe ? wh -- [ door opens ] kevin : [ crying ] [ both sobbing ] alex : victoria , billy ... i 'm really sorry for your loss . and i 'm really sorry i have to do this now . victoria : please , can it just wait ? please ? alex : i understand . um ... someone caused this , okay ? someone is responsible . the sooner you tell me , the sooner i can get to work . victoria : um -- alex : if you 're ready to give me a statement ... victoria : [ sighs ] delia was in ... a play tonight , okay ? she was the wicked witch of the west , and they were on their way home , and -- billy : she got a standing `` o. `` i mean , that 's the term she used -- standing `` o , `` like a little professional actress . [ voice breaking ] she was amazing up there , you know ? [ sniffles ] i mean , we knew the kid was a ham , but she 's got fire . she loved it . she got all the laughs ... hamming it up for that audience , man . they -- they -- they -- they could n't get enough of her . afterwards , we started heading home . we were gon na have our own little wrap party , you know , to celebrate . i stopped off at a market to get some ice cream . she loves ice cream . she 's got a sweet tooth . she 's just like me . victoria : [ crying ] oh , my god ! the ice cream ! it was my fault ! billy : no , no , no , no , no ! victoria : i wanted you to stop for the ice cream ! billy : no , no , no , no , no . just for a -- just for a party for her . it 's not -- baby , this did n't happen over ice cream . it 's not about ice cream . shh . it 's not about ice cream . alex : so y - you were in the market , billy ? and where was delia ? victoria : [ sniffles ] billy : delia was in the car . i left her in the car . victoria : [ sobbing ] billy : [ voice breaking ] i saw her lock the door . i thought she -- she said she would n't move , and i thought i would just be a minute , but i came back out , and she was gone . [ scene_break ] adam : i have to focus on my son , jack . losing him is not an option . he deserves to have a father in his life , and i 'm gon na be the kind of father to him that i never had . jack : okay , i said this before . it bears repeating . your father is an ass ! everything he did , he did to punish you -- suck the life out of newman enterprises just so that you would be forced to sell it ! what kind of sick mind does that ? adam : hey . he inherited chancellor . if i 'd have inherited chancellor , i might 've done the same thing . jack : he destroys a company he spent a lifetime building just to spite his son . adam : so what i 'll do is look at it like it 's flattering that he went to all the effort . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . what -- what 's going on , here ? has he finally gotten to you ? if he gets inside your head , then he wins . adam , i 'm not gon na let that happen . he won a battle , not the war ! you want to walk away from the whole thing , i 'm fine with that . you want to double down , if that 's what you 're thinking -- adam : what i 'm thinking ? you -- you have no idea what i 'm thinking . i have no idea what i 'm thinking . jack : adam , it 's not like you to be indecisive . adam : it 's also not like me to be in this kind of a position . jack : okay . you want to prove to victor that you 're not someone he can step on anytime he wants . i 'm with you . but this time , we go by stealth . he 'll never see us coming . we hit him like a freight train . liquidate a few assets , raise some funds -- we wo n't have the funds we had last time . but if we use them strategically -- if we -- adam . adam ? you with me ? adam : i 'm with you , jack . just weighing my thoughts . jack : what thoughts ? adam : i 'm at a precipice . you know those times in your life ? you could look back years later and say , `` if i 'd have done this , this would have happened . but if i 'd have gone over here and i 'd have done this , then that would happened . `` i -- i do n't know . jack : adam , only you can decide . what are you gon na do ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : [ crying ] chloe , you wo n't have to do this alone . [ sniffles ] what can i do ? kevin : thank you , chelsea . thank you . chelsea : kevin 's with her now . [ crying ] i 'm so sorry . [ sniffles ] billy : yeah , she 's sorry . you 're sorry . why is n't anybody saying what we already know , huh ? why are n't they saying that ? victoria : what ? billy . what ? billy : i left a little kid alone in a car . i left my own daughter alone in the car . victoria : come on . billy : i should have told her to come inside . i should have made her come inside . i should have had her pick out the ice cream and show off her costume ... take a bow to the clerk , right ? after , i should have put her in the car ... and taken her home to you and johnny . did i do that ? no , i did n't do that . what did i do ? my kid was in a car . and then she 's on the side of the road ... because i left her alone in my car . victoria : listen to me , billy . it 's not your fault , okay ? it 's not your fault that she 's -- billy : it 's not my fault that she 's what ? you ca n't say it ... because saying it makes it real . but not saying it -- not saying it does n't undo the thing , vicki . not saying the word does n't bring my daughter back . she was right here . and now she 's gone , because i walked away from her . victoria : listen to me . you brought that beautiful , sweet , little girl into this world , okay ? you saved her life . you saved her from leukemia . it is not your fault . it 's not your fault . billy : you 're upset because you wanted ice cream . but you did n't leave delia alone in a car , did you ? no . you did n't leave her alone so some maniac could run her down . no , you did n't . but i did . victoria : no , billy . listen to me . it was an accident , okay ? ! i love you . billy : i love you , too . victoria : i love delia with all my heart . it was an accident . it was a horrible , awful accident . that 's all . it was just an accident . alex : it stopped being an accident ... when the driver fled the scene . [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm gon na weigh my options . i 'm gon na go from there . besting my father , though that -- while entertaining -- is not a priority right now . jack : okay . you got other things on your mind . that 's clear . if you ever want to talk about those things -- adam : what am i gon na talk about , jack ? what am i gon na talk about ? jack : connor 's eye condition . i assume that 's what 's weighing on you . it 's not easy , looking at a tiny , little infant , helpless and in danger . makes you a little nuts . you start with the what - ifs -- `` what if i 'd done this differently ? `` adam : what - ifs are not productive , okay ? you ca n't do anything with a what - if . i can do something . i 'm a father . my job is to be there for my son . make sure he 's healthy . make sure he 's safe . you want to know the funny thing ? i actually think i mean it 's horrifying . it 's that no matter what you want ... no matter how much control you want over something , you ca n't do anything for your kids . you ca n't keep them healthy and safe . the universe does n't necessarily comply . it has its own ideas . jack : it happens in an instant , the moment you become a father . you feel the responsibility . you feel the love . and yes , you feel the rage when you ca n't make everything okay for your kid . you think i do n't want to fix things for summer ? i 'd like to take away the last few months of pain she 's had . adam : yeah , yeah , yeah . you want to -- you want to fix things , right ? well , i can fix things . i can fix things ! i found that out tonight . jack : wait , what did you find out ? adam : he needs a cornea transplant , and we just -- we just need a donor . jack : okay . i know something about that . you need to get on the list . adam : no , i 'm not gon na get on a list , jack ! lists take too long , okay ? ! two to three weeks , he could go blind ! i do n't have that kind of time ! but i have money . i have a lot of money . and what good is money if you ca n't do anything with it ? and i 'm a father , and i 've got to do something . jack : adam , stop ! listen to me ! connor will see ! you have to have some faith ! adam : faith . hi , chelsea ! sounds like her right now . jack : there are donors out there . i know from very painful personal experience there are donors . and you will find one for connor . until then , maybe all you can do is pray that the people you love are going to be okay . adam : let go and let god , right ? jack : yeah . let go and let god take over . adam : if i let go ... it all unravels ... just in one blink . [ snaps fingers ] it all comes crashing down . [ scene_break ] chloe : [ exhales shakily ] they told you . [ voice breaking ] do you think it 's true ... that there 's no mistake ? [ exhales deeply ] but , see , we were just with her . and she was perfect . and if it 's true -- if it 's true , that 's the last time that i 'm gon na see her . that 's the last time that i 'm going to see her smile and hear her laugh ... and pout ... [ laughing ] ... and talk and talk and talk , like she always does . and ... i mean , all those times that i said to her that she was making my ears hurt , i did n't mean it . [ crying ] i did n't mean it . kevin : i know . i know . chloe : i mean , i ca n't -- [ sobbing ] i ca n't not ever hear her voice again . i ca n't . kevin : listen . chloe : i ca n't not wake up in the morning and not see her . kevin : i know . chloe : i - i ca n't . kevin : i know . listen . listen . chloe : i ca n't . i ca n't . kevin : listen to me . um ... i will be there with you , okay ? every second , every minute . i swear to you . you are never gon na be alone . do you hear me ? chloe : i ca n't . kevin : i know . chloe : [ exhales shakily ] victoria : `` fled the scene `` -- you mean like a crime ? alex : it is a crime . it 's a hit - and - run . victoria : okay , but , i mean , she was wearing black , and it was dark . maybe they had no idea . i mean , maybe they just did n't know , 'cause who would do that to a child and just drive away like that ? alex : i went out there with the techs . i was out there . the tire tracks on the gravel make it clear . the car swerved , almost went off the road , and stopped . and when they came to a stop ... they pulled out again . billy : they stopped , and then they left ? chloe : he did this . [ voice breaking ] whoever hit my baby girl on the side of the road , he left her there ... and he drove away . alex : you know , i - i 've seen all of you with that girl . and i do n't think i ever met a kid that had so many people love her . so i promise you -- i swear on my life -- that i will find the person responsible , and they will not just go on with their lives . i will dot every `` i , `` cross every `` t. `` we will get a conviction and put them away . when you 're ready to make a statement , you come down to the station . i 'll try to jog your memory -- stuff that you think does n't matter . i 'm truly sorry for your loss . excuse me . kevin : wait , w - wait , w - wait . that 's it ? alex : that 's all i got now , kev , okay ? we 'll find him . kevin : so let 's do it . i mean , do we have any leads , uh , witnesses , make , model , description of driver ? alex : no , no witnesses . we 're canvassing the area , okay ? we 'll put out feelers , see if anyone saw anything . victoria : maybe someone in the market who was coming or going while you were in there -- do you remember anybody ? billy : no , i was n't paying attention . i was in a hurry to get back to dee dee . chloe : `` back `` ? kevin : security footage . does the market have cameras ? alex : only inside . they ca n't see from the outside . kevin : then -- then traffic cameras . alex : on that stretch , kev ? it 's like 2 miles with no traffic -- kevin : then nearby , whatever 's closest ! there 's cameras everywhere ! there 's no such thing as privacy anymore ! we just find the camera that has the guy ! why do i have to spell this out , chavez ? ! alex : hey , hey ! calm down ! kevin : why ? why ? ! why -- because delia 's dead , it 's not a priority ? ! i 'm going to the station . alex : no . kevin : i 'm getting on my computer , and i 'm gon na hack into whatever i have to hack into -- alex : no , you 're not . kevin : is there a reason you do n't want me to find this guy ? alex : because i 'm gon na find him , kev . you 're one of us now , man . you may not wear a badge , but you 're one of us . but it 's got to be a clean bust . the evidence has to be admissible in court , and i ca n't do that if you 're hanging around . kevin : i am the best you have . i can find this guy . alex : but anything you find will be tossed . you know that . that 's how the system works . listen to me . i will get justice for delia , but i need you to back away . kevin : why ? why -- because i 'm not a real cop ? alex : no , man . 'cause you 're needed somewhere else . [ scene_break ] adam : i know you ca n't partake , so i 'll just drink for two . jack : okay , there 's an option . adam : i 'll drink to that . jack : adam , this helplessness you 're feeling , i know it . for someone who 's used to being in control , someone who 's used to having everything he wants , not having control can be a real punch in the gut . but listen to me . this is not a time to quit . this is a time to fight like hell . adam : which is what i 'm gon na do . jack : kind of hard to do from the bottom of a glass . adam : i 'm sorry . i 've been dealing with a touch of stress , jack . jack : besides connor 's medical condition , what else is there ? adam : my son 's going blind . newman slipped out of my hands . the mother of my son denied me my child . now she moved back in with me . there 's so much more you -- i just -- my plate is full , jack . jack : okay . maybe you should alleviate some of that . maybe it was n't a good idea to have chelsea move in here . adam : whose idea was that ? jack : i never suggested you move her in here and start pretending like you 're a family . adam : so , what -- i 'm gon na have ... visitation ? split my time with that baby ? i 've already missed enough time . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm not missing time with my son anymore . i wo n't be away from him . but you were right . she needs that child , and that child needs her . i 'm not taking a mother from her son . chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : how is she ? chelsea : [ exhales shakily ] jack : wait , wait . how is who ? adam : oh , my god . jack . jack , its delia . jack : billy 's delia ? what happened ? chelsea : it was a hit - and - run . b - billy -- [ crying ] billy found her on the side of the road . she had just finished her school play , and -- and they were going home to celebrate . jack : oh , dear god . how 's she doing ? chelsea : she did n't make it . delia 's gone . [ crying ] [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , mom . how 's johnny ? um ... listen . can you , um -- can you take him home with you ? we 're gon na be at the hospital a little bit longer . chloe : so , you had to -- you had to go back because you left her in the car . billy : yeah . i was gone two minutes . chloe : you left ... a child ... in the car in the middle of the night . billy : she locked the door . chloe : you left her ... and you let her die , billy . delia ! delia is dead ! you left her there , and she is dead because of you ! you killed my baby girl ! kevin : it 's okay . chloe : [ sobbing ] he killed her . [ grunting ] [ scene_break ] jack : someone mowed a child down and drove away ? what kind of monster does that ? chelsea : there are people that do n't care . they 're -- they 're selfish and cruel . this person -- jack : this person deserves to rot in jail , to burn in hell ! chelsea : if -- if he had just stopped , if he had called 911 , maybe she 'd still be alive . jack : oh , god . billy . chelsea : he 's -- he 's at the hospital . [ sighs ] i want to keep connor in his room forever . [ crying ] no . actually , no , i do n't . i want to keep him here , right here next to me , for the rest of his life . how do we keep our baby safe when there is somebody like that out in the world ? adam : they -- they get a license plate ? chelsea : uh , i do n't know . i do n't think so . adam : were there any witnesses ? chelsea : i was with chloe . i do n't know about any of that . adam : was there , like , a description of any -- chelsea : god , she 's gone , adam ! chloe 's little girl is gone ! and now a part of chloe is gone , too . do you know what it 's like to see someone die inside ... to know that they will never be the same because some heartless bastard stole everything that meant something to her ? i had to take chloe to the hospital , and it was too late . billy had to tell her , and now she 's broken . she and billy are -- are forever broken , and they 'll never be the same . [ scene_break ] chloe : no , i want her back ! i want her back ! because of you , i lost her ! i want her back ! kevin : come here ! chloe : no ! you did n't deserve her ! you never deserved her ! kevin : sweetie ! chloe : let me go ! kevin : there are other patients -- there 's other parents here . chloe : yeah , who still have their kids , and what about me ? ! what about delia ? kevin : look , this is wrong , okay ? it 's awful . but it was not billy . it was another driver . someone else did this . chloe : because he left her on the side of the road ! and who does that ? ! who leaves a kid on the side of the road ? ! billy does , because he does n't want her ! he never wanted her , and he never deserved her ! kevin : have n't you ever left her alone in the car , just for a second ? chloe : no ! no , i would never do that . do you know why ? because things happen . and that is what happened . the worst thing possible happened ! kevin : billy loves her . he does . he loves her . do you remember the last time we were here , when she was sick ? chloe : oh , he stayed away . and then he came back , and he lied . and he lied about it again , and you covered for him . you protected him , and you 're protecting him now . why ? why are you protecting him ? kevin : because i know what it 's like to make a mistake . chloe : this ... was a mistake . i never should have gone out with you tonight . she needed me here , and i was n't here . i am her mother . i always told her that i would be there for her . i promised her . kevin : none of this is your fault . chloe : no . no , because this is your fault . this is your fault . i ... was with you , and i should have been with my kid ! and if i had n't gone out on that stupid date to that stupid movie , my daughter would still be alive ! [ gasping ] [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : [ crying ] seeing chloe in that much pain killed me . it 's like she 's in physical pain . it 's like her heart is being ripped out of her chest . [ sniffles ] i mean , i 'm -- i 'm scared for connor , but a - at least he 's here , you know ? he 's with us . we just have to trust that we 'll find him a donor , and the surgery will go well , and he 'll have a wonderful life . adam : hoping and praying ... did n't help anyone tonight . chelsea : god was there . i have to believe that . making sure delia was n't scared and alone until billy was by her side . connor : [ crying ] chelsea : see , connor cries . but at least he 's here . [ sighs ] maybe he 's hungry , or , um , maybe he needs his blankie . have you seen it ? adam : no , i have n't seen it . i -- no . chelsea : maybe i left it in the car after the doctor 's appointment . um , will you go be with him ? i 'll be two seconds . [ sniffles ] connor : [ crying continues ] adam : i 'm coming , peanut . daddy 's on his way . [ scene_break ] victoria : the nurse gave me this for your cheek . [ thuds ] billy : chloe was right . i never deserved delia , not even for a second . victoria : billy , she was just looking for a reason and looking for someone to blame . it 's like if she can figure out why it happened , then maybe -- maybe she can undo it , you know ? but ... that 's just not possible . this is not your fault . it 's the -- the driver , not you . do you hear me ? [ crying ] please tell me that you hear me . billy : i need some air , okay ? victoria : i 'll come with you . billy : no , i 'm alone today . i 'm alone . victoria : [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] chloe : and now she 's gone . and you 're here . i 'm here . i never should have called you . and that movie -- that stupid date -- kevin : it was billy 's weekend with delia . she was always going home with him . nothing you did , nothing we did -- she was always going home with billy . chloe : but i turned my phone off when she needed me . i could have been here . i could have said goodbye . kevin : you did ... at school , at the play . `` i love you `` -- that 's the last thing you said to her . i heard it . i know that she heard it . you got to say goodbye . that 's the last thing you said to her . chloe : but i was with you , and i should have been with her . kevin : i know . i know . it 's okay . chloe : [ crying ] [ scene_break ] alex : i want footage from every camera within a 10-minute window of where delia was hit ! and check for cars with damage on the front ! we find that car , we got our killer . [ scene_break ] chelsea : oh , come on . thank god ! [ sighs ] oh . [ scene_break ] adam : daddy 's here . daddy 's right here . do n't you worry . i 'm not going anywhere . i wo n't let anyone take me away from you . connor . come here . [ scene_break ] kevin : [ exhales sharply ] jack : victoria ? victoria : i ca n't help him , jack . i just do n't know what to do for him . i do n't know what to do for billy . [ sniffles ] it 's not like i think i 'm gon na make it better . it 's just that everything i say makes it worse . [ sobbing ] jack : where is he now ? [ next_on ] victor : he left that baby in the car by herself . how can he do that ! jack : nothing is gon na make him feel any better tonight . victoria : i know what could -- if the police find the driver who hit delia . chelsea : i hope the bastard who did this is suffering .	alex tells kevin about delia 's accident . adam tells himself that the light on his car could have broken weeks ago . he does n't notice the piece of black fabric hanging from the bottom of the car . jack visits adam and starts to talk business but adam is distracted . he tells jack that he is going to be the father to connor that adam never had . getting back at victor is n't a priority . jack offers to listen if adam wants to talk and adam takes him up on the offer . jack tells adam to let go and let god take over .
hilary : [ chuckles ] so how many does that make ? hmm ? devon : what are you talking about ? hilary : mm , last kisses . devon : i did say that , did n't i ? hilary : mm - hmm . about two nights ago . [ chuckles ] devon : well , i guess i just ca n't help myself now . hilary : mm . we need to stop this , devon . devon : i know we do . if this is the last time that we get to be together , then i 'd like to make it count . cane : neil . neil : ah . just the man i was hoping to talk to . cane : yeah ? why ? what 's up ? neil : well , you remember i told you i want to do something special for hilary , right ? to , you know , show her how much i care . cane : okay , and you came up with something ? neil : oh , yeah . the perfect something . cane : yeah ? joe : cane , how you doing ? cane : hey , man . how you doing ? joe : i 'm good . i 'm good . sorry . i did n't mean to interrupt . cane : no , no , no , no problem . joe , this is my father - in - law . this is neil winters . neil , this is joe clark . joe is a business associate i work with in chicago . neil : nice to meet you , joe . joe : likewise . cane : so , hey , what can i do ? are you all right ? joe : you know that real - estate deal i was telling you about ? i need to ask you a favor . avery : oh , oh , oh ! [ sighs ] oh , great . just what i need ! nick : someone rescuing you from your klutziness ? avery : [ sighs ] you gon na help me or make fun of me ? nick : oh , can i , uh , do both ? avery : only if we can talk about your dance moves while we clean . nick : epic dance moves . avery : `` epic , `` he says . what are you doing here ? nick : well , i just came to check on you . you have a lot going on right now -- new practice , dylan being arrested . so ... how 's it going ? avery : good . nick : yeah ? avery : yeah . nick : and dylan ? avery : he 's better than you would expect . nick : good . well , i 'm sure knowing you 're representing him makes him feel a lot better . avery : yeah . um , what about you ? you and sharon set a new wedding date ? nick : no , unfortunately , the wedding is on hold . indefinitely . avery : why ? nick : 'cause of your sister . summer : thanks . austin : yeah , that 's , uh , what friends are for . summer : okay , how long are you gon na stay mad at me ? austin : how long are you gon na pretend to your mom that i 'm your friend and not your husband ? summer : you know why i did that . austin : i know what you said . summer : look , you do n't understand . my mom can be very -- austin : i have heard all the stories about the wrath of phyllis . summer : okay , well , it is nothing compared to the real thing . austin : so what ? you 're just never gon na tell her we 're married ? summer : no , i am . i 'm just -- i 'm just waiting for the right time . austin : right time 's now , summer . lily : hi . kelly : oh , hi . lily : how are you doing ? kelly : i 'm hanging in there . [ chuckles ] lily : you talk to jack or anything ? kelly : yeah . we talked . lily : oh , good . so you feeling better about where things stand with you two ? kelly : actually , no , i 'm not . lily : [ sighs ] i know it can be a complicated situation , but i 'm sure in a few days you guys will -- kelly : in a few days , i can promise you nothing will have changed for me and jack . that 's why i 'm gon na go back to the house and i 'm going to get the rest of my stuff . lily : did you move out ? kelly : it 's over for us . phyllis : how do i look ? jack : you look beautiful . phyllis : i should . i 'm well - rested . a year 's worth of beauty sleep . jack : well , you did n't need that and you did n't need makeup . phyllis : well , summer bought it for me . i figured i might as well use it . she also bought me a whole new wardrobe . not sure what was wrong with what was in my closet , but , oh , well . who does n't love new clothes ? [ chuckles ] jack : hey , whoa , whoa , whoa . where do you think you 're going ? phyllis : i 'm getting dressed . jack : no , i know you 're anxious to get out of here . we have to wait till the doctors say it 's okay . phyllis : [ scoffs ] hey ! perfect timing . what 's the good news , doc ? barton : well , we got your final test results back . everything is good . and as long as you take it easy -- phyllis : i can go home ? barton : i see no reason to have you stay . phyllis : [ sighs ] take me home . cane : you 're gon na hit me up for all of those hot spots in genoa city , right ? joe : maybe later . cane : ah . joe : need some professional advice . cane : sure . what sort ? joe : i need an attorney . someone local . ear to the ground . cut through all the red tape . get some deals done . cane : all right . here is the number of one of wisconsin 's best legal minds . here you go . joe : appreciate that . cane : sure . joe : i 've taken up enough of your time . neil , pleasure to meet you . neil : you too , joe . good luck with your new business venture . joe : thank you . i 'll come back for that list of hot spots . cane : sure . kelly : i should have realized it was the engagement ring that jack gave phyllis . [ scoffs ] instead , when i saw the ring on his desk , i just stupidly assumed -- lily : kelly , i am so sorry . it 's my fault . i was the one who told you to be optimistic about what he wanted to say to you . kelly : no , it 's not your fault . i mean , i should have realized . lily : god , he must have felt horrible . kelly : i do n't know . i ran out of there before he had a chance to say anything . lily : well , is that the last time you guys talked or have you talked since ? kelly : he called . i let it go to voicemail , and i have not listened to the message , because what could he possibly say other than he 's sorry ? lily : so what are you gon na do now ? kelly : like i said , i 'm just gon na go get the rest of my stuff . lily : want me to go with you ? kelly : thank you . no , it 's okay . really . i mean , look . billy 's gon na be at work , and jack is probably gon na be at the hospital . i 'll be in and out of there before anyone knows i was there . lily : are you sure ? 'cause i 'll go with you . kelly : i think i need to do this alone . jack : are you sure she 's clear to go ? we do n't want anything to jeopardize her recovery . barton : no , brain activity is normal . blood test , eeg , ekg all good . you will need to come back in a few days for a follow - up exam . phyllis : i ca n't wait . barton : in the meantime , make sure you get in some exercise -- a little walking , swimming . nothing too taxing . make sure she does n't overdo it . jack : will do . phyllis : can i go now ? barton : you just need to sign these release papers . phyllis : okay . hand them over . jack : i will tell summer you 're on your way . phyllis : okay . tell her i ca n't wait to be home with you . jack : i 'll be right back . barton : there you are . the first page . jack : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] summer : hey , jack . what 's up ? jack : good news . your mother 's being released from the hospital . summer : right now ? jack : yeah . we 'll be at the house in an hour . summer : okay , great . um , i 'll be over to see her . jack : i 'll tell her . she 'll be thrilled . [ sighs ] summer : my mom is coming home . austin : that 's great . i 'm so happy for her . and you . summer : you know , if my mom is well enough to come home , then i think that she 's well enough to have a heart - to - heart with her daughter ... and her new son - in - law . austin : you 're gon na tell her we 're married ? summer : i think so . i want her to hear it from me . austin : it 's the right thing to do . summer : somehow that does n't make me any less nervous . avery : tell phyllis i 'll be by to see her as soon as i can . okay . nick : phyllis is going home ? avery : uh , to jack 's house . nick : wow . wonder how that 's gon na work out . avery : i know . we were all caught off guard by phyllis 's return . i mean , do n't get me wrong . i am thrilled that my sister is out of her coma . it 's just -- nick : abrupt . avery : [ sighs ] yeah . and i do n't know why that surprises me . this is phyllis we 're talking about . nick : well , i 'm so happy for phyllis and summer . but this has been very tough on sharon . she is concerned that phyllis knows something that 's gon na break us apart . it 's this secret that sharon is supposed to be keeping from me . avery : phyllis mentioned something about the ect treatment that sharon had . she wanted to know if that was true . but she did n't mention anything about a secret . nick : i asked phyllis about it , too , but she was too woozy from the sedative . avery : seems odd that sharon would confide in phyllis . nick : you know , i would do anything to make sharon forget about this , 'cause i 've told her a million times -- it does n't matter what it is . nothing is going to tear us apart . avery : and she does n't believe you ? nick : she was starting to , but then phyllis came back to town and now it 's all she 's thinking about . it is driving her -- avery : crazy . nick : yeah . and i 'm worried that the progress she 's made is slipping away . barton : all done ? phyllis : that 's it ? i can go ? barton : well , all the tests we 've run tell us how your body is doing . they do n't tell us how you 're feeling about what happened . phyllis : confused , i guess . i know that i was in an accident and that i ... fell down a flight of stairs . but i 'm not so sure how it happened or what led up to it . barton : well , that 's not unusual . phyllis : it 's hard to tell if the things i remember really happened or if i dreamed them while i was in a coma . barton : mm . head injuries are tricky , but hopefully in time everything will sort itself out . in the meantime , you will just have to be patient . phyllis : not really my strong suit . barton : you may not have a choice in the matter . phyllis : yeah , well , you do n't know me , dr . shelby . when something is important to me , i find a way . and this is important to me . hilary : what 's all this ? devon : this is making it count . hilary : i thought that that 's what we did ... earlier . devon : that was amazing , but i think i missed a few steps . hilary : yeah , like breakfast and dinner and ... [ chuckles ] devon : no , like our first date . hilary : first ... and last . um , are those for me ? devon : they are for you . it 's our first date . i want to do it right . hilary : thank you . they 're beautiful . devon : hang on a second . there 's rules . hilary : our date has rules ? devon : it just has one rule . it 's easy -- no regrets . we 're just two people enjoying each other , creating a nice memory to look back on and smile about . hilary : deal . [ chuckles ] neil : so , listen , i 've been thinking about this for awhile , right ? trying to come up with something -- anything -- that would prove to hilary that i regret pushing her away . so i think that this might be the answer . cane : i think it 's perfect . neil : good . 'cause i 'm gon na need a little bit of help . would you happen to know a good wingman ? who i can trust ? cane : uh ... i just might . yeah . joe : yeah , i 'm getting ready to move on those properties i told you about . no , just working on a few minor details . no , do n't worry . wo n't be long before it 's a done deal . yeah . avery : look , i know phyllis showing up the way she did has thrown sharon , but maybe you 're underestimating her . sharon is a strong woman . nick : she has worked so hard to get healthy , but sometimes it seems like she just ca n't get away from the demons in her past . avery : yeah , it 's the same for dylan . nick : i bet the memories of war never completely go away . avery : well , sharon and dylan have us . and it 's our love and support that keep them from going to some very dark places . nick : i just wish there was something i could to help her forget about this secret . avery : we ca n't make the past go away . all we can do is try to help them not go back there . [ telephone rings ] nick : ah . go ahead . avery : no , my receptionist will get it . [ ringing continues ] avery : or maybe not . nick : who is it ? avery : my ex - husband . nick : do you want to answer it ? kelly : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ door opens ] summer : i just wanted my mom to have her favorite foods when she ca -- kelly ? kelly : hi . summer : what are you doing here ? kelly : i just came by to get the last of my things . summer : um , okay . kelly : i did n't think that anybody else would be here , okay ? summer : look , normally i would tell you to take your time , but my mom is being released from the hospital right now , and jack is -- kelly : jack is bringing her home ? summer : yeah , they 're -- jack : door -- let me get the door . summer : they 're here . jack : got it . phyllis : this is n't necessary . jack : it is necessary , all right ? do n't fight me on this . phyllis : are you gon na carry me everywhere ? jack : only to the sofa . and if you try to get up -- phyllis : how long are you planning on hovering ? okay , 'cause you know i do n't do well with hovering . jack : you better get used to it . come on . phyllis : jack . jack : there we go . watch your head . phyllis : i 'm fine . jack : watch your head . summer : oh ! hi ! [ laughs ] hi . welcome home . phyllis : honey ! so sweet of you to be here . [ sighs ] it 's okay . it 's okay . i 'm all right . jack : you all right ? phyllis : yes , yes . can i stand long enough to hug my daughter , please ? jack : yes , and then straight to the sofa . phyllis : come here , come here , come here . [ sighs ] oh , it 's so good to hold you . summer : you too , mom . phyllis : [ sighs ] god , it 's so good to be back here . summer : it 's where you belong . phyllis : oh , it has n't changed ! nothing 's changed ! oh . you remember -- you remember all the times we cuddled on this couch ? jack : yes , i do , remember . phyllis : after spending the afternoon in the pool and playing some tennis . mrs. martinez would bring us a pitcher of iced tea . [ chuckles ] and then make us a gorgeous dinner . not that i ever cooked . unless , of course , you count the time that i almost burned down the kitchen . jack : just thought of that the other day . phyllis : [ laughs ] oh . seems like just yesterday . jack : yeah . yeah , sometimes it does . phyllis : well , what -- what is this ? you 're planning on redecorating ? jack : i was just thinking about it . phyllis : well , i think it 's a good idea . the place could use some freshening up . although not really my taste . that 's okay . austin : hi . summer : um , mom . you -- you remember austin , right ? phyllis : oh , yes . but i do n't -- i do n't -- understand ... why you would , um ... have your very handsome friend here at my homecoming . lily : i think it 's great . i think hilary is gon na love the surprise . neil : well , i would n't have been able to do it without your husband 's help . if devon was in town and not at some car show , i would have asked him to help . lily : no , it 's fine . i 'm glad that cane is helping you . neil : you do n't know how much it means to me to hear you say that . just a few months ago -- lily : yeah , yeah , yeah , a few months ago , i was acting like a spoiled brat . cane : yeah , but that 's because you were concerned for your dad . lily : i was . i love you . i do n't know . i just ... had this bad feeling like hilary was gon na hurt you or something , but ... i guess i was wrong . she 's proven that she loves you and that she 's devoted to you , so i think showing your appreciation for that is the right thing to do . neil : thank you . let 's do this , then , huh ? devon : have i told you about this place ? that this hotel room is magic . hilary : [ laughs ] yeah , i guess with enough money and champagne , anything is possible , right ? devon : no , no , no , no , no . not like that . i 'm serious . do you remember when you told me that when you danced , it was like everything else went away ? hilary : yeah . devon : this room is like that . it can make the entire world disappear . i 'm very serious . hilary : [ laughs ] devon : you and i could be anybody that we want to be . we can be two strangers who just crossed paths in ... hilary : mm ... miami ? devon : yes . i 'm a club owner in miami . hilary : oh , i -- i am the head of my own p.r . firm . curtis public relations , inc . devon : right . that 's right . actually , you know how i know that ? because i keep hearing from you from one of my high - rolling customers . he just goes on and on and on about you and about how smart you are and about how confident you are ... and about how insanely beautiful you are . hilary : yeah , i heard about you , too . devon : did you ? hilary : one of my clients , yeah . they -- they were telling me about this ... hot ... young ... businessman ... who is opening a chain of clubs . told me i should check out the one in south beach . devon : and when you do , i spot you immediately . you 're surrounded by a bunch of friends , but i only see you . i ca n't take my eyes off you . hilary : i pretend i do n't notice ... but ... i ca n't take my eyes off you , either . devon : and i send over a bottle of champagne . hilary : i smile across the room . devon : then i go and tell the deejay to play a very special song just for you . hilary : i see you moving across the dance floor towards me . devon : my heart is pounding . hilary : i ca n't breathe . and then ... i 'm in your arms . devon : and we 're dancing . and we 're the only two people in the room . and you 're all mine . lily : hi . i did n't see you come in . how is everything ? joe : food was delicious . service is great . amenities exceptional . lily : oh , good . i 'm glad . joe : it does n't surprise me . cane would n't settle for anything less . he 's very good at what he does . lily : he is . i definitely could not run this place without him . joe : oh . your win , corporate world 's loss . lily : yeah , although he did enjoy his time at chancellor . joe : you know , if you do n't mind me asking , why did he make the switch to this ? lily : well , victor newman took over chancellor last year after katherine died , and he wanted cane to stay on , but ... joe : did n't want to report to mr. newman . lily : yeah . well , i mean , do you know him ? joe : by reputation only . i heard he 's 10 feet tall and breathes fire . lily : [ laughs ] i mean , kind of , but cane , he just likes to be his own boss . and i think it ended up working out , 'cause we wanted a change and he wanted to be able to have us work together and have more time with the kids , so ... joe : and then your brother bought this place . lily : yeah , i know it seems like a step down for cane , but i think he made the right choice for his family . joe : well , certainly not an easy decision to make considering when you 're wired like both cane and me . lily : oh , are you a workaholic , too ? joe : devoted many years of my life to my career at the expense of my personal life . lily : seems like you regret it . joe : let 's just say i 'm done doing that . nick : is there some reason you did n't take that call from your ex ? avery : i 'm sure joe was just calling to say goodbye . he 's on his way back to chicago soon . he 's probably halfway there by now . nick : it 's kind of weird , both our exes showing up in town without warning . avery : oh , no . i think phyllis takes the award for most dramatic entrance . she always did . nick : it does n't make sense to me . phyllis is in love with jack , and you would think after a year in a coma , he 's the first person she would want to see . avery : you would think . nick : but instead she breaks out of the georgia clinic and then makes her way to genoa city , gets her hands on a smoking - hot designer dress and then ... busts in on my wedding . avery : she knew walking into that church in that dress would ruin your special day . nick : exactly , which makes me think that this stunt of hers does have something to do with the secret that sharon claims phyllis told her . avery : and phyllis claims she knows nothing about . nick : you think she 's lying ? avery : [ sighs ] it 's hard to tell with phyllis , but you know what ? secret or not , phyllis has to accept that you and sharon are together ... and probably always should have been . jack : okay . phyllis : okay . i 'm on the couch resting . summer : you want to tell me why your friend is at my homecoming ? summer : um , yeah , actually , there 's a really good reason . jack : you know what ? let 's get your mom some food and then we can talk about all this . phyllis : i do n't want to eat anything . summer : jack , mom 's gon na have to know the full story eventually . phyllis : what full story ? summer : that austin and i ... jack : ... are more than just friends . phyllis : well , i figured that much . first he was at the hospital with you , and then you tell me you brought him to see me in georgia , and now he 's here . summer : yes , now he 's here with me because we are -- we 're together . phyllis : well , good . good . why do n't you tell me how you got together . summer : that 's a little complicated . austin : okay , i was working as a cameraman for avery 's web series . phyllis : avery 's what ? since when was my sister -- you know what ? never mind . you 'll tell me about that later . i want to hear about you two . summer : well , i was going through a really tough time of having two dads and no mom and no one to be with or talk to , and ... then i found austin . and he listened and he really understood me . austin : yeah . i was on my own , too . i lost my mom suddenly and i could relate to what summer was going through . summer : it was an instant connection . it 's like nothing i 've ever felt before . we just -- we fit . phyllis : so you two are serious . summer : um , very , yeah . phyllis : wait , are you living together ? summer : yeah , we -- we are . phyllis : jack . what the ... austin , sweetie , could you leave us alone please so we can discuss this ? jack : you know what ? that might be a good idea . summer : no . austin 's not going anywhere . not now and not ever . phyllis : what does that mean ? summer : it means that austin and i -- we 're engaged . phyllis : you 're what ? ! nick : when did you become team sharon ? avery : i 'm team nick . i always have been . nick : you know , a year ago , that had a completely different meaning . avery : well , a lot has happened since then . look , you belong with sharon . just like i belong with dylan . and we 're both finally with the people we 're meant to be with . nick : it does finally feel like everything is the way it should be . avery : everything is the way it should be . look , i know that phyllis returning has thrown us all for a loop , but you just need time to adjust and you will , and then you and sharon -- you 'll have the happy ending you want . nick : yeah , i just need to take it day by day and give sharon the time she needs to set another wedding date . avery : actually , i think that 's the worst thing you can do . phyllis : engaged ? jack : it 's a shock . i know that . phyllis : it 's insane ! you 're 18 . summer : i 'm 19 . phyllis : it does n't matter . you are way too young to be engaged . you should go to college and join a sorority and go to football games , but not engaged . jack : listen to me . you need to calm down . this is not good for you . phyllis : i 'm not gon na calm down until i get some answers . when did you two meet ? austin : it was in the spring . phyllis : you have only known each other for a few months and you 've already proposed ? oh , my god . you 're not pregnant . summer : no , no , no . no , no . phyllis : then what 's the rush ? summer : it was my idea . i was the one that suggested that we get married . phyllis : why ? summer : um , because -- because i love him . phyllis : baby , that 's great . then go out with each other , have fun , okay ? i would n't even mind if you were having sex , as long as you were using protection , but you do not need to be engaged . austin : you do n't understand . summer : austin . austin : no , she needs to understand how much we care about each other , okay ? look , if you 'll just let me explain -- phyllis : i do n't need you to explain anything to me . i have known my daughter far longer than you have , mr. we just met in the spring . and i have loved her her whole life , and i will do anything to protect her . summer : mom , please . phyllis : which is why i will not allow her to throw her life away on some dreamy dude she barely knows . summer : mom , do not talk to austin like that . phyllis : this is not gon na happen ! jack : everyone ! everyone , calm down . your mother needs her rest . phyllis : i want to finish this . jack : you need to rest . come on . we 'll carry this on later , all right ? come on . hey , hey . give her time . give her time . [ sighs ] phyllis : how could you let this happen ? kelly : [ sighs ] jack : vivaldi ? kelly : he 's my favorite composer . jack : is that so ? then you probably know that the g.c . philharmonic is playing vivaldi 's `` four seasons `` in the park today . kelly : no , i did n't know that . i 'll have to go . jack : jabot is a longtime contributor to this event . we have the best piece of lawn in the park . what do you say ? we should go together . kelly : yes , we should . 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 : [ sighs ] jack : i do n't know about tomorrow . but please do n't leave like this now . i love you . kelly , i 'm sorry about what happened in my office . i do n't blame you for running out . i 'm trying to figure this all out . i do n't know what 's going to happen , but no matter what , nothing can erase what we shared or make it any less important to me . please believe that . [ slow - tempo jazz music plays ] hilary : now what ? what happens after the nightclub mogul and the p.r . genius spend their magical night together ? devon : well , i think they travel the world . hilary : hmm . devon : with every city that they visit , they fall more and more in love . hilary : and eventually the nomadic lovers , they ... tire of their romantic adventures . and they long to settle down , find a place called home . some place ... quiet and beautiful far , far away . devon : sorry . i ca n't do this . hilary : i 'm sorry . i should n't -- devon : no , no , it 's not you . it 's just -- it 's -- i want to do everything we 're talking about . i want to travel the world with you . i want to have a life with you . and i ca n't , 'cause it 's a fantasy . hilary : yeah , it is . and soon we 're gon na have to go back to the real world and we 're gon na have to forget all about our feelings for each other . devon : but i do n't think i can do that . hilary : we have to . but not yet . summer : god , i hate this . austin : yeah , how do you think i feel ? summer : okay , i get that you 're mad , but did you see the way that my mom reacted when i told that we were engaged ? austin : yeah , she freaked out a little . summer : a little bit ? austin : okay , a lot , but eventually we 're gon na have to tell her that we 're married , and the longer we wait , the more pissed she 's gon na be when she finds out . summer : you think that i do n't know that ? austin : then just do it ! summer : do n't yell at me . austin : okay , i 'm sorry . you 're right . i 'm not -- i 'm not angry with you . i 'm just -- i 'm frustrated that we could n't make her see how much we love each other and that we belong together . summer : i think that jack 's right . i think we just need to give her some time . austin : i know you 're worried ... that she 's never gon na accept our marriage , but we did n't think nick or jack would , either , and eventually they came around . your mom will , too . summer : yeah , you 're right . nick : i know change is inevitable , but now we 're traveling at warp speed . avery : well , i 've done a bit of a turnaround where you and sharon are concerned . nick : [ chuckles ] ooh . next thing you know , you 're gon na be helping her pick out china patterns . avery : do n't get crazy . but let me ask you a question . if you had taken that second paternity test all those years ago and you found out that summer was really jack 's daughter , would you have married phyllis ? no one has made sharon feel more insecure about your love for her than phyllis , so if you put off marrying her now because phyllis showed up , that 's just gon na feed into her insecurities . nick : i love sharon , deep down . i always have . avery : then marry her . and do n't let phyllis or anyone else stop you . nick : it 's gon na be awfully hard to convince sharon . avery : come on , newman . you just flash that smile and women are putty in your hands . nick : [ chuckles ] well , i can be pretty persuasive . avery : [ laughs ] then go persuade sharon that the two of you should be married . nick : i 'm gon na do that . thanks . avery : [ sighs ] lily : well , i bet you 're anxious to finish up work here so you can get back to chicago , right ? probably got a special lady waiting for you . joe : no , i 'm single these days . lily : oh . well , i 'm sure that wo n't last long . um , let me know if there 's anything else i can do for you while you 're staying here , okay ? joe : thanks , lily . lily : yeah . lily : you okay ? kelly : you know what ? in spite of everything ... i am . lily : did something happen when you went to go pick up your things ? kelly : yes , actually . i ran into jack bringing phyllis home . lily : oh , god . that 's an awful way to end things . kelly : yes , that 's what i thought . [ chuckles ] but it 's funny . you know , my brain keeps telling me that things are over between us , but ... my heart ... my heart keeps saying that we have a chance . jack : what , you think this was easy for me ? i did what i had to do given the circumstances . phyllis : what circumstances ? jack : i just found out she was my daughter . i was n't going to lose her over this . phyllis : there is more going on here than you 're telling me . jack : yes , there [ sighs ] yes , there is . it is summer 's story to tell . phyllis : so is that your excuse ? why you have not told me about all of this sooner ? jack : the doctors told us not to give you too much information at once . phyllis : no ! you , nick , avery , summer -- you were all keeping me in the dark . jack : that is not true . we are doing what is best for you . phyllis : i want to know right now -- what else have you not told me , jack ? [ knock on door ] [ next_on ] ian : you know it 's not just about the money . nikki : meaning you want me to deliver it in person ? ian : yes . mariah : and lucky for you , you have a new secret weapon . victor : who 's that ? mariah : phyllis . phyllis : if there 's something you think you ca n't tell me , you can .	jack sits with phyllis at the hospital . she is really anxious to go home but jack tells her that she has to have ok from her doctor . dr. shelby comes in and tells her that she can go home . at the athletic club dining room , neil sits alone at a table awaiting cane . cane arrives and neil tells him that he has a surprise planned for hilary that he wants cane 's help with it . joe interrupts them and also wants cane 's help . meanwhile in new york in a hotel room , devon and hilary are in bed together kissing . avery arrives at the office building where her and michael 's new office is located . she is loaded down with boxes of files and papers . she drops the boxes but nick is there to help her pick them up . nick lets avery know that his wedding plans have been put on hold because of phyllis . summer and austin argue over the fact that she did n't tell phyllis that they are married . joe lets cane know that he needs a lawyer . cane gives him a business card of a law firm . kelly tells lily what happened with jack and the engagement ring and that she is moving her things out of jack 's while no one is there . lily offers to help her but kelly refuses . phyllis tells dr. shelby that she does n't remember what led up to her fall . nick tells avery that he is concerned over sharon 's progress since phyllis ' return . devon surprises hilary with a dozen roses and soft romantic music .
neil : hilary , not too much longer , okay ? you keep hangin ' in there . we 're gon na get you the help that you need . hey . gwen : it was n't easy , but i tracked down a private number for dr. neville . neil : okay . gwen : say the word , and i 'll make the call . neil : gwen , you listen to me , okay ? you give me that number , and then i want you to walk out that door and do n't look book . gwen : i 'm here with you now because we 're gon na be together in the future . i 'm not leaving you , neil . so just get used to it . neil : come here . okay . [ sighs ] let 's do this . make the call . gwen : dr. neville , please . hi , this is gwen . you 've been recommended to me as the exact sort of physician i 'm looking for . [ scene_break ] phyllis : we can go somewhere else . jack : no , no , no , billy and i have to deal with our issues sooner or later . phyllis : maybe he 's had a chance to simmer down by now . jack : only one way to find out . hey , little brother , i 'd like to talk to you . billy : sure . about what ? the weather , how the packers are playing , your decision to betray the family ... because if it 's not about that last one , i really have nothing to say to you . jack : billy ... [ sighs ] billy : you covered for adam newman . jack : please , just listen to what i have to say . billy : you know , i really do n't care to listen to anything you have to say right now . ashley : i sure do . i 'm back . what did i miss ? [ scene_break ] nick : doctor said he 's doing very well . noah : hey . nick : hey , bud . noah : congratulations . sage : are you here to see your brother ? noah : oh , are you kidding me ? i - i - i could n't be more excited . [ chuckles ] and i - i brought pictures of faith and , uh , summer and myself so you can put them where the baby can see them . nick : so he can get to know your mugs . i like it . noah : yeah , i like it , too . unfortunately , it was n't my idea . it was sage 's . sage : yeah , i wanted them all to be a part of christian 's life from the start . noah : yeah . hey there , little guy . hi . i 'm your big brother , noah . oh , man . how are you doing in there ? i 'm so glad to finally meet you . and finally i got another guy to be on my side with all these sisters of ours . hey , buddy . i ca n't wait till you 're out of here , you know ? 'cause i - i 've , uh -- i have a lot to teach you , you know ? i got to teach you , uh , how to wakeboard on the lake in the summer and how to drive the snowmobile in the winter , how to act unsurprised about , uh , grandpa 's latest activities . oh , hey , uh , i 'm gon na be the one to teach you all about women , okay ? who am i kidding ? you probably know more than me already , huh ? [ scene_break ] marisa : ever hear of knocking ? luca : you 're my wife . marisa : a technicality . luca : ever since i heard you were attacked , i 've been so worried . i had to see for myself that you were all right . marisa : well , the doctors are releasing me today , so i must be . luca : have the police found the person who put you in here ? marisa : no . luca : you think my family had something to do with it . marisa : do n't you ? you suggested as much to noah . they did everything they could to get me out of your life . they ca n't be pleased that you found me after all this time . luca : they 're not happy about it . marisa : how not happy ? enough to send me a warning ? luca : i can protect you , marisa . marisa : how ? luca : come back to me . move in with me . then i 'll be able to keep you safe . dr. anderson : good morning , sharon . how are you feeling ? sharon : tired . it 's weird . i slept so much last night . dr. anderson : well , it 's to be expected during this stage of your pregnancy . how 's your anxiety level ? sharon : much less . i mean , now that i know for sure that i 'm ... i 'm on the right medication . even if patty does n't seem to agree . dylan : good morning . sharon : hi . dylan : hi . [ smooches ] dr. anderson : i 'll give you some time alone . dylan : okay . are you okay ? sharon : fine . just ... fine . dylan : are you just -- i do n't know . you seem a little out of it . that 's all . sharon : i do ? dylan : yeah . has anything happened since i was here last ? sharon : well , what do you mean ? what could have happened ? dylan : uh , i do n't know . just the last time i visited , you seemed so clear- headed , and now you seem ... sharon : um , i 'm tired . i 'm just tired . you know , and that 's to be expected at this point in my pregnancy . dylan : i guess so . at least , that 's what they say . dr. anderson : patty , where are you going ? patty : i wa -- i was just gon na go see my nephew . we have a lot of catching up to do . dr. anderson : no , it 's more important for dylan and sharon to spend some time alone . but there is something i 'd like to discuss with you . let 's go to your room . dylan : so , i 'm hoping to see , uh , nick 's baby this morning . sharon : yeah , faith . dylan : no , his baby with sage . noah said he called to let you know that sage went into early labor . the baby 's in an incubator in the hospital . sharon : oh , yeah . that baby . yeah . their baby . a boy , right ? dylan : [ sighs ] yeah , right . sharon : i 'm sorry . like i said , i 'm -- i 'm a little groggy . i 'm just tired . noah : so , do you know when you can take christian home with you ? sage : no , we do n't know yet . he 's still so tiny . nick : you know , you were about that size when you were born . noah : [ chuckles ] seriously ? i was , like , that small ? nick : yeah . noah : wow . nick : look at you now . noah : well , you know what ? if i made it , so will he . nick : you and christian are both fighters . he knows there 's a great , big world out there for him . he 's gon na go after it with everything he 's got . sage : amen . noah : yeah . i 'm gon na get going , okay ? got a busy day . but , hey , kid . listen , you got it pretty good . i happen to know from experience that , uh , you got a pretty great dad ... and a very special mom . sage : thank you . [ smooches ] noah : he 'll be okay . nick : thanks , bud . noah : yeah . all right . sage : you have an incredible son . nick : yeah . he 's not bad . sage : noah 's right . christian 's very lucky . [ door opens ] susan : good news . dr. greene said she 's releasing you . once the paperwork 's ready , you can go home . sage : so soon ? nick : that is great news . thank you , susan . [ door opens , closes ] nick : all right . i know what that look is . after i found out you knew about adam , you told me you were gon na get all your things and move them out of our place . sage : well , i did n't make it that far . i went into labor instead . [ chuckles ] nick : a lot 's changed since then . we became parents . together . sage : what are you saying ? nick : i 'm saying when that nurse comes back with your release papers , sage , i want to take you home . to our home . sage : i ca n't do that , nick . marisa : go back to you ? please . i would n't even be in this position if it were n't for you or your family , so no . the last thing i 'll be needing is your so - called protection . luca : how will you take care of yourself ? marisa : the same way i always have -- on my own . i 'll leave this city , and you will never find me . luca : i found you once . granted , it took some time . marisa : and marco telling you my exact location . luca : marisa , you ca n't run away . marisa : [ sighs ] luca : i 'll just find you again . noah : what 's going on ? marisa : i 'm being released today . luca was just leaving . [ door closes ] noah : [ sighs ] what about you ? are you just leaving , too ? billy : i do n't think i can sit through another round of jack 's lame explanations . ash , welcome back . ashley : thank you . phyllis : i take it you heard about adam . ashley : oh , yeah . abby filled me in on the basics , including the fact that you knew about adam 's masquerade from the very beginning . jack : i kept quiet to protect billy . ashley : this ought to be good . jack : adam led me to believe that billy shot him in cold blood the night of their car wreck . i did n't want our brother to wind up in prison . phyllis : adam conveniently omitted the fact that they were both struggling over the gun . ashley : so , the shooting was an accident ? phyllis : which adam was decent enough to admit to the police . billy is off the hook . jack : i thought , though , at the time , that adam held something significant over billy 's head . it 's possible i misunderstood what adam said , that i misinter -- phyllis : it is more possible that adam was lying . you let yourself be persuaded because you thought you were doing the right thing by keeping a secret , period . jack : i realize billy is emotionally unprepared to deal with this right now . ashley : well , for good reason , jack . you 've made some really questionable choices , do n't you think ? jack : i 'm not the only one . do you have any idea what billy 's been doing while you 've been gone ? nick : why ca n't you go home with me ? sage : you know why . nick : look , that was an emotional argument . and i said some terrible things to you . sage : well , you were in shock , nick , because of what i kept from you . and i apologize , but i ca n't keep doing that to you . nick : sage , i love you . you 're my wife . and you are my son 's mother , and we need you . and i want us to be together , all of us , the way we dreamed about . that is , if you can forgive me . sage : [ sighs ] [ voice breaking ] you had every right to be angry , nick . and the fact that you 're willing to forgive me right now is not something that i take lightly . i was so afraid of losing you , and that 's why i did n't tell you the truth about adam . because i wanted us to stay together and raise our child and be married . that means everything to me . which is why it 's very difficult for me to tell you this . nick : tell me what ? sage : i ca n't go home with you now . i know you should be there , because faith needs you , especially when sharon 's away . but i need to be here . i need to be with christian , and wild horses could not drag me away from this . nick : i understand . jack : billy snatched up almost every company this paragon virus cut loose from newman . cosmetics is not the only industry we 're involved in anymore . and i 'm not too pleased about that . ashley : well , i 'm very pleased . which was why i gave him the green light for every single acquisition that he made . both : what ? phyllis : you knew ? ashley : of course i knew , phyllis . i 'm the c.e.o . of the company . and at least billy understands that i 'm in charge , even if you do n't , jack . jack : you were aware of all of this ? ashley : you know what ? this is a plum opportunity for us to become a multinational , jack . it puts jabot on the map with multiple industries virtually overnight . jack : so , now you think you can out - victor victor ? ashley : i know i can , even if you do n't . and , billy , you should be commended . he knew exactly which companies should be cherry - picked . billy : well , nice to know at least one of my siblings trusts me . jack : this is n't about trust . this is about business judgment , or lack thereof , and i seriously question whether what was best for jabot was your prime motivation in these acquisitions . ashley : and now you 're questioning my judgment . why am i not surprised ? but guess what . now that i 'm back , i 'm going to happily keep scooping up every single one of those juicy paragon windfalls . jack : no , ash , that is the biggest mistake you could make right now . marisa : i was headed out of town and out of your life when i was ... hit over the head , so ... [ sighs ] i would be leaving genoa city right now , but the doctors have forbidden me to travel just yet . noah : so , when will you be ready to go ? marisa : [ clears throat ] as soon as i pass my follow - up exam . if the doctor says i 'm well enough , i 'll be gone . then you can ... forget all about me . noah : i really do n't think that 's possible . marisa : you should try , noah . noah : who are you calling ? marisa : a taxi to take me to the hotel . noah : do n't worry about it . i 'll take you back to my place . marisa : to the hotel ? noah : right . to the hotel . gwen : neil . neil : yeah ? dr. neville : uh , i 'm dr . neville . neil : call me neil , please . dr. neville : neil , uh , yes . well , gwen has described your need for discretion . i understand . obviously privacy is a concern . i can respect that . neil : well , thank you . uh , i appreciate you coming all the way down here . i do . but let me make something very clear to you . i 'm willing to pay you whatever you want . dr. neville : well , that 's good to know . although i 've always been more interested in the challenge of medicine than the size of my paycheck . so , uh , what seems to be the trouble ? neil : no , i - i 'm not the one who needs the help . dr. neville : well , then , i do n't understand . gwen : when i said my boyfriend was dealing with some medical issues , um , i did n't mean his issues . neil : this is the patient . dr. neville : my god . that woman 's been all over the news . whatever the hell is going on here , i think i need to call the police . neil : hold on a minute , doc . doc , no . you ca n't call the police . dr. neville : this woman has been all over the news . a man has been accused of her murder . neil : and that man is my son . dr. neville : your -- well , i do n't think i want any part of this . gwen : doctor , please . before you go , just let neil explain . neil : this lady -- her name is hilary hamilton . she fell . she was knocked unconscious . that 's how i found her , and i know this sounds crazy , but i - i brought her back here . i thought i could nurse her back to health . i thought that this would all end very quickly . but it has n't . you see , i need this woman to wake up because unless she can speak for herself , everyone 's gon na think that i 'm responsible for this . and i am praying that she 's not beyond hope . dr. neville : well , i 'm cured more than my share of hopeless cases . neil : she does n't just need medical attention . she needs the best medical attention . now , can you help us ? nick : sharon was pretty adamant about not leaving noah when he was in the nicu , but ... you got to get your rest , sage . [ door opens ] susan : sign these papers and you can be on your way . nick : look ... the hospital can not keep you here if you 're well enough to leave . sage : i understand that , but i 'm not going to leave my child overnight by himself . nick : he 's not gon na be by himself . he 's got susan and -- and the rest of the nurses and doctors . this is the best place in the world for him . sage : ca n't i just sit in this chair day and night ? i 'm not going to leave my baby . susan : we do have family quarters . for a few nights , anyway . nick : that sounds like it would be perfect . how does that sound to you ? sage : i would really appreciate it if you 'd arrange that for me . susan : i 'll go see what 's available . sage : thank you . nick : thank you . [ door opens , closes ] sage : i know you think i 'm nuts . nick : no . you 're just doing what any mother would do . besides , it 'll give me more time to get everything ready . sage : [ sighs ] all we have is the crib assembled . we have so much to do . nick : it 'll get done . and when our little guy comes home , everything will be ready . sage : how did i get so lucky ? nick : we 're all lucky . and that 's gon na stay that way . dr. anderson : i understand you 've been questioning the medication i 've prescribed for sharon newman . patty : i just thought -- well , she has n't really seemed the same since you started her on it , that 's all . dr. anderson : patty , you should know from personal experience that patients have good days and bad days . now , it 's lovely that you care about your fellow patients . but i want you to concentrate on your own recovery and trust that sharon and all the other patients here at fairview are in good hands . can you do that ? patty : yeah . of course . dr. anderson : good . i 'm glad we talked . [ door opens , closes ] dylan : if you 're this tired , maybe you should go lie down for a while or , i do n't know , tell the doctor . sharon : no , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i - i want to hear about your search for , um -- um ... hilary . dylan : are you sure you 're okay ? sharon : yes , i 'm fine . i 'm just tired . tell me . i want to -- i want to hear about hilary . dylan : uh , things really have n't worked out the way we 've hoped , at least not yet . sharon : hmm . dylan : sharon . sharon : my mouth 's dry . dylan : okay . i 'll -- i 'll get you some water . [ sighs ] oh , excuse me . i just wanted to talk to you for a second . dr. anderson : sure . what about ? dylan : um ... last time i was here , sharon seemed so clear - headed , and she was talking about coming home . and now she 's confused , she 's out of it , and she seems a lot worse than before . what happened ? is there something i should know ? dr. anderson : i 'm afraid your fiancée has n't been honest with you , dylan . dr. anderson : sharon 's been telling you and the rest of her family that she 's coming home soon because she knows that 's what you want to hear . but i 'm afraid that 's not accurate . dylan : what ? i do n't understand . the only reason she checked herself into this place is to get her medication straightened out . dr. anderson : and that 's what we 're doing . dylan : is it working or not ? dr. anderson : finding the right combination can take some patience , and we have to be especially careful because of her condition . dylan : her pregnancy , you mean . dr. anderson : i believe we 're on the right track here . now , there are some side effects . fatigue is one of them . it may just take some time for sharon to get used to her new prescription . but she will . i 'm confident of that . everything is going exactly as it should . dylan : [ sighs ] okay . well , thank you for explaining that . dr. anderson : you 're welcome . dylan : hey . here 's your water . sharon : oh , thank you . maybe i will just go lay down for a while . dylan : okay . that 's a good idea . i 'll check in with you later . sharon : okay . marisa : [ sighs ] noah : do you have everything you need ? marisa : i 'm supposed to rest , and i have a bed , so yeah . you do n't have to stay . noah : what if i want to stay ? marisa : i - i do n't think that 's a good idea , noah . noah : look , the person who attacked you -- if they were targeting you specifically -- marisa : i was alone at night outside . i 'll be fine here . i promise to double- lock the doors . i , um -- i appreciate you giving me a ride here , but you should go now . noah : why are you so eager to get rid of me ? marisa : because the longer you stay , the harder it will be for me to say goodbye to you . jack : watching victor 's empire crumble should be reward enough for all of us . why do we have to kick a man while he 's down ? billy : you 're taking the moral high ground ? that is hilarious coming from you , considering the fact that if you had just told us about adam to begin with , he never would have been able to destroy newman . phyllis : we 're not gon na do this here , all right ? jack : how do you think dad would feel about this ? you think he would want to antagonize victor ? ha - have n't we had enough of this ? ashley : we 're not doing anything illegal , jack . and you know damn well if the shoe was on the other foot , victor would n't hesitate . since when did you become such a softie ? jack : since i saw how out of control this war can get , ash . billy : yadda , yadda , yadda . heard all this before . ashley : yeah , you 're right , billy . we 're just going around in circles , are n't we ? would you mind coming with me ? i 'd like you to show me something . billy : gladly . jack . phyllis . phyllis : that went well . jack : i - i hate that we are at sword points about this . thank god you understand . phyllis : frankly , jack , i 'm not so sure i do . dr. neville : this is a far more complex situation than i was led to believe . neil : i am in over my head . i told you once -- i 'll pay you whatever you want . dr. neville : as i said before , it 's not about the money . gwen : it 's about the challenge . dr. neville : that 's exactly right . i 'll do whatever 's necessary to help a patient , even if it means bending the rules . neil : that 's exactly what i 'm asking you to do . doctor , you 're in the business of saving people . this woman needs saving . i 'm desperate to have that happen . so is the rest of my family . so , the question is can you help my daughter - in- law ? will you help her ? marisa : why are you still here ? you were so mad at me for lying , you walked out on me . nothing 's changed . noah : i 'm still upset about marco ... and the fact that you neglected to tell me that you have a husband . but it just does n't change the way that i feel about you . i ca n't stop thinking about you . marisa : well , you should try . i 'll be gone soon . i was on my way out of town . noah : i wish that you had n't gotten hurt . but i 'm not sorry that you stayed in genoa city . marisa : noah , you should leave . noah : i ca n't . billy : it 's a ginkgo tree . it symbolizes beauty , remembrance , strength , and , um , surviving hardship . ashley : it 's beautiful . i 'm sorry i could n't make it back in time for the dedication . billy : well , that 's okay . it was an impromptu thing that mom put together . besides , things got a little dicey when adam decided to show up . ashley : i heard about that . chloe showed up and threatened to kill him and you tried to talk her out of it . billy : i did n't want chloe throwing her life away over that piece of human garbage . ashley : [ sighs ] you know , billy , that 's the same rationale jack has for covering for adam . he did n't want you to go to prison . maybe we have to allow for the possibility that jack thought he was doing the right thing . billy : maybe you do . i 'm not that forgiving . dylan : how 's the little guy doing ? nick : he 's holding his own . dylan : that 's good to hear . it 's scary when they 're this early . nick : oh , you 're telling me . dylan : [ sighs ] i just , uh -- i just came from seeing sharon . she seemed happy about the baby . nick : seemed ? dylan : i mean , to tell you the truth , she was -- she was kind of out of it . nick : what do you mean ? dylan : well , when i was talking to her , she was definitely not herself . you know , kind of vague and , like i said , she was just out of it . nick : really ? dylan : yeah , and i - i spoke to her therapist , dr . anderson . nick : what did she say ? dylan : well , she said that , you know , sharon 's on new drugs , and it could take a while to get used to . nick : [ sighs ] well , it sounds like sharon 's in good hands . dr. anderson stopped by here yesterday . dylan : why would she do that ? sharon : i feel a little odd . dr. anderson : well , it 's to be expected . there 's nothing to worry about . although i am a little concerned about all these visitors you 've been having . you expend so much energy trying to engage with them . sharon : is that bad ? dr. anderson : i just want you to focus on yourself , your own health , and your baby 's . remember , everything you do now is for the baby . sharon : yes . everything i do now is for the baby . dr. anderson : including ... keeping up with your medication . patty : oh , hey , hey . would -- would you do me a big favor ? what kind of favor ? patty : um , i need this to be delivered to my brother paul williams . he 's the chief of police . it 's his birthday , and it 's a card for him . i 'll take care of it . patty : oh , thank you so much . dr. neville : before i proceed , there is something you need to understand . i evaluate each patient very carefully because each case is unique , and head injuries are especially tricky . there 's no slapdash , one - size - fits - all diagnosis or treatment regimen . if i decide on a course of action , then i insist it be given a chance to work because sometimes a patient will appear to take a turn for the worse before experiencing a dramatic turnaround . and while i understand this may be frightening for the patient 's loved ones , something of an emotional roller coaster , i have absolutely zero tolerance for untrained family members second - guessing me or slamming on the brakes in the middle of treatment . so ... if you do n't sincerely trust that i know what i 'm doing , please say so . that way , no one 's time is wasted . neil : so , once we place hilary 's care , life in your hands , are you telling us that we have no say ? ashley : out of curiosity , what would you have done if you 'd found out that adam was actually alive ? billy : ash , i honestly do n't know , but thanks to jack , i 'm never going to get the chance to find out , now am i ? ashley : are you bitter about that or is because you 've always looked up to jack but he does n't trust you ? billy : oh , you mean the way he does n't trust you ? look , either way , he 's wrong , ash . you have been waiting for years for the chance to take this company to another level . and then victor 's empire crumbling into bits is kind of like a -- it 's like an early christmas present , is n't it ? ashley : well , yeah . i mean , it is for us . we have to keep acquiring as much as we can as long as we can , even if it means going up against jack . phyllis : i have never been happy about victor getting away with what he did , but why would you want to protect him after all of that ? jack : wait , so -- so , the abbotts steal newman , piece by piece -- and that 's what this is . this is theft , even if , technically , it 's legal . and then victor retaliates and then things escalate more and more after that and then what ? phyllis : if we do not make victor vulnerable , if we do not go after him , we are leaving him free and angry and powerful enough to go after you again and again . and that , i will not tolerate . marisa : please . go . now . g - go home and think . noah : [ sighs ] marisa : [ sighs ] my bedroom is not the place to be making decisions . noah : i know . i know that you 're right , okay ? i ... i still want you to call me if you need anything . marisa : goodbye , noah . [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] luca : i know the real reason you left our marriage . you thought i 'd never find out , did n't you ? nick : sharon 's been worried about sage and the baby . dylan : mm - hmm . nick : you know , 'cause he 's premature . dr. anderson just wanted to be able to give sharon some good news . dylan : mm . and that 's why she came to see the baby . nick : yeah . it makes sense . now that she 's seen christian with her own eyes , she 'll be in a better position to reassure sharon . dylan : then that 's , uh , pretty amazing . nick : what ? dylan : that a busy doctor in a facility like that would take a personal interest in one of her patients . patty : hi . did you deliver the note ? sure did . patty : oh . thank you . i owe you one . my brother paul will be thrilled to get it . i delivered your note to dr. anderson . patty : what ? wait ! wait , i just -- i - i -- no , i -- why is the door locked ? no . the door 's never been locked in the day before ! hello ? let me out of here ! i got to get out of here ! hello ! dr. anderson : sharon ? sharon : mm ? dr. anderson : sharon , i 'm concerned that all these visitors you 've been having have been interfering with the progress you 've been making . you seem so disoriented when dylan and your other family members leave . do you agree ? sharon : i guess so . yeah . dr. anderson : i think it would be best if you did n't have any visitors for a while . do you agree with that , too ? you want what 's best for your baby , right ? excellent . here you go . please sign your name at the bottom . right there . go ahead . the only person you need to see while you 're in here is me . sharon : you . you 're the only person i need . [ next_on ] dr. neville : you need me . more importantly , she needs me . do we do this ? dr. anderson : sharon 's requested no visitors . noah : i 'm not going anywhere until my mother tells me herself .	sharon tells dr. anderson that patty has an issue with the meds sharon was given . dr. anderson tells patty not to interfere with the other patients . dylan visits sharon and sees that she 's `` off `` , very tired , forgetting names , and slurring her words . dr. anderson tells him sharon just needs to get used to her new meds . noah visits christian at the hospital then marisa . he takes her back to the hotel where he wants to stay with her but she makes him leave . luca arrives uninvited . he wants her to come back to him so he can protect her . dr. neville arrives at the boathouse but recognizes hilary from television . he wants nothing to do with the situation at first but neil and gwen talk him into treating hilary . dr. neville tells them that if he does this , they ca n't second guess him on anything and they must do everything he tells them to do . dylan visits christian and tells nick about sharon and the meds . nick tells him that dr. anderson visited christian so that she could tell sharon that he 's ok . dylan finds it strange for a busy doctor to do something so personal . patty writes a note for paul telling him that sharon is in trouble and asks an orderly to deliver it . instead of taking it to paul , he delivers it to dr. anderson , who throws it away .
[ previously_on ] nikki : now , there 's only one thing that connects the four of us . only one reason why we each got the same letter . obviously someone is onto us . dina : brent means nothing to me . ashley : you know what that does to me , when i think that that drunken slob was your lover ? and that , out of your dirty little affair , i was born ? jack : only a blood abbott can hold the title of c.e.o . of jabot . it is 100 % legitimate . unlike you , i 'm sorry to remind you . ashley : you son of a bitch ! you 're forcing me to fight for my place in this family , jack , and i will . i will fight . because you 've given me no choice . dina : i 've had multiple affairs . jack is the consequence . jack is not john 's son . ashley : i hired andrew to handle your paternity results , jack . you can stop looking for your biological father . i know who it is . you 've been john abbott 's son all along . abby : okay , mom . um ... heh ... that 's not funny . i know that you 're mad at uncle jack for saying that you paid this guy to lie for you , but ... mom , this is a really bad joke . traci : honey ... i do n't think this is a joke . abby : tell them that this is n't true . tell them that you did n't do this . jack : it 's not possible . you could n't have . you could n't have ! kyle : even if you managed to fix two paternity tests , dina said over and over again john abbott was n't dad 's father . ashley : dina has been confused about a lot of things lately . jack : and you took advantage of that ? you and this guy faked the paternity tests ? ashley : did n't think i had it in me , did you ? abby : why ? ! why would you do this ? ashley : i did it for you , honey . abby : [ sighs ] ashley : i did it for everybody that jack ever made feel like a second - class citizen . i was sick of that blood abbott clause , so i got rid of it . and now everybody that does n't have john abbott 's blood running through their veins can stake a claim for what has always been rightfully ours . and that 's me , and that 's you , and that 's your children . i did it for them , and i did it for you . abby : oh , you think i wanted this ? jack : then it 's true . the paternity tests were lies . i 'm john abbott 's son . i have my father back . victoria : [ sighs ] you got another note . nikki : yeah . victoria : so did i . so did phyllis . nikki : what did it say ? victoria : mine says the third digit of what we owe is 0 . phyllis ' says the first digit of what we owe is 2 . what about yours ? nikki : `` the final three digits of your payment are 000 . `` it also says `` you have 24 hours to wire the money . `` victoria : or else what ? ! what does that mean ? nikki : honey , just calm down . we do n't know all the pieces to the puzzle yet . victoria : sharon . nikki : maybe her letter will give us more information . victoria : we only have 24 hours . why has n't she called ? sharon : i 'll drop the permission slip off on my way to work . yes , it 's signed . i 'm sorry i forgot to give it to you . i 've just been a little distracted . but i 'm going to get on top of things soon . okay . i 'll see you soon , baby . [ sighs ] where to start ? traci : i am so sorry about what you 've been put through . i never imagined -- jack : that ashley could be so cruel . traci : [ crying ] how could you do this ? how could you hurt our brother like this ? ashley : i did what i had to do . traci : what ? ! i defended you -- to jack , to billy . and the whole time , you were just lying to us , all of us ! kyle : you 're sick . you know that ? who else would do this but a sick and twisted -- i tried to tell you . ashley : tell me you understand , abby , please . abby : no . no , i don't . jack : no . no one does . no one understands how you could do this . but you 're going to explain it to me . now . ashley : what do you want to know ? jack : i want everyone out of here first . kyle : [ scoffs ] we all deserve answers , dad . abby : no , i want to hear what my mom has to say . jack : everyone , go ! now . traci : come on , come on , come on . jack and ashley need to talk . [ abby sobs ] come on , sweetie . ashley : [ sighs ] jack : [ slams door ] if you have any hope of making this right , you better start begging for forgiveness now . ashley : i do n't need your forgiveness , jack . everything i did was completely justified . additional sponsorship traci : [ sniffles ] all these months , believing that daddy was n't his father . [ exclaims ] i 've never seen jack so lost , so broken . there were times i did n't think he would survive it . over nothing . kyle : not nothing . it was for ashley 's sick pleasure . she loves seeing dad destroyed . lauren : i just knew , when she said that fenmore 's was going to be jabot 's priority , that there was some sort of ulterior motive behind it . she knew this was gon na come out , and she needed me on her side . kyle : scheming to the end . phyllis : seems hypocritical to me . self - righteous , like she 's better than everyone else . abby : just stop it ! stop it , all of you ! traci : oh , honey , we -- we did n't mean to upset you . abby : [ tearfully ] no . it 's not you . i - it 's -- it 's my mom . it 's like i do n't even know her anymore . jack : victor put you up to this , did n't he ? ashley : [ laughs ] you are so predictable . of course you 'd go there . god forbid i ever think of anything like this on my own . but i did . i thought of it , and i executed it without any help from anybody else . jack : why ? ashley : you really have to ask me that ? okay . um , last christmas , you gave me a gift . it was n't wrapped . probably because it was too big . it was actually huge . the blood abbott clause , jack . the gift that keeps on giving , you know ? causing me pain . more pain . reminding me every day that i ca n't be c.e.o . of my family 's -- jack : i apologized for that , ashley -- ashley : you were n't sorry ! you were n't ever sorry ! you wanted me to know that i had no claim to the family name , jack , and [ sighs ] certainly not to my father 's legacy . you made me feel like a fake . and a fraud and an interloper . jack : i only wanted to hold on to what was rightfully mine . ashley : i know . i know . and you would do anything at all to get it , right ? anything . even use the fact that our mother cheated on our father all those years ago so that you could pronounce yourself the anointed one , and you could sit in that chair . good for you . your father would be so disgusted by you , and so ashamed of how you pushed his daughter out of his company . but even that was n't good enough for you , was it ? i went to work at newman , and there you conspired with victoria to frame me for corporate espionage , jack . jack : i did that so you would come back to jabot . i wanted us to work together . ashley : you did n't want to work together , and you know it ! you wanted me to work under you so that you could flaunt your genetic superiority over me ! every day . and you did n't care if you destroyed my reputation just so you made that happen . well , that was it , jack . that was my tipping point , right there . i was tired of you running roughshod over my life ! [ crying ] i was n't gon na back away . i was tired of playing nice . i was gon na fight back , and i was gon na take everything from you ! i was gon na make you feel the pain that you made me feel . and damn you , jack , i was gon na be as cold and calculated as you were when you did it to me . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : oh , great . hello , nikki . nikki : sharon . i 'm here with victoria . sharon : has something happened ? nikki : victoria , phyllis , and i have all received a second letter , and whoever is sending them is now demanding money . we wo n't know how much until we see yours . sharon : i have n't gotten one . at least , i do n't think i have . nikki : what does that mean ? sharon : i 've let a few things slide since the day of the wedding . nikki : well , we 're on a deadline , sharon . we only have 24 hours to make the payment . sharon : well , i will look for the letter , and if it 's not here , i 'll let you know as soon as it arrives . nikki : please let me know the second you have it . sharon : i will . kyle : where do you think you 're going ? andrew : oh , well , i think this is a family matter . kyle : that was n't a problem when you were screwing around with my dad 's dna tests . andrew : i just did what your aunt asked me to do . kyle : you mean what she paid you to do . traci : how could you do something so unethical ? phyllis : why would you hurt jack like this ? andrew : whoa , hold on . i do n't want to hurt jack . okay ? i do n't even know the man . i saw an opportunity to make some money , and i took it . traci : and so to hell with my brother and my family ? andrew : you can point the finger all you want , all right ? but somebody just does n't wake up in the morning and decide to blow up their entire family . something that drove that woman in there to this point . [ elevator doors open ] excuse me . phyllis : you 're not gon na get away with this , andrew . andrew : phyllis , i 'm the least of your worries . jack : for months , mother has been trying to hang on to her slim grasp of reality , trying to hold onto her memories . somehow , you helped her remember a lie . ashley : our mother had a lot of affairs , jack . all i had to do was just plant the seed that she had had one more . ashley : so , tell me about this country - club dance . i believe it took place shortly after you and john were married . but john was n't there . dina : oh , he was probably at the office . he was always working . ashley : you were lonely . so you turned to another man . dina : what ? ashley : well , you needed somebody . and john was n't there . dina : well , i -- i wanted to be a good wife . ashley : of course you did . but you were aching for love . dina : yeah . and i did love him . ashley : so , um ... maybe you should tell abby this story . set the record straight ? about being with that man after you were just married to john . maybe you could just unburden yourself . i think your children deserve to know the truth , right ? especially jackie . ashley : mother 's guilty conscience got the best of her . for once , her infidelity worked in my favor . jack : who are you ? ashley : i 'm not your sister . you made that clear . jack : i do n't recognize any part of you . what happened to the vulnerable little girl who cried herself to sleep the night mother left us ? the young woman i helped to pick up the pieces of her life when she found out dad was n't her father ? ashley : i guess she got sick and tired of all the crap people were dumping on her , jack , and she decided to fight back . jack : by using your mother 's alzheimer 's against her ? ashley : you know what , everything 's been fair game for you . why should n't it be for me ? jack : mother was devastated when it was revealed that i was n't john abbott 's son . you humiliated her and embarrassed her in front of all those people at that screening . she did n't deserve that , ashley . and you let her suffer for months more . god , when i think of how i lashed out at her , the pain and suffering in her eyes ... ashley : so you think i should feel bad ? jack : i think you should feel something -- anything . ashley : i do . i feel a lot of things , jack . i feel anger . i feel rage . i feel completely justified . but the one thing i will not allow myself to feel is bad . kyle : someone needs to go in there . traci : honey , not yet . abby : i 'm worried , aunt traci . phyllis : me too . lauren : [ sighs ] you know , i 'm gon na let your family deal with this privately . i 'm gon na go , okay ? traci : thank you . lauren : please let me know if there 's anything you need . traci : okay . [ cellphone chimes ] phyllis : damn it . traci : do you need to go ? phyllis : i 'll be back . traci : okay . [ sighs ] poor thing . there lots of people who are confused about which medicare plan is right for them . hey , that 's me . i barely know where to start . well , start here with me , karen . i 'm a licensed humana sales agent . well , it 's nice to meet you , karen . i 'm john smith . hi , john . at humana , we know you 're unique . so you have different needs from other john smiths . yah , i 've always thought so . and together , we can find a plan that 's right for you . great ! i go to the doctor a couple of times a year . and i have some prescriptions . but i 'm never fully sure of what 's covered and what 's not . with humana 's all - in - one medicare advantage plans , you get coverage for hospital stays , doctor visits , and part d prescription drug benefits . all for an affordable , and sometimes , no monthly plan premium . do you have any more information ? sure . i 'll get a decision guide in the mail to you today . they 're free . finally . someone who understands the real me . your health and happiness is important to us . call or go online now to get your free decision guide . call a licensed humana sales agent today . sharon : oh , phyllis . finally . phyllis : this better be urgent . i had to leave something very important . nikki : oh , breaking up another happy couple ? phyllis : do n't start , nikki . not after the day i had . sharon : i guess cheating is n't the mood - lifter it used to be . phyllis : why do n't you ask nick ? victoria : stop ! we do n't have time for this . nikki : just show us your note . victoria : the blackmailer wants $ 250,000 . phyllis : with explicit instructions on how to make a payment via electronic , non - traceable transfer . victoria : no doubt to an offshore account . nikki : whoever this is is n't messing around . phyllis : but why would they send individual letters to each of us ? victoria : because they want to force us to work together . sharon : so he 's twisted and greedy . victoria : or she . we do n't know if it 's a man or a woman who 's torturing us . phyllis : now what ? nikki : we only have two choices . we either pay it or risk being exposed . jack : you do n't have an ounce of compassion for mother . ashley : that 's not true , jack . but you know what , do n't try to paint a rosy picture of her . we both know the truth . jack : she made mistakes , ashley . ashley : oh , i see . so is that what i am ? i 'm a mistake ? jack : no . that is not what i meant . ashley : that 's what you feel , though , and you know it . i guess it 's a good thing that mother had that affair with brent davis . otherwise you could n't have used the blood abbott clause against me . so , see , once again , her infidelity worked in your favor . why should it not work in mine ? jack : you used her one discretion to convince her she had been unfaithful to dad from the onset . no wonder she could n't remember the name of my supposed father . he did n't exist . ashley : only in her foggy mind . but she believed the story well enough to share it with abby . who came to me , concerned about you . and i pretended to be as concerned , but i told her she had to hold off before we confirmed anything with dina . jack : and that 's when your friend andrew comes in . ashley : yeah . i told her that i had a friend in the lab that would help . jack : and you got samples from traci 's hairbrush and mine . ashley : well , that 's what abby thought . abby : are you sure we can trust your friend to be discreet ? ashley : yes . they know how sensitive this is . abby : and if the dna test shows that aunt traci and uncle jack do n't share the same father , then we know that dina 's telling the truth . ashley : jack is not john abbott 's son . abby : if anyone knows what it feels like to get that news , it 's you . ashley : that 's true . you better return these before we go . abby : oh , yeah . i 'll be right back . ashley : thanks , honey . okay . [ sighs ] jack : and you knew , if they compared my dna to yours , it would show we had different fathers . wow ! ashley : yeah . it was almost too easy . jack : i do n't think there was anything easy about this . ashley : hey , i was gon na break it to you in private , jack . but then you said you wanted to have a big , red - carpet screening of dina 's movie , and i guess i could n't resist doing a little grandstanding of my own . abby thought we 'd gotten rid of dina 's confession . but i had a copy . jack : which you edited into charlie 's movie . ashley : it was risky . but i have to be honest with you . when i saw the look on your face when you found out that john abbott was n't your father , it was worth it , jack . jack : oh , god . this whole time , i thought it was victor . ashley : i know . that was some very strange stroke of luck . jack : what , that he showed up ? what , if he had n't -- what ? you would have let charlie and abby take the blame ? ashley : no , they had no motive . i knew they would weather the storm . jack : you did n't care who it hurt , as long as your plan worked . my god . your own daughter . what about kyle ? he 's never done anything to hurt you -- ashley : please do n't worry about kyle . he never worried about you . jack : excuse me , my son has been completely supportive of me ... ashley : really ? jack : ... through this whole nightmare . ashley : oh , okay . so he told you that he knew about dina 's confession long before you did ? oh , i guess not . well , the one thing that we should never doubt -- kyle is definitely your son . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : no . we never give in to blackmail , ever . victoria : i agree with phyllis . if we start giving in to crazy demands , it 's never gon na end . they 're just gon na keep asking for more and more . sharon : we do n't have any other choice . nikki : sharon 's right . phyllis : no , she isn't . i know someone who was using a payment plan to keep a secret quiet , and it blew up in her face . nikki : well , maybe some of us are smarter than `` your friend . `` phyllis : it 's not me , if that 's what you 're implying , nikki . sharon : because you 've never blackmailed anyone . phyllis : you know , if we want to revisit infidelity , it 's really putting a dent in this self - righteous act you 're putting on right now . victoria : hello ? ! can we please get back to our situation ? phyllis : fine . this person is no friend , but she is smart . and she got burned , bad . sharon : like `` going to prison `` bad ? phyllis : [ scoffs ] oh , my goodness . let it go . nikki : no , no , no . that 's a good idea . we need to get our blackmailer arrested . victoria : what if he or she tells the police that we killed and buried j.t . ? sharon : just pay the money . phyllis : no , i have a better idea . you turn the tables on the tormentor . victoria : how ? phyllis : you send a message through the bank , and you say , `` you do n't get your money until you meet us . `` sharon : and if he agrees ? what then ? phyllis : the blackmailers know we 're dangerous . but let 's show them just how dangerous . [ award slams ] jack : tell me something . at what point did you decide to swap any shred of decency you had for -- for what -- what ? for this chair ? [ chair crashing ] ashley : okay . so , what ? you want to compare moral records ? let 's do it . you slept with your father 's wife . you cheated on patty on your wedding day . she went insane . came to town and killed colleen . and your sister traci has to live with that indiscretion for the rest of her life . oh , and then there was the time you took jabot public , which almost killed your father with a heart attack . jack : so , what , this is payback -- ashley : that was bad . jack : ... for my every transgression ? ashley : yes ! exactly ! for every horrible , selfish thing you 've ever done to me , and everybody else . and , yeah , it did take a certain amount of ingenuity to pull this off , jack . when you said that you wanted another dna test -- that threw me . i knew i had to get more help . ashley : so , um ... i have a sensitive matter that i need your help with regarding a dna test that 's being run at your lab . andrew : the one with jack and billy abbott . ashley : yes . i have a , uh , request regarding the results . andrew : well , i have a reputation to consider , ms . abbott . ashley : of course you do . so i 'm thinking that , um , this will help with whatever ethical issues you might have . andrew : [ clears throat ] what would you like me to do ? jack : wow . simple as that . pay a man cash . destroy your brother 's life . ashley : it 's not true what they say , you know . money can buy just about everything . jack : did it ever cross your mind what this cost me ? or did you enjoy watching me drink myself into oblivion ? ashley : i thought that one drunken night , i mean , for you to get over losing your father -- jack : wait . `` get over it `` ? it was like a death to me . my own . the best part of me . i did n't even care about the other part . that 's why i bought the pills . oh , i guess that part of your plan did n't work . i did n't take the pills . boy , that would have been icing on the cake , huh ? ashley : that 's not true , jack . i never wanted to kill you . i did want to hurt you . but i never thought that finding out that john abbott was n't your father would push you that far . jack : you knew exactl what it would do to me . you knew , if i thought john abbott was not my father , my world would collapse . and it did . your plan was working perfectly . set up the next part of your plan , did n't it ? so you could move billy in as c.e.o . ashley : he was supposed to get rid of your vindictive little clause . jack : to open the door for you , right ? ashley : he was n't as cooperative as i hoped he would be . he got power - hungry . made mistakes with himself , with the company . i was hoping he would bottom out before he took the company down , and he did n't disappoint . jack : wow . another piece of collateral damage in your ongoing war with me . ashley : that 's not true , jack . it broke my heart to see billy give in to his demons . i never wanted to have that happen . but i think you and i both know , he was never equipped to run this company , and i had to do whatever i could do to protect the family legacy . jack : oh , stop it . stop pretending you had any noble cause behind this . you were n't trying to get justice . you were n't trying to protect the legacy . you wanted revenge , plain and simple . ashley : yes , i did . i admit that . i wanted revenge . why should n't i have revenge after what you did to me , jack ? you used my paternity against me . when i found out that the man i loved more than anybody in the world was n't my father , i almost lost my mind . jack , you knew that . and it did n't stop you from using the blood abbott clause against me . i wanted you to know what it felt like to feel like you 're not a part of your own family . jack : well , congratulations . mission accomplished . i do n't see my sister standing in front of me . i see a cold , cruel , bitter , heartless monster . who i would n't want to know , much less be related to . abby : how could my mom do this ? traci : i 'm still trying to figure that out , sweetie . abby : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] i interviewed dina . right here . right in this room . and ... she opened up to me . she shared her most personal memories . we laughed . we cried . and then , one day , she told me that uncle jack was n't john abbott 's son . god ! the look on her face . the overwhelming guilt . [ sighs ] and my mom did that to her . my mom made up a horrible , horrible lie to hurt uncle jack , and it hurt dina just as much . kyle : what about me ? i was lied to . hurt , even . but , hey , once again , who cares about kyle ? traci : we do ! honey ... abby : of course we do . kyle : even though i 'm a heartless , manipulative person who uses people for his own selfish purposes ? traci : oh , no . nobody thinks that , kyle . kyle : better speak for yourself , aunt traci . abby : kyle , i did n't -- kyle : it 's okay . it 's okay . 'cause nothing i 've done comes close to the sick , twisted scam your mom 's pulled . abby : [ gasps ] kyle , i am so sorry . i am so sorry for what my mom put you through . she tried to take away your family . kyle : [ scoffs ] i 've never really been a part of this family . not like the rest of you . i did n't understand what it meant to be a part of a great legacy . to be related to john abbott . till i saw it all taken away from my dad . then -- then -- then i finally got it . i understood the powerful feeling of being connected to someone who was admired and respected . and loved . i saw what it did to dad to lose that . to lose himself . if he was n't john abbott jr . , he thought he was nobody . traci : but , kyle , thank god , it 's all a lie . kyle : [ chuckles ] i will never forget what ashley did . abby : [ sighs ] ashley : go home , jack . go celebrate being john abbott 's son . i 've got work to do . jack : we 're not done here . ashley : oh , i know we 're not . but i still have a company to run . jack : i do n't give a damn about jabot right now . i want to talk about what you did to me . ashley : what did i do to you ? make you question your identity ? your very existence ? you should be flattered , because i learned it all from you . jack : i did n't take your father away . dina did . ashley : you used it against me . you used the company bylaws against me . jack : that was a business move . ashley : it was personal to me , jack ! jack : and for that , i am supposed to go to my grave without knowing the truth about my father ? ashley : no . i was gon na show mercy . jack : oh , really ? what , with some new lies , new fake dna tests ? ashley : no . jack : you have a nice father lined up for me ? ashley : no . i was gon na tell you the truth . jack : the truth ? oh , when was this noble effort going to happen ? ashley : christmas . it was an homage to my big brother . somehow , it felt right . because last christmas , you blew up my life , and this christmas , i was going to give you back yours . jack : and i 'm supposed to be grateful for that ? ashley : well , i was hoping that you would show some appreciation for something you 've always taken for granted . and that is being john abbott 's son . came a few months early this year . merry christmas , jackie . nikki : we 're not a street gang , phyllis . what happened with j.t . was a spur- of - the - moment , one - time thing . victoria : mom was just trying to protect me . she did n't mean to kill him . what you 're proposing is premeditated . sharon : why do n't we just pay it and get it over with ? phyllis : i 'm not paying this guy one penny ! nikki : i 'll cover the entire amount . phyllis : you think i 'm not gon na pay up because i 'm cheap ? nikki : i 'm the one who actually killed him , so if anybody pays , it should be me . and by wiring the money , it might leave a digital trail that could lead us to whoever is doing this . phyllis : how long do you think it 's gon na take sharon 's new bff to follow that trail straight to us ? nikki : okay . i propose we take a vote . phyllis : okay , we 're not voting on flowers or charity luncheons here . nikki : all in favor of paying ? phyllis : all opposed ? phyllis : [ slaps hand ] there we go . nikki : okay . i 'm out of ideas . phyllis : well , okay , let 's just go have some coffee . that 's not how this works ! sharon : oh , are you threatening us now ? phyllis : no , i 'm saying we 're not leaving here until we make a decision about what to do . you call it what you want . sharon : i get phyllis being reckless and impulsive , but i thought you were smarter than that , victoria . phyllis : okay . if we 're gon na , um , go ahead and measure iqs , then let 's review . neither of the notes that we received mention j.t . 's death or our part in it . and our blackmailers have proven that there 's zero evidence , let alone evidence that 's gon na stand up in court . so , tell me , please , what are we paying for ? victoria : i agree with phyllis . this person could be bluffing . i mean , it 's common knowledge that the four of us were the last people to see j.t . alive . maybe they 're playing a hunch . phyllis : paying them is admitting something they may not even know we 're guilty of . victoria : i say that we hold off on wiring the money , and we see what the blackmailers do next . nikki : well , honey , if you think that 's the best way to go , i -- i wo n't do anything . phyllis : you with us ? sharon : looks like i do n't have a choice . but if this goes wrong ... phyllis : it won't . sharon : we 'll know in 24 hours from now . traci : kyle . kyle ! honey , when colleen died , i was ... angry . at patty , victor ... even god . and the anger was replaced by grief . and when the grief subsided , i was left with this gigantic feeling of loss , and i feel it every single day . kyle : yeah . that 's pretty much how i 've felt the past couple months . traci : but , honey , listen . if colleen walked right through that door , it would all be gone . i would grab onto her and our second chance , and i would never look back . and you have that chance with your father now . you can connect with the man you love with all of your heart . do n't waste it being angry with ashley . kyle : [ sighs ] you make it sound so easy . traci : no . no , it is not easy . oh , honey , but it 's worth it . abby : kyle , if there 's anything that i can do ... kyle : thanks . traci : [ sniffles ] the two of you , all of us , we have got to come together as a family . it is more important now than ever . abby : what about my mom ? i mean , i do n't even know what to say to her . traci : i know . and i -- i just do n't understand how she could have done this . kyle : imagine how dad feels . jack : you were always so quick to judge mother . ashley : and you were always so quick to forgive her . probably because her lies and cheating did n't impact your life the way they did mine . jack : i know you 're really angry at her for everything she did to us . she would never have done anything this cold and vicious . i 'm talking about human decency , ashley . something you seem to have forgotten . ashley : so , tell me , jack , taking my family away from me , was that decent ? telling me that i could n't lead our father 's company because our mother cheated on him , was that decent ? ! tell me that ! jack : and that gives you the right -- ashley : yes ! jack : ... to turn my life upside down ? ashley : yes ! yes . every time you made me feel less than has brought us to this very moment . jack : wait , you honestly think i 'm as much to blame for this as you ? ashley : absolutely ! and our father would agree . john abbott , that man that you aspire to be like , jack , he would see my side [ crying ] and he would forgive me . and if you really want to be like him , you 'll forgive me , too . jack : do n't you ever use his name that way again . you think he 'd forgive you ? ashley : yes . jack : you think he 'd understand what you did to me ? you think you 'd still be his favorite , his `` beauty `` ? if he saw you now , he would be disgusted ! ashley : [ scoffs ] [ nameplate clatters ] you have disgraced yourself and everything our father stood for ! his love . his basic kindness . he office . his work . his legacy . [ ashley sobbing ] his chair . everything he cared about ! [ ashley screams ]	the ladies night group each get a second note with a diffrent number when they compare notes they discover the blackmailer wants $ 250,000 in twenty four hours or he or she wil tell their secret to everone . the ladies argue about what to do for a long time but in the end they decide not to pay the money because thy want to see what the blackmailer 's next move will be . everyone in the boardroom is stunned by ashley 's addmission that she planned to make jack think he was n't john abbott 's son . ashley tells abby that she dd it for her sake so that she and the children she would have someday would be a part of the abbott legacy . jack sends everyone out of the room so ashley can explain to him how she could do something so cold and heartless to him . jack thinks victor put her up to it but she tells him that she came up with the plan herself because she was tired of him using the fact that she was n't john abbott 's biological daughter against her . jack is most hurt that ashley useddina 's illness against her to make her think that she cheated on john twice instead of onceand humilate dinma in public by putting that admission into the movie about her life . the two siblings have a long gut wrenching talk and ashley tells jack she thinks that john would understand what she did and forgive her and she thinks jack should forgive her too . jack thinks their father would be disgusted by her actions and tells her that she has ruined everything john abbott and his legacy stood for and she did it just to sit in that chair . jack picks up the chair and throws it through one of the windows of the office .
[ previously_on ] lola : i know when i 'm being played . i 'm not stupid . kyle : but theo 's good . he even had me fooled for a while . lola : would n't you be excited if he got his act together ? kyle : sure . because he was so thrilled for me when i did . there 's a councilman stepping down . nick : yeah , i do n't think so . i kind of like what i 'm doing . sharon : you got my vote . connor : dad said he 'd never leave me again , but he did . if he loved me , he would have stayed . phyllis : i think adam made a mistake leaving genoa city . i want him to come back . and i figure i could use his association with chance to get i m to go back to genoa city . cane : chancellor , where are you ? [ grunts ] phyllis : yes , the guest 's name is cane ashby . i 'm mr . ashby 's assistant , and there is a pressing matter that needs to be dealt with at work . he 's not answering his cellphone , and he 's not answering his room -- he checked out . [ worriedly ] yes , hello . um , this is mr . ashby 's wife . there 's a family emergency . i have to get ahold of him . did he happen to tell you where he was going ? [ sultrily ] yes , this is mr . ashby 's girlfriend . um , i need to talk to the bellhop who helped him check out . you see [ sighs ] i left some of my belongings in his suitcase , and i need to get ahold of him before his wife finds them . you know what i mean . chelsea : sorry if i kept you awake with my tossing and turning . nick : you 're worried about connor . so am i . chelsea : i should have held back . i should have held back yesterday when sharon was here . she was finally getting him to open up , and i could n't resist chiming in , and that was the end of that . nick : hey , come on . it 's baby steps . chelsea : [ sighs ] i know . and then , after that crash , after he ran into his room , my heart nearly stopped . and i was relieved that it was just a broken lamp , but ... nick : i want to believe he 's telling the truth . that it was an accident . chelsea : yeah . i mean , i hate to think that my son is so angry that he 's deliberately breaking things and then lying to us about it . nick : he 's going through a lot right now . chelsea : he was doing so well in baton rouge . [ sighs ] he was confident , engaged , happy . [ sighs ] i see what he 's going through now , and i ju -- i just feel like such a failure as a mother . summer : chelsea , none of this is your fault . lola : aww . is n't our new little nephew so adorable ? kyle : sure is . [ chuckles ] he has a ton of hair . lola : i know , right ? ugh . the three of them look so precious . kyle : aww . what 's his name ? lola : mateo . oh , my god . kyle : [ laughs ] lola : he looks exactly like -- kyle : a troll doll . lola : whoa ! no , silly . like arturo . like his baby pictures . kyle : ohh . makes you wonder , right ? what our kid would look like . lola : well , there 's actually an app for that . it combines our faces , and it shows us . kyle : let 's do it ! devon : how was work ? elena : mm , it was a quiet night . devon : yeah ? that 's the best kind . elena : in the er ? definitely . so , your meeting with tucker 's assistant -- how did it go ? devon : mm . well , let 's just say i 'm -- i 'm glad that i flew her out from hong kong . elena : oh , yeah ? devon : yeah . i needed to know what was going on , and she was the right , uh -- right person to talk to . elena : okay . so did she have any proof that tucker did n't alter katherine 's will ? devon : i 'm getting to that . she 's , uh ... she 's been his assistant for a really long time , which means she 's seen a lot of things . and she 's very protective of him , which is great . but she said that things have been getting kind of weird lately . elena : weird how ? devon : it 's more like verging on a full - blown crisis . additional sponsorship lola : great one . now i will upload it along with my selfie ... kyle : and we will get to see into the future . lola : mmkay . well , it 's doing its melding thing . kyle : well , let 's hope he or she has your gorgeous eyes . lola : and your amazing lips . kyle : and your little bitty ears . lola : and your cute button nose . kyle : [ chuckling ] wait , my what ? lola : [ gasps ] no . kyle : [ laughs ] lola : no , no , no . kyle : it looks like bart simpson with dark hair . lola : wow . they really need to tweak the app . i mean , do they always come out this hideous ? kyle : at least now we know what we have to look forward to . lola : wow . kyle : [ chuckles ] are you looking forward to that ? lola : are you ? kyle : we talked about kids . lola : i know . but that was then . and now ... kyle : it 's gon na be amazing . when we 're ready . but we decided we want to eny this time . lola : agreed . kyle : and we have so many things we want to do before we start a family . your career 's just taking off . lola : and so is yours . you have a chance to shine in the business world . kyle : i know how rare these opportunities are . how quickly they can get yanked out from under you . lola : jack put his faith in you . kyle : [ scoffs ] lola : he hired you for the job , kyle . billy ca n't fire you . kyle : i know . lola : your dad would n't let him share the c.e.o . job with anybody else . kyle : well , there was a moment when i was n't so sure . lola : ohh , babe . kyle : you do n't know what it 's like . constantly having to prove yourself over and over again to your family the way summer and i do . summer : obviously what i know about parenting could fill this mug . um , heh , maybe even halfway . but what i do know is that you ca n't protect your kids from other people 's bad choices . no matter how much you may want to . chelsea : thanks for that , summer . and thank you again for trying to talk to connor . nick : chelsea and i really appreciate you making the effort . chelsea : all right , well , i 'm gon na take connor to school . i 'm gon na talk to his teacher , explain to her what 's going on at home so she 'll better understand why he 's acting out . nick : you want me to come with you ? chelsea : no . i appreciate the offer , but i want to spend some time alone with him this morning . nick : yeah , sure . whatever you need . chelsea : bye . um , have a good one , summer . summer : thank you . you , too . and , um , good luck with everything . i hope it goes well . chelsea : thanks . summer : mm - hmm . well , this looks like it 's gon na be harder to clean up than the usual newman mess , huh ? nick : yeah . really messed up with chelsea . but i just got to keep working to try to make things right . how are you doing ? summer : uh , you know , um ... the usual . mom fell off the radar . nick : again ? summer : mm - hmm . yep . and theo 's around , but we spend half of our time fighting . and it seems like jabot is the only place that i do n't feel completely useless , so ... [ clicks tongue ] is this what adulting feels like ? because it is vastly overrated . bye . nick : bye . elena : so , what 's the deal with tucker ? devon : well , stacey said that he has gone off on some spiritual journey in the far east . elena : and that 's the reason he ca n't be reached . devon : yes . apparently he 's been acting erratic for the last couple months , going on and on about the adverse effects of technology , and how our brains are being invaded by particles and waves . elena : it sounds a bit like ehs . devon : what is ehs ? elena : electromagnetic hypersensitivity . devon : that 's a thing ? it 's real ? elena : yeah , i mean , it 's more commonly misunderstood . it 's more of a mental- health issue . but it 's a phobia , and if it gets out of hand , it can become psychosomatic . devon : well , yeah , that sounds about right . 'cause then she said that he felt the need to go and purge himself of all these bad influences , and then just took off one day without telling anybody or leaving any instructions on how he wanted things to be managed while he was gone , and they 've barely been in contact since . elena : so , did tucker mention anything about katherine 's will to stacey ? devon : not at all . and then i asked if he mentioned anything about chance . nothing . his company is n't doing so well with him being gone . his executives were able to maintain things for a while and keep whatever issues they were having under wraps , but then word got out that the chairman went awol , and the company 's facing a meltdown . elena : ugh . i 'm really sorry , love . i know you 're worried about tucker . devon : i 'm his son , so i should know about these things . but nobody decided to tell me . what is it ? elena : nothing . i was just planning something fun today to take your mind off of things , and now it seems like bad timing . devon : i mean , i do n't think things could get any worse , so it 's probably a great time , actually . elena : ohh . you sure ? devon : yeah . yeah . i have a meeting with nick , and a few other things to take care of that should n't take very long . so just tell me when and where to meet you . elena : well , in that case , i will text you with further instructions . devon : ooh . elena : mm - hmm . stay by your phone . devon : yes , ma'am . nick : now that we 've cut the ribbon on our latest apartment building ... devon : it 's time for the next one , right ? nick : exactly . the need for affordable housing , where people do n't have to work two and three jobs , is never - ending . devon : it does seem that way . nick : you know , yesterday , i had a woman , one of our new tenants , come up to me , and she had tears in her eyes . and she said , for the first time in her life , she was able to have her mother and her children all under one roof . and it 's all because of new hope . and that 's when it hit me how important it is , what we 're doing . i mean , think about it . we provided three generations of one family an affordable place to live . devon : it 's -- it 's incredible . when i think back to growing up on the streets and in group homes , it was like there was no hope at all . so , the idea of giving back and lifting people up the way i was , it makes me want to think bigger . so , i want to ask you , what do you think that we could do , realistically , if i were to double my investment ? nick : um , wow . uh , well , with economies of scale , we 'd literally double the number of units . add on top of that land for public parks and gardens and playgrounds . devon : yeah . that 's -- i mean , that sounds great . it 's something that i -- i 'd like to do . nick : well , devon , you do so much for charity already . i mean , i would need to know and make sure that you are ready for that kind of commitment . devon : i - i assume that you 're referring to the uncertainty about katherine 's will , and -- yeah . i 'll put your mind at ease a little bit . even though this lawyer came to town making all these claims , no one can actually contest the will . nick : they ca n't ? devon : no . ca n't be done . 'cause the statute of limitations has run out . so , as far as i 'm concerned , it 's -- you know , it 's a closed matter . nick : well , i 'm glad to hear this mess is behind you . and obviously i would love the influx of capital so we can continue this work we 're doing , and provide the people in genoa city housing they so desperately need . nikki : well said . sharon : i 'd vote for you . nick : [ sighs ] keep dreaming . sharon : okay . i will . nick : [ scoffs ] nikki : are you running for office ? nick : n - no . no . theo : hey , there . you 're in early . summer : [ sighs ] wow . i really wish you would n't have shown up here . i 'm not in the mood to fight right now , theo . theo : [ sighs ] summer : no . no , no , no . no . we are not doing this right now . this job is the one thing in my life that is going well for me right now , the one thing in my life that i can count on to bring me satisfaction . so i 'm not gon na let you or anyone else mess that up for me . theo : you were right . i was a jerk . and i 'm sorry . that 's really all i came to say . phyllis : [ imitating jill ] yes , this is jill abbott . i told cane ashby that he could use the chancellor jet . i want to know if he 's filed a flight plan yet . he hasn't . thank you . [ slams cellphone ] [ sighs ] [ normal voice ] what happened to you , cane ? what 's your next move going to be ? sharon : everything okay out here , phyllis ? phyllis : do n't sneak up on me like that , please . sharon : you 're in a public space . one which i happen to own . phyllis : i mean , why do i even -- sharon : yeah , i was n't -- i was n't eavesdropping , phyllis . i was just doing my job . in fact , i was gon na ask you if you wanted something . i 'm not the least bit interested in whatever you 're scheming now . phyllis : oh . even if it has to involve adam being gone ? sharon : double skinny latte , right ? phyllis : thought so . nikki : i 'm all for expanding our vision . uh , instead of rehabbing one building at a time , we can create whole neighborhoods , apartment complexes , subdivisions . nick : with every unit at a price point working people can handle . devon : absolutely . and nick and i would love to have you more involved again , 'cause you 're great at fundraising and drumming up support from the community . sharon : you know who else is good at that ? this guy . in fact , there was someone in here yesterday commending nick for the work he 's done . she said there 's a chair available on city council , and nick should run for it . devon : ohh . nick : sharon ... sharon : well , you know , think about how much good work you could do on the inside . just worth thinking about . nick : thank you for the plug . sharon : you 're welcome . nick : okay . back to getting my mother more involved in new hope . devon : hang on a second , man . i suggested you run for office before , and then you laughed it off . nick : because you were n't being serious , devon . devon : well , what if i was ? nick : me , in politics ? nikki : why not ? nick : you both know i do n't have the temperament for that kind of job . i 'm not good at sitting around listening to people complain , and i do not want to live my life in a fishbowl . devon : yeah , but you have a desire to make a difference in people 's lives . and you 're just as good on a jobsite as you are in a boardroom . nick : well ... [ sighs ] mom , can you help me out here ? i mean , you know i 'm not cut out for the public life . nick : i happen to think a seat on city council would be the perfect place for you to get your feet wet . you should absolutely run . nick : well , it 's nice to know my mother would vote for me . nikki : [ snickers ] devon : hey , you 're outnumbered . nikki : you know , when i ran for state senate , it was exhilarating . it was one of the most valuable experiences i 've ever had . nick : well , i do n't remember that time as fondly as you do . in fact , i remember you and jack pulling all those dirty tricks on each other . nikki : oh , and yet here we are , years later , still the best of friends . my point is , you would have the chance to succeed where i fell short . and you 're a newman , too . you have name recognition . nick : i 'm not sure that 's a good thing right now . devon : we 're not talking about using your money and status , though , to make changes for the better . i think , you know , you 're already doing that . nick : [ chuckles softly ] look , i really appreciate the kind words from both of you , but can we just get back to new hope , please ? devon : well , i actually need to be somewhere . but , uh , you need to keep an open mind , and really think about how much you can achieve being in a position to really get things done on a larger scale . all right ? and i would vote for you , so that makes four votes if you vote for yourself . nick : mm . that 's funny . devon : [ chuckles ] it 's a pleasure , nikki . nikki : oh , have a wonderful day , devon . devon : you , too . lola : i 'm trying out a new special that takes more time to prep , so i may finish up a little later at work today . we 'll see how it goes . kyle ? kyle : hm ? yeah ? lola : i was just saying that i may be at work a little later tonight . kyle : yeah . that 's cool . got a plan to keep me busy at jabot . lola : where did you just go ? kyle : um ... something 's been bugging me a little . lola : okay . tell me . kyle : [ sighs ] look , the other day , when i came to pick you up , theo was there . half - wasted . what else is new ? he started giving me a hard time , and you defended him . lola : i would n't go that far . i just did n't want you two to get into another pointless argument . kyle : i 'm -- i 'm talking about after that . right before theo left . he said ... how 'd he put it ? [ sighs ] oh . yeah . that it had been cool getting to know you better the past few days , especially your evil side . what did he mean by that ? nick : mom , i do n't know anything about politics . nikki : to the contrary . you are a natural leader . you 're far more qualified than you realize . nick : [ scoffs ] i am ? nikki : you are . even though you were born into wealth , you are one of the most grounded people i know . you resisted your father 's efforts to mold you , and you grew up to be your own person . you 're compassionate , you 're loving , you are family - oriented . i mean , you are a man of integrity and vision , and those are wonderful qualities for somebody who is seeking office . darling , this is a chance for you to do even more . to be in on the decision - making process . why not seize the opportunity ? nick : the family is still dealing with the fallout from the latest debacle . it does n't seem like the best time to even consider something like this . nikki : honey , there is never a `` best time . `` there will always be issues that you have to deal with . and besides , i 'm not suggesting that you leave for washington . or even madison . i 'm just suggesting that you consider what good you could do here in your own hometown . [ cellphone rings ] go ahead , take it . it 's fine . nick : yeah ? nikki : mm - hmm . nick : hey , chelsea . chelsea : nick , thank god . nick : what 's wrong ? you sound upset . chelsea : i need you to come home right away . it 's connor . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : here you go . phyllis : that 's got to be some latte . what 'd you do , milk the cow yourself ? sharon : sorry . it 's on me . enjoy . phyllis : how you doing with adam gone ? sharon : when he left , it made no difference to me . phyllis : [ scoffs ] really ? sharon : yeah . why would it ? you know , adam and i , we were n't really that close . phyllis : sharon , you 're the one who got him to come back to genoa city . you helped him regain his memory . and your entire relationship with rey exploded because you could n't keep away from adam . sharon : you do n't know a damn thing about what happened between rey and me . phyllis : well , i do know that adam harbors these thoughts that you are the perfect woman . kind . moral . generous . sharon : well , then , he did n't see the real me . i told him that multiple times . phyllis : it must be really nice having someone worship you like that . i mean , adam just craves your approval . sharon : if adam wanted my support , he would have done things very differently . phyllis : it must be very difficult knowing he 'll never change for you . you have to let go of the fantasy that that 's ever gon na happen , and that must be so hard for you . sharon : i know what you 're doing . you 're projecting . yeah . i understand . this is your way of reaching out and dealing with your own feelings about adam leaving . because , see , you finally felt like you had this real friend . someone who did n't judge you all the time or throw your history in your face , and that felt good . like a glass of cold water in the desert . but now he 's gone , so you 're back to feeling like the pariah , and you 're on the defensive all the time , and that 's exhausting . i know what that feels like . and i really feel for you . nick : where 's connor ? what 's going on ? chelsea : he 's in his room . i had to pick him up early . the school called . he got into a fight . nick : a fight ? how bad ? is he hurt ? chelsea : it 's the other boy . nick : he said something to connor ? did he bully him ? chelsea : no . connor was the aggressor . he went after this little boy for no apparent reason . theo : last time we talked , i went off on you . things were going to hell for me , and i was looking for a little support . summer : uh , no , you were looking for me to mindlessly agree with you that it was everyone else 's fault but yours . you saw it as an insult . i didn't . like i was being ... condescending . theo : but it was the truth . that 's why i was upset . you called me out on my crap . i was wrong to dump on you like that , so ... take your best shot . summer : why ? what would be the point ? theo : right . & 'cause your technique was much more effective . do n't answer my calls or respond to any of my texts , be nowhere to be found on the planet . you know , it hit me pretty hard when i could n't get my summer fix . summer : [ scoffs ] so you think that i was punishing you ? -theo : it sure felt that way . summer : well , to do that , i would have to care . and kyle helped me realize that i deserved better . lola : theo was having an all - around rotten day . kyle : so you said.-lola : devon had just fired him , so he wandered into the kitchen , looking for lord - knows - what . company ? he could n't have been looking for sympathy . anyway , i was cutting vegetables while he was talking , and when he was n't looking , i splattered ketchup all over my hand and pretended like i had cut my hand . i knew how he would react . kyle : you knew ? how ? lola : well , about a week ago , theo was in the kitchen -- kyle : sounds like it 's getting to be a habit . lola : only that time , i actually cut my hand . and , babe , he passed out . like , passed out , boom , went straight down at the sight of blood . kyle : so , why am i just hearing about this now ? lola : when he came to it , he told me not -- begged me , actually , not to tell anyone . he was afraid it would go viral and people would laugh at him . it 's really no big deal . nick : hey , bud . i heard a little bit about what happened at school today . you want to tell me about it ? connor : i do n't have to talk to you . chelsea : connor , do n't be rude to nick . he 's just trying to help . connor : he 's not my dad . nick : you 're right . i 'm not . but , connor , i care about you a lot . i want to make sure you 're okay . connor : i do n't have to listen to you , either . just leave me alone . chelsea : connor , i know that you 're upset . but you hurt that boy . and he did n't do anything to you . you know that was wrong . no matter what you 're feeling inside , i know you know that that was wrong . connor : you lied . you all lied . why did you make dad leave ? chelsea : connor , i didn't . i promise . i promise , i didn't . connor : [ crying ] then why did he ? why did he leave ? chelsea : [ sighs ] connor ... connor : it 's not fair . it 's not fair ! i want -- i want my dad . theo : you 're right . about everything . i 've been trying too hard , like i have something to prove all the time , and it 's got to stop . you know , i can handle things better . be ambitious without going out of my way to turn people off . summer : are you saying all of this because it 's what you think that i want to hear ? theo : yes ? summer : [ scoffs ] no , theo . i am not trying to change you . i do n't have that kind of power . i just think that you should stop blaming the rest of the world for your shortcomings . it 's not working for you , and it sure ai n't sexy . theo : n - not sexy ? [ gasps ] that 's gon na leave a mark . summer : i think you 'll survive . theo : listen , summer . i messed up a lot of things in a very short time . hopefully our relationship is n't one of them . summer : well , you do have a way of making life interesting . theo : [ snorts softly ] i just realized , we 're in the seat of power . the jabot c.e.o . office , featuring not one but two head honchos . summer : so ? theo : which half is kyle 's ? wait , let me guess . billy beat him to the window . you got to be fast up here in c - suite . so , how are things going for my old buddy ? is he keeping up ? summer : [ scoffs ] theo : what ? summer : that did n't last long . kyle : do you really think that theo asked you to keep this a secret because he was embarrassed ? lola : he was embarrassed . kyle , the guy was mortified . kyle : he was working you , lola . making the two of you a team . drawing you in . lola : [ sighs ] it was nothing like that . kyle : you do n't know him . i do . lola : yes , but you know me , too . do you think i 'm stupid or gullible ? kyle : i think theo 's highly skilled at manipulation . i 've seen him do it many times with people you 'd think would know better . lola : kyle , we talked . kyle : that 's how it starts . lola : the same way that you and summer talk now that things have gotten better between the two of you . and i accept that . kyle : `` accept `` ? lola : is n't that the goal ? for all of us to get along , be on decent terms ? man , if i did n't know any better , i 'd say that you do n't trust me . phyllis : take your amateur head - shrinking act and go dazzle somebody else with it , sharon . i do n't need to be analyzed by you . sharon : well , too bad . because you felt the need to bring up my history with adam , so now it 's my turn . adam is completely alienated from his entire family . does that not resonate with you given that you are alienated from pretty much , uh , let 's see , everyone . phyllis : well , i have as many friends as , um , well , you , sharon . sharon : and adam 's that one person that you fantasized made you feel understood and validated , that you 're fine just being the person you already are . phyllis : i do n't need to get myself confidence , unlike you , from the praise of men . sharon : well , that 's good . because , you know , you 've driven away every man that 's ever been in your life , starting with billy and nick , and now even your platonic friend adam is gone , and ... [ sighs ] that 's got to make you feel abandoned . you know , staring into the vast , gaping emptiness . phyllis : my life is far from empty , thank you very much . and adam did not abandon me . in fact , i just saw him . and guess what ? he 's doing great . he 's so happy to be away from this town and all the people here who treated him like crap . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : chelsea ? chelsea : thank god you answered . it 's connor . things have gotten worse . sharon : oh , no . what 's happening ? chelsea : he 's hurt , sharon , and angry and confused . he needs his dad . have you talked to adam ? do you know where i can reach him ? sharon : no . but ... i know someone who does . elena : thirsty ? devon : that 's my favorite microbrew . how did you know that ? elena : i make it a point of knowing these things . devon : you also make it a point of looking amazing . elena : thanks . so , i know you were looking forward to that jazz festival last week . and with everything that was happening , you were n't able to make it . so i thought i would bring the jazz festival to you . [ jazz music plays ] [ chuckles softly ] devon : hang on a second . you found a recording of the entire thing ? elena : shhh . we 're pretending like it 's live . devon : oh . [ chuckles ] wow ! okay . elena : look , i - i know it 's not the same as being there in person . devon : this is so much better . theo : hey , i 'm pretty lame at this self - improvement stuff . summer : yeah , i 'd say that 's a fair assessment . theo : it 's gon na take me some time to make the adjustments . but , hey , at least you 're willing to yank my chain . summer : [ sighs ] look , theo , i have no interest in being your conscience . if you want to change , then go for it . just know that it 's gon na be tough , and it 's not gon na happen overnight , and you have to really , really want to do things differently . [ sighs ] theo : hey . you know my history . i 've had to scrap and fight for everything i 've got . now , i 'm not complaining . it 's just a statement of fact . when you do n't have much , you rely on ego . whatever it takes to get in the door . and then giving them a reason to let you stay . summer : okay , well , if you want to be a part of the inner circle , then maybe do n't turn the very few friends that you have into enemies . theo : and we 're back to kyle . summer : i just do n't understand why you have to go out of your way to antagonize him . theo : kyle and i ... there 's this competition between the lines . it 's always there , even though we never talk about it . summer : maybe because it 's in your head ? theo : heh . maybe . i mean , who knows ? i 'll admit , i did start taking things too far . you nailed it when you said my approach is n't working for me . so , yeah , i really do want to change my ways . kyle : it 's theo i do n't trust . and for the record , i do n't think you 're gullible . just a good person . theo took advantage of that . lola : he passed out . kyle : i 've known the guy for a long time . been in all kinds of situations with him . and in all those years , i 've never seen him get queasy at the sight of blood . you think you pranked him ? i think he pranked you first . lola : i am not some naive schoolgirl . i have street smarts , kyle . i know what 's what . most of the time , yes , i would n't call theo a trustworthy person . but that day in the restaurant , in my kitchen , on my turf , we had the closest thing we have ever had to a real conversation . and i will say this -- he seems extremely sincere about wanting to make up with you , have a friendship with you again . and to me , that is a great thing . kyle : no . it 's not . lola : kyle -- kyle : theo knew exactly what he was doing , and you ca n't let him . you may want to think the best of people , but it 's a mistake with this guy . stay away from him . sharon : connor 's going through such a hard time . thanks for giving his mom adam 's number . phyllis : i know it was very difficult for adam to walk away from his son . sharon : [ sighs ] why did n't you just stay in vegas with him ? phyllis : 'cause i 'm not done with genoa city . not by a long shot . sharon : and adam is ? [ cards shuffling ] adam : [ sighs ] [ cellphone rings ] [ line ringing ] [ sighs ] chelsea : damn it , adam . i have to talk to you . your son needs you . [ clears throat ]	kyle and lola have their first big argument as a married couple about theo because lola tells him about the time theo fainted at the sight of blood an \d the joke she played on him the next day . kyle thinks that theo played lola and strongly tells her to stay away from him . theo apologizes to summer for acting like a jerk and tells her he wants to change and summer tells him that changing will be hard and wo n't happen quickly but she hopes for his sake that he can become a better person . devon talks to elena and tells her that he is worried about tucker because he thinks electronic waves are seeping into our brains from all the electronics we use so he went on a spiritual retreat to unplug himself . elena thinks tucker has electric hypersensitivity which is an often undiagnosed phobia of electronics that is a mental illness . devon is upset that he had to find this out from tucker 's assistant and he also worries that tucker 's company is in trouble . phyllis is worried about cane and what his next move might be so she calls everywhere she can think of and all she can find out is that he check out of the hotel in vegas . connor tells nick and chelsea that he ca n't understand why adam left and he wants him to come back and then he cries . chelsea is worried because connor hit a little boy in school for no reason at all so she desperately calls sharon asking if she knows how to contact adam . sharon asks phyllis for adam 's number and then chelsea calls adam to tell him connor needs him . adam sends the call to voice mail and then calls riza and tells her he is back in town and wants to get into the vegas action and he is in vegas to stay because there is nothing for him in genoa city . devon , sharon , and nikki try to persuade nick to run for the open city council position but he tells them he does n't have the right temperament for politics .
michael : hey . lauren : where 's the baby ? michael : uh , he 's in neonatal icu . he 's right down the hall . lauren : okay , okay , i wan na go get him . michael : you will , you will , sweetheart , as soon as dr. okamura says you can . just -- just lay back . come on . lauren : they took him away . there was something wrong . tell me . michael : his lungs are underdeveloped and he has jaundice . lauren : can he breathe on his own ? michael : he 's receiving oxygen and they 're feeding him intravenously . lauren : i have a bad feeling . michael : no , sweetheart ... lauren : i need to go see him . michael : what you need to do -- oh , you 're burning up . lauren : please ... michael : listen , its okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . shh . lay back . lay back . lay back . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , that tiny little baby lying there all by himself in that isolated room . phyllis : well , he looks a lot stronger than he did a few hours ago . gloria : yeah , he 's doing much better . nick : hi , gloria . gloria : hi , nicholas . i 'll leave you two . nick : i brought you some clothes . phyllis : oh , thank you . nick : how is everybody doing ? phyllis : uh ... they 're doing all right . that baby -- he 's so frail . he 's so little . i mean , i ca n't imagine what they 're going through . she carried him for eight months . do you wan na walk with me ? nick : yeah . phyllis : gloria , do you want anything ? gloria : no , thank you . michael : gloria , have you seen the nurse ? gloria : no , what 's wrong ? michael : i think lauren 's fever is up . gloria : oh , god . [ scene_break ] neil : dru ? lily ? drucilla ? dru : i 'm right here . where 'd devon ? neil : have you seen him ? dru : you told me he was upset that he got into an argument with carmen . dru : oh , no , he did n't . if that woman said one thing to upset my son , i 'll kill her ! why did you have to tell devon the truth ? lily : me ? dru : yeah , you . lily : because ... first of all , you did . dru : why did n't you bring him home ? neil : he said he 'd get here himself . dru : oh , so you just let the boy run you like that ? great . neil : what was i supposed to do ? i 'm gon na call crimson lights . you start calling that boy 's friends . lily : no , mom , stop . stop ! that 's why he left in the first place . you two are always suffocating us . trust me , devon 's fine . and i 'm sure he 'll soon be back . [ scene_break ] mr. kim : that was an excellent restaurant . jack : yes , eric is genoa city 's latest culinary star . sharon : i almost did n't want to eat the food , it looked so beautiful . jack : so tell me , mr. kim , what do you think of our little town ? mr. kim : i can understand why you never wan na leave genoa city . you have a lovely home . jack : well , thank you . to nvp , to house of kim , to your success at jabot and a very lucrative future . sharon : cheers . mr. kim : excellent . you know , jack , not many people would want to help the person who acquired their family business . sharon : yeah , he 's amazing , is n't he ? jack : well , i just would n't want to see anything happen to a company my father founded . mr. kim : well , i hope you know that i 'll do everything i can to see that jabot is successful . and i hope that i can continue to call on your expertise . jack : i would be honored . mr. kim : it must be very difficult to follow in the footsteps of a father who was so successful . sharon : well , i 'm sure that john is looking down from heaven with a smile , so proud of you . [ scene_break ] michael : her fever is up , is n't it ? dr. okamura : red bumps and fever are symptomatic of a bacteria . if that spreads through the bloodstream . the blood culture will confirm the diagnosis . michael : how serious is it ? dr. okamura : lauren was taking doxycycline after the bleeding last night . apparently its not working so i 'm gon na switch her to a stronger antibiotic , vancomycin . lauren : and what about the baby ? i mean , is it possible that i passed it on to him ? [ scene_break ] lily : listen , we were worried . where were you ? devon : i just wanted to take a walk and chill out for a little bit . watch this . jana : hello , devon . devon : how you doing ? jana : what can i get for you ? devon : can i get a , uh , a chocolate mint iced latte ? jana : sure . whipped cream ? devon : whipped cream ? yes . thank you . see ? i can order coffee . i 'm almost an adult . jana : what size would you like ? lily : devon ? jana : small , medium or large ? devon : i 'm sorry , medium . medium . i spaced out for a little bit . jana : medium ? devon : thanks . i got ta remember to look at people so i can read their lips . daniel : hey , devon ! come here . daniel : `` how was it walking around by yourself ? `` devon : it was cool . daniel : `` scary ? `` devon : no , it 's not scary . but , uh , the weirdest thing is happening to me . i feel like ... you 're gon na think it 's weird . i feel like i can see better . like , i 'm so much more aware of things this way . you know , i can -- i can feel when trucks or cars are coming . i can even tell the difference between 'em . and smells are stronger , too . lily : that 's hot . hey , why did n't you tell jana that you ca n't hear ? she 'd understand . devon : because i do n't need people feeling sorry for me and being overprotective . that 's why i did n't say anything . lily : yeah , like mom and dad ? devon : mom and dad -- they would plant a tracking device in my head if they could . they 'd know where i was every second . daniel : `` maybe if you tell neil and dru that they 're driving you crazy , they 'll chill . `` devon : i doubt it . lily : devon ? come here . devon : what ? lily : `` if you want them to treat you the same as they used to ... you have to show them you can handle it . `` neil : yeah . she 's back . ( telephone ringing ) dru : hello ? lily : hey , mom , it 's me . we found him . dru : oh , thank goodness . where is he ? how is he ? lily : everything 's cool . we 're coming home . dru : okay , bye , baby . lily : okay , bye . dru : she 's bringing him home . neil : wow . what a day , huh ? [ scene_break ] sharon : so are you upset about what michael said ? jack : oh , people say all kinds of things when they 're under pressure . sharon : well , he should n't have blamed you . jack : he needed to vent . i was handy . sharon : oh , i hate hospitals . jack : oh , god , so do i . so do i. i also know what it 's like to lose a child . sharon : oh , that 's right , you and nikki . he was premature , too . jack : absolutely devastating . one good thing did come out of it . another little boy was given life because we donated his heart . sharon : what an incredible thing to do . jack : hey there ! how are you doing ? mr. kim : better , thanks . sharon : so was it food poisoning ? mr. kim : they think so . jack : listen , let me get you back to the hotel , okay ? mr. kim : oh , no , no , they wan na keep me overnight for observation . jack : really ? gloria : mr. kim ... gloria abbott . mr. kim : of course , mrs. abbott , how are you ? gloria : are you okay ? mr. kim : food poisoning . gloria : oh , terrible stuff . i hope you 'll be feeling much better . mr. kim : thank you . gloria : and i am so looking forward to our working together . mr. kim : so am i . gloria : if you 'll excuse me ? mr. kim : of course . gloria : thank you . mr. kim : she seems very dedicated . i 'm glad she 's staying on at jabot . jack : well , it probably would go against my instincts to keep her on , but i 'm sure you know what you 're doing . [ scene_break ] michael : hey , little baby baldwin . it 's me . it 's your daddy . i bet you 're wondering why your mom has n't come to visit you . well ... she sent me to tell you that ... she 's not feeling very well and she 's resting . but she 's gon na come and visit you very soon , i promise . she ca n't wait to see the best looking baby in the whole hospital . but you got a job , too . you need to get strong , so we can take you home soon . okay ? michael : dr. okamura , excuse me , uh , how 's my son ? dr. okamura : he 's stable . he has n't developed any further complications . we 've , uh , given him a something for rds -- respiratory distress syndrome . michael : all right , that 's for his lungs ? dr. okamura : yes . michael : so , uh , how long will he be on the i.v . ? dr. okamura : no guarantees , we may take him off tomorrow . michael : oh . dr. okamura : if your son continues to progress at this rate , there 's a good chance he wo n't suffer any long - term effects . michael : oh , thank you . thank you , doctor . thank you very much . dr. okamura : you 're very welcome . michael : all right . oh ... you really are the most beautiful baby in this whole hospital . i wish your mother could see you . oh ! ( chuckles ) michael : say cheese . ( camera shutter clicks ) michael : there you go . close ups ... ( camera shutter clicks ) michael : perfect ! gloria : michael , how is she doing ? michael : um ... her fever is down . looks like the antibiotic is working . gloria : how are you doing ? michael : so how am i doing ? how am i doing ? uh , i 'm hanging in there . gloria : so what you said before when lauren was in labor , it 's -- it 's true . i 've been very selfish . and you 're right to say this is my fault . michael : well , there 's more than enough blame to go around . right now all that 's important is lauren and the baby . gloria : that 's right . did you see him ? michael : mm - hmm . the doctor says he 's getting stronger . gloria : thank god for that , michael . michael : i 'm gon na go get some coffee . you want anything ? gloria : i 'll stay with lauren . michael : gloria ? i appreciate your being here with me . phyllis : hey ... michael : hey ! hey ! nick : michael , i have n't had a chance to congratulate you on your son yet . michael : thank you . phyllis : how 's he doing ? michael : they 're both doing better . the baby 's gon na be okay . phyllis : oh ! i 'm so excited for you ! michael : thank you . it 's finally hit me ... my son . i have a son . [ scene_break ] dru : oh ! oh ! baby ! thank god you 're safe ! why did n't you -- why did you do this to us ? devon : i just wanted to be treated like everybody else . neil : yeah , yeah , of course , you do . hey , listen , dru , let him breathe . you 're taking up all the boy 's oxygen . come on . dru : okay . right . baby , are you hungry ? devon : yeah , yeah , i 'm hungry . it smells good in here , too . who cooked ? neil : we both did . dru : well , we both did . neil : yeah . dru : come here , baby . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , thank you , jack . you really know how to show a girl a good time . jack : oh , impressed that i could , uh , get mr. kim to catch food poisoning , were you ? sharon : yeah , it 's payback for jabot . jack : you know , the big trouble with retribution is sometimes it comes back to haunt you . the good news is whenever you help a guy with a gastrointestinal problem , you 've got a friend for life . sharon : and mr. kim is a good friend to have . you know , that altercation at the hospital with michael -- that -- that was a good end to the evening , huh ? jack : yeah , i ca n't take credit for that . sharon : no , michael was way out of line , seriously . jack : i 'd be distraught if it was my wife and child , too . it 's about family . he cares about that . i understand that . in fact , it 's one of the few things michael and i have in common . sharon : well , you 're a better man than you like to admit to be . jack : do n't be so sure . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow . that took a lot out of me . i do n't know if i could be as strong as lauren and michael were if something happened to our daughter . nick : it just reminds you of how little control we have over everything . phyllis : that 's right . hey , nothing 's gon na happen to you . nick : look , i do n't know what the , uh , future 's gon na bring , but we 're gon na face it together . the one thing i am certain of is that you and our child ... are my future . phyllis : you know , the doctor -- the doctor said that we should -- that we should stop having sex soon . nick : all right , well , we better take advantage of what little time we have left . [ scene_break ] neil : so , devon ? dru and i have been talking . and we decided you should start driving again . dru : but -- but , sweet , not right away . neil : that 's right . things will change . dru : we understand that you want your independence . neil : we will make that happen . lily : that 's hot . right ? devon : well , uh , i 've been thinking about this , too . and , uh , i have a solution . neil : oh , really ? what -- what 's that ? devon : i , uh ... i 've decided i 'm gon na move out . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know ... it is always so traumatic for me to be at that hospital . ever since cassie ... jack : i can imagine . sharon : but ... tonight was different . jack : well , maybe you 're starting to get beyond all that . sharon : no . i , um ... i think it 's because i was there with you . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis , i want us to start our future together right now . phyllis : we are . let 's make the most out of it . it could all be gone in an instant . nick : the state of wisconsin does n't want us to get married yet , but i do . phyllis : you do ? i smell brain cells burning . what 's going on ? nick : how would you feel about taking a little trip ? phyllis : domestic or international ? nick : it does n't matter . that 's up to you . there 's lots of places we can go and get married right away . phyllis : are you serious ? nick : yeah . i want to elope . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh ... oh , hello , little one . i 'm your grandmother . and why were you in such a hurry to get here ? oh , god . we have all been so worried about you . but you know something ? i 'm gon na tell you a secret . the first time i saw your daddy i thought he was the most beautiful baby i 'd ever seen ... until now . and you know something ? when you daddy cried , they could hear him all over the hospital . and that 's when i knew that he was going to be somebody very special ... just like you . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , michael ! michael : mm - hmm . lauren : he 's so beautiful ! michael : he is . i mean , you ca n't tell from this photo , but he is absolutely perfect , perfect , perfect . lauren : he 's the most beautiful baby . michael : mm - hmm . you know , i 'm not prejudiced , but i did take a little stroll down to the nursery and i looked at the other kids . and , uh ... lauren : yeah ? how 'd he measure up ? michael : uh , not a one of ' em -- not a one of 'em is as cute as ours . nope . lauren : i ca n't wait to hold him . michael : you see that ? he 's got your nose and your eyes . lauren : yeah . michael : and he 's got kevin 's chin . lauren : that 's your chin , too . michael : huh ? lauren : yes . michael : really ? you think ? lauren : yeah , i do . michael : he 's got my chin . well , he makes -- he makes the cutest little sound when he 's about to cry -- like he ca n't make up his mind whether he wants to or not . and he just decides , `` hey , what the hay ? `` and , you know , his bottom lip -- it starts to quiver . i tell you , he kills me when he does that . i just wan na pick him up and i wan na squeeze him and hug him and tell him everything 's okay . lauren : it is okay . michael : yeah . oh , and , um ... he has a message for you , he told me to give you . lauren : he 's talking already , is he ? michael : oh , brilliant baby . yeah , he said that he had heard so many great , amazing , wonderful things about you that he could n't wait to meet his mom . lauren : i ca n't wait to meet him , too . michael : aw , sweetie ... look at him . [ next_on ] victor : my $ 250 million have been put to good use . neil : i wan na help you . devon : i do n't need the help . lauren : where 's the baby ? michael : he 's in nicu . he 's doing fine . lauren : i wan na hold our son . kevin : jack 's not the owner anymore , mom . gloria : you and i could be out of a job .	lauren wakes and learns that her baby is being feed intravenously and that he has jaundice . she wants to see him but michael feels that she has a fever and decides to get the doctor to see her instead . she has an infection it seems . a bacteria that is infectious and because of that she wo n't be permitted to see her child for a while . michael will have to take precautions as well . the winters ca n't find devon anywhere . dru blames lily for telling him about her troubles . `` if carmen has anything to do with this , i will kill her ! `` mr. kim is at jack 's house visiting with jack and sharon . the man talks favourable about jack on all levels . he leaves to make a call and soon jack and sharon hear the man groaning in pain in the other room . `` my stomach `` jack and sharon set about getting the man to the hospital right away . nick comes to see phyllis at the hospital and shares with her how it was when noah was born premature michael seems to have calmed down and talks kindly to his mother now as opposed to when he was shouting at her earlier . michael goes back to be with lauren . she is babbling . `` our baby is in danger . i just know it . i know that she is here . i can feel it . she is going to steal our baby ! `` michael asks her who she talks about . `` sheila ! `` jack and sharon bump into nick and phyllis at the hospital and they learn about michael and lauren 's baby being in trouble . they head upstairs to see how the couple is holding up and michael completely snaps ordering jack out of there . jack understands the anger as michael was protecting his family and in fact , that is something that he and jack have in common . sharon felt okay for the first time in a long time at the hospital . she used to feel bad about cassie when she went there but now she thinks that being there with jack made it okay . the doctor gives michael the news that lauren 's fever is dropping and that the baby will most likely be released the following day . gloria admits to michael that she is the one who was at fault for lauren and the baby having their medical difficulties . michael goes to the incubator and smiles now he takes pictures of the child using his cellphone and returns to lauren who is clearly doing much better . lily brings devon home and neil and drucilla tell that they will try to lighten up more and let the boy have his independence . devon has been thinking about that too and has decided that he is going to move out .
victor : uh , becky , i 'm expecting the delivery of an important package . let me know when it arrives , okay ? victoria is going up to the development today and i want her to take this along . all right , thank you . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , i do n't know if you 've heard this , but i have a fiancé . j.t . : so you 're telling me i 'm lusting after an almost married woman ? victoria : almost married and very pregnant . j.t . : that explains all the extra space in my bed last night . i hated it . victoria : well , i 'll just have to come and fill it up , wo n't i ? listen , not to switch to work -- j.t . : you 're switching . victoria : occupational hazard . so ? j.t . : yes , so i 'm , uh , i 'm making progress in the kickback investigation . i got it narrowed down to a couple construction suppliers , and i 'll let you know how it goes . victoria : well , tell me in person tonight . j.t . : ( laughs ) nick : hey . sorry we 're late . victoria : hi . nick : she could n't decide if she wanted to wear the pink outfit or the orange outfit , so i put her in the , uh , the overalls and a tee . victoria : aw ! well , that 's okay , considering that i bought her this outfit . hi , baby ! nick : hi . victoria : you know , you 're gon na have a new cousin soon , and then you can boss him around like i bossed your daddy around when he was a little boy . nick : payback . victoria : i ca n't believe i 'm gon na have one of these . i 'm so happy . it 's not bad luck to say that , right ? summer : ( cries ) nick : nah . not at all . victoria : do you want this ? i 'm gon na be a mommy . nick : if i know you , five minutes after his arrival , you 're gon na be putting together a to - do list -- one , interview night nurses . two , check for the best preschool . three , apply to harvard . victoria : yeah , you know , if i was n't superstitious , i 'd probably be doing it already . nick : you are so predictable . victoria : nothing 's gon na go wrong , right ? nick : no , it 's your turn , sis . victoria : oh , that 's what i thought the last time . nick : that was then , this is now . victoria : you know what ? you 're right . it 's my turn . i hope . jill : ( sighs ) hello , you two . nick : hey , jill . victoria : hi , jill . jill : you three . hello , precious . four . victoria : yep . us newmans -- we 're breeding and multiplying . nick : and about to take over the world . how you doing ? jill : i 'm coping . it helps to look at a beautiful baby . victoria : are they any closer to figuring out how ji min died ? jill : they 're getting there . i know it wo n't change anything , i just -- nick : yeah , but you need to know . jill : i really do . anyway , it was great seeing both of you . nick : good seeing you , too . jill : bye . nick : ( sighs ) victoria : life is not fair . nick : no , it is not . victoria : jill loses the guy that she loves . and i get the guy and i get the baby . nick : hey , you deserve them . victoria : people do n't get what they deserve . i mean , they get lucky or they get unlucky . and when i get lucky , i start to worry . [ scene_break ] jill : oh ! hello , stranger . cane : hey . i did n't think i 'd see you here . jill : yes , i was just appreciating nick 's baby . you know , you have a kid , and one day it 's this big , and then the next day ... i missed all your in between sizes , did n't i ? cane : oh , you did n't miss that much . i 'm like a freak of nature . i went from , like , 26 `` to 6 ' 2 `` in a week . hey , do you wan na get lunch ? jill : you 're only asking me 'cause you 're worried about me . cane : there 's always the other option , which is i 'm asking you because i wan na have lunch with my mum . jill : i would love to , sweetie . cane : all right . sweet . okay . jill : oh . thank you very much . bye . cane : bye . i lo you . jill : see ya . cane : okay . cane : it 's a constellation . you have the big dipper . you have the hunter in orion . we have the southern cross . i used to lie on my uncle 's farm . there was this one hill , and at night you could look up at the stars -- there was a blanket of stars above you . and you 'd see the southern cross just hanging above you . if i close my eyes , i can still see it . lily : that 's -- that 's beautiful . heather : cane ? hey , you . cane : hey . [ scene_break ] lily : how did i get a `` c - plus `` and you got an `` a - minus `` when we studied together ? colleen : hey , it 's just one test . lily : oh , god ! adrian : good morning . colleen : morning . adrian : exam booklet , huh ? colleen : uh , yeah , she 's not happy with her quiz grade . so do you wan na get coffee with us ? adrian : oh , i 'll try and make it . i 'm meeting with the department head . he wants to talk to me about teaching another class next semester . then i got ta head up to clear springs . colleen : after you say that in a more appropriately heartfelt manner ? adrian : well , if it 's too heartfelt , i wo n't wan na leave . colleen : well , i wish i could clone you . adrian : well , then i 'd be jealous of the me that got to stay . okay . colleen : bye . adrian : bye . lily : i 'm an idiot . colleen : okay , it 's a `` c - plus , `` lily . it 's not like you failed . lily : oh , my gosh ! colleen : what ? lily : look . colleen : oh . lily : i scribbled cane 's name in the margin of my quiz , like i 'm back in middle school . colleen : well , i 've been there , wrote that . lily : oh , gosh , i need to focus ! what is wrong with me ? i should see if that euro history study group e - mailed me . colleen : okay , why do n't we go get a coffee and i will help you ? what ? lily : i - i just got an i.m . colleen : from your study group ? lily : no , no . it 's from `` ib romeo `` it says `` i miss u. `` [ scene_break ] amber : hey ! daniel : hey . hey , uh , do you wan na come to work with me later and help with jack 's marketing ? amber : is he paying ? daniel : ten bucks an hour . amber : aw , sweet . i need every penny for my record deal . daniel : yeah , maybe you should try using some of that money on a therapist that could help you get over cane . amber : actually , i have a master plan for that . i am going to throw myself into my music and get back into my designing . you know , edgy , kind of rocker chick stuff , you know ? so then my music and my designs -- they 'll kinda play off one another . and then when i 'm a huge star -- daniel : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , cane will regret that he ever dumped you . i know . amber : okay . hey ! pay attention . i wrote a new song . see , singers can make a lot more money when they record their own stuff . daniel : okay , lay it on me . amber : okay . `` you kissed a girl at a party , did n't know i could see . kissed another girl on the b - ball court . wishin ' it was me . `` daniel : you 're talking about cane . amber : your point ? daniel : how is that supposed to help you get over him ? amber : a lot of singers write about their life . and it 's better than therapy . daniel : okay , and this girl on the basketball court ? you 're talking about heather ? amber : yes . yes . he was seriously making out with her . and i just -- i felt like i was gon na puke . it was awful . daniel : what is up with this guy ? amber : what is up with him , is that my ex is playing your ex . there 's a hit song in there . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , here we go . so we 're going wider on the condo advertising this weekend . we 're gon na go to chicago , minneapolis . nick : great , jump - start sales . victoria : yeah . have you seen the latest numbers on that ? nick : uh , yeah , they are bad . victoria : they 're worse than bad . they 're horrible . we need to get more aggressive . nick : why do n't you go at the -- the nostalgia angle ? i mean , we spent so much money preserving the architecture . victoria : i know . i 'm still glad that we did . but adrian 's headed up there this weekend , so maybe we can get him on a local n.p.r . nick : yeah , find a local angle . maybe the oldest citizen in the county ? victoria : yeah . on air with him , or a print ad , talking about the glory days . nikki : yeah . now we 're back , but with every modern convenience . it 's the best of both worlds . victoria : you 're good . nick : i know . super good . why do n't you write that down actually , and sign it this time . victoria : i think i will . [ scene_break ] heather : i 'm sorry about that . cane : so what , was it , like , an important call ? heather : hot date . cane : oh , really ? heather : no . no , not really . i just like the way it sounded . so , um ... i had a really good time yesterday . cane : me , too . you seem to be , uh , walking all right , so i imagine your leg 's healed . heather : oh , yeah . yeah , it 's as good as new . i think i 'm ready for a rematch . cane : i 'd love to , but i 'm -- i 'm swamped at work . heather : ouch . you 're using my excuses on me . cane : but i will make it up to you , so we will do a rematch , dinner ... and maybe a movie . heather : well , that 's got ta count for , like , what , at least three dates ? cane : you think you can handle it ? heather : i can handle you . [ scene_break ] colleen : are you gon na check all your e - mails before you respond to that im ? lily : yep . colleen : what if it 's from cane ? lily : it 's not . colleen : okay , how do you know ? lily : i just do , okay ? colleen : right . it 's much clearer for me now . lily : `` ib romeo `` is the name that daniel used when i away at boarding school . and i was `` ib juliet . `` colleen : he was so romantic , right ? lily : yeah , and now we are so divorced . so why would he i.m . me ? colleen : why do n't you ask him ? lily : fine . i 'm gon na ask him . lily : it 's -- it 's not from him . colleen : who 's mia ? lily : um ... she 's -- she 's one of the few friends i made at boarding school . she made the place bearable , or at least as bearable as possible . `` thought you 'd laugh at that blast from the past . how 's the old married couple ? `` colleen : she does n't know , huh ? lily : well , i - i have n't talked to her in awhile . i mean , it 's not like i have the plague . colleen : exactly . lily : i 'm -- i 'm just -- i 'm divorced . so what ? colleen : yeah , it 's not a big deal . lily : yeah , so i 'll just tell her . colleen : yeah . lily : yeah . [ scene_break ] victoria : all of the data that we have on sales is in here -- the projection graph showing how far away we are from the estimates , current marketing expenses , all of it . nick : yeah , right , right , i 'm gon na be up to date on this any minute . by -- by the end of the day at the latest . victoria : i know . victor : i was just about to call the two of you . victoria : oh , hey , dad . nick : hi , dad . victor : you got a minute ? victoria : actually , i was just about to run into a quick meeting with sales . victor : all right . see me when you 're finished , okay ? victoria : i think he meant , uh , the instant we 're finished . nick : yeah . what do you think that 's all about ? victoria : i do n't know . wish i knew . [ scene_break ] lily : `` ib romeo '' -- that was so weird , seeing that again . colleen : yeah . well , you know , it 's not like everyone is , like , romantic . lily : yeah . colleen : daniel . hey . daniel : hey . you okay ? lily : yeah . i 'm fine . it 's ... um , where 's my -- i think i left my euro book . i 'll be right back . daniel : what 's the matter with her ? colleen : um , nothing . just school stuff . daniel : i know it 's really none of my business , but ... colleen : what ? daniel : i know lily is into cane . colleen : and ? daniel : and he is interested in other people . colleen : okay , could you narrow it down to gender - specific ? daniel : heather . colleen : heather , the prosecutor , heather ? daniel : yes . colleen : okay , and how do you know ? daniel : amber told me . colleen : oh , amber . right . 'cause she 's reliable . [ scene_break ] amber : you will not be sorry you 're producing my cd . i 'm writing all originals and they 're amazing . i know studio time is expensive . four musicians , yeah . and i 'll overdub myself for backups . you know , no need to pay for backup singers . $ 15,000 for a deposit will not be a problem . well , you wo n't need to wait for the check to clear . i 'll pay in cash . [ scene_break ] victoria : all right , dad , before you say anything , i know that the numbers on the condos do n't look good . nick : but i have some ideas . they 're gon na turn things around . victor : do you ? victoria : yes . and they 're really great . they 're very much targeted towards the demo that we want -- upscale , people interested in historical preservation . victor : really ? nick : yep . and they 're being implemented as we speak . victor : you know , even though i disagree with you guys , i must say i 'm very happy to see the two of you work together . victoria : yes . it 's excellent . nick : we 're hoping that it will alleviate any -- victor : but that 's not why i asked you to come here . victoria : oh ? victor : it 's about something more important than that . victoria : okay , listen , dad , i absolutely believe that the overall plan is still sound . victor : sweetheart , that 's a matter of opinion , okay ? but let 's put that aside for a moment . i 've got something for you . victoria : for me ? victor : yeah . nick : dad , you ... victoria : oh , dad ! what is it ? what did you ... a baby - naming book ? nick : that 's cool , dad . victoria : wow ! so this is what you meant by `` more important ? `` victor : well , my new grandchild does n't have a name yet , does it ? nick : uh , you know what ? she 's a little superstitious about all the baby stuff until she actually gives birth . victoria : no , you were right . you know , i 'm -- i 'm not gon na be scared anymore . if i stay stuck in the past , i 'm not gon na enjoy this . and i wan na enjoy this . the baby 's gon na be fine . everything is gon na be perfect this time . i 'm gon na enjoy every minute and -- and i want -- i want all of you to enjoy it with me . victoria : oh , how about napoleon ? nick : napoleon newman ? nappy ? nap . the napster . victor : ( laughs ) nappy ? he would try to win all of our family battles . nick : just do n't use any variations on nikki or victor , all right ? we 're kinda tapped out on those . victoria : yeah , i 'd say . nick : so no `` nikita , `` no `` victory . `` victoria : all right , um , colin ? colin newman ? victor : hm . nick : colin ? if he 's really short , he could be semi - colin newman . victor : that 's a -- victoria : yeah , that 's funny . victor : very good idea . victoria : okay , um , igor ? igor ? victor : who ? nick : as in , beaver ? victoria : beaver ? no , it 's scandinavian . it means , uh , heroic warrior . victor : how do you spell igor ? victoria : `` i - g - o - r . `` victor : that should be igor . victoria : well , then igor . victor : well , igor ? nick : that 's truly awful . victoria : igor newman . nick : that 's really , really awful . victoria : i like it ! victor : you do ? victoria : well , maybe not . no . all right , jack . no , definitely not jack . victor : semi , come here ! victoria : ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) victoria : jason ? jeremy ? joshua ? nick : yeah , that 's a good one . victoria : jesse ? victor : jesse ? mm - hmm . yeah . victoria : oh , dad ! victor : i 'm having a grandson . it makes me very happy . okay ? [ scene_break ] cane : so it 's not copper theft that 's the problem . it 's the concrete ? j.t . : yeah , it looks that way . i 've connected with a source in one of the construction supply houses , and he claims that his boss is selling low - grade concrete at high prices to my foreman 's contractor . cane : and he 's pocketing the difference ? j.t . : yeah , and kicking back some , too . cane : well , is n't that nice ? it 's win - win for everybody except chancellor . can you confirm this ? j.t . : not yet . but i 'm working on it . cane : well , we need something concrete -- pun intended . if we blow the whistle on a maybe and it turns out not to be true , between the , uh , lawsuits and the bad publicity , it 'll be a nightmare . j.t . : i understand . cane : call me when you get something . j.t . : yeah , you bed . you 'll know either way . [ scene_break ] colleen : so how soon do you leave ? adrian : right away . there 's a museum up there -- a historical society kind of thing -- and they are doing an exhibit on the development . colleen : and you 're the man in charge ? adrian : obviously . colleen : you know , i was thinking that this is the first time we 've slept apart since i moved in . adrian : well , i could be a bad influence and suggest you skip school , come up there with me . colleen : oh , this from the man who loves education so much ? adrian : well , it is possible that i love you more . colleen : can i please have that for the record , mr . professor ? adrian : okay . how about i show you when i get home ? colleen : you show me ? adrian : mm - hmm . i 'm gon na miss you . heather : oh ! whoa , whoa , whoa ! all right , you two , i 'd suggest you get a room , but as i recall , you already have one . colleen : yes , he 's leaving for a business trip . heather : oh . colleen : we should all hang out when you get back . adrian : yes . sounds -- sounds great . uh , i 'll call you later tonight . colleen : okay . bye . adrian : bye . heather : the look on your face is enough to make a cynic believe . at least , almost . colleen : and you 're the cynic ? heather : when it comes to love ? most definitely . very bad role models . colleen : well , you see , my parents were divorced , like , very divorced . and , um , i guess i should be cynical , but ... when i -- when i look at him , it 's , um ... heather : oh , that 's sweet . that 's sweet in this nauseating kind of way . colleen : right . heather : should i ... ( retches ) now ? later ? just let me know . colleen : um , my coffee 's getting cold . do n't you ever ... wan na fall in love ? heather : fall ? see , i have a problem with that word . `` fall , `` as in no control . i like control . colleen : okay , so when you see an elderly couple and they 've probably been together forever and they 're holding hands , i mean , do n't you think , like , like , wow ! lucky them . heather : no , i think they 're probably doing it to make the rest of us jealous . colleen : you do n't really believe that , do you ? heather : oh , it depends on when you ask me . colleen : so you and cane -- are you feeling romantic ? heather : i do n't -- lily : hey , um -- colleen : hey . lily : our study group is meeting out here . hi . heather : hello . and to answer your question -- colleen : oh , no , no , no , that 's -- it 's not important at all . lily : well , um , are -- are you and cane seeing each other ? heather : not officially . you know , we 've -- we 've been hanging out -- whatever that means . lily : define `` hanging out ? `` heather : you know -- you know , when you 're starting to see someone and ... you 're expecting the first kiss and you think it 's gon na be really great . and then it comes and the reality is ... disappointing , shall we say ? well , cane was definitely not disappointing . lily : cool . um , well , hey , i - i have to go . so i 'll see you . heather : okay . colleen : um , lily ? heather : is she okay ? colleen : no . no , she 's not . [ scene_break ] cane : what are you thinking about ? jill : i 'm sorry . you are engaging , babe . i was just ... i had another dream about ji min last night , that 's all . he was alive and happy and we were talking and laughing . and all of sudden , he , uh ... grabbed his throat and said he could n't breathe . then he collapsed at my feet and i watched him die . cane : mum , that 's horrible . jill : i know it 's horrible . it 's -- it 's exactly the way he died . and i was n't there to help . cane : so is there any news on the investigation ? jill : um ... detective sullivan told me that they got jack abbott on security tape near ji min 's room . cane : what ? when did that happen ? jill : before i found amber standing over ji min 's body . cane : well , i 'm sure the cops will , you know , look into that . jill : huh . yeah . i sure hope so . cane : but i do n't think it was amber . amber would n't have done that . jill : now is that an objective opinion ? cane : yeah . are you asking me if i still fancy the girl ? jill : oh , cane , do you ? cane : no . no . you know what i 'm looking for in a woman ? someone who has class , someone who 's honest , has brains ... and someone who 's sweet . jill : what about beauty ? cane : huh . would you laugh at me if i said , um , inner beauty ? jill : i would not laugh . cane : because when she laughs , mum ... or when she learns something new ... there 's this ... this innocence , and there 's this light in her eyes . jill : now why do i get the feeling that you know the exact height , hair color and eye color of this woman ? let me guess . she 's a blonde , right ? cane : no . baked salmon in lemon dill sauce ? that looks like a good special , does n't it ? [ scene_break ] colleen : i was just trying to find out if -- lily : listen , she 's a free agent , okay ? and so is he . it 's no big deal . colleen : lily , this is me you 're talking to . lily : listen , i 'm fine with it . seriously . i mean , i was doodling his name on my quiz and he has n't even asked me out . i just seriously need to get a grip . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : yes , hi , number one nannies ? i have , uh , used your service before and i was -- uh , tonight ? sometime around ... okay . totally booked ? good to know . yes , i am sure it 's because you are the best in town . yes , thank you for your time . victoria : the single dad thing 's kinda tough , huh ? nick : ( sighs ) tell me about it . i need to go up and see my wife tonight , and then after that , head up to the development . i need somebody to watch summer for , like , a couple days . i was hoping to steal one of the nurses from the day care , but apparently they 're under - staffed . victoria : well , why do n't you ask dad for venture capital while he 's besotted with his new grandson , and maybe he 'll say yes ? nick : he has gone mellow on us . victoria : mm - hmm . he has . enjoy the moment . nick : that 's what i was thinking . victoria : it 's kinda nice . you know , i 'd volunteer for you , of course , but i 'm headed up to the project and my gear 's already in the car and everything . nick : oh , of course , of course . use the work excuse . you 're just going up there to see fake construction worker guy . victoria : soon to be fake construction worker father . can you believe dad gave me a baby - naming book ? nick : yeah , i was there . he did n't give me anything . victoria : yeah . you know , i was thinking ... maybe i 'll name him christian . nick : hm . dad 's real name . victoria : yeah . so ? so sue me , i 'm sentimental . nick : interesting . hmm , let 's just see what we already have . we have ... nicholas christian newman , noah christian newman . yeah , i guess you could go with christian christian newman . it 's got style . victoria : oh , you 're right . i 'll ask j.t . if he has any ideas . nick : i 'm gon na go out on a limb here and say you are n't gon na use any variation of bradley ? victoria : do you have any idea how badly i want this baby to be j.t . 's ? i 'll tell you , i will be so glad when he figures out what 's going on with the kickbacks and he can quit this construction job . nick : so no more power drill , huh ? victoria : that is none of your business . it 's weird , though . i 've hired j.t . before many times . i never thought anything of it . but ... now he 's my j.t . you know what ? this must be what a cop 's wife feels like -- on edge all the time . it 's got ta be . i 'll just be glad when this job is over . [ scene_break ] colleen : thanks . lily : i was thinking about cane . colleen : i knew you liked him . lily : no , that 's not ... what i meant . i was just thinking that ... finding out that he 's kinda ... sorta seeing heather is a good thing . colleen : and how exactly do you spin that ? lily : i 'm not -- i 'm not spinning anything . i just ... i do n't know , when i saw that i.m . , it just ... took me back to how i felt about daniel . and how he felt about me . i mean , we could n't stand being away from each other . and we ran away and got married . we went against everyone . and you know , if i had the chance to do it all over again , even knowing what i know , i would . because that 's how much i loved him . colleen : yeah , i know . lily : and when i think about everything that we went through , i just wonder , how did we end up like this ? divorced ? us ? i mean , no , that happens to other people , not to us . but you know what ? it did happen . and ... i guess it 's just hard for me to get over that . colleen : i get that . lily : but you know what kept me from thinking about it too much ? colleen : your crush on cane ? lily : yep . until now . [ scene_break ] cane : now this is the bee 's knees . it just surpassed fish ' n chips as my fave . jill : is n't that funny ? that was ji min 's favorite meal here , too . cane : i wish i had , you know , the chance to know him better . jill : i wish i had a chance to know him better . learning all this stuff after he 's dead . i mean , what 's true ? what 's not true ? i 'll never really know now . cane : that 's not gon na change the way you feel about each other . jill : no , you 're right . that much i do know . my mother , you know , used to make these little digs all the time about ... the difference in our ages . but ji min and i never once had a passing thought about that . cane : so you do n't think age matters , then . jill : no , not a bit . if you 're lucky enough to find somebody that you love , you grab it . cane , if this woman -- the one who may or may not be blonde -- is young or old , okay ? or if she has a third eye in the middle of her forehead -- if you love her , you better go for it . [ scene_break ] daniel : if you could go ahead and type this ... amber : my fingers are your fingers . daniel : okay , let 's see what we got here . yadda , yadda , yadda ... `` gambling is a tool of the devil . how loose will your slots be ? `` do n't type that one . amber : okay . daniel : oh ! this one looks a little better . `` i live five miles from clear springs and will be there once a week . i fully support this great idea . `` amber : i fully support it . let 's talk about my cd . daniel : oh , wait . `` i live in the same county . if the restaurants are top quality , i 'll visit there often . `` amber : what do you think of a concept cd ? daniel : what do you mean ? amber : okay , instead of one song being about cane , what if they 're all about him ? daniel : that 's a little much , do n't you think ? amber : yeah . maybe you 're right . and why give him all the credit , right ? daniel : he does n't deserve all the credit . you know , why do n't you try writing a song about me ? amber : ( laughs ) nick : hey , daniel , i need a favor . how would you like to stay at the tack house for a couple of days and watch your sister ? i need to go and visit your mother and after that head up to the development . daniel : uh , i do n't know about that . tack house or kevin 's apartment where i share a bathroom with three people and there 's week - old pizza crust underneath the couch ? amber : hey , i 'm neat . daniel : can i do my work from there ? nick : definitely . hey , i owe you one . thank you . you do n't work here , do you ? daniel : she 's just helping me with something for jack . nick : right . amber : dis me much ? daniel : he did n't mean anything by it . he just knows that you were my co- defendant . amber : well , all the major charges have been dropped . you know , someday , when my album is a huge hit , all the people who ever thought smack about me -- they 're gon na be sorry . [ scene_break ] joe : yeah . no , no , no . no . no , you 're not getting it . i need that finished today . today i need that finished , all right ? good . j.t . : hey , joe , you got a second ? joe : yeah , what 's up ? j.t . : workin ' hard , man . workin ' hard . joe : good to hear . we 're on a tight deadline . j.t . : yeah , i just wanted to let you know i was watching the guys pour the concrete and , uh , i think it 's pouring too wet . joe : really ? j.t . : yeah . joe : well , thanks for the heads - up . i 'll check it out . j.t . : yeah , uh , you , uh , you done a slump test or anything ? joe : yeah . you know , i 've been doing this a long time . do n't worry about it . i 'll check it out when i got a minute . j.t . : you 're the boss . joe : okay , then . back to work . j.t . : you got it . joe : yeah . [ scene_break ] victor : you 're gon na see so many amazing things in your lifetime , you know that ? more than your daddy , even more than me . oh , yeah . do you know when your daddy -- you know when your daddy was a little boy , he had to go all the way across the television room to change channels . did you know that ? look at this . come here . there . nick : hey , there she is . we had a hot date for some applesauce and a little `` cat in the hat . `` they told me in the nursery she fell for an older man . victor : yes , the older man fell for her . come here , my baby . there you go . there we go . nick : yeah , she really into the food . victor : yeah . look at that . i 'm so happy that summer 's gon na play with victoria 's son . i 'm gon na teach them how to ride bicycles and ride horses . just like i taught your daddy and your aunt , right ? we 're going to get you a little pony . nick : whoa . whoa . whoa . let 's -- let 's hold off on the pony , dad , for a little while . victor : yeah ? nick : you 're in an interesting mood . are you okay ? victor : yeah , of course i 'm okay . i could n't be happier . nick : well , you know , it 's just vick told me after you got sick , you turned into this really gentle , you know , kind ... victor : you know , that 's all nonsense . you know damn well that when you were kids i was gentle and very kind with you kids . it 's just when adults cross my path , that 's when i get a little ornery . victoria : hi . i just thought i would say good - bye before i ... victor : i wan na sit down with you . there . victoria : aw . you know what , dad ? nick : ( laughs ) victoria : she kinda looks like you , around the eyes . victor : well , hopefully not around the mustache . victoria : ( chuckles ) victor : i 'm gon na have to spend more time with my grandchildren , right ? nick : you 're sure you 're okay ? victor : i just realize from time to time how lucky i am . right ? how lucky i am to have all of you . your beautiful daughter . your son - to - be . victoria : but you and mom do n't have each other . victor : no , we do n't . but we have our children . and we have our children 's children . and looking at all of you , your mom and i did something right . nick : he means me . [ scene_break ] cane : thank you . jill : oh , look at the time . would you care to walk me back to the work ? cane : i would love to , but i 've got a meeting about the construction timetable . with all the stops and starts , it 's -- it 's giving everybody heartburn . jill : so this meeting was set when you invited me ? cane : a meal with you , antacid with them . jill : you are a good guy . cane : oh , i try . let me know if you need anything , okay ? or if you hear from the police . jill : i will , sweetie . bye . cane : bye . i love you . ( cell phone ringing ) lily : it 's cane . [ scene_break ] victor : my boy , are you going up to the development later ? nick : uh , yeah , at the end of the day , why ? victor : remember when you and i built that bookshelf together ? nick : uh , yeah , it turned out well , right ? victor : i thought we did a hell of a job . and i thought maybe you and i could , you know , build that cradle that you brought by . build it for victoria 's baby . nick : really ? victor : yeah , we can do it together . nick : i 'd like that , dad . [ scene_break ] victoria : so your meeting -- did it go okay ? j.t . : i let him know i was aware of what was happening , and he played it pretty cool , you know ? i ca n't tell if he 's legit or if he 's bluffing . he 's got a good poker face . hey , so when are you leaving ? victoria : now . j.t . : are you sure you do n't wan na take a train or have somebody drive you ? victoria : i drive myself around all day . i think i can make it to clear springs . j.t . : i know you do , but -- victoria : no arguing . i am the boss , mr. construction worker . j.t . : ( laughs ) all right . all right , well , um , drive safe . wear your seat belt . do n't speed . uh , make a complete stop at every stop sign . victoria : i 've never so much as gotten a speeding ticket . j.t . : all right . well , good , keep it that way . and then tonight we can talk about ... moving violations . victoria : you are ridiculous . j.t . : you can only hope the kid gets my sense of humor . victoria : actually , that 's not in my top ten . you know what i hope he gets from you ? i hope he gets your heart . j.t . : you break it , you buy it . victoria : i already own it . and i 'm never giving it back . so i 'll see you later . nick : good . you 're still here . so i have an idea . victoria : yeah , i 'm -- i , uh , left a file that i really need . nick : okay . well , whatever . how about if you come with me to see phyllis , and then i can drive you up . victoria : pregnant women can drive , little brother . nick : i know . this would just make me feel a little better . victoria : what , are you gon na tell me now you 're the superstitious one ? nick : you 're finally rubbing off on me . victoria : no , i am the worrier , not you . me . nick : i 'm not worried . i mean , maybe i 'm a little worried . victoria : well , do n't be . nick : all right . fine . then just call me when you get there , all right ? victoria : nicholas ... come here . i 'm gon na be okay . nick : all right . victoria : remember when you were a little kid and i said you were a pain in the butt ? nick : yeah , that really hurt my feelings , actually . victoria : well , i was right . you 're a pain in the butt . i 'll call you when i get there . and stop looking at me like that . i know that look . it 's a worried look . nick : i 'll stop worrying when you get there safe .	victor buys victoria a book of baby names . victoria , victor and nick talk about possible names for the baby . amber and daniel complain about their former spouses having moved on . meanwhile lily is feeling bad about her life and ca n't believe she ended up divorced . amber arranges to have her demo recorded . she reads daniel some lyrics of a song she wrote about cane . nick has to go to clear springs for a few days so he asks daniel to stay at his house and watch summer . jill is having a really hard time dealing with ji min 's death . cane gets news from jt about the guy who is ripping them off at clear springs . he also warns the supervisor that some of the workers do n't seem to be doing a good job . victoria heads up to clear springs to see jt .
phyllis : guys , please , help me out here . i really , really need help . i need those proofs on my desk tonight . please . like , in an hour , actually . ( sighs ) tonight . nick : did you miss me ? phyllis : hey ! i did ! oh , i missed you . oh ! phyllis : summer missed her daddy , too . nick : it 's been a long couple of days without my girls . phyllis : how was new york ? nick : it was , uh , hectic . how about here ? phyllis : um , our crazy level is in orange , you know , but i have it under control . nick : okay . where 's mom ? phyllis : your mom left word that she would be gone for a couple days . nick : gone ? phyllis : gone . mm - hmm . so much for her promise to help out while you split your time between newman and the magazine . nick : why would she leave right now when we 're so busy ? phyllis : i do n't know . i just run the place . no one tells me anything . nick : okay . uh , there 's something you should know . sharon has come back to work at newman . phyllis : as what ? nick : as beauty of nature spokeswoman . same as before . phyllis : that -- whose idea was that ? nick : yeah , actually , it was my idea . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , my gosh ! it 's a new bag for all my stuff . jack : happy first day back . sharon : wow ! it 's ... it 's beautiful . jack : look inside . sharon : okay . hmm ... what is this ? oh , it 's a business card holder . i love these . thank you . let 's see . oh , jack , how did you know i needed a new pen ? oh , jack . jack : every girl needs a new bracelet . sharon : oh , my gosh . this is incredible . thank you so much . i ... you 're amazing . here , put it on me . jack : i want things to be good with us . sharon : i know . they will be . i mean , they are . ( gasps ) oh , my gosh ! it 's 5 till . jack : you have somewhere you have to be ? sharon : yeah , i have a meeting . jack : go , go , go . go , i should n't be lingering in enemy territory anyway . sharon : yeah , not that you mind . jack : you got that right , my darling . sharon : ( giggles ) i 'll see you later . jack : yeah . [ jack makes a call ] jack : hey , it 's me . i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] adam : all right , i 'll meet you there . heather : you do realize you do n't deserve this since you made me late this morning . adam : well , i ca n't say that i 'm sorry . heather : if i could take the day off ... adam : no , no , no , the wicked do not rest and neither should those who chase them . heather : okay . adam : uh , listen , if you hear anything about victor ... heather : i will let you know . but the u.s. and mexican authorities wo n't rest until they track him down . and now with my dad working on this , it 's not gon na be long before they bring victor back for questioning . i got ta run . bye . adam : bye . do n't bring him back too soon . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , i 'm so glad you 're back . i 've been going crazy since you were gone . j.t . : look , everything went perfectly . victoria : good . no one followed you ? j.t . : no . and believe me , the way i left that hotel room in rio , it looks like your dad was hanging out there . so where 's your mom ? is she on her way ? victoria : yeah , she left last night . so now let 's just hope the authorities fell for the trap and followed her to brazil . [ scene_break ] nikki : yes , um , is this room service ? i 'd like to order breakfast for two , please . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] sabrina : what 's this ? victor : open it . sabrina : hmm . you spoil me , my love . i love it . ( giggles ) sabrina : a key ? victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : what are we gon na do with this ? victor : it 's for our chateau . sabrina : you mean -- you mean , you rented a chateau ? victor : no , i bought a chateau . sabrina : no ! victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : no , you did n't . do n't joke . it 's not funny . victor : i did . in today 's market , one buys . one does n't rent . sabrina : victor ! c'est vrai ? victor : ( speaking french ) sabrina : thank you . thank you . thank you . oh , i do n't know what to say except ... thank you . this makes me so happy . [ scene_break ] nick : sorry about that . phyllis : oh , no , it 's all right , baby . you 're so busy , hiring and firing . nick : see , this is why i waited to tell you about sharon , because i knew you 'd have a problem . phyllis : i do n't have a problem . i do n't have a problem at all . i 'm fine . if you wan na go on rescue missions , you go right ahead . nick : what i 'm trying to rescue is beauty of nature . when adam tried to reinvent it as newman infinity , it was a total disaster . phyllis : right . nick : it confused customers , sales tanked . we need to get back to what put the line on the map in the first place . phyllis : no , i completely get it . original name , original spokesmodel . nick : yes . phyllis : yeah . nick : this gives us our best shot . phyllis : absolutely . it 's business . i understand . nick : really ? phyllis : yeah . really . i was just so happy to get rid of sharon , you know ? i just -- it was difficult looking at her every day across the room , you know , acting like she knew what she was doing . nick : i know it bothered you , having sharon around so much , but she really did do a lot of great things for newman . phyllis : okay , good , good . that 's good . i understand . thanks . say no more . nick : okay , i 'm glad you 're -- you 're cool with this . 'cause i need to get the word out there immediately about the revamped line , set up some stuff with sharon . i know she has a busy schedule , but , uh , i 'm sure you can work it out . phyllis : yep . nick : okay . well , uh ... i hate to say this , but i need to get back to newman . phyllis : you 're going to newman now ? you just got here . nick : i know . i know . but i have to . but do n't worry , we 're gon na hang out tonight with summer at the house . we 'll have some dinner . it 'll be great , okay ? phyllis : yeah . nick : was there , uh , something else ? something you wan na say ? phyllis : this new arrangement is just ... you know , nick , we make such a good team , and now you 're gon na be spending most of your time across town . nick : look , just 'cause i 'm not gon na be here every minute of the day , that 's not gon na change anything , all right ? [ scene_break ] paul 's voice : this is paul williams . you 've reached my voice mail . to bypass this message , at -- heather : hey , paul , it 's me . um , i just wanted to say thank you again for taking to nikki last night . and if i hear of any new developments in victor 's case , i 'll let you know . you do the same for me , okay ? bye . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) nikki : paul williams , what are you doing here ? paul : funny , i was just gon na ask you the same thing . taken to wearing men 's clothing these days ? nikki : ( sighs ) okay ... i 'm not alone . i met somebody , and we decided to take a trip and get to know each other better . paul : well , i 'd say you know him very , very well . `` custom - made for victor newman . `` nikki : paul , i need you to leave now . paul : so where is he , nikki ? we 've got ta convince him to go home for questioning . that 's the only way he 's gon na get out of this mess . nikki : paul . paul : i wan na know how you got in contact with him . i did n't even know you were talking . nikki : will you just please leave ? paul : i 'm not leaving until victor comes back . nikki : i need you to go right now . paul : not until i talk to him . nikki : you ca n't talk to him ! he 's not here ! he never was here . paul : so what 's going on ? i mean , the room 's registered to `` christian miller . `` nikki : it 's a setup , okay ? it 's a setup to make the authorities think victor was in rio . paul : so where is he ? nikki : i have no idea . he could be anywhere . i do n't know . this is just a way to buy time until michael or i can warn victor that he 's a murder suspect . paul : i see . so do you have any idea at all how much trouble you can get into for this ? you know , the only reason i came down here was to make sure you were safe . it 's a good thing i did , because obviously you 're not . nikki : paul , if you are truly concerned about me , you 'll leave brazil immediately , keep your mouth shut , and pretend you did n't see anything . nikki : please go . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , jack . feeling creative this morning ? jack : oh , you bet . i take it victor has n't surfaced ? adam : no , no . if there was any word , heather would 've called . jack : good . we wan na get this thing published before he comes out of hiding . it 'll be a whole lot easier that way . now ... where were we ? adam : well ... victor , uh , let 's see , you were ... you were waiting in that dive bar down in mexico . waiting for walter to show up , dreaming up all sorts of ways that you could exact revenge . jack : oh , that 's right . we 're at the good stuff now -- what kind of killer your old man would be . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , as soon as victoria is free , can you tell her i need to speak with her ? thank you . sharon : hey , you . welcome back . nick : yeah , you , too . first day . how 's it going ? sharon : good , a little nervous . nick : no need to be . you 're a total pro . you 're gon na do just fine . sharon : likewise , i 'm sure . so how 's it feel , being back here at newman ? nick : you know , i got ta be honest , it feels really good . sharon : well , it 's in your blood , nick . and like it or not , this place is always gon na be a part of you . nick : hey , and before i forget , we 're gon na start doing some publicity for beauty of nature . we 're gon na do a piece in `` restless style `` about how we 're reviving the brand and you 're coming back and a bunch of new products , stuff like that . i already talked to phyllis . she 's ready to go on it . i just need you to give her a call and get things rolling , okay ? thanks . phyllis : `` restless style , `` phyllis newman . sharon : hi , this is sharon . um , nick told me to call you about beauty of nature . i understand you 're doing an article ? phyllis : yeah , i was hoping that you had time in your very busy schedule to discuss it . i 'm free now . how about you ? sharon : works for me . [ scene_break ] adam : you need some input , jack ? jack : no , no , no , no . i got it . august 17th -- i am about to take a human life . walter palin 's life . conjuring up images of his suffering is the only thing that gives me peace . but how to go about it ? how best to rid the earth of this vermin ? this wretched excuse for a man ? there 's always poison . i could sit and sip tequila and watch him die from across a room . the deed done , i could finish my drink and slip out unobserved , but would that be too easy ? i could follow him . i could run his car off the road , tamper with his brakes . almost a cliché , given his line of work , but certainly no one would suspect that i was behind it . but would that be satisfying enough ? that is key . i 've traveled such a long distance . i 've waited so long . no . no , the direct approach is best . i will walk up to this scum and dispatch him my bare hands . that way , he will know who wanted him dead . each scenario ... is repellant . but as i think about walter palin and what he did to my beautiful sabrina , to our unborn child , i know i am capable of all of these murderous actions and more . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] sabrina : yes . yes , yes , absolutely , yes . i would -- i would love to marry you . we 're going to have a baby . happy father 's day . victor : i will never forget , my darling sabrina , what was taken from us . never . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) aguilar : mrs. newman . we meet again . [ scene_break ] nick : so mom is in brazil ? are you kidding me ? what if she ends up in prison , vick ? what were you thinking ? victoria : you knew she was planning something like this . nick : yes , but i kinda thought i 'd have a chance to try and talk her out of it . why did n't you call me while i was in new york ? i would 've come home and stopped her . victoria : there was no stopping her , all right ? believe me , once she got rolling , that was it . nick : mom is not some international spy , vick . she 's clearly in over her head . ca n't you see that ? victoria : i know . i understand . i do n't like the idea of her playing decoy any more than you do , but what 's done is done . she 's there . she 's handling it . nick : oh , like she handled the news that dad was dead by drowning herself in a bottle of vodka ? and now she 's running around the world , interfering in a criminal investigation . is this not disturbing to you ? 'cause it is to me ! [ scene_break ] aguilar : i 'll ask you again . nikki : my answer has n't changed . i do n't know where victor is . aguilar : you expect us to believe that all these items are not his ? nikki : i did n't say that . dillon : you know , if you continue lying to us , there will be serious consequences . nikki : i 'm not lying . but since you gentlemen have no interest in listening , i have nothing more to say . aguilar : fine . then we 'll proceed with our investigation . nikki : you do that , and your supervisors will be hearing from my attorneys . dillon : you people with money think you can get away with anything . but if the evidence proves that victor newman committed murder , he 'll get put away just like any other lowlife . [ scene_break ] jack 's voice : i could kill this man a thousand times over . it still would n't compare to the violence he 's done to my soul . august 18th -- i was sitting in the bar as i had morning after morning , waiting for walter to arrive . i kept questioning myself . was my information wrong ? had he canceled his trip ? i felt i would lose my mind if i did n't find him soon . and then ... he walked in . my blood ran cold . i saw him standing there only feet away . walter palin ... the man who had ripped my future from me , and i knew immediately just how i would end his life . the only question was ... where and when ? [ scene_break ] sharon : this 'll get you up to speed on the reintroduction . i included the press kit and some internal memos . phyllis : you could 've e - mailed it to me , saved a tree . sharon : i was more than happy to deliver it in person . phyllis : why ? because you miss me so much ? it 's a shame that you and jack had to leave . sharon : yeah . that 's a shame . you know , i 'm glad that we got to meet face - to- face , because it gives me a chance to put you on notice . i 'm tired of your crap , phyllis . phyllis : oh , my , my , my , sharon , such harsh words from a delicate little flower . sharon : you told me that my husband was lying to me when he was n't . phyllis : that was an honest mistake . sharon : really ? and was that editors ' letter just an accident , too ? you know , nick offered me this job , and i 'm just so thrilled , and i really wan na do a great job for him , so he asked that we act like adults . and i 'm prepared to do that . but are you , phyllis ? or is that really too much to ask from you ? [ scene_break ] jack : i decided it would happen on a boat . just the two of us at sea . no witnesses except the ocean beneath and the sky overhead . i went to the harbor to find a boat that was suitable for my purpose . a wad of american dollars and the purchase was made . i -- i -- wait . i ca n't say that . adam : why not ? jack : we do n't know how the boat got into the picture . did victor own it ? did he rent it ? did he maybe step on palin 's boat ? adam : yeah , when the police figure that out , the fact checkers will call and we 're screwed . okay , what if -- jack : no , wait , wait , wait , no , no , i 've got it . jack 's voice : just the two of us at sea . no witnesses except the ocean beneath and the sky overhead . jack : i knew i would look in this man 's eyes and see his life come to an end . adam : nice . yeah . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] victor : you know that we have been given an incredible gift -- the gift of time . and i want you to appreciate it . so ... this is a photo of our chateau in france . victor : you have n't put that down yet . sabrina : i 'm just imagining what it would be like to ... to spend time there . victor : it 's just , you know , something to remind you of what will be , and i think it 's fully furnished , but if you do n't like it , you can always change that . sabrina : what else do you have planned ? victor : i was thinking about , you know , as soon as you 're well again , i was thinking about starting a family . oh , my sweetheart , am i speaking too soon ? tell me . sabrina : no . no . you 're exactly what i need . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's bad enough having to worry about dad . j.t . : i covered every base in that hotel room , nick . nobody 's gon na doubt your dad was there . nick : oh , well , that 's great , j.t . now mom 's planning on lying to government agencies from two different countries . but i do n't have to worry about it , because you were thorough . ( knock on door ) victoria : come in . heather : well , we 're all here . behind closed doors . is n't that interesting ? nick : we work together . victoria : what do you want , heather ? heather : i know that your mother went to see victor in south america . anyone care to comment ? okay , fine . the f.b.i . and the a.f.i . are interviewing nikki as we speak . it 's only a matter of time before they find victor . if any of you do hear from him , please tell him that he 'd be doing himself and his family a very big favor by coming home and just answering a few simple questions . [ scene_break ] aguilar : the fingerprints we ran through interpol 's database belong to your husband . the d.n.a . samples we took will only confirm that . dillon : mr. miller checked in , he ordered room service , he sent his laundry out yesterday . the man was here . aguilar : it is time to start cooperating , senora . nikki : i have nothing to add to your investigation . dillon : all right , then . well , we 've got your passport and all the time in the world . nikki : is that a threat ? aguilar : the sooner you tell us where we can find mr. newman , the sooner we can all go home . dillon : until then , i hope you like brazilian food . ( knock on door ) paul : nikki , are you still -- dillon : williams ? where 'd you come from ? paul : listen , i just saw victor in the alley . he got into his car and took off . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , lee ann , it 's phyllis newman . listen , we need a , uh , layout adjustment . we need to make room for the new piece on sharon and the beauty of nature cosmetics line , so give me a call when you get this , thanks . bye . okay . sharon : i 'm impressed . you actually said my name without injecting some kind of snide remark . phyllis : sharon , you want me to treat you civilly , but then , you 're just trying to goad me into an argument . sharon : you 're right . and you know what ? i admit that i am ... partly responsible for the animosity between us . phyllis : well , that 's very big of you . sharon : newman enterprises is going to be advertising in every single issue of `` restless style `` and , um , i 'm an integral part of that , so we both need to be acting like professionals for the sake of our jobs and for noah and nicholas . phyllis : well , i can do that . sharon : so can i . phyllis : good . sharon : good . [ scene_break ] aguilar : you called out for him to stop and then what ? paul : well , victor just ignored me . he took off . aguilar : you still have n't explained your presence here in south america . paul : look , my daughter , the assistant district attorney , told me to keep tabs on nikki . i came down to rio following her just as you did . dillon : no sight of newman or the car . aguilar : where was he headed ? nikki : i told you , i do n't know . aguilar : i want answers ! give them to me ! paul : hey , hey , we 're wasting time . if she does know anything , which i really doubt , you do n't have any authority to arrest her or make her cooperate . nikki : if you do n't stop harassing me , i will call the consulate . now please leave . aguilar : mr. newman is a fugitive from justice . we will search brazil and every surrounding country for him . now i strongly advise you to go home before you subject yourself to criminal charges . nikki : ahem . my passport , please ? nikki : thank you . nikki : oh , my god , paul ! oh , thank you ! thank you ! thank you so much ! [ scene_break ] nick : what do you think she meant by mom being interviewed ? j.t . : well , i doubt it involves torture , nick . nick : is this some kind of joke to you ? j.t . : the whole point was for those agents to follow your mom to that hotel room in rio . throw 'em off your dad 's trail . victoria : once they found dad 's things , they would probably want to speak to mom , and she was prepared for that . nick : how can you be so nonchalant ? victoria : wait ! i am not being nonchalant ! nick : how do you think mom 's gon na handle being interrogated ? ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : it 's mom . hi , mom . how are things going ? great . thank you for letting me know . i love you , too . okay , bye . she pulled it off . nick : well , thank god . j.t . : the federal agents ? victoria : there and gone . and mom 's coming home . j.t . : oh , that 's great . nick : we got lucky this time . mom ca n't keep doing this . we all love dad , but you ca n't keep making these giant sacrifices for him . [ scene_break ] victor : you did n't even let me say good - bye . [ scene_break ] jack : we were far from shore . the storm was upon us . the sky the color of a bruise . the boat tossed recklessly in the sea . a giant swell crashed on the deck . and we were taking on water fast . time was running out . palin was screaming at me to help bail us out . this murderous thug , this animal was nothing but a frightened coward . as our situation grew worse , a sudden calm washed over me . i knew i might not make it through this storm , but i knew ... when this boat went under , walter palin would be dead . i ran at him with every intention of wringing the last breath from his helpless neck , when another wave hit , knocking me into him . with everything in me , i held his head underwater . he fought and scratched . i could feel him struggling beneath my hand . and then suddenly ... finally ... it stopped . as soon as i let go , the boat flipped over and into the raging sea we went . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i know , i 'm sorry . we 'll have it to you first thing . yeah , first thing in the morning . of course . thanks for understanding . bye . okay , what 's going on ? it looks like you 're gon na jump out that window . what 's going on ? nick : i just heard something i do n't like very much . phyllis : uh ... is it about your mom and the trip ? nick : hey . shh . not here . phyllis : okay . nick : not here . look , why do n't you tell me something about you and your day that 'll make me feel better . phyllis : about me and my day ? um , hmm , that 'll make you feel better ? uh , sharon came by . nick : did she ? phyllis : yes , to tell me about her triumphant return to beauty of nature . nick : how 'd that go ? phyllis : uh , we did n't kill each other . nick : excellent . phyllis : mm - hmm . and since we 're going to be working together , we both agreed to be paragons of professionalism . nick : get outta town . phyllis : mm - hmm . yeah . are you proud of me ? nick : extremely . phyllis : really ? well , i promise not to let you down . nick : you never do . [ scene_break ] sharon : make that to go , please ? [ scene_break ] jack 's voice : hello , you 've reached the abbott residence . there 's no one here to take your call -- woman : mr. abbott , my name is chelsea from first walworth bank . we 've detected some unusual activity on your credit card -- charges to the genoa city motor arms motel . please contact me at your earliest convenience . thank you . [ scene_break ] jack : well , mission accomplished . feels pretty good , does n't it ? adam : i would say that was a pretty productive session . jack : all right , i 'll be in touch . adam : whoa , whoa , where are you going ? jack : i 'm gon na go have lunch with sharon . it 's her first day back at newman . listen , uh , give frank a jingle . have him pick up this recorder . he can return it to us with the diary once he 's put all those words into victor 's handwriting . adam : i already did that . jack : wait , did what ? adam : i already called frank . he 's on his way here . he 'll be here any minute . jack : i wish i 'd know that . um , i ca n't afford to be late . ca n't have sharon asking me a lot of questions . i 'll see you later , okay ? adam : hi , honey , it 's me . um , i 'm just calling to see if you found anything new about victor . call me when you can . ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) adam : ah , right on time . come on . frank : you 're the boss . adam : unfortunately , you , uh , you just missed my partner . frank : i saw a guy pulling out of the lot on the way in . must 've been him . adam : the material that you need is on this , so return it with the diary when you 're done . frank : how 'd it turn out ? adam : you decide . frank : a real page - turner , huh ? adam : we 're gon na blow a lot of minds with this . [ scene_break ] heather : but if you did n't see him , how can you be certain that he was there ? dillon : interpol confirmed the prints we found in the room belong to victor newman . also , mr. williams saw him getting into a car and driving off . heather : mr. williams ? as in -- paul 's there in rio ? dillon : yeah . told agent aguilar you sent him down on behalf of the d.a . 's office . [ scene_break ] nikki : you saved me from a very serious situation . i 'll never forget it . i 'm sure heather wo n't , either . paul : yeah , well , sometimes that 's just the way things work out . when i saw what was going on in here , it was pretty obvious . nikki : after the way i treated you , i 'm shocked you even came back to help me . you just keep proving what a wonderful friend you are . paul : you all set ? ready to go home ? nikki : almost . paul : who would 've thought when victor and sabrina met that we 'd all wind up like this ? [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] sabrina 's voice : when i was 12 years old , my life as i knew it changed . and ever since then , i 've been wandering around the world , looking for something , for someone . looking for a home . and i 've finally found it . sabrina 's voice : victor , you 're like a -- you 're like a long lost dream . it 's a feeling that i thought was gone forever , and here you are . and just being with you , my love ... talking to you for hours about art , watching the horses and the sunsets with your arms around me , and i am safe again . i feel so treasured . i feel so loved . i only hope that as the years go by , i 'll be to you everything that you are to me . [ next_on ] sharon : what were you doing at the motor arms motel ? victoria : our dad is not a murderer . nick : i think he killed that guy . victor : this is the last time you will hear from me . i 'm cutting off all communication .	nikki goes to rio to elude the authorities only to be found by paul and the authorities . luckily paul gets her out of trouble . victor still grieving burns down the chateau he purchased for sabrina . jack and adam continue their expose . nick shares with phyllis that he has rehired sharon for `` beauty of nature `` , she is not pleased .
sharon : hey . um , i heard about summer . i 'm really sorry . nick : thanks . she 's at the hospital . i 'm gon na go pick her up . she 's gon na be fine . sharon : well , that 's a relief . look , i 'm -- i 'm sure it was really terrifying , but it 's not like it was with cassie . she 's gon na be okay . nick : so noah 's getting settled in at the tack house ? sharon : yeah . ( clears throat ) it 's my new skill , driving people away , even my own son . nick : no , i 'd say you 've gone pro . sharon : okay , well , so much for human decency and understanding . nick : is that what you expected ? sharon : no . i expected to have to pay for my mistakes for all eternity . everyone else can get a break , but sharon has to pay and pay and pay until there 's nothing left . [ scene_break ] noah : look who 's ready to bolt . summer : pretend you 're dad and smuggle me out ? noah : he 'll be here soon enough . summer : what if he 's not ? what if it 's her ? noah : oh , you 're pissed at your mom , kid . that 's fine , but last night -- not the best way to handle it . summer : look , she cheated on dad . she flaunted her boy toy around at her own trial . that woman is disgusting . she is the reason why i got so mad and drove off . phyllis newman is the cause of all misery . noah : summer newman was the one who put the key in the ignition and drove off like a lunatic . summer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : hey . chelsea : guess i overslept . adam : hey , you should have called me . i 'd have come up . how do you feel ? chelsea : i 'm a little sore , but it helps , actually . distracts me from the real ache . ( sighs ) i never even met the baby , but somehow , i already miss him . ( sighs ) adam : it 's okay . give it time . the pain will fade . chelsea : it sounds like you 're trying to convince yourself of that , too . adam : ( exhales slowly ) uh ... yeah , i got ta go right now . um , is there anything you want before i leave ? chelsea : now ? adam : yeah , it -- there 's some stuff i have to do . i did n't want to leave while you were asleep , so ... chelsea : you really do n't want to talk about any of this ? adam : talk , chelse ? talking about my feelings is n't exactly ... my strong suit . i do n't -- especially talking before noon about my feelings , so i just -- let 's do a rain check , okay ? we 'll talk later . chelsea : okay , later , but we do need to talk , adam . it was n't just my baby . we can help each other get through this . adam : we will , together . [ scene_break ] chloe : hey . you left before i got up . kevin : that 's the funny thing about coffee . people want it in the morning . chloe : no , really ? i did n't know that . you know what else i 'm clueless about ? whether or not we 're okay . kevin : what , because of yesterday ? chloe : because i ratted out your corpse - moving escapade to michael , a.k.a . the d.a . who grilled you on the witness stand . you know , some people may think that i 'm a crappy wife because of that , but i happen to think that i am loving and just trying to be supportive and scared and a fan of c.y.a . i mean , you 're the husband . what do you say ? kevin : i say , how can one person talk so much without taking a breath ? i say , yeah , we 're okay . chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : it 's a brand - new day without me being in jail for moving a corpse , so i have wisely decided to obsess about how i 'm gon na get adam to sign off on some of my ideas at the meeting . that guy shoots me down every time i open my mouth , like i 'm supposed to just shut up and write code at his command . chloe : okay , you guys have made it work out so far . it 'll be great . kevin : yeah , it better be . we are in too deep for this to tank . [ scene_break ] jack : should have told me you were coming , junior . i would have had a spread ready for you . adam : i came for tasty information , jack , not arsenic - laced java . how soon are you making your move against newman ? [ scene_break ] victor : i understand . you let me know when you think abbott is making a move , all right ? nikki : nothing ? really ? ( sighs ) well , i 'm sorry , too . thank you . victoria : obviously , it 's just too much trouble for abby to turn on her phone . nikki : is n't she in chicago for `` restless style `` ? victoria : yes , but she 's usually addicted to her phone , and we need her right now . jack usually confides in her . victor : only when he needs her money . nikki : i just do n't understand why jack has n't made his move yet . victoria : well , maybe he does n't think he can pull off this takeover . victor : he was here last night , gloating that he had adam 's shares in his pot . what does billy say ? victoria : i 'm sorry , dad . jack 's not discussing it with him . nikki : so he 's shutting out his own brother ? victor : he 's a show boater . he 's planning all this . he wants the eyes on him -- all the eyes on him when he tries to take me down . nikki : well , every second he waits is good for us . we just have to figure out how to stop him . victor : yeah . [ scene_break ] genevieve : good morning , tucker . beating the s.e.c . agrees with you . i 'm glad you came out on top . tucker : are you sure you were n't waiting to hear the crunch of my bones after you threw me under the bus ? genevieve : ( laughs ) listen , uh , jack really wanted you out of the way , so , you know , i had to comply -- against my better judgment , of course . tucker : that 's a nasty habit , not admitting when you screwed up . you know , if enemies were hundreds , you 'd be flush , baby . genevieve : i 've never been one to try to win a popularity contest . one good friend is all i need . tucker : if you 'd played it straight with me , i 'd have been that guy . genevieve : i think we can still be friends . might just take a little more effort . tucker : good - bye , genevieve . cane : you do know he 's right . you never take responsibility for your actions . there 's always an excuse . it 's always someone else 's fault , which is why anyone who ever helps you will live to regret it . do you know that , mom ? [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , i 'm sorry , i 've just hit my limit on lectures from hypocrites today . nick : noah 's not going back to new york , and he wo n't tell me why . sharon : he 's not sharing any information with me , but something must have happened for him to want to be there than here . nick : maybe he just wants to be around his family . sharon : um , you 're talking about you , not me , because he obviously ca n't stand me right now . nick : look , i 'm not telling you anything you do n't already know . you 're not exactly the most popular woman in genoa city right now . sharon : i do n't really care if you and the rest of the bloodsucking newmans do n't like me , but noah is my son . nick : then be a mother to him . sharon : i 'll make you a deal -- i 'll worry about noah and faith , and you worry about your own daughter , who 's in the hospital right now . it 's a shame she inherited that hit - and - run gene from phyllis . nick : you know , sharon , i do n't even recognize who you are anymore . [ scene_break ] summer : remember when you offered to take me to new york ? let 's go . we could be roommates . how fun would that be ? noah : yeah , you would love the police stations and hospitals in new york . summer : okay , shut up . i just had a bad week , was all . look , i 'm totally ready for the big city . noah : ( chuckles ) i 'm not so sure the big city is ready for you . summer : ( sighs ) noah : besides , i 'm not going back . decided to stick around for awhile . summer : does that mean that i can have your place in new york ? noah : my place is a dirty couch in an east village walk - up that i shared with three other guys . summer : all i know is that i have to get out of this town . noah : well , too bad you 're not 18 . ca n't go anywhere without phyllis or dad . got ta figure out a way to deal , kid . summer : maybe there 's another way . nick : another way to what ? summer : to get out of here . i just -- can we go ? this place is really depressing . nick : yeah , i 've got a couple documents to sign here , but it 's not gon na be some big celebration . there are consequences for this . noah : ( singsong voice ) someone 's getting grounded . nick : hey , it 's not a joke , dude . summer : you sound so weird . i do n't even know what the big deal is . no one got hurt . nick : yeah , no one got hurt . [ scene_break ] chelsea : sorry , adam had to take care of something . kevin : and did n't bother to tell us . well , we 're just his business partners . chelsea : he 'll reschedule ... and explain . kevin : or he 'll just keep jerking us around , mention something about his money or his harvard m.b.a. you know what ? that guy does n't care about tagngrab because it was n't his idea . chelsea : hey ! we 're going through something big right now , okay ? kevin : oh , big ? what , like your husband 's ego ? i do n't know how that guy walks around under that thing . well , i mean , he is a newman , right ? chelsea : ( sniffles ) chloe : hey , are you okay ? chelsea : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] adam : it 's not a trick question , jack . when are you making your move against newman -- a move which my shares helped make possible ? jack : and here i took you at your word when you said you no longer wanted to talk about newman or your erstwhile family again . adam : give me an e.t.a . i want to have the popcorn ready when the big show goes down . jack : oh , then you 're just here for the fun . adam : i sold you my shares . i 'm team jack , and my brother and sisters -- that 's an entirely different story . so i hope you do n't get all misty - eyed and keep them on , because there is one single immutable truth -- they have never been , nor will they ever be team jack . jack : have a seat , adam . i think it 's time we catch up . [ scene_break ] nikki : this is exactly why your father has always refused to go public . victoria : ( sighs ) he had no choice , because nick and abby and i filed that lawsuit . nikki : honey , that is not true . this is n't your fault . the blame belongs completely to sharon and tucker for giving jack this opportunity , and it 's partly my fault . i think the minute i walked away from that marriage , jack went looking for some way to best victor again . victoria : jack has hated dad more than he 's ever loved anybody . this is all him , and you 're right . tucker probably went straight to jack right after he got cleared of those charges . nikki : yeah , but for what ? to play second fiddle to jack ? victoria : i do n't know . nikki : i do n't think so . there is something off about this whole thing . victoria : i do n't -- mom , i do n't know , okay ? i can usually see what 's coming . i - i - i do n't know what 's happening now . i - i ca n't tell . i mean , there has to be some way for us to stave off a hostile takeover . could we possibly lose newman enterprises ? victor : yes , we could . [ scene_break ] man : mr. ashby . cane : mm . thank you . `` half past bunny time , possums by the moon , tea and bread and honey , sleep time soon . `` this ends today . [ scene_break ] jack : my welcome mat is getting quite a workout today . i ca n't imagine what 's made me so popular . genevieve : ( laughs ) well , could it be that everyone knows that you 're making a move against newman , and we all want to join your cause ? jack : i think you might be on to something . genevieve : ( laughs ) yeah . i saw adam leaving . so were you able to get junior on board with this plan of yours ? jack : junior and i discussed a number of things . genevieve : oh , boy . i thought we were making some progress , jack . you know ? i really went out on a limb for you regarding tucker . jack : because you 're team jack , right ? genevieve : all the way . jack : today , right now . in the past , not so much . if you think for a moment we 're even close to getting this -- genevieve : i - i do n't think that . i think that we could be , if you would just give me the chance . [ scene_break ] sharon : hi . noah : i 'm gon na get out of your way . sharon : hey , did you find the red shirt ? noah : yeah , yeah , i did . thank you . good news is you do n't have to fold my clothes ever again . sharon : noah , that is not good news . i 've missed so much time with you , and that 's my fault , but every second that we spend arguing , that 's another second that we 're not gon na get back together . i love you and faith so much . you 're my whole world . why do n't you just put your bag back up in your room , and if you want to still go tomorrow -- noah : mom , look , we -- we 've been through all this . we -- we went over it yesterday . i just ... ( sighs ) sharon : look , let 's -- let 's just talk , okay ? hey , tell me about new york , and let me just be your mom . noah : i - i - i got ta go . i got ta go . [ scene_break ] kevin : we 're so sorry . chelsea : i told them . chloe : we 're so sorry about the -- if -- you know , if we had known -- adam : that 's okay . i 'm sorry that i forgot about the meeting . what 's on the agenda ? kevin : we can reschedule . adam : we can . we wo n't . chloe : no , it 's fine . let 's just reschedule . adam : i understand . let 's just move this forward . chelsea : adam , they offered to reschedule . adam : okay , then . later , kids . chelsea : ( sighs ) chloe : chelsea , i am so -- chelsea : thank you . i know . thank you . kevin : um , i 'm sorry . chelsea : do n't , adam . do n't pretend like it does n't matter . adam : people cope in their own ways . this is me coping . chelsea : yesterday , you told me that you did n't need anyone but me and our baby , and now he 's gone , and i hate it ... ( voice cracks ) but you and i are here . adam : yes . chelsea : ( sniffles ) adam : yes , we are . ( doorbell rings ) chelsea : ( sighs ) ( sniffling ) summer : hi . i mean -- yeah , i 'm so sorry . um , i was really stupid , and if you want to sue , which i totally get , sue my mom , because she got me all worked up , and i should have never gotten behind the wheel . adam : no , you should n't have . summer : um , yeah , well , if there 's any damage -- of course there 's damage . um , you know , we have insurance , so you could get it fixed , like it never happened . chelsea : like it never happened ? it was a baby , summer , a little boy , and now he 's gone because of you ! cane : now did she give you her name ? and she had long brown hair and glasses , right ? man : yes . cane : okay , and all she did was give you a 20 and this ? all right , did you see how she came in ? she came in through the lobby , through the gym ? man : from upstairs , i think . cane : upstairs ? so she would be staying here . all right . will you do me a favor ? will you get security for me , please ? man : yeah . cane : thank you . [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( voice breaking ) i 'm lost , jack . my own son does n't trust me anymore . ( sighs ) i 've exhausted my funds and i do n't have a job . ( normal voice ) i know i 've hurt you , but i think we 've hurt each other . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) i do n't know what it is , but i just ca n't walk away from you . i ca n't . i 'm not asking for anything . i 'm not , i just -- i do n't know , maybe -- maybe some conversation , maybe dinner . jack : at gloworm , maybe ? our favorite table ? perhaps gloria still has a bottle of your , uh , special champagne stashed away . genevieve : we could find out . jack : you run ahead . i 'll catch up with you . genevieve : jack , please . jack : dear , sad genevieve . you are desperate and you are manipulative , and you will do just about anything to save your sorry behind and get some cash . only now , in dealing with me ... you 're out of your league , sweetheart . genevieve : ( laughs ) oh , wow , listen to you ... so smug and full of yourself . that 's hubris , jack , and it 's gon na land you right on your ass . jack : so glad we had this talk . now get out . genevieve : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] summer : i did n't know . adam : now you do . summer : i am so sorry . adam : i heard you the first time . so i guess we 're done here . summer : uh , if there 's anything that i can do -- chelsea : you ca n't bring our baby back , so ... no , there 's nothing you can do . summer : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) adam : come here . chelsea : ( sniffling ) nick : summer ? hey , i got your message . summer : why did n't you tell me about adam and chelsea 's baby ? i - i went there to tell them that i was sorry , and they just looked at me like i was satan . nick : summer , i was going to , as soon as you got home and settled . i 'm sorry . summer : thank you for making me look like a heartless `` b. , `` just babbling about insurance . this is mom 's fault , 'cause she is the reason why that baby 's gone . nick : okay , look , what happened was an accident . it was a terrible accident , but you blaming your mother or yourself is n't gon na fix anything . summer : what is wrong with you ? mom does not care about you or me or anyone other than herself . okay , she ruined everything ! jack : nick , you got a second ? nick : no . jack : i was just about to call victor 's assistant to confirm that he was at the office . uh , you might want to head over there , too . nick : jack , whatever your next move is , just leave it alone . [ scene_break ] noah : seriously , you 're following me ? sharon : yes , i am , because i 'm your mother , and i 'm not going to just drop this . i want you to understand . noah : you do n't want me to understand . you just want me to tell you that you 're right and that i should be on your side . sharon : i have made some mistakes , yes , but there were reasons . noah : you always got reasons , mom , a million reasons to justify everything that you do . sharon : okay , look , the things you said last night -- you were upset . i understand . what we need to do is just keep talking ... noah : ( laughs ) sharon : just communicate , you know ? noah , we 've always had such a special bond . noah : yeah , mom , you 're right , we -- we do have a bond , and that should be strong enough to tell you i do n't like these things that you 're doing . sharon : try to see things from my point of view . noah : mom , there is no point of view to justify marrying adam or grandpa , stealing the business from under everyone . sharon : there were reasons . noah : a few months ago , you had everyone believing that you were dead . what were your reasons for that ? mom ... ( sighs ) we do have a bond , but lately , i do n't even recognize you . ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) i 'll have a vodka and soda . make it a double . man : of course . victor : there we go . nikki : thank you , darling . victor : all right . nikki : the whole reason that we took a break was so you could get your mind off of what 's going on at newman , and here we are , sitting across the room from the cause of it . victor : well , i do n't give a damn about any of that . i 'm concentrating on you . [ scene_break ] ( fire alarm sounding ) cane : this should flush her out , okay ? keep your eyes open . ( fire alarm sounding ) man : excuse me , miss , you need to leave . sharon : i 'm not going anywhere . i 'd rather burn . man : ( whispers ) that 's her . cane : hey , hey , hey , where do you think you 're going ? woman : get your hands off me . cane : who the hell are you , what do you want , and why did you give me that note ? woman : you people are insane . leave me alone , or i 'm calling security . cane : why do n't you call security ? actually , better yet , call the cops . they can charge you with stalking and harassment . you know what ? actually , i 'm gon na do this for you . i 'll make it easy . woman : no , no , do n't , please . i 'll tell you everything . [ scene_break ] victor : i do n't think i ever had breakfast with more interruptions . nikki : mm . man : sorry for the false alarm , everyone . victor : all right , thank you . [ scene_break ] adam : you okay ? sharon : why would n't i be ? life is so sunny and perfect for the town pariah . adam : been there , sister . sharon : is that why you 're talking to me ? gratitude for knocking you off the top of the most - hated list ? adam : i 've felt victor newman 's death glare before . it does n't tickle . sharon : victor newman . ( blows raspberry ) he 's not my only hater . there 's my family , my kids , the father of my children . maybe i should start a list . you know , alphabetical , or i could put them in order of loathing , although that might take me all night . adam : you 're shaking . sharon : yeah . the alcohol is supposed to take care of that . adam : why do n't we get out of here ? just go get a burger , talk . sharon : with you ? adam : the pariah club . i 'm the president . you could be v.p . if you wanted . sharon : should n't you be at home with your pregnant wife ? [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , my god . that was nine kinds of awkward . i mean , i know i 'm ... not the deepest well of sympathy in those cases , but jeez . poor chelsea . kevin : mm . did you see adam , though ? his eyes , man . that guy is cold . chloe : yeah , but we did n't really help . i mean , we started harassing a woman who just had a miscarriage . kevin : ( scoffs ) well , the worst part about it is that now adam is gon na be even more distracted . chloe : kevin , that is not the worst part . kevin : i 'm sorry . of course , i know , but ... tagngrab is our future . to adam , it 's just an excuse to boss us around , but ... ( sighs ) if he loses interest , the company , our future -- it does n't exist . [ scene_break ] tucker : are you still fetching your own coffee , jack ? i expected you to be feet up in victor 's office , drinking his scotch by now . jack : ( stammering ) could you keep your voice down , please ? i thought you were gon na remain behind the scenes . in fact , i admired your restraint . listen , i have a question for you . what are your plans for beauty of nature now ? tucker : beauty of nature ... the golden goose so many men desire . no decisions yet . keep it , maybe . chop - shop it for parts . whatever makes the most fiscal sense . jack : wait , wait , wait . after all that , you would use the goose for soup ? tucker : well , sometimes the game is more fun than the prize , jack . are you ready to take the reins of an international empire ? jack : i 'm back on top now , and the view is great . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) genevieve : ( inhales quickly ) well , do n't leave on my account . cane : so , uh , i caught her -- the woman who 's , you know , pretending to be samantha . genevieve : you did ? cane : yeah . genevieve : where is she ? cane : she 's upstairs . genevieve : thank god you caught her ! how dare she impersonate samantha ? why would anyone do something like that ? cane : because you paid her . genevieve : is that what she said ? cane : uh - huh . genevieve : that 's ridiculous . cane : i looked you in the eye and i asked you if you were behind this , and you denied it . genevieve : i would never , ever treat samantha 's memory that way . think , ethan ! my god , if this is woman is -- is blaming me , it 's because i 'm an easy target . you 're smarter than that . cane : hey ... genevieve : you do n't have to believe it . cane : she 's too scared to lie right now . genevieve : she 's faking it . she 's faking it ! we have to dig in . we have to . we have to find out why she would torture you like this , torture us . cane : you know , i always knew it was you . and now i just want to know why . [ scene_break ] summer : my dad keeps calling and texting me to see if i 'm okay . i do n't know why he ca n't just leave me alone . noah : what happened ? summer : does n't matter . i just -- look , i need to get out of this town , away from these people , away from mom . i just -- i need your help , noah . noah : ( sighs ) like i said , you 're not 18 , okay ? summer : ( sighs ) noah : so just wait a couple years , and you can do whatever you want . summer : yeah , that 's true , but a couple years seems like a long time , so ... noah : ( sighs ) summer : i 'm gon na leave as soon as i file for emancipation . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) adam , i really wish you 'd pick up . ( sighs ) you know , not talking is ... fine . ( sighs ) it 's great . i love not talking , so ... come home , okay ? come home so we can ... sit and not talk together . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) just call me , okay ? ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea lost the baby . sharon : ( gasps ) oh , god . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . adam : no , you ... you did n't know . that 's actually why i wanted to talk to you . sharon : really ? me ? why ? adam : i ca n't help but feel like this is the universe 's way of getting me back for what i did to you and faith . sharon : i thought you said you did n't believe in stuff like that . adam : something like this happens , it makes you question everything that you believe . i mean , there i was , i was at fairview ... telling you you had lost your child . and i stand here now ... telling you i lost mine . sharon : it does n't work that way . adam , this is n't your fault , but i know that does n't make it hurt any less . i should go . i ... victor : you all right ? nikki : ( clears throat ) yes . adam : preparing your speech , farewell speech at newman ? victor : not just yet , son . adam : well , you 'll bounce back , i 'm sure . you 've bounced back from death . what 's a little hostile takeover compared to that ? nikki : obviously , this is what you 've been waiting for . your father came to you for help , you could n't be bothered . so you must have gone straight over to jack and thrown in with him . adam : a lot of assumptions there . that 's the funny thing about life and business -- things are rarely what they seem . [ scene_break ] jack : well , look who 's not here . funny how the tough ones always crumble in the face of defeat . nick : come on , jack . do you hear yourself right now ? jack : victoria , please get your father on the phone . he needs to be here for this , even if he 's not up for it . victoria : ( sighs ) you have your shares in newman . just let that be enough . nick : you 're a good guy , jack . i respected and admired you as your stepson , and as a friend and as a colleague . but i am asking you to please back off . you do n't need to take everything my father has built . victoria : he 's right , jack . just let it go . jack : call victor . [ next_on ] avery : what is ronan doing here ? phyllis : why do you care ? avery : i just do n't know why you would give nick ammunition to divorce you . michael : you buried evidence to cover for phyllis . jack : i 'm not going after newman enterprises . i 've already got it .	cane finds an athletic club employee who saw the woman who left him a card with a nursery rhyme on it . cane pulls the fire alarm and asks the young man who saw the woman to identify her when she comes out of the building . cane stops the young woman and threatens to press charges against her so she admits that someone hired her to pretend to be samantha . cane thinks the person who hired the samantha imposter is genevieve , but when he confronts her , she tells him that she did n't hire the imposter and they must work together to find out who would do this to them . cane does n't believe genevieve and wants to get her to tell him the truth . summer goes over to apologize to adam and chelsea , but she does n't know that chelsea miscarried her baby . chelsea tells her what happened , and summer leaves crying , and later asks nick why he did n't tell her about the baby . summer blames phyllis for the car accident that caused chelsea to miscarry although both noah and nick tell her to take responsibility for her actions .
victoria : kevin ? kevin : what ? hi . [ sniffles ] i thought you left . victoria : are you going in there ? kevin : she 's been by herself for a long time . too long , i think . somebody needs to be with her . victoria : she 'll need you later . kevin : i feel like she needs me now . victoria : i know , but , you know , this all happened so fast . [ sighs ] maybe you should give it a little more time . kevin : i guess that would give me time to figure out what to say to her , 'cause i do n't know what to say to her . victoria : it 's okay . you 'll know the right words . you know , when you need them , you 'll know them . kevin : do they even exist ? i feel like she has to get out of there . at least out of that room . victoria : i know . but , i mean , do you really think she 's gon na let you take her home if she 's not ready to go ? kevin : no . i guess wherever she is tonight , she 's going to be doing exactly what she 's doing right now . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] victoria : jack . did you find billy ? jack : no . victoria : where did you look ? jack : i have looked all over this place . the cafeteria , the chapel , the parking lot . i tried calling him . victoria : i tried calling him , too . jack : went right to voicemail . victoria : yeah . jack : what exactly did he say before he left ? victoria : he just said that he wanted to be alone . jack : nothing more than that ? any hint as to where he was going ? victoria : no , nothing . nothing . he was just blaming himself for what happened to delia . jack : you think my brother is gon na do something crazy ? victoria : do n't you ? jack : okay , he 's obviously not in the hospital . why do n't we split up and try to find him ? victoria : okay , i 'm gon na look at the house , okay ? jack : i 'll drive over to the boulevard , to joe 's , any place he might be hanging out . victoria : all right . and if you find him ? jack : i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . or say . i guess i 'll just be a big brother to him . nothing is gon na make him feel any better tonight . victoria : i know what could . if the police find the driver who hit delia . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] [ thump ] [ tires screech ] [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ back to present ] chelsea : did kevin call ? [ sniffles ] adam . adam : hmm ? chelsea : kevin -- he promised to let me know how chloe was doing . did he call ? adam : no . no , no . he did n't call . chelsea : [ sighs ] poor chloe . seeing billy tell her that delia was gone -- [ sighs ] i 've been through so much with chloe , you know ? we spent so much time together , but i 've never seen her that lost . maybe i should n't have left the hospital , but kevin insisted . adam : you just go somewhere ? chelsea : just the garage . adam : why ? the blanket . chelsea : i was looking for this . i finally found it in the back seat of your car . connor must have dropped it . adam : i do n't appreciate you snooping around in my car . chelsea : i was n't snooping , adam . it was n't in my car , so i thought to look in yours . it 's a good thing i looked around your car . you 'll never believe what else i found . [ scene_break ] nikki : mommy will be here very soon and take you home . yes . i know whenever she leaves , seems like she 's never coming back , does n't it ? yes . but your mommy would never , ever forget you . no . no . mommies like yours and me never forget our precious , beautiful baby boys . never ever , ever . yes . victor : well , now , i can see you have n't lost your maternal instincts . nikki : [ laughs ] how long have you been eavesdropping ? victor : long enough to realize that our children should be very lucky to have you as their mother . look at you ! look at you . nikki : just surprised we have n't heard from victoria , you know ? victor : yeah , look at that . nikki : should be some word from the hospital by now . victor : i 'm sure we 'll hear from her very soon . it should n't take the hospital that long to evaluate a child 's injuries . look at that . nikki : unless it 's something serious . i think we ought to go down to the hospital . victoria might need us . victor : oh , sweetheart . we ca n't leave him here alone with the housekeeper . nikki : oh , well , bonnie is more than capable . please , darling . i 'm concerned . victor : sweetheart , i 'm concerned about you . you look tired , okay ? nikki : well , do n't you say the sweetest things ? victor : sweetheart , you 're still beautiful as ever , but you look tired . you need rest . nikki : i get plenty of rest . victor : not enough . nikki : victor , please . victor : sweetheart , i do n't want to discuss this . we 're not gon na take risks with your health . you 're gon na stay . nikki : fine . [ sighs ] i just hope the reason we have n't heard from victoria is because they 've discharged delia and she and billy are busy getting her settled in at home . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] [ door slams ] victoria : billy ? billy ! [ breathing heavily ] [ scene_break ] jack : billy ? you do n't have to say it . i know . and i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . you 're not alone . i 'm here . little brother , are n't you cold ? here . let me give you my jacket . hey , hey . you know what ? you know what ? look , let me -- let me just drive you home . victoria will be waiting for you when you get there . billy ? billy : we were right here , jack . i was driving her home from her play . you should have seen her . jack : i 'll bet she was amazing . come on . let 's get out of here . i do n't think it 's a good idea to be here . billy : i got the whole thing on tape . we should get the whole family together just so they can see how smart ... and beautiful and talented my daughter is . [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea . chelsea : sorry , i just keep hoping kevin will call . what was i saying ? adam : you said you found something . chelsea : oh , right . your car . i was looking all around it , and the light -- the light reflected something and i saw that it was the card -- the credit card you lost a couple days ago . it was on the floor of the car . adam : thank you . yeah . chelsea : i know you 're really worried about connor . i was so happy when the specialist said all he would need is this cornea transplant , but now realizing how difficult -- adam : he 's gon na get everything that he needs . chelsea : i know . adam : he 's gon na be taken care of the rest of his life , looked out for . he 'll get everything he needs . he 'll get the best of everything . chelsea : that 's what billy and chloe thought about delia yesterday . [ voice breaking ] just yesterday when they were excited about her first school play . chloe kept talking about how funny [ sniffles ] her daughter was and how she had her whole future ahead of her . i guess there are no guarantees in life , huh ? you can lose everything in a split second . [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe . i brought you some coffee . it 's hot , so just be careful . chloe . sweetie . chloe : kevin . kevin : listen , i was thinking maybe it 's time we get out of here . will you come with me ? will you let me take you home and take care of you ? chloe : i 'm not leaving . kevin : i do n't know how good an idea it is for you -- chloe : they 're gon na have to drag me out of here if they want this room back . delia was here and i can still feel her . i 'm not leaving . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh . victoria : hi . where 's johnny ? victor : he 's in the nursery . victoria : i need to see him . nikki : well , honey , you 're gon na wake him . victoria : i need to hold him . nikki : you will . um , right now he 's asleep . victoria : is he okay ? victor : why would n't he be ? victoria : why is he in bed already ? what 's wrong ? nikki : well , maybe you 've lost track of time . i - it 's pretty late . victoria : [ sighs ] right . okay . i 'm sorry . i did n't realize . nikki : i put him down quite some time ago . victoria : okay . victor : so , tell us about delia . nikki : how is she ? victoria : [ sighs ] delia 's gone . nikki : oh , no . no , baby , no . oh , my god . oh , dear god . victoria : [ sobbing ] victor : oh , sweetheart . nikki : oh . [ scene_break ] jack : come on . let 's go home . billy : not playing , jack . i need to stay . i 'm fine . jack : how long ? billy : until i get some answers . jack : i am here with you as long as it takes , but it 's only gon na get colder . maybe you could do clearer thinking at home . billy : we were on our way home . and victoria had this idea to have an congratulatory after party for our little star . that was sweet , was n't it ? jack : sounds like a great idea . billy : that 's what i thought , too , but ... [ sniffles ] so , the party 's on . but you need ice cream . right ? you need ice cream . jack : sure . billy : so i stopped off to get some ice cream at that grocery store just down there . stopped the car . told delia to stay in the car . i went inside . i found the ice cream . i paid for the ice cream . i came back outside , and then she was n't in the car . jack : did you hear anything ? did you see anything ? any hint of who might have done this ? billy : the coward who hit my daughter ... [ voice breaking ] he left her right there . and he drove off . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : kevin ? kevin : chelsea ? hi . um , listen , i know you need to be with your baby right now , but ... chelsea : kevin , what is it ? kevin : i need your help . chelsea : yeah . what 's going on ? kevin : chloe refuses to leave delia 's hospital room . i 've done everything i can think of to try and get her out of there . chelsea : well , what is she saying ? why wo n't she leave ? kevin : she wants to see delia . chelsea : well , ca n't that be arranged ? kevin : i spoke with a nurse and they said that there 's this whole process they can go through , but ... [ sniffles ] i do n't think that 's a good idea . [ voice breaking ] i do n't think she should see delia like that . um ... but one thing we know for sure is that delia is not going back to that room , and i ca n't get her to leave . i need your help . she needs your help . i -- is there any way you can come back here ? chelsea : of course . kevin : soon ? please ? i 'm -- i 'm really worried about her . i do n't know what the healthy way to handle something like this is , but this is n't it . chelsea : yeah , i 'll be there as soon as i can . kevin : okay , thanks . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] julie : ms. fisher ? chloe : if you 've come to tell me that they need the room back , then you can go tell whoever that i 'm not done here . julie : that 's not why i 'm here . my name 's julie jackson , and i 'm so very sorry for your loss . chloe : thank you . but i really need to be here . julie : all right . is there anything else i can do for you ? chloe : i just want my little girl . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone beeps ] adam : [ sighs ] [ breathing heavily ] [ scene_break ] jack : okay , we 're on our way . i will . right . okay . i just spoke to victoria . she 's gon na stop and pick up johnny on the way , and she 's gon na meet us at the house . billy , give me the keys . billy : i can drive my own car , jack . jack : i know you can . let me do this . makes me feel useful . come on . give me the keys . billy : i stopped to get ice cream . jack : billy , i know you 're trying to make sense of all this right now , but hanging out here is not a good idea tonight . come on . give me the keys . billy : no , i forgot something else . jack : what ? billy : [ sighs ] delia wanted me to get water for that damn dog . she thought he was thirsty . i forgot about the dog . jack : what ? billy : the dog -- the dog . delia 's dog . where 's the dog ? jack : oh , i 'm sure he 's long gone by now . billy : no , no , no , no . she loves that dog . i got to find the dog . jack : billy . billy . billy , get in the car . billy : hey , dash ! [ smooching ] dash ! jack : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : how did the hit and run happen ? victoria : nobody saw the accident . victor : but , sweetheart , that 's not what i 'm asking . i mean , how come the little girl left the car ? victoria : do n't know . victor : was she following billy boy into the store ? victoria : probably , dad . i just -- we have no idea , okay ? i 'm gon na help mom with johnny . i want to get him home before jack gets back with billy . victor : she was such a sweet girl , for heaven 's sake . victoria : she liked you , too . victor : have you told your brother yet ? victoria : no , not yet . victor : want me to do that for you ? victoria : no , dad , it 's okay . i 'll -- i 'll tell him in person tomorrow . victor : you sure ? victoria : yes , i 'm sure . this is gon na be really hard on nick . victor : i know , because of cassie . victoria : it 's gon na crush him . maybe he can help me . i do n't know . maybe he can help me help billy somehow . victor : maybe . here comes the big boy . nikki : there . victoria : is he sleepy ? [ sniffles ] did you have a good time with your grandparents ? nikki : oh , yes , we did . victoria : good . nikki : there 's his jacket . victoria : thank you for watching him while i was at the hospital , mom . nikki : honey , any time . you know that . victor : why do n't you spend the night ? you both can spend the night . victoria : thank you , daddy . i appreciate the offer , but i 'm gon na get the baby home . i think billy is gon na need to see his son . nikki : i love you . victor : let me take you to the doorway . bye , sweetheart . victoria : bye . [ smooch ] nikki : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] adam : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ sighs ] hi . hey , peanut . you winding down for bed ? connor : [ fussing ] adam : here . you sleep all you want . okay ? you wake up in the middle of the night , do n't you worry . i 'll probably -- i 'll probably be awake . i do n't know how i 'm gon na sleep . come here . come here , peanut . i want to tell you something . i want you to know that i 'm right here . connor : [ laughs ] adam : that 's right . i 'm not going anywhere . daddy is not going anywhere . i ca n't and i wo n't let anyone keep me from making you healthy and safe . being with you -- that 's all that matters now . connor : [ grunts ] adam : that 's right . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : kevin . kevin : [ sighs ] both : hi . kevin : thank you for coming back . chelsea : of course . i hope i can help . i 'm so , so sorry . i feel so awful for chloe and billy and for you . kevin : [ voice breaking ] thank you . [ crying ] i loved her so much . i know i was n't her father , but -- chelsea : no , but you were -- you were her father . she was a daughter to you . she was , in every way that mattered . kevin : [ sniffles , sighs ] [ sighs ] you know , when she was -- when she was so sick , i -- [ sighs ] i thought i had prepared for myself for a worst - case scenario . chelsea : no one could have imaged this . or prepared for it . this is the worst of the worst . kevin : [ crying ] its so unfair . [ sniffles ] chloe and delia survived leukemia . delia was finally okay . she was this happy , healthy little girl with her whole life ahead of her . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] julie : i can understand why you do n't want to leave . chloe : she was here . she was right here . took her last breath here . and i did n't get to say goodbye . i did n't get to hold my little girl in my hands and say that i love her . and it 's like they just -- [ sniffles ] they just tore her away , like they could n't get her out of here fast enough . julie : ms. fisher , delia 's in another room if you want to see her . chloe : where ? julie : second floor . room 254 . chloe : oh ! thank you . oh , thank you . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . what was your name ? julie : julie jackson . you just call me julie . chloe : thanks . thank you , julie . i 'm so sorry . is that why you came in here , to tell me where my little girl was ? julie : it 's one of the reasons . chloe : there 's another reason ? julie : i know how difficult this is for you , so ... here 's my number . just call me day or night . chloe : `` hospital transplant coordinator . `` julie : we can talk about that later , after you 've seen your daughter . chloe : you just came in here nearly an hour after my daughter was dead to ask me to donate her organs ? julie : time is of the essence , ms. fisher , but we do n't have to do this now . chloe : no ! no ! because we 're not doing it now ! we 're doing it never because this is not happening , so you can get out ! get out right now , because no one is touching my baby girl and no one is cutting her up ! just get out ! [ crying ] kevin : are you out of your mind ? what do you think you 're doing ? julie : the last thing i wanted was to upset ms. fisher even more -- kevin : then why did you ? ! julie : because we have so little time . kevin : to take delia 's organs ? do your research ! if you had any idea of what you 're doing , you 'd know that she 's not a candidate for organ harvesting . you just upset her mother for no reason . chelsea : the woman is gone . kevin took her away . chloe : she is not coming near me or my daughter ever again . chelsea : okay , whatever you want , that 's what we 'll do , okay ? chloe : i do n't understand . how could she even think that delia 's organs could be donated , because she has -- she had leukemia . and even if her -- even if it were a choice , no one is telling me what to do , okay ? i -- i ca n't think about it . it 's my daughter , chelsea . thinking about my daughter . i 'm not thinking about it ! i 'm not gon na think about it ! [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] billy : come on , dash . come here , dog ! jack : billy . billy , listen to me . the dog is gone . you 're not going to find him . billy : i do n't want to hear that right now , okay , jack ? i 'm gon na find this dog . delia loved that dog . i 'm gon na find it . if i 'm here all night , i 'm gon na find the dog . [ scene_break ] chloe : that woman just made me so damn angry . she made me so mad ! chelsea : i know . i know she did , but you took care of her . you sent her away . chloe : she 's not coming back . chelsea : right . right . so , will you please let kevin bring you home ? chloe : no . chelsea : chloe , you need to get warm . you need sleep . chloe : chelsea , i ca n't go . i need to stay here . [ scene_break ] jack : billy , it 's going to be next to impossible to find a dog in the dark . billy : i 'm gon na find him . jack : how ? he 's probably scared . he 's hiding out right now . billy : i 'll do it , jack . jack : billy , we can resume this search in the light of day . come on . i 'll help you . does n't that make sense ? we 'll go online , we 'll put ads in the paper . billy , let 's go home . billy : i do n't want to leave , okay ? i 'm not leaving . i 'm staying right here . i 'm not leaving . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what do you think will happen if you leave this room ? [ scene_break ] jack : what are you afraid of , billy ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : will you feel like you 're abandoning delia ? [ scene_break ] jack : will it make losing delia more real if you walk away now ? [ scene_break ] chloe : [ sobbing ] i do n't know what to do . i do n't know how to make it right . i just know -- [ sniffles ] i just know that i just have to stay here . chelsea : but , chloe , you ca n't make this right . no matter how much you want it , staying here ca n't help delia . [ scene_break ] jack : you can look for dash all night , tonight , tomorrow , and beyond . even if you find him ... it 's not gon na help delia . billy : [ inhales deeply ] jack : come on . let 's go home . come on . [ scene_break ] chloe : no . no , no , no . i 'm not ready yet . chelsea : chloe . chloe : there 's something i have to do first . chelsea : what is that ? chloe : [ sniffles ] room 254 . [ scene_break ] cop : are they doing a press conference on this thing ? alex : looking for tips . cop : you think they 're gon na find the perp ? alex : he left that little girl dying in the road . we 'll find him . cop : yeah . even if we got to question everyone in genoa city . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart . you barely touched your food . nikki : i know , darling , but , you know , there are people without ms who have days where food does n't appeal to them . i think this qualifies as one of them . victor : but listen to me . you need to keep up your strength . nikki : i know . so you keep telling me . victor : not only for yourself , but also for our daughter . nikki : yes . victoria is gon na need us . she adored delia . victor : i just do n't understand how anyone can drive down the street , hit an innocent girl , and then just drive on as if nothing happened . who does that ? nikki : we know what losing cassie did to nicholas . we all -- we all saw that . billy must be going through such a horrible time . victor : sorry to say i 'm not really concerned about him . nikki : not now , victor , please . it 's not the time . victor : to what ? to call him the idiot he is ? nikki : it was n't his doing . victor : of course it was . he left the child alone in the car . who does that ? nikki : look , i know that you 're not one of his biggest fans , but right could you just set your personal feelings aside and have a little compassion ? victor : compassion for who ? he left that baby in the car by herself ! how can he do that ? nikki : victor , please stop doing this about billy ! his child is dead ! i would think that 's enough guilt . victor : as far as i 'm concerned , he ca n't feel enough guilt . [ scene_break ] billy : [ clears throat ] hey , um ... thanks for the lift , but i 've got it from here . jack : i did n't see victoria 's car . why do n't i just come and sit with you , at least until she and johnny get here . billy : because you do n't have to . because i 'm home and i 'm handling this and i 've got it from here . okay ? i 'm gon na be fine . jack : you sure ? billy : no , i 'm not . what choice do i have , man ? jack : billy , listen . billy : look , victoria is on her way back home . and i need a minute alone before she gets here . jack : you need anything -- anything at all , you be in touch with me , even if it 's in the middle of the night . billy : i will . i will . jack : and i 'll start calling the family . billy : [ crying ] i did n't think about that . jack : you do n't have to think about that . i 'll take care of it . just be prepared to be bombarded by all the love and support the abbott family can give you . billy : yeah . yeah . jack : we 're all there for you . we want to help you through this . billy : yeah . jack , um ... thanks . jack : jill , it 's -- it 's jack . um ... i know it 's late . c - can you call me as soon as you get this message ? there 's something i have to tell you . [ sighs ] billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm sorry to harp on this , but billy boy abbott has not once taken responsibility for his screw ups . nikki : victor , it 's not a screw up . it 's a loss . it 's a devastating loss . victor : and he 's responsible for it . nikki : [ sighs ] you know , even if you were right , which are you not , do n't you think the loss of your firstborn child is punishment enough ? victor : sweetheart , what i think is that he 's not worthy of our daughter . nikki : oh , god , no , please not this again . not now . victor : and that he will , what he always does in cases like this , throw the responsibility for it onto someone else 's shoulders . nikki : here 's what i know . i wish i did n't . but the loss of a child changes you forever . forever . and billy is never going to be able to escape that , no matter how hard he tries . [ scene_break ] billy : well , the thing is , this kid does know how to make an entrance . i mean , who else comes into this world on valentine 's day in a cabin in the middle of a blizzard ? this girl , that 's who ! victoria : yes , and who delivered the bundle of joy ? billy : her daddy , with these two hands right here . wow . i mean , you were , like , that big back then . and now -- now you 're this big ! [ growling , singsong ] and you are so heavy , you 're so heavy , you 're so heavy you weigh a ton of bricks . delia : i 'm not heavy ! i 'm little ! billy : you 're right . i 'm sorry . you 're little . you 're daddy 's little girl . you 're always gon na be , right ? [ scene_break ] kevin : maybe you 're in shock . do you want me to call the doctor ? watch your step . you want any tea ? any food ? um , i bet jill has sedatives . i can find you a pill . here , here , here . easy . easy . easy . let me just take care of you , okay ? chloe : [ sobbing ] kevin : listen to me . listen to me just for a minute , okay ? there is a way that something good can come from this . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] chelsea : where were you ? adam : needed some air after what happened to delia . chelsea : did you get my text ? adam : about going to the hospital . [ decanter clinks ] adam : how 's chloe ? chelsea : destroyed . [ sighs ] angry and ... sad . so sad . it did n't have to turn out this way . adam : what do you mean ? chelsea : i mean if the driver had stopped ... if the paramedics were called right away , they could have maybe saved delia . i hope the bastard who did this is suffering . adam : i 'm sure he is . chelsea : what ? what 's going on with you ? adam : nothing . chelsea : i know you , adam . i know when you 're hiding something . whatever it is , just say it . adam : you 're right . this is killing me . [ next_on ] stitch : you saying there 's nothing going on between you and avery ? 'cause i do n't buy it . nick : sharon 's the love of my life . i never got over her . victoria : you just keep watching that video over and over again . i really think it 's doing you more harm than good . billy : do n't touch that . delia : ... your little girl .	jack and victoria think of places that billy might be . victoria checks home but he is n't there . jack finds billy at the scene of the accident and tells him that he 's there for him . billy tells jack what happened that night , and he starts looking for the dog . jack convinces him to go home , they can look for the dog in daylight . victoria goes to the ranch to pick up johnny . she tells nikki and victor that delia is gone . when victoria leaves , victor goes on and on about what an idiot billy is and that he is n't good enough for victoria . nikki tells victor he needs to have more compassion .
victor : sweetheart ? nikki ? ! hi , sweetheart . i 'm home . i was hoping to see you . i love you . nikki ? ! paul : nikki , hi . come on in . kevin : hey . so , any new contact from ian ? dylan : can you just give her a sec ? nikki : kevin ? paul : look , we brought kevin in on the case because of his computer skills . there is no need to worry . it 's still a very small core group that knows that dylan 's arrest was a setup . kevin : so , any contact from ian ? nikki : no , not since that last text he sent . kevin : we think he sent . we ca n't track to confirm . dylan : look , ian is still alive . he 's obsessed with nikki . that right there is enough to make sure that he 's gon na take the bait . nikki : what if he does n't ? what if we were right and he 's purposely setting you up to hurt me ? and then he will intentionally stay away forever to make sure that you are convicted . maybe we 're all being outplayed . [ knock on door ] devon : it 's probably room service . hilary : mm . are they bringing more champagne ? hmm ? devon : i think they 're coming to get the trays . but i 'll get it . hilary : mm . do n't you dare -- not when i have you right where i want you . devon : yes , ma'am . whatever you say . hilary : neil . neil : hey . hilary : oh , my god . neil : surprise , baby . victor : thank you for coming . please sit down . mariah : yeah . thank you for demanding that i come to see you . so , you 're back . do you have faith 's dna results from that fancy lab of yours ? victor : i do , indeed . phyllis : i want to know right now . what else have n't you told me , jack ? jack : there 's so much i have n't said -- over a year of days and nights , events , things no one ever saw coming . phyllis : like these fabric and color swatches ? did i go into a coma and wake up in 1986 ? jack : that 's not my strong suit . you know that . phyllis : yeah , i know . but what i 'm concerned about is ... what i do n't know . jack : okay . you 're right . it 's time . you have to understand , life is complicated . pick any other year of your life -- this is no different , red . there are things that will be hard to say ... and even harder to hear . victor : so , your assumption was incorrect . mariah : well , lucky you . your granddaughter is your granddaughter . victor : but you led me to believe faith was not nicholas ' daughter . that 's why i had the dna test sent to that lab . turns out she is nicholas ' daughter . so , there 's no payout . i know that you 're anxious to leave town . mariah : well , if it means that faith is n't the latest casualty of this whacked - out family , then i can suffer without a paycheck . victor : so , if you 're not that anxious to leave town , then ... what makes you want to stay ? mariah : i just know what it 's like to be lied to my entire life , and i 'm not ashamed to admit that i like faith . she 's cute . victor : she 's adorable . so , who in this whacked - out family is the reason for you wanting to stay ? mariah : i 'm not sure why you care , since you 're the one person who wants to make sure that nick and sharon never get married . and , lucky for you , you have a new secret weapon -- your own personal flamethrower . victor : who 's that ? mariah : phyllis -- large , in charge , and back in town . jack : come here . so many things have changed in the last year . kyle moved back to new york . phyllis : great ... for him . but you must have missed him . jack : yeah . we 're still in touch , but i do miss him . it 's nice that ashley 's home . phyllis : oh . hooray . jack : yeah , no . it 's -- it 's a good thing , if only for abby 's sake , and ... this house is pretty busy these days . billy 's living here again . phyllis : what ? he and victoria ... ? jack : it 's complicated . phyllis : wow . i - i - i love the guy , sort of , but i can already see this one coming . he blew it , did n't he ? jack : phyllis , it 's not that simple . phyllis : well , can he fix it ? jack : divorce proceedings have already happened . phyllis : what was it -- gambling , women , booze ? jack : let 's wait on the details , okay ? phyllis : you do n't want to talk about it because of you or because of me ? jack : i do n't want to talk about it because there are so many other things we need ... to talk about . you start pulling at one thread , and ... phyllis : jack ... i know what this is about . if there 's something you think you ca n't tell me ... you can . jack : oh , god . i wish it was that easy . phyllis : you can . do you want me to say it for you ? 'cause you 're giving me all sorts of hints here , jack . is it the pills ? you said you were clean and sober . jack : no . no , no . no . no . no . i - i 'm not back on the pills . no . phyllis : but maybe you thought about it ? jack : oh , boy , did i think about it . phyllis : but you did n't cave because you kept your word to me . you are an amazing man , jack abbott . jack : do n't give me too much credit , okay ? i had my moments ... self - pity , loneliness . i -- waiting for you ... week after week , months on end , going to that clinic and waiting for a sign that you 'd come around , that things would be back to normal again -- it never happened . and so i shut down a little . a lot . and then things changed . everything changed . paul : nikki , dylan is n't going down for murder . that 's not gon na happen . nikki : and you know that how ? my god . you still underestimate ian , after all of the lies , after all the manipulations . avery : no , nikki . we know exactly what we 're dealing with , and i promise you dylan will not pay for a crime he did n't commit . nikki : you can defend dylan in court , but there 's nothing you can do to force anybody to drop the charges . paul : look , nikki , chris is in on the plan . you know that . nikki : for you . she 's in on it for your sake , paul , but she 's made it very clear that she is not convinced that dylan is innocent at all . in fact , if ian does n't come forward , i can see christine just reluctantly letting the charges stand , reluctantly letting him go to prison ! paul : nikki , you are wrong . i do n't know how else to say it . nikki : and when your wife sends our son to prison , is that what you 're gon na say , too ? dylan : i 'm not the issue here . you 're the one at risk . your safety is on the line . avery : you know , it 's not too late . we could abort this plan . paul : we 're not gon na abort this plan , but the plan will not work unless everybody is working together ! nikki : or maybe the plan will not work at all ! kevin : you guys ! do you even see it ? this -- this guy , this villain , this evil mastermind is getting inside of your heads . he 's sowing seeds of discord . you will not be able to vanquish him if you 're fighting each other . dylan : vanquish ? kevin : yeah , or `` get rid of him . `` that works , too . paul : look , yes -- ian is obsessed with nikki . but he also loves outsmarting the authorities . his ego is at play here . dylan : what about you ? any second thoughts ? i mean , if the public finds out about this , they look at our connection -- your credibility is ruined . paul : dylan , i can handle my career . and i can keep you out of jail and i can keep you out of harm 's way . so let me do it , okay ? until ian contacts nikki , we wait . kevin : and then we vanquish his ass . neil : so , how nice is your suite ? did you get a room with a view ? hilary : uh , neil , i - i did n't know , um -- why did n't you say -- cane : that 's why it 's called a surprise . neil : oh , baby , i could n't stand being apart from you . come here . give me some sugar . mmm . this dress is kind of thick . what -- are you wearing a robe ? hilary : yeah . just , uh , i was about to jump in the shower . neil : whoa . you hear that , cane ? do the right thing . you better cover your innocent eyes , 'cause my sexy wife is half - naked . [ chuckles ] hilary : why did n't you call ? neil : well , because it would n't have been a surprise then . i needed to see you . besides , cane offered to be my wingman . cane : anything for you , buddy . neil : yeah , back at you , cane . and i would do absolutely anything for you . true love , baby . cane : hey . uh , why do n't we go downstairs , all right ? we 'll let hilary get a shower , get dressed . she can come meet us , all right ? let 's go to the restaurant . neil : thanks , but you 're officially off the clock as my wingman . i think i 'm gon na spend some alone time with my wife . you go on ahead . have a drink . hilary : why do n't you come in ? i 'll get you some -- some water . neil : no . no , thank you . i do n't need any water . all i need is you . is that a table ? hilary : yeah . cane : neil was a man on a mission , and whatever it took he was gon na get to his wife . hilary : thank you , cane -- for everything . neil : yeah . cane : well , i 'm sure you guys would like to have some privacy . i guess you have a lot to catch up on , so i 'll be going now . thank you . neil : thanks , cane ! cane : you got it . [ door slams ] hilary : here . why do n't you sit down ? devon : cane , i know . cane : no . no , you do n't know . me keeping my mouth shut in there was n't done for you . it was n't done for her . it was done for your father . hilary : um , i could take that shower later . neil : no , no . go ahead . take -- take your shower if you need to . i could make that shower a whole lot hotter if you want me to wash your back . hilary : i 'm already dressed . you know , i did n't even have to be here , neil , in new york . you should n't have had to come like this . neil : a little adventure is really good for the soul . hilary : did you -- did you arrange this with jack to send me away ? 'cause -- because that conference -- it was nothing more than a meet - and - greet . i did n't need to be here . neil : you caught me . it was my idea , i have to admit . i did ask jack to help me out , but that 's because i needed some -- i needed some time to think , and i thought it 'd be good for you for , you know , getting some time away from this guy here . hilary : so , now you had time to think , and now you 're here . neil : things have n't been right between us for a while -- not the way they should be . we need to change that , starting right away . phyllis : there was a reason everything changed . jack : i was n't alone anymore . there was suddenly a light at the end of that awful tunnel . phyllis : it was really like that ? jack : so much so . phyllis : me coming back affected you like that ? [ crying ] i 'm sorry . i did n't just go and suddenly become a crier . i -- you had me freaked out a little bit back there , jack . i do n't like the idea of you being off the wagon , especially without me as backup , but i should have known that you 'd hang tough . the love of a good woman will do that for a guy . jack : yeah . phyllis : and you know what ? the same thing can happen for billy , even if it 's not victoria , though it should be . should i talk to victoria ? i mean , i could talk to her . jack : about billy ? phyllis : yes . i mean , addiction sucks . but it does n't mean they 're doomed , even if they are divorced . i mean , look at us . we 're excellent role models . jack : it was n't gambling that ended things for billy and victoria . phyllis : then it was a woman . well , your brother 's an idiot . forget what i just said about being nice . jack : things are never that simple , phyllis . phyllis : he walked out on a woman who loves him ... blew up his own life . come on , jack . if that is n't as stupid as hell , i do n't know what is . paul : all right . got 'em . where 's avery ? dylan : jack 's bringing home phyllis today . she wanted to be there . cards ? paul : to pass the time . dylan : excellent idea . kevin : i 'm better at computer poker . dylan : you 're better at computer everything , kevin . nikki : play this hand without me , okay ? dylan : i know it feels like the walls are starting to close in ... but it wo n't be much longer . nikki : well , we do n't know that . the longer we 're in this room -- kevin : well , nikki , police work requires a ridiculous amount of `` hurry up and wait . `` you wait around so long , you could knit blankets for half of wisconsin or write a novel . i do n't know . anyway , the longer we wait , the more likely it is that ian will have bolted , and we 're not gon na be able to nail him . paul : hey ! kevin : what ? dylan : you need something to drink ? nikki : what ? dylan : coffee ? maybe that 's not a good idea . i 'm sure they have some tea or some water . kevin : why do n't you send harding out for some fancy bottled water from france ? can i be there when you tell him to go ? or , better yet , let me tell him . [ cell phone rings ] nikki : i do n't know this number . kevin : hold up . hold up . here . we 're good to go . paul : all right . go ahead . pick up . nikki : hello ? ian : ah , nicole . nikki : hello , ian . ian : lovely to hear your voice . oh , nicole , all those years ago , i knew that our connection would span a lifetime , and i was right . nikki : you 're alive . ian : did you ever doubt it ? [ chuckles ] or did you mourn my passing ? nikki : i was beginning to wonder if you got my messages . [ keyboard clacking ] ian : i can still surprise you . that 's good . nikki : i do n't want to play any more games , ian . i - i just want it to end . ian : well , that sounds so final and so unrealistic . nikki : just tell me what you want , okay ? ian : now ? we have time , nicole . and i 'd prefer not to speak on a line where the police might be listening . [ chuckles , snorts ] there 's a disposable phone in your glove compartment . nikki : what ? y - you were in my car ? ian : i 'll use that line to speak with you again soon . paul : you did great , nikki . nikki : ohh . dylan : come on . have a seat . nikki : ohh . ohh . dylan : how 'd the trace go ? kevin : it did n't . dylan : what do you mean , it did n't ? kevin : it did n't ! that 's the thing with burner phones . we need more advanced technology or maybe a warrant for a wire tap . paul : yeah , but he put the phone in nikki 's car . that means he 's close . nikki : he 's so close . oh , my god . he 's alive . he 's alive ! that means that you 're innocent ! dylan : i know . that 's great . but we have to get you far out of town , away from that son of a bitch . nikki : and risk losing him ? no , no , no , no . dylan : we can -- we can take it from here . nikki : i 'm the one that he wants , and i meant what i said . i am going to stay with this to the end . victor : i heard that phyllis was out of her coma . mariah : out of her coma and smack - dab into nick and sharon 's wedding . you should have been there . you 'd have loved it . victor : what happened ? mariah : did you hear about the white dress ? victor : unh - unh . mariah : phyllis is an evil genius . you guys are either best friends or mortal enemies . victor : so , how did nick and sharon react ? mariah : i do n't remember . they said things . they did things . victor : will this help you remember ? mariah : maybe i just ca n't remember . victor : [ chuckles ] have you ... suddenly developed a sense of loyalty , or what ? mariah : to nick and sharon ? yeah , no . look , i - i just ca n't remember what they said . all i know is that sharon bolted out of the church like the nut that she is , and then later on , nick and sharon went to visit phyllis in the hospital . victor : sharon went to visit phyllis ? mariah : yes . it 's all about the secret . it 's all anybody talks about or thinks about . you guys all have that in common . victor : now nicholas wants to know , right ? mariah : only so that he can tell sharon that it 's no big deal and they can move on . you think it 's gon na ruin this epic love affair of nick and sharon , and he thinks that it 's no big deal . you know , you two actually do n't have that much in common . maybe it 's his dna results you should be testing and not faith 's . victor : who says i have n't ? he is my son . trust me . mariah : i got to give you credit . you do n't let anything get in your way . i guess that 's why you 're victor newman . jack : what happened with billy -- phyllis : and the tramp ? jack : billy was in a bad place , phyllis , and he found someone who understood him . phyllis : you are making excuses for him . jack : i am saying that people do n't make these decisions in a vacuum . life sometimes overwhelms us . he did n't want to cause her pain . that 's the last thing he wanted , especially since she was already in so much pain over -- over something else . phyllis : which you do n't want to tell me . jack : no , i do n't -- not like this , summing up an entire year in one conversation . no . it 's not fair to you . it 's not fair to the people we 're talking about . trust me on this , okay ? phyllis : i 'm used to being ahead of the curve . i do n't like not knowing . but ... taking it all in bite - sized pieces , i guess , is a very good idea . all right . so , tell me the easy stuff -- okay ? -- about you and summer and the office . jack : jabot does n't even make the priority list . phyllis : well , maybe not for you , but you know i need to keep busy . so , tell me -- who 's been sitting in my chair at work ? jack : that would be billy . phyllis : well , he could n't keep my magazine going after he bought it , but i trust he has n't ruined jabot . jack : no , he 's done a good job . it 's been nice to have him around . phyllis : good ! motivation to get up to speed and boot the competition out of my spot . i 'm kidding . sort of . [ doorbell rings ] jack : let me get this . jack : avery . come on in . avery : hello . is she -- ah ! you are up and about ! you look wonderful . phyllis : well , thank you , but my head is spinning so fast , i 'm afraid it 's gon na pop off . jack : i 've been filling phyllis in on what 's happened in the last year . avery : like what ? phyllis : like billy cheating on victoria . wonderful decision - making , as usual , but , i mean , jack did n't say . do i know this tramp ? jack : no . no , you do n't know her . phyllis : but you do ? phyllis : so , if you do n't know her but i do , was she new to town , passing through , making friends with married men ? jack : you just finished telling us both your head was spinning . phyllis : i know . i know . and it is . and i 'm not stunned that billy blew it . but i guess i ca n't exactly start throwing stones now . jack : we 've all done things we 're not proud of . phyllis : but , hey , my sister did n't go and marry my ex while i was out of it , so that 's some news . avery : no . no , i did not . phyllis : even though nick and sharon were destined to be together , according to avery . gag ! 5 bucks it was the usual with those two -- sharon mentioned cassie , and they fell into bed together . avery : [ sighs ] you 're enjoying this . [ clears throat ] phyllis : sharon copped to being completely psycho to my face . now , that is the kind of honesty i can appreciate . avery : wait a minute . you 're complimenting sharon ? phyllis : i am just making a point for jack that not everything has to be whitewashed . avery : you know what ? i agree with that . and , uh , i want answers . i want to know why the clinic did n't call us when you woke up from your coma , how you made it all the way here without anyone letting us know . jack : completely irresponsible . hard to believe that 's standard operating procedure . i 've tried to call nurse hathaway . this is a nurse who looked after you for months . she has been transferred . avery : all right . well , you have your people on it , i 'm on it , and we will get answers . phyllis : good . i love answers ... in small doses . avery : you really do look wonderful . phyllis : hey , being at home agrees with me . avery : yes . phyllis : aww . you missed me . avery : do n't tease . i did miss you . phyllis : do n't go all soft on me . avery : i would n't dare . phyllis : good . a lot has changed . but you know what ? my kid , my sister , my fiancé are the constants in my life . mariah : again sharon tried to pump phyllis for information , but she gave them nothing . victor : so they said . mariah : what , you think nick got the scoop and is holding out ? no , no . no way . he wants to shut this whole secret thing down to sharon . he 's freaked because sharon is freaked . victor : so , how is sharon behaving ? mariah : well , she bolted from the wedding and she 's tense about what phyllis might know . i 'm not gon na lie . if phyllis had a secret of mine , i 'd be scared , too . victor : and you do n't scare easily , do you ? mariah : i know when to duck and cover . victor : and you do n't wallow in emotions , do you ? mariah : not likely . victor : not even regarding the death of a man you considered your father ? mariah : are you seriously trying to find out if i cried over ian ? please . like i would ever get into that with you . but i would n't say no if you offered me gas money . victor : [ chuckles ] so ... you think this conversation was worthwhile as long as i paid you , right ? mariah : well , we did n't chat 'cause we 're friends , did we ? later . victor : later . [ sighs ] dylan : nikki , is that him ? nikki : no , no . it 's nothing important . dylan : the heavy lifting 's done . you drew ian out . you need to stay away from him . nick : what -- and risk losing him again ? no way ! paul : look , nik , you did your job . you took the call . you do n't physically need to be in ward 's sight line . nikki : what are you gon na do -- use a decoy ? kevin : tried it . blew it . do not recommend it again . dylan : not helping . paul : you 're shaking . nikki : paul , i 'm just upset . that 's all . this man has tried to destroy my family . he has hurt the people that i love . when we talked about this before , you said that i would n't be in danger . paul : and you wo n't be . nikki : all right . well , then , let 's get this thing going -- now ! kevin : i 'd take yes for an answer , guys . what ? ! it 's a good plan . she 's a tough lady . let 's get it done . dylan : ian is a loose cannon . paul : with one focus -- nikki . we can protect her . kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . one focus ? two focuses . foci ? mariah -- the only other person that ian cares about . paul : we have people watching mariah . kevin : to protect her to nab ian ? 'cause it 's not the same thing . paul : mariah is safe . nikki : and i will be , too . now , look -- he 's gon na be calling that phone that he put in my car . i have to be there to answer it . dylan : okay , but if you sense that something is not right -- nikki : everything 's gon na be all right . and it 's gon na be over for all of us . i promise . dylan : [ sighs ] paul : [ sighs ] neil : i - i 've been foolish -- i have -- indecisive , confusing to a fault . i - i push you away , and then i pull you back in and i tell you that i ca n't do without you in my life and then i push you out of my life again and tell you to get your own . hilary : neil , your whole life has changed . neil : yeah , but , baby , yours has , too . i - i was -- i was wrong ... for asking you for that divorce . i -- that was disrespectful of me . believe it or not , when i got thrown in jail that night and i was sitting there , embarrassed , i - i could n't stop thinking about you , you know -- what a wonderful wife i have , how you deserve trust and respect and love . and so that means for me that , baby , i need to step up my game , you know , and no pity party here . we are gon na have a hell of a life together . and i - i really do n't want to live it with anyone but you . forgive me for pushing you away . i 'm sorry about that . please forgive me . i love you . cane : it 's not enough for you to sneak off and get a room at the club anymore . i brought that man here 'cause he loves that woman . he wanted to come here . he wanted to be with his wife . what is wrong with you ? devon : there 's nothing wrong with me . i had to come and see her , all right ? cane : no , you did n't have to come and see her . you did n't . you could have gone to the car show you lied about . you could have been a man . you could have been a son . you could have stayed away . devon : cane , i love her , and she loves me , too . cane : [ sighs ] devon : cane ... i 'm in love with her . and i ca n't stop loving her . and believe me when i tell you that neil is the last person on this planet that i want to hurt on purpose . cane : okay . so , you think neil 's not gon na get hurt if he does n't know about this ? is that what you think ? listen , we know about this -- you , me , and hilary , okay ? and now you got me lying to my wife and to that man , who is one of the few people who gave me a second chance when i did n't deserve one . but it 's okay , is n't it , as long as you get what you want ? devon : do not say that because it 's not true . i do n't want this . i do n't want any of this . i did n't want to want hilary . i did n't want to fall in love with her . i did n't want to feel like nothing 's right when she 's not around me . i look at her -- i know i should walk away , but i ca n't do it . cane : no , you can walk away . you know what it is , though ? you do n't want to walk away . that 's the problem here . devon : cane , i came to new york because this is real for me . i am real when i 'm with her . cane : the only real thing that is going on right now is on the other side of that door , between your father and his wife . do you understand that ? hilary : you 're not the one who needs forgiven . neil : all this time away got you thinking , too , did n't it ? hilary : it did . it has . neil : well , i hope you thought about how much i love you , how good we have it , how good it can be . hilary : the way you describe me ... it 's as if i 'm brave and strong . neil : yeah . you are . you are very brave and strong , babe . hilary : i want to be ... who you think i am . i ... i want to be that wonderful woman . neil : you are . you are my wonderful woman . jack : remembering ? phyllis : wondering , actually . a year ... a year just ... gone from my life . maybe i 'm not as tough as i thought i was . jack : you came back . that makes you a lot tougher than we ever gave you credit for . phyllis : i should have come back sooner . leaving you alone all that time -- it must have been hard , being alone . [ cell phone rings ] jack : sorry . hathaway from the clinic . maybe we will get some answers after all . hello . this is jack abbott . kevin : oh , good . mariah : what ? kevin : i 've been looking for you . you 're not safe . mariah : because you 're looking for me ? kevin : no , because ian 's alive . he 's alive , he 's close by , and , remember , he 's the whack job who kidnapped and married you . it 's the reckoning . mariah : wait . how do you know ? what happened ? are you sure ? kevin : yes ! come on ! mariah : that 's not really how this works . kevin : it is how it works . mariah : what the hell , kevin ? ! nikki : victor ? victor ? ! [ cell phone rings ] nikki : i 'm here . ian : yes , you are . ready for me . [ chuckles ] i have to admit , it tickles me to think our connection ca n't be broken . nikki : yes . i do know you , ian , so i assume this has something to do with money . how much do you want ? ian : oh , money is just a tool in our culture -- nothing more . you know me so well , nicole . you know it 's not just about the money . nikki : meaning you want me to deliver it in person ? ian : yes . oh , yes . that is key . nikki : all right . but after you have what you want , you have to let the police know that dylan is not guilty of any murder , and if you ca n't do that ... you wo n't see me or the money . ian : of course , nicole . you have my word . anything for you . hilary : [ gasps ] neil : hey . hey , i got you . i 'm right here . i am right here , and i 'm never letting you go . i love you . hilary : why do n't we let housekeeping come in , huh > they 've been waiting for a while , and we can get out of here . we can go get something to eat . neil : sure . um , whatever you want is fine . can you get my coat ? thanks . where 's my cane ? hilary : i 'm gon na grab your cane here . neil : okay . yep . so , baby , what are you in the mood for ? hilary : um ... whatever you want . this is new york . there are so many different things that we can get . there 's this amazing chinese restaurant right down the street . we can go get that . neil : oh , this 'll be great . we 're in the big apple together . you know this is lovers ' city , right ? cane : hey ! hey , hey ! neil : oh , hey . cane : hey , man . are you guys heading out ? i was just coming up to check on you . neil : yeah . well , you know what ? we 're gon na go grab a bite to eat . you were an excellent wingman , even better friend . thank you . you have every right to use the car now . cane : uh , actually , mate , i 'm gon na head back to g.c . neil : oh , really ? cane : yeah . neil : i hope devon knows how you bailed him out , you know , while he 's off at some stupid car show . cane : no , actually . i have to get back to lily and the twins . i 'm pretty certain devon is very much aware of my dedication . neil : i 'm sure he is . hey ... thanks again , really . now my wife and i -- we 're gon na go off and have the most fantastic meal we 've ever had . come on , baby . take care . cane : you , too , mate . paul : did he say anything else ? nikki : just the meeting location , and he hung up . oh , god . you should have heard the glee in his voice . paul : okay . now we 're going to hustle you to the athletic club and keep you under wraps until we have ian in custody . nikki : ohh . thank god i never , ever have to see his face again , except in a courtroom . ian : [ chuckles ] phyllis : so ? my devoted nurse ... jack : said that there was a visitor to see you -- someone who was not on my approved list or daniel 's or summer 's . phyllis : who ? jack : said he was brooding , tall , imposing . phyllis : okay . that narrows it down , but still -- jack : she also said he had a mustache . phyllis : victor . victor was at my side while i -- while i was in that bed ? i mean , that -- that 's -- that 's creeping me out a little bit , i have to say . jack : what the hell was he trying to do ? he was n't trying to get brownie points with summer , because no one was supposed to know anything about this . phyllis : no one knew he was there ? jack : no . she said it was all very hush - hush . phyllis : why ? [ doorbell rings ] jack : i 'm not sure we 'll ever know why . victor will certainly never volunteer an answer . jack : what can i do for you ? victor : i 'm here to see phyllis . [ next_on ] maureen : are you gon na tell victoria the truth so you can get back together ? dylan : i 'm going nuts in here , paul ! you got to get me out .	at jack 's home , phyllis demands answers about what has been going in the past year that she had missed out on . victor comes home to the ranch , yells for nikki , but gets no answer . he calls her on the cell phone . nikki is at the police station and is quite upset when she finds out that kevin was brought in on their plan . they argue whether or not this plan will work . in a hotel room in new york , devon and hilary are in bed together . there is a knock on the door . when hilary gets up to see who it is , she is surprised to see neil and cane . mariah joins victor to find out what the dna test shows . victor lets her know that faith is indeed his granddaughter . reluctantly , jack begins to fill phyllis in on what has been happening between billy and victoria and how they split up due to billy 's affair with another woman . phyllis is quite upset with this news . when cane and neil enter the hotel room , cane is surprised to see devon in hilary 's bed . cane tries to get neil to go for a drink while hilary gets dressed , but neil insists on spending time alone with hilary . cane manages to get devon out of the hotel room before neil finds out he is there . neil tells hilary that things needed to change between them . nikki receives a phone call from ian ward , informing her that he left a phone in her car and he would call her later . mariah tells victor all about what happened at nick 's wedding when phyllis showed up . she informs victor that sharon visited phyllis in the hospital . jack tells phyllis that billy took her place at jabot . avery comes for a visit .
dr. neville : i have zero tolerance for untrained family members second- guessing me or slamming on the brakes in the middle of treatment . so , if you do n't sincerely trust that i know what i 'm doing , please say so , that way no one 's time is wasted . neil : so , once we put hilary 's life in your hands , are you telling us that we have no say ? dr. neville : you trust me or you do n't . it 's that simple . gwen : we trust you . we do . it 's just -- neil : it sounds like the treatment you 're prescribing is a little too risky . dr. neville : sir , no one here is a fool . you knew when you asked me to come here that you would be putting hilary 's life in my hands . if you ca n't accept the terms i 've laid out -- gwen : we can . neil : just do n't let hilary die . dylan : all right , thanks , paul . i 'll let devon know . devon : what 'd he say ? dylan : they got the forensic report . lily : and ? dylan : the first note , there 's too many fingerprints to i.d . the kidnapper . devon : and what about the note that was left at the front desk ? dylan : besides yours , there were two sets of prints -- the clerk 's ... and cane 's . luca : were you ever going to reveal why you really left me ? marisa : i told you . i could n't stand the way your family treated me . luca : that 's what you said , but it 's not the truth . at least not all of it . marisa : i do n't know what you 're talking about . luca : noah does n't know , does he ? the real reason you walked out on -- marisa : it does n't matter , luca ! what we had is over ! it ended a long time ago ! there is nothing tying us together . luca : nothing except our child . that 's right . i know . you were pregnant with my child when you left me . marisa : how did you ... luca : did you really think you could keep something like that hidden forever ? marisa : you need to go . luca : you gave birth to my child -- my daughter -- then gave her away like an unwanted pet ! marisa : no ! luca : do n't lie ! i know it 's true . and i know where she is . marisa : oh , my god . you found her ? w - where is she ? tell me . luca : of course i 'll tell you . once you come back to me . dr. anderson : can i help you ? noah : yeah . uh , i 'm noah newman . dr. anderson : oh . nice to meet you , noah . i 'm dr . anderson . i 'm your mother 's doctor . noah : oh , great . uh , i 'm here to see her . dr. anderson : i 'm afraid that wo n't be possible . noah : uh , why is that ? dr. anderson : sharon 's requested no visitors . noah : okay , well , i 'm family , so ... dr. anderson : i understand . but she 's adjusting to some new meds , and she 's requested that she does not want to see anyone during this transition , including her family . noah : no , that -- that does n't sound like my mom . dr. anderson : she was very clear about her wishes . noah : okay , uh , well , doctor , no offense , but i 'd really love to hear it from my mom herself . sharon : [ weakly ] noah ? dr. anderson : the law requires me to protect my patients . sharon : is that you ? dr. anderson : so , unfortunately , that wo n't be possible . now , i 'm gon na have to ask you to leave . noah : i 'm not going anywhere until my mother tells me herself that she does n't want to see me . cane : of course , my fingerprints were on the note . lily : yeah , the clerk handed it to him . cane : all right , we 're anxious to find hilary , so i ripped it open . i did n't stop to think about putting on gloves . dylan : no one 's accusing you of anything . cane : well , it sure sounds like you are . dylan : this kidnapper 's got us all going a little crazy right now . devon : i gave him the freakin ' money , and he 's still messing with me . lily : yeah , but why ? devon : 'cause he 's sick ! [ scoffs ] dylan : just does n't -- it does n't make sense . it does n't . this guy is smart . he smuggled hilary into town without anybody knowing . he took supplies from the hospital . he found the trackers . and then when he decides to demand ransom , he wears gloves and uses a burner phone . cane : okay , so why would he risk getting caught after all of that ? why would n't he just take the ransom money and run ? dylan : for some reason , he wants to torture devon . devon : why the hell does n't he just tell me where to find my damn wife ? ! lily : hey , we 're gon na find hilary and we 're gon na bring her home safe , right ? devon : well , do n't everybody jump in at once . dylan : cane and i discussed something earlier , and i 'm starting to think it 's a real possibility . cane : there could be more than one kidnapper . neil : so what do you think ? dr. neville : conventional wisdom says get her to memorial immediately . neil : the hosp -- is that what you 're suggesting we do ? dr. neville : oh , god , no . fortunately for you and mrs. hamilton , i 've never exactly been a fan of conventional wisdom . gwen : then you can help hilary ? dr. neville : if some of my colleagues think me unorthodox , it 's simply because they have n't the intellect or the talent to grasp , much less appreciate , the efficacies of certain protocols . my protocols . gwen : that sounds like a fancy way of saying they 're not as smart as you . dr. neville : [ scoffs ] some are morons . others too stubborn to accept a new perspective . sad , really . given half a chance , i could show them all , prove my methods of treating patients exactly like mrs. hamilton are light - years ahead of anything they fumble with . i simply have n't got the time or the patients to sanction it -- only simplistic , less effective approach . what do you say , hmm ? you could be my crowning achievement . gwen : sounds like he 's using hilary to prove something . neil : hmm . he 's got one hell of an ego . did n't you tell me that his critics said he was genius ? dr. neville : a unique mind is often unnerving , especially to a mediocre one . unless , the fact is , you need me . more importantly , she needs me . so , do we do this or not ? neil : yeah . yeah . let 's -- let 's do this . marisa : you 're lying . you do n't know where my daughter is . luca : our daughter . marisa : i made sure she 's somewhere you and your family ca n't find her . luca : now who 's lying ? you did n't find a home for our baby . you had annicelli do it . you chose a life with him over your own child , and this is what it cost you . i 'm the one who should be shedding tears , for the child i never knew i had . marisa : [ voice breaking ] i gave her up so she could be raised by good people [ sniffles ] in a loving home . luca : is that what your drug lord boyfriend told you ? that he found a good home for her ? he sold her to the highest bidder . you trusted a criminal with our daughter 's well - being , and now her life is miserable . marisa : you 're just saying that to hurt me . luca : look in her eyes . there is sadness . you can see it . marisa : oh , my baby . [ sniffles ] luca : but you can still change things for that sweet girl . marisa : how ? luca : the three of us can be a family . marisa : no . luca : i love you , marisa . i 've never stopped loving you . if you come back to me , you 'll see you still love me , too . then we can claim our daughter . marisa : then what ? live happily ever after ? luca : why not ? unless noah newman means more to you than your own daughter . dr. anderson : this is your mother 's signature . see ? it says right there -- no visitors . noah : this is my mother 's signature ? you sure she signed this ? dr. anderson : i witnessed it myself . look , she 's just trying to do what 's best for her and her baby . noah : yeah , i know . that 's why she checked herself here in the first place . dr. anderson : once she adjusts to her new meds and she feels like she 's ready to see people , i 'm sure her family will be the first ones she contacts . noah : well , will you at least tell her that i was here and that i 'm thinking about her , please ? dr. anderson : of course . noah : okay . i 'll check back tomorrow . dr. anderson : sharon , what are you doing out of bed ? sharon : i - i thought i heard my son 's voice . dr. anderson : noah was here . he left . sharon : you sent him away ? why would you do that ? dr. anderson : because you told me to . sharon : no , i would never tell my son i do n't want to see him . dr. anderson : but you did . you signed this form saying that you did n't want any visitors . do n't you remember ? sharon : no , i do n't . dr. anderson , what 's wrong with me ? dr. anderson : sharon , treating your disorder is a process with ups and downs . sharon : but why would i cut myself off from my family ? that does n't make sense . dr. anderson : you 're adjusting to the new drug regimen we agreed on . you felt visits from your family would interfere with your progress . sharon : i did ? dr. anderson : well , it was your idea , but you said you wanted it in writing . that 's why you signed this form . you kept saying that i was the only person you needed to see . sharon : i said that ? hmm . if you think that 's best ... dr. anderson : i do . for you and your baby . sharon : oh , my baby . i was so afraid that i would never ... thank you . thank you for taking such good care of both of us . dr. anderson : sharon , you know what 's best for you and your baby . that 's why you checked yourself in here -- so that you 'd be strong enough to give this precious child you 're carrying everything it 'll need . sharon : yeah , i want to be ready when my baby arrives . so i 'm going to listen to you and to whatever you tell me to do . marisa : she has my eyes . luca : too bad she never had you . marisa : i did what i thought was best for her . luca : you got rid of her so you could continue your life with annicelli . marisa : no . luca : now you 're faced with the same choice . your daughter or a man . what 's it going to be , marisa ? noah ... or your little girl ? you ca n't have both . marisa : you said you could bring her back . do it . luca , bring her back to me . and i promise i will give her a good home . luca : you think i 'm gon na let you raise her in the newman family ? she 's a santori , and she 'll take her rightful place in our family . if you ca n't accept that -- marisa : [ sighs ] one month ? [ inhales sharply ] i will live with you for one month . luca : then what ? marisa : then you tell me where my daughter is . luca : i wo n't need a month . i will convince you we belong together in one night . but if those are your terms ... it 's a deal . devon : so what exactly do you mean by there could be more than one kidnapper ? dylan : i think somebody 's holding hilary and somebody else is sending the notes . devon : so the person that took the money and who sent us to the abandoned house has no idea where hilary is ? dylan : i 'm just saying it 's a possibility . devon : well , if that possibility is right , then we 're no closer to finding hilary than we were before we gave him the ransom money . and now we 've just been played by someone who 's out for a pay day . cane : okay , all right , listen , it is just a theory . there 's no way of knowing if it 's , you know , if it 's accurate . lily : it does make sense , though . cane : all right , let 's , uh , let 's just go home , all right ? let 's recharge our batteries , take some time , all right ? none of this is making any sense , and we need to see our kids . come on . lily : look , why do n't you come with us , all right ? come see the twins . i 'm sure it 'll help you , too . devon : no , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na stop by the police station , see if there 's been any progress on their end , and then i 'm gon na take myself home . dylan : you want me to go with you ? devon : no , i can handle it . lily : all right , well , let 's get home to our kids . cane : let 's do it . uh , maybe tomorrow we 'll get something that can help us out . come on . noah : hi , guys . hey , dylan , you got a minute ? can i talk to you about something ? dylan : yeah , sure . what 's going on ? noah : so , i just came from fairview . dylan : yeah , i was there earlier today . noah : yeah , how did mom seem ? dylan : uh , not like herself at all . and she just said it was because she was tired , but ... noah : but you did n't believe her ? dylan : no , it seems like it 's more than that . she was -- she was pretty out of it . doctor said it was just her adjusting to her meds . noah : yeah , that 's what she told me , too . dylan : what 's -- what 's going on ? noah : [ sighs ] well , dr . anderson showed me a form that says that mom ca n't have any visitors . dylan : who signed an order like that ? noah : mom did . neil : this is an awful lot of medicine . dr. neville : second - guessing me already ? neil : no , i 'm not . i 'm just concerned that the pharmacy 's gon na ask me questions about all these . dr. neville : good point . choose one out of town . or split them up . just avoid anywhere near memorial . my name might send up some red flags . gwen : why are you on the outs at the hospital , anyway ? dr. neville : 'cause the people in charge are stuck in their ways and completely lacking imagination , therefore incapable of recognizing newer , more effective ways of treating critical conditions . gwen : well , newer is n't always better . dr. neville : simple minds . they stifle creativity and limit possibilities . get them filled , please . all of them . neil : yes . come here . okay , i want you to keep a real close eye on doctor who . i 'm gon na be right back . dr. neville : oh , and , mr. winters , if you 're caught , i 'll say you stole my prescription pad . neil : i know that i just dropped the prescriptions off . i need them filled as soon as humanly possible . you hear me ? of course i -- you do n't think i know what compounding means ? okay , listen closely , i appreciate you taking the time here , but i need this , uh , this order -- i need it as soon as possible , okay ? what is your name ? no , never mind . i 'm -- i 'm headed there now , and i 'm gon na talk to your supervisor . thank you . hey . devon : hey . you think you could put some of that pressure on the gcpd for me ? neil : still no word on hilary ? devon : no . but they 're up to date on everything now . neil : yeah ? devon : yeah . neil : you told them about the notes from the kidnapper ? devon : i had to do that . i was warned not to go to the police , but after dylan and i went to that fake address to find hilary , um , we realized that the guy 's just been jerking us around . neil : who we talking about here ? the kidnapper ? devon : now we 're not sure if the person who 's writing the notes is the same person that 's holding hilary . neil : what do you mean ? devon : well , paul had his team do a sweep of the abandoned house that dylan and i went to , and there was no sign that hilary was even there . neil : whoa . so paul thinks he 's dealing with two people at the same time ? devon : yeah , i mean , it 's dylan 's theory , but it seems like one person has hilary and someone else is just taking advantage of the situation . i just want this to end . i just want to find my wife . lily : okay . chocolate chip cookies , fresh from the oven . cane : this one is for all the cookies ! go , mommy ! spin it ! lily : okay , everyone ready ? cane : yeah , yeah , let 's go . lily : all right . okay , left hand red . ooh , mattie , behind you ! cane : i got it , i got it . i want it , i want it , i got it ! mattie : ahh ! cane : ohh ! daddy wins ! i win ! lily : [ laughs ] cane : i got it . lily : it 's a tie . everyone gets cookies . mattie : yay ! charlie : yay ! cane : huh ? is this not the best day ever ? mattie : it would be if devon and hilary were here . charlie : hilary 's kidnapped , dummy . lily : hey , do n't call your sister a dummy . and where did you hear about hilary ? charlie : on the news , at justin 's house , and at school . cane : [ sighs ] lily : well , you 're right . hilary is missing , but uncle devon is doing everything he can to find her and bring her home safe . we all are . mattie : you , too , daddy ? cane : of course , sweetie . hey , why do n't you guys go and get your jammies and i 'll read you an extra story , okay ? mattie : [ groans ] cane : take your cookies . let 's go . come on . you can take your cookies . hey , but make sure you clean your teeth after you eat the cookies . you got me ? uh- huh . lily : why do you always change the subject when hilary 's name comes up ? marisa : hey . noah : what are you doing here ? you 're supposed to be back at the hotel resting . marisa : i , uh , could n't sleep . and i need to speak with you about something . noah : [ sighs ] look , if this is about us or our future , really , it can wait till you 're stronger , okay ? marisa : no , i - i need to discuss it now . noah : i wish you just called me . i - i would have just driven back to the hotel . i do n't like you out there at night by yourself right now . it 's not safe . marisa : see , that 's exactly why i 'm here . i will not live in fear . noah : well , i admire your courage , okay ? but until we find out exactly who attacked you , you need to be careful . marisa : there 's no question about that . it was -- it was luca 's family . noah : you sure about that ? how do you know ? marisa : they would do whatever it takes to keep me from coming back into their son 's life . noah : okay . so steer clear of the guy . marisa : i 'm afraid i ca n't do that . noah : why is that ? marisa : [ sighs ] luca 's the only one who can protect me . it 's why i 've decided to move back in with him . dr. anderson : feeling better ? sharon : i always do after our sessions . dr. anderson : i 'm doing my job , then . sharon : i do n't know how to thank you for everything you 've done for me and my baby . and i 'm very grateful . dr. anderson : just knowing the two of you are happy and healthy is all the thanks i need . sharon : we are . dr. anderson : well , get some rest . i 'll check in with you tomorrow . sharon : okay . [ cell phone rings ] dr. anderson : dylan , what can i do for you ? dylan : i just , uh , want to know what 's going on with sharon . noah just told me that he was n't allowed to see her . dr. anderson : i 'm just following my patient 's wishes . dylan : yeah , that 's , uh , what noah told me , but that does n't make any sense at all because sharon would never refuse to see one of her kids . dr. anderson : i 'm afraid she did . dylan : well , i 'd like to speak to her . dr. anderson : i 'm sorry , dylan . phone calls are out , so that 's not possible . sharon : is that dylan ? dr. anderson : yes , it is . what should i tell him ? cane : i 'm gon na hide these from the kids and myself . lily : see ? you 're doing it again . cane : [ sighs ] what am i doing again ? lily : you 're avoiding talking about hilary . i thought you wanted to find her as badly as the rest of us . cane : of course i want to find her . why would i not want to find her ? lily : well , at the club , when we were trying to figure out what the kidnappers were up to , you just cut off the conversation . cane : right , because it was getting us nowhere . we ca n't just stand around and theorize about where hilary is . it 's not gon na help us . lily : so what ? we should just give up then ? cane : all right , listen . you and i need some time together . we need family time . we need to spend time with the kids , and we ca n't spend every second of every day helping devon look for hilary . we just ca n't keep doing it . lily : we should have talked to them about it . i hate the fact that charlie heard about it from someone else . cane : and you do n't think i hate that ? lily : we need to have a family discussion . cane : [ sighs ] charlie : it 's time for a story ! mattie : something with a happy ending ! cane : ah . mommy loves happy endings . lily : hey , you guys , look , before you guys go to bed , there 's something i want to talk to you guys about . cane : all right , come on , let 's give mommy a big hug . come on . all right . lily : good night , you guys . love you . cane : let 's go . it is time to go to the world of sleep and stories . aaaahhhh ! [ mattie and charlie laughing ] neil : interesting theory that you 're dealing with two people at the same time . devon : i mean , if the kidnapper 's motivation was just money , then why would n't they lead us to hilary after i paid the ransom ? neil : because it 's probably about money , want some more money . devon : why risk getting caught ? especially after he barely got away the first time , you know ? i do n't think this person has hilary at all . i think it 's just someone that heard about , you know , the kidnapping and is trying to cash in . neil : yeah , this is sick , man . capitalizing on someone 's misery . who would do that ? someone without a soul . devon : and meanwhile , hilary 's probably being held by a person whose motive is n't money at all . neil : if it 's not money , what else do you think it could be ? devon : maybe somebody that likes to watch people suffer or , you know , they do n't like rich guys . maybe they saw hilary and i on our honeymoon and how happy we were and they just wanted to ruin that . neil : that 's a lot of maybes , son . i think you 're reaching . devon : i have to believe that the person that took hilary is n't interesting in money , 'cause the only other explanation for why they would n't lead us to hilary when i paid them is that hilary is ... neil : is what ? is dead ? no , do n't go there . devon : i do n't know where else to go , 'cause nothing else makes sense . neil : hilary 's alive . she 's alive , devon . i know this . marisa : noah , i 'm sorry . noah : what are you sorry for , marisa ? marisa : for ever coming into your life . all i 've done is hurt you . noah : so what is this , then , huh ? insult to injury ? you want to add a little more pain at the end ? marisa : i want to end the pain . noah : by going back to a man who you so clearly can not stand ? marisa : luca and i share ... noah : what ? you share what ? love ? is that what you 're gon na say , marisa ? marisa : no , no . he 'll keep me safe . he 's the only one who can protect me -- noah : i can protect you ! i can ! marisa : you 'll be better off without me . noah : what are you talking about ? why do n't you let me decide that ? marisa : luca 's waiting . noah : he 's threatening you ! he 's threatening you ! marisa : noah , this is -- noah , it 's my choice . noah : no , no , you 're lying to me . there 's no way after what you told me about trying to get away from that marriage that you all of a sudden had this change of heart . marisa : i - i had time to think in the hospital . this is what i want . noah : what are you ta -- this is what you want ? what -- what is it ? what does he have on you ? marisa : nothing ! noah : i 'm not letting you leave here until you tell me the truth . why are you doing this , marisa ? marisa : noah , please . noah : no , you do n't want to tell me the truth ? fine . i 'll go ask him myself . i 'm sure luca -- marisa : no , no , no , no , no , no , no ! no , do n't . noah : then just tell me the truth , damn it ! why ? why do you want to go back to a man who you hate ? ! marisa : because he knows where my child is ! dr. anderson : sharon , what would you like me to tell dylan ? sharon : tell him that i 'm not available . dr. anderson : did you hear that ? dylan : yeah , i heard that . dr. anderson : you can check back tomorrow . dylan : dr. anderson , wait . dr. anderson : yes ? dylan : look , i know that you have sharon 's best interests at heart , okay ? so do i . so if she does n't want to speak to me on the phone , i 'm gon na have to come out there and find out why , so why do n't you do your best to get her on the phone to talk to me ? dr. anderson : hold on . dylan wants to hear from you that you do n't want any visitors right now . sharon : hi . dylan : hey . are you okay ? sharon : yeah , i 'm fine . i 'm just a little tired . dylan : okay , i 'm not gon na keep you too long . i just want to know what 's going on with you not wanting to see any visitors , even your family . whose idea was that ? sharon : mine . dylan : are you sure ? sharon : i know you mean well , but your visits here are a distraction for me . that 's why it would be best if you would stay away for a little while so i can focus on getting well without any distractions . dylan : is that -- is that what i am ? a distraction ? sharon : dylan , if you love me and the baby ... dylan : of course i do . i did n't mean to upset you . sharon : then just give me this time . dylan : i mean , if that 's what you really want ... sharon : it is . i love you . dylan : yeah , i love you -- noah : you know , i never thought that you would go so far to keep us apart . making up a kid ? marisa : it 's the truth . noah : marisa . marisa : see for yourself . you ca n't deny she has my eyes . she 's my daughter , noah . noah : when ? marisa : shortly after luca and i got married , i found out i was pregnant . we were n't planning it . it just happened . noah : you were young and in love . so what was the problem ? marisa : i told you . his parents hated me . if they found out i was carrying their grandchild , they would have taken her from me , turned her against me . i could n't bear the thought of that . noah : so you just left ? marisa : i had nowhere to go , no one to turn to . noah : and that 's when you met annicelli . marisa : marco gave me a place to stay . he helped me until the baby was born , and i was so grateful to him , but his world was no place for a child , and i could n't go back to luca . noah : there must have been other options . there must -- there must have been somebody . marisa : there was no one . i grew up on the streets . i did n't want that for my daughter . noah : so what did you do ? marisa : the only thing i could . gave her up for adoption . nearly killed me . but marco told me he found a good home for her with two parents , loving parents that would give her a life that i could n't . [ sighs ] luca says it was a lie . he says that marco sold my baby to the highest bidder . noah : and how do you know that luca is n't lying to you right now ? the man would say anything to get you back . marisa : the only one who could have told luca about my daughter is marco , and i have no doubt that he would brag to luca about selling his child . noah : okay , fine . i understand that . that is no reason to move back in with luca . marisa : he says that if i stay with him for a month that he 'll tell me where my daughter is . noah : a month ? really ? okay , one month . so what happens in a month when he changes his mind ? marisa : no . he -- he -- he -- noah : he could hold this against you forever and never tell you where your daughter is . marisa : then you have to help me , noah , please . help me find my daughter . luca : victor newman , please . tell him it 's luca santori calling . mr. newman , good news . i closed the deal . devon : why are you so sure that hilary 's alive ? do you know something ? neil : i know hilary . and she 's a fighter . she 's been through a lot , devon . she survived a lot , and she 's gon na make it through this , too . devon : i know . it 's -- it 's getting harder and harder to believe that because we tracked it down , i paid the ransom , and if hilary were alive , i -- neil : she is alive , okay ? she 's gon na make her way back to you . this i am sure . i feel it , man . i feel it in my gut and in my heart . devon : you 've been telling me since the beginning not to give up , but you seem more sure than ever right now that she is alive . why ? [ cell phone chimes ] neil : excuse me . devon : is that gwen ? neil : yeah . devon : is that why you 're being so optimistic ? 'cause you guys are getting more serious ? it 's giving you hope for me and hilary ? neil : yeah . yeah , something like that . we just have to keep hanging on to hope , young man , because where there is hope , there is life . dr. neville : winters should have been back with my prescriptions . unless he was caught . police could be on their way here right now . gwen : i thought you were a risk - taker . dr. neville : i 'm a scientist . i weigh the potential for failure against the possibilities of successful outcome . gwen : well , here 's something you can count on -- neil . when he says he 'll do something , he does it . he 'll be back with the prescriptions . dr. neville : you love him . it 's why you 're mixed up in all this mess . gwen : i did n't take you for a romantic . dr. neville : [ chuckles ] i 'm right . why else would you be involved in something so questionable ? gwen : neil 's not trying to hurt hilary . he 's been doing everything he can to keep her alive . dr. neville : except taking her to the hospital , which he could have done . why did n't he ? gwen : hilary will explain everything when she wakes up . dr. neville : and if she does n't wake up ? gwen : well , if you 're the brilliant doctor you claim to be , that wo n't happen . lily : geez . [ sighs ] [ grunts ] god , what did you do ? steal weights or something ? [ sighs ] [ exhales ] with a powerful family . i 'm a newman . so yes , i can use my family 's connections to help you find your daughter . marisa : you 'd do that ? noah : it 's done . it 's already done . so you can go tell luca deal is off . marisa : no , noah , i ca n't do that . noah : do you want my help or not ? marisa : yes , i do , but if i do n't keep up my end of the bargain , luca and marco will make sure i never see my little girl ! noah : so you 're gon na go live with him as his wife ? marisa : until you find my daughter . it wo n't be real , noah . i will just be going through the motions . noah : you still have to be with him ! marisa : [ sighs ] noah : i ca n't . i ca n't . i - i do n't know if i can live with that . marisa : then walk away . because i - i ca n't . not until i know my daughter 's safe . sharon : i feel like i just took my last dose . dr. anderson : you 're out of sorts . your conversation with dylan was upsetting . sharon : but i did the right thing , did n't i ? dr. anderson : you 're doing what 's right for you and your baby . look , dylan will thank you one day . and so will your child . he or she will be so lucky to have a parent like you . sharon : not only me , but dylan is gon na be such a great father . dr. anderson : i have no doubt . now , get some sleep . i 'll see you tomorrow . sharon : thank you for everything , doctor . dr. anderson : you 're welcome . [ door closes ] devon : why ca n't i find you ? where are you ? dr. neville : what took you so long ? neil : i had to reassure someone that hilary is definitely coming back to the people he loves , doc . gwen : devon ? neil : yeah , i told him not to give up hope . dr. neville : [ scoffs ] sentiment . it 's a waste of time . and we have precious little of that , so if you excuse me , i 'll get to work . you do want me to wake her up , correct ? cane : all right , the kids are down for the ... lily ? dylan : what 's this ? lily : look inside . dylan : what the ... lily : large bills in sequential order . dylan : this is the ransom devon paid . where 'd you get this ? lily : my house . dylan : you recognize the bag ? lily : it 's cane 's . [ next_on ] dylan : if you really think that 's so impossible , then why do n't you go to cane for the truth ? why 'd you come to me ? kevin : nice job , mike . thanks to you , delia 's killer is ruining our lives all over again . victor : you want to leave town before the trial ? give me the word .	neil and gwen are wary of dr. neville 's medical treatment for hilary but decide he is hilary 's last hope so they agree to let him treat hilary . neil tells gwen to keep a close eye on the doctor because he still does n't seem trust worthy . noah is upset when sharon 's doctor shows him a no visitors order that sharon signed . noah tells dylan the news and he manages to talk to sharon on the phone and sharon tells him that she and her doctor have decided no visitors would be best until she adjusts to her new medication . luca tells marisa he has found their daughter and marisa must agree to live with him for a month and after a month he will tell her the location of their child . marisa tells noah about her daughter and her deal with luca and noah says he is n't sure he can live with this arrangement . noah agrees to use his newman connections to find her little girl marisa is thrilled , but she must live with luca until noah can find her daughter . marisa tells noah that he can break up with her if he wants but she must find her little girl . luca calls victor to tell him he closed the deal .
traci : oh , sweetie , here . jack : hey . let me help . traci : oh , no , no . i 've got it , jack . ashley : thank you . jack : so , i got mother to her suite . abby : how is she ? jack : she 's a wreck , as you 'd expect . traci : i 'm sure the woman 's in shock . abby : she 's not the only one . ashley : tonight 's been rough on everybody . jack : well , i - if one good thing came from tonight , at least mother sees graham for who he is . all he really cared about was getting her estate . first thing tomorrow morning , she 's gon na meet with her lawyer and see that he does n't inherit a dime . i told her there 's no time to waste on that . traci : well , i 'm glad to hear that , for her sake . but that 's not the only thing that happened tonight . jack : it 's quite enough , believe me . it 's all mother can handle to extricate herself from that parasite . as for everything else , you know , i , for one , could use a break from -- ashley : jack , stop . it 's okay . you do n't have to pretend . i 'm pretty sure traci and abby put it together at the restaurant , when mother ... blurted it out to half the town . did n't you ? abby : how could dina do that to you ? scott : dinner okay ? sharon : hm ? oh ! yeah . it 's fine . scott : you did n't eat much . sharon : yeah , i guess i 'm just not looking forward to what comes next . scott : you sure you do n't want me to come along ? sharon : it 's okay . i 'll handle it alone . after everything those girls did to rescue crystal , they are going to be very upset . scott : look , alice disappeared . i know it 's frightening , but it does n't mean she 's gone forever . i mean , the police are n't helpless . sharon : but they had her in a place where they could have questioned her , and now they don't . which makes it that much harder to find these traffickers . i have to wonder if they 're ever gon na get to the bottom of who 's behind this . tessa : mariah ? hello ? is anybody here ? hello ? mariah : hey . i thought you left . tessa : oh . i just heard from sharon . she wants to see us . mariah : here ? now ? tessa : yeah . i have no idea why . while we wait , can we go back to that conversation we were having before hilary interrupted ? it feels like ... there was a lot we both need to say . mariah : no . we can't . additional sponsorship tessa : we 're alone , are n't we ? i mean , hilary is n't hiding back there somewhere . mariah : [ chuckles ] no , there 's nobody else here . but i just do n't think there 's anything to talk about . tessa : for me there is . i told you , i could n't sleep at noah 's last night because of all the things that we need to say to each other . i mean , maybe some things that we 've been too afraid to say out loud ? mariah : afraid ? tessa , since when am i afraid to say anything ? i speak my mind . i throw it all out there and have people deal with it . i always have done that , even when it gets me into trouble . tessa : i do n't get why you 're shutting me down like this . look , i could tell before that you were glad that i finally said something . mariah : well , then , you obviously misread me . tessa : i do n't think so . mariah : look , tess ... if you do n't know me well enough by now , i - i 'm not sure that i can help you . we 've been friends for months . you 're even dating my brother . hell , you 're -- you 're living with him , now . tessa : mariah ... mariah : look , we 're as close as two friends could be . and if i thought that there was something that needed to be discussed , i would bring it up . in a heartbeat . but there isn't . scott : hey , zack . zack : oh , hey , you two . nice to see you . scott : you too . sharon : uh , well , i 'd love to stay and chat , but i was just leaving . zack : hope it 's nothing i said . sharon : what ? oh . no , of course not . nothing . no . zack : is everything okay ? sharon : uh , yeah . it 's fine . i 'm just on my way to see my daughter and her friend . i 'm sure i 'll see you around . thanks again for dinner . scott : it was my pleasure . and just let me know what happens . sharon : i will . scott : okay . bye . sharon : bye . scott : no abby tonight ? zack : family event . scott : she did n't bring you along ? i thought you had your feet way under that newman table . zack : small gathering . i was n't expecting an invite . and it 's the abbotts this time , not the newmans . scott : you two have been seeing each other for quite a while now . zack : yeah , well , lately , i think we 're in one of those `` two steps forward , one step back `` phases . scott : i 'm sorry to hear that . zack : she 's been kind of giving me mixed signals , like maybe she 'd rather just stick to business , but then there are other times where it 's all systems go . scott : it could be she does n't want the project to suffer down the road if things , you know , do n't work out . workplace romances are n't always the smartest idea . zack : yeah , thanks . i 'll keep that in mind . scott : yeah . zack : you know , i 've been reading hashtag pretty much every day since you took it over . scott : oh . all right . what 's the verdict ? zack : i 'm a fan . scott : do n't let abby hear you say that . zack : seriously , man . it 's addictive . hard - hitting , thought - provoking . i like that you get to hear all sides of the debate . scott : well , we try . zack : i mean , every piece has a clear point of view , but it 's still provocative and balanced . you do a nice job of representing a wider viewpoint . scott : thank you . that was a thoughtful analysis . i appreciate you sharing that with me . zack : you know , i keep looking out for that series you said you were working on . the one about the , uh , sex - trafficking rings . have n't seen anything , though . does that mean your leads dried up ? graham : yes , hello . i need to book a flight from genoa city to boca raton , florida . as soon as possible . tonight . are there any seats available ? ashley : wow . what a way to cap off the evening . from innovator of the year to outsider in my own family . jack : wait , wait . you will never be that , ever . traci : have you known about this all along ? ashley : well , not all along , but for years . i mean , for decades . jack has known . [ sighs ] it got out . a few people found out , despite my best efforts to keep it quiet . and i tried to contain it to as small a group as possible . traci : which did n't include me , apparently . ashley : oh , traci -- traci : no , you made the choice not to share your secret with me . did you think that i could n't be discreet ? jack : no , no , no . traci , that was not the issue . ashley : i did n't want to burden you with such painful information . traci : burden me ? ashley ! ashley : this is n't fair of you . because it would have become your secret , too . and most importantly , i did n't want dad to find out . traci : well , you were absolutely right to keep it from him . it would have devastated daddy . but he 's been gone for years , and you still did n't say anything ! ashley : [ sighs ] i was trying to block it out of my mind , traci ! [ crying ] which was a lot easier to do before dina got back into town . traci : which certainly explains why you 've had such a hard time trying to forgive her . abby : what about me ? hm ? you did n't want me learning that victor was my father , so you hid it from me , the same way you hid that john abbott was n't my grandfather ! ashley : this is my father . john abbott is your grandfather . this is what i 've always felt , abby . it 's what i 've always believed . but i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry , honey . traci : abby , that has n't changed . jack : it certainly hasn't . and it never will . ashley : look , i appreciate both of you saying that , but ... honey , i can understand why you 're upset . especially since it 's gon na become public knowledge . jack : hilary has promised me she is not going to air -- ashley : oh , jack , do you really think we 're gon na stop this from coming out ? her cameraman was there . the wait staff heard it . our friends and colleagues heard it . this is the kind of thing that travels at warp speed , jack . it 's the kind of gossip that people feel entitled to have an opinion about . i know this is about me . it 's also about you . that has n't been lost on me , honey . it 's all because my mother could n't keep her mouth shut . she promised to take this to her grave . [ crying ] tessa : you 're just so different than you were before . mariah : [ scoffs ] not really . tessa : i felt like we were connecting . on the same page . mariah : we are . except about this one thing . tessa : well , then , let 's fix that . mariah : nothing 's broken . tessa : why are you doing this ? i could see in your eyes how much you were holding back . mariah : well , i 'm sorry that you misunderstood where i was coming from . but that 's all that it was . just a misunderstanding . one that we can both move on from . tessa : [ scoffs ] sharon : hi ! i texted . but when you did n't reply , i hoped that tessa would pass along the message that i was on my way . tessa : mariah and i were just catching up . so , uh , what did you want to see us about ? sharon : um ... well , i have some news . it 's a little disturbing . it 's about alice johnson . tessa : wh - what happened ? did the cops arrest her ? mariah : yeah , i thought paul wanted to question her ? sharon : well , that did n't pan out . when the officers got to the house , no one was there . they 'd all taken off , including alice . tessa : so she 's gone . mariah : no surprise there . you guys gave her a pretty decent head start . sharon : and there 's more . when alice was headed out of town , she was hit by a car . but the police believe that it was n't an accident . whoever did it was targeting her . mariah : is she all right ? sharon : no . far from . she went to the hospital . she has serious injuries . and paul thinks she 's lucky to be alive . tessa : [ stammers ] it had to be her boss . sharon : it looks that way . scott and i went to the hospital to persuade her to cooperate with paul 's investigation , and when we got there , her room was empty . mariah : she ran away ? sharon : or staggered . i mean , considering her injuries , it does n't look good . mariah : meaning she 's still in danger . sharon : before we left for the hospital , we were told that she was still unconscious from the injuries . now , it 's possible that she woke up , and she got her things , and she left . mariah : or someone came back to finish the job . sharon : unfortunately , that 's possible , too . tessa : oh , god . what if this person got her to talk ? sharon : tessa , i really doubt -- tessa : no ! alice could have had information forced out of her . information that could lead her boss to crystal . scott : i 'm a little behind . but the trafficking series , uh , is coming along well . i 'm writing it myself , and it 's gon na be everything i promised , and more . i just want to ensure that i get all the details right . zack : sounds like you 've hit a few road blocks . scott : comes with the territory . every piece i 've written that was worthwhile , it 's hit a snag or two along the way . it 's a complicated story with lots of moving parts . zack : maybe you should turn your attention to something else . write about a subject that 's more in your wheelhouse . scott : nah . honest , as i say , it 's the nature of the beast . sources are tough to pin down whenever you 're writing about criminal activity . people do n't line up to tell you what they 're doing when they 're breaking the law . sometimes they run in the opposite direction . zack : well , i 'd talk to you . about my dating app , in case you 're looking for something else to write about while you wait for your sources to come around . scott : i do n't know how ethical that 'd be , for me to do a glowing write - up on abby 's division when , uh , designdate and hashtag are under the same corporate umbrella . zack : rules . sometimes they are made to be broken . traci : here in this house , no one is judging you . no one thinks you 're any less . and certainly not less an abbott . jack : the thought never crossed my mind . abby : family is family . ashley : oh , please stop . just stop trying to comfort me , okay ? there 's only one person i want to hear from , and that 's dina . i want to hear why we all have to go through this . jack : honey , it was n't intentional . ashley : do you think that makes it any easier , jack ? ! jack : listen to me . she blurted it out . she was in distress . she had just learned that graham was brent 's stepson . ashley : i never want to hear that name again . traci : probably dina 's feeling the same way . finding out that the man that she trusted and counted on is only in it for money and revenge . ashley : she needed to know the truth . did n't she ? she needed a wake - up call , and i gave it to her . but to have the world know my most intimate and painful things , i mean ... that 's my punishment for trying to help my mother ? is n't that ironic ? jack : honey , i know this is painful . if there is one sliver of good , it is that , tomorrow , graham will be out of mother 's will . he will have no reason to stay in genoa city . he 'll be on a plane going off somewhere , and we can all get on with our lives as if he never had existed . sharon : crystal is fine . paul has already assured me of that . that 's why she had to go into protective custody -- so that she would be protected . you know , alice , however ... that 's a different story . mariah : you 're saying she has to fend for herself . sharon : unfortunately , yes . tessa : are the police still looking for her ? sharon : yes , very diligently . unfortunately , they have n't found any leads . mariah : hey . your sister is safe . i mean , that 's something positive that we can hold on to . sharon : absolutely . mariah : you know , the guy at the graveyard , he saw us all . and , i mean , you really got in his face . i thought he was gon na shoot you . sharon : what are you getting at ? mariah : that we are not in protective custody . but should we be ? i mean , are -- are we in any danger ? scott : i may not be able to report on the app myself , but i do know some people at other magazines that might be willing to give you some exposure . zack : you 'd seriously do that for abby ? scott : designdate 's serving the public , right ? giving people a way to connect ? zack : that 's exactly what it 's doing . scott : well , then i do n't mind lending a hand . as long as you do n't tell her that i 'm the one who helped out . zack : here is my contact info so you can pass it along . scott : thanks . zack : you know , i ca n't quite figure you out . scott : oh , yeah ? how 's that ? zack : i mean , you and abby are n't really friendly . so why would you reach out and offer to do something like this if you know it 'll benefit her ? scott : look , i do n't know what abby 's told you , but i 'm not a bad guy . we just -- we 're just very different types . never gon na be on the same page . and newman 's a big place . there 's plenty of room for all of us to do well . zack : yeah . no offense , but i 'm not buying it . if i did n't know that you were seeing sharon , i might wonder if i have a reason to be jealous . scott : huh . you know what ? you 're right . i should n't be helping you . you 're on your own . [ slaps knee ] good luck , pal . graham : yes . i 'll be on a flight there later tonight . so much has happened . no , mother . not over the phone . it 's best if i tell you everything in person . right . the sooner i get there , the better it 'll be for everyone involved . abby : i hate to see you so torn up . please let me help . what can i do ? ashley : honey , there 's nothing you can do . i wish i could go back in time and stop dina from coming back to genoa city . i wish i could go back further and just stop her from having that affair with brent davis . abby : no , then you would n't have been born . ashley : i just feel like such a fraud . traci : ashley , i will say this until it sinks in -- you are not a fraud . you 're my sister . jack : she 's right . dad raised you . that is all that matters . now , please sit down , take a deep breath . you 're getting all worked up -- ashley : jack ! i love you so much . you 've been so great tonight . thank you for that . but do n't tell me how to feel . this is something that i 've hated about myself for so long . and it 's cost me . but i thought i - i had it in a bottle , do you understand ? i thought i had control over it . i felt confident that the world would always see me as ashley abbott . it 's gon na be a real struggle for me to get back to that place now that they 're gon na know who i really am . traci : we 'll help you . ashley : oh ! look ... you 're saying all the right things . i wish i could be more grateful . i just feel like i 'm suffocating . i feel like i ca n't breathe . this is , what ? it 's a preview of my life , this pity ? you feel sorry for me . jack : no , no , no . no one in this room pities you . ashley : oh , god . i can't . i got to -- i got to get some air . jack : ash . ash ! traci : ashley , please do n't go . just give us a little time . ashley : no . traci : [ sighs ] oh , no . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : i want you girls to listen to me . when alice first went missing , one of my first questions for paul was whether we needed to be concerned about our own personal safety . mariah : and what did he say ? sharon : well , he reminded me that alice knew a lot . she was looking after the girls . she knew about their comings and goings with their clients . she was working right at the heart of the local operation . plus , she could identify the people at the top , who christine and the feds are really after . the three of us , we know nothing . tessa : nothing ? come on . i mean , you put together what alice was up to and how it tied into crystal , and we found the house . sharon : it 's old news . all the traffickers have scattered . i mean , could they come after us now ? sure . but why ? tessa : revenge ? sharon : that would be taking a lot of risk for very little reward . tessa : so you 're saying there 's not a lot we can do about it , so try not to dwell on it . sharon : that 's a good way of putting it . mariah : so , is , uh -- is that it ? are we done ? sharon : that 's everything i came here to tell you . mariah : you should probably be getting back to your place . noah 's probably wondering where you are . tessa : yeah , you 're right . i should pick up dinner and go home . mariah : cool . well , uh , do n't let us keep you . tessa : night , sharon . thank you . for filling us in . and if you hear anything more about alice -- sharon : yeah , i 'll be in touch . night , mariah . mariah : yeah . see ya . sharon : is something going on between you and tessa ? traci : so , this brent person , is that the only other man that mother turned to ? jack : `` turned to `` ? boy , there 's a turn of phrase . i do n't know . you 'd have to ask mother . though people who knew her back then would probably tell you he was n't the only one . traci : ugh . poor daddy . jack : mercifully , though , he was the only one that dad found out about . at least , to the best of my knowledge . traci : i hope ashley 's okay . jack : well , so do i. i know she needed her space , but i - i wish she 'd stayed here with people who love her and can support her . abby : wait , what are we talking about ? we 're talking about my mom , ashley abbott . she 's one of the strongest people i know . the world does n't decide who she is . she decides that for herself . what ? jack : honey , i do n't mean to alarm you -- and you 're right . you mother is strong . she 's as strong as they come . but years ago , before you were born , she found out about this . and she had to struggle with the fact that the man she loved and knew as her father was not her father . it was a terrible time . traci : it was a period where she lost her memory , and she went missing for a while . that 's when she found out about this , is n't it ? jack : she had a terrible time dealing with the truth . she had a total breakdown . abby : you do n't think that could happen again , do you ? traci : no , honey . no , i honestly don't . jack : no , aunt traci 's right . she 's stronger now . she 's -- she 's a different person . abby : so , when do you think mom will be back ? jack : [ sighs ] soon , i hope . traci : and , you know , maybe we should talk about this . when she gets back , i think we need to be careful of overwhelming her . concern , yes . but hovering , no . abby : you 're trying to tell me that i should go . jack : uh ... yeah . maybe . you know , she comes back , she gets some rest ... we can start fresh tomorrow . abby : okay . jack : abby ? abby : you know , i 've always felt caught between the abbotts and the newmans . now i 'm even more confused . traci : oh , honey . come on , honey . [ sighs ] mariah : i do n't know what you 're talking about . everything is fine with tessa . sharon : you say that , but watching you two girls together , hearing the tone you were using with her -- mariah : tone ? what tone ? i think you 're reading into things that do n't exist . ashley ? hi . are you ... looking for someone ? if you 're looking for hilary , she already left . dina : this is all about brent davis ? ashley 's father , brent davis ? sharon : ashley ? are you okay ? what 's going on ? ashley : i 'm sorry . nothing . mariah : i hope ashley 's okay . she seemed kind of ... i do n't know . kind of off . what 's your take ? sharon : that you 're avoiding my question about tessa . mariah : [ scoffs ] sharon , trust me , everything is fine between us . we 're besties . sharon : so , no issues . mariah : no . why would you even go there ? sharon : well , tessa and noah just moved in together . mariah : and ... ? sharon : well , it 's a sign they 're getting serious . sometimes that can put a strain on a friendship . mariah : well , not in our case . sharon : you 're not at all worried that you might end up feeling left out ? mariah : no , sharon . no . not in the slightest . i mean , you could n't be more wrong . noah and tessa are a great couple , and i could n't be happier for them . i mean , i ca n't believe my -- my closest friend and my brother are getting serious . of all the people in the world . zack : oh , hey , tessa . tessa : oh . hey . uh ... i was just gon na -- zack : it looks like you 're in a rush . go ahead . tessa : uh , just so you know , crystal 's okay . zack : you 're kidding . what happened ? tessa : it 's a long story . it 's pretty intense . but my friend mariah helped a bunch . but the person who really made it possible was this woman on the inside . i mean , if she would n't have had a change of heart , we never would have gotten crystal out . zack : i hope i get to meet her . this woman , i mean . tessa : why ? zack : because i 'm happy for you . i 'd like to thank her in person . tessa : she vanished . she got into a really bad accident . well , i would n't call it an accident . but she got taken to the hospital , and pouf ! she 's gone from her room . zack : whoa . that does not sound good . tessa : it 's really disturbing . i mean , i do n't know if she 's in danger or not . zack : i guess the old phrase rings true . no good deed goes unpunished . tessa : wow , that 's a crappy thing to say . zack : you 're right . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to be insensitive . chalk it up to a long day . the important thing is that crystal 's okay . tessa : and rid of those horrible people . hopefully when the cops find them , they 'll all go to prison . every last one of them . zack : you really think that 'll happen ? tessa : it will if i have anything to say about it . scott : looking for someone ? abby : are you kidding me ? do n't sneak up on me like that . scott : oh , my bad . fyi , if you 're looking for your boyfriend , he 's not here . although i did , uh , run into him at the club a little while ago . abby : if you 're referring to my business partner , no , i am not looking for him . scott : interesting coincidence . zack seemed up in the air about how to label your relationship , too . abby : all right , can we not do this tonight ? our typical back - and - forth ? i 'm really not in the mood to be sniping with you . scott : hey , you feel like talking ? that was a genuine offer . abby : it 's been a real day for both of my families . scott : yeah , i saw the clip of nick 's appearance on `` the hilary hour . `` which explains the newman side of things , but ... did something happen with the abbotts , as well ? abby : you know , you are a real stickler for accuracy . maybe i should be , too . stop going around claiming to be an abbott . traci : so ... one of the reasons mother left town when she did was -- jack : was to keep dad from finding out about ashley 's paternity . i guess she figured there was less chance of it coming out if she was n't around . traci : [ sighs ] dina , considering someone else 's feelings first . how novel . jack : yeah . traci : not as if leaving wisconsin for europe was any great sacrifice . jack : if you had n't said it , i would have . traci : [ chuckles ] at least , before daddy died , she understood how crucial it was to keep that secret . jack : traci , you and i both know ashley was dad 's favorite . dina knew he could not handle finding out this information . traci : it would have crushed him . jack : hey , look . i know this has n't been easy on you , and that you 're upset with us that we did n't tell you , even after dad died . but ashley was right . why dredge up all this horrible stuff if we could still keep it hidden ? traci : i get that . she was trying to protect daddy and herself . but it is out now . jack : and it 's not easy for you . you or abby . traci : well , we 're just gon na have to learn how to live with it . because ashley is who we need to be concerned with right now . jack : it 's not like i 'm worried that she 's gon na spin out entirely like she once did . traci : no , but it 's really easy to think that that might be exactly what will happen . ashley : mother , i need to talk to you . i need to speak with you . mother ! [ knocking ] sharon : glad i ... misinterpreted things . mariah : happens to the best of us . sharon : a little motherly advice ? mariah : [ clicks tongue ] if you must . sharon : do n't let what 's happening between noah and tessa affect the choices you make . i 'm talking about devon . mariah : oh . sharon : i do n't want you worrying about how fast they 're moving , thinking you need to do the same . you and devon have had your ups and downs , but things seem to be going well right now . and all relationships are different . they all move at their own pace . mariah : true . uh ... but you do n't have to worry about me . i 'm -- i 'm not treating this as a competition . the very last thing that i am is envious or jealous or however you would put it . sharon : well , good . you know , devon was just coming off of a divorce when you two got involved . he was dealing with a lot of complex feelings , and hilary still has a strong hold on him . whereas noah and tessa , they started fresh . neither of them were attached . they took their time . they got to know each other -- mariah : mom , i get it . i 'm just saying , you do n't have to worry about tessa and me . no , we 're -- we 're fine . i just , you know -- i want her to be happy . i just want things to be simple and not complicated . sharon : what would complicate things ? mariah : nothing . nothing . nothing at all . scott : what does that even mean ? abby : [ sighs ] there are some things going on with my mom , and , um ... well , it all blew up tonight at this dinner that we were having to celebrate an award that she got . scott : well , i hope she 's okay . abby : me too . scott : listen , tomorrow 's the , uh -- the tech conference in madison . and we 're both scheduled to be there . but if you need to spend some time with your family and handle stuff , i 'm happy to cover for you . abby : do n't -- do n't be nice to me . it weirds me out . it makes me wonder what your motives are . scott : the offer 's sincere . abby : it 's an important conference . i should be there . so i will just check in with my mom and the rest of the ... [ scoffs ] the rest of the family . i should go . i should , um ... i should get some rest so i am sharp for tomorrow . scott : okay . i 'll , uh -- i 'll see you there . abby ? hey . come here . jack : dina threatened brent in the strongest possible terms . he defied her wishes . he told ashley under the misguided notion that they could somehow build a father / daughter relationship . traci : and then she went to hell and back . jack : maybe the worst time of her life . she came home , recovered a bit , and then we found out that davis was gravely ill . traci : and she had to deal with this when she was so fragile . jack : yep . he was staying out at katherine 's . far as i know , they found some peace before he died , but ... that could only have happened if very few people knew about it . traci : oh , my gosh . no wonder ashley 's been so on edge . i 'm sure the whole time she was worried the truth was gon na come out . jack : it turns out she was right to be concerned . traci : well , i do n't care if it was unintentional . dina was careless in a public place , when we were there celebrating ashley 's accomplishments . this just makes the whole thing so much worse . our mother wounded ashley so deeply those years ago , now she 's just opened the wounds again . jack : and this time , there 's no covering them up . traci : jack , what can we do to help her ? jack : i wish i had an answer to that . [ both sigh ] ashley : mother , i 'm not leaving . i know you 're in there . please open the door . you . i want to talk to my mother . she wo n't open the door . graham : i do n't know what you want me to do about it . ashley : well , you have a key , do n't you ? open the damn door ! oh , my god ! mother ! mother ? [ next_on ] victor : if you want our family to be whole again , you move back to the ranch . noah : dad , what were you thinking ? graham : your father is pathetic , a loser , just like his illegitimate daughter is today . ashley : you son of a bitch !	tessa wants to finish her conversation wth mariah but mariah says there is nothing to talk about but tessa wonders why mariah is acting diffrently towards her . sharon thinks that mariah 's change in attitude is because mariah is feeling left out since tessa moved in with noah but mariah assures sharon that is n't the problem at all . abby and traci feel hurt that ashley never told them the truth about brent davis but ashley tells them she did n't want to burden them with her shameful secret . tessa tells zack that crystal is safe because she had help getting out of the sex ring from a woman on the inside . abby feels confused about her identity now that she knows john abbott is n't her biological grandfathwer and scott offers comfort even though he does n't know what is upsetting abby . graham leaves dina collaped on the floor of her hotel room and puts a do not disturb sign on the door . graham calls his mother and tells her he is headed to boca raton to talk to her about everything that has happened . jack and traci worry that ashley may have another nervous brekdown like she did the first time she found out brent davis was her biological father . ashley heads to the hilary hour studios to talk to hilary but when mariah tells her hilary left she heads to dina 's hotel room to talk to her . ashley worrries about dina when she does n't answer the door and she sees the do not disturb sign on the door . ashley tries to open the door since she discovers it is n't locked and finds dina on the floor and she does her best to revive her.but dina does n't wake up .
[ previously_on ] nate : faking a family member 's death may seem normal to the newmans , but for the rest of us -- abby : wait . `` us `` ? no , you -- you were a part of this . nate : no , i was willing to go against my ethics to save a patient 's life . that 's how victor convinced me to go along with it . abby : oh , and suddenly you sound so judgmental . amanda : finding mr . chancellor is the key to everything . he has the answers to everyone 's questions . devon : does that include you ? you have questions ? you starting to doubt this , too ? victor : and i now hand over the reins of this company to you . victoria : i 'm gon na need a full cost - benefit analysis before i make a decision about any resource allocations . well , can you see what the holdup is ? i want to get moving on this right away . thank you . keep me posted . nikki : well , i hope madam c.e.o . can spare a moment for her mother . victoria : of course i can ! & [ chuckling ] come here . mom . nikki : ohh ! victoria : oh . nikki : i wanted to congratulate you in person in what is now your official office . victoria : ohh ! that 's so sweet of you . uh , yes , well , it 's gon na take some getting used to . especially with that watching over me . nikki : ahh . i see it 's been repaired . victoria : oh . dad told you what i did . nikki : he did , indeed . victoria : well , i think that it made him respect me even more . nikki : mm , he 'll never admit that . victoria : mm . his actions speak for him , i think . & nikki : so , does it feel different running the company now ? victoria : yes , it does . i finally feel ... validated . nikki : well , you deserve it , sweetheart . victoria : you know , i 've been working here since i was a teenager . you would think that this would be the next natural step in my career , but it feels like a whole new beginning . victor : ah , there you are . would you like a drink ? billy : no , thanks . victor : you sure you do n't need a little liquid courage ? billy : i 'm good . victor : well , let 's get to the point . my son adam accused me of having hired someone to try to run him down with a car . i disabused him of that notion . however , did not tell him who i thought was behind the wheel . billy : i 'm assuming you mean me . [ sighs ] i 'm not gon na deny it . victor : hmm . that 's all you have to say ? billy : i regret what i did , victor . victor : do you know what you set in motion ? billy : well , adam was n't hurt . victor : it caused adam , in his anger , to alter my medication . billy : what do you mean ? victor : you 're not connecting the dots ? billy : i thought adam messing with your medication was him following through on the promise and for the record , i did n't know what i was doing that night . victor : do you ever know what you 're doing , billy boy ? why do n't you explain yourself ? elena : so ... how is everything ? devon : i mean ... you got all my favorite food , so it was perfect . elena : i pay attention . devon : well , that 's very sexy of you . elena : [ chuckles ] devon : but then again , every single thing about you is sexy . elena : i 'm glad you 're enjoying the evening . devon : yeah , i have my favorite food and my favorite music . elena : mm - hmm . devon : and my favorite person , which happens to be you . so what 's not to enjoy ? elena : i was thinking maybe we should order some dessert ? devon : ah . elena : you know ? maybe something decadent ... devon : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . i do n't need that . 'cause i have everything that i want right here in front of me . nate : oh , sorry . uh ... amanda : if you 're here to go off on me again , i 'm not interested . nate : i 'm meeting abby . amanda : oh . nate : must be disappointing to find out the whole world does n't revolve around you . amanda : only mildly . nate : could have fooled me . amanda : after the way everyone 's been reacting to me , it is hard not to be defensive . nate : you must understand why we feel the way we do . amanda : yes , the face . i know . it has made me the object of curiosity , suspicion , and a whole lot of hate . nate : that ca n't be fun . amanda : it 's okay . i 'm over it . to prove that , i am going to sit back and relax tonight . i might even enjoy myself . nate : i 've got time to kill before abby gets here . amanda : i suppose killing time with you is better than hanging out by myself . nate : i 'd like to think so . amanda : i can be a bit blunt sometimes . nate : i noticed . amanda : i would n't mind the company . but i do n't want to talk about devon , the will , or anything related to either of them . nate : i guess we can pretend to be strangers , at least for a while . theo : so , how 's it going ? abby : business is good . theo : no , i mean how are you doing ? abby : why do you care ? theo : oh , you were kind of upset with your boyfriend the other night . abby : okay , maybe i was n't clear the first time , but i 'm not interested in discussing my personal issues with you , so ... theo : well , i was just trying to be friendly . abby : i have plenty of friends . enjoy your dinner . abby : lola ? are you okay ? lola : uh ... yeah . i 'm a little lightheaded . i do n't know . abby : okay , here . um ... sit down . catch your breath . have you eaten today ? lola : mm ... yeah , i had breakfast before i came in . abby : that 's it ? here . lola : well , we 've been slammed all day . i have n't had enough time to grab anything . abby : eat this . i 'll give the customer a free drink , and aaron can make another one . lola : oh , please take that away . abby : what 's wrong ? lola : i do n't know . it made me nauseous . abby : dizziness . nausea . food aversion . do you think there 's any chance you might be ... ? lola : pregnant ? additional sponsorship lola : no . absolutely not . there is no way i could be pregnant . abby : you do know how babies are made , do n't you ? lola : yes , but kyle and i have been very careful . there is n't a baby in our agenda . abby : well , careful does n't mean foolproof . lola : abby , i do n't know what 's going on with me right now , but whatever it is , it 's not that . it ca n't be that . abby : okay , well , we already established that it can be , but i 'm not gon na push it . lola : good . i 'm gon na get back to work now . abby : lola , look , why do n't you just go home , get some rest ? lola : no . i - i 'm fine . look . i feel better already . do n't you have plans with nate ? go . abby : yeah . um ... [ sucks teeth ] we need to talk . lola : you guys have n't spoken since the fight ? abby : just texts . lola : well , i hope that you guys can work things out , 'cause you 're a really cute couple . abby : me too . [ sighs ] but what nate needs to understand is that , when you date someone , their family is part of the package . at least mine is . victoria : oh , my -- mom ! nikki : oh , i hope you like it . victoria : thank you ! i love this . nikki : i thought you should have a power bag befitting of your new position . victoria : it 's perfect . nikki : mm . i just wanted something that could say `` congratulations `` and `` thank you . `` victoria : thank me ? for what ? nikki : for convincing your father to make the right move . victoria : eh . [ sighs ] it was n't easy . nikki : hey , you do n't have to tell me how stubborn he is . but he needed to step down from c.e.o . , at least from the day - to - day of it . victoria : are you worried about him ? nikki : he 's responding well to his treatments . but the stress of being c.e.o . could have had a negative impact on his health . victoria : uh , that 's what i told him . along with a few other things . nikki : well , whatever you said worked . i 'm very glad for you and your father . victoria : what about you ? if running the real - estate division is too much for you -- nikki : no , no , no , no . not at all . i - i enjoy my work . victoria : well , you 're doing an awesome job . but , mom , i mean , you have health issues , too . we 've all been so focused on dad , none of us have asked how you 're doing . nikki : darling , my m.s . is under control . no flare - ups . in spite of everything that adam has done to us . victoria : and you 've been seeing your doctor ? nikki : regularly . victoria : good . then i just want to make sure that you take time to relax , and make sure that dad does , too . nikki : well , that 's been a lot easier since adam has left town . victoria : yes , it is a relief not having to look over our shoulders . but we should n't let our guards down . adam may be gone , but that does n't mean he 's out of our lives . billy : well , it all started when adam came back to town . [ sighs ] victoria , my family , um , a few other people knew that i was struggling . and i thought i was over it , but i wasn't . it only got worse . worse than i ever expected . victor : well , i had thought my son was dead for years . and when he suddenly reappeared , it was a shock to me . and , i guess , painful to you . billy : every time i saw him , i was reminded of that awful night that my daughter died on the side of the road . but it did n't feel like six years ago . it felt like yesterday . that i was begging her not to leave . i mean , i thought that i was okay . i thought that i was dealing with it . but it only got worse , like i said , and [ inhales deeply ] things started to happen . [ sighs ] i lost control . i was overwhelmed , and -- victor : tried to kill him , right ? billy : i blacked out . victoria helped me realize what i did . and when i -- [ sighs ] when i did realize that , i was , uh -- i was shocked . i was sickened that i was even capable of doing something like that , because that 's not who i am . but to be honest , i was more grateful that i did n't actually hurt adam . victor : mm - hmm . billy : because if i did , i -- i would have ruined so many more lives . victor : and now you no longer want him dead ? billy : when i learned that he was messing with your medication , and he framed victoria for it , my priority became protecting victoria and the kids . victor : mm - hmm . why should i believe you ? billy : well , you -- you will or you won't . that 's up to you . but for me , i know that i 've got to let go of the past . for my family 's sake . victor : so you 're cured ? billy : my therapist would not use that language , no . but i 'm getting better . and i 'm determined to continue to get better . victor : you know you will never stop hating my son ? billy : probably not , no . but i wo n't act on it ever again . look , victor , i know that my word probably is n't enough for you . victor : well , i ca n't think of one reason it should be . billy : okay . so , what are you gon na do ? did you know that every single flush amanda : i could have made that shot in my sleep . nate : well , maybe i should close my eyes . amanda : you still would have missed . nate : ouch . amanda : oh , where were we ? uh ... medical school ? nate : johns hopkins . amanda : impressive . nate : so was that . and i , um , had a lot of support and encouragement from my mom . amanda : what 'd you do when you graduated ? top of your class , no doubt . nate : second . amanda : ooh . nate : i , uh , did my residencies in boston . stayed there and practiced for a while after . amanda : and now you 're back in genoa city . nate : full circle . amanda : happy to be back ? nate : i bounced around a lot growing up . this is home . what about you ? amanda : i already told you . i went to law school at yale . nate : you never said where you 're from . amanda : that 's right . i didn't . and with that , i believe i just beat you . go again ? nate : [ sighs ] let 's rack 'em . lola : do n't worry about anything here . everything is under control . abby : thank you . lola : good luck with nate . abby : well , i will let you know how it goes . lola : i ca n't wait to hear the details . abby : might have to wait until tomorrow . bye . lola : bye . lola : [ sighs ] how 's your meal ? theo : oh , insanely , ridiculously good . like , 50 stars . lola : you do n't have to do that . i already know that i 'm good . theo : and i 'm just confirming . that new dish on the menu tonight was ... epic . lola : [ chuckles ] thanks . theo : hey , uh , can you sit for a minute ? lola : and here it comes . theo : no strings . no pitch . just a harmless , friendly invite to join me . lola : you do know you 're not my only customer , right ? theo : hey , i 'm gon na put that in my review . `` chef lola made me feel like i was her only customer . `` lola : smooth . but you 're not gon na get any free dessert . theo : whoa . hey . are you okay ? lola : yeah . no , uh , i 've been a little off today , but i -- i 'm fine . theo : uh , you are so not . here , just sit . look , i 'm calling kyle . lola : oh , theo , do n't do -- [ cellphone rings ] kyle : what do you want , theo ? theo : i 'm at society . lola needs you . victoria : i know that dad does n't believe that adam 's coming back to genoa city , but i can not shake this feeling that he 's gon na show up when we least expect him . nikki : i share your concerns . [ sighs ] he still is very much a threat to our family . victoria : a very unpredictable one . nikki : i know . it 's unnerving . but i refuse to live in fear . victoria : i 'm not afraid of him . it 's just this constant vigilance is exhausting . it makes it impossible to focus on anything else . nikki : i know . but promise me you 'll try . victoria : [ sighs ] that 's not easy to do when he might show up at any moment . nikki : well , adam ca n't touch us if we do n't let him . billy : i mean , if you were gon na call the cops , you would have done that already . so i 'm assuming you 're gon na exact your own form of justice . and i 'd appreciate it if you , uh , did n't leave me hanging , here . so what 's it gon na be ? you gon na exile me from the family ? victor : mm . billy : you gon na come up with some sort of scandal about me , or you want to talk about my supposed return to rehab ? victor : let 's talk about that , and let 's talk about who else perpetrated the lie . billy : no , i 'm not bringing anybody else into this , victor . what happened that night is on me , period . no one else . victor : but victoria knows the whole story ? billy : she knows that i was worse than i let on , or that she suspected . but it 's also because of her i faced my demons . and i 'm gon na do everything i can to be there for her and my kids . she believes in me . and i 'm not gon na let her down . victor : oh , wow . where have i heard that before ? billy : you 're right . all i can tell you is , this time , it 's different . victor : well , i got to tell you that i did n't know what to expect tonight . but the fact that you came in here and stepped up , took responsibility for what you have done , that 's ... surprising . billy : so you 're saying we 're just gon na move on from this ? victor : mnh - mnh . not quite . when you 're looking for answers , it 's good to have help . because the right information , at the right time , may make all the difference . at humana , we know that 's especially true when you 're looking for a medicare supplement insurance plan . that 's why we 're offering seven things every medicare supplement should have . it 's yours free just for calling the number on your screen . and when you call , a knowledgeable licensed agent- producer can answer any questions you have , and help you choose the plan that 's right for you . the call is free , and there 's no obligation . you see , medicare covers only about 80 percent of your part b medical expenses . the rest is up to you . that 's why so many people purchase medicare supplement insurance plans , like those offered by humana . they 're designed to help you save money and pay some of the costs medicare doesn't . depending on the medicare supplement plan you select , you could have no deductibles or co- payments for doctor visits , hospital stays , emergency care and more . you can keep the doctors you have now , ones you know and trust , with no referrals needed . plus you can get medical care anywhere in the country , even when you 're travelling . with humana , you get a competitive monthly premium and personalized service from a healthcare partner working to make healthcare simpler and easier for you . you can chose from a wide range of standardized plans . each one is designed to work seamlessly with medicare and help save you money . so how do ya find the plan that 's right for you ? one that fits your needs and your budget ? call humana now at the number on your screen for this free guide . it 's just one of the ways that humana is making healthcare simpler . and when you call , a knowledgeable licensed agent - producer can answer any questions you have , and help you chose the plan that 's right for you . the call is free and there 's no obligation . you know medicare wo n't cover all your medical costs , so call now ! and see why a medicare supplement plan from a company like humana , just might be the answer . theo : can i get you anything else ? you want to put your feet up ? lola : theo , i 'm fine . theo : you almost passed out . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : hey . what 's going on ? are you okay ? lola : yeah . i just have a little dizzy spell , but it 's no big deal . theo : uh , strongly disagree . she could barely stay upright . i would have brought her home , but i thought you should be the one to do that . kyle : thanks . and thanks for looking after her . theo : glad i could help . kyle : let 's get you home . lola : okay . but i have to grab my stuff , and let aaron know that i 'm leaving . [ exhales heavily ] kyle : ooh . okay . lola : no . baby , come on . i 'm okay . i 'm fine . kyle : [ sighs ] theo : hey , there 's something i need to say to you , man . kyle : i just want to get lola home . theo : this is important . please ? just hear me out . kyle : fine . make it quick . theo : i 've been taking a look at myself lately , and i could use a few improvements . kyle : you think so ? theo : i 've been an ass , all right ? i - i 'm gon na work on that . kyle : i 'm glad . mostly for summer 's sake . theo : summer and i have had some good talks . i really want to make it work with her . kyle : she deserves better than what she 's been getting from you . theo : and so do you . look , i 've been a jerk . you know , about giving you crap about settling down with lola . kyle : yeah . theo : i get why you wanted to do it . and ... all that crap i pulled at your bachelor party with zoe , that was messed up . i miss being friends , bro . kyle : it ca n't be the same as it was . theo : good . look , i know . it 's a package deal -- you and lola . kyle : look , i need to get lola home right now , but maybe we can grab a beer some night . theo : that 'd be awesome . lola : sounds like you guys kissed and made up . kyle : yeah . all set ? lola : mm - hmm . good night , theo . and thank you . theo : any time . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : you 're really wobbly , babe . you sure this is n't serious ? lo ? lola : [ sighs ] i 'll tell you in the car . but on our way home , we need to stop at the pharmacy . nate : watching my mom growing up , i could n't imagine being anything other than a doctor . amanda : sounds like you really love your work . and your mom . nate : right on both counts . what about you ? did you always want to be a lawyer ? amanda : no . i considered a lot of other careers when i was a kid . nate : like what ? amanda : mm , astronaut . walking the high wire at the circus . fairy princess . nate : all solid choices . amanda : i thought so . nate : so , when did , uh , real life kick in ? amanda : college . that 's when lawyer shot to the top of the list . i never looked back . nate : is it everything you imagined it would be ? amanda : and more . nate : i bet you had a lot of challenging cases . amanda : a few . nate : spill . top five . amanda : [ scoffs ] i do n't like to brag . nate : come on . i ca n't keep talking about myself . you got to give me something . amanda : that 's what this is about . shoot some pool , keep it casual , get some information out of me . nate : wha -- whew . no . amanda : you 're spying for devon . victor : i wo n't forget what you have done , billy boy . billy : i do n't expect you to , victor . you hold on to grudges like a job , especially where i 'm concerned . victor : it 's not only what you have done to adam . it is what you have done to my daughter . you have hurt her over and over . billy : i get that . and all i can say is , i 've changed . victor : so , you think with one simple mea culpa , you have absolved all of your sins ? is that it ? billy : no . and with all due respect , the only person i have to prove anything to is victoria . victor : ahh . billy : that i can be a good husband , and a good father . and maybe even a good son - in - law . victor : uh - huh . let me just say , if my son adam deserves another chance , i guess so do you . use it wisely . you have nothing to say ? billy : [ scoffs ] can i get that drink now ? victor : you want a tequila ? billy : [ sighs ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : okay , i 'm gon na say it -- how crazy is it that earlier today we were imagining what our baby would look like ... and now this ? kyle : yeah . universe is hilarious . [ chuckles ] lola : maybe that 's what this is . somebody 's messing with us out there -- or up there . kyle : we 'll roll with it . just like we 've rolled with everything else in our lives . lola : but this ? so not planned . kyle : hey , a year ago , i was ordering a ropa vieja sandwich at lunch , and look where i ended up . lola : here . kyle : and there 's no place i 'd rather be . lola : okay . well , we 'll see if you feel the same way in five minutes . kyle : i will always feel the same way . elena : is it working ? devon : well , if you have to ask , i mean ... elena : no . i meant , am i taking your mind off of things ? devon : ohh . no . elena : no ? devon : no , 'cause you 've blown my mind , honey . elena : i hope in a good way . devon : yes , in the best possible way . elena : ohh , i wish we could just stay like this forever and escape reality . devon : that would be nice . [ cellphone rings ] elena : oh . devon : if it 's reality calling , do n't answer it , please . elena : [ groans ] it 's the hospital . devon : well , that 's close enough . elena : [ clears throat ] hello ? yeah , sure . see you then . devon : uh , `` then `` means tomorrow ? or next week ? elena : ugh . two residents called in sick , so they are short staffed at the hospital tonight . devon : great . so that 's a `` no `` to staying here forever . elena : [ groans ] i 'm sorry . devon : do n't be sorry at all . this has been an amazing night . elena : and it 's not over yet . i do n't have to be to the hospital for a while . devon : well , in that case ... elena : mm - hmm . amanda : i thought you were a decent guy . nate : decent guy ca n't be curious about your background ? what kind of person you are ? amanda : i 'm not the type of person who pretends to enjoy someone 's company just so that they can spy on them . nate : i was n't spying on you . snooping a little , maybe . i want to know more about you . we all do . can you blame us ? amanda : you 're not seriously trying to put this on me , are you ? nate : you showed up here claiming devon is n't entitled to his inheritance . you represent a client who you 've never met , and no one 's been able to track down . amanda : my client is under no obligation to speak to you , devon , or anyone else . nate : tell me why there 's virtually no information about you online . amanda : my server is down . nate : [ snorts ] amanda : and besides , just because i do n't broadcast my entire life to virtual strangers , it does n't mean that i have something to hide . nate : i 'm not buying it . amanda : i do n't care . abby : surprised to see you two together . amanda : i was just leaving . abby : did i interrupt ? nate : trying to get a handle on the woman who 's messing with devon 's head . abby : find anything out ? nate : not really . but that 's not important . we have a lot to talk about . abby : before you say anything , um ... [ sighs ] i just wanted to apologize . i should n't have spoken to you that way . nate : i 'm -- i 'm sorry , too . we -- we both said a lot of things in the heat of the moment . but , um , the issues are real . and they 're still there . abby : so , heh ... where does that leave us ? nyquil severe gives you powerful relief [ knock on door ] billy : hey . victoria : hey . i was n't expecting you . billy : yeah . i know you 're -- you 're busy , but , um , i just had a drink with your dad . victoria : [ laughs ] are you serious ? billy : i 'm serious . and , trust me , i could n't believe it , either . victoria : so , tell me . billy : i will . but first i think you might need a drink yourself . lola : how much longer ? kyle : less than a minute , probably . [ timer beeps ] lola : [ gasps ] uh ... ready ? kyle : [ sighs ] yep . lola : okay . [ sighs ] kyle : [ sighs ] [ snorts softly ] well ? lola : it 's negative . i 'm not pregnant . kyle : how do you feel ? lola : relieved . and disappointed . is that stupid ? kyle : i - it 's not stupid at all . i feel the same way . lola : well , i guess it 's just the two of us for now . kyle : for now . lola : [ chuckles softly ] kyle : but someday . lola : someday . nate : i should n't have implied that you did n't have principles . it was wrong , and i did n't mean it . abby : thank you for saying that . nate : i lashed out because i was upset with myself . abby : for going along with my father 's plan ? nate : i wanted to help . but i felt like crap for compromising my ethics . i lied to my colleagues and the people i care about , and for what ? victor let adam walk away . abby : my dad and brother have a , um , complicated relationship . it 's hard to explain . it 's even harder to understand . nate : what worries more is , i do n't get you , abby . you did n't hesitate to rationalize or even support everything that victor did . none of it fazed you . it -- it was like ... `` this is how we roll . `` abby : what my father -- what we all did , it was n't normal . but growing up the way that i did , i guess i -- i just started to see life through a different lens . nate : the newman lens . abby : being a newman , it 's unique and challenging and ... yeah , i guess some would say we breathe rarified air . but , nate , i never pretended to be anything but my true self . nate : you 're , uh , smart , talented , and beautiful . i 've never known anyone like you . abby : but ? nate : we have , uh , different perspectives . abby : that can be a good thing . nate : we 're too far apart . abby : so , uh , heh ... is this your way of saying that it 's over ? elena : thanks [ snorts ] and to think , i was having such a nice night . amanda : sorry to spoil it . can i get a coffee to go ? elena : why are you still here ? amanda : i 'm not going anywhere until i finish my business . elena : heh . you know , devon is a really good man . and what you 're doing is disgusting . but you do n't care , do you ? as long as you get paid . amanda : [ huffs ] i will not be demonized for doing my job . it is not my fault that katherine chancellor has another will out there , or i look like devon 's ex - wife . and you know what ? i -- i can not wait for this whole case to be over . i should never have let that old jerk get me into this . devon : what old jerk ? you ca n't be talking about chance , so who the hell are you talking about ? is skincare from around the world [ cellphone vibrates ] kyle : [ sighs ] damn it . lola : what 's wrong ? kyle : our new night cream is supposed to be delivered to retailers tomorrow , but it 's being held up in customs for some reason . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i have to take care of this . lola : no , go . i 'm fine . kyle : but i hate leaving you when you 're not feeling well . lola : it 's probably just the flu . kyle : promise me you 'll take it easy . lola : i am fully committed to a night on the couch . kyle : i 'll get back to you as soon as i can . i love you . lola : i love you , too . victoria : my father knew it was you ? billy : and did n't say a word . so what 's going on ? first he lets adam off the hook , now me . which is weirdly ironic , but i guess miracles do happen . and i ca n't help but think where i was just a few short weeks ago ... and where i am now . victoria : i know how hard you worked to get here . billy : i could n't have done it without you . victoria : i know it seems so simple , but it took us a long time to figure out that we 're stronger together . billy : well , one of us was holding out a little bit . but that 's okay . we 're in this together . all the bad stuff is behind us now . only good days ahead . victoria : starting now . billy : starting now . [ cellphone chimes ] [ cellphone chimes ] nate : i 'm sorry . abby : me too . heh . i think you 're making a big mistake . but thank you for your honesty . um ... it 's nice for a change . nate : yeah . take care of , uh -- take care of yourself , abby . abby : um ... always . [ exhales heavily ] [ sniffles ] devon : chance is hardly old . so who the hell are you working for ? amanda : wow , you 're paranoid . it was just an expression . devon : you 're lying , obviously . elena : yeah . answer the question , amanda . devon : who 's this old jerk ? who 's trying to scam me ? amanda : he sounded like an old jerk on the phone . that 's all i meant . now , if you 'll excuse me ...	nate ends his relationship with abby because their perspectives on life are too different she thinks he is making a mistake . billy is surprised when victor tells him that he suspected he tried to run adam over and he decides not to tell the police or get his own justice instead he gives billy a second chance after billy explains what he has been going through since adam 's return to genoa city . lola gets dizzy and the smell of food makes her nauseous so abby thinks she may be pregnant . theo later sees loa almost pass out at society so he calls kyle who arrives to take lola home . theo takes the opportunity to apologize to kyle for bringing zoe to town and being a jerk about him being with lola this leads kyle to tell him they can have a beer sometime . lola takes the pregnancy test which turns out negative and kyle and lola are both relieved and disappointed but they agree that someday they will have children . nate plays pool with amanda to get more information about her but she figures out his plan and does n't reveal anything important about herself . elena confronts amanda at crimson lights and tells her that what she is doing to a good man is disgusting and amanda tells her she does n't have to take this treatment from anyone . amanda slips and mutters that she should n't have let that old jerk get her into this mess . amanda and devon both ask her what old jerk she is talking about and amanda says that he sounded like an old jerk on the phone .
jack : hello , i 'm here to see a patient who was admitted last night . his name -- uh , i 'll be right back . victor ? victor : jack . how the hell are you ? jack : what 's going on ? everything okay ? victor : oh , yeah . never been better . jack : so you woke up this morning and decided to spend some time in an emergency room just for fun ? victor : how 'd you guess ? i love this place . i have an appointment with dr. wilcox . jack : but everything 's all right ? victor : yeah , just a check up . jack : well , good . i saw you sitting here and i 'm -- i 'm relieved to hear that . victor : yeah , nothing to worry about . what brings you by ? jack : actually , i 'm here to see mr. kim . victor : oh ? jack : he was admitted last night for food poisoning . they wanted to keep him overnight for observation . victor : oh . i bet you i know what happened . you had dinner with mr. kim and you tried to poison him . and now you 're feeling guilty . jack : funny , but no . actually , i was having dinner with mr. kim last night and a short time afterward he took ill . victor : how interesting . jack : interesting , how ? victor : well , i mean , that you would socialize with the man who just took control of your family 's business . i think that 's interesting . [ scene_break ] gloria : hey , sweetheart . remember me ? i 'm your beautiful grandma gloria . you know , i forgot to tell you something last night . that you are my very first grandchild . how about that ? quite an honor , i 'd say ... for both of us . and i promise to spoil you rotten if you promise to fight to get out of this hospital . oh . [ scene_break ] michael : so her temperature 's up again ? why are n't the antibiotics taking care of the infection ? woman : it can take as long as 24 hours . dr. okamura might wan na try a different medication . michael : yeah , well , this is the second one we 've tried . woman : then perhaps a higher dosage . michael : and what if that does n't work ? woman : i 'm sorry , mr. baldwin ... michael : no , no , no , i 'm ... i 'm sorry . that was out of line . i know you 're doing everything you can . thank you . michael : okay ... okay ... lauren ... it looks like the meds are n't working , so ... it 's up to you . you have to fight off this infection . mm - hmm . you got ta do it quickly . you have a date with our son , remember ? [ scene_break ] jana : so , tell me ... how does it feel to be an uncle ? kevin : um ... it has n't sunk in yet . jana : you 'll be great at it . kevin : you think ? jana : i know . look , kevin , if there 's anything that i can do for you or your family ... kevin : i 'll let you know . jana : okay . kevin : thank you . jana : you know , i 'm , um ... getting off in a few hours . if you 'd like , maybe we could , um , go do something ? grab a bite , perhaps ? kevin : i would love to . but i think i 'm gon na have to spend most of the day in the hospital . can i take a rain check ? jana : definitely . kevin ? kevin : yeah ? jana : congratulations again . kevin : thank you . kevin : i 'll talk to you later ? jana : yeah . [ scene_break ] dru : oh , good , i was hoping you were here , honey . lily : um , actually , i 'm on my way to the library . dru : unh - unh , unh - unh , we need to talk . we need to talk about your brother devon . lily : what about him ? dru : what about him ? your brother seems to think that he is leaving the apartment . and you and i both know he is not ready for that . lily : you and i ? dru : yeah . lily : what makes you think i feel that way ? dru : well , honey , i assumed . lily : actually , i think it 's the best for everyone that devon move out on his own . [ scene_break ] neil : i need to talk to you . your mother and i -- come here , the computer , come on . neil : okay ... um ... your mother and i are n't opposed to you moving out sometime down the road , but maybe now is n't the best time for you to be on your own . devon : 'cause i 'm deaf ? neil : yes . uh , `` you 're still learning how to deal with everything . once you adjust , maybe you can think about getting an apartment . `` devon : neil ? neil : what ? listen ... wan na help you . devon : no , i ... i know that you guys wan na help me . but , you know ... i love you for wanting to do that , too , but i do n't need the help , okay ? neil : hey , please . devon : there is no point in trying to talk me out of this . all right , i 'm 18 years old . i can live where i wan na live . [ scene_break ] jack : so go ahead and ask . you 're clearly dying to know my real motivation for , uh , getting to know mr. kim . victor : i bet you 're having trouble letting go of jabot . and you think by befriending this fellow you 'll keep a hand in the game . tell me i 'm wrong . jack : jabot and nvp have a real partnership . victor : uh - huh . tell me i 'm wrong . jack : when one thrives , so does the other . besides , mr. kim appreciates tradition and has asked for my input . victor : well , i must say i ca n't blame him for that . you know , jack , i am deeply impressed with , um , how you are running this company . it 's remarkable . jack : well , thank you . i appreciate that . victor : i mean it . you 're building this company in a very strong , aggressive way . my $ 250 million have been put to good use . by the way , i 'm very , very interested in the new locations that you have purchased for nvp . jack : well , i 'd love to sit and talk with you about this sometime . victor : how about talking about it right now ? jack : well , i 'd rather wait until we can talk in some detail . i promise you , you 'll be pleased with my plans . victor : all right . but we 'll pick it up later ? jack : absolutely . victor : all right . let me see my doctor . jack : dr. campbell ? uh , jack abbott here . are you by any chance doing rounds in memorial today ? yeah , i just needed a couple minutes of your time . i have a couple questions . uh - huh . thanks . [ scene_break ] kevin : bye , jana . jana : bye . billy : hey , jana . what 's the coffee of the day ? jana : one sec , love . okay , what was that ? billy : interesting reading ? jana : oh , it 's just a magazine . billy : `` life and style . `` you dreaming about how the other half lives , huh ? jana : are you making fun of me ? billy : oh , i would never . jana : good . and what makes you think that i have to dream about the other half ? i may already be one of the other half . billy : wow . i did n't know working here was such a lucrative profession . jana : well , you know , this job could just be a front . i might be the richest bird in town . billy : yeah , that would n't surprise me . everything about you is mysterious . jana : what can i say ? there are some things a girl just likes to keep private . billy : oh , now i 'm even more intrigued . [ scene_break ] lily : i know devon should stay at the apartment , but i -- dru : but nothing . he 'd be moving out of the house way too soon , living on his lonesome . okay , it 's a huge challenge for someone who 's been deaf their entire life , let alone someone who 's been deaf for a few weeks . lily : yeah , well ... he needs to do this . dru : and why ? lily : because , i do n't know , just to prove that he can make it on his own . really , mom , other kids are living in dorms or with their friends . dru : sweetie ... lily : devon 's living at home with you . dru : sweetie , i understand that he 's trying to exercise his independence . but i 'm not so sure that he 's had time to think things through . lily : are you sure this is n't about you not wanting to let go of your little boy ? dru : well , maybe . i 've lost you . lily : you did not lose me . dru : honey , listen , i really think things are going too fast . i mean , let 's be practical . where is devon going ? what 's he gon na do ? lily : i 'm sure he 'll figure out something . [ scene_break ] devon : i wonder if i can negotiate some of these apartment prices down . neil : why ? devon : well , think about it . i 'm , like , the perfect tenant . you know , neighbors will never have to complain about loud music , loud anything . neil : you 're crazy . wow ! devon : what did you say ? neil : those prices are ... devon : expensive ? neil : yeah . how will you pay ? devon : oh , well , i 'll , uh , keep working at newman and try to pick up some extra shifts if i can . neil : what about school ? devon : plenty of college kids work . you know , i have a good job . and i make okay money . and , hey , it 's not like newman can fire me . how bad would it look if they canned the deaf guy ? right ? neil : come here , man . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , thank you , sweetie . kevin : how 's lauren ? gloria : still sedated . kevin : and the infection ? gloria : the antibiotics do n't seem to be working . but on a happier note , i saw my grandson , your nephew , and he is doing so much better . kevin : well , that 's great news . hey , michael . michael : hey . when 'd you get here ? kevin : a couple minutes ago . thought you could use this . michael : oh , thank you . kevin : any change ? michael : lauren 's still asleep , but , uh ... the fever spiked again . it does n't look like the antibiotics are working . kevin : so , uh , so what happens now ? michael : well , um ... they can up the dosage . and if that does n't work , they start all over again with another antibiotic . oh , uh , have you been up to the icu ? gloria : i have . and i was just telling uncle kevin that his nephew is doing so much better and you need to go see your son . kevin : yeah . michael : i ca n't leave lauren . gloria : we will stay with lauren . kevin : go . go spend some time with your son . we 'll be right here . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i am glad you are feeling better . mr. kim : thanks again for bringing me here last night , jack . and i 'm sorry our evening had to end so badly . jack : oh , i 'm sorry for recommending that new restaurant . i wo n't do that again soon . mr. kim : it made for an eventful evening . but actually , i 've got an appointment , so i better get going . jack : sure , can i drop you somewhere ? mr. kim : no , no , no , no , i called a car . it should be downstairs . um , i 'm sure we 'll be in touch . jack : oh , i 'm sure we will . mr. kim : listen , if you 're free tonight , why do n't we meet at the club , play some tennis ? i think you mentioned you played . jack : well , sure , that sounds great . you know what ? on second thought , i 'm starting to feel a little uneasy . mr. kim : what do you mean ? jack : i think you and i need to be especially careful . i do n't want anyone to know that i have any involvement in the day - to - day operations at jabot . mr. kim : does this mean no tennis ? jack : i 'll be in touch , okay ? mr. kim : you 're the boss . jack : thanks . victor : was that , um ... kim you were talking to ? jack : victor , uh , yeah . yeah , that was kim . what did the doctor have to say ? victor : everything looks great . jack : well , i 'm glad to hear that . victor : yeah . you know , i have n't had a seizure in several weeks now . jack : sit , join me , please . victor : oh , why not ? jack : so ... does that meant that , uh , victor newman will be back to his old self again ? victor : well , unfortunately , not . you know , i have to be seizure - free for at least two years before i can drive again or before i can go horseback riding . it 's sort of aggravating . jack : but the good news is it sounds like your surgery was a success ? you 're still taking your medication ? victor : punctually , every day . jack : well , any more side effects ? victor : a headache or two . nothing i ca n't handle . but enough about me , you said you were excited about the new locations for nvp . jack : uh , yes , i am , very excited . victor : yeah . well , do you have a minute ? do you wan na fill me in on it ? jack : sure , i can do that . victor : yeah . jack : first of all , i think you 'll be very excited with one location we 're considering . we 're putting real serious thought into opening one of our retreats in dharmasala . victor : what do you mean , as in , dharmasala , india ? jack : that 's right . is n't that where you went for your little spiritual retreat ? victor : yes , a wonderful place . what a great place for an nvp location . i wan na be involved in that . jack : well , i 'd be delighted with your input , but you do n't wan na overdo it . your health is everything . victor : it is , indeed . [ scene_break ] billy : i do n't know anything about you . jana : what , and that 's a bad thing ? billy : well , it 's not exactly fair . you know so much about me and my family . come to think of it , you know so much about everyone in genoa city . jana : only the rich folks . the other blokes i really could n't care less about . i 'm joking , of course ! billy : do you wan na see how the other half lives ? jana : oh , depends . what are you suggesting ? billy : well , first , you put away this trash and you let me give you a tour of the most spectacular house in genoa city . jana : what house are you talking about ? billy : uh , the chancellor mansion . jana : you 're for real ? billy : why not ? i live there . who better than me to give you a tour of the place ? jana : okay , when ? billy : whenever . i 'm free for the rest of the day . jana : okay , well , you know , i do have a break coming up soon . billy : well , great . i 'll drive us up there . jana : okay . billy : yeah , that 's assuming you do n't mind riding in my porsche . [ scene_break ] devon : hey , i 'm going out for a while . neil : hmm ? oh , um , do you have class ? devon : no , not till this afternoon . neil , are you -- you 're all right with me moving out ? neil : devon , i need to talk to your mother -- to dru , okay ? devon : all right . whatever . neil : do me a favor ? call me , okay ? check in . devon : call you ? you know what ? i 'll call you every ten minutes . no , no , you know what 's better ? we can get one of those tracking devices and you just put it on my ankle . neil : what 's the sign for `` s - m - a - r - t - a - s - s `` ? smart ass ? devon : i 'll see you later . neil : yep . i love ya . dru : hey , homespun . devon : hey . i got ta run . dru : baby , what ? what ? i need to talk to you , baby . well , okay ... so ? did you convince him to stay here ? neil : uh , no . but we talked about it . you know , honestly , the kid brought up some pretty good points . dru : okay , and , um ... how do you figure that ? neil : well , i may not agree with him leaving right now , but i think we might overreacting . he 's an adult now , you know ? he knows what he wants . and i figure we should n't stand in his way . dru : neil ... neil : hey ... it 's been a long time since we 've had this place to ourselves , has n't it ? we can figure some stuff out -- long overdue . neil : excuse me . i 'm gon na get the phone . hello ? uh , no , this is her husband . sure , i 'll let her know . thanks . the date for your trial 's been set . [ scene_break ] victor : you have never been to dharmasala ? jack : no , i ca n't say as i 've had the pleasure . victor : jack , i 'm telling you , one of the most beautiful places i 've ever been to . the surroundings of that ashram are indescribably beautiful . it is a perfect place for an nvp retreat . jack : i thought you might be pleased . victor : yeah . it 's just ... wow . so , uh ... i have an idea . why do n't the two of us go there -- check it out . jack : the two of us alone ? victor : yeah , you could use the time off . i 'll use any excuse to go there . jack : uh , sure , i ... ca n't think of any reason why i could n't . i ... victor : great idea ! it 's settled . you check your schedule . i 'll check with my pilot . he 'll prepare the flight plan and off we go . what do you think ? ( cell phone ringing ) jack : oh , forgive me . victor : ah . jack : oh , i 've got ta get back to the office . victor : oh . well , i 'm going that way as well . jack : well , let me give you a ride . victor : i have my driver . jack : well , call your driver , tell him to take the rest of the day off . i 'm happy to drive you . victor : oh . well , if you do n't mind waiting a little , i 'm gon na say hello to michael baldwin and congratulate him on the birth of his son . jack : fine . i wo n't leave without you . victor : i 'll see you in a minute . jack : great . victor : all right . jack : dr. campbell ? dr. campbell : hey , jack . well , your timing is perfect . i just had a canceled appointment . you said you had some questions ? jack : yeah , can you join me ? dr. campbell : sure , sure , sure , thanks . jack : you 'll remember , doctor , i told you about a friend of mine who had been diagnosed with epilepsy ? dr. campbell : temporal lobe , right ? jack : yeah , exactly . well , he 's since had , uh , gamma knife surgery . it appears to have worked . dr. campbell : well , that 's good news . jack : well ... it 's great news . i mean , its good news for all of us . here 's my question . remember i told you that after diagnosis there was a lot of strange behavior on his part ? dr. campbell : right , i remember you said the , uh , the contrast was quite striking , right ? jack : quite striking . if the surgery 's successful , does that mean he 'd go back to acting like his old self ? dr. campbell : well , that 's certainly possible , but the goal of the operation is to free the patient of seizures and hallucinations . jack : and what are his chances there ? dr. campbell : well , in most cases , i 'd say very good . [ scene_break ] lily : mom just left . devon : i just saw her at the apartment . lily : did she say anything ? devon : about me moving out ? lily : yeah . devon : no . i could tell that she wanted to , though . lily : i tried talking to her , but i do n't know if she 's ... devon : well , you know , it does n't matter anyway , okay ? 'cause i 'm getting my own place . it 's a done deal , all right ? you want a refill on that ? lily : oh , yes . devon : yeah ? i 'll get it . lily : thanks . jana : phew ! okay . i think this is everything . one decaf mocha , one iced hazelnut latte and two iced mochas , no whipped cream . that 's all . and , uh , here 's your change -- $ 2.25 . have a nice day . man : hey , dude , how about moving ? hey ! devon : i 'm sorry , man . i 'm so sorry . devon : oh , my gosh ! man , i am so sorry , all right ? i had no idea you were there . jana : are you all right ? devon : i 'm sorry , man . man : sure , except i have hot coffee all over me . devon : i had no idea he was there . lily : i know . devon : i swear . lily : i know . it 's okay . man : i asked you to move . what are you , deaf ? billy : yeah , he is . man : oh , sorry . jana : here , you take this . i 'll refill your order ... on the house , okay ? devon : hey , you know what ? get something else and -- and it 's on me , all right ? give it to him . lily : devon ... devon : you know what ? maybe dru and neil are right . maybe i 'm not ready to be on my own . [ scene_break ] neil : michael , it 's , uh , neil . listen , i just got a call from the courthouse . looks like dru 's trial date has been set . um , i 'm gon na try your office . when you get this message please call me back . thanks , bye - bye . hi , chantal , it 's neil winters . is michael there ? oh . she did ? okay , um ... uh , good , good . uh , just tell him that i called . all right , thanks , appreciate it , chantal . bye- bye . dru : what ? neil : lauren had the baby last night . dru : what ? that baby is early ! neil : yeah , he sure is . he 's in the neonatal intensive care unit . dru : well , is he okay ? neil : the baby 's doing okay . it 's lauren -- she 's not doing so well right now . michael must be a wreck . [ scene_break ] victor : hey , michael . michael : oh , victor . victor : is that your boy ? michael : yeah , that 's my boy . victor : what a handsome kid . look at that . michael : he 's perfect . victor : yeah , yeah , yeah . he 's a fighter , you know ? michael : i hope so . victor : well , i can tell . because when noah was born he was hooked up to all kinds of machines . look at him now . the boy ca n't sit still for five seconds . michael : is that your obtuse way of telling me everything 's gon na be fine ? victor : oh , yeah , i have a good feeling about it . well , congratulations . nothing like being a father , let me tell you . best feeling in the world . and nothing makes you less self - absorbed than looking into that tiny face and realizing that everything depends on you . his entire future depends on you . and then when you get up at 2 : 00 a.m. for a feeding , you know , i used to pretend that i was asleep . i did n't hear it . nikki had to wake up . but let me tell you , when you do have to get up , then it makes you humble , man , very quickly . michael : i would n't mind . i 'd get up every night as long as i could have him and lauren back home with me . victor : oh , yeah . how is lauren , by the way ? michael : uh , she has a staph infection . the doctors have given her a couple of antibiotics , but they do n't seem to be working . the worst part of it for lauren is that she ca n't hold our son . victor : i 'm very sorry to hear that . michael : i love her so much , victor . i 've made some big mistakes in my marriage and i do n't know if she 's ever gon na forgive me . victor : i 'm sure lauren is the forgiving type . that child will create a bond between you unlike anything -- like anything before . michael : hey , how 's it going ? gloria : oh , she 's still sleeping . her fever 's down a little bit but it 's still way too high , michael . well , hello , victor . victor : i just saw your grandson . gloria : oh , is n't he beautiful ? victor : one of the best - looking babies i 've ever seen , just like the father here . you should be proud . gloria : i 'm very proud . michael : excuse me . gloria : how 's mr. kim doing ? jack : mr. kim is fine . he 's been released . gloria : good . jack : victor , i 'm ready to go when you are . victor : yes , we need to go . i promise you i will keep lauren and the baby in my prayers . gloria : thank you , victor . victor : all right , nice to see you . gloria : yes . victor : all right . gloria : kevin , i do n't believe jack abbott . kevin : why ? gloria : sucking up to mr. kim . kevin : mr. kim , as in , the owner of jabot ? gloria : one and the same . trying to worm his way back into jabot by getting on his good side . kevin : well , remember what happened last time ? kay did n't buy it . i 'm sure he wo n't either . gloria : you 're probably right . we do n't have anything to worry about . kevin : jack 's not the owner , mom . he 's not in control anymore . gloria : yeah , but if he does con mr. kim , you and i could be out of a job . [ scene_break ] neil : it sounds like the doctors think your son will pull through this , michael . michael : um , not that he 's out of the woods yet , but it 's really lauren that we 're more worried about . neil : sure . dru : oh , god , michael , if there 's anything -- anything at all -- that we can do for you . you 've done so much for us already . michael : no , no , just the fact that you 're here is enough . dru : okay . michael : i do n't suppose you 've heard from the court ? dru : no , we have . they said something about the trial starting in two weeks . michael : that soon ? dru : mm - hmm . now if you wan na pass this on to an associate , that 's perfectly fine . michael : no , no , no , no , i would n't do that to you . look , uh , after things calm down here , we 'll get together and we 'll talk strategy . neil : all right . kevin : michael ! uh , lauren 's fever broke . michael : yes ? good ! dru : oh , good ! good ! that 's good news ! that 's , um ... neil : yeah . dru : baby , um , how about if we call the kids and have lunch or something ? neil : um , i have a better idea . dru : what ? neil : you have an hour or so you wan na kill right now ? dru : yeah , why ? neil : there 's something i wan na show you . come on . [ scene_break ] lily : devon , no . devon : that guy could 've been seriously hurt , lily . all right , burns are n't anything to play with . lily : i know . i know , okay ? that was an accident . that was an accident . you just have to be more careful . keep your eyes open . devon : i do n't have eyes in the back of my head , though . lily : `` it does n't mean you ca n't be on your own . `` devon : i should get home . lily : wait . um , i have to ask you something . devon : ask me what ? lily : have you found a place to live yet ? devon : no , i just started looking . lily : okay . `` it would be easier if you came to live with daniel and me . `` devon : really ? lily : temporarily . `` until you find something more permanent . `` devon : no , i do n't ... i could n't do that . lily : why not ? come on , it 's the perfect solution . [ scene_break ] jack : well , zapato is getting big . victor : you know , he is n't even a puppy anymore , you know ? jack : if i have n't said this lately , i , uh , i 'm happy you have the dog . i know he 's been a very accurate predictor of your seizures . victor : yeah , but he 's much more than that . he 's become a trusted friend , you know ? someone i can rely on . he never does anything unexpected . i can trust this boy . and thanks for giving me a ride to the office , jack . jack : um , are n't you getting out ? victor : you know something ? it 's beautiful outside . zapato and i are gon na take a walk . jack : that sounds like a great idea . victor : yeah . jack : have a great time . that goes for you , too , zapato . victor : i 'll be back . see you later , jack . [ scene_break ] neil : wait till you see this place . watch your step . dru : wow . neil : huh ? dru : wow ! neil : yeah ? dru : it still looks like they have quite a bit of renovating to do , though . neil : it 's a work in progress , you know ? dru : yeah , uh - huh . um , well , the space is good . neil : yeah . dru : it 's really decent . neil : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . i think , drucilla , i think i can really do something with the place . dru : no doubt . no doubt . but , baby , you need , um ... you need a theme , i think . yeah . neil : yeah , well , it has to be something with its own vibe and style . dru : right . maybe a little color . neil : yeah , a color . uh , that 's why i was thinking , um , you know , the furniture could be navy blue . dru : navy ? you think ? yeah , well , navy is good . but it could make your club seem smaller . i was thinking ... you know , some ... some different blues mixed in , like a robin 's egg or sky blue . and then what you do is you get fabrics with , you know , a pattern on it , so you have contrast and make it a little kicky . neil : okay , okay , i 'm hearing you . what about if , um , if each , uh , individual piece of furniture had its own shade of blue ? what do you think of that ? dru : that could be good . and then you have some red undertones , like the red piping . get some red paintings up and through . because red 's a power color now . neil : i like that . i like that . no , no , we 're talking about , you know , ultra- modern , eclectic kind of look ? dru : right . right . right . neil : okay . dru : so what style of furniture do you think you wan na put through here ? neil : um ... dru : do you know ? neil : i have no idea . what about you ? dru : well , yeah , you can go to different furniture stores . you have to look around , neil . you have to be inquisitive . neil : okay . dru : look through the magazines . neil : okay , well , give me an idea of some other styles that you 're talking about . dru : um , well , about three years ago , right ? i went to this jazz club down in new orleans called the funky butt . neil : the funky butt ? dru : yeah , i know it sounds funny . but it was called the funky butt . and , anyway , in the club , like , the furniture was velvet and sexy . the couches , the chairs -- they all had their own unique cut . neil : yeah , yeah . dru : it was a very loungie feel , honey . it was fab . neil : see , now , this is what i 'm talking about . the kind of place that you could go after work and chill out . i 'd love to do something like that . dru : yeah . so -- so , um ... how you gon na get that done ? who 's doing the work ? neil : well , you are . dru : me ? neil : yeah . i wan na put you -- you in charge of the decorating . dru : quit it ! oh , stop ! you know you have a designer . neil : no , no , i need your input . and if i did have a designer , she is fired . she does n't have your sense of style . dru : are you serious ? neil : of course , i 'm serious . hey , everything from silverware , glassware , cookware , plate ware . man , you have free reign to do whatever you want in this club . it 's all up to you . dru : are you serious ? ! neil , oh , my gosh ! i ca n't wait ! oh , sweetie , thank you so much . i ca n't wait to get started and get this baby on its feet . 'cause everyone is going to be hitting this joint from genoa city ! neil : i 'm glad you share my enthusiasm . dru : baby , how can i not ? thank you . thank you so much for involving me . wow ! neil : yeah . this should be nice , huh ? dru : yeah ! [ scene_break ] michael : oh ... hey . lauren : hi . michael : how you feeling ? lauren : tired . michael : mmm . lauren : where 's the baby ? michael : oh ... he 's in icu . he 's doing fine . i just checked on him . the doctors say he is a lot stronger . lauren : how long have i been asleep ? michael : a while . you had a fever and an infection . and they were giving you antibiotics and they did n't work , so they had to keep trying until they found one that did . i 'm so glad you 're feeling better . lauren : i wan na hold our son . michael : i know you do . lauren : no , now , michael . i need to hold him . [ scene_break ] jack : hey ! how was your walk ? victor : hey , jack . wonderful . zapato burned off some energy , and i did some thinking . jack : about anything in particular ? victor : well , i thought about , you know , the opening of nvp retreat in dharmasala , india . and while i was walking i thought of a lot of other interesting locations . but before i really ... come to any conclusions , i 'd like to sort of glance at your business plan . you know , so i know what the parameters are . jack : absolutely . i assure you , you will be happy with the way your money was spent . victor : i have no doubt about that , jack . none whatsoever . but you would n't mind letting me take a glimpse at those business plans , do you ? jack : no , not at all . [ scene_break ] jana : okay , so i 've changed the filter on machine number two . so that 's done . and , uh , the repair man should be here anytime to fix the fridge . phone my cell if you need anything . i 'll be back in around an hour , okay ? billy : all set ? jana : i think so . do i look okay ? billy : you look amazing . jana : oh , will your grandmum be there ? billy : i do n't know . but if she is , do n't worry . she does n't bite . jana : comforting . [ scene_break ] devon : i think this is everything . lily : okay , good . you have your laptop ? your laptop ? devon : yeah , yeah , yeah , it 's right here . um , should we take the teletype machine ? lily : oh , no , no , forget about it , okay ? we 'll get you another one . we got ta go , okay ? mom and dad are gon na be home soon . [ scene_break ] dru : thank you for bringing me here . neil : i 'm glad you like the place . dru : i 'm really proud of you . you know , you did it all by yourself . you followed your dream . neil : yeah . i ca n't wait until it 's finished . and we 're gon na have the biggest -- i 'm talking , the biggest -- opening night party you 've ever seen . dru : i can plan it ! i can do the whole thing , honey ! i mean , if you say it 's okay . neil : well ... i say it 's okay , of course . dru : okay . neil : 'cause i meant what i said earlier , all right ? i want you -- you in charge of all the renovations . dru : wow ! you know , i do know a lot of people who could do it . neil : no . i want you to do it . this club is too important to me , you understand ? i do n't wan na turn it over to just anybody . i need someone i can trust . [ scene_break ] lauren : where is this nurse ? michael : sweetheart ... relax . she said she 'll be right back . she went to go check with icu . lauren : i need to see him , michael . michael : you will . lauren : i have n't even held him . michael : well , he 's tiny , but he 's strong . and victor says he 's a fighter , just like his old lady . woman : mrs. baldwin ? you can see your son now . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i 'd better get back to work . i have a meeting in my office . victor : anything i might be interested in ? jack : oh , i do n't think so . victor : oh . you know , i could sit in . jack : uh , maybe next time . i have a feeling you 'd find this very boring . uh , if i do n't see you till later , have a great day . victor : all right , jack , you do the same . mr. kim : excuse me ? mr. newman ? victor : yes ? mr. kim : mr. kim . i 'm familiar with your work . it 's a great pleasure to meet you . victor : mr. kim , i was looking forward to meeting you . [ next_on ] dr. okamura : your baby 's gon na have to be in intensive care for awhile . lauren : i 'm not going home without my son . ashley : john abbott 's ghost ? jack : do n't mock me , okay ? victor : jack approached you about buying out jabot ? kay : when i refused to sell it to him , he tried to buy the company secretly .	lauren 's temperature is up again . the antibiotic that the doctor used is n't working . they will have to try something else , and just keep doing that until something works . michael gets frustrated and apologizes after snapping at the nurse . victor wants to know what the details are about the way that jack has been using his 250 million dollars . jack puts him off but agrees to give the man information at a later time . victor is curious about jack 's friendship with ji min kim . `` i think that you are staying close to the man in the hopes of getting your father 's business back . `` jack denies that and tells that he and mr. kim have struck up a deal for a tie - in of both companies and that 's all devon looks for a place to live and neil looks over his choices . he freaks out at the amount of rent that devon thinks he will be able to afford . devon says he should be able to get cheaper rent as he is the perfect tenant . there will be no noise coming from his apartment , and newman would n't fire a deaf guy , so he could n't ever lose his job . billy realizes that he knows nothing about jana . he sees she is reading about the rich and famous and offers her a tour of the chancellor mansion if she would like it . she loves that idea . they plan then to go on her next break . neil is with drucilla when he gets the call . the date for dru 's trial is set . it will start in two weeks . victor is going for a doctor 's appointment and bumps into jack is there about mr. kim . victoria tells how he has been taking his medication and how he has n't had a seizure in several weeks now . after when jack is alone , he finds dr. campbell and asks him if someone who had victor 's operation could revert back to his old personality . the doctor says that could happen but ideally , the operation is done for the purpose of stopping the hallucinations and seizures . devon is at the coffeehouse and he goes to get refills for he and lily . he is n't aware that there is someone standing nearby and when he moves , he bumps into the guy , causing coffee to spill all over him . the man gets angry and devon apologizes . jana rushes over to help and she offers the man another beverage . `` what 's the matter , are you deaf or something ? `` billy is nearby and tells the guy that devon is in fact deaf . the man is immediately humbled and he apologizes for the way that he reacted . devon feels terrible that the man was almost scalded by the hot coffee , and he starts losing his confidence about living on his own . lily tells him that he just made a mistake and comes up with the most wonderful idea . `` you could move in with me and daniel ! `` neil tries to find michael to talk about the trial . he calls the office and is told about the baby . neil and drucilla get to the hospital to pass on their well good wishes . michael insists on taking care of the winters case when they offer to find someone else to represent dru . kevin comes to his brother now to tell that lauren 's fever broke . the brothers rush off happily . dru wants to get the kids for lunch but neil has a better idea and drags dru to his nightclub . she has great insight into how it should look and so neil puts the decorating in her hands .
neil : wow . have you ever seen anything more beautiful -- ? moses : ( fusses ) neil : yeah , baby boy . sofia : ( laughs ) neil : moses . sofia : never in my life . neil : yeah . moses : ( fusses ) neil : oh , i better bite my tongue . lily was pretty amazing , too . lily , your sister , was amazing , too . sofia : ( chuckles ) well , i doubt that lily would be offended that you find your son gorgeous . neil : my son . you are my son . and you know what , buddy ? there 's gon na be some major adjustments coming up , i 'm telling you . sofia : have you , uh , heard from malcolm ? moses : ( fussing ) neil : not a word . you ? it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . sofia : he just found out that he has a nephew and not a son . neil : yes . sofia : he 'll , um , he needs time . moses : ( fusses ) neil : it 's okay . shh . yeah . you know malcolm -- always taking off . gets old after a while , you know ? that 's his thing . it 's okay . yes , i know . moses : ( fussing ) sofia : you want mama ? come here , baby . neil : yeah , there 's your mommy . sofia : it 's okay . it 's okay . neil : yeah . woman : it 's time to sign baby winter 's birth certificate . which one of you gentlemen is the father ? moses : ( fusses ) ( cries ) sofia : its okay , baby . it 's okay . it 's okay . moses : ( fusses ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : victor . victor : phyllis . good morning . phyllis : so what 's your day like today ? hovering over sharon ? bending the legal world to your will ? writing another check to avery clark ? victor : your sister 's an excellent attorney . phyllis : yeah . that 's why you hired her , right ? because she 's an excellent attorney -- not because she 's my sister . victor : do you think that she wrote something about her sibling on her résumé ? is that what you 're asking ? phyllis : yeah . oh , no . but i know that you do a 6-page background check on every employee you hire , so you had to have known . victor : phyllis , i do n't get this . your sister has an excellent reputation as an attorney . phyllis : what -- what -- i do n't want her here . why are you doing this to me ? victor : i 'm not doing anything to you . now you do me a favor -- do n't you use your rag to undermine sharon 's trial . you got that ? phyllis : all i care about is a good story . that 's the only thing i care about . excuse me . i lost my appetite . [ scene_break ] adam : oh . i was expecting someone to clean my room . you 're welcome to , but you 're not exactly dressed for it . avery : yeah , i 'm dressed for court to defend your ex - wife , the woman who went to hawaii to clear your name and wound up being called a murderer herself . adam : well , the wizard never gave me a heart , so you can give up trying to touch it . avery : i have sent investigators to hawaii and thailand -- adam : yeah ? really ? did he try the poke in hawaii ? it 's amazing . it 's seaweed , raw fish , soy sauce . avery : no one can find your contact koa . the d.a . has a solid case . i need a stronger defense , evidence that can clear sharon , evidence that you at one time had . adam , if you can save sharon , for god sake , now is the time to do it . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you . i wanted to check in with you before court ... sharon : ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) see how you 're doing . sharon : ( sighs ) i 'm trying to psych myself up . ( sighs ) avery told me that things could get ugly , but i just keep telling myself , no matter what they throw at me , i can handle it , no matter what it is . just anything to get me home to noah and faith . will you bring her to the courthouse today ? i - i just really need to see her . nick : i thought we agreed after last time that it 's not a good idea . sharon : nick , i am scared . i just turned down a plea deal , and now the reality is starting to set in that my acquittal is not a sure thing . i just need to see her little face . please tell me that you will bring her to me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , hey . malcolm : ( sighs ) hi . phyllis : rough morning ? malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis , that baby ... oh , with his little fat cheeks and his dark eyes ... i could photograph him for days and never get a bad shot . but he 's not mine . he 's not mine . it 's like ... it 's like i 've lost a brother , a wife , and a son , all at the same time . [ scene_break ] neil : there you go . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : so now you understand just how sensitive the paternal situation is . woman : i feel terrible . sofia : you had no idea . woman : if you want , we can do this later . neil : now is fine . sofia : go ahead . sign your name there ... `` dad . `` neil : thanks . sofia : `` moses ' mother . `` ( chuckles ) that feels so good . here you go . neil : thanks a lot . um , maybe i should go look for malcolm . sofia : okay . go . w - we 'll be fine . just talk to him before things get any worse . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , of course i want you and faith to be together again . but after the last time when she got to see you , and then she did n't get to see you , that is too hard for her to handle . sharon : but you know what ? she 's -- she 's a little bit older now . maybe it would n't affect her the same way . nick : sharon , when faith sees you here or at the courthouse , all she knows is she ca n't run up to you and get in your lap and give you a hug . and then when she goes home , you do n't go with her . sharon : yeah , she could n't sleep after the last visit . nick : i 'm sorry , but faith will not be in court today . but i 'll be there , all right ? and hopefully , avery will make sure that you get to go home to your daughter real soon . [ scene_break ] adam : you really do n't live up to the hype if you 're coming to me for help . avery : why are you so bent on vengeance ? because a - a woman who was scared and lonely took a little kindness ? took a little friendship ? you know , you 're not exactly a couple , adam , when one of you is presumed dead . adam : mm . a little -- little kindness . yeah , that 's quite a euphemism . avery : oh , god , the moment she got back , it was over with sam . she was willing . she was eager to remarry you . of course , she did n't know it was a trick . but your pride -- my god , is this what your pride is worth to you ? really ? a murder conviction and -- and decades in prison for somebody you claim you love ? if something does n't go sharon 's way , all we can do is hope for a mistrial . adam : tough girl running scared . avery : yeah , i tend to do that when i think that someone who 's innocent is gon na spend the rest of their lives suffering for a crime they did n't commit . and you know what ? if you were half human , you 'd be scared , too . [ scene_break ] malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : here you go . malcolm : thanks . phyllis : maybe you want something stronger . malcolm : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) phyllis , i mean , i - i - i knew this could happen . you know , i - i mean , the baby possibly would n't be mine , but ... ( sighs ) maybe it 's just -- maybe it 's karma . phyllis : ( scoffs ) malcolm : maybe it 's the universe setting the world to rights . you know , because of me and -- and -- and lily , and dru , yeah . phyllis : a - and -- and dru . yeah , no , rubbish . rubbish . it 's not karma . it 's biology . it 's circumstance . that 's all . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : you know , neil raised lily . maybe you could raise moses . malcolm : phyllis , it 's not the same . i mean ... ( sighs ) neil did n't know about lily . and what he and dru had was unbreakable . but me and sophia , we -- phyllis : you ... you told me you loved her . malcolm : yeah , but that does n't mean , um , i do n't hate her a little bit for this . phyllis : well , what about neil ? hmm ? is it love and hate with him , too ? [ scene_break ] neil : hey , malcolm , i 've left you a few messages . i checked the club . i ca n't find you . uh , we need to talk and set things straight , okay ? so why do n't you meet me at the hospital , all right ? thanks . neil : hey . victor , hi . ( sighs ) victor : hello , neil . neil : h - have you seen malcolm by any chance ? victor : nope . neil : yeah . victor : you seem to be worried about something . neil : yeah , um , i do , huh ? victor : yeah . the papers are full of ... the story about you resigning from chancellor . well , i guess your mind is on what `` restless style `` posted about devon and tucker . that 's bothering you ? tucker should never have come to this town . neil : yeah , well , victor , listen , i appreciate your concern , but actually , my issues this morning have nothing to do with devon . um , i became a father again last night . sofia 's baby is mine . victor : you and sofia . neil : yeah . victor : boy or girl ? neil : little boy . victor : oh , yeah ? neil : yeah , named after sofia 's father . his name is moses . victor : whoa . neil : right . victor : that 's an auspicious name . lucky to have you as a father . neil : thanks . i am the boy 's father , but malcolm is married to my son 's mother . victor : well , you and your brother have been there before , have n't you ? malcolm : yeah , we sure have . i just do n't know how we 're gon na get through it this time , you know ? victor : mm - hmm . neil : i - i tell you , victor , i ca n't look at that little boy and think , mistake . victor : so where did you and malcolm leave it ? neil : i have no idea where his head is at . you know , that would require him to actually be in the same room with me and have a conversation . and every second i spend looking for him is a second i spend away from my son . victor : time goes by very quickly . enjoy it . enjoy this time with your son . it 'll never come back . [ scene_break ] malcolm : my brother ? i do n't have one . phyllis : oh , come on . stop it . i know you 're mad . i understand that . listen , i was on the baby d.n.a . merry - go - round for a long time . i have about a million pictures in my cell phone of a baby that i did n't create but i love so much . malcolm : come on , phyllis . it 's not the same , and you know it . phyllis : oh , right . yeah , it -- how is it different , really ? malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : malcolm , i mean , i know you 're mad . i get it . we 've all been betrayed . i 've been betrayed , too . i kicked . i screamed . i got upset , but at the end of the day , i realized that love is more important than holding a grudge . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : you said you love sofia . you said that to me . love is the only thing that matters . malcolm : but if she chooses to be with my brother , that matters , too . phyllis : you do n't know that . you do n't know . you do n't know what 's gon na happen there . neil has a say in this . maybe he does n't want it . malcolm : phyllis , they -- they share a kid together now . phyllis : it does n't -- who cares ? a lot of -- a lot of people share kids , and they 're not together . the kid does n't -- moses does n't care about d.n.a . malcolm : ( scoffs ) phyllis : moses cares about someone loving him . malcolm : ( sighs heavily ) all right , i guess i better get back to the hospital . phyllis : yes . ( chuckles ) malcolm : mm . phyllis : you 'd better . are you kidding me ? now is not a good time . avery : ( scoffs ) phyllis : do you want me to go with you ? malcolm : no , no , i - i - i 'll -- i 'll check in with you later . phyllis : okay . malcolm : thanks . excuse me . phyllis : what ? avery : i was looking for nick . phyllis : ( scoffs ) of course you were . avery : territorial much ? phyllis : no ... but smart . look at you . you 're still a hero to the downtrodden . avery : oh , i 'm no hero . i 'm just not a total bitch . phyllis : but very sneaky , are n't you ? avery : you know what ? if nick comes by , just -- no , never mind . just -- i will leave him a note . phyllis : you still play this ? avery : sometimes , when i can . phyllis : who 's giving you cheats ? because i 'm not around to give you handouts . avery : up , up , down , down , left , right -- phyllis : left , right , b , a . avery : nick gave me that , by the way . phyllis : that was a good choice on nick 's part . ( elevator door opens ) avery : yeah , you can borrow it sometime . i do n't have a console in my suite . nick : hey , what 's up ? [ scene_break ] sofia : hey . neil : hi . sofia : you , uh , see malcolm ? neil : he did n't come back to see you ? sofia : no , but moses is sleeping at the nursery . the nurse told me to get some sleep , but i - i ca n't . i keep worrying about what malcolm must be going through . neil : yeah . sofia , the fact is , malcolm might not come round , you know ? we have to figure things out with or without him . i mean , you and moses are gon na be released tomorrow , so honestly , the bigger question is , what 's next ? sofia : you 're his father . you can visit him whenever you want . neil : no , no , no , no , no . visit ? that 's not gon na work for me . sofia : what -- what do you mean ? um , neil , i ca n't talk about this right now . i have to wait to see what malcolm is thinking . neil : what malcolm is thinking ? oh , you can see what he 's -- he 's not even -- what -- what if he wants to , uh , go home with you and the baby ? sofia : ( scoffs ) well , i hope to god he does . i mean , i pray that we can save what we have . neil : uh - huh , and -- and if he cuts and runs as usual , then what ? sofia : malcolm loves me , and i love him . and we are gon na work this out for moses . [ scene_break ] avery : i was just leaving you a note . you need to bring faith to the courthouse today . nick : yeah , i already saw sharon . the answer was no then . it still is . avery : well , faith needs to be there . nick : this is not up for discussion . avery : okay , well , we can talk about it later at the courthouse . nick : yeah , we can do that . answer 's gon na be the same . avery : i do n't think so . phyllis : i have a question . nick : shoot . phyllis : what 's going on between you and avery ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i just -- i - i want the jury to see me as innocent and just let me go home to my family . ( sighs ) lunches with noah , the park with faith . you know , i bet she can go down the slide by herself now . victor : there 's no reason you ca n't see faith today . sharon : well , i - i - i would love that , but i think that nick is right . it 's too confusing for her to come to the courthouse , and i - i just ca n't put her through that again . victor : sharon , faith needs proper support right now , and so do you . i 'm going to see to it that both of you have it . [ scene_break ] neil : if malcolm cared more about your marriage than his damn ego , maybe you would get a little -- sofia : but how hurt were you ? okay , neil , remember how hurt you were when you found out about lily ? and you had years to love her , to do your `` daddy and daughter `` things together . and malcolm missed out on all of that , and now he 's gon na miss out on moses , too . sofia : hi . malcolm : look , we need to talk ... alone . neil : well , if you ask me , the three of us have a lot to talk about . sofia : neil , please . neil : what ? malcolm : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) sofia : thanks -- thanks for comin ' back . do you want me to send for the baby ? malcolm : ( sighs ) sofia , it 's been months of `` let 's see . `` you know , let 's see how we feel . let 's see who the father of the baby is . let 's see if we still have a marriage . ( sighs ) right now , i can see very clearly that i want a divorce . sofia : malcolm , you 're hurt , and -- and -- and the hurt is fresh , but we have love , malcolm , and i -- and i know that . and that means we have hope . i mean , you might want a divorce now , but today or -- or tomorrow , that 'll change , baby . malcolm : ( sighs ) sofia ... ( sighs ) just please , just -- just sign these , okay ? sign these . there 's a court in guam that 'll process them , and the divorce 'll be final in a week . then i can be done with you . sofia : why would you slam the door in my face ? i will meet you halfway . i will meet you all the way if you let me , malcolm . malcolm : sofia , i 've spent lily 's whole life playing `` uncle malcolm , `` okay ? are you asking me to do that all over again ? is that what you 're doing right now ? sofia : that baby will adore you . malcolm : yeah , well , how much will you adore me , sofia , huh ? would you adore me as much as you did when you slept with my brother ? sofia : oh , okay . you know , i have cried . i have pleaded . i have begged you to forgive me . malcolm : sofia , just please , just sign the papers , okay ? sign -- sign the papers ... ( sighs ) so i can catch my flight . i 'm trying to get to guam . sofia : ( scoffs ) you 're just gon na run away , huh ? hmm . you have a wife here who loves you , and a baby who needs you . but no , typical -- just run away . turn your back , huh ? you know , neil said you would . malcolm : you think you can sign these papers , or do you want to discuss that with neil , too ? sofia : honey , i will sign the damn papers . there . ( scoffs ) neil : hey . malcolm : ( sighs ) neil : hey , what 's goin ' on ? malcolm : ( sighs ) neil : hey . sofia : do n't . just let him go . he 's got a flight to catch . sofia : ( sobs ) neil : hey . it 's okay . sofia : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] nick : are you serious ? phyllis : nick , you having private meetings with ashley -- okay , fine . i 'm not marking my territory here . it 's not like that . just -- with avery , just ... ( sighs ) i do n't want this to get out of hand . nick : there 's nothing . there 's less than nothing . phyllis : all right , really ? is there nothing ? did you give her this ? nick : yeah , i gave it to her . she mentioned she was a gamer . phyllis : so you just went out and bought her a video game ? really ? nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( scoffs ) this is what we do together . this is ours . i mean , it 's practically foreplay . nick : yeah , i know . phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : um , you 're jealous . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . we 're not going there . we 're not going there . i am not jealous . i am being preemptive with this . i 'm preventing something from happening , something -- but you 're being very condescending with me . nick : no . no , no , no . listen , i get the whole -- phyllis : okay , i - i 'm sorry . you -- you do n't see anything wrong with this ? giving her -- going out and buying her a video game ? tha -- does that not ring any alarms for you ? that 's not a problem ? explain that to me . ( sighs ) nick : it 's revisionist history , because apparently , this was you and avery 's thing first . you guys used to play video games . i 'm just a cheap substitute now . phyllis : ( sighs ) y - you ca n't do this . you ca n't do this . i mean , this thing with avery -- if it goes where i think it could go , we 're gon na have a very big problem . nick : there is nothing to go anywhere , all right ? and there it is . but you two have some major unfinished business . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick has done such an incredible job looking after faith while i was away . i just feel like i have to trust his judgment here as a father . victor : well , he could use that good judgment to help faith in the courtroom . we will all ease her through it . sharon : you know what ? it 's just one day out of my life , and it 's -- soon , it 's gon na be over with . avery 's gon na make sure that i 'm found innocent , and i 'm gon na be home with my kids before i know it every day , every second . victor : sharon , she needs you , and you need her . sharon : victor , i know you . i 'm begging you , just do n't do anything . just tell me that you 'll -- you 'll leave this alone . [ scene_break ] adam : ( grunts ) ( sighs ) ( breathing heavily ) ( door clangs on metal ) ( electricity crackles ) ( baby cooing ) [ scene_break ] victor : i do n't want you to get upset today , all right ? you do everything in your power to keep your spirits up . sharon : victor , i 'm so grateful for everything you 've done for me . victor : ( sighs ) sharon : i can get through today without seeing faith . i can , and i will , so i 'm trusting you not to do anything about it . victor : you 're very strong . i 'll see you in court later . ( sighs ) michael , i need you to draw up some papers today . it 's very urgent . it 's for sharon , all right ? talk to you later . [ scene_break ] nick : avery . avery : ( sighs ) okay , i may be stating the obvious here , but i do what i do because to me , there is nothing worse than an innocent person being robbed of their freedom . nick : i 'm still not bringing faith into this courtroom . sharon and i talked about it . she agrees it 's a bad idea . avery : of course she agrees , because she 's worried about faith . but do you really think it 's best for everyone to keep faith from her mother ? nick : in this case , absolutely . avery : really ? you 're sure about that ? nick : not a doubt in my mind . avery : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( elevator door opens ) malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : did you talk to sofia ? malcolm : i did . phyllis : did you make a decision ? how much love versus how much hate ? malcolm : i did . phyllis : you got ta talk to me . i do n't know what you 're thinking . malcolm : i did the best that i could for ... for moses and sofia . ( inhales deeply ) ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] neil : unbelievable , sofia , that malcolm would barge in here . you 've just given childbirth . and what does he do ? he makes you sign divorce papers . sofia : i signed the papers on my own , but i did n't have to . i could have fought , but ... the contempt in his eyes just ... neil : i do n't know what to tell you , man . i ca n't explain malcolm . i 'm not about to excuse that stunt that he just pulled . but right now , we got a baby that 's probably hungry , you know ? he 's gon na need a lot of feeding , lots of diapers and bath times . all that 's gon na be coming up , and you , you 're gon na need support around the clock . you know that . not just for a couple of hours twice a week . sofia : well , nobody said you only get four hours . neil : sofia , when it comes time tomorrow for you and moses to check out , i want you to come to my place . sofia : ( scoffs ) wait , y - you 're talking about disrupting your entire life and mine . neil : you see this little boy right here ? he 's already done that for us , and i 'm not about to let you two go off in the world without me , all right ? sofia : ( sighs ) neil : my baby . [ scene_break ] sharon : i know . time for transfer . sharon : what are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] avery : what is this ? a newman brother thing ? leave the ex - wife hanging when she needs you the most ? nick : adam 's a sociopath suppressing evidence . i 'm a father trying to protect his daughter . does that sound like the same thing to you ? avery : it may have been a bit excessive on my part . nick : now , avery , was that an apology ? 'cause i think i missed the `` i 'm sorry `` part . avery : i just think that faith would have a real impact on sharon 's state of mind , and i wish you would reconsider . victor : excuse me . nick : dad . victor : son . nick : what is this ? victor : this is a court order . you will bring faith to see her mother . i 've taken the decision out of your hands , okay ? [ scene_break ] malcolm : sofia got pissed . she signed the papers . here i am . phyllis : so i guess you made your decision . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : more hate than love . malcolm : i love sofia more than i even knew . i had to make her cut me off , you know ? she 'd have tried to hang in there , make it work . her heart 's so big . she 's too loyal . this way , she can hate me for the divorce , hate me for leavin ' . her and neil , they have a chance to start a real family . phyllis : but wait a second . ( sighs ) sofia and neil together ? malcolm : yeah . yeah , this gives 'em a chance to ... to do the right thing for moses . phyllis : so that 's it ? you 're just gon na sign the papers , get on a plane ? malcolm : yeah . i 'm out . i just came to say bye . phyllis : but you 're -- you 're just going away for -- for a bit to get the divorce , right ? malcolm : i 'll e - mail you pictures . phyllis : from where ? listen , i do n't want to make this all about me , but , honestly , if you put my friends in a room and you walked out ... ( voice breaks ) there would n't be much of a crowd . malcolm : ( sighs ) back at you . ( chuckles ) phyllis : ( normal voice ) this is a huge sacrifice you 're making . you know that . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis : you 're a good man . but i 'm worried . i 'm worried that neil and sofia are n't gon na be this miracle family that you 're ... i mean , that you 're -- you 're putting them up to be . malcolm : ( sighs ) phyllis , if i know anything ... i know they will . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sofia : moses is the only thing that matters now . and with malcolm getting his divorce , and ... ( sighs ) doin ' his own thing , we do n't even have to take him into account . neil : this baby is his family . it could have been like his own son . and what 'd he do ? took off again . no idea what he 's missing out on . is n't that right , little boy ? neil : so , sofia , at checkout time tomorrow , am i driving you two back to my place ? sofia : neil , moses deserves a father like you . yes . ( chuckles ) we will come home with you . moses : ( cries ) sofia : oh , it 's gon na be okay . neil : it 's all right , moses . sofia : yeah . neil : want to go to your mommy ? want to go to mommy ? [ next_on ] avery : i asked him to take that picture of sharon and faith . nick : why would you do that ? adam : i know things are n't going too well . sharon : because of you , adam ! victoria : if you happen to have those divorce papers on you , i 'll go ahead and sign them .	sharon asks nick to bring faith to court for the trail because she feels scared and seeing faith there will make her feel better but nick refuses because faith did n't react well after he brought her to court last time . sharon is sad but understands that nick is right they need to do what i best for faith . avery sees nick at restless style and asks him to bring faith to court but he says no and she thanks him for the video game . phyllis is jealous when she finds out nick bought avery a video game because video games are like foreplay in their relationship . phyllis fears that nick may be developing feelings for avery and if that is the case phyllis warns nick they will have a big problem . nick tells phyllis that she and avery have some things to work out and he insists that he and avery are just friends . sharon tells victor what she and nick decides about faith and asks him not to do anything about it because nick is right . victor calls michael and later gives nick a court order stating that he must bring faith to court . avery pleads with adam to help sharon because he team has been unable to find koa and she is scared that sharon will end up in jail . adam has a nightmare that sharon goes to the electric chair and because of the nightmare he goes to see sharon in jail .
[ avery dreaming ] [ romantic music plays ] [ footsteps approach ] avery : oh . set the stage , why do n't you . nick : for what ? avery : oh , this is all pretty romantic . nick : [ exhales deeply ] yeah , it is . but it 's not for you , if that 's what you 're thinking . it 's one of sharon 's favorites . avery : sharon ? nick : yeah . planned a whole evening for just the two of us , me and sharon . avery : [ scoffs ] you ca n't be serious . you and sharon , back together ? that does n't even make sense . nick : it makes perfect sense when you think about our history . avery : what about her history ? she 's unstable , to say the least ! nick : sharon 's the love of my life . i never got over her . dylan : same way you never got over me . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick ? nick : i 'm right here . everything okay ? sharon : um ... you did n't leave . nick : no . i told you i would n't . sharon : well , i just -- i - i woke up , and i - i thought you were gone . nick : after you fell asleep , i went in the other room and answered some e - mails . i used your laptop . i hope you do n't mind . sharon : no . not at all . it 's fine . i appreciate you staying more than you know . nick : i did n't want to leave you alone . sharon : after my meltdown ? nick : it was n't a meltdown . sharon : well , it kind of was . i 'm so embarrassed . nick : sharon , do n't be . sharon : i just hope you can forgive me for what i did . nick : sharon , there 's nothing to forgive you for . sharon : well , we both know that 's not true . after everything i did today -- i mean , i threw myself at you , i tried to kiss you . nick : it 's already forgotten . sharon : you 're being very kind . i do n't know if i deserve it . nick : why would you say that ? sharon : because , nick , i did n't tell you everything . there 's more you do n't know . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what 's going on with you ? adam : nothing . chelsea : i know you , adam . i know when you 're hiding something . whatever it is , just say it . adam : you 're right . this is killing me . chelsea : i 've never seen you like this . what 's killing you ? adam ? adam : the guilt . chelsea : what do you have to feel guilty about ? adam : that poor , defenseless child . [ scene_break ] [ video playing ] billy : cordelia katherine valenti - i - i - ne abbott ! victoria : yay ! whoo - hoo ! billy : whoo ! [ laughs ] delia : do i look scary ? victoria : ohh ! that was the most terrifying entrance ever ! i 'm gon na have to hide my eyes during the performance ! billy : well , the thing is , this kid does know how to make an entrance . victoria : billy . billy : who comes into this world on valentine 's day in a cabin in the middle of a blizzard ? this girl , that 's who ! victoria : yes , and who delivered the bundle of joy ? billy : her daddy , with these two hands right here . [ scene_break ] [ avery dylan : you have to do it , avery . it 's time to take the next step . avery : i do n't understand . what next step ? dylan : letting go . you still have n't cut ties with nick . if you did , we 'd be alone . just the two of us . the way it was meant to be . avery : dylan , i -- dylan : the only reason you ca n't let go is because you 're afraid of moving forward . the choice is up to you . this is your dream . you know what you want . now wake up and grab it . avery : dylan , we ca n't . whatever 's happening right here , we ca n't . we -- we 've both been through a lot right now . dylan : yet here we are -- a beautiful fall night . it 's just -- you know , it 's just crazy how we keep finding each other . that 's all . avery : you know how i feel about you ... how i 've always felt about you . but i 'm not ready for this . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] hey . what 's going on , stitch ? stitch : ask me a few drinks from now . dylan : [ chuckles ] rough night at the hospital ? i did n't know they let the residents like you do anything . i thought you were just kind of mopping up after the real -- w - what is it ? stitch : you have n't heard . dylan : what happened ? stitch : your buddy billy . his , uh ... his little girl died tonight . dylan : oh , no . delia . stitch : it was gut - wrenching . the whole place . you think we 're all professionals and that we 've been there before , but people were really broken up about this little girl . dylan : man , she was so sweet . [ sighs ] man , i just had a - a tea party with her at billy 's . how did -- how did this happen ? stitch : hit - and - run . some bastard without a soul . [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam , it 's all right . adam : how 's it just all right ? chelsea : you are not to blame for connor 's condition . [ voice breaking ] you ca n't save his sight . only a donor can . it does n't matter how rich and powerful you are . if we do n't find him a match in the next few weeks ... we have to face the inevitable that -- that our son will go blind . but please believe me that that is not your fault . adam : you do n't get it . you just do n't get it . chelsea : what -- what good does it do us to beat ourselves up ? we have to stay hopeful . we -- we just have to pray that a set of corneas becomes available . adam : you do remember what you 're hoping for , right ? for somebody else to die . a baby , little kid . the miracle we 're hoping for is gon na be a ... tragedy for a whole another family . [ scene_break ] victoria : johnny seems to be feeling better . he 's probably gon na sleep through the night . i think he just needs us both to take him upstairs . you know , just both tuck him in . johnny : [ fussing ] victoria : he misses his daddy . he 'd probably like to see his -- billy : how are those chompers doing , huh ? victoria : teething 's not easy . billy : can you take him , please ? will you please take him ? take him upstairs . i ca n't do this right now . will you please take this -- will you take this kid , please ? victoria : okay . i understand . billy : sorry . billy : you 're this big . and you are so heavy , you 're so heavy , you 're so heavy you weigh a ton of bricks . [ computer key clacks ] billy : [ sniffles ] [ computer key clacks ] billy : starring tonight as the wickedest , witchiest witch of the west , please welcome genoa city 's own cordelia katherine valenti - i - i - i - ne ... [ scene_break ] dylan : i ca n't believe this . stitch : just -- just plowed into that little girl out on route 7 . kept right on going . dylan : i mean , billy ... [ sighs ] man . poor guy . the whole family . does chelsea know ? stitch : saw her at the hospital . i 'm guessing she was there for chloe . dylan : yeah , they 're best friends . i mean , chelsea 's got to be a mess . i should call . stitch : maybe you should if that 's your instinct . make sure she 's okay . that feeling does n't go away just because it 's over . dylan : maybe not . if i did call , it would n't help . it might even make things harder . chelsea 's still hoping for something that 's not gon na happen . stitch : because of avery ? dylan : it 's because of me . [ scene_break ] avery : i thought we could have a private moment to toast to your success . nick : should n't we maybe wait a little while , see if we have anything to actually celebrate ? avery : i think you should look around you . you 've already achieved everything you set out to do . so , to dreams coming true . nick : hear , hear . [ glasses clink ] nick : i 'm not a guy who makes a lot of big speeches , so i 'm just gon na fire away and hopefully i can get through it this time . avery : okay , nick -- nick : we think that we have our whole lives ahead of us . maybe we do n't . everything can be gone in an instant . and if i 've learned anything these past few weeks , it 's that you have to cherish every second that you get to spend on this earth . i mean , i 'm the luckiest guy in the world . i have everything a man could ever want right here , right now . and i want more . i want a future with you . and i do n't want to wait anymore . i just want to do it . i want to spend the rest of my life with you , starting right now . i love you , avery bailey clark . will you marry me ? [ scene_break ] [ thud ] noah : [ clears throat ] avery : oh . noah . um , i - i was just ... it 's quiet in here . noah : sorry if i startled you . avery : no , it 's ... noah : we had an event earlier . we closed early . avery : oh . is your dad around ? noah : no . avery : sorry to hear that . noah : have n't seen him all night . maybe he had a date . sorry . that , uh ... bad joke . i was just trying to rattle your cage a little bit . that was n't funny . avery : no , it was a little funny . noah : he might be in later to tell us what we forgot to clean up . i - i ca n't guarantee if you 'll see him , but you can wait if you want . avery : i see . okay . thank you . maybe i 'll -- i 'll wait a little bit . have n't seen you since ... the wedding fell apart . noah : `` the wedding fell apart . `` i seem to remember something about that . avery : yeah , you probably hate me . noah : i do n't hate you . i know that you 're not the only one to blame for what happened . [ scene_break ] nick : what are you talking about ? what else did you do ? sharon : [ sighs ] when i was off my meds ... i did n't just sit back and root for you and avery to split up . i took advantage of certain situations so that i could spend more time with you , hoping that you would realize we belong together . nick : like that sprained ankle ? sharon : and while i would never manipulate faith , i did n't do as much as i should have to discourage her from hoping we 'd be a family again , because that was my dream , too . or so i thought it was . i was just really a mess when i went off my meds . i should n't have . it was a mistake . nick : so , why 'd you do it ? sharon : [ sighs ] i was just so focused on you that i never stopped to think that maybe that 's what the problem was . i was just so desperate to get back to how my life was when i felt truly happy . and ... the last time i felt that way was before we lost cassie . [ scene_break ] delia : i 'm not heavy . i 'm little . billy : you 're right . i 'm sorry . you 're little . you 're daddy 's little girl . you 're always gon na be , right ? you know her from the pinkerton pony ... victoria : can you sleep ? billy : you loved her in ... victoria : did you get any dinner ? because i could fix you something to eat . billy : no , thank you . victoria : i 'm sure you do n't feel like eating , but -- billy : no , thank you . the thought of food right now is not ... i 'm not hungry . victoria : yay ! whoo - hoo ! [ telephone ringing ] billy : whoo ! [ laughs ] delia : do i look scary ? victoria : ohh ! that was the most terrifying entrance ever ! victoria : it 's jack . billy : you can take it if you want . i ca n't talk to him again tonight . victoria : hey , jack . yeah . no . i do n't really know if he 's feeling up to it right now , but i 'll ask him . jack wants to come over . if you want him to , he 'll come over . billy : that 's not necessary . thank you . victoria : you know , jack , he 's just really exhausted . well , thank you for understanding . i 'll talk to you tomorrow . [ receiver clicks ] victoria : [ sniffles ] when you took off from the hospital , i was really -- really , really worried about you . i 'm just so relieved that jack found you . i ... [ exhales deeply ] is there anybody else in your family that you want me to call ? [ crying ] billy , we could talk . it might help if you and i talk . look , you just keep watching that video over and over again . i really think it 's doing you more harm than -- billy : do n't touch that . billy : [ grunts ] delia : [ groans ] billy : you are so heavy , you 're so heavy , you 're so heavy . [ scene_break ] nick : i ca n't blame you for wanting the times back when cassie was alive . they were ... pretty special . sharon : yeah , they really were . like , remember that time we -- we went to door county and we brought the kids and we went sailing on the lake ? nick : sharon . you ca n't re - create the past . no matter how magical they may have seemed . sharon : i know that now . i ... [ chuckles ] does this mean you forgive me ? nick : honestly , i 'm not happy with what you 've done , sharon . but i 'm very proud of you for telling me the truth . took a lot of courage for you to admit that you have a problem . sharon : well , once i , uh , admitted it to myself , i had no choice but to be straight with you . nick : well , knowing now that you 're off your medication and why , it would n't be fair of me to hold your illness against you . sharon : thank you . nick : but , sharon , you have got to get back on your program . you took a pill earlier , and you need to keep that up . sharon : i will . i promise . and it means a lot to me to know you care . nick : i will always care about you -- always -- as the mother of my children . we 'll always be in each other 's lives , but ... not the way we were . and i really hope that you will be happy again someday . sharon : i want that , too . i really want that for both of us . to be happy . i 'll just have to find a way to do it without you . nick : okay , so , are you gon na call your doctor , see when you can see him again ? sharon : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm gon na call tonight . i 'll leave a message and just see when i can get the next appointment . nick : good . sharon : i 'm gon na explain to her everything that happened . maybe try a new medication , one that makes me feel more like myself . nick : i think that 's a wise move . sharon : well , i 'm determined to get it right this time . nick : well , i love hearing you sound so positive . sharon : for the first time in a long time , i do really feel like i can do this . stand on my own two feet and do it right , so ... while you have been a godsend , it 's time for you to go . nick : so , if i go , you 'll be okay here alone ? sharon : yeah . promise . i mean , you ca n't babysit me 24/7 . and i 'm not gon na have another meltdown . i mean , at least not tonight . [ chuckles ] nick , it was just a joke . i 'm joking . you know what ? it 's a good sign if you can make fun of yourself . nick : did dr. watkins tell you that ? sharon : as a matter of fact , she did . if you really want to help me out , then you should just go home and take care of faith . she should be with her daddy . i mean , i bet if you asked her who she 'd rather be with , you or her sitter ... nick : [ chuckles ] all right . i 'll go . but if you need anything -- and i mean anything -- you call me , and i will be right back here , okay ? sharon : i will . nick : okay . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : if we 're lucky enough to find a donor , i realize what that means . i 'm surprised to see you agonizing over it to this extent . adam : because i 'm just heartless and cold - blooded ? chelsea : no . adam : this is punishment for the terrible things that i 've done . chelsea : connor , sweetheart ... [ smooches ] ... i think your daddy needs you . here . ah . okay . compared to billy and chloe , we have a lot to be thankful for . the only person who should be eating themselves alive with guilt is the monster who hit delia with his car and left her by the side of the road to die . [ adam remembering ] [ thud , tires screech ] [ back to present ] adam : you 're right . whoever did this needs to own up to what happened . [ scene_break ] victoria : all right , i 'm not gon na touch your computer , okay ? but i -- it just seems like it 's tearing you up inside just seeing that video over and over again , okay ? i ca n't bear to sit here and watch you suffer like this . i -- it 's just -- it 's not helping ! billy : it 's what i have to do . victoria : can i watch it with you ? billy : yeah , if you want . sit down . victoria : billy , i know that you -- that you want to watch -- that you feel like you need to watch this . but you have to let me stop it now , please . billy : why ? ! victoria : just trust me , okay ? just let me stop it . please . there 's a part coming , something that happens to the witch . do you want to see delia close her eyes and crumple to the ground ? because i do n't want to see that , and i definitely do n't want you to see it . billy : [ sighs shakily ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : you 're so right . whoever ran down delia needs to come forward . not that he will . i mean , he 's already proven what a coward he is . [ voice breaking ] i mean , to hit somebody with your car and just leave them there ? and a child ? my god . i mean , how despicable can somebody be ? adam : `` despicable `` is the perfect word . chelsea : [ sniffles ] i know you do n't get along with billy or chloe , but if you had seen them and seen how devastated they were , as a parent , i mean , you would have been as heartbroken as i was . i just hope that they find this guy . [ sighs ] i hope that they find him and put him away for a long , long time . i hope the judge shows no mercy . lock him up , rob him of his family the way that he 's robbed delia 's family of years and years with her . [ sniffles ] [ exhales deeply ] [ sighs ] you have to be strong , adam , for your son . i mean , even if we get this transplant and find a donor in time , it 's gon na be a tough road ahead for him . so you just -- you need to set aside your emotions and be there for your son . adam : you 're right . i ca n't focus on my guilt . i have to focus on this little peanut here . i ca n't think about anything else . chelsea : i 'm really glad to hear you say that . adam : where 's my phone ? chelsea : why ? who are you calling ? adam : i 'm gon na make sure that my son sees every square inch of this damn world . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm begging you . please , for your own sake , just do n't watch any more of this . not tonight , okay ? please . billy : [ voice breaking ] what the hell am i supposed to look at , then ? ! my entire house has my daughter in it somewhere ! i mean , her book bag 's right there where she left it ! [ laptop clatters ] billy : her little shoes that i 'm never gon na put back on her feet ! not gon na take her for a walk ! [ crying ] i 'm not gon na -- not gon na color with her on this table ! i 'm not gon na snuggle with her on this couch ! but i can look at these decorations , right ? celebrate the last breath my daughter 's ever gon na take because of what i did ! victoria : no ! do n't say that , okay ? ! [ voice breaking ] do n't say that ! billy : it 's my fault ! victoria : it was a freak accident ! billy : i -- victoria : no , it 's not your fault ! it 's not your fault ! billy : i got to go . i ca n't be here . victoria : billy , please do n't go . do n't go ! do n't go ! do n't go ! [ exhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] stitch : you saying there 's nothing going on between you and avery ? 'cause i do n't buy it . dylan : where do you want to have that drink ? jimmy 's ? stitch : do n't change the subject . dylan : we 're both coming off break - ups . stitch : you know , tonight 's been a reminder for me . life 's short . wasting even a day is n't an option . dylan : yeah , but if you rush into something when you 're not ready , it 's a great way to screw things up . stitch : that 's fear talking . dylan : or common sense . the timing 's just wrong . avery has been through enough pain and hurt . i - i do n't want to add to that . stitch : you 're the only one who can decide if that 's worth the risk . but last i heard , no one gets through life without some pain . dylan : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] noah : avery , i do n't know where my dad is , but it looks like he 's not coming in tonight . avery : yeah , i think you 're probably right . noah : do you want me to leave him a message ? avery : no . i 'll do this again sometime . noah : suit yourself . avery : thank you for inviting me to wait . noah : well , i did n't really invite you . i just said that you could . did n't really think that you would . avery : [ sighs ] yes . well , i appreciate it all the same . [ scene_break ] adam : are you judging ? chelsea : no . not judging . adam : i 'm sure you 've done plenty of deals that have involved an envelope full of cash . chelsea : you 're right . i have . which is why this whole idea is making me very nervous . adam : are you assuming i 'm being scammed ? chelsea : the possibility 's there , yes . adam : you do n't think there 's a black market for human organs , huh ? chelsea : untraceable money is any con 's dream , adam . adam : i did n't look this guy up in the phonebook or online . he came recommended . chelsea : by who ? adam : by people who know things about this kind of thing . and these kind of people , they do n't get scammed , so this guy would have to be monumentally stupid to try and pull one over on me . chelsea : there are plenty of stupid cons in the world , adam . adam : i do n't care about the money ! i do n't care ! i care about our son and what i can do for him . so , if i have to spread cash around , so be it . chelsea : i agree with you that we need to look at all of our options . i just want to make sure that we do this the right way . adam : the right way might take too long . are you okay with that ? chelsea : what you are about to do , i just do not think it should be our first option . that should be our last resort . adam : this could be our only resort . so make peace with it . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] noah : uh , i 'm -- i 'm gon na go clean something , i guess . nick : we seem to keep running into each other . avery : well , it 's not really a coincidence . i came looking for you . do you have time to talk ? nick : yeah . sure . avery : okay . my booth . sorry . force of habit . nick : i do n't see any reason why we ca n't sit there . avery : okay . we had a lot of great evenings in this booth . nick : yeah . they were great . avery : a lot of good memories . nick : you know , if it were n't for you , uh , i never would have opened this club . i mean , i never would have even had the idea to -- to open it up , so ... it 's like you knew what i needed before i did . thank you . avery : i 'm just glad that everything worked out so well . um , i 've been doing a lot of soul - searching lately . and i have a lot of regrets . and i hate how i hurt you and how i handled this whole thing so poorly . nick : avery , we do n't have to , uh ... i do n't want to ... i 've made peace with what happened . avery : okay , well ... it 's just that i have n't . and i 'm trying to do that now . you see , there 's a part of me that is still holding on to what we had . and i ca n't do that anymore . it 's not fair to either of us . so , um ... i 'm gon na give this back to you . [ voice breaking ] i just think that you should find somebody who 's worthy of you . someone who really deserves to wear your ring . and i do n't ... i 'm sorry i could n't be that person . you are an incredible man , newman . and i just want -- i want great things for you . [ exhales deeply ] okay . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] sharon : dr. watkins , i 'd like to come in for an appointment tomorrow , so if you have any time to see me , um , give me a call and let me know . thanks . cassie : well played , mom . dad 's gone , but he 's still just worried enough . you can use that to your advantage . [ scene_break ] adam : you were pretty vague on the phone about your services . man : it 's safer that way for everybody . adam : well , i 'm here now . so talk . man : there 's a product lined up for exactly what you need . adam : how soon ? man : within 72 hours . adam : i need you to come through on this . my son could be permanently blind if he does n't get this cornea transplant . and i want you to know something . if you 're scamming me , i will track you down myself , and i will personally cut out your eyes . [ scene_break ] [ keys jingle ] dylan : hey . avery : hi . dylan : i was just closing up . avery : oh . i guess i did n't realize how late it was . i could n't sleep . dylan : and you came here ? [ scene_break ] nick : thanks for cleaning up tonight . place looks immaculate . noah : really ? nick : eh , maybe . not really . you , uh , okay with locking up tonight ? noah : yeah , no problem . nick : okay . you sure ? noah : of course . nick : uh ... can you , um ... well ... [ plaque clatters ] [ scene_break ] sharon : sweetheart , you 've got it all wrong . cassie : do i ? dad totally bought your explanation . and when he left , he was still concerned . which means he 'll be dropping by more often , making sure you 're getting better . and you know how important it is to him to feel needed . sharon : cassie , i was n't trying to manipulate your father . i - i really do need help . cassie : seem fine to me . sharon : no , i - i was much more out of control than i realized . and , i mean , for me to do that , for me to reach out and try to kiss him , that 's just not the act of a normal person . cassie : it was strategic -- brilliant , actually ! -- considering the minefield you were in . you almost confessed when you did n't need to . that would have been a complete disaster . sharon : i ... nick told me that i need to move on , and -- and i will . cassie : yeah , you said that to dad , too . sharon : and i meant it . cassie : are you sure it was n't a lie ? sharon : i need to find peace in myself , by myself , without a man . and if i can do that -- cassie : it 'll prove to dad that you 're well enough to be with him again . like i said , it 's brilliant . sharon : cassie , i really wish you would n't twist around my motives . i need to get myself healthy again . i need to get myself on even keel . and -- and i 'm determined to do it right this time . honest . cassie : fine . then answer me this . if you 're really telling the truth , why am i still here ? [ scene_break ] [ balloons popping ] victoria : [ sniffles ] [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : your father does n't always play by the rules . and neither do i. i 've been trying to clean up my act ... so you 'll have an honest person for a mother . a good , decent person to bring you up . but maybe this time your daddy 's right . and rules need to be broken . [ scene_break ] man : this kind of thing requires money , and now that i have your down payment , the wheels will start turning . adam : money 's not an issue . what i do n't have is time . make this happen . [ footsteps approach ] adam : [ breathes deeply ] billy : [ sighs ] [ next_on ] alex : yeah . what can i do for you ? laura : i may have some information about the hit - and - run that was on route 7 tonight . it was a black s.u.v . billy : my daughter did n't deserve this . adam : no , she did n't . i 'm very sorry .	avery dreams that she goes to the underground and finds that nick has prepared a romantic evening for sharon . dylan is there and he urges her to cut ties with nick so they can be together . avery wakes up . sharon wakes up from a nap and finds nick has n't left her . she apologizes for her meltdown and confesses that she did n't tell him everything . she took advantage of certain situations to spend more time with him . nick forgives her and says he will always care about her . before he leaves , he reminds her to call her doctor . after nick leaves , sharon explains to `` cassie `` that she needs to find peace , get healthy . she was n't manipulating nick . `` cassie `` points out that if this were true , `` cassie `` would n't still be there . at crimson lights , dylan is cleaning up when stitch comes in to tell him about delia 's accident . dylan 's first instinct is to call chelsea , but he does n't want to give her false hope . avery goes to the underground , and noah says nick is n't there . as she leaves , nick comes in . they reminisce about old times and avery gives nick his ring . she hopes he will find someone who deserves him and she 's sorry that is n't her . not realizing how late it is , she goes to crimson lights as dylan is closing up .
sharon : nick ! i need help ! nick : hey ! oh , my god . whoa , whoa , whoa ! sharon : i ca n't -- nick : okay . okay . sharon : okay . nick : okay . i got it . sharon : okay . got it ? nick : i got it . i do n't got it . sharon : [ yells ] [ both laugh ] chloe : so , halloween -- it 's not my favorite holiday . but now that i have bella , i just love that she 's at the point where she 's finally realizing that something special is happening . you know ? so everything just needs to be perfect . i mean , the costume , the party , the trick - or - treating . right down to the jack - o - lanterns . i just ca n't wait to see her little face light up and watch her giggle and ... [ sighs ] what 's wrong ? chelsea : everything . lily : okay , you guys . here we are . now , who is ready to find the best pumpkin ever ? huh ? hello ? hey , what happened to the running around and having a contest of who can find the best pumpkin ? what 's going on ? charlie : it 's not as much fun without daddy . lily : okay , daddy had to work . mattie : that 's all he ever does -- work . charlie : yeah . [ wheelbarrow clatters ] cane : look at these orders ! look at them . look at them ! victoria : i knew we would go big , but this ? these numbers are phenomenal . jill : oh , you did a great job ! i am so proud of my team ! and you , you can do a victory dance . billy : i 'm all danced out , thank you very much . cane : it 's lauren . hey ! hey , lauren . we 're excited , yeah . oh , that 's -- that 's great . no . no problem . okay . all right . bye . jill : what 's no problem ? cane : that was lauren , and bare by brash & sassy is flying off the shelves so fast , they 're gon na sell out in record time . and she wants to order 200,000 more units for all the stores . victoria : wow ! are you kidding me ? your gamble with the ad buys really paid off . jill : hey , hey , hey ! not quite . [ door closes ] jack : i 'm ready to make my move against victor . phyllis : and you want my help ? jack : i need your skill set . phyllis : we can do this , jack . we can bring him to his knees . jack : just to be clear . aside from both of us wanting victor to go down , this does n't change anything between us . phyllis : i know exactly where i stand with you . now , what 's your plan ? jack : have a seat . business stories and publicly released information say that newman is in the black -- in all divisions . huge profits , never better . phyllis : but that tells a different story ? jack : this tells the truth . the oil and shipping arms of newman are operating at a significant loss . he has been siphoning off money from other divisions to cover that up . he 's been lying to the business world , to his corporate partners , he 's been lying to his board -- made up largely of his family -- all of whom have just finished lobbying to have him released from prison . phyllis : so they 're all going to feel betrayed again , and then victor is exposed for the lying , manipulating , cheat he is . jack : this is where you come in . i have n't decided the best way to deliver the good news . my first is an anonymous delivery to the d.a . christine will see that the proper authorities are involved . this is corporate fraud , pure and simple . victor will never see it coming . phyllis : that is one way to go about it -- involve cricket . but ... i have a better idea that does n't involve the bug -- ashley : jack , i 've got news . what are you doing with your heads together ? jill : there 's no way we can deliver that amount of units that fast . victoria : [ sighs ] so we come up with a solution . jill : well , you better . because empty shelves mean a sudden drop in interest . same thing on the internet . if people have to wait too long , sales are gon na plummet . cane : okay , i 'll call the manufacturer , offer them an incentive so they make us a top priority -- problem solved . billy : it 's not gon na be that easy . their new ceo -- harrison sawyer jr. -- of course , only runs the company because he inherited it . he 's more interested in schmoozing than he is with contracts and negotiations . victoria : i worked with his father a few years back -- harrison sr . he 's a tough sell , but i managed to negotiate a very lucrative contract for brash & sassy . cane : okay , go work your magic . victoria : well , maybe i 'll make an appointment with junior and , uh , see if i can make him an offer that he ca n't refuse . jill : if anybody can do it , you can . in the meantime , since you know this harrison jr. , you go with her . cane : are you serious ? billy : [ scoffs ] cane : you 're gon na turn our biggest meeting so far into a date ? jill : would you please relax ? this is purely business . and while they 're off negotiating for these units , you and i will draft a press release to announce our spectacular triumph . cane : you know , there 's a , uh , a little part of you that seems to want to take our spectacular triumph and rub it in our competitor 's face . jill : [ chuckles ] cane : i 'm feeling this . jill : how about a great , big , gigantic part of me ? what , do you think that 's childish ? cane : mm ... a bit . jill : well , that 's too bad . boy , would i love to see those faces of jabot right about now . ashley : almost seems like old times , does n't it ? jack : i was just giving phyllis her next assignment . ashley : i was hoping you were gon na give her her walking papers . jack : do n't worry . phyllis knows . her next breach of trust , she is out of here . understood ? phyllis : i have apologized profusely . it 'll never happen again . ashley : once was one too many times . she hacked into your computer . if that 's not grounds for dismissal , i do n't know what is . i mean , how many shots at `` breach of trust `` does she get ? did n't trust get thrown out the window when she climbed into bed with our brother ? phyllis : hey ! i 'm still here ! ashley : yeah , you are still here , are n't you ? because you are ... what , far too generous ? jack : what did you want to see me about , ash ? ashley : [ sighs ] i was right -- my prediction about brash & sassy 's new perfume . overnight sensation -- sales and orders are going through the roof . jack : so where are we on our strategy to counteract their rollout ? ashley : i 'm researching it as we speak . jack : okay , i want something on my desk by the end of today . something big . and it has to be soon . we do n't want to lose any more market share . ashley : excuse me , hello ? i have news , like i said . our new moisturizer is selling like gangbusters , as well . in fact , so good that i had to place a double purchase order with production . i spoke to harrison this morning . jack : well , that 's good news . i 'm not sure how it 's relevant . phyllis : brash & sassy uses the same manufacturer . they ca n't handle two orders of that size . if they 're making products for us ... ashley : they ca n't fulfill brash & sassy 's orders . jack : my sister to the rescue . outstanding ! ashley : thank you . chelsea : making this costume . seeing how excited connor is to go trick - or- treating , go to this party , filled with joy ... and then i remember . adam 's not gon na be able to take connor trick - or - treating ever again . he 's not gon na be able to watch him open christmas presents or blow out the candles on his birthday cake . and i -- i start to feel like i 'm not gon na be able to get through this without him . chloe : i 'm sorry . chelsea : do n't be sorry . you 've been able to remind me that [ sighs ] i have to make every single moment special . especially halloween . this has to be the best halloween for him . especially after last year [ sniffles ] after last year 's fiasco of adam being in custody and [ sighs ] you know , being in the hospital . chloe : yeah . because of me . chelsea : yeah , but you were n't you last year . you were acting out of grief . [ sighs ] i just remember that night so well . i mean , adam insisted i take connor to that party at newman tower , to give him the best halloween . and there was that fire . adam dragged himself out of his hospital bed to come save us . he almost died . chloe : that was really brave . chelsea : [ sighs ] he told me after that that the reason he survived was because of me and 'cause of connor . he said he would always come back for us . except this time . he 's not coming back for us this time . [ sniffles ] oh , gosh . [ sniffles ] chloe : i 'm so sorry . chelsea : no , it 's okay . i 'm okay . i 'm okay . i have to be okay . for my son 's sake , i have to be okay . i have to give connor an amazing life -- full of happy memories . that 's what adam would have wanted . [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] chloe : i have a great idea . it 's a gorgeous day outside . let 's get the kids up from their naps and let 's go make happy memories at the pumpkin patch . chelsea : you really are the best . you know that ? [ sniffles ] you make me feel like i 'm strong even when i 'm not strong . [ laughs ] i do n't know what i would do without you . mariah : nice towel . nick : i was just about to get in the shower . i heard sharon yell for help . i thought it might be the stalker , so i came running . kevin : what were you gon na do to the stalker dressed like that ? nick : do i need to show you what an incredible towel snapper i am ? mariah : oh , no ! no . i do n't want to picture that , thank you . [ scoffs ] sharon : well , i 'm sorry i startled you , nick . but you know , it was kind of an emergency . nick : it 's all good . sharon : [ chuckles ] mariah : halloween decorations ? sharon : yeah , it 's time to get into the spirit ! you 're gon na go to the pumpkin patch with us , are n't you ? because after that , there 's gon na be some decorating to do and some pumpkin carving and some treats to be had . mariah : yeah , i 'm in . should i got upstairs and get the little monsters ready ? sharon : thank you , yeah . mariah : cool . nick : any , uh , word on the stalker ? like , who it might be ? where he might be ? kevin : uh , well , we are monitoring sharon 's phones , we 've got a trap and a trace device set up , and we 're working with branch security in case the guy does show up , but so far , it 's all quiet . sharon : well , hopefully it will stay that way . nick : thanks for looking out . uh , i 'm gon na go get changed into my pumpkin- patch attire . kevin : oh , that 's not it ? well , i am sorry that we do n't have any more leads . i 'm sure you 're kinda freaked out , but we get anything -- i promise you -- this guy 's cooked . sharon : you know , i 'm just trying to keep things normal for the kids . you want to go to the pumpkin patch with us ? kevin : well , is n't that sort of a family thing ? sharon : yeah , but , you know , the more , the merrier . or should i say scarier ? kevin : [ laughs ] [ telephone rings ] nick : that could be him ! sharon : [ sighs ] it 's dylan ! hi , sweetie . yeah , everything 's okay . faith : oh ! can i talk to dylan ? i want to tell him we 're going to the pumpkin patch . sharon : hold on a minute , sweetie . faith would like to talk to you , okay ? okay . kevin : must be kind of weird , huh ? moving back in . i mean , even if it 's just temporary , it 's still got to be strange -- awkward , with an ex ? nick : yeah . yeah , i mean , it 's a little awkward and i do n't like the reason why i 'm here , but we got to spend a lot of time with sharon and the kids , so ... mariah : sully is very excited to go to the pumpkin patch . and he does n't even know what one is yet . nick : well , i 'm excited , too . let me go get him . come on , man , let 's got get some jack - o - lanterns ! jill : great job with the press release . cane : all right , i 'll get it out right now for you . jill : mm ! no . we need to run it by billy and victoria first . what ? ! you 're a team ! we 've been crushing it with you as a team . let 's just keep up the momentum and we 'll build a strategy to take advantage of this spectacular triumph . cane : all right , listen , i 'm gon na focus on video marketing so we can get the millennial and maybe build a micro site ... charlie and mattie : daddy ! cane : what are you guys doing here ? hey ! lily : hi . oh , what a great surprise . look at these pumpkins ! charlie : we picked them ourselves . jill : you did ? you did a great job ! lily : yeah , i thought maybe you could take a break and we could have a picnic at the park ? you know , since you work late tonight maybe we could carve pumpkins , while we eat ? cane : oh , i would love to , but i ca n't . i have -- i 've got too much work i have to do right now . guys , i 'm sorry . victoria : so anyway , thank you for meeting us on such short notice . harrison : it 's my pleasure . it 's great to put names to faces . victoria : yes . [ sighs ] well , we 're in a bind , in a good way -- actually in a great way . we have a 200,000-unit order to fill . harrison : good for you . victoria : mm - hmm . harrison : great . but before we talk business , let 's celebrate your success . they have a 2000 bordeaux . it 's an excellent year . victoria : oh , nice ! are you a connoisseur ? harrison : uh , i do n't know about that . but i am fairly knowledgeable . i enjoy a good bottle . billy : well , maybe you 'd be up for something a little bit less traditional ? harrison : i 'm always open to try something new . billy : there 's a 2007 napa cabernet . it 's big , bold , and -- harrison : let me guess -- brash and sassy ? victoria : [ laughs ] billy : that is exactly right . it seems fitting for a meeting like this i would say . harrison : mm . sounds good to me . victoria : so , perhaps we should talk cost per unit . with incentives ... ashley : so , i did finesse the deal with harrison , but since you 're still here ... phyllis : mm . ashley : ... keep your eye on it . and him . phyllis : i am on it . ashley : great . jack : hold on . we 're not through yet . ashley , could i have a moment alone with phyllis ? ashley : no , we 're supposed to go over options for brand ambassadors . jack : that 'll have to wait . ashley : of course . jack : sis . good job . phyllis : that was close . jack : okay , you said you have a plan . what is it ? phyllis : victor is waiting for an attack . he is on high alert . this inside information you got , we may not be able to trust it from your source . jack : you think it might be bogus information , that we 've been set up ? phyllis : if we pass along bogus information to the authorities , they could close the case . and then game over . victor walks along his merry way . jack : so , what 's your plan ? phyllis : we leak the information -- to someone like gc buzz -- jack : no . no ! phyllis : just hear me out . it would be all over the tv , the web , it would not matter whether it was true or not . jack : victor can question the validity all he wants , the damage is already done . phyllis : but in the court of public opinion , victor will be found out guilty as hell . jack : you 're a genius , red . faith : what about this one ? nick : ooh ! faith : oh , no . this one ! nick : [ chuckles ] faith : [ gasps ] no , this one ! it 's so much better ! nick : that one 's pretty cool . mariah : is it ? they 're all orange , round squashes . kevin : gourds . pumpkins are gourds . mariah : i promise you , i did n't need to know that . chelsea : hey , everybody ! sharon : hi ! what a nice surprise ! nick : what 's up , con ? how you doing , bud ? yeah . chelsea : we have circled this field twice , and connor has not found the perfect pumpkin . nick : ah . what 's , uh ... what 's that one ? chelsea : well , that one is bella 's . nick : okay . faith : my dad is the best pumpkin picker ever . you should totally help connor look for one . nick : are you sure ? it 's kind of a tradition with just you and me . faith : okay , make sure the shell is hard , do n't pick it up by the stem , and do n't choose one that 's bigger than you can carry , unless you 're with your dad . nick : i have taught you so well . chelsea and faith : [ laughs ] faith : and now i can teach sully . sharon : i guess that settles it . nick : well , okay . connor , come on , man . chelsea : all right . sharon : have fun , you two . chelsea : thanks . faith : come on , mommy , over here ! sharon : all right . mariah : all right . i know you want to . go photobomb . kevin : well , chloe was n't so keen on hanging out the other day , so ... mariah : it was the anniversary of delia 's death . she wanted to be alone . you respected that . that does n't mean stay away . kevin : well , i have n't heard from her since , so maybe she needs some more time . cane : okay , i 'll tell you what , i promise you guys as soon as daddy gets home , i 'm gon na help you carve these pumpkins , okay ? mattie : but we 're always asleep when you get home . jill : aw , that does it . hey , hey , hey . this is all my fault . i 'm a very tough boss , and i 've been loading your daddy up with work . so , daddy , take the afternoon off , spend the time with your beautiful babies , 'cause you 've earned it . cane : you know what , i have a better idea . how about we get this conference room ready , we go in there and carve so when i 've finished , i can go straight back to work ? mattie and charlie : yeah ! jill : all right , but first , hugs and kisses for grandma . and a little bit for grandpa colin , too . okay . have fun ! cane : now , listen , guys , one thing , one thing . we have to be careful , all right ? we ca n't be slinging pumpkin guts around this year , all right ? let 's go ! come on , come on , come on ! jack : clearly , we ca n't just e - mail this information to gc buzz . phyllis : no , we -- we ca n't leave an electronic trail . jack : okay , here 's what i want you to do -- print a paper copy of this , clear the printer history , and destroy this flash drive . understood ? phyllis : you can count on me , jack . ashley : did you have a nice chat with jack ? phyllis : lesson learned . ashley : the hell it is . you can keep working my brother , which we both know is exactly what you 're doing . but i 'm gon na be watching you every step of the way . 'cause you 're not gon na hurt him again . phyllis : did you let yourself into my office just to dump on me ? ashley : the manufacturing deal with harrison , i do n't anticipate there being any problems , but i want you to keep a close eye on production , just in case . phyllis : not a problem . is there anything else ? ashley : i 'm so surprised that you 're still here . i mean , honestly , you crossed the line . this was n't the first time , right ? and all jack did was give you a little scolding . and apparently some secret assignment ? phyllis : [ scoffs ] well , let me clue you in , jack still hates me . and instead of yelling and screaming about it , he buries me in crappy little assignments like generating a report for a market share that nobody 's gon na read . you know what i get ? a thousand paper cuts . ashley : and yet you stay . you do know that you 're not gon na get what you want , right ? phyllis : you know what i 'd settle for ? to be left alone to do my job , which will only ever be useless brainless busywork in my broom closet because jack does not trust me with anything important anymore . billy : australia definitely best surf that i 've ever been in . i tell you what , harrison , if i could start every day paddling out and with one or two of these , life would be sweet . harrison : hmm . a man after my own heart . victoria : [ sighs ] so , we , uh , we knew that the launch of the perfume was gon na be huge . but this , i mean , this is incredible . so , i mean , meeting this demand will be a bit of a challenge , um , but if we work together , the more revenue that we make , the more revenue you make . harrison : right , the people behind the business that interest me do like to surf . what 's the rest of your story ? billy : [ chuckles ] it 's not that interesting . harrison : mm , i doubt that . i must say , you do n't strike me as the makeup and perfume kinda guy . how 'd you get in the business ? billy : [ sighs ] an old love . harrison : well , do n't stop now -- let 's hear that story . billy : my ex owned brash & sassy . poured everything in to it , made it what it was , and lost it in a shady negotiation . i wanted to right the wrong , so i bought the company to make amends . harrison : victoria , your partner 's quite the romantic . victoria : yes , and he 's giving you a revisionist history . i doubt that harrison wants to hear these stories , billy . and there 's a reason that we called this meeting , right ? billy : that 's true . victoria 's right . our new perfume is a smash , harrison . we need to up the production by three fold . we can not afford to run out . harrison : i 'd love to help , but i ca n't . the factory 's at full capacity manufacturing for jabot . victoria : yeah , but you 've handled both companies before . what 's changed ? harrison : well , jabot doubled their usual manufacturing order . billy : when ? harrison : this morning . billy : i should 've known . thank you for your time , harrison . it was a pleasure to meet you . harrison : uh , but i just ordered a second bottle . billy , you should stay . i 'm sure we can work this out . billy : you should stay . i ca n't sit here and talk business knowing that i was just stabbed in the back . chelsea : you know , this is the easy part , but it 's the carving that 's the problem . sharon : oh , well , you should have nick help you with that . he is amazing . nick : yeah , i do n't know about amazing . sharon : oh , come on , yes , you are . you should lend your expertise to chelsea and connor . no , that 's not what i 'm doing , i 'm not matchmaking -- those days are over . this is about the kids . it 's about connor and bella . you could help them carve their pumpkins and then come home and help faith with hers . nick : look , i made a promise to dylan . i 'm not leaving you and the kids . chloe : wait , what 's going on ? nick : sharon 's been getting some weird calls to her house and on her cell phone . so she may have a stalker . i promised dylan i 'd look out for sharon and the kids while he 's out of town for a couple days . chelsea : wait , what ? ! is this why you wanted to work from home ? sharon : well , i choose to believe that this is over . i have not gotten a weird phone call since dylan left . chelsea : well , i 'm glad , but i 'm with nick on this one . i mean , you should n't be alone . nick : yeah , but i do n't want connor to think i 'm bailing on him . sharon : okay , well , how 's this ? if dylan is home by halloween and sharon is feeling safe , why do n't you come trick - or - treating with me and connor ? you can show him how it 's done . nick : well , i do have some pretty sick trick - or - treating skills . chelsea : oh , geez , is there anything you 're not good at ? nick : well , i ca n't be in two places at once . i 'm working on that . chelsea : mm . nick : i 'll tell you what , if dylan does come home , then i will help you and connor go trick - or - treating . how 's that sound ? chelsea : it 's a date . but not a date . sharon : no , i get it . chelsea : all right , what do you say ? should we get these ghouls home and start our pumpkin carving ? chloe : yes , just give me one moment , okay ? mariah : looks like fall 's officially here . kevin : okay . [ scoffs ] mariah : and it looks like somebody 's over needing space . kevin : hi . chloe : hey . sorry , i was kind of mia the last few days , i just ... kevin : yeah , you needed some time . chloe : well , i was hoping that you had some ? poor bella , she would really like to see you . and i was thinking maybe we could do some decorating , some -- some carving , you know , the usual halloween mayhem . kevin : yeah , that sounds great , but i was supposed to hang with mariah ... mariah : that 's okay . you ca n't disappoint bella . go on . kevin : uh , well , wait till she sees my scary ghost impression . i mean , i 'll tone it down a little bit . chloe : you can not scare my daughter . kevin : i will tone it down . i do n't want to scare her . ashley : so you really let phyllis off the hook . do n't worry . ' m not letting her get to me . ashley : hmm . slap on the wrist and a special assignment ? sounds like she may be already is getting to you . jack : cost analysis of second quarter revenues -- hardly a special assignment . ashley : phyllis said it was market research . jack : okay , maybe it w -- i gave her a file . as long as it 's pure drudgery . the point is to get her tortured enough to leave the company . ashley : right , yeah , i think it 's really odd that you 're okay with her spying on you . billy : really , jack ? this stunt with manufacturing ? what the hell are you doing ? victoria : so , um , a whole month sailing in the greek isles ? sounds like paradise . harrison : you should try it sometime . does billy like sailing ? victoria : billy likes fun . that , um , ex of his , any chance they 're getting back together ? victoria : oh , god , no . harrison : well , in that case , would you mind giving me his number ? i 'd love to continue our conversation over dinner . there 's a great little place in mistral . i think he 'd really like it . victoria : yeah , he does like it , actually . we went there for our anniversary a few years ago . harrison : you 're the ex ? victoria : i am . [ both chuckle ] harrison : ah . you seem to work so well together . not everybody could pull that off . victoria : yeah , i know . i mean , what can i say ? sometimes i think we 're crazy to do it , but the building has n't fallen down around us yet , so ... harrison : well , i have to ask , why did you let a guy like billy go ? i mean , he 's the total package . style , charm , intelligence , that smoldering stare . victoria : oh , he does know how to work that smoldering stare , does n't he ? oh , well , he 's a great guy . we just did n't have a very great relationship , that 's all . harrison : well , i do n't know what broke you up . that man bought brash & sassy 'cause it meant that much to you . now , in the world of romantic gestures [ scoffs ] that beats the hell out of flowers , girl . you , uh , ever think that -- victoria : no ! no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . we 're coworkers and we 're coparents , and that 's it . we 've actually both moved on . harrison : or maybe you just refuse to see what 's in front of you . victoria : no , i see billy very clearly . jack : get the hell out of my office . billy : this is how you 're gon na come after me , huh ? jack : i do n't even think of you . billy : by sabotaging our rollout ? jack : i have done no such thing . ashley : you 're out of line , billy . billy : really ? of course you would take his side , ashley . ashley : i 'm taking his side because you 're out of line . we handled this like we would handle any other competitor . billy : this is jack trying to stick it to me , is n't it ? ashley : you 're wrong ! do you really think he 'd be that petty ? billy : yes , i do , 'cause i slept with his wife . come on , jack . tell me this is n't personal . go ahead . jack : i 've got work to do . billy : look me in the eye . tell me this is n't the first move in a long term plan to sabotage my company . jack : i will say this one more time -- get the hell out of my office . charlie : stop it ! mattie : you stop ! cane : what are you doing ? i said to you please do n't make a mess . i said to you -- guys , what are you doing ? why do n't you listen ? mattie : sorry , daddy . cane : mattie , ju -- no , no , no , no . it 's not gon na cut it . sorry 's not gon na cut it this time . it 's not . lily : let 's get this cleaned up . come on , you guys , come on . cane : no , do n't touch that , do n't touch that . that 's important , all right ? just , just , please just stop it . chloe : it was too bad that nick could n't join us , but i guess with everything that 's going on with sharon , it makes sense that he wants to be close to her . chelsea : yeah . it must be unsettling having somebody invade your life like that . it gives me the creeps just thinking about it . chloe : so are there any leads ? kevin : eh , not really . chloe : so there 's something . kevin : well , whoever it is , they call , they hang up . we tried to trace the call but got nothing . i 'm thinking prank and the prankster got bored . chelsea : well , i do n't think dylan agrees with you . or else , why would he have nick staying there ? kevin : well , dylan is very protective of sharon . nick 's not the only one who 's watching her , he 's go the whole department involved -- regular patrols . chloe : did you ever think that maybe this person is trying to contact dylan , has a tip about the case ? kevin : we 've got a hotline at the station for that kind of thing . chloe : yeah , i know . i just think it 's weird that dylan goes out of town , the calls stop . chelsea : well , i hope they stop for good and this freak leaves them alone . [ scoffs ] how in the world did we get pumpkin all the way to the fireplace ? kevin : hey , why are you so interested in these calls to sharon ? mariah : all right . nick : you know , somehow that is just so you , mariah . mariah : you know , i am very minimalist . sharon : oh , nice ! and what about you , sweetie ? you ready ? faith : yep . nick : let 's see it . the big reveal . sharon : [ laughs ] mariah : [ laughs ] faith : ahh , ' kay . mariah : turn that sucker around . [ all gasp ] nick : oh , yeah ! that is the happiest jack - o - lantern i 've ever seen . faith : he 's happy because he love halloween . sharon : aw , good job , sweetie . okay , you better go up and get ready for bed . faith : okay . yours is good too , mommy . sharon : gee , thanks . nick : you know , she is a sweetheart , because that is a hatchet job . mariah : yeah . sharon : well , at least i tried . good thing that my kids are better at this than i am . mariah : uh , i think sully wins for the best pumpkin gut removal technique . nick : yeah , come on , little man . i 'll take you upstairs and get you all cleaned up . [ groans ] let 's go . nobody wants pumpkin on 'em . right ? sharon : did you see that ? mariah : see what ? sharon : how much nick is bonding with sully -- `` my little man , `` `` my little goblin . `` and how they 're so alike with the pumpkin slime . mariah : you 're being ridiculous . sharon : i 'm concerned . in case you 've forgotten , there 's a crazy woman who wants to tell the whole world my secret . harrison : thank you . my car 's here . victoria : okay , um , i 'll walk you to the door . thank you again for taking this meeting . if there 's anything that you can do to try to facilitate this order as soon as possible ... harrison : i 'll do my best , but i ca n't break my arrangement with jabot . victoria : yeah , of course . [ sighs heavily ] jill : well ? how did it go ? and where is billy ? victoria : he walked out . and i had to sit through two bottles of wine and no deal . jill : what do you mean , no deal ? victoria : and on top of that , did you put that harrison up to matchmaking or what ? jill : do n't be crazy ! i 've never spoken to him . why , what did he say ? victoria : never mind . ashley : time has n't healed anything yet , has it , jacky ? jack : every time i think it has , a -- a moment with billy , a look from phyllis and it 's another knife in the heart for me . ashley : is there anything i can do ? jack : oh , just be there for me , like you have been . it helps . ashley : i love you . jack : you too . come on , let 's call it a night . let 's get out of here . billy : what are you doing ? lily : there . it 's good as new . cane : it 's not good as new . i ruined a perfectly good time . lily : hey , you did n't ruin anything , okay ? the kids did exactly what we told them not to do . they 're old enough to know better . cane : no , it 's not their fault . it 's mine . i 'm just so stressed out at work , i just do n't know what i 'm doing sometimes . i 'm sorry . lily : honey , do n't be so hard on yourself . it happens to me , too . they just -- they just know how to push our buttons and you lose it . i mean , it 's fine . do n't worry . cane : yeah , i got to admit , mattie had the pumpkin on her nose , it was kind of cute , you know ? lily : [ chuckles ] they are the cutest . come here . hey , hey . come here . i 'm sorry . sweetie , i 'm sorry . your daddy loves you . i 'm so sorry i yelled at you like that . chloe : i 'm interested in who the caller might be because , you know , it 's -- it 's scary . just like chelsea said -- and not like halloween scary , like , creepy scary . kevin : and because ... ? chloe : and because i 'm thinking of chelsea . kevin : chelsea ? chloe : i know this sounds farfetched , but dylan was very deep into investigating adam 's death and , i do n't know , maybe this caller is trying to reach him because they have a tip or something . kevin : that 's an interesting theory , but no . the calls came into the land line and sharon 's cell , not dylan 's . i do n't think there 's any connection to adam . chelsea : kevin , can you help me ? i ca n't seem to get this gunk off . gross ! kevin : what is that ? chelsea [ laughs ] no , do n't ! get that ! do n't rub the paint off , silly . i 'm not gon na get the paint off . it 's sticky , it 's gross . mariah : sharon , please , take a breath . take 10 ! i mean , if you lose your cool -- you 're gon na tip nick off that you 're wigging out about him being around sully . and you know nick . if he starts to wonder what 's up , he 's not gon na stop until he figures it out . sharon : you 're right . i have got to get it together . [ sighs ] [ gasps ] mariah : sharon ? sharon : [ shrieks ] [ next_on ] phyllis : billy abbott ! you give me back that flash drive right now ! billy : you said there 's nothing important on here , phyllis , so it does n't really matter if i take a look , does it ? paul : does somebody want to tell me what the hell happened ? how did my sister get out of here ?	sharon worries that nick is bonding with sully , so she continues to shift his focus to chelsea and connor . sharon is jumpy and nervous that nick will discover the truth about sully . she goes outside because she thinks she hears a noise and then she screams . chloe wonders if the person calling sharon could be tied to adam , but kevin tells her he does n't think that 's the case . ashley manages to persuade the manufacturer of their moisturizer to concentrate on making their cosmetics instead of manufacturing the new brash and says perfume bare . that leaves brash and sassy unsure if they can fulfill a big order they have from fenmore 's . when jack asks phyllis to help him in his plan to bring down victor , she assures him that she will not let him down this time . cane is stressed about work and gets upset with his kids for making a mess in his office .
ashley : we need a doctor ! my mother 's unconscious ! i do n't know for how long ! we need a doctor ! graham : this is dr . hummel . he 'll be caring for dina . dr. hummel : what are the patient 's vital signs ? ashley : are you associated with him ? because if you are , i do n't want you anywhere near my mother . graham : let him do his job . ashley : i 'm not letting you near my mother . graham : this is dina 's private personal physician . he has -- ashley : i am her daughter . i am the one who has say about her medical care . please , back away . we need a doctor ! where the hell is a doctor ? graham : do you want your mother to get the best care or not ? dr. hummel : ma'am , there is no time to waste . i 'm familiar with your mother 's medical history . i will take excellent care of her . you have my word . ashley : okay ! dr. hummel : we 're good ? graham : we 're good . go . ashley : yes ! go ! mother , jack and traci are on their way ! we 're gon na take good care of you , i promise . you ! get the hell out of here . graham : i 'm not going anywhere until dr . hummel informs me about her condition ... ashley : you are leaving now ! graham : ... and we make a plan of action based on her diagnosis ! traci : ashley ! what 's happened ? ashley : i found mother . she was collapsed on the floor of her suite . traci : oh , no ! jack : how long was she out ? ashley : i do n't know , jack . jack : did she faint ? did she fall , hit her head ? ashley : it could have been both those things . i 'm not sure . the doctor is seeing her now . we 're not gon na know anything until he examines her . jack : what is he doing here ? ashley : he thinks he has some say in her medical care . jack : her family is here now . you can leave . we 're taking over . come on , girls . gloria : good morning , boss . whoa ! did you sleep here ? jack : i had to come in early and prepare some paperwork for michael . i want these messengered to him as soon as possible , all right ? i 'm heading back to the hospital . gloria : why ? ravi : hospital ? something happen to ashley ? jack : no . my mother . she collapsed . gloria : oh , my god . jack , is it serious ? jack : we 're still waiting on word from the doctors . gloria : anything i can do ? jack : yeah . cancel all my meetings and ashley 's . i 'll call with updates . gloria : all right . nikki : [ sighs ] victor : how do you know that seat is n't taken ? nikki : well , victor , to be honest , i do n't think many people are even speaking to you these days , so ... i took a shot . victor : that 's a hell of a good way to start the day . nikki : well , how it finishes is what i 'm concerned about . i 'm not gon na leave until you agree that it 's time for you and nicholas to find a way to coexist . victor : you could have said that over the phone , all right ? you know damn well i did n't start the fight with nicholas . nikki : i know that , and you do n't need to repeat yourself . victor : apparently i do . nikki : look , victor , what i need is for you and nicholas to end this feud . and the only person i know who is strong enough to step up and make that happen is you . nick : hey ! if you 're here to see chelsea , she went to the office a while ago . sharon : no . i saw the big announcement on `` the hilary hour . `` nick : right . come in . sharon : i came by to see how genoa city 's newest and most famous philanthropist is doing . nick : you know , i 've never felt better . i should have given away a portion of my fortune a long time ago , but i did n't really get the idea until dad siphoned away some money out of one of my checking accounts . sharon : that ca n't be the reason why you gave away millions and millions of dollars . nick : no , sharon , i did it because i wanted to do some good . that money 's just been sitting there doing nothing except generating even more money . sharon : that 's really how you viewed your wealth ? that 's funny , because i always saw it as , um , a nest egg for your children . and now , without even consulting me , the mother of two of those children , it 's gone . nice move , nick . ashley : hi there . sorry . maybe this 'll help wake you up a little bit . traci : [ yawns ] thank you . oh , my gosh . i ca n't believe i fell asleep . ashley : well , you did n't miss anything . traci : have you been up all night ? ashley : it 's difficult to nap when you 've been pacing . traci : [ sighs ] well , listen , i 'm good now if you want to find a place to catch 40 winks . ashley : no , i 'm okay . traci : [ sighs ] ashley : i 'm okay . do n't worry . traci : how can i not ? after what you 've been facing the last 12 hours ... ashley : thank you for being so protective of me . listen , i 'm not gon na fall apart after what happened last night . i promise you . i 'm -- traci ... look , i was n't planning on the world knowing that i 'm not john abbott 's biological daughter , but i can handle it , even though jack might have his doubts , i have this feeling . jack : doubts about what ? ashley : [ sighs ] never mind . glad you 're back . jack : any news from the doctor ? ashley : nope . jack : well , i was sure there 'd be word the moment i left . is n't that how it usually works ? ashley : there 's nothing usual about this . what if graham told the doctor not to talk to us ? i mean , what if they 've been colluding this whole time ? traci : ashley , i checked on dr . hummel 's credentials . he 's solid . i even called his office . he has been treating mother since she 's been back in genoa city . jack : what ? traci : a doctor of his stature , i just ca n't see how he would only listen to graham and not consider the family of the patient . ashley : you know what , you 're much more reasonable that i am . i just do n't understand this . i mean , mother 's been seeing a doctor since she got back to genoa city ? what part of `` back off `` do n't you understand ? graham : if you want me to go , i 'll go , no problem . i 'm only here as a courtesy anyway . i thought you might like to know what dina 's doctor told me . jack : fine . tell us what you know and make yourself scarce . we 'll get the details from mother 's doctor ourselves . additional sponsorship [ glass shatters ] nick : sharon , you know i 'm not some deadbeat dad , all right ? i 've planned for my kids ' future . they 're gon na be just fine . i 've made sure of that . sharon : not as fine as they would have been yesterday ! nick , why ? why would you have given away all that money ? nick : because having that money gave dad the impression he could call all the shots in my life . no money means no shots . sharon : and no security blanket . nick : i had $ 500 million for 6 years . it was n't just sitting in a coffee can buried out in my backyard . i invested with it . i had some healthy returns . enough that i 'm gon na live comfortably . i planned for contingencies . my kids are gon na be just fine . they can go to any school they want , buy homes , money to kick in when they need it . it 's all there . untouched . even when i 'm long gone , sharon , there 's gon na be more than enough to go around , all right ? i 'm not just some handsome face . there is a brain up here . sharon : and where was that brain when you made this impulsive , life - altering decision ? nick : you know , you sound like vick . she said i was a lunatic . sharon : and rightfully so . you know , from where i 'm standing , it looks like your only priority was making sure you got rid of every dime in that trust fund . nick : all i did was go back to the way life was before the lawsuit , before i got this ridiculous amount of money thrown into my lap . you know , some people think there 's no such thing as too much money . well , that 's not me . that 's not who i am . sharon : well , i applaud you for wanting to use your wealth to give back to the community and help other people . that 's your choice . it 's not your kids ' . but you ca n't predict the future , nick . your kids may end up needing more than you 've set aside . you basically guessed ! and you 're so caught up in this argument with your father you ca n't admit that you may have guessed wrong . victor : you 're asking me to put an end to a feud with my son , after he has humiliated me on television , has mocked me ? nikki : victor , our son was n't trying -- victor : no , let 's not discuss this , okay ? the fact of the matter is that he gave a large chunk of his trust fund -- a trust fund that he got from me , money that i earned -- to a foundation run by jack abbott . nikki : you need to look past that . victor : no , i don't . nikki : you need to focus on the reality of the situation . yes , jack 's foundation may receive a big part of the money . but there is a long line . people who really need it , they are going to the beneficiaries of it . so ca n't we just let that be the takeaway of all this ? and do n't forget -- nicholas could have easily gone to the authorities ... victor : he did n't go to the authorities because he ca n't prove what did n't happen . nikki : okay . ca n't you just look at this -- victor : no , i can not . you want me to be the bigger man ? to put this family back together again ? you know i 'm gon na solve this ? you know how that 's gon na happen ? if you move back to the ranch and stop this nonsense . ashley : a stroke ? graham : a minor one . according to dr . hummel , dina will , over time , make a full recovery . so now that you know the diagnosis ... traci : let me guess . you want us to go home and you will handle everything from here on out . graham : i 'll call when there 's news . traci : well , if it 's all the same to you , i think i 'll wait and hear from the doctor . graham : you think i 'm lying ? ashley : i think there 's a pretty good chance , yeah . jack : the chief of staff is a friend of mine . i 'll get the information . ashley : doctor , what can you tell us ? dr. hummel : the initial test results are back . it appears that dina had a minor stroke . traci : so tell us about that , compared to a major stroke . jack : doctor , we understand you 're her personal private physician , that you 've been treating her for a while now . what have you been treating her for ? dr. hummel : nothing major . her blood pressure 's a little high , but just routine check - ups , really . let me ask -- did your mother exhibit any warning signs before this incident ? jack : such as ? dr. hummel : slurred speech , facial droop , loss of coordination ... graham : well , she did seem -- jack : he asked her family . we 'll answer it . thank you . ashley : i did n't notice anything at dinner , did you ? traci : no . no , i didn't . nothing like that . dr. hummel : okay , that helps . we 'll do a few more tests , but i just want to stress how lucky it is your mother was brought in when she was . according to the paramedics , you were the first on scene ? ashley : mm - hmm . dr. hummel : it 's good you found her when you did . it 's fair to say that she owes you her life . dr. hummel : and i want to remind you , the first hours are key in a patient 's survival and recovery . ashley : i wish i 'd found her sooner . dr. hummel : focus on the positive . you got there in plenty of time to avoid a bad outcome . jack : ashley , we are all grateful to you . traci : absolutely . graham : your sister was n't alone . i was there , too . i 'm actually the one who called dr . hummel , but no thanks is necessary . traci : can you tell us what we 're looking at going forward ? dr. hummel : oh , well , first things first , we 'll get her out of the er and set up in the icu . the nurses will do neuro checks hourly . i 've ordered additional tests to assess her risk for a bigger stroke . we 'll see what that says . then we can review the results in detail and come up with a treatment plan . ashley : will the tests tell us why this happened ? dr. hummel : they might . if they do n't , there are other tests we can do to find out what caused the stroke . jack : doctor , could stress have been a factor ? dr. hummel : potentially . it can cause the blood pressure to spike , which does put people at risk . jack : i 'm sure mr . bloodworth neglected to tell you , but our mother was under a great deal of stress last night . ashley : that 's putting it mildly . dr. hummel : no , i , uh -- i was n't aware . jack : yeah , things happened , unexpected things , at a family gathering . my mother was still struggling with them when i got her back to her hotel suite . she said she was gon na sleep . obviously that did n't happen . i would never have left her had i see any of the symptoms you described . dr. hummel : do n't beat yourself up about it . these things occur unexpectedly . but i am curious -- what transpired that made her so upset ? ashley : our mother found out that somebody she believed in greatly had betrayed her . he had lied to her over and over again . she found this out just a couple hours before her stroke . so you can do all the tests you want , but i 'm pretty sure that 's what caused it . ravi : no . `` jabot holiday sale `` -- that should be the anchor text . you 're right , it is better for fenmore 's . good catch . i have to go . upload the changes we discussed . yeah , thanks . what 'd you find out ? gloria : i called a couple of nurse friends of mine at the hospital . apparently , ashley found dina unconscious in her room after the family dinner . ravi : what ? gloria : yeah , and they took her to memorial , and now the siblings are all holding vigil . ravi : is she gon na recover ? gloria : my contacts are n't gon na divulge any stats about her -- confidentiality , all that stuff . ravi : i wonder if this has anything to do with the top of the tower the other night . it was a horrible night for dina . i think that 's what caused this episode . gloria : you know , i had other plans , could n't make it . so fill me in . ravi : i really shouldn't . gloria : ravi . ravi : it 's family business . gloria : ravi ! i was married to their father for god 's sake . i think that counts for something . ravi : i -- i get that . gloria : all right , then good ! spill ! ravi : look , i really ca n't , gloria , but ... could you do me a huge favor ? gloria : [ scoffs ] really ? that 's how this works ? ravi : please . gloria : sorry . i know you 're just being protective . ravi : i am . gloria : very chivalrous . i wo n't make things more difficult for you than i already have . ravi : thank you . i appreciate that . gloria : so what 's this favor ? ravi : can you make sure that everything that 's sent to dina can not be signed for by graham ? gloria : graham ? did he do something ? i know , i know . you 're being a good samaritan . but could you give me a little bit of a clue about what this is all about ? ravi : gloria , i would love to . it would make my life so much easier , but it 's really not my place ... gloria : yes , ravi . you need to get this off your chest , and i 'm just presenting you with an opportunity to do that . and if anybody in this town can keep a secret , it 's me . [ telephone rings ] ravi : oh , thank god . [ sighs ] hello ? no , ashley 's not in today . uh , yeah , no . thank you for calling . i 'll be right there . gloria : who was that ? ravi : no time . gloria : should i go with you ? ravi : you stay here . i have to take care of something for ashley . graham : while i 'm sure dr . hummel appreciates your passion and determination to find out what caused dina 's stroke , you 're hardly a trained professional . let 's leave the medical diagnosis to him , shall we ? jack : your input is , as usual , unsolicited . doctor , since you said it was a minor stroke , when you do anticipate we 'll be able to take our mother home ? dr. hummel : we 'll have to revisit that question when we get all the test results . but it 's important to know the next few hours are critical for dina , as we may not know the extent of the stroke until then . but , as i said , this is , from all appearances , a minor one . traci : does that mean that we can see her ? dr. hummel : i 'm sorry . we 're gon na have to hold off for now . she 's under a mild sedation . also , the nurses need to get her up to her room and settled and make their assessments . so i 'll go check on the progress and i 'll get back with you . ashley : thank you . jack : thank you , doctor . ashley : well , good . gives you some time to get an attorney 'cause you 're gon na need one . graham : why would i need a lawyer ? ashley : maybe because of fraud ? but , do n't worry , i 'm sure we could think of a couple more charges to add to that . victor : i do n't need an answer from you this minute . nikki : no , you 're just using blackmail to demand one . victor : i 'm doing no such thing , okay ? nikki : old habits die hard . victor : listen to me . if you want our family to be whole again , you move back to the ranch . simple as that . that way , we will all give hope to the rest of the family , to the children and grandchildren . nikki : i have to say , this is very unexpected . so you 're saying that despite all of the fighting and accusations and all of that , you want me to move back to the ranch ? victor : what the hell are you talking about ? i never wanted you to move out of the ranch ! i never did ! that was your decision ! nikki : all right , i have a question for you . victor : what ? nikki : and i want you to consider your answer . by no means am i saying that we are going to reconcile , but if we should someday in the future , would you rather it be we get back together out of fate or because i succumbed to your demands , your extortion ? i mean , which option do you think has the best chance of giving us something meaningful , something special like what we once had ? i do n't expect an answer from you this very minute . sharon : thank you . nick : yep . sharon : seriously ? you 're still pouting ? nick : i 'm not pouting . i mean , you did say some pretty harsh things . sharon : well , that 's how strongly i feel about this . nick : well , it 's done , and there 's no sense of arguing about it . sharon : well , that might not be true . i mean , call jack or neil ! you can renegotiate the amount that you donated . i mean , you can be generous , but not as generous . nick : that 's not gon na happen . sharon : why not ? nick : sharon , i went on national television and told everyone exactly how much i would be donating . so if you do n't mind , i would like to hang on to some of my integrity , since i 'm now $ 500 million poorer . sharon : you go ahead and you make jokes . because you did n't grow up the way that i did , having to scrape together money just to eat or pay your rent . and i ca n't describe to you how much it 's meant to me to know that my children will never have those experiences . i want them to have options that i never had . like knowing that if they make a mistake or they go through a rough patch that there 's a safety net , a cushion that will stop them from falling too far , you know ? it would be the thing that would allow them to make a fresh start if necessary , to make a mistake and not have it wreck their lives ! nick : they still have that . sharon : [ scoffs ] you do n't get it . to me , money means ... freedom . the more you have , the more you can dream . and i 'm not talking about buying expensive cars or houses or any ridiculous crazy purchases . i just mean being able to follow your heart . you know , if noah wanted to , he could take a year off and travel the world , and faith could decide to devote her life to being a world champion chess player , i mean , when she grows up . nick : they can still do that . me making this donation is not gon na prevent them from chasing any of their dreams . sharon : i 'm not so sure . nick : sharon , come on . i mean , there 's no reason in the world for anyone to have this much money . unless you 're gon na , like , buy a private island . i mean , look , you have been in this family . you know that money has caused problems so many times . sharon : you know , the only reason why scott is alive right now is because victor was able to afford a $ 10 million ransom . now , scott 's mother , lauren -- she owns a very successful business , and she was n't able to save her own son . nick : well ... i mean , you got me there . i do n't have a rainy day ransom fund . sharon : you know , i really wish you were n't so cavalier about this . nick : [ scoffs ] sharon : you know , from my point of view , you do n't win the lottery and then give away the jackpot ! [ doorbell rings ] nick : oh , am i glad to see you . i need some backup , dude . go talk some sense into your mother . noah : her ? i came to do that to you . dad , what were you thinking ? jack : 245-a . this is where they moved mother . graham : yes , that sounds perfect . room 245-a . dina mergeron . thank you . jack : what are you still doing here ? you 're not welcome here ! no one wants you here , including our mother . graham : you do n't know that . i was politely escorted out of that mess of a dinner party before i could fully explain things to dina . ashley : you mean fill her head with lies again . is n't that what you 're saying ? graham : i 'm confident when i sit down with her , i can make her understand . ashley : really ? understand ? no , you tried to manipulate her again . now , listen to me . you 're not going near her room . you 're not going near our mother ever again ! are we clear ? graham : i 've had it with each and every one of you . ashley : oh , have you ? graham : yes ! you 're self - righteous . it was clear from the beginning you did n't even want anything to do with your mother , but you came after me because i made time for her and treated her the way she deserved . ashley : you lied to her ! you manipulated her ! our mother is done with you ! she knows who you are , graham . graham : you do n't speak for her . when she wakes up and is ready to receive visitors , she 's gon na want to see me ! it 'll be me that she asks for , not you ! and what she 'll see through is all of this concern of yours and realize that you 're out for blood ! now that the world knows that your father is n't the great john abbott ! ashley : don't . jack : that 's enough . graham : and , in fact , your father is pathetic , a loser ! just like his illegitimate daughter is today . ashley : you son of a bitch ! traci : ashley ! ashley ! jack : ash , ash , ash , ash . traci : ashley , let go ! come on . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . noah : what if we hit a snag in our expansion plans ? i mean , almost every business book that i 've ever read always says that this is a risky venture for young companies . sharon : he 's right . noah : i 've got so much going on right now -- living with tessa , planning the new spots for the underground ... it would really make my life a lot easier if we did n't have to worry about our expansion plans . nick : noah , it -- noah : dad , look , i 'm not trying to tell you what to do with your money . i 'm saying it might have come in handy if we ran into some kind of unexpected crisis . sharon : that 's exactly what i told him . noah : and was it really such a good idea to piss off grandpa even more ? i mean , he could have been a valuable asset , but now both those options are off the table . nick : well , that is one way to look at it . see , i 'm choosing to look at it like we are two very smart , two very capable guys who can do this on our own without some insane amount of money sitting in a bank account or some rich family member to bail us out . noah : i do believe in us , dad . but i am worried that this war you 're waging with grandpa puts us at a major disadvantage . nick : it 's not a war . i mean , not to me . i 've washed my hands of him . noah : see , this is part of the problem . you keep on insisting you have nothing to do with grandpa . you already refused to consider a location in a building that he owns . so what 's next ? we refuse to work with any vendor that does n't business with newman enterprises ? because most companies do . [ scoffs ] nick : what do you want me to do ? make peace with him ? noah : [ sighs ] sharon : geez . that 'd be a start . i have to go . noah : i 'll come with you . sharon : bye , nick . nick : [ sighs ] ravi : thank you so much for calling . i will deliver this to ms . abbott personally . victor : ravi ! what 's this ? ravi : oh , uh , this is ashley 's innovator of the year award . victor : oh , my goodness ! look at that ! ravi : there was a dinner here to celebrate her accomplishments last night , but it accidentally got left behind . but your staff , they are amazing , they are efficient . they called immediately , and i rushed over to grab it for her . victor : well , thank you very much . i appreciate your compliments . i 'm sorry that ashley did n't pick it up herself . i would have liked to have congratulated her . ravi : yeah , well , she 's , uh , busy . victor : ooh . must have been a hell of a party for her to leave this behind . ravi : yeah , there was some confusion when the party ended . victor : oh ? ravi : family business . personal stuff with dina . victor : with dina ? ravi : yeah . victor : and ashley ? ravi : why would you say that ? victor : ravi , ashley and i have known each other for quite some time , you know . we used to be married to each other . we 're sll really close . there 's nothing i do n't know about her . ravi : well , i should get back to the office . victor : all right . you have a nice day . ravi : i am glad you guys remain close . she 's gon na need as many friends as she can get right now . victor : thank you . thank you , ravi . ashley : do n't you mention my father 's name , you understand me ? graham : oh , which one ? the one that raised you , or ... jack : you are one smart - ass remark away from getting your own hospital room . ashley : this can not be a topic that he mentions , please . graham : oh , well , you better tell that to your mother when she feels better because she 's the one that told me john is n't your father . traci : that can not be true . my mother would n't have told you a secret like that if i did n't even know . graham : that in itself should tell you a lot about our relationship . of course i knew ! long before dina 's unfortunate blurt in front of all those people . ashley : you know what ... traci : okay . graham : she felt she could confide in me because i listen to her with empathy , with understanding . she even told me how you became unstable when you found out the truth all those years ago . jack : okay , that 's enough . ashley : no . no . no . i 'm okay . i 'm not gon na waste my time on you . you disgust me . you 're nothing but a sad , pathetic little liar . you lied about brent davis , you lied about your mother being dead . you lied about caring for dina when all you wanted was her money . we saw the real graham last night , the pathetic , sniveling , grasping graham . you ca n't put it back in a bottle now . it 's too late . noah : [ exhales sharply ] sharon : what is it ? noah : nah , it 's nothing . sharon : noah . noah : just -- you think i overreacted ? sharon : your father just gave away $ 500 million . how is anyone supposed to react to that news ? noah : i know . i -- sharon : well , i think what you did was completely justifiable . noah : still , charging over there , popping off without giving it a second thought ... sharon : you think you disrespected him . noah : yeah , because i did . sharon : i can assure you that you did n't , and your father knows that . you know , if anything , i think that you came across as a business partner with legitimate concerns . noah : yeah , but complaining about money that 's not even mine given away to help people that have far less than we do ... not my finest moment . sharon : well , that may not have been your money now , but thanks to nick 's impulsiveness , it never will be . noah : wait , hold on , mom . look , there 's not one second of the day that i ever think about some future inheritance . that 's not the problem that i have with dad . sharon : what about your children one day ? noah : children ? [ laughing ] slow down , mom . tessa just moved in , okay ? sharon : no , i 'm not saying that you two will go that far , but you will one day with someone , hopefully . there is no limit to what you will want to do for your children . noah : yeah , i hear you . i do . i do . still , dad is teaching us to be independent , to believe in ourselves , which are values i 'll want to pass onto my kids one day , so you got to give him props for that . sharon : you 're being very magnanimous about this , noah . i hope that for your sake and your father 's that giving away all this money turns out exactly how he expects it to . victor : well , have a good meal , son . you know , i 'm gon na instruct my staff to give you the family discount because i bet by now you feel the pinch , do n't you ? nick : it 's funny you say that , you know , i was just at the bank signing some papers regarding my donation . the transfer 's been made . victor : well , i 'm sure that has made jack abbott very happy . nick : you know , a large portion of my donation has been earmarked for orphanages around the country . i 'm gon na help kids who do n't have parents find permanent homes . victor : first , you give a lot of money to jack abbott to piss me off , and now what 's this all about ? nick : look , there was a part of me that was trying to be a wise guy , i guess . but as i was reading the letter i wrote to jack and neil instructing them on how i wanted the funds distributed ... you know , maybe subconsciously i was acknowledging that you had a very hard life growing up , and i know a big part of that defines who you are . in some ways , maybe it defines our relationship , too . nikki : [ sighs ] [ clears throat ] [ glass tinking ] am i supposed to ring a bell to get customer service ? gloria : well , hello , nikki . i thought i heard somebody . nikki : [ chuckles ] gloria : no . no bell . you might want to take a number , though , and you may have to wait for a while because jack is out of the office all day . nikki : he 's not gon na be here all day ? he did n't mention that to me . gloria : well , color me stunned . i thought you two shared everything . nikki : gloria , might you have something more important to attend to so you do n't have to worry about what jack and i may or may not share ? if not , may i humbly suggest that you get a life ? gloria : actually , i have a magnificent life . opera , theatre , museums ... and the other night , i had drinks with victor . nikki : [ gasps ] well , is that so ? gloria : mm - hmm . and what a lovely experience . oh , dear , i hope i 'm not making you jealous . you two are still ... technically married . nikki : jealous ? oh , no , no . not at all . knock yourself out , gloria . i think you two should go have another round of drinks , and throw in dinner this time . it 'll even be on me . gloria : if you do n't want me to be out in public with your husband , i understand that , but no need to be snarky about it . nikki : are you gon na school me in being less snarky ? [ both chuckle ] that 's really very amusing . no , gloria , i was being sincere . yes , victor and i are still married , but we 're in limbo . and if i want to keep up an active social life , i ca n't be upset if he does the same , so ... if you do have any interest , you go for it , girl . gloria : [ chuckles ] i do n't think i implied there was . nikki : yeah , but you 've thought about it . considered it just a little bit . well , he 's a fascinating man . he can be very charming when he wants to be . and he 's the kind of man that can make a woman feel like she is the queen of the world , and i could give you advice on how to get his attention . gloria : oh , yeah ? what 's in it for you ? nikki : well , we 're not together , but he is the father of my children , so ... is it so hard to believe i would want him to be happy ? gloria : mm . nikki : you know , you could do worse other than taking up with a person who will treat you well . so , uh , you think about it , and if there is the slightest amount of interest , do call me . gloria : [ clears throat ] nick : you know , we 've been locking horns for so long , i do n't think either one of us knows who pushed it past the point of no return . i did give money to jack 's foundation to spite you . i was just trying to end things , this back and forth between us , maybe for good . then you could focus on one of your other rivals . victor : you were never a rival to me , son . but if you 're willing to spend this kind of money to make peace , then i 'm impressed . nick : well , that 's not the reaction i was expecting . victor : i bet the rest of the family has given you grief . nick : you 're right . but i do n't care . you know me , i go my own way . victor : as do i , and you know that . nick : so , maybe for the good of the family , then , we just agree to chill out a little bit ? victor : son , peace it is . jack : you have nothing to gain by fighting with us . it 's a moot point , graham . i was the last person with mother before she collapsed , and she was ready to wash her hands of you , so forget the humiliation , the embarrassment . if you think this scheme of yours is going any further , you 're wrong . graham : and where you see a scheme , i see a deep , abiding relationship . jack : oh ... graham : one that you could n't possibly understand . dr. hummel : dina is still sedated , but she can have one visitor at a time . traci : oh , jack , you go . graham : that 's not happening . i 'm seeing her first . traci : you think we 're gon na allow that ? graham : as it turns out , it 's not up to you . traci : come on . graham : please see that my time with madame mergeron is uninterrupted . jack : whoa , whoa . how can you possibly think we 're gon na let you go in there before us ? graham : as it happens , the matter was decided by a judge . ashley : what is this ? graham : dina 's medical power of attorney , and she has signed it to me . [ next_on ] cane : you 're looking at the acting c.e.o . of chancellor industries . lily : there 's also something that i want to talk about with you . jordan : sure . what 's that ? lily : us . dina : in the conversation we had , i remember every word you said .	the ambulance rushes dina , on a stretcher , into the hospital emergency room . ashley is right behind . ashley yells for a doctor and soon comes face to face with graham . gloria is at work when jack comes out of his office and tells gloria about dina being rushed to the hospital . at newman towers , victor sits at a table when nikki comes in and joins him . nikki tries to get him to end this feud with nick . victor just looks at her . sharon visits nick to find out why he had given away his millions instead of talking to her first when it would affect their children . ashley and traci are seated in the waiting room , awaiting word on dina when jack joins them . graham joins them to let them know what the doctor had told him about dina 's condition . at the coffeehouse , noah finds out via the internet what nick had done in giving away his millions . nick assures sharon that the children will be just fine . victor refuses to talk about nick and what he had done in giving away his millions to jack and his foundation . victor asks nikki to move back to the ranch . she just looks at him . graham and the abbotts are talking when the doctor comes in and tells them that dina had a stroke . graham asks if he can see dina .
[ previously_on ] phyllis : we told you to get information , not to give it . sharon : i haven't . nikki : you 've gotten too close , sharon . tessa : it did n't well with those guys who helped me smuggle crystal into canada . mariah : what happened ? tessa : it came time to pay them , and they wanted $ 20,000 . phyllis : after everything we 've been through , everything we have together , what , that 's worth nothing to you now ? billy : [ sighs ] no . but you were right . phyllis was n't the woman for me . everything is very clear now . jack : the paternity tests were lies . i 'm john abbott 's son . i have my father back . [ coffee mug rattling ] jack : hey , i have some fantastic news . dina : you do ? jack : i learned who my real father is . it 's john abbott . dina : did i know him ? jack : oh , yes . dina : i did ? jack : for a very long time . you were married to him . dina : really ? hm . jack : a better father , no kid could ever ask for . dina : ohh . jack : he was an exceptional guy . loving , caring . i 'm trying to live up to his standards . so i want you to know , i am sorry for everything i put you through these last few months . dina : oh , you -- you 're always so lovely . jack : well , i also want to make you a promise . i 'm going to do everything i can to set this family right again . dina : thank you for caring so much . now ... remind me again who you are . [ cellphone rings ] phyllis : hi . it 's , uh , me again . i 'm ... really glad that you 're back even though you 're doing your damndest to avoid me . so ... could you ease up on that ? because we really need to talk . i meant it when i said i 'm not gon na stop fighting for you . so you might as well call me back . thanks . billy : good morning . [ cellphone chimes ] dina : oh ! billy : hello . dina : hello . good morning to you , my dear . [ chuckles ] [ cellphone beeps ] jack : so , you got a minute ? billy : yeah , sure . what is it ? jack : well , come with me and i 'll show you . tessa : do you have any idea how much i missed you ? mariah : oh , maybe about 1/10 of the amount that i missed you . oh , do n't do the math . here , just -- tessa : okay . mariah : just take this . tessa : what ? oh ... um ... okay . [ gasps ] i -- i -- i love it ! mariah : [ laughs ] tessa : oh , my gosh ! i ca n't believe this ! mariah : yeah . it 's just a little souvenir that i picked up from one of the street fairs we covered in chicago . tessa : but that means you were thinking of me . mariah : uh , yeah . what gave it away ? the barrage of texts and calls ? tessa : oh , but -- yeah . this -- this is -- this is another level . mariah : well , i 'm really glad that you like it . and the next time that i go away for `` gc buzz , `` you should come . tessa : yeah , but i ca n't miss a minute of work until i give those sharks what they claim i owe them . rey : you up for more ? or are you all copped out ? sharon : no way . i love your many lessons . i 'm getting to know your job . rey : having a social - work background is going to give you an edge in all this . sharon : in what ? rey : interviewing . reading responses . sometimes a self - proclaimed witness -- or victim , even -- could be your perp . i 'll show you . i 'll be me . you be the witness . [ sighs ] you claim , after opening the store this morning , you discovered this tag next to its pillow - topped queen - sized mattress . sharon : that 's right . rey : the tag clearly states that it can only be removed by the customer . did you purchase the mattress for yourself ? sharon : no . rey : and by your own admission , there were no other customers here , so ... you agree that this was an unlawful tag removal ? sharon : why else would i have reported it ? rey : sometimes it would be too suspicious not to . sharon : [ laughs ] oh , that 's funny . rey : i fired an accusation , pure speculation , to get a reaction . two common signs of guilt -- aversion to eye contact and dismissing the accusation as a joke . sharon : no , it was funny . i mean , because the whole situation is ridiculous . rey : and yet you act like you did something wrong . traci : breakfast ? jack : for all of us . kyle : and this was your idea ? jack : actually , billy and i were just discussing , before you came in , how important it is for a family to break bread together . billy : cute , jack . abby : you know , are n't we pushing it a little bit ? kyle : dad , sharp forks . breakable glassware . this could require medical attention if it goes wrong . billy : not `` if . `` when . traci : jack , i know you have the best intention -- jack : yes , i do . we all need this . so ? what do you say ? dina : marvelous ! now , would you please all sit down ? [ chuckles ] billy : [ sighs ] abby : mom . i thought you left . ashley : i had just gone for a walk . oh , look . one last seat . i think i 'll take it . i mean , they can vote us out as c.e.o . , but they ca n't vote us out of our very own family , right , billy ? jack : we would love for you to join us . please . additional sponsorship mariah : so , how is the forced fundraising going ? tessa : well , sharon 's letting me schedule an unlimited amount of shifts , and nick said that there 's more work to do at dark horse , so i should be able to make my second payment this week . mariah : second payment out of how many installments ? tessa : i - in -- in about a year , i 'll be done . uh , maybe less than that . maybe -- maybe 10 months . mariah : i hate that this is taking over your whole life . tessa : it 's not my whole life . because you 're in it . and every time i remind myself of that , the debt goes on autopilot . [ door opens ] all right , well , it looks like we 're getting busy again . go talk to sharon . she missed you , too . mariah : has she been hanging out more with rey ? tessa : i guess . lola did make them dinner the other night . mariah : she did ? hmm . sharon : here you go . rey : you do n't have to do that . sharon : well , that 's the least i could do for the free seminar . rey : i did n't mean to come down on you like that . it 's just , i get a little caught up when it comes to the job . sharon : no , i did n't feel persecuted . i have never removed a mattress tag in my whole life . rey : [ chuckles ] well , feel free , though . like you saw in the exercise , the statute only applies to mattress merchants . sharon : see that ? i graduate college , and the learning just continues . from perp - grilling tips to feeling the freedom to do whatever i want in my own bedroom . on the mattress . rey : oh . sharon : uh , with the mattress , i mean . with the tags still on . rey : uh - huh . sharon : till i decide to give it a good yank . rey : yeah . sharon : um ... mariah : hi . sharon : hi ! mariah : [ laughs ] sharon : that 's perfect timing . um , you know , rey has a lot of detection to do , so why do n't you and i come over here and catch up ? mariah : okay . sharon : um , so , uh ... welcome home . tell me everything . mariah : thank you . well , i could describe illinois ' five scariest corn mazes , but i kind of left you in a maze of your own . how have you been ? sharon : um , you know , i 'm just trying to be strong , and keeping a regular routine , for faith -- and for myself . mariah : any second thoughts about nick ? seeing if you guys could work it out ? sharon : definitely not . telling me the truth , you did the right thing . and so did i , by breaking it off . no more going backwards for me . from now on , it is forward and upward . mariah : well , i applaud you . and i 'm not being judgy . i 'm just curious . sharon : okay ? mariah : is , uh , he gon na help you go up , up and away ? sharon : rey ? ! um ... mariah just forgot to say hello ... mariah : i did . sharon : ... earlier . mariah : i did . hi . hi . [ chuckles ] dina : why is it so dreadfully quiet in this dining room ? traci : um ... i think it 's because people have a lot on their minds . [ cellphone chimes ] jack : i did n't call this breakfast so that mrs . martinez could feel important . billy : no , you want us all to pretend that we 're peachy . jack : no , that is not my purpose , i promise . look , speaking for myself , it 's not easy for me to sit at this table with ashley , feeling as angry and betrayed as i do . but she is still my sister . i ca n't cut her out of my life . eventually , we have to talk . eventually , there has to be a conversation . ashley : i would like to discuss the plan for jabot now that my ejection is a done deal . billy : no , ash , you do n't get to do that . not after the sabotage job you did on my position as c.e.o . you do n't get to sit there and complain about how unfairly you think you 're being treated . ashley : billy , i told you -- traci : you know , uh , maybe you have something positive that you could share instead ? billy : yeah , sure . why not ? [ clears throat ] i take responsibility for my destructive choices , my [ sighs ] relapse in gambling . but we all know that my addictive behavior did n't occur in a vacuum , either . true , nobody held a gun to my head . this person was much more ... subtle and shady . and i think it 's time that he own his choices . choices that were clear mitigating factors impacting my slide back into the gutter just before i was voted out as c.e.o . kyle calculated a plot to orchestrate a train wreck spectacular enough to knock my ass out of that chair . now , would it be nice if everybody acknowledged his heartless treachery ? yes . but , more importantly , i would rather you acknowledge my position right now in my treatment , in my choices to lead a gamble - free lifestyle ... thus , reinstate me as c.e.o . of jabot . kyle : but even before your high - stakes betting and felony embezzlement , you were still gambling . pardon the pun , but that 's how you roll -- making reckless , executive moves , risking huge chunks of the budget to fulfill your own thrills . jack : i - if i may . we 're finally talking . y - yes , mostly trashing each other , but we 're talking . the ice is starting to break . that is a good thing . another jabot board meeting was not what i had intended . obsession with business is mostly why we find ourselves in pieces today . it seems to me , to heal ourselves , we 're going to have to set business aside and focus on being a family . a family of uniquely different individuals who love each other despite those differences . who protect that love . a love that has pushed every single one of us at this table to acts of selflessness , of heroism ... and forgiveness for the sake of everyone else . if john abbott were at this table , i know in my heart , this is what he would be telling us . that there is no task more important than repairing and nurturing a family that meant everything to him . dina : [ whimpers ] jack : i 'm willing to try . who 's with me ? please tell me i 'm not alone in this . mariah : all i 'm saying is , you canceled your wedding , nick moved out , and your heart is in a vulnerable place . and now there is this charismatic , insanely fine guy . at your job . here , at your other job . he lives upstairs . you 're having dinner with him . i mean , it could get very complicated . sharon : it won't . rey has been very valuable to me at the gcpd . plus , he helped me land the job . and , yeah , since he 's been living upstairs , we 've become friends . that 's it . just friends . mariah : understood . it just was n't that long ago that you were furious with rey . and now it seems like you 've done a complete 180 , and you trust him more than ever . sharon : well , i mean , we talked , you know . and that investigation , it was n't anything personal . he was just doing a job that he takes a lot of pride in . and i trust him . so , trust me . i 've got way too much going on to shove a rebound onto my plate . mariah : okay . sharon : oh , wonderful . mariah : you know what ? it 's about time that we throw her man - poaching carcass out of crimson lights for good . and you know what ? we have a cop here to make sure she understands . sharon : oh , you know what , no . thanks for your loyalty , but it 's not worth it . phyllis and i still have business together . i ca n't avoid her . mariah : what business ? sharon : our ... charity work . mariah : please do something charitable for yourself and cut the evil tart out of your life now . sharon : oh , god . i 'm so used to phyllis ' behavior , it does n't shock me anymore . mariah : oh , really ? like helping herself to your naked ex - fiancé ? sharon : i can handle the bitch . phyllis : oh , i 'm so glad to hear that . 'cause this bitch has something to discuss . in private . sharon : of course . let 's make it quick . traci : we can survive this , jack . like we have so many dark times . jack : as long as we are all at this table , it is possible . traci : and we 're willing to make an effort . start forgiving . abby : right now , i think i 'm still in shock . over what billy did . what he resorted to to try and cover it up . and the lengths that kyle went to to try to expose it . but you , mom , what you did , not just at the company , but in this house , it 's just so much worse . you used me . you used my special bond with my grandmother to try and punish uncle jack . i know that you were hurt . i just never thought that you could do something so horrible . ashley : i 'm really , really sorry . i never should have pulled you into this . and i never meant to make you feel that way . billy . i 'm sorry if i ever made you feel that you did n't matter , and that i did n't respect you . that was wrong of me . because it 's -- it 's not how i feel . i 've made these two apologies , and whether or not you all want to believe them , they 're sincere . but i 'm not gon na be apologizing to jack , and i am not going to be begging for anybody 's forgiveness . you 're all aware of the sadistic decision that jack made to use my paternity against me . and , frankly , i think it 's something that you should all feel very sickened by . i mean , right now , you should feel sickened by this . but ... apparently not . um ... for some strange reason , jack , and everybody else who commits a crime against this family , gets a free pass , right ? i mean , you colluded with victor to take jabot public . you used your uncle 's gambling addiction against him until he hit rock bottom . and , billy , you -- you hid that addiction , and you stole money from your family 's company , just like you stole your brother 's wife . billy : [ sighs ] ashley : but i 'm the monster here , right ? i mean , is that something that we can all agree on ? i 'm the monster ? but do n't you dare , any one of you , try to act like you 're better than me . jack : we 're not . if you could get over this persecution complex -- ashley : [ slamming table ] my god ! you 're gon na call me a narcissist ? you , of all people ? you sit in that chair , and you act like you belong there . i 've got news for you . john abbott was an exceptional man . and i do n't care if it 's his dna that 's running through your veins , you are nothing like him . and you never will be , jack . traci : ashley ! ashley , what are you doing ? billy : oh , do n't worry about it , traci . you can hear her defense . `` we 're all horrible . why ca n't i be , too ? `` [ clears throat ] here 's the thing , ashley . you 're only half right . yeah , we 've all screwed up plenty . some of us are pretty damn good at it . but for decades , you made us believe that you were above it all . if only your newer deceptions had the same staying power . i 'm gon na be at jabot . i do n't need a title . i 'm just gon na do everything i can to make it right . abby : aunt traci . traci : oh ! oh , oh ! honey ! honey , what is it ? why so sad ? dina : [ crying ] i do n't understand why everyone is so angry . traci : ohh . dina : you 're all so angry . why ? traci : oh . okay . kyle : hey . billy : do n't talk to me . kyle : even if it 's about summer and you ? billy : i do n't care what you think you know , kyle . kyle : you went to bed with her . after you found out phyllis did the same with nick . billy : it 's none of your business . kyle : it kind of is , since she confided in me . and even though she said it meant something to her , she has n't heard from you since . billy : what would you like me to do ? kyle : speak to her . she deserves to know where she stands , 'cause i sure as hell have no idea . do you ? abby : cinnamon tea . dina : oh , thank you . abby : your favorite . dina : [ chuckles ] oh , thank you . jack : mother , we are so very sorry we upset you . traci : and it will never happen again . dina : okay . okay . traci : conflict and tension frighten and depress her . kyle : we should all think about that . not be so selfish . jack : especially during meals . ashley : is there something you want to say to me ? traci : just how disappointed i am . ashley : yeah , i 'm disappointed , too . in you . it 's unfortunate that i 'm the only one that stands up to jack 's hypocritical and self - righteous behavior . [ sighs ] i should go . traci : probably . do n't you worry . everything 's going to be okay . rey : so , what 's the deal ? mariah : with ? rey : those two . i 'm surprised your mom lets her get coffee in here , let alone talks to her . mariah : yeah , sharon is too proud to let anyone think that phyllis intimidates her . plus they have this charity project they 're working on together , i guess . rey : i 'd get a different charity . your mom 's a better woman than i am . so to speak . mariah : heh . i 'm dying to know what kind of person you are . shall we ? sharon : you being in here just comes off as bizarre . phyllis : i have n't received another note from our pen - pal . have you ? thank god . i think that non - payment was a good strategy . sharon : well , nikki did pay . sort of . she sent that foreign account $ 1 . pushed back a little . phyllis : that 's good . that 's good . it gets our gutless creep to back off . sharon : or she has enraged someone very twisted who is now plotting revenge . phyllis : why are you being so negative ? sharon : did you really just ask me that ? phyllis : i 'm just saying , odds are , one thing could go right for us in our otherwise miserable lives . sharon : not mine . i 'm feeling very liberated . much like billy , i 'm guessing . phyllis : all i 'm doing is guessing . he 's avoiding every attempt at contact . i mean , i think the whole thing is just insulting . it 's childish . sharon : oh , well , now look who 's being negative . he 's in a rehab program . just think of yourself as another toxic , destructive habit that he needs to quit . summer : okay . [ sighs ] billy : come in . summer : hi . billy : hey . thanks for coming . have a seat . summer : yeah . thank you , uh , for texting me . it 's ... really great to see you again . after treatment , i mean . um ... i just hope that you 're feeling better . i was really worried about you . billy : yeah . it was exactly what i needed to clear the fog in my head . ready to make some positive changes . summer : well , you already have . this is your new and improved life , and ... i 'm ready to be a part of it . billy : yeah . recovery is not a destination . it 's a journey . and the first year is best taken solo . little too scary and stressful to inflict that on anybody you care about . summer : but if the person cares about you , then that 's a decision that they 'd want to make for themselves . billy : i do n't think you 're hearing me . summer : look , i 'm an adult , and i can decide what 's best for me . i have , and ... it 's you . billy : summer -- summer : no , i know . i 'd given up on you . i had accepted that there was nothing that was gon na happen between us . okay ? my expectations were completely zero . till you came to me and told me that you finally realized that you needed me . and as incredible as hearing those words from you felt , our night together was a thousand times better . it was proof that it -- it really had n't all been in my mind . you felt the same connection as i did . billy , no illness could scare me away , okay ? i care way too much about you . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : i was surprised to see how close you 've gotten with sharon in the last few days . rey : is it really that shocking ? mariah : you 're a busy guy . seems like you 've gone out of your way to befriend her . rey : your mother was the first person in genoa city to show me any kindness . the only one in quite some time . mariah : well , that 's sharon . even with all the rotten stuff she 's been through , her default is to be generous and kind . see the best in people . until proven otherwise . rey : mm . which has happened way too often mariah : you 're a cop . you know firsthand how scummy the world can be . rey : sounds like you do , too . mariah : oh , yes . i learned that very early on . no law - enforcement training required . rey : i 'm sorry to hear that . mariah : you 're going to be much sorrier if i find out that this conveniently- located friendship includes more benefits that free coffee and cupcakes . rey : i got the warning . mariah : you think i 'm joking . rey : no . not at all . you remind me of my sister . that 's a compliment , by the way . i respect any woman who is not afraid to bottom - line it . especially when it comes to looking out for their mother . and in the same spirit , i 'm married , so ... the only thing i 'm offering sharon is ... friendly , platonic support . no drama . mariah : i 'm relieved . thank you for listening . rey : you 're welcome . do you have another minute ? mariah : yeah , sure . for what ? j.t . hellstrom . still my case . mariah : how can i help ? rey : well , it says in the police report that you were at victoria newman 's party , but slept through when j.t . hellstrom crashed it . is that accurate ? mariah : uh , yeah . i was in charge of making the margaritas , and i wanted to make sure they were perfect , which meant rigorous taste - testing and not enough time to eat . rey : oh . no wonder you fell asleep . mariah : let 's be real . i passed out . heh ... rey : so , is there anything you remember that 's not in the police report ? it 's right here if you want to take a look . sharon : you 're both still here ! mariah : hey . how did it go with phyllis ? sharon : oh , there was no charity issue . and she left with every clump of hair on her head that she walked in with . rey : ahh , you killed it . sharon : and i caught you using my famous and beloved daughter to sharpen your interrogation skills . not in my coffeehouse . rey : yeah , well , we can always take it down to the station . technically you 're still a witness . sharon : the only thing she witnessed was the effects of a tequila hangover . the next morning . at home . hey , where 's your power smoothie ? mariah : uh , what ? sharon : come on . tessa 's been waiting to make it for you . mariah : okay . sharon : excuse us . rey : wait . sharon : what 's up ? rey : you tell me . you seem like you 've been irritated with me all morning . what 'd i do ? jack : look , i 've put off talking about this , but it ca n't wait . kyle : `` it `` ? jack : your plan to take billy down . kyle : dad , listen -- jack : manipulating your uncle back into his addiction -- how could you possibly think that was justified ? what if it was abby and she had manipulated things so that i was hooked on painkillers again because she did n't like my decisions at dark horse ? kyle : it 'd be unforgivable . jack : of course it would be unforgivable . it should have occurred to you when ashley , with her vendetta against me , could n't stomach this plan of yours . kyle : she was fine using the results to further her agenda , so i ca n't take too much of her phony moral outrage . how can you ? jack : i guess i thought it was her last gasp . the good part of ashley crying out before the darkness and the hate swept in . and , boy , has it . what she said at that table ... it cut me to the core . kyle : me too . afterwards , i regretted siding with her against billy . now he hates me . like you probably do . jack : no , no . i hate -- i hate what you did . but i understand it better now . look , give billy time . i know he does n't like the way you reacted , but he 's to blame for most of it . kyle : he can stay pissed at me for 60 years if he never gambles again . jack : fortunately , it does n't work that way . if an addict truly wants to recover , they have to learn to forgive . kyle : hope that happens . jack : that makes two of us , son . ashley : oh , god . look , i 'm not in the mood to hear you gloat , so either you leave or i do . kyle : gloating would indicate malicious glee , or some kind of satisfaction in all this . ashley : okay . so , then , why are you here ? kyle : you 've always been so meticulous . never making a move without calculating the outcome to the closest probable degree . i think it 's the chemist in you . but this time you lost control of the experiment , and what resulted was a mess beyond anything you imagined . you were so angry . your only focus was tasting vengeance as quickly as possible . and so arrogant ! ashley : kyle . you ca n't talk to me about arrogance . that 's priceless . kyle : so is the lesson you taught me on how to ruin a dream opportunity . you almost got away with it . if you 'd only paid your genetics crony andrew with your own money , you would have succeeded . 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[ door opens ] phyllis : hey . i heard you were in the building . what 's going on here ? billy : i was just about to tell summer that the reason why i slept with her was knowing what it would do to you when you found out . so there we go . now you know .	mariah arrives home from her business trip with a present for tessa and asks her to go on her next busines trip with her but she tells her she ca n't because she has to work hard to pay off the people she owes and she hopes to pay off her debt n a year . mariah is bothered by sharon 's closeness toi rey and sharon assures her that she and rey are just friends because she does n't want a rebound relationship right now . mariah talks to rey and tells him that sharon is vulnerable and she is n't ready for a relationship right now . jack invites everbody for an abbott family breakfast and he says they should all forgive each other for the sake of perserving the family . ashley apologizes to billy for helping to cause his gambling relapseand she apologizes to abby and kyle for the hurt she caused them . ashley makes it clear she will never apologize to jack because he needed to be taught sa lesson . kyle takes billy aside and tells him he needs to talk to summer because she needs to know where she stands with him . billy talks to summer who tells him they caould be great together and she is willing to help him with his recover . billy tells summer that in his recovery it is advised that he not hae a relationship for a year . summer does n't get the pointso billy has to be a little tougher with her when phyllis walks into the jabot office he tells sumer that he only slept with her to get revenge on phyllis .
[ previously_on ] jack : traci and i are working on a little abbott family history . we were thinking about starting things around the time that you and john were first dating . dina : such beautiful eyes . he became a newspaper man . dear ... sweet ... ... stuart . adrian : my beautiful , talented , sweet daughter , you 're all grown up . lola : that 's what happens to kids when you never see them . connor : dad said he 'd never leave me again , but he did . if he loved me , he would have stayed . chelsea : damn it , adam . i have to talk to you . your son needs you . nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : want some coffee ? chelsea : uh , no , that 's -- that 's the last thing i need . nick : what can i do ? chelsea : find adam . nick : anything else on your to - do list ? because finding him 's like pretty much last on mine . chelsea : i 've called him . i 've called him over and over . i 've texted . he just wo n't get back to me . nick : and you 're sure he can help connor ? chelsea : i do n't know . but i have to do something . connor , he never acted out like this . he never -- he was never starting fights at school until adam decided to bolt , so ... [ sighs ] so maybe if he comes back ... nick : this is somebody who tried to kill his father and put his entire family on a hit list . chelsea : i know who adam is . nick : i do n't think anybody really knows who he is . are you 100 % sure that he is a good influence on your son ? chelsea : i tried all of your ideas , nick . i -- i gave connor time , i had him talk to sharon , i had him stick to a routine ... nothing is helping . nick : look , it 's not gon na change overnight , but we have to be consistent . we 've got to stick with it . chelsea : connor 's hurting now . he has all of these emotions he does n't know what to do with , so until and unless someone can give me a better idea ... i 'll take every risk necessary to save my son . traci : so what kind of treasures are you digging up now ? jack : i 'm telling you , every time i open a box or turn a page or pick up a picture , i 'm blown away . did you know genoa city used to be called genoa junction ? traci : i had no idea ! jack : thank you . traci : oh , my gosh . well , when you start digging up the roots of your family tree , i guess you do n't know what you 're gon na find . jack : one thing i have n't found yet is any mention or record of the stuart mother has been talking about , nothing to support our theory that she was referring to stuart brooks . traci : okay . are we sure he 's significant . jack : if you had heard mother 's voice when she talked about him , oh , yes , he 's definitely important . traci : well , if it takes us down a rabbit hole , then at least we 'll be down there together . jack : you do think there 's something to this guy , right ? traci : i do . jack : well , we better find something , or we 're gon na have to write this off as an unsolved family mystery . traci : maybe not . i 've been doing a little investigating of this mysterious stuart myself . jack : and ? traci : i think i have found some living , breathing resources that may have the answers that we want . kyle : [ sniffs ] mmm . i love that you bake when you 're stressed . lola : brown butter triple chocolate chip . kyle : ooh ! lola : better than tossing and turning all night , like some people . kyle : [ sighs ] every time i close my eyes , i imagine having to wake up and get out of bed for a screaming baby . i did n't mean to keep you up . lola : you didn't . i was busy dreaming that we had triplets . three . identical . and they all exactly like you . you know , i would feed one , and then the other two would start crying , and then , by the end , i was juggling . babe , like literally , in the kitchen , at society , while trying to feed a full house . i mean , who could sleep after that ? kyle : [ laughs ] i got to ask . were they boys or girls ? lola : i do n't know . they were laughing and cooing , the most adorable brown bundles of love . kyle : you sound a little disappointed that we 're not pregnant , not that we dodged a bullet . lola : do i ? kyle : i do n't know . do you wish you were carrying our baby ? additional sponsorship chelsea : i hope you do n't feel like i 'm shutting you out because that 's not what i 'm trying to do . nick : no . i get it . i just want to help . chelsea : i 'm not used to help . i got connor through losing adam , and he was so little , he could barely understand it . and it was just the two of us . and then , you know , calvin came into our life , and connor really blossomed . he did , and then calvin passed away , and i had to get connor through that . then adam just reappears in his life . it 's so much . he 's just a little kid . nick : yeah , he 's -- he 's had a lot to cope with . chelsea : i mean , i know people say kids are resilient , but sometimes it 's just too hard to bounce back . nick : i know it 's been hard on him , but i 'm not the enemy . chelsea : no , and no one thinks you 're the enemy . but adam is n't , either . not to connor . to connor , he 's just his dad . nick : well , his dad wo n't answer his phone , and it does n't seem like he 's showing any interest in coming back home . so let 's look at what he 's got . on one side , he 's got all these emotions . they 're like five times bigger than he is , and he feels like he 's been abandoned by every father figure he 's ever had . chelsea : and on the other side ? nick : on the other side , he 's got us , and we can help him . we can help him understand why he started that fight and why his dad being gone has absolutely nothing to do with him . he 's got aunts and an uncle and cousins who love him and will do anything for him . look , this fight -- chelsea : i -- i 'll handle it . nick : but that 's the thing , chelsea . you do n't have to do it alone . i 'm right here . do n't you think it would be helpful to have some backup to really help hammer this home ? i mean , it ca n't possibly hurt , can it ? lola : i would love to have a baby . kyle : midnight feedings and dirty diapers ? lola : all of it . but not now . this is n't the right time . we 're so busy with work , and the ink on our marriage license is n't barely dry . kyle : what if the test had been positive ? lola : we would have made it work . kyle : our baby , when it comes -- no rush -- is going to be so lucky to have so much love . lola : i think we 're gon na need something a little more nutritious than these cookies for breakfast . what can i make us , eggs ? kyle : mm . a doctor 's appointment . lola : i 'm fine . it 's probably just a bug . if it gets worse , i 'll call the doctor , i promise . kyle : good . but you need to stay off your feet . you ca n't work like this , so call your sous chefs and your crew and tell them you 're not coming in , and rest . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : mm , i love it when you get all soft and cuddly . kyle : [ chuckles ] lola : but you 're worried over nothing . kyle : prove it . wrap yourself up in a blanket and make yourself comfy . lola : okay , i guess i could finish the thank - you notes from our wedding . kyle : i 'll check on you later ? lola : mm - hmm . i love you . kyle : love you back . lola : [ gasps ] no . what if i contagious ? kyle : we 're married . share and share alike . lola : [ laughs ] jack : stewart brooks has been dead for ages . who are these mysterious sources of yours ? attendees at a seance ? traci : [ laughs ] no . no . he had daughters , who are very much alive and he was very close to . lorie , leslie , chris . jack : and , of course , peggy . traci : who says hello and sends her best . jack : i 'm glad she does n't hold a grudge . traci : [ laughs ] anyway -- jack : so you talked to them . what did they say ? traci : well , uh , unfortunately , chris and peggy do n't remember anything significant about dina , but leslie and lorie may be able to help , so they 're going to reach out to them , and i should be hearing from one or other sometime today . jack : i had forgotten how good you are at solving mysteries . traci : well , i have n't solved this one yet , but ... fingers crossed . how about you ? find anything ? jack : oh , i 've been looking through yearbooks here . check this out . traci : what you got ? jack : [ groans ] well , hold on . traci : oh , my word . oh ! jack : our parents in their salad days . traci : oh , i 've seen photos of them in their teen years , but oh , my gosh . seeing them like this ... [ cellphone rings ] oh ! leslie brooks . jack : ooh ! traci : leslie , hello ! thank you so much for calling . very much hope that you have something for us . good news ? [ intercom buzzes ] lola : hi , babe . forgot your keys ? [ exhales sharply ] [ door opens ] oh , my god . adrian ? chelsea : i know yesterday was very upsetting and confusing for everyone , and i understand that you 're ticked that your dad left town , but we need to hear your side of the story about what led to that fight at school . connor : do i have to ? chelsea : yes , you have to because i really want to understand . connor : [ sighs ] that kid said something . nick : about what ? connor : my dad . mean things . lies . so i had to do something . chelsea : something ? connor : i hit him . he made me mad . i did n't have a choice . traci : yes . thank you so much . jack : what did she say ? traci : potentially , really good news . apparently , leslie and lorie have catalogued all of their dad 's records and his correspondence -- jack : fantastic . traci : when they launched his journalism lab at the walnut grove centennial last year . and they seemed to remember this letter from dina to stuart that was written decades ago , so they 're gon na look for it , and , if they find it , they 're gon na scan it and e - mail to me . leslie says do n't get our hopes up . jack : oh , yeah , kind of late for that . traci : [ giggles ] it could be nothing . jack : or it could explain what mother 's been saying . traci : stuart would not have kept a letter this long unless it was important , right ? kyle : [ chuckles ] this is crazy . [ laughs ] traci : oh , around here , we are . all abbott , all the time . kyle : man , i had no idea there was so much stuff . well , it 's a good thing someone in this family got the hoarder gene , or you would n't be able to get half as far as you have on your abbott family history project . jack : the more we dig , the more we find out . speaking of that , you spent a lot of time with dina , listening to her stories , right ? kyle : ooh , we had some good talks . jack : well , did she ever mention the name stuart or stuart brooks ? kyle : not that i recall . is that important ? traci : we do n't know yet . jack : no stone unturned . kyle : [ chuckles ] traci : but i do know this , before we open one more box , i need some more coffee . jack , would you like some ? jack : yeah , i 'd love some ... traci : kyle ? kyle : i 'm good . traci : okay . kyle : [ sighs ] man , it 'll be good to have all this abbott family history for the future generations . jack : yeah , that 's exactly how i feel . kyle : mm , makes me wonder -- how would you feel about becoming a grandfather ? adrian : what a beautiful home you have . lola : what are you doing here ? adrian : i 'm not here to fight . lola : what do you want ? adrian : to apologize . i am so sorry things got so awkward at your wedding . lola : because you showed up uninvited , like you have now . except , this time , you show up in shades , which you have n't taken off , even though we 're inside , so what 's your deal , adrian ? adrian : so much like your mother . lola : [ scoffs ] adrian : always a step ahead . you 're right . [ sighs ] i 'm in trouble . jack : i 'm not old enough to be a grandfather ! this is -- this is out of nowhere ! how is lola doing ? i mean , when is she due ? kyle : she is n't -- yet . jack : wait , i thought you just said -- kyle : we had a false alarm -- nausea , dizziness ... jack : but she 's okay . kyle : yes . she 's fine . but , last night , we thought we were about to give out bubblegum cigars -- oh , you look disappointed . jack : no , no . i -- well , okay , maybe a little . no , i 'm very confident one day i will be bouncing a baby on this knee . that is , if you two still want to have a child ... kyle : we do . at some point . but last night threw us for a loop , you know ? jack : maybe it 's time for a refresher course on that birds - and - the - bees talk . kyle : i 'm well aware of the circumstances surrounding my conception . our baby 's gon na be a little different . jack : oh , really ? kyle : we have it all planned out . he or she or they will show up when lola and i are at a good place in our careers and lives . jack : uh - huh . there 's an old proverb . `` if you want to make god laugh , tell him your plans . `` no , things never go the way you expect them to . kyle : i know . jack : oh , if only you did know . kyle : whenever , whatever , lola and i will figure it out . and have a great father to give us good advice . jack : but that 's not why you came here today . kyle : those crackers mrs . martinez always has . jack : ah , dad 's scottish digestives . kyle : i ca n't find them anywhere . lola loves them , and i was hoping they would help settle her stomach . jack : mrs. martinez is in the kitchen , she 'll be thrilled to see you . kyle : be right back . jack : go , man , go . traci : everything okay ? kyle : oh , live gives heavy doses of the unexpected . traci : boy , is n't that the truth ? [ laughs ] coffee ... jack : thank you . traci : mm - hmm . jack : what ? wait , something happened ? do n't make me beg . traci : i may have received a text . they may have found the letter and they 're e - mailing to me . jack : great . well , what are you waiting for ? get over here ! traci : [ laughs ] all right . let 's see -- oh ! nick : look , it may not feel like it , but hitting someone , it 's never the right option . chelsea : how did you feel afterwards ? connor : i do n't know , better . then scared . chelsea : you used to be my little peacemaker , huh ? your friends would be fighting , and you 'd find a way to make them stop and -- and make up . connor : but you did n't hear the things he said . nick : look , i get it . you know , sometimes you feel like you need and want to protect and defend your family , but the second you raise your hand up against someone else , you become the bad guy . it does n't matter if that other kid started it or not . connor , it 's real easy to make a fist and hit someone . it takes a much bigger man to take a breath and walk away . connor : i want to talk to my dad . chelsea : i know , i know . and i 'm trying to reach him , it 's just taking me longer than i thought . i mean , he might be traveling , or ... connor : do n't you have his number ? chelsea : i do , but i do n't -- connor . excuse me , connor ! you do not take things without asking permission . connor : here 's his number . chelsea : connor , i 've already tried him 100 times . connor : so try him 101 ! lola : why would you do this ? i do n't want your problems in my home . adrian : we 're family , mija . lola : oh , my god . we 're not . you abandoned us . you do n't get to come back when you 're in trouble . adrian : i understand . but if you 'd just let me -- lola : was it a woman ? adrian : why would you think something like that ? lola : oh , i do n't , adrian , because of your history with my mom ? because of the stories that i 've heard ? because of the way that you look at anything in a dress . adrian : lola ... lola : just say it . adrian : all right . there was a woman . lola : of course . adrian : there were sparks . how was i supposed to know she was married ? now the husband is looking for me . lola : so you turn to the daughter who you barely know for help ? you really do n't know the slightest thing about women , do you ? about how to treat people with respect ? adrian : i do n't have time for etiquette lessons . lola : [ scoffs ] i do n't have time for you . so goodbye , and good luck , adrian . adrian : lola . mi amor . i know it 's not enough , and all i have right now are words , but i am so sorry for today . and all the todays stretching back from the day you were born , when i was n't man enough to do the right thing . this is n't the life i would have chosen , but it 's the life i have . and i know i have no right to ask you for even the smallest thing ... lola : [ scoffs ] fine ! what happened ? adrian : after the wedding , i went to los angeles to see the city , clear my mind , and i met a woman , a singer -- oh ! with the voice of an angel . beautiful , intelligent ... lola : and married . adrian : to a piece of garbage . a real lowlife with one hell of a right hook . so i took off . i could n't go to miami . lola : because mom has one hell of a right hook , too , huh ? adrian : so i thought of you . lola : forget it . go ask rey for help . leave the country , for all i care . adrian : you know i ca n't do that . lola : you left your family before . what 's stopping you now ? adrian : even if i had the money to take off -- kyle : look what i -- whoa . what are you doing here ? adrian : it 's so good to see you , kyle . lola : be careful , babe . he 's about to ask for money in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... `` the young and the restless `` will continue . adrian : i never asked for any money . lola : you know some people have a way of saying things without actually asking . and , when he does , babe , because he will , tell him no . clean up your own mess . take responsibility for your own choices . adrian : i 'm sorry to come here like this , kyle . it 's the last thing i wanted to do . especially with you two being newlyweds . i just need a place to stay until i can figure out my next move . lola : your next move is out of my apartment . and what you do afterwards is no -- [ breathes deeply ] excuse me . make sure that he is gone when i am back . [ groans ] adrian : i bet she 's told you all kinds of things about me . kyle : she 's my wife . adrian : i wish i could say that it 's all lies . i 've made mistakes . i have many regrets . but she 's not one of them . i love her very much . you do n't know how happy i am that she 's found a good man to take care of her , love her . i wish she could forgive me , but , um , coming here , i 'm afraid it 's made things worse . kyle : maybe it 's best for everyone if you just leave . adrian : you 're right . my daughter hates me . she wants me gone . but , the thing is , if anything were to happen to me , i bet she 'd take it the hardest . and i do n't want to break her heart again . she 's doing so well . she 's happy with you and this life she 's created for herself . i 'd hate for anything to throw her off - course . kyle : why do i feel like i 'm being played ? adrian : i meant everything i just said . kyle : [ sighs ] this is a one - time thing . i made it out to cash . adrian : you did n't have to do this , kyle . kyle : so do n't make me regret it . if you hurt lola again , i 'll make sure you regret that . adrian : you have my word . connor : voicemail again . chelsea : give this to me . honey . i 'm so sorry . connor : how long does it take ? nick : for what ? connor : for a father to forget his kid . chelsea : no . no , connor , he could never forget you . connor : [ crying ] he just does n't care about us anymore ? then i do n't care about him ! chelsea : come here , come here , come here . it 's gon na be okay , it 's gon na be okay ! you have me and you have nick , and we love you more than anything , and -- and i 'm never gon na leave you . i 'm never gon na stop loving you . connor : no matter what ? chelsea : of course . of course , no matter what . nick : hey , dude . we 're a team , all right ? it means we love and protect and support each other , no matter what , through good times and bad . if you need us , we come running . connor : you mean it ? chelsea : yeah . yeah , we mean it , big time . all the time . traci : dear stuart , summer vacation at the lake is precisely what i needed . after graduation . senior year was at turns exhausting , gratifying , and thoroughly exciting . i miss the old gang . i wonder if you 've run into anyone . i hope they 're all well . profuse apologies for not being in touch since graduation . i 'm not much of a letter - writer , so if you do n't hear much from me in the months ahead while i settle in college , well , i hope you 'll forgive that , too . jack : sounds like a low - key way of ending a friendship . traci : i do n't know , maybe . just a remind for you of what we learned reading shakespeare in mr . landis ' class ... `` i must be cruel only to be kind . thus bad begins and worse remains behind . `` jack : what the devil does that mean ? traci : why would mother have used some random shakespeare quote ? jack : it 's got to mean something . traci : maybe we 're just putting too much weight on it . maybe she just enjoyed quoting the bard . jack : no , no , no , no , no . there 's nothing random about this . look , she kept a picture from the country club in her safe deposit box by itself for how many years ? he kept this letter for even longer . traci : maybe they dated ? jack : would n't she have mentioned that ? traci : i do n't know , jack . you know , we do n't know very much about mother 's life . otherwise , this letter would not be a mystery . jack : so , what do you do ? i mean , when you 're writing a novel and you suddenly run into a brick wall ? traci : well , you go around it . you -- you take a step back , you outside , you get some fresh air . you think about something else for a while . which is what , i think , i 'm going to do . jack : trace . trace , before you go ... come here , look at this . anything here look unusual ? traci : no . jack : talking about the smudges . traci : oh , i do see it now . well now that looks like stains from teardrops . do you think that mother was crying when she wrote this note ? chelsea : hey , you know who loves you ? besides me , of course . connor : who ? chelsea : oh , let 's see . there 's so many people . um , there 's nick and your aunt victoria , your aunt abby , faith , summer , sharon . your grandma , your grandpa . all these people care so much about you , and they just want all the best things for you . does n't that make you a lucky boy ? connor : i guess . chelsea : you guess . well , they -- they really missed you when you were gone . they missed you so much , and they 're so happy they now have you back in their lives . you are smack - dab in the middle of all of their love . so maybe we just focus on that , you know ? we focus on all these people that want to cherish you instead of -- instead of focusing on what we 've lost . connor : okay . chelsea : okay . nick : all right , all right , let 's go ! chelsea : oh ! what 's all this ? nick : you know , a little popcorn , i got some of the pizza rolls we all love so much heating up in the oven . chelsea : aww ! you did n't have to do that . nick : well , i know it 's not gon na take away all the sad stuff , but some junk food and some games should help . what do you guys think ? christian : yay ! connor : sure . why not ? chelsea : [ laughs ] chelsea : thank you . nick : all right . a little game night . what should we start with ? uh ... hmm . how about parcheesi ? [ laughter ] we could play a rousing game of chess . connor : next ! nick : `` next ! `` uh , how about the quiet game ? connor : no ! christian : no ! nick : nobody wants to play the quiet game . we could always play who can get the most popcorn in their mouth ? chelsea : [ gasps ] oh ! how about a rousing game of who 's gon na clean up all this popcorn ? [ laughter ] connor : forget it . what about super hero charades ? nick : super hero charades . chelsea : ooh ! nick : i dig it ! let 's do it . what are the teams ? connor : i choose christian . nick : shocker . chelsea : great . nick : all right , well , guess i 'm stuck with you . connor : winners get ice cream . chelsea : [ gasps ] nick : you are on . kyle : lola ! can i come in ? lola : stay away ! kyle : you need me ! lola : if you see me like this , the honeymoon 's over ! kyle : i 'm a big boy . i can take it . i just want to help . lola : there 's nothing that you can do . kyle : i can hold you hand . hold your hair ? look , i swear to you , there is nothing i can see or hear that will make me love you even the slightest bit less . lola : i love you , but leave . go to work . kyle : i made a promise , before god and all our family and friends , to stand by your side in sickness and health . i 'm not budging . lola : what are you doing ? kyle : sticking by your side . or , at least as close as i can get for now . look , i 'm not going anywhere . this is your life . a husband so hopelessly and forever dedicated to you that he will set up camp outside a bathroom door , if he has to . lola : you 're crazy . kyle : in love . sickness and health . forever . traci : hi , robert . may i please have one phoenix rising ? adrian : i hope you do n't take this the wrong way , but i feel like i 've seen you before . traci : well , that 's entirely possible . adrian : miami ? traci : no . adrian : cuba . traci : not for a while . adrian : uh , wait a minute . i think i have it now . were you at a wedding recently ? traci : [ sighs ] yes . yes , i was . adrian : kyle and lola ? traci : yes . kyle 's my nephew . and you must be lola 's father . adrian : yes , i am . i 'm sensing my reputation precedes me . traci : well , actually , i was thinking that shiner must have quite a story . adrian : [ chuckles ] just to prove i 'm not all bad . may i buy you a drink ? bartender , that phoenix rising is on me . traci : [ chuckles ] adrian : [ chuckles ] lola : you are the best husband ever . my favorite crackers . ginger ale . kyle : how are you feeling ? lola : better . kyle : mm . hmm , no fever . lola : told ya . kyle : guess the worst is behind you . lola : i fought it off . good riddance to whatever bug that was . and to a pest of another kind . my father . kyle : you do n't mean that . lola : i do n't ? kyle : tell me the truth . is there a little part of you that 's disappointed he 's gone ? lola : no . okay , maybe , like , this much . but when i see him , everything goes lopsided . kyle : but ... ? lola : i worry about him . he ca n't take care of himself . what was he thinking , having children ? i mean , in so many ways , he 's still a kid himself . and there 's nothing charming about that in a middle - aged man . kyle : guess some people are n't meant to be parents . lola : i was thinking about that when i was sitting on the bathroom floor . if we ever become parents , we are going all in . we will be devoting and caring and loving , dependable , and our kids will know that we will always be there for them . kyle : i am 100 % committed to having a family with you . you want kids ? so do i . one kid , triplets , sextuplets . whatever life gives us , i think it 's going to be the most amazing journey . and i would n't want to miss a second of it . lola : i love you so much . kyle : i love you , too . lola : you are the best man ever , better than my father ever was or ever will be . traci : well , you have had a very interesting life , adrian . adrian : eh , you do n't know the half of it . traci : [ laughing ] oh , no , i don't . adrian : i 'm excited that i 'm actually talking to an honest - to - god published author . traci : oh , you flatterer . adrian : i wonder . will i find myself in one of your novels someday ? traci : well , anything 's possible . adrian : that 's my middle name . i can promise you this -- it would be a best seller . traci : i do n't doubt it . adrian : you know , that old saying is right -- `` truth is stranger than fiction . `` traci : boy , i will drink to that . cheers . adrian : cheers ! [ both chuckle ] jack : `` i must be cruel only to be kind . thus bad begins and worse remains behind . `` were you cruel , mother ? and is the worst behind us ? connor : we won ! high five , christian ! christian : awesome ! connor : you guys do n't know much about super heroes . chelsea : you said we were gon na crush them ! nick : well , you are terrible at this game . chelsea : [ giggles ] nick : hey , next family night , we 're doing a movie marathon . christian : deal ! chelsea : deal . um , how about you guys grab some popsicles ? nick : and when you come back , it 's time for round 2 . christian : you 're on ! chelsea : [ giggles ] is it -- is it just me , or wishful thinking , but is connor really turning a corner ? nick : it 's like night and day . chelsea : yeah , i mean , and he seemed , like , genuinely happy . you were watching him , right ? nick : yeah , i mean , we were getting killed in charades , but ... chelsea : [ giggles ] nick : but i feel like we 're the winners . chelsea : yeah . i feel like he was really taking to you , cheering you on even though we were losing horribly . nick : yeah , well , it was nice . i mean , i know it 's just the beginning , but all he 's gon na need is more time and understanding . chelsea : and more of you . nick : whatever he needs , you know that . all i have to do is convince connor . chelsea : well , he 's a smart kid . he 'll figure it out . nick : and we 're gon na get through this . as a family . chelsea : mm . nick : teamwork , right ? chelsea : teamwork . us against the world . nick : yeah .	lola gets an unexpected visit from her father who admits he is hiding from the angry husband of a woman with whom he had an affair . lola tells him to leave and learn to take responsibility for his mistakes . lola goes to the bathroom because she is feeling sick and kyle decides to give adrian money but makes it clear it is a one time thing . kyle also tells adrian that if he hurts lola again he will make sure he regrets it for the rest of his life . jack and traci seek help from leslie and lori brooks who tell them they have a letter that dina wrote to their father and they e - mail the letter to traci . jack and traci read the letter and think the smudges on the paper are tear stains . jack and traci also wonder what the quote from shakespeare in the letter could possibly mean the quote is this `` i must be cruel only to be kind thus the bad begins and the worse remains behind `` adrian runs into traci at the grand phoenix and he buys her a drink and he flirts with her a bit while they talk . chelsea and nick talk to connor who admits he hit a little boy who was saying mean things about adam . nick and chelsea tell connor it is never good to fight their is always a peaceful way to resolve problems . connor calls adam and it keeps going to voice mail and later chelsea tells connor to focus on all the people that love him rather than on the people they have lost . chelsea also tells connor that adam loves him very much .
lauren : michael . michael : yeah . what ? right here . lauren : i 'm in the hospital ? michael : yeah . lauren : what happened ? michael : look , baby , it 's not important . the only thing that matters now is that you get well , okay ? lauren : mmm ... i was on the roof ... your dinner ... was getting ready . ( gasps ) michael : what ? what ? what is it ? what 's wrong ? what ? [ scene_break ] sheila : the hospital . that bitch still lives . i ca n't believe it . i ca n't believe that i was so close ! so close to sweet revenge , watching lauren whimper and grovel , just about to end it all . and best of all , knowing that i made it happen . that damn boyfriend of hers has to show up and just snatch victory right out of my grasp . there 's no justice ! sheila : okay ... just get a grip here . sheila : it 's time to put on jennifer 's face . and why ? because i just had a small setback . this is not over . not by a long shot . [ scene_break ] gloria : ashley , we need to talk . ashley : not now . gloria : no ! did you know that tom had been arrested , something to do with drugs ? ashley : yes , i knew that . gloria : well , i certainly hope you 're not planning on bailing him out of jail . john : oh , there you are . ashley : i have to go , dad . john : not until you explain to me what you were doing with that reprehensible man tom fisher . now will you please join me in the dining room ? ashley : daddy , i do n't have time for this . john : ashley ... ashley : i have a million things on my plate . ( telephone beeps ) gloria : abbott residence . tom : may i speak to john abbott , please ? gloria : i 'm sorry , he 's -- tom ? tom : bingo . put the old man on . i wan na talk to him . gloria : tom , please , now . tom : oh , sorry , baby , but if your little house of cards comes tumbling down , you 're gon na have nobody to blame but yourself . [ scene_break ] dru : neil , what 's wrong ? neil : oh , brad just moved the auditions to conference room `` b. `` dru : baby , he ca n't do that . neil : he just did . dru : but he ca n't make that kind of call , honey . only you can . neil : okay , all right , let 's not make a federal case out of it . dru : i 'll make a federal case -- you know what ? at first , i thought that you were being paranoid about brad carlton , but ever since you told me this story , i -- well , speak of the devil . neil : hey , easy , no , dru , please do n't go over there . dru : brad ? brad : hey , dru . how are you ? neil ? dru : how am i ? you know , for someone who 's trying to become a member of the newman enterprise family , you have one hell of a nerve rolling up on my husband 's turf . [ scene_break ] sharon : and last but not least , we have our beauty of nature lipsticks . and last , but not least -- nick : wow . you look good . sharon : you think this looks okay ? nick : it looks amazing . sharon : thanks . nick : maybe some of the glow is a carryover from last night , though . sharon : could be . i was surprised at how sweet and romantic you were . nick : i hope you did n't mind . sharon : nick , why would you say something like that ? of course i do n't mind . it was wonderful . nick : yeah , it was . i 'm gon na go take a quick shower , okay ? sharon : okay . ( knock on door ) sharon : oh . victoria : well , do n't you look nice . sharon : thank you . if you came here to see nick , he , uh , just went upstairs to take a shower . victoria : actually , i 've come to see you to give you this . sharon : oh . what 's this ? victoria : new copy for your audition today . [ scene_break ] jill : aha . brittany : oh , hey . i was wondering where you two went so early in the morning . jill : we were just doing a little shopping . j.t . : yeah , we got presents for you , britt . brittany : for me ? why ? jill : just to let you know how glad we are that you 're still here . brittany : oh , my gosh . that is so nice of you . i ca n't believe how lucky i am to have friends like you . when bobby comes back , and we go off together , i promise i will never forget you . j.t . : well , you better not . open your presents . brittany : why do n't i bring you both some tea first ? jill : oh , tea sounds great . brittany : good . okay , i 'll be right back . ( telephone rings ) jill : hello . brittany marsino ? who wants to know ? uh , i 'll tell you what . just let me take the message . just tell me , for god 's sake . i 'm her mother . jill : thank you . j.t . : who was that on the phone ? jill : it was ... it was a federal agent . bobby ... bobby 's dead . j.t . : what ? jill : i -- j.t . : what ? brittany : bobby ca n't be dead . jill : oh , my god . j.t . : what happened ? jill : oh , brittany . j.t . : jill , what happened ? jill : apparently , the agent said it was a hit and run . it was at the house where bobby was being kept -- brittany : no ! jill : and they were on their way to the airport -- brittany : damn you , jill ! damn you , jill ! no ! jill : i 'm so sorry . j.t . : i 'm gon na call him back . brittany : no ! j.t . : the number is on caller i.d . ? jill : yes . brittany : you 're a liar ! jill : no , no , no , wait a second ! brittany : you 're a liar ! give that to me ! give it to me ! give that to me ! jill : no , do n't do caller i.d . do the number the f.b.i . gave us . brittany : yes , hello , this is brittany marsino . i 'm calling about my husband bobby marsino . jill : oh , no ! j.t . : britt ! britt ! brittany ! jill : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , come on . you would n't dare tell john anything . look what you 've got to lose . tom : just get me outta here . gloria : i ca n't do it . tom : you better . or you can kiss your cushy little life and your husband good- bye . gloria : if john -- tom : yeah , yeah , yeah , just forget about that , will ya ? get somebody else to do the deed . give 'em the cash and get 'em over here . gloria : who ? tom : try jennifer -- our mutual friend . look , i do n't care how you do it just do it . you got till the end of the day . gloria : all right . all right . i 'll see what i can do . tom : one more thing -- get ashley over here . gloria : wait a minute , i thought you said that -- tom : yeah , just get her over here -- today or else . john : now , ashley , i realize you 're a grown woman . but this concerns your welfare , and i will not stand by and idly let him -- ashley : dad , i 'm not talking to you about tom fisher anymore . i mean it . john : fine , then i will talk to the bastard myself . gloria : john , no ! john : what ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i feel so weird . it 's not like any illness i 've ever had before . michael : doctor , hey . reese : excuse me . michael : sure . reese : how are you feeling ? lauren : um , things are a little fuzzy . reese : yeah . any pain ? nausea ? well , the results from your blood tests are in . they 're all negative with regard to disease . michael : that 's good , right ? reese : well , we 're also doing a tox screen . we wo n't hear back on that for awhile . and , uh , we 're gon na be taking you down for an m.r.i . here shortly . michael : a tox screen ? what are you thinking it could be ? reese : well , we 're just trying to cover all the bases , mr. baldwin . i 'll be back to check in on you later , lauren . lauren : okay . reese : okay , excuse me . michael : sure . thank you . i 'll be right back , okay ? lauren : okay . michael : i 'll be right back . nurse : mr. baldwin ? michael : yes . nurse : would you like to hold these for safekeeping ? michael : oh , yes , thank you . hmm . michael : doctor ? reese : yeah ? michael : you are gon na find out what 's wrong with my fiancée , right ? reese : we 'll do our best . michael : if you 'd only seen the way she was talking last night . reese : as soon as we get the rest of the lab results , we 'll know more . ( pager beeps ) reese : excuse me . i have to take this page . [ scene_break ] brad : dru , i have no idea what you 're talking about . dru : yes , you do , brad . yes , you do . you switched the conference rooms at the 11th hour for the spokesmodel auditions . brad : i felt a smaller room was a better choice given the size of the crowd . neil : um , honey , why do n't you go along to the office ? i 'll handle this , okay ? dru : oh -- neil : please ? neil : i do n't know what you 're trying to prove . brad : i 'm not trying to prove anything . neil : brad , as chief operating officer , i 'm supposed to produce the spokesmodel auditions . your job is to be the creative consultant . my job is to get this all on tape . now i 'm willing to dismiss this as a simple oversight on your part . brad : what , that you were n't informed early enough about the change ? neil : any changes you know damn well that i 'm supposed to be informed . and that i 'm supposed to sign off on them . brad : all right , neil , listen , you know what ? we can talk about this later . i 've got ta go . but just so you know . there is one more change , and i want you to be informed . neil : and what is that change ? brad : victoria hired a research firm to make the final decision . i will see you at the auditions . victoria : i know it 's a challenge . but i feel like the new pages will give a more complete picture of each of the candidate 's skills . also , i wanted to let you know that we 're bringing in an independent market research group . and they will be the ones selecting the spokesmodel based on consumer reactions to the audition tapes . sharon : you 're kidding . victoria : well , we felt that it would be more professional and it would eliminate the possibility of overly subjective factors coming into play . sharon : i see . victoria : all the candidates are receiving this copy . i suspect that most of them will be memorizing it , which i 'm sure you 'd like to do , too . good luck . neil : i just came by to tell you that the auditions are gon na be changed to conference room `` b. `` sharon : oh , okay . thanks . uh , i better be getting to work so , um ... i 'll just -- i 'll see you at the office ? neil : yeah . sharon : okay . nick : good luck , babe . sharon : thanks . neil : um ... nick : neil , you could 've called with this news . is there something else going on ? neil : listen , i really do n't wan na make too much out of this , all right ? but i 'm starting to have some serious doubts about brad 's intentions . nick : are you referring to the auditions ? all the last minute maneuvering ? you think he 's behind all that ? neil : nick , it 's the way the changes were handled . you know ? the man 's attitude in general . nick : you do n't think he 's a team player . neil : has he ever been ? i realize i 'm not being exactly objective here . so i might be misreading this situation . anyway , take it for what it 's worth , all right ? nick : all right . brad : hey . victoria : all set ? brad : i will be as soon as dan gets here . victoria : should be an interesting day . brad : already has been . victoria : how so ? brad : oh , i had a little run - in with neil and dru at the coffeehouse earlier . victoria : oh ? brad : yeah , they were n't , uh , too happy about the changes being made without neil 's input . victoria : i asked you yesterday not to make him feel marginalized , bradley . brad : listen , victoria , we 're working our rear ends off here , okay ? now i 'm sorry if i stepped on some toes . but we have a lot to accomplish and a very small amount of time to accomplish it in . victoria : yes , just remember we 're all on the same team . which reminds me , when i was reviewing the copy for the audition last night , i was n't satisfied , so i wrote up something new . brad : can i take a look ? victoria : yeah . i 've already distributed pages to all of the candidates . brad : mm - hmm . i wish you would 've let me make some comments . victoria : there 's no time . this version 's better , though . you 're just gon na have to trust me . i saw sharon at the ranch . gave her the copy and i told her about the marketing research team . she seemed a bit shaken up . so i guess we 've both been making some waves this morning . brad : well , better off making waves than being swept away by them . [ scene_break ] john : surely , you of all people are not suggesting ashley should continue seeing that man . gloria : of course not , john . ashley : dad , i had my reasons for being out with tom that night . john : really ? what reasons ? ashley : i do n't wan na get into it right now . but if it makes you feel any better , i have no plans to see him again . ( cell phone rings ) john : oh , darn . yeah , hello . all right , just one moment . this is a business call i have to take . but i just hope you 're sincere about not seeing him again . ashley : i am . what is wrong with you ? gloria : all right , listen , i know you told your father that you would n't see tom again but ... ashley : but what ? gloria : he just called when you and john were talking . ashley : oh , god , he wants to see me , right ? gloria : yeah . 'cause he claims he 's innocent . ashley : yeah , he thinks he 's been set up or something . gloria : so you 've talked to him ? ashley : i was with him the night he was arrested . gloria : ashley , why on earth ? ashley : i ca n't get into this , all right ? i 've got to get to work . gloria : please , ashley , just -- just stop by the police station on your way . ashley : okay , what is going on ? first , you ask me not to bail him out . and now you 're telling me i should stop by . what 's going on ? gloria : just ... i would n't ask you to do this if it were n't important . ashley : i think about it , okay ? i 'll think about it . [ scene_break ] michael : there you go . done ? lauren : yeah . where -- where 's my necklace that scott gave me ? michael : it 's right here . i got it all packed up for you . lauren : thank god . thank god . i do n't know what i 'd do if i ever lost that . michael : hmm . lauren : it means so much to me and the love it represents . michael : yeah , he adores you . he really does . lauren : will you put it on me ? michael : you know what ? you 're gon na have an m.r.i . you wo n't be able to wear this . lauren : mmm . michael : you know , um , i feel guilty . uh , i would never have gone out and stayed as late as i did if i 'd known you were so ill . i apologize . lauren : oh , honey , honey , how could you know ? i did n't even know . i was in total denial . i just -- i did n't want anything to spoil our special dinner . michael : whatcha thinking about ? lauren : last night . it 's starting to come back to me . i thought i was coming down with something . then i started to see things . it was awful . michael : well , you know , a fever can do that . lauren : no . they were so real to me . like the worms , a snarling dog and the rat . michael : you kept repeating , `` she was here . she was here . `` lauren : i said that ? michael : yeah . who were you talking about ? was there someone up on the roof before i got there ? lauren : sheila carter . [ scene_break ] gloria : jennifer , it 's gloria . gloria : listen , i 'm sorry to barge in on you like this , but tom called again . and , uh , he really needs to get out of jail . now listen , just listen to me -- i 've got the cash . but for obvious reasons , i ca n't go on record as being the one who gets him out of jail . sheila : ( british accent ) and you expect me to do it ? gloria : will you ? sheila : we 've already discussed this . i know you do n't care about what happens to tom . and i really do n't want to get involved . gloria : listen , i know -- sheila : no , besides , what gives you the right to even ask me ? gloria : believe me , it was n't my idea . it was tom 's . i think he 's counting on you . sheila : so tom sent you ? gloria : yeah . sheila : what else did he say ? gloria : what do you mean ? sheila : why would he think i would help ? did he make a threat ? gloria : a threat against you ? uh , i do n't know . i 'm not sure . sheila : would you just stop and think ! what exactly did the man say ? [ scene_break ] michael : sheila is in a mental institution in california . lauren : i thought so , too . but i know what i saw . michael : well , obviously , it was another one of your hallucinations . but it 's over now . it 's over now , sweetie . you just try and forget it . ( door opens ) woman : time for your m.r.i . , ms. fenmore . michael : ooh . i 'll be here when you get back . kiss me . [ scene_break ] jill : sip this . j.t . : hey , britt , you feel any better ? brittany : i see now what you 're doing . bobby 's not dead . you faked those calls . jill : what ? brittany : and i know why , too . because you do n't want me to take joshua away . jill : brittany , i would never do something like that . brittany : yeah , yeah . j.t . : you 're talking crazy . brittany : right , am i ? j.t . : yes . brittany : no , no , it all makes sense . it all makes sense . but it 's not gon na work , jill . jill : listen to me . you 're upset . you 're not in your right mind , darling . joshua : ( cries ) brittany : joshua needs me . and while i 'm upstairs , i am going to get online , and i am going to find the real phone number for the f.b.i . and i 'm gon na find out the truth ! j.t . : just calm down . brittany : do n't touch me ! leave me alone ! jill : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] brad : something wrong , dru ? dru : yes , brad . why was i the last one to find out about the market research group ? is this another one of your power plays ? victoria : hey , do n't blame brad . that was my decision . sharon : um , neil ? neil : hmm ? sharon : could you help me out with this part right here ? the part about our new hair care products . what do you think i should put the emphasis on ? neil : sure , sure , now this is new copy , is n't it ? victoria : i thought the presentation needed some punching up . neil : yeah , let me see . um ... okay , well , okay , right here -- if it were me , i would accentuate the beauty of nature umbrella name . the products themselves will stand on their own once the public gets to know our -- our total concept . sharon : okay , great , thanks . neil : sure . brad : all right , people , let 's get this show on the road . sharon : drucilla ? dru : yes ? sharon : i think i 'm gon na go and get changed . so i 'm just gon na leave my purse right over there on the table . dru : okay , sharon . nick ? brad : nick , what are you doing here ? nick : i thought i 'd sit in on the auditions . no one has a problem with that , right ? victoria : pull up a chair , nicholas . brad : all right , whenever you guys are ready , let 's rock ' n ' roll . brad : dan , would you ask our ladies to come in , please ? thank you . dru : do n't i know you ? sara ? sara : hi , ms. winters . we did a runway show in paris once . dru : yes . sara : it 's so nice to see you again . dru : likewise . ladies . brad : sara , do you have any acting experience ? sara : um , yes , summer stock , a couple of off - broadway plays . brad : that 's great . well , i want to thank you all for coming . i believe you 've been given the new copy . just relax , have a good time , and we 'll bring you in one by one . woman : we have an exciting new line of lipsticks . brad : are you having trouble with the script , heather ? heather : no , sir , just a little nervous . brad : well , just relax and take your time . heather : okay . woman : for all the seasons of your life . dru : great ! that was great , candi ! neil : that was really , really great . thanks a lot for coming . that 'll be all . brad : thank you . dan , would you send sharon in , please ? dru : i liked her . did you , victoria ? victoria : absolutely . brad : okay , take a deep breath and do n't be nervous . nothing much rides on this -- only the spokesmodel job . [ scene_break ] ashley : it must 've been just terrifying for both of you . michael : it was like walking into a nightmare . ashley : oh , my god . michael : look , you know what ? i appreciate your concern , but you did n't have to rush over here . ashley : oh , michael , gloria got a call from tom . and he still wants to see me . michael : you 're going to ignore him ? ashley : i would love to . but i 'm afraid if i turn my back on him -- michael : he 'll wonder if this second chance you 're supposedly giving him is an act . ashley : that 's right . and then he might put two and two together that i was helping to frame him . i do n't know . the thing is -- he makes my skin crawl . and it 's very difficult for me to be in the same room with him and not let it show . michael : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i got you even involved in this . ashley : oh , you are not . neither am i . it 's the only way i could protect my father . michael : well , at least this should be the last time you have to deal with the lout . ashley : i hope so . i 'm starting to wish i never heard the name tom fisher -- ever . michael : believe me , that makes two of us . [ scene_break ] sheila : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to jump all over you . it 's just that i do n't like getting in the middle of other people 's problems . sometimes it 's hard to tell where tom is coming from . gloria : yeah , i know what you mean . listen , i really think he just wants you to do him a favor . at least that 's all he said to me . sheila : i 'll do it . gloria : good . good . thank you . just ... just be very careful with this money . gloria : and , uh ... please see you do it today . sheila : ( normal voice ) tom wants a favor . or is he sending me a message ? oh , i knew i never should 've asked him anything about the poison . that man -- he knows too much . could he have put all the pieces together ? could he have possibly done that ? there 's only one way to find out . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i 've waited long enough . i 'm gon na go check on her . jill : j.t . , just give her a little more time . j.t . : tell me again what the f.b.i . guy said when you called him back . jill : apparently , bobby died early this morning . it was still dark out . this car came roaring down the street . it swerved up on the sidewalk , and it hit him and his bodyguard , and then it took off . j.t . : nobody got a license plate or anything ? jill : no , it just -- it happened too fast . j.t . : no evidence that the mob was related to this ? jill : well , it could 've been a drunk driver , but something tells me that the bad guys won this time . j.t . : well , we all knew -- including bobby -- that these guys would do whatever they could to take him out . and as bad as i feel for marsino , i am really worried about brittany . jill : she 's probably confirmed that the death is real by now . j.t . : poor girl . she really loved that guy . [ scene_break ] tom : hey . i 'm glad you came . you 're afraid of me . i understand after what happened . that 's why i needed to see you . you 've got ta believe that i 'm innocent . what they found in my saddlebags was n't mine . i was set up . i know a lot of guilty people claim that same thing . but i swear to you it 's the truth . and i know who did it , too . it was my stepson michael . ashley : i know that the two of you have had your issues -- tom : look , the man is out to get me , pure and simple . and if you know him at all , you know what he 's capable of . ashley : i know he has a history . but so do you -- and not just with your family . i mean , with the law . tom : you heard about the other drug rap ? look that was nothing . how did you find out about that anyway ? ashley : come on , you know my last name . i 'm an abbott . we have connections you know . tom : so the cops told you ? all right , look , i wo n't waste words trying to convince you . i 'll find another way to prove it to you . ashley : how ? tom : i saw some security cameras in the motel parking lot . and i 'm pretty sure one of 'em was aimed near the garage where my bike was parked . now as soon as i 'm sprung , i 'm gon na get over there , get my hands on that tape . it should prove that i 'm innocent . if not , then i will keep at it no matter how long it takes . i want you to believe in me again . i want us to ... pick up where we left off . ashley : yeah , i 'd like that , too . i got ta go . tom : all right . ashley : i 'll talk to you later . tom : be seeing you soon , ashley . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : and last but not least , we have our beauty of nature lipsticks -- designed to stay on your lips kiss after kiss . um ... apparently , one of the other ladies broke this tube . luckily , i have another one exactly like it in my purse . so now you know my secret -- i not only promote these products , but i use them every day . and like everyone here at newman enterprises , i hope to encourage millions of women to embrace the beauty of nature for all the seasons of their lives . dru : sharon ! that was fabulous ! very good ! i 'm impressed ! sharon : i just added that last part in . i hope that 's okay . dru : it 's fine . listen , i have another meeting . i 'll talk to you later . sharon : okay , thank you . dru : okay , bye . nick : babe , that was -- that was great . sharon : really ? nick : yeah . sharon : thank you so much for being here . i know it was just to encourage me . i appreciate it . brad : all right , listen , everyone , i 've arranged for a small press conference to follow the auditions . the reporters are waiting outside . if you 're all ready , i 'm gon na have dan ask them to come in . victoria : hold on a second . you scheduled a press conference without even telling me ? what do you think you 're doing , brad ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , britt . brittany : its okay , sweetie . j.t . : brittany ? brittany : twinkle twinkle little star how i wonder what you are up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky twinkle , twinkle little star how i wonder what you are . [ scene_break ] michael : thanks , nurse . nurse : mm - hmm . michael : what is it , sweetie ? what ? was it sheila again ? lauren : i know i was hallucinating but ... michael : but what ? lauren : it was so horrible -- the things that she said to me . i know that she 's locked away but ... she can still get inside my head . that 's why ... that 's why i was on the roof ledge . michael : i do n't understand . lauren : there was only one way to silence it . there was only one way to stop her . and that was ... michael : no , no , no , sweetheart , hush . come here . come here . no one 's gon na hurt you . no one 's gon na hurt you . i 've got you now . you 're safe with me . all right ? no one can hurt you . i 've got you , baby . [ scene_break ] sheila : thank you . tom : hey , angel . did i ever tell you how much i love that look ? you pay the bail ? good . let 's blow this joint . sheila : no , you know what ? not so fast , tom . i want to know why you had gloria drag me into this . tom : simple -- glo needed a front . i figured that brenda or jennifer -- whatever the hell your name is -- would n't mind . sheila : that 's all it was ? you just needed a favor ? tom : you thought i had something else in mind ? interesting -- you 're all ticked off 'cause you think i have some other agenda . you mind telling me what you think it was ? [ scene_break ] brad : i 'm sorry about the press conference . i did n't think you 'd object . i thought it was a great opportunity to get word out about the line by tying it into the spokesmodels . victoria : i have no problem with the idea -- only the fact that i was n't informed earlier . brad : and i 'm sorry about that . it wo n't happen again . i guess i made one wave too many . victoria : apology accepted . so who do we have coming in ? neil : that guy is really something else , is n't he ? nick : oh , yeah , he 's something else -- but not for long . [ next_on ] jack : hey , what 's wrong ? phyllis : i 'm about to relive my worst nightmare . that 's what 's wrong . nick : are you trying to set sharon up ? sheila : what could you possibly have over me , tom ? tom : something that could get you in big trouble .	sheila is very uncomfortable with the way that tom is managing his business after gloria leaves her room . tom called gloria and told her to get the money for his bail and to give it to jennifer to do the bail out . sheila already told tom that she ca n't be a part of this but apparently he has ignored what she has said . she gets scary when she asks gloria what it was that tom said to her to get her to cooperate and bring this envelope full of money to her . gloria does n't answer , but sheila has to put two and two together herself . she knows now that she should n't have let tom know that she needed information about poisons . does he know ? did he put it together ? `` there is only one way to find out , `` sheila tells herself . jill tells jt that bobby is dead but does n't realize that brittany is in the room when she says it . bobby was with his bodyguard when they were both hit by a car that suddenly drove off afterwards . the chances of the hit being random are not good . jill is sure that this is the work of the bad guys . brittany will not believe what jill says even after she calls her contact at the fbi and has the news confirms . she accuses jill of faking the call . ashley gets a rude awakening when while visiting tom he tells her that he knows that michael set him up and that he can prove it once he gets out on bail . he says that the place where he parks his motorcycle is under surveillance and all that he has to do to prove that he was set up is to get the videotape and watch it . ashley smiles but finds it difficult . as soon as she is able she gets out of there . victoria unhappily watches as sharon does a great job with her audition . she screws up but catches it and improvises beautifully . everyone else in the room is happy for her audition piece and congratulates her on it . everyone but victoria . when brad opens the door announcing that he has arranged a press conference , victoria turns on him with venom in his eyes . `` who told you that you should do that ? `` she asks him . he apologizes and is immediately forgiven . nick makes a point of getting over to newman to be present at the spokes model auditions after learning that sharon 's audition piece has been changed , that neil is feeling very suspicious of brad 's influence on victoria and that sharon was n't told that the location of the audition had been changed . once at the audition , nick gets to see for himself just how easily brad is able to bend victoria when he wants to . he will not allow that to go on much longer .
michael : all right , come on . lauren : okay . michael : easy does it . easy , that 's a - girl . lauren : it feels so good just to stand . michael : i know . lauren : if i could , i 'd run all the way down to that nursery . woman : not on my shift , you are n't . michael : ah ! your limousine awaits . here ... lauren : i 'm finally gon na see the baby . michael : yeah , come on . lauren : okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : it amazes me that you have a deal with mr. kim after he got food poisoning . jack : what can i say ? nikki : mm - hmm . did you get him in on the expanded tie - in before or after he got sick as a dog ? jack : oh , well before . look , mr. kim and i both want the same thing -- success for our companies . in fact , the two of us were out discussing future business deals when he ate whatever it was that made him ill . nikki : hmm . no , victor said that he saw you at the hospital . jack : yeah , i raced him to the emergency room as soon as he got sick . i mean , i picked the restaurant . i felt some responsibility for the man 's woes . nikki : that is true . victor mentioned that the two of you talk quite a bit . jack : well , yeah , i mean , he owns jabot . i wan na have a relationship with him . i 'm cordial with him . it 's good for jabot . it keeps ashley and me in the loop on future decisions , but i 'd hardly call it a friendship . nikki : oh , no , not a friend like victor , right ? jack : no , not at all . [ scene_break ] victor : i 've looked forward to meeting you . mr. kim : likewise , mr. newman . victor : call me victor . mr. kim : ji min . victor : so i understand you were in the hospital . are you all right ? mr. kim : i feel much better . thank you for asking . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that . you 're here for an nvp meeting ? mr. kim : that 's right , with , uh , mr. abbott and your wife , i believe . victor : molly ? excuse me . uh , would you kindly call miguel and ask him to take care of zapato ? all right , thank you . listen , i 'm about to pour a cup of tea . would you care to join me ? mr. kim : i 'd love that . victor : yes . mr. kim : thank you . [ scene_break ] michael : hey ! woman : have n't i seen you before ? michael : yeah , i have been haunting this place , huh ? well , nurse felicia , uh , this is my amazing , incredible , gorgeous , tough as nails , did i mention gorgeous ? this is my wife lauren . felicia : so pleased to meet you . congratulations . lauren : thank you . i 'm finally gon na meet my son . felicia : have you settled on a name yet ? lauren : you 're gon na think this is weird , but ... felicia : i understand . you have to meet him first . lauren : exactly . come on , i ca n't wait ! let 's go ! michael : all right . [ scene_break ] kevin : going somewhere ? jana : i 'm just taking my break . billy : yeah , we were just leaving . kevin : do n't let me stop you . jana : you know , i should probably go over a couple work things with kevin while he 's here . is it all right if i meet you at your grandma 's ? billy : yeah . you know where it is ? jana : yeah , it 's the big house on the hill . i ca n't miss it . billy : okay . see you in a few . jana : okay . kevin : hey , i thought you were taking off . jana : yeah , i just wanted to mention , um , i left you the purchase orders to sign and you 'll have to hire someone else . tara just gave her notice . kevin : oh , okay . i 'll pull out the applications and see what we have on file . jana : okay . kevin : so , uh ... you 're going out with him ? jana : no , not really out on a date . um , but he 's just showing me his place , that 's all . kevin : you mean , his grandmother 's place . jana : oh , it 's a huge estate . i 'm dying to see inside . kevin : hey , i 'll hold things down here . go . have fun . jana : okay , thanks . and do n't worry , i 'll be back to close , okay ? bye ! [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , michael ... michael : is n't he something ? lauren : he 's perfect . just like you said . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : hi , sweetheart . i 'm your mommy . i 'm so sorry i could n't be here earlier . but i was sick and the doctors were afraid i 'd get you sick . but you are ... so beautiful ... and special and loved . your daddy and i love you so much . michael : we sure do . lauren : oh ... you know what ? `` baby baldwin , `` you know ? the nurse was right . we have to name him . do any of the names fit that we had before ? michael : i had n't really thought about it . lauren : what do you mean , you had n't really thought about it ? lauren : you 're afraid . michael : what would i be afraid of ? lauren : you did n't wan na get too close . in case ... [ scene_break ] esther : may i take your things ? jana : oh , yeah , sure . thank you so much . wow . thank you . esther : thanks . billy : hey , you made it . jana : yep . esther : can i get you anything ? billy : we 'll let you know , esther , thanks . esther : okay . jana : god , this whole place , it 's like `` upstairs , downstairs , `` and i 'm definitely from downstairs . billy : my favorite part of the house is where the wine cellar is . should we grab a corkscrew and check it out ? [ scene_break ] [ kevin is talking at ashley at the counter ] kevin : it was pretty scary there for a while , but lauren 's fever broke -- finally . the baby 's getting stronger . kevin : hi , mom . gloria : ashley . ashley : gloria . so what do i owe you , kevin ? kevin : $ 1.65 . ashley : here you go . thanks . i 'm so happy to hear that lauren and the baby are doing better . send them my best . kevin : i will . gloria : like hell . kevin : mom ... gloria : ashley abbott and her selfish brother do n't give a damn about anybody but themselves . [ scene_break ] jack : is victor feeling as well as he looks these days ? nikki : oh , finally ! finally , i can let him out of my sight without being terrified every moment . jack : it 's been tough on both of you , has n't it ? nikki : well , actually , it 's brought us closer . i mean , you 're right , he has been ... reconsidering his priorities and taking it easy . it 's been very nice . jack : yeah . all changes for the good . nikki : you would think that . jack : hey , wait a minute , i am the first to admit that victor would never have sold me this company if it were n't for his illness . but try to remember , i did n't go looking for it . he came to me . nikki : i know that . jack : there 's something else i did n't go looking for -- victor 's friendship , his respect . he 's offered those to me . i have returned them in kind . his new outlook , i am the first to tell you , has changed the quality of my life . nikki : well , i 'm sorry . i should n't be so cynical , but hell was bound to freeze over one of these days . jack : you always did look cute in figure skates . nikki : mm - hmm . well , you 're right about his outlook changing . he has become so much more accepting . jack : not meddling with the kids so much ? nikki : not meddling at all , if you can believe it . our family is finally enjoying some peace . jack : peace around here , too , it seems . nikki : yeah , he likes to come in to work . he enjoys the stimulation of other people . and he is actually letting victoria and nicholas do their thing . i have to applaud him for that . jack : i 'm sure the kids are just pinching themselves . well , anybody who knows victor newman can tell you that he is definitely not the man that they used to call `` ruthless . `` [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm sure you have become aware that newman enterprises has owned jabot cosmetics a time or two . mr. kim : well , i hope you 're gon na tell me we 've made a good investment . victor : well , of course . you know , my wife and i would n't have held onto our minority stake in that company if we had n't believed in its future prospects . mr. kim : well , that 's good to know . victor : yeah . so , um ... what are your plans for the company ? mr. kim : well -- thank you -- i do n't foresee making any radical changes , other than to return the company to profitability and maximize the opportunities with nvp . victor : so jack abbott has been expanding aggressively ? mr. kim : well , he 's got a great concept and the consumer response has been phenomenal . victor : phenomenal enough to justify a risky investment overseas ? mr. kim : well , the house of kim does n't have the deep pockets of a newman enterprises or a chancellor industries . we have to pursue every avenue to increase our revenue . victor : right . so this deal came as a godsend to you ? mr. kim : it 's a good symbiosis . victor : you and jack seem to be working well together . mr. kim : no , i respect very much the values on which john abbott senior built the company . i 've told all the abbotts that , and they 've responded in kind . he speaks very highly of you , victor . and from what i 've read and heard about your dealings together ... victor : well , you know , jack abbott and i have come a long way . in fact , he surprises me more and more every day . [ scene_break ] jana : oh , my god ! a pool house , stables , a carriage house -- billy : a big apartment over the garage where the chauffeur used to live - hey , mom . i did n't know you were here . jill : well , i just walked in . billy : this is jana hawkes . she manages the coffeehouse . jill : oh , no wonder you familiar . hello . billy : jill abbott . jana : oh , you do n't have to tell me who she is . i know exactly who she is . i mean , how many manicurists go on to be ceo 's of cosmetics companies ? jill : wow . you have me at a disadvantage . i do n't know nearly as much about you . jana : oh ... billy : jana 's a society nut . she likes to read up on all the local celebs . jana : my mum was obsessed with the royals . i suppose that 's where i get it from . i mean , anyone famous , really . serial killers -- they 're fascinating people , do n't you think ? jill : oh , they are ! jack the ripper -- top of the social register . [ scene_break ] lauren : hi , sweetie . michael : you getting tired ? lauren : mmm , mnh - mnh . i just wish you would n't hold it all inside . michael : hold it all inside ? what do you want me to say ? lauren : i want you to tell me how you 've been feeling the past few days when i was so out of it . michael : i was terrified . there were times that i ... michael : mmm ... there were just times that i thought that i would lose both of you . and i would be alone . i was n't sure that you would ... hold on . lauren : you were so strong , michael . i mean , honestly , i could n't have gotten through any of this without you . michael : i 'm just grateful you feel better . lauren : i am better . and i know our baby 's going to be , as well . and it 's really time that we name him . 'cause , you know , if we do n't , he 's gon na go through high school as baby boy baldwin . oh , he 's gon na get teased . what do you think ? [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , mom , what do you say we head back to the hospital to say good night to the baby ? gloria : i think that 's a good idea . ashley : excuse me ? gloria , do you happen to know when you 're gon na be returning to work ? gloria : why ? you miss me ? ashley : yeah , i miss you . mr. kim was wondering about the production status of ' perfume on the glo ' . gloria : i 'm on top of it , ashley , and try not to badmouth me too much while i 'm out of the office . ashley : you know , excuse me ? i was just passing on some information . i was asking a simple question . kevin : okay , okay , okay . mom is just kinda tired on account of everything that 's happened . gloria : you do n't have to make excuses for me , kevin . we both know ashley would gladly sabotage me behind my back to the new boss . ashley : you are so paranoid . gloria : its only paranoia when they 're not out to get you . but you and your brother just keep doing it again and again and again . you know , their father would be so ashamed of them , do n't you think , kevin ? ashley : just stop it ! do n't you dare tell me how my father would feel . you wormed your way into his life for two short years . and jack and i had a lifetime with him . there 's no comparison . so just keep your mealy mouth shut ! [ scene_break ] mr. kim : how do you do , mrs. newman ? nikki : very well , thank you , although , i should be asking you that question . mr. kim : well , let 's just say i wo n't be dining on shellfish anytime soon . jack : we 'll keep our future business meetings in the office . nikki : so , mr. kim , shall we get down to business ? mr. kim : please , call me ji min . if we 're gon na do business together , i think we should be on a first name basis . nikki : all right . [ scene_break ] victor : you did n't have to rush right over , you know ? kay : oh , come on , i was delighted to get your call . victor : you look beautiful how are you ? kay : i 'm fine , as are you . that is , if nikki 's reports are accurate . victor : you know , i think she could write a paper on my case and publish it in `` the new england journal of medicine . `` would you like something to drink ? kay : oh , yes , please . victor : all right . kay : well , i think when your health is threatened , you learn as quickly as you can and , uh , everything you can . victor : you know , i 'm just glad and relieved that i can think about something other than myself . kay : and that 's why you called me ? because you were thinking of me ? well , here 's to you . victor : of course , i was thinking of you . so ... you 've been going through quite an upheaval lately . kay : well , certainly not in my romantic life , so you must be , um , referring to my selling jabot . victor : about jack buying back jabot . kay : well , and i could n't sell it to him for legal reasons . and he found that , uh , very ... well , he found it very difficult to understand . victor : mm - hmm , i see . kay : so when i refused to sell it to him he , uh ... tried to pull a fast one . he tried to buy the company secretly . victor : so razz cosmetics is legitimate ? kay : well , the new parent company is an offshore dummy corporation set up by jack . victor : i 'll be damned . kay : i was shocked when i found out . victor : well , jack 's always had a lot of cunning , does n't he ? kay : oh , he almost fooled me , victor , almost . victor : woe to the poor and misguided that ever crossed swords with katherine chancellor . kay : yeah , well ... um , i , uh , admit i was irritated when i found out . no , i was really irritated when i found out . victor : i do n't blame you . kay : well , but i can understand why he had to try . victor : you know , i have warned jack so often not to focus on one particular thing . balance is the key to the successful life . i wish he would let go of this issue . kay : well , victor , he 's gon na have to now that house of kim is the new owner . victor : let me ask you something , how is it that house of kim became interested in jabot in the first place ? kay : well , that 's , uh ... that 's encompassing a few small details that jack overlooked . no , kim and razz are major , major rivals in the pacific rim . and you can just fill in the rest of the blanks . victor : so in other words , jack abbott unwittingly set this whole thing in motion ? kay : oh , yeah , poor dear soul is wet behind the ears , is n't he ? he 's not at all like is , is he , old friend ? victor : what do you think of them ? kay : house of kim ? i like them . they 're good . solid history -- both financially and , um , in the business and , um , outstanding in their demand on quality . victor : have you met the ceo ? kay : ji min ? victor : uh - huh . kay : of course , i have . he 's a lovely person . does n't open his mouth too much , but when he does , he is well worth listening to . sort of like john abbott . victor : mm - hmm . how apropos . kay : i do n't know . who knows ? objective leadership is ... probably hat they 're going to need right now . [ scene_break ] mr. kim : thank you , jack , nikki . jack : thank you . nikki : thank you very much . woman : this way jack : i think that went quite well . nikki : i think so , too . he 's easy to work with . he 's charming , yet focused and very eager to make this tie - in work . somebody you could become friends with . jack : well , i do n't know if i 'm ready for that just yet . i think the best i can do is a business relationship . i have to accept the fact he owns jabot now . katherine bailed while the bailing is good . i could either sit around and mope , or i could get on with business . nikki : good way to think about it . jack : am i happy that my family 's company is in foreign hands ? no . but i have to have confidence this man is gon na do what 's best for the company . [ scene_break ] jana : so you 've been married a few times then ? billy : yeah , mom gets around . jill : billy ! jana : well , i really admire someone who 's able to reinvent their lives when the situation calls for it . jill : well , thank you . i imagine you 've done the same thing . i assume you 're not from here . jana : oh , yes . but you know , i was actually going to ask you about your accent -- very exotic . what part of the world did you say you 're from ? billy : cheese - consin . mom 's a lifer . jill : thanks , you make me sound so glamorous . esther : okay , i thought you kids might like something to munch on to go along with the lemonade . oh , jill , should i bring you a glass , too ? jill : yes , but bring it to the den . i have to finish a report for my new boss . jana , it was lovely to have met you . jana : likewise . billy : thanks , esther esther : oh , you 're very welcome . now you let me know if there 's anything else you need . billy : so ... how did you wind up here ? jana : i rode my scooter out . billy : no , i mean , my mom was asking how a girl from england winds up in a place like genoa city . jana : you translated that , did you ? billy : i memorized the boondocks - to - english dictionary . jana : mmm , and would that be the american so - called english or the real thing ? billy : man , someone asks you a personal question and have more footwork than muhammad ali . jana : i followed a bloke to chicago and he dumped me . so i took up a job in racine as a morgue photographer , but that was a dead end job . billy : ( chuckles ) jana : what , you do n't believe me ? billy : uh , i do n't know . should i ? jana : it 's up to you . billy : so ... where do you live now ? you do n't commute from racine , do you ? jana : i live in a camper by the lake . billy : seriously ? jana : seriously . there 's a year - round campground just south of there . once i get tired of the half - caf , extra hot , soy , no foam latte , i 'm out of here . onto the next adventure . billy : do you have the little pink flamingos out in the front yard ? jana : mm - hmm . and christmas lights strung round all year . billy : seriously ? jana : you and i live very different lives , billy . billy : i did n't choose my family , you know ? it 's like i told you , i have to prove myself just as much as you do . jana : oh , sure , while someone else is making your bed and doing your wash and bringing you morsels on a silver tray . [ scene_break ] lauren : so ... poindexter is out . michael : ugh . what about brutus ? or hercules ? lauren : excuse me , brutus baldwin ? michael : look ... he 's a strong little guy . he 's a fighter . lauren : yeah , well , he 's gon na have to be with that name . michael : his uncle kevin can give him boxing lessons . lauren : look at him ... just sleeping . he looks like an angel . michael : that 's it ! angel -- angel brutus baldwin . done . ( monitor beeping ) [ scene_break ] gloria : well , look who 's up ! what 's going on ? kevin : is the baby okay ? lauren : he has to be . michael : something happened while we were in there . gloria : what ? ! michael : i do n't know . we were just sitting there with him , thinking up names . everything was great . lauren : this alarm started going off . michael : the nurses rushed in and they pushed us out . gloria : oh , dear god in heaven , have n't we been through enough ? [ scene_break ] jana : well , enough about my pink flamingos or lack thereof . now i want to know about you . billy : fire when ready . jana : a smart , rich , good - looking guy who likes girls is n't taken ? billy : you think i 'm good - looking ? i go out . i just have n't been serious about anyone in awhile . jana : but you were ? what happened ? billy : it was impossible to be together . jana : and you call me mysterious ? billy : what about you and fisher ? i mean , he 's not exactly your type . jana : how do you know what my type is ? billy : smart , rich , good - looking ? jana : kevin and i date . it 's nothing really serious , though . i mean , we just hang out together , having a bit of fun . no commitment . but i certainly do like him . billy : you could do so much better than that , jana . i mean , talk about a nut job . jana : you know , i 've heard all the stories . but i believe he 's changed . people do change , you know ? we 've all made mistakes . [ scene_break ] victor : well , katherine , i must say i 'm glad that you think so highly of mr. kim . since he and my wife will be working closely together . kay : oh , victor , i knew there had to be a reason . victor : for what ? kay : well , this curiosity about mr. kim . you are looking out for your lovely wife . victor : i always do . nikki : i know i was skeptical at first , but i have to say , i 'm very proud of the way you 're handling this . jack : a guy does what a guy 's got ta do . nikki : excuse me . hello ? oh , yes . were the flowers delivered ? great . all right , thank you for confirming that , bye - bye . jack : who 's getting the floral tribute ? nikki : i sent flowers to lauren at the hospital . have you heard anything about the baby ? jack : i hear he 's doing pretty well . no serious complications . nikki : oh , thank god . when i heard he was born six weeks early ... jack : it does bring back some memories , does n't it ? nikki : yeah . do you ever think about that ? jack : do i think ? yeah , i do think about that . late at night , ca n't sleep , it 's too quiet ? i think about that little boy we lost . nikki : yeah , me , too . [ scene_break ] felicia : the baby 's fine . lauren : oh , thank god ! michael : why did the alarm go off ? felicia : your baby had an apnea spell . kevin : is n't that when you stop breathing ? felicia : it 's a common problem with premature babies . the area of the brain that controls breathing is n't fully developed so we monitor all our preemies for apnea spells . lauren : so what happened ? what did you have to do to him ? felicia : we just gently stimulated him to restart breathing . if it starts to happen more often , the doctor may prescribe medication or a special nasal device that will help keep the baby 's airways open . gloria : but what about for right now ? felicia : he has n't had enough episodes to cause concern . and he should outgrow it in time . any more questions ? lauren : uh , no . thank you very much . michael : thank you . gloria : thank you . michael : why do n't you sit down ? lauren : oh , no , the minute they let me , i 'm gon na go back to the nursery . woman : first dr. okamura wants to give you your test results . michael : is something wrong ? woman : he just said to bring mrs. baldwin back to her room . [ scene_break ] jana : it is such an honor to meet you . billy 's been showing me your estate . it 's absolutely breathtaking . kay : well , thank you very much . uh , it 's lovely meeting you , too , uh ... jana : jana hawkes . billy : we know each other from the coffeehouse . kay : oh , that 's where i 've seen you . yes , of course . jana : i knew who you were , but i have to confess , i was just too shy to introduce myself . kay : well , any friend of billy 's is certainly welcome here . jana : thank you . jill : i see you 've met jana . kay : uh , yes , i was about to ask her to , um , join us for dinner . jana : oh , bad luck , i 'm on break . it would 've been so lovely , but unfortunately , i ... i ca n't . kay : that 's a pity . another time ? billy : definitely . jana : yeah . um , do you know what esther did with my things ? billy : in the closet . i 'll go get it . jana : okay . u know ... i was meaning to mention , i saw this earlier . is this a sung dynasty ? kay : yes , yes , it is . jana : may i ? kay : of course . jana : look at that . dragons were a common motif during this period . this is absolutely exquisite . kay : thank you . not that many people are so astute . jill : where did you learn so much about art , jana ? jana : oh , i studied it a bit back home , that 's all . kay : oh , i see . well , thank you again . jana : oh , thank you . it was lovely meeting you both . sorry to rush off like this . kay : bye , nice meeting you , too . billy : i 'll walk you out . jana : okay , thanks . bye . jill : bye . jana : thank you so much for inviting me . i enjoyed every moment . billy : including this one ? jana : ahem . bye . [ scene_break ] ashley : oh ! oh , hi , mr. kim . mr. kim : am i at jabot ? ashley : uh , no , i do n't think so . um , i 'm looking for my brother jack . have you seen him ? mr. kim : not since our earlier meeting . ashley : okay . i 'll try his office . bye . mr. kim : oh , ms. abbott ? ashley : yeah ? mr. kim : you know , i 'd love to come down to see you at the lab soon , uh , review the security procedures . ashley : okay , whatever you say . mr. kim : excellent . thank you so much . good night . ashley : good night . [ scene_break ] victor : so then your meeting went well ? nikki : very well . ji min is quite the charmer . victor : uh - huh . he 's a good businessman as well , i think . nikki : oh , he 's a dear to deal with . now i see why it 's so easy for jack to work with him . victor : well , a lucrative deal always helps , does n't it ? nikki : although , we are talking about a man who took jabot from his family . at least that 's how jack views it . i do worry about ulterior motives . victor : i think jack feels that a cordial relationship with mr. kim will only help jabot 's productivity . nikki : you 're right . i just did n't know what to expect . but jack has been extremely professional . i have to say , i 'm actually proud of him . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jack : come in . ash , what are you doing here ? ashley : i want you to fire gloria tonight . jack : i ca n't . ashley : what do you mean , you ca n't ? is n't that the point of all this deception ? jack : i ca n't fire gloria . ashley : well , then have mr. kim do it . he seems to enjoy pretending he 's in charge . jack : you 're not listening . ashley : i want her gone . i do n't wan na be around her another minute . i want her gone , gone ! jack : i 'm not gon na fire gloria . i ca n't ! i wo n't ! ashley : why not ! jack : god , how do i say this without sounding like a nutcase ? ashley : what ? jack : because dad 's ghost ... dad 's spirit , whatever , came to me ! and told me to do the right thing by gloria or else ! [ scene_break ] lauren : who are they from ? michael : ah , nikki and victor . lauren : they 're so beautiful . dr. okamura : i hear you 've been out for a jog . lauren : i would n't go that far . michael : so do you have good news for us ? dr. okamura : i do . now the last round of tests we did looked good . which is why you were able to see your baby . the infection 's cleared up . although i would like you to finish the full course of the antibiotics . lauren : yeah , of course . dr. okamura : your hemoglobin count is the normal range . i 'm gon na give you a prescription to help boost it up . we do n't want you getting anemia . lauren : okay . michael : no , no , no , you 're gon na need all the strength you can muster . lauren : yeah . does this mean that i get to go home soon ? dr. okamura : well , tonight , if you like . i just have to prepare the discharge papers . lauren : really ? oh , that 's so great ! and you 'll give lots of instructions for the baby and ... michael : yeah , more is more in this case . dr. okamura : unfortunately , that 's the bad news . i 'm afraid your baby 's gon na have to be in intensive care for awhile . lauren : well , then do n't even bother discharging me , because i 'm not going home without my son . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , i , uh ... went to the hospital for a while . but i thought i should stop by in case i needed to close the place . jana : i told you i 'd be back to close . kevin : yeah , that 's right . you did . so , how was hanging out with billy ? jana : it was okay . but the estate is to die for . kevin : just okay ? jana : you can stop fishing , fisher . i have no interest in young master william . kevin : really ? mr. `` i own half this town , so you better kiss my -- my butt . `` you better kiss my butt . who would n't be dazzled ? jana : me , for one . i think it 's quite a turn off actually , when people lord it over everyone as if they deserve what they 're born into . i find him rather superficial and arrogant if you ask me . kevin : whereas i am modest and deep . jana : exactly . [ scene_break ] esther : dinner 's ready . kay : thank you , esther . billy : man , is my timing superb , or what ? except for jana having to go to work . kay : well , it 's a pity she could n't stay . she 's quite a unique young lady . jill : yeah , i could tell that you were surprised she identified that dragon . billy : what dragon ? jill : you were getting her jacket . and she recognized one of your grandmother 's pieces that most people would never have known about . kay : well ... sufficed to say , she 's a well - educated young lady . and , uh , not at all the bohemian she pretends to be . billy : well , that 's what makes her so interesting , duchess . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . lauren : hi . everything looks okay now . michael : hello . you decided to give mommy and daddy a little adrenaline rush , did n't you ? just to liven everything up . lauren : sweetheart ... michael : hmm ? lauren : i think it 's time that we name our baby , do n't you ? michael : yeah , yeah `` what 's his name `` is n't working anymore , is it ? lauren : no . lil ' bugger ? michael : oh , harsh . lauren : i think we should name him michael jr . michael : that 's sweet . but , you know , then kevin would start calling him `` mikey , `` and i 've never broken him of the habit of doing that . and i really hate `` mikey . `` lauren : okay . what 's your real reason ? michael : are n't you the one who said our offspring deserves a name of his own ? lauren : well , we , uh ... we talked about robert or william . michael : mm - hmm . `` bob baldwin , `` `` bill baldwin . `` lauren : yeah , no , that does not sound good at all . michael : unless you wan na call him william robert baldwin . then we would have to go back to our ancestral lands in louisiana . ( cajun accent ) billy bob baldwin . lauren : oh , yes . michael : i guarantee you a good time . and we can just flatten all the `` a 's `` in his name . lauren : okay , that 's cute . cute , but no . michael : ( normal voice ) mm - hmm . lauren : no . michael : it 's good to see you laugh again . lauren : it 's good to laugh . michael : ah ! yes ! lauren : what ? michael : yes ! fenmore . lauren : as a first name ? michael : yeah , what 's wrong with that ? fenmore . lauren : fenmore ? well ... we could call him `` finn , `` for short . but his full name will be fenmore michael . come on . give a little . michael : fenmore michael baldwin . lauren : yeah . what do you think ? michael : i think i can live with that . so what do you say , buddy ? fenmore ? you like that ? you good to go with that ? [ scene_break ] ashley : dad 's ghost ? jack : oh , come on , i told you about these visits . ashley : no , you told me about a visit . what are you saying , visits ? you were probably imagining things . jack : he followed me to antigua . ashley : he followed you to antigua ? jack : yeah , it was absolutely crazy . he was standing there in golf clothes . ashley : okay , so ... what happens during these visits , jack ? jack : we talk . or mostly he talks . and he 's furious with me and sometimes he breaks things or has me break things and he 's actually done it . he came to me so often for awhile there , i thought i was gon na have a breakdown . ashley : well , there 's no such thing as ghosts , jack . and you were probably just dreaming . jack : no . i was as awake as i am right now . ashley : okay , well , then it 's your conscience bothering you , huh ? i mean , think about it . you 're not being logical . jack : none of this is logical . ashley : why would he want you to keep gloria at jabot , but it is okay to kick her out of the house ? jack : because he does n't like any of this . he hates it . he hates my lying . he hates that i 'm making you lie for me . he 's furious at me , ash . and right now ... i feel like he hates me . he 's argumentative . he 's confrontational . he 's ... ashley : yeah ? our dad ? john abbott ? i mean , john abbott 's ghost . jack : please , please , do n't mock me , okay ? i know what i saw . i know wt and if i keep going up against him , i 'm gon na lose it . ashley : okay ... do you realize that the people we love , when they die , they do n't ... hate us or judge us or haunt us . jackie , they just keep on loving us , no matter what . so if you 're having these visits , experiences , whatever you wan na call it , it 's probably because you 're not feeling so hot about some of the decisions you 've made lately . and it 's not dad coming from beyond the grave to make you feel guilty , it 's you feeling guilty . [ next_on ] neil : you 're running around telling everyone that , uh , dru has lost it . the truth is , you 're outta control . michael : what 's going on ? paul : it 's sheila , michael . i have some very disturbing news . mr. kim : you have nothing to be concerned about , jack . jack : with victor newman you always have to be concerned .	kevin returns as jana is leaving with billy . he walks by them unaffected . billy goes ahead and jana goes to kevin to assure him that things are under control and that she will be back for closing . he asks if she is going out with billy and she tells how she is just going to see his house . kevin rolls his eyes . she promises that she will be back for closing and runs off . victor sees mr. kim in the hall and invites him in for a chat about business . victor is surprised at the way that mr. kim has taken to jack . mr. kim says that he is impressed with the way jabot and the family that started it . lauren finally gets to leave her bed and go see her baby . they have n't even got names . michael had n't been thinking about that . lauren can see that michael was keeping himself distant in case he lost the child . victor and katherine talk about the sale of jabot . victor is surprised to learn that after jack tried to purchase jabot and failed , he then tried to buy the company secretly . jana is fascinated by the mansion and when they are done with their tour , jill is there in the house when the kids come in . she is surprised that jana knows about how she rose from the life of a manicurist to ceo of a cosmetics company . katherine meets her too and is stunned when jana recognizes a sung dynasty piece in the house . billy tries to sneak a kiss at the door but jana interrupts it by picking that time to put on her helmet . later , katherine and jill tell billy that jana is lovely and not nearly the bohemian that she pretends to be . back at the coffeehouse , jana is surprised to find kevin there . he asks about her date and she tells that she did n't like how billy shows off and she found him arrogant . she emphasizes what she says by planting a big wet kiss on kevin . lauren 's baby stops breathing for a short while . the doctor is n't concerned as preemies might do that . it will only become a concern if the happens a lot . lauren and michael need to name their baby . she likes the name ' michael ' but he wants the baby to have his own name . they finally decide on fenmore michael baldwin . lauren gets the news that she is going home , but the baby wo n't be going with her . he will have to be monitored for a few days longer . victor meets with the elusive mr. kim and asks about the friendship the man has struck up with jack abbot . mr. kim says that he is impressed with john 's family . victor talks with katherine and learns that jack set up a fake company in an attempt to buy jabot . he then goes to his laptop and types in ' the house of kim ' to do a search . the site for the house of kim pops up , and soon mr. kim 's picture does as well .
j.t . : ignatious ? oh , iggy ? iggy ? victoria : iggy ? as in iggy pop ? why would anyone do that to their poor little baby ? j.t . : well , he grandfathered punk rock . why not ? victoria : how about `` reed ? `` reed is my mother 's maiden name . j.t . : you know , i think you 're just feeling a little sympathetic to your mom right now . but trust me , that 'll pass . victoria : oh ! j.t . : what ? what ? victoria : oh ! bubba is taking a swim . j.t . : bubba ? victoria : bubba . bubba 's his nickname . j.t . : bubba ? victoria : ( giggles ) j.t . : how about vlad ? huh ? victoria : vlad ? j.t . : yeah , vlad . victoria : like vlad the impaler ? j.t . : no , like vlad guerrero . victoria : oh , soccer , baseball , football , is there any sport this baby is not going to play ? j.t . : tennis . 'cause i hate tennis . victoria : hm . j.t . : vlad hellstrom . yeah . a strapping young lad , huh ? victoria : you know , i like italian names . how about mario ? ( italian accent ) mario , meet me in the piazza for a cappuccino . j.t . : mario ? as in , mario brothers ? victoria : ( normal voice ) mario ? okay , how about -- how about marco ? j.t . : mnh - mnh . marco -- marco graziano . when i was in second grade , every friday he would , uh , trade lunches with me and made me eat sardine sandwiches . so , no . victoria : ew . j.t . : yeah . victoria : how about , um ... ahote ? j.t . : well , that 's , uh ... that 's different . victoria : it 's beautiful . it 's hopi . it means , um , `` restless one . `` j.t . : well , there definitely wo n't be another ahote in his kindergarten class . victoria : no , there wo n't . ( cell phone beeping ) j.t . : oh , work already ? victoria : well , it is almost noon . j.t . : i lose track of time when i 'm with you . victoria : i 'm meeting adrian today . we 're gon na tour the town , and then we 're gon na ... end up at the historic museum . j.t . : oh , that little white house next to the grange building ? victoria : do you know that that little white house is the finest example of stick architecture in all of wisconsin . j.t . : well , i think you 're a pretty fine example of gorgeous architecture . j.t . : you sure you like it ? victoria : i love it . and i wan na wear it . i 'm not gon na be scared anymore . victoria : ( laughs ) j.t . : that looks nice . [ scene_break ] daniel : you did n't come home last night . amber : yeah , i was up late , working at fenmore 's . i just crashed on the couch . daniel : what were you working on ? a get rich quick scheme ? amber : ( laughs ) the fenmore 's in clear springs , they 're having a big grand opening fashion show . and lauren -- she wants to showcase some new talent . daniel : well , that 's great news . congratulations . amber : yeah , well , i do n't have it yet . she left before i could show her these . daniel : let me see these . wow ! yeah , these are sick . amber : hm . yeah . daniel : oh ! yeah . you know , lauren 's gon na flip out . these are really good . amber : yeah ? you know , i 'm gon na have all my songs recorded by then . i mean , how cool would it be if i could do the music , too , huh ? daniel : oh , that would really get cane 's attention . amber : cane who ? i am so over it . i mean , this is my future , my career . just cross your fingers and hope lauren likes my work . [ scene_break ] lauren : so has paul given you the tour yet ? maggie : oh , you know , we went jogging this morning . lauren : oh . maggie : the air was so crisp . the leaves were incredible . i can see why people would wan na live in clear springs . lauren : well , thank you very much . i 'm signing you up for the p.r . committee . paul : okay , they 're setting up our table now . maggie : oh , great . lauren : have you gone over the schematics ? paul : i have . um , i got some minor recommendations -- adjustments to the security system , but , uh , pretty simple . lauren : such as ? paul : well , why do n't we walk the store first and i 'll show you . lauren : all right . sounds good . paul : okay , we 're all set . lauren : oh , great . paul : the table 's ready . maggie : okay . [ scene_break ] kay : you see where you made a mistake ? cane : mm - hmm . i 'm gon na change that . kay : how ? cane : well , carry the one . lauren : good morning , you two . cane : hey . kay : hello , lauren . lauren : i did n't realize you were in town . kay : well , i arrived this morning , just . lauren : is there a problem ? kay : no , nothing unusual . i come up here once or twice a month and check on what the lad 's doing . cane : yeah , i 've got a couple of different people checking up on me from time to time . lauren : well , you should be very proud . he 's really stepped up . cane : thank you . kay : yes , well , he 's a chancellor . i do n't expect less . cane : well , i might 've gotten the job through nepotism , but i can guarantee you , she got the better end of the deal . she works me twice as hard as anybody else . lauren : well , you should come by the store later . kay : yes , i will . lauren : great . nice to see you . cane : bye - bye . kay : ( laughs ) oh , lauren . sometimes she just never changes . well , uh , now listen , i need to talk to jeffrey todd privately . cane : i 'll call him . i 'll set up that meeting . kay : i want to get to the bottom of this kickback and i want to do it internally , before it becomes public . cane : i 'll take care of it . [ scene_break ] jack : the last thing the voters want right now is to foot the bill for another recall election . let 's hope the whole thing is put to rest soon . sharon : so we took a ride on the trolley this morning , did the tour . noah : yes . there was a skateboard park with a quarter pipe . dad , you should try it . nick : well , maybe , if it 's padded . sharon : so what else did we see ? um , paddle - boats . noah : oh , swimming pools . nick : mm - hmm . sharon : and horse and buggy rides . noah : and a chocolate factory that hands out free samples . nick : mm . sharon : yeah , he had chocolate for breakfast . nick : yeah , i can tell . i can tell . jack : my chief of staff gave me the information . i 'll be in madison on monday , okay ? we 'll talk then . thanks . noah : you know , you should take phyllis up here when she gets out . nick : you know , i wish i could , bud , but , uh , she ca n't travel . it 's against the rules . jack : unless it 's work - related . listen , are we a go on cassie 's challenge being at the casino ? i promised my suppliers i 'd tell 'em today . sharon : well , nick already agreed , did n't you ? nick : yeah , it 's a ... it 's a tie - in with the town 's grand opening . jack : that 's great . it 'll raise a lot of money for a really good cause . [ scene_break ] david : hey ! nikki : hi . david : you 're late . nikki : i know . i 'm sorry . i could n't read my own handwriting . i tried to call you . david : yeah , i know . the reception 's pretty spotty around here . nikki : oh , boy . this parking garage is huge ! david : yeah . nikki : i 'm lucky i found you . david : you ready for some good news ? nikki : i sure need some . david : i 've been assured that all the stores will be on time for the grand opening . nikki : oh , well , that 's great . too bad our resort wo n't be . david : why ? what happened ? nikki : victor called in his loan . [ scene_break ] victor : morning . nick : okay , so , uh , noah and i will hook up with you guys at around lunchtime ? sharon : works for me . jack : yeah , i got an interview at noon , a casino manager coming in from atlantic city . sharon : okay , well , um , call me when you 're finished and we 'll meet up . jack : yep . noah : can we go to the skate park ? nick : well , did you bring your wheels ? sharon : does he go anywhere without that thing ? nick : true . how about your knee pads ? noah : got 'em . nick : and your helmet ? noah : yes , dad , come on ! let 's go ! nick : all right . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : oh . all right , we 'll go . hold on , i got ta take this call . hey , is this my , uh , hot , soon - to - be - work - released - wife ? phyllis : yes , if this is my hot husband ? nick : we still on for tomorrow ? phyllis : yes . definitely . i 'm so excited i could burst . nick : well , i 'm gon na be the first one to greet you at work . phyllis : ooh , greet -- greet ? is that what they 're calling it now ? nick : and i wan na keep doing this . we have to follow the rules , all right ? noah : can i talk to phyllis ? nick : uh , yeah , hold on . um , noah wants to say hi . here you go , bud . noah : hey , phyllis , guess what ? phyllis : hey ! what -- what , you pulled an `` a `` ? noah : i work with you now . jack 's letting me stuff envelopes . we can see each other all the time . phyllis : oh , cool ! um , i do n't know if the officials are gon na agree with that . noah : i know . i 'll put on a disguise . and we can ride in the elevator together . phyllis : we 're gon na work something out . definitely . noah : okay . bye , phyllis . jack : hey , say hello for me . sharon : yeah , me , too . noah : jack and mom say hi . here 's dad . nick : yeah , summer 's gon na put on a disguise , too , and lick some envelopes . phyllis : okay , that sounds good . noah : mom , i saw lauren and paul and the police lady . can i go say hi ? nick : all right , i 'll see you in less than 24 hours . phyllis : yeah , less than 24 hours . see you later . i love you . nick : bye . noah : mom , can i ? sharon : yeah , sweetie , go ahead , yeah . jack : it seems like everywhere i go these days that detective follows . nick : why is that ? what 's going on ? jack : i am now a person of interest in , uh , ji min 's death . nick : really ? wow , and my son lives with you . jack : maybe you oughta get the facts before you start spouting off like that . nick : what do they have on you ? sharon : not here . [ scene_break ] david : adrian 's doing a segment on the local morning show about the renovation exhibit . nikki : well , that would 've been a great p.r . effort had victor not called in the loan . david : you 're not one to just give up . nikki : no , i 'm not , but right now -- david : good . because i have some connections worth trying . you might have to sell part of your investment . nikki : i 'm desperate . david : okay . still no reception . kay : oh , i thought we were gon na meet j.t . in private . nikki : katherine ! kay : hello , you two . nikki : when did you get in ? kay : oh , just got here . david : cane . cane : good to see you . kay : ca n't stay too long , though . in fact , cane and i are driving back in a couple of hours . nikki : ah . um , do you have a second ? kay : yeah , of course . cane : um , sure . i have to make a phone call anyway . okay . david : take care . nikki : david , could you excuse us for a minute ? david : absolutely . i 'll see you back in town . nikki : okay . david : i 'll go work on that problem . nikki : all right . ( sighs ) well , after we talked , i thought that i should talk to victor and try to make peace . see if ... we could work it out or at least not rush into a divorce . kay : well , i 'm glad to hear that . now have you , uh , spoken to him ? nikki : i did n't get the chance . he walked in the door and announced that he was calling in the loan . kay : you mean the overdue payment ? nikki : no . the entire loan . katherine , i 'm finished . kay : i do n't understand , why would he do such a thing ? like that ? nikki : i have no idea . but that is what he 's done . and right now the only thing i care about is getting clear springs out of his control . and i 've exhausted all of my resources . katherine , you know that i would never badger you about money , ever , but i am desperate . i am begging you . please help me . kay : i wish you had called me before the payment was due , nikki , you know that ! nikki : i know ! i know ! kay : now -- now i 'll stop construction on all the condos immediately . nikki : all right . thank you . kay : now i will certainly give you an extension on the amount of time you need on the money that you owe . nikki : thank you , thank you . kay : darling , please try to understand this . the company can not afford the entire loan . it can not -- it simply can not and i am sorry . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , call my secretary and have 'em set up an appointment for next week . yeah , we 'll talk about it then . okay , thanks . lauren : hey ! nick : hi . lauren : i just heard the news , that phyllis is coming home ! nick : i know ! can you believe it ? tomorrow ! lauren : incredible . nick : yeah , i 'm driving home tonight , so i can be there when she shows up for work in the morning . lauren : then will you tell her that as soon as i get home , i 'm coming by to see her . nick : well , there are some rules about having visitors at work . and if she breaks them , she could get kicked out of the program . lauren : okay , all right . i 'll run everything by michael and make sure that everything is strictly business when i see her . nick : cool . um , i hate to ask . lauren : hm ? nick : are you free this afternoon ? lauren : yeah . why ? nick : could you watch noah for , like , an hour ? i need to talk to jack about something and i do n't want noah to overhear it . lauren : right . but if this has to do with clear springs , i should be in on it . you know , i hear the condos are n't selling . and quite frankly , i 'm questioning the fact that i 'm even opening a store here . nick : yeah , all the bad publicity is frightening the retailers . lauren : including me . nick : look , we 're gon na turn this around . lauren : all right . well , if you hear anything , you keep me in the loop . nick : i will . lauren : by the way , where is noah ? nick : you know , he 's out back feeding the bluebills in the pond . lauren : well , i will be in the restaurant having breakfast with paul and maggie . nick : okay . lauren : okay . nick : thanks again . lauren : bye . nick : bye . [ scene_break ] adrian : i - i 've got my computer with me . i will get it to you . all right . victoria : hey . hello . hello . are you ready to go ? adrian : little snafu . um , my editor 's two - year - old got into her desk and tore up some pages from my manuscript . is there wi - fi in this town ? victoria : yeah , by the library . but if you need to fax something , you can do it from here . adrian : well , i - i have to print it out first . i 'm gon na head over to the copy center . let 's say we meet in the parking garage in an hour ? victoria : the parking garage ? four floors the size of a football field beneath main street . i 'm gon na need a tracking device to find you . adrian : okay , point taken . level `` d , `` east side by the escalators . victoria : all right . i 'll see you there . hopefully . adrian : okay . nikki : oh , hello . excuse me . victoria : mom , hi ! nikki : hi , sweetheart . victoria : did you -- did you drive around town ? did you see it ? nikki : yes . victoria : so ? is n't it great ? it 's better than we hoped . i mean , cane really did , um , he did an extraordinary job , i think . i really feel like everything 's starting to come together . i do n't know , maybe it 's the positive , feel - good hormones kicking in . but ... clear springs and -- and j.t . and bubba . what about bubba ? nikki : excuse me ? please tell me that 's not my grandson 's name . victoria : no , mom . it 's just his nickname until he 's born . nikki : ( sighs ) oh , you 're wearing your ring . victoria : yeah ! is n't it beautiful ? you know , i did n't want to do anything to jinx the pregnancy . i was really afraid that ... i was afraid that i was n't gon na have an opportunity to be a mother ever . nikki : oh , honey . victoria : it 's more important to me than anything in the world . nikki : i know . i know it is . victoria : it 's definitely the best project that i 've ever worked on . ever . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) victor : yes ? kay : uh , victor , katherine here . victor : katherine . kay : for you to pull the support from under nikki after she has worked so hard , my god , man , i think that is ruthless and almost inhumane . victor : ask yourself the following question , why would i throw good money after bad ? kay : come on , you and i have a long , long history . we both are heavily invested in this project . i 'm saying , please do not do this to her . victor : did my ex - wife come to you , ask you for a loan so that she could pay me back ? kay : yes , she did . victor : you 're a good businesswoman . you turned her down , right ? kay : well , i had to . you know i did . victor : if you thought it was a bad business proposition , why would n't i ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , is your big brother taking care of you ? is he taking care of you ? daniel : big brother is dropping her off at the sitter 's on his way to work . phyllis : oh , yes , thank you . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : uh , dare i ask -- dare i ask ... did you get your midterm grades back yet ? daniel : innovative and entrepreneurial finance -- `` b - plus , `` baby ! phyllis : ooh , good ! those are your hardest classes . daniel : do n't cry . hey ! yeah , i 'm stoked , but , i mean , my other grades have n't posted yet . phyllis : okay . tomorrow 's the day . tomorrow 's the day ! daniel : yeah . phyllis : i 've been dreaming of a good bagel for weeks and weeks and weeks . can you do me a favor ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : can you , uh , can you drop one off at the office before i get there ? what 's going on ? what 's going on ? daniel : yes . yes . i think i could do that . phyllis : yes . good . hey , you , what 's going on ? what 's wrong ? is n't your big brother taking care of you ? summer : ( cries ) phyllis : is n't he ? daniel : shh . summer : ( cries ) daniel : well , jack asked me to take care of all the paperwork . on , come on , girl . i think she 's upset because i - i do n't know if i got everything right . i had to drop your schedule off to the board -- phyllis : oh , no . on , no , that scares me . daniel : i got a `` b - plus , `` remember ? phyllis : it was n't an `` a - plus , `` remember ? daniel : i double - checked . i triple - checked . you should be good . phyllis : yeah , that makes me feel good . it puts me at ease . daniel : mm . phyllis : it 's a baby girl . [ scene_break ] noah : but you said we could go to the skate park . nick : i know , dude , and we 're going to , but i have to take care of a few business things first . noah : mom , this is n't fair . sharon : sweetie , i told you we were gon na have to work part of the time on this trip . nick : i promise you , all right ? it 's not gon na take long . noah : i do n't wan na go with lauren . lauren : oh ! i ca n't believe you just said that ! i 'm so crushed ! oh , and i wanted to give you a tour of my new store . noah : it 's a girl 's store . lauren : we have boy things , too . paul : no , it 's -- it 's a girl store . nick : yeah , good stuff . paul : it 's definitely a girl 's store . lauren : you , guys ! paul : no , it 's true . hey , i 've got an idea . i 've got a fishing pole in my trunk . the walleye and the pike -- i 'm telling ya -- have feedbags on for the winter . nick : ah ! paul : what do you say ? nick : how does that sound , man ? noah : way better . sharon : well , someone forgot to pack his fishing pole . paul : that 's all right . he can use mine . nick : does that sound fun ? noah : okay . paul : done . nick : good . paul : you wan na come with us ? maggie : hooks , worms , standing around not talking for inordinate amounts of time ? paul : yeah , it 's a great way to relieve stress . maggie : i can think of better ways . no , you go off with noah . paul : okay . maggie : okay . paul : you do n't mind if we delay the walk - through ? lauren : that 's fine . we can rearrange the schedule . in fact , i actually -- i wan na check out the new stores and see if the retailers are having any trouble with delays . maggie : oh , shopping is my idea of how to relieve stress . lauren : ah , so then come with me . maggie : okay . you talked me into it . lauren : good . why do n't we meet here in an hour ? i just have some things i need to wrap up . maggie : okay , great . that sounds good . see you later . lauren : see you all . nick : okay . paul : have fun . lauren : bye . nick : hey , you be good . noah : i will . sharon : and you 're gon na need a heavier jacket . let 's get one . noah : okay . paul : i 'll find out where i can get a fishing license . noah : bye , dad ! see you later ! nick : see ya . thank you . paul : okay , you bet . nikki : no . no announcement yet . i have a call in to kwan in hong kong . yeah , i - i 'm waiting . he was not very happy with victor the last deal they made , so ... i 'm hoping to take advantage of that . um ... let me know if you hear anything , okay ? bye . can you believe that jack had the nerve to show his face here this morning ? nick : well , yeah , we 're actually all here to look at the casino . nikki : why ? nick : well , we 're holding cassie 's challenge fundraiser event there . nikki : what ? why do you think that 's a good place for that ? nick : well , it 's in conjunction with the town 's grand opening . we think we 'll raise a lot of money . nikki : okay . have you spoken to your father lately ? nick : no . why ? nikki : he called in my loan . nick : why would he do that ? nikki : oh , because he 's victor newman and because he can . i could n't make the payment , and it is in our agreement that he has the right to call in the entire amount . nick : what the hell is he thinking ? he has to realize how this is going to affect the development . not including all of us ! look , mom , this is n't over without a fight . i 'm gon na do whatever i can to make sure you get that money . [ scene_break ] j.t . : the concrete mixed for the band shell was over - watered , resulting in high slump . kay : which means what ? j.t . : an increase in shrinkage and a loss of compressive strength . we 're vulnerable to freeze - thaw deterioration . now when i confronted the project manager , he said he 'd look into it . when i pressed a little harder , he said he 'd fire the sub , and that that mixture was an isolated case . cane : was it ? j.t . : everything that 's been poured to date has passed inspection . kay : then we 're covered ? cane : unless the city inspector 's on the take . kay : well , then is there some way we can ... inspect this quietly until we find a problem ? that is , if there is one . cane : yeah , i can do that . kay : we have enough trouble in clear springs as it is , now the more low key this is , the better off we 're going to be . and the cost to chancellor industries ? you know , that 's not to mention the potential lawsuits -- could be staggering . and i do mean , staggering . [ scene_break ] amber : it 's really no problem . lauren : all right , before you leave , please go get something to eat and charge it to my room . and i insist on paying you for the day . amber : no , you do not have to do that , okay ? lauren : oh , yes , i do . i needed these plans so badly . i worked hours on them . amber : i know -- i know what you mean . can -- can i show you something ? lauren : hmm ? uh , yeah , sure . amber : okay . i know that you were planning on featuring a - a new designer for your grand opening of fenmore 's , and , um ... i was hoping that maybe , you know , you -- you might wan na consider me . lauren : oh , these are the designs you wanted to show me the other day ? amber : yeah . lauren : hmm . very nice . amber : yeah . you know , i - i believe that i 'm -- i 'm a really talented , you know , designer and -- and singer and songwriter and ... all i need is my break . and here are some songs that i recorded also . i also wanted to do the music for the fashion show . lauren : oh . would you like me to change the store name to amber 's , as well ? amber : i 'm not doing that false humility thing . i have talent . and i believe i know what your customers are looking for . lauren : well ... i did like what you designed for forrester . amber : thank you . but you see , these -- they 're hipper and trendier , but they 're not too hip and trendy , they 're -- they 're wearable . you know , fashionably wearable . kind of like , uh , haute couture meets retro - chic . i was kinda gearing for the younger market . lauren : well , it 's nice to see you so focused and committed . i like this one . amber : yeah ? is that a yes ? lauren : that is -- you will definitely have a presence at the opening . how 's that ? amber : yes ! [ scene_break ] nick : what happened to that dad who gave his daughter a baby book ? the one that told his son he wanted to build a cradle with him ? the one that said family was the most important thing . victor : what do you mean , what happened to your dad ? i meant that . nick : well , then you can understand why i 'm so stunned that you would do this to mother . victor : son , i am saving your mother from further trouble down the road , all right ? nick : oh , so , dad , you 're doing this for the greater good ? give me a break . victor : my decision is final . your job description at newman is in acquisitions and venture capital . nick : i am not letting this go . because this involves all of us , not just you and mom . victor : you listen to me , stay out of this . [ scene_break ] jack : so victor newman would be running clear springs instead of you ? what 's the diff ? one 's as bad as the other . nikki : actually , there is a diff , if you think about it . as much as i dislike you , i would rather see clear springs succeed , than you fail . can you imagine what would happen if victor were in charge ? believe me , it would behoove you to loan me the money to pay him back . jack : i do n't have that kind of money lying around . nikki : i 'm sure you could find some . jack : victor newman is the last person i wan na see running this development . even if i wanted to , i ca n't get my hands on that much cash to save you . [ scene_break ] kay : now the concrete on the boathouse ? that was fine ? cane : yeah , i was there when it was poured , and an engineer took samples . watch your step , grandma . i wan na go have a look at the fitness facility . joe supervised that without me . joe : mrs. chancellor , this is unexpected . nice to see you . kay : thank you . i just drop in once in awhile , check on my grandson . joe : so what do you think of the place ? it 's changed a lot since you 've last been here . kay : everything looks wonderful as far as i 've seen . joe : well , this was a shortcut until the driveway was ready . sorry about that . [ scene_break ] nick : so why are they looking at you for ji min 's death ? jack : my association with jabot , i guess . sharon : they just have to look into everything , that 's all . nick : sounds like they 're just looking into you . did you do it ? jack : what ? sharon : of course he did n't do it . jack : you honestly think i 'm capable of killing someone ? nick : i 've seen you lose your temper . jack : what , and you have n't ? nick : detective sullivan followed you up here , right ? sharon : that was a joke . jack : nothing will come of that , believe me . nick : they obviously have a reason to suspect you . so what is it ? sharon : well , they -- they found some dog hair they believe to be fisher 's on ji min 's body . nick : you and noah and jack are the only people that are ever around that dog . jack : none of that means anything . nick : it clearly does to the police . [ scene_break ] maggie : um , where 's noah ? lauren : oh , he 's up in the room , playing video games . maggie : oh . paul said he 'd be down in a few , which ... that could mean a few hours . lauren : yeah . maggie : the man 's got incredible focus , but not when his cell phone is turned on . lauren : oh , multiple work commitments . maggie : yeah . it just never stops . lauren : mnh - mnh . maggie : but i guess that 's why we get along so well . lauren : have you met his mother yet ? maggie : mary ? lauren : yes , mary . maggie : no . no , i have n't met her , but i 've heard some stories . lauren : oh , yeah , there 's stories . you know that she 's famous for her spare ribs and sauerkraut ? do you know that ? maggie : yeah , he said something -- something about that . lauren : right . well , one night we went over there for dinner , and that 's what she was serving , of course -- maggie : uh - huh . lauren : and made us take a bag home , and i - i guess we forgot to put it in the fridge -- i do n't know what happened -- but we decided to go to a movie and -- and then to the lake house for the weekend , and when we got home ... oh , my god , it smelled like someone had died in there . maggie : i 'll bet ! wow . so you and paul used to live together ? lauren : i thought you knew . maggie : no . lauren : he 's my ex - husband . [ scene_break ] victoria : from the outside you 'd never be able to tell that it 's a print and copy center unless you saw the sign , of course . adrian : cane has done a great job with the mixed - use buildings . i particularly like the work he did on that greek revival . victoria : it 's amazing . and i ca n't stop admiring how far this place has come . it 's just incredible . nick : hey , vick ? victoria : huh . you think that when you grow up , your little brother will stop following you around . hello . adrian : hey , guys . nick : hey . sharon : hey . wow , look at you ! you look great . victoria : three and a half months to go . i 'm sure i 'll be nice and ready by then . sharon : yeah , i know how that feels . victoria : so how 's the casino look ? jack : actually , could n't look better . sharon : yeah , it looks perfect . nick : are all the stores rented ? victoria : not yet . no . nick : well , i was thinking about opening up a pawn shop across the street . where are you off to ? victoria : adrian -- adrian has the agenda . adrian : yeah , there 's some , uh , privately restored homes that i still wan na show victoria . she 's gon na swing by n.v.p . , and if there 's time after that , we 're gon na head up to the ski resort . victoria : yeah , i 'd like to see the competition . oh , and of course , your exhibit . jack : which is ? adrian : it 's a ... an exhibit documenting the renovations and how blighted downtown areas can be revived . sharon : yeah , i peeked in earlier . it looked wonderful . nick : have you talked to mom ? victoria : yes . i have . nick : uh , excuse us a minute . adrian : sure . nick : so ... i 've made some calls , but i have n't been able to come up with anything . victoria : what do you mean ? what are you talking about ? nick : well , dad called in n.v.p . 's loan . victoria : what ? he tells us how important family is and then he does this ? after all of mom 's hard work -- after all of our hard work ? no , he ca n't do this . i wo n't let him . [ victoria calls her dad on her phone ] victor : yes ? victoria : dad . victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : what the hell is wrong with you ? after all the hard work we 've done up here , and you call in mom 's loan ? victor : it 's for the best . victoria : are you kidding me ? you do n't know what 's best for anyone but yourself . all you care about is hurting her ! victor : i 'm saving your mother from herself . she has made a mess of her life , all right ? victoria : i have been overseeing clear springs since newman got involved . i have put my heart and soul into this project . what you 've done is selfish and vindictive . you should 've consulted me . victor : you listen to me ! this is my company . i run it any way i want , you got it ? victoria : dad ? he hung up on me . i ca n't believe it . adrian : you know what ? maybe -- maybe you should take a break and relax . victoria : no . no . we 're going out . and when we 're finished , i 'm going back to genoa city . i 'll show him just how much i am my father 's daughter . [ scene_break ] amber : thank you so much . oh , hi , mrs. chancellor ! what are you doing here ? kay : what are you doing here ? amber : well , lauren asked me to come up . uh , fenmore 's is featuring some of my designs in the grand opening fashion show . kay : i see . well , i wish you the best . cane : grandma ? amber : thank you . cane : grandmum ? kay : yes ? oh . amber : the -- the fashion show will feature some of my designs and -- and also a few of the songs i recorded . my music career is really taking off . cane : good for you . amber : thanks . ( cell phone ringing ) cane : wait a second . this is cane . j.t . : hey , its j.t . listen , i found something really big . you better get down here . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , so tell me something . what do you think 's gon na happen when noah finds out about the investigation ? sharon : oh , we do n't wan na tell him . jack : there 's no need to . nick : well , until it leaks and hits the internet , which noah is on all the time . jack : okay , that 's not gon na happen . nick : jack , what 's it like living in denial ? sharon : nick ... nick : look , you 're a state senator . you 've been hit with one scandal after another . the press keeps coming after you , 'cause you 're an easy story . so i 'll tell you what , why do n't you step back and think about somebody other than yourself for once . think about what this is gon na do to noah when he finds out . [ scene_break ] paul : where 's noah ? maggie : he 's getting a snack . paul : oh . maggie : so ... guess who i was talking to while you were upstairs ? your ex- wife . paul : which one ? maggie : lauren . that 's funny how that never came up . i wonder what other deep , dark secrets you 've kept hidden from me . paul : well , i bet you do n't know that i play the bongos . maggie : no , i know you do n't play the bongos . you have no rhythm . paul : bagpipes ? hey , i can pull 'em out when we get home . maggie : you could ? paul : promise . maggie : mm - hmm . paul : what about you ? you got secrets ? maggie : if i told you , they would n't be secrets . lauren : hey , guys ! paul : oh , hi . maggie : hi . paul : ready to go ? noah : yep . lauren : well , noah and i were talking . and we think we should all go fishing . noah : yeah . she has stuff for fishing at the store . lauren : yes , i do . i have poles , tackle , lure , an entire sports equipment department at our service . and you called it a girl 's store . noah : yeah . paul : okay , we stand corrected then , do n't we ? lauren : thank you . paul : all right . well , what about the walk - through for , uh , the security ? lauren : oh , let 's do it later . we could all use a break , right ? noah : yep . lauren : how about you ? we can use flies instead of worms . maggie : oh . okay , i 'm in . i liked shopping better , but i 'm in . lauren : okay . paul : pound it , buddy . let 's get going . lauren : all right ! hey ! maggie : i 'm not so good . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i found these cracks here . see those ? yeah . there 's some over by the stairwell . kay : oh , dear . j.t . : and then there 's these here . kay : oh , lord . cane : there 's also cracks in the fitness center . i do n't believe this . we 're gon na have to halt construction . we 're gon na have to go over every square inch that chancellor has built or renovated . this is gon na cost a fortune . kay : oh , it 's gon na cost a whole lot more in lawsuits if we open for business and then something happens . [ scene_break ] david : i 'm sorry , nikki . i called every source i know . what about jack ? or that -- that banker from hong kong ? nikki : nothing . david : mrs. chancellor ? nikki : turned me down . i ca n't believe this is happening . i mean , it 's not just the money . this was my dream and now my dream is n't gon na happen because of victor 's spite . i have never been so angry at him ever . david : it 's because he knows that with your talent and drive -- he ca n't stop you . nikki : he has ! it 's done ! i 'm done ! david : no . no . listen to me . if you lose clear springs , another project will come along . a better one . one that does n't require you to rely on your husband . nikki , you 're not a defeatist . and no one , not even the self- proclaimed , all - powerful victor newman can keep you down . nikki : oh , david . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasps )	most of the town is now at clear springs . jt and victoria discuss baby names and settle on `` bubba `` until the baby is born . jack thinks that maggie is following him . nick is furious when he finds out that jack is a `` person of interest `` in ji min 's murder . nikki tells david about victor calling in the loan . when she asks katherine for the money , she turns her down . she also asks jack who turns her down . nick and katherine both try to get victor to change his mind but he wo n't budge . victoria tells nikki she is going to go talk to victor personally to get him to change his mind . amber tries to convince lauren to use her designs and music for the fashion show . katherine , cane and jt talk about the problems at clear springs . jt looks around and finds major damage in the structure . maggie finds out that lauren used to be married to paul . while nikki is talking to david about victor , they hear a loud noise and see the building collapsing . there is screaming and debris everywhere , and we see sharon lying in the rubble .
victoria : hi . ( doorbell rings ) billy : ( clears throat ) hello ? victor : excuse me . billy : yeah . victor : i tried calling earlier . i could n't get through . victoria : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm okay . um , have you heard from j.t . at all ? victor : what about j.t . ? victoria : i just -- i have n't been able to get a hold of him , and i 'm -- i 'm a little worried about reed . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : oh , it 's mac . mac , hi . hi . um , how 's it going ? how 's -- how 's everything with reed ? is he okay ? mac : he 's fine , but ... j.t . was in an accident . he was out in the storm and there were some downed power lines , and he was electrocuted . victoria : um , all right . i 'm on my way . victor : what happened ? victoria : ( sighs ) j.t . 's been hurt . he was in an accident . i need to change . i need to find my keys . billy : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . just go upstairs . go change . i will drive you , okay ? it 's gon na be fine . i 'll drive you . victoria : okay . billy : okay ? [ scene_break ] nina : ( whispering ) is he asleep ? kay : ( sighs ) ( whispering ) yes . finally . nina : good . kay : uh , did you , uh , speak to esther ? everybody fine ? nina : yeah , chloe is out of town on a photo shoot , so that 's good . kay : mm . nina : and delia is with jill and esther at the house . you and murphy are here . everyone 's accounted for . kay : well , not everyone . nina : ronan does n't want me checkin ' up on him , so ... kay : well , that does n't , uh , keep you from worrying , does it ? nina : of course not . he 's my son . [ scene_break ] ronan : yes , ma'am . got it . got it . okay . i want three more units downtown patrolling for looters . contact water and light . i want an e.t.a . on when we 're gon na be back up to full power . heather : we 've called in extra uniformed officers as well as detectives . g.c.p.d . is working with the fire department to coordinate the rescue effort and have doubled the number of patrol cars on duty to prevent vandalism . my office will enforce a strict zero - tolerance policy on looters . man : that should help your credibility come election time . heather : i 'm lookin ' out for the citizens of genoa city . i 'm not trying to impress them . man : it 's nice when you can do both . ronan : hey , buddy . the lady 's doing her job . why do n't you back off on the questions a little bit , all right ? heather : we 're all on the same side here . we want to quickly and efficiently get help where it 's needed . we appreciate you doing your part keeping the public informed . now , uh , i have to get back to doing my part . thank you . heather : do n't ever do that again . you 're the last person i want helping me out . ronan : you 're welcome . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , damn it ! i still ca n't get through . meggie : victor knows you 're here . nikki : ( sighs ) i just need to ... i need to get out of here . um , wh - when do you think the roads will be safe ? meggie : well , everyone 's a little freaked out about the storm , but it seems like the worst has passed . nikki : ( sighs ) it 's not just that . it 's this place . i mean , i practically lived here last fall when victor was shot . i - i - i slept on this bed so many nights . i could tell you exactly how many tiles are on this ceiling . i know when the nurses change their shifts . i could tell you the slowest elevator . ( sighs ) it 's -- it 's just all too much , meggie -- murphy , and -- and having to worry about the kids . meggie : you know , you do n't have to handle this alone . you have victor to help you . nikki : that 's just it . i do n't know that i do . meggie : what are you talking about ? nikki : he ... he called off our elopement . meggie : oh , nikki . i 'm so sorry . nikki : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : ( sighs ) mac : hi . you dozed off for a minute . j.t . : ( sighs ) so it was n't a bad dream . ( sighs ) mac : no . you were electrocuted , and you have some bad electrical burns . j.t . : it hurts . mac : i 'll get the nurse to give you something for the pain . j.t . : ( sighs ) what -- what about you accepting my proposal ? ( sighs ) was that real ? mac : ( chuckles ) yeah , so do n't go trying to back out now . j.t . : ( sighs ) no . i love you too much for that . mac : i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na get the nurse to give you something . i 'm gon na find the nurse . [ scene_break ] meggie : i wish there were some way i could take away your pain . nikki : ( sniffles ) oh , well , i do n't want katherine to see me like this , so i 'm gon na go fix my makeup . meggie : i 'll be here . ( cell phone rings ) deacon : hey , what 's up ? meggie : i can tell you what 's down -- nikki . deacon : ( chuckles ) that little cocktail of vodka and self - loathing i served her worked , huh ? meggie : oh ... ( chuckles ) and then some . victor postponed the elopement . deacon : oh , really ? well , if i do say so myself , getting nikki to think that i was her little drinking buddy -- that was a stroke of genius . meggie : how 'd you pull it off , einstein ? deacon : well , before i left work last night , i emptied out a bottle of gin . and then i filled it with water , and when nikki came in and asked for a drink , i poured myself one from my little private reserve , and , uh , the race was on to see who could fall off the wagon faster , and i never even had to leave the starting gate . meggie : taking from the rich and giving to us is gon na be easier than i thought . deacon : yeah , well , before you start spending that money , we still got ta break up the lovebirds . meggie : well , `` mrs. lovebird `` will be knockin ' on your door any minute , and i 'll handle the mister . [ scene_break ] kay : well , did you have a nice nap ? we have the drill down , do n't we ? ( chuckles ) one for `` yes . `` two for `` no . `` nina 's here . nina : hey , murph . how you doin ' ? kay : murphy , do you know what happened ? you had a heart attack , and that 's why you 're in the hospital . oh , hi . nikki : hi . kay : nikki , nikki , come say hello to murphy . nikki : hi , murphy . kay : do you , um , do you think he 's trying to tell us something ? nikki : i do n't know . have -- have the police tried to question him about what happened at the festival ? kay : my god , do you think that 's it ? that -- that -- that he wants to tell us what happened that night ? nikki : it 's possible . kay : murphy , murphy , darling , do you -- do you want to tell us what happened in the car ? what -- ( sighs ) murphy , what -- what -- what -- wh - what is it ? murphy , what is it , dear ? what -- what is it ? ( stammers ) darling , uh , darling , just relax . you -- you -- you do n't -- you do n't have to do this . nikki : wha -- ( heart monitor beeping ) nikki : oh , you know , may -- maybe this was a bad idea . nina : i 'll go get some help . kay : yeah , please . please . darling , it -- it 's all right . it 's all right . just relax . just relax . no one 's going to force you to do anything . just relax . just relax . nina : why do n't we get some air ? okay ? nikki : that 's a good idea . nina : okay . come on . kay : yeah . kay : ( sighs ) nina : yeah . meggie : what , you do n't think i know what you were doing ? trying to use morse code ? what , you do n't think i learned anything when i was married to your son ? no , i know all your tricks , murphy . you try that crap again with that morse code -- if you do , i 'll go after the old lady . nikki : oh , meggie , where have you been ? meggie : well , i heard a couple of the nurses talking about road conditions . it looks like they 've cleared up , so we can leave now . nikki : ( sighs ) thank god . i 'm headed straight to the ranch to check on the kids . kay : yes , go . go . be with your family . nikki : all right , i 'll see you later . kay : okay . meggie : i 'll keep a good thought for your husband . kay : thank you . meggie : you want me to drive ? nikki : no . yes ! yes . uh , can you drive my car to the ranch ? meggie : what about you ? nikki : um , i - i 'm not going home . i 've hired a driver . meggie : but you just told mrs. chancellor -- nikki : i know what i told mrs. chancellor . i have to go somewhere else , so just do n't worry about it . god , i 'm gon na take the stairs . meggie : nikki 's on her way . [ scene_break ] nina : yeah , hold on . it 's brock . he could n't get through on your cell . kay : oh . brock ? yes , yes . i 'm -- i 'm here with murphy . mm - hmm . no , the hospital did n't lose any power . no . oh , it was a god - awful storm . i know . no , we 're all fine , but -- but -- ( static ) kay : ( sighs ) bro -- ( static ) kay : oh , wow . bro -- brock ? ( sighs ) well , i 've lost him . nina : so he heard about the storm all the way in louisiana ? kay : well , he heard it on the national news . ( chuckles ) nina : um , i 'm sorry . i have to go . i wo n't be long . kay : nina . nina . now whatever you 're thinking , do n't . do n't , because it is n't safe . nina : i wo n't do anything stupid , okay ? i promise . [ scene_break ] ronan : got it . yeah . yeah . we 'll be there . absolutely . heather : thank you . thank you . finally . the roads into and out of memorial are clear . i had to threaten to sue the private contractor the city hired for debris removal , but it did the trick . ronan : nice work . heather : see , sometimes you only have to bring out the big guns and not use them . ronan : subtle . heather : really ? ronan : mm . heather : mm , i was n't trying to be . ronan : ( chuckles ) you do , uh , know that i 'm not the enemy here , right ? heather : oh , no . no , no . you 're the good guy , who just happened to shoot another good guy in cold blood . ( door opens ) man : i need help . my car skidded off the road onto the shoulder and hit a guardrail . my wife 's trapped inside . ronan : come on . show us . let 's go . come on . come on . heather : oh . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) deacon : ( sighs ) yeah , just a second . hey , come in . nikki : hi . deacon : um , i 'm sorry , um -- nikki : no , i - i - i 'm sorry . i - i should n't have come . deacon : no , i 'm glad you did . uh ... ( chuckles ) you look as bad as i feel . nikki : it 's been a rough day . deacon : yeah . for me , too . uh , you , uh , you want a little something to take the edge off ? nikki : ( sighs ) now wait a minute . we -- we made a pact , remember ? no more . no more . deacon : yeah , i - i - i know . i know we did , and i just , um , i was gon na toss 'em . i - i was . i just thought maybe , you know , we could use a little taste . what do you say ? nikki : yes , please . deacon : vodka , right ? nikki : yeah . deacon : i 'm a gin man myself . ( liquid pouring ) ( liquid pouring ) deacon : here you go . nikki . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : hey , nikki , slow down . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : come on . nikki , slow down . nikki : i do n't want to . i want to feel nothing . i want to be numb and not feel anything , okay ? ( cell phone rings ) nikki : mm . my phone . deacon : um , here . here , i 'll take this . nikki : ( sighs ) oh , god , its victoria . ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) hi , honey . victoria : mom , i 'm glad i got you . nikki : what 's wrong ? victoria : uh , j.t . has been hurt . he was in an accident . nikki : oh , my god . is he okay ? victoria : i do n't know . i just got here to the hospital . i have n't seen him yet . listen , mom , i need you to do me a favor . i need you to go and -- and pick up reed from katherine 's house . um ... ( sighs ) look , i just -- he does n't know anything yet , but i 'm just gon na feel a lot better if he 's with you . would you do that for me ? just get him and take him back to the ranch . mom ? mom , are you there ? nikki : i 'm here , honey . um , i - i - i ca n't . i 'm not anywhere near katherine 's . victoria : what ? where are you ? nikki : um , i - i - i - i think i 'm losing you . can you hear me ? victoria : no , mom , i 'm here . nikki : sweetheart , i - i ca n't hear you . i ca n't hear you . i 'm sorry . oh , my god . deacon : what 's the matter ? nikki : ( sighs ) i just lied to my daughter . she wanted me to pick up her son , my grandson , and i ca n't because my head is already swimming , and ... ( sighs ) what is wrong with me ? there 's something wrong with me . what am i gon na do ? deacon : okay . all right . okay . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : hey , the kid 's not alone . victoria 's probably with billy . and you 're here with me . everybody 's safe . everybody 's exactly where they belong . [ scene_break ] heather : i 'm glad she 's gon na be okay . ronan : i would say that you did a good job at keeping the wife calm , but i do n't want you to bite my head off again . heather : ( sighs ) oh , my god , you 're hurt . ronan : oh , it 's all right . i 'm fine . heather : no , you 're not fine . we have to clean that . i mean , i do n't want the city to have to pick up the tab when it goes septic . ronan : oh , well , your , uh , your concern is touching . heather : shut up and take off your shirt . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : hey , tony , can you go get the man a clean shirt ? ronan : ( sighs ) i get it . you just want to see my body . heather : yeah , i just want to see your body . ronan : yeah . ( groans ) ( inhales sharply ) ( sighs ) ( winces ) aah ! hey . heather : ( chuckles ) ronan : hey , hey , hey . heather : sorry . ronan : mm . ( inhales sharply ) heather : oh , god . heather : hold that . ronan : ( winces ) ow . ow . heather : okay . all right . ronan : you know that i know that you 're hurting over losing chance , but i lost him , too . you know that , right ? heather : ( sighs ) you do n't get to share in the pain when you 're the one who caused it . ronan : you do n't think that i know i 'm responsible for what happened at that warehouse ? ow . heather : ( sighs ) ronan : i have to live with that every day of my life . heather : i 'm finished . [ scene_break ] mac : they just gave him something for the pain . victoria : why was he out in the storm in the first place ? i thought he was with you and reed . mac : a tornado touched down at the cottage where cane and lily were staying , and he went to help . mac : um , i 'm gon na go get some tea . billy : i 'm gon na go with you . mac : okay . victoria : j.t . ? j.t . : victoria . [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , nikki , maybe some people just are n't meant to be sober . god knows i 've tried . and you 've tried , too . i know what you 're going through . nikki : oh , my god . what -- what am i doing ? what am i doing ? i - i - i 'm sorry . i - i thought this was the answer , but it is n't . i should n't -- i should n't be here . deacon : ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] meggie : ( sighs ) ( debris crunches underfoot ) meggie : what a mess . ( car approaches ) ( car door opens ) ( car door closes ) meggie : ( grunts ) meggie : ( grunts ) victor : what -- meggie : ( moans ) oh . victor : are you all right ? meggie : yeah . victor : my goodness , did the tree fall on you ? meggie : no , the tree was -- victor : be careful . meggie : the tree was down before i got home . stupid me , i -- victor : let me help you . oh . meggie : i thought i 'd try to clean it up , and i tripped . victor : are you okay ? meggie : yeah . oh , some old , dead tree is n't gon na take me down . victor : i 'm sorry . meggie : ooh ! oh ! victor : ( grunts ) victor : be careful . come here . very careful . meggie : ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] ronan : okay , listen , i 'm -- i 'm gon na tell you again . i do n't care . i -- i just need you to get someone down there , okay ? now . now . hey . nina : what happened ? ronan : oh , it 's nothing . it 's just a scratch . it 's fine . come down to check on me , make sure i did n't get sucked up and swept off to munchkin land ? nina : uh , yeah , something like that . ( chuckles ) ronan : all right . nina : um , i need a favor . ronan : yeah , okay . go ahead . nina : i need you to get a message to -- ronan : do what ? no . no way . no . i will not help you with that . [ scene_break ] j.t . : thanks . victoria : that 's good ? j.t . : ( sighs ) reed ... he 's gon na be scared . victoria : do n't worry . you do n't worry about that . i 'm gon na take care of him , okay ? j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : i 'm gon na tell him how you were a real hero , and you got hurt helping friends , and that everybody is working really hard to make you better . j.t . : ( sighs ) play up that hero part , okay ? victoria : that 's funny . i thought heroes were supposed to be a little bit humble . no ? j.t . : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) victoria : gosh , i ca n't remember the last time we shared a smile together . j.t . : i was thinking about ... ( sighs ) all the good times we had . victoria : i was thinking about you the whole entire way over here . i was remembering how you never left my side while i was in a coma . and when i woke up , i could n't take care of myself , let alone take care of reed . j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : but you were there for us , and you -- you made us into a sweet , little family . we had a lot of love , j.t . i know we ca n't go back to that . ( sighs ) but i 'm really sorry we got so far away from it . j.t . : me , too . ( sighs ) victoria : when you get out of here ... j.t . : victoria -- victoria : when you get out of here ... j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : we 're gon na make this work . you and me and reed and billy and mac , okay ? i promise . [ scene_break ] victor : well , it does n't seem to be broken . meggie : oh , victor . it 's fine , really . victor : i sent the staff home to be with their families . where 's nikki ? meggie : oh , well , when the storm hit , the hospitals would n't let anybody leave , but the roads are open now , so it -- it should n't be that long till she gets home . victor : you know , i really am sorry that you were alone when this happened . my goodness . meggie : oh , you remember me in ottawa , do n't you ? ( chuckles ) just give me a baseball bat and an empty bottle , and i want to take on the world . victor : ( laughs ) meggie : ( laughs ) victor : that 's right . i remember . maybe that 's why we get along so well . meggie : we did , did n't we ? right from the start almost . victor : well , i 'm glad this is all right . but , you know , perhaps its destiny . nikki : oh , victor . victor : hi , sweetheart . come here . come here . nikki : i am so glad to see you . victor : oh , baby . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : i 'm so sorry that you were alone in the storm out there , huh ? nikki : ( sighs ) victor : meggie told me that you were in the hospital . nikki : oh , yeah . uh , yes . i - i was , but i 'm home now . that 's the most important thing . victor : come here . meggie : i 'm gon na put my leg up . ( grunts ) victor : be careful . nikki : what happened ? ( stammers ) are you gon na be all right ? meggie : i 'm fine . victor : i 'll check on you later , meggie . meggie : ( grunts ) nikki : oh , my . what -- victor : sit down , sweetheart . nikki : w - was it the tree ? victor : well , apparently , she tripped . it could have been much worse . darling , why are you trembling ? nikki : oh , victor , i - i -- i 'm fine . i just -- i just was scared , you know ? the storm and ... worried about you , worried about the kids . victor : well , do n't worry about it . i called nicholas , and everything is okay with the kids , okay ? and you know what happened to j.t . at the hospital , do n't you ? nikki : i - i spoke to victoria . victor : yeah , well , he 's well taken care of now . and victoria and reed are fine , as well . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : what ? nikki : oh , it 's -- ( stammers ) i do n't know . it 's -- it 's more than that . i just feel like after today , i - i really realize how much ... how much i need you . ( sighs ) victor : sweetheart , you 're upset . why are you so upset ? nikki : ( sighs ) i know you want to postpone the wedding . victor : sweetheart , there 's so much going on in our lives now . nikki : i - i do n't want to wait a year or a month or even a day . i want to do it now . victor : baby , i do n't want you to be upset . nikki : please , victor . please ? victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : well , murphy , good news . the doctor said , uh , not to worry , that you just got a little overexcited . i did n't tell him that 's what happens when you see me . me , too . uh , and he said we should , um , wait for the police to talk about what happened at the festival . believe me , i know how difficult it is to communicate . kay : darling , i just want to make sure . do you want to talk about this today ? kay : no . you 're too tired , hmm ? billy : hey , man . i heard i missed your ben franklin impression . j.t . : ( sighs ) yeah , well , i have to remember the kite and key next time . billy : sorry you 're going through this . j.t . : i 'm worried about reed . billy : no , do n't , man . i mean , come on . vicki and i , you know , we 'll , you know ... j.t . : if something happens to me , i want you to take care of him . billy : okay , okay , yeah , dude , come on . nothing 's gon na happen . you 're gon na get out of here , all right ? then you and i -- j.t . : just promise me . promise me . promise me you 'll do it . billy : i got it covered , but i 'm tellin ' you , you 're gon na get out of here . victoria : i spoke with esther . reed 's fine . ( clears throat ) i thought that the storm might scare him , but apparently he thought it was the awesomest thing ever . mac : ( chuckles ) we 're gon na have to tell him about j.t . victoria : yeah , well , as soon as i see him , i will tell him . do n't worry . i 'll make it as easy for him as possible . mac : ( sighs ) victoria : what is it ? mac : it 's , uh , basketball tickets . bucks game , um , november . j.t . was gon na take him , but now ... you take him . ( sighs ) j.t . would want you -- victoria : uh , no . j.t . is gon na take him , all right ? i 'm gon na go find billy . mac : ( sighs ) kay : mackenzie ? are you here to see murphy ? mac : grandma , uh , no . ( sighs ) kay : well , wh - what is it ? mac : j.t . was hurt in the storm . ( sighs ) he was electrocuted , and he 's alive , but ... kay : oh , my dear god , just when i was thinking nothing -- it just could not get worse for this family , and ... mac : everything was going so great for us . j.t ... ( sighs ) kay : yes ? mac : we 're gon na have a baby . kay : oh , my god . oh , darling , uh , do n't , darling . darling , do n't . do n't . now do n't . do n't . do n't . mac : but what if -- kay : do n't . no . no . shh , shh , shh . do n't go there . do n't go there . it 's a good sign , a good sign . mac : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) kay : everything is going to be just fine . oh , mac . [ scene_break ] ronan : i got it . i got it . yeah . nina : listen to me . katherine 's son called from louisiana . he heard about the tornado on the news . ronan : mm - hmm . nina : it 's all over cable . now if brock has heard about it , then he ... ronan : ( sighs ) nina : then he has , too . ronan : yeah , i 'm sure he has . so ? nina : we have to let him know his family 's okay . ronan : there are strict rules that have to be followed to ensure that he is going to be -- nina : no , you do n't understand . he -- ronan : no , you do n't understand . he 's gone . he 's gone . he 's out of your life for good . and you ca n't just call him right now because the weather sucks today . nina : if we do n't let him know that his family 's okay , he 's gon na try to contact us . i know him . ronan : ( sighs ) nina : i know my son . please . please just do this for me . ronan : ( groans ) yeah . nina : ( sighs ) ronan : all right , i will . ( sighs ) nina : it 's gon na be safer this way . i promise . ronan : yeah , you know , i really hope so . nina : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : now you listen to me , young man . this , uh , this grandchild -- this great- grandchild of mine needs you to focus on all the energy you can muster up just to get well . j.t . : i see where mac gets her bossiness . mac : ( sighs ) kay : all right . listen , i 'll be -- i 'll be back soon . take care of him . okay ? mac : okay . so ... with all the lyin ' around you 're doin ' , i 'm gon na have to plan our wedding by myself ... j.t . : ( sighs ) mac : with our friends and their grudges and their differences , the seating chart alone could take months . j.t . : i love you . mac : well , you better , 'cause i have big plans for us -- wedding , honeymoon , baby , second baby . j.t . : ( chuckles ) 50th wedding anniversary . mac : i 'm there . but you have to plan the party . victoria : we have to pick up reed . i was hoping that my mom could do it , but she said she was out somewhere and could n't get to your house . kay : well , that 's odd . victoria : what ? kay : well , she said she was going straightaway from here to the ranch . billy : did she say where she was ? victoria : ( sighs ) well , we got cut off . ( cell phone rings ) kay : oh , excuse me . billy : huh . kay : yes , hello ? victoria : why would mom say she was going home if she was n't ? [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , you have been under a lot of stress lately . nikki : yes , i have . i - i have . i admit it . ( sighs ) murphy and -- and -- and now j.t . , and the storm . i mean , look at that . that -- that tree could have killed any one of us . victor : but , sweetheart , it did n't , all right ? nikki : ( sighs ) we got lucky . what about next time ? victor , you are my anchor . you 're the one that i can always count on , that i can have and hold always . i need to know that . so please , please reconsider about our elopement . i - i really need to have you as my husband . victor : i have an appointment tomorrow i can not get out of . nikki : oh . victor : but the day after we 'll fly to vegas . how 's that ? nikki : okay . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) deacon : yeah , i know . i know . nikki went running back to victor . look , it 's just gon na take a little more time for me to get her to fall for me . meggie : we do n't have time . they 're planning to get married the day after tomorrow . deacon : ( sighs ) meggie : we have to come up with some way to stop this wedding . [ next_on ] phyllis : you decided to stay in genoa city . diane : best decision i 've made in ages . phyllis : we 'll see about that . nikki : apparently you have a problem with our plans , and i 'd like to know what it is . adam : is that a threat , brother ? nick : it 's what needs to be done .	victor visits victoria just to see how she is doing after the tornado scare . victoria receives a call from mackenzie , letting her know that j.t . was electrocuted . at the hospital , nina visits katherine and murphy to see how he is doing . heather gives the press a statement as to what the police department was doing to ensure the safety of the people of genoa city . ronan defends heather against one of the reporters for his remarks . at the farm , meggie comforts nikki over her broken elopement . mackenzie lets j.t . know that he was electrocuted . meggie calls deacon to give him an update on the progress between nikki and victor . murphy wakes up with katherine by his side . nikki and meggie visit katherine and murphy , but murphy becomes agitated when he sees meggie . katherine tries to read his eye movements in order to find out what he is trying to tell her . meggie lets murphy know that she knows what he is up to with his morse code and he will harm the old lady if he does n't stop . nikki visits deacon for a drink which she gulps down , hurriedly . nikki receives a call from victoria to pick up reed at katherine 's , but nikki refuses . a man comes into the police station whose wife was hurt during the tornado . heather and ronan go to help .
sharon : spit it out , adam . say what you came here to say , and then leave . i 'm on my way to court right now . i do n't have time for your games . adam : i 'm not here to play games . sharon : what then ? what could you possibly want ? adam : to find out if after you left genoa city , you ever thought about coming back to me . [ scene_break ] nick : a court order . victor : let 's discuss it in the hallway , all right ? nick : yeah , let 's do that . ricky : here 's the research you asked for . avery : oh , great . and i have a favor , ricky . ricky : name it . avery : looks like sharon 's daughter will be in court later today , so i want you to contact stan gilliam from `` the chronicle . `` make sure he 's on the list of approved entrants . ricky : no problem . avery : and tell him to have his camera ready . nick : i 'm faith 's father . victor : mm - hmm . nick : i know what 's best for her . victor : keeping her from her mother is not what 's best for her , all right ? nick : faith was so excited to see her mother last time . then she was crushed afterwards when she did n't get to go home with her . and then she cried herself to sleep every night , dad , and i 'm not gon na put her through that again . victor : son , i respect your feelings . but you bring faith to see her mother , or i 'll bring her myself . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : hey . kevin : hey . chloe : how you feelin ' ? kevin : okay . just a little sore , like the doctor said . chloe : yeah . poor thing . can i get you anything ? no ? how about , um , a root beer float ? a box of doughnuts ? your favorite . kevin : ( chuckles ) no , stop it . i 'm good . how 's delia ? chloe : uh , she 's zonked out from surgery . but she 's exceeding expectations . kevin : that 's awesome . chloe : i know . ( sighs ) it is . you 're awesome . kevin : no , stop it . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : do n't start crying again , and do n't say the thing that you always say when you start crying . chloe : i mean , come on . how can i not thank you every minute of every day ? you saved my daughter 's life . kevin : ( sighs ) billy : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ( door opens ) michael : oh . billy : ( sighs ) just walk right in . give me a heart attack , why do n't you ? michael : good thing we 're in a hospital . billy : yeah . ( clears throat ) can you get my shirt for me , please ? michael : victor tells me everything went well . billy : yeah . thank you . the procedure went well . my daughter now has my bone marrow . it should keep away that leukemia for good . michael : well , excellent . billy : yeah . why are you here anyway ? michael : i 've been enlisted by victor to escort you from here to your trailer with no stops along the way . billy : mm . well , as your boss would say ... ( imitates victor ) `` ai n't going to happen . `` michael : ( chuckles ) meaning ? billy : ( normal voice ) meaning the transplant 's over . it 's complete , and i am no longer underneath victor 's thumb , and i plan on breaking every rule that bastard dictated . first on that list is to go find my wife , let her know her husband is here to stay , and that our marriage is going to be rock - solid from here on out . [ scene_break ] victoria : i do n't get it . where could they be ? i left them right here ? sam : hey . ( sighs ) i 'm gon na head over to sharon 's trial . keely 's in the backyard chewin ' on that rawhide bone that you gave him . can i help you find something ? victoria : my ... ( scoffs ) i could have sworn i left my papers on the table right there . but i ca n't find them anywhere , and -- oh , you do n't think that -- he could n't have . but he 's going through that `` chewing through everything in his path `` phase . you do n't think that the dog -- oh , sam , i -- that 's it . i think -- i think that -- i think the dog ate -- ( sighs ) sam : your homework ? victoria : my divorce papers . sam : oh , okay . victoria : yeah , `` oh . `` sam : i am sorry about that . victoria : no , it 's okay . it 's okay . sam : i know that , uh , i know that you mentioned you were gon na take action , but , uh -- victoria : yeah , and i did . the papers are all drawn up and ... ( sighs ) if i could just find them , all i have to do is sign the last page , and my marriage is over . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : look , son . the trial is n't going very well for avery , all right ? the lack of solid evidence is very detrimental to the entire case . sharon is longing to hold her . to see her daughter would help her get through this case , all right ? nick : me refusing to bring our very young child to this circus does n't mean i do n't want to help sharon , dad . it 's about that before you went behind my back to get a judge to get your way . did you even think what 's best for faith ? victor : are you accusing me of not thinking about the child ? of course i did . nick : if you did , dad , you would n't be pressing this issue . why are you so compelled to reunite sharon and faith right now ? what possible good can come from this ? [ scene_break ] billy : you can , uh take off now . go tell victor that i am off the clock , and he can take his threats and shove 'em ... well , anywhere he 'd like . michael : ( chuckles ) mm - hmm . that 's a right .. , eloquent speech but before you go running off to victoria expecting some sort of glorious reunion , i should inform you that she has had divorce papers drawn up . billy : ah , `` big daddy `` could n't wait to wave 'em in my face . but she has n't signed them ? michael : no . she has n't signed them . billy : husband to husband , michael , that tells me something right here . michael : she has n't signed them because she ca n't find the papers . billy : ( clears throat ) what ? michael : she called as i was leaving here requesting another draft of the documents because she had misplaced hers , and she also wanted to tell me that she was ready to sign -- today so you should think about that before you , you know , decide to come out of hiding . [ scene_break ] sam : it 's a big step , you know ? divorce . i 've been there myself . you might want to have a close friend or family member there with you cause signing those papers can be pretty difficult . victoria : right , well , lawyer is a close family friend , and he 'll be there . so i will be fine . i 'll be okay . ( sighs ) sam : sure if it 's what you want . victoria : ( sighs ) no . no , it 's not what i want . what i want is for billy to be here with me in our dream house . i want to burn cookies together , and i want to wear ridiculous costumes . sam : you ... victoria : for halloween , which is his favorite holiday . that 's what i want . but it 's been so long since i 've heard from billy , i 've been thinking that he 's not coming back . so by signing these papers i 'm letting go of the stupid idea and i 'm moving forward with reality , and i really do n't have any other choice . [ scene_break ] sharon : why are you bringing this up ? none of this matters now . adam : it does to me . i 'd like to your reasons , why you did what you did , why you let people go on and believe that you were dead , and you were second guessing your decisions ? sharon : of course i did . do you really think that i could leave my kids and the man that i loved that i did n't have a ounce of remorse ? but when i realized that i could never come back because you would have been thrown in a jail for helping me escape ... ( sigh ) i tried to start over . adam : with sam ? sharon : he never replaced you , adam ? in my heart . i tried to explain that to you when i was captured , but you would n't believe me , would you ? ( sighs ) and you really , really proved that when we were standing here in front of the chaplain in this very room . as i poured out my heart to you . that day . i told you how your love would keep me safe . whatever came next , but i so was n't ready for what came next . adam , the way you ripped my heart out that day . and you shredded it right in front of me , so forgive me if i 'm a little skeptical about you right now . i 'm just trying to figure out how you 're trying to save me now . adam : i 'm not . i simply had questions that need answers . sharon : oh , okay . and -- and you needed those when i 'm -- when i 'm on my way to court ? adam : actually , i 'm well i 've heard about , uh , what 's been going on , and i know things are n't going too well . sharon : right . because of where i am ! adam : well , maybe i can help turn things around . sharon : are you kidding me ? ( scoffs ) that 's -- that 's the on what you came here today , is n't it ? because you -- you want to gloat about how things are n't going so well for me ? and tease me about how you can be my savior . so listen to me . listen really close to what i 'm about to say . i will never trust you again , and i 'll never want your so - called help . ( door opens ) woman : time to head to the courthouse . sharon : there 's one thing that i want from you , and that 's to never , ever see your face ever again . [ scene_break ] billy : you know what ? ( sighs ) as soon as victoria finds out that i 'm in town , i 'm sure she 'll change her mind about this divorce . michael : i know this is a useless thing to ask , but do you think it 's worth risking the wrath of victor newman , to considering the lengths he 's already gone through to keep you away from his daughter ? not to mention -- billy : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . he 's got the sword of myanmar to hold over my head . michael : he 's not afraid to use it . billy : i assume he told you what happened over there . michael : it 's no concern of mine . billy : you just follow that guy blindly , do n't you ? as long as the checks clear , it 's fine , right ? michael : how do you think victoria will feel if she finds out ... about that ? not to mention the fact that you 've been hiding in plain sight and have n't been in touch with her ? i 'm just sayin ' . you might have a little trouble convincing her there 's a marriage to salvage . ( cell phone alert ) michael : ( sighs ) i have to make a phone call . we 'll be heading back to your trailer when i come back , all right ? billy : ( groans ) yeah . ( sighs ) victoria : michael , hey . michael : hey . victoria : hi . michael : well , i 'm surprised to see you here . victoria : i came to check on delia . but since i ran into you , uh , if you happen to have those divorce papers on you , i 'd go ahead and sign them . [ scene_break ] avery : good luck today , ms. stevens . you 're gon na need it . ricky : hey , heather . heather : ( sighs ) ricky , hi . ricky : ( chuckles ) well , i guess it 's time to take off my brother hat and put on my adversary that , huh ? heather : ( chuckles ) helps to have a sense of humor about it , i suppose . ricky : yeah . i got ta check in with avery . ricky : stan 's here . avery : perfect . a jailhouse birdie told me you had a visitor today . sharon : yeah . it was really bizarre . avery : how ? sharon : adam wanted to rehash the reason why i let everyone think i was dead , and he was very calm , almost too calm , when i told him basically to go to hell . i think he 's up to something . avery : oh , when is he not ? heather : that 's not a problem , spencer . i understand how important the zavala depo is . i - i 've got it covered here . there wo n't be another screw - up like there was with adam , if that 's what you 're asking . great . i 'll keep you posted . good - bye . adam : heather , hold up a sec . i , um , just wanted to wish you luck in there today . heather : thank you . [ scene_break ] chloe : i know . i know . you 're feelin ' all icky , and you just want to get sprung from here . i - i ca n't believe they have you waiting . i mean , a hero should get priority . kevin : well , the nurse said they were just working on some paperwork , and can you please stop with this hero stuff ? i did n't do anything . chloe : you know what ? you 're right . you 're so right . you only saved my daughter 's life . kevin : chloe -- chloe : and ... you being so humble just makes you even more adorable . mwah ! kevin : go . go check on delia . i 'll find out what the holdup is here . chloe : okay . maybe she 's awed by you . and i can just remind her of how amazing you are . billy : ( quietly ) hey . kevin : ( quietly ) what are you doing here ? billy : i came to check your vitals , man , and i gave the guard the slip . kevin : dude , you just missed chloe . billy : yeah , well , near misses are kind of my thing these days . kevin : what ? are you expecting someone ? billy : yeah , your brother -- my designated jailer . i gave him the slip , too . now look . i need your help . kevin : forget it . billy : no , no , no , come on . look , i - i thought you could help . i was gon na stick around . if i decided to leave , i need to see deedee one more time and say good - bye . and you 're the only person who can make that happen so ..... kevin : did the doctor give you a lobotomy while you were under ? billy : i 'm serious , kevin . i want to see my daughter . kevin : does that mean you 're ready to step up and take credit for saving her life ? let everybody know that you 're back in town ? 'cause that is the only way that i will agree to help you . delia does not need to get all excited thinkin ' that her dad is back if you 're just gon na go and disappear again . billy : okay , look . ( clears throat ) the doctor said that she 's under a mild sedative which means she 's gon na sleep all day . she wo n't even realize i 'm there , and i need to see my daughter , my little , brave daughter who just went through hell today . so help me out , okay ? kevin : ( scoffs ) billy : please ? ( knock on door ) victoria : hey , kev ? can i come in ? kevin : uh , wha -- just a second . victoria : hi . kevin : sorry about that . i was in the bathroom . victoria : oh , no , it 's okay . feelin ' okay ? kevin : uh , yeah , yeah , good . i 'm feelin ' good . victoria : um , listen . i know that you 're probably sick and tired of hearing this , but what you did for delia was truly , truly incredible , and if billy knew about it , i know that he 'd be grateful , and he probably would n't call you a - a rodent anymore . at least he would n't call you it to your face . kevin : thanks . thanks for stopping by . victoria : because the truth of the matter is ... is that billy is the rat , and i 'm really angry at him right now , and i truly thought that he had changed , and i thought that he had matured a lot , but after this disappearing act , i 'm telling you , if i saw him again , i would definitely tell him what a disappointment he 's been in my life . kevin : um , look , my mom is gon na be here to pick me up soon , and i have to finish packing . victoria : oh . oh , yeah . of course . i 'm sorry . um , do you need any help with anything ? kevin : no , no , no , i 'm good . victoria : are you sure ? i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to unload all that on you . kevin : oh , please , do n't worry about it . victoria : okay , well , take it easy . i mean it , okay ? bye . kevin : all right . thank you . bye . it 's like half this town is walking around the hospital . ( sighs ) okay , first off , there is no way that i can get you anywhere near delia 's room , let alone inside to see her . ( sighs ) billy : yeah , i guess i 'm just gon na have to do this by myself . kevin : no , no , billy . you ca n't . you ca n't go out there . you can not go out there . billy , my god . you are such a pain in the ass . victoria : hey . how 's she doing ? chloe : hey . she 's a champ . the doctor says that she 's tolerating the infusion really nicely , and she 's just sleeping a lot , which is to be expected . victoria : good . i stopped by kevin 's room . he should be ready to go soon . gloria : good . then i can take him home and baby him . ( chuckles ) michael . chloe : hi . gloria : everything okay ? michael : yeah , everything 's -- everything 's peachy . uh , i came to check on kevin . i thought i 'd stop in and see delia , too . she looks good . chloe : she does , does n't she ? gloria : kevin did that . he made her better . michael : ( chuckles ) victoria : thank you . gloria : oh , that 's good news . victoria 's saying that kevin 's about ready to go home . michael : oh , great . uh , you go ahead . i 'll catch up . victoria : michael , actually , i was hoping to discuss that legal matter . michael : right . let 's go . victoria : thank you . kevin : ( quietly ) you know , for somebody who just had bone marrow sucked out of him , you 're moving really fast . billy : ( quietly ) shh , shh . chloe 's in there . hey , can -- can you go in there and get chloe ? get her to leave for a few minutes so i can say good - bye to my daughter ? [ scene_break ] sharon : adam showed up . what do you think he 's trying to accomplish ? avery : i think he 's trying to upset you . ignore him . victor : what are you doing here ? adam : nice to see you , too , dad . victor : you have no business here . adam : presumptuous as always . sharon : ( gasps ) nick brought faith . avery : oh . sharon : oh , i hope this does n't confuse her like last time . ( sighs ) man : all rise . court is now in session . the honorable judge henry p. morrison presiding . judge morrison : ms. stevens , call your next witness . heather : your honor , uh , the state calls melanie albin to the stand . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay . michael : oh , hey . victoria : gloria 's waiting for kevin to come back . michael : any idea where he went ? victoria : uh , the nurse was n't sure . you okay ? michael : huh ? oh , yes . um , chantal texted me . another set of divorce documents are en route to your house . victoria : good . okay . i 'll have them back to you later today , okay ? ( sighs ) michael : you sound at peace with your decision . are you really ? victoria : well , if i had an employee who pulled a no - call , no - show and never came back to work , i would terminate that employee , and i would move on . so it 's the same thing with an absentee husband . i think it 's time i cut my losses . would n't you agree , michael ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) michael : oh . i 'm so sorry . uh , excuse me . um , i 'm sor -- i 'm gon na go see if kevin 's in his room , all right ? victoria : yeah , okay . michael : i - i 'll be back . ( door opens ) chloe : yeah , i want some . victoria : oh , hey , um , michael was just looking for you . kevin : i 'll bet . chloe : hey , we 're gon na go grab some hot chocolate . you want to come ? victoria : oh , thanks . that sounds great , but i need to get home , so i 'll see you two later . chloe : okay , bye . oh , i - i left my purse in the room . kevin : oh , you know what ? i 've , uh , i 've got cash . chloe : no , well , you know what ? i have a picture of delia , and i want to show it to the caf -- kevin : i have that one on my phone . come here . come here . chloe : what do you mean ? what are you doing ? kevin : come here . come here . come here . chloe : ( squeals ) mm . billy : ( quietly ) well , we did it . you did it . you 're all good as new . [ scene_break ] heather : and would you say that the hostile encounter that you witnessed on october 27 , 2010 , confirms that there was bad blood between the defendant and skye newman ? melanie : definitely . heather : thank you very much , ms. albin . no further questions , your honor . avery : get your witness to speculate much ? heather : i noticed that you did n't object . avery : why waste my breath when i 'm about to have her for lunch ? judge morrison : ms. clark ? avery : mm . you testified that skye lockhart entered gloworm , made a beeline for my client , grabbed her arm , and harsh words were exchanged . correct ? melanie : yes . avery : so you heard what they were saying . melanie : no , but i could tell it was a heated argument . avery : oh , but for all you know , they were bickering about who was supposed to pick up the dry cleaning ? melanie : either way , you can tell they did n't like each other . avery : a simple yes or no would have been fine . no further questions . judge morrison : we 'll take a brief recess . ( bangs gavel ) faith : see ? nick : yeah , i know . faith : no . nick : okay , come on . faith : no . nick : here we go . sharon : hey , baby . man : no physical contact . nick : hey , get the hell outta my face . sam : you know , i 'll take care of this guy . avery : sam , sam , let him go . i asked him to take that picture of sharon and faith . nick : why would you do that ? avery : because i want that picture on the front page of every newspaper tomorrow . nick : are you kidding me ? [ scene_break ] chloe : mm . ( laughs ) wow . kevin : good `` wow `` ? chloe : yeah , good `` wow . `` uh , what -- what was that about ? kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : you know , you 've just been so focused on delia and the transplant 24/7 , and when you 're not taking care of her , you 're telling anyone who will listen that i 'm some sort of savior , and you 're talkin ' about how much i mean to you , and i just thought that , uh , you deserved some attention , and i just think you 're so great , and you 're such a great mom , and that kiss was my way of telling you how much you mean to me . chloe : for that , you deserve some hot chocolate . i 'm gon na go get my purse . kevin : ow ! ow ! aah ! aah ! chloe : oh , oh , what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? kevin : oh , my back . my back . chloe : okay , okay , i 'm gon na get a nurse . kevin : no , no , um , um , maybe if you could just get , uh , my pain medication ? i do n't think i can make it all the way back to my room . ( groans ) chloe : okay , sit . sit . all right , wh - where is it ? kevin : oh , uh , uh , the table next to the bed maybe ? i 'll just wait here . chloe : okay , all right . okay , i 'll be right back . you 're sure you 're okay ? kevin : okay , thanks . i 'm great , yeah . chloe : okay . kevin : ( exhales ) ( whispering ) dude , you have to come with me now ! chloe 's gon na be back any minute . let 's go . let 's go ! billy , we got ta go . come on . billy : ( whispers ) good - bye , sweet girl . kevin : let 's go . michael : i knew it . i knew it . come on . come on . now ! [ scene_break ] judge morrison : due to a scheduling conflict with the prosecution 's next witness , i 'm dismissing court early today . the clerk will let you all know when we 're reconvening . we 're adjourned . ( bangs gavel ) man : all rise . nick : ( sighs ) faith : my blankie . my -- sharon : hi , baby . nick : were you a part of this setup with the reporter , dad ? victor : no , son , i was not . avery , would you kindly explain yourself ? avery : word on the street is that the trial is not going well . we need to sway public sympathy in sharon 's favor . nick : by exploiting our child ? avery : that picture shows sharon as a loving mother who is heartbroken about being separated from her children , not a cold - blooded killer . the court of public opinion has an enormous influence on the d.a . , especially since he 's an elected official . and i see none of you agrees with my tactics . sharon : well , you could have told us about your plan . avery : and risked the photo looking staged ? these days , john q . public can spot a fake a mile away . victor : i think you 're making a good point , avery . nick : sharon ? sharon : if it helps my case and it gets me home to my kids faster , then i just ... i say use it . avery : ricky . ricky : i 'm on it . avery : okay . ( sighs ) nick : give mommy five . sam : faith sure looks happy to see her mom . faith : over there ? nick : yeah , she is . sharon : i miss you , too , baby . faith : go over there ? go over there . sharon : i do . victor : ( chuckles ) nick : sure . faith : i 'll get my blankie . victor : you 're cute as a button . you 're adorable . yes , you are . yes , you are . adam : counselor , you were spot - on today . nick : ( gasps ) what 's that ? [ scene_break ] michael : that was a stupid thing to pull . kevin : i was trying to tell him that . billy : just back off . i had to say good - bye to deedee . nobody saw me . she was asleep the whole time . michael : all right . um , get your things together . we 're going back to the trailer , and let 's just hope that victor does n't find out about the stunt you pulled . kevin : and if he does , you keep my name out of it . billy : ( clears throat ) michael : okay . head straight to the elevator . stay in front of me so i can keep an eye on you . hmm ? billy : what , no wheelchair parade ? michael : ( chuckles ) move . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : okay , can you say good - bye to mommy ? tell her it was so nice to see her ? faith : bye , mommy . nick : yeah . sharon : bye , baby . i miss you . i miss you so much . nick : can you say , `` love you , mommy `` ? hmm ? sharon : i love you . i love you , baby . faith : it 's not going . nick : it 's okay . i 'll fix it . avery : i really appreciate you bring -- nick : do n't . do n't do that . do n't thank me . what you did today was not cool . faith : ( babbles ) [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) adam : so ... ( sighs ) buy you a drink ? heather : sure . yeah , it 'll give me a chance to figure out what 's going on with you . adam : ahh . no , nothing 's going on . i -- we were close once , and just consider it two old friends hanging out . heather : just like old times . doubtful . but , uh , yeah . sure . [ scene_break ] gloria : kevin , you okay ? you want a glass of water or anything ? kevin : i 'm fine , mom . chloe : ( sighs ) well , it looks like someone 's waking up . kevin : ( chuckles ) chloe : hi . hi , baby girl . kevin : ( chuckles ) hi . chloe : did you dream about unicorns and pretty princesses ? look who came to visit you . it 's gloria and kevin . gloria : hey , delia . delia : kevin made me all better . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) sam : keely ! come on , dude . victoria : aah ! ( scoffs ) sam : okay , you know what ? i 'm gon na -- let me -- let me -- let me grab a towel . we 'll dry it off . it 'll be fine , all right ? victoria : no , it 's too late . it 's ruined . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : of course . of course , you 're here . victor : michael , thank you for keeping an eye on this one . michael : no problem . victor : after a few days of recovering , you will leave town for good . billy : yeah , well , uh , what if something goes wrong with the transplant , and they need me ? victor : do n't you worry about that . i know where you will be . billy : ( sighs ) ( inhales sharply ) [ next_on ] tucker : that woman tried to keep my son from me and suddenly , you 're her houseguest ? kevin : the gloworm account has been completely drained . jill : is there anything you need to tell me ? 'cause if there is , now is the time to do it .	nick is angry at victor for getting a court order for him to bring faith to court and victor tells nick if he does n't bring faith to court he will do it himself . avery tells ricky to contact a newspaper photographer and make sure that the photographer is in court to take an important picture . adam wonders if sharon intended to return home to him before she decided to let everyone think she had died . sharon tells adam that she did intend to return home to him and her children until she realized he would end up in jail for helping her escape . sharon tells adam that she decided to go on with her life because pretending to be dead was best for everyone she loved and then she tells adam that sam never replaced him in her heart and she wanted to marry him that day in jail but he left her at the alter . sharon tells adam that she does n't need his help and she never wants to see his face again . adam shows up in court and both avery and sharon wonder what he is up to adam wishes heather luck with the case today . adam later tells heather she did a good job with a witness in the case and when the court is adjourned for the day adam invites heather for a drink for old time sake and she accepts his invitation . sharon spends a little time with faith before going back to prison and the photographer takes a picture . nick , sam , and victor are upset but avery explains to them that she needs the picture to be in the newspapers tomorrow to sway the court of public opinion in favor of sharon . nick , sharon , and victor give avery permission to use the picture but nick makes it clear to avery that he is mad at her for stooping so low as to use faith .
( knock on door ) nikki : victor , i thought -- oh , my god . my god , victor ! victor ! oh , my god , victor , victor ! victor , wake up . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . johnny finally go down ? victoria : yeah , he conked out right away ... but i fell asleep right after him . billy : you were taking a nap up there ? victoria : ( sighs ) yes . when have you ever known me to doze off like that ? i think it 's all this stress with jack and my dad . it 's just starting to get to me . billy : all right , all right , all right , all right . come here , come here , come here . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : you know this is all gon na pass , right ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : we 'll get back to some semblance of our normal lives very soon . victoria : what exactly does that look like ? billy : what does that look like ? victoria : this `` semblance `` that you speak of ? billy : the semblance i speak of ? last week . remember that ? victoria : i do n't think that we can go back to that . i mean , everything 's changing , and for better or for worse , things are gon na be really different . billy : mm . ( cell phone vibrates ) victoria : ( shudders ) billy : ( laughs ) what ? victoria : you 're vibrating . billy : maybe i just like you . victoria : your phone . billy : yeah , i know . it 's jack , probably . he can leave another message . victoria : ( sighs ) is he still gloating ? billy : i have n't listened , but probably . victoria : billy , you know , i 'm thinking that maybe it would help if you accepted jack 's job offer . billy : you want me to spy on my brother for you ? victoria : i 'm not asking you to spy ... billy : mm - hmm . victoria : and it 's not just for me . billy : oh , no , here we go ! it 's your father , your brother , your mother -- no , your sister . victoria : and johnny ! this should n't be about jack and my dad . this should be about our future and our children 's future . [ scene_break ] jack : not answering my phone calls is not gon na help you , billy . i am not gon na let up on the familial pressure until you consider my offer . come on , brother , we can do great things together . come work for me at newman , or as i like to call it these days , `` abbott enterprises . `` ( chuckles ) seriously , call me . john : bringing your little brother into this mess ? jack : hey , dad . john : surprised to see me ? jack : not really . i thought maybe you 'd show up to celebrate with me . it 's a great day for the abbotts . i 'm sure you 're every bit as proud as i am . we finally bested the newmans . john : i 'm ashamed of you , jack . [ scene_break ] lily : would you put that thing away ? i did not get a babysitter so i could watch my husband conduct business all evening . cane : i know . i 'm just trying to keep in touch with jack , 'cause , see , if he steps in to run newman , it means he 'll need someone to run jabot . lily : do you think he would promote you ? cane : i mean , i hope so . i think he , um ... genevieve : okay , look , i know you 're both still upset . cane : and you do n't think that we have a reason to be , do you ? genevieve : i would never hire anyone to impersonate my daughter . she 's lying . what can i -- what can i say to convince you of that ? lily : how could a complete stranger know enough to just make this up ? genevieve : i do n't know . but why do n't you bring her down here and -- and let 's find out , okay ? because if i 'm face - to - face with her , i can prove to you that i had nothing to do with this woman tormenting us . [ scene_break ] [ sharon remembering ] nikki : i do n't trust you , sharon . it 's not nicholas you love . it 's what he has . sharon : you are so off base . nikki : well , time will tell , wo n't it ? sharon : you 're not even gon na give me a chance , are you ? nikki : this marriage wo n't last a year . nick : why , 'cause you got your mind made up ? because you 're determined to destroy our family ? victoria : you 're fired from newman cosmetics , and i would n't go to nick to beg for your position back , because i doubt he 'd feel differently . noah : i 'm ashamed of what you 've been doing , mom . okay , you need to take a long , hard look at your life and make some serious changes , and until you do , we have nothing to say to each other . victor : the prenup wo n't matter , because i 've filed an annulment that 'll come through soon . this marriage never happened . [ scene_break ] jack : i - i thought you would be thrilled . we are number one , dad . john : and what does it matter , jack , if you 've given up all of your principles to get there ? jack : i have done no such thing . i am running our company the same way you taught me . john : oh , please . i just wish that were true . jack : you ca n't begin to fathom what i have done to put our company on top . john : oh , you 're right , son , i ca n't . and with all this maneuvering , do you ever wake up and wonder , what exactly do i own , and who are all these people that work for me ? jack : if you were in my position , you would do the same thing . john : no . everything i ever did for jabot was to help my family . jack : this is about family ! it is ! this is about the abbotts finally besting the newmans . john : ( laughs ) no , jack , it 's about you versus victor . that 's all . no one benefits from this but you , and you will destroy everyone around you who gets in your way . [ scene_break ] abby : uncle jack is really out of line this time . how do we stop this ? nick : abby , you need to take it down a notch . abby : no , i 've had it ! he 's messed with my father , brother , and sister , and now i 'm gon na mess him up . nick : how are you gon na do that ? abby : i am resourceful and tenacious , and i know how to write a strongly worded letter . nick : okay , no matter what you say to jack , it 's not gon na change anything . he 's spent his entire life looking for revenge against dad . well , now he 's finally got it . abby : are you seriously saying that you do n't want to beat him into a pulp ? nick : well , i did , but ... ( sighs ) there 's more to life than newman enterprises . abby : wh - what is this alien life - form that 's taken over your body ? ( cell phone rings ) nick : ( chuckles ) hey , mom . what happened ? [ scene_break ] john : jack ... do n't you realize that this `` take no prisoners `` attitude can only serve to hurt you ? jack : it feels just great right now . john : oh , and it was essential to take over victor 's company . jack : you bet it was . john : oh , and what about your niece abby , nick , and victoria ? jack : i ca n't worry about them right now ! john : ohh . ( chuckles ) jack : besides , they will always , always back victor . john : and why should n't they ? he 's their father . jack : yeah , and you 're my father . why do n't you support me ? john : oh , so that 's what this is about . you want my approval , my support , that i should tell you what a terrific job you 're doing , jackie ! jack : no , no , i do n't expect that . no , i do n't hold any illusions like that . we agree -- i did this all for me . ( slams glass down ) john : to get back at nikki ? [ scene_break ] nikki : so the doctors still do n't know why this happened to your father , but they 're running tests now . abby : should n't someone call adam ? not a fan , but he is dad 's son . victoria : a son who helped jack steal the company away from us . nick : after what adam has done , he 's not going anywhere near dad . doctor : sorry for the wait . nikki : oh , that 's quite all right . these are victor 's children . what can you tell us , doctor ? doctor : well , we 're still waiting for the final results , but we do have a preliminary diagnosis . victoria : what is it ? doctor : it appears that mr. newman may have suffered second impact syndrome and collapsed due to a double concussion he sustained . abby : he was thrown from a horse . did you know that ? nikki : yes , i filled the doctor in on victor 's medical history . doctor : we think that fall may have been the first concussion , which went untreated , and then there was the explosion you mentioned . nikki : yes , at the dock in los angeles . victoria : can we see our father , please ? doctor : right now , mr. newman needs rest and quiet . i 'll allow one visitor at a time , but not all of you . nick : then we 'll wait . [ scene_break ] adam : my father was rushed to the hospital . chelsea : what ? is it serious ? adam : seems like it could be . chelsea : do you want to go over there , see him ? adam : what would be the point ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( chuckles slyly ) i see they did n't change the locks . ( chuckles ) victor ! nikki ! vera , bonnie ! the current mrs. newman is home ! [ sharon remembering ] victor : you do not belong here . sharon : i was n't doing anything ! victor : it 's what you have already done . you have pushed away the people who love you . you deserve your loneliness . sharon : that 's not true ! nick : yes , it is . you deserve to lose every good thing you ever had , sharon , and you did it to yourself . sharon : no ! nick : look at you . you 're horrible . i do n't even recognize you anymore . sharon : ( voice breaking ) do n't say that . victor : get out of my house ! sharon : this should have been my house , too ! noah : what 's happened to you , mom ? why do you hate yourself so much ? sharon : stop it . leave me alone , all of you ! leave me alone ! ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] woman : hello , genevieve . genevieve : who are you ? woman : are you going to pretend we 've never met ? genevieve : i 've never seen this girl before in my life . woman : you 're calling me a liar . genevieve : okay , so where did you find her and how ? cane : the head of security said there was a lady who checked in at the club under the name of claude shirl . genevieve : what 's your real name ? woman : ( sighs ) i already told you , she put me up to this . genevieve : prove it . woman : she booked my room and told me to register under that name . genevieve : who 's paying you to do this ? woman : you . are you also going to deny being married to that criminal colin or that cane had a twin or that you had a daughter named samantha ? genevieve : all common knowledge , my dear . woman : what about this -- that even though you were an american living in australia , you sang your children to sleep with a french lullaby . genevieve : that 's a good guess . woman : and your daughter had a kitten . cane : what was its name ? woman : your mother named it rick , after the bogart character in `` casablanca . `` cane : how would she know these things , mom ? genevieve : all i know is that i did n't hire her . cane : will you please just tell me the truth ? will you please tell me why you brought this girl here and what you possibly thought you would achieve by making me think samantha is still alive ? just tell me . [ scene_break ] nikki : ohh , i need to be with him . i 'm feeling anxious right now just being away from him . i 'm sorry , i do n't mean to be selfish . victoria : mom , we understand , do n't we ? nick : eh , the doctor said he 's probably gon na sleep through the night anyway . nikki : well , i 'll let your father know how concerned you all are . victoria : yeah , just be sure to call us right away if there 's any changes . nikki : of course . victoria : all right , do n't push yourself too hard . we 're here for you if you need us , okay ? nikki : i know , sweetheart . victoria : all right . come on , abby . nick : you gon na be all right ? nikki : yeah . but i got ta say , when i found your father lying on the floor , i - i really thought ... nick : that he was dead ? nikki : ( sighs ) jack did this to him . he 's the reason your father is in this hospital . [ scene_break ] chelsea : you 're gon na act like your father is n't sick and it 's just business as usual , hmm ? ( exhales slowly ) adam : have you heard my phone ring ? have my brother or sisters bothered to call me ? besides , the last time i was with nicholas , let 's just say i 'm not too interested in seeing him anytime soon . chelsea : ( sighs ) well , you would n't be going there to see nicholas . victor might really appreciate -- adam : i 'm not wanted there , chelsea . i would just cause too much tension . chelsea : what do you think caused this ? i mean , jack abbott makes his move and victor keels over . i 'm not a doctor , but i can connect the dots . adam : i hope not . i really hope not . chelsea : see ? you do care . ( cell phone ringing ) adam : it 's kevin . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : this is adam . is anyone there ? sharon : ( gasps ) ( gasps ) ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] jack : there is always going to be collateral damage , dad . you know that . i ca n't let that affect my decisions . i am proud of what i 've done . if you 're not proud of -- ( loud knock on door ) nick : open up , jack ! nick : your actions put my dad in the hospital . you happy now ? jack : well , forgive me if i do n't suddenly mourn the demise of victor newman . ( chuckles ) i just attended his funeral . nick : ( growling ) jack : do you want to punch me , nick ? nick : i want to put your head through this wall ! jack : go ahead . i do n't blame you . might make you feel better , but it wo n't help you get newman back . look , i 'd say i 'm sorry , but i do n't do pity . nick : you think i want pity ? jack : no , that 's not your style . nick : we used to be friends . jack : you came here to tell me something . what was it ? nick : i came to tell you you can go straight to hell . jack : fine . duly noted . nick : what is wrong with you ? i hate what i see happening to you . jack : and what would that be , nick ? nick : you were right to despise my dad for all the heartless things he 's done all these years , but what is crazy to me is you are choosing to go down the same path . you got ta turn this around , jack . jack : now why would i do that ? nick : so you can live with yourself . [ scene_break ] billy : how 's victor ? victoria : ( sighs ) he 's in stable condition and he 's resting right now . ( sighs ) you know ... losing newman was one thing , but losing my dad ... billy : okay , hold on . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : we 're talking about vicious victor newman here . this is just a setback . besides , he would n't give jack that type of satisfaction . victoria : but , billy , i know how much this is tearing my father up inside ... because a part of me died when jack took over the company . billy : vick , do n't -- victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . i know , i know . look , i know i should n't be falling apart over a business ... ( sniffles ) and i am grateful for you and for johnny and for reed and my family . i am . billy : but you 're grieving newman . victoria : i know . i know , i know , i know . it 's just a company . billy : ahh , do n't do that . it 's not `` just a company . `` that particular hunk of brick and mortar is the place where you worked -- not collected a dividend check , but you worked to make yourself and the world better . victoria : have you been taking great husband classes or something ? because what you just said right there was kind of perfect . billy : i know how you 've been feeling about victor . victoria : i know he 's been awful to us , but ... billy : ruthless tendencies aside , the man is still your father , and there 's not a day that goes by that i do n't think about mine and wish he were here . victoria : he almost died , billy , and i just felt so useless . billy : i know . come here . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : you know that thing you asked ? the answer is yes . victoria : really ? really , you would do that ? billy : yeah , i 'll be your spy . i 'll betray jack . yeah , if that 's what 's necessary to make everything right , i 'll do it . [ scene_break ] nikki : i love you so much , but you know that . what you might not know is how terrified we all are . so you need to open those eyes . do n't make us wait another second , darling . please come back to us . come back to me . victor : nikki ? nikki : oh , my god . oh , you 're awake ! how do you feel ? no , no , no , do n't talk . do n't say a word . stay very still and calm , okay ? i 'll be right back . victor : okay . nikki : i 'll be right back . dr. martin ! [ scene_break ] nick : so nothing i say is gon na make you feel bad for what you did ? jack : you did n't really think it would , did you ? nick : yeah , actually , i did , but what i find most disturbing is somewhere along the road , you lost your soul . jack : ( exhales slowly ) john : he 's right , jack . you have . [ scene_break ] kay : i am so sorry i could n't get here sooner , darling . i turned my phone off . i did n't get the message . nikki : oh , listen , it does n't matter . it does n't matter . victor 's awake . kay : oh , he 's talking ? i mean , is he all right ? nikki : well , all i know is he smiled at me . kay : oh . nikki : the doctors are examining him now , and the kids are on their way back here . kay : oh , my god , you must have been frantic . oh , sweetheart , i -- listen , by the way , i , uh , i , uh , heard about jack 's takeover . nikki : oh , my god . it was horrible , and victor was anticipating something , but not this soon , and nicholas and victoria -- they love newman , but they will bounce back . they 'll keep fighting . kay : yes , yes , of course . nikki : well , i thought that victor would , as well , until i found him in the office . i mean , i just got him back , katherine , and the thought of losing him again -- kay : oh , now , dear , cast that thought from your mind . cast those thoughts from your mind . i mean , uh ... you saw the man smile at you ? nikki : yes , he did . kay : well , and smiling men do n't die . ( chuckles ) nikki : ( laughs ) kay : what did the doctor say ? nikki : that victor is a very lucky man . we dodged a bullet today , katherine . kay : nothing or no one can keep that man down long . you know that . because -- here . he just has everything to live for , nikki , everything . ( door opens ) nikki : doctor , how is he ? dr. martin : uh , still conscious , and my initial diagnosis has been confirmed . mr. newman 's brain swelled as a result of the two untreated concussions . kay : uh , yes , but that , uh , that is treatable , is it not ? dr. martin : we 've given him anti - inflammatory medication . uh , right now , he needs bed rest , and he must take it easy . kay : now , come on . he 's gon na pull through . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) sharon : what do you want ? adam : sharon . what 's going on ? where -- where are you ? sharon : ( sighs ) ( voice breaking ) adam . adam : what happened ? sharon : i do n't know . adam : where are you ? sharon : help me ! help me . adam : where are you ? sharon : victor 's house . adam : i 'm on my way . chelsea : who was that on the phone ? adam : kevin met with a client , screwed things up . chelsea : how ? what did he do ? adam : i just -- i got ta go do some damage control . chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) [ sharon remembering ] noah : what 's happened to you , mom ? why do you hate yourself so much ? ( glass shatters ) nikki : you 're stupid . victor : i have lost all respect for you . nikki : look at everything you 've thrown away . victor : you are nothing but a loser . nikki : loser ! sharon : ( grunts ) victor : you do n't belong here . sharon : ( grunts ) stop it ! stop it , stop it ! nick : you deserve to lose every good thing you ever had , sharon , and you did it to yourself . sharon : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : son , you have got to give me the benefit of the doubt . the girl is lying . she 's plotting something . cane : she just admitted to being hired to spook us , mom , so why would she do it ? what does that buy her ? genevieve : ( sighs ) lily , please , can you reach him ? lily : what do you want to do ? cane : i want to get out of here , that 's what i want to do . lily : okay , let 's go home . cane : and i 'm sorry for this evening . lily : it 's okay . genevieve : who put you up to this ? woman : you . you approached me in june , paying me very well to gaslight your son with gifts for his twins , e - mails with nicknames ethan only shared with samantha , all to make ethan think that his sister was still alive . genevieve : mm . and how is it that i ca n't remember any of that ? woman : maybe it was such an awful thing , a terrible thing for a mother to do to her own child , that you blocked it out . genevieve : i know you 're lying , young lady , and i promise you , i will get to the bottom of it . [ scene_break ] kay : okay , how 's your head ? victor : well , it 's still attached , so ai n't too bad . kay : ( laughs ) well , then you 're gon na recover . victor : hmm . kay : you know what , friend ? we 're cut from the same cloth . when in jeopardy , we just come out swinging . victor : will you do me a favor ? kay : you have it . victor : will you make sure that nikki stays strong as long as i 'm in here ? kay : okay , and what are you planning , victor ? victor : what do you think ? kay : to fight jack , to get the company back . oh , god . dare i be honest with you ? you 've been given a wake - up call . yeah , a wake - up call , a message , uh , perhaps , that says your , uh , waging battles against greedy corporate raiders ... victor : ( chuckles ) kay : are over . victor : if you had a chance to ... run your company again , would n't you want to change the things that you knew had to be changed ? kay : but i 'm not you . victor : yeah , but you would keep fighting , would n't you ? kay : well , if i were in your position , but i 'm not in your position ... ( chuckles ) which i , uh , might remind you , uh , is currently lying in a hospital bed . victor : but as you said , you and i are cut from the same cloth , katherine . and when i 'm down and out , lying on my back ... i lash out even more . i fight harder . kay : does this mean you 're going to risk your health and , uh , well - being of your loved ones just to fight one jack abbott ? victor : i have a feeling there 's more than one -- just jack abbott , you know ? i have a feeling i 'm gon na have to fight a few other people . no , i think you 'd do the same . kay : if i were you , i know what i would do . i 'd think about spending some time with my family and making the most of what i have instead of risking everything for what i do n't . ( laughs ) nikki : nicholas , abby , and victoria are all here , anxious to see you . victor : well , i 'm very anxious to see them . kay : well , in that case , my friend , i will be going . victor : bye , sweetheart . kay : bye - bye . victor : thank you for coming . kay : oh , pleasure . victor : okay , i appreciate it . kay : do n't let him be , uh , obstinate . nikki : ( laughs ) i 've been trying to do that for years . i have n't succeeded yet . victor : ( chuckles ) kay : now you listen to me -- you take care of that family of yours like you 'd take care of yourself . this is your defining moment , possibly . pay attention . victor : good - bye . i will do that . kay : just -- just pay attention . victor : i will do that . ( chuckling ) bye , katherine . victor : hmm . [ scene_break ] woman : everything is proceeding exactly as planned . [ scene_break ] billy : did you hear about victor ? jack : oh , yeah . nick came by , barrels blazing , blaming me for his father 's latest ailments . billy : nick came by , and you do n't have any apparent injuries ? how 'd you pull that one off ? jack : i talked fast . billy : ( chuckles ) jack : i assume victoria -- billy : oh , she feels the same way as nick , but if you see her , you better run , because she 's not gon na give you time to talk . jack : and you 're not returning my phone calls . billy : thought this might go over better in person . jack : what , you came here to tell me what a vindictive monster i am ? billy : no , jack , you already know how i feel about what you did . jack : but ... billy : but we do n't stop being brothers because of what you did . jack : does that maybe mean you 're reconsidering my offer ? billy : ( chuckles ) jack : billy , you hate `` the mustache `` every bit as much as i do . billy : that 's true , but i love victoria , and it does n't matter if newman is run by a newman or an abbott . it 's johnny 's legacy . jack : so what are you gon na do to protect my nephew 's legacy ? billy : well , it looks like i 'm gon na say yes to your offer , if for no other reason than to make sure you do n't screw it up . jack : this is the best conversation i have had in this room all day . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm all right . just a little setback , you know ? after the ... accident on the horse and the concussion and then all that stuff that happened in l.a. -- the explosion and ... it 's all right . i 'm all right . nick : dad , it was a warning . victor : i know , son . but it all gave me some clarity , you know ? abby : a - about what ? victoria : newman ? nikki : what are you thinking ? victor : i 've made up my mind about something that will affect all of you . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( picks up lighter ) [ next_on ] victoria : i 'll talk it over with billy . nick : he just became this family 's enemy . phyllis : i have a new plan to get summer back in my good graces . i am going to win nick back . adam : ( coughs ) sharon !	nikki finds victor on the floor in his office at newman enterprises and rushes him to the hospital . victor is diagnosed with swelling in the brain due to the concussion he suffered when he fell off his horse and the second concussion he suffered after the explosion that happened when he was working on the docks in california . katherine advises victor to spend time with his family and forget about his fight to get the company back from jack . jack is visited by the ghost of his father john abbot who tells him that he is ashamed of his actions against the newmans . he only took their company because he was mad that nikki went back to victor again . victoria , nick , and abby and tells them he has made a decision that will affect their future .
kevin : hey . any news ? did forensics get anything on the skid marks or the tire impression ? alex : not yet . kevin : what about the traffic cameras ? alex : i got a team , okay ? they 're searching every inch of the place . kevin : and they have n't found anything ? alex : look , kev , we 're working really hard to get the guy that hit delia . kevin : well , it 's not enough ! [ breathing heavily ] i 'm sorry . it 's not enough . alex : it 's okay . i understand , man . kevin : i 'm working on something i think could help . alex : did n't i tell you stay away -- kevin : no , it 's legit . it is not gon na compromise your investigation in any way . i promise you . alex : okay . what do you got ? kevin : [ sighs , sniffs ] this is a [ clears throat ] -- this is a list of every auto - body shop within a 20-mile radius . i figure if the sociopath is trying to cover this up , he 's gon na want to get his car fixed , right ? alex : yeah . okay . hand it over to patterson , and then you 're going home , you understand ? kevin : i 'm not leaving until i find this son of a bitch ! [ breathing heavily ] [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] [ exhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] [ footsteps approach ] esther : [ sneezes ] ohh . oh , chloe , honey , i did n't know you were home . [ blows nose ] chloe : mom , i thought you were sleeping . esther : ugh , i should be . i took enough medicine to choke a horse . i hate this cold . i was gon na make some tea , but that can wait . i want to hear all about delia 's big night . i bet she was the best wicked witch ever . was n't she ? oh , honey , i was so sorry i had to miss it . chloe : mom -- esther : i know . i know . i know . i know . i should be in bed . but i 'm up now , and we 're -- we 're both here , and i want to hear everything . tell me everything about delia 's big night . chloe : [ exhales sharply ] [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] abby : i 'm so sorry . victoria : come in . how did you hear ? abby : jack called . um ... i could n't believe it . i - i thought that he had the wrong name . it could n't be delia . victoria : [ sniffles ] no . it 's just -- it 's all unreal , you know . she was just here a few hours ago . she was -- she was getting ready for her play , and she was just so excited . and now she 's -- abby : i - it just -- it does n't seem possible . [ sniffles ] victoria : honestly , i mean , i do n't know what billy 's gon na do without her . abby : is he upstairs ? 'cause i - i 'd like to see him , give him a hug , tell him that i love him . victoria : no . he just could n't stand being around dee dee 's things , all these things that remind him of her . abby : where did he go ? victoria : i do n't know . he just took off . he 's blaming himself for what happened . abby : we have to find him . victoria : he could be anywhere , abby . [ scene_break ] adam : i heard about delia . billy : get out of my way . adam : i just want to say that i 'm sorry . i 'm so very sorry . i ... i know what you must be going through . billy : you do n't have a clue what i 'm going through . now get out of my way . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , my sweet delia . chloe : it 's true , mom . esther : first mrs. c , then my precious baby granddaughter . it 's just too much . this is just too much . chloe : it really is . esther : oh , chloe , honey , i 'm so sorry . i should be thinking about you and not about myself . what can i get you ? how about some tea ? chloe : oh , mom , i 'm really fine . esther : oh , my gosh . there 's got to be something i can do . i - i know . i - i 'll call the funeral home . i 'll get the minister , and then we 've got to have flowers . got to have lots and lots of flowers , of course . [ voice breaking ] we need music . and then -- there 's just so much to do . if you just would tell me what you want . chloe : [ crying ] mom , i just want you to stop talking ! sorry . mom , i just want you to hold me . [ crying ] esther : [ crying ] oh , honey . i 'm sorry . [ sniffles ] my baby . i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] alex : yeah , we need to run -- i 'll call you back . stop . stop right now ! kevin : i 'm not gon na stop until i find the son of a bitch who killed delia . alex : look , i understand you want to help , but this is not the way . kevin : good ! then give me a gun and a badge and i 'll find this guy myself ! alex : why do n't you go to be with chloe ? that 's the best thing you could do right now . kevin : oh , she does n't agree with that . i - i took her home from the hospital , and she told me to leave . alex : and you left ? kevin : she does n't want me there . alex : are you stupid ? she just lost her kid , man . she does n't know what she wants . kevin : well , maybe my being there is gon na make things worse . i do n't know . alex : she needs you , okay ? whether she admits it or not , she needs you , just as much as you need her . [ scene_break ] noah : we share an apartment . you ca n't think of a better way to spend your evening than to keep me company while i clean up ? i mean , dude , i am flattered , okay ? but , uh , kind of freaking me out . tyler : all right , well , i hate to disappoint you , but i 'm not here to see your ugly mug . noah : well , i hate to disappoint you , but i 'm the only one here , so if you 're not here to see me , then what are you doing here ? tyler : i 'm meeting abby . but , yeah , we , uh -- we did n't know you guys closed so early . we thought that this was a bar that stays open once in awhile , you know , actual customers , like a real business . noah : we had an event tonight . but it 's probably for the best , though , because this way it 's just me seeing you get stood up and not a bar full of people . tyler : oh , whoa , whoa . what 's that mess you talking about ? all right , ladies do not stand up tyler michaelson . she 's probably just running late . noah : well , it is abby . she 's never been on time for anything in her life . tyler : but she 's never been this late . [ scene_break ] abby : billy 's not responding to my texts . victoria : mine , either . abby : you know , i 'm sure he probably just wanted to be alone , get some fresh air . he has n't been gone long , has he ? victoria : you know what ? i do n't really know . time tonight has just been kind of a blur . abby : okay , um , yeah . let 's -- let 's not hit the panic button just yet . victoria : i need to keep cleaning this stuff up anyway before billy gets home . abby : look . victoria : yeah , it was for her post - play party . abby : balloons and streamers , huh ? victoria : just , you know , i wanted to do something to celebrate her stage debut . abby : yeah , it 's really sweet of you . victoria : no , okay ? it was n't . it was a really , really bad idea . abby : why would you say that ? victoria : because this party that i wanted to have is the reason that delia died . abby : delia died because some careless jerk on route 7 hit her with his car . victoria : if i had just waited a little bit longer for hannah to show up or if i had called you or mom to come and watch johnny , then i could have gone to the play with billy . [ voice breaking ] and i would n't have thrown this stupid party to make up for missing her performance ! [ sobs ] [ sobbing ] and i would n't have asked billy to get out of the car and go get the stupid damn ice cream ! and then delia would be upstairs ! she 'd be sleeping , and she 'd be dreaming about all the things that make her happy . abby : do n't do this to yourself . victoria : billy is blaming himself , but this is my fault ! abby : no , that 's not true . victoria : yes , it is , okay ? all right ? it is . if i had done one thing differently , delia would still be alive right now ! but she 's gone ! she 's gone , and ... the house is never gon na be the same ! billy [ sniffles ] is never gon na be the same . [ scene_break ] billy : you know how i feel ? okay , adam , why do n't you tell me ? you go ahead . you tell me what it feels like to watch your only daughter die right in front of your face . you tell me what it feels like not to be able to do anything at all to help her . go ahead . tell me what it feels like . tell me what it feels like , adam ! i want to know ! tell me what it feels like , adam ! adam : you 're right . you 're right . i 'm ... i 'm very sorry . billy : you 're sorry ? adam : i have no idea what you 're going through . billy : no , you do n't . you do n't . so do n't even try , 'cause i 'm gon na tell you something . the way i feel right now , i would n't wish it on anybody , not even you . adam : they have any idea who 's responsible for this ? billy : not yet . but the cops are looking for the bastard who did this . and if he was n't such a coward , he 'd come forward . he 'd confess and give us just a little bit of peace . adam : maybe -- maybe the guy never even saw delia . billy : how do you not see a kid in the middle of the road ? adam : what happened ? i heard that chelsea said that she was chasing after her dog . billy : i left them in the car together . i went into a market . i did n't think that anything bad could happen in that short amount of time , but it turns out everything happens -- adam : no , no . do n't do that . billy , please do n't do that . you do n't ... you ca n't blame yourself for this . billy : what the hell are you doing ? what the hell are you doing ? adam : i do n't -- i do n't know what you mean . billy : we 're not friends , adam . we do n't do this . we do n't commiserate . you 're happy when i 'm miserable . do n't you stand there and think that i 'm gon na believe that you care about what happens to me or my family . so , what do you want ? what do you want ? ! [ scene_break ] esther : a world without delia . i ca n't even begin to imagine it . kevin : then do n't . just hold on to the memories . esther : i will never let them go . kevin : we 're gon na get through this . esther : yeah , well , you and i , well , maybe . but i 'm really worried about chloe . kevin : i am , too . i was n't sure if i should come or not . esther : i 'm really glad you did . she needs you . kevin : where is she ? esther : delia 's room . kevin : by herself ? she should n't be in there by herself . esther : i know . i 'll see if i can get her to come down . oh . chloe : i 'm right here . esther : honey . look who came by to see you . chloe : i see that , mom . esther : i 'm gon na make you both some tea . kevin : thanks , esther . chloe : did she call you ? i told her not to . kevin : no . i came by on my own . i had a little help from my spiritual adviser at the police station . chloe : chavez . kevin : normally he 's saying things like , `` shut the hell up , fisher , `` or , `` get back to work , slacker . `` but i think he was right on about this one . chloe : i told you i did n't want you to come here . kevin : i know . but i ... i need to be here right now , chloe . [ scene_break ] noah : looks like you 're losing your touch , my friend . tyler : this is n't like abby . i mean , late , yeah . but not showing ? no , man . something 's up . noah : you keep telling yourself that . tyler : all right , why is it so hard for you to believe that women find this impossible to resist ? noah : until tonight . hey , look , you can use this . you know , make abby take you out to dinner someplace nice and expensive , make up for ditching you . tyler : yeah , well , that 's not gon na do me any good tonight . noah : all right , well , maybe another beer will . tyler : you know what ? that 's exactly what i do n't need . and besides , you got company . courtney : hey , tyler . tyler : hey , courtney . noah : hey . i did n't know you were coming tonight . courtney : figured i 'd come keep you company while you closed up . you almost finished ? noah : uh , almost . courtney : well , i 'm gon na hit the ladies ' room , but i 'll be right back . noah : okay . you know , if you want to hang out with us tonight , you could ... tyler : oh , hang out with you and little miss perfect turned - up nose ? nah , man . that 's pathetic . have fun . one of us should . [ scene_break ] abby : this is natural , vick . losing delia , it 's incomprehensible . your brain , it ca n't process it , so it tries to make sense of something that just does n't make sense . victoria : i just keep thinking about my part in it and what i did . abby : that 's what we do . we do . go and we try to figure out some reason , some explanation for how this happened . and you go back and you analyze every single thing that you did that led up to that horrific moment . victoria : i could have done something differently . i know i could have done something . abby : nothing that you did or did n't do caused this to happen . victoria : that 's what billy said . abby : he 's right . you should listen to him . victoria : [ sighs ] i just -- i ca n't stop replaying this night over and over again in my head . and it 's just like some -- some movie with a horrible ending , and i just ca n't make it stop . abby : there was n't anything that you could do . victoria : but if i -- abby : no , vick . stop doing this to yourself . stop . i 've been where you 've been before . and all of the what ifs in the world , it 's not gon na change what happened . it 's only gon na make you feel worse . victoria : [ sighs ] i could n't possibly feel worse . [ sniffles ] abby : just remember there 's only one person responsible for what happened tonight , and that person is not you . [ scene_break ] adam : despite what most everyone thinks about me , i 'm not so heartless that i do n't feel just awful for you . and i 'm ... i 'm very sorry for your loss . billy : my daughter did n't deserve this . adam : no , she did n't . you did n't , either . but you ca n't blame yourself . it 's just a -- it was an accident . it was an awful accident . billy : yeah . i chose to leave my daughter alone in the car . the person who ran her down , he chose not to help her . he also left her alone . he did n't even cry out for help . and i 'm paying for my stupid mistake . but when the cops find him , he 's gon na pay , too . adam : maybe they 'll catch the guy . billy : maybe they 'll catch the guy . maybe they will . but if they do n't , i 'm sure as hell gon na . and that 's fine with me . [ voice breaking ] because prison is way too good for the guy who killed my daughter . [ scene_break ] laura : detective chavez ? alex : yeah . laura : my name is laura mcleay . they sent me at the desk . they told me to come and speak with you . alex : yeah . what can i do for you ? laura : i may have some information about the hit - and - run that was on route 7 tonight . alex : okay , miss mcleay , let me get this right . you were at adelphia 's market on route 7 a little before 8 : 00 p.m. when you saw a car swerve . laura : it looked like the driver lost control . the tires screeched , and the car skidded sideways off the side of the road . alex : and then what ? laura : i do n't know . i left . i did n't realize that somebody had been hurt until i came home . bud called and said that -- the guy who runs the market -- he called and said that , uh , a child had been killed on the highway outside his place after i left , so i came straight here to tell you what i saw . alex : okay . i 'm glad you did . um , what can you tell me about the car ? laura : it was a black s.u.v . [ scene_break ] courtney : adam newman out , victoria and noah newman in . your grandpa sure does work fast . noah : well , when he wants something , he sure does go after it . courtney : i have a feeling you take after him . noah : why ? because i wanted a job at newman and got it ? courtney : yet you still work here and with tyler at jabot ? noah : i told tyler to find a replacement , but telling my dad that i 'm leaving the bar , that 's -- that 's another story . he 's not gon na be happy . courtney : what , did he just expect you to tend bar forever ? noah : no , but [ scoffs ] the last thing that he wants is me climbing the corporate ladder at newman enterprises . courtney : i 'm sure he 'll be cool with it . noah : you do n't know my dad . courtney : i kind of do . noah : hmm ? courtney : i mean , i 've been best friends with summer for a while . i 've seen how close you two are . noah : we 're close , but we do n't always agree . courtney : noah , all kids fight with their parents . i 'm sure once he sees how much it means for you to work at newman , he 'll back you . noah : no , you 're right . i mean , we 've been through some rough times , but in the end , we can always count on each other . [ scene_break ] abby : i put all the decorations in the trash . is there anything else i can do ? victoria : no . thanks . abby : you know , it 's getting kind of late . maybe i should go look for billy . victoria : hi . i 'm so glad you 're back . i was so worried about you . billy : abby , uh , thanks , but you should n't be here right now . abby : i wanted to . billy : yeah . [ clears throat ] abby : if there 's anything that you need -- food , babysitter , anything -- just call me . billy : thank you . abby : i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] chloe : if you 're here to talk to me about how i 'm feeling , i 'm not gon na do it . kevin : i - i wo n't . that was wrong of me to do before , and -- and i , uh ... i 'm sorry . chloe : no . please just do n't say that word . i just ca n't bear to hear it again . kevin : okay . i wo n't say anything . you do n't have to say anything . i just wanted to be here with you . chloe : what time is it ? kevin : i think its a little past 1 : 00 . chloe : it 's almost here . kevin : what 's that ? chloe : morning . and then i have to see it ... a world without delia in it . kevin : [ sniffles ] [ clears throat ] what can i do ? chloe : just ... [ voice breaking ] turn back the clock . have delia come home with us after the play . kevin : you know i would if i could . chloe : it 's like i just -- i just want to scream . kevin : go ahead . chloe : i 'm afraid that if i do it , i 'm just never gon na stop . kevin : chloe , scream . just let it out . chloe : [ crying ] no , you do n't understand ! i have so much rage ! i have so much rage that i want to tear this house down with my bare hands ! kevin : i know . you have every right to be angry . chloe : i am so far beyond angry that i want to strangle billy for keeping delia in that car and for the guy that left my little girl on the side of the road to die ! and i swear to god -- i swear to god -- if i see him , i will kill him . [ sniffles ] kevin : i would n't blame you . chloe : its not gon na do anything . [ sighs ] it 's not gon na bring her back . [ sobbing ] i just do n't know what to do . kevin : i know . chloe : because i 'm gon na wake up in the morning and every morning after that , and i 'm not gon na see my beautiful , joyful little girl . kevin : i know . chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] laura : it was a black s.u.v . is really all i can say for sure . alex : was it square ? was it a square ? was it rounded ? laura : i 'm not really sure . alex : what about the license plate ? laura : i could n't even tell you if it was a wisconsin plate . alex : did it have stickers ? did it have any decals , any identifying marks ? laura : i 'm sorry . i was n't paying attention . i did n't realize that it would be important . alex : okay , um , uh , what about the driver ? what can you tell me about that ? laura : i think it was a man . but again , i 'm not really positive . i wish i could be of more help . alex : no , no , no . no , you 've helped a lot . thank you . thank you for coming in this late , okay ? and , please , if you think of anything else , you call me . laura : i will . i will . thank you . alex : yeah . laura : bye . [ scene_break ] tyler : abby ? abby : tyler . thank god you 're here . tyler : yeah . i just got your text . you know , i 'm not gon na lie . i was starting to get a little worried when you did n't show -- abby : what a horrible night . [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] kevin : here . your mom said to wake her if you need anything . chloe : where is she , kevin ? where is my little girl ? kevin : she 's with mrs. c. somewhere nice . chloe : she 's supposed to be here . she has a field trip next week . and her costume , her halloween costume , we got to finish it . she 's gon na be lady gaga . kevin : [ chuckles ] was that your idea or hers ? chloe : hers . it was mine . she was so excited . [ sniffles ] i had chelsea design it , and she was -- she was so funny . [ sobs ] [ crying ] i am not gon na be able to do this , kevin . kevin : you just take it one day at a time . there 's no rush . chloe : some things ca n't wait . kevin : you 're talking about what i told you earlier ? what the transplant coordinator said ? chloe : it has to happen soon , right ? [ scene_break ] victoria : johnny went back to sleep . have you slept ? you never said where you went . billy : i went for a walk . you took down the decorations . victoria : i just -- i - i thought that you would -- billy : yeah . yeah . and her backpack -- where 's dee dee 's backpack ? where are her things ? victoria : the backpack and her stuff 's in the closet . and i just ... i threw out the decorations . billy : so , we 're just gon na erase every bit of her in this house ? is that what we 're gon na do ? is that gon na help ? victoria : no . listen . i know that nothing is gon na take away the anger and the pain you 're going through right now , all right ? billy : okay , stop . just stop . [ sniffles ] victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry that ... billy : okay . victoria : ... i put dee dee 's stuff away . i 'm sorry . i was just trying to make you feel better . that 's all . billy : you ca n't fix this . victoria : i know i ca n't fix it . but just -- just let me help you try to get through it . please , billy . billy : [ sniffles ] [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] [ cell phone chimes ] courtney : sorry . noah : it 's okay . [ clears throat ] everything okay ? courtney : yeah . just , um , a problem at home . noah : you have to go ? courtney : unfortunately . i 'll see you tomorrow ? we 'll pick up right where we left off . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] abby : this was one of delia 's favorite places . i used to take her here and get ice cream and play . she loved the swings . i 'd push her , and she 'd pretend like she was an airplane or a bird . and she always wanted to go higher , but i was afraid that she might fall . but she 'd just laugh and say , `` make my feet touch the sky . `` i thought if i came here , it might make me feel better . tyler : [ sighs ] come on . let 's go ride the swings . abby : [ sighs ] tyler : we 'll see if we can touch the sky with our feet . [ scene_break ] billy : look . you have n't done anything wrong . victoria : i just want to help you . billy : i know you do . i know you do . victoria : what do you want me to do ? do you want me to stay here ? you want me to go ? do you want me to put delia 's things back out ? i 'll put her things back out . you want me to watch that video with you again ? i 'll do it . i 'll do whatever you need me to do . just tell me what you need me to do . billy : i do n't know what i need . i want to be a million miles away from here . and at the same time , i do n't want to leave . [ voice breaking ] i want to walk into delia 's room , shut the door with all of her stuff around me , watch that video a hundred times . [ sniffles ] and then i want to close my eyes and just let it all slip to black , you know ? i want to remember every moment of her life , and then i just want to forget everything . i do n't know what 's going on . i 'm here , and then i 'm there . but really , i 'm not anywhere . sometimes i ca n't stop crying , and then i just ... i do n't know . [ crying ] and i get really upset and i feel guilty 'cause i ca n't cry for her anymore . [ sniffling ] i do n't know where we are . i do n't know what this is . [ sniffles ] i just know one thing . victoria : what ? billy : i ca n't do this -- ca n't do it without you . [ sniffles ] i ca n't do it alone . [ sniffles ] [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] kevin : it 's hard to know what to do . chloe : it 's impossible . kevin : i know that 's how it seems . i just do n't want you to regret whatever decision you end up making now . chloe : i mean , yesterday i was picking out spring colors for a line . and now ... i have to think about whether or not to give away pieces of my little girl . [ sighs shakily ] how do you do that ? kevin : maybe it would help if you just thought to yourself ... `` what would delia want ? `` chloe : she would want to be here ... with her mommy . kevin : i know . but that 's impossible . so now you have a really difficult decision to make . chloe : what do you think i should do ? kevin : i ca n't answer that . from here on out , all decisions regarding delia have to be made by you and billy . chloe : no ! no ! do not say his name , okay ? ! i do n't want to hear his name ! i do n't want to see him ! because if it were n't for him , then we would n't be having this conversation right now ! [ sniffles ] kevin : chloe , you 're gon na have to deal with him eventually . chloe : why ? ! why ? ! kevin : because both of you are delia 's parents . you have to make these decisions together , chloe . chloe : [ gasping ] maybe . but -- [ sniffles ] i hope that you are not asking me to forgive him . because i will never forgive billy for what he 's done ! i will never forgive him ! [ scene_break ] abby : i was on a thoroughbred , and she beat me back to the stables on her pony . [ laughs ] i had to pay her $ 20 and brush down her horse . tyler : did she ever tell you how she did it ? abby : yeah , she admitted to me a week later that victoria had showed her a shortcut . [ chuckles ] tyler : the girl outsmarted you . abby : that sweet , innocent face got me every time . hmm . well , i bet you are sorry that you answered my text . tyler : no . why would i be ? abby : i 'm sure this is n't the evening that you had in mind . tyler : i 'm glad that you want to share your memories of your niece with me . abby : well , thank you for letting me . tyler : i 'm not just in this for the good times , you know . abby : good . because the next few days are gon na be anything but good . tyler : well , i 'm down -- for the next few days ... and for as long after that as you want me . [ scene_break ] alex : hey . notify all the body shops on kevin 's list . let them know we 're looking for a damaged black s.u.v . okay ? cool . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] [ tires screeching ] [ scene_break ] billy : i ca n't believe we 're never gon na see her again . [ knock on door ] victoria : it 's awfully late . i wonder who that is . billy : that could be the police with information . chloe . chloe : there 's something we need to settle , billy . [ next_on ] dylan : i 'm surprised to see you again so soon . nikki : i need to talk to you . alex : camera picked up an s.u.v . just a few miles from the crime scene . paul : so , before the morning 's out , we could have our man . chelsea : adam , i know you better than almost anyone , and this is n't like you . what is going on ?	kevin is determined to find the person responsible for delia 's death . alex tells him he should be with chloe right now . esther comes downstairs and finds chloe on the couch . after learning about delia , she wants to help but chloe just wants to be held . kevin arrives and esther goes to bed . chloe says she does n't want kevin there but he says he needs to be there . chloe vents to kevin , she will never forgive billy for what he did , but she agrees they need to make decisions together as parents and they need to talk about transplant options . tyler waits for abby at the underground and wonders why she 's so late . courtney arrives and tyler leaves , realizing he 's been stood up . courtney and noah talk about noah 's future . as they are kissing , courtney receives a text from someone named zach and leaves . she tells noah there 's a family emergency . tyler finds abby at the park . abby tells tyler about delia . she reminisces . tyler says he will be there for the good days and the bad for as long as she wants him .
nick : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . hey , hey , hey . what 's wrong ? mariah : do you see something ? sharon : someone 's out there . i saw them . mariah : are -- are you sure ? uh , what if it was just a tree or the wind ? sharon : it -- it was n't that . mariah : well , how could somebody be out there in this weather ? it 's all over the news . there 's a storm rolling in . nick : sharon , what did you see ? like a man , woman , a face , what ? sharon : i ca n't -- i - i 'm not sure , but it -- it was a person . i know that . nick : all right , you stay here . i 'm gon na go check it out . sharon : wait , no . nick , you ca n't go out there by yourself . nick : just stay here and make sure faith stays upstairs . i do n't want her afraid in her own house . mariah : we will , we will . are you sure ? nick : fine . whoa ! sharon : [ screams ] nick : okay . paul : what 's going on ? nick : uh ... [ laughs ] sharon , uh , just thought she saw someone outside , but i guess it was you . sharon : i thought -- i do n't know for sure . paul : i hate to break it to you , but that 's not possible . i came straight up the driveway , right to the front door , so whoever you saw in this window ... was n't me . phyllis : it 's just a flash drive . billy : oh , i can see that . phyllis : why are you here ? billy : why you trying to commit violence on that flash drive ? phyllis : it 's like shredding files . it 's just more fun . billy : hmm . that 's not possible . shredding files is one of the most fulfilling things in the world . why do n't you let me help you with that ? phyllis : i - i can handle it , thank you . billy : you know what ? you just , uh , need something heavy , like , uh , this sweet , little guy right here . phyllis : go ahead . knock yourself out . billy : yeah ? all right . let me tell you how this is done . it 's all about angle , speed , and pressure . it 's physics , darling . ready ? before i smash this to smithereens , why do n't you tell me what you 're trying to hide ? kevin : and to complete the spooky effect ... chloe : wow . max spookiness . kevin : thank you for respecting my skills . chelsea : mommy alert . bella woke up , says that she needs -- [ thunder rumbles ] chelsea : ooh . chloe : oh . chelsea : says she needs another good - night kiss , and apparently aunt chelsea is not cutting it . chloe : all right . i am on it . open this , please . i 'm on kissing duty ! chelsea : does that create images in your mind ? chloe , kissing . kevin : stop it . chelsea : why ? you had a gleam in your eye . kevin : you 're not stopping . chelsea : and you 're not giving up on chloe , are you ? kevin : not a chance . mariah : did you really see someone ? sharon : yes , i saw someone . mariah : but the stalker , there is n't one , unless you count patty , and it 's not exactly like she can take woodland strolls . so if you actually saw somebody , we have reached a new level of not - good . sharon : someone was out there , mariah , watching us . watching me . nick : look , i 'm just gon na go outside , end this once and for all , figure out who this is . mariah : fine . i 'm going with you . paul : dah , dah , dah , dah , dah . mariah , put the poker down . why do n't we all let the policeman handle this , shall we ? stay away from the windows . lock the door . nick : i 'm going with you . paul : no , you 're gon na stay here . i need you here to watch the kids . take care of your daughter and my grandson . nick : all right , i 'll call security and let them know . paul : mariah , you 're not gon na need that . just lock the door behind me . [ thunder rumbles ] sharon : [ gasps ] [ sighs ] billy : it 's amazing how much information can be held on these tiny , little things . all sorts of fun facts . phyllis : i told you , there 's nothing on there . just documents that need to be shredded . billy : what documents specifically ? phyllis : personnel files . billy : how long you gon na hold my hand ? not that i mind . i miss it . i 'm just wondering . phyllis : i 'm glad you find this entertaining . billy : no . pure curiosity . see , this is company property . you 're not trying to delete it . you 're not trying to rewrite it . you 're trying to destroy it . that seems dramatic to me . so why you doing that ? phyllis : i told you . i 'm following jack 's orders . billy : ahh . like a good , little foot soldier , listening to the boss man , making sure this does n't fall into the wrong hands . got to be a reason for that . phyllis : you 're missing a critical point . jack would never give me anything important . three guesses why he does n't trust me . you only need one . look in the mirror if you need some help . now , you are wasting my time . give me the -- billy : think i 'm gon na hold on to this . [ thunder rumbles ] chelsea : ooh . [ chuckles ] kevin : you okay ? chelsea : yeah . it 's funny . i used to like thunderstorms . kevin : but now ? chelsea : i 've just been a bit jumpy lately , for a number of reasons . kevin : sure . i do n't mind thunder . i think it 's a fun sound effect to go with these spooky pumpkins . but lightning -- lightning i do not dig . chelsea : you know , the storm is moving in pretty quickly . we can always set up the couch for you tonight if you want . kevin : uh ... you know , normally i would take you up on that , but i have a feeling i 'm gon na have to leave soon . thunder and lightning wreak havoc on the computer system at work , and i bet you $ 5 i get a call soon saying the computer system 's on the fritz and only super kev can save it . chelsea : well , i have a feeling super kev has a cell phone , so i 'm sure they can find you wherever you are . unless that 's just your polite way of saying you do n't want to sleep on my sofa . kevin : well , maybe i do n't want to stick around so much that , um , somebody starts getting sick of me . chelsea : kevin , chloe trusts you . she cares about you . she likes you being around . that 's not gon na go away just because you spend the night on our couch . kevin : chelsea , any little thing i do can make her run screaming in the opposite direction . it 's been that way since the night delia died . and that was the last time i was trying to convince her we should get back together . chelsea : well , your instincts were n't wrong that night . she really was opening back up to you . kevin : yeah , it 's been baby steps since then , which is fine . i do n't mind moving slow . like glacier slow . she 's worth it . chelsea : i 'm not being a matchmaker . kevin : okay . chelsea : because that would be irritating and you 're both adults . kevin : most of the time , yes . chelsea : but i will leave you a pillow and a blanket just on standby in case you change your mind . kevin : thanks . chloe : i am telling you , that girl -- she really knows how to work me . kevin : [ chuckles ] chloe : i mean , she just looks up at me with her big brown eyes , `` mama , i wuv you . `` and then she just falls back asleep , arms in every direction . she 's very dainty , just like her mother . and now this is my reward for successful parenting . kevin : yep . chloe : hmm . so , i guess we just ride out the storm . chelsea : it 's made better by being together and not alone . kevin : most things are . chloe : to friendship . [ glasses clink ] [ thunder rumbles ] chelsea : whoa . oh , my god . that was a big one . whoo ! [ baby cries ] chloe : oh . all right . rock paper scissors to see who goes up . chelsea : no problem . i 've got it . why do n't you take care of the snacks ? chloe : okay , i 'm on it . kevin : well , i 'll just stay here and guard the wine . chloe : [ chuckles ] my hero . kevin : [ chuckles ] [ cell phone rings ] sharon : [ gasps ] mariah : sorry . sorry . it 's just my phone . hey , kevin . kevin : hey . you do n't sound good . more stalker calls ? mariah : sharon thinks somebody 's outside . kevin : are you serious ? mariah : dead serious . so stay on the line . we may need to call in the cavalry . kevin : and the chief is outside alone ? mariah : nick called the security guys at the gate and gave them a heads up . kevin : did you lock the door ? mariah : no , we 're idiots . of course we locked the door . [ knock on door ] paul : it 's paul . mariah : hang on . he 's back . paul : all right . nick : anything ? paul : no sign of anyone . no footprints , and it 's about to pour outside . mariah : did you get all that ? kevin : yeah , i heard it . mariah : well , i guess you can hang up now . thanks for staying on . kevin : just be safe , okay ? do n't do anything risky . mariah : well , of course i 'm gon na be safe . i have a poker . kevin : what ? mariah : never mind . i 'll talk to you later . bye . kevin : bye . nick : just because you did n't see anything does n't mean it 's all clear . paul : no . agreed . i 'll get some uniforms out here , and we 'll sweep the property . [ cell phone rings ] paul : oh , excuse me . yeah , this is williams . what ? when did this happen ? all right , keep me posted . damn it . that was stonevale . patty is missing . [ thunder rumbles ] phyllis : oh , really ? oh , really ? ! oh , that 's what you 're gon na do ? you 're gon na play keep away like a child on a playground ? billy : i feel a kinship with this flash drive . it holds pertinent information that somebody 's trying to shred . phyllis : what does that mean ? billy : just an observation . phyllis : it 's an observation that does n't make sense . billy : but it distracted you . phyllis : billy ! billy abbott , you give me back that flash drive right now ! billy : does n't count unless you say billy foster abbott ! you sound like my mother . even then i 'm not gon na listen , so never mind . phyllis : you have no right . billy : you said there 's nothing important on here , phyllis , so it does n't really matter if i take a look , does it ? phyllis : billy , if you ever cared about me , you will not read what 's on those files . mariah : i locked the back door and bolted it , and i turned the light on , too . sharon : this is ridiculous . i - i never should have gotten everyone all worked up . nick : sharon , you did the right thing . whoever 's out there needs to answer some questions . sharon : well , maybe all i saw was a branch or a shadow , and now i 've got everyone on high alert . mariah : paul 's out looking for his sister . patty could be anywhere . with the storm coming , she 's not exactly stable in the best of times . nick : it 's not the first time paul 's had to track down his sister , but he will do it . we got the cops here , we have ranch security . they 're gon na do a complete sweep of the whole property . sharon : this is embarrassing . you know , they 're not gon na find anything because there is nothing to find . i overreacted . nick : but you do think you saw someone , right ? sharon : maybe i saw victor taking a walk . mariah : that 's a horror story in the making -- victor in the window , lightning bouncing off his mustache . nick : it 's not really my dad 's style to be walking around at night , especially coming by here . look , let the cops do their job . there 's nothing wrong with being cautious , which is why i 'm gon na go up and check on the kids . mariah : oh , my god . patty broke out ? sharon : that was her . it had to be . i mean , i could n't make out a face or anything , but patty is on this property , waiting . mariah : what if you did n't really see anybody ? or what if she left the property already ? sharon , what if patty figured out that we 're double - crossing her , trying to get her transferred to another facility far away ? sharon : patty came here for a reason . to say what she has known all along . she 's gon na tell everyone the truth about sully . tonight . billy : that 's where we are now ? you 're gon na play that card ? if i ever loved you ? phyllis : billy , open this door , give me the flash drive , and go home . billy : see , it makes me think , phyllis . i mean , if you 're gon na bring up you and me , willfully mentioned , the unmentionable , the one thing that you 're trying to forget , well , that says there 's something important on here that you do n't want me to see . and , you know , me being me , i 'm just gon na -- i 'm gon na have to see this now . that 's just who i am . phyllis : that drive is not yours . billy : but i like to steal things that are n't mine . it 's the kind of jerk that i am . phyllis : no , you 're not . that 's not who you are . billy : really ? why do n't you tell me who i am , then ? please . 'cause right now , i 'm not sure . phyllis : open the door . billy : no . curiosity 's got this cat . i 'm gon na need to see it now . phyllis : billy . billy ! stop ! chloe : kevin ? i mean , why would he leave without saying goodbye ? paul : somebody want to tell me what the hell happened ? how did my sister get out of here ? whoa . [ thunder rumbles ] sharon : if patty 's out there , she could find nick or paul . mariah : or stab us with a letter opener . sharon : [ gasps ] [ thunder rumbles ] chloe : do n't you just love kids ? they sleep through everything . the thunder , lightning , creepy outages -- ooh -- that leave us drinking wine in the dark . oh , and look at this . it 's a very nice , spooky ambiance . chelsea ? chelsea : yeah ? chloe : you okay ? chelsea : i 'm fine . any word from kevin ? chloe : no . i - i guess he just went out into the storm without saying goodbye . chelsea : not that you 're worried about him or anything . chloe : what ? [ scoffs ] it 's really bad out there . it 's raining and thunder and lightning . i would be scared for anyone because i 'm a decent human being . chelsea : yes , you are . you are the best kind of human being . chloe : well , i would n't push it . chelsea : listen , i am not gon na play matchmaker because that would be rude and that would be pushy , but i do n't think kevin left without saying goodbye . chloe : uh , except he did . chelsea : or ... did he ? chloe : [ sighs ] chelsea : it 's cute . chloe : or it 's sad . like , `` you carved my heart out when you left me . `` chelsea : [ laughing ] oh , that is not what this heart means ! chloe : chelsea ! [ thunder rumbles ] chelsea : ooh . god . whew . bad one . chloe : it 's okay . listen , just sit down and drink a glass of wine , okay ? it 's just -- it 's just static . it 's like cloud static . at least that 's how i used to describe it to delia . chelsea : no , i know . it 's -- it 's nothing . chloe : but ... chelsea : it 's a loud nothing . it gets in my head , and it reminds me of ... chloe : reminds you of what ? chelsea : the explosion . [ sighs ] the night adam died . i just keep hearing the sounds . it 's so loud . i just keep thinking of the world shaking and -- and the sounds going through the air , and then i think about that night , knowing he could n't be gone because i had already lost him one time before . [ voice breaking ] so there 's no way i could lose him again , and then i realize i have . [ sniffles ] i realize i 've lost him again . [ thunder rumbles ] chelsea : [ sighs ] phyllis : what did you do ? ! billy : what do you mean , what did i do ? did you cut the power ? phyllis : yeah ! i stood outside this door while i was yelling at you , and i found the main circuit breaker and cut the power off ! billy : maybe you put a kill switch in this computer for this type of thing . and why is n't your computer charged , phyllis ? phyllis : billy ! you are being an ass ! you have absolutely no right to lock yourself into my office ! i am going to call security . do n't you make me call security ! billy : ooh , you 're gon na call security ? good luck finding them in the dark . when you do , maybe they 'll be interested in the fact that you 're trying to tamper with company property . phyllis : billy , get out of my office . i do n't know why you 're in there . i have no idea why you 're doing this to me . billy : come on , phyllis . it 's not always about you . most of the time it is . 9 times out of 10 times it is . but not this time . see , i just came from ripping into ashley and jack for screwing with brash & sassy 's shipping schedule . maybe that 's why you feel guilty . 'cause you know what jack is up to . phyllis : get out of my office ! billy : you know , jack denied it . of course , i do n't believe him . i 'll tell you what . i 'll consider opening this door if you tell me what jack is up to . paul : you 're sure your emergency generator 's gon na hold ? the building 's on lockdown ? yes . we have guards in place inside and out , and the facility is on lockdown . paul : all right , okay . my sister could be close by . she may have caused the power outage to cover her escape . or if she 's gone already , the power outage could have been caused by the storm . the patient was n't capable of planning an escape , not in her condition . paul : oh , really ? you do n't think she 's capable ? listen , doctor , if you do n't think she 's capable , you have n't read her report . you do n't have any idea what you 're dealing with . she could be faking it this whole time . i 'm telling you , when my sister wants something , she knows how to get it . and if anybody gets in her way , they could get hurt . your job is protect my sister and protect the community that surrounds us here ! you have failed on both counts ! my team -- paul : i do n't even want to hear any excuses , please ! now , i know you have a handwritten visitors ' log . i want to see it . i also want to see my sister 's paintings . there may be some clue in there that will tell us what she 's thinking or where she 's planning to go . now let 's move . please . nick : all right , kids are still out . i left lanterns in their rooms for them . sharon : should we put something in front of the door ? nick : it 's just a power outage . the storm 's not gon na blow the door open . sharon : it 's not the storm . it 's patty . she 's out there . she cut the power to the house . she 's waiting to get in . nick : what ? patty escaped . she could go anywhere . why would she come here ? chloe : you know ... these storms , they stir up things for me , too . chelsea : like what ? chloe : when i popped bella out . chelsea : no . [ laughs ] you were yelling so loud it sounded like thunder ? oh , my god . chloe : i was n't quiet , that 's for sure . i mean , it was no having a baby in the cabin with billy and lily and cane as an audience , but , i mean , there was a really bad storm that night , and , you know , you 're just trying to have a baby and just nature is getting in the way . i 'm like , `` hello , can we please turn down the thunder or at least give me more meds ? `` chelsea : [ laughs ] of course . chloe : but , you know , the where , when s , and how s , they just -- they all fall away when you have your baby in your arms , as well as the bloatedness and , you know , the having to pee all the time , the heartburn . chelsea : hmm . three cheers for pregnancy . chloe : four cheers for babies . chelsea : you are the first real girlfriend i 've ever had in my entire life , you know ? and you 'll always be the best one . chloe : i 'm really just a good roommate because , you know , i stock the fridge with wine and sugar and carbs . chelsea : no . it 's more than that . it 's like i never have to pretend with you , you know ? you never judge me . chloe : that 's because you 're so perfect . best friend . chelsea : you really are . you really are . no , it 's not just that . it 's that we can talk about anything and we can tell each other everything , and it 's important . not everybody has that . we 're lucky . paul : oh , patty . do you know where this might be ? paul : no , i 'm not sure . the truth is , doctor , my sister 's been institutionalized most of her adult life . so she really has n't seen much of the world . that 's lovely . paul : you can feel the peace and freedom -- two things that she never really had . and i assume that was her victim at fairview , the reason patty is with us here . paul : yeah , that 's dr. anderson . did she talk to you about that night ? never . i was n't even sure she could recall it . paul : well , it 's clear she does . i mean , that is my point , doctor . we have no idea what 's going through her head , what she 's thinking , what she wants . honestly , that 's what scares me . what is this ? was this painted here ? this is fairview . and the woman . any idea who she might be ? paul : yes , i think i know who she is . sharon : patty is irrational and unpredictable . and she thought that we were friends when we were at fairview . she thought it was us against dr. anderson . she was always in my room . and then that night , it was terrible . a - a woman was dead . and now patty 's on the loose ! mariah : sharon 's right . patty 's unpredictable , obviously . nick : yeah , but you thought you were wrong , that it was a tree branch or something . but now you 're convinced it was patty ? sharon : i said that about the branch because i felt guilty sending people out into the storm . and that was before i heard that patty 's now missing . you know , it got me thinking . it would be just like patty to cut off the power to the house . nick : so , sabotage ? uh , just hold on a second here . okay , here we go . `` power outage hits genoa city . `` so patty did n't cut the wires , sharon . it 's cool . sharon : well , she could still take advantage of the darkness , you know . that 's what she does -- hiding and sneaking around . if you do n't believe me , ask dr. anderson . nick : yeah , but i guess i do n't understand . why do you think patty would come here ? because she thought you guys were friends ? mariah : maybe it 's not about sharon . remember , last halloween , patty broke out to visit her nephew , dylan . who knows why ? this is patty we 're talking about . logic does n't exactly apply . she could come here and spout nonsense or get violent , ask for a cup of tea . who knows ? when it comes to patty , anything 's possible . nick : look , i hear you . it 's just the cops , the guards , they have n't found anyone . so i think we just all need to take a breath here . sharon : well , it 's getting dark out and the storm is coming . you know , the ranch is huge . patty managed to get around being caught by her family or the authorities for over a year . i think she can get around a few security guards . nick : okay . i tell you what . i will , uh , i 'll go down to the guard gate , i 'll talk to them , and , uh , take a look around myself . sharon : no ! mariah : sharon 's right . you should stay inside . nick : i 'll be fine . just when i leave here , lock the door . do n't let anyone else in . mariah : okay , fine . but you should take this . nick : mariah , you need to put the poker down once and for all , all right ? i can handle patty , and anyone else for that matter . lock the door . [ thunder rumbles ] sharon : oh , god . please , please do n't let patty find nick . mariah : or nick find patty . phyllis : i found out about jabot 's manufacturing deal after the fact . billy : what are you doing ? phyllis : i 'm picking the lock . then i 'm gon na throw a stick of dynamite in there . billy : [ chuckles ] well , good luck with that , coyote . but let 's get back to the manufacturing deal . do n't you think that the timing of the whole thing is , uh , i do n't know , interesting , i mean , the way that it messes with brash & sassy 's rollout and considering jack hates me ? phyllis : [ grunts ] [ screwdriver clatters ] phyllis : i 'm getting ready to hate you , too . billy : just tell me what 's on the flash drive , phyllis . it 's not that hard . phyllis : you said if i told you about the manufacturing deal -- billy : no . no , no , no . that 's not exactly what i said . phyllis : stop playing games ! billy : you know , you used to trust me . phyllis : oh , thank god . oh , thank god . you might want to get home before the storm . phyllis : i ca n't . i need to get in there . i need to get something . so if you have a master key , could you please just open the door for me ? no master key . but , uh , janitor might have a key to this closet . this closet 's my office . billy : that 's true . [ clears throat ] but you know what , buddy ? you can take your time 'cause i got an energy bar here and a bottle of water . so i can stay here all night . and by the time the power comes back on , i 'll be bright - eyed and bushy - tailed . somebody 's in there ? phyllis : yes ! why did n't he just open the door ? phyllis : because he 's being a jackass ! well , just -- forget the keys . forget the keys . just bust down the door . you can do it . [ keys jingling ] billy : how 's it going with the old key ring ? phyllis : [ laughs ] i 'm gon na shove one down your throat in a minute . billy : hey , phyllis . can you tell our security buddy there 's probably more important things to do , like that dear , old lady that 's caught in the elevator right now screaming for help ? phyllis : there is nobody in the elevator , but you know who is in my office -- closet ? billy abbott . and your boss jack abbott fired him a few months ago , and he is pilfering through my files . you know what that is ? that is called corporate espionage , my friend . billy : that 's true . you ever heard of paragon ? that was me . and her , by the way . not that i 'm trying to brag . phyllis : you see ? he 's admitting he 's dangerous . billy : no , no , i 'm just confessing for past transgressions that i have since repented for , showing that i am a man with a conscience , that i am trying to change , trying to grow . that should be embraced and celebrated . i say let billy abbott be billy abbott ! can you hear the dear , old lady scream in the elevator ? [ desk scrapes ] phyllis : what are you doing ? ! are you blocking this doorway ? ! billy , open the damn door now ! billy : okay . boot up so we can see what we got . chelsea : [ scoffs ] way to party , lightweight . chloe : [ inhales sharply ] chloe : hello , adam . adam : ah ! chloe : i assume it was victor 's plan . start over , find a new life . you get to just walk away again . just like you did with delia . adam : i was right , was n't i ? you were working with victor . visiting him in prison . you set me up , right ? chloe : yeah . it was elaborate . and difficult . and the worst part was having to say , `` i forgive you . `` because i will never forgive you , adam . chloe : [ inhales sharply ] chelsea : chloe ? chloe : adam . paul : [ sighs ] ah . the visitors ' log ? good . let 's see if we can find someone who might have helped patty escape . we have extensive security in place , obviously . it 's unlikely that anyone could have gotten by -- paul : hold on a second . you recognize a name ? paul : i do . [ cell phone rings ] that 'll be about the patient . this is dr. powell . sharon : patty is out there . she will find nick . she will tell him the truth . nick could run in here and take the baby now ! right now ! mariah : i thought you were gon na tell him a minute ago . sharon : i could n't . i just -- i could n't . sully is -- he 's just a baby . he did n't ask for any of this . but who knows ? patty 's so unpredictable . maybe she wo n't say anything . maybe she just wants me to suffer . but if nick finds out and he takes the baby , and then dylan comes home and his son 's gone ... mariah : we ca n't wait for patty to word - vomit the truth . we have some decisions to make . sharon : the thing is , what if whatever patty says does n't make any sense or -- or maybe no one will believe her . maybe she just escaped and ran off . she 's done that before . but she 's got to know if she is found on this property , she 's going straight back into lockup . and i would think that her own personal freedom is more important to her than ruining my life . mariah : sharon . [ thunder rumbles ] mariah : we can hope that . and that 's great . i 'm right there with you . but -- sharon : no . mariah : yes . sharon : no . mariah : yes ! patty is out there . she knows the truth . forget victor ! patty is the real - life horror story . moving under darkness , never knowing when she 's gon na jump out and say , `` boo . `` and she is always going to come back . even when you think she 's gone . [ thunder rumbles ] [ footsteps approach ] nick : [ groans ] mariah : sharon , we have to prepare for the worst . and i swear to you , i promise i will be by your side every step of the way . you will never be alone . do you understand ? sharon : i need to hold sully . if it 's the last time , i need to hold him , tell him how much i love him . his whole life could change tonight . all of our lives . [ knock on door ] kevin : mariah ! open up ! it 's kevin ! [ thunder rumbles ] mariah : oh , my . sharon : [ gasps ] what happened to him ? kevin : i happened to him . mariah : you hit nick ? ! kevin : well , not on purpose . i mean , well , i hit someone on purpose , but i did n't know it was nick . he -- he was all backlit . i thought he was the stalker . sharon : so you did this to him , not patty ? kevin : yeah . nick : patty is not here , sharon . i looked everywhere . i went to the guard gate . it 's -- she 's just not here . paul : patty . you know that kind of behavior is unacceptable . if you want a chocolate pudding , ask for it . you ca n't just break into the kitchen . paul : patty . patty . sweetheart , will you talk to me ? will you talk to me ? that -- that pillow you 're holding , do you remember holding a kitty like you 're holding that pillow a long time ago ? that was the night dr. anderson ... got hurt . do you remember ? is that what you were thinking about ? patty , can you talk to me ? patty : paulie . paul : that 's right , sweetheart . it 's me . go ahead . you can -- you can talk to me . were you in the kitchen the whole time you were away ? patty , what did you do when you were away from your room ? can you tell me that ? patty : paulie . paul : what ? patty : you -- you have to get me out of here . please . there are bad people here , just like at fairview . please , paulie . please . nick : i 'm fine . mariah : really ? because it looks like you 're growing a second brain . sharon : stop wiggling . nick : i 'm not wiggling . it 's just -- it 's cold . kevin : it 's ice . nick : kevin , really ? sharon : really , you 're wiggling . you know , faith is better with an ice pack than you are . mariah : how hard did you hit him ? kevin : i was worried . you said there was a stalker outside , and ... yeah , i clocked him pretty hard . but with good reason . mariah : well , good job , hulk . i guess we were wrong , sharon . there 's nobody outside . [ thunder rumbles ] [ keys jingling ] phyllis : any time . no pressure . billy : what a lovely way to spend the evening , do n't you think ? phyllis : no ! billy : yes ! phyllis : hurry up . step on it . billy : come on , baby . come on , baby . phyllis : stay away from my computer ! billy : come on , baby . ohh ! you pretty , pretty thing ! seriously , phyllis ? you have a password on a thumb drive ? phyllis : do n't you dare ! how many keys do you have left ? ! billy : okay , let 's go . `` jack `` ? nope . `` billy `` ? ah , who am i kidding ? `` summer `` ? phyllis , what 's summer 's birthday ? phyllis : i 'm warning you ! billy : do you have a cat ? oh . hold on a second . r - e - d. you got to be kidding me . your own nickname , you narcissist ? phyllis : okay . all right . get away from my desk . get away from my computer . all right ! escort him off the floor ! get him out of the building right now ! billy : [ clears throat ] hey , ronnie . how 's your fantasy football team ? hey , billy . really good . thanks for asking . billy : good . phyllis : okay , we get it . everybody likes you . go now . billy : it 's a good thing you 're not acting suspicious . phyllis : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ thunder rumbles ] adam : chloe , do n't do this . chloe : you know , if you had gotten out of your car that night , this is what you would have seen . my little girl suffering on the side of the road . adam : what 's your plan ? chloe : i 'm gon na watch you die , of course . chloe : [ gasps ] [ gasps ] [ sighs ] it was , uh , it was just a dream . chelsea : no , chloe . it was a nightmare . and it was all about adam . [ next_on ] jack : i told you to destroy that thing . what are you still doing with it ? phyllis : doing you a favor , whether you appreciate it or not . billy : phyllis is trying to hide something , whether it 's about jack or jabot or both . paul : why did n't you tell me you paid my sister a visit ?	sharon looks out the window and imagines that she sees someone looking in the window at her . she screams . nick comes to her side and volunteers to have a look around outside , but paul arrives and she recounts her story to him . he volunteers to have a look around outside but tells them to keep the doors locked . billy and phyllis struggle over the flashdrive which billy refuses to give to her . chelsea , kevin , and chloe spend a quiet evening at home . paul comes back in and tells them that no one is outside . paul receives a call that patty has escaped from the psych hospital . sharon worries that it is patty outside her home . billy manages to get the upper hand on phyllis and locks her out of her own office . he wants to see what is on the flashdrive when the lights suddenly go out . phyllis tries to pick the lock to get back in her office when the janitor comes along . phyllis begs him to let her in . paul visits the psych hospital to find out how patty escaped . paul looks at a few of patty 's paintings and sees a picture of a pregnant woman at fairview and has a good idea it is sharon . nick agrees to have a look around and , not knowing who it is , kevin hits him in the head . chloe has a dream about adam which reveals some things to chelsea .
[ previously_on ] lily : but , cane , i am not the same person anymore . i am not who i was before the accident and before this place . arturo : hey , rey , did you know that lola 's dating someone ? rey : your fine , upstanding abbott was arrested for interfering with a burial ground . kyle : forget something ? lola : yeah . this . summer : i 'm an adult , and i can decide what 's best for me . it 's you . phyllis : what 's going on here ? billy : i was just about to tell summer that the reason why i slept with her was knowing what it would do to you when you found out . so , there we go . now you know . phyllis : how could you sink so low , to sleep with my daughter to get back at me ? ! summer : i can not believe that you just threw it in her face that way . billy : well , it 's two birds with one stone . it 's actually quite efficient . summer : [ gasps ] since when are you such a pig ? ! billy : since always . ask anyone . phyllis : really , summer , what did you expect ? tell me . what childish fantasies were running through your mind when you told mariah about nick and me ? summer : i did not tell mariah anything ! she overheard kyle and me talking . we thought that she could keep her mouth shut . but no . and then , after sharon blew up her own wedding , billy came to me and said that he wanted me . believe it or not , those are the facts . phyllis : i bet it took you 30 seconds to take your clothes off and jump into bed with him . summer : i thought that we had a real connection . that he was finally ready to act on it . and the next morning , i woke up , and he was already gone to rehab . i have been rooting for him to get better , hoping that things could actually go somewhere between us ... until now , anyway . you know , every horrible thing that people say about you is true . this whole time , i thought that my mom was wrong for you . it turns out you two are perfect for each other . billy : she 's turning into a little drama queen , is n't she ? phyllis : i think she 's telling the truth . billy : oh , she is . it was definitely my idea to sleep with her . because she 's not only your daughter , but she 's nick 's . and i ca n't tell you how sweet it was getting it on with the daughter of the two people that screwed me over . tessa : all right , well , my shift 's almost over . how much more work do you need to do ? mariah : i am almost done . i just need to hit `` send `` and ... voilà . i 'm all yours . tessa : ah . i like the sound of that . mariah : [ chuckles ] are you working at dark horse later ? tessa : no , i , uh , took the night off . i figured we could , uh , celebrate you coming home from your trip . mariah : i like the sound of that . tessa : you know that new movie that you 've been dying to see ? it 's streaming now . i figured we could go back to my place and watch it . mariah : hmm . a quiet night alone , no interruptions . sounds like a celebration to me . nate : i do n't know how long they 've been getting together , but , i mean , i have never seen neil text so much before . it 's sneaking out late at night to meet her , it 's -- lily : wait , he and ashley are seeing each other ? like , seriously ? nate : i -- i assumed he would have told you . lily : no , he -- he did n't say anything to me . i mean , he 's been alone so long . why would n't he share that with me ? nate : it 's just me guessing . i have n't spoken to him . it could be he feels self - conscious going on about it to you . lily : what , because he 's happy ? i mean , that 's ridiculous . why would n't i want to know about that ? [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i -- [ sighs ] i just ... visiting hours are almost over , and cane was supposed to come here today , and he didn't . do you know why ? kyle : ahh , beat me to it . i was hoping i 'd find you here so i could buy you a coffee . lola : guess you 'll have to settle to watch me drink the one i just bought . kyle : after the week i had , you do n't know how good that sounds . lola : why ? what 's going on ? kyle : family drama . work drama . even for abbott standards , things are one hell of a mess . which i know must sound like the lamest excuse for not texting . lola : it 's cool . kyle : that 's sweet of you to say . lola : you know i 'm not the high - maintenance type . kyle : [ exhales softly ] good to know . still . i 'd like to make it up to you . lola : how ? kyle : taking you out tonight ? lola : mm ... i might be free . what 'd you have in mind ? kyle : well , i could requisition the jet . take you to dinner . lot of great restaurants in chicago . lola : you want to fly me there ... to eat ? kyle : i want to show you i 'm sincere . lola : by wasting a bunch of jet fuel ? kyle : [ chuckles ] okay . well , if that does n't appeal , tell me what i can do . lola : well , you can start by telling me why you were arrested for grave robbing . additional sponsorship phyllis : what the hell is wrong with you ? you got a problem with me ? you go to nick . you go to me . you do n't take your frustrations out on my daughter . billy : we were two consenting adults . i got nothing to apologize for . i 'm not hiding what i did . that would be you . phyllis : why do n't you stop acting like i cheated on you ? we were broken up . i threw you out of the house . that is nothing compared to what you did to my daughter ! billy : oh , i think it was pretty clear at the wedding that me and you , we were done . phyllis : no . you know what ? you -- heh ... you 're despicable . billy : and speaking of sharon , remind me to send her a thank - you note . for telling me the truth before i actually bought a ring . you snowed me . i was just arrogant enough to think that there was something different between me and you . that i was different than all the other guys in your life . phyllis : you know something , you were different . you were different . you were everything to me . billy : you really have a problem with being honest , do n't you ? try it . you like having people on the side . you always have . it 's why you keep all these men in your orbit . pretending to be the cool ex to string them along . this time , it was nick . we all know you still got jack on a string . phyllis : you think you hurt me with this disgusting move ? it 's nothing compared to what you 've done to yourself . lily : i mean , could there be a problem with the kids ? is that what 's keeping cane ? nate : i have n't spoken to him , okay ? i have no idea why he 's not here today . lily : well , inmate phone time is over for the day , so i ca n't even get in touch with him . can you please find out what 's going on for me ? nate : i will . lily : do you promise ? nate : listen , if you do n't hear from cane by tomorrow , give me a call . okay ? lily : okay . nate : all right . but i 'm sure there 's a simple explanation . there 's nothing to be concerned about . okay ? lily : okay . nate : all right . lily : thank you . nate : all right . [ sighs ] [ knocks on door ] devon : it was n't until the last lap that i knew you were gon na win . charlie : [ chuckles ] totally . devon : you guys were neck - and - neck . you were going all - out . you reached your hands out , crossed the finish line , took home the victory . it was incredible . charlie : yeah . the girl you were racing against , danielle , i could tell from the stands , she was like , `` what ? ! `` i was jumping around like a fool yelling , `` go , shauna ! `` [ shauna laughing ] could you hear me ? shauna : no , silly . i was in the pool , focusing on the race . charlie : i 'm gon na get so much grief at school for going against walnut grove . hey , i do n't care , though . you were awesome . shauna : thanks . i was pretty happy with my time . devon : you should be . you should be very proud , 'cause you put in a lot of hard work , and it 's paid off . shauna : ugh , the competition was way stronger than i 'm used to . okay , right before my event , danielle looked over at me , super - confident , like she knew she was gon na win . [ devon chuckles ] i started having all these doubts . un - until i remembered something hilary once told me right -- devon : it 's okay . i 'd love to hear what she told you . shauna : hilary said she loved it when people underestimated her . she said , `` use it . let it fuel you . `` so i did . and i cooked it out there . charlie : yeah . devon : that sounds just like hilary , too . shauna : you know , i felt like she was there with me today . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . devon : no , please . do n't be sorry at all . you have no idea how happy that makes me . really . lola : you went through all that trouble only to find out that your grandfather is your grandfather . kyle : the best possible outcome . knowing he 's john abbott 's son meant so much to my dad . when he thought that all had been taken away from him , he was a mess . he spent months searching for answers . i wanted to find those answers for him . to give him that . and made a stupid , impulsive decision . lola : you desecrated a grave . kyle : when you put it that way ... lola : [ sighs ] kyle : guess there 's no good way to spin it . lola : you know , part of me admires the lengths that you went to for your dad . kyle : and the other part ? lola : creeped out . kyle : so much for making a good impression . lola : my brothers wanted me to think the worst of you . rey did n't put anything in context . which i could strangle him for . he would have known everything that you told me from the police report . instead , he makes you sound like some moral degenerate . kyle : glad i could set the record straight . lola : you know , rey always does this -- tries to control my life . and arturo just jumps right on board . you know , they 're both having a huge fit because i 'm dating you . kyle : i 'm glad you did n't put that in the past tense . hope that means you 'll still let me take you out tonight . lola : sure . as long as our date does n't involve a cemetery . tessa : hi , lola . mariah : kyle , is this who i think it is ? kyle : yes . lola , this is mariah , an old friend of mine . mariah : hi . kyle : lola 's the new lady in my life . mariah : it is so good to meet you . lola : likewise . mariah : i have heard wonderful things , of course . tessa says that you blew her away with your barista skills . tessa : she totally did . and now i know the difference between cream and crema . lola : you were easy to teach . tessa : oh . mariah : well , it 's lovely to put a face with a name . kyle : so , what are you guys up to tonight ? tessa : well , actually , we were thinking -- lola : oh , wait . why do n't you hang out with us ? we can make it a party ? kyle : why not ? you free ? mariah : uh ... yeah . yeah , we could , uh -- we could go eat somewhere . tessa : see a movie ? kyle : or bowling . together : bowling ? kyle : what 's wrong with -- lola : [ chuckles ] kyle : okay . never mind . bowling 's out . what else could we do ? mariah : hit up an arcade , i guess ? lola : [ gasps ] i know what we can do . game night . devon : hey . nate : hey . what 's going on ? devon : how you doing ? nate : good . you ? devon : good , good . charlie : hey . nate : what 's going on here ? charlie : we 're celebrating ! come join us . nate : celebrating what ? shauna : i won my event . [ giggles ] nate : oh , yes , yes . that is right . your , uh -- your swim meet . congratulations . shauna : thank you . nate : let me see the medal . devon : show it off . nate : yeah . look at that . nice . shauna : thanks . nate : hey , i was hoping one of you guys might have heard from cane , know where he is ? i tried calling him but , uh , it keeps going to voicemail . devon : i have n't talked to him . nate : no ? charlie ? charlie : no , not since breakfast . why are you looking for my dad ? nate : i just need to talk to him about something . it 's , uh , no big deal . devon : be a little more specific , we can help you out , maybe . nate : cane did n't show up to , uh , visit lily today . i told her i 'd find out why . phyllis : i thought you hit rock bottom , but you -- you have gone even lower . in fact , i 'd say that this is a new low . billy : and people say i have no ambition . boy , if they could see me now . phyllis : you do . you sound really proud of yourself . i thought you were a victim . but that 's not actually playing very well for you , considering your womanizing ways . in fact , i bet if summer was n't around , you would have ended up with victoria . billy : well , as far as revenge sex goes , it would n't nearly be as effective . phyllis : why would you do this to my daughter ? no matter how cynical and jaded she has been , you knew that she had feelings for you , and you took advantage of all of that . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : for what ? a - a -- just a fleeting moment of satisfaction ? phyllis : i am thrilled that you lost your job . and i hope you lose everything else . billy : [ sighs ] you know , taking summer to bed was n't one of my finest moments , but you know why i did it ? so you have to live with the vivid image of the two of us together . just like i 'm tortured by the thought of you and nick . and the lies that followed . at humana , we believe great things are ahead of you when you start with healthy . and part of staying healthy means choosing the right medicare plan . humana can help . with original medicare , you 're covered for hospital stays and doctor office visits when you 're sick . but keep in mind you 'll have to pay a deductible for each . a medicare supplement plan can cover your deductibles and co - insurance , but you may pay higher premiums than you do with other plans . and prescription drug coverage is n't included . but , with an all - in - one humana medicare advantage plan , you could get all that coverage plus part d prescription drug benefits . you get all this coverage for zero dollar monthly plan premium in most areas . and humana has a large network of doctors and hospitals . so call or go online today . find out if your doctor is part of the humana network and get your free decision guide . discover how an all - in - one medicare advantage plan from humana could save you money . there is no obligation and the book is free . kyle : and that 's the nickel tour . tessa : wow . this place is something else . how many bedrooms does it have again ? kyle : uh , eight in the main house , plus a couple more for the live - in help . my grandfather built the estate back in the early ' 60s . but the pool house , which is where i crash , is a bit newer , which i like . tessa : okay , you can call it a pool house , but that thing 's like a little mini - mansion . kyle : yeah , i just had the bathroom updated . kitchen 's next . mariah : why ? because you 're such a gourmet chef ? kyle : i 'll have you know , i make a mean grilled cheese , and my microwavable popcorn -- people would kill for the recipe . mariah : okay . lola : i ca n't imagine living in a place so big . although , i would love to have a kitchen like the one we just came through . oh , god . the big , beautiful stove . and so much space ! and then the grill on the cooktop and two ovens ? i mean , this place is , like , out of a magazine . mariah : well , just so you know , this is n't only kyle 's place . i mean , your whole family practically lives here , right ? kyle : it just got a little less crowded . but nobody 's home but my grandmother , who 's asleep , and her nurse . so we pretty much have the place to ourselves . so let the games begin . cane : [ sighs ] nate : hey , man . sorry to interrupt . cane : hey . nate : your assistant said i 'd find you here . cane : cool . what 's going on ? nate : i was at the prison earlier , visiting lily . and she was a little worried that you did n't show up as planned . cane : yeah , yeah , yeah . i had this , uh , really important business meeting that kind of ran late , so i missed visiting hours . nate : a meeting . cane : yeah , yeah , yeah . yeah , a meeting . nate : you 're the c.e.o . of the company . cane : yep . that 's right . nate : lily was worried that something might have happened to you or the kids . cane : well , i hope you told her that was n't the case , right ? nate : well , i told her that , yeah , there was a logical explanation . cane : which there was . okay . nate : here 's the problem with that . you do n't understand how upset she was . mariah : okay , ready ? tessa : [ chuckles ] mariah : set ... [ laughter ] go ! kyle : um ... ah ! [ mariah chuckles ] um ... lola : it 's a book . kyle : uh , uh -- lola : and a movie . five words . kyle : um ... lola : first word . shakes . head . dizzy ? [ laughter ] what ? mariah : shh ! quiet . no words . lola : okay . uh , come back to it , okay ? second word ? second word . third word . sounds like . oh , my god . mariah : heh . lola : fourth word ? okay . sounds like four . kyle : um ... lola : fourth word . uh - huh . kyle : uh ... lola : old ! okay . something , something , for old something ? mariah : 30 seconds . lola : okay . hurry up . fifth word . you . kyle : no . lola : big . tall . proud ! macho ? kyle : [ exclaims ] lola : okay , something , something for old , strong arnold schwarzenegger -- mariah : time ! time , time ! kyle : `` no country for old men `` ! lola : i 've never seen it . kyle : seriously ? it 's such a great flick . mariah : okay . so that is , uh , four points for tessa and i versus your guys ' one point . tessa : yeah , i do n't think charades is your game . mariah : mnh - mnh . kyle : so , let 's switch to something else . how about truth or dare ? tessa : oh , i like it . mariah : yeah , i have n't played that game in , like , a million years . but it sounds fun . lola : who goes first ? kyle : you do . lola : ah . kyle : truth or dare ? lola : truth . kyle : okay . so ... you know all about my , um , recent brush with the law . so , why do n't you tell me the truth about a time when you did something wrong and regretted it . mariah : ooh . lola : uh ... let me think . ah , wait . i know . okay . so ... for the past few years , i have had a bunch of jobs , saving up for the day i could have my own business . um , so , i waited tables . i worked as a janitor . i collected tolls at a toll booth . that was a total snore . kyle : uh -- mariah : [ chuckles ] lola : and then i was hired at this used - car shop . mariah : around here ? lola : mnh - mnh . one - man show . middle of nowhere . i washed the cars and kept his books , and he did the sales part . uh , i was there for a month , and he still had n't paid me . kyle : what ? no way . lola : yeah . and when i accused him , he said i was fired . mariah : that sucks . that 's crazy . i 'm sorry . lola : i threatened to sue , and he just laughed in my face . said it would cost me more than what he owed me . [ sighs ] uh , i was really pissed , actually . tessa : what a creep . mariah : so what did you do ? lola : so , i thought about asking arturo to try to , you know , hash it out with this guy -- with his fists , you know what i 'm saying ? um , but i like fighting my own battles . so ... anyway . there was this old truck parked in the back of the lot . it did n't run , but if you looked at it -- you know , you 'd be like , `` what a piece of junk ! `` but when i looked at it [ sighs ] i saw so much potential , you know ? what a beautiful , beautiful thing it could become . kyle : your food truck . la vida lola . lola : do n't get ahead of my story . kyle : sorry . lola : i told him i would take the truck in payment for all of the hours i had worked . `` fine , `` he said . `` if you can drive this car out of this lot by sundown , you can have it . `` i made him shake on the deal , you know . and then he walked away and laughed at me like i was the dumbest female to ever live . tessa : well -- well , then -- then what happened ? kyle : [ chuckles ] lola : then i went to go get my tools , and went to every other vehicle he owned , basically cannibalized them for enough parts to start my truck . and i made him sign over the title , and i drove away before he realized what i had done . mariah : woman ! you rock ! tessa : you 're a badass ! kyle : that is one hell of a story . mariah : that is amazing . lola : thanks . kyle : month 's work for a few old car parts ? sounds fair enough to me . why do you regret it ? lola : oh , i don't . tessa : oh . kyle : okay . [ laughter ] your turn . lola : mariah , truth or dare ? mariah : truth . lola : same question . tell us about a time you broke the rules . mariah : i impersonated my dead twin sister to make somebody think that they were crazy , and i will regret it until my dying day . lola : wow . i do n't want to know the details on that . mariah : yeah , you don't . you don't . you really , really don't . it 's pretty much the worst thing that i have ever done . lola : mm . mariah : so , uh , my turn ? kyle : yeah . mariah : okay . tessa . truth or dare ? tessa : truth . mariah : same question . tessa : well , that 's easy . i stole your journal and plagiarized your most personal thoughts and wrote a hit song . good news is that mariah forgave me . bad news -- i was dropped from my label . lola : i am feeling a lot less of a badass now . kyle : i do n't think that 's a bad thing . mariah : no . tessa : yeah . mariah : definitely not . it , uh , must be nice to go through life without regretting the worst mistakes you 've ever made . lola : or i did something way worse than any of you , and i do n't plan to confess , because i plan to get away with it . oh , my god . look at your faces . i ca n't believe you guys fell for that . [ laughter ] mariah : wow . ugh . [ cellphone chimes ] tessa : okay . i see you . you know what ? i see you . [ mariah laughs ] lola : you know , i just have a slight poker face . i ca n't believe you have n't seen `` no country for old men . `` i have n't seen it . tessa : it 's so good . mariah : it 's good . lola : what is it about ? arnold schwarzenegger ? mariah : no . he 's not involved in it . tessa : you know what ? that would probably make it even more exciting . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : okay . does anybody want another drink ? lola : i 'll take a beer this time . [ doorbell rings ] mariah : tessa ? kyle : i got it . tessa : i 'm still working on this one . mariah : okay . [ grunts ] kyle : [ sighs ] summer . what 's up ? summer : um , i really need to talk to you . kyle : this is n't a good time . summer : yeah , for me , either . look , if there was anyone else i could go to -- there just -- there is n't , and i realized that i ca n't really do this alone . mariah : snowflake ! what in the world are you doing here ? summer : can i please just come in ? kyle : [ sighs ] tessa : oh . lola : [ chuckles ] mariah : [ clears throat ] summer : you 're , uh , having a party ? tessa : very observant . mariah : i 'll ask you again . what are you doing here ? kyle : summer 's going through something . she needs to talk . tessa : now ? mariah : you know what , she probably followed us here so she could spoil our night . kyle : mariah , lay off . she 's obviously upset . lola : and you 're the only one she can talk to ? kyle : [ sighs ] i would n't feel right about turning my back on a friend who 's obviously hurting . i 'm sure you can understand . lola : of course . you should do what you feel is right for ... your friend . mariah : kyle , summer has never been a friend to you , and if you do n't understand that by now , then i do n't -- lola : um , i think you , tessa , and i should go . uh , let them handle ... whatever this is . tessa : yeah , let 's go . kyle : hey . hey , hey . thanks . i 'm sorry about our evening . [ sighs ] summer : thank you for not slamming the door in my face . kyle : let me guess . billy . charlie : i just feel so guilty . i 'm having all this fun , and my mom is stuck in such a horrible place . shauna : charlie , don't . lily would n't want you being miserable all the time . devon : i second that . you have to live your life , man . you ca n't let the bad outweigh the good . charlie : yeah , i guess . devon : well , it 's very true . since hilary died , there 's been times when i 've done that . i thought that , if i was n't feeling anything other than anger and sadness , i was disrespecting her memory . then i realized , every time i 'm thinking about her , it just makes me feel bad . and hilary does n't want to be remembered like that . so i 've been working on letting go and focusing on the happy times , and what i loved about her , admired . when you talked about how she inspired you , it felt good to do it , right ? shauna : yeah . it sure did . devon : so , you know , i know the situation 's a little bit different 'cause of what 's going on with your mom , but the lesson still applies . she would not want you to be depressed and moping around and doing things like cutting class . she 'd want you to enjoy life , be happy . enjoy your senior year in school . i know she 's said these things to you . charlie : yeah . yeah , she has . devon : it 's time to take her at her word . nate : cane . cane : all right , listen . i told you i will deal with this , okay ? nate : fair enough . now , in case you get waylaid again -- cane : okay , which i won't . nate : look , i want to be able to calm lily 's fears . not showing up when you said you would , that is n't like you . cane : so , what 's your point ? what are you trying to say ? nate : my point is , i care about her , and i 'm trying to get a handle on how things happened . cane : all right , look . sometimes i go there , and i feel like i 'm making things harder for her , okay ? -i feel like i have to walk on eggshells and watch every single word i say while she just focuses on the other inmates and trying to make life easy for herself in there , okay ? and if you want me to be completely honest with you -- nate : yeah . cane : last time i went there , it was strained . nate : it must be hard , seeing how this is changing her . cane : [ scoffs ] nate : what you 're really saying is that the visits have gotten difficult for you . so when your meeting ran over , you took the day off . gave yourself an easy out without considering how it 's affecting her . cane : you have no idea what you 're talking about . nate : lily is my friend . cane : okay . nate : and after visiting her in that place earlier today , as difficult as this might have been for you , she is the one that has to go back into that cell and figure out how to get through another day . so if it seems like things are changing or she is developing an edge , that 's why . lily needs you as much as she ever has now . more . so you need to get over it and show up . 'cause it is only going to get harder . cane : [ exclaims ] [ sighs ] billy : can i get the usual , please ? cane : usual , please . billy : randy ... make it a double . cane : two , randy . cane : do n't even think about asking me for a job . billy : like i 'd ever work for you again . cane : oh , okay . i just figured you were back on the market following your , uh , triumph at jabot . billy : word travels . cane : yeah . well , it kind of does when you 're given the opportunity of a lifetime , and you botch it up so badly that your own family gives you the boot . billy : it 's like everyone says -- i 'm my own worst enemy . cane : mm - hmm . billy : oh , no . wait . that 's you . cane : [ snorts quietly ] i think that actually sums us both up . billy : yeah . let 's go with that . cane : yeah . let 's do that . i did something unforgivable today . tessa : game night turned into girls ' night . that 's not so bad . is it ? lola : i 'll let you know ' after a beer or two . mariah : because thanks to summer , you could n't even finish the one that i opened for you at kyle 's . i can not believe he let her hijack the night like that . lola : i can . you know , kyle said he thinks that i would n't want him to turn his back on a person in pain . said that , uh , he knew that i would understand . mariah : do you ? lola : mmph . mariah : yeah . that 's what i thought . tessa : okay . i know we do n't trust her -- mariah : not as far as i can throw her . tessa : but , still , is n't there a chance that summer is really have a crisis ? lola : okay , but even if she was , why run to kyle ? mariah : i swear that boy has a tattoo on his butt -- `` property of summer newman . `` lola : you know , that 's what she makes it seem sometimes . like she has some kind of claim on kyle . but after tonight , though , i have to wonder ... tessa : what ? lola : that maybe he left the door open , and she knows it . kyle : sounds like a bad scene . summer : yeah . it was horrible . you know i do n't know what was worse -- billy using me to get back at my parents or my mom just blaming me for everything . kyle : yeah . billy was wrong to do that to you . summer : i just -- i feel sick . i -- i do n't even know how i 'm gon na face them again . i do n't know . maybe i 'll just leave town . kyle : since when are you a coward ? or a quitter ? look , this is n't gon na be easy , but you need to handle this head - on . like that old saying -- `` only way out is through . `` summer : you 're making it sound like it 's hell on earth , kyle . kyle : look at it this way , champ -- you have mentioned wanting to make some changes in your life . what better time to do it than after you 've made a gigantic mess of things ? summer : [ scoffs ] kyle : [ chuckles ] attagirl . hey . you got this . hell , you can do whatever you put your mind to . as unique and outrageous as it may be . summer : [ exhales softly ] kyle : ca n't wait to see what 's next for you . summer : thank you . tessa : well , those two look jolly . mariah : maybe summer wrecked their night , too . tessa : do you -- do you think lola 's right ? mariah : what , about kyle still being hung up on summer ? i mean , i would n't be surprised . i ca n't believe he is being so dense . letting summer ruin his date with lola . especially when lola is so much smarter and funnier and nicer than her . she 's an actual human being . tessa : i thought you and the princess were doing okay . mariah : no . i was being civil for sharon 's sake . now that the wedding 's off ... tessa : gotcha . mariah : i do n't know . i guess it 's possible that summer could be in crisis . she 's a toxic person . that 's what happens , you know ? there 's bound to be blowback , and some of it will spill on you . tessa : right . mariah : or she could just be playing games . tessa : oh , okay . summer does n't want kyle , but she does n't want anyone else to want him , either . mariah : either way , he loses . tessa : well , since our double date was a flop , maybe we can have a real one . mariah : there 's an idea . you know , i was just thinking -- kyle : where 's lola ? tessa : oh , what happened to summer kyle : got her calmed down and sent her on her way . i was hoping we could salvage what was left of the evening . mariah : it 's too late . you blew it . phyllis : [ crying ] summer : mom ? phyllis : [ crying ] go away . i do n't want to talk to you . [ sobs ] summer : i 'm sorry . phyllis : so am i . so am i. i blamed you . i blamed you , and he -- he tried to hurt us both , and he did a damn good job . we 're both better off without that loser . billy : i 've never understood why lily puts up with you . cane : neither can i , buddy . neither can i . billy : she 's a wonderful woman . cane : mm - hmm . billy : not like phyllis . thank god she 's out of my life . cane : um , yeah . i heard what happened . sorry about that . billy : the whole town did . cane : yeah , but something tells me you guys will be back together within a month . you know , like the last time you broke up . billy : not this time . i went full scorched - earth . felt right in the moment . cane : always does . always does . billy : looking back , i -- i went too far . caused damaged that ca n't be undone .	nate goes to visit lily and he tells her about neil 's relatioship with ashley and lily is hurt that neil did n't tell her about it . lily is worried because cane did n't show up to visit and she asks nate to check and see if he is okay . nate finds cane who admits he thinks he makes things worse for lily when he visits her but nate reminds him that it is far worse for lily trying to survive each day in jail . nate tells cane that his wife needs him more then ever and he should put her needs first instead of thinking how uncomfortable he is every time he visits her . charlie and devon celebrate shauna winning her swim meet and devon advises the kids not to feel gulty about enjoying life because hilary and lily would want them to be happy . phyllis is very angry with billy for sleeping with summer , and she gives him a slap in the face after he admits he only did it so she would have to live with the image of the two of them together . mariah , tessa , kyle and lola have a double date game night at the abbott house and lola is hurt when kyle cuts things short to talk to an upset summer . summer wants to leave town but kyle tells her she has never been a qitter and she is more then capable of making a fresh start without having to leave town . summer finds phyllis at jabot crying and she apologizes to her for sleeping with billy . phyllis accepts the apology and they both hug each other while they cry . billy tries to drink his troubles away and he realizes that what he has done ca n't be undone .
[ previously_on ] jill : katherine intended for him to have half her fortune , okay ? amanda : devon hamilton 's biological father wanted him to . devon : why are you the only person he 's been in contact with ? why ca n't he send you the real pages of the will ? is it because it 's not real ? cane : why do n't i just go and find this guy myself , okay ? chancellor , where are you ? [ groans ] nate : i want to know more about you . we all do . can you blame us ? nick : adam needed to be exposed . at least now he 's gone , away from our children , far away . that 's got to be some consolation . chelsea : not to a little boy who does n't know who to trust anymore . is it just me , or , wishful thinking , but is connor really turning a corner ? nick : tonight was super fun . i mean , i have not played charades in ... years ! chelsea : did you let connor and christian win ? nick : no way ! they earned that victory . i mean , i did have a questionable partner . chelsea : [ laughs ] nick : but you have a pretty sharp kid . chelsea : well , it was great to see you two together and to hear connor laughing again , even at all your corny jokes . nick : what ? who says i have corny jokes ? chelsea : everybody . nick : [ inhales sharply ] okay , well , it seems like we 're right back on track . chelsea : i hope so . nick : i know so . i mean , you saw connor tonight . he was -- he was laughing , and he was playing like a kid plays , and ... it felt like we were a normal family again . chelsea : yeah . i hardly remember what that 's like . nick : well , get used to it . the other shoe does n't necessarily always have to drop . chelsea : you 've really been amazing . not just to me , but ... to connor . he needs a man like you to look up to . nick : and connor deserves it , you know ? after everything he 's been through -- losing his stepfather , adam coming in and out of his life ... it 's a lot to deal with . chelsea : too much to deal with . nick : [ sighs ] well ... we are gon na pull together as a family and help him through it . and there may be rough times ahead , chelsea , but it wo n't be anything we ca n't get past . chelsea : but , nick , when i said i was hoping we were back on track , i -- i was n't just talking about connor . i was talking about the two of us . phyllis : oh ! wait ! wait , wait , wait ! are you leaving ? abby : [ sighs ] i was planning on it . phyllis : no ! no , we have to discuss this security system . abby : phyllis , please , it has been a monster of a day . can we please just not do this right now ? phyllis : absolutely not . i 've been waiting for you all day long . abby : well , i have been in meetings . we have conferences to book , catering menus to go over , and let 's not forget to mention the wedding that we need to plan . so , please , please , can it wait ? phyllis : ah , yeah . the hotel 's first wedding . imagine what a beautiful memory it 'll be , for the bride to walk into her suite and find the entire suite robbed , all her gifts gone . maybe it 'll go viral . maybe we 'll get more hits than we did for the grand phoenix opening . abby : okay , fine . let 's do this . devon : no , i do n't have time to hold your hand through this project . i hired you because you convinced me you knew what you were doing . so i do n't want to hear excuses of why you ca n't now . just figure it out , or i 'm gon na find somebody else who can do the job . elena : wow . devon : hey , honey . elena : i 'm glad i was n't on the other end of that phone call . devon : was it that bad ? elena : i mean , did he rob a bank ? devon : no , honey . elena : then , yeah , that was bad . what 's going on , devon ? this is n't like you . devon : i may have been a little harsh on him . elena : a little ? devon : yes . i will -- i will call him back and make sure everything 's okay . i appreciate you being a good influence on me , though . elena : yeah , i do n't know about that . devon : what do you mean ? elena : i mean , i planned this impromptu jazz festival so that you could take your mind off of things , like katherine 's will . devon : i know , and it did . i had an amazing time with you , babe . elena : but for all the good it did , look at you now . you 're snapping at people , you 're pacing the floor , you 're staring at your laptop all day . and i know you have n't slept all night . devon : mm . elena : this is gon na eat you alive , devon . devon : yeah . i know . i -- you 're absolutely right , and it 's just the more days go by that i do n't have any answers , the more my head starts spinning about who 's really behind this , and now i have tucker to worry about . elena : still no word , huh ? devon : still no word . it 's like he 's dropped off the face of the planet , and i 'm concerned about him . elena : are you concerned about what might have happened to tucker ? or are you concerned about what tucker might have done on your behalf ? devon : oh , i 'm concerned about both . we are weakening our enamel more often than we even realize . additional sponsorship nick : i 've been doing my best to give you space so you do n't feel pressured . chelsea : you 've been perfect . you respected my feelings , you helped me with connor ... nick : i realize one great night is n't gon na solve all our problems . chelsea : only i can do that . nick : why would you say that , chelsea ? you 're not the one who screwed up . chelsea : you apologized . you 've gone above and beyond to try to make things right . it 's up to me to decide whether or not i 'm ready to forgive you . nick : are you saying that you have ? chelsea : you were in a tough position . i understand why you could n't tell connor and me that victor was alive . you were trying to protect us from having to keep a secret from adam . nick : i made the wrong decision . chelsea : i 've done worse . and you gave me a second chance . nick : that 's because when you came back to town , i took one look at you , and i realized i do n't give a damn about the past . i wanted you . chelsea : and i 'm tired of trying to keep you at arm 's length when all i really want is o feel your arms around me . nick : mm . no , i 'm -- [ laughs ] i 'm not gon na kiss you . because , if i do , i wo n't stop . i will kiss you all over , and i will not stop . chelsea : i should hope so . nick : so what i 'd really like to do is get those kids in bed and come back here so we 're not interrupted . chelsea : i like that plan . hurry back ! we have a long night ahead of us . devon : i just wish i could track tucker down myself and figure out what the hell 's really going on because he obviously does n't feel the need to communicate with me , or anybody else , for that matter . elena : but you love him . devon : yeah , of course i do . it 's -- it 's frustrating . this whole thing is frustrating . and i know that i 'm taking it out on people that do n't deserve it , including you , and i 'm sorry for that . elena : okay , look . we are a team , devon . so whenever you 're hurt or worried about something , so am i. i just wish there was something i could do to make this easier for you . devon : oh , honey , you -- you 're doing it right now . i mean , you 're -- you 're here , you 're talking to me , and that 's -- that 's everything . elena : yeah , and i do n't blame you for being worried about tucker , but i really do think that this whole will situation is a scam . devon : mm . elena : you remember what amanda said yesterday . devon : i do . she said that some old jerk got her into all of this , and then she tried to cover it up by saying chance sounded old on the phone . elena : see ? girl ca n't even get her story straight . so who 's gon na believe anything else that comes out of her mouth ? and everything she said about tucker , it 's probably a lie , too . devon : mm , well , it 'd sure be nice to confirm that , if he was n't on his spiritual journey . elena : well , maybe ... maybe it 's not a coincidence . maybe that old jerk amanda was talking about knew that tucker would be out of reach so he planted some phony story knowing that tucker would n't be able to deny it . and then he hired amanda to front it for him . devon : i 've thought about that . i 've also considered maybe tucker 's not on a journey at all , and he 's in some real trouble somewhere , or hurt . elena : i do n't think you should let your mind go there . devon : well , it 's hard not to when now , what , chance , tucker , and cane are all missing . elena : cane 's missing , too ? devon : yes . he was in vegas looking for chance , and he was keeping in touch with jill regularly , until he just stopped out of the blue . and now she 's freaking out and worried . elena : [ sighs ] i -- maybe there were just no updates . devon : maybe . elena : but you do n't believe that . devon : no , not when three people all connected to katherine 's will have all up and vanished . it 's a coincidence that 's tough for me to buy . elena : okay , look . i 'll admit it , that 's strange , and it 's quite the coincidence , but maybe there 's an explanation for all of this . maybe tucker really is on some spiritual journey , and maybe chance is off the grid , for whatever reason , and , who knows ? cane could have met a woman . we do n't know . but i do n't think that we should assume the worst . devon : i 'm -- i hope you 're right . phyllis : and then these right here are the sensors that the security system will be installing all over the hotel . they 're in the walls , so anyone contemplating funny business , they wo n't detect them . abby : how much is this gon na cost us ? phyllis : it 's right there . abby : okay , phyllis , this is more than a 1/3 of what we 're paying right now . phyllis : it 'll be cheaper , trust me . abby : how does that math work ? phyllis : well , more sensors , less manpower , um ... no insurance claims , no lawsuits . it 'll take care of itself in a year . abby : but the security system that we have right now is state - of - the - art technology , too . phyllis : mm , listen , trust me . this is faster , it 's mobile . also , we could use this as pr to ensure our guests that we have the latest technology to protect them . abby : i guess we could use the footage for training purposes , let the staff know what to do in a tricky situation . phyllis : mm - hmm , there you go . abby : it sounds good . phyllis : wow . really ? that was almost as hard as childbirth . not -- not as difficult , but almost . abby : okay , i just -- i have one question . abby : [ sighs ] abby : if they 're securing us , who 's securing them ? phyllis : i have no idea what you 're talking about . abby : let 's just say that some unscrupulous person gets ahold of the security footage and wants to extort someone else . phyllis : who would you be thinking of ? abby : mm , let 's just use me as an example . phyllis : you ? okay . abby : mm - hmm . phyllis : really , abby , you have to work on your paranoia . soon , you 're gon na be thinking that you 're getting signals from your microwave . abby : just answer the question . phyllis : nobody else has authorization to this system . does that make you happy ? abby : no . phyllis : do you want a contract in blood ? abby : i want a complete report on this system . i want to know how it 'll work , who has access to it , and then i 'm going to send that to an independent security company , and they are going to verify everything that you just told me , and then that will make me feel better . phyllis : okay . fine , we 'll send this to the vatican and the pope can bless it . it does n't matter . time -- time is of the essence . do we want to go forward with this system or not ? abby : fine . let 's go forward with it . phyllis : [ sighs ] thank you . wow . so difficult . almost as hard as planning a wedding . nate better watch out . you 're gon na be caught up in all the romance and end up proposing to him . abby : [ sighs ] nick : christian out here ? chelsea : uh , no . i think he 's with connor . nick : connor said he had n't seen him in a while . chelsea : huh . well , he 's got to be somewhere . nick : i checked his room , the , uh -- the kitchen , the playroom . well , i 'll help you find him . do n't worry . um , we 'll find him , and then we 'll put him to bed , and then we will pick up right where we left off . nick : okay . chelsea : hmm ? come on , you ! nick : not yet ... chelsea : [ giggles ] ( vo ) diarrhea ? chelsea : connor , did you notice when christian left your room ? connor : i was playing a video game . nick : did he say where he was going ? did he seem upset ? connor : i do n't know . i was n't paying attention . chelsea : hey , sweetheart , i do n't want you to worry , okay ? christian loves playing hide - and - seek . i bet that 's what he 's doing right now , and , soon enough , he 's gon na get sick of waiting for us to find him , and he 's gon na come on out . connor : he might be in the backyard . nick : did he say that 's where he was going ? connor : he said there was an owl back there , but i never saw it . nick : so you were out there , too . connor : not now . before ... nick : christian would n't go out in the dark alone . chelsea : you might want to check , though , just in case . do you remember the time that we went shopping , and you hid from me in the clothes rack ? remember that ? and you were just playing a game , but mommy got so scared ? connor : you got mad , too . chelsea : [ laughs ] i did get mad , too . you want to know why ? because i love you so much , and i would never want anything to happen to you . so that 's -- that 's , i think , the same thing that 's happening here . christian is just teasing us , like you were that day . but i do n't want you to worry . i 'm sure he 's fine . um , and , as a matter of fact , i bet you can help us find him . connor : how ? chelsea : well , do you know christian 's favorite hiding spots ? all right . why do n't you show me ? okay . [ sighs ] nate : you got , uh , esp , or something ? elena : i just figured you might stop by after your shift , and i 've got a few minutes before mine starts , and i was kind of hoping we could have a quick chat ? nate : everything all right ? elena : i do n't know , i guess . nate : i 'll take that as a no . and i 'm guessing it 's got to do with devon and the phony will pages . i was hoping he would let that go . elena : it 's actually gotten worse , if you can believe it . but your instincts were right . devon 's more concerned about tucker 's involvement than the money . but we ca n't get ahold of tucker to talk to him , and now cane 's missing , too . nate : oh , when did that happen ? elena : no one really knows , but jill 's been trying to get ahold of him for days , and now she 's freaking out , and that 's weighing heavily on devon . and then there 's this whole situation with the lawyer ... nate : amanda ? elena : yeah . i bumped into her last night , and it took everything in me not to tell her off . nate : i , um , recently bumped into her , too . elena : so you know what i mean . nate : i do n't think she 's the real problem , elena . i also do n't think we 've been completely fair to her . elena : excuse me ? where the hell is this coming from ? devon : hello . amanda : [ sighs ] what do you want ? devon : well , i 'm here because i have an idea of how i could help you . amanda : well , that 's a switch . the last time i asked for your help locating mr . chancellor , you were incredibly rude to me . devon : if that 's how i made you feel , i apologize . i 'm -- i 'm dealing with a whole lot , as i 'm sure you can imagine . but i think that you are starting to feel a little uncomfortable about this whole situation , too . amanda : why , because you know me so well ? devon : no , no , because of what you told me . you were sent here by some `` old jerk , `` and those are your words , not mine , to make a case that you ca n't prove because all you have are copies of what you claim to be the original pages of katherine 's will , and that 's it . so i think this old man , whoever he is , has hung you out to dry a little bit , and i 'm willing to bet that you 're not even gon na get paid for this . amanda : not that it 's any of your business , but i did receive a retainer upfront . standard practice , i never take a case without one . devon : okay , but i assume that you took the case on contingency and the belief that you were gon na get a big payday at the end , after you convinced me to give up katherine 's inheritance , which i 'm here to tell you is not gon na happen . amanda : then why are you here ? devon : i just said why i 'm here . i think you 're getting taken advantage of , and i want to help you . amanda : and i 'm having a hard time believing this kinder , gentler devon hamilton . devon : you can believe whatever you 'd like , but you 're the one that said that you regretted taking this case . so why not trust your instincts ? the person that hired you is n't being honest , so you could quit right now and force him to come out and do his own dirty work . and if it 's about money , you can -- amanda : there it is . go ahead , finish that sentence , mr . hamilton . `` if it 's about money ... `` what ? you 'll bribe me ? is that why you 're here ? at pier 1 , the color of the moment is elegant indigo . elena : since when are you friends with amanda ? nate : oh , hang on . we 're not friends . i barely know her . elena : okay , then what makes you think that we treated her unfairly ? nate : i 've had a couple conversations with her , gotten to know her a little bit . elena : okay ? and she , what , convinced you that she 's some poor , misunderstood lawyer ? nate : okay , you 're taking this all wrong . elena : [ scoffs ] surprising , is all . nate : amanda seems smart and capable and nobody 's fool , which is why i 'm having trouble believing she would involve herself in a scam like this . elena : she 's a liar , nate . everything that 's come out of her mouth since the moment she stepped foot in this town has been a lie . and , quite frankly , i 'm surprised you 're falling for it . nate : i 'm not falling for anything ! i -- call it instinct , call it whatever you like . i just believe we 're rushing to judgment on a person we do n't even know . elena : okay . guess she is easy on the eyes . nate : what is that supposed to mean ? elena : it means are you impressed with her professional demeanor , or is it just that she 's pretty ? nate : that has nothing to do with it . elena : if you say so . nate : yes , i do say so . elena : i 'm sorry . that was bitchy . and i am aware that the only woman you 're interested in is abby . you guys okay ? nate : no . we 're not okay . we split up . amanda : you have insulted me before , but this is low , even for you . devon : well , i was n't trying to insult you or bribe you , either . amanda : then please explain to me why you brought up how much money i was or was n't making . devon : you did n't let me finish , did you ? amanda : i do n't have to because this smooth , phony good guy act , it is a setup for your real pitch -- giving me a bag of cash to leave town . devon : you 're wrong , okay ? amanda : then you were n't offering to make up the difference financially ? devon : i was not . that would be unethical . amanda : then why the sudden interest in how much money i 'm making ? devon : i was just pointing out that you probably took this case thinking you were gon na make a bunch of money at the end , but i do n't think there 's any money to be made . so i 'm curious to what your plan b is . amanda : i 'm guessing that 's where you come in . devon : hey , i could . i could make some introductions for you , and write letters of recommendation so you can go back home and act like you never even made this mistake . you can go back to your life and your career . you just have to ask me . amanda : and why would you do that for me ? devon : i just told you why . amanda : no , no , you gave me a greeting card version of my suddenly charmed life if i left genoa city and went back home . but if this is really such a lost cause , then why are you so anxious to get rid of me ? devon : i need to know who 's behind this fake will because there 's people in my life that i care about that have now turned up missing , and they could be in danger . and i believe that you care enough to know the real truth , but you obviously don't . so , at this point , i -- i just want to be done with you . i 'd like for you to leave . does that clarify everything for you ? amanda : well , you missed one thing . the real reason you want me gone is because i look like your dead wife . devon : okay . i 'm gon na give you two options , amanda . you can drop this whole thing right now and go home , or you can go down in flames with whoever the hell it is who hired you . that 's my warning to you . cane : [ groans ] well , look what we have here . chelsea : oh , thank god ! i found him ! hey , buddy . oh ! what -- what 's -- what 's the matter ? are you hurt ? why is he crying ? [ sighs ] nick : connor . did you lock christian in the garage ? i 'm leah . and that 's me , `` the young and the restless `` will continue . chelsea : connor . look at me . you did n't lock christian in the garage , did you ? connor : no . nick : i heard some noises out there , so i went and looked , and found christian . he said -- christian : it was really dark . chelsea : i 'm gon na ask you one more time , and i want the truth . did you lock christian in the garage ? connor : he was being so whiny . chelsea : so it 's a yes ? i do n't believe this . connor : what are you gon na do now ? send me away ? like dad ? chelsea : connor , no one is sending you away , and i did n't send your dad away , either . i love you , and that is never gon na change , even when you make big mistakes like you did today , but this is really , really bad . i want you to go to your room and think about what you 've done . nick : hold on a second . you owe christian an apology . connor : sorry . chelsea : oh , sweetheart . are you okay ? are you all right ? i 'm so sorry you got scared . this will never happen again , okay ? i promise . come on , little man . let 's go get you in bed . then i 'll come back and talk . nate : it was a lot of things with abby , but it was mostly about how the newmans rationalize victor 's charade , pretending to be dead to set a trap for adam . elena : nate , you signed up for that , too . nate : i 'm not denying my responsibility , but watching how that family handled it afterwards , it was like -- the rules did n't apply if your last name was newman . elena : okay , but abby does n't represent her entire family . what other choice did she have but to go along with it ? nate : i stayed up nights wracked with guilt about what i had done , but she behaved like it was just the cost of doing business . that was the eye - opener . so it got a little heated , and i told her we were on two different paths . elena : and what did she say ? nate : she basically agreed with me . elena : and that was it ? no discussion , no trying to find a common ground ? nate : abby 's attitude is `` i am who i am , take it or leave it . `` elena : and what did you do , you left it ? nate : come on , elena . abby 's had one foot out the door since we started dating . do you know how hard it was to talk her into going on a date ? and then she wanted to keep slowing things down . maybe she always knew all along what i should have known -- we were just too different . elena : when devon and i went double - dating with you guys , it was obvious that abby was into you . she was just gun - shy . she had just broken off her engagement with arturo , so she was protecting her heart , trying to take things slowly . i feel like you can understand that . nate : yeah , i suppose so . elena : so do you want this to be over ? nate : the conversation might have gone differently if i had known she wanted to try to work on things . elena : okay . then you need to call her . or , better yet , go see her in person . and give her a chance to open up . i think there 's something special between you guys , and it would be a shame to throw it away without even giving it a fight . abby : good night . thanks for coming in . phyllis : poor abby . you 're so busy working and dealing with your miserable love life , you have no idea what i 'm really up to . chelsea : adam , pick up . damn you . [ scoffs ] he still wo n't answer his phone . nick : well , maybe that 's not such a bad thing , considering what just happened . i do n't think adam 's the kind of role model connor needs right now . chelsea : connor is acting out because he feels rejected by his father , which is the exact same thing that happened to adam . nick : no , it 's different , chelsea . chelsea : oh , yeah , damn straight , it 's different . i 'll make sure of it . i 'm gon na make sure that my son gets everything he needs , which no one ever did that for adam , no one . nick : i thought you told me the thing you are most afraid of is connor turning into adam . chelsea : yeah , still am . nick : so why do you think him coming back is good for connor ? i get it , you want to do everything you can to protect your son , but i think you 're forgetting how dangerous adam is . chelsea : okay , victor can take care of himself , okay ? nick : i 'm not talking about my dad ! i 'm talking about all these people that we care about , all of these people in our family who would be at risk if adam comes back , including christian . chelsea : adam abandoned all claims to christian . nick : so you think he 's just gon na stick to that , never decide to cause trouble again or try to insinuate himself in christian 's life ? i 'm telling you , you 're just asking for trouble . chelsea : we are already in trouble , nicholas . do n't you see that ? including christian . we 're all in trouble . poor christian . i mean , he probably does n't understand why -- why connor is acting out like this and taking out all of his anger on him . this poor kid . i mean , he 's probably gon na start blaming himself , soon think that -- that he did something wrong to cause all this . no . no . we need to get adam back . he 's the person who caused all this , which means he 's the only person who can fix it . look , this is n't my firstrodeo ... amanda : i 'm guessing you 're the good cop ? nate : excuse me ? amanda : well , devon was just here threatening to bring out the torches and the pitchforks if i do n't leave town . i 'm guessing you 're here to pick up the pieces ? nate : you do n't seem too shattered , and i 'm actually here to see somebody else . amanda : well , do n't let me keep you . nate : can i ask you something ? amanda : depends . nate : why are you putting yourself through all this ? amanda : now that ... is a very good question . phyllis : this is an invitation i did n't expect . [ sighs ] all right . why am i here ? chelsea : i asked nick to call you . nick : we appreciate you giving us adam 's number , but he is not returning any of chelsea 's messages . phyllis : what do you expect ? you set him up , you tricked him , you ran him out of town , nick . nick : you conveniently forget why . chelsea : okay , stop . that 's not what this is about . this is not about the newmans . this is about a little boy needing his father . if adam could just understand how unhappy connor is , he would want to be here . phyllis : i already tried . nick : tried what ? phyllis : i already tried to get adam back here . i saw him in vegas , and i told him that he should come back for his son , and he said that connor was better off without him . chelsea : well -- well , we need to try again . phyllis : how do i know this is n't a trick ? that you really want to set adam up , and you 're trying to use connor as bait ? nick : i would never use connor in that way . phyllis : seriously ? like you did n't use your own kids that way and convince them that their grandfather was dead , just so you could set adam up ? chelsea : i was n't a part of that plan , phyllis . i was n't a part of the plan . and i 'm not lying about connor now . everything i 'm doing to help my son is failing . i 'm failing . and now he 's just feeling abandoned and unwanted , and it 's breaking my heart . please . i know , if you were in my shoes , you would do whatever it takes . so i 'm asking you -- no , i 'm -- i 'm begging you , phyllis . please . please help us . nick : it 's not a trap . okay ? there 's not enough evidence to indict adam , and dad would n't cooperate if there was . he 's in no legal jeopardy . we are just trying to give him the chance to do the right thing for the first time in his life . phyllis : [ sighs ] i just texted you the information as to where he is in vegas . chelsea : thank you . phyllis : do n't thank me yet . you have to get him back here . amanda : i 've never given up on a client , and ... i 've never lost a case . nate : well , there was a time where i never lost a patient , until i did . amanda : what was that like ? nate : sad . humbling . it took a while to get over , until i learned to adjust my expectations . doctors are n't gods , we 're not all - powerful or all - knowing . we 're just people trying to do the best we can . sometimes , it 's enough . sometimes not . amanda : well , i never claimed to be all - powerful , all - knowing anything . but ... i promise you , i could have wrapped this case up in a matter of days if i had any cooperation from my client . nate : then maybe it is really time for you to move on , or at least hand it off to someone in your office . do you have a partner ? amanda : um ... i had a partner . he died . nate : i 'm sorry . amanda : that is , um , one of the nicest things that anyone has said to me since i stepped foot in this town , good cop or otherwise . nate : you 're homesick , are n't you ? amanda : is that an official diagnosis , doctor ? are you gon na prescribe a car ride home , hmm ? nate : not my , uh , field of expertise . but it might be the best thing for you . anyway , i need to see if abby is still here . amanda : yes , uh , good luck with that . nate : good luck to you , too . i mean it . cane : hey , jill . hey , it 's me . uh , i 'm glad you 're there . um ... i know , i 'm sorry i have n't been in touch with you , it could n't be helped , but , listen , um ... i 'm headed home , and ... you wo n't believe what i 'm bringing with me -- the original pages from katherine 's will . chelsea : you know , i do n't think i should bring connor with me to vegas because who knows how adam will react to that . nick : chelsea -- chelsea : but the thing is , i ca n't leave him here , either , because who knows how he 'll react to that ? so i 'm thinking maybe if we talk to sharon -- she understands the whole situation . nick : we 're not talking to sharon . and you 're not going to vegas . chelsea : but i -- i thought we agreed . i thought you understood how important this is to me . nick : i do . that 's why i 'm gon na go to vegas . i 'll bring adam back . chelsea : thank you . thank you so much . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... chelsea : we 're at memorial . nick : what are you doing at the hospital ? chelsea : it 's connor . kyle : why do i have to keep proving myself to you ? that 's the vibe i 'm getting from you , billy , that you 're just waiting for me to fall on my face . billy : yeah , maybe i am . elena : i think you need to talk to someone who 's a little closer to the issues , someone who knows katherine and cane better than anyone else . devon : you 're talking about lily .	elena persuades nate not to give up on his relationship with abby without a fight because she thinks that nate and abby have something real . nick and chelsea think connor has turned a corner but later they discover that connor locked christian in the garage because he thought christian was being too whiny . chelsea asks phyllis for adam 's address in los vegas and nick promises to go to vegas and bring adam back to genoa city . devon is worried about tucker and the situation with the will so he talks to amanda to try and persuade her to drop the case but she says no she wo n't drop the case and go home . cane wakes up on the floor of a dark room where he finds a flashlight and once he searches the room he finds the original pages of katherine 's will so he calls jill to tell her he is coming home with the original will pages .
jack : i 'm not sure i ordered the right thing here . let me try the ice cream , just a little bit . kyle : dad ! jack : just a little bit . a little bit . ohh . oh , that 's good . ashley 's voice : did you mean what you said earlier about being happy that abby was yours ? victor 's voice : mm - hmm . because you and i were deprived of raising our own child , were n't we ? do you know how much i was in love with you ? ashley 's voice : we were in love with each other . victor 's voice : you and i should share that joy of a child . but it was n't to be . kyle : abby , tell me what happened with the horse . jack : earth to ashley . come in , please . ashley : what ? what 's going on ? jack : wow , you were a million miles away . ashley : i 'm right here . jack : well , abby was just about to tell us how she fell off her horse out at the ranch . ashley : jack , do n't encourage her . abby : he 's not , mommy . kyle wants to know . he 's scared of horses , too . devon : i 'll be back in a minute . jamal said you wanted to see me . victor : yes , devon . come in . devon : so you gon na yell at me about something ? victor : why do you think that ? devon : well , why else would you have me come in here ? i must have done something you did n't like or ... victor : devon , i just noticed that you left some blankets and sheets behind this morning . you did n't put them away . and you also left some dirty dishes in the sink . devon : well , i knew you were gon na get on me about something . victor : well , the point is unless you learn how to straighten up after yourself , other people have to do the work for you . that 's not very nice . i just wan na remind you , it 's a privilege to live in this rec center here . it 's not a right . am i making myself clear ? devon : mr. newman , i do n't get you ... at all . you 're not my old man , okay ? so why do you keep acting like you are ? bobby : no , no , no , that room 's gon na be too small . can you move that group and give us the bigger room ? no , huh ? all right , thanks . thanks for nothin ' . angelo : hey , what 's the matter , big guy ? bobby : get this one . now we ca n't have the wedding at brittany 's church . angelo : yeah ? you know , why not ? bobby : well , the minister will marry us , just not there . angelo : yeah , do n't tell me . he 's afraid a bunch of strippers are gon na show up and start dancing around the altar . bobby : evidently , he 's got some straightlaced people that he 's got ta keep happy . angelo : ahh , so we go someplace else -- look , someplace where , you know , you and me are less likely to get struck by lightning . bobby : very funny . but not on short notice . listen , i 've checked every restaurant and hotel in town . either the room 's not big enough , or they 're booked up . angelo : well , you know , there 's always vegas . bobby : again with the vegas ? angelo : hey , i like the action . you can get married , i can throw the bones a little bit . what 's wrong with that ? bobby : one thing -- it 's not gon na happen . i mean , just help me here . just think . there 's got ta be someplace in town here that we can have this wedding . bobby : you know what ? i got an idea . it 's a long shot , but it just might work . angelo : hey , what long shot ? bobby : i 'll be back . brad : nikki , what is this ? you think i 'm someone named charles ? nikki : charles robert cassen . are you ? are you charlie cassen ? brad : i 've never heard that name before in my life . nikki : are you telling me the truth ? brad : nikki , my name is bradley carlton . always has been . nikki : no . no . you changed your name once years ago , when you were living in cleveland . brad : how the hell would you know that ? nikki : i just do , okay ? brad : how ? ! nikki : i had paul williams look into it . brad : you what ? nikki : i 'm sorry if that upsets you . look , i do n't even need to know the details on this name change . i just need to know if i 'm right ... if you truly are who i think you are . nick : neil , glad i caught you on the cell phone . neil : hey , i had a meeting here , so your timing was perfect . have a seat . what 's up ? nick : we 'll get to that in a minute . how are things going ? neil : fine . newman enterprises , i guess i can say with some pride , is running like a well - oiled machine these days . nick : cool . very cool . neil : so you miss it ? nick : sometimes . i miss the game , but other times i 'm glad to be out of the rat race . neil : how glad are you ? nick : why do you ask ? neil : well , i 'm getting a vibe here that you might be sniffing around to see if there 's a chance you can get your old job back at the salt mines . nick : well , i am sniffing around , but it 's not for me . i 'd like my wife to start working at newman enterprises . dru : what 's up ? oh , cute office . sharon : thank you . i just thought that maybe we ought to talk in private . dru : yeah , yeah . oh , i have so much to tell you , sharon . sharon : well , i hope you 're gon na like this . dru : what ? sharon : i might be coming to work at newman enterprises in the cosmetics division . dru : really ? sharon : mm - hmm . dru : that 's wonderful . doing what ? sharon : well , i really am not sure . nick and i just talked about ways i could represent the company somehow . dru : you and nicholas . sharon : yeah , and so i was hoping maybe you could , you know , give me some idea of where i might fit in there . dru : yeah , let me just think about how you could fit in . let 's just think about this for a second . you know , everything is so tight in the corporate world . of course , i 'm integral to the company . i run the whole cosmetics division . right now how you could fit in , how you could fit in -- not right now , sharon . not right now . sharon : well , i was just thinking about maybe something in sales or marketing . i mean , i could even start out as a goodwill ambassador . dru : goodwill ambassador . that is flawless , that idea . but right now we do n't need the person waving and smiling -- sharon : no , no , of course not . dru : we need a representation for newman cosmetics -- you know , someone who has a lot of experience , savvy , understands the complexity of the chemistry , the ingredients in the product , the packaging , the distribution , the price points , the margin quotes , all of those things . and then we have a huge online piece , not to mention the big `` p. `` that 's the politics within the company as well as that whole retail diaspora out there . of course , i would know about that because i was an international model -- sharon : look , dru , i understand that there 's a lot i have to learn . dru : yeah , and i 've already learned those things . so has phyllis . it 's just not a good fit right now , sharon . sharon : hey , hey , i 'm not talking about taking over or anything . dru : no , no , no , i understand that . it 's just that , um , we have covered that whole division of labor issue . yeah . sharon : let me just tell you where i 'm coming from , okay ? dru : go ahead . sharon : i - i love being a mother , you know . dru : yes . sharon : i mean , my kids bring me tremendous joy and satisfaction , and this is really just -- it 's something for me . dru : i got ya . oh , do i understand that one . i got ta tell you , sharon . this is n't something you just walk into . that 's why i 've worked so hard , so long to be so successful . i really gained the experience . i 've earned it hour upon hour of labor -- sharon : and i am going to have to put in those hours , too . i realize that . dru : all right . sharon : tell me something . um ... are you threatened by the idea of me coming to work at newman ? j.t . : so how was class this morning ? mac : it was good , actually . we had this guest speaker that was talking about schizophrenia and -- j.t . : really ? brittany : did bobby call ? j.t . : brittany , we were kind of in the middle of a conversation here . brittany : oh . sorry . but did he call ? j.t . : no , he did n't call . mac : is something wrong ? brittany : try everything . my wedding 's in less than two weeks , and i do n't even know where we 're getting married . ( doorbell rings ) kay : esther ? ( doorbell rings ) kay : esther ! oh , god . kay : oh , mr . marsino . bobby : hello , mrs . chancellor . how are you today ? kay : i 'm fine , i 'm fine . i assume you 're here to see jill . bobby : well , actually , i was hoping that i could talk to you . kay : me ? bobby : i mean , if you 're busy , i can come back . kay : no , no , no . i 'm so sorry . come in . come in , please . straight ahead to the living room . will you care for some coffee or , um ... bobby : thanks , but i really ca n't stay that long . kay : uh , well , then , uh , sit down . sit down , please . bobby : thank you . kay : so tell me , what is on your mind ? bobby : ( sighs ) i need a favor . now i hate having to come to you and i know it 's a lot to ask , but i 'm really in a jam here . i did n't know where i could turn , and then , bam , it hit me . mrs. chancellor , you could be the answer to my problem . kay : i 'm touched . but i have n't the foggiest idea what you 're talking about . bobby : well , here 's the deal . you like a good wedding , do n't you ? in a country like ours , the future is full of possibilities . phyllis : do n't you understand ? that 's why i went to georgia . i went there to warn dominic hughes that if he gets let out , that you will kill him , that if he gets paroled , he is a dead man . damon : why ? phyllis , why -- why are you robbing me of the opportunity to avenge my son 's death ? why wo n't you let me make him pay for what he did to elias ? phyllis : he already has ! listen to yourself ! my god , you 're so hell - bent on seeking revenge , that you 're willing to lose your life for it . damon : i have ... i do n't have a life . abby : and then starfire went like this . ashley : careful . abby : and i fell off . jack : wow . kyle : was it scary ? abby : real scary , and it hurt , too , bad . i think victor was n't being very careful . ashley : honey , that 's not very nice . remember , we talked about this . the horse was probably stung . it was n't victor 's fault . abby : he was supposed to make sure nothing happened . ashley : no matter what anyone says , he only wants what 's best for you . you know , he loves you . he would never hurt you . abby : then why do i have to wear this sling ? ashley : sweetie , the fall was an accident . you ca n't blame victor . okay ? kyle : daddy , can i go to the playroom ? jack : yeah , yeah . you know what ? i think the storyteller 's still up there . go ahead , buddy . abby : mommy , can i go , too ? ashley : it 's `` may i , `` and , yes , you may . remember , that fall you had was an accident , okay ? go ahead . watch your arm . jack : well , that was quite a lecture you gave your daughter . ashley : it was n't a lecture . jack : could 've fooled me . seemed to be you were selling her on the idea that victor can do no wrong . ashley : do you have a point ? jack : yeah . she 's a bright kid , ash , and she 's not buying it . victor : you 're right . i 'm not your father . however , i 'm your caretaker for the time being , and i happen to run this joint . devon : and what you say around here goes , right ? victor : you got it . devon : well , just so you know , i 'm not real big on people telling what to do . victor : well , devon , i do n't give a damn . you 're gon na have to get used to it until you are able to make decisions -- proper decisions -- on your own , all right ? devon : so , like , i 'm the soldier , and you 're the general type thing , right ? victor : that 's not the point . what is important is that you learn that we are all in this together . we need to learn to respect one another . get my drift ? devon : yeah . victor : all right . then we 'll get along . devon : all right , well , is that all ? victor : are you in a rush or what ? devon : not really . victor : well , then why do n't you sit down ? victor : tell me something about your background . devon : like what ? victor : i do n't know anything about your father . what 's the story about your father ? brad : why the hell should i tell you anything ? what you did goes way beyond the pale , a complete betrayal of trust . nikki : i 'm sorry . i understand why you feel this way . brad : do you ? seems to me you did this without any regard for my feelings whatsoever . nikki : brad , that was not my intent . brad : well , what was your intent ? because i ca n't figure out what would possibly possess you to go sleuthing around , digging up dirt on me . who the hell do you think you are , nikki ? nikki : i am somebody who has a lot of questions , questions from my past , and i feel that you are involved in them , so it would be very helpful to me if you could just be honest . brad : well , it would help if you gave me a straight answer . nikki : all right . sit down . nikki : charles robert cassen had an older brother named joshua , and i know that he just vanished without a trace after going to a birthday party . brad , it was my birthday party , my 5th birthday . nobody had any idea what happened to him , not even his parents . that 's when you moved to cleveland -- to give your family a chance to start over , but i know that you did n't stop thinking about him . i 'm sure you wondered if he was still alive somewhere . but , brad , you do n't have to wonder anymore ... because of me . because of my father 's gun and me . i shot your brother . i killed him . jeff : next time on `` survivor `` . i will not . jeff : rory makes a daring move . wow , 25 by 11 . justine : oh my gosh ! neil : thanks . nick : thank you . neil : so sharon is looking to get outta the house , huh ? nick : yeah . she 's a great wife and mother , but she 's starting to feel like she needs something more in her life , and i can understand that . i 'm sure you can , too . your wife has a great career . neil : mm . drucilla 's always had a job . it 's very important to her . at one point , it even became a problem . she became so involved , it tore apart our home life . her modeling -- that 's what broke up our first marriage . nick : yeah , but you guys ended up together . neil : do you really think that sharon is ready for this commit -- better yet , are you ready for this commitment ? it 's gon na change your whole life . neil : neil , come on , man . we 're just talking about a job . what 's the big deal ? neil : what department ? nick : cosmetics -- marketing , publicity . sharon 's a beautiful woman . she 's smart , she 's talented , she 's motivated . neil : she has no experience . it takes a long time to train someone to where they 're even beginning to pull their own weight . nick : i know that . neil : i 'm just saying that it might be tougher -- nick : look , i know what you 're `` just saying . `` you think that sharon 's not gon na stick it out . but look at me , man . i worked hard when i was there . and victoria -- did you ever see anyone bust their hump the way she did ? neil : okay , all right , listen , do n't -- do n't get defensive on me . nick : i 'm not gettin ' defensive , but when you start giving me all this management 101 stuff ... look , i 'm just trying to get my wife a job . neil : yeah , in cosmetics . maybe she 'd be better off in another area . something let 's say , um , more entry - level . nick : you talkin ' about the mail room ? neil : i just do n't see sharon starting off in marketing or publicity . nick : i know what you 're trying to do . you 're trying to protect drucilla 's turf . neil : no , that 's not it at all . in fact , she and phyllis are only spending a small fraction of the ad / pub budget . nick : okay , then what 's the big deal ? neil : there is no big deal . we do n't need sharon right now . tell you what . why do n't you go talk to your wife ? um , maybe she should go back to school for awhile . maybe get a job somewhere where it does n't say `` newman `` on the outside of the building , build a résumé . nick : you know , i really did n't want to have to go to my father with this . sharon just happens to be one of victor 's favorite people . are you sure you want him involved ? neil : you do what you have to do . nick : all right . sharon : drucilla , you are threatened , are n't you ? you 're threatened because i 'm a newman . dru : sharon , need i remind you my husband is the interim c.e.o . of newman enterprises . i am not threatened . i just earned what i have . sharon : and i will have to earn my way , too , okay ? look ... i was hoping to learn from you . i 'm not trying to steal your job away or climb up your shoulders on the way up some corporate ladder . i - i would n't have even brought this up to you if i were trying to be sneaky . dru : well , some may find it to be passive - aggressive . i 'm simply saying that there 's no room at the inn . it 's not a good fit . sharon : okay , well , if it does n't work out , after awhile , we 'll talk about it . dru : i can hear it now . `` dru , it 's getting a little crowded around here . why do n't you take an early retirement ? `` right ? yeah . sharon : what ? no . absolutely not . dru : sharon , there 's nothing i can do about it . if you come into my office , i 'll greet you with a smile . but just know this , it 's every woman for herself . sharon : only if you want it to be . dru : thanks for the heads up , ms . newman . kay : you want to have your wedding here ? bobby : yeah . i mean , i understand if it 's completely out of the question . kay : i -- no , no , no , i - i did not say that . bobby : listen , you would really help me out big time . you do n't even know . kay : well , yes , the estate , uh , has served as a great background for weddings . bobby : you 've done weddings here before ? kay : oh , my , yes . many . ( chuckles ) bobby : well , this is what i was thinking . that we could have the ceremony right here in the living room . set some chairs and bring in some flowers -- i think it 'd be really nice . kay : mr. marsino , have you run this by your fiancée ? bobby : no , i have n't run it by her yet . but i know that she would love to get married here . i mean , she wants her wedding to be special and beautiful , and let 's face it , there 's no place more beautiful than your home . kay : i believe you 're buttering me up . bobby : ( chuckles ) is it working ? kay : ( laughs ) bobby : look , uh , brittany means the world to me , and i love her m - more than anything . i want to give her the wedding that she deserves . kay : mm - hmm . uh , tell me , mr . marsino , if i agree to this , what 's in it for me ? bobby : only the satisfaction of knowing that you helped a new couple start their life together . kay : well , that 's a good answer . and , uh , fortunately , my answer is , uh , yes , yes . bobby : we can have the wedding here ? kay : be honored . bobby : mrs. chancellor , i do n't know how to thank you . you -- you are the greatest . come here . thank you so much . kay : you 're most welcome . brittany : so that 's the situation . as if i did n't already have enough to deal with , now bobby and i have to find a new place to get married . mac : sorry , brittany . j.t . : that really sucks . brittany : it just makes me so angry . i 've been going to this church all my life . i was christened there . apparently that does n't count for anything . j.t . : well , at least reverend palmer is still gon na perform the ceremony . that 's good news . you said you really liked the guy . brittany : yeah , he 's the best . he even stood up to the church elders . but it did n't do any good . apparently we 're not respectable enough for them . mac : so what are you gon na do ? brittany : well , bobby said he 'd figure something out . i have to trust him . j.t . : i do n't know how you can be so mellow about this . brittany : well , what else can i do , freak out ? that 's not gon na solve anything . mac : i have an idea . brittany : what ? mac : well , maybe you should consider postponing your wedding . ñgñúg ! wqya shortcomings . i pretty much -- like i said is i 'm a realist . damon : please tell me what hughes said to you . phyllis : he 's not the same person . damon : what does that mean , phyllis ? phyllis : he 's very aware of what he 's done . i would n't have believed it if i did n't see it with my own eyes . damon : it 's a game he 's playing for the parole board . phyllis : it 's not a game . his anguish is real . damon : he 's got you snowed . phyllis : no , he doesn't . this man is suffering . damon : he has no idea what suffering is . and apparently , neither do you . phyllis : this is a man who realizes what he did was wrong and he can never take it back , damon . and he wants to atone for his sins . he wants to do good in the world . he wants to go to cities and get kids out of gangs and -- and tell them -- tell them how -- how -- the harm they 'll be doing to their lives and the lives of others . damon : you know what ? you know what ? that animal can scream from morning till night that he wants to help kids . nothing he ever does -- nothing he ever does will make up for the death of my son , nothing ! phyllis : damon , you 're not going to georgia , okay ? you 're not doing it . damon : you ca n't talk me out of it . phyllis : why do you want to put yourself through that ? why do you want to see him ? he 's gon na go free . and then he told me he wants to come here and see you . damon : to genoa city ? phyllis : yeah . he wants to make amends . he wants to tell you how sorry he is . damon : good . let him come . phyllis : yeah . well , i told him not to . i do n't think he 's gon na listen to me . damon : well , i hope you 're right . i hope he does come , the sooner the better . phyllis : okay , i want you to listen to yourself right now . you listen to yourself . you 're going down a path , and you 're never coming back . do you understand that ? i 'm gon na lose you . and i 'm afraid . i 'm afraid for us . damon : oh , what us ? there is no us , phyllis , not now . brad : nikki , i do n't know what to say . nikki : do n't say anything . there 's nothing to say . i would understand if you never wanted to see me again . i am so , so sorry . brad : you do n't have to apologize to me . nikki : i do n't know what else to do , brad . i mean , i repressed this for so long , and now it 's just exploding in my brain . a - all i do is think about it , night and day . nikki : god , i know his disappearance must have destroyed you . but at least now you know the truth . brad : nikki , that was a terrible , heartbreaking story . but it is n't me . i am not charles robert cassen . and i never was . jack : you finally have a chance to ease the black knight out of your life , and you 're ragging on your daughter for not being fair to victor ? ashley : she 's not being fair . and frankly , i do n't want her to develop an attitude because she happened to take a fall at the ranch . jack : i ca n't understand why you 'd want to have this messy situation around you anymore . abby finally wants to make a break from victor -- ashley : you do n't understand . jack : i do understand . brad does n't like victor , victor does n't like him . ashley : you know what ? that 's mostly brad 's fault . he 's done nothing to ease the tension between the two of them . jack : wow . who 's not being fair now ? ashley : look , i 'm -- i 'm not saying that brad is entirely to blame for this . i know that victor rubs him the wrong way . jack : go ahead . hey ... ash , what 's really going on here ? ashley : it 's just my own stuff , jack . i 'm -- i 'm gon na work it out . jack : come on . open up . i know you and junior are not having an easy time of it right -- ashley : that 's none of your business . jack : i 'm your brother . i 'm making it my business . ashley : well , then you better get used to disappointment . i 'm gon na go check on the kids . devon : my father ? my father 's dead . victor : hmm . how did he die ? devon : he was hit by a truck . what 's the difference ? victor : why do i get the feeling you 're not telling me the truth ? devon : all right , so he 's not dead , okay ? but he might as well be . victor : do you know where he is ? devon : who cares where he is ? he was never around . and i do n't even remember what the guy looks like . victor : uh - huh . then you and i have something in common , devon . devon : yeah , right . victor : yeah , right . i never really knew my father . he abandoned his family when i was 7 years old . devon : you 're kidding . victor : i wish i were . and my mother was too poor to raise two kids , so one of us ended up in an orphanage . devon : you did ? victor : mm - hmm . waited for years for her to come back . she never did . so when i was your age , i got the hell outta there , as far away as i could . been on my own ever since . devon : come on . you 're making this all up , man . victor : i wish i were making it up , devon . devon : so an orphanage , huh ? victor : mm - hmm . in those days , orphanages were cold places , state - run institutions . hated that joint . i have a feeling worse than the group homes that you are in and out of . devon : well , i bet . but i still do n't get what this all has to do with me . victor : what this has to do with you is that i want you to understand that i can relate to your bitterness and your anger . i know where you 're coming from . devon : oh , i see . so since you and i are so much alike , i can go out and become a zillionaire , too , right ? is that what you 're telling me ? victor : ( laughs ) that 's a good question . let me tell you something about that , devon . you 're a bright kid . you can be anything you set your mind to . anything . all right . devon : anything . well , you know , mr . newman , what , uh , i really want right now is to be outta this office . victor : well , then right now you set your mind to helping jamal in the kitchen and washing dishes . how 's that ? dru : devon , how ar -- dru : hi . victor : hi . dru : i can see he 's still mad at me . victor : i have a feeling he 's mad at the whole world . dru : i guess i 'm glad he 's with you , victor . are you getting through to him or ... victor : let 's just say we are coping . dru : i know that devon still feels that neil and i betrayed him . victor : well , if i were you , i would n't beat myself up over it . dru : yeah , i just wish that i had more time with him , you know ? he was showing so much promise . victor : well , you and i both know , to deal with him takes a lot of patience . dru : you 're right . you 're right . well , not to change the subject , i understand that your daughter - in - law is gon na be working for newman enterprises . is that true ? victor : i did n't know that . dru : huh . victor : but then , i do n't make those kind of decisions so ... hmm . that 's neil 's department now . by the way , what do you know about that boy 's father ? dru : nothing . i spoke to lorena davis , you know , his social worker , and she 's shrouded in secrecy and confidentiality clauses . i just assumed the boy 's father was dead or never met him . why ? victor : i do n't think the father 's dead . something is not right . i think the truth is somewhere else . brittany : i am not postponing my wedding . mac : i do n't mean indefinitely , just a few weeks . brittany : no way . bobby and i set a date , and we 're sticking to it . j.t . : mac has a point . it 's something to think about . brittany : well , thanks a lot . you 're supposed to be on my side , remember ? mac : look , brittany , i know you 're anxious to get married , but this is your wedding day . why not give yourself a little extra time to pull it together ? brittany : i do n't need extra time . bobby and i will figure this out . mac : okay . brittany : and another thing , if i want your opinion , i 'm gon na ask for it . j.t . : brittany , relax . brittany : you stay outta this . j.t . : she 's just trying to help . why are you getting so defensive ? brittany : because i 'm tired of people sticking their noses in my business . ever since bobby and i got engaged , all i 've heard is that i 'm making a mistake , that he 's all wrong for me . well , that 's tough . bobby and i are in love , and we want to do this . so if people do n't like it , i do n't care . mac : i 'm not saying that you should n't get married . j.t . : mac , let it go . brittany : why are you looking at me like that ? mac : you seem really determined to go through with this wedding . brittany : is there something wrong with that ? mac : it 's almost like you 're trying to prove something . brittany : what 's that supposed to mean ? wh - what would i be trying to prove ? ( knock on door ) j.t . : i 'll get it . ( knock on door ) j.t . : yeah . bobby : hey . now have i got some fantastic news for you . brittany : good . i could use some . bobby : i found the place to have our wedding . /ñ / ñ dollar prize . 39 keep moving get close are you to crisis mode in terms of not having water ? we 're on boys got a man . we just lost . losing there 's nine of us . we 're all brute str brittany : so you found another church ? bobby : no , it 's not a church . but i know you 're gon na love this place . brittany : see , mac ? i told you it would work out . bobby : what 's going on here ? brittany : mac wanted us to call off the wedding . mac : that 's not what i said . brittany : you might as well have . you 've been so negative about this wedding . i 'm starting to wonder if i even want you there . j.t . : oh , brittany , come on . lighten up . bobby : all right , listen , we 're not calling off anything , okay ? honey , sit down . brittany : so where is this place ? somewhere really romantic ? bobby : oh , you bet it is . we are gon na get married at the chancellor estate . nikki : brad ... brad : nikki , i 'm not the man you 're looking for . joshua cassen is no relation of mine . nikki : i was wrong . brad : that 's what i 'm telling you . nikki : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to cause you any pain . i really thought i had solved this mystery . brad : but you had n't , nikki . brad : look , um , this is the last thing i need right now . my life is goin ' to hell . and with all that i have going on ... i really should n't be looking back . nikki : please forgive me . please forgive me . i - i did n't mean to open up old wounds . i really thought that i knew what they were . i was trying to do the best thing . i 'm sorry . brad , do n't go . brad . phyllis : so you 're just walking away ? what is this ? why , because i tried to help you ? damon : phyllis , please . there -- there ca n't be any `` us `` with this that i have to do . phyllis : you have to ... no , you 're not just throwing me over like this . damon : i 'm not gon na have you involved in this . phyllis : i 'm involved in this . we 're together . we 're -- we 're a team . we 're connected . damon : no , see , me and my son are connected . you and i , we 're -- we 're nothing . phyllis : what , are you just dumping me ? just like that ? i - i need to seek revenge so that 's it , phyllis , good - bye ? damon : this is my son . this is my grief . it 's my debt . phyllis : i 'm begging you . please do n't go . please do n't do this thing . damon : i owe it to elias . phyllis : what do you owe ? so you can be old and gray in some jail cell somewhere ? what 's the purpose of that ? damon : you do n't understand . phyllis : no , i do n't understand . you 're right . i 'll never understand this . [ next_on ] `` the young and the restless `` ... neil : if i 'm not gon na allow nicholas newman to tell me how to run the business , i 'm certainly not gon na allow my wife to do it . no . dru : honey , honey , i just wanted to suggest -- neil : no , no , case closed . victor : what can i do ? sharon : i want a job . bobby : it 's too bad you 're taken . nikki : what ?	neil told nick the timing was n't right for sharon to join the company , and certainly not in a high - level position . nick accused him of trying to protect drucilla 's job , and threatened to go to victor , while neil told him to feel free . drucilla told sharon she could n't join the already crowded cosmetics division . sharon accused her of feeling threatened , while dru said they 'd just wait to see what happened . victor told devon about his childhood as an orphan and asked about devon 's absentee father . drucilla interrupted their meeting , told victor about sharon 's desire to work for ne , and asked about devon . victor insisted there was more to the story of devon 's father than anyone was letting on . in front of jack , ash lectured abby about blaming victor for her accident . jack later told her to stop defending victor . ash said he would never understand , admitted to having confusing feelings , but refused to share them with him . nikki told brad she 'd had him investigated and apologized for killing his brother . brad stunned her by revealing she had the wrong guy ... he was not charlie cassen . kay agreed to let bobby and brittany have their wedding at her estate . brittany blasted mac for suggesting she postpone the wedding , and was shocked when bobby announced it would be at the chancellor estate . phyllis told damon that dominic hughes was reformed and would be released . she begged him to give up his vengeance and focus on them . damon said there was no them , said good - bye to phyllis and left her in tears .
sheila : according to you , your only agenda is to get out of jail . in a couple of minutes , your paperwork will be processed , and that 's exactly what 's gon na happen . you 'll be a free man ... till your trial , at least . tom : what , do you think being in here has addled my brain ? think again , sweetheart . sheila : meaning ? tom : meaning i know when you 're trying to play me , brenda . the only reason you agreed to do gloria 's dirty work and bail me out with that cash she gave you is you 're afraid i got something on you . sheila : what could you possibly have over me , tom ? tom : something that could get you in big trouble . sheila : i do n't think so . tom : well , let 's see , what could it be ? what do i know about brenda -- alias jennifer ? she 's got a kinky streak , loves to play dress up , and , uh , oh , i just remembered . she was real determined to get her hands on some poison . what do you think ? could that be it ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i can still hear sheila 's terrible voice telling me that i have nothing to live for ... and that there was only one way to get rid of her . lauren : you know what the really terrifying thing was is that ... i believed her . i was so tempted . i was so tempted to jump off that roof . at that moment ... it seemed like the only answer . michael : it was your imagination . it was n't real . lauren : what if i 'm losing my mind ? michael : trust me , sweetheart . it 's not gon na happen . lauren : michael ... the doctors ca n't find anything wrong . but i was hallucinating . so why is that ? what could cause that ? michael : once the report comes back from the toxicology lab , we 'll know a lot more . i 'm sure it 'll explain everything , all right ? lauren : and what if it does n't ? michael : shh . sweetheart , try and relax . lauren : michael ... i 'm really scared . she 's still inside my head . and what if i 'm never free of her ? [ scene_break ] gloria : so when the defendant shows up for their preliminary hearing , the person who set the bail gets their money back , right ? not until the tri -- trial ? and how long can that take ? oh , my god . so much for the concept of a right to a speedy trial . thank you so much for your time . so ... did you see tom ? ashley : yeah , i saw him . gloria : what did he have to say ? ashley : he still wants to go out with me . and he claims he 's innocent , which , under the circumstances , i find laughable . gloria : so where did you two leave things ? ashley : you do n't have to worry about anything . i 've handled it . gloria : thank you , ashley , for putting yourself through that . you know , i never would have asked , but when tom called , he threatened john . ashley : i understand . i just wanted to come here and let you know what transpired . i have to meet somebody . ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : hi , gloria . where 's jack ? i need to see him right away . [ scene_break ] daniel : so why did you want to meet me without mom ? chris : given her tendency to get a little emotional at times ... daniel : right , right , no . i got it . chris : we have some serious preparing to do for this hearing . i do n't want you any more stressed than you already are . daniel : you really think that 's possible ? chris : daniel , it 's not like last time . now you 're being sentenced as a juvenile , not an adult , and everybody knows you did n't kill cassie . daniel : oh , right , like that 's gon na matter . chris : come on , listen . i have every reason to believe that the court is gon na be lenient , given the mitigating circumstances . daniel : yeah , but you ca n't be sure , can you , chris ? chris : i know judge jennings has a reputation for being fair , but , no , i ca n't make any promises . daniel : okay , listen , whatever happens , i 'll deal with it , okay ? i should n't have jumped bail . i knew it was wrong , and i knew that there were gon na be consequences if i got caught , but i did it anyway . so if i get sent away for awhile , well , then -- chris : i 'm gon na do everything in my power to make sure that does n't happen . daniel , last time , i failed you . the way i see it , this is a chance for us both to get it right . [ scene_break ] gloria : jack ? actually , i do n't know if he 's left for the day or not , phyllis . phyllis : well , can you check , please ? it 's so urgent . i -- i 'll check . jack : hey , hey , i thought i heard your voice in here . what 's going on ? phyllis : i 'm honestly beside myself . i woke -- gloria , would you mind ? gloria : disappearing ? no . actually , i was thinking of taking a walk in the garden anyway . jack : hey , what is it ? what 's wrong ? phyllis : i 'm about to relive my worst nightmare , that 's what 's wrong . i keep on telling myself , `` it 's not gon na turn out the same way , `` but what if it does ? jack : wait , wait , wait . slow down , slow down . i do n't even know what you 're talking about . phyllis : i did n't mention this last night because daniel told me to stay out of it , but he 's about to be sentenced for jumping bail . jack : oh , boy . phyllis : yeah , i know . after everything he 's been through , the court finding him innocent ... i mean , how long is the kid supposed to suffer for something he did n't do ? [ scene_break ] brad : first of all , i 'd like to thank all of you for joining us this morning . this spokesmodel search is not about simply finding a photogenic woman . we are looking for a star , ladies and gentlemen . one who will be the very embodiment of newman 's revolutionary new cosmetics , fragrance and personal care line . she will be making public appearances , doing talk shows . she will literally go from being a total unknown to a celebrity overnight . now having said all that , i 'd like to open the floor to questions . man : is it true that sharon newman is one of the contenders ? victoria : yes , we 've just completed our auditions earlier today , and sharon is in the running , along with several other candidates . man : but is it a level playing field ? woman : several unknowns versus a newman ? victoria : well , i can assure you that sharon is not being given any preferential treatment . ananda : then why is she here with us , and her competitors are long gone ? brad : sharon is a valued newman employee . woman : level with me , sharon . is this a real competition or an elaborate publicity stunt ? [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't know what you 're talking about . you did a great job at my trial . chris : daniel , i lost . you were found guilty of a crime you did n't commit . if nicholas had n't come forward when he did ... all i 'm saying is if had a chance to do it al over again , i would have been so much more aggressive from the start . and i would 've found a way to get my hands on the boots cassie was wearing . daniel : chris , it does n't matter . everything turned out okay . chris : i just want to make sure things go smoothly this time . daniel : well , do n't worry . i 'm not gon na say anything stupid . chris : it 's just , until you 're free and this is over , i 'm not gon na relax and neither should you . the judge is gon na base his decision on everything you do . not just what you say , but your body language , the expression on your face ... one wrong move could turn him against you . [ scene_break ] jack : phyllis , listen to me . everything is gon na be fine . the court is tying up some loose ends . phyllis : no , you 're wrong . what daniel did was very serious . jack : i agree -- phyllis : oh , i just have to keep it under control . that 's all i have to do . if i do n't , it 's gon na be worse for daniel . i mean , but what if the judge throws the book at him and decides to use him as an example ? i mean , i 'm really gon na lose it , and i ca n't do that . jack : do you honestly think after he 's been cleared of all the other charges , the judge is gon na do that ? phyllis : well , who knows ? who knows ? i mean , i - i ... i was hoping -- just ... you 're gon na think this is ridiculous . jack : no , no , no , no , no , no . try me . phyllis : okay , all right . listen , can you just stand there ? just stand there and just pretend you 're the judge . all right , i know it sounds crazy , but just pretend you 're him , and i can scream and yell at you and get it out of my system . i can maybe kick you in the shins or something . i 'm not gon na do that . but i could just tell you what a heartless person you are and how cruel you are , and i 'll feel better , maybe . it 's ridiculous , so ridiculous . i should buy a muzzle , like christine has suggested a thousand times . jack : or we could maybe try something else . i could go to court with you . phyllis : are you serious ? jack : sure . you can hold my hand . anytime you feel like yelling , just squeeze it , hopefully not my tennis hand . phyllis : jack , that 's lovely . i mean , the fact that you would even offer after i barred you from the courtroom before . jack : what is it gon na take to get through to you that i am always going to be there ? if you 'll only let me . [ scene_break ] nick : folks , as much fun as it is to speculate about the competition , i think it 's best if we shift the focus to our products . ananda : uh , i thought the whole point of this press conference was to talk about the spokesmodel search . is this a legitimate competition or is n't it ? nick : let me just say -- brad : first of all , ananda . woman : yes , mr. carlton , you were about to say ? brad : just that your questions are perfectly valid . and that 's why we 're here today , to be open and above board and to share with you our excitement about the new line and the way that we intend to promote it . as victoria was about to explain , we 've gone to great lengths to avoid even the possibility of inadvertent favoritism . victoria : we 're going to base our decision on objective fact . brad : mm - hmm . and to that end , we 've hired a market research firm to do an independent evaluation of the test shoots . we 've got a lot riding on this . and we have to make sure that there is no personal bias whatsoever . if that answers your question adequately , and i hope that it has , what i really want to talk about is the new line . it is truly unique and innovative , one that is going to revolutionize the way that consumers go about buying their cosmetics . victoria : but talk is cheap . sharon ? sharon is handing out gift bags full of samples from our ' 05 holiday collection launch . and feel free to take them back to your office , share them with your colleagues , and i 'm sure you 'll see firsthand just how special they are . man : thanks for the extras , victoria , that 's great . mine seems to always get pilfered somehow . ananda : funny how that happens , huh ? man : yes , it is . brad : if any of you need press kits , sharon will get those for you . otherwise , we 'll see you here in a few weeks , and you can meet our new spokesperson . victoria : thank you all for your time . brad : thank you for coming . brad : i think that went very well . victoria : i 'd have to agree . nick : well , i do n't . what the hell was that ? are you trying to set sharon up ? brad : set her up how ? nick : you heard those reporters . just having sharon in the room was suspect . depending on what they write , you may have just sabotaged her chances . victoria : okay , wait a minute . believe me , nick , if i thought that anyone was gon na question her presence , she would n't be here . i feel very bad that she was put on the spot like that . brad : victoria 's right . it was totally unintentional . nick : well , then it was just plain careless . sharon : look , you guys , i really appreciate your concern , but i 'm fine . and it was really good training . you know , if i get the job , i 'm gon na be asked a lot of difficult questions . brad : well , that 's very true . ( knock on door ) ashley : hi , i hope i 'm not interrupting . brad : ash , what are you doing here ? ashley : you called me . you said you wanted to see me . we could make it another time . brad : no , no , no , now 's fine . i think we 're done here . i have a few minutes . ashley : okay . sharon , abby was telling me how much fun she had with you the other day . she really enjoys your company so much . sharon : oh , well , she 's such a special little girl . ashley : oh , thank you . we think so . brad : shall we ? ashley : yeah . bye . nick : babe , are you sure you 're okay ? sharon : yeah . i 'm fine . nick : okay . i 'm gon na go visit a few people i have n't seen in awhile , all right ? again , i think you did a really , really good job today . sharon : thanks . sharon : well , i have to admit that copy threw me for a loop . but you were right -- it was a lot better . and you know what ? i 've learned a lot just watching how you handle this whole promotion . victoria : why do n't we just cut to the chase ? you 're wondering how i think you did . so why do n't you just ask ? [ scene_break ] lauren : what if i ca n't get sheila out of my mind ? michael : you will . i know you will . sheila ca n't hurt you anymore . lauren : how do you know that ? michael : the same way you know it . we saw her in that hospital in california . she was locked up so tight she could barely breathe . lauren : but she 's still in my mind , poisoning me . michael : you know , once upon a time , i read this article where it was postulated , contrary to conventional psychiatric wisdom , that dreams were not the manifestations of the subconscious . just memory neurons firing randomly . and i would be willing to believe that the same goes for hallucinations . so you 've been living all these years with this fear and insecurity -- this overwhelming fear and insecurity . and now that you know intellectually that you 're safe , this is your brain 's way of cleaning house -- taking out your emotional garbage , if you will . now you believe that you 're weak and vulnerable . but the truth is -- you 're strong and brave and really , really pretty . so the doctors will figure out what 's making you sick , and then we 'll get married . and then we 'll live happily ever after . your neurons will have a field day . the end . lauren : i ca n't wait to walk down the aisle with you , you know that ? in front of all our friends and family . michael : what ? what 's wrong ? lauren : scott 's not here . where 's my son , michael ? where 's scott ? [ scene_break ] sheila : you know , all i did was to ask a few questions , get some information . clearly , next time i need information , i 'll have to go to the library . tom : no , you were n't just asking out of curiosity . you were hassling me to go out and get the stuff . to poison what ? a mouse ? do n't remember seeing any of them in the room . so you must 've been after bigger prey . the only question is -- who ? sheila : if you do n't shut your mouth , tom , it might be you . should n't you be thanking me for bailing you out instead of trying to put the screws to me ? tom : hmm . you 're right . where are my manners ? i 'm real grateful to you ... and gloria . i mean , you two ladies really came through for me . sheila : well , clearly , you still have your ex - wife wrapped around your finger . but i hope you know better than to think you have anything over me . tom : even though you were shaking in your boots a minute ago about me knowing all your deep , dark secrets ? sheila : you have n't even scratched the surface . and you never will . so why do n't you just quit focusing on me , and focus on what you 're gon na do when you get out of this hole . tom : i 'm already planning that . the second i see daylight , i 'm gon na start making mike pay for getting me thrown in here . sheila : yeah , well , that sounds like a worthy plan . tom : the little bastard 's got the world by the tail right now -- money , a big- time job , a beautiful fiancée keeping him warm at night . how i 'd love to take that away from him . sheila : yeah , well , you know what i say , tom ? if you have a goal , you should pull out all the stops . tom : is that what you 're doing ? sheila : let 's just say i think that you and i have some of the same life philosophies . tom : it sure works for you . you seem to usually get what you want . sheila : correction -- i always get what i want . and i do whatever it takes to make it happen . [ scene_break ] gloria : hi , honey . oh , the leaves in the garden -- they are every color of an autumn colored rainbow . i wonder if we can use some of them for the centerpieces . john : did i ever tell you how beautiful you look when you get excited like this ? gloria : well , planning this wedding has been such a joy to me . john : which reminds me -- you , uh , you 're pretty much done with it now , are n't you ? gloria : i do n't think i will feel done until michael and lauren have gone on their honeymoon . john : well , i mean , the logistics -- hiring people , buying supplies . gloria : oh , all that stuff . well , it has been quite an undertaking . but i think it 's fair to say that at this point , we 're through the planning stage . john : well , that 's wonderful . uh , but my accountant does have to see the receipts . gloria ? is something wrong ? ( sighs ) now , honey , you did save the receipts , did n't you ? [ scene_break ] sharon : victoria , please do n't take this the wrong way , but i 'm really not worried about your opinion . victoria : oh ? sharon : no . i went into today with really one objective in mind and that was to do my best . and i feel like i accomplished that goal . you know , i really held my own in a room full of beautiful , talented women . i do n't know what the focus groups are gon na think . but i ca n't spend time stressing out about something that i ca n't control . victoria : that 's a very good attitude , sharon . sharon : well , of course , i wan na be spokesmodel . but ... the success of the line is more important to me . and , you know , if the market research groups feel that another person is the way to go , then so be it . there will be other opportunities for me down the road . victoria : well , i 'm glad you understand that . sharon : i do have one question , though . victoria : what 's that ? sharon : well , i know i 'm no expert in this area , but ... focus groups are n't exactly a scientific thing . i mean , the results can be interpreted a lot of different ways . so if it turns out that two candidates are equally viable , would you be able to be objective ? [ scene_break ] ashley : so why did you want to see me ? brad : i did n't mean for you to drop everything and come barreling over . ashley : i 'll remember that the next time you summon me . brad : summon you ? ashley : mm - hmm . brad : have n't heard from your lawyer . ashley : wow , you chomping at the bit ? brad : it 's just that last time we spoke , i got the clear impression i should be expecting divorce papers . ashley : oh , well , i have n't called him yet . brad : really ? you seemed pretty anxious to get it over with . ashley : i 've been busy . i have n't gotten around to it . brad : busy ? not even enough time to make a phone call ? ashley : look , when i said that , i was upset , okay ? i 've had a chance to calm down . brad : so what are you telling me , ash ? have you changed your mind ? [ scene_break ] daniel : it 's very cool that you 're here , jack . jack : hey , where else would i be ? phyllis : so how are you holding up ? daniel : i 'm fine . phyllis : no , you 're not . daniel : mom , i 've been through worse . glenn : morning , counsel . chris : good morning , glenn . phyllis : hey , glenn . what did you do , get up this morning and while you were shaving think of new ways -- russell : please be seated . russell : the state vs. daniel romalotti . i believe this a status hearing to set a trial date . chris : uh , that wo n't be necessary , your honor . my client would like to change his plea to guilty . russell : do you understand what pleading guilty means ? daniel : yes , sir . russell : very well . is there anything you 'd like to say before i pass sentence ? daniel : i know i was wrong to jump bail . but i was scared and i was n't thinking straight . and it caused me to make a whole series of bad decisions . i guess what -- what i really want to say is that i 'm sorry for all the pain and all the trouble that i 've caused to my mom and to the winters family . but most importantly , to cassie 's family . russell : statements ? ms. blair ? mr. richards ? chris : your honor , my client acknowledges that he has made mistakes and is remorseful . but he 's already suffered the consequences of his actions . he spent a number of weeks in juvenile detention prior to the trial . given the circumstances , i believe that 's sufficient punishment . russell : mr. richards ? glenn : the state will accept whatever sentence your honor deems appropriate . russell : i 'm inclined to agree that our young defendant 's actions were caused by immaturity and fear . he has clearly learned from his mistakes . however , fleeing from justice is a very serious offense . i feel compelled to impose a significant penalty . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , kevin , thanks . yeah , i 'll keep you posted . all right , bye . lauren : does he know where scott is ? michael : no , and his cell phone 's off . lauren : michael , if something 's happened to my son -- michael : no , no , no . i 'm sure he 's fine . he 's probably just writing . does n't want any distractions . lauren : yeah . you 're probably right . michael : of course i am . lauren : ( sighs ) i 'm really glad one of us can be logical and rational about this 'cause ... michael : i 'll try not to hold it against you . lauren : i 'm not gon na feel good until i talk to him . michael : there 's nothing illogical about that . besides , once he hears that you 're in the hospital , wild horses could n't keep him away . now , look , if you can spare me for a moment , i 'll see about tracking him down . lauren : would you ? michael : of course i would . lauren : thanks . it would really ease my mind . michael : you get some sleep . and when you wake up , scott 's gon na be sitting right here holding your hand just the way i 've been doing . lauren : thank you so much for taking care of me . michael : do n't you know by now that i would do whatever it takes to make you feel safe ? michael : kiss me . lauren : i wonder what time it is . [ scene_break ] sheila : you being in that hospital makes you a sitting duck , lauren . sheila : now you 've been so busy planning your wedding -- when you should 've been preparing for your funeral . [ scene_break ] gloria : no , honey , of course i have all the receipts . but it just does n't make any sense to hand them over right now . john : what do you mean ? gloria : well , for starters , the major bills have n't even come in yet . i mean , you pay a deposit , but you do n't pay the balance until much , much later . so the accountant really does n't have anything to do right now . john : gloria , that 's how our accountant keeps track of the cash flow . if he knows in advance what everything costs , it 's much easier for him to find errors when the final bills come in . gloria : oh , honey , i may not be the c.e.o . of jabot , but i 'm hardly a beginner at handling my finances . and you have my word , i wo n't mess up . john : listen , i have no doubt in my mind you can handle this . but why would you want to put yourself through the hassle ? right now you should just be making sure everything goes smoothly -- not worrying about bookkeeping . gloria : all right . all right . i will give the accountant everything he needs . but it may take me a little while . no , i have all the receipts . but they are all very neatly stored in lots of different purses . john : lots of places , yeah . all right , listen , you just let me know when you get everything together . and we 'll go from there . all right ? gloria : okay . john : which reminds me -- i have an appointment at the office . bye . gloria : have a wonderful day , darling . john : thank you . gloria : oh ! what the hell are you doing here ? tom : oh , just saying thank you for my sweet , sweet freedom . gloria : oh , god . [ scene_break ] ashley : no , brad , i 'm not asking you to give our marriage another try . i just think that divorce is so final . and i 'm wondering how it 's going to impact our daughter . brad : well , i agree . it 's a serious consideration . but i do n't want to give abby any false hope that mommy and daddy are gon na get back together . ashley : oh , i have n't heard anything like that from her . brad : it 's kind of implied , would n't you say ? since we have n't made anything official ? i do n't want to confuse her , ash . ashley : you mean because you 're dating again ? and , look , do n't you think that separation has worked well for us ? i mean , we 've remained civil for the most part . we 've put abby 's needs first . do n't you think getting an attorney involved would just ruin all that ? you know how attorneys are . brad : i think we can agree in advance to keep it friendly . if we do that , we 'll be fine . ashley : wow , this is so interesting . i mean , now you think divorce is such a grand idea . are things getting serious with you and victoria ? brad : look , i 'm not in a hurry . but i think at this point , it 's pretty much a formality , do n't you ? ashley : yeah . yep , you 're right , it is . i 'll call my attorney . brad : ash , i 'm not suggesting you do that . i just want to know where things stand . ashley : well , now you do . [ scene_break ] gloria : how can you even come here when you know we all despise you ? tom : well , it would n't have been very nice of me to accept your 50 grand without a proper thank you . gloria : oh , that 's right . and we all know how nice you are . tom : it meant a lot to me , glo . that 's all i 'm saying . i appreciated you sending ashley over to see me , too . gloria : do n't mention it . anything else i can do for you ? tom : well , by now i 'd say i owe you one . so here 's a little advice . do n't leave the kitchen door open . there 's no telling who might sneak in . gloria : believe me , i 'm gon na be a lot more careful from now on . tom : good . 'cause you know ... i would n't want anything to happen to you . gloria : is that another threat , tom ? tom : it depends on how you answer my next question . gloria : which is ? tom : when michael framed me , were you in on it ? [ scene_break ] russell : i 've thought on this for many days now and have come to a conclusion . it would not be in the best interests of either daniel or the community for him to serve time in a residential facility . instead , i 'm going to impose a sentence of one year 's probation with 500 hours of community service . at least 50 % of which is to spend time talking with local youth about the dangers of underage drinking . now although the focus of this hearing was on bail jumping , it was daniel 's inappropriate use of alcohol which put into motion a tragic chain of events . i feel his story can have a positive impact on others . chris : thank you for your leniency , your honor . daniel : um , your honor , may i just say one more thing ? russell : go ahead . daniel : now i know this may sound crazy , but i 'm actually looking forward to doing my sentence . i mean , if i can prevent other kids from making the same stupid mistakes that i 've made , that would feel pretty good . that 's all . russell : well said , young man . well said . we 're adjourned . phyllis : you okay ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : you did it . we did it ! daniel : no , no , no , mom , chris did it . phyllis : yeah , yeah , christine did it . she did . you did . thank you very much . i do n't know how to repay you . chris : i 'm just glad it worked out the way it did . jack : amen to that . daniel : it 's over . phyllis : yeah ! daniel : it 's finally , finally over . phyllis : yes , it is . it is over for good . [ scene_break ] victoria : of course i can be objective . it 's true that market research does n't always reliably predict the public 's taste . however , a series of focus groups usually indicate a clear preference . sharon : well , say there 's a tie between say , me , and one of the other candidates . victoria : well , you do n't really think that i 'd try to look for some underhanded way not to choose you , sharon . sharon : i do n't wan na think that . victoria : yes , but you do . you do anyway . sharon : well , you have n't always been my biggest supporter . victoria : i 'm coming from where you are , sharon . i want what 's best for the line . and just for the record , i thought you did a very nice job today . in fact , i 've never seen you like that before . you were -- you were poised and you were articulate . and you definitely belong in the competition . sharon : well , thank you . um , i appreciate that . you know , i felt very comfortable . i was kinda surprised . i guess it was because nick was here . he boosts my confidence . victoria : hmm , yeah , i was wondering about that . maybe you can tell me . what was my brother doing at the audition ? [ scene_break ] brad : nick . nick : hey , brad , come on in . brad : ca n't stay , i just , uh , wanted to drop this off . i got ta run . real swamped . nick : actually , close the door . there are some things i 'd like to talk to you about . you can spare a minute for me , right ? brad : sure . [ scene_break ] gloria : you really think michael framed you ? tom : oh , i know he did . who else would want to plant drugs on me ? gloria : well , i do n't buy it for a second . michael has far too much to lose . tom : you would n't be saying that to throw me off the scent 'cause you helped him ? gloria : i did n't help anybody do anything . tom : you better not be lying to me , glo . gloria : why on earth would i bail you out if i was involved in setting you up ? tom : 'cause you know i can destroy you . gloria : yeah . well , that 's why i do n't go out of my way to antagonize you . tom : i 'm glad to hear it . 'cause i 'm sure that old man of yours would n't be too thrilled to find out he donated 50 grand to the `` free tom fisher `` fund . gloria : you really are beyond despicable , you know that ? tom : well , i would hate to have to do that to you . so if you want everything to stay , uh , well , you know , copacetic between us , there 's a real easy way . gloria : and what do you expect me to do now ? tom : you 're gon na help me prove that jackass son of yours is trying to take me down . [ scene_break ] sheila : rest in peace , lauren . sheila : better yet -- burn in hell . [ sheila dressed as a nurse and her jennifer wig takes out a syringe out of her pocket and gets ready to put it in lauren 's iv . ] [ next_on ] j.t . : before bobby left , he asked me to take care of you . brad : you 're an amazing woman , victoria newman . and i have something i 'd like to give you . nick : you 're home ! victor : yeah . nice to be home .	ashley shows up at newman to meet with brad . he called her to have a visit and talk . she is in a good mood this time and wonders what it is they have to talk about . he asks her about the divorce . ashley says that she has n't done anything about that yet . `` i was just angry when we were talking before . i have n't done anything , `` she says . she assures brad that she is n't interested in trying to work out the marriage if that is what he is afraid of . brad seems to think that the divorce might be a good idea . he says that abby can deal with them being apart now , so the divorce would actually take away any confusion about her parents ever getting back together . ashley asks if this has to do with brad dating victoria . `` are things moving along in that department ? are you getting serious about her ? `` ashley asks . brad does n't answer her . ashley gets angry and then changes her mind about the divorce . `` i will call my attorney , `` she says before storming out . daniel has one last appearance to make at court . he pleads guilty to jumping his bail and is sentenced to one - year probation and 500 hours of community service . that community service will primarily be served by him speaking to other kids about the things that he has experienced and how he has learned from the experience . daniel thanks the judge for the sentence and looks forward to serving it . sharon has some concerns about getting the job as spokes model . she thinks that her sister - in - law does n't want her to get the job . nick confronts victoria about setting sharon up to fail . the press make a mockery of sharon being in the contest . her name is newman , she is married to the founder 's son , and she works for the company . they call the contest an elaborate publicity stunt . later nick tells victoria that now if sharon wins , it will look like she was going to win anyway . he does n't like the way that his wife is treated and he tells victoria that clearly . tom suspects that gloria has more to do with his getting set up , although she denies having anything to do with that . she points out that she would n't have paid for him to get out on bail if she was trying to send him to prison . he has thought about that . he knows that she would like to have him in jail but much more than that , she would like to keep his mouth shut about their still being married . he tells her that to prove that she really did n't have anything to do with michael sending him to jail , she now has to help him bring michael down . sheila has been nosing around and she knows that lauren is in the hospital . she was a nurse and knows that anyone in the hospital is a sitting duck . later , she gets a syringe and fills it . she gets hospital clothing and heads to the hospital to lauren 's room . lauren is sleeping . sheila enters the room , dressed as jennifer and heads to the lauren 's bedside . `` sweet dreams , `` she says . `` or better yet go to hell ! ``
phyllis : you should see these questionnaires . wow ! nick : so the guests have to fill these out before they leave , right ? phyllis : yeah . it 's amazing . we almost have zero negative response , which is unheard of for a retreat . why are you laughing at me ? nick : 'cause you 're beautiful when you get excited . phyllis : thank you . not that you 're biased or anything . nick : no , no , no , no . all right , i 'm gon na let you in on a little secret , all right ? phyllis : yeah ? nick : i kinda dig you . phyllis : oh , you dig me ? hmm ... nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : that 's not much of a secret . nick : yeah . so are you still going to santa fe to check out the new retreat ? phyllis : yeah , mm - hmm . um , i figure i should do this before miss newman wants to make her debut . nick : mm - hmm . how about today ? phyllis : today ? what , are you trying to get rid of me ? nick : no , i 'm thinking about going with you . phyllis : really ? do you have business there ? nick : you could say that . i 'm thinking that once , uh , once we get there , we should get married . [ scene_break ] lauren : i missed you . how 's the baby ? michael : nothing 's different . lauren : no more apnea spells ? michael : i would 've called if there had been . lauren : i know . i know . but , so his color is good ? michael : trust me . everything 's fine . fenmore is looking good . lauren : fenmore ... finn ... do you know i like that name more every time i hear it . michael : me , too . lauren : you look tired , baby . michael : i 'm good . lauren : do n't you lie to me . you 've been here all night . michael : oh , no , i took a very comfy nap on that couch right there . lauren : oh , yeah , it looks really comfy , yeah . michael : mm - hmm . how about you ? lauren : well , i went home . i took a shower . i had a bowl of soup and passed out . michael : look , i know you did n't want to leave our son , but i 'm glad you took my advice . lauren : yeah , well , i do n't remember you giving me a choice there . michael : mmm , you 're still recovering . you need to take care of yourself . lauren : i know , i know . gloria said the same thing . she did n't let me lift a finger . michael : well , good for her . lauren : it really ... helped me , knowing that you were here watching over our son . michael : he 's a trooper . lauren : yeah . gloria wanted to come back , but i told her she needed to rest . michael : now that you and fenmore are doing fine , there 's no need for everyone to camp out here . lauren : that 's right . so why do n't you go home ? michael : mnh - mnh . not yet , no . lauren : all right , soon ? promise me ? michael : we 'll see . look , do you wan na go , uh , see our son ? lauren : you bet i do . [ scene_break ] carmen : did you get my memo on brash and sassy ? the department store promotions for the holidays ? neil : yes , i did . carmen : okay . how 's devon ? neil : why do you ask ? carmen : because i 'm worried about him . i know he 's struggling with a lot . neil : am i supposed to believe that you care , carmen ? carmen : look , neil , it was n't my intention to upset him the other day . i just -- neil : hey , you know something ? this is n't the place to have personal conversations , is it ? carmen : oh , well , excuse me . neil : we got a lot to cover . let 's get to it . [ scene_break ] dru : oh , no , thank you . so , um , you working from home today ? sharon : yeah , i am , yeah . what about you ? dru : well , it 's not like i have a job to go to , right ? yeah , so i think i 'm gon na be at home all day , just hanging around , thanks to that maneater carmen . sharon : gosh , i hate seeing you this way . dru : i hate being this way . you know , my trial is in less than a month . did you know that my son devon moved in with lily and daniel ? my life is a mess , sharon . sharon : no , devon moving out -- that just has to do with him asserting his independence . i hope you 're not taking that personally . dru : i 'm trying not to . sharon : well , it has nothing to do with his feelings for you or for neil . dru : right , i 'm just ... i just wan na take care of him . and people are saying i ca n't even take care of myself . i do n't understand how things got to be this way , sharon . how did i get from asking carmen to back up to being on trial ? tell me ! sharon : okay , well , dru ... you do n't know what 's gon na happen . dru : right . but one thing 's for sure , sharon , i ca n't go to jail . i ca n't ! [ scene_break ] devon : lily , are you -- are you really okay with me living with you guys ? lily : yes , it 'll be fun . devon : what about daniel , though ? lily : `` stop stressing . he 's fine with it . `` devon : lily , i really want you to know this means a lot to me . you guys , you know , willing to give up your privacy . lily : `` we 're not . we 're going to find a place to rent with at least two bedrooms . `` devon : well , i know it 's a hassle , but i doubt that your husband will go for the three of us sleeping in that one bed . lily : `` you 're giving yourself too much credit . it will be fine . `` devon : well , i will promise not to be a slob either . lily : `` devon , it 's cool . we 'll get to hang out more and even study together . `` it 'll be fun . [ scene_break ] daniel : jack , you know , we are never gon na be able to thank you enough for letting lily and me stay in the hideaway . jack : oh , it has been my pleasure . daniel : now that devon 's moved in , though , it 's -- jack : whoa , what ? devon 's moved in ? getting a little crowded , is n't it ? daniel : yeah , that 's why we 're gon na be looking for a bigger place . jack : you know what ? before you do that , i have an idea . daniel : what 's that ? jack : my family owns a property over near the university . we 've had it since traci was in school there . and we keep renting it to students every year . daniel : i did n't know that . jack : well , no reason you would . it 's an investment property . daniel : and there 's no one living in it right now ? jack : no , not right now . actually , we were expecting some german foreign exchange students , but they bailed out at the last minute . if you 're interested , it 's there . daniel : yeah . how much would rent be each month ? jack : well , let 's see , with the , uh , good buddy discount , i think it would be something you can afford . here , i 'll write down the address . there is a key under the flower pot next to the door . all the utilities are turned on . if you 're interested ... daniel : thank you , jack . mr. kim : oh , you 're busy . i 'm sorry . daniel : oh , no , i was , uh , just leaving . i 'll let you guys get down to business . and , uh , jack ... jack : oh , get out of here . you 're embarrassing me . mr. kim : i was wondering if i might have a few minutes of your time , mr. abbott . jack : absolutely . as a matter of fact , i 'm glad you dropped by . mr. kim : i know we have some jabot business to discuss . jack : before we talk about that , i wan na hear about your meeting with victor newman . mr. kim : you heard about that already ? jack : a meeting in this building ? yeah , words gets around pretty fast . mr. kim : well , you 're not upset , are you ? jack : i 'm a little surprised i have n't heard from you first . mr. kim : i was gon na tell you . jack : well , i take it victor had a great many questions . mr. kim : well , you have nothing to be concerned about , jack . jack : with victor newman , you always have to be concerned . mr. kim : well , i assure you , he has no idea you own jabot . our conversation was completely innocuous . jack : suppose i be the judge of that . tell me what was said . and i want every word . [ scene_break ] carmen : i think that 's about it . neil : uh , not quite . are n't you supposed to be giving me an update on beauty of nature ? you were setting up some tv spots , right ? carmen : that was before ... neil : before you pressured victoria into removing drucilla as director of the cosmetics division . carmen : i 'm not doing this with you , neil . neil : doing what , carmen ? carmen : having these contentious conversations . i know what you and your wife and your kids think of me , but it 's not gon na change a thing . neil : of course not . that 's because you got the knife out for drucilla . carmen : no , i 'm afraid you have that backwards . she came after me and it was n't a knife , it was a pair of scissors . neil : is that supposed to be funny ? carmen : whether you wan na realize it or not , neil , your wife can be a very scary person . neil : fine . whatever you say . carmen : look , unfortunately , we still have to work together . but i 'd appreciate it if we could get through our meetings without you harassing me about dru . neil : oh , poor carmen . first drucilla , now me . the whole world 's out to get you , are n't they ? [ scene_break ] daniel : yeah , how sweet is that ? and he said its right near the campus . lily : it 's unbelievable . what would we do without that guy ? let me tell devon . `` jack 's got a house we can rent and its right by the university . `` devon : oh , that 's great ! lily : he likes it . daniel : so why do n't you meet me over at the hideaway . because jack said since no one 's living there , there 's no reason why we ca n't move some of our junk in , okay ? okay . i 'll talk to you later . carmen : hold the elevator , please ! daniel : sorry , i ca n't reach the button . [ scene_break ] sharon : what is carmen 's problem ? she acts like she 's the victim in all of this . dru : yeah , well , she does n't wan na take any responsibility for the situation . that 's the problem . sharon : well , she 's practically all over jack from the minute she starts working with him . and then as soon as you go to europe , she switches over to neil , starts pursuing him . and then she wonders why nobody feels sympathetic . dru : she 's a slut , that 's why . but not to change the subject , you know , her cutting jack loose was n't so bad for you , right ? sharon : yeah , i suppose , you know ... dru : look what happened . sharon : we 're both single at the same time . well , i do n't really know what happened . um , maybe you can explain it to me . i 'm unclear . dru : oh , please . like i have to explain cross - pollination to you . sharon : oh , i mean , obviously , i understand the chemistry part . it 's just sometimes i think ... dru : think what ? sharon : i do n't know . maybe jack and i would 've been better off if we had n't gotten into all of this so soon -- so suddenly . dru : well , i did tell you the boy was a dog , but he does have coins . if you did n't snap him up , somebody else would 've . sharon : yeah , maybe . but , you know , he 's still getting over his feelings for phyllis and i 'm not really divorced yet . dru : so what are you saying ? you 're on the rebound ? sharon : i do n't know . i mean , it does n't feel like the rebound , but when you consider everything that has happened to us , how do you know ? [ scene_break ] jack : i think victor 's having trouble believing the two of us can work together . mr. kim : i think that 's been everyone 's reaction . jack : my real concern are all his questions about the changes at jabot . mr. kim : well , i think he was asking only because he and nikki are still minority shareholders and because of jabot 's relationship with n.v.p . jack : or so he claims . mr. kim : now you know every word he said . jack : he 's fishing . he 's suspicious about something . mr. kim : well , i do n't know the man like you do , but if he was looking for information , he did n't get it and he wo n't . and just to be sure , i 'll just avoid him completely . jack : no . no , that is not what i want . i 'd like you to establish a friendship with victor newman . mr. kim : really ? jack : how better to know what 's going on in that mind ? mr. kim : very well . if that 's how you wan na play it . jack : look , there may be nothing to worry about here , ji min . but i have learned , from hard lessons , do n't take anything victor newman does at face value . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , i know its last minute , but it ca n't be helped . um , can you reschedule my 3 : 00 with , um , the franco brothers , please ? yeah . that 's great . uh , okay , if anything urgent comes up , uh , nikki or jack can take it . thanks a lot , bye . all right ! okay ! we 're eloping . that 's what we 're doing . i ca n't believe we 're eloping . or whatever it is -- what are we doing ? eloping ? nick : we 're eloping . phyllis : yeah . nick : yeah . did you think i was kidding the other day ? phyllis : no , but i did n't think that you would plan it so -- so quickly . nick : i wanted it to be a surprise . phyllis : wow . surprise is like our theme -- falling in love , having a baby . nick : yeah , it 's ... phyllis : it 's what we do . nikki : oh , our -- our dueling surprise party night . that was cool . phyllis : when do you wan na leave ? nick : let 's leave later today . phyllis : yeah ? all right . i can pack quickly . and , uh , everything 's taken care of . i have to see lauren and michael first . [ scene_break ] lauren : he 's gorgeous . michael : ha ! did you see that ? lauren : what ? michael : he smiled at me . lauren : oh , honey , he did n't smile at you . michael : he did smile . lauren : babies ca n't smile at this age . he will -- a couple of weeks , i promise . michael : look , he smiled at me . i know what i saw . i 'm sticking to it . lauren : okay . he 's so tiny . michael : mm - hmm . yeah , well , mighty mouse was tiny , too , but that never held him back , did it ? lauren : no . i mean , mighty mouse might be a good -- that would just be a terrible nickname . michael : it would be a horrible nickname . do n't do that . lauren : i wo n't do that . i swear . i wo n't do that , i promise . michael : but one thing 's for sure -- fenmore is getting stronger and stronger every day . it will be no time before he is taking on the world in true baldwin - fenmore style . right ? lauren : right . you know what i ca n't wait for ? michael : hmm ? lauren : the day that we can just all go home together . [ scene_break ] daniel : ooh ! all right , check it out , guys , it 's our new home ! lily : oh , my gosh ! this place makes the hideaway look like a closet . daniel : yeah . hey , devon , you like it ? devon : yeah , what 's not to like ? lily : baby , we owe jack big time . neil : i appreciate what you 're doing , jack -- renting the kids that home so close to campus . jack : oh , i 'm happy i can help . neil : i 'm sure it 's a lot better than what they could 've afforded without your help . jack : you know what ? i 'm making more money with them in there than with it empty , so we all win . neil : yeah , honestly , i 'd rather devon had stayed with dru and me , but i guess living with lily and daniel is the next best thing . jack : it sounds to me like devon needs to start this new chapter in his life with a little independence . neil : yeah . listen , i 'll tell you one thing . thanks to your generosity , my wife and i can sleep well at night . it 's nice to know that something in our lives is under control . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) carmen : conference room . dru : who 's this ? carmen : drucilla ? what do you what ? dru : what do i want ? i wan na talk to neil . his assistant told me he 'd be in the conference room . carmen : i have no idea why they would say that . he 's not here . dru : okay , you know what ? can you drop the attitude ? carmen : is that a threat ? dru : boy , you do n't quit . i wan na talk to my husband . i could strangle that woman ! i could strangle her . [ scene_break ] carmen : william bardwell , please . william , hi , this is carmen mesta . i 'm glad i reached you . listen , i 'm very grateful for all that you 've done , but , uh , my case against drucilla winters ? i 'm trying to be patient , but i 'm about to have a nervous breakdown . is there anything else you can do ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , you know , somebody needs a shave and change of clothes . whew ! michael : hey , it 's not that bad ! lauren : i told you that ! oh , my god , do n't do that ! nick : well , i got ta say , you look a lot more upbeat than the last time we saw you . michael : well , that 's because lauren and my son fenmore are doing a lot better . and all i have to focus on right now is my family . phyllis : good . what about work ? michael : christine 's taking over . she came last night . i showed her fenmore . phyllis : oh , that 's great ! michael : yeah ! lauren : yeah , she 's gon na take over all of michael 's cases until , you know , he 's ready to go . nick : good stuff . lauren : okay , all right , what 's going on with the two of you ? you 've been grinning since you got here . michael : yeah , you know , i know you 're happy for us , but that 's a little creepy . lauren : yeah , but this is ridiculous , okay ? phyllis : should we tell 'em ? nick : yeah , let 's tell 'em . phyllis : okay , uh ... michael : whatever you say stays in the vault . phyllis : yeah , um ... nick and i are eloping . lauren : you are ? that 's so romantic ! nick : yeah , we 're , uh , taking off for new mexico later today . phyllis : yep . michael : that 's -- well , you do understand that your marriage wo n't be legal in wisconsin , right ? phyllis : yeah , we understand that , gloom and doom , thank you . nick : yeah , the judge made it very clear , baldwin . michael : i 'm just saying ... lauren : okay , well , i think it 's great . phyllis : yeah , it 's -- he 's making an honest woman out of me . lauren : i still think it 's great . nick : it 's very important that we get our vows said before our baby gets here . phyllis : yeah , it 's very important . lauren : congratulations ! that 's so great ! phyllis : thanks ! thank you . michael : all right , now it 's our turn . michael : i want you to go to nicu i wan na show you the baby . . phyllis : oh , yes , for the 25th time , yeah , the most beautiful little boy . michael : he looks just like me . phyllis : he smiled at me . michael : see , i told you so ! lauren : a cowboy bar in los alamos ? i mean , when you guys pick a theme , you just stick to it , do n't you ? nick : yeah , that , uh , that bar means a lot to phyllis and me . michael : listen to me . phyllis : what ? michael : well , i can always count on you to do the unconventional . phyllis : well , why get married in a stuffy old church ? i would marry him in a dumpster . michael : all right . good luck on finding a minister to perform the ceremony . ow . huh ? phyllis : come on ... you know , your son inspired us . michael : he is inspiring . how so ? phyllis : he did . he inspired us . we realized we could n't put things off -- things that we really wan na do . and so we want our daughter to know that her parents were married when she was born . michael : mmm . she 'll be here before you know it . phyllis : yeah . they 're telling me thanksgiving . michael : wow . phyllis : mm - hmm . michael : let 's just hope she arrives with a little less drama than fenmore . phyllis : well , she 's a girl , so i do n't know . michael : who 'd believe it ? phyllis : believe what ? michael : the two of us -- a couple of years ago , would you ever have imagined that we would be happily married to them ? phyllis : to them ! michael : and ready to push strollers down the sidewalk at breakneck speed ? phyllis : oh , my gosh ! what 's happened to us ? michael : but ... i got ta tell you , phyllis ... what i feel for my son ... i ca n't put into words . phyllis : i know . it is overwhelming love , is n't it ? michael : mm - hmm . phyllis : hoping that you can give them the best life that they 've ever had . michael : exactly . phyllis : yeah . it starts before they 're born and it never , ever ends . michael : come here . it never ends . phyllis : no . [ scene_break ] dru : there you go , sweet . devon : thank you . lily : mom , i ... just called to tell you what was up and what was going on with us . i did n't expect you to help us move . dru : well , well , since i decided i was gon na stop by and check out the place , no harm in bringing your brother some stuff . devon : hey , dru , i 'm sorry about the way i just took off and grabbed my things with you and neil being gone and then calling you from lily and daniel 's , telling you that i moved out . dru : mm - hmm . well , i think i can handle it . devon : did you just say that you 're okay with me living here ? lily : you 're not mad ? dru : i ca n't lie , but ... you could 've handled it -- daniel : here , use this . [ daniel hands dru the computer so dru can write and devon can read it ] dru : oh , thank you . thank you , daniel . [ dru motions for lily to move over ] excuse me , little bits . here we go . `` no matter what , i am going to worry about you . no two ways about it . that 's just the way it is . `` daniel : you know , if it makes you feel any better , we 're gon na set this place up like you and neil have the apartment with the , uh , signaling lights and the tty machine . dru : wow ! devon : what ? daniel : i was telling her that we 're getting a tty . dru : hey , that 's all right . neil : yeah , and , uh , i 'm just the guy to pay for it , right ? lily : daddy ! neil : i 'll tell you what . here 's my credit card . get whatever you need . lily : oh , oh , yes , i will , thank you . neil : yeah , you will . devon : hey , neil . dru : um ... so ... neil : yeah ? dru : how 'd you find out about this place ? neil : you know what ? it 's very nice actually . jack told me about it right after i got out of a meeting with carmen . dru : how 'd that go ? neil : uh , let 's just say i ca n't stand being around that woman . dru : you know what ? i called over there to tell you about devon moving in here and guess who picked up . neil : what happened ? dru : what happened ? carmen was her usual nasty self . neil : yeah ? i hope you did n't lose your cool . devon : hey , what 's going on ? what are they talking about ? lily : um , they 're talking about carmen . neil : all right , you wan na tell me what was said ? dru : neil , i called to talk to you . that 's it . devon : what did -- - what did they say ? neil : drucilla , you probably should n't have spoken to her at all . dru : neil , how was i supposed to know that woman was gon na pick up the phone ? she had the audacity if accusing me of threatening her . she 's crazy . neil : yeah . well , i 'm beginning to think you 're right . let 's just hope you did n't make things worse , dru . dru : it ca n't get worse , neil . [ scene_break ] jack : run that by nikki , that 's really more her department . hunter , can i get right back to you ? yeah . how 's it going ? carmen : something i can do for you , jack ? jack : i 'm a little more concerned about you right now . carmen : i 'm just a little emotional today . jack : i can see that . anything you care to talk about ? carmen : no , i 'd rather not . jack : is this about dru ? carmen : it 's not your problem . jack : hey , you know what ? it might help to talk . you can trust me , you know that . i would never betray your confidence . carmen : i just ... i feel like i 'm being punished for protecting myself . jack : from dru ? how did things get to this point ? carmen : because of her ... so i filed that complaint with human resources because i was scared . jack : so that 's why victoria let dru go . carmen : she did n't wan na set herself up for a lawsuit . jack : okay , so dru 's out of the building now . why are you still upset ? carmen : well , now people avoid me and they look at me like i 'm crazy and they act like i 'm some vindictive home wrecker . but they 've never seen the drucilla that came after me . i swear , even the sound of her voice on the telephone gives me the chills . jack : wow . you really are afraid of her . carmen : yes ! and every time i defend myself , dru and neil get more incensed . and daniel and lily and devon ca n't even be civil . they keep pushing my buttons and taunting and tormenting me . you know , i just , i hate that it has come to this . but i 'm not just gon na sit back and take it . [ scene_break ] daniel : yeah , it does . dru : hey ! ooh ! ooh ! ooh ! hey , son , you know , i took a tour around . it 's not half bad . lily : what do you mean , it 's not half bad . after the hideaway , this place is a palace , a castle . it 's fabulous . dru : baby ? baby ? honey , it 's gon na look a lot better once i do a little decorating . neil : yeah , i 'm sure . devon : yeah , yeah . neil : hey , devon ? i know that you want this , but if you need help , any of you , you come to us , okay ? lily : sounds good . devon : hey , guys , i 'm fine . do n't worry about me . i 'm worried about you , dru . dru : honey ... look , i ... do n't worry about me . devon : 'cause when i tried to get through to carmen , you know , about what she 's doing to our family , she would n't even listen to me . daniel : i do n't even bother trying to talk to her , okay ? she 's not worth it . devon : no , she 's not worth anything . lily : and ... `` we ca n't believe carmen got all defensive over a stupid call . `` dru : mm - hmm . neil : mmm . dru : mm - hmm . neil : yeah , that 's right . hey , `` stay away from her . let me handle things . `` dru : sweet , sweet ... i do n't want you all having trouble because of me . [ scene_break ] jack : well , look , if you ever just need a sympathetic ear ... carmen : i might take you up on that . did you need to see me about business ? [ jack sits down and put his cell phone on the desk next to carmen 's cell phone ] jack : yeah , i 'd like for you to meet with mr. kim to discuss the tie - ins and how we 're gon na handle the press . carmen : he mentioned he 'd be calling me to set something up . jack : the one thing i want people to know is that he and i are working together quite nicely . carmen : i hope it 's not all spin . i know how painful it must 've been for you , seeing jabot sold to an outsider . jack : yeah , it was hard . but i 'm dealing with it . and mr. kim is valuing the opinions of both ashley and myself in how the company is run . ji min actually really listens to me . carmen : sounds like you lucked out . jack : yeah , it looks like . [ jack picks up carmen 's cell phone by mistake ] take care , huh ? if i can be of any help at all ... carmen : thanks , jack . jack : okay , take care . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , dad ! nick : hey , buddy . i thought you were working from home today . sharon : yeah , i was , but jack wanted to see me . something about the n.v.p . retreats . noah : guess what we did at school today ? nick : what ? noah : we had an assembly . these firemen told us what to do if there was a fire at our house . nick : really ? sharon : so what do you do ? noah : get out of the house and go to the neighbor 's to call 9 - 1 - 1 . do n't go back to the house to get toys or pets . 'cause that 's a fireman 's job . nick : that 's good advice . noah : and you have to crawl down on the floor to get out of the house 'cause there 's more oxygen near the floor . they showed us how to do it . it was really cool . can i get a snack out of the vending machine ? nick : sure . do you need some money ? noah : no , mom gave me some . nick : all right , see ya . sharon : i 'll meet you in the conference room . noah : okay . nick : hey , uh , sharon , um , before you go ... um ... well , i 'm -- i 'm gon na go on a , uh , quick overnight . sharon : oh , okay , well , i have noah tonight anyway , so that 's fine . nick : okay , good . sharon : is it an emergency ? you usually give me a little more notice . nick : no , no emergency . just , uh , something i do n't ... i do n't wan na put off . sharon : oh , okay . well , have a safe trip . nick : um ... well , nothing , just ... thanks . [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack ... you are truly the sweetest man on the planet . jack : oh , the kids needed a bigger pad . i had one to rent them . it was a no- brainer . phyllis : wow . thank you . you 're -- you 're like ... you 're like , uh , the good uncle , the godfather and , uh , santa claus all rolled into one . jack : okay , now something has happened to make you this sentimental . phyllis : what are you talking about ? i 'm always sentimental when it comes to you . jack : always ? phyllis : yeah . well , sometimes always . jack : uh , well , good , because i need to ask you a favor . phyllis : anything . anything . jack : i have a meeting tomorrow with our linen supplier and i 'd like you to take that meeting for me . phyllis : anything but that . jack : what , do you have other plans ? phyllis : uh , yeah . i was planning on going to santa fe to , um , check up on , um , the retreat that we have out there . make sure everything 's going ... jack : are you up to flying this close to your due date ? phyllis : yeah , i thought it would be great to take one last trip , you know , before the baby comes and my wings get clipped . jack : well , it might be your last chance to relax . well , have a great time . phyllis : oh ... uh ... um ... thank you . jack : you take care . phyllis : you , too . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , carmen . you just do n't know when to stop , do you ? carmen : unless this is about work , i have nothing to say to you . neil : my wife accidentally gets on the phone with you and you take it as a personal threat ? carmen : i 'm not listening to this . neil : hey , wait , wait , wait a minute . you 're running around telling everyone that dru has lost it . truth is , you 're out of control . you 're already trying to get her thrown in jail and now you 're accusing her of doing something that she has n't even done ? you better back off . and the next time you have a problem , you come to me , you understand ? [ scene_break ] daniel : i found the food box . dru : okay . devon : food ! lily : mom ? dru : huh ? lily : i wanted to talk to you . i wanted -- i 'm not trying to freak you out or anything , but i 'm really worried about -- about the trial . dru : yeah ... lily : i 'm -- i 'm talking about the trial . devon : oh , the trial . dru , can we be , uh , character witnesses ? dru : uh , i 'll find out . lily : seriously , mom , can you find out ? because we need to tell the judge , you know , what kind of person you are . we do n't want you going to jail . daniel : no , no way . carmen mesta 's just a troublemaker . devon : what did you say ? daniel : carmen -- she 's the devil . devon : yeah , carmen 's the devil who had the hots for neil . dru : yeah , you know what ? you kids -- you 've grown up so fast . i 'm so proud of you . living in your own apartment . lily : do n't go getting all mushy on us , mom . dru : oh , it 's not about that , baby . listen ... `` if the worst happens ... `` if i have to go to the big house , i have a lot -- no , baby , i have a lot of comfort in knowing that -- `` that you all can lean on each other . `` okay ? devon : yeah . [ scene_break ] jack : i know i 've said this before , but as n.v.p . expands , i want you front and center . i want people to see you . i want them to know who you are and what you 're representing . sharon : i 'm flattered . jack : well , now this is n't just flattery . you 've done a hell of a job so far , but i 'm talking about the next step . i wan na go full throttle on these retreat openings and the jabot tie - in . sharon : well , count me in . jack : that 's my girl . sharon : it 's nice of you have so much confidence in me . noah , how 's the model coming ? noah : it 's a lot harder than it looks from the box . sharon : noah 's gotten really into model cars lately . noah : can you help me with it , jack ? sharon : oh , sweetie , i do n't know . jack 's a little busy . jack : you know what ? i have the time . noah : yes ! jack : you know what ? i used to do these things with your father when he was your age . noah : my dad was into model cars ? jack : that 's right . i gave him his first kit when , well , i do n't know how old he was . it was an orange corvette . he had glue all over his fingertips . noah : it 's funny , thinking of my dad when he was my age . sharon : well , we were n't born adults . noah : oh , i have some more models at home . maybe you could help me with those , too ? jack : uh , sure , i could do that . sharon : careful , jack , this could become a full - time job . jack : hey , i 've got all these amazing talents , what a waste it would be if i could n't pass them on , right , buddy ? noah : yeah . [ scene_break ] michael : thanks , kathy . michael : what ? what 's wrong ? paul : where 's lauren ? michael : in with the baby . what 's going on ? paul : it 's sheila , michael . i have some very disturbing news . [ scene_break ] nick : the limo 's out front waiting for us . phyllis : okay . here we go . let 's blow this joint . nick : oh , not so fast . phyllis : did you change your mind ? nick : no , no , no , no , no , i 've just got a little something for ya . you know , it 's , uh ... it 's tradition . something old , something new . phyllis : oh , something borrowed , something blue . nick : well , i just got it yesterday so it 's not that old . phyllis : well , it 's old enough for me . nick : then it 's also new , too . phyllis : and is it borrowed ? nick : two of out three 's not bad , right ? phyllis : okay , cool . let 's see ... and it is ... ah , something blue ! this is great ! a blue cowboy hat . nick : i mean , with this and some jeans , who needs a wedding gown ? phyllis : i know ! well , you know , i need a wedding gown , of course . all right ... nick : so , uh ... let 's go get hitched . we 'll hit the trail and do this . phyllis : do you really wan na do this ? nick : yeah , i do . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] lily : come on , daniel , let 's get started hanging some of the clothes up in the closet . dru : i 'll help . ( cell phone ringing ) dru : hello . neil : hey , dru , it 's me . uh , listen , i just checked our machine at home . dru : uh - huh . neil : christine called . she 'd just come from a court hearing . your trial date 's been moved up a couple of weeks . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone buzzing ) jack : ji min actually really listens to me . take care , huh ? if i can be of any help at all ... carmen : thanks , jack . [ scene_break ] jack : well , we 're gon na have to quit for now , buddy . noah : that 's okay . we can finish later . jack : it turned out pretty good , though , huh ? sharon : you two make quite a team . noah : victor was gon na help me , but i guess he had other stuff to do that was more important . jack : listen , you been spending much time with victor lately ? noah : not since school started . he 's hardly ever home . jack : yeah , i 've noticed he 's back in the office a lot more than usual . sharon : yeah , i 'm not surprised . i do n't know if he 'll ever wan na be ceo again , but i doubt he 'll walk away from the business totally . it 's in his blood . jack : yeah , i guess you 're right . he 's gone through an amazing transformation , but i guess some things do n't change . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : oh , i 'm sorry . hello . carmen mesta ? now , mr. bardwell , you 've got the wrong number . oh , no ... [ scene_break ] michael : what ? lauren : have you guys been arguing ? michael : no . listen to me , paul has tracked down a lead on sheila . lauren : tell me . paul : she met with a plastic surgeon in argentina . michael : apparently a nurse confirmed the meeting . paul : shortly after her extensive surgery , the physician was murdered all his records were destroyed . michael : sheila 's the prime suspect . lauren : what does she look like ? paul : we do n't know . the nurse did n't witness the procedure . michael : see , that 's the problem . she could look like anyone . she could be anywhere . even here in genoa city . [ next_on ] phyllis : no , i was just thinking of daniel . he was n't the only one to elope . victoria : if you do n't embrace your past , it will always come back to haunt you . lauren : no one gets in to see finn . no one . not even gloria . paul : i agree . we ca n't be too careful .	devon worries that there is n't going to be much room at the shed for three people to be living there . lily tells that they are going to look for a 3-bedroom place now . daniel thanks jack for letting he and lily live at the shed . he tells that devon has moved in now , and that they will be needing a bigger place . jack tells of a property that his family owns by the university . traci used to use it . it is empty and jack will give the kids a good buddy discount if they want it . daniel calls lily and gives her the good news . the kids will check this lead out . neil meets carmen for a meeting . she asks about devon but neil refuses to discuss personal issues with her . carmen will not be treated this way . she feels like he is harassing her . `` oh poor carmen . first dru and now me . the whole world is out to get you are n't they ? `` she stomps out of there . daniel is heading to the elevator when carmen comes around the corner and sees him . daniel gets on the elevator . the door starts to close . `` can you hold the door ? `` carmen shouts . `` i ca n't reach the button , `` daniel says as he watches the door shut . people are watching and see how carmen has been slighted . she is in the conference room when the phone rings . it is dru looking for neil . `` he is n't here . `` dru does n't believe that neil is n't there . she was directed to that room in the building to find him . `` do n't play games . just put him on . `` click ! carmen has just hung up . `` i could just strangle her ! `` dru spits . nick and phyllis go to see michael and lauren before heading out of town to do a little business and get married . you know that you will not be legally married ? `` michael cautions . they know it but they just want to exchange vows before the baby arrives . jack finds carmen crying alone in the office . she tells how things have gotten out of control and how dru is the cause of all that . now people are looking at carmen like she is crazy , `` and i am not going to let them get away with this ! `` jack just stares at her , surprised at the outburst . neil and drucilla end up at the kids new home . dru tells that she called work to speak to neil and carmen was rude . neil hopes things do n't get worse because carmen answered the call . carmen sees a message for jack and figures he has her phone . paul tells michael and lauren that sheila had some work done to herself . the doctor who performed the work has been killed , and his records have been destroyed or are missing . `` trouble is that we do n't know what sheila looks like now . she could be anywhere in the world and we would n't know . she could even be here in genoa city . ``
phyllis : jack ? jack ? hey . oh . jack : hey , you used the new key i gave you . phyllis : yeah , it worked . ( chuckles ) jack : really ? phyllis : it 's nice to have a key . mm . jack : mm . so how is it out there ? phyllis : uh , it 's okay . it 's okay . the , uh , workers are cleaning up the streets , and , uh , and working everything out from the storm , so the streets are open . jack : so where 's your little `` mini - me `` ? phyllis : summer ? well , when she knew that there was n't any school , she wanted to stay with becca . jack : becca ? oh , becca 's the one with the new puppy . phyllis : yeah . yeah . their cocker spaniel 's much cooler than her mom . jack : oh , not to me . ( laughs ) no , i think you 've kind of got that little `` wet nose `` thing going yourself . phyllis : so , uh , is kyle still here ? jack : no , after you left last night , diane dropped by to pick him up . phyllis : mm . so , um , we did n't discuss thoroughly diane 's shocking decision to stay in genoa city . jack : you think that was her plan all along ? phyllis : oh , yeah , definitely . but the point is , how are we getting rid of her ? [ scene_break ] diane : now that we 're staying in genoa city , you 're gon na be able to spend a lot more time with your dad . kyle : he said he can watch my hockey games . diane : ( gasps ) well , wait till he sees how good you are . kyle : mm , i 'm okay . diane : excuse me . you are much better than okay . as i recall , you won that huge trophy last year . kyle : ( chuckles ) mom , that 's 'cause every kid on the team won a trophy . diane : well , that may be , but i think you 're pretty spectacular , and i know your dad will , too . kyle : that 's 'cause americans do n't know good hockey from bad hockey . diane : sweetie , you -- you 're an american . kyle : i grew up in canada . diane : ( laughs ) yeah , well , i think you still have a little growin ' up to do . kyle : andre 's mom thinks i 'm gon na be tall . diane : have you spoken to him lately ? kyle : kind of . he 's been busy now with , like , just school and homework and , you know , all the practices that he gets and stuff . diane : yeah . you miss your friends . kyle : sure you want to move ? diane : i know this is n't easy leaving your old life behind , starting over at a new school . but i promise you , it 's gon na be wonderful for both of us . kyle : you 're really happy being back here . diane : you have no idea . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] skye : i 'm home . adam : i 'll be out in a minute . skye : ( scoffs ) i was stuck at that investor 's house all night . his street was flooded . he and his wife and their snotnosed kids insisted i stay . ( sighs ) god , i hate the suburbs ... not that you care where i was . when i finally got cell service back this morning , i noticed you had n't even bothered to call to see if i 'd survived . adam : well , i 'm sorry i did n't check in with you , honey . i spent the night at the e.r . skye : what happened ? adam : believe it or not , i changed my mind . i was gon na meet you last night , but i got stuck in a storm with sharon . skye : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] nick : i mean , tell me something , are you as tired as i am ? sharon : ( sighs ) dead on my feet . nick : you must have checked on faith 20 times throughout the night . sharon : um , i hope the couch was n't too uncomfortable . nick : it was fine . sharon : good . nick : so how is our princess this morning ? sharon : well , when i left her with the nanny , she was giggling and she was blowing kisses . nick : ( chuckles ) good . and how about you ? have you called your insurance agent yet ? sharon : no , i 'm gon na do that while i 'm out today . um , hopefully , the car wo n't need too much work . nick : i 'll never forget seeing your car flipped over like that for as long as i can live . i mean , it scared the hell outta me . sharon : i 'm sorry . nick : when i think about what could have happened to you and faith ... i mean , it 's just ... sharon , you never should have been in that situation in the first place . sharon : it was n't that far out of my way . nick : if you had just gone straight home , though ... sharon : well , the point is , everyone 's okay . nick : ( sighs ) yeah . victor : sorry i 'm late . sharon : oh , okay , i hear your dad . i hear your dad . i 'll -- i 'll just -- i 'll talk to you later , okay ? nick : okay . give my daughter a kiss for me . sharon : all right , bye . ( sighs ) victor : talking about your daughter ? how is my beautiful granddaughter ? nick : oh , she 's fine . there 's nothing wrong with her . victor : i 'm glad to hear that . nick : what makes me angry , dad , is this never should have happened in the first place . if sharon would have just told adam to get lost ... victor : son , i understand that . i really do . but i think sharon has too big a heart to turn away someone in need . nick : and adam knew that . victor : yeah . nick : that 's why he asked her to give him a ride , despite the fact that sharon has told him over and over again ... victor : ( sighs ) nick : to stay away from her . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , hey , sharon . sharon : hi . victoria : how 's my niece doing ? sharon : you know what ? not a scratch on her . victoria : ( sighs ) good . sharon : how about poor j.t . ? what 's his status ? victoria : oh , yeah , well , he 's still in the i.c.u . , and they 're treating him for his burns , and they 're running some tests to see what other damage the electrocution may have caused , but he 's doing all right . deacon : good morning , ladies . i see you both weathered the storm . victoria : ( scoffs ) unfortunately , so did you . deacon : ouch . i do n't know . i thought it was kind of fun . sharon : fun ? deacon : well , i had someone special to ride the weather out with . [ deacon remembering ] ( liquid pours ) deacon : here you go . deacon : nikki ... nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : hey , nikki , slow down . nikki : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : what kind of lunatic would want to spend any time with you , anyway ? [ scene_break ] meggie : the window 's being replaced today , this afternoon . uh , but other than that , the ranch has faired pretty well . no major damage to speak of . nikki : well , except for your ankle . does it still hurt ? meggie : oh , not as bad as before . so what can i do to help you today ? nikki : actually , quite a bit . um , victor and i have decided to elope tomorrow . meggie : is that wise ? nikki : what do you mean ? meggie : oh , f - forget it . i 'm sorry . it 's -- it 's none of my business . nikki : well , no , it 's not . but apparently , you have a problem with our plans , and i 'd like to know what it is . [ scene_break ] deacon : you ladies have a nice day . i know i will . victoria : after all the trouble that he 's caused and all of the enemies that he 's made , and he picks here to finish his parole -- very interesting . sharon : well , maybe the court insisted . victoria : ( scoffs ) my guess is , he gets off on irritating people ... not unlike your infamous ex , by the way . sharon : okay , do n't start with that . i heard it from nick all night . victoria : i 'm sorry , sharon , but i hate the way that he 's manipulating you . sharon : he needed a ride . i - i agreed to give him a ride . that 's it . and -- and he ended up saving my daughter 's life from the roof that collapsed in that barn . victoria : why would you let that creep in your car in the first place ? sharon : well , there was a tornado . he could n't get a cab . victoria : you could have told him to walk . maybe the tornado would have swept him back to kansas where a house would have landed on top of him . sharon : well , i have to go . victoria : hey , listen , wait . okay , i 'm sorry , okay ? i 'm glad that faith is okay . i am . ( sighs ) but now that adam 's played the hero , we both know that he 's gon na try to use that . we both know that he would do anything to get you back . [ scene_break ] skye : ( sighs ) i do n't even have time to take a shower before my meeting . adam : ( sighs ) man , it 's so weird . it 's -- the minute i saw that roof start to cave in , all i could think about was protecting faith . it was just wild . i just went , and i flung myself on her . ( groans ) and the next thing i know , i wake up . my back is all cut up , and it 's raining on me , 'cause the roof 's not there , and as soon as i found out that faith was all right , the pain did n't even matter . skye : wow , adam , that is so beautiful . you are the bravest man in the whole universe . adam : i do n't appreciate you mocking me . skye : i know what you 're thinking . adam : what am i thinking ? skye : that because you swooped in like superman , sharon 's gon na suddenly forgive all the horrible things you 've done , including kidnapping the child you saved . fine . you stay here and be delusional while i go take care of business , as always . [ scene_break ] nick : and now because that creep saved faith from a dangerous situation , he is never going to let sharon forget about that , even though he 's the reason they were even in that situation . victor : mm - hmm . well , let me ask you something , you 're not intending to do what i think you may be ... nick : dad , i really want to go and kick this guy 's ass . victor : and i understand that completely , but please hold off on that . we 're trying to reopen his case and send him back to prison . nick : well , who knows how long that 's gon na take ? victor : well , all 's well that ends well , all right ? be patient . it 'll pay off . nick : okay . ( sighs ) victor : okay ? nick : okay . so what 's up ? how come you wanted to meet for breakfast ? victor : i came here because i have some news . your mother and i are going to elope . we 're going to las vegas tomorrow . nick : vegas . victor : ( chuckles ) yeah . can you imagine ? nick : ( chuckles ) well , uh , congratulations . victor : ( laughs ) nick : i kind of thought mom wanted a big wedding with all the trimmings . victor : i know . she 's afraid that if we wait too long , the perfect time will never come . nick : well , when you think about murphy and j.t . ending up in the hospital , and what almost happened to sharon and faith ... victor : i know . nick : i can kind of see her point . victor : i know , and i want to do it with her , okay ? um , i got ta tell you that i 'm very proud of the way you 've handled yourself lately . i 'm proud of you , son . [ scene_break ] nikki : i asked you a question , meggie . why do n't you want victor and me to elope ? meggie : ( sighs ) i was just thinking of mrs. chancellor . you two are the best of friends , and her husband is still critical . nikki : oh , well , we 'll only be gone for one night , and i will tell katherine before we leave . ( sighs ) she will insist that we go . i guarantee it . meggie : ( sighs ) i do n't mean to be ... but i know you 've been struggling lately . nikki : i 've got a handle on things . meggie : are you sure you do n't need a little more time ? nikki : i 'm positive . being married to victor will make all the difference in the world , and believe me , it ca n't happen soon enough for me . [ scene_break ] diane : since the schools are closed today , i ca n't enroll you this morning like i 'd planned . kyle : bummer . diane : ( chuckles ) i knew you 'd be crushed . kyle : can we go to the arcade ? diane : not today . kyle : a movie ? diane : nope . kyle : come on . it does n't have to be 3-d or anything . i mean , i 'll sit through george clooney if you want . diane : ( chuckles ) kyle : and -- and i 'll pay . diane : oh , you will , will you ? kyle : i 've got some allowance saved up . so how about it ? let me treat my best girl . diane : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) kyle : what ? diane : you . you sound exactly like your father . you 're gon na be just as charming as he is , are n't you ? kyle : ( chuckles ) gon na be ? i already am . diane : ( laughs ) well , all the charm in the world wo n't work on me today . we already have plans . kyle : doing what ? diane : you 'll see . now come on . put the game down . get your butt in gear . get your jacket . let 's go . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so , um , this is what happened . tucker knew that diane and i had worked together for a very short period of time , and he asked what i thought of her . jack : so you told him in gory detail . phyllis : well , i gave him my opinion . i told him the truth . and he hired her anyway . he just figured it was a grudge . ( sighs ) diane is back in our lives . jack : honey , there 's not much we can do about that right now . phyllis : yes , there is . yes , there is . you could talk to tucker . jack : me ? phyllis : yeah , you . you have a relationship with him . you two know each other pretty well . jack : he 's already hired her . obviously , he 's impressed with her work . phyllis : you want diane to stay around ... because of kyle . jack : unfortunately , kyle and his mother are a package deal . phyllis : i know , but you could talk to tucker , and you could persuade him to assign her to long business trips overseas , so then you 'll spend some time alone with your son , which is what you want , and she wo n't be in our lives 24/7 . jack : kyle -- kyle has already given up an awful lot to move here . phyllis : i know . i know . it 's so difficult . jack : i hate to say it , but diane has raised that boy almost by herself . they are very close . she is the one constant in his life . i ca n't take away his only security . phyllis : god , how do i , um ... ( exhales ) how do i discuss this ? do you know ... do you know what i do when i ca n't sleep sometimes ? i actually think about her . i do . i think about her , and how she single - handedly burned down your pole house and framed me for arson and attempted murder . jack , i mean , how can she top that ? jack : diane is not going to pull a stunt like that again . phyllis : yes , she is . yes , she is . she is a snake . it 's her nature . you never know when they 're gon na strike . jack : i do n't want diane in my day - to - day life any more than you do . unfortunately , it 's the price i have to pay to have my son in my life again . phyllis : ( sighs ) jack : i do n't want you worrying about diane . she wo n't be a problem . i promise . ( doorbell rings ) jack : oh , excuse me . phyllis : okay . jack : hey , guys . come on in . phyllis : diane . what a surprise . diane : i hope we 're not intruding . jack : no , not at all . phyllis : hey , little guy . how you doin ' ? kyle : hi , phyllis . phyllis : hi . listen , i really want to thank you for helping my daughter yesterday with the finger puppets . you -- you are just the coolest guy to her . kyle : i did n't want her to be scared that the power was out . phyllis : yeah , that 's very , very sweet . next time there 's a storm , you 're my go - to guy , okay ? kyle : ( giggles ) jack : so i did n't expect to see you two this morning . what 's up ? diane : kyle and i need to do some school shopping . would you like to come with us ? jack : well , i - i -- diane : you could tell kyle more about walnut grove . he -- he 's still a little nervous . jack : you know , i do know a lot about walnut grove . billy went to school there . kyle : then you 'll come ? jack : sure , buddy . you bet . diane : thank you , jack . you just made kyle 's day . [ scene_break ] nikki : okay . oh , i 'm gon na be going out for a while . meggie : where ? nikki : to see my daughter . meggie : oh . nikki : uh , while i 'm gone , could you please call the dry cleaner 's and have them make a delivery before tonight ? i - i need some -- some things for the trip . meggie : will do . nikki : thank you , meggie , for your help and for your discretion . meggie : oh , no worries . drive safe . nikki : see you later . ( front door closes ) meggie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) deacon : ( sighs ) it 's about time you called . meggie : it 's the first chance i 've had . deacon : look , with victor and nikki eloping tomorrow , we got ta move fast . meggie : listen , i 'll be at your motel in ten minutes . we have got to figure out something to stop this wedding . [ scene_break ] skye : ( sighs ) victor : what are you doing here ? skye : is that any way to greet your daughter - in - law ? victor : you going to the tenth floor ? skye : did you think i was coming to see you ? victor : hardly . skye : i 'm meeting a potential investor . it 's a coincidence he has an office in your building . victor : it 's easy to separate a fool from his money . skye : our hedge fund happens to -- ( elevator stops abruptly ) skye : oh , no . no . victor : well , it appears that neither of us are going anywhere . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) adam : ( sighs ) nick : you got a minute ? adam : how 's faith ? nick : she 's fine . bet you were hoping it was sharon at this door , huh ? adam : i have n't heard from her , and i doubt i will . nick : how disappointing for you . adam : nicholas , if you think i saved faith to score brownie points with sharon , you 're wrong . nick : no , actually , adam , i think for the first time in your life , you actually did something selfless . my concern is what your next move is going to be . adam : my next move ? nick : yeah , maybe you 're gon na try and twist sharon 's gratitude into something that it is n't . you know , milk your injuries , try and get sharon to nurse you back to health . adam : you 're an idiot . you know that , right ? nick : so that 's it , is n't it ? the next phase of your plan ? adam : my plan ? nick : yeah . to win sharon back . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'll check in later . okay . all set . diane : great . jack : so are you okay with me bailing on you ? phyllis : absolutely . no big deal . jack : you 're still gon na work here , though , right ? phyllis : absolutely . jack : okay . so should we go , buddy ? you want to drive , or should i ? kyle : ( giggles ) diane : ( chuckles ) phyllis : that 's sweet . jack : okay , i 'll drive this time . kyle : good call . phyllis : ( sighs ) so ... you decided to stay in genoa city . diane : best decision i 've made in ages . phyllis : yeah . we 'll see about that . [ scene_break ] victoria : boy , that was a crazy storm we had the other night . nikki : oh , i 'll say . how 's j.t . ? victoria : uh , there 's really no change . i had a nice talk with him at the hospital , though . nikki : yeah ? about what ? victoria : well , i just told him that i 'm sorry that things have been so hostile between us , and that we 're gon na try to work on things now for reed 's sake . nikki : does reed know about his dad ? victoria : yeah , i told him last night . of course , i made it sound better than it is . i 'm gon na take him to visit j.t . as soon as he 's up to it . nikki : where is reed now ? victoria : billy took him to a children 's museum . is n't that nice of him ? nikki : that is very sweet . victoria : we 're just trying to keep him busy . nikki : i - i feel terrible that i was n't able to be with him when you called yesterday . victoria : oh , no , mom , that 's okay . i mean , he was at katherine 's . esther was watching him . nikki : yeah , but still , i should have been with him . that 's what you wanted . victoria : mom , it really was n't a problem . it 's okay . i have to admit , though , i am a little curious about something . nikki : about what ? victoria : well , when you said that you could n't pick up reed , you said it was because you were nowhere near the ranch . but katherine said that when you left the hospital , you were going straight home . so why would you lie ? [ scene_break ] victor : all right , thank you . ( sighs ) apparently tree damage from the storm fell on the power line that leads to newman towers . skye : so -- so the whole building 's without electricity ? victor : yeah , seems so , but the city crew is working on it as we speak . skye : still , it could take hours . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) victor : i would think that a woman climbing the ladder would n't mind spending some time with a man she ca n't stand . skye : ( exhales ) it 's not you . it 's me . i hate elevators . i got stuck in one when i was a kid . it was -- it was crowded and hot , and it took forever to get out . victor : so you 're claustrophobic ? skye : mm - hmm , yeah . some people have nightmares about showing up for an exam they forgot to study for or falling off a cliff . th - this is mine right here -- being trapped , not being able to get out , having absolutely no control . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , adam , are you gon na let me in , or what ? adam : no , nicholas . and you can relax . adam : ( sighs ) i 'm not gon na use what happened at the barn to ingratiate myself to sharon . nick : well , you can see why it might cross my mind , right ? i mean , your marriage to skye is clearly a sham . you are only with her to help your hedge fund . adam : my marriage to skye is of no concern to you . nick : well , it is when you constantly bump into sharon . adam : at crimson lights ? the club here where i live ? the harvest festival ? all public places , public property . nick : okay , well , then here 's a thought -- next time you run into sharon , you walk away . adam : that 's a thought . you think too hard , you might hurt yourself , nicholas . i do n't take orders from you . nick : she ca n't stand being around you , yet you have the nerve to ask her for a ride to a meeting ? are you kidding ? adam : that 's not against the law . nick : well , when you 're concerned , it should be . adam : all these ulterior motives , nicholas , are in your head . nick : you suck up to sharon every chance you get , and i want it to stop . adam : is that a threat , brother ? nick : let 's just say it 's what needs to be done , especially now that sharon and i are trying to build a family again . adam : i only have sharon 's best interests at heart . i do n't want to complicate her life any more than i already have . nick : okay , then . prove it . back off and stay away . [ scene_break ] skye : ( whispering ) dear god , i 'm sorry for my sins . i will try to do better . just please , please get me out of here . victor : are you praying ? skye : ( scoffs ) ( normal voice ) yeah , right . victor : you were praying , were n't you ? skye : next best thing to a rosary . i got it down in mexico . saint cayetano . victor : saint cayetano . that 's ... the saint of the unemployed . skye : you 've heard of him . victor : yeah , i have . i was n't always wealthy , you know . skye : bet you did n't also know he watches out for gamblers . victor : mm - hmm . then he is your saint , is n't he ? skye : ( chuckles ) victor : mm - hmm . skye : i bought it as a joke . victor : mm - hmm . skye : the thing is , every time i pull it out and send up a few prayers , they end up being answered . so maybe it is n't a joke after all . victor : and here i thought you were the make - your - own - luck type . skye : oh , i am . victor : hmm . skye : but everyone needs a little help now and then . victor : ahh . you 're asking for help from the wrong people . [ scene_break ] adam : i understand your wanting to protect sharon , but she 's a strong woman . she does n't need protecting . nick : from you she does . adam : no , you 're wrong . she 's been kinder to me than i deserve , but she 's made it very clear she 's not interested in my friendship or my apologies . nick : then why the hell ca n't you take a hint ? adam : nicholas , i know what her priorities are . it is the baby and noah and you . i screwed her life up once . i 'm not gon na do it again . nick : you see that you do n't . [ scene_break ] nikki : victoria , i was n't lying . when i left the hospital , the storm had calmed down , but there were still a lot of streets that were closed , so my taxi driver had to make a lot of detours all over the place . victoria : okay . i 'm fine with that . i 'm not accusing you . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . um , it just seemed a little strange . nikki : listen , i will be happy to babysit for you any time you want after we get back . victoria : wait a minute . `` after we get back `` ? nikki : well , that 's the other thing that i have to tell you . your father and i are eloping tomorrow . victoria : tomorrow ? nikki : yeah , we decided against a big wedding . we 'll only be gone for one night . victoria : ( sighs ) yeah , you know , i think that that might be my fault . nikki : your fault ? why is it your fault ? victoria : well , i think that dad is rushing back for the mediation tomorrow morning . nikki : ( sighs ) look , if you 're worried that we 're not gon na have a honeymoon , we can do that later . victoria : all right , listen , mom , i want you to tell me the truth . if abby and i were n't suing dad , would you be having a real wedding ? nikki : no , we would not . there are other reasons why we chose this route . and i have waited for this so long . i do n't think i can wait another day . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] meggie : it 's do or die time , deacon . deacon : and you think i do n't know that ? meggie : if we do n't get these lovebirds to call off their wedding , i 'm gone . deacon : ( chuckles ) you know , it 's funny . i did n't peg you for a quitter , `` kitty cat . `` meggie : well , there 's nothing i 'd like more than to be the woman in victor 's life . deacon : and there 's nothing i want more than my cut once you get newman under your spell . meggie : well , we ca n't do that with nikki in the picture , can we ? deacon : mnh . well , i guess we better get started then . [ scene_break ] jack : so billy 's giving his closing argument , and a female student in the jury hands him her phone number . kyle : ( giggles ) jack : the judge stopped everything . diane : you see ? mock trials , class trips to europe , and a hockey team . walnut grove seems pretty awesome , huh ? kyle : only classes started two months ago , and now i 'm gon na be the new kid . jack : well , yeah , i mean , that gang has been together since kindergarten , but remember this -- it 's a small school , and at small schools , the new guy is treated like royalty . diane : they 're probably sick to death of each other . jack : yeah , once they find out you 're good at sports , and you 've got your dad 's good looks , i 'm tellin ' you , kid , you got it made . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) there has got to be one in here ... somewhere . shoot . come on . come on . ( gasps ) that ... ( chuckles ) is perfect . skye : you do n't need to warn me about adam . i already know your opinion of him . ( sighs ) god , could the power come on already ? victor : let me ask you something , skye . when you left brazil , you had enough money to do anything you 'd want to do . skye : i wanted to come here . victor : but why ? to be with my son ? he must have put you through so much pain . skye : the newman name opens a lot of doors . victor : but there has to be more than that . he does n't love you , you know . the man is incapable of loving anyone . he 's a self - loathing bastard . skye : ( sighs ) feels like we 've been in here for hours . victor : whatever you hope will come from your arrangement with that man , think very carefully , all right ? if i were you , i would think of my future without adam in it . he does not give a damn about your future , i promise you . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon . sharon : adam . how are you ? adam : come in , please . i 'm , uh , i 'm pretty good , considering part of a barn fell on me . how 's the little one ? sharon : um , did n't even faze her . adam : ahh , the perks of being young , huh ? sharon : so i - i did n't get to talk to you after everything that happened . that 's why i 'm here . adam : what 'd you want to talk about ? sharon : how grateful i am to you . you 've saved my daughter 's life . [ scene_break ] jack : so maybe i could just call mr. hauser , see if it is n't too late to try out for the hockey team . it may not be . kyle : guess it would n't hurt to ask . can i get some more hot chocolate ? diane : yeah , sure . here you go . kyle : thanks , mom . diane : so could it be that we 've made a dent in that armor of his ? jack : ( sighs ) diane : it 's all about teamwork , right ? jack : yeah , listen , i am thrilled that kyle is here , but i want you to know where you 're concerned , my eyes are wide - open . diane : and what does that mean ? jack : that means you 're gon na have to be on your best behavior . history is not going to repeat itself , diane . if it does , you and i are gon na have a real problem . [ scene_break ] phyllis : and this little piggy built her house of cards . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] adam : nick would have a fit if he knew you were here . sharon : oh , nick . he just -- he was n't there in the barn when the roof came flying off and you threw yourself on my daughter 's body without any concern to your own safety . adam : ( sighs ) you know , you may not believe me , but i really care about you and that sweet little girl . sharon : adam , i -- adam : no , no , no , hear -- hear me out , sharon . i do n't want to complicate your life , especially when i know you 're just startin ' to put your family back together again . sharon : thank you . you mean it ? adam : of course . look , i 'm gon na respect your wishes . i 'm gon na keep my distance . i just want you to be happy . [ scene_break ] victor : maybe you 'll remember what i said . ( click ) ( elevator motor starts ) skye : ( gasps ) oh , thank you , god . finally ! ( sighs ) victor : well , maybe ... skye : ( sighs ) victor : you can still make it to your meeting . skye : perhaps . ( elevator bell dings ) nick : hey , dad . i just got here . victor : hey , son . nick : i heard you were trapped in the elevator . victor : you 're not coming with us ? skye : i 'd rather take the stairs . victor : all right . nick : trapped in an elevator with skye ? lucky you . victor : ( chuckles ) yeah . indeed . nick : what 'd you talk about ? victor : hardly said a word to each other . [ scene_break ] nikki : ca n't you be happy for me ? victoria : ( sighs ) um , i want to . nikki : but is it because we 're eloping ? victoria : no , mom . no , it 's not that . it 's just that ... ( sighs ) i know you 're crazy about dad . i know you always have been , but he tends to hurt the people that he is closest to , and he just ca n't seem to help himself . nikki : he 's trying very hard . victoria : i have n't really seen that . but if you 're sure that this is what you want , then -- nikki : i am . i 'm very sure . [ scene_break ] deacon : this should be quick and easy . nikki 's more vulnerable than ever . meggie : i 'll get her alone away from victor . deacon : good . then you spike her drink , and you start early and be generous . look , we play this thing right , vic and his bride - to - be , they are n't gon na know what hit 'em . meggie : and then we 'll be celebrating tomorrow . ( clicks tongue ) deacon : mm . ( chuckles ) [ next_on ] kay : i just wish to god i knew what he 's trying to tell me . lily : i tried talking to him , but i ca n't even get him to open up . neil : why do n't you let me try ? nikki : it must be very difficult to know that you will always be the outcast . jill : oh , shut up , nikki .	when phyllis goes to jack 's house and yells for him , he comes out of the kitchen . phyllis immediately asks jack about diane and kyle . diane tells kyle that genoa city will be their home for a while . nick calls sharon and reprimands her for having adam in the car with her . at gloworm , victor arrives to have a chat with nick about adam and sharon . at the coffeehouse , victoria questions sharon about faith . victoria hurls some slanderous remarks toward sharon concerning adam . deacon remembers giving nikki a drink which she gulped down . nikki lets meggie know that she and victor are eloping tomorrow . victoria warns sharon about adam . diane and kyle visit jack and phyllis to ask jack to go with them school shopping . jack reluctantly agrees . meggie calls deacon to let him know that victor and nikki are eloping tomorrow . victor and skye meet on the elevator .
colin : mm . jill : mm . you are insatiable . colin : mm . jill : was n't last night enough for you ? colin : no . no , no , no , no . no , no . mwah . no , no , no . jill : no , no , no . i have to give delia her gift before it gets too late . colin : okay , but then you come back and we practice some more . jill : i will come back . i will . okay . bye . colin : i 'm yours , kid . jill : ( laughs ) colin : right here . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : `` meet me . `` ca n't stay away , can you ? `` where ... and when ? `` [ scene_break ] colin : yeah , genevieve should be in touch ... soon . ( cell phone alert chimes ) colin : hang on . it 's her now . colin : it 's on . yeah . i will be with ... dear , sweet genevieve , and you will call that idiot gloria . here 's what you say . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( scoffs ) mom , would you just lay off the hero crap ? gloria : no , because your bone marrow saved little delia 's life . kevin : well , you still had no trouble draggin ' me down here . gloria : that 's right . now i can pamper you while you work . the staff will fix you breakfast , get you a pillow , an ice pack , whatever you need , because my accounting wo n't wait . so would you please just get to it ? kevin : when is jeffrey getting back from vegas ? it 's been -- gloria : an eternity . ( sighs ) i swear . `` sin city `` is heaven on earth for that man . forget about him . one of my employees is complaining -- kevin : yeah , i know . you said somebody ca n't cash their check . gloria : mm - hmm . so would you pretty please just check the books and see what the problem is ? ( cell phone rings ) gloria : oh , oh . kevin : ( sighs ) gloria : i bet maybe that 's the bank . hello . gloria bardwell . hello . gloria bardwell . ( gasps ) yes . yes , yes , yes . i most certainly am at her disposal . thank you very much . gloria : that gentleman assists genevieve atkinson . kevin : with her garbage disposal ? gloria : she 's decided the mansion 's too big and wants to sell it , and specifically requested that i handle the listing . how fabulous is that ? ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] cane : so ? did you get anything from the wire tap ? ronan : yes , i did . colin just gave the order . gloria and your mom are supposed to be eliminated at genevieve 's later today . [ scene_break ] lily : so malcolm just took off ? neil : yeah . he sure did . he 's angry . but the way he threw that quickie divorce in sofia 's face , my god . lily : i mean , he -- he did n't even call or -- or say good - bye or anything . what -- what about devon ? neil : devon is surprised as we are . looks like malcolm turned his back on all of us , did n't he ? i mean , he 's my brother . what i did with sofia , i ... ( sighs ) lily : how 's the baby ? neil : ( sighs ) incredible . lily : yeah ? neil : yeah . lily : so when can she bring him home from the hospital ? neil : uh , today . i hired a baby nurse . lily : you did ? neil : yeah . they 're coming home with me . lily : wow . okay , what -- what does that mean ? neil : it means , sweetheart , that i 'm gon na be taking care of my child and his mother . [ scene_break ] tucker : so your husband walked out on you , and you 're fine with that ? sofia : i am all over the place -- exhausted but elated , joyous ... guilty . tucker : unh - unh . you ca n't go there . sofia : i was with malcolm 's brother . i had neil 's baby . i 've hurt my husband so badly . tucker : yeah , yeah , yeah . that 's over and done with . all you can do right now is deal with what 's right in front of you . hmm ? sofia : little baby moses . tucker : yeah . sofia : his happiness and his future . that is my top priority . tucker : and neil 's steppin ' up , is he ? sofia : do you even have to ask ? i mean , that man ... he 's gon na be a part of his child 's life . tucker : well , you 're a lucky boy , little mo . you 're gon na grow up knowin ' from the very first moment you are wanted and loved by both your parents . sofia : tucker ? any developments about devon ? tucker : well , he still does n't want anything to do with me . ( sighs ) but there is another , um , big piece of related news you might not have heard . [ scene_break ] harmony : it 's meant a lot to me , you letting me stay here these past couple of days . kay : well , it was a blessing our paths crossed . harmony : a blessing ? kay : mm . harmony : where i came from and what i 've been and what i 've done -- calling me a `` blessing `` is a stretch . kay : let 's put past behavior where it belongs -- in the past . because right now , i see a woman who has pulled herself together and she wants nothing more than the best for her son . harmony : let 's just hope i know what that is . kay : have you reached out to devon again ? ( cell phone rings ) kay : uh , oh , pardon me . just a moment . uh , yes ? what ? huh ? wha -- ( scoffs ) ( doorbell rings ) kay : oh , for god sake . esther ! oh , pardon me , darling . esther ! oh . harmony : you want me -- kay : oh , would -- uh , would you , please , darling ? harmony : yeah , yeah , sure . kay : i hate to ask it of you , but , uh , i do n't know . she never answers the door , but i do n't know where she ... harmony : thanks for coming . devon : well , you caught my attention when you said you were staying here , so , uh , you want to tell me what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] tucker : sleepin ' like a baby . sofia : devon 's mother is back in town , and you did n't tell me ? tucker : well , you were busy adjusting to the new man in your life . sofia : well , what happened ? how did it go when you saw her again ? tucker : ( sighs ) we argued . blame got tossed around . sofia : that woman had the nerve to get mad at you ? to be angry at you when she did n't even tell you she was having your son ? tucker : she kind of did . sofia : an anonymous note saying you 'll never see your kid again ? tucker : ( sighs ) sofia : well , that 's some birth announcement . tucker : yeah , still , i - i should have known who it was from . do n't you think ? sofia : well ... tucker : i mean , if i had n't had a different girl in my bed just about every night ... sofia : tucker , you were young , adventurous , having the time of your life . tucker : at everyone else 's expense . sofia : but you looked for your son . tucker : man , that sounds hollow . it 's no wonder devon ca n't stand me . sofia : hey , what was that you told me earlier ? all of that is done and over with . what 's important now is that his woman is trying to insert herself into devon 's life and your wallet . tucker : no . sofia : is she still , you know ... tucker : on drugs ? drinking ? no . seems like she 's cleaned up her act . ( sighs ) sofia : then what does she want ? tucker : nothin ' from me . sofia : something from devon ? tucker : she swears she has his best interests at heart . sofia : and you believe that ? tucker : for now . [ scene_break ] devon : so how 'd you just happen to end up living with mrs. chancellor ? did you look her up and play the `` family `` card ? kay : i met your mother quite by chance , devon . i invited her to stay . devon : to accomplish what ? so what 's the story ? are you really living here even though i asked you to -- ? harmony : devon , listen . it 's -- it 's like i 've been telling you all along , i came to genoa city to explain to you why i never told you about your father , not to try and force my way back into your life . devon : like you did before . harmony : i 'm clean , and i 'm -- and i 'm -- and i 'm sober . and i just wanted you to know , son , that this time when you spoke , i heard you . devon : well , how about instead of telling me what you intend to do , you just ... harmony : i 'm gon na give you my address ... devon : ( sighs ) harmony : and phone number in milwaukee . devon : you know , if you expect me to keep in touch with you , i really do n't mean to sound rude , but it 's -- harmony : listen , devon , i understand , baby . neil and lily are your family now , and -- and i ai n't insulted by that , and i do n't resent it . as a matter of fact , i am grateful that you have had such solid , loving people in your life . and i mean that . devon : so by giving me that , you 're not ... harmony : no expectations or demands attached . devon : so you 're really gon na leave ? harmony : if you ever want to talk , if i can ever help you in any way ... please contact me . devon : thank you . [ scene_break ] lily : okay , so consider these toys and clothes a starter set until you and sofia do some real shopping . neil : wow , you make it sound like we 're a couple . lily : ( scoffs ) well , you 're more than that . you 're parents . neil : right . so tell me -- tell me why you 're suddenly focused on -- on baby clothes . feeling the need for a little distraction , or what ? lily : ( vibrates lips ) ( sighs ) i was really hoping you would n't ask me . neil : ahh , you 've come to a decision about cane ? neil : and ... i 'm not gon na like it , am i ? lily : well , he 's still keeping secrets . so i told him he ca n't see matty and charlie . neil : wow , that was tough . because you still ... think of him as your husband , right ? lily : because they 're his children , and they love him , and every time i let him in , he -- neil : he disappoints you . i understand . lily : i - i ca n't keep doing this , you know ? i ca n't keep letting cane get away with telling me half the truth . neil : honey , you 've seen how risky that can be . lily : yeah , that 's why i have to look out for myself and for my kids . [ scene_break ] cane : you tell me why he wants to kill gloria when she has nothing to do with my parents ' stupid war . ronan : the books . the books that we found in your mother 's wine cellar . i 'm sure that colin is worried that she got a look at those when they were stuck down there together . cane : you tell me you have a cop watching my mother right now . ronan : i do . look at me , okay ? i do , and i have one on gloria , too . all right , now i 've got ta get going right now . cane : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . where are you going ? where are you going ? ronan : i 'm going to lead the surveillance on the mansion . now that we know that 's the target -- cane : all right , i 'm gon na go warn them then . ronan : no , hey , come here . listen to me . you do not warn them . gloria and genevieve have to walk into that mansion . this has to go that far . that is the only way that we have proof colin was trying to kill them . do you get that ? cane : all right , no one gets hurt -- ronan : if we do not do that , this will not end , okay ? cane : no one gets hurt . my father goes to jail , and i tell lily the truth . you got that ? ronan : yes , yes , i 've got all that . cane , you 're going to get your family back . cane : i 'd better . [ scene_break ] harmony : so i told him i 'd go . kay : well , i am very surprised . harmony : what , surprised that i would do what devon asked ? kay : ( chuckles ) that you even managed to do it . it was obviously causing you a great deal of pain . harmony : well , that ai n't nothing compared to what i 've put that boy through . kay : ms. hamilton , i can understand trying to make up for one 's past mistakes -- harmony : no , no , i - i love him , mrs. chancellor . kay : then stay . stay . show him -- harmony : no , it wo n't -- it -- it wo n't work . listen , if i 'm -- if i 'm gon na have a - a relationship with devon later , i have to respect his wishes now . and listen , as much as it hurts , i have ... got to walk away . harmony : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] devon : hey , dad , where are you ? neil : uh , pickin ' up some things for sofia and moses . devon : all right , i 'm at , uh , crimson lights . ( sighs ) neil : you want me to swing by ? devon : um ... neil : devon ? devon : yeah , i just -- i just came from seeing harmony at , uh , mrs. chancellor 's place . she 's been staying there . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) kevin : mom ? gloria : do you know how often a real estate agent makes two commissions on one house in the same year ? never . ( chuckles ) kevin : i need to talk to you . gloria : you know , when i found out genevieve was the one who locked colin in the wine cellar , and me along with him , i kind of wrote her off as a little cuckoo , but you know something ? kevin : you need to listen to me . gloria : her money still spends very nicely . kevin : good . you 're gon na need it . gloria : oh , really ? 'cause you 're gon na charge me so much for a little accounting ? ( giggles ) kevin : the reason the payroll check did n't clear is because there is nothing to cover it . gloria : oh , please . that 's wrong . ( chuckles ) kevin : mom , the gloworm account has been completely drained . gloria : all the money gone ? all ? kevin : all . gloria : what happened to it ? kevin : ( scoffs ) i do n't know . there 's only two people who could have wired money out of it . you and ... gloria : jeffrey ? jeffrey worships me . jeffrey loves me . kevin : maybe he forgot about that while he 's been gambling through a hunka- hunka burning cash in vegas . [ scene_break ] genevieve : okay , colin , what 's so important that i had to come all the way into town to have coffee with you ? colin : i was feeling sentimental . genevieve : really ? and what brought this on ? because the last time we crossed paths , you did threaten to assault me with a cake . colin : well , our relationship is nothing if not mercurial . genevieve : that 's the hell of it . colin : and the beauty . genevieve : all right , then . uh , what 's got you so ... mellow and tender ? colin : the espresso . genevieve : the little café on the amalfi coast . colin : sunburn . genevieve : yeah , because we kept sitting and talking and looking out at the water . colin : i did n't want to leave you for a moment . genevieve : no , you really did n't . colin : it 's a shame that we could never get back even a part of what we had then . genevieve : oh , colin . darling , you are so full of it . [ scene_break ] jill : so delia 's good . she was sleeping when i got there , but chloe says she 's doing much better . cane : that 's great . jill : yeah . cane : so , um , what are you doing for the rest of the day ? jill : i 'm spending it with your father . cane : do you , um , think that maybe you could find something else you might want to do instead ? jill : and here we were getting along so well . cane : he has n't changed , jill . jill : he has with me . cane : ( sighs heavily ) he 's up to something . jill : ( scoffs ) `` something . `` cane : he is a dangerous man . i 'm going to beg you to please stay away from him . jill : you know what ? you have committed your fair share of sins , and yet you expected me to forgive you . cane : it 's different . jill : why , cane ? what should i forgive you and not him ? cane : everything i do has good intentions , and all he does is look out for himself . jill : maybe that was true in the past . cane : no , today , he 's -- jill : today , he 's what ? what is he doing today ? cane : today , something is going to happen to genevieve , and that 's all i can say . jill : god , i hate it when you do this . cane : i 'm asking you -- stay away from him . stay away from this man . keep your distance from him . jill : what is with all this secrecy with you ? cane : i 'm trying to look out for you . jill : well , then give me facts , okay ? not these vague warnings . cane : i ca n't . i ca n't ! i 'm asking you . i 'm asking you , please , just trust me . jill : and i 'm asking you , please trust me . tell me what he is doing today that i should run screaming from him . cane : i ca n't . jill : you should see the way he loves me . please do n't ask me to choose between the two of you . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] colin : and why do you think i called you here ? genevieve : to sweet - talk me out of a certain notebook . colin : is that even anything within the realm of possibility ? genevieve : when i can hold it over your head until i decide to turn it into the police ? hmm , let me think about that . no . colin : oh . ca n't blame a guy for trying . genevieve : you never give up , do you ? colin : have i ever ? genevieve : i really enjoy watching you realize that you 're no longer in the power position . colin : is that what 's happening ? genevieve : now i take from you . you do n't take from me . those days are over . colin : ( sighs ) well , we all do what we have to . genevieve : that sounds a bit ominous . colin : as intended . genevieve : ( laughs ) you 're a very unpredictable man , and i have always enjoyed that about you . colin : dear , sweet genevieve . you have been a formidable , worthy opponent . i doubt that i shall ever see your like ... again . ( coffee mugs clink ) [ scene_break ] gloria : jeffrey , you get away from those tables and those showgirls , and you call me . call me ! kevin : mom , he probably ditched his phone . man : flowers for a gloria bardwell ? gloria : thank you . they 're beautiful . ( sniffles ) kevin . kevin : what ? gloria : come on . kevin : why am i always bailing you out ? always ? thank you . gloria : it 's jeffrey 's handwriting . kevin : he bought you flowers with your own money ? classy . gloria : ( sighs ) `` farewell , my lovely . our time together has been wonderful , but now i 'm headed to lands unknown . although i wo n't see you again , i will carry you with me in my heart . forever yours , jeff . `` [ scene_break ] jill : i just came from seeing cane . lily : well , it looks like that did n't go well . jill : well ... ( sighs ) he 's very , um ... very hyped up . he 's very intense . lily : about what ? jill : about his father , and about some random happening at genevieve 's today . lily : random ? jill : yeah , well , i do n't know the details . he did n't get into specifics , of course . he usually does n't . he just told me to trust him , and ... how 's he been with you lately ? lily : well , you know , scattered and on edge and , as usual , secretive . jill : why does he do that ? he knows we would never say anything he told us in confidence . lily : i know . i know . i guess we 're just back in the same old hell again . it 's like cane decides what i 'm allowed to know . jill : yeah , and you 're just supposed to accept it . lily : yeah , even though it affects my life and my -- and my children 's lives . it 's , like , no more , you know ? jill : hey , do n't do anything rash . lily : no , i - i have to do something . so i - i thank you for telling me about this . jill : no , no , i probably should n't have even brought this to you . what are you gon na do , lily ? lily : wait , why would cane tell you what colin and genevieve were up to ? jill : ( sighs ) so i would n't see colin . lily : but you two broke up . jill , do n't tell me you went back to him . jill : we have been spending some time together , yes . lily : do you know why i would n't let cane see the kids ? because he was in contact with his father . jill : yeah , and knowing what colin did to you personally , i think that 's a very wise decision . lily : exactly . so why would you go back ? jill : i ca n't explain it , okay ? and i ca n't defend it , and i certainly do n't expect you to understand it . ( sighs ) lily : okay , i 'm ... ( sighs ) i get it . trust me , i do . it 's like , you love this person . you plan on spending your life with them , and i know it 's hard to just walk away . jill : so you do n't think that i 'm wrong for seeing him ? lily : i do n't think ... ( sighs ) that you 're wrong for feeling what you 're feeling , but to get close to him again , you 're just asking for trouble , jill . jill : yeah , but he seems so different lately . lily : okay , do you remember ? he tried to kidnap my children . jill : yeah , i know he regrets that . lily : really ? if he did , he would n't keep coming around then . jill : he 's been bothering you ? lily : yes , he keeps popping up and saying that he 's running into me and the twins by chance . jill : well , maybe that 's all it is . lily : no , listen . i know in my gut that it is not innocent . if he had half a chance , he would take them back to australia and never look back . i mean , i - i do n't know -- i do n't know what to do . it 's like , i ca n't talk to cane because he 'll just dodge my questions . i 'm not going anywhere near colin . so that basically just leaves me genevieve . jill : oh , please , that lunatic ? if she 's breathing , she 's lying . lily : ( sighs ) i know , but i have no choice . you know ? it 's like , even if it 's not an honest answer ... jill : ( sighs ) lily : i still have to try . [ scene_break ] genevieve : who are you calling ? cane : my mother . genevieve : i just had an espresso with your father . cane : ( sighs ) and how did that go for you ? genevieve : amusing . ( chuckles ) how is your investigation going ? cane : it 's stalled . genevieve : do n't give up , ethan . do n't . you never know . you might get a break when you least expect it . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) harmony : mrs. chancellor , you want me to get that ? tucker : you refuse to take my check , but you move in with my mother ? it 's pretty obvious which side of this fight you 're on . so ... what was all this crap about you being interested in nothing more than the love of your son , huh ? harmony : who you think you talkin ' to ? tucker : now this alliance with katherine , huh ? whose idea was that ? yours or hers ? harmony : nobody 's . tucker : that woman tried to keep my son from me , and suddenly , you 're her houseguest ? i want an explanation . harmony : you know , back when i was following you and the band , you did n't give a damn what i did . now who i see , where i go , and what i do ai n't none of your damn business . kay : what is going on here ? harmony : oh , your young'un up in here pitchin ' a pig fit 'cause you offered me a place to sleep . kay : i do n't recall asking you here . tucker : that 's too bad . i want to know what 's going on . what are you after ? kay : now this attack is unwarranted . this young lady needed a place to stay , and now she 's leaving town . tucker : she 's leaving , huh ? kay : mm - hmm . so much for your big , fat conspiracy theory . tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : so , devon , are you really okay with harmony taking off ? devon : yeah . it -- it might sound weird , but it 's really one of the nicer things my mom 's ever done for me . neil : giving you some space ? devon : now if only my brand - new grandmother and father would do the same thing . neil : whoa . do n't count on that . devon : ( chuckles ) thank you , though , for making the detour . neil : mm - hmm . you call , i come . that 'll never change . devon : now are n't , uh , sofia and moses waiting on you , though ? you need to get goin ' ? neil : yeah , absolutely . how about you come with me and visit your little brother ? devon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] cane : well , i have someplace i have to be . genevieve : yeah , me , too , actually . well , i think i 'll just go home and tend to my orchids . it sort of helps me to decompress after i 've had to deal with your father . cane : mom ? take care of yourself . ( cell phone rings ) cane : yeah ? ronan : the cop tailing genevieve tells me you 're chatting with your mother . what the hell are you doing ? cane : calm down . she 's gon na do exactly what you want . she 's gon na go to the house and be a target , okay ? [ scene_break ] colin : hey . i thought you said that delia was all right . jill : yeah , delia 's fine . colin : why are we so distracted ? jill : i went to see lily . she was n't aware that you and i have reconnected . colin : naturally , she disapproves . jill : oh , yeah . does n't trust you . does n't trust cane or genevieve . in fact , she thinks that your whole family is up to something . colin : and , um ... ( clears throat ) this got you to thinking about the conversation we 've had about my taking you to australia . jill : darling , i am not accusing you of trying to steal the twins again . colin : ( sighs ) jill : but i have to tell you , i do n't want any more surprises from you or your family . colin : ask me whatever , jill . jill : ( sighs ) is there anything you need to tell me , colin ? [ scene_break ] tucker : you made it clear to me you were n't goin ' anywhere . harmony : so you 're mad if i stay or if i go . tucker : ( sighs ) why 'd you change your mind ? harmony : you know what ? listen , i tell you that the only reason i showed up was to make things easier on our son . tucker : and have you ? harmony : devon said no , so i 'm outta here . tucker : well , that 's considerate . harmony : you -- you know what ? it 's -- it 's like i told you the other day , you need to let him be , too . we both showed up with too little , too late . tucker : i deserve a chance to have a relationship with my so -- harmony : you deser -- you know what ? you need to slow your roll . how selfish is that ? tucker : you do n't know what finding devon means to me . you do n't know me at all . harmony : never will . works for me . tucker : likewise . enjoy your trip home . harmony : yeah , whatever . ( sighs ) kay : well , i am so sorry that had to happen . harmony : i can handle mick . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , you certainly can . yes , indeed . you certainly can . however , i really wish you were staying . harmony : i do n't fit in devon 's life . and he 's got everything he needs without me . [ scene_break ] neil : ( chuckles ) devon : how do you like your new daddy there ? yeah ? speechless , see ? i felt the same way . but trust you , it gets better as you get older . sofia : i 'm so happy that you came , devon . devon : well , yeah . you ready to go ? neil : dude , hi . do you want to go to your mommy ? here , go to your mommy . sofia : ohh . neil : oh , yeah , that 's -- sofia : give me that little bundle . hello . neil : beautiful boy . you ready to go home ? sofia : yeah . neil : come on . sofia : say , `` bye - bye . `` neil : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] gloria : jeffery takes off with all my money , twists the knife with these tacky flowers and sends this note ? kevin : okay , look , we can go to the bank , and maybe they can track where the money 's been deposited . gloria : thank you , angel . a ray of hope . kevin : mm - hmm . gloria : uh ... ( sighs ) gloria : hi , it 's gloria . genevieve , i 'm -- i 'm sorry i did n't reach you . i 'm having a little personal crisis here , and , uh , wo n't be able to make it over there after all , but we will talk later . [ scene_break ] ronan : we can see genevieve 's house without being noticed . cane : are you sure ? ronan : we 're in position to move as soon as we need to . cane : everything better go exactly as planned , okay ? [ scene_break ] lily : hi , thank you for starting work early . cindy : yeah . something came up unexpectedly ? lily : yeah , uh , somebody i need to see . [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( humming ) [ scene_break ] colin : darling , i promise you , there is nothing you need to know . jill : good , i believe you . colin : i 'm glad . jill : but you know something ? lily is not gon na be so satisfied . she 's on her way over to genevieve 's to talk to her . colin : it 's a nice day for a drive , but she 's not gon na learn anything . jill : good , okay . well , on that note , i 'm gon na ... i 'm gon na have a hot bath , okay ? colin : as soon as you get out of the hot bath , we can make things hotter still . jill : yes , we can . ( water running ) colin : ( sighs ) colin : heads up -- there 's been a - a wrinkle in the plan , but it changes nothing . [ next_on ] cane : so you 're not going to my mother 's house then . is that right ? lily : what i do is none of your concern , because i am done with you . tucker : you really think ashley 's gon na take your side against me ? jack : you 'd really ask her to choose ? lily : hello ? it 's lily .	devon wonders why harmony is staying with katherine and harmony tells him that katherine was kind enough to offer her a place to stay for a few days . harmony tells devon the only reason she came to town was to explain to him why she never told him about his father . devon asks harmony to leave town so she gives him her address and phone number in milwaukee in case he ever wants to talk or needs her for anything . devon later tells neil that harmony is respecting his wishes and leaving town and that it is the nicest thing she has ever done for him . tucker is n't as happy to learn that harmony is staying with katherine because he thinks she is taking katherine 's side against him . harmony tells tucker that the only reason she is in town is for devon 's sake and what she does or does n't do stopped being any of his business a long time ago . katherine is impressed by how harmony handled tucker and asks her not to leave town but harmony tells her that the only way she can have a relationship with devon later is to respect his wishes now and leave town . kevin discovers that the glowworm account is empty and since gloria and jeffrey are the only ones that had access to the account he tells gloria jeffrey must have taken the money . gloria calls jeffrey and leaves a message on his cell phone and after she hangs up the phone she gets flowers from jeffrey along with a farewell note telling her that their relationship was wonderful and he will always have her in his heart but it is time for him to move on to parts unknown . gloria calls genevieve and leaves a message telling her that she ca n't meet with her about the sale of her house because she is having a personal crisis . sofia and moses are released from the hospital and they move in with neil .
victor : i realized that things \|t go on as they are now . nikki : well , we 're all reassured to hear you say that . victor : it 's also occurred to me ... victor : ( breathes deeply ) how very lucky i am to have all of you here now . abby : we love you so much , dad . victor : made a decision . i will not fight for newman . victoria : dad , what are you saying ? victor : i 'm leaving the fate of the company to the three of you . abby : ( scoffs ) but why ? victor : because newman enterprises ... is all of your legacy . [ scene_break ] billy : you do n't think i know that the show 's in trouble ? yeah , i 've been sweating the ratings numbers all month . ( stammers ) mm . ( chuckles ) nobody wants `` r.s . tv `` to succeed more than i do , but it 's not gon na happen over this phone call , so if you -- johnny : ( crying ) billy : look , i got ta go . my kid needs me , okay ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) ( stereo turns on ) avery : ( sighs ) man . avery : ow . ( knock on door ) avery : really ? ( sighs ) ( music stops ) avery : ( sighs ) phyllis : hello . avery : hi . wow , come on in . phyllis : oh , thank you . pee - wee 's playhouse . avery : uh , you say that every time you come here to visit , which totals three times , by the way , now . phyllis : okay , but you have n't been in town that long . avery : well , i 've been here over a year . phyllis : over a year ? avery : mm - hmm . phyllis : well , you should have invited me over more often . avery : uh , i have invited you over to dinner almost once a week since i moved in . phyllis : okay , this is why i do n't come over , because of your crazy attention to details . avery : actually , it 's facts . phyllis : facts , okay , facts , yeah , whatever you want to call it . listen , did you , um , talk to my daughter ? avery : yes , i did . you have n't heard from her ? phyllis : no . no , she 's dodging me . i 'm trying to give her her space . avery : even after the accident ? phyllis : yeah , i - i do n't want to get on her about the accident . nobody was hurt , thank god . you know , i just -- i ... next crisis . anyway , wh - what 'd she say ? avery : well , you know , summer is a lot like i was as a kid . phyllis : no , she 's not . avery : well , i think , in a lot of ways , i was misunderstood , and i think summer feels the same way . phyllis : what did she say about me , avery ? avery : ( sighs ) phyllis , she 's confused , and she 's angry that you cheated on nick . phyllis : did she say anything good ? avery : no , not yet , but i did gain her trust , so at least i can keep an eye on her . phyllis : so she can reconnect with me ? avery : exactly . phyllis : i feel like she 's on the verge of taking off and leaving my life forever . i 'm not gon na lose my daughter . avery : okay , we 're not gon na let that happen . phyllis : no , we 're not gon na let it happen . i have a new plan . i have a new plan to get summer back in my good graces . avery : what 's that ? phyllis : i am going to win nick back . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) chelsea : ( sighs ) adam , it 's me . um , since you 're not picking up , i guess you 're still troubleshooting with that client . ( exhales sharply ) anyway , um , i 'm just here missing you , wondering what time you 'll be done , so ... call me as soon as you can , okay ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( coughing ) ( thud ) adam : ( coughs ) sharon ! ( coughing ) adam : here , i got you . i got you . [ scene_break ] avery : you only want to be with nick because of summer , or you want to be with nick because of him ? phyllis : oh , no , no , of course because of him -- i mean , well , both , both . i - i - i never stopped loving nick . avery : even when you slept with ronan ? phyllis : listen , sleeping with ronan was a mistake . it was a mistake . everything was up in the air . i - i was so absolutely confused . i - i did n't even think i had a future with nick . avery : and now you do ? phyllis : he w -- he would give me a second chance . i mean , i - i think he 'd give me a second chance , after everything we 've been through . avery : i guess . i mean , i do n't know . i ca n't speak for nick , so ... phyllis : i do n't expect you to speak for nick . i just need to talk to nick . he 's not returning my phone calls . avery : well , with everything that 's happening at newman , i 'm sure he 's got a lot on his hands right now . phyllis : why ? what 's happening at newman ? [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm sure you 're all as shocked as i am , but i 'm grateful that you did n't push him for more of an explanation . abby : what if he really does want us to be the ones to save newman ? nick : or not save it . victoria : we 'll all get back together after we 've thought about it , and i 'll talk it over with billy . nick : i know he 's your husband , but he also just became this family 's enemy . [ scene_break ] billy : what 's the matter ? could n't sleep , huh ? no ? johnny : ( fussing ) billy : oh , come sit down with your dad . all the tension around here got you excited , yeah ? johnny : ( coughing ) billy : keeping you up ? uncle jack and grandpa fighting , and you and me -- we 're stuck in the middle . johnny : ( crying ) billy : i know ! well , let me tell you something , buddy . let me tell you something . johnny : ( fussing ) billy : no matter who 's running that company , an abbott , a newman ... it 's your company , son . [ scene_break ] nick : mom , you should get something to eat . nikki : uh , i guess i could go to the cafeteria really quick . abby : do n't worry . he 's in good hands , okay ? nikki : i know . nick : come on . i can walk you down there . nikki : so how do you feel about what your father said ? nick : i do n't know . ( cell phone rings ) nick : who is it ? nikki : i do n't know . hello . nikki : oh , my god . nick : mom , what 's wrong ? nikki : the ranch is on fire . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon . sharon , can you hear me ? hey , do you know where you are ? ( fire truck sirens wailing ) adam : sharon , you got ta focus . stay with me . what happened ? sharon : sad ... they were so mean to me . adam : `` th - they `` ? there was -- there was someone else in the house with you ? sharon : nikki and victor . adam : wait , wait , just -- just now ? sharon , were you alone in the house just now ? sharon , were you alone just now in the house ? sharon : mm , yes . yes , and they would n't stop . i just wanted them to stop . i wanted them to stop ! [ scene_break ] avery : the newman coup happened earlier today . phyllis : a - and you know this because you 're victor 's attorney , right ? avery : actually , nick told me . we ran into each other after i saw summer . phyllis : oh , my god , how much more can he take ? i - i ca n't believe this is happening to him . i - i need to talk to him . avery : are you sure he would want that ? phyllis : when you 're in a crisis , you turn to the people you care about the most . thanks for letting me know , sis . talk to you later . avery : oh , come by the playhouse anytime . phyllis : um , listen , i - i really appreciate what you did for me today with summer . i really think that i can turn things around with her ... and with nick . avery : phyllis , i really want you to be happy . avery : huh . ( sighs ) the hell with it . [ scene_break ] billy : how 's your dad ? victoria : well ... physically , he is fine , but he told us something that was kind of out there . billy : what 'd he say ? victoria : my dad says he 's not fighting for newman . billy : is he on heavy medication ? victoria : no . he was totally rational . billy : well , this solves all our problems . victoria : what are you talking about ? billy : i ... ( clears throat ) we can ditch the corporate intrigue . i do n't have to play double agent with my brother anymore . victor gave up , jack won ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : and you and i , we are officially out of the cross fire . victoria : my father might not want to fight back , but i still do . [ scene_break ] victor : hi , my baby . abby : ohh , nikki 's gon na kill me . i was n't supposed to wake you up . victor : ( chuckles ) do n't you worry , okay ? i do n't get to spend enough time with my beautiful girl . abby : ( sighs ) ( sobbing ) victor : do n't you cry , my baby . do n't you cry . abby : ( sobbing ) victor : everything will be all right , okay ? everything will be all right . abby : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : victor , nikki ... they were calling me names . they said i was ... a loser and stupid , like i attacked them . they attacked me ! adam : i know you blame them for everything that 's come down on you . sharon : but it 's true . they did this to me . adam : just -- i do n't want you upset . we wo n't have to talk about it , okay ? we wo n't talk about it anymore . sharon : adam , they did this . adam : i 'm gon na get you some aspirin . i 'll be right back . adam : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) chelsea : adam ! are you on your way home ? adam : how you feeling ? chelsea : lonely , and worried about you . adam : why ? chelsea : because i 'm not the only one who lost a baby . adam ? adam : yeah . chelsea : are n't you done with work yet ? adam : i 'm -- yeah , i - i am . um , i - i got out of my meeting . i did n't -- i did n't want to bother you about this , but i 'm on the other side of town . my car broke down and , uh , i 'm waiting for the tow truck driver to -- to come all the way out here . chelsea : w - well , i 'll -- i 'll come get you . just tell me where you are . adam : i do n't want to drag you out in the middle of the night . do n't worry about me , all right ? i 'll -- i 'll be home as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] nikki : i wish they would have let us get closer . i feel so helpless . nick : we need to figure out if anyone was in there . excuse me . what happened ? was anyone hurt ? man : the house was empty . none of the staff were here , and nobody was injured . nikki : oh , thank god for that . man : guard on the property saw the flames and called 9 - 1 - 1 . that quick action helped us to keep the fire from spreading to other structures on the ranch . nick : do you know how it started ? man : it 's too soon to know , but the house is clearly beyond saving . nikki : what ? no , no ! nick : come on , mom . mom , mom ! there 's nothing we can do . nikki : oh , my god , no ! nick : it 's gone . nikki : nicholas ! ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] abby : ( sniffles ) it 's just awful seeing you like this . we were just getting used to having you alive again . ( laughs ) victor : well , the doctors tell me that i 'll be out of here pretty soon , you know ? abby : i know they think this is because of some medical thing , the bumps on your head , but whatever . ( scoffs ) victor : you -- what do you think ? abby : i do n't think it 's a coincidence that you passed out right after losing newman enterprises . victor : i think it was just a coincidence , you know ? abby : why ca n't my uncle jack just have his own family company and you have your family company and everybody just be happy ? victor : you 're always caught between the newmans and the abbotts , are n't you ? abby : but you know what i never , ever understood ? victor : what 's that ? abby : the hatred , the way you guys look at each other , like it would kill you to leave the other one standing . victor : i just do n't like the man , you know ? abby : what does it get you , dad ? when will it stop ? when will enough be enough ? [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) this does n't seem real . nikki : i 'm glad it 's dark outside . we ca n't really see it . i do n't think i could bear it . nick : mom , i can drive you back to the hospital . nikki : oh , my god . we have to keep this from your father . nick : how are we gon na do that , mom ? dad could pick up the remote in his room , see the -- nikki : i 'll make -- i 'll make sure that that does n't happen . he should n't have to cope with something like this , at least until he 's released from the hospital . [ scene_break ] adam : here , take these . some aspirin will make you feel better . sharon : i do n't know if anything will make it better . everything 's fallen apart . everyone 's gone . adam : everyone ? not me . sharon : why are you ... how ... ? adam : sharon , just -- just lay down . just take the aspirin . sharon : ohh . adam : come on . you 're gon na lay down , you 're gon na get some rest , okay ? you need to sleep . sharon : ohh . adam -- adam : sharon , just sleep , okay ? ( sighs ) sharon ... what have you done ? [ scene_break ] billy : victor wants you , nick , and abby to decide what happens to his company ? victoria : that 's what he said . billy : well , jack 's not gon na buy it . he 'll love hearing it , but he wo n't buy it . he will be delighted to think that he finally forced the old man into submission , though . victoria : i 'll bet . so how did jack take your decision to work with him at newman ? billy : he seemed pleased . victoria : suspicious ? billy : no , i told him that i was doing it for the sake of my children and their children and so forth and so on , and ... victoria : all right , good . then i 'm glad it went well . ( sighs ) billy : do you really still want me to do this ? i mean , victor 's taken himself out of the game . there 's no real reason ... victoria : listen to me . i am gon na need you more than i even anticipated . this thing with my father -- he 's challenging his kids . i have to save my father 's company . ( cell phone rings ) billy : ( sighs ) get it . it ... victoria : hey , nick . we were just , um , we were just talking -- what ? there was a fire at my parents ' house . [ scene_break ] nikki : how has he been ? abby : fine . he woke up for a little while . nikki : was he in pain ? abby : no . he was dad , only lying down . ( chuckles ) nikki : ( chuckles ) abby : ( sighs ) i 'm so glad he 's okay . nikki : yeah , me , too . abby : were you able to relax a little ? nikki : um ... abby : what is it ? [ scene_break ] avery : nothing like a roaring fire on a chilly fall night . nick : yeah , unless it 's your childhood home burning down . avery : what ? nick : nothing . i 'm sorry , i got a lot on my mind . avery : oh . then i 'll leave you to it . nick : um ... no , i think i 'd prefer it if you stayed , if you want to . avery : are you sure ? you look like you want to be left alone . nick : i thought i did , but ... nick : ( sighs ) avery : ( sighs ) nick : so did something drive you to drink tonight ? avery : no , absolutely not . nick : then why are you here ? avery : mm ... i 'm here for the same reason you are . i 'm just looking for a hot , steamy ... game of chess . nick : ( laughs ) avery : ( laughs ) nick : me , too . perfect . this is exactly what i need to take my mind off things . let 's do this . avery : yeah , like the takeover , right ? nick : um , yeah , and my dad is in the hospital . avery : what ? when did that happen ? is he okay ? nick : he 's gon na be fine , but he will be crushed when he hears there was a big fire at the main house . avery : oh , my god , you were n't kidding before . nick : no , it 's gone . i mean , completely gone . avery : oh , nick , i 'm so sorry . what an awful day . nick : yeah , i was thinking this qualifies as one of the worst days ever ... but then , i do n't know . things turned around pretty quickly . avery : good . how did that happen ? [ scene_break ] adam : ( thinking ) sharon , i had to head home . until you talk to me , do n't leave the house and do n't speak to anyone . this is serious . i 'm gon na have to do some major damage control for you . [ scene_break ] avery : ah , the sicilian defense . clever . it 's very clever , but it is no match for the latvian gambit . nick : the lat -- you made that up . avery : maybe . nick : okay , only girl ... in the chess club in school . avery : ( laughs ) maybe . nick : so tell me what it was like for you growing up . i 'm guessing you were super ambitious ... avery : mm - hmm . nick : top of the class type stuff . avery : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . yes , yes , but i was n't always the smooth operator you see before you . ( chess pieces clanging ) avery : oh , oh , dear . nick : jeez . avery : sorry . nick : so at some point , you were saying , then , you must have been a real klutz . avery : yeah , like my whole life , actually . i have so many stories where i do something so embarrassing that most people would never leave their house , and for me , it 's just another day . ( laughs ) nick : i think you should tell me one of those stories . avery : ah . okay , well ... there 's a good one from law school . i had my first mock trial . uh , i was lead counsel and totally prepared , of course , and i had the facts , i had the attitude , i had the best gray pinstripe suit . nick : ooh , very professional . avery : yes , i thought so , too , until i walked into the class and my fellow students were snickering and laughing . nick : toilet paper on the shoe ? avery : it was so much worse than that . nick : ( chuckles ) avery : so much worse . i had put my skirt on inside out . nick : ( laughs ) oh , that 's -- avery : ( laughs ) nick : okay , so did you change ? avery : no , i could n't ! the -- there was no time . the judges were ready to go . i had to present the entire case looking like a lunatic . nick : and how 'd you do ? avery : what do you think ? i kicked butt . nick : of course you did . avery : of course i did , and to reward myself afterwards , i went and i got this huge slice of greasy pizza , which i promptly dropped on my lap . nick : ( laughs ) okay . avery : ( laughs ) yes -- nick : that is such a good story . avery : how -- however -- no , no , no , wait , wait . since my skirt was still on inside out , i won the case and i saved my suit . double victory . nick : look at you . all right . avery : mm - hmm . ( laughs ) nick : ahh , okay . double victory . avery : mm - hmm . nick : you know , this is exactly what i needed to take my mind off things . it 's perfect . [ scene_break ] victoria : i just -- i do n't even understand how this is possible . losing the company and the house all in the same day ? billy : okay . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : you know ... maybe the house being destroyed is a warning . there 's been all this destruction lately . you and i are preparing to head into battle . maybe we should n't . maybe something 's trying to tell us that we should try things differently this time . victoria : how ? billy : ( sighs ) i do n't know . we could give up on newman . ( chuckles ) we could stop getting involved in this silly never - ending feud . i could back out of my deal with jack . hell , i 'll sell `` restless style . `` and then maybe you and i , we can start fresh . maybe we can start our own company , make something of our own that we can pass down to our son . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : hey , chelse . chelsea : mm , hi . uh , how 's your car ? ( sniffles ) adam : you should head on up to bed . chelsea : no . no , i want to hear about your meeting and ... ( inhales sharply ) is that smoke i smell on you ? [ scene_break ] victor : has abby left ? nikki : yeah , all the kids went home . i 'm gon na spend the night . victor : sweetheart , you do n't have to do that . why do n't you go home and sleep in your comfortable bed ? nikki : there 's no other place i 'd rather be than right here by your side . victor : have you been crying ? [ scene_break ] avery : checkmate . nick : yeah . that 's well - played . avery : you thought you had me five moves ago , but i employed the kasparov endgame . nick : ( laughs ) avery : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) it 's late . i should probably go . nick : i 'll walk you out . avery : okay . nick : thanks for the game ... and the company . avery : well , i should be thanking you . it 's been far too long since i thoroughly trounced someone at chess . nick : trash talk like that only is begging for a rematch . avery : anytime , anywhere , but you should brush up , or i will pummel you again . nick : mm . hey , let me ask you something , did it ever occur to you that i might let you win ? avery : not for a second , newman . nick : good night , avery . avery : good night . [ scene_break ] victoria : i do n't want to give up on newman , okay ? i - i do n't . i mean , it means too much to me . but beyond that , i - i just feel like if -- if i do n't fight for this company , my father 's gon na look at me like i 'm a failure . billy : okay , that 's not fair . you were n't running the company when it was taken over . that was all sharon . victoria : i feel like my father wants for his children to prove to him how much we love him , and to show him how grateful we are for everything that he built for us . billy : if that 's true , that 's not love . that 's just another one of his head games . victoria : ( sighs ) he 's challenging us . i know it . billy : he 's challenging you . look , your father either loves you and accepts you or he does n't . ( scoffs ) and if he does n't realize how much you love him , then , honey , i am truly sorry for that , but that is his problem . victoria : this is important , billy , not just to my dad , to me . i 'm gon na get newman enterprises back , and i want you to fight with me . [ scene_break ] nikki : i have n't been crying . victor : i do n't believe you . what is it ? nikki : it 's just -- it 's just been a hard day . victor : i know you too well . there 's more to it . what is it ? nikki : why do n't i read to you ? you always like that , and it 'll help you relax . victor : sweetheart , with everything you and i have been through ... everything that has happened to both of us ... ( breathes deeply ) and the pain we have caused each other , and the love , i do n't think there are any more secrets . why do n't you tell me what 's bothering you ? [ scene_break ] adam : yeah . engine on my car caught fire . chelsea : while you were driving ? why did n't you tell me ? adam : well , i -- i did n't want to worry you . um , i - i 'm fine . i do n't want to worry you , and there 's nothing to be worried about . i -- see ? i 'm -- i 'm fine . the car is n't , but i took a cab home . chelsea : why do n't we just go upstairs ? and you can take a shower , and i 'll bag your clothes to be cleaned , and then you can just crawl in bed with me . adam : ( sighs ) that sounds good . i 'm just , uh ... ( exhales sharply ) i 'm just pretty wired . so i 'm gon na stay up . i think i might make myself some food . chelsea : okay , well , i 'll -- i 'll sit with you . adam : no , you do n't have to . um , i 'll be up -- i 'll be up later . chelsea : you do n't want me to keep you company ? adam : ( sighs ) i just think that you should get as much sleep , as much rest as you can after ... our accident . chelsea : okay . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) sharon : adam ? adam : i thought i would get your voice mail . you should be resting . sharon : ( sighs ) oh , god . i - i had the worst dream . it was ... ( sighs ) adam , i 'm so scared . i ... what happened tonight ? adam : you had too much to drink . just stay put . i will be there in the morning . sharon : why ca n't you just tell me what happened ? adam : i left you a note . you see it ? sharon : yes . adam : heed the note . do n't go anywhere . do not talk to anyone . do n't even answer your door . sharon : why , adam ? what happened ? what did i do ? adam : it does n't matter . but i promise , everything 's gon na be okay . i 'll fix everything . [ next_on ] cane : jack needs someone who can take the reins . why not me ? genevieve : i need answers , and i 'm willing to pay for them . phyllis : i 'm sure you feel a lot of guilt . summer : you 're the one that should be feeling guilty . phyllis : and you are blaming the accident on me ?	adam gets sharon out of the main house and calls the fire department . later nikki and nick are told that nobody was in the main house but they ca n't save it . the fireman says they were able to keep the fire from spreading to the rest of the ranch . nikki decides not to tell victor about the fire . sharon tells adam that she just wanted the voices to stop . since she is drunk , he gives her some aspirin and leaves her a note telling her not to talk to anyone until he can do some major damage control for her . adam continues to lie to chelsea . when he arrives home , he tells her that his car engine caught on fire that is why he smells like smoke . sharon dreams of the fire she started and then calls adam and tells him she had an awful dream . adam tells sharon to read the note and that she should n't worry because he will fix everything for her .
ashley : are you gon na make a scene ? is this about brash & sassy ? 'cause i told you in jack 's office i would have handled it the same -- billy : i do n't care what you did or did n't do to screw over my company . ashley : okay , then why are you here ? billy : i want to find out what phyllis is up to . jack : what are you doing here ? phyllis : call it an early trick - or - treat . jack : i told you to destroy that thing . what are you still doing with it ? phyllis : doing you a favor , whether you appreciate it or not . mariah : well , it could be worse . i mean , i know you 're in excruciating pain , nick , but the lights are back on , so yay for illumination . here . kevin : i really am sorry . nick : that 's all right , man . it 's just a knock on the head . all right , i 'm gon na -- sharon : whoa , no , no . no sudden moves . mariah : lie down and let me do that . kevin : i did n't know it was you i was conking over the head . mariah : obviously . kevin : i thought it was the stalker that sharon saw . you know , if there were more lights outside -- nick : kevin , stop , all right ? do n't worry about it . with dylan gone , i 'm glad you 're here and helping me watch sharon , mariah , and the kids . sharon : well , someone needs to watch over you . you could have a concussion . nick : i do not have a concussion . mariah : why ? because you 're a doctor now ? nick : because i 'm fine . that 's why . mariah : you 're dizzy . kevin : i did hit you really hard . i guess i do n't know my own strength . sharon : i really want to take you to the hospital . i 'm going to . i just want to be safe . nick : no way . i 'm not -- mariah : would you stop jumping up like that ? nick : oh , man . well , i 'm just not leaving here , okay ? there could be somebody outside watching the house . kevin : we did n't see anyone . sharon : wait a minute . you said that patty was n't here and security did n't see her . nick : yeah , well , she escaped , and you seem pretty convinced that she 's gon na come here , so i 'm not leaving until this gets sorted out . chelsea : that must have been some nightmare . chloe : yeah , i guess -- i guess so . i just -- i do n't ... i do n't remember what it was about . i said adam 's name ? chelsea : you said his name , and you seemed very upset . chloe : that 's really random . [ chuckles ] i just said adam 's name ? chelsea : no , chloe . that 's not all . chloe : okay . liquid fortification . all right , well , just lay it on me . what weird things was i mumbling in my sleep ? chelsea : well , it was n't so much what you said . it was the way you said it , when you said adam 's name . i mean , you must remember something from the dream -- where you were , what you were doing , something . chloe : [ sighs ] it 's ... no , it 's gone . i do n't ... [ chuckles ] i know what it is . it 's -- it 's the pumpkins . you know , us -- us carving them and the kids , their costumes . chelsea : well , yeah . i mean , i could see how that could create some scary dreams , but what does that have to do with adam ? chloe : delia . delia in her witch costume that night of her play , that night ... chelsea : you 're right . that 's probably it . halloween memories . i mean , i 'm sure in a few years around this time of year , i wo n't be able to look at a pumpkin without thinking of connor in his costume . chloe : it 's a mommy thing . chelsea : right . but i still do n't understand what that would have to do with ad -- [ connor cries ] chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : well , it looks like someone else is having a nightmare and needs his mommy . chelsea : you know what ? i think it might be worse . when i put him down , he was really fussy and he was pulling at his ear . considering his history ... chloe : you think it 's another ear infection ? chelsea : oh , gosh . why are doctors ' offices always closed when these things happen ? chloe : you know what ? you should , um , you should really go to the e.r . you know , their pharmacy is open all night . better safe than sorry . chelsea : that 's a good call . sharon : whoa . what are you doing ? nick : [ sighs ] i am walking . thank you for this . mariah : nick , are you sure that you should be getting -- nick : i 'm fine . i appreciate all the concern . why do n't you go upstairs and get some sleep and check on the kids and make sure they 're okay ? sharon : and while all of us little women are tucked up there and safe , what are you gon na be doing ? nick : kevin and i are gon na go outside and look around for patty or anyone else . mariah : you ca n't . i mean , kevin 's been such a good friend , even though he 's the world 's worst night watchman , but it 's late . he should go home . sharon : yeah , and you should stop being so stubborn and let me take you to the hospital . nick : i 'm not going anywhere . there could be a stalker outside . sharon : kevin can stay here . right , kevin ? kevin : sure . yeah . if you trust me to distinguish between the good guys and the bad guys , i can stay with mariah and the kids . mariah : inside . kevin : what ? mariah : well , if there 's a bad guy out there , i do n't want you wandering around , you know , sniffing them out , so you should be inside with me and the kids . kevin : okay . sharon : thanks , kevin . let 's go , nick . nick : i do not need to go to the hospital . sharon : you wo n't be any use to us here if you have a concussion , so i am taking you to the hospital . and you can handle things here ? mariah : uh , yeah . i got it covered . sharon : okay . let 's go . nick : this is ridiculous . sharon : you 're coming with me , and i 'm not taking no for an answer . [ door closes ] billy : think of the flash drive as this breadstick , okay ? ashley : what ? what ? you need a prop to tell this story ? billy : just listen to me , okay ? this is chock full of information for your eyes only . now , phyllis has got her pretty , little hand clenched around it . when i walk in her office , she 's trying to break it over the corner of the desk . ashley : okay , you 're gon na sit here and talk to me about phyllis ? billy : okay , you 're missing the point . the flash drive . ashley : wait , wait , wait . are you getting involved again with her scheming and her plotting ? billy : i 'm not getting involved . it has nothing to do with that . ashley : did you learn anything from your mutually destructive affair , billy , that blew up your brother 's marriage , ruined your reputation , almost annihilated our entire family ? billy : i know the pain that i caused , ashley . and i know that i 'm gon na pay for that probably for the rest of my days . but phyllis is trying to hide something , whether it 's about jack or jabot or both . and i can tell by the look in your eyes that you think she 's trying to hide something , too . jack : i gave you one simple task -- destroy this thing before it lands in the wrong hands . why does it still exist ? and why did you bring it to my house ? phyllis : that was harder to make disappear than you think . jack : it 's called a hammer , phyllis . phyllis : are you gon na offer me a drink ? jack : you 're not my guest . phyllis : oh . well , then i 'll continue to be ill - mannered and help myself . thank you for helping me with my coat . well , billy walked in on me while i was trying to destroy that flash drive . he even tried to get me to hand it over . jack : i was told there had been a security breach at jabot . i did n't realize billy was involved . so that 's why you 're here ? to confess ? you told billy what 's on the flash drive ? phyllis : you figured it out . that 's exactly what happened . i swooned at the first sight of your brother and i gave you up in a heartbeat . i got real close to billy , and i whispered in his ear , and i said , `` i 've got digital proof that victor 's empire is really just a house of cards . `` when we reveal the facts to the media , newman enterprises will be in a p.r . nightmare from which victor may never wake up . is that what you expected to hear ? that i was gon na betray you ? jack : okay , maybe i overreacted a bit . phyllis : maybe just a little . jack : you should have destroyed this thing ! phyllis : really ? with billy on the hunt ? i thought it was a little too conspicuous to destroy it at jabot , so i kept it , brought it here so i could update you on the billy situation . what 's his problem anyway ? why is he so determined to find out what 's on there ? jack : billy has it in his head that jabot 's trying to sabotage brash & sassy 's new sales push . phyllis : we sorta did . jack : i was doing business . billy would n't hesitate to block our production if he 'd thought of it first . phyllis : maybe you should reassure them that whatever is on that disk has nothing to do with brash & sassy . jack : this may come as a surprise to you . i do n't really want to talk to billy . what did he see ? phyllis : nothing . jack : and what did you have to do to keep it away from him ? phyllis : i did nothing . divine intervention did that . the power outage . my laptop was dead . i already , as instructed , printed out a hard copy of the damn data . i cleared the printer history . the documents were on my desk the whole time . jack : where are they now ? phyllis : i did as you told me to do , jack . jack : well , how about that ? there 's a first time for everything . jack : you changed this . it 's tighter , more provocative . phyllis : yeah , i punched up the facts , you know , just to serve as better bait for gc buzz . jack : not bad . phyllis : gee , thanks . there 's enough there to prove that key sectors of newman are bleeding red ink . profits are being siphoned from other divisions to cover their losses . now , that could launch an embarrassing investigation and squelch any sensitive negotiations victor may have in the works . the tax evasion has potential , but some of the juicy tidbits i highlighted , that 's what 's gon na resonate with the public . jack : as much as i look forward to watching victor squirm , this kind of information has very short shelf life . ashley 's already suspicious . you 've already had your run - in with billy . we need to get this information to gc buzz as fast as possible . phyllis : yeah . no , that 's great . you know , i was thinking that when we arrange the leak -- jack : no , no , no , no . i do n't need you to do this . i 'll handle it from here . billy : you know you can trust me , right ? ashley : look , billy , even if i knew what phyllis was up to , why would i share it with you ? billy : because she said there was personal information on the flash drive . but that was before i grabbed it from her . ashley : you what ? billy : yes , okay ? i grabbed it from her . and she did everything she could to try and get it back from me . she almost wrestled me for it . ashley : then what happened ? billy : well , i tried to get the truth , same truth that you want , or do you enjoy being blindsided ? so come on . let 's work together on this , okay ? we can find out what she 's up to . ashley : hold on a second , 'cause , you know , technically that flash drive is jabot property , right ? i mean , and you do not work for the family company anymore . billy : but i am still part of the family . and i 'm gon na do everything i can to protect you . ashley : i 'm sure there 's some kind of legal ramification , then , billy . billy : i still own part of the company , right ? come on , ash . what do you say ? ashley : i say , billy , that i love you a lot , but i do n't trust you . i 'm sorry . you lost that . you were careless . you put yourself first . you hurt our family . chloe : okay , well , that little walk helped you get back to bed , sweetie , right ? well , you 're just gon na sleep and then you 're gon na wake up in the morning , and your little buddy connor 's gon na be back , and you are gon na play the day away . [ sighs ] okay . oh , mommy -- mommy really , really messed up . i almost said something that i should n't have . you do n't know what i 'm talking about , thankfully . and i hope you never know . no one can ever find out what happened to connor 's daddy , what i did , i ... [ sighing ] all right , i just -- i need help . people . people who trust me and think the best of me , not the worst . [ sighs ] i can start with one person . he can help us . i ca n't let anything take you away from me . chelsea : i know i seem like one of those moms who panics over every sneeze and sniffle , but this little guy has a history of ear infections , so ... stitch : chelsea , it 's all right . if he were my kid , i ... chelsea : stitch ? stitch : i was gon na say , uh , i would have brought my kid here , too . this way we caught the infection early . fill the prescription . connor will be better in no time . chelsea : okay . stitch : all right , champ . right ? knuckles ? chelsea : [ chuckles ] stitch : boom ! chelsea : thank you . all right , come on . let 's go this way . nick : i know my name . i know the date . i know your name . i know your birthday . sharon : proving ? nick : proving this concussion has done no damage . sharon : you know , you 've always been that way . when it comes to your kids , you 'll do anything , but if it 's your own welfare ... nick : and you think you always know what 's best for me . sharon : well , that 's because i do . now get under the covers . nick : i do n't want to . sharon : well , do it . [ door opens ] sharon : come on . nick : i 'm not getting under these covers . stitch : okay , well , you might want to do something a little less active , give that possible concussion a chance to heal . so , blow to the head ? nick : it was just an accident . i 'm fine . i want to go home . stitch : okay , that 's my call , not yours . sharon : told you so . stitch : and it 's not your call , either , okay ? nick : boom . mrs. newman ? chelsea : yeah ? mrs. adam newman ? chelsea : do i know you ? i was your husband 's guard at walworth prison . i 'll be fine , honey . i wo n't take one step without you . promise . i do n't blame you for being surprised to see me . chelsea : yeah , i - i ca n't -- i ca n't believe it , mr. matthews . they said you were -- in a coma ? on life support ? that was all true , but it 's also true that miracles happen , thanks to the love and support of my wife . chelsea : well , i 'm -- i 'm so glad you 're doing better . i made fools of all my doctors , and i 'm going to walk out of here under my own power . chelsea : well , i 'm -- i 'm sure you are . i 'm only sorry i did n't recover more quickly so i could have testified for adam . chelsea : for adam ? but -- he was n't responsible for his actions when he attacked me . chelsea : yeah , well ... it 's too late for that now . it 's too late for a lot of things . i 'm truly sorry for your loss . i knew your dad . i liked him a lot . he loved you and your mommy . he used to say you were his whole world . well , it was nice talking to you . chelsea : you , too . take care . chelsea : bye . sharon : so does he have a concussion ? nick : can you just ignore my ex , please , and let me out of here ? stitch : sharon is right to be concerned . i 'm keeping you overnight for observation . nick : overnight ? no way . sharon : just do what the doctor says . stitch : [ chuckles ] you know , if i did n't know better , i 'd say you two were an old married couple . [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] nick : old habits , huh ? sharon : it 's a good old habit , the way you look out for your family . nick : i was glad i could be there for you and mariah , faith , and sully . kevin : and that 's when i pulled out this kung fu move -- ugh ! mariah : [ chuckles ] kevin : ow . mariah : oh , that 's , uh , very energetic . kevin : yeah , i may have pulled out something else , too . mariah : do you need an ice pack , karate kid ? kevin : no , i 'm fine . mariah : you sure ? kevin : yes , i may not be a ninja , but i do whatever it takes to protect my best friend . and if a stalker tries to come through this door , they 're gon na get some of this ! oh . hey , paul . mariah : hey . how 'd it go at stonevale ? did they find your sister ? paul : patty 's back in confinement . where is , uh , sharon and nick ? mariah : they went to the hospital . paul : the hospital ? what happened ? mariah : um , nick had an accident when the lights went out . paul : why do i think there 's more to this story ? anyway , it does n't matter . kevin , you can go . i can handle this now . i 'll make sure my son 's family is safe . kevin : oh , well , i promised mariah i 'd stick around , so ... paul : i think i can handle it . kevin : yeah , whatever you say , chief . oh , i need to call chloe and chelsea . i left their place without telling them i was taking off . i should see if their power 's back on . mariah : ca n't find your phone ? kevin : hmm . maybe i left it at chloe 's ? mariah : well , then , that 's an excuse to go see her . kevin : that 's not -- mariah : no , no , it 's fine . thank you for being my ninja , kevin . kevin : anytime . mariah : [ chuckles ] i 'll see you . kevin : bye . [ door opens ] mariah : do you want something to eat ? paul : no , i 'm fine . but there is something you can do for me . mariah : what 's that ? paul : when i was searching for patty , i went through the visitor logs at stonevale . why did n't you tell me you paid my sister a visit ? billy : ashley , listen . you do n't have to try and feed me the abbott family line , okay ? i know you do n't want phyllis working for jack just as much as i do n't . ashley : i do n't . but jack is a grown man . he 's perfectly capable of making his own stupid choices . billy : that 's fine , but he 's not thinking straight right now . and we both know that close proximity can lead to reconciliation , and you do n't want that . so come on . help me find out what 's on that flash drive . that 's your ticket to getting phyllis out of jabot . ashley : i 'm not going to spy for you , billy . billy : i 'm not asking you to spy for me . i 'm asking you to help me get what we both want out of this . ashley : you 're right . i do n't want jack working with phyllis , but i do n't want you to end up with her , either . billy : that 's not at all what i 'm talking about here . ashley : you hurt jack , you hurt yourself . i 'm not gon na help you do it again . jack : thank you for dropping this off . i will handle victor 's demise from here on . phyllis : do n't cut me out , jack . i think i have proven to you that you can -- jack : do n't make this more difficult than it has to be . phyllis : can it get any more difficult ? you know , can it get any more difficult ? do you know how hard it is for me to be at this place right now ? knowing how things have changed ? jack : it 's still the same old house . phyllis : i 'm not talking about the furniture . we used to share everything . jack : you brought the hard copy ! you brought the flash drive ! that 's all i need right now ! good night ! phyllis : jack abbott , you throw me out right now , you are not just being ungrateful . you are being a fool . phyllis : it was my idea to leak the information to gc buzz . you called it genius . jack : it was genius . now your part is done . i do n't need you anymore . phyllis : you called me red . jack : it was a slip of the tongue . it wo n't happen again . phyllis : you need the skills i bring to the table . jack : what ? lying and cheating ? phyllis : well , it does n't work for a marriage , but it does come in handy when you go up against victor . he does not play fair , and neither do i . do n't risk losing to him because you are too hurt and you are too angry and stubborn to listen to me . jack : go ahead . i 'm listening . phyllis : here 's how it will go . you will maintain a respectable profile with ashley , doing jabot business , while i make sure the information -- jack : no , no , i do n't want that . phyllis : that is why your hands will remain clean . if anything should ever go wrong , it 'll rebound on me alone . jack : as much as i do n't like you right now , i am not about to offer you up as a sacrifice . if he can tie it back to you ... phyllis : he 's gon na chalk it up to my ongoing vendetta against him . he is gon na assume i am still hell - bent on revenge . but you and jabot will be protected . it 's a win / win for everybody . chloe : you know , you really scared me taking off like that without saying goodbye . kevin : i 'm sorry about that . i called mariah to check on her , and she was spooked . apparently they thought the stalker was outside the house . chloe : the same creep who was calling and then hanging up ? kevin : maybe . paul is there now , so ... thank you for finding my phone . chloe : it was kind of hard to miss . kevin : i hope you do n't think i left it here on purpose so i would have an excuse to come back . chloe : [ chuckles ] you do n't need an excuse . kevin : okay . um ... i just -- i do n't want you to feel pressured , so , uh ... see you around ? chloe : kevin , wait . i ... i feel like i 've been giving you mixed signals , and i just do n't want to do that anymore . kevin : well , you need time to figure things out . chloe : yeah , but i 've had time . we were finally getting back to being us , and then delia 's anniversary happened and i had these mixed feelings , and i just -- i did n't want to promise more than i could give . kevin : yeah , i get that . chloe : tonight i - i had this awful dream . it was n't a dream , actually . it was -- it was a nightmare , and i woke up and i realized that ... i need you in my life . more than ever . mariah : well , dylan was the one patty was trying to reach last year , right ? the big fire ? paul : yeah , that 's right . mariah : so i thought maybe she was the one calling the house . paul : i see . and that 's when you went to see patty ? mariah : yeah , to try to see if i was right , see if she was calling . paul : well , i 'm impressed by your theory and your perseverance . there 's only one problem . patty does n't have access to a phone . mariah : yeah , i know . that 's what she said , so that 's a big , fat no on that theory . note to self -- do n't apply for the police academy . i will leave the sleuthing up to the pros . paul : good idea . now , maybe you can help me with another riddle . i got something to show you . nick : what i say ? sharon : nothing . nick : i was talking about looking out for you and the kids , and then you get this look in your eye , and my clothes are where you put them 10 minutes ago , so ... sharon : i just feel guilty . nick : sharon , it 's not your fault that kevin cracked me over the head . sharon : you were protecting my family . nick : well , not very well . [ chuckles ] you know , someday we 'll have a laugh , you , me , and sully , about how old uncle nick was mistaken for a stalker . ahh , so that 's what the look 's about . sharon : what ? what do you mean ? nick : sully . sharon : nick -- nick : you miss the kids . you want to be with them . you should go . i 'm fine . sharon : do you promise to follow the doctor 's orders ? nick : yeah , yeah , yeah . just get out of here . sharon : chelsea , hi . um , what are you doing here ? chelsea : connor has an ear infection , so a very nice nurse is watching him while we wait for his prescription to be filled . what about you ? sharon : um , nick had an accident during the blackout . chelsea : what ? is he okay ? sharon : well , dr. rayburn 's keeping him overnight just to play it safe . um , i 've got to get home to the kids , but , um , i 'm sure nick is already planning his escape . chelsea : is this his room ? sharon : yeah . chelsea : okay , well , i 'll pop in . sharon : see if you can get him to stay . chelsea : okay . [ cell phone chimes ] ashley : i 'll have what he 's having , please . billy : great . you here to give me more grief about phyllis ? ashley : no . i did n't like the way we left things . billy : did you just apologize ? ashley : hey , do n't push it . i just figure there was a long line of people -- thank you -- that 's willing to tell you how you screwed things up , that 's all . billy : ooh , yes . compassion laced with disapproval . that 's very novel . ashley : hmm . sorry . that 's all i got . billy : i 'll take it . thank you . [ sighs ] you know , i was sitting here going over everything you said , replaying everything in my mind , and there 's one thing that i need to add . you 're right . phyllis : i know that it 's difficult to trust me . i have earned that . but you can not take victor down alone . jack : you did a great job tonight , okay ? phyllis : that 's because you let me help you . jack : it does n't change the way i feel . phyllis : can you at least try ? jack : billy 's always gon na be there . finding some excuse to run into you , to insert himself in your life , to remind me -- phyllis : i do n't have feelings for billy anymore . what do i have to do to prove that to you ? jack : you ca n't . nick : so , usually when i 'm walking around at night trying to find stalkers , i wear this really cool helmet , but i guess i forgot this time , and now it 's just ... chelsea : please try to sit still . maybe next time you should remember your helmet . maybe you should just wear a helmet every day just in case . [ both laugh ] nick : i 'm gon na be fine . let 's talk about something more important . what 's going on with connor ? chelsea : connor is with his new best friend , nurse randolph , while we wait for his prescription for his ear infection . nick : oh , man . another one ? chelsea : mm - hmm . nick : that came on suddenly ? chelsea : yep . nick : it 's just like the night ... chelsea : the night connor and i were supposed to fly away with adam . nick : i 'm sorry . you came here to cheer me up , and i brought up the worst night of your life . sharon : why is there a police car outside ? and where 's kevin ? mariah : [ sighs ] paul : do n't stop on my account . mariah : i was just gon na tell her that kevin left for chloe 's and paul decided that he was gon na stay , and i have to say i feel much safer with him here . how 's nick ? sharon : um , they 're keeping him overnight . paul , that 's really nice of you to offer to stay , but for all we know , this so - called stalker could just be a figment of my imagination . paul : that is possible , but i think it 's , uh , much more likely that you might be afraid of this . sharon : a painting ? paul : it 's a painting my sister did of you . sharon : she painted me pregnant ? paul : at fairview . my sister 's work would be what the art critics call primitive , but what i find more fascinating is the subject matter . why would my sister paint that ? mariah : i was telling paul that we thought patty was the one who was making the calls . he knows that i went to stonevale and visited her . paul : i still have more questions than answers . but when i showed the picture to mariah , she had no idea why patty would paint this particular subject matter of you pregnant . maybe you can tell me why . sharon : so patty 's been found , thank god . paul : yeah , she 's back in confinement for her safety and the safety of others . mariah : we 're so relieved to hear that . sharon : thank you . um , yeah , i guess there was a point when i wondered if the calls were coming from patty . paul : so that 's why you wanted to talk to me in the park ? sharon : i 'm sorry , paul . paul : oh , you do n't have to apologize . i enjoy spending time with you and my grandson . but as i told mariah , that patty does n't have access to a phone , so it 's very unlikely that she was the caller . but about this picture . take another look at it . sharon : what am i supposed to be looking at ? paul : patty usually paints cats . she loves cats . she ca n't get enough of them . so the fact that she chose to paint that particular image is very curious to me . do you have any idea why ? sharon : maybe she was just excited about becoming a great - aunt . paul : well , then why not paint a picture of the baby or you and the baby together ? why that image ? sharon : i -- you know , i wish i could help , paul , but i 've told you everything i know . paul : well , it 's late , and we 're all pretty tired . i 'll just , uh , i 'll just crash here on the couch . mariah : okay , um , yeah . thank you for -- for staying . if the police chief ca n't protect you , then who can ? paul : no problem . my pleasure . oh , sharon . if anything happens to jar your memory , you 'll be sure and let me know ? chloe : since she was born , i wanted to share all the special moments and all the holidays with bella . but what i realized tonight is that ... i need someone beside me . i need someone who -- who understands me , who gets me , who wants to share not only the happy moments but the sad ones , too . kevin : but if remembering that you were with me the night delia died is gon na bring up -- chloe : listen . the connection that you had with delia , it does n't upset me . it reassures me because i know that you love her , too . i mean , you cry when i cry . you laugh when i laugh . i trust myself when i 'm with you , and i trust ... i just trust that you 're gon na take care of me and bella . kevin : you just said everything that i needed to hear . chelsea : you do n't have to apologize for reminding me of adam . it was already there . i just saw the prison guard from walworth . nick : you went to his room ? chelsea : oh , no , no . i - i saw him in the hallway . he told me he was sorry that he was n't able to testify for adam , that -- that he knew adam did n't hurt him on purpose . i mean , my god , if he had just gotten well sooner , adam might still be alive . nick : yeah , life is filled with `` if onlys . `` chelsea : if only . well , anyway , i better get my little boy home . nick : thanks for stopping by . maybe give connor a hug for me . chelsea : i will . i 'll do just that . and you stay here and get well . we need you around . billy : you know , people who love you , they can forgive you for a bad wager , forgive you for drunk texting or not showing up for a birthday party -- all horrible , horrible behavior . but i 'm never gon na be able to live down my affair with phyllis . ashley : well , the tabloids will make sure of that . billy : i do n't care about the tabloids or what some stranger sees when they look at me . i care what my brother sees . when jack looks at me , it 's like he -- he looks right through me , does n't even know i 'm there . ashley : you slept with his wife . billy : i know . if i had to do it all over again ... [ sighs ] who are we kidding ? i 'd probably make the same mistake again . i 'm just saying . look , it does n't change the fact that phyllis is up to something , and jack deserves to know what that is . ashley : yeah . well , if you ever want the chance to make amends with jack , you got to stay away from phyllis . i mean , far away . jack : you work for me . your choice . i will take your input when i need it . the memories of what you and billy did to me are never going to fade . phyllis : i have memories , too , of what you and i had . something smells good . is mrs. martinez cooking up something ? jack : it 's gon na be a long day tomorrow . good night . phyllis : you know , you were wrong . this place has changed . jack : same rugs , same furniture . phyllis : i 'm not talking about that . things do n't make up a home . people do , jack . [ next_on ] travis : where 's connie ? natalie : she retired . i 'm the new assistant . natalie . phyllis : meet dave . he 's gon na make sure you stay on your own floor . so , no visits to jabot or you will be escorted out . hilary : these documents are from newman enterprises . where did you get these ?	billy wants ashley to find out what phyllis is planning , because he thinks that she wants to hurt jabot ; but ashley refuses to spy on phyllis and tell him the information , because she loves him but she does n't trust him anymore . phyllis tells jack that she will give the information to gc buzz to protect him and jabot in case victor finds out and will think she is still seeking revenge on him and the company will not be hurt . chloe worries that people will find out what she did to adam so she seeks protection from kevin by telling him she is ready to have a romantic relationship with him again . chelsea takes connor to the hospital because he has another ear infection . nick stays overnight at the hospital , because stitch wants to make sure he does n't have a concussion from the hit on the head that kevin gave him , because he thought he was sharon 's stalker . paul wonders why mariah went to visit patty at the institution . mariah tells him that she thought that patty was making the hang - up calls to sharon , because she was trying to reach dylan like she did last year during the fire . paul wants to know why patty made a painting of a pregnant sharon . sharon tells him that she was probably excited about being a great aunt . sharon and mariah are nervous because paul is going to spend the night guarding them since nick is in the hospital . the guard that adam attacked made a miraculous recovery and tells chelsea that he wished that he would have recovered sooner , so he could have testified for adam at his trial , because he knows adam was n't responsible for his actions .
ashley : jack ! where is he ? jack : he 's gone . he must have moved her before he came to talk to us . ashley : he 's still playing games with us . jack : no , that 's what he does . he plays games . that 's what he 's always done since he weaseled into our mother 's life . traci : okay , let 's not jump to worst - case scenario . jack : no , i 'm basing this on facts , on what i 've seen him do , what i 've heard him say . he 's a time bomb . you saw him at ashley 's party . traci : i admit , he is unstable , but we 're in a hospital ! maybe the nurse or the doctor has taken our mother off to get more tests done . let me at least check it out , okay ? jack : i 'm gon na see if graham is still in the hospital . who are you calling ? ashley : i 'm calling graham . jack : you think he 's gon na pick up ? ashley : i do n't know , jack , but maybe he wants a chance to gloat . call me if you find them , would you ? oh , my god . phyllis : what have n't you been honest about with me ? billy : work . family . us . phyllis : i know . it 's been tough on you , living with divided loyalties . billy : i 've had to , you know , compartmentalize things . wall off certain emotions . phyllis : it 's taken a toll on you . i tried to help you . billy : i know . and i do n't share everything with you . phyllis : and i do n't understand why . we are a team . we support each other . we care about each other . billy : through anything ? phyllis : nothing you say will change what you and i have . billy : i 'm glad to hear you say that because ... none of this has anything to do with how i feel about you . victoria : so , where 's your halo ? nick : ha , ha ! so many jokes . so many wisecracks . let 's just get it out of the way . victoria : i just automatically assumed that you got one after giving your trust fund to neil and jack 's charity . nick : you could call me saint nick . victoria : how about i call you crazy nick ? nick : vick , i could n't keep the money . victoria : look , above and beyond the money , you went on `` the hilary hour `` and you told everyone what you thought of our father . and then you want to meet me in a restaurant that dad owns . nick : well , the chef here grills a mean trout . victoria : [ sighs ] are you deliberately trying to keep this hostility alive ? nick : no . not anymore . dad and i declared a truce . hilary : [ scoffs ] neil : whoa ! giving up on me already ? hilary : well , you were n't firm on whether or not you were gon na come , so ... thank you . so , are we having coffee ? neil : okay , look . let 's make something really clear here . that footage that you caught of me escorting graham out of the abbott dinner -- i do not give you permission to air it . hilary : do n't sweat it , neil . i 'm not airing any of it . neil : really ? hilary : mm - hmm . is that so hard to believe ? neil : well , i do n't know . you 've aired a lot of the newmans ' dirty laundry before , and what about ashley , revealing that john 's not her bio dad ? that 's -- that 's really huge . hilary : it does n't get much huger . neil : so why are you giving the abbotts a free pass ? hilary : because jack is my friend . besides , victor gave me permission to air that argument with him and nick . neil : that may be , but what about you broadcasting that confrontation between vicki and benjamin hochman ? she did n't sign off on that . hilary : yes , and she made that abundantly clear . funny that you should bring up victoria . because she is the reason why i wanted to meet with you . i have a favor to ask you . hilary : neil . at least hear me out ! neil : [ chuckles ] okay . uh , 60 seconds , and go . hilary : taping and airing that footage of victoria , it taught me a very valuable lesson . it brought me tons of glory and it generated all kinds of buzz , but then other more interesting events came along , and that moment , that story was forgotten . neil : not by victoria . hilary : yes . she hates me now . neil : so what ? hilary : so if i want `` the hilary hour `` to continue to be successful , i need to align myself with the movers and shakers in this town . so that i can have direct access to newsworthy people and events . neil : right , and burying that footage from the abbott dinner was about more than just looking out for your pal , jack , right ? hilary : well , jack will hire me again because i protected his family , but i allowed nick to come on the show and give away his trust fund . i gave him the opportunity to rebrand himself as a generous and noble guy . neil : and helping victoria to rebrand herself as what ... ? hilary : whatever she wants her public face to be . neil : so you can get more viewers . hilary : that 's a side benefit . neil : we were married . i know you oh - so - well . and this right here , this is a ploy to help yourself and nobody else . hilary : i 'll admit it , i blew it with victoria . on a professional level , i could take the hit , i could move on . but on a personal level , i thought that we had some kind of mutual respect , that maybe we even liked each other . neil : yet , you publicly humiliated her . hilary : that was stupid , short - sighted , and wrong . i do n't regret a lot of things , but ... i regret that . neil : you really mean that . hilary : yes , i do . and you 're friends with victoria , so maybe you could talk to her , put in a good word for me ? neil : not a chance . if you really want to make amends with victoria , i suggest you do it all by yourself . victoria : i am relieved that you and dad have made peace . nick : peace is probably too strong a word . i mean , we have n't forgiven each other , and we certainly do n't like each other very much right now . victoria : well , how is that a truce , then ? nick : we have agreed to not push each other 's buttons and go our separate ways . victoria : well , that 's just sad . i guess i should take some comfort in knowing that you wo n't be at each other 's throats non - stop with the rest of the family caught in the middle . does mom know ? nick : mnh - mnh . you 're the first . you know , i 'm just gon na focus on the things that matter most to me -- chelsea , my kids , the underground expansion ... victoria : you 're happy ? nick : i am happier than i 've been in a long time . victoria : i miss how our family used to be . how tight we used to be before we found out what dad did and how he set up adam . nick : he got him killed . victoria : there are some days when i wish we 'd never learned the truth . nick : yeah , well , we did . i just ca n't pretend that it never happened . victoria : and it bothers you that i can and i 'm managing to get along with dad ? nick : look , you are doing what works for you . i just hope he does n't hurt you again . victoria : well , i 'll never fully trust him or forgive him , but he has been very helpful nick : doing everything he can to win you back . victoria : of course . [ cellphone chimes ] oh , no . phyllis : what is that you want to be honest with me about ? billy : we have been ... we 've been talking a lot about jack and the family and ... you 've been pushing me to try and fix things with them , and ... phyllis : mm - hmm . it 's obviously been on your mind , and every time i bring it up -- billy : i shut down . which in turn ... phyllis : well , yeah . billy : ... puts more distance between us . phyllis : right . right , right . you think i 'm just -- i 'm pushing too hard . you think i 'm a nag . billy : i do n't think that . i don't . i love you and i want to be with you , and sometimes i try and reassure you of that , and it just ... phyllis : it feels like a lie . billy : do you think that i 'm lying to you ? i mean , if you do , i mean , i can understand that . you know , i get quiet and i get preoccupied -- none of which is your fault . phyllis : right , and you 're coming to me now , you 're opening up , and that 's ... that 's good . that 's gon na go a long way to making us strong again . so , what is it ? what is it ? what is bothering you ? what is it that you think you 've done ? billy : phyllis , i 've been ... [ cellphone rings ] will you give me a second , please ? i got to take this . vick , what 's up ? victoria : there 's an emergency at the warehouse on gordon -- a flood that could affect our entire shipment . i 'm headed back to the office now . billy : no , you do n't -- you do n't have to sweat that . victoria : no ! billy , this is a huge disaster ! it could cost us everything . billy : victoria , i 've got contingencies in place , okay ? look , nothing is gon na throw us off - schedule . all right ? i promise you . victoria : all right . then you 'll handle it ? billy : yes . victoria : [ sighs ] thank you . i 'm sorry if i sounded , um ... billy : freaked out ? victoria : well , can you blame me ? i mean , we 're moving so quickly and taking big risks to outsell jabot . all it 's gon na take is one monumental glitch . billy : yeah , i understand that , but you can consider this a glitch - free zone , okay ? victoria : all right . thank you . keep me informed . billy : i will . i 'm sorry , i just -- i need a minute to figure something out here . phyllis : hope everything 's okay . jack : graham is nowhere to be found . ashley : and he 's still not picking up his phone . traci : the nurses do n't know where dina is , and now i 'm starting to panic . they 've paged the doctor , and he 's gon na come down and answer some of our questions . jack : doctor . traci : dr. hummel . dr. hummel , we ca n't find our mother . ashley : our mother 's not in her room . jack : what is going on ? traci : did you take her out for more tests ? dr. hummel : ms. mergeron has n't been scheduled for any further tests today . jack : then where is she ? dr. hummel : while i would have preferred your mother spend another night here , she was medically cleared to leave . ashley : did she check herself out ? dr. hummel : at mr . bloodworth 's request , i released her . ashley : okay , wait a second . did she object to this ? dr. hummel : why would she ? ashley : because she just had a stroke , and you said yourself ... dr. hummel : ms. mergeron gave her consent . i escorted her downstairs myself . traci : was graham with her ? dr. hummel : there was a town car waiting for them at the rear of the hospital . that 's not unusual for patients who value their privacy . ashley : did you ever think that maybe graham was hiding something from us ? and that maybe you should have notified us ? dr. hummel : again , i am forced to remind you that your family does not have power of attorney over ms . mergeron 's health . legally , there was no reason -- jack : no reason ? bloodworth does not have her best interests at heart ! traci : jack ! jack ! jack ! it 's done now . thank you , doctor . [ sighs ] okay . what 's important is that we figure out where the hell graham has taken our mother . ashley : we have to go back to the club . their things are there . traci : okay , good . thank you . oh , dishwasher , billy : [ clears throat ] phyllis : i 'm sorry . did i rush ? were you done ? billy : no , no . yeah , no , it 's all good . i 'm sorry we got interrupted . phyllis : ah , i 'm used to it . you know , i think victoria relies on you too much . that worries me sometimes . billy : worries you how ? phyllis : i do n't know . maybe she 's pushing you , you know ? making you feel uncomfortable . billy : well , that 's why this is work because it 's not all fun and games every time , you know ? i 've put a lot into this company . i feel like i have a certain responsibility . i got to do what i got to do to make sure it 's a success , like you have to do with fenmore 's . phyllis : yeah , and i -- we 're loyal to our companies that employ us , i mean , but is n't it more important that we 're loyal to each other ? billy : yeah , but i do n't know if they 're mutually exclusive . phyllis : okay , you were just gon na tell me about what 's distracting you . billy : right , um ... it 's ashley . it 's , you know , ashley , when her secret came out , you know , what it all means for me and the family . phyllis : what are you talking about ? billy : well , i just feel like she was really embarrassed , now that everybody know that our father is n't her father -- her biological father . i think she might feel that ... i do n't know , people might think less of her . phyllis : the only one who thinks that is ashley . billy : well , i 've been alienated from the family for a long time , too , so ... and , look , i tell myself that it 's not a big deal and i do n't necessarily need to have jack 's acceptance , but ... when ashley invited me to the celebration , you know , i thought maybe for a second it 'd be nice . it felt good to be a part of it again . phyllis : and you want to continue that trend ? you want to make things right with jack ? billy : yeah , but i do n't see that happening . i think that 's pretty much hopeless . phyllis : you know , i do n't -- i don't ... [ chuckles ] i do n't understand what 's happening because , i mean , i -- you just said that you wanted to come clean with me , so ... billy : i am coming clean with you , right now , phyllis . because all of this -- all of this affects us , right ? i mean , jack comes down on me , i end up trying to get back at him , and that pulls me away from you , and it makes separation between us , and i do n't want that to happen . so i feel like i got to be honest with you because i do love you , and i do n't regret anything that 's ever happened with us . phyllis : that 's it ? that 's what you want to be honest with me about ? billy : well , i mean , i feel like it 's important because if i 'm not honest with you , then that starts to mess with us , and then i start getting too involved here , and i start pulling away from you , and i do n't want that to happen . so ... i mean , that 's what you want , right ? you want us to ... you want me to be honest with you . you okay ? i feel like you were expecting me to say something else . victor : hey ! neil : hey ! victor : neil , my man . neil : look who it is . victor : how are you ? neil : [ laughs ] i 'm good , victor . how you doing ? come on . take a chair . victor : do you mind ? neil : no , come on . victor : all right . so ... neil : so , i , uh -- i would ask about nikki , but ... victor : i 'd rather not talk about that , if you do n't mind . neil : no . do n't mind at all . so , why do n't you pick a topic ? what you got ? victor : i hear there was a dinner celebrating ashley . neil : yeah , there certainly was . innovator of the year award . victor : you were there ? neil : i was there . victor : there was a family issue , i hear . neil : yeah , let 's just say it was , uh , an eventful evening that ashley handled with a lot of poise and grace . victor : uh - huh . neil : but if you want to know more about it , i would pick up the phone and talk to her . victor : i will do that . neil : so , i caught nick 's interview with hilary . victor : yeah . neil : how you feel about that ? making a substantial donation from his trust fund to my charity . victor : right . and the fact that jack abbott is your partner . neil : that must bother you quite a bit . knowing that he has equal say in where that money is donated . victor : you bet . but you know , what my son does with his money is really his business . he and i are not getting along well together , let 's put it that way . hilary : nick ! i 'm glad i ran into you . the viewer response to your segment was more than i could hope for . i 'm getting tons of e - mails raving about how generous and inspiring you are . and it even led to an uptick in charitable donations . nick : well , it 's nice to know that not everyone thinks my actions were crazy . hilary : well , i 'm just really glad that i was able to help you get your message out there . victoria : well , it definitely made a big impact on the people that nick wanted to reach . hilary : i would love to interview you , too , victoria . you could tell your side of the victor story just like nick did . victoria : thanks , but no thanks . hilary : you have no reason to trust me . victoria : you do n't say ? hilary : but i can assure that this time , things will be different . everything straightforward . we will agree on everything in advance . no tricks . nick : look , i will say , hilary was extremely fair with me , and if you feel like your reputation is still taking shots because of this footage with hochman that came out , then this could be a good opportunity for you to set the record straight . hilary : thank you , nick . that 's really nice of you to say . victoria : yeah , it 's very nice of you . but my brother will just have to forgive me if i do n't take this particular piece of advice . i know your game , hilary , and i want nothing more to do with you or your show . hilary : can i speak with victoria alone ? victoria : i have no interest in talking to you . nick : look , learning from my own mistakes , i have learned that anger does n't do anyone any good . so hear her out . victoria : [ scoffs ] [ door opens ] jack : her things are gone . traci : we better be sure . let 's go check . ashley : no shoes , no clothes . everything 's gone . traci : and all of her personal things are out of the bathroom , also . graham must had the hotel pack her up . otherwise , they would n't have time to -- jack : she was in an awfully big hurry . traci : [ gasps ] ashley : there has to be some way to track them . go to graham 's room ! traci : okay . [ cellphone rings ] jack : wait , is that dina ? ashley : uh , no . i 'll be right with you . just give me one minute . victor . what do you need ? victor : i do n't need anything . i just wanted to offer my congratulations . ashley : i 'm sorry ? victor : you won the innovator of the year award . ashley : oh , right . thank you . i 'm just a little distracted . victor : well , i figured it 's long overdue and well - deserved . so i understand there was a dinner . how did that go ? ashley : can i talk to you a little bit later about that ? victor : sure . is everything all right ? ashley : it 's dina . she had a stroke . victor : she did ? are you at the hospital ? i can be right there in a few minutes . ashley : no , it 's -- it 's not necessary , but thank you very much . victor : is there anything you need me to help you with ? ashley : there 's really nothing . tracy , jack , and i have it covered , but again -- traci : graham 's room is cleared out , too . ashley : i 've got to go . jack : he 's probably got her on her jet right now , headed to paris . ashley : where he 's gon na have complete control over her . neil : hey . sorry about that . victor : yeah , you know , ashley said that dina had a stroke . neil : what ? that 's terrible . victor : yeah . neil : is she gon na be all right ? victor : well , she did n't go into details . neil : what about ashley ? victor : sounded rather distracted . neil : dina 's connection with her children 's come a long way since she returned to genoa city . you know , jack actually told me that he enjoys working with her at jabot . victor : well , it 's nice to have a member of your family work alongside you . i 'm very happy that abby is with me at newman enterprises . neil : right ? like i am with devon . victor : yeah . neil : i imagine nick feels the same way about working with noah . victor : i guess so . neil : hey . victor : yeah ? neil : i know it 's painful , not having a good relationship with your son . victor : yeah , well ... seems that sometimes it 's better to keep family apart , you know ? neil : i ca n't even imagine that , you know ? our kids grow up , and they still need us . victor : although they do n't know it . neil : well , we need them . victor : as if it 's a chore to be saddled with all the opportunities and all the money . i just have a feeling this generation is just very ungrateful . very entitled . i worked my behind off to create wealth and opportunity for my children and grandchildren , making sure that they did n't have to go through all the loneliness and hunger that i went through . neil : i do n't know what happened between you and nicholas , but i do know this -- i have had my fair share of problems with lily and devon , and i let them know , man , and that little boy of mine , moses ... victor : mm - hmm . neil : ... that they are loved forever and a day , you know ? no matter what . victor : but do i need to remind you that you did n't sound like that a few years ago ? neil : well , yeah , i mean , come on , man . i made some bad choices . i , uh , was letting my personal demons get ahold of me . being an alcoholic , you know , it goes with the territory . victor : i never told you how much i respect the fact that you overcame those demons . i really respect you for that . neil : thank you . thank you very much . yeah . one day at a time . victor : yep . but i 'll be damned if i have my son throw everything that i 've created back in my face . neil : you know what ? i think you 're gon na be there for him when he really needs you . victor : i 'm not so sure . neil : you 're his father . you know , if i ever let a business problem come between me and devon , as father and son , you know something ? hamilton - winters group , my company ? victor : mm - hmm . neil : history . i 'm out . victor : i 'm gon na hold you to those words . neil : you absolutely can . because i will never let anger get in the way of having a relationship with my kids . victor : i 'm glad to hear that , neil . at the moment , i do n't share those sentiments . victoria : okay . so ... where are the hidden cameras ? or maybe you bribed the waiter to secretly record me with his phone . hilary : i understand why you would think that , but ... victoria , that 's not what this is about . victoria : you better be honest with me , or i 'm gon na leave right now . you should try it . it might make you feel like a new person . hilary : full disclosure , i have a few of the wait staff on my payroll . they tip me off when anyone of interest comes in or if they overhear a juicy tidbit while they 're refilling water glasses . oh , and if you 're gon na have a clandestine phone call , i would n't do it in the alcove outside of the ladies ' room . the flowers have ears . victoria : i do n't know why i should be surprised that you 're spying on me and my family . hilary : you 're naive if you think that i am the only one . the newman family has been in the spotlight long before i came to this town . victoria : and that justifies your actions ? we 're well - known , so it 's open season on us ? hilary : no , no , that 's not -- victoria : save it . i do n't need to hear your pitch . how the dare body spray demo episode was such a big hit for brash & sassy and how it caused a ratings hike for `` the hilary hour `` and how we should work together again because it paid off so well the last time . am i leaving anything out ? hilary : yes . my apology . phyllis : you know what , i 'm gon na hit the gym before i get home . are you gon na be working late ? billy : i do n't know yet . hold on a second . are you okay ? phyllis : i 'm disappointed that this is what you 've been worried about and twisted about , you know ? i mean , i ... i know that you do n't blame me for the rift between you and jack . he 's the one that 's made things difficult on you . if you want to reconnect with the family , then do it . i know that ashley and traci miss you as much as you miss them . billy : thank you for understanding that . i still feel like you 're expecting me to say something else . phyllis : i just -- i thought that there were issues here , you know ? with victoria . billy : what kind of issues ? like she 's mistreating me and that i 'm gon na quit ? phyllis : that would be very nice . i 'd have you all to myself , you know ? i know she can be pushy . does that ever , like , just get to you ? billy : i 'm good . phyllis : okay . i 'll see you at home . billy : hey . i hope you realize that i 'm here for you , okay ? if there 's something you feel that you need to ... talk to me about , if you 're going through something ... phyllis : i hope you realize how much i love you . i love you . hilary : victoria , when you went off on me at the club the other day , i realize that you were still angry about what i did , and it reinforced how much i hurt you by airing that footage . victoria : wait . what do you mean , i went off on you ? hilary : well , maybe that was n't the best choice of words , but you were obviously upset . and you had every right to be . i let my ambition get in the way of your feelings , and i -- i 'm so sorry about that , okay ? victoria : and yet you 're not quitting your show to run off and rescue puppies . hilary : i want to start over . i want to stop putting the scoop ahead of people that i like and respect . nick : you ignoring me ? phyllis : [ laughing ] okay . nick : that 's not the reaction i was looking for . phyllis : who needs cardio with you around ? nick : well , yeah , i mean , i am the only sweaty person in the place . what 's going on ? what 's wrong ? phyllis : you 're the one with the big news . tell me , does our daughter have any inheritance left ? nick : [ laughs ] all right , you saw it . phyllis : yeah . you could have said something to your exes and your kids when you gave all your money away . i bet sharon did n't take to it too well . nick : eh . [ laughs ] no . was n't a pleasant conversation . but i 'm gon na tell you exactly what i told her . i do n't want my kids relying on my money for the rest of their lives , you know ? i 'm trying to raise financially independent children . i do n't want them thinking they can use me as a fallback when times get tough . now , my dad , on the other hand ... phyllis : okay . say no more . you had me at victor . no further discussion necessary . nick : i 'm not sure i 'm happy or annoyed that you and i still understand each other so well . phyllis : oh , i do understand you . you just think you understand me . nick : oh , really ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : then how come i can tell that there is something bothering you ? phyllis : lucky guess . nick : oh . i 'll do you one better then . what did billy do now ? phyllis : why do you always have to blame him ? nick : tell me i 'm wrong . phyllis : you 're wrong . nick : oh . all right . why do n't you tell me the truth now ? phyllis : things are just a little intense right now at brash & sassy . nick : with victoria ? phyllis : [ sighs ] billy just thinks he owes it to her to work as hard as she does . nick : [ scoffs ] i just do n't get it . when are you two gon na get it ? you are too good for this guy . phyllis : [ sighs ] billy : so , the shipment 's back on schedule . good . got to love when everything goes according to plan . yes , i will tell victoria how you came through for us , and i appreciate it . okay . bye - bye . victor : where is my daughter ? billy : she 's not here , victor , but i 'll tell her you stopped by and that you could n't stick around . victor : were you at ashley 's dinner last night ? billy : yes , i was , and i do n't have time to discuss with you . victor : do you realize that dina had a mild stroke ? billy : what 'd you say ? victor : what , does that concern you ? billy : yeah , it does concern me because she 's a nice woman . it 's my sisters ' mother , and i 'm worried about my sisters . victor : well , i would suggest you not go there because ashley 's rather upset . billy : well , you know what , even more reason to go to them right now . victor : well , that might make you feel good , but i assure you that ashley and traci will consider that an intrusion . billy : they 're my sisters , victor . victor : that 's right . and dina is their mother , not yours . so , if i were you , i 'd lie low for a while , you know ? stay out of their business . neil : my man ! i 'm glad i caught you . um , listen , i 'm downstairs . i 'm hungry . why do n't you join me for a bite and a drink ? no , no . listen to me . you leave those files in the office . i do n't want to catch up on any kind of business at all . i just want to spend some quality time with my son . nick : i was just with victoria . phyllis : yeah ? did she mention billy ? nick : she called him . there was some crisis at work , so he calmed her down . i think he handled it . phyllis : of course he did . you would n't happen to know what that crisis was about , would you ? nick : well , i do n't know . i was n't paying attention . [ chuckles ] look , she 's my sister . i 'm very loyal to her . so whatever 's going on with brash & sassy , you ca n't expect me to spill anything to her competitor . phyllis : do you really think i 'm gon na report back to jack ? nick : well , i do n't know , phyllis , would you ? phyllis : you know , everybody 's bending over backwards to look out for victoria when we all know she 's perfectly capable of taking care of herself . nick : yeah , i do n't know about that . hilary : i was never out to get you . victoria : well , it certainly felt that way . hilary : we always had a great working relationship . i want to get back to that . i want to get your trust back . victoria : how are we supposed to make that happen ? hilary : an interview . victoria : [ scoffs ] hilary : come on , brash & sassy is always coming up with new ideas . victoria : so ? hilary : so , i 'm sure that there 's something new coming down the pipeline . something that you want to get out there and promote . victoria : even if that were the case , how do i know you wo n't march that straight back to jack , and then come back and say that your schedule does n't have time for a promotional show after all ? or better yet , maybe you 're gon na blindside me on the air about my personal life . hilary : that wo n't happen . victoria : you say you want my trust , hilary , but i 've seen you go back on your word too many times to believe you . can i get the check ? billy : you know , victor , for once , i 'm actually gon na agree with you , and it -- it comes to me with a certain amount of shock why you are looking out for me . victor : i 'm looking out for the abbotts i care about . billy : ah , there 's the victor i 've come to know and avoid . billy : all right , well , for this fleeting moment of good will , i 'll let victoria know that you stopped by . thank you . victor : victoria has grown dependent upon you much more than she used to . billy : i 'm not gon na hurt her , if that 's what you 're worried about . victor : and , uh , you 've even turned against your own brother to help her . billy : well , i 'm always gon na side with victoria over jack . victor : i want my daughter back in my life . billy : that 's not surprising to me . what is surprising to me is why you 're opening up to me about this . why are you doing that ? victor : i want her to trust me again . billy : come on , victor , why would anybody do that ? especially victoria . victor : but you 're very close to her , and i think you can persuade her to do so . nick : [ breathing heavily ] [ sighs ] phyllis : why do you think that victoria is n't any good at taking care of herself ? nick : well , brash & sassy has n't exactly been on stable ground lately . vick likes to think she 's in control of things , but despite all the constant reminders , life is controlling her -- it 's not the other way around . now , who do you think she turns to to help her through that ? phyllis : billy . believe me , i know , and do n't you say a bad word about him . nick : it 's not just billy . i mean , you know , hilary stopped by while vick and i were having lunch , and she mentioned ... you know what , it 's not important . phyllis : it 's important for you to mention it . all right , what ? what ? what ? what ? what ? what ? what did hilary say ? nick : [ chuckles ] phyllis : seriously ? you 're not gon na answer me ? nick : hilary wants to interview victoria . phyllis : why ? i doubt with brash & sassy 's financial woes that victoria wants to give away her trust fund on tv , so ... nick : i think that hilary feels bad about the way she portrayed the newman family , and this is a chance for her to make things right . phyllis : do you think she should do the show ? nick : look , when i went on there , it helped me come to terms with my dad . if vick does an interview , it could let her talk about brash & sassy 's new products . she could insist that the interview be live so she could control the content . that way , hilary could n't go back and edit it to make victoria look bad . it could be a valuable promotional tool to help brash & sassy get back on its feet . phyllis : i 'm guessing victoria 's missing the benefits , and she just said no ? nick : hilary can be persuasive , you know ? maybe vick changed her mind . phyllis : hilary and victoria together ... that could be ca n't - miss tv . hilary : i got this . i 'll sign a contract ! stating everything that we 'll discuss during the interview , and if i violate that contract , strict penalties will be enacted . victoria : my attorney will draw up the contract . hilary : agreed . victoria : and any penalties incurred will be more than just a slap on the wrist . hilary : otherwise , what would be the point ? victoria : there will be absolutely no talk of my personal life . hilary : none . victoria : all right , then . you have a deal . i 'll appear on your show . billy : why do n't you tell me , victor -- why would i ever help you win your daughter back ? victor : if you do , you 'll be generously rewarded . ashley : look ! jack : mother ! traci : mother , we 're here ! ashley : mother ! traci : we 're here !	at the hospital jack , ashley and traci look frantically for dina but then finds out from her doctor that she had been checked out and had left . jack , ashley and traci hurry to dina ' hotel room to see if she had left any trace of where she had gone . at brash and sassy , phyllis tries to get inside billy 's head to get him to confess to her as to what he had done . billy does n't take her bait .victoria and nick meet at newman towers and they discuss how he had given away his millions and does n't seem to regret it . neil and hlary meet at the athletic club bar and she asks him for his help in getting back on the right side of victoria but neil refuses to help her . victoria lets nick know that she is glad that he and victor had formed a truce . billy and phyllis discuss jack and his sisters . billy receives a call from victoria about a crisis at the warehouse and he tells her that he will handle it . he makes a quck call and then turns his attention back to phyllis . billy reveals to phyllis as to what had happened at the celebration honoring ashley .
[ previously_on ] nick : i get it , that you need space . sharon : good . nick : is this more important than us ? sharon : was phyllis ? victoria : did you commission this ? nikki : what , this thing ? ! phyllis : i want to know how this got here . who is behind this ? nikki : well , do n't look at me . i had nothing to do with it . phyllis : so , the only way we 're gon na prove that j.t . is still down there is with a jackhammer and a stick of dynamite . neither of the notes that we received mentioned j.t . 's death or our part in it . and our blackmailers have proven that there 's zero evidence , let alone evidence that 's gon na stand up in court . sharon : the person who sent these letters demanded $ 250,000 . you sent him $ 1 ? nikki : i sent a clear message that we wo n't be messed with . ashley : john abbott was an exceptional man , and i do n't care if it 's his dna that 's running through your veins . you are nothing like him ! and you never will be , jack ! traci : ashley ! ashley ! what are you doing ? there 's just too much tension in the house with all of us living here . ashley : i think the best solution is for me just to move out . dina : mm . ahh ! uh , what day is it , dear ? abby : it 's thursday . dina : thursday ? [ gasps ] oh , my god , it 's bridge club today . you know , katherine and jennifer and , oh , that awful woman joanna will be here soon ! abby : you know what , i forgot to tell you , they ca n't make it today . dina : oh . well , then what are we going to do , hmm ? abby : well , i have to go out for a while , but , um ... i 'm gon na meet my boyfriend . he and i are having breakfast with his sister . dina : oh , you are ? his sister . [ laughs ] oh , i remember when john introduced me to his family . abby : [ chuckles ] dina : that 's when i knew it was getting serious . abby : oh , well , i am not sure arturo and i are there yet , but i will keep you posted . in the meantime , mrs . martinez and kelly will be here . dina : who ? abby : the housekeeper and your nurse ? dina : oh . oh , well , tell that housekeeper to be sure and clean the children 's rooms . abby : okay . i will . i 'm gon na tell them i 'm leaving . i 'll be right back . dina : goodie . who 's there ? who 's there ? ashley : hello , mother . victoria : i got your message . sharon : uh , let 's talk on the patio . victoria : what 's going on ? did you hear something ? sharon : no . i just wanted to talk to you in person without phyllis or nikki here and get your honest opinion about how we handled our situation . victoria : [ sighs ] well , considering that we have n't heard anything , i 'd say we made the right choice . sharon : i wish that made me feel better . victoria : have you heard anything at the police station ? sharon : rey 's playing it really close to the vest . victoria : look , the whole point of you taking that job was so that you could get him to open up to you . sharon : well , i 'm working on it , but i have to be careful . i ca n't be too obvious . rey is smart . he 'll see right through me . sometimes it feels like he can anyway . victoria : what does that mean ? sharon : nothing . victoria : sharon , is there something going on with you and rey ? rey : lola . lola : oh , i 'm sorry . why did you decide to meet here ? you know i hate this fancy stuff . arturo : abby picked it . lola : ahh , so abby 's the one who 's calling the shots now , huh ? arturo : [ chuckles ] i bet if your new boyfriend brought you here , you would n't be complaining . lola : arturo , kyle 's not my boyfriend . arturo : oh , no ? so , what is he ? lola : a dude i 've gone out with a couple times . arturo : huh . how 's that any different than a boyfriend ? lola : look , i 'm focusing on my business , okay ? making it a huge success . i do n't have time for a serious relationship . with anyone . arturo : all right , what did he do ? ashley : has everybody gone out ? dina : yes , but john 's about to come down for breakfast . ashley : right . that was always his favorite time of the day . dina : mm - hmm . ashley : sitting around the dining room table with his family in the morning . dina : yeah . well , i 'm so glad to be a part of it again . to be here with john and the children . ashley : it 's a real shame you had to be gone for so long . especially for your children . you have no idea how much they missed you . dina : well , i -- i just do n't want to talk about that . abby : mom ? ashley : hi ! abby : what are you doing ? i was just letting dina 's nurses know that i 'm leaving . ashley : you look tired . are you okay ? abby : yeah , well , i have n't been sleeping well . ashley : i know . neither have i. i 'm sure your uncle jack has been , though . abby : you know what , i 'm late meeting arturo . ashley : okay , abby -- abby : i do n't want to talk about it , i 'm not ready . dina . dina : hmm ? abby : i 'm going now , okay ? dina : oh . oh , okay . but you 'll be back soon ? abby : of course . dina : thank you . why did you upset that young girl ? ashley : [ sighs ] i -- i did n't mean to upset anybody . i 'm just gon na go upstairs and get my things . dina : oh , no , no , no , no . only family 's allowed up there . you do n't belong here . you 're not an abbott . ashley : yes , i am . dina : no , you 're not . ashley : i 'm ashley . dina : ashley 's my little girl . ashley : she 's all grown up now . dina : oh , you 're lying . ashley : i 'm not -- [ sighs ] look , i just want to get my things , okay ? dina : oh , no ! you 're not an abbott . do n't you dare go up , or i 'm gon na call the police ! ashley : do whatever you have to do ! dina : [ scoffs ] where 's my phone ? additional sponsorship victoria : i have a meeting i have to get to , so we can talk about that project that we 're working on later . sharon : sure . victoria : okay . bye , nick . nick : bye . sharon : so , how 's christian ? is he getting used to the new house ? nick : there 's been some rough moments , you know . he still wakes up in the middle of the night sometimes . he calls for you . i think he misses faith and mariah , also . sharon : we miss him , too . you can bring him out to the ranch anytime . nick : well , you are more than welcome to come to my place , too . maybe next time faith comes , you could bring her and check out the new place . sharon : i do n't think that 's a good idea . nick : why not ? sharon : i still want to be a part of christian 's life , but do n't read anything more into that . oh , i thought you 'd already left for the station . rey : i was waiting for a delivery . sharon : between the hours of 8 : 00 am and 6 : 00 pm ? rey : yeah , i 'm one of those suckers who thinks he 's gon na be the first delivery of the day . sharon : well , i 'm guessing that did n't work out since it 's a little after 8 : 00 . rey : eh , at least i was n't last . sharon : what were you waiting for ? rey : a bed . a new bed . it 's , uh -- nick : you know , that is interesting , it is , but sharon and i were in the middle of something . rey : sorry . sharon : no , do n't be . i want to hear about your new bed . rey : really ? sharon : yeah , i ca n't think of anything more interesting . lola : who said kyle did anything ? arturo : those eyes . they do not lie , not to me . so tell me -- what 'd the punk do ? lola : he 's not a punk . arturo : lola , tell me what he did , or i 'll go and find out from him . i do n't care . lola : it 's no big deal . kyle and i were on a date , and his annoying ex- girlfriend summer barged in , freaking over a broken nail , or something . you would have thought that her arm was cut off by the way kyle ran to her . arturo : summer newman ? lola : you know her ? arturo : yeah . she 's abby 's niece . lola : she 's nothing like her aunt . arturo : i actually met her before i knew who she was . yeah , i ran into her upstairs when abby were on the outs , i guess you could say . we were dancing , abby saw us , and she poured a drink on my head . lola : good for her . arturo : summer seemed to enjoy the whole thing . lola : yeah , she definitely gets off on causing trouble . she loved it when kyle cut our date short to kiss away her fake tears . arturo : wait , he fell for it ? lola : well , he claims that i 'd respect him for him helping out a friend , you know ? arturo : and you believe him ? lola : well , it 's better than him being a jerk to her . arturo : maybe you have a good influence on the guy . lola : oh , okay , so now you 're taking his side . arturo : well , i mean , yeah , between you and summer , somebody has to , right ? besides , if he 's not your boyfriend , why do you even care ? lola : [ scoffs ] i don't . if he wants to hook up with summer , he can do whatever he wants . that 's his business . arturo : [ chuckles ] there it is again . your eyes are giving you away . abby : oh , my gosh , i 'm so sorry i 'm late . more abbott family drama . we should have our own reality show -- not in a good way . lola : it looks like you guys need to talk , so i 'll do breakfast another time . abby : no , no , you do n't have to do that . lola : no . no worries . it 's no big deal . i have to start getting the truck ready anyway . arturo : thanks , sis . abby : bye . [ sighs ] you have a really sweet sister . arturo : yeah , we all have our moments , do n't we ? all families . abby : not like mine . arturo : hey . abby : i just -- i hate them . all they do is hurt each other . i ca n't stand it anymore . arturo : abby , look , i 've wanted to disown my family so many times , but no matter what they do , at the end of the day , they 're still family . sharon : i 've been thinking about getting a new bed . the old one just does n't feel - right anymore . it 's time for a change . rey : i know what you mean . sharon : so , what kind of mattress did you get ? rey : i went all - out . i got a smart one . sharon : [ gasps ] the kind that cool down and heat up depending on your body temperature ? rey : yeah . that 's not all it does . it can adjust firmness when you roll over to one side . it tilts up and down . you can even set an alarm for it to wake you up during your deepest sleep . sharon : wow ! you hit the mattress jackpot . rey : [ chuckles ] sharon : oh , just do n't cut the tag off . i might have to report you to the police . rey : that 's a good one . nick : okay . riveting conversation . call me later . we 'll talk about our kids . rey : i should let you and nick ... sharon : uh , no , that 's okay . we were just working out schedules with the kids . we can do that by text . so , tell me more about this mattress . is it as good as they claim ? rey : it 's pretty awesome . the only thing is is that i got to buy new sheets , and i ca n't think of anything i hate more than shopping , so ... sharon : um , i can help with that . rey : you do n't have to do that . sharon : no , you do n't understand . see , i love shopping . what size mattress did you get ? rey : it 's , uh ... it 's big . sharon : [ chuckles ] okay . let 's go and check it out , and while i 'm there , i can see if this mattress is as good as you say . rey : you 'll see . it 's like laying on a cloud . sharon : i ca n't wait . dina : hello ? hello ? ! what do you mean , it 's not a working number ? ashley : dina . dina : oh , my god . [ groans ] ashley : dina , what are you doing ? dina : i 'm calling the police . ashley : okay , please put the phone down . dina : oh , do n't tell me what to do . i wo n't put the phone down . and what are you doing with this box ? ashley : these are my things , and i 'm taking them . dina : these are family mementos . ashley : yes , which belong to me . dina : nothing in this house belongs to you . nothing . ashley : okay , do you remember this ? dina : oh ! yes , i do ! [ chuckles ] john gave this to ashley on her 7th birthday . ashley : yes . exactly . yes . and this -- this was the tennis trophy that i won , and this is my yearbook , and these are my photo albums , and these are gifts that daddy gave me . dina : you are lying . these things belong to ashley . ashley : yes , they do . you 're right . dina : these are a reminder of the happy life she had in this house , and you are stealing them from her . because you 're jealous . oh , yes , you 're very , very jealous of the life i had in this house with john and our children . now , i want you to leave this stuff and get out . ashley : just take it . you 've taken everything else from me . just keep it ! dina : oh , stop it . [ gasps ] oh , there is jackie . oh , he 's so handsome , like his father . [ laughing ] and , oh , traci -- always her head in a book . she just loved to read . oh ! and this is christmas -- christmas that we -- oh ! mwah ! we had such a wonderful time at christmas in this house . all the love that we shared . ashley : you know , all i remember are the raised voices and the doors slamming and the sound of your car when it pulled out of the garage . dina : family breakfasts when we all were sitting around the table making our plans for the day . ashley : daddy started that after you left us . he wanted us to feel love , and he wanted us to know that we were wanted . he did everything he could to make me feel like i was the most important person in the world , and you took that from me . dina : no , no , no , no . no , i didn't . i love ashley . and i -- ashley : i tried for so long to prove that i deserved to have a piece of the family legacy , but it 's been shown to me so many times -- so many times that i 'm not worthy of it . ashley abbott 's not worthy of it , and you took that from me , too ! dina : oh ! no , no . i love ashley ! i adore her with all my heart . ashley : you know what , you tell yourself that if it makes you feel better , okay ? dina : no , it 's true ! it 's true ! ashley : it 's not true . dina : it is true ! ashley : it 's not ! dina : it is true , and i can prove it . ashley : you ca n't prove it . dina : yes , i can ! ashley : there 's nothing around here that can prove it because it never , ever existed . dina : yes , it does exist ! it does exist ! [ cries ] [ sighs ] it does exist , it does exist . [ door slams ] oh , it -- it does exist . [ sobbing ] it does exist . arturo : [ sighs ] you were not kidding when you said your family was falling apart . i should have figured when i saw the busted window at jabot . abby : yeah , my uncle jack was furious with my mom . arturo : i ca n't say i blame him . abby : i just -- i did n't think my mom was capable of being so cruel . arturo : your uncle using her paternity against her is pretty messed up . not surprising it drove her -- abby : crazy ? arturo : to do something she would n't normally do . abby : this is the kind of thing that i would expect from the other side of my family , from the newmans , not the abbotts . the abbotts have always been loving and supportive . they had this special bond that started with john abbott , and it just grew stronger and stronger , and now everything has changed . arturo : but it does n't mean that it 's broken . it just means you guys need to work a little harder to try and get it back to where it used to be . abby : well , it seems like everyone is doing the opposite , doing terrible things to each other . terrible things to people they claim they love , and just when i think it 's over , something worse happens . arturo : what can i do ? abby : i do n't think there 's anything anyone can do . [ sighs ] victoria : thank you . ashley ! hello . ashley : hello . going out for a run ? victoria : uh , well , it 's a great stress reliever . you should try it . ashley : mm , i can see it 's working wonders for you , victoria . victoria : well , clearly it is a work - in - progress . ashley : maybe i should try it . either that , or inflict bodily harm . victoria : i could give you the number of my karate instructor , if you 'd prefer . [ chuckles ] ashley : perfect ! victoria : i 'm surprised that you 're so tense . i think that you 'd be riding high right now . ashley : why 's that ? victoria : well , i heard that you got jabot 's board of directors to fire billy as c.e.o . and hire you . ashley : yeah , well , you have n't heard the latest , have you ? i was voted out . victoria : what ? that 's an -- ashley : unexpected turn of events ? i know . victoria : i know how it felt when jack had you removed as c.e.o . last year . i thought that once you got that title back , you 'd do anything that you could to hold onto it . ashley : mm . i did . and my whole life got blown up in the process . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rey : if you had n't convinced mrs . park to testify against those thugs , they would have walked . sharon : well , she was grateful to you guys for coming to her aid when her store was held up , and i told her it took a village , and she wanted to do her part to keep the community safe . rey : well , i hope the village realizes how lucky they are to have you . sharon : i just hope to teach people to stand up and fight back against bullies . rey : well , congratulations . you 're doing a good -- a good job . new sheets . sharon : i stopped and picked those up on the way in today . i hope the color 's okay . rey : it 's very manly . but , really , you should n't -- you should n't have gone to so much trouble . sharon : no , no , no . i told you , i love shopping , and now you can use your super - smart bed . rey : you think it could put on its own sheets ? sharon : i think not , no . rey : it should . for the amount that i paid ... sharon : i wish they would make one that does the dishes . or , no , one that would give me a manicure after i 've done the dishes . hey , maybe we should invent one . rey : yeah , i think i 'll stick to what i know . sharon : well , sometimes change can be good . rey : like you and nick ? sharon : [ sighs ] rey : that could n't have been easy , back at the coffee shop . sharon : you know , he was just acting like such a -- just -- like nothing 's changed between us . rey : it ca n't be easy , after being connected to somebody that long . sharon : no . it 's not . but i feel like i 've turned a corner . rey : well , i hope it leads to someplace good . dina : ... somewhere . i 've got to find it . it 's got to be here . it 's -- where did i put it ? damn it ! yeah . is it here ? no , it 's not there . [ sighs ] oh , damn it ! [ sighs ] oh . oh , my ... i know . it 's over here . yeah , yeah . it 's over here . oh , no ! it 's not there . it 's not here . where did i put it ? kyle : dina ? dina : hmm ? no , i -- i have to find it . kyle : hey . what 's going on ? you lose something ? dina : lose ? kyle : yeah , maybe i can help you find what you 're looking for . dina : no , you know what , i 'm a good mother . i am a good mother . kyle : of course you are . dina : and i have -- i have to find it . i have to find it . it was here . i 'm sure it was . but now i do n't know where -- where it was . kyle : okay , we 'll look together . tell me what we 're searching for . dina : [ sighs ] i -- i am good mother , you know , a very good mother . and i have proof -- i do -- because i put it -- i told john to put it in his will . no , no . not his will . the papers , into the safe , and -- and the papers ... oh ! with a signature for ashley ! kyle : so we 're looking for a paper with a signature . dina : it 's in the safe . kyle : like a safe deposit box . dina : that 's it . it was right here , though , but now it 's gone . and i told john to put the safe at -- and we took the papers and we put them in the safe together . kyle : at jabot ? dina : yes , of course at jabot ! kyle : let 's take a drive . dina : what ? ! i have to find the safe . kyle : i think i know where it is . ashley : i guess i should n't be surprised how it all turned out . i saw what happened to you when you colluded with jack to get me thrown out of newman . victoria : dad thought that i was being disloyal . ashley : oh , you were just trying to get what was rightfully yours , just like me . victoria : what did you do ? ashley : i tried to take my life back , and i guess i resorted to extreme measures , but i did n't do anything worse than what 's been done to me . i have no idea why i 'm talking to you right now . victoria : because i understand what it feels like to have to prove you 're as smart and qualified and deserving as your brother . ashley : yeah , and no matter what you do , you just never seem to measure up in some people 's eyes . victoria : word ! ashley : [ laughs ] victoria : so , when did your family decide to dress up as my family for halloween this year ? ashley : what ? victoria : i do n't know , i just always think that the newmans are the dysfunctional royalty of the town and the abbotts are kind and loving and generous . they 're the all american family . ashley : yeah . well , that 's just how we were raised , you know , to project that image . smile and be nice and do n't let anybody know what 's really going on , but there was a lot going on , and not all of it was good . victoria : i never would have known . ashley : well , it turns out that the abbotts can be just as ruthless as the newmans . victoria : is that what brought you to this point ? ashley : yeah . i guess i just had it . i was so tired of being bullied . you know , i came up with this battle plan , and i knew that once i went forward with it , there 'd be no turning back , and the craziest thing is , i -- i do n't really have any regrets . victoria : it 's taken its toll , in more ways than you can imagine . ashley : sounds like you 've been through something similar . well , was it worth it ? victoria : i hope so . abby : thank you . arturo : you bought breakfast . again . abby : that 's not what i mean . thank you for the support . arturo : you know i 'm here for you , abby . abby : i do . and to hear you say that is reassuring in its own right . it 's easy for me to keep this inside bottled up , but to be able to talk about it , to just get it all out there , it 's very , um ... arturo : therapeutic ? abby : and then some . arturo : well , i have quite a bit of experience when it comes to family hurting each other . i know how deep the cuts can go . abby : you and rey ? arturo : yeah . nick : abby . abby : nick . hi . nick : i thought i heard you out here . hey , arturo . arturo : nick . abby : do you need something ? nick : yeah , can i talk to you for a second ? abby : yeah . sure . see you later ? arturo : all right . abby : is this about the distribution strategies for the upcoming pr campaign ? nick : it 's not about work . has arturo talked to you much about his brother ? abby : uh , no , that 's a topic he likes to avoid . nick : there 's got to be a reason for that . abby : there 's some bad blood between them . nick : and he never mentioned why ? abby : not really . nick : i 'm surprised you 're not more curious about that . abby : i 'm surprised you are . rey : uh , do you think you -- sharon : no . no . i will not do your report for you . rey : oh , it 's just the victim part . sharon : [ sighs ] okay . finish the rest and then send it to me . rey : thank you . reports are just -- sharon : i know , they 're your least favorite part of your job . [ cellphone rings ] [ gasps ] hi ! oh , really ? everyone else must have been busy . [ laughs ] i 'm just kidding . no , i would love to have dinner with you . well , faith 's at a sleepover , so it 'll just be the two of us . oh , and a yummy bottle of wine . what are you in the mood for ? well , i love their pasta , but my thighs don't . would you want to try that new thai place ? okay , great . you get the food , and i 'll get the wine . i 'll see you at the house . rey : that your daughter ? sharon : mini girls ' night . rey : you two seem close . sharon : yeah , we are now . a few years ago , things were n't so good between us . rey : yeah . teenagers can be tough . sharon : no , this was different . i did n't raise mariah from birth , or his twin sister cassie . they were both taken from me as babies , adopted . i found cassie first , but by the time mariah came into my life , her sister had died in a car crash , so ... it was a lot for mariah to deal with . rey : and you . you lost your other daughter . sharon : she was 14 . it was ... well , there are no words . rey : i ca n't imagine losing a child . sharon : i would n't wish that kind of pain on my worst enemy . rey : my wife and i were n't lucky enough to have kids . that 's not true . mia did n't want them . sharon : but you did . rey : yeah , i wanted to be the kind of dad i never had . you know , play soccer with them , take them fishing ... be there when they needed me . i wanted a house full of laughter and noise and whipped cream fights . and love . lots of love . sharon : sometimes people change their minds about wanting kids . [ cellphone chimes ] um , i -- i have to go . rey : are you okay ? sharon : yeah , it 's just an appointment i forgot about . send me that report . dina : where 's john ? kyle : he 's not here , but i 'm sure i can help you find the papers you 're looking for . dina : papers ? kyle : the signed document . you said it was the office . that 's why i brought you here . dina : no , no , no . i was here to have lunch with my husband . we have a table at the country club . kyle : well , while we wait for him , why do n't we look for the safe you were talking about ? dina : the safe ? well ... the safe . it 's over there . it 's right there ! i know . it 's all changed . kyle : maybe you 're confused . dina : no , i 'm not confused . it was right there . we put papers in the safe together . to protect ashley . kyle : okay . dina : it was right there . on the wall . that 's right . [ knocking continues ] dina : yes ! yes ! kyle : i need something -- dina : there you go ! kyle : let 's put it here . dina : yeah , yeah , yeah . kyle : [ grunting ] dina : [ groaning ] kyle : [ grunts ] dina : oh ! [ laughs ] okay . okay . yes . aha ! kyle : holy ... dina : yes . there , see ? i was n't lying . it 's right there on the wall . kyle : we do n't know the combination . dina : well , i do . kyle : you know the combination ? dina : well , of course . it 's my birthday . kyle : august 28th , right ? dina : right . kyle : so , that 's 8 ... dina : mm - hmm . kyle : 28 ... dina : right . kyle : and you just turned ... so that would make it 19 ... dina : 38 . kyle : 38 . dina : well , open it ! open it ! oh ! abby : are you kidding me ? no , i 'm not gon na do that . nick : ab , come on . i 'm not asking you to force this out of him . just kind of , i do n't know , lean the conversation in that direction , and let 's see what happens . abby : lean the conversation ? nick , are you even hearing yourself right now ? nick : it 's not an unreasonable request . what ? abby : you want me to use arturo to get information on rey so you can spy on sharon ? nick : yeah , i do . abby : and you consider that a reasonable request ? nick : look , you 're making me sound like i 'm some jealous ex . abby : good ! because that 's how you 're coming across right now . nick : well , she 's the mother of my kids . abby : oh , please , do not play that card . nick : and i need to know why rosales is so interested in sharon . abby : hmm , but you 're not jealous ? nick : look , sharon and i may not have gotten married , but i still care about her a lot , and this guy has been lying since `` hello . `` he acted like he was my friend . he think he 's this good samaritan . he gave sharon a job . he 's renting a place from her . he invites her over for dinner , and the dude has a wife . abby : mia , yeah , i know . nick : well , why is n't she in the picture ? and why does arturo never want to talk about his brother ? you have to be curious about that . abby : yeah , a little . nick : look -- abby : okay , a lot . yeah , it just does n't feel right lying to arturo about this . nick : okay , okay . you want to get to the truth . all right ? but if you want to get serious with this guy , you need to care about this as much as i do . abby : [ sighs ] okay , fine , i will see what i can do . nick : okay . thank you . you wo n't regret this , abby . abby : i hope not . victoria : yeah , you should have everything that you need by this time tomorrow . mm - hmm . there 's no rush getting back to me . take the weekend , look it over , and then call me if there 's anything that you want to discuss . okay , yeah . we 'll talk soon . bye - bye . sharon , you ca n't just barge in here like that . i was on a conference call . how would you like it if i -- sharon : trust me , you 'd be pissed if i had n't shown up in person . victoria : okay . what 's going on ? sharon : have you checked your e - mail ? victoria : no , not recently . i was tied up on a conference call . sharon : well , you need to look at it . now . victoria : [ sighs ] all right . what exactly am i looking for ? sharon : okay , stop scrolling . there . look at the subject line . `` we 're not through . `` i got the same one . victoria : what about my mom ? and phyllis . sharon : it was delivered to them , too . victoria : `` you now owe $ 249,999 . if it 's not wired into my bank account by midnight tonight , the police will know what 's buried under here . `` [ gasps ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... cane : i would like to see my wife right now . i 'm afraid that 's not possible . sharon : my friendships are n't any of your business , so stay out of my life . traci : i am a little sick about a lot of things , especially the direction this family is headed . dina : what are you doing ? !	nick is jealous about sharon and rey 's friendship and persudes abby to ask arturo about rey 's wife mia and why they are n't together right now . sharon 's bond with rey continues to grow as she tells him cassie and mariah 's story snf he confides to her that he wanted to be a father but his wife does n't want to have kids . ashley goes home to pack her things and she takes out all her anger and frustration on dina who does n't even remember ashley and ca n't figure out why she is angry with her , dina is determined to prove to ashley she is a good mother and she tells ashley that there are some important papers that she and john put in a safe to protect her . dina is agitated later while she looks all over the house for the papers and kyle arrives and he helps her remember tht the safe is in the jabot office . kyle takes dina to jabot and finds the safe hidden behind a painting inside a wall . dina tells kyle that the combination is her birthday so kyle opens the safe to check if the paers are inside and dina is happy that she remembered correctly . victoria and sharon get an e - mail from the blackmailer telling the ladies night group that if they do n't send the rest of the money the police will find out where jt is buried .
sheila : ( thinking ) this wo n't be nearly as much fun as watching you take a swan dive off a building , but it 'll do . sheila : sweet dreams , lauren . and do n't worry . i 'll take real good care of scotty . woman : i did n't know anyone else was in here . sheila : ( british accent ) i was just about to take ms. fenmore 's vitals . woman : well , dr. walker asked me to look after this patient personally . sheila : my goodness , i 'm so sorry . i 'm new here . i only started last week . woman : hello , ms. fenmore . how are you feeling ? lauren : i 'm okay . i thought i heard voices . woman : oh , well , i was just speaking to the other ... [ scene_break ] sharon : i was just as surprised to see nicholas here as you were . victoria : so you were n't expecting him ? sharon : no . victoria : hmm . well , maybe he just came by to give you a little extra support . sharon : yeah , yeah , i mean , i feel like it really gave me a boost in my audition . that 's why i felt so confident . victoria : well , good . i take it this means things are better between you two . sharon : well , yeah . yeah , we have been doing better . spending a lot of time together ... victoria : well , i 'm glad for you . but i still do n't buy it . sharon : buy what ? victoria : that the only reason nicholas showed up was to give you a little smile and a nod . my brother has not set foot in this building since i took over . so why would he stop by today of all days ? [ scene_break ] nick : i wanted to congratulate you on the auditions today . good job . brad : thanks , nick . nick : the candidates are all very strong . it 's gon na be a tough choice . brad : well , it 's up to the market research folks now . though i do n't think any of the others were quite as good as sharon . she really knocked it out of the park today . nick : yeah , i knew she could do it . brad : so did i . still , it was impressive to see her in action . nick : the whole thing was impressive , brad . it 's just too bad it all went downhill . [ scene_break ] jill : brittany 's been up in her room for quite awhile . maybe one of us should go check on her . j.t . : she needs some time alone , jill . jill : she needs her friends . j.t . : hey , brittany . can i get you something ? jill : maybe some tea ? do you wan na sit down , honey ? brittany : it was n't really a dream , was it ? some freakish nightmare . tell me i 'm gon na wake up ... brittany : bobby 's really dead . my husband is gone . my son does n't have a father . jill : brittany ... brittany : what are we gon na do now ? [ scene_break ] gloria : do you honestly think i would work with you on anything , especially trying to prove this ridiculous idea that michael set you up ? tom : you know he did . gloria : i do n't know any such thing ! and i do n't want any part of this . tom : that 's too bad , baby , 'cause you 're in . gloria : oh , no , i 'm not ! i do n't believe for one minute that michael framed you . and if he did , he 's too smart to leave a shred of evidence . sorry , tom . lost cause . tom : well , if anybody can find a way , you can . look , you pulled yourself out of that dump in detroit , did n't you ? and now look at you . living high on the hog and married to john abbott . gloria : yeah , that 's right . and i do n't have time for this now , this war between you and michael . not with his wedding right around the corner , and especially with lauren in the hospital . tom : what 'd you say ? lauren ... is in the hospital ? what happened to her ? [ scene_break ] michael : sweetie . guess who i found out in the parking lot . scott : mom . are you all right ? lauren : oh , scott . oh , thank god , thank god . yes , i 'm fine . scott : mom , i was working at the library . i did n't get any of michael 's messages until a few minutes ago . lauren : its okay , sweetie . i 'm just so grateful that you 're here now . scott : michael did n't tell me much -- something about -- about you on the roof of his building ? lauren : so i just got so dizzy and ... the roof started spinning . i did n't know where i was or what was happening . scott : you 're lucky you were n't hurt . lauren : it was really frightening . it 's a good thing michael got there when he did . scott : i feel a little guilty . lauren : for what ? scott : throwing michael the bachelor party . if he 'd been home with you , you would n't have been alone . lauren : honey -- scott : this would n't have happened . lauren : honey , honey , do n't even go there . i mean , no one could have predicted what would happen . michael : your mother 's right . let 's just be grateful she 's okay . scott : i am . i love you , mom . lauren : i love you , too , sweetie . all right , please , can we talk about something far more pleasant , huh ? how about the wedding that 's coming up ? we should all be looking forward to the big day . scott : the big day ? mom , you 're not still planning on going through with the wedding now ? lauren : of course i am . scott : no , you ca n't do that ! [ scene_break ] gloria : what happened to her ? since when do you care about lauren being sick ? tom : why is she in the hospital ? is it serious ? gloria : the doctors are running tests . we do n't really know what 's wrong with her . we just know that she 's seeing things , things that are n't there . tom : hallucinating , huh ? gloria : that 's right . she 's hallucinating . and she was so scared , she almost jumped off the roof . tom : oh , would n't that be a real shame ? gloria : you 're getting some sick pleasure out of this . out of michael 's fiancée 's suffering , are n't you ? tom : back off . i got my own problems . and number one on the hit parade is your son . now you better help me nail him for setting me up , or that rich hubby of yours is gon na get a personal thank you for springing me from the can . gloria : i do you a favor and you turn right around and use it to blackmail me again ? shame on you , tom . tom : well , you know how it is , glo . leopard . spots . connect the dots . you 'll be hearing from me . [ scene_break ] brittany : bobby ... bobby , you ca n't leave me . jill : honey ... is joshua okay ? is he sleeping ? brittany , is the baby sleeping ? brittany : huh ? oh , um ... yes , he 's ... he 's sleeping . he 's so peaceful . he has no idea that everything 's just been ripped out from underneath him . brittany : j.t . , what did the people from the f.b.i . tell you ? j.t . : i did n't talk to them . jill did . jill : they said that bobby was killed in a hit - and - run right outside the place where he was staying . brittany : are they calling it an accident ? jill : well , they do n't know . it happened so fast , they were n't able to get a license number . brittany : did he die right away ? was he in pain ? please , jill , tell me . i need to know . jill : honey , they said he died immediately . brittany : you 'd think i would have been prepared . j.t . : brittany , nobody can prepare for something like this . brittany : but we never even discussed ... you know , i never even considered what i would do if bobby was killed . jill : well , of course you did n't . because everything bobby did , he did in the hope of building a better life for the three of you . brittany : i - i never even imagined a future without him . brittany : why did n't he ever just say , `` here 's what you do if they manage to get me . here 's how you live without me `` ? brittany : damn him ! i 'll never forgive him for leaving me like this ! damn bobby for doing this to me and joshua ! [ scene_break ] sharon : why are you so determined to read something into nicholas showing up here today ? he was in the background the whole time . victoria : well , he may have been in the background , but believe me , his presence was felt . he was sending a clear message . sharon : what message was that ? victoria : oh , come on , sharon . do n't take me for a fool . he was here to intimidate the other candidates and to make them feel that the whole process was just for show , and they might as well give up and go home because the job was already yours . sharon : nicholas would never do that . victoria : he 's wanted you to be spokesmodel from the very beginning , and if i know my brother -- sharon : oh , you know what ? you do n't know him , victoria . and you 're wrong about this . if i thought that my husband were trying to give me some unfair advantage , i would have been the first person to be upset with him because that 's not how i want to win this competition . victoria : all right , well , for what it 's worth , i believe you . sharon : i 'm glad . sharon : i have some work to get done . do n't you ? victoria : what are you really up to , nicholas ? [ scene_break ] brad : i 'm not exactly sure what you 're talking about , nick . i thought everything went fine today . nick : yeah , that 's part of the problem . brad : please elaborate . nick : the press conference today . at newman enterprises , we do n't invite the media to an event like that . we 're looking for a spokesmodel . it 's a very important internal decision that has n't been made yet . there was just no need for the media to be there . brad : look , nick , with the short lead time before the rollout , we need all the press we can get . now all the better if it 's free . your sister did n't have a problem with it . nick : i would n't be so sure about that . i know my sister . she would n't say anything negative in a public forum like that , especially with reporters around . look , a word of advice -- i do n't know how they did things at jabot , but at newman enterprises , when dealing with the press , and the c.e.o . is standing right next to you , the c.e.o . fields the questions , not the associate . brad : and i can certainly appreciate that . and maybe that 's how it was under your watch . but victoria seems to have a little bit different leadership style . she tends to delegate authority , let others take the initiative . nick : well , that 's fine . as long as those others realize who 's boss . brad : nicholas , i know whose name is on the building . but when i was at jabot , i made that company a lot of money by going with my instincts . and i 'll do the same thing now that i 'm here . nick : well , i hope so . 'cause i know you think you have my sister snowed , but you still have an awful lot to learn about newman enterprises . as a matter of fact , you could think of yourself as a student . because even with all your experience , brad , that 's what you are . brad : yeah , this is brad carlton . i need something , and i need it fast . [ scene_break ] sheila : not once , but twice you 've managed to get away from me . if that nosy nurse had n't come in when she did , you 'd be dead by now ! yeah , well , you know what ? you 're not gon na be so lucky next time , lauren , no . no , i lost scotty once , and now that he is back in my life , i will never lose him again . ever ! well , now you know what , lauren ? third time is a charm . do you hear me ? ( grunts ) ( glass shatters ) tom : wow . that any way to welcome me home ? ( closes door ) sheila : i am really in no mood for your so - called sense of humor . i bailed you out . now why do n't you do me a favor and get out ? tom : what , are you kicking me out of the old homestead ? sheila : i asked you to get your own room days ago ! tom : oh , having a tough time , are we ? sheila : you have no idea . tom : you think not ? how about this ? you 're upset 'cause you were n't able to get rid of lauren fenmore the way you planned . [ scene_break ] lauren : why ca n't i go through with the wedding ? scott : you 're in the hospital . when you get out of here , you got ta take it easy . does the doctor even know what 's wrong with you ? lauren : actually , he has n't said , but that does n't mean anything . scott : then i think you need to hold off until you know more . lauren : honey , i really appreciate your concern , but you 're overreacting . michael , please tell my son he 's overreacting . michael : well , maybe scott has a point . maybe we should consider postponing . lauren : absolutely not . guys , i feel great . i have waited long enough . nothing is gon na stop me from walking down the aisle . scott : ca n't you at least wait until you hear what the doctor says ? reese : sounds like i have good timing . lauren : you do . michael : dr. walker , you have news for us ? reese : i do . we got back the results from lauren 's tox screen . lauren : great . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon ? nick : hey , babe , it 's me . i was wondering if you were ready to go home . oh , yeah , that 's cool . if you have work to do , i 'll just catch up with you later . okay . i love you , too . hey , and i just want to tell you again how proud i am of you . i think you did a really good job today . okay , see you . victor : well ? hello , my boy . nick : you 're home . victor : yeah . nice to be home . nice to see you . [ scene_break ] brittany : our whole marriage was one lie after another . bobby was going to get that cabaret for us , remember ? and then , little by little , he just gave up on it . bobby knew i never cared about the money . jill : brittany , honey , try to calm down . brittany : no , do n't tell me to calm down ! bobby promised . he said our lives would be peaceful and that those goons from his past would never bother us again . and i believed him because he was my husband and he was my life and i believed every word he said . but those goons ... they hooked bobby in and they would n't let him go . he lied . his promises meant nothing . he was never really free of his old life . j.t . : brittany , he tried . he thought it was finally behind him . brittany : well , he was wrong . and where does that leave me and my son ? ! with nothing ! joshua : ( cries over monitor ) jill : i 'll go check on him . j.t . : you done now ? [ scene_break ] reese : we found a rare toxic agent in your blood . michael : toxic agent ? lauren : are you talking about poison ? how would that happen ? reese : well , any number of ways -- something you ate , something you breathed in perhaps from your ventilation system at home or work . michael : no , it could n't have happened at home . lauren and i live together . i 'd be affected , too . i feel fine . reese : well , unless you were exposed , but you just did n't have the same reaction . lauren : so what are you saying , that i 've had some sort of allergy ? reese : well , perhaps . at this point , we just do n't know . when you started experiencing symptoms , do you recall doing anything different around that time ? did you use a strong cleaning product , try a new food ? lauren : no , no . reese : well , now it 's possible the chemical worked its way into your blood through your skin . do you remember touching anything unusual ? lauren : like what ? reese : a plant , some kind of an animal ? lauren : i - i honestly ca n't think of anything . i 've been at home and work and the athletic club . i ca n't imagine where i would come in contact with something like that . scott : what if we ca n't figure out what caused this ? reese : well , there are some tests we can run . it would just be a lot easier if your mom could just point us in some direction . lauren : hmm . well , i ca n't . i mean , if i think of anything , i 'll contact you immediately , but at least we finally know what caused me to act like that on the roof . and i 'm okay , right ? at least that 's something . michael : that 's what matters . scott : so what 's going to happen to my mom now ? lauren : my son is wondering if i 'm going to be okay to get married later this week . reese : well , let 's wait and see . for now , we 'll continue the i.v . that 'll help flush out any remaining toxins from your system . you should be back to your old self soon . michael : when can she be released ? reese : oh , ask me that tomorrow . look , i know you 're anxious to get out of here , but you 've been through a severe trauma . now you just have to give yourself a chance to recuperate . i have to say that i am delighted that you 're doing as well as you are . you 're lucky to be alive . [ scene_break ] sheila : i have no idea what you 're talking about . tom : oh , so that 's how we 're playin ' it , huh ? oh , come on , brenda , it does n't take a college graduate to add this up . you told me lauren fenmore was an enemy . you asked me about poison . now michael 's little fiancée is lyin ' in some hospital after one hell of a bad trip . jeez , i wonder what could make her hallucinate like that . do n't you ? sheila : what do you expect me to say ? tom : honey , i do n't expect anything . all i know is i 'm seein ' my roommate here in a whole , new light . [ scene_break ] lauren : now you see ? dr. walker said i 'd be well enough to get married as planned . scott : if everything goes the way it should . lauren : i 'm not worried . michael : neither are we , right , scott ? scott : is there anything i can do for you , mom ? lauren : yes . put a smile on your face . come on , and you can keep pluggin ' away at your book . scott : oh , the book . i 'm supposed to meet brenda . i 'll have to call her and tell her i ca n't make it . lauren : no , no , no , you will not do such a thing . scott : i want to be here with you . lauren : i know you do , but i do n't want to take you away from your work . come on , you should go . michael will keep an eye on me . michael : i 'm not going anywhere , buddy , go on . lauren : right , and , you know , your writing partner flew all the way from toronto to work with you . now you 've seen me , you know i 'm feeling great , so go be with brenda , all right ? get a lot of writing done and do n't forget to tell her i say hello . [ scene_break ] sheila : that 's it ? that 's all you have to say ? tom : i like a woman who knows how to take charge . sheila : i do n't like it when people get between me and what i want . tom : and in this case , that would be ... sheila : none of your business . tom : fine . i got all the answers i need . so here 's my take -- you got a problem with lauren , i got one with mike , so if we work together ... well , i 'm sure you catch my drift . so meanwhile , how about i take a shower and we talk a little more while we , uh ... celebrate my homecomin ' ? sheila : how about you take a shower in your own room and the celebration 's going to have to wait . tom : i just get out of jail and already you 're shovin ' me out the door ? sheila : i 'm expecting company . tom : oh , honey ... sheila : but i thank you for being so understanding . tom : mm - mm - mmm ! you 're mean . sheila : you know , fortunately for you , tom , you may still be of use to me , but you 're dangerous . too dangerous . [ scene_break ] victor : i tell you what , though , walking through those ancient ruins in greece and realizing that was the birthplace of civilization , that almost gives you goose bumps , puts things in perspective . nick : it sounds like you and mom had an amazing time . victor : had a wonderful time . nick : where is she now ? victor : at home resting . nick : and how is she doing ? you know , really ? victor : hmm ... that 's another story , son . i think cassie 's death and her kidnapping left far deeper wounds than either of us realized , but the trip did a lot of good . ocean breeze , stars at night , away from everything . at times , it was actually quite romantic , to be honest with you . nick : that was exactly what mom needed . victor : yeah , it was what we both needed . nick : i 'm anxious to see her . victor : she feels the same . nick : and what about you ? do n't tell me you came straight here from the airport . ( chuckles ) old habits die hard , huh ? victor : they certainly do , son . so what happened ? what is this all about ? something happened , some special event ? what ? nick : yeah . i 'm sorry you missed it . brad and victoria put on quite a show . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victoria : come in . brad : hey . victoria : hi . i was wondering where you were . brad : i had some loose ends to tie up before checking in with you . victoria : oh , well , i would say that today has been a smashing success , would n't you ? brad : absolutely . we should celebrate . victoria : well , if we were n't so busy , i 'd agree with you there , but ... brad : i knew you were going to say that , but this moment is too important to let it slip by without acknowledging it . victoria : well , by all means . let 's acknowledge it . we would never be where we are today without you , brad . i had no idea how much you would come to mean to this company . brad : and i had no idea how much you 'd come to mean to me . in the short time we 've worked together , we 've accomplished some incredible things , victoria . i 've never felt so passionate and so energized . it 's not just the work . it 's you . you 're an amazing woman , victoria newman ... and i have something i 'd like to give you . [ scene_break ] brittany : i have a right to be angry . j.t . : going off on bobby is n't going to make you feel any better , brittany . brittany : like you 'd know anything about it , or did i miss the part where the love of your life was killed and you were left with a child to raise on your own ? i hate bobby for lying to me ... for lying to himself . j.t . : hey , bobby did what he thought was best for his family . brittany : he was so strong , he was so sure of himself . i counted on him , j.t . i counted on him to be here for me . j.t . : you got a lot more strength than you give yourself credit for . brittany : bobby always tried to do the right thing . where did it get him ? a car plowing into him , dying on some sidewalk with a bunch of strangers around . nobody can even prove that it was the mob who killed him . he died for nothing . j.t . : the feds wo n't give up that easily . brittany : oh , you mean the people who are supposed to protect him ? that 's comforting . joshua will never know his father because those people did n't do their jobs ! what am i going to tell my son ? ( sobs ) oh , god . this ca n't be happening . this is n't happening . what am i going to do ? j.t . : brittany , before bobby left , he asked me to take care of you . brittany : oh , we 've asked so much of you , j.t . j.t . : he asked me ... he asked me because he knew i would n't say no . brittany : j.t . , i do n't expect you to take care of me . j.t . : no , look ... it 's you and me . friends forever , right ? i 'll always be there for you . [ scene_break ] [ lauren remembering . ] ( dog barks ) lauren : aah ! i 've got to get help . i 'll call somebody . lauren : aah ! ( sobs ) sheila : you 're all alone up here on the roof , lauren ... only now , i 'm here , too . we 're together . i 'm in your mind . i 'm a part of your soul . lauren : no ! i know who i am . sheila : do you ? come on , lauren ... why do n't you look ? why do n't you just see ? sheila : look at the sweet , inviting nothingness below and imagine what a relief it would be . that 's right , you can do it . just do it , lauren . lauren : ( whispering ) there 's so much to live for . sheila : ( whispering ) you have nothing ! lauren : i have michael . i have scott . sheila : do n't be stupid . your son hates you . he hates you for abandoning him when he was a child . lauren : ( normal voice ) no ! no , i did n't abandon him . you stole him from me . sheila : ( normal voice ) you shoved him aside . you stuck him into boarding school . lauren : to protect him from you ! sheila : you will never be rid of me . lauren : ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] lauren : it 's frightening , is n't it ? that something could get into my system and mess with my mind like that . michael : i almost lost you . michael : i - i do n't know what i would have done . lauren : okay , let 's talk about something else , okay ? michael : if that 's what you want . lauren : yeah . this is , uh , it 's a setback . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : you know , it 's not a tragedy . i 'm alive . i 'm marrying the man of my dreams , and my son 's in town . i have so much to be grateful for . michael : what are you doing ? lauren : ( laughs ) well , this hospital gown is so beautiful , i just want to set it off perfectly . i want to look decent . michael : you are beautiful . lauren : you 're such a liar . michael : i am ? lauren : you are , but i love you for that . michael : love you , too . lauren : put my necklace back on me . michael : sure . lauren : please . michael : you know , i am going to , um ... i 'm going to find out what happened to you . i 'm not going to give up till i figure it out and make sure it never happens again . lauren : thanks . [ scene_break ] sheila : oh , your poor mother . how horrible . i ca n't imagine what would have happened if her fiancé had n't gotten there in time . scott : i 'm just glad i was n't in toronto at the time . sheila : was there any indication as to how something so toxic got into her system ? scott : no , not so far . michael and i are going to do some investigating -- check out her apartment , her car , her clothes . sheila : her clothes ? scott : yeah , everything she might have touched . sheila : that 's quite a job . scott : we 're not going to let this go until we figure it out . this can never happen again . sheila : yeah , well , it sounds like you 're going to be pretty busy . scott : i have n't forgotten my promise . i 'm not going to waste your time with my family problems . i 'm here to work . sheila : excellent . all right . well , shall we ? scott : i 'll just grab a soda from the machine down the hall , and we 'll get started . you want one ? sheila : no . no . thank you , though . scott : okay . sheila : ( whispering ) god , that necklace . the necklace can tie me to everything . that ca n't happen . ( normal voice ) i 'm just going to have to go get it . [ scene_break ] brittany : i 'm sorry . j.t . : for what ? brittany : for losing it like that . j.t . : do n't worry . it 's okay . brittany : my head hurts every time i try to think about what happens next . my brain is foggy . how do i come up with a plan for me and joshua ? j.t . : do n't worry about that now . we 'll figure something out . [ scene_break ] brad : ( chuckles ) well ? are you just going to stare at it ? do n't you want to know what 's inside ? victoria : oh , brad ... brad : in honor of our first of many accomplishments together . victoria : they 're beautiful , but i ca n't accept them . i 'm sorry . they 're too much . brad : victoria ... victoria : i meant what i said , brad . i wo n't allow myself to get in deep with a married man . brad : that 's not going to be an issue anymore . victoria : it 's not ? brad : i 've started divorce proceedings with ashley . i 've decided i have to start thinking about my future . now will you accept them ? victoria : well , how can i say no ? thank you . thank you so much . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : so it 's too bad they had that press conference after the audition . some of those reporters really went after sharon . victor : oh , they did ? how did she take it ? nick : she was caught a little off guard . some of the questions they were asking were off base , but brad and victoria stepped in . victor : uh - huh . have they found a spokesmodel for the new line yet ? nick : not yet , but whoever they choose , is going to have their work cut out for them . the holidays are right around the corner . victor : and you 're hoping it 'll be sharon ? nick : it 's what sharon wants . victor : uh - huh . nick : and i have to admit , you know , it 's , uh , it 's an exciting time to be at newman enterprises . victor : yeah , you know something ? i agree with you . nick : you know , mom is n't the only one who benefited from some time off . i did a lot of soul - searching . and while my family will always come first , i realize that i need more in my life . victor : hmm . like what ? nick : it 's been long enough . it 's time that i came back to newman enterprises . [ next_on ] sheila : okay , the necklace ... i know i have to get it back . lauren : what 's going on ? michael : i 'm having everything you came in contact with tested . nick : this company needs me back in charge . victor : your sister is c.e.o . of the company .	tom opens sheila 's door just as she throws something against it in anger at not being able to kill lauren that day . tom sees that she is angry and smiles . `` could this be about lauren ending up in the hospital and you failing at your plan ? `` tom asks her . sheila says nothing . tom remembers her asking about poisons , researching them and now lauren is hallucinating and laying in a hospital . sheila sees that tom has figured her out . tom tells sheila that this is n't so bad . they have similar interests and can work together on this . sheila hates to admit it but tom could be of further use to her for now anyway . lauren is feeling like her old self again . she has to stay in the hospital one more day but at least she can look good . she reaches for her earrings and smiles at michael as he watches her put her jewelry on . she then asks him to put her son 's gift back around her neck where it belongs . michael puts the necklace on his fiancee as he promises her that he will get to the bottom of what is wrong with her . sheila has scott over to work on the book . he tells her all about the incident with lauren on the roof and sheila makes the appropriate surprise noises . when scott tells her that there will be testing done to see what it was that lauren had come in contact with to get her ill , sheila realizes that she has to make a trip back to the hospital to get that necklace before anyone gets a chance to test it for anything . victoria panics when brad comes to her with a little black velvet box . she holds her breath . she opens the box and finds expensive earrings inside . she refuses to take them seeing as she refuses to get involved with a married man . that is when brad enlightens her that he has decided that it is time for him to get a divorce . victoria is thrilled and immediately accepts the earrings . she thanks him properly with an open - mouthed passionate kiss . nick has a chat with brad . he tells the man that he feels that the auditions were handled wrong . the press should n't have been there and victoria should have been the one answering questions as the head of the company , not brad . brad reminds nick that he has a lot of office experience and knows what he is doing . nick knows that may be so , but at newman brad is warned that he has a lot to learn .
billy : hey , no , i get it . i understand . i appreciate your time , though . ( sighs ) hey , can i get a big scotch ? jack : i told you we could do business . great to see you . give larry my best . i see the , uh , banker just turned you down . billy : what , did you come over here to gloat , jack ? jack : hey , i 'm not surprised . credit is still tight , especially for start - ups . billy : yeah , well , they 're not the only game in town . i have plenty of options , even if my own trust is n't one of them . jack : well , in the absence of any details about what this new venture of yours -- billy : oh , jack , just -- do n't act like you care . jack : humor me . billy : ( sighs ) jack : what do you need that kind of money for ? billy : well ... ( clears throat ) actually , i 'm gon na buy `` restless style . `` [ scene_break ] ashley : look at you working out . good for you . victor : anything to get out of here as soon as possible . ashley : yeah . ( sighs ) well , my lawyer got a call from michael this morning about transferring the title to the ranch . i appreciate you not fighting me on this . victor : i think the ranch is the best place for the two girls to grow up . besides , abby has been through enough upheaval . ashley : sooner or later , we 're gon na have to tell her about the divorce . victor : well , why do n't we do that together ? ashley : well , we will . i was just hoping to do it before the christening . victor : well , that wo n't be for another week or two . ashley : actually , i had to move the ceremony up . it 's tomorrow . victor : what do you mean , `` you had to move it up `` ? why did n't i know about that ? [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) paul : almost did n't recognize you outside of the hospital . nikki : hey . well , i do escape every now and then , sometimes even without your help . paul : how is victor coming along ? nikki : well , i 'm here , are n't i ? paul : ( sighs ) i 'll take that as a good sign . nikki : so what are you up to today ? paul : um , visiting patty . nikki : oh , is she still at that facility by green bay ? paul : uh , no . she 's been transferred to a mental hospital right outside of town . i 've been there a few times . nikki : any change ? paul : uh ... ( sighs ) she is , um , completely cut off from reality . at this point , i 'm not sure anyone can help her . [ scene_break ] patty : ( gasps ) you 're here . ( laughs ) i - i have been asking for you . oh , my gosh . i 'm so glad you came . woman : oh , patty . what have you done ? [ scene_break ] jack : `` restless style `` is phyllis ' baby . she 's not about to walk away from it . billy : well , apparently , everybody has their price . jack : so w -- what is this ? you -- you dancing on my grave ? you know how much i did n't want to sell that magazine . billy : jack , me buying `` restless style `` has nothing to do with sticking it to you . but i - if it makes you feel better , just look at it this way -- i 'm bringing it right back to the abbott fold . jack : if you get the loan . billy : when i get the loan , jack . jack : you do n't have the first clue what you are getting into . keeping a niche publication afloat -- billy : ( sighs ) jack : if nick did n't have `` old moneybags ' `` blank check -- billy : try this , just once . just once , try giving me an ounce of credit . this is my territory , jack . i know what people my age want to read . i know what they want to buy . i know trends . i know what 's hot . jack : i know you 've been around . i know you 've been to a few good parties . it does not qualify you to head up a magazine . you need intensive hands - on experience , management experience . billy : and where am i gon na get that management experience ? or did you come in here to offer me a chance at running jabot again ? huh ? next month ? next year ? no , no , no , wait . ten years from now ? yeah , that 's what i thought . i 'm never gon na punch through the glass ceiling this way . now if ceecee 's death has taught me anything , it 's that i ca n't sit around -- around and wait for opportunities to come my way . i have to go make my own breaks . so when i get the capital that i need , mark my words , jack -- i am gon na run this publication better , faster and more profitably than anybody else has . jack : believe me . i appreciate your determination . i just do n't want you setting yourself up for a fall . billy : man , you are just full of support today . you have a pleasant afternoon , jack . kay : ( sighs ) jack ? jack : hi . i - i 'm sorry . i did n't see you come in . jill : yes , clearly , your mind was elsewhere . kay : um , are you finished , uh , with your conversation with billy ? jack : yeah . kay : well , we , uh ... ( clears throat ) we need to talk to you about jabot . [ scene_break ] patty : oh , i 'm sorry about the mess . if i knew you were coming , i would have everything cleaned . woman : patty , it 's okay , really . patty : ( sighs ) well , now it is . sit . sit . make yourself comfy . i 'm so happy to see you . woman : your doctors got in touch , said that you would only talk to me . ( stool scraping ) patty : yeah . ( sighs ) `` call dr. p. , `` that 's what i told them , 'cause you 're the only one i trust . ( chuckles ) dr. p. : i often wondered what happened to you , patty . we were making such progress in our sessions . patty : well , and then i skipped out . i ... ( sighs ) that was really rude of me , was n't it ? dr. p. : yeah . well , when you did n't make your last appointment , it was so unlike you , so i called your landlady to see if you were ill . patty : you did ? dr. p. : she told me that you packed up everything and left . i did n't know what to think . patty : yeah , i should have called you . but i had to get back to genoa city . jack was waiting for me . dr. p. : jack abbott , the man you were married to once ? patty : mm - hmm . and never stopped loving for a single second . ( chuckles ) dr. p. : ( sighs ) patty , he hurt you terribly . patty : o - oh , no . jack has changed . he has . he 's all grown up now ... ( chuckles ) no more affairs or anything . and when he asked me to marry him again , it was a dream come true . he treats me like a queen . i have my old life back ... ( laughs ) only a million times better . i mean , look at this place . is n't it fabulous ? ( laughs ) oh , it 's the kind of place that i always fantasized i 'd live in . and now it 's our home , jack 's and mine . i could n't be more thrilled to be his wife again . dr. p. : it was shocking for me walking in , seeing how much you 've changed . ( sighs ) you look exactly like me , patty . patty : i do ? thank you . that 's really sweet of you to say . i - i - i always wanted to be more like you , look like you . you 're so kind and wonderful and strong , not to mention beautiful . dr. p. : oh , but , patty , you were beautiful just the way you were . how did this happen ? patty : how did what happen ? dr. p. : you could n't have changed so drastically on your own . someone had to help you . who was it ? [ scene_break ] victor : but you assured me that the christening would n't be for another week or two so that i could attend . now you 're rushing ahead with it while i 'm still in here ? ashley : may i explain ? victor : please do . ashley : okay , well , i thought i was gon na have more time to plan . and , of course , i would have talked to you about it , but traci told me that she has to get back to new york , and she is faith 's godmother , which i 'm sure you do n't have a problem with , given everything she 's done for you . so , uh , we had to move things up . the christening 's tomorrow . i 'm sorry you wo n't be there , but you will be in spirit . and adam is faith 's godfather , so the newmans will be represented , along with nicholas and victoria , should they choose to attend . victor : this is our daughter 's -- our daughter 's christening we are talking about . you sound as if you 're reciting some damned grocery list . ashley : would you prefer i be hysterical ? defensive ? victor : ( sighs heavily ) is this what it has come to between us ? [ scene_break ] paul : thanks . so what can i say ? it 's really hard for me to see patty this far gone . but , uh , i do n't know that mom could take it right now , so i 'm all she has . if i do n't visit her , who will ? nikki : you 're a good brother . paul : if i were a really good brother , i would have tracked her down years ago and done whatever i could to help her . nikki : paul ... nikki : i 've told you this before . ( sighs ) you ca n't blame yourself for any of this . it 's not your fault . and i know that you and everybody in the world thinks that victor is responsible for this . you probably wonder how i can even try to justify -- paul : you know what , nikki ? you do n't have to say any more . i knew that the night you left town and victor came looking for you that there -- i - it just was n't gon na work for us . it 's always been victor for you , and it always will be . i think i knew that even after we were planning a future together . nikki : wait a minute . wait , wait , wait , wait . back up . what do you mean , `` victor came looking for me `` ? paul : i thought i told you . he stopped by the church after you had gone to see him that night , i 'm sure just to tell you that he still loved you . traci : nikki . nikki : traci , how are you ? traci : i 'm holding up okay , thank you . how 's victor ? nikki : pretty good , actually . um , we had a little scare with his medication , but that 's been taken care of . um , they 're actually talking about releasing him fairly soon . traci : oh , i 'm very glad to hear it . uh , you take care , okay ? nikki : traci ? traci : hmm ? nikki : i never really got a chance to thank you . ( sighs ) i know you 're not a fan of victor 's . but the decision you made , besides being incredibly brave , meant so much to his children and his grandchildren . traci : and to you ? nikki : well , i 'm just so grateful for the family 's sake . traci : well , making the decision to give colleen 's heart to victor was certainly the most difficult thing i 've ever had to do , besides taking her off life support . but it means so much to me that some good has come of it . nikki : that was a great comfort to jack and me when we lost our baby years ago -- that a part of him would live on . it truly is a miracle . traci : nikki , i know that ashley and victor are getting a divorce , and really , what happens beyond that is just none of my business , but , oh , nikki , i hope that you will think long and hard before you get involved with victor again . he -- he always says that he 's gon na change , but he never does . i do n't think that he ever will . [ scene_break ] victor : i never imagined that -- i never imagined you and i would become so estranged . ashley : ( drumming fingers ) i 'm not particularly happy about it , either . ( drumming fingers ) but then i think back on all the things you 've done to my family . traci 's going through hell right now , ultimately because of you , and she desperately needs to be part of something life - affirming . rescheduling this christening is n't about you . you need to accept that and let it go . victor : all right . since i ca n't attend , i will ask you to kindly hire a videographer to record the ceremony . and , uh , i 'll call them up and see if the private dining room is available , okay ? ashley : what -- why ? victor : for the reception afterwards . have some people over . ashley : `` people `` ? victor : yeah , some friends , business associates . ashley : no , victor . this is n't a lavish affair . it 's just a small , private gathering . victor : faith is a newman . ashley : yeah , she 's a newman . victor : and i want the world to know about that . ashley : she 's a newman . she 's also an abbott , and frankly , for you of all people to want to put your stamp on this is the last thing that any of us needs . victor : `` me of all people `` ? i 'm the child 's father . have you forgotten about that ? ashley : ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] patty : the whole time jack was saying his vows , oh , i swear to god , dr. p. , i had tears streaming down my face . i was so overjoyed . i could n't stop crying . and jack was so sweet . he -- he would ask me , `` sugar , are you all right ? `` and i 'd be like , `` of course i 'm all right . let 's just get to the ' i do ' part already ! `` ( laughs ) dr. p. : that 's lovely , patty . thank you for sharing . now let 's get back to my question . i really need to know who was behind you altering your face to look like mine . y - you must have had surgery . patty : surgery ? dr. p. : maybe more than one operation . would you mind telling me how this happened ? i need to understand so i can help you . patty : well , i -- i do n't know how to answer that , uh , but i am so thrilled that you think i look like you . ( chuckles ) dr. p. : patty , you do understand that are n't really married to jack . patty : what ? no . dr. p. : you were divorced 25 years ago . patty : we most certainly are n't divorced . that 's horrible ! dr. p. : ( sighs ) patty -- patty : how can you say such a thing ? i mean , w - w - were you listening when i told you about the wedding ? jack loves me . i mean , why do n't you believe me ? why ? paul : hey , hey , hey . what 's going on ? patty : hmm ? patty : ( gasps ) hi ! i was hoping you would come today . paul : all right , pattycake . patty : ( giggles ) paul : so , w - w - what is this ? patty : hmm ? paul : what 's going on ? patty : oh . oh , paul , this is dr. p. , um , the one i was telling you about . she came from minnesota . dr. p. , this is my brother paul . emily : if it helps you any , i 'm having trouble with this , too . i 'm dr. emily peterson . paul : oh , right . you were patty 's psychiatrist in minneapolis . emily : yeah , she was my patient until last year , when she apparently went back to genoa city . and i only found out recently why we lost touch when everything hit the press . the doctors called , brought me in to consult . patty : yeah . um , dr. p. and i were practically best friends . paul : ( sighs ) patty : she knows everything , all my secrets . paul : okay . can i have a word with you , please ? emily : of course . paul : uh , give us a minute , will you ? patty : ( gasps ) oh , okay . take your time . i 'm gon na put on some tea . would you like a cup ? emily : that would be lovely , patty . okay . patty : okay . paul : ( sighs ) patty : ( sighs ) emily : ( sighs ) obviously , we both have questions . paul : ( sighs ) emily : ( chuckles ) paul : that is an understatement . um , what is with the resemblance ? emily : oh , patty has no recollection of how or why this all came to be . paul : right . when i first came to see her here , she thought it was 1982 . emily : and now she 's all over the map , although her timeline is -- has these enormous gaps . paul : yeah , i know . she remembers you treating her in , uh , ' 08 , i think ? emily : and then nothing . at this point , she 's in a fantasy world . married to jack . living happily ever after . paul : would you mind telling me how you first met my sister ? emily : i teach at the university of minnesota medical school . i 've been on sabbatical for a while writing a book , and i usually work there late nights , when they 're cleaning the offices , and that 's how i got to know patty . paul : so she was a janitor ? emily : she would come in , empty the trash . we struck up a friendship , and as she began unburdening herself more and more , i suggested we have regular sessions . paul : ( sighs ) emily : her life was sad . my heart went out to her , and i was very , very worried when she disappeared . does that answer your question ? paul : um , yeah . emily : ( chuckles ) paul : i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to stare . emily : well , i mean , if it , um ... ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) it 's , um , it 's b - been a shock to me . i mean , e - even knowing what to expect , and clearly , she used me as her model . paul : ( sighs ) it seems that way . emily : yeah . but what would possess her to -- to alter her -- her appearance that drastically ? not to mention the cost . when i knew patty , she -- she was living in a shelter , working minimum wage , no health insurance . i mean , barely had , uh , bus fare to the campus . someone had to have paid for all that surgery . the question is , why ? i 'm hoping you could shed some light on this . paul : yeah , well , i 'm really not sure . emily : you can trust me . i have grown fond of her . i - i - i - i really do want to help her . paul : this is all so hard to believe . emily : i understand , but believe me , mr. williams , the sooner you do , the sooner we can work together to help her . hmm ? [ scene_break ] billy : here you go . traci : okay , so , billy , when you called me earlier , you said that you had a really important question to ask me . billy : yeah . but , uh , first , some news . i quit jabot . traci : i heard . jack told me . but since i was never a part of the family business , i certainly ca n't condemn you for that . billy : ( chuckles ) yeah , you know , i -- i do love that it was dad 's , but it just never was a good fit for me . it was just too confining , you know ? but now , i mean , the most perfect opportunity of a lifetime just fell right into my lap . traci : oh ? billy : yeah . traci , uh , what if i told you that i 'm gon na buy `` restless style `` ? traci : what ? billy : yeah . yeah . traci : wow , that 's -- that 's -- billy : uh , no , you 're right . that 's exactly what i need . i mean , this sort of -- this challenge , you know ? and this is what i know . i know trends . i know lifestyle . this is my thing . this is made for me . traci : ( laughs ) okay . okay , you do n't have to sell me . i think you should go for it . i can see how excited you are . i mean , i 'm really happy for you . billy : yeah ? are you happy enough to loan me the money to buy it ? traci : me ? billy : well , yeah . you know , listen . i went to jack first to open up the trust . that did n't go so well . i - i 've seen a few banks . and -- and so far , it 's a no - go , but if -- if you -- if you invest with me , i will promise you , you 're gon na get a nice return . the -- the investment will come back quickly . i 'm good for this . traci : billy ... ( sighs ) i - i 'm -- i 'm really sorry to ... ( sighs ) billy : okay , you 're passing . traci : yeah . billy : you 're passing . traci : yeah . billy : ( sighs ) do n't you trust me ? i mean , i - i - i - i can do this . this will work . traci : no , no , no . it does n't have anything to do with whether i trust you . billy : then why the hesitation ? traci : oh , honey , i - i really understand your -- your impulse to strike out on your own . that 's great . but you should n't do something like this starting out in debt , especially with a year - old magazine . oh , there are so many things left that could go wrong , and none of them are under your control . billy : ( sighs ) traci : billy , i 'm sorry . i truly am . but i wish you all the best . billy : it 's okay . [ scene_break ] jack : so you 're answering to neil now . how does that feel ? jill : i 'm very happy being back on board at chancellor . kay : thank you , jack . jill : what i 'm not happy with , jack , is jabot . now you 're in your fourth quarter . your sales are down , and you 're staring christmas right in the face . kay : um , your family has been through a terrible ordeal . i understand that , but , uh , the fact remains , um , the company was slipping through the cracks long before that . jack : katherine , i can assure you , those days are over . jabot is restructuring , and i am firmly at the helm . kay : ( sighs ) jill : what sort of restructuring ? jack : billy has resigned . kay : mm ? jill : really ? when did that happen ? jack : shortly after colleen 's funeral . so i am redistributing his duties , and , of course , ashley is away on maternity leave . kay : for how long ? jack : we have n't really discussed the timeline for her return . jill : but you do have a firm commitment that she 's coming back ? jack : not in so many words , which is why i 'm interviewing some of the top r & d people in the business . kay : mm . jill : ( sighs ) kay : jack , uh , it 's obvious that you -- you need some help . so i 've decided to reinstate , uh , jill at jabot . now i 'll make the two of you partners to run everything -- equal partners -- and let there be no misunderstanding about that . jack : katherine , putting two people at the helm of a company that 's already experiencing serious difficulties ... jill : ( chuckles ) kay : mm , `` tanking , `` do n't you mean ? jack : is not an ideal situation . kay : well , then , i suggest you learn to coexist , because you 're going to be working alongside each other ... jack : ( sighs ) kay : starting now . hmm ? let me know as soon as you decide how you 're going to divide responsibilities . uh , jill ? jill : mm . kay : you be patient . jack , same to you . jill : come on . try to keep an open mind , huh ? i love jabot as much as you do . this could work . jack : in a pig 's eye . jill : ( chuckles ) okay , so tell me what 's been happening since your last status update . jack : okay , before i list any of these , these are decisions i 've made , not anything that needs undoing . jill : let me repeat . what has been going on , jack ? jack : for starters , i 've decided to hire skip maxwell 's p.r . firm until i can find the right person to bring in - house . jill : now i read a proposal of theirs for chancellor 's tech division -- outstanding work . jack : then you agree ? jill : yes . who says we ca n't get along ? [ scene_break ] paul : well , thank you , roger . i owe you one . emily : here you go . paul : all right . emily : here 's my card , also . paul : thank you . emily : so what did your contacts in the cities tell you ? paul : well , apparently , you are who you say you are . emily : good . then we can proceed from here , yes ? paul : yeah , and i want to thank you for not being offended , dr. peterson . emily : mm . paul : i just felt that , um -- emily : no , you had to check out my story . i 'm okay with that . paul : i 'm also very grateful for your putting your book on hold and traveling here to help my sister . emily : well , when you open the newspaper and see your face staring back at you with a long list of crimes beneath it ... paul : so you had no idea what she was planning ? emily : ( scoffs ) no . none . paul : well , patty is obsessed with her ex - husband . i 'm sure that was the catalyst . emily : jack abbott -- i 'm aware of him . when patty came back to genoa city transformed , did he ever give her the time of day ? paul : well , according to jack , she seduced him . they were together briefly . emily : hmm , i see . paul : but patty was , uh , manipulated to believe that he would fall for her again , and that she would have another shot at , um , `` happily ever after . `` emily : but wh - who -- ( stammers ) who 's -- who 's manipulating her ? i mean , and -- and for what reason ? paul : ( sighs ) ever heard the name `` victor newman `` ? [ scene_break ] ashley : are we calmer now ? victor : what the hell do you think ? ashley : i think we should probably table this . victor : what , until after the christening , when i do n't have a chance to have a say in any of this ? ashley : ( sighs ) you mean , control things like you always do , without any thought of anybody else 's feelings . victor : ( groans ) ashley : and for you to want to take this occasion to highlight the division between our two families is so highly inappropriate . victor : what are you talking about ? i find this utterly hypocritical on your part to insist on raising the daughters at -- at -- at my ranch with all the privileges that go along with that . at the same time , you do n't want me to show how proud i am that they 're newmans ? ashley : oh , my god . there you go again -- `` newmans versus abbotts . `` i mean , i 'm not gon na stand for it ! victor : what are you talking about , `` newmans versus abbotts `` ? i do n't give a damn about the abbotts . do you understand that ? you -- you 're reading things into it that i do n't mean . ashley : you have been given this incredible gift of life . do you think it would kill you just this one time to be a little humble for traci 's sake ? the woman who 's daughter died so that you could live ? ! billy : hey , ash . ashley : ( sighs ) billy , i do n't want you here . billy : well , it does n't sound like you should be here , either . victor : how dare you come in here and have a fight with me ? ashley : how dare you ? victor : i just went through enormously difficult surgery . now , both of you , get out of here now , okay ? [ scene_break ] kay : why would victor 's tracking you down just to tell you he loved you come to you as a shock ? nikki : because the night i left town , he made it very clear that he was totally committed to his marriage . now that he and ashley are getting a divorce , i -- kay : hmm ? nikki : oh , you did n't know that ? kay : well , i have to say , it 's -- it 's no big surprise . but for ashley 's sake , given the -- well , she just had their child . nikki : i know . i know . from that standpoint , i agree . it 's a shame . kay : ( chuckles ) somehow , i 've always known you and victor were destined to be together . nikki : i think deep down , i 've always known that , too . but ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . now for the first time in so long , i feel like we might actually have a future , and that scares me to death . [ scene_break ] ashley : okay , so faith is sound asleep . she 's down for her nap . billy : good . have i told you ... ? ashley : thanks . billy : just how happy i am that you 're getting this place from victor ? i mean , i think you should take that guy for everything he 's worth . ashley : billy , i did n't ask for the ranch to be a mercenary , okay ? i get no joy from this . billy : i understand . i hope you do n't mind that i do just a little bit . ashley : ( sighs ) billy : i mean , come on . i mean , after all the bastard 's done to our family and to you ? do you know how sickening it was watching your mind fall apart , and all this bastard did was just sat back and watch it happen ? look , now that you 've escaped this , do n't go soft on him . i love you too much to watch you just fall back into that trap again . ashley : you 're always looking out for me . billy : mm . ashley : you 're a good man . billy : not really . ashley : ( laughs ) billy : ( laughs ) ashley : i 'm grateful you 're my brother . billy : oh . see , now i feel guilty . ashley : why ? billy : i -- well , i 'm glad you feel that way , because actually , i came looking for you today to ask a favor . ashley : ouch . ow . what kind of favor ? billy : ( sighs ) yeah . ashley : ( chuckles ) uh - oh . billy : um , ash , i have -- i have an opportunity here to change my life completely and for the better , and i 'm really hoping that you can help make that happen . [ scene_break ] jack : there is a reason that the men 's line tanked . jill : i 'm not talking about reviving the whole men 's line . i 'm talking about the sunscreen . we now have a vanishing formula with zinc oxide . jack : it wo n't work . it 's too small . it is n't feasible , not at that price point . jill : really ? who says ? have you done the research ? jack : it 's good money after bad . ( cell phone rings ) jack : mm . do n't hold that thought . hello ? yeah . wait , why there ? okay , yeah . i 'm on my way . jill : you 're leaving ? jack : feel free to argue with yourself for as long as you like . jill : oh , we will continue this , jack , tomorrow morning at the office . jack : oh , joy . jill : ( scoffs ) ( clears throat ) yes , skip maxwell , please . jill abbott calling . hi . hi , skip . it 's jill . no , i 'm fine . i 'm excellent , thank you . listen , i believe you 've been talking to jack about doing some p.r . work for jabot . super . super , because i have your first press release . are you ready ? okay , the headline should read , `` jill abbott is back in charge at jabot , right where she belongs . `` [ scene_break ] billy : i 'm not going to katherine or my mom . and i have exhausted every bank in town , so ... you 're my last -- last hope . ( chuckles ) ashley : well , it 's definitely a loss for jabot . i have faith in you . so , yes , i 'm gon na loan you the money to buy `` restless style . `` billy : ( laughs ) you are ? ashley : yes . billy : i -- really ? ashley : yeah . billy : you 're -- ( grunts ) ash ! ashley : uh - huh . billy : this is perfect . i - i - i -- look , i 'm gon na get your money right back to you . i - i -- ashley : now hold on . hold on . just take a little time to get your footing . i 'm not in any great rush . billy : wow , i -- you have always believed in me . ashley : it 's been so lonely here , too . ( chuckles ) billy : oh , well , come on , look , who -- i am the family pariah . ashley : not for long . i predict great things for you . i really do , billy . billy : ( sighs ) ashley : sweetie . billy : ( sighs ) thank you . i -- ( sighs ) i am gon na make you proud of me . ashley : i 'm already proud of you . billy : and it is so damn good to have you back among the living . i mean , look at you . ashley : oh , shut up . i know , it 's over . i mean , the nightmare is over . i can focus on my girls . that 's all i really care about . billy : well , i guess we both have our heads screwed on straight for once . ashley : it 's kinda scary . billy : yeah . ( laughs ) ashley : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kay : well , it must have been wonderful hearing victor say he wanted you ... again . nikki : yes , it was wonderful , but frightening . i mean , it was n't that long ago that he wished i was dead . kay : mm . nikki : even traci warned me earlier that victor will never change . kay : nikki , in your heart of hearts , would you really want him to change ? nikki : how many times have we reconciled in a hospital only to have everything fall apart again ? kay : oh , well , history need n't repeat itself . nikki : 50th time 's a charm ? kay : oh , nikki . ( chuckles ) nikki : katherine , let 's face it . it 's easy to say things when you think you 're about to die . the question is , will victor still mean it when he 's well ? [ scene_break ] patty : ( sighs happily ) i saw a ship go sailing a - sailing on the sea and it was deeply laden with pretty things for me . woman : time for your pills , hon . patty : oh , thank you , mamie . uh , jack is , uh , going to be late , so if you can please hold dinner for us ? woman : sure . sure . drink all your water now . patty : mm . woman : there 's a good girl . patty : ( sighs ) ( humming `` i saw a ship a - sailing `` ) [ scene_break ] victor : what are you doing here ? jack : i was summoned . victor : by whom ? paul : me . how are you feeling ? victor : i 'm fine . what are you doing here ? paul : i have someone with me that you need to meet . it could be upsetting . if your heart ca n't take it , then i do n't want to risk it . victor : i can take anything . [ next_on ] chloe : you are a little jealous . chance : i 'm not jealous , chloe , i 'm done . billy : i have your check . is there a problem ? jack : it 's not easy taking on bullies like this . you may need a friend . emily : if i needed a friend , you 'd be the last one i would turn to .	ashley takes on victor and tells him faith 's christening is happening without him . paul meets patty 's friend and doppelganger dr. p. ( her inspiration for the new face ) and decides that he needs to share this discovery with victor and jack , who are stunned . patty is totally out of her mind . kay appoints jill back to jabot to share duties with jack but they butt heads instantly . ashley gives billy the money for restless style after traci declines but gives him her blessing .
jill : yeah , well , some things fell off the shelves , and we had a leak in the storeroom . but the thing is , uh , i have not been able to locate the insurance policy , and i ca n't reach lauren . kay : is she still in toronto ? jill : yeah , with scotty . she left me with a mountain of work . kay : well , if you 're swamped , do n't worry about coming to the hospital , jill . jill : oh , hush up . of course i 'm coming . want me to bring you a croissant or something ? kay : oh , thank you , but nikki had a huge breakfast sent over . jill : of course , she did . all right , why do n't i stop by the house and get you a change of clothes ? ( call - waiting beeps ) kay : uh , that 's nikki on the other line . sorry , darling . i 'll -- i 'll call you back . uh - huh . jill : all right , just give murphy my best and tell him i 'll ... ( phone hangs up ) jill : see him later . ( sighs ) lauren : hello , jill . jill : ( scoffs ) back so soon ? lauren : when i heard about the storm , i wanted to cut my trip short and -- and get back here . i - i actually thought this place would be torn apart . jill : well , we managed to survive without you . shocking , is n't it ? i was beginning to think you were never coming back ... not that i 'm complaining . come on , sis . now 's the time to get your claws out back at me . what , are you out of practice ? [ scene_break ] nikki : katherine loved the breakfast . victor : you did n't tell her we were eloping ? nikki : no . i did n't want her to think we were abandoning her , especially with murphy still in i.c.u . victor : sweetheart , we 're only gon na be gone for one night . nikki : i know , but i 'd rather tell her in person . victor : i 'll come with you . i 'm sorry it 's gon na be such a short trip . nikki : well , it ca n't be helped . your mediation with abby and victoria is tomorrow , so we 've got ta get back . i just can not wait for us to be married . victor : neither can i . nikki : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] deacon : it 's d - day , kitty cat . you start boozing up the bride - to - be yet ? meggie : as soon as i get nikki alone . deacon : what 's the holdup ? meggie : victor wo n't let her out of her sight . it 's , uh , positively nauseating . they 're acting all lovey - dovey . deacon : oh , that 's sweet . it 's the last tender moments before that relationship goes ka - boom . [ scene_break ] cane : billy sends love to murphy and to you . you know , i 'm sorry i was n't here . you know , if i 'd heard about the heart attack , i would have come . kay : darling , there 's so many people fussing around . besides , you and lily -- the two of you needed that time alone together . cane : ( sighs ) yeah , minus the tornado . kay : well , thank god we all survived . [ cane remembering ] cane : ( grunts ) now after this is over , i 'm gon na haul your ass off to jail . man : ( laughs ) actually , no , mate . you 'll untie me and let me go . cane : oh , really ? is that what i 'm gon na do ? man : yeah . cane : no . man : yeah . cane : i do n't think so . man : ( grunts , groans ) cane : 'cause you stalked and you terrified my wife , okay ? man : ( laughs ) cane : ( sighs ) man : she 'll find out about you , ashby . you hand me in to the cops , it wo n't be long until she knows the truth about her husband , the hero . [ scene_break ] cane : you know , i 'm grateful for every moment i have with my family . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , look who it is . what a nice surprise . lily : hey , i hope we 're not disturbing you . neil : no , come here . mnh - mnh , not at all . let me give you a hand . uh , come -- excuse me . um , can i -- can i help you ? lily : no , uh , dad , that 's , um , that 's edward . ( chuckles ) he 's the private security guard that cane hired to protect us . so do you remember those men who were after cane in australia ? neil : yeah , of course i do , the cattle rustlers . lily : yeah , well , they , uh , they followed him here , and they 've been sending not - so - subtle messages . neil : like what ? lily : well , do you remember those steaks that we ate ? they were n't from cane . neil : we barbecued them . we ate them . lily : yeah , well , luckily , they were n't tainted , so ... neil : ( sighs ) wow . when you think of what could have happened ... lily : yeah , and there 's more . they have been taking video footage of me and cane and the babies at the house . neil : what ? lily : yeah , and they sent cane a dvd from the surveillance camera . neil : you must be kidding me . honey , did -- did you call the police ? lily : well , cane talked to j.t . after he went to go work as a consultant on the force . and apparently -- nothing the cops can do unless something illegal has happened . neil : we have to wait for them to commit a crime ? ( stammers ) lily : ( sighs ) neil : honey , you -- you 've been threatened here . lily : i know . it 's ridiculous , but ... ( scoffs ) i guess we have n't been threatened directly , so we ca n't even prove who the steaks are from . neil : you know what ? this is ridiculous . one guard is not enough for you . i 'm gon na call -- lily : well , dad -- actually , dad , i ... ( sighs ) i came here alone because i need to ask you a favor . neil : yeah , sure . anything . what ? lily : is it okay if mattie and charlie and i stay here ? temporarily -- just until cane gets this whole thing figured out . neil : oh , honey , come here . oh , baby girl . absolutely , all right ? lily : thank you . [ scene_break ] kay : well , it 's called locked - in syndrome . every voluntary muscle in his body is paralyzed , except for his eyes . cane : does he , um , does he understand what we 're saying ? kay : every word . cane : and how long is he gon na be like this ? kay : well , the doctors said possibly for the rest of his life . but i do n't believe it . i mean , the man has had two massive heart attacks . and -- and he will get better . i know he will . cane : ( sighs ) well , he better , 'cause someone 's got ta keep you in check , huh ? ( chuckles ) kay : ( chuckles ) do you know something , cane ? not many women my age can find love . i thank god every day for sending murphy down to that creek . you know ... ( sighs ) when i was marge , he did n't -- he did n't love me one bit less . or when i was waiting on tables at joe 's diner , he thought that was good enough . ( sighs ) this man has , uh , has made me take a good , hard look at my misgivings . i 'm such a better person for knowing him . ( chuckles ) there -- there are times that ... i did n't really feel i was that worthy of him . but , uh , that 's because i have n't exactly ... always been an angel . [ cane remembering ] man : oh , more secrets . ( chuckles ) it 's gon na catch up on you , is n't it ? yeah , someday very soon , sweet lily 's gon na know you 're not the man you 're pretending to be . cane : i 'm not pretending . i 've changed . man : oh , still a liar ? well , that 's a hell of a role model for those kids , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) just the thought of losing him ... i ... ( sighs ) no , i 'm serious . i 'd give anything to hear him tell one of his stupid , corny jokes . cane : ( chuckles ) we 're all praying for him . kay : well ... did you get those bruises in the tornado ? here , let me see . cane : yeah , it was , um , an ef-3 . it was pretty scary . um , we were gon na try and outrun it , but the policeman said we should , uh , you know , stay put . he said there had been some flash floods . kay : oh , here , too . cane : yeah , we 're lucky the roof held . kay : ( chuckles ) well , i , uh , i 'm just so proud of you . cane : what did i do ? kay : well , when the truth came out about your identity , uh , we all sort of wrote you off . but you stuck in there , and you faced the consequences , and you made something of yourself . you have such a beautiful family . you 're a trusted employee . i could n't love you any more than if you were my grandson . you know how lucky we are to have you in this family . cane : i 'm the lucky one . kay : ( chuckles ) cane : i 'm the lucky one . [ scene_break ] victor : shall we go to the hospital now ? nikki : well , we 'd better hurry . meggie : how are the wedding plans coming ? nikki : hey , it 's a breeze when all you have to do is show up and say , `` i do . `` victor : ( laughs ) meggie : what are you wearing for the ceremony ? nikki : oh , i have n't even thought about it . i 'll find something in my closet . meggie : you 're not wearing something that you 've worn before . nikki : eh , why not ? meggie : oh , please tell me you 're not using your old wedding rings . victor : no , of course not . meggie : well , then why would you wear a dress that victor 's seen you in before ? nikki : well , i guess you have a point . victor : sweetheart , you have time to go shopping . nikki : what about katherine ? victor : i 'll talk to her . nikki : actually , it would be kind of special to wear something ... victor : good . nikki : all right . meggie : oh , you 'll be glad you did this . nikki : all right , i 've got ta go upstairs and grab my purse . victor : see you at the hospital , okay ? nikki : okay . victor : yep . meggie : deacon , its meggie . you 're on . [ scene_break ] jill : why did you hug me ? you 've never done that before . lauren : you know , being with scotty these last few weeks ... he and chance were about the same age . it really , really hit home , um ... i 'm so sorry i was n't here for chance 's funeral . jill : yeah . losing my grandson , uh , was pretty devastating . lauren : i - i know it does n't make up for anything , but i made a donation in chance 's name to the fallen officers ' fund . jill : ( sighs ) thank you . ( sighs ) thank you , lauren . lauren : you know , i , uh , i got a lot of work to catch up on , so ... jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) [ murphy remembering ] meggie : i 'm honored to become part of your family , pops . murphy : i 'm gon na tell victor and nikki who their assistant really is . meggie : oh , no , you are n't . murphy : let go of me ! let -- where did you go ? meggie : i ca n't believe he 's gone . murphy : help ... me ... ( breathing heavily ) my ... my pills . meggie : these pills ? murphy : help . ( breathing heavily ) ( moans ) meggie : oops . ( pill bottle hits floor ) [ scene_break ] kay : darling , i 'm right here . oh , that 's good . that 's good . you 're awake . yes . you 're awake . kay : ( stammers ) i do n't understand . murphy : ( sighs ) kay : uh ... god , i ... i wish i knew what was going on in that mind of yours , murphy . victor : and how 's our patient ? kay : just woke up . victor : hey , murphy , you 'll be happy to know that my assistant tells me that the bait and tackle shop survived the storm . kay : do you hear that , murphy ? do you hear that , darling ? your shop is still standing . ( chuckles ) victor : did he tell you what happened at the festival ? was he mugged ? kay : ( sighs ) he just ... victor : huh ? kay : he just gets so agitated when i try and talk to him , or anybody 'd talk to him . ( sighs ) victor : i thought he was blinking yes and no . kay : well , i do n't know . the medication seems to have made him more groggy . he tries . victor : he 's getting more medication ? kay : i just wish to god i knew what was going on in that mind of his , what he 's trying to tell me . [ scene_break ] lauren : nikki , hi ! nikki : lauren ! lauren : how are you ? hey , meggie , nice to see you . nikki : oh , i did n't know you were back . how was the trip ? how 's scotty ? lauren : oh , trip was fabulous , and scotty -- you know , he 's so great . nikki : aw , yeah . lauren : and he 's working hard , and he 's got the most adorable new girlfriend . nikki : oh , really ? lauren : mm - hmm . yeah . nikki : is it serious ? lauren : i do n't know , but i 'm not ready to talk about weddings yet . nikki : oh , well , what about mine ? lauren : ( gasps ) did you and victor set the date ? nikki : we 're eloping today . ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) congratulations . nikki : thank you . lauren : that 's so great . meggie : that 's why we 're here . we 're gon na pick out a dress . lauren : ( gasps ) great . nikki : yes , well , katherine wanted to do a garden wedding at her estate , 'cause she said it would be the closest thing to having a daughter marry . lauren : ( chuckles ) well , the chancellor rose garden is very romantic . nikki : it is . it is . but , um , i think an elopement is even more romantic . jill : so what is this ? wedding number 75 ? how long before you 're divorced again ? lauren : jill . jill : it 's the truth , lauren . nikki : you 'll have to forgive her . uh , i - it 's very difficult to be happy for others ' good fortunes when you 're bitter and single , you know ? jill : well , actually , i consider myself very fortunate that i 'm ob -- not obsessed with a man who is trying to control me . lauren : ( scoffs ) i am so sorry . nikki : please do n't even worry about it . i 've heard much worse . meggie : you want a cup of tea , nikki ? lauren : you know what ? i 'll get somebody to do that . meggie : that 's all right . i know how you like it . nikki : no , that 'd be great . thank you . meggie : happy to do it . lauren : oh , that 's so nice . so what kind of dress are you looking for ? nikki : well , i 'm kind of -- lauren : i mean , tea length or shorter ? nikki : depending on you -- i do n't know . i have n't really even thought about it . lauren : all right , well , we can go through a bunch of stuff . nikki : well , i know you 'll have it . lauren : definitely . ( voices overlapping ) lauren : that 's so sweet of you . nikki : but i 'm open to anything , really . lauren : all right , well , you know , i 'm thinking there 's about four different dresses i want you to see , and , uh ... [ scene_break ] neil : okay , i 'll tell you what , i 'm gon na call building security -- make sure that no one gets up here without being cleared first . lily : dad , i 'm really sorry to cause you all this trouble . ( sighs ) neil : as a matter of fact , i kind of like the fact that the house is gon na be full again . are you sure that cane 's all right with this ? lily : yeah , he 's gon na stay at the house by himself . neil : so did he -- did he tell you what he 's planning ? lily : yeah , he said that he wants to go back to australia and face down the duffers or something stupid like that . but i 'm pretty sure i talked him out of it . ( sighs ) neil : well , if you did n't , i will . lily : i mean , to be honest with you , i do n't even think i know the whole story . neil : so you 're sure that he 's told you everything ? lily : well , when we were at the cabin , i saw someone looking at us through the window . and he went out there to go find him , and he was gone a really , really long time . and when he came back , he was all beat up , and he had this cut on his forehead , and i asked him what happened . he said that it was from the tornado and that he did n't see anyone out there . but i know i saw someone . i know somebody was there . neil : hey , now you know how protective cane can be . lily : yeah , i know . i would n't even know about any of this unless i had found the dvd of the surveillance footage . ( sighs ) i do n't know , dad . i just ... i 'm really worried that things are worse than he 's letting on . [ scene_break ] [ cane remembering ] cane : how much is it gon na cost me to make you get out of my life for good ? man : $ 5 million . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs heavily ) ( computer keys clicking ) cane : no matter how rough . [ scene_break ] neil : yep . lily : look what we got . neil : you know , i 've been thinking about what you said , that cane is hiding something from you . you know , on the one hand , he may have good reason . on the other , marriage is a partnership . see , you have the right to know how dangerous a situation is for you and the twins . lily : i mean , i tried talking to him , but i just ... i ca n't even get him to open up . neil : why do n't you let me try ? lily : ( chuckles ) dad , i do n't think he 's gon na say anything to you . neil : well , he might . simply put , cane and i want the same thing -- for you and the twins to be safe , right ? i bet you he 's feeling pretty lonely right now . he might welcome the help . lily : i just ca n't even imagine what he 's going through right now . you know , trying to handle all of this on his own . [ scene_break ] cane : ( thinking ) `` this site does not condone the creation of alternate identities . we merely offer a how - to guide for the purpose of informing the curious . the most common way to begin is to locate the name of a deceased person , someone of your same sex and approximate age . this can be accomplished with a walk through your local cemetery . then once you have the name and birth date , you can contact your state hall of records . `` ( sighs ) `` identify yourself as the deceased person , and order a replacement birth certificate . `` ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( computer keys clicking ) cane : `` wisconsin cemeteries ... registry ... `` ( sighs ) `` of the deceased . `` [ scene_break ] kay : you know , today he seems less alert to me . woman : doctor ananda increased , uh , the dosage of one of his meds . most likely , it 's causing the drowsiness . victor : is that a permanent side effect , or ... woman : let me talk to the doctor , and i 'll get you an answer . kay : thank you . thank you . woman : okay . victor : how did you and murphy do in the tornado ? kay : oh , god , victor . victor : huh ? kay : it was terrifying . victor : ( sighs ) kay : well , uh , you -- you heard about , uh , j.t . ? victor : oh , yeah . i was with victoria when she got the news . kay : well , it -- enough . enough of this -- this doom and gloom . victor : yep . kay : i 've got some good news i 'd like to share with you . victor : well , i got some good news , too . kay : yeah ? victor : you go first . kay : all right . um , j.t . and mackenzie are expecting , and i am going to become a great -- great - grandmother . victor : you are ? kay : ( chuckles ) yes ? victor : congratulations , my darling . okay ? kay : thank you . victor : i am happy for you and your family . kay : um , all right , uh , now you tell me your good news . victor : well , nikki and i are eloping . kay : when ? victor : well , tonight . kay : tonight ? victor : in and out of las vegas very quickly . we 'll be back tomorrow . kay : ( laughs ) well , listen , i mean , the two of you were always destined to be together . victor : took us a hell of a long time to realize that you were right . kay : that 's right . i 'm always right . victor : ( laughs ) kay : ( laughs ) oh . victor : and this time , i promise i will not let her get away . kay : and by the way , you tell nikki just how delighted i am for her . victor : okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : well , we have this , which is strapless , and then , ooh , sleeveless . jill : if she were 16 . nikki : i think it 's a little too bare in the back . lauren : okay . okay . well , um , ooh , look at this -- portrait and off - the- shoulder . jill : oh , for god sake , lauren . this is n't a cotillion . the woman 's not 16 . lauren : jill , why the hell are you acting like this ? nikki : she 's just jealous that i have a man who wants to marry me . ignore her . i do . lauren : keep your opinions to yourself , please ? jill : just show the woman something age - appropriate , would you ? lauren : ( scoffs ) nikki : meggie , could you please get me some more tea ? meggie : sure thing . nikki : thank you . lauren : okay , well , this would look fantastic on you . nikki : hmm ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . it 's a little dowdy . more like jill 's taste . jill : ( laughs ) see , here 's the thing . this is very typical of you -- running off , getting married , while katherine 's husband is fighting for his life . and yet , if i 'm correct about this , you were the first call she made when murphy had his heart attack . yet are you with her now ? no . you 're here trying on wedding dress number 3,000 . how long before he dumps you this time , nikki ? lauren : all right , i am warning you for the last time . jill : ( scoffs ) nikki : you know , i think it 's very ironic , jill . i mean , you have nowhere to jet off to . you have really no life at all . but you 're not at the hospital with katherine . why is that ? you ca n't be bothered ? or she does n't want you there ? [ scene_break ] cane : james collier , august 17 , 1973 . [ cane remembering ] man : you keep our dealings confidential . you make your payments in a timely fashion , and we should n't have any other problems , should we ? otherwise , well , i 'm sure you remember what happens to people who break their bargains with us . [ scene_break ] cane : `` delete browser history . `` ( exhales ) ( sighs ) yeah , hello , uh , is this madison county hall of records ? yeah , my name is , uh , james collier , and , uh , i need to order a , uh , replacement birth certificate . [ scene_break ] kay : now i hear that elvis can marry you in a pink cadillac . victor : ( laughs ) kay : ( laughs ) victor : a phony elvis ... kay : ( laughs ) victor : in a pink cadillac ? that 's hilarious . kay : oh . victor : nikki prefers sinatra and skydiving . kay : ( laughs ) victor : ( laughs ) kay : oh , dear god . oh , she would , yeah . uh , well , i really do n't know why she did n't mention that she was going to elope . victor : because we had n't set a date yet . kay : why not ? why now ? victor : she insisted , and i wanted to make her happy . kay : okay . victor : but to be frank with you , i 'm a little concerned . i , um ... ( purses lips ) a little concerned that she might be drinking again . kay : drinking ? victor : yeah . kay : what made you think that ? victor : a lot of alcohol missing from the liquor cabinet suddenly . kay : ( sighs ) victor : yeah . but , you know , maybe i 'm mistaken . i do n't know . kay : so , um , what changed your mind ? victor : well , i asked her straight out . she denied it vehemently . maybe it 's just a lot of stress , you know ? a lot of infighting in the family , so ... ( sighs ) kay : victor , are you sure ? [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , i love this one . lauren : it 's fabulous on you . nikki : is n't it great ? meggie : oh , nice color . lauren : yeah , it 's really ... nikki : ( sighs ) lauren : it 's really beautiful . nikki : what ? you want to say somethin ' ? spit it out . jill : i just think it looks matronly on you . nikki : oh , poor jill -- all alone . ca n't even conjure up a man to take her to the movies . and i really have to tell you , i think you 're gettin ' a little old to be pickin ' up bartenders . do n't you ? ( gasps ) it 's a small town . people talk . we all know . look , you have leeched your way through the chancellors , the abbotts , and now the fenmores . you 're really to be pitied , jill . it must be very difficult to know that you will always be the outcast . jill : oh , shut up , nikki . you do n't know what you 're talking about . and p.s. -- that dress still looks hideous on you . nikki : lauren , i 'll take it . lauren : a lovely choice . nikki : thank you . lauren : i do n't know why i even bothered to reach out to you . you have no class . [ scene_break ] kay : do me a favor and , uh , have her call me if she wants to talk to someone . victor : yes , ma'am . kay : better yet -- better yet , i -- let me call her . victor : okay , well , i hope that this getting married to her again will help her feel more secure . kay : you stay close to her . victor : oh , yeah . kay : that 's the most important thing . victor : yep . you do the same with murphy , okay ? kay : mm - hmm . victor : we 'll call you when we come back from vegas . kay : oh , i wish you the very best , my friend . victor : thank you , sweetheart . you do the same with murphy , all right ? you take care of yourself . kay : i will . mm - hmm . victor : all right ? we 'll call when we come back . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , how are you ? cane : hey , baby . hey . lily : so dad said that it 's fine for us to move in with him . neil : yeah , i think that 's wise . cane : neil , uh , thank you for this . um , i really appreciate it . neil : all i care about is that everyone 's safe . lily : hey , will you keep an eye on the twins ? cane : yeah . lily : i just want to check my old bedroom to see what we 'll need . cane : yeah , you go . okay . neil : um , if my telescope is in the way , i 'll move it . do n't worry about that , okay ? lily : okay . cane : you know , it 's , um , it 's a huge relief knowing that lily and the kids can stay here . thank you . neil : i realize that you 're worried about lily . but i need to know what you 're up against . she thinks there 's more to this story than you 're telling . [ cane remembering ] cane : you know , you must be an idiot if you think i can go to these people ... man : ( scoffs ) cane : and ask for that sort of money without giving them -- man : where you get the money is your problem , mate , right ? the thing is , if you do n't get it , then it becomes lily 's problem and your kids ' problem . [ scene_break ] cane : um , no . no , the , uh , duffers want retribution , whatever that means . i - i do n't know . neil : so -- so have they -- have they threatened to hurt you or -- or kidnap lily and the kids ? cane : um , no . no , they just sent the dvds and the steaks . um , i made some calls to some mates back home , and phillip is trying to make some headway . ( sighs ) neil , i want you to know i 'll do whatever it takes to make sure my family 's safe , okay ? even if it means that i 'll put myself in danger . neil : there was a time that i swore that i 'd never trust you again . lily forgave all your lies , but me ? no , i did n't . not completely . but i respect the fact that you 've worked hard to prove how much you 've changed . cane , you 're a decent , honest man . i 'm gon na help you any way i can . [ scene_break ] jill : are you leaving so soon ? lauren : i have a meeting with a rep at gloworm . jill : oh . lauren : oh , no . no , no . you are not included . jill : why do you treat me so disrespectfully ? lauren : i 'm being disrespectful ? i was not the one throwing barbs at nikki . jill : did you hear what nikki said to me ? lauren : because you would n't keep your mouth shut . jill : ( scoffs ) lauren : look , regardless -- regardless of your history with her , she is one of fenmore 's best customers , and maybe you have n't been reading the reports , but the couture business is tanking . and that one dress that she just bought keeps this boutique in the black for the entire month . you want to work here ? you got ta brush up on your customer service skills . jill : hey , hey , hey , hey . you can not prevent me from working in my own store . lauren : then just stay as far away from me as possible ! jill : ( groans ) ( scoffs ) and does nobody in this place do their job ? why did n't somebody clean this up ? ( sniffs ) whoa . alcohol ? jill : oh , nikki . you naughty , naughty girl . victor : jill ? jill : hello , victor . listen , i heard that you and nikki are eloping . victor : how the hell do you know that ? jill : well , she stopped by the boutique to pick out a wedding dress . i hope you wo n't be disappointed in that . anyway , i thought i should stop by and discuss your plans with you . victor : of what concerns are my plans to you ? jill : well , i want to do both of you a favor , okay ? because , you see , your blushing bride had herself a little booze fest today . victor : i beg your pardon ? jill : you know ... ( glugs ) victor : no , i think you 're the one who has been drinking , all right ? nikki has been sober . jill : no , my dear . she has you fooled . i saw it for myself , victor . she spiked her tea . i smelled it . anyway , do n't thank me . just consider it a wedding gift . lily : so we are gon na stay with grandpa in mommy 's old room where she grew up . neil : that 's right . it 's my house , my rules , and especially no texting at the dinner table . lily : ( laughs ) okay . they 'll think texting is old - fashioned when they 're teenagers . cane : yeah , they 'll be able to , like , send their thoughts directly , right ? hmm ? lily : yeah . neil : yeah , that was n't even funny . cane : ( laughs ) neil : i mean , why are you even joking about that ? that 's crazy . ( cell phone rings ) cane : hang on a sec . lily : mm - hmm . cane : um , uh , this is a business call . i have to take it . excuse me . neil : sure . lily : okay . ( sighs ) ( door closes ) lily : so , um ... neil : hmm ? lily : how 'd the talk go ? neil : hmm , our talk ? well , he said exactly what you said . that 's all he knows . lily : and you believe him ? neil : i do n't see any reason for him to lie . [ scene_break ] cane : what the hell do you want ? man : my people want to know they 're getting their money soon , or , mate , you can say good - bye to that sweet life you 're living . cane : you 're gon na get your damn money . ( sighs ) katherine , please forgive me for what i have to do . [ scene_break ] kay : six letters . blank , `` e , `` `` g , `` blank -- i - is it `` regale `` ? honey , just blink once for yes , two for no . `` e '' -- oh , i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) this must be so frustrating for you . do you know , all that talk about victor and nikki eloping reminded me of our wedding day ? it was so beautiful . brock 's speech -- very touching , very touching , and also , the -- the gown that amber made for me -- exquisite . you got all dressed up in that monkey suit just for me . ( chuckles ) you 're a handsome devil . and all that commotion that -- that nina caused by locking jill in the closet . god , i wish she 'd have left her there . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) sweetheart , my life is so much better with you being in it . every day you 're with me is special . and that has n't changed , and it never will . oh , my god . it 's moving . oh , that 's -- well , that 's wonderful . i mean , darling , can -- can you -- can you -- can you feel this ? oh , my god . that 's wonderful . you are going to get better . you really are . i know you will . i know you will . try . i know you will . [ scene_break ] nikki : ( chuckles ) i ca n't stop thinking about the look on jill 's face when i told her off . meggie : oh , she looked upset . nikki : eh , she deserves it , the old cow . ( sighs ) victor : oh , you 're home . nikki : hi , darling , yes . i was just gon na drop off the dress and meet you at the hospital . victor : yeah . i 've asked you this before , sweetheart , and i want the truth . have you been drinking ? [ next_on ] billy : we have a new article online ? did you post something ? deacon : you 're shaking . you 're shaking . nikki : i 'm so upset . deacon : i know . it 's okay . it 's okay . meggie : i 'm at the silver star motel . victor : is nikki there ? meggie : she 's in one of the rooms . victor : i 'll be right there .	at fenmore 's , lauren comes in and , to jill 's surprise , gives her a hug . meggie watches nikki give victor a kiss . meggie calls deacon to give him an update on nikki and victor . cane remembers his talk with blake in which he asked him for $ 5 million . lily and her bodyguard visit neil . lily tells neil about cane and what he is involved in with the cattle rustlers . neil promises to try to get cane to open up to him about what is going on . katherine offers cane encouragement about his family . meggie asks nikki about her wedding plans , but voices some opposition to the wedding . jill asks lauren why she hugged her . murphy remembers past times with meggie . nikki lets lauren know that she and victor are eloping . lauren is thrilled . cane searches the internet on how to obtain a new identity .
ashley : thank you . jack : you want to tell me what the story is with tucker ? why has n't he finalized our deal putting jabot back in my hands ? ashley : jack , the man 's been working 24/7 . if i did n't bring him his food , he would n't even stop to eat . jack : you asked me to give him space while he processed the news that devon was his son . i have done that . now it 's time to put jabot back in my hands . ashley : okay , okay . take it easy , all right ? he said he would , and he will . jack : then why is he still entertaining offers for jabot ? you heard what he said at the press conference the other day . ashley : i did . i did , yeah . and tucker is a man of his word . jack : good . ashley : okay ? jack : now he has a chance to prove it . [ scene_break ] tucker : yeah , beth greene has been working closely with sofia on a nagahata micro - electronics negotiation . yeah , have her wrap that up . send all sofia 's other pending business to me . yesterday , that 's when . right . ( telephone rings ) tucker : oh , i got ta go . al ? what 'd you find out about the new offer for jabot ? what ? ( scoffs ) is that for real ? the funding 's in place ? well , that 's big money . that 's a hell of a lot more than jack agreed to pay me . [ scene_break ] colin : heads up -- there 's been a -- a wrinkle in the plan , but it changes nothing . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) somebody still plans on killing gloria and my mother . ( sighs ) ronan : if anything goes down here at the estate , we 've got it covered . your mom is inside . the place is surrounded . we 've got a man on gloria . ( cell phone vibrates ) ronan : colin made that call from inside his room at the club , and his tail says that he 's still there with jill . cane : damn it ! why does she keep putting herself in danger like this ? [ scene_break ] jill : mm . colin : i thought you were taking a bath . jill : you know , the tub is really , really big , and i 'm very lonely . colin : aw . jill : aw . colin : we ca n't have that . jill : no , we ca n't . colin : ohh . jill : honey . colin : ( sighs ) jill : you 're very tense . colin : yeah , it 's been a bad week in the bull ring . jill : i had an idea in the bathroom . colin : yeah ? jill : it 's one that might satisfy ... colin : ( sighs ) jill : both of our problems . colin : both of our problems satisfied in the bathroom ? well , i 'm likin ' this . jill : yeah , see , a hot bath would relax you ... colin : mm . jill : and i would n't be lonely . plus , it 's very green . we 'd be saving water . colin : you 're the only person i know that can make aches and pains and the environment sound sexy . jill : ( laughs ) oh , you just wait . colin : mm . how long ? jill : come join me in the bath . colin : i 'm halfway there . jill : okay . colin : the clock is ticking . jill : okay , i 'll join you soon . ( sighs ) yeah , do you still deliver ? okay , there 's an extra $ 100 in it for you if you get here in 15 minutes . yeah . i know exactly what i want to order . [ scene_break ] ronan : yeah , yeah , okay . so gloria 's at the bank , and it looks like she 's gon na be there for a while . cane : well , maybe that 's a good thing . 'cause until we figure out what this `` wrinkle `` is , who knows how long it 's gon na take to play out ? ronan : and as long as gloria 's not here , she 's not in the line of fire . but your mother is another story . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) genevieve : ( sighs ) hello ? lily : genevieve , um , it 's lily . genevieve : well , what a surprise . what can i do for you ? lily : i need to talk to you , so would it be okay if i came by ? genevieve : i 'll be here all day . lily : okay , i 'll be there soon . [ scene_break ] tucker : gon na eat with us , jack ? jack : this is not a social call . i 'm here to get your signature on our contract to sell me jabot . ashley : jack thinks that you 're gon na back out of the agreement , and i told him that he was crazy . tucker : actually , i did have another offer . ashley : what ? jack : what ? tucker : a good one . the buyer offered even more than you did . ashley : tucker , why did n't you tell me this ? jack : that 's impossible . who would offer you triple the value of jabot ? tucker : anonymous bid . it came through a third party . jack : it could be katherine , you know , trying to pull a fast one on you . or you pullin ' a fast one on me . tucker : i 'm just a businessman , jack ... ( sighs ) doin ' business . jack : we have a contract , tucker , one you testified in arbitration you had every intention of executing . you made a promise to me , a legally binding promise , to follow through with this as soon as jabot was yours again ! tucker : ( sighs ) well , you need proof that i made that promise , jack . jack : i have proof ! ashley . are you really gon na put her in the middle of this ? [ scene_break ] cane : you know , you might want to think about getting a new phone . ronan : why ? this one 's fine . cane : ( sighs ) this is taking too long . ronan : mm - hmm . welcome to police work . cane : something does n't feel right . ( touch - tones beeping ) ronan : who are you calling ? cane : i 'm calling lily . ronan : and you 're going to say what ? cane : i 'm going to check on her . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) lily : hello ? cane : hey , it 's me . look , i kn -- ( sighs ) i know you are -- you 're angry with me , but i just want to make sure you and the kids are okay . lily : cane , i am not changing my mind . i do n't want you around , not unless you tell me what 's going on between you and your father . cane : i ca n't . i ca n't do it . lily : fine , then you know what ? i 'll go to somebody who can . cane : all right , do n't talk to my father . lily : are you kidding me ? i would n't go anywhere near that scum . cane : good . ( sighs ) lily : but i 'm going to somebody who can give me the answers that i want , and that 's your mother , and i 'm heading to her place right now . cane : no ! no , do n't go to my mother 's house . lily : oh , really ? give me one good reason why i should n't . cane : all right , lily , you stay there . i 'm gon na come over and talk to you . ronan : and what are you gon na tell her exactly ? cane : i 'm gon na tell her whatever makes her stay in that house . ronan : you can tell her anything you want , except the truth . [ scene_break ] man : are you jill ? jill : i am . thank you . man : have fun . jill : thanks . colin : uh , what 's going on ? uh ... ( clears throat ) who was at the door ? jill : the door ? colin : yeah , y - you know , that big slab of wood there with the handle on it and ... jill : ( chuckles ) colin : okay , let 's try something a little less complicated . wh - what 's in the bag ? jill : ( sighs ) it 's a surprise . colin : for me ? jill : yeah , it 's definitely for you ... colin : hmm . uh , animal , vegetable , or mineral ? jill : ( laughs ) honey ... it 's very definitely ... animal ... colin : oh . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) lily ? lily ? god , please still be here . lily ? ! ( lock rattles ) lily : jeez , what is your problem ? cane : ( sighs ) thank god you are here . lily : yeah , i was grabbing a jacket . cane : a - are the twins here ? tell me the twins are still here . lily : no , they 're not here . i told you , you 're not coming anywhere near them until you tell me what 's going on with you and your father . cane : all right , listen , i told you , i 'm going to tell you everything soon , okay ? lily : great . then say it . please , for once in your life , be honest with me . cane : soon . i will tell you everything soon . lily : right , yes , of course you will . you have to go , 'cause i have things i have to do . cane : listen , i 'm not going until you listen to me . lily : listen to what ? more of your lies ? cane : i have n't lied to you . lily : yeah , you have n't told me the truth , either . cane , i - i ca n't do this anymore . you know how it was for me when i had cancer . i -- all the questioning and -- and the wondering -- i wo n't live like that anymore . if you wo n't give me the answers i need , then i -- cane : then -- then what ? you 're gon na go and see my mother and my father ? do n't do that . stay away from them . lily : so , what ? your mother is dangerous , too , now ? cane : look , i do n't know what you 're trying to get from her , but whatever it is , she 's not gon na give it to you . okay ? you have more chance that she 's gon na open up to you than -- lily : than what ? than you ? cane : ( sighs ) i 'm bound . i ca n't say anything . lily : ( scoffs ) you 're bound . you 're bound by what ? cane : i 've heard things . i know things . lily : what `` things `` have you heard ? cane : stay away from my mother 's house . it is not safe . lily : ( stammers ) what does that even mean ? what are you hearing and from who ? cane : ( sighs ) look , i 've already said too much , okay ? i just need you to trust me on this . lily : trust you ? trust you , really ? last time i trusted you , i almost lost my children . cane : and this time , it 's going to be different . lily : yeah , it will be different , 'cause you 're not coming anywhere near us . cane : i need you to leave this alone . [ scene_break ] tucker : you really think ashley 's gon na take your side against me ? jack : you 'd really ask her to choose ? ashley : i sure hope he does n't . i mean , you did agree that if jack helped you get jabot away from katherine that you would sell the company back to him . so what is there to talk about , tucker ? tucker : well , i 'd be a lousy businessman and a damn fool if i did n't at least consider this -- jack : forget it . forget it . i 'll just call my lawyer . tucker : no , no , jack . save your thousand bucks . i gave you my word . here it is . the jabot sales contract signed and executed . get it while it 's hot . tucker : you were next on my to - do list . ashley : ( laughs ) jack : it 's all here in black - and - white . after all this time ... ( sighs ) jabot is back in the abbott family . ashley : daddy would be so proud . i 'm so happy . jack : ( sighs ) i was the one that talked him into taking the company public in the first place . i can still see the look on his face when he realized victor had taken everything from him . i told him i 'd get it back one day . i did it . ashley : you did it . jack : we got ta call traci and billy and -- i ca n't believe we do n't have a way to get a hold of billy . ( sighs ) ashley : it 's okay . when he gets back in town , we 're all gon na go out and celebrate , right ? jack : the whole family . god , i wish dad were here . ashley : he is , you know . jack : jabot is ours again . tucker : ( sighs ) ashley : ta - da tucker : big day . big day for the abbotts . finally gettin ' the family company back . ashley : yeah , and not just that . you did the right thing . ( glasses clink ) tucker : you were afraid i would n't ? ashley : mm , well , i told jack that you were an honorable man , that if you gave your word , it meant something . tucker : yeah , but you were worried that i would choose money over decency . ashley : maybe ? ( laughs ) tucker : yeah . ashley : you had to be tempted by that other offer . tell the truth . tucker : yeah , well , there was a time when i would have snatched it up . the hell with promises and commitments . ashley : yeah , so ... so what changed ? tucker : well ... ( sighs ) you know , i thought that jabot was important to you and jack because it was the last thing you had left of your dad . but today i saw ... i saw what he really gave you . now i do n't know what you call it . i do n't even know how to describe it . but i just know that i do n't want mccall , unlimited to be the only legacy i leave my son . ashley : here 's to that ... ( glasses clink ) ashley : and to you . [ scene_break ] jack : i am here to celebrate right now ! genevieve : ( laughs ) jack : mm . genevieve : mm . what are we celebrating ? jack : the return of jabot to its rightful owner -- me , john abbott jr . genevieve : oh , my god , jack . that 's -- - i - i - it 's amazing . when did it happen ? jack : just now . the ink is barely dry on the contract . i came straight here 'cause i wanted to share it with you . genevieve : i - i 'm very touched , a - and i 'm also amazed that you were actually able to pull that one off . i mean , not too many people can outmaneuver tucker mccall . jack : i almost did n't . he had another offer , one he claimed was better than mine . genevieve : really ? from whom ? jack : an anonymous bidder . i 'm not sure i understand that , but it does n't matter . genevieve : ( chuckles ) jack : jabot is back where it belongs . genevieve : the best man won . ( laughs ) jack : yay ! genevieve : oh , gosh , i 'm so proud of you . ( laughs ) jack : so you ready to help me celebrate ? genevieve : absolutely . [ scene_break ] ronan : yeah , i know . so lily was about to head down here to talk to genevieve about something . i know . i know . no good at all . cane just split out to try to stop her . yeah , yeah . i hope he can , too . yeah . yeah , genevieve 's still here . jack abbott just showed up . where are you ? oof . you better hurry up , man . you want to be here when all this goes down , right ? after all the work you put into this . northeast corner of the property . beige unmarked van . step on it . okay . [ scene_break ] cane : you know i love you , and you know how i feel about you , and you know it 's real . and if you believe it , you have to believe when i say to you , stay away from my mother 's house today for your own protection . lily : well , what about your protection ? cane : i do n't need protection . i grew up with this . i grew up with the lies and the threats and the jeopardy . lily : so it just makes you immune to it ? like your brother and your sister ? cane : you let me worry about that . lily : ( scoffs ) fine . go ahead and worry about it , because you have wasted enough of my time . cane : i 'm not going anywhere until you tell me you 're not going to my mother 's house today . lily : fine , i 'm not going to your mother 's house today . cane : lily . lily : oh , it does n't feel good , does it , to be lied to ? cane : do n't screw with me . this will be over soon . lily : you know what , cane ? do n't even bother , okay ? i do n't care anymore . i do n't . i - i do n't care about your secrets or your family secrets . i do n't want anything to do with any of you . cane : good . so you 're not going to my mother 's house then . is that right ? lily : what i do is none of your concern , because i am done with you . cane : all i care about is you and the babies . all i want you to do is be happy and be safe . lily : great . then stay away from us . [ scene_break ] colin : this brings to light an occasion in vegas . there were these four hookers , an -- ( chuckles ) jill : honey , i 'm gon na make you forget every woman you 've ever known . colin : okay . jill : ( chuckles ) colin : ( stammers ) oh . yeah , we can forget the pharmaceuticals then , ca n't we ? jill : yeah , we can , 'cause i got magic fingers ... colin : okay . jill : and a magic mouth . colin : mm . jill : and ... ( handcuffs rattle ) colin : what else ? jill : do n't forget i got these . colin : oh , yeah , the handcuffs . jill : oh , yeah . colin : i - i did n't know you were so adventurous . jill : yeah , well , there 's a lot you do n't know about me . anyway , i thought you aussies were supposed to like adventure . colin : oh , yes , we do . jill : ( giggles ) do you ? good . because ... i have got a wild and woolly one in store for you . colin : well , i guess i should brace myself . jill : yeah , you should . ( handcuffs lock ) jill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] cane : so what happened while i was gone ? what 'd i miss ? ronan : oh , not much . a couple more deer . jack abbott showed up . cane : what 's he doin ' here ? ronan : at the moment ? he 's showing genevieve how passionate he is about her couch . cane : ( sighs ) well , that 's great , is n't it ? there 's wildlife out here , and the wild life 's going on inside there . and we 're not even close to catching my father . ( sighs ) ronan : you 're not a very patient man , are you ? cane : oh , i 'm patient . i 've waited years for this . ronan : and ? how 'd it go with lily ? cane : she 's furious with me . ronan : funny , is n't it ? tragic , really , how it sucks to be noble . cane : yeah . yeah , it kills me not to be able to just tell her the truth . ronan : well , i would take a figurative death over a real one any day . cane : yeah , me , too . i just hope i got through to lily about staying away from mom . [ lily remembering ] cane : look . lily : ( laughs ) cane : under the tree , there 's , uh , there 's a box . i wonder , uh , i wonder who this is for . lily : i wonder how it got there . cane : i do n't know . hmm . lily : who 's it for ? is it for ... me ? yep . can i open it ? cane : uh ... lily : ( chuckles ) cane : i do n't know . have you , um , have you been a good girl ? lily : of course . cane : hmm ? lily : you sly devil . what did you do ? oh , my gosh . ( gasps ) cane , this is so beautiful . ( gasps ) thank you . i love it . ( laughs ) cane : i 'm glad . lily : you know that you got me another one last year for our first christmas together . remember ? cane : mm - hmm . i remember . lily : i have it somewhere . where 'd i put it ? see ? remember that ? ( laughs ) oh , my gosh , we have had the most incredible year . i feel so blessed . cane : you just wait and see . it 's gon na get better . [ scene_break ] lily : ( sighs ) jill , hi , um , it 's lily . sorry i missed you . um , so anyways , cane was here , and i told him that i did n't care what he was up to with colin , which is not true at all , and , i do n't know , he seemed really adamant about me not seeing genevieve , but , of course , he did n't tell me why , so i 'm just gon na go over there like i planned , and i 'll -- i 'll let you know what i find out . ( sighs ) bye . [ scene_break ] genevieve : mm . ( sighs ) wait a minute . i want to make this really special . jack : oh , you are . you are . genevieve : mm , no , i 've been saving something for a moment just like this . jack : well , this i want to see . genevieve : ( laughs ) okay . jack : what ? no , wait , wait , wait . where -- where are you going ? genevieve : i was gon na go get myrna . i 've been saving a bottle of cristal from 1990 . oh , wait a minute . i gave myrna a shopping list . she 's out at the grocery store . jack : oh , fine . we do n't need champagne . genevieve : jack , come on . we 've got to celebrate this moment . jack : ( laughs ) we are ! genevieve : but do n't you want everyone to know about it ? really . jack : ( sighs ) genevieve : let 's go to gloworm , and we 'll have dinner , and i will help you shout it from the rooftops . jack : ( laughs ) as long as we come back here for dessert , okay ? genevieve : mm . oh , wait a minute . lily said that she might stop by . actually , i thought she would have been here by now . jack : um , can you call her ? genevieve : i do n't have her number . um , oh , she was the last person to call . i can get it from the phone . lily : hi . this is lily . you 've reached my voice mail . please leave a message , and i 'll get back to you . genevieve : hi , lily , this is genevieve . listen , i 'm really sorry , but something 's come up , and , uh , i 'm going out of the house , so i 'm not gon na be here after all . we 're gon na have to make some other plans , so give me a call , and we 'll set something up . bye . jack : all set ? genevieve : i just hope lily is n't already on her way . i 'd hate for her to drive all the way out here for nothing . ( chuckles ) jack : shall we ? genevieve : yes , we shall . from the rooftops . jack : from the rooftops ! genevieve : yes . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jack : well , i am disappointed . no gloria . i was looking forward to the conga line when she announced there 's a new owner of jabot eating in her establishment . genevieve : ( laughs ) do n't worry . i 'll get the party started . would you bring us a bottle of my private reserve champagne , and put it on my tab . jack : uh , no , no , no . my celebration , my treat . thanks . genevieve : do n't listen to him . come on now . it 's just my way of showing you how proud i am of you . well , part of my way . jack : i 'm lookin ' forward to the other part . genevieve : i promise you , what goes on at my house tonight you will not soon forget . [ scene_break ] cane : you know , if my father manages to elude us again , i just do n't -- ( walkie - talkie squawks ) ronan : oh . saunders : malloy , its saunders here . i followed mrs. atkinson and abbott to gloworm . i sent you a text , but i did n't hear from you . over . ronan : yeah , saunders , just stay with them . let me know when you 're on the move . out . where 's my phone ? [ scene_break ] tucker : mm . ashley : what ? tucker : listen , i , uh ... ashley : what ? tucker : well , i have to get back to work . ashley : i have n't finished thanking you . tucker : well ... ashley : mm . tucker : i guess i could take a few more ... mm , yeah . ashley : oh , what ? tucker : ( laughs ) what are you thanking me for again ? ashley : ( laughs ) i 'm thanking you for righting a wrong . tucker : oh . ashley : you know , i have ... i have given jack so much grief over the years about fighting for jabot . tucker : mm - hmm . ashley : and it turns out that he was right , 'cause my dad 's company is back where it belongs . and , um , you made my brother happy , which makes me happy . tucker : mm . ashley : and so now i really want to make you happy , you know ? tucker : ( laughs ) hey . ashley : what ? tucker : remind me to put a note in my calendar to do something nice for jack every single day . ashley : okay . ( cell phone vibrates ) tucker : eh . come here . ashley : yeah , who cares about that ? ( cell phone vibrates ) ashley : well , that 's weird . tucker : ( scoffs ) it 's probably a coincidence . come here . ashley : you know what ? i better check it . tucker : ( sighs ) okay . ashley : it 's from malloy . tucker : so is mine . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) maybe you dropped it when you were outside earlier . ronan : no , i do n't remember taking it out . cane : ( sighs ) ronan : guys , its malloy . keep an eye out for my cell phone . i may have dropped it in the woods . there 's a car pulling up to the house . cane : damn it ! it 's lily . ( doorbell rings ) ( ring ) lily : hello ? genevieve ? ( knock on door ) lily : hello ? it 's lily . genevieve ? cane : i told her not to come . i 'm gon na go and get her . ronan : no , listen to me . if colin 's man sees you , it blows everything we 've done here . cane : i do n't give a damn . she 's not gettin ' killed over this . [ scene_break ] ashley : this ca n't be a coincidence . tucker : no way . ashley : why ? what does yours say ? tucker : `` urgent ! meet me at the warehouse on the corner of main and edwards in two hours . i need to talk to you asap . there 's a leak at the station . `` ashley : mine says the exact same thing . tucker : a leak ? what -- what -- why -- why would malloy think we would know anything about that ? ashley : why does he want to meet us at main and edwards ? tucker : i do n't even know where that is . ashley : well , its way out of town , off the county highway . i do n't know what this is all about . what could it be about ? tucker : i do n't know , but i do n't like the sound of it . [ scene_break ] jack : you know , it 's not too late . you could still stand on the table and announce the good news . genevieve : hmm . would you be terribly disappointed if i did n't ? jack : nothing would disappoint me today . genevieve : ( laughs ) you 're really on top of the world , are n't you ? jack : this could very well be the greatest day of my life . ( cell phone vibrates ) genevieve : ( chuckles ) oh , more good news ? genevieve : jack , what 's wrong ? jack : uh , nothing . just ... someone i did n't really want to hear from . [ scene_break ] colin : so ... how much longer you plan on keeping me in the dark ? jill : mm ... just until i 'm sure you ca n't get away , my love . colin : why would i be stupid enough to do that ? jill : ( chuckles ) colin : i mean , come on . dump the key . have at it . jill : oh , i intend to have at it . i just do n't think you 're going to like it very much . that 's all . ( sighs ) colin : uh , what -- what 's going on ? jill : well ... ( sighs ) you probably think that -- that , uh , this is a kinky little sex game i 'm playing with you , huh ? colin : you mean it is n't ? jill : no , it is n't , colin . i 've got you tied up because you lied to me . you lied to me from the very beginning . you lied to me about everything beautiful i thought you were . colin : i do n't know what 's going on here , but let me go . jill : no , no , no , no , no . 'cause , see , you 're planning something . i do n't know what it is , but i am gon na screw it up for you . [ scene_break ] lily : genevieve ? genevieve , are you here ? hello ? cane : lily ! lily : cane , what -- what are you doing here ? cane : there 's no time to explain . we have to go . lily : no , wait , are you following me ? cane : we have to go . we have to go now ! lily : look , do n't touch me . i 'm not going anywhere with you . ronan : come on , cane . get out of there . get out of there . ( van door opens ) ronan : it 's about time you got here . this whole thing 's going south . come on . we got ta get up to the house . chance : let 's go . lily : i came here to see your mom , and you ca n't stop me . cane : my mother is not here . and we need to leave . lily : yeah ? you 're lying . cane : i 'm not lying to you . we need to leave , okay ? lily : why ? what do n't you want me to find out ? cane : i 'll explain everything to you when we get outside . lily : ( sniffs ) why does it smell like gas ? stop ! what -- ( loud explosion ) lily : ( coughs ) cane : ( coughs ) ( sighs ) [ next_on ] phyllis : he has evidence on you , and he 's trying to get me to rat you out . ronan : we got you , pal . we finally nailed you . victoria : do you think that he could have found out that i saw you with diane the night she was killed ? victor : you and i better get our stories straight , all right ?	jack is worried that tucker will back out of their deal and ashley assure him that wo n't happen because tucker is an honorable man . tucker gets a call from an employee telling him about an anonymous offer to buy jabot and he remarks that the offer is higher then what jack promised to pay him . jack and ashley arrive at tucker 's office and jack confronts tucker with his fears that he will not go through with the deal . tucker tells jack and ashley about the anonymous offer to buy jabot which is higher then what jack offered but after a few more minutes of making jack squirm he hands him the signed sales contract . jack and ashley hug and remember their father and ashley tells jack their dad would be very proud of him . cane and ronan wait in the surveillance van for the hit to happen and cane calls lily and she tells him that she wants to talk to genevieve and get answers from her . cane rushes to lily 's to talk to her and persuade her to stay away from genevieve 's house . ronan calls someone on his phone to tell the person to hurry up because they do n't want to miss the action after all the work they have done together . cane returns and tells ronan that he hopes he persuaded lily to stay away from the house for her own good . ronan notices his cell phone is missing and tucker , and ashley get a mysterious message which they think is from ronan but is really from the person who stole ronan 's phone . the person tells tucker and ashley it is urgent they meet at a warehouse on main and edwards . jack heads to genevieve 's house to celebrate and genevieve persuades him to go to glowworm . at glowworm jack also gets a mysterious text message and tells genevieve it is from someone he thought would never text him .
victor : i did everything in my power to bring you back to life . and it worked . you 're here because of me . now i want you to do everything in your power to help me . phyllis : recently comatose little ol ' me ? come to the aid of the great and powerful victor newman ? how am i supposed to do that ? victor : you tell me . phyllis : you know , i do remember more about your visit to the clinic now . victor : oh . it 's all coming back ? phyllis : dribs and drabs . victor : uh - huh . phyllis : i seem to recall you showed me a photo . victor : of ... ? phyllis : sharon , of all people . victor : oh . so your memory is coming back . phyllis : she 's what you need help with ? victor : you and sharon share information that is of great importance to my son nicholas . phyllis : what makes you think i would know that ? victor : you do know . and now let 's deal . phyllis : what are you offering ? victor : what am i offering ? i already helped bring you back to life . phyllis : and you expect to be repaid . victor : with information that you have about my son . summer : you know , i thought that i was really gon na miss your lifeguard uniform since the pool closed for the season . austin : but you do n't ? summer : not so much since i get to watch you lift weights for your new job at the gym . my husband is really , really hot . austin : i do n't mind watching you work out either . summer : no ? oh . [ cell phone rings ] summer : no way . oh , it 's my dad . hold on . hi , uh , jack . what 's up ? jack : we have a situation . dylan : look , we could stand here arguing all day long . harding : or you can tell me where the trap door is so i can get it covered . dylan : we do n't have time for that -- just let me show you . harding : you think i 'm gon na release you ? dylan : your boss and my mother could be in danger . ian could be slipping into that place right now . harding : i doubt that . dylan : this is the guy who had you and the rest of the town convinced i murdered him . harding : look , just because ward is smart -- dylan : what happens if he gets the jump on paul and nikki because you kept me in here ? come on , man . get me out of here . it could already be too late . [ knock on door ] maureen : no point in being alone . i got a vodka . we could both use a drink . nikki : oh . maureen , uh , i 'm sorry . could we get together another time ? maureen : are you okay ? nikki : no , i - i - i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i 'm just , um -- i 'm surprised to see you . maureen : oh , well , that was the point . let 's get the party started . nikki : i - i - i just ca n't . i am so exhausted . maureen : what 's going on ? nikki : nothing is going on . i - i - i 'm fine . i just -- we really could do this another time . it 'd be better . maureen : oh . do you have a man in there ? michael : yes , this is michael baldwin again . have you had a chance to check with ed ? i mean , dr. botnik . i 'm sorry , mr. baldwin . dr. b 's still tied up . michael : well , is there any way you can make sure that i physically need to be in the office for dr . botnik to discuss whatever it is he needs to discuss with me ? the only information i have is ... dr. b definitely wants to see you in person . if you need to reschedule , we can -- michael : no . if that 's the way it 's got to be , might as well get it over with . i will be there today as scheduled . thank you very much . [ sighs ] have you scheduled that deposition ? avery ! avery : huh ? michael , i 'm sorry . what ? michael : you 're thinking about dylan and the upcoming trial . avery : [ sighs ] i 'm trying to research the hawkins brief , but -- michael : it 's understandable that you 'd be focused on the man that you love , but we have a deposition to schedule , please . ashley : hey . interesting reading ? jack : where did you come from ? ashley : i parked in the back . what 's going on ? is n't that victor 's car out front ? jack : it sure as hell is . ashley : well , why is he here ? jack : he did n't come here to see me . he came to talk to phyllis . ashley : phyllis is here ? jack : yeah , she got released from the hospital today . ashley : where 's kelly ? jack : i ca n't get into that right now . i have bigger issues to deal with . like this . phyllis : how will you use this information ? victor : i do n't have enough details yet to answer that question . phyllis : oh , well , then i 'm sorry . i ca n't help you , victor . thanks for stopping by , though . victor : so , what will it take , phyllis ? phyllis : full disclosure . tell what you know so far and tell me what you 're planning to do with what i know . victor : you and i are n't close , are we ? phyllis : that much i remember . victor : but neither you nor i want sharon with nicholas , do we ? phyllis : i am with jack now , so what nick does -- victor : i know you still have feelings for my son . phyllis : do not use me to hurt him . victor : i am using you to help my boy . phyllis : how do you see this all playing out , victor ? you use my info to get nick to ditch sharon and , bonus , he never speaks to me again ? victor : you tell me what i want to know . i take care of the rest . i 'll blow sharon out of the water . but your hands will remain clean . austin : so what did jack say about your grandfather ? summer : [ sighs ] that he is the reason why my mom is okay . austin : how is that possible ? summer : i do n't know . i did n't get any details , but i have to go . grandpa 's at jack 's house , and that is never a good combination . austin : i 'll go with you . summer : okay . i was hoping you would say that , but i have to prep you . we are going to be walking in to the clash of the titans , okay -- my old family versus my new family . austin : i get it . it 's tense , like with nick and your dad . summer : uh , no . this is on a whole other level , okay ? these two have been fighting since before i was born . austin : maybe we should n't go over there , then . i do n't like the idea of you getting caught in the middle of their battle . summer : oh , and then leave my mom there by herself instead ? i ca n't do that . austin : okay . i got your back , then . summer : okay . thank you . and , austin -- austin : i know . we ca n't tell phyllis that we 're married . summer : yeah . and also , my mom does n't know about the whole jack live - in thing with kelly , so maybe keep that on the down - low , too . and also , if my mom corners you and asks you to use a laptop to get access to the internet , you ca n't help her . austin : you want to just give me a cheat sheet of all the things i ca n't say ? summer : i 'm really sorry . i know you hate all the secrets . austin : well , no . i get it . it 's the way that phyllis reacted to our engagement ... summer : i know . this -- the doctor said that we ca n't stress her out . otherwise -- austin : it 's all right . i know that you 're glad we 're married . summer : i really am . i love you so much . austin : okay , so , we ca n't drop any major developments on your mom until after she 's ready . summer : right . austin : right . summer : wow . hot , smart , and totally there for me . how did i get so lucky ? austin : by being the best wife ever . all right . come on . victor : so , you 'll give me the information ? ashley . ashley : hi . victor : my goodness . i heard rumors that you 're back for good . ashley : yeah , well , you heard right . victor : nice to see you . ashley : you as well . i 'm so happy you 're well . and you look fantastic . phyllis : [ chuckles ] how did those nice words feel crawling their way out of your throat ? ashley : i was just trying to be polite . phyllis : and i 'm trying to make a re - entry here , which is why when people who hate me start with the nice noises , it starts to make me feel like an invalid . ashley : okay , well , how insensitive of me -- trying to be pleasant to you . phyllis : the last time we saw each other , were n't you making an all - out attempt to keep me from your brother ? ashley : i think a lot 's happened since then , do n't you ? phyllis : tell me about it . actually , victor and i were in the middle of something , but i 'm sure we can finish that some other time . victor : you bet we can . now , i just came back to town , so i 'm looking forward to seeing my wife . i 'll see you all soon . jack : not so fast . i think you need to stick around and face the music . maureen : so , who 's this guy you 've hooked up with ? nikki : maureen , there is no guy . [ cell phone vibrates ] nikki : look , i - i really hate to be rude , but this just is n't a good time . maureen : i hear you . enjoy . nikki : oh , boy . that must have really given you the wrong impression with maureen showing up with vodka . paul : nikki , there is no time . dylan is in the building . he 's already spotted ian . [ knock on door ] nikki : what ? ! who is it ? ian : hello , nicole . nikki : hello , ian . you 're early . ian : i thought it best to surprise you before our planned rendezvous . nikki : and why is that ? ian : [ chuckles ] did you think your ridiculous trap would stop me from taking what i want from you ? nikki : oh , i do n't know . i do n't think that trap was so ridiculous . paul : freeze ! ian : [ gasps ] [ sighs ] paul : ian ward , you are under arrest . avery : why did you track me down here , joe ? joe : well , i did n't . avery : you just happened to wander in ? joe : i guess i need to set some things straight . avery : yes , like why you 're here and what you want . joe : well , i 'm here for some legal advice . avery : i advise you to hire a different attorney . joe : funny you say that . i 'm looking for michael baldwin . michael : that would be me . avery : get over here . you -- you -- you hired -- you 're meeting with my law partner ? joe : well , i 'm just as surprised to see you as you are to see me . i did n't put the connection together until , uh , i saw my name on the door . michael : oh . oh , you 're mr. clark . joe : joe clark . i see you did n't lose the last name . avery : right . because after our divorce was final , i had already established myself professionally as avery bailey clark . joe : well , i did n't mean to surprise you . when cane recommended an attorney ... michael : cane ashby ? joe : ... he did n't say that you had a partner . michael : yeah , well , it 's a brand - new partnership . avery : how do you know cane ? joe : we used to work together . we 're friends . i trust his business savvy . that 's what led me here . michael : oh . you have legal questions . joe : a commercial real - estate offering . i need you to review some documents . michael : i would be glad to review these documents if my partner does n't mind . avery : why would i mind ? paul : and if you can not afford an attorney , one will be appointed for you . ian : come on . get these cuffs off me . i have n't done anything wrong . paul : do you understand your rights ? if you choose not to respond , we will bring in a professional who will determine your mental status . ian : i 'm more sane than anyone else in this room . paul : and if the professional determines that your mental status is capable of understanding these rights , your rights will be read to you in the presence of a judge . ian : and i 'll be free faster than you can blink . paul : you 're not gon na beat these charges , not this time . dylan : are you all right ? nikki : i 'm fine . how did you get here ? dylan : harding let me out . harding : yeah , i got to -- i got to hand it to the guy . he found an entrance to the place that we had all missed . dylan : they came across it when they were remodeling the place . harding : ward slipped through there , past our plainclothes guys that we had at all the other exits . paul : did you hear that , ward ? the man you tried to frame for murder is the man responsible for bringing you down . think about that path . ian : i came back for you , nicole . and i 'll be back for you again . dylan : no , you wo n't . it 's over . ian : for now . paul : until the rest of your sorry life . get him out of here . harding : come on . ian : all right . all right . do n't manhandle me . excessive force , paul ! harding : oh , that 's not excessive force . this is . paul : nikki , i promise you he is not gon na slither out of these charges . not this time . we have him dead to rights for kidnapping and drugging mariah . dylan : he 's out of your life , nikki . finally . nikki : not quite yet . victor : `` face the music , `` jack ? instead of harassing me , you should be celebrating phyllis ' good health and your sister 's return to genoa city . jack : this is n't about the two of them . victor : it should be . do n't mar their homecoming by another baseless attack on me . jack : this is not baseless . what you did to my family -- ashley : okay , jack , you know what ? before this gets any worse , just give him a chance to defend himself , okay ? jack : summer , please come here . summer : wh - what 's going on ? jack : your grandfather was just about to explain himself . summer : wait , grandpa , you 're the one responsible for my mom coming back ? victor : i am . mm - hmm . jack : so tell them the rest . victor : you know it all , jack . why do n't you tell them ? jack : well , what your grandfather has conveniently omitted is that he arranged for a special experimental treatment at the clinic for your mother without the family 's consent . to do that , he pulled a lot of strings and probably committed a few crimes . victor : sweetheart , helping your mother coming out of a coma is hardly a crime . jack : well , you see for yourself here . that 's a consent form for the experimental - drug treatment . it 's signed by you , apparently . but then victor said you did n't know anything about it . so what does that mean ? did you maybe forge the name of the granddaughter you were so concerned about ? ashley : tell me you did n't do that , please . jack : i can only assume from the perfect timing you 're also responsible for daniel 's art grant . phyllis : did you send my son out of the country ? jack : that 's right . that way , he would be far away from the clinic when the treatment was administered , right ? phyllis : is that true ? summer : wait , wait . gr - grandpa did n't forge my signature . phyllis : he did n't ? then who ? summer : i signed it . jack : summer -- summer : grandpa tricked me into signing it myself . michael : it 'll be nice working with you , joe . avery : well , we wo n't be working with you for long . joe : why is that ? avery : i just assume this is a one - shot deal since you 'll be in genoa city briefly finalizing this one project , right ? joe : well , that 's true , but i may have other documents that need to be reviewed . michael : we 'll be happy to take your business , joe . just e - mail your papers to my paralegal . joe : i 'll do that . appreciate you squeezing me in , michael . michael : not at all . but i do have to go to an appointment now . avery : uh , wait . i -- are you due in court ? michael : no . nothing that serious . just meeting a friend . take care . joe : nice to see you again , avery . always a pleasure . avery : wait a minute . why did you pretend you had no idea that michael was my partner ? what kind of game are you playing here , joe ? paul : why do you feel the need to face ian one more time ? dylan : i mean , the guy always upsets you . you should n't be stressing yourself out . nikki : you 're a wonderful son , dylan . and , paul , you 've been such a good friend . but i need to look that guy in the eye one more time after everything he 's done to me . dylan : you -- you just did when he was hauled away in cuffs . nikki : well , i 'm not quite finished . ian : nicole . i knew you would n't be able to stay away from me . nikki : the game is over , ian . you have no power over me anymore . ian : i do n't ? when the world hears -- nikki : shut up ! i 'm not finished with you yet . you took advantage of me when i was a young , naive girl . you forced yourself upon me . i did n't know any better . and then you had the audacity to come to my home , years later , and dredge the whole thing up again . you 're a sick man , always telling me that i needed you , that you were the path to overcome my weakness . well , you were my weakness , and you 're gone . ian : oh , you think you 've won ? nikki : i know so . paul , my son , and i will thrive while you are rotting away in some dark , dank cell . ian : [ chuckles ] oh , yes . what a lovely family portrait the three of you make . but there 's something missing from this lovely tableau . yes . your husband . [ chuckles ] but then again , you always did love to play the field . paul : unh - unh . ian : [ chuckles ] victor : you look at the bigger picture , okay ? your mother is here , and she 's well . summer : you must have slipped the consent form in with my trust - fund documents . jack : oh , is that how you did it ? summer : grandpa , i trusted you . i blindly signed everything that you put in front of me , and you lied to me . phyllis : why was my daughter signing trust - fund documents ? summer : that 's not the point , okay ? the point is why did you do that ? why could n't you just ask me to sign the documents ? ashley : that 's a really good question . victor : if i had asked , jack abbott here would have blocked any attempt at a cure because the suggestion came from me . jack : i never would have stood in the way of phyllis receiving any viable treatment . victor : if i had done nothing , phyllis would be lying in that hospital , comatose , because of the man she loves . jack : that is absurd . victor : really ? instead of accusing me , why do n't you all ask jack why he did n't go to a greater extent to find a cure for the woman he loves ? joe : well , i honestly did n't know michael was your partner . avery : how could you not know that ? you called me to congratulate me about my new partnership when you saw the announcement . joe : well , i did n't register the name of the other partner . look , this is no scheme to infiltrate your office , avery . why would i lie about that ? avery : [ sighs ] i suppose there 's no reason you would . joe : cane said he was the best , so i made the call . avery : he 's one of the best . joe : right . avery , i assure you this is nothing more than a coincidence . but truth be told , i 'm not sorry for the opportunity to see you . ian : i do so enjoy your temper , dylan . it made it so easy to convince people that you were a murderer . paul : you know , what you did n't count on was me knowing my son was n't a murderer . ian : oh , come on . you must have had some doubts , chief . paul : in the end , i realized that he 's too honest and too decent to commit a crime like that . ian : oh , i would n't be so sure about that . i mean , look at those eyes . how close are you right now to strangling me , huh ? [ chuckles ] yeah , there 's evil inside there . when avery finds out , she 's gon na walk away from you . dylan : you know , my mother was right . ian : to choose me as her spiritual guide ? i agree . dylan : no , nikki said you lost all power , and you have . all you can do is taunt us from behind bars . and paul was also right about how to handle a piece of garbage like you . violence is n't necessary to put you exactly where you belong . ian : i belong with the women who love me . nikki : the women you used . and we 've won . sharon and her daughter -- they 're gon na have their happy ending while my son and his father and i -- we 've never been closer . we took you down together . and we stand here before you as a family . you stand there with nothing . harding : come on , ward . i got a nice , cozy cell for you . paul : you know what , harding ? i want the pleasure of escorting mr. ward to lockup . let 's go . nikki : [ sighs ] paul : there you go . ian : [ chuckles ] well , lovely accommodations , paul . paul : do n't get used to it . you 're gon na be shipped out soon . you 'll be tried , convicted , and put away for a very long time . after all these years , ian , it 's finally over . ian : [ chuckles ] did you learn nothing from me at new world , huh ? your mode of thinking really disappoints me , paul . i tried to teach you over and over -- we 're all on a path that travels upon itself . time , the universe moves in a circle that never ends . if you would only grasp that truth then you would know nothing is over . [ cell door slams ] jack : i moved heaven and earth trying to find a cure for phyllis . victor : and yet you failed , did n't you ? jack : i 'd like to know what other crimes you committed trying to find this treatment . victor : phyllis , let me ask you -- are you or are you not grateful for my part in your cure ? phyllis : yes , but that is before i knew you took advantage of my daughter . did you steal her signature on anything else ? austin : yeah , i 'd like the answer to that , too . i do n't like seeing summer manipulated by someone she considers family . victor : excuse me . did i ask you a question ? all i did was help find a cure so that you would come out of your coma and could spend the rest of your life with your family , amongst people you love . that 's all that matters . ashley : he 's got a point . jack : i may approve of the outcome . i do n't approve of the way you got there , and i am going to look into this experimental treatment , see what went into it . did you check if there were any potential side effects ? summer : wait , side effects ? phyllis : no , sweetie . do n't worry . i - i have n't experienced a single side effect . in fact , i am feeling stronger by the minute -- strong enough to want this argument over right now . jack : i do n't approve of the way you got there . ashley : jack ... jack : but i will overlook it for the moment . victor : i do n't give a damn . jack : for you . phyllis : thank you . jack : you can leave now . and stay away from phyllis from now on . victor : i have your permission to leave now ? jack : yes . victor : now that phyllis is conscious again because of my efforts , i am sure she can choose who and when she wants to meet someone . and i 'm sure she will not forget to thank me for what i 've done . you had better keep that brother of yours in line . ashley : and i 'm gon na be keeping my eye on you , too . victor : all right . i 'm looking forward to it , okay ? ashley : okay . victor : bye . ashley : bye . so , phyllis . how do you like your handsome new son - in - law , huh ? austin : she meant fiancé . summer : she did n't ... phyllis : you 're already married ? avery : you wanted to see me again . why , joe ? we 've been divorced for years . joe : well , i 'm concerned about you . why would n't i be ? with dylan being locked up -- i mean , how are you handling this ? avery : i 'm fine . really . but i - i do need to get back to work , so ... joe : i can tell underneath that smile you 're worried . i mean , who would n't be under these circumstances ? avery : dylan is innocent . that will be proven . joe : you 're so sure about that ? avery : yes , i am . and whether you agree with me or not on his innocence , i really do n't care either way . what matters is that i 'm standing by dylan . joe : like you stood by me . paul : well , i ca n't tell you how glad i am that 's over . nikki : oh , me , too . paul : and you -- i 'm proud of you for not beating ward to a pulp . i know how tempting it was . dylan : yeah , well , your way was the right way to go . he 's locked up for good now , and none of us had to get any blood on our hands . nikki : well , you both came up with a very effective plan . dylan : well , i guess we 're done . see you guys later . uh , nikki ... we all made it work , especially you . nikki : [ sighs ] it 's over . nikki : you know , victor , you have n't been here enough to even know what 's going on with me . victor : i am worried about your health . nikki : oh , please , please stop . i do n't want to hear the letters `` m.s. `` again . i will scream . there is nothing wrong with me . i 've told you over and over there are no flare - ups . victor : will you come to your senses ? you 've been under a lot of stress lately , so you 're weakened . nikki : i am not weakened . you are overreacting . victor : well , whatever i 'm doing , you and i will go to see the doctor tomorrow . is that clear ? nikki : dear god . fine . fine . we will go see the doctor . victor : let me help you . nikki : victor , i am okay ! i do n't need your help . victor : what is the matter with you ? nikki : i am fine . victor : nikki , why do n't you answer the phone ? one of the staff told me that you were heading for the club . that 's where i am now , looking for you . call me back . phyllis : you have lied to me twice now . summer : look , mom , please . phyllis : first , you and austin were friends , then you were engaged , now you 're married . are their grandchildren somewhere around here that i do n't know about ? jack : no . phyllis : can i get that in writing ? summer : definitely no grandkids . austin : definitely . summer : and i was n't lying when i said there was n't one on the way , either . austin : look , summer was just trying to protect you . phyllis : okay , i have had it with being protected from the truth . how long ago was this marriage ? summer : um , it was in july . austin : yeah . phyllis : okay , okay . we have enough time to get an annulment . summer : mom , i am sorry that i did n't tell you before about my marriage , but i am not sorry that i 'm married to austin . i love him , and we are gon na be together . phyllis : we 'll see about that . summer : okay , do not even try . other people have tried to break up my marriage . you can not . it will not work . jack : it 's true . i even tried to bring in the police . sweetheart , give it some time . let it sink in . phyllis : time is not gon na make me any less upset . you are barely out of your teens . summer : i am an adult , mom . phyllis : who was just tricked into signing legal forms , sweetie . summer : okay , yes , lesson learned . i will not let anyone treat me like a naive kid again , but you can not wreck my marriage . austin : okay , i - i 'll make sure that she 's okay . ashley : i 'm really sorry about the slipup . jack : no , no , no . it 's all right , sis . it 's all right . i realize the marriage is a shock . i felt the same way when i found out they eloped . phyllis : eloped ? ! jack : first they eloped , and then there was a church service . phyllis : and you did n't try to stop them ? either time ? ! jack : red , take your frustration out on me . you do n't want to fight this fight with summer . do n't . she 's every bit as stubborn as her mother . look , what 's troubling me right now is victor 's accusation . i need you to believe this . i did everything in my power to wake you from that coma . phyllis : i never doubted that . jack : good . i also know what his real motive is . phyllis : which is what ? jack : the moustache has been desperate for sometime now to uncover information that he could use to hurt nick . phyllis : yeah , so he said . jack : wait , he talked to you about it ? phyllis : well , he 's victor newman . he talked at me . jack : you would not believe the lengths he has already gone to find out this information . according to sharon , you 're the one person that knows it . even she says she forgets it . phyllis : so she says . jack : wait , you do n't believe her ? phyllis : it 's just a convenient thing to forget , is all . jack : then you do know what this mysterious information is . michael : we got to stop meeting like this , ed . dr. botnik : thanks for coming in . michael , please have a seat . michael : you do n't have to summon me back to your office for golf tips . but , per usual , you need to slow down on your back swing . dr. botnik : i 'm afraid this is n't about golf , michael . michael : then what is it about ? dr. botnik : well , there 's no easy way to say this . the rest of your test results came back , and your p.s.a . blood level was elevated . michael : i have cancer ? phyllis : that 's not what i meant . it 's just suspicious that sharon would forget some important piece of information . jack : did you say that to victor ? phyllis : [ sighs ] honey , my head is spinning . there is so much coming at me . my daughter is married , and i - i do n't want to focus on sharon or victor or your age - old battle with my ex - father - in - law . jack : okay , okay . that 's a wise choice . we 'll -- we 'll set it aside for right now . austin : hey , can i -- phyllis , can i talk to you for a second in private ? look , i just -- i want you to know how sorry i am for how this went down . and you need to know i love summer , and i 'd do anything for her . phyllis : all right , austin . i have a way you can prove you 're worthy of her . ashley : i 'm really sorry i dropped that bomb . and i never would have if i 'd only known . jack : it 's okay . it 's all right . forget about it . turns out phyllis is a lot stronger than we all gave her credit for . ashley : yeah , i agree with that . do you think she 's strong enough to learn that some other woman is sleeping in her bed ? phyllis : you can prove yourself by telling me what else everyone is keeping from me . austin : like , uh -- like what ? phyllis : well , i 'm sure there 's more they 're holding back -- something big , something you may already know or can help me figure out . austin : look , it 's not like i can just -- phyllis : you know , why do n't you just give me your cell phone , and i will look something up on the internet ? austin : i ca n't . phyllis : austin , if you love summer and want her mother 's support , you 'll help me on this . summer : mom , if you 're giving austin a hard time , then you need to stop . phyllis : sweetie , nothing to worry about . i believe austin and i have come to an understanding . avery : are you trying to pick a fight with me ? joe : i 'm not blaming you , avery . as i 've already said , i was n't the husband that you deserved . all right ? i gave you ample reasons not to stand by me during our marriage . avery : so now you 're saying that i should n't stand by dylan , that i 've made another mistake in my judgment when it comes to love and men ? joe : not at all . avery : you know what ? we do n't have to have this conversation . our marriage is over . you and i have moved on . michael is a brilliant attorney . he will handle your affairs , and then you can be on your way . i wish you good luck . good luck with your business . joe : avery , about my business ... avery : dylan . oh , my god . you 're free ! it worked ! they found ian ? dylan : we did . we did . it 's over . it 's over . i 'm sorry for , uh , interrupting . joe : you must be dylan . dylan : who are you ? victor : thank you . i appreciate it . maureen : uh , excuse me . sorry , i - i could n't help but notice you asking the waiter about nikki . i could help . victor : in what way can you help ? maureen : well , i know where she is . paul : all right . ian is locked away . no chance of dodging these charges . nikki : [ sighs ] then the worst truly is over . paul : yeah , nikki -- nikki : i got to go . paul : listen . is it really over ? nikki : i do n't know what you mean . paul : you know , i understand you 've been under a lot of pressure lately , but that -- that friendly visitor you had back at the suite toting the bottle of vodka . have you been drinking again ? [ next_on ] cane : i 'm actually glad your father 's lost his eyesight so he did n't have to walk in that hotel room and see you in bed with his wife . hilary : i ca n't do this . neil : why ? what do you mean you ca n't do this ? dylan : when were you gon na tell me your ex was in town ?	maureen pays nikki a visit along with a bottle of vodka . knowing that paul is behind the door , nikki puts her off by telling her that she can not do this now . dylan tries to get mark to let him out of jail , so he can help nikki before it 's too late . after maureen leaves , paul tells nikki that dylan and mark are in the building and so is ian . there is a knock on the door and it is none other than ian . paul steps out from behind the door and holds the gun on ian . ian starts to run but mark and dylan stop him . michael calls his doctor 's office for an appointment . summer gets a call from jack that they have a situation there at the house . victor and phyllis talk about what happened at the clinic and that he showed her a picture of sharon . summer tells austin that victor is with phyllis . summer advises austin as to what he can and can not say to phyllis . ian is arrested but promises nikki that he will be back for her . once summer and austin get to jack 's , she is shown the papers that she signed . summer claims she thought they had to do with her trust fund . summer accuses victor of manipulating her into signing the papers , so he could get the treatment for phyllis . avery and joe have a run - in in her and michael 's law office .
victoria : breaking news ? billy : no . just ... reading the public 's reaction to michael baldwin 's latest salvo that adam newman ca n't get a fair trial here in genoa city . victoria : well , the trial starts today , so obviously that motion was denied . so , you can ease up on that obsession . billy : vick , this is our one shot at getting justice for delia . i 'm not gon na let anything jeopardize that . victoria : billy , it 's not gon na change anything . all right ? you know how trials can go . what ? billy : that . that . it sounds like you 're prepping me for the worst , like maybe your dad 's pulling some strings so that adam does n't do hard time . victoria : i did n't say that . all i was saying -- billy : oh , i heard what you said , so why do n't you tell me what you know ? chelsea : i wonder what 's gon na happen next . adam : this could be the last time i hold you like this . chelsea : you sound worried . adam : well , i 'm about to go to trial for a horrible crime . babe , i think i should be worried . chelsea : no , that 's not what i mean . you -- before this , you -- you seemed resigned , like you had accepted your fate . adam : i 'm gon na be found guilty . chelsea , i 'm gon na get a long sentence . chelsea : you sound different . you sound worried , and -- and scared . something 's changed . adam . adam : there might be another option . chelsea : what are you talking about ? adam : what if i run ? victoria : do you really think that i have some private knowledge about my father keeping adam out of jail ? billy : i - i do n't know . vick , i do n't know . maybe -- maybe he hinted at something . victoria : first of all ... i have every reason to believe that adam will be convicted . and secondly , i would never keep something like that from you . never . billy : i know you would n't . victoria : and the fact that you even said that to me makes me worried about you and what you might do if something goes wrong . billy : goes wro -- nothing 's gon na go wrong . nothing is going wrong , and i will see to that . victoria : how can you , billy ? you ca n't stop things . things happen . things happen that you ca n't change , like what happened to delia . billy : adam happened to delia . victoria : [ sighs ] you have got to stop making everything you think , say , and do about getting back at adam . otherwise , i 'm scared about what 's gon na happen to you . victor : well , i 'll be damned . seems that adam 's unexpected return from the grave has brought our beautiful daughter and that obnoxious billy boy closer together . nikki : well , you can pat yourself on the back for that . victor : what do you mean by that ? you 're blaming me for it ? nikki : i 'm just reminding you you 're the one who pulled strings to get that judge to set bail for adam , and you 're the one who spent millions getting him released . victor : what does that have to do with anything ? nikki : sometimes , actions have unexpected consequences . you can set things in motion that you never intended . victor : really ? devon : i want you to direct all resources to following this lead . neil : any word on hilary yet ? devon : yeah . we , uh -- we found out who 's behind the ransom . neil : you 're kidding me . wh - who ? devon : no . [ scoffs ] neil : who , devon ? devon : cane . neil : no , it 's not . devon : yeah . the evidence is overwhelming . and i 'm thinking that -- i 'm hoping that it 's only a matter of time before he gives up who kidnapped hilary . cane : so , who posted my bail ? [ sighs ] thank you . thank you for realizing this is insane . i 'd never extort money from devon , and anyone who thinks i had anything to do with hilary 's kidnapping is insane . thank you for believing me , baby . billy : you know what ? i 'm good . i 'm good . i 'm just gon na chill here and wait for due process to do its thing . you 're the one who 's acting like i 'm packing heat , itching to take adam out . victoria : because you are . billy : [ sighs ] look , victoria , i 'm -- i 'm not saying that -- victoria : i love you . i love you . and i want to grow together with you and our family . billy : then what is stopping us ? victoria : you are , billy . you 've got to let go of all of this hate and this need to see adam suffer . billy : what is so wrong with me wanting them to find this guy guilty ? victoria : not one thing . but what happens after that ? billy : adam goes to prison . victoria : and that 'll be enough for you ? billy : well , i do n't know . a life sentence would be nice . victoria : well , what if it 's only 20 years ? or five years or one year ? if a life sentence is the only thing that 's gon na satisfy you -- billy : look , i know that no verdict is going to bring back my little girl . but maybe it 'll give me some closure . victoria : oh , my -- that is such bull . what if he gets off ? billy : then he gets off . okay ? victoria : well , then you and me and the kids will have a life sentence of your bitterness . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] billy : i 'm angry . okay , yeah , i 'm angry . but i 'm -- i 'm dealing with it the best i know how . victoria : until you ca n't anymore and until you explode . billy : if you start on me needing to forgive adam again -- victoria : look , billy , i 'm not asking you for anything . i 'm not expecting you to be filled with light and love and warm feelings for adam . he lied to all of us , and -- and he covered up his part in a hit - and - run , and it was disgusting and i 'll never forgive him for that . billy : then what do you want from me ? victoria : i want you to accept it . just accept that this ... terrible thing happened and that adam had a lot to do with it . and then i just want you to let go of all of the bitterness in your heart so that it does n't consume you . billy : like it did before . victoria : like it did before . christine : hold up . from what i just heard , you could actually help adam 's case . victor : i helped adam to save my company from paragon . nikki : so you keep saying . victor : well , i did n't want anyone else to suffer the collateral damage of his actions . nikki : you have the world 's most brilliant computer engineers working to stop that virus . has adam been able to come up with anything they have n't ? victor : not really . mnh - mnh . nikki : there 's another answer you were hoping he would provide . victor : you mean an answer to the question as to why he hates me as much as he does ? why he would do this kind of thing to me , destroy my company ? chelsea : i know it must be terrifying facing this trial . adam : no , i was ready , you know ? i was ready -- ready and willing . chelsea : then why are you talking about jumping bail ? adam : i had a conversation with my father . chelsea : [ sighs ] victor suggested this . adam : chelsea , he knew that i could n't help him with paragon . chelsea : but he bailed you out anyway . adam : he said he wanted answers . chelsea : $ 10 million for a chat ? adam : i guess so . chelsea : and how did that turn out for you ? adam : he offered to , uh , help get me out of the country , if i wanted . chelsea : wha - what about the money he posted ? adam : just said he 'd let it go . chelsea : just like that , and you bought this ? ! adam : no , no . i know . i know , and -- and i 'm not saying that i accepted his offer . chelsea : okay , so -- so now , we 're -- we 're about to leave for the courthouse , and you 're changing your mind about sticking around ? adam : chelsea , this could be our last chance to be a family . look at me . think about it , okay ? i leave . we wait a little bit , all right ? and when it 's safe , i send for you and connor . we could all be together , all right ? the family that we deserve , that we always wanted . this could be perfect . chelsea : stop deluding yourself , adam . this is a scam . your father is never going to help you . cane : yeah , where 's this guy with my stuff ? i want my stuff so i can get out of here and start clearing this up . lily : yeah , that 's what we all want . cane : have you spoken to devon ? lily : no , mostly i 've just been trying to figure out who would set you up like this . cane : yeah , that 's what i want to know , too . lily : cane , i 'm thinking that someone must have lifted your gym bag , you know , maybe at the club . can you remember when it went missing ? cane : what ? my gym bag ? no , no , no , no . where is this guy with my stuff ? i want my stuff ! lily : whoa . this is important . if we can figure out who took your bag , then we can answer other questions . cane : wh - what -- wait . what other questions ? lily : well , the police theory is that you needed the ransom money for the deal that went south at fenmore 's . cane : no , no , no . that makes no sense , 'cause i had nothing to do with that deal . lily : okay , well , whoever set you up , they knew about you taking time off . they knew about the fenmore deal . they had your access codes . cane : right , so they had a lot of inside information . you know , this reminds me of the time that hilary tried to screw with our lives . i should n't have said that . i should n't have said that . lily : why did you say that ? cane : because i am upset . that 's why i said it . 'cause i 'm upset 'cause i did n't take money from devon . i would n't do that . if i needed money , i would ask him for it . i would go to him and ask him for the money . lily : well , the police think that you were embarrassed by causing such a huge loss at fenmore 's , and -- cane : all right , just -- just stop for a second . that 's the second time you 've said , `` the police think . `` the police are n't the only people who thinks this . you think this , too , do n't you ? you actually think that i did this . billy : why would i do anything to help adam ? christine : i know how hard it is to dredge up anything resembling forgiveness when ... paul : when you lose a child because of someone else 's actions . billy : no . it 's impossible . christine : okay , but from my experience , billy , that kind of anger -- it can be corrosive to your personal life . billy : thanks . i 'll -- i 'll keep that in mind . christine : and it can distort things you say without you even being aware of it . billy : you mean like on a witness stand . i got it . i wo n't ... make adam look any more sympathetic . victoria : or like he 's the target of a vengeful father . billy : but the guilty verdict is clinched , right ? this guy admitted what he did on video tape and again in public at the anniversary of delia 's death . i mean , what -- what more does a jury need ? paul : okay , admittedly , it 's a strong case . christine : it 's a very strong case . billy : and ... ? christine : and i want you to be prepared . michael is gon na paint adam out to be a loving father and a good husband who acted out of fear of losing his family . and with chelsea as a witness -- billy : wait , wait , wait , wait . are you suggesting that chelsea 's testimony could actually sway a jury that much that they would let him off ? christine : you let me worry about that . you tell the truth simply and clearly without any underlying bitterness . billy : you bet . i 'm ready . christine : [ scoffs ] okay . victoria : what is it ? billy : it 's chelsea . she could ruin everything . victoria : we do n't know that . billy : [ sighs ] i need to go talk to her . victoria : now ? billy : yeah . i need to make sure that she knows defending adam is a really bad idea . victoria : trying to influence the testimony of a witness is also a really bad idea , billy . billy : i 've got to try . victoria : please , billy . you could jeopardize everything . besides that , you and i both know that chelsea is a hostile witness . she 's the one that exposed the whole gabriel bingham lie . she 's done defending adam . billy : well , then i will just go make sure of that . chelsea : ca n't you see that victor is manipulating you ? he 's playing on your need for his approval . adam : by offering to help me get out of this ? chelsea : that 's not what he 's doing . adam : why ca n't you understand , sweetheart ? chelsea : because it hurts me . it hurts me to see you go through this again . you so want to believe that your father loves you that you 're willing to put your life in victor 's hands ? why would you want to risk -- adam : because this is our last chance . i 'm trying to take it . our -- our -- our chance to have a life together . this is it , babe . chelsea : what kind of a life would we have ? living on the run under assumed names ? adam : well , you know , i mean , this is what we agreed to before billy found out the truth , remember ? i 'm not blaming you for telling him , okay ? chelsea : you said you were relieved that the truth was out . adam : i am . but now that that 's over , i 've got a promise to keep to my family , to you and connor . i told you i would -- i would move to paris with you guys , right ? we 'd live under the assumed name of -- who really gives a damn what our last name is ? 'cause we would be together . this is what you wanted . and i 'm telling you you can still have it . last night -- last night was a new beginning for us , was n't it ? chelsea : last night was n't a beginning , adam . it was goodbye . victor : adam must have known that pursuing this course with paragon would cost him his wife and his son , the people that he loves the most . nikki : yeah , but he tried to destroy your company . victor : i know . well , his -- his hatred of me was more important , you know ? nikki : what reason did he give you ? victor : none , really . nothing -- nothing cogent . just hates my guts . nikki : people fall into patterns , even when they 're self - defeating . victor : [ sighs ] yeah , they certainly do , do n't they ? but then , you know , his contentious relationship with me , i think , has made him stronger . nikki : i doubt he 'd see it that way . victor : probably not . anyway , after all has been said and done , he is my son . victoria : mom . dad . victor : sweetheart . nikki : hi , darling . victoria : hi . [ smooches ] nikki : so , you 'll be at the trial today with billy ? victoria : [ sighs ] definitely . victor : billy just left . everything all right ? victoria : well , understandably , today 's a very ... difficult day for him . i just wish that he was n't so ... victor : vindictive ? nikki : look , he is being asked to relive the most difficult part of his life , the most painful . and i know that he 's so happy that you are there for him . i 'm sure the two of you will come out of this exactly the same way you always have -- together . victoria : thanks , mom . nikki : now , darling , do you mind handing me my purse ? victor : sure . nikki : i think that i left my dark glasses up on the roof deck , so i better go retrieve them . victoria : [ chuckles ] nikki : see you soon . victor : [ smooches ] join me ? victoria : i 'm really not in the mood for you to bash billy . i already had to defend you to him . victor : oh ? victoria : he thinks that you 're gon na try to find some way to help adam beat these charges . victor : huh . victoria : dad ? victor : let 's talk , sweetheart . cane : thank you . lily : cane , i was n't accusing you of being behind the -- cane : you know what ? i thought that you had time to reconsider this . i thought you would have realized who i am , that this is me , that i am the man that you married . but instead , you went and ran to dylan straight away . you did n't even think of coming to me . lily : no , cane , i -- cane : instead of saying , `` you know what ? there could be some explanation for this , `` instead of trusting me like i have trusted you , like i trust you even though you went and slept with another man . devon : so , lily found the ransom -- $ 1 million in sequential bills -- in cane 's gym bag . neil : does n't make sense for cane to do something like this . i mean , it 's not like he needs the money , son . devon : well , we also found out that cane is responsible for a disastrous business deal that happened at fenmore 's that cost the company a ton of money . and that pushed the police to make the arrest . [ cell phone chimes ] devon : how is cane out on bail ? i 'm gon na talk to paul and christine about this . neil : mm - hmm . nikki : does that have something to do with hilary 's disappearance ? are they any closer to finding out who 's responsible ? christine : this is my clerk about adam 's case . excuse me for a minute . devon : oh , sure . paul , what 's the explanation for cane being out on bail ? did something come up to clear him or what ? paul : uh ... no . he 's still our prime suspect . devon : then why are n't you questioning him , finding out what he knows ? paul : devon , we did question him . devon : but you did n't find anything out . what about the drugs that went missing at the hospital ? or hilary being transported on a gurney from the islands here ? paul : there 's nothing connecting cane to the pilot or transferring hilary here . devon : but -- paul : the only possible conclusion we can draw from the evidence is that cane might have been involved in a bad business deal and took advantage of your situation , but we -- we 're gon na need a lot more proof . okay ? devon : i feel like i 'm letting her down , paul . all right ? hilary is counting on me to keep her safe , but everything that i try , you guys -- you just -- paul : okay , listen to me . i understand your frustration , and i 'm going to warn you not to take matters into your own hands . you need to stay away from cane . nikki : cane would never intentionally cause devon pain like that . i ca n't fathom it . neil : i totally understand , because , you know , i 'm just as shocked . but you know something ? given the right circumstances , we can do things that we never imagined . cane : [ sighs ] victor : i do n't know how this will turn out for your brother . victoria : so , you 're not gon na help adam run off ? victor : why should he run ? victoria : he killed delia . victor : sweetheart , it was dark at night . he did n't see delia . i mean , this is a driver 's worst nightmare -- to hit someone that you did n't see at night . i mean ... do n't you understand ? he 's -- victoria : when he became aware of what he did , dad , he hid . victor : that was bad , but he 's not a murderer , for heaven 's sake . i 'm just worried now about billy boy 's trigger temper . what is he gon na do ? are n't you ? victoria : [ sighs ] i do n't want to talk about billy . victor : i 'm just trying to protect you . victoria : dad , at a certain point as a parent , you have to accept that you 've done your job and you have to let your children make their own choices , even their own mistakes . victor : well , i 'll be damned . okay . when all of my children reach that point , then i 'll inform them . how 's that ? victoria : [ sighs ] adam : last night was not goodbye . chelsea : i - i do n't regret last night . it -- it was an important step towards me ... moving forward . adam : chelsea ... chelsea : just like , you know , billy and chloe -- they deserve [ sighs ] a step . they deserve to move forward . they deserve this trial , so you have to take responsibility . adam : i have taken responsibility . okay ? i - i 've taken responsibility . i - i - i will carry that guilt with me for the rest of my life , even though i did n't mean to hurt that little girl . chelsea : but you 're running . adam : i 'm holding on to what matters to me . hear me out . my whole life , i did n't think i deserved to be happy , but then i met you . right ? you understand me , you get me , chelsea , just like i understand you , just like i understand why you 're saying the things that you 're saying right now . chelsea : because i mean them . adam : because you 're scared . you 're scared how much you love me . you told me that you could n't imagine your life without me . how are you gon na move on without me ? [ knock on door ] chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : just do n't get it . billy : hey , chelsea . i just wanted -- chelsea : uh , i -- billy : well , i was going to ask what you were planning to say on the stand . victoria : you know , being your child and coming into this world with the burden of all of those expectations -- victor : oh , sweetheart , and all those advantages . victoria : [ chuckles ] i know . victor : yeah . victoria : i 'm grateful for them . victor : okay . victoria : but the battles , dad , especially for nick and adam , constantly being torn between wanting your respect and wanting to be their own men ... victor : well , what 's wrong with that ? victoria : [ chuckles ] victor : that 's a natural course of events . i mean , sons battle their fathers to prove themselves . that 's natural . what does that have to do with you ? victoria : mostly , dad , i 've just shown up to do the work . because all i ever really wanted was your respect . victor : and you have it , my sweet love . you have it . victoria : but , dad , it 's kind of become a joke . victor : what do you mean a joke ? victoria : everyone says i 'm like you . victor : great . victoria : more like you than any of your other children . victor : i love that . victoria : sometimes , it 's said tongue - in - cheek . but secretly , it means a lot to me because it 's true , because i earned it . victor : yes . victoria : so , imagine how i felt the other day when i overheard you talking to nick . victor : oh . victoria : nick , who swore that he would never again have anything to do with the family business . victor : so , what 's -- i do n't even know what i said to him . victoria : you were talking to him about his future . you were praising his ability to run things . victor : okay . probably did . i do n't know . victoria : dad , i was at the hospital after sage collapsed . the implications were very clear , that one day , nick would most likely be running everything . victor : [ sighs ] victoria : my sweet girl , i have never , ever thought of you as less capable than any of your brothers , never . and the proof is in the pudding . i mean , look at all the positions you have held at my company and are holding now . victoria : i know that intellectually . dad ... victor : yeah ? victoria : i know that . victor : okay . victoria : but when i thought about it and thought about how much you wanted nick back in the fold and knowing how , as a parent , sometimes you can play favorites , even though you 're not supposed to , i know it 's not right and i know it 's not rational , but for a moment , it gave me a taste , just for a moment , of what adam has been feeling for a very long time . victor : i do n't quite follow any of this , but , you know , if that 's how you feel , then -- then i 'm sorry . i 've always thought you were very capable . okay ? i love you . i adore you . if people call you ... victor newman , i mean , so what ? i love that . okay ? victoria : okay . victor : okay . billy : i want you to think about all the times we talked about adam , how you told me he would never change , that his love is corrosive . adam : it 's none of your business , billy . billy : well , i think we both know that 's not true . so , what did he tell you , hm ? did he tell you how much he loves you ? he 's gon na sweep you off your feet , take you and connor to paris , have this great life ? make all your dreams come true ? adam : you do n't have to listen to this . billy : he is just here to seal the deal , to make sure that when you get up on that stand , you paint this rosy picture of what a great guy he is , a great father . but the truth is this is the guy who ran down my little girl and did nothing , said nothing . just thinking about himself . just like right now . you ca n't go into court and defend this guy . adam : billy , why do n't you leave her alone ? billy : you need to save yourself and save connor . do n't fall for this again . [ door opens , closes ] paul : in the bigger picture , it just does n't sit with me . christine : cane would n't extort that ransom money ? paul : right . i mean , the -- the motive does n't fit . i mean , it would be different if -- if lily and the kids were threatened . i could see cane then taking advantage of devon . christine : well , like you -- paul : but a business deal ? it just does n't make sense . christine : you always say this , though . paul : what ? you mean money through the door , reason out the window ? i 'm not buying it . christine : okay , but all you can do is follow the evidence , even if it leads to someone you like . paul : yeah , well , this job 's a lot easier when you 're dealing with scum or career criminals . but , i mean , cane is a decent family man . christine : and then there are those people who think they 're immune , who think they can get away with murder . paul : but not today ? christine : [ scoffs ] not on my watch . devon : mostly , paul talked about the evidence , which leads straight to cane . neil : yeah . i wonder ... devon : what ? what do you wonder ? does paul think cane just used the situation to maybe cover , you know , a bad business deal ? or that cane actually knows where hilary is and who 's got her ? cane : all right . listen . devon : no . you listen to me . i just want to know one thing , all right ? do you or did you ever know where hilary is ? cane : so , you want to know about hilary ? you want me to tell you who 's been keeping her , is that it ? devon : of course i do . cane : well , you see , i ca n't do that , because i 'm an extortionist , remember ? and i would n't tell you that without being paid . devon : cane , i do n't care about any amount of money . i just want to know what you know . please . cane : go to hell . devon : cane , listen to me . hey . i will cover any losses , whatever you want . cane : you know what i want ? i want you to get out of my face . that 's what i want . neil : this is ridiculous . hey , we are family ! stop ! cane : what is wrong with you ? ! i stood by you and hilary . i kept your affair a secret from your father and my wife , and i nearly destroyed my marriage by doing it . and now the cops think everything i 've done for you is part of some mercenary plot . i put my life on hold for you . i stopped my job , i walked away from my kids , my wife , and this is how you 're gon na repay me . devon : you had $ 1 million of my money in your house . that 's how you repay me ? neil : listen , this has got to stop . this -- it ai n't worth it . go . take a walk . no . take a walk . this is n't getting us anywhere . cane : what ? you want to ask me what i know about hilary , too ? lily : hey . what happened ? devon : i just saw cane , and he 's out on bail . lily : yeah . i 'm the one who posted it . devon : why did you do that ? lily : do you really have to ask that ? devon : well , yeah . i just saw him . he 's out of control . lily : because he 's angry , like he was when i was asking him how all this happened . devon : the police should be questioning him , finding out where hilary is . why did n't you leave him in jail ? lily : because he 's my husband . victoria : did you talk to chelsea ? billy : yeah . and i was right to worry . adam was with her . victoria : you 're kidding me . billy : no . and he spent the night filling her head with his lies . victoria : well , chelsea loves adam . that 's not a lie . billy : it 's also no excuse to jump into bed with him , either . victoria : just because he 's responsible for a terrible thing does n't mean that those feelings are n't there , billy . it 's not that simple . none of this is . christine : i know michael , and normally , he would be here by now , getting ready with his client . paul : maybe something came up . christine : gosh , i 've had such a bad feeling about this ever since he was sprung from lockup . i - i think adam ran . paul : look , if michael caught wind that his client was going to jump bail , he certainly would have called me . and he -- he certainly would n't help adam get away . billy : no , but victor could have . so , where is he ? where 's adam ? adam : got a `` good luck `` kiss in you ? chelsea : do n't joke . you have to stay here and face these charges . promise me . adam : and spend years in prison . chelsea : it 's the right thing to do . adam , it is -- it 's what you were going to do before victor got all up in your head . adam : billy got all up in your head is what happened . chelsea : no , no , he did n't . adam : that guy 's not gon na be happy with a suspended sentence or a few years in prison . that 's not what 's gon na happen . he wants me to spend the rest of my life there . you understand ? he does n't want me to ever see you again or connor . he wants to watch me suffer . that 's what he 's interested in . chelsea : well , billy is not on the jury . you have to trust -- adam : look , let me ask you a question . do you believe that i 'm sorry about what happened that night ? chelsea : of course you are . adam : yeah ? do you believe that i wish i would have come forward sooner than i did ? chelsea : yes . adam : then what 's the point of me spending years in prison just to satisfy billy 's need for revenge ? chelsea : this is n't about billy . you have to go there today for the same reasons i had for protecting you from chloe . it 's for delia . if you promise me -- if you just go , i will -- i will get on that stand , and i will tell them what an amazing man , what an amazing husband you are , how you are my best friend in the whole world , how -- how you mourned the baby we lost , what an incredible father you are to connor . i will tell them all of this . adam : it 's so hard . see , this is what i 'm talking about . this life -- i do n't want to leave this , you know ? this life with you -- i do n't want to give that up . chelsea : i know , but ... if you run , i ca n't say a word to defend you . and you 'll lose us anyway , because i 'm not going with you . devon : you ca n't imagine your husband doing something like this . i get that , sis , 'cause i 'm having a difficult time believing it myself . but what other explanation is there ? lily : it had to be somebody else . devon : who ? who put the money in his bag in your house ? and who framed him at work ? lily : i do n't know , but in my heart , i just -- i ca n't believe that cane did something like this . devon : how can you not believe it ? all the evidence points towards him . lily : i do n't believe it because i believe in cane . i have faith that my husband would n't do something like this . cane : all i want is for someone to believe me . i know that devon 's hope is slipping , and i do n't blame him for feeling the way he does . but my wife ? lily thinks i 'm guilty . she actually thinks i 'm capable of doing this . neil : you know , whoever set you up , they did a real number on you . this was elaborate with a lot of moving parts . cane : yeah . wait , wait . do you believe me ? neil : cane , these people , whoever they were , they put $ 1 million in your hands , right ? i think they were a little too smart to go after those sequential bills . maybe they 're going for something a little bigger . cane : yeah . but you know what the worst part is , neil ? whoever 's behind this , they might actually know the truth about hilary . victor : i have no knowledge of my son 's whereabouts . i assume he 's prepping with his lawyer . victoria : billy , let 's sit down . billy : and he said he was ready to accept his punishment , confessed in front of all of us , so there 's no way out of this . unless he runs . victor : why do n't you sit down , billy boy ? billy : adam is your responsibility , and if he runs , this is on you . victor : that 's right . i stand to lose a lot of money if he runs . that 's how bail works . now , please sit down . billy : something feels off about this . you do n't seem worried about your -- your $ 10 million . it 's like you do n't even care about the money . chelsea : or adam . which is why you played the concerned father and offered to help him run -- so you could screw him over in the end . is n't that right , victor ? [ next_on ] ashley : who are you gon na be sitting beside , jack -- your brother or that scum that killed your niece ? dylan : why , all of sudden , does she feel like her fiancé 's a distraction ? we 're having a baby . patty : you do n't look like you 're showing . you do n't look pregnant at all .	nikki and victor go downstairs and see billy and victoria at the bar . nikki asks victor about him getting adam out of jail on bail . at the police station , lily gets cane out on bail . devon tells neil about cane possibly being behind the ransom note . cane thanks lily for getting him out but then feels that she is siding with the police and thinks he is guilty . at the athletic club bar , billy and victoria discuss adam and billy 's hatred of him . billy admits that he is angry over what 's been happening . victoria asks billy to accept it and move on . paul and christine join them . at a table in the athletic club dining room , victor and nikki discuss how computer virus is affecting his business . adam and chelsea have just made love . he tries to urge her to leave town with him . chelsea tells him that this is good - bye . lily asks cane who would have stolen his gym bag and planted the ransom money in it . cane asks lily if she thinks that he is guilty of doing this .
ashley : phyllis was destroying the flash drive when billy grabbed it from her , and then he barricaded himself in her office . so whatever was on that drive , billy was frantic to see it . jack : i heard the whole story last night . i have barred billy from jabot again . fortunately , the power went out before billy could uncover any information . ashley : but , see , that 's my question . what information was on the drive that he could uncover -- jack : who knows ? by the way , mrs. martinez made cherry crepes this morning . they 're amazing . ashley : this does n't make any sense , jack , okay ? because phyllis called security to make sure billy could not read what was on that drive . now , what was so critical ? jack : i have no idea . ashley : that 's not what phyllis said . billy : hold the elevator ! phyllis : you need to wait for the next one . billy : why would i do that ? this one 's perfectly fine . so , what were you and jack up to last night ? trying to destroy the flash drive together ? i keep wondering , `` what could it be ? what big , juicy project would you be working on with the man who 's supposedly trying to make your life miserable ? `` phyllis : you know what ? stop . we 're putting an end to this right now . lily : yes . new head count is 120 , so we need three more tables in the ballroom . yeah . um , yes . floral arrangements are the same . i have to go . i have another call . okay . bye . hi , babe ! i was n't expecting to hear from you . is everything okay ? cane : yeah . i just wanted to call you and tell you how much i love you . lily : aww . cane : i had so much fun with you this morning , getting the kids ready for school , although i wish it was a little longer . lily : yeah . me , too . cane : i was thinking , when work slows down , maybe i can take you away , just you and me , you know , and you could ask neil if he can watch the kids . lily : yeah . i would love that . cane : okay . so it 's a plan . lily : speaking of my dad , i 'm having lunch with him and devon if you want to join us . cane : i 'd love to . i just ca n't . i have too much work . lily : yeah , no . you have to work . go be brilliant . i 'll see you at home . cane : listen , i 'm gon na be late again . our new perfume is selling out everywhere , and i have this manufacturing problem . lily : well , that 's too bad . i was hoping that you would be home , 'cause i was gon na wear something very , very special . cane : well , in that case , i 'm gon na work faster . i love you . evan : here they are , folks . read 'em and weep -- the latest ratings for `` gc buzz tv . `` hilary : wow . i heard that the numbers took a dive , but i did n't think they were this bad . evan : your interview with brash & sassy 's ! new management team -- it was the least - watched show we 've ever aired . hilary : not the kind of record that i was hoping to set . evan : the first two minutes were okay , but once people saw how tame this was going to be , they started changing the channels . devon : we are in transition , so i think a few bumps in the road are ... expected . hilary : devon , a few bumps ? these numbers are in the himalayas . devon : guys , our competition is just plain mean , okay ? they kick people while they 're down , they 're full of negativity , and we 're bringing a fresh approach , so i think it 's just gon na take time for the audience to adjust to this new style . evan : with all due respect , you 're totally , totally wrong . you have no experience in tv . it 's all about eyeballs on screens . your `` new style `` is n't working . devon : is n't working yet . evan : not at all . you want proof ? it 's right here . no one 's watching . devon : hilary has only done two interviews . evan : bombs , both of them . devon : evan , this is still the beginning , okay ? we 're not just gon na throw in the towel without giving this a real try . natalie : oh . hello . mr. newman 's expecting you . travis : where 's connie ? natalie : she retired . i 'm the new assistant , natalie . travis : travis crawford . nice to meet you . natalie : likewise . mr. crawford 's here . he 'll see you now . travis : morning , victor . victor : morning , travis . you know , we seem to have a problem . someone is leaking rather sensitive information about newman enterprises -- someone from inside the company . hilary : evan 's right . the show is tanking . devon : it 's only temporary , hon . hilary : we should have went with the first interview , where billy lost it on camera . my instincts -- they were screaming at me to do it . devon : but you know what ? you did n't , and i 'm very proud of you for that . hilary : well , that makes one of us . devon : honey , we decided we were not gon na get down in the gutter because we are better than that . hilary : it 's not like we 're setting people up , devon , or we 're trying to make them look bad . we sat down for a very real interview with billy and victoria and cane , but they decided to have a free - for - all on camera , and then billy stormed off and got into a bar fight , a video which we had first crack at , by the way , and we gave it all up . for what ? devon : for what ? for our integrity , that 's what . hilary : our what ? ! [ chuckles ] you know what , devon ? right now , that 's not very inspiring , really . devon : hilary , billy and victoria are going at each other . that was about their personal lives , not the company . the company was the story . hilary : it was the wrong story , not to mention a lie . it was a puff piece , and our audience saw right through it . [ sighs ] there has to be a way -- okay ? -- for us to tell the whole story . devon : what , with all the dirty details ? hilary : with some uncomfortable truths , yes . devon , we do n't have to be scum , okay ? we can leave that up to the national inquisitor . but we have to tell stories in a more compelling way so that people will watch . otherwise , we will fail and this show is going to be off the air . devon : that 's not going to happen . hilary : it 's already happening . if people are n't gon na watch , i 'm not gon na let you just pay for more air time just to stroke my ego , okay ? devon : honey ... listen to me . people will watch the show . i have faith in humanity . hilary : [ chuckles ] devon : all right ? more importantly , i have faith in you . hilary : thank you . devon : i have to take off right now . hilary : okay . have fun with neil and lily . devon : thank you . i will . i 'll see you later , okay ? phyllis : that flash drive had nothing on it that you 'd be interested in -- just some notes on our classic line , which was a defunct project i was working on , and , yes , some personal files . billy : you practically broke the door down trying to get it away from me . phyllis : you were carrying company property -- a company you no longer work for . billy : nothing that interests me , huh ? phyllis : no . so you got yourself thrown out of a building for no good reason , and all you managed to do was get under jack 's skin . he alerted security that you are never allowed in our offices again . billy : i talked to ashley about it . she 's more than curious about what you were up to . phyllis : are you deliberately trying to make things harder for me -- just screw up any chance i 've got to get back with jack ? billy : that 's what you think i 'm trying to do ? phyllis : yeah , i kind of do . billy : ashley did n't know anything about this . and why is that ? you 'd think she should be aware of the work you 're doing on the classic line . or maybe you 're working with jack or for jack and leaving ashley out of it as a way to prove yourself . phyllis : ah . meet dave . he 's your own personal security guard . he 's gon na make sure you stay on your own floor , so no visits to jabot , or you will be escorted out . and if it 's after hours , you will be arrested . that is all . have a great day . billy : hey , dave . how you doing ? okay . look , i do n't need an escort to my office . you 're more than welcome to go back to your desk . all right . ashley : phyllis told billy that she was destroying old personnel files at your request . jack : yes . that 's correct . ashley : okay . see , that again does not make any sense , jackie , because if that 's all that was on that flash drive , then why was she so hell - bent on making sure billy did n't see it ? jack : i have no idea . ashley : i caught phyllis hacking on to your computer a few days ago . have you been concerned at all what she may have found -- jack : if it 's all the same to you , the image of billy and phyllis wrestling over a flash drive is not one i want to dwell on . ashley : sorry , jackie . i do n't mean to bring up painful memories . i got a nagging feeling , though . jack : about what ? ashley : you and phyllis are working together on something . it just spells trouble to me . jack : you honestly think , after everything that woman did , i would ever trust her again , that i would involve her in our family company in any meaningful way ? she is here , she is working with us , because of a divorce settlement . she is doing more mindless busywork than i can possibly pile on her . eventually , she will quit . she 'll leave the business , she 'll leave my life , and the sooner , the better . victor : it 's possible we have found a security breach in the company mainframe . travis : newman 's been hacked ? why would you think that ? no offense . why are n't we having this conversation in private ? victor : because she is my executive assistant . she 's an expert in cybersecurity . natalie : expert ? i 'm a grand master . so , i did a full system sweep and confirmed what 's been going on . only certain key people have access to the company 's most confidential information -- mr. newman , the board of directors , and you . travis : are you accusing me of doing something improper , victor ? is that what you 're doing ? victor : have you ? travis : natalie , if you would n't mind , i 'd like a word with victor -- alone . victor : it 's all right , natalie . thank you . travis : for you to accuse me of something like this is completely out of line . victor : i have n't accused you of a damn thing . all i 'm wondering about is how it is possible that someone has access to what i thought was a secure system . and why do you feel accused ? cane : hey . i have some ideas how we can handle this factory delay . victoria : i 've already handled it . cane : wait . wait , wait . what do you mean , you handled it ? victoria : i found another manufacturer who 's more than happy to produce all the product that we need to fill the order . they have their specs in hand , and as soon as the contract is finalized , they 'll kick into high gear . cane : so , retailers will meet our deadlines ? victoria : yep . we 'll have all the bottles of bare that brash & sassy ! needs on the shelves . cane : wow . victoria : wow ? what do you mean , `` wow `` ? i mean , i ran this company for years on my own . did n't you know that ? cane : no , no . i 'm just -- you know , i know you 're competent . i just ca n't believe you got it done so quickly . i thought i 'd be here all night trying to figure this out . victoria : no . crisis averted . cane : wow . victoria : oh , god . here comes another one , though . cane : [ sighs ] billy : sorry i 'm late . cane : who 's your mate ? billy : this is dave . cane : how you doing , dave ? what is dave doing ? billy : our landlords upstairs seem to think that i 'm a security risk , so dave will be escorting me to and from the office every single day , which is annoying , because i ca n't get a word in edgewise with this guy . is n't that right , dave ? see ? victoria : why would jabot think that you 're a security risk ? billy : well , it 's a funny story . victoria : i 'll bet . billy : went to pay a little visit to phyllis . victoria : oh , i should have known . billy : i 'm not sure what that 's supposed to mean . victoria : i just do n't understand why you ca n't learn to keep your business life and your personal life separate . how are we supposed to work with this watchdog -- no offense , dave -- breathing over our necks the entire time ? billy : well , it 's quite easy . i 'll come up with brilliant ideas , and you two will shut 'em down , so nothing will change . let 's get back to work . what do you say ? dave , can you just , uh -- just wait in the hallway or something ? victoria : [ sighs ] lily : how 'bout the calf liver ? neil : do not eat that . lily : why ? it 's good for you . devon : hey , guys . lily : hey . neil : hey . devon : how you doing ? so , how come we decided to meet here ? lily : uh , i 'm just checking out the new competition . neil : do n't listen to her . they actually hired a new hot chef . she 's totally worried . lily : no , i am not worried , but look at this menu . i got to step my game up . devon : well , hey , go for it . is , uh -- is cane gon na be meeting us ? lily : no . he 's , uh -- he 's working . neil : i 'm sure he wishes he could . so , how are things going with the latest acquisition ? devon : gc buzz ? it 's going good . we 're actually taking the website and the tv show in a completely new direction . lily : yeah . i saw the reaction online to hilary 's interview . people are pretty harsh about the changes you made , especially the new host . did n't take them long to decide they do n't like her . devon : i think that was bound to happen because we 're very determined to elevate the form . we 're not going to be invading people 's privacy anymore . we 're not going to be insinuating things just to get ratings , 'cause we 've all been on the receiving end of that , and i think it should stop . neil : so , how is hilary handling the public reaction ? devon : i mean , the negative comments hurt , i 'm sure , but she 's the one that pushed me to keep the whole place going . originally , i bought gc buzz to shut it down , and then she convinced me that we could do things with some integrity . lily : well , it 'll be interesting to see how long that lasts . evan : hilary . you 're gon na want to see this . hilary : what is it ? evan : only the hottest story to cross my desk in at least a month . victor : i have yet to hear a denial . travis : i should n't have to deny anything . i 've been nothing but loyal to you , victor . in fact , i 'm the one who identified the weaknesses that our enemies could exploit . why would i do that if i was gon na come after you myself ? victor : yeah , why , indeed ? travis : have natalie check my log - ins . i have n't accessed anything that 's been leaked . and for you to suggest that i would do anything that would compromise this company is pure paranoia . victor : you can leave now . kindly get out ! strike that impertinent fellow off the list , okay ? it 's not him . jack : it 's done . i got the material to gc buzz . victor 's world is about to implode . phyllis : well , that is richly deserved . jack : but ? phyllis : i ran in to billy this morning . he was asking questions about what i 'm really doing for you . he 's curious because of the flash drive , and i think he 's putting things together . jack : so is ashley . no turning back now . phyllis : jack ... when this breaks , they 're gon na be on to us . they 're gon na know what we did to victor . jack : so what if they do ? victoria : now that we 've mad our initial push , i want to throttle back on our media buys . cane : i like that . it sounds prudent . billy : yeah . that 's a great idea . so , basically , what we 're talking about is a tease ? i mean , it 's like taking a woman out for dinner on a first date . you 're eating great food , you 're drinking wine , you 're laughing , you 're talking . she basically thinks you 're the man of her dreams . when she comes back from the ladies ' room , the only thing that 's left is the bill . and we 're gon na do this all in the name of leaving her wanting more ? victoria : oh , thank you , billy . thank you so much for the insight into your dating strategy , but cane and i are talking about the best way to market our new perfume . cane : yeah , 'cause now we have a hit , we 're thinking of throttling back on the advertising till about a week before christmas , then ramp it back up . billy : perfect . so , after ghosting her in the restaurant , i call her up and ask her for a booty call ? cane : you know , billy , i 'm starting to think that maybe it 's a good idea we do n't use your real - life dating strategies for business analogies . billy : i 'm just trying to look at our ad strategy from a female 's point of view . victoria : well , let 's look . most of our customers in december are men , which means last - minute buyers , so sports , news . cane : not to forget our female demographics , 'cause , billy , see , there 's this thing called `` romance , `` and a real man kind of , believe it or not , knows that deep down inside , that 's what women actually like . billy : speaking of . exhibit `` a. `` travis : do you have a minute ? billy : i 'm sorry , sport . we 're in the middle of work . victoria does n't have time for a lunch date . travis : i need to talk to you . victoria : uh ... travis : it 's important . victoria : ... sure . uh , let 's go in the conference room . billy : wow . i wonder what 's got cowboy all in a foul mood . cane : i suppose working for victor newman does that to you , huh ? phyllis : if it takes two minutes for billy and ashley to figure out that you were behind the assault on newman ... jack : how long is it gon na take for the great man to figure out ? well , that 's the beauty of the whole thing . but i do n't have to tell you about revenge . you live for it . you know . payback is great . what 's really fun is when people start suspecting who 's really behind it , when the guy on the receiving end knows in his gut who came after him and he ca n't do a damn thing to stop it . what is that look ? you look stunned . did you really think i 'd be the same blind idiot you lied to and cheated on all those months ? is that why you 're hanging out here , hoping to recapture some idealized past ? that 's not gon na happen , phyllis . the fact that you helped me pull this off does n't change anything . look , if you 're sweating that victor 's gon na find out that you were somehow -- phyllis : that 's not what i 'm worried about . jack : be sure to watch `` gc buzz tv `` tonight . that 's when it all hits the fan . devon : lily , hilary is my wife , and it 's like the third cheap shot you 've made in the last five minutes . neil : nah . more like two minutes . lily : i 'm sorry . it 's not my fault that she 's an easy target . i 'm not the only one that thinks that , either . the things that people are saying online about her hosting abilities -- neil : yeah , it is demoralizing , but if she 's smart , she 's gon na stay away from the boards , she 's gon na ignore the critics , and she 's gon na focus on her job . devon : which is what i tell her . neil : you know , when i was a young executive , one of my mentors gave me a very valuable piece of advice . he said , `` focus on what you 're doing , and how you 're doing will follow . `` devon : those are very wise words . neil : served me well throughout my career . lily : yes . well , that bit of wisdom assumes the person has a smidgen of talent . devon : there 's the fourth cheap shot . lily : all i 'm saying is half of the comments are about her lack of ability , and the other half are about her checkered past . neil : okay . why do n't you ease up , lily ? lily : you ca n't tell me that she 's not reacting to that . devon : and , lily , tell me , how would you like it if the public was openly discussing your past mistakes and cheating on your husband ? neil : hey . dessert . i know we all love dessert . how 'bout a chocolate m -- you love chocolate mousse . i 'm gon na have some ice cream . lily : you know what ? if you want to assume that the only reason why hilary got in front of the camera is so she could crusade for journalistic integrity , then , please , devon , be my guest . devon : okay . well , this was a lot of fun , but , um , i need to get back to the studio , so i 'll see you guys later . neil : later , man . devon : yeah . neil : be safe . all right . lily , you know -- lily : dad , please . i do n't -- please do n't say it . please . neil : okay . um , i - i just think you could have been more judicious with your criticism . lily : i know . look , i 'm being honest with him because i love him and i care about him and he has a blind spot when it comes to hilary . neil : i know that . lily : but , yes , i 'm sorry . i - i do n't know what my problem is . neil : no need to apologize . i know what 's up . hilary is very ambitious . lily : yeah . you think ? neil : and she loves the spotlight , and she is ruthless . that 's a deadly combination . she does n't like her dirty laundry being aired in public -- i mean , all those intimate details . i really do n't think that she 's gon na use her new position to gossip and be a hater for the ratings . lily : she 's not ? evan : was i lying ? is that not the lead story every host dreams of ? hilary : these documents are from newman enterprises . where did you get these ? evan : a package appeared on my desk . totally anonymous -- a gift from the gods . who cares who left them , as long as they left them here ? hilary : they could be fake . evan : what if they 're not ? you could break a huge story -- bring our ratings back up , get people to stop sniping at you online . hilary : okay . i need to talk to devon . i have to -- i have to get his opinion on this . evan : hilary , you know what he 's gon na say . he 's gon na kill the story , just like he did the last one . hilary : no . it was my choice not to run with the bar - fight video . evan : you chose wrong . do n't make the same mistake twice . hilary : okay . okay . this is what we 're gon na do , all right ? evan : this copy you wrote is dynamite . hilary : yeah ? even if it 's not too sensationalized ? evan : the story is powerful enough without it . i 'm just so damn glad you 're running with it . hilary : okay . we are just gon na present the facts , and we are gon na let them speak for itself , right ? no trashing victor , no cheap innuendoes , nothing that we can get sued for -- agreed ? evan : let 's do this . hilary : welcome to `` gc buzz tv . `` i am your host , hilary hamilton , and today an exclusive on newman enterprises and its founder and chairman , victor newman . now , we have received some information that the company 's business practices as well as its financial picture have been woefully misrepresented . all of these -- these explosive revelations -- they are all outlined in -- wait for it , wait for it -- newman internal memos , proving that victor newman not only deceived all of his employees but the entire business community . now , i know what you 're thinking , and you 're right . newman enterprises is privately held . but what victor newman did -- it 's gon na affect the lives of thousands of employees , clients , and suppliers all around the world . and to top it all off , the newman board had no idea ... devon : what piece is this ? evan : only the biggest story of the year . neil : hey , hey . sorry about that . foundation business -- could n't be helped . lily : it 's okay . just thinking about what you said earlier , and ... i 'm sorry that i ruined the meal by ragging on hilary the whole time . neil : do n't worry about it . i know you have nothing but love and concern for your brother . he 's a big boy . he may be annoyed , but he 's gon na get over it . and you got to remember the stress that he 's going through , the challenge of gc buzz . lily : i know . that 's an understatement . neil : yeah . and devon is committed to changing things there , and hilary is committed to devon . lily : [ scoffs ] for now . neil : yeah . on that note , let 's check in with my daughter . how are things going in your world ? lily : uh , things are good . i mean , the kids are really excited about halloween , and cane 's basically been carrying this entire product launch on his shoulders , and it 's been a raving success . neil : that 's good to hear . so , those long hours are paying off . i know how much those kids have missed their daddy . and even though i love them , i 'm sure i can , uh , give him back that responsibility . [ chuckles ] lily : no , cane 's making time for us . i mean , he 's busy at work , but he knows how important it is to keep balance in your life . cane : yeah , but if we go with your plan to keep running ads till the end of the year , where do we get the money to pay for it , huh -- cosmetics or sunscreen ? billy : it 's october . nobody cares about sunscreen . cane : what are you talking about ? everybody cares about sunscreen in october 'cause people go skiing , they go on cruises . they care about it . billy : what do you think they 're talking about in there behind closed doors ? cane : i do n't care . it 's none of my business . billy : you say that , but you 're dying to know . cane : no , i 'm not , 'cause all i know is that victoria solved our manufacturing problem before i got here , which means i get to go home early tonight for a change . billy : good old travis has been cocky . came in to newman enterprises as the star , thinking good old victor is gon na treat him like family . something tells me he got a rude awakening . travis : and he all but accused me of stealing sensitive information and doing god knows what with it . i told him he was being paranoid . victoria : ooh . i bet that went over big . travis : then he says to me , `` get out . `` i 'm just supposed to stand for that -- just let him talk to me like that ? victoria : look , travis , my father has a lot of enemies , you know ? at one point , his own family was included in that group . travis : i get that . i 'm not naive , okay ? i 've worked for high - powered bosses before . i know -- a lot of these guys would n't trust their mother . i do n't know . i thought i 'd earned his trust , you know ? victoria : i 'm sure that he respects you up to a certain point , but my father does n't trust anyone when it comes right down to it . travis : [ sighs ] well , he 's a good actor , then , 'cause i really thought -- victoria : you thought you 'd won him over ? travis : that 's the vibe i got , yeah . victoria : yeah , because he saw that you believed that , and he wanted you to believe that because you 're valuable and he has use for you . but letting you in all the way ? no , never . it 's a newman trait . travis : meaning you do the same thing ? victoria : you know trust is a fragile thing . and you lied about why you left the business world and that you had an affair with your boss 's wife . travis : whoa , whoa . why does me falling in love years ago make me somebody you ca n't trust ? victoria : i 'm talking about my father here . travis : sounds a hell of a lot like we 're talking about you , too . you justify victor 's lack of trust as a newman family trait ? when i commit to somebody , there 's not some internal monitor running in the background that keeps me at a distance while my mouth is moving . i mean what i say , victoria . it 's not the same for you ? jack : neil , i am sorry i 'm late . neil : hey , jack . that 's okay , because it gave me some extra time with lily . that 's the good news . the bad news is i got to head out to this foundation meeting . i 'm late for it . jack : oh , damn it . i feel terrible . neil : no , do n't . we 'll do it another time . do n't worry about it . jack : i just got so busy with this project at the office , and i -- neil : oh , no . i -- oh , my feelings are hurt . did you stand me up for work ? jack : no , this endeavor would be called `` extracurricular . `` neil : yeah ? well , i hope it 's nourishing the soul . jack : sure . you could say that . neil : yeah ? all right . i guess we 'll talk some other -- wait . hold -- why do n't you ride with me to my meeting and then you can tell me about your project and then we 'll handle the foundation business ? it 's not gon na be that -- jack : i stepped away , neil . the foundation is yours now . neil : jack , it is one meeting . we 're trying to finalize -- jack : i will help you in any way that i can . it is the winters foundation . i 'm out . neil : you ca n't blame a brother for trying . [ both chuckle ] neil : okay . um , i 'll catch up with you soon . jack : yeah . neil : and , remember , jack , you got to have something outside of work to latch on to . all work and no play makes jack a dull you know what . you 're gon na turn in to that guy over there . victor : but the reward is not commensurate with the risk . neil : all right . jack , i got to go . are you coming ? jack : no . i , uh , think i 'll stick around . neil : cool . see you . jack : good to see you . neil : yeah . good seeing you , too . hilary : these shocking revelations about newman enterprises have given us a window into the company and the man behind the curtain -- a c.e.o . that would hide the shaky state of his empire from the people who depend on him for their livelihood . now , they are gon na have questions , and they deserve answers . so , i am hilary curtis , and i am promising you continued coverage on this story as it develops . now , keep buzzing , g.c . evan : and ... cut ! that was fantastic ! hilary : yes ! thank you ! thank you ! [ chuckles ] ooh ! devon : hey . hilary : hey . devon : um , we ca n't air that . hilary : what ? what are you talking about ? devon : since when did you start going by `` hilary curtis `` ? hilary : okay . i thought that it would be better for the show if we played against any appearance of nepotism , and why ca n't we run this again ? all i did was present the facts . devon : it 's not facts . it 's just some information from some files that came across evan 's desk under mysterious circumstances . hilary : okay . just because the source wants to remain anonymous , it does n't mean that -- devon : we have no idea if that information is accurate . and we wo n't unless we run it by victor . hilary : excuse me ? devon : we should interview him -- get his side . i mean , i know at least that much about the news and how it should be presented . hilary : yeah , and i know what victor 's gon na say . he 's just gon na deny everything . devon : well , let 's have him do it on camera . hilary : coming up tonight on today 's show , shocking revelations about a -- ashley : oh , what are you doing , phyllis -- hacking in to jack 's computer again ? phyllis : what the hell do you want , ashley ? ashley : i know all about the flash drive that you and billy were fighting over -- the one you were so desperate to hide from him . phyllis : it 's not my fault that he locked himself in here . ashley : if you are doing anything to hurt jack or billy again , i will make sure that you are driven out of their lives and out of this town -- forever this time . hilary : this story is big , and it is juicy , and you can only see it here on `` gc buzz tv . `` keep buzzing , g.c . victor : thank you . jack : well , if it is n't the great victor newman . nice suit . new tailor ? victor : [ chuckling ] first you declare war , and now you compliment me on my wardrobe . jack : oh , you know , the `` declaring war `` thing was in a moment of heat . you know the things we say that we later regret ? happens to the worst of us . victor : so now you 're declaring truce ? jack : well , let 's just say i 'm , uh , sorry i spouted off . i really wanted to just congratulate you on how well you have built your business since you got out of prison -- record second - quarter earnings . hats off to you . victor : you think i believe a word of that ? you have a nice day . victoria : travis , look -- i love you . and i know why you lied , and ... i 've forgiven you . and we 're together . travis : but ? victoria : but ... i 'm like my father . i like to keep my eyes open . i do n't want to be blindsided . travis : well , this has been a real eye - opener for me . victoria : travis , wait . billy : i know we 're not supposed to mix business with pleasure , but are you all right ? victoria : shut up , billy . cane : i do n't know why , but i suddenly have this feeling that your time being a productive member of our team today is over . billy : yep . probably better i cut my losses and mosey on home . cane : i will go and get dave for you . billy : you know what ? i can make it to the elevator on my own , thank you very much . cane : here he is . dave , can you make sure our friend gets home and does n't get into any trouble ? phyllis : i 'm the last person you need to threaten . i am in love with jack , and i intend to win him back . ashley : wow . you really have a rich fantasy life , do n't you ? phyllis : as for my feelings for billy , i am over with him . i have no feelings . ashley : oh , really ? are you trying to convince me or yourself ? phyllis : we both know jack and i belong together , ashley . ashley : [ laughing ] oh , wow . you are a nut job . phyllis : i am trying to save his life -- both of ours . ashley : what the hell does that mean ? phyllis : get out . if there was enough room in this closet office , i would show you out myself , but there 's not , so do it yourself . hilary : welcome to `` gc buzz tv . `` i am your host , hilary hamilton , and today an exclusive on newman enterprises and its founder and chairman , victor newman . [ telephone rings ] victor : yes , natalie ? oh . all right . send them in . well , well , well . hilary and devon . i 'll be damned . hilary : hello , victor . devon : mr. newman . victor : nice to see both of you . what can i do for you ? devon : well , sir , we were hoping to get a comment from you for `` gc buzz tv . `` victor : `` gc buzz tv `` ? i 'll be damned . about what ? hilary : about these . they 're internal memos -- e - mails and other confidential documents that show that you 've been hiding losses , inflating performance , and basically cooking the books and making your company seem more sound than it really is . was there anything that you 'd like to say to our viewers ? victor : where 'd you get these ? hilary : an anonymous source . but more importantly , victor , is there anything that you needed to say in your defense ? victor : yeah . get the hell out . [ next_on ] devon : did you think you could sneak this on air without me knowing , or did you just not care ? jack : i 'm the one who gave it to victor -- with both barrels . mariah : i know i tried to be the voice of reason last night , but everything that you 've been worried about is all coming true .	ashley confronted jack with her suspicion that he was secretly working on something with phyllis . jack vehemently denied it . hilary was bothered by the poor feedback that her first interview for gc buzz received . devon was convinced that taking the high road would eventually lead to better ratings . jack anonymously dropped off the stolen newman financial report at gc buzz . cane and lily decided to take a trip , without the kids , once cane had more free time . neil , lily , devon met for a family lunch . devon left early because he was offended by lily 's unflattering comments about hilary . hilary filmed a story on the newman document , but devon told her they could n't run it because the papers might be fake . devon also wanted to get a comment from victor . natalie became victor 's executive assistant . victor and natalie suspected travis of leaking confidential documents from newman . travis was angry about their accusation , and he maintained his innocence . victor believed travis .
michael : yes , he may be slimy , but graham has your mother 's power of attorney . and from what you told me , he has n't broken a single law . jack : my mother had a stroke . she 's still drugged up from her stay in the hospital . i guarantee she had no clue that that parasite was gon na stick her on a plane . graham ca n't get away with this . michael : listen , jack , i 'm trying -- jack : i mean it . come up with a solution or i will . victoria : hey . you okay ? billy : yeah , i 'm good . victoria : you 're a liar . i know you 're worried about ashley . billy : right now , i just want to focus on work , okay ? make the most of the opportunity by expanding the men 's line . i want to show you something . this is the new -- this is the new packaging for the , uh -- the dare face mask . what do you think ? victoria : i think that this is incredible . you 've managed to incorporate everything that i had in mind . billy : well , i should know what you want by now , do n't you think ? victoria : i had a very productive day myself . billy : oh , yeah ? victoria : yeah . i decided i 'm gon na appear on `` the hilary hour `` and push our new product line . billy : do you trust her ? after everything she pulled on you ? phyllis : howdy ! hilary : howdy back at ya . [ chuckles ] phyllis : i heard that you got yourself off the most - hated list . hilary : yes , yes . phyllis : that is a smart move . hilary : victoria 's coming on my show to promote some of brash & sassy 's new products . but any and all personal newman drama is strictly off the table . phyllis : must have been a hell of a pitch to get her on at all . hilary : she was not an easy sell . phyllis : oh , come on . you 've made your name by being fearless and unpredictable . i get it . i get that you 're scared to push it . hilary : who said i 'm scared ? noah : you might feel something if you actually added some weight to the machine . tessa : oh , yeah . no , i know . i was just practicing my form , so ... noah : believe me , nothing wrong with your form . [ tessa 's song plays ] noah : [ chuckles ] tessa : oh , my ... is -- is that ... ? noah : yeah . tessa : did you put them up to this ? noah : it was n't me . i swear . tessa : [ exclaims ] devon : as you can hear , the athletic club is now using our streaming service . and your ep just launched . noah : it 's all you , superstar . tessa : oh , my -- [ laughing ] when i 'm at my worst , when the ... is right i know you 're with me even when it hurts and i want to hide i know you 're with me oh - oh , oh , oh - oh i know you 're with me cane : hey , juliet . juliet : oh , hi . cane : hey , you know , we could 've met up in your room , 'cause the doctor said you should stay off your feet and take it easy . come here . sit down . juliet : no , i -- trust me , i have been following the doctor 's orders . cane : oh , well , i 've just been concerned about you since you had those complications . juliet : yeah , me too . cane : so , tell me , how was the checkup ? you doing okay ? how 's the baby ? [ tessa 's song playing ] tessa : wow ! [ noah laughing ] oh ! hey , you get in here , too ! devon : yeah ? me too ? [ laughter ] tessa : oh ! thank you for ... this . devon : that song was because of you , nobody else . noah : exactly what i 've been telling her . tessa : well , sometimes i 'm a little slow on the uptake . noah : i have no problem repeating how much i believe in your talent , so ... [ devon laughs ] tessa : and you did . even when i did n't believe in myself . i 'm so grateful for the opportunities i 've had , and that my sister 's safe . and to have a guy like you in my life . devon : i think this sounds like reason to celebrate . noah : yes ! that 's great . dinner at our place . it 'll be the first time we host anyone . and how perfect is that , with you and mariah ? devon : awesome . tessa : at your place ? are you sure ? noah : you know what , tessa just is settling in , the place is kind of a mess , so why do n't we just change it to the underground tonight ? does that work ? tessa : uh , yeah . yeah , sure . yeah . devon : that 's fine . count me in . and i know that mariah will be very excited to come and celebrate all these great things happening in your life . hilary : the one thing that i have proven by taking over gc buzz is that i am not afraid of anyone in this town . and that includes victoria newman . phyllis : when are you interviewing her ? hilary : why do you even care ? i thought you ca n't stand victoria . phyllis : a girl needs to keep an eye on her business rivals . hilary : and her romantic ones . phyllis : so , you kissed up to victoria a little bit . you threw her a well- timed promotional bone , and you got your access back . that is nice work . hilary : it was smart . strategic . phyllis : yeah . and your fan base , which is incredible loyal , adores you , hangs on every word , i know that they will see past the little chitchat , and they will know that you 're not caving in to the newman pressure or selling out . hilary : correct . phyllis : yes . victoria will not even notice that you 're using her . that 's amazing . it 's brilliant , actually . okay . have a good one . victoria : i 'm using hilary , okay ? she knows there 's certain people she can only push so far , and if she crosses a line , there will be dire consequences . billy : [ scoffs ] victoria : she knows that i represent a huge portion of her audience that the show needs . i think that 's why she practically begged me to do the show . on my terms . i 'll be calling the shots . billy : hey . victoria : all of them . hello , there . lily : hi . uh , listen . i am all for exploiting hilary curtis , but i do want to warn you , as a friend and a colleague , to not let your guard down . because she will do anything to get better ratings . cane : what 's the matter ? is your condition worse ? is there trouble with the baby ? what 's the matter ? juliet : no , we 're fine . we 're fine . i 'm sorry to make you worry even more . cane : then why were you crying ? juliet : it just got to me . that you really care this much . and my hormones are all over the place , so ... cane : [ sighs ] i care , okay ? i 've shown you i cared , have n't i ? juliet : you 've been great . but instead of just saying `` thanks `` or having some other normal reaction , i just -- i just start blubbering like a total idiot . cane : well , maybe that 's a little bit too harsh . juliet : you know that cliché about pregnant women glowing ? yeah , it 's a crock . cane : you 're glowing . blubbering , but you 're , uh -- you 're glowing . i 'm just glad you 're okay . juliet : so , what about you ? tell me about your trip . cane : it was productive . juliet : in a good way ? cane : yeah . i , uh -- well , long story short , i went there with a proposition and came back the acting c.e.o . of chancellor industries . juliet : oh , my god ! that 's fabulous ! [ laughs ] oh . um ... and cue my wacked- out hormones . again . i 'm sorry . mariah : see ? i am all ready for our trip tonight . [ giggles ] devon : nice , nice . well , there 's gon na be a slight change of plans , because tessa and noah have invited us to go to dinner at the underground tonight . mariah : tonight ? devon : yes . 'cause , uh , today was the launch of tessa 's new ep . mariah : i know . i heard it . devon : did you ? yeah , well , earlier i was in the gym with both of them , and tessa 's song came on over the sound system , and they got really excited , and they just want to go out and celebrate . so ... mariah : so you would rather go eat with them than go to chicago with me ? devon : i did n't say that at all , no . we can do both . mariah : okay . all right . devon : yeah , i thought you 'd be more excited about hanging out with tessa and celebrating . [ mariah chuckles ] you 've been on board with her from , like , day one . and i bet you 're a big reason why most of her music 's turned out so well . mariah : no , that was her talent . devon : well , maybe it 's a little bit of both . and besides , tonight 's not just about the launch of her new ep . it 's , you know , we 're celebrating her whole life coming together -- her love life , her career , her squaring things away with her sister , you know ? plus , it 's like you 're number - one girlfriend and your brother . how 's it get any better than that ? mariah : it doesn't . [ chuckles ] it doesn't . michael : jack , i understand how anxious you are to know where graham has taken your mother . and as tempting as it may be to go full force and take matters into your own hands , please hold back , or you could make things worse . jack : worse than the nightmare i 'm already living ? for years , this man has been conning a bright , cynical woman into believing that he is the best ally she has . now he 's on the verge of inheriting the vast majority of her estate . michael : i drew up a new power of attorney to prevent just that from happening . jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . i got that . it never got signed . he slipped her out of the hospital before we could even talk to her . now our mother is alone with a sociopath whose value for her is a lot more dead than alive . michael : look , you said so yourself -- graham has spent years treating dina like a queen . he may be a fraud , but it is a substantial leap to call him a -- jack : a killer ? is it really ? all he has to do is withhold treatment for a while . michael : except that he knows you and your family are on to him . even if he was given to such extreme measures , the guy is shrewd enough to know he could n't get away with it . jack : i 'm glad , michael , you 're so positive , but it still begs the question , what can you do about this now ? michael : i am working on revoking graham 's power of attorney . jack : good . have at it . michael : look , jack , we 'll know where they went soon . my guess , back to paris . to familiar surroundings , where he first earned dina 's trust , so he can convince her to leave her will unchanged -- jack : she 's already susceptible to him . now she 's drugged , she had a stroke ... michael : jack , a minor stroke . with a prognosis of a full recovery , right ? right ? jack : yeah . michael : look , we will sort this out . i promise you . your mom will be back home pushing your buttons and meddling up a storm before you know it . jack : thank you . and thank you for coming by . i know i have n't exactly been easy to be with this evening . michael : look , it 's -- it 's not an easy situation . but we will find her . phyllis : hi , michael . jack : [ sighs ] michael : hi , yourself . look , distract him with some semi - urgent fenmore 's matters . he could use it . bye , jack . phyllis : how 's your mother ? jack : physically , my mother 's very strong . phyllis : how are you ? jack : physically , i 'm fine , too . phyllis : well , then , you might be interested in what i just learned . something that could help us in our battle against brash & sassy . victoria : i assure you , it may be hilary 's show , but i will be in control of this interview . lily : okay . um ... i was speaking to one of our top manufacturers , and he gave me a quote about the rush job you asked about , and ... it 's not cheap . look , i know that i 'm new to this position , so tell me if i should butt out , but i do n't think this expenditure is the best use of our current resources . unless i 'm missing something . victoria : well , we always want your input . but we have a strategy in place , and we have to keep up the momentum . billy : hold on a second . she might have a point here . victoria : you remember the game plan , do n't you , billy ? billy : yeah , i do . lily : uh , i 'm gon na finish up some work , so ... billy : thank you . lily : thank you . victoria : so , why are you re - thinking things ? is it because of phyllis ? are you feeling guilty because you went on her computer ? is that what it is , billy ? billy : i do n't feel guilty , okay , because that has nothing to do with my relationship with phyllis , and it was strictly business . victoria : okay . fine . what 's changed , then ? billy : look , maybe it 's not a bad thing that we take our time with this , we find cheaper manufacturing . at least then we can re - assess everything . [ victoria sighs ] yes , i said it , okay ? so you can huff and puff , but you can take it in and just absorb it and move on . victoria : i plan to . we have a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity to dominate our biggest competitor . so , no , this time , we are not playing it safe . [ laughter ] noah : all right , so , you know , i think devon 's taste is a little more high- end . french champagne ? what do you think ? tessa : well , i kind of had my heart set on this one . and mariah likes it , too . noah : it 's your fiesta , senorita . tessa : it 's our fiesta . [ dance music plays ] noah : oh . tessa : ohh . okay . yeah , show me what you got , hot stuff . noah : oh , you asking for it . tessa : yeah ? ohhh . [ laughs ] noah : hey ! the party has arrived . devon : hey . mariah : oh , hey . devon : how you doing ? noah : hey , we got a booth right over here , guys . mariah : oh , nice . devon : ooh . mariah : hey . devon : thanks , man . tessa : i 'm so glad you came . mariah : why ? when you have a cold tessa : you 're asking me why i wanted you here ? mariah : no , i 'm -- i 'm wondering why you had the celebration here and not at , uh , your -- your new place . yours and noah 's . that 's what i meant . noah : ladies ? mariah : yeah ! let 's get this party started . noah : well , these two are on a bit of a tight schedule . devon 's got his private jet double parked . [ laughter ] tessa : what ? mariah : oh , we 're going to chicago later . tessa : that 's tonight ? i - i hope we 're not ruining your plans . devon : oh , not even close . noah : this time , we wo n't be there to rain on your parade like we did in san francisco . promise . mariah : i do n't remember any rain on that trip . having you guys there was , uh -- was interesting . devon : but you 're not invited this time . [ laughter ] tessa : well , fall 's the perfect time to go . you 'll have nothing but fun . devon : oh , yeah , that 's right -- you 're a chicago girl . is there anywhere that you 'd recommend us visiting while we 're there ? tessa : well , the parts of town that i grew up in are n't exactly vacation hot spots . so ... noah : well , your dog days on the mean streets are long past you now . got your new ep out , and your career is taking off . tessa : yeah . everything is different now . devon : well , hey . let 's have a toast , huh ? noah : mm - hmm . devon : to living the dream . cheers . noah : living the dream . mariah : cheers . devon : cheers , yes . phyllis : jack ? did you hear what i just said ? jack : i - i 'm so -- i 'm sorry . i sl -- slipped for a minute . phyllis : victoria has agreed to do an interview on `` the hilary hour `` to promote their company and new products . jack : i 'm sorry . unless i missed something , i 'm not sure how we can use that to our advantage . phyllis : they are pouring all of the money that neil lent them into their expanded dare men 's line because they believe that you are scaling back on your division , which i know is damn well not true , because you have an ultra- fortified jabot men 's line ready to launch . do n't you ? jack : you know what , my sister just had her life ripped out from under her . my mother has been shanghaied to another country by her slimy companion . i 'm not just sitting on jabot . i 'm sitting on my own hands . phyllis : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry that -- i had no idea . this seems very insensitive of me . jack : [ stammering ] you know what , never mind that . i heard everything that you said . you obviously have an incisive handle on this . phyllis : [ sighs ] handle ? i have an ironclad grip on the whole thing . jack : yes , i can see that . you also have more energy to deal with this than i do . phyllis : i 'm not sure what you 're getting at . jack : i 'm suggesting you take that ironclad grip and run with it . phyllis : one little problem . i do n't work for you . i work for lauren . jack : we are splitting hairs now , my dear . phyllis : well , it 's not that simple . jack : i can see to it you have access to all the resources you need . phyllis : you actually trust me to go into battle for you ? jack : after billy took advantage of you that way , i trust that you want to hit back even harder . so cook up whatever you want in that creative cauldron of a brain ... and go for it . [ cellphone chimes ] phyllis : billy wants to see me . jack : i can see that you 're going to enjoy this immensely . i 'm sure you 've thought of this , but let me remind you -- they can not see this coming . cane : you know , there are n't a lot of people who share your enthusiasm when it comes to my new job . juliet : to hell with the haters , right ? you should be running a major multinational . cane : well , it 's only temporary while jill 's off on her bucket - list world tour . juliet : she entrusted you with her company because you are smart , talented , and obviously gave her some great ideas . cane : thank you for saying that . juliet : and who knows ? maybe when she sees how well you 're doing , she 'll decide to keep traveling . cane : [ chuckles ] well , i would n't go that far . but you know what ? it 's good to be working again . juliet : this is way beyond brash & sassy . cane : yeah , but it 's different since i last did the job . now markets are shifting , communication 's moving faster . but , god , i love being back in the thick of it . juliet : and i love hearing you talk this way . cane : well , that 's 'cause i 'm enthusiastic . and i have n't been this optimistic in a long time . juliet : i think victoria 's going to regret firing you when she hears about this . last i heard , she had n't filled either of our positions . cane : okay . um ... about that . your job actually has been filled . she gave it to lily . juliet : [ scoffs ] perfect . lily : uh , careful . you could do some serious damage with those . hilary : i was in the zone . you know what i 'm like when i 'm focused on something . lily : yep , all too well . hilary : did you see my commercial last night ? it aired again . lily : uh , no . i must have missed it . did you pay for the ad space yourself ? hilary : you know , props for realizing that you 're no actress . but maybe you should take a stab at standup before settling for a job at brash & sassy . lily : yeah , you 're right . because your job takes a really special kind of talent . you know , hiding in parking garages and hotel hallways , spying on people with hidden cameras . hilary : bitter , party of one . lily : actually , no . i really like my job , and i 'm proud of my work . and the fact that victoria wants me to be more involved in the company . hilary : what a positive spin . good for you . lily : so , victoria told me that she , uh , agreed to be on your show . hilary : it really is the best way for her to promote her company . especially since my ratings are growing and growing . lily : yeah , i think that you should shock us all and stick to your word . hilary : word about what , sweetie ? lily : agreeing to do the interview and making victoria look good . hilary : or else what ? tessa : nachos ! mariah : all of the nachos . the most . [ laughter ] yeah , i can see why you wanted to , uh ... to have the celebration here . you know , this is a little bit more your scene . you know , you 're not the domesticated housewife type . [ laughs ] tessa : well , it 's not exactly like noah and i live in suburbia behind a white- picket fence . mariah : no , i know . i know . i just ... i guess the whole move kind of surprised me . tessa : really ? 'cause from the start , you were telling me what a great guy noah is , and that he 's been burned , so he might be a little gun - shy . but to not give up on him , because he 's worth it . and you were dead - on about that . your brother 's sweet and loving and kind , forgiving . and he deserves all the happiness in the world . i mean , do n't you want the same thing for him ? mariah : yeah . of course . i guess i just ... i do n't know . i ca n't help wondering ... ca n't help wondering why we 're standing here wasting time when we just ordered nachos ? [ both laugh ] devon : hey , you and tessa look pretty solid , man . seems like it was a good idea moving in together , yeah ? noah : yeah . we both know what we want . the rest is just logistics , you know what i mean ? devon : yeah . noah : what about you and mariah ? devon : oh ... well , let me say this -- i , uh -- i think mariah 's an exceptional woman , and it 's not like i 'm holding out or anything like that , but in all honesty , i think that cohabitation is probably a little ways down the line for us . noah : i know what you mean . i 've been there once or twice . and mariah sure does have one hell of an independent streak in her . she 's probably not ready to move in yet , either . devon : yeah . noah : for me , i just needed to take the plunge . get past my doubts , you know ? i 'm glad i did . it feels right . devon : that 's good . noah : hey . mariah : hey , guys . hey . devon : hey , guys . noah : get some nachos ? tessa : no , not yet . mariah : what was that for ? devon : just in case you forgot how crazy i am about you . billy : every man in here wants to be where i am right now . and that makes me wonder how i got so lucky . so , how did i ? phyllis : you 've either been very , very good ... or very , very bad . hilary : you never answered me . if i do n't play nice with your boss , victoria , who am i gon na answer to ? you ? lily : uh , as much as i would love to give you the beatdown that you 've had coming for years , i 'm an adult and a mother . and , frankly , i 'm the least of your worries . hilary : ohh . so , who exactly am i quaking in my designer sneakers for ? lily : think of all the different ways that you have stuck it to victoria . you 've embarrassed her family . used their private drama to boost your ratings . i have n't even mentioned how you persuaded juliet to sue brash & sassy . hilary : i hope you have a point coming . lily : my point is , unlike me , victoria is not someone you want to piss off . just ask cane how she responds to that . cane : i told you i would get back to you when we had something to work on . yeah . this one has benjamin hochman written all over it . okay . well , send me the numbers . i 'll look at them and , uh , we 'll talk . bye . victoria : wow , look at you . i have to say , i was stunned to hear that jill put you in charge of chancellor industries . cane : what , basically i should n't wait for one of your over - the - top , trademark `` congratulations `` ? victoria : i hope you 're not planning on coming after brash & sassy . you know , my company that you nearly destroyed . cane : and why would i do that ? victoria : i overheard the tail end of your conversation with benjamin hochman . i 'm sure it 's not a coincidence that he 's the first person that you called . he had his sights set on my company , and i shut him down . cane : after you had sex with him , right ? but it 's obvious whatever you did was n't good enough -- stress sweat . it can happen anytime , to anyone . cane : thank you . victoria : you have some nerve , you know that ? and absolutely no class . cane : no , no . i 'm just stating facts here . because you fired me for having sex with a co - worker , and then you go and sleep with a prospective business partner . victoria : i fired you because of all of the lies . cane : oh , really ? and you 've never lied to get what you wanted or to advance your career , have you ? cane : see ? no , i did n't think so . so you can spare me of your righteous indignation . victoria : you know what ? i feel sorry for poor jill . cane : oh , please . victoria : swindled by your father , tricked into giving over control of chancellor industries to a petty , incompetent snake like you . juliet : no , victoria . petty is canning someone and then using your influence and your family name to blackball them out of future employment . victoria : funny , seems like you 're living just fine off the money that you extorted from me . juliet : are you serious ? cane : no , no , guys . we 're not doing this . victoria : you bet i am . cane : we 're not doing this . victoria : you know what ? i feel sorry for this child , having the two of you as parents . juliet : [ exhales sharply ] cane : hey . hey , you okay ? billy : seeing you like this , i ca n't say my intentions are honorable . phyllis : being bad can be so much fun . do n't you think ? billy : nothing hotter than danger , right ? phyllis : mm - hmm . possibility of being caught red - handed ... it 's a real turn- on . it 's part of who we are , who we 've always been . billy : i know what you 're doing right now . devon : yes , thank you very much . we will definitely be in touch . all right . take care . bye . mariah : hey . devon : hey . mariah : is everything okay ? devon : well , as if we needed another reason to celebrate , tessa has just been booked at some very fantastic venues in madison and milwaukee . noah : that 's amazing . devon : it 's all coming together . mariah : oh , my gosh ! tessa : wait , is this for real ? devon : it 's very real , yeah . i was just on the phone with irv west . you guys have a problem with irv ? i just arranged for him to be lp streaming 's official promoter and tour - booker . noah : i mean , the guy has got a bit of a sleaze - factor thing going on ... tessa : but if irv had n't shown up that night , i may not be here right now . devon : i know the guy parties and dates like it 's the ' 80s still , but , i mean , he knows his business . but i want you to be okay with it . are you ? tessa : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm fine . devon : are you sure ? i want you to be 100 % comfortable . tessa : if you trust him , i 'm okay with it . devon : yeah ? you positive we 're good ? tessa : we 're fantastic . devon : okay . noah : nice . devon , do you want to help me get another round of drinks ? devon : sure . noah : i think i should tell the manager that the service in this place is terrible . devon : yeah , seriously . [ laughter ] mariah : so , your first ep and your first live tour . tessa : i would n't call milwaukee and madison a tour . mariah : well , your first mini - tour . tessa : hey , earlier ... uh , you were about to ask me if living with noah is what i wanted . it is . i did n't think it was possible for someone to treat me this well . mariah : you know , noah 's not the only person that would treat you well . tessa : i mean , every guy i 've been with has treated me like garbage , or has been trying to hustle me for something . i was just starting to think that men were like that . [ chuckles ] mariah : is that sometimes why you acted ... like you did n't want to ... be with a man ? tessa : no , that -- that 's not the reason . mariah : then i 'm confused . what is going on with us , tessa ? [ indistinct conversation ] tessa : mariah . please believe me . i did n't mean to send any mixed signals . mariah : then what kind of signal were you trying to send ? tessa : sometimes you can have real feelings for someone , but the timing 's just off . mariah : timing is everything . or maybe that 's just what you say instead of `` life 's a bitch and then you die , `` because that 's too mean and too true . tessa : look , i made a commitment to noah . i feel like everything i 've ever wanted in life , everything that crystal and i talked about when we were kids , can actually happen . noah makes me feel happy and loved . and that 's something that i have n't felt very much . mariah : he 's not doing you any favors . you deserve to be loved . tessa : i do n't want to mess this up . and i really do n't want to hurt him . mariah : i do n't want to hurt him , either . and sparing him the pain that i feel right now is the only thing keeping me from crawling in a hole and staying there . tessa : you and devon are going to chicago . and he 's so into you . just focus on that . mariah : i 'll try . [ noah sighs ] mariah : [ sniffles ] noah : hey . mariah : oh , pour me some of that . [ chuckles ] devon : well , hey , would you mind if , uh , we held off until we 're on the plane ? 'cause if we do n't bounce now , we 're going to lose our spot in the takeoff queue . noah : see ? billionaires have problems , too . [ laughter ] mariah : yeah , i 'm ready . i can -- i can leave . devon : you sure ? okay . mariah : mm - hmm . tessa : well , you guys have a great time in chicago . thank you for being here . hey . just be happy and forget everything else . noah : love you , man . devon : love you too , bro . really do . noah : have a good trip . devon : thank you . and you guys , please stay and enjoy yourselves . have a great time celebrating , 'cause this is gon na be the first of many . all right ? mariah : yeah . yes . yeah . devon : got your jacket . mariah : yeah , thank you . devon : mm - hmm . tessa : thanks . [ chuckles ] jack : you came all the way back out here for a pen ? michael : not just any pen . my special fenmore 's fountain pen . it was a gift from lauren from when we were dating . jack : yeah , i have n't seen it . michael : oh , here it is . right where i left it . see ? jack : michael , you set that pen down and pretended to find it . michael : what ? no . that would be the action of a crazy man . why would i do that ? jack : because it 's an easy excuse to come back out here and check on me . was our conversation earlier really that unsettling ? michael : [ clears throat ] fine . yes , it was . you got me . i 'm worried about you . this is a horrible experience , and you must be going through hell . i know i 'd be . jack : i 'm fine . i need some sleep . it appears we 're not going to find anything more tonight , and so i 'm gon na turn in . [ cellphone rings ] oh . jack abbott . that 's it . thank you very much . [ slams phone ] that 's my p.i . , who said he had no luck getting ahold of the flight plan , which means he has no idea where the flight landed . we do n't have a clue where graham took my mother . where in the world is she ? hilary : you know , yeah . yeah , i will admit that victoria did make things tough for cane to find a job . but you do n't seem very sympathetic where he 's concerned . lily : not that it is any of your concern , but i want nothing but the best for cane . our marriage is over , but we 're still moving on . hilary : well , just so you know , i 'm seeing jordan again . so if you were planning on making him your rebound , cancel that . lily : [ laughs ] uh , i actually told jordan i do n't want a relationship . so it looks like you 're the rebound . i guess it really sucks being the backup plan , huh ? cane : i think we should take you to go and see a doctor . juliet : no , no . there 's no need . i 'm fine . i just needed to get that horrible witch out of my sight . [ sighs ] ah ! see ? fully recovered . okay , you can help me up to my room , and then i promise i will go straight to bed . cane : no . juliet : okay , i can make it up there on my own . it 's not a big deal . cane : all right , that 's not what i meant . it is a big deal . i 'm not gon na let you stay in a hotel in this condition you 're in . juliet : i do n't understand . cane : you 're gon na come and live with me . phyllis : i 'm sorry . what 's happening here ? billy : the dinner we had for ashley ... got me thinking about a lot of stuff . stuff that 's hard for me to talk about . about feeling like an outsider in my own family . phyllis : i 'm so glad that you opened up to me about all that . that 's another part of who we are . a great part . confiding things , you know , in each other that we ca n't tell everybody else . billy : and i know you 're doing your damndest to get me to forget about my family drama and my problems with jack and remind me what i have , and what we have . and i love you for that . and as much as i 'm into the games that we play , i do n't want them to go too far . i do n't want to risk losing everything that we have .	an elated tessa gave noah a big hug and kiss when she heard her music playing on the gym 's radio . noah invited devon and mariah to dinner at his place to celebrate her life coming together . devon noticed that mariah did n't seem very excited about the dinner . mariah looked uncomfortable when she saw noah and tessa kiss . devon and noah talked about their relationships . devon did n't think he and mariah would be ready to live together any time soon . mariah wondered if tessa was happy about living with noah . tessa said she was . mariah was confused about what was going on between her and tessa . tessa felt bad about sending mariah mixed signals . in a round about way , tessa admitted she had feelings for mariah , but the timing was off . tessa and mariah did n't want to hurt noah . tessa told mariah to focus on devon . mariah and devon left for their trip to chicago . phyllis and hilary talked about victoria 's upcoming interview on the show . hilary thought it was smart to smooth things over with victoria . phyllis surmised that hilary was using victoria to boost her ratings . victoria let billy know she 'd be appearing on the hilary hour to promote their upcoming products . lily warned victoria not to let her guard down around hilary . victoria was confident that she could control the interview . she mentioned that she was using hilary . lily raised some concerns about how much it would cost to quickly produce brash and sassy 's new product line . billy had second thoughts and wondered if they should roll the product out more slowly . victoria wanted to best jabot , so she refused to play it safe . cane reassured juliet , because she was feeling uncomfortable with how emotional her pregnancy hormones made her . juliet was happy to hear cane was running chancellor . jack was prepared to take matters into his own hands if michael could n't find a legal way to separate graham from dina . michael assured jack that he 'd get it sorted out and remove graham as power of attorney . phyllis told jack about victoria 's interview about her new line . jack was too preoccupied by his family 's woes to think about business . jack asked phyllis to come up with a way to combat brash and sassy . he thought she 'd enjoy it since billy betrayed her . phyllis and billy had a good time on their date . billy said he did n't want to lose what he and phyllis had . hilary and lily traded insults . lily hoped hilary would conduct victoria 's interview in a professional manner . she warned hilary that victoria was not someone to cross . hilary announced that she was seeing jordan again . hilary thought lily had her eye on jordan . hilary was deflated when lily revealed that she 'd told jordan she was n't interested . lily called hilary a rebound . victoria overheard cane talking to benjamin hochman . she said she hoped cane was n't planning to go after brash and sassy . cane insulted victoria , and she threw a drink in his face . they argued , and juliet defended cane . victoria told juliet off and left . juliet briefly had stomach cramps . concerned , cane insisted that she move in with him . michael made up an excuse to go check on jack . jack 's private investigator was n't able to get a hold of the flight plan they had no idea where dina was . victoria , who seemed frazzled from her argument , was in a car accident .
chris : that 's one of the things i love about you -- the way you always know how to make me laugh . paul : well , lord knows i live to amuse your ladyship . chris : wait , did i read you right ? paul : well , i do n't know . you tell me . i asked you to marry me , and you cracked up laughing . chris : you were serious ? you were n't kidding around ? paul : well , you know me . i 've got a wild and crazy sense of humor , but , uh ... chris : paul ... paul : there are some things in life that are n't funny . my proposal to you , well , that would be one of them . chris : i am so sorry . i did n't mean to be insensitive . paul : oh , no sweat . i mean , you were accidentally insensitive . chris : can i make this up to you somehow ? paul : well , yeah , i suppose . you know , i was thinking ... everybody goes for saturday . you know , there are horns honking all over town on saturday . what about another day of the week like tuesday ? i like tuesday . i really like tuesday . chris : wait a minute . wait . paul : now there 's no backing out . either you want to make it up to me or not . chris : and that 's the only way i can do it , by setting a date to get married ? [ scene_break ] larry : mmm , mmm , mmm . lookin ' good . jill : oh , larry ! larry : i 'm sorry , babe . i could n't resist making a little comment . jill : i do n't mind the comments , but you do n't have to sneak up on me . larry : i 'm not so sure about that . you know , you 've been a hard woman to find a little private time alone with lately . jill : i know . i know . there 's been a lot going on . larry : a lot of this , a lot of that , but , um , none of the good stuff . jill : yeah , i know . it has been awhile , has n't it ? larry : and how did we let that happen , huh , a couple of healthy specimens like us ? jill : i have no idea . larry : well , you know what ? i think we need to do something about that , do n't you ? jill : um , yeah , but not right now . larry : well , why not ? what 's the matter ? jill : its bad timing . larry : baby , you know i do n't care about -- jill : i 'm talking about katherine ! i do n't know where she is . larry : well , she 's not here , and neither is esther , so that 's all that really matters . jill : no , larry , that 's not all that really matters , unfortunately . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) brad : damon . damon : hey , brad . brad : listen , i 'm really not dealing with the office today . damon : i 'd be surprised if you were . may i ? brad : sure . damon : i do n't suppose i need to ask you how you 're holding up . brad : has n't been the best night for me . damon : i 'm sure not . get any sleep ? brad : no . i 'm assuming you have n't heard that my daughter was trapped in a fire . thankfully , she 's okay . damon : no . i had not heard . brad : yeah , well , this all happened after i got back here with ash from ... well , you were there . you saw the state she was in . damon : yeah . i 'm here out of friendship , concern . i thought you could use a little support , but if this is not a good time , you just say the word . brad : you know what , damon ? i 'm dealing with a hell of a situation here , one i do n't begin to know how to handle . [ scene_break ] dru : hello . how are you ? hostess : good , and you ? dru : fine . hostess : there we go . dru : uh , actually , this tab would be perfect . phyllis : oh , perfect . dru : i know you 're not my waiter , but i will have water with gasses with a merlot chaser . she 's buying . thank you . hostess : okay . i 'll be right back . phyllis : um , i do n't recall inviting you to sit your booty down in that chair , and i do n't recall offering to pay for your meal . dru : oh , well , it 's the least you could do , phyllis , after you showed up at the gala in that schmatta , my forrester original . phyllis : no , my forrester original . yours was a knockoff . dru : i beg to differ . phyllis : well , you can beg all you want , but it 's not going to change the fact that i got my dress straight off the runway -- dru : rack . you got yours off the rack , but then again , those kind of faux pas are expected out of you , since your translation of haute couture would be `` knockoff . `` [ scene_break ] chris : where is all this coming from ? paul : well , i guess the usual places -- the glands , the heart , the brain and not wanting to spend the rest of my life without you . chris : but right now ? paul : oh , you know , you women are too much . you think you 're the only ones with a biological clock ticking . that 's not true . you see , i 'm not getting any younger . i want to marry you when i 'm still healthy and strong enough to make love to you every night , every morning . chris : we do n't have to be married to do that . paul : oh , no ? you mean you 're thinking about shacking up all the way ? see , i did n't think so . and besides , i know what it 's like to be married to you . i doubt i 'd be satisfied with anything less . chris : i am so enjoying the time that we are spending together . paul : exactly ! so ? chris : okay , right . so how do you get from there to a marriage proposal ? paul : well , you know , it 's really not that mysterious . i mean , you can train a rat to run a maze , right . you touch one button , and it feels good . you touch another button , you get this terrible shock . chris , listen to me . believe me when i tell you that the best years of my life were spent with you . it does n't take a genius . chris : i know , but there were other moments , too . our marriage fell apart , and we ca n't entirely blame that on one certain person . paul : i know . i never should have gotten involved with isabella , but that is a chapter of my life i want to put behind me . chris : you 're not even divorced . paul : that 's a technicality . chris : there 's a legal waiting period . paul : not to get engaged . not to tell the world what our intentions are . chris : paul , our relationship now to a marriage , it 's like a huge step from one to the other . paul : huge ? huge , maybe . but bad , why bad ? i do n't get bad . chris : we 're not even sleeping in the same room . paul : well , i can fix that in one heck of a hurry . chris : you have n't been pressuring me , okay ? i love that about you . do n't start now . paul : well , there you go . this is interesting , because there 's that `` l `` word again . i love the idea . i love that about you . when are you going to really hit the nail on the head ? chris : you want me to say it ? i love you . you are the best friend i can ever imagine . paul : oh , friends , wow . you we , that 's not my favorite word . chris : you 're blowing my mind with this . do you want an answer ? it 's no . it has to be . the last thing we need is to complicate our lives with a marriage . paul : well , i ca n't call you ambivalent . you speak with great clarity . chris : if that was harsh , i 'm sorry , but to me it 's the reality . paul : you know how much i love you . chris : yes , i 'd say you 've made that quite clear . [ scene_break ] larry : i mean , this is simple stuff , right , man - woman stuff ? so why am i so confused ? jill : well , let me explain it to you . larry : i mean , you still think that i 'm the biggest hunk of burning love around this place , do n't you ? jill : well , i would n't exactly put it that way , but , boy , you definitely are . larry : well , then i 'm offering you a wild ride on the loop - the - loop , and you 're turning me down . what 's up with that ? jill : they might come home . larry : yeah , i suppose they might . jill : and find us , larry . larry : you know what ? i 've got a perfect , simple little plan . instead of us getting busy down here on this furniture , what do you say we go upstairs ? i mean , it 's called a bedroom for a reason . jill : i am so sick and tired of just feeling like the walls have ears all the time . larry : no one 's listening to us , babe . jill : sweetheart , they ca n't help it when you 're -- when we 're -- there 's no privacy here . larry : jill , read my lips . there 's no one here but us . jill : and if i knew where katherine and her pet monkey had gone , i might have some idea of when they 'd be back . larry : okay , now tell me , when did you start setting your watch by those two ? jill : i do n't know . i just , i feel like everything 's closing in on me . i mean , this feeling of not being able to do anything i want to do without somebody watching me or listening to me or commenting on it . larry : you know what ? if you want to be alone , then maybe i should just split . jill : no ! come on , i like having you here . larry : did you hear what she said , larry ? you like having me here . oh , baby , i 'm getting all hot and bothered . jill : do n't make this hard for me . larry : funny you should mention that . jill : stop it . larry : wait a second . you got a little thing on your lip there . jill : what is it ? larry : um , it 's my lip . jill : gosh , you feel so good . larry : i could feel a whole lot better , too . jill : oh , you . larry : you know what ? jill : what ? larry : whoever invented this clothes thing was probably some old guy who did n't like people having fun . he 's just like , `` wrap 'em up , dress 'em up . they 'll forget all about having fun and stick to business . `` kay : oh , esther , it will all work out now . now why do n't you stop being so upset ? larry : hello , ladies . nice to see you . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , you see there -- a perfect example . if we were married , we would n't have to do that . we could just , you know , go ahead and kiss . then one thing would lead to another , and suddenly i 'd find myself naked , and then you 'd be naked . and we 'd be doing all kinds of naked stuff together . chris : okay , just stop . stop , i 'm only human . paul : oh , yeah ? prove it . chris : you 're tricky . paul : and horny , too , but that 's not the reason i 'm asking you to marry me . chris : i would hope not . paul : you see , i 'm really after your money . chris : oh , you 're going to marry me for my money ? well , you 'll earn every nickel . if i do n't get back to work soon , i 'll be broke . paul : you know , that 's another great advantage of being married -- pooling your financial resources . you know , the truth is , i 'm doing pretty well myself right now . in fact , i 'm quite a catch . chris : oh , stop it ! paul : oh , come on , chris . why not make a commitment ? why not just do it ? yes , we have skeletons in our closet , but we can work them out as a couple . chris : i do n't want to rehash this again . i gave you my answer . paul : well , you see , there 's one of my many faults . i 'm very persistent . chris : it can get irritating . paul : it 's just ; i have felt so close to you ever since this horrible thing with isabella . i thought if we were together as a -- chris : ( whispering ) couple . paul : i should stop now , should n't i ? chris : oh , just talk about anything else . paul : all right , just so you know , i am not giving up . chris : i do n't deserve you . paul : maybe not , but you 've got me anyway . oh , gee , look at the time . i really must be running . chris : you okay ? paul : me , okay ? oh , never better . see you this evening , friend , buddy old pal . [ scene_break ] kay : we 're interrupting something ? jill : oh , do n't let it worry you . it 's just par for the course around here , is n't it ? esther : well , heaven knows we would n't want to cramp anyone 's style . jill : oh , like hell . kay : jill , i need to talk to you . jill : okay , fine . larry : do n't anybody worry about me . i 'll just go grab a cold shower . come on , esther , let 's give these two some privacy . esther : i need to ask mrs. c. something . larry : jill , you owe me . kay : ca n't it wait ? esther : no , i need to know if we should use the big trunk out of the attic , or can we make do with the regular one ? kay : we 'll talk about it later , esther . we will talk about it later . esther : you know what ? i need to plan . kay : then do n't . not yet . jill : what is going on here ? what luggage ? why ? kay : esther and i are leaving . actually , we 're moving out . [ scene_break ] damon : where 's ashley now ? brad : upstairs lying down in the nursery . damon : yeah , she said she went up to check on , uh ... brad : our baby . robert , our son who died . one second she seems perfectly rational , and the next she 's running up the stairs telling me she hears our son crying . damon : in and out of reality . brad : yeah , it 's unnerving as hell . damon : jack knows , well , the full extent of what his sister 's going through ? brad : you know what , damon ? i do n't think any of us really knows how far gone she is . in any case , there needs to be some sort of professional assessment . damon : a psychiatrist ? brad : well , if jack had his way , ash would have gone straight from the gala to the hospital . [ scene_break ] waiter : are you ready to order ? dru : yes , i am . i 'm going to have the canard salade , avec chilien sauvignon blanc . merci . waiter : very good . phyllis : ( chuckles ) a boring drunk , no less . phyllis , come , have some class . there 's nothing wrong with having a glass of wine with your lunch . phyllis : oh , that 's right , because i 'm sure it 's noon somewhere in the world . but i forgot . you do n't have the kind of job where you have to really pop and snap like i do . so go ahead , knock yourself out . dru : you know , i 'm going forgive that jab , because you 're still stuck on stupid . look who you work for . phyllis : if you 're going to go off on the newman 's -- dru : just one , just one -- the guy with the big mustache , only he 's not big on character , is he ? and the whole town knows it . [ scene_break ] lynne : paul , did n't you hear me ? mr. robbins is on line one . paul : take a message . i 'll get back to him later . lynne : it 's the second time he 's called today . paul : i 'm aware of that . lynne : do n't you think you should talk to him ? paul : oh , damn it , lynne . what part of `` take a message `` do n't you understand ? lynne : mr. robbins , i 'm sorry . paul 's not able to speak with you right now . i do n't know how long . he 's having a busy day . i understand you 're busy , too , and i really appreciate your patience . i 'll give him the message . thank you . you must have had a tough morning . paul : yep , and , no , i do n't want to talk about it . lynne : are you sure ? it might help . paul : lynne -- lynne : right . you do n't want to talk about it . paul : and i do n't want to be bothered , either . lauren : well , now i trust that does n't go for me . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) michael : coming . chris . chris : chantal said you left the office . michael : and you figured i 'd be here . come in , come . mm - hmm , mm - hmm . chris : i love your place . michael : yep , yep , pretty fancy , huh ? it 's a step up . chris : yeah , i would say so . michael : so what can i do for you ? are you here to tell me you 're sticking with our practice ? you 're going to double our caseload , because i 'll break out the decaf . chris : i 'm in no mood for games . michael : okay , so what do you want ? chris : i would like to make one thing very clear . if i do get the offer from the district attorney 's office , it 's my decision , okay ? it 's not yours . it 's not paul 's . it 's mine . michael : point noted , but do n't forget that i have a very large stake in that decision . chris : i know that , i do , but i have to do what 's best for me . michael : which , in my humble opinion , is staying right where you are . look , you have a responsibility to the clients , to the practice . i need you . chris : thank you for your opinion . thank you , but i have to make up my own mind . michael : all right . all right , i 'll back off , but just answer me one thing . chris : what ? michael : did you happen to give paul this same speech ? [ scene_break ] jill : katherine , i ca n't have heard you right . you 're what ? esther : you heard her just fine , jill . kay : esther , please , i need to speak with my daughter in private . esther : if you would just tell me which luggage that -- kay : later , please . esther : all right . jill : you 're moving out ? kay : yes . jill : why ? kay : why ? would you rather i stayed ? jill : no , i did n't say that . it 's just ... when was all this decided ? kay : well , i 've been thinking , you know , since we last talked . jill : oh , you mean when i said that i did n't know how i felt about us . kay : exactly . jill : so just like that , you 're giving up ? kay : no , not at all . actually , esther and i are going to take a brief trip , and after that nikki has offered me the hospitality of her home temporarily . jill : you 're coming back ? kay : well , presumably . and by that time , um , perhaps you will have gotten a better grasp of your emotions . i think it 's a rather good plan . do n't you ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : where do you get off ? dru : i 'll tell you where i get off . ashley -- remember when she showed up at the gala , fell to pieces in front of all those people ? phyllis : yeah , and somehow that 's victor 's fault ? dru : it 's all his fault . not somehow , phyllis . phyllis : okay , wait a second . wait a second , you are off base . would you knock this off ? this is my family you 're talking about . ashley is my sister - in - law . and what happened , yes , it was tragic , but you have no right to go around slinging blame . dru : it 's a tragedy that did n't have to happen . [ scene_break ] damon : i take it you find that somewhat extreme . brad : tossing my wife in a rubber room ? no , that 's not a thought i 'm really relishing . i put a call in to olivia winters . that 's drucilla 's sister . also happens to be ash 's best friend . i 'm just hoping she can give us a starting point , some idea what level of help we need . because i am totally out of my depth here , damon , and i 'm in no position to be making any huge decisions right now . damon : fella , you and i ai n't known each other very long , so very possibly i may be crossing the line here . if you tell me to butt out , i wo n't be offended . brad : damon , if you have some advice , feel free to give it , 'cause i 'm way too frightened about what 's going on here to start shutting people out . [ scene_break ] jill : i do n't know . i do n't know how i feel about this . kay : well , this is what you 've said you 've wanted for a long , long time -- this house to yourself . jill : but temporarily . kay : well , yeah , obviously time and nature will take care of the ultimate arrangements , but for now it 's all that i can offer . i 'm sorry . jill : no , no , it 's fine . its fine , i just never dreamed -- kay : of course , esther will go with me for the duration , so you 'll have to find someone else to pick up after you around here . jill : katherine , what do you want in return ? because i know there 's got to be something . kay : well , i 'm simply trying to give you a taste of what you 've always wanted -- a whole world without me in it . jill : oh , no , no . no , you do n't . oh , my god . i knew i smelled a rat . you really had me going there for a little while , but now i get it . this is another one of your games , is n't it ? you promised me no more tests , but you just could n't resist one last one . when are you going to stop this ? [ scene_break ] lauren : well , i do n't remember the last time i saw you this grumpy . paul : you 're in for a real treat then , are n't you ? lauren : well , at least your ego 's still intact . paul : ha ! lauren : oh , maybe not . paul : you know , lauren , i 'm not even sure why i let you come in here . lauren : aw , are you afraid that my sparkling personality is gon na get you out of this , and you 'd rather wallow ? paul : you know , sometimes -- lauren : i know , i know . you detest how well i know you . okay , mr. grumpy- pants , there 's only two reasons that you could be in this kind funk , and seeing that i 'm not smelling the aroma of sauerkraut and spareribs , i 'm pretty sure it 's the other important woman in your life . am i right ? [ scene_break ] chris : i did n't have to give this speech to paul . michael : yeah . you do n't expect me to believe that , do you ? he was pushing for his point of view just as hard as i was pushing for mine . chris : well , at least his reasoning was n't so self - interested . michael : uh - huh , yeah , i do n't buy that either and neither should you . he would say anything to get you away from me and out of our practice . now look , there are plenty of reasons to turn down the d.a . 's job . paul -- even paul , could see them if he 'd be honest . chris : michael , maybe they 're not as convincing as you think . michael : or maybe his big agenda is to keep you away from me . chris : do n't be silly . everything does n't revolve around you . michael : yes , it does . michael : so what was going on between the two happy homemakers earlier this morning ? chris : oh , before you so rudely interrupted us , you mean ? michael : yeah , i definitely felt a little more unwelcome than usual . did i detect a note of romance ? chris : guess again . michael : no , i 'm right . something 's changed . listen , christine , there are more men out there . you should be looking into your other possibilities . chris : might i be looking at one of those other possibilities ? michael : you know that all i want is the very best for you . chris : that does n't answer my question . michael : if there was a snowball 's chance in hell that i had a chance at anything , you know , believe me , that i 'd be all over it . chris : all right , we ca n't go back . you know that . michael : i 'm not -- i have no fantasies about you and me riding off into the sunset . this is n't about me . it 's about you , and it 's about you and paul . you do n't see it , but i do . i 'll tell you your life . you are not living the big love story that you think you are . [ scene_break ] kay : jill , i swear to you this is not another test . jill : oh , test , game , trial by fire -- whatever you want to call it . kay : no , no , it 's none of those things . i have a lot to lose , you know . jill : oh ? oh , you mean what if i like living here by myself ? what if i like the arrangement , and i do n't want to live together with you ? kay : exactly . jill : and what happens then ? kay : i do n't know . i have n't thought that far ahead . jill : oh , this is crazy . this is crazy . this is just nuts . kay : well , if you do n't want me to move out , i do n't have to . jill : oh , katherine , that is so loaded . that is a bear trap . you 've put me in an impossible situation , and you knew exactly what you were doing . [ scene_break ] lauren : so what 's going on with you and christine ? paul : oh , you mean what 's not going on ? lauren : i ca n't believe you 're having problems . i thought you 'd be halfway down the aisle by now . paul : yeah , well , i figured the same thing . i thought -- well , it does n't really make any difference what i thought . i obviously read all the signals wrong . lauren : okay , you 're going to need to back up , because i 'm missing some major details here . paul : so you 're going to make me get into this whole thing , are n't you ? you are going to get all cute and philosophical . you 're going to give me a brand- new outlook , put a smile on my face , perhaps . you 're going to walk out of here thinking , `` mission accomplished , `` and i 'm going to try your new philosophy , whatever it is . but the truth of the matter is i will still be banging my head against a stone wall . lauren : am i that predictable ? because , damn , i need a new routine then . paul : yeah , well ... the thing is , i asked chris to marry me this morning , and ... she laughed . not a guffaw , mind you , but a definite chortle . she thought i was kidding . when she realized i was n't , she still said no . lauren : no wonder you 're upset . did she say it was forever ? paul : no , no , no , nothing like that . lauren : are you still roommates ? paul : platonic roommates , but i do n't know . i guess the whole thing blew up in my face . i took a chance , and ... lauren : you know what , honey ? you have just come out of the marriage from hell . why are you rushing into another commitment ? paul : so you think chris is right ? that i should be moving along more slowly ? lauren : well , here 's what i think , and i 'm not being philosophical . you should enjoy life . you should relax . there is a big , beautiful world out there . there are places to go and people to see , old friends you 've neglected . paul : oh , really ? is that right ? lauren : mm - hmm . so christine needs to do some soul - searching . let her . and in the meantime , why do n't you do some exploring of your own ? paul : you mean with some of those old friends that you mentioned ? lauren : and let your conscience be your guide . paul : oh , you see there , that is really dangerous . lauren : exhilarating , yes . dangerous -- i do n't know . paul : oh , if you 're considering that safe territory , i think you know better . lauren : oh , i do n't know what you 're talking about . paul : i think you do . i guess the question is what are we going to do about it ? lauren : i think i 'm going to let you figure that out . paul : ( chortles ) [ scene_break ] michael : people who are truly in love do not do the things to each other that you and paul do . chris : oh , michael , you have no right -- michael : no , no , christine , you 're going to hear me out . think about it . think about all you and paul have been through . was it love the night of his child 's christening ? was it love when you disappeared for months , and when you came back here in disguise pretending to be someone else ? chris : i needed some answers , okay ? i 'm not defending what he did . michael : still , you have to admit that you and paul have done a lot of strange and bizarre things . i mean , you 've done things that are totally out of character for both of you , hurtful , tragic things . michael : christine , there is so much that is not healthy about this relationship , at least not anymore . i hope you take a good , long look at that before you make any decisions about your future . all right . that 's my two cents . i hope you know that i really do only want what 's best for you , and that 's one thing that will never change . chris : i 'll see you around [ scene_break ] phyllis : victor did not take ashley by the arm and force her to get into that car , drucilla . dru : phyllis , you can do better than that . phyllis : ashley is resilient . she is not a helpless little waif . she is capable of making her own decisions , and to hold victor newman responsible for a decision that ashley made of her own volition is insane . yes , the consequences were tragic . dru : he should have stayed away from her . phyllis : he was being a friend . he was afraid that she was not going to stay detached during the rollout . dru : victor newman knew that he was going to play dirty pool , and he knew that the scales were going to tip in his favor . he got a conscience . he ran to ashley . he told her how he felt , and he totally ruined her peace of mind . phyllis : are you kidding me ? that is the most twisted , insane piece of logic . dru : it makes perfect sense to me . phyllis : well , yes , it would , would n't it ? dru : maybe things are as simple as you 're pretending they are , but i doubt that . i believe that you know that dirty tricks were played , and i think you 're up to your eyeballs in guilt . phyllis : what ? dru : yeah , it would make perfect sense that you would defend victor newman . but how is it going to look when people find out that you were helping the man that destroyed your sister - in - law ? phyllis : i 'm going to get up and leave this table before i do something that you will regret . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i really do n't see what is so impossible about it . jill : you say that you 're going to move out so i can decide if i 'll miss you or not . okay , so now the balls in my court . if i do n't say , `` oh , no , no , no , mommy dearest , do n't leave me , not after we 've found each other after all these years , `` that makes me the hard - hearted bitch . kay : well , jill , i 'm sorry , but you 're just going to have to believe me . it was not my intention , nor is it my intention . i 'm sorry you feel such mistrust . jill : well , can you blame me after our history ? kay : well , there 's been a great deal of distrust , dishonesty on both of our parts over the years , and i ca n't change that . you have a decision to make . jill : yes . kay : yes , what ? jill : if you 're prepared to move out and let me have this house to myself for awhile , during which time i will do my very best to come to a decision as to our future as mother and daughter , i 'm going to take you up on it . kay : all right , so be it . i 'll have esther , um , pack us up for the trip . i 'll call nikki , accept the invitation . well , now the decision has been made , so i really do n't want to remain in this home any longer . jill : katherine . thank you . you 're really rather a brave woman . i will give you that . kay : brave or foolish . time will tell . [ scene_break ] damon : now i have n't got a thing against psychiatrists . i know they help a lot of people , but whenever there 's a crisis , all too often it seems to me the temptation is to lean on medical science , put people in hospitals , pump them full of drugs , isolate them from their families . brad : so what 's your approach ? damon : i 'm nobody 's doctor , all right ? but , please , consider this . not only has ashley lost -- has ashley lost her firstborn son , but she has lost the opportunity to have any more babies . we both know that has to be extremely devastating . could n't it be that she just has n't been able to come to grips with it ? brad : so you think this fantasy that the baby lived -- damon : i think it 's her mind 's way of cushioning her from a reality she 's not ready to accept . brad : you sure you 're not a psychiatrist now ? damon : well , look , i consider myself a student of the human heart and maybe the mind , but from a much more spiritual perspective , i hope . anyway , what i witnessed at the gala -- it was a cry of pain a cry to be healed . and i think the only way that 's going to happen is for her family to love her through this . those are the keys , brad . you start to treat that woman like she 's mentally ill ; the danger is she 's going to conform to that expectation . whereas with time , support , ashley will see what she has to face . ashley : what is he doing here ? why is this house always full of people ? there are children sleeping . i 've got a baby that i 'm trying to take care of . look , i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to be rude . it 's just that i 'm feeling really stressed out here . there 's something going on , and you wo n't even tell me what it is . now how am i supposed to deal with that and a newborn at the same time ? it 's just not fair . [ next_on ] nick : are you saying victor newman is above the law ? victoria : are you saying that whatever it is you find , if it does n't smell right to you , you 're going to the authorities with it ? [ scene_break ] miguel : you have a visitor . victor : visitor where ? miguel : he 's waiting in the solarium . victor : he who ? miguel : your brother .	damon gets a first hand view of ashley in her fantasy . jill watches her mother move out of the house . ashley reveals that she has been having nightmares . victor reveals that he was the one that recommended christine for the assistant district attorney job . nick fakes the buyer into talking about his deal with michael .
nikki : mmm . it 's good waking up in your arms like this . let 's stay here all day . victor : it was beautiful last night , was n't it ? nikki : mmm . mm - hmm . the rec center 's not so bad , you know ? victor : although we slept on the floor ? nikki : well , sleeping on the floor 's not bad , but i like what we did better . i ca n't remember the last time we did something like this . victor : mm - hmm . try never . nikki : hmm , that 's not true . victor : hmm ? nikki : do n't you remember ? years ago , we used to fall asleep on the bearskin rug in front of the fireplace . victor : and afterwards , i would feed you strawberries with whipped cream . nikki : yeah . yeah , that was fun , too . victor : i could n't get enough of you then . i ca n't get enough of you now . brad : come on , honey . careful there . let 's go . we got ta get you to school . go say good - bye to mommy . abby : hi , mommy . bye , mommy . ashley : oh , hold on a second , sweetie , come here . daddy 's not taking you to school today . brad : i 'm not ? ashley : um , no . i called frances , and i asked her to do it . brad : okay . then i guess we 'll say good - bye right here . abby : that 's okay . i 'll see you after school . then i can tell you everything that happened today . brad : do you promise ? okay , i ca n't wait . ( doorbell rings ) brad : that must be frances . ashley : i 'll take the coat . thanks . here , babydoll , let 's put this on . here ya go . brad : hi , frances . frances : good morning , mr . carlton . is abby ready ? brad : yes . good morning . come on in . she 's all set . frances : hi . ashley : hi , frances . you have a great day . okay , doll ? abby : okay , mommy . brad : love you . abby : i love you , too , daddy . ashley : bye , sweetie . brad : have a good day . abby : i will . frances : bye . abby : bye , mommy . ashley : bye . gloria : mmm , these muffins are delicious , john . john : mmm . mrs. martinez used one of mamie 's old recipes . gloria : she -- mamie 's very special to you , is n't she ? john : well , i 'd be lost without her . you know , years ago , i had a mild heart attack , and she treats me like a baby since then . if i just cheat a little bit on my diet , i get a 20-minute lecture . gloria : well , i hope you 'll let me take care of you now . it 's the least i can do to repay you for all your kindness . john : you know , since you came into my life , you have taken years off my age . do you know that my health has actually improved ? gloria : well , you sure do n't act your age in bed , you tiger , you . ( chuckles ) john : well , you brought back feelings i thought i forgot . gloria : i ca n't wait till we go on our trip . john : now you 're not in a rush , are you ? gloria : no , of course not . half the fun is planning . hawaii , tahiti , whatever . john : whatever . gloria : it 's gon na be heavenly . john : well , i will bring back some delightful brochures , and we will take our time planning . how 's that ? gloria : great . john : all right . you know what ? i 'm gon na get us some more coffee . i shall return . gloria : i hope so . mac : morning , sleepyhead . j.t . : ( mumbles ) mac : want some coffee ? j.t . : yeah , thanks . mac : here you go . late night ? j.t . : ( clears throat ) i was up studying . mac : good for you . how 'd it go ? j.t . : um , it went . no , i 'm still trying to play catch - up , thanks to brittany . mac : why ? 'cause you been helping her out with the wedding stuff ? j.t . : mm - hmm , but no more . i 'm all done . mac : you know , i 've been thinking about our conversation last night , about brittany , how she 's been acting weird . j.t . : you still stuck on that ? mac : yes . i do n't get it . i mean , her wedding day is just right around the corner . it 's the biggest day of her life . she 's not even excited about it . something 's off , j.t . something is really off . brittany : how are your waffles , mr . marsino ? bobby : mmm , excellent . and now is your bagel , mrs . marsino ? brittany : not yet , bobby . that 's bad luck . bobby : who says ? brittany : me . we 're not married yet . bobby : yeah , but we are gon na be soon , and i just want to get used to the way it sounds , mrs. -- brittany : do n't say it again . bobby : you 're funny . brittany : that 's right , and do n't you forget it . bobby : well , what do you know ? it 's father of the year . brittany : excuse me , but that 's my father . bobby : mm - hmm . yeah , the one that 's too good for everybody . brittany : not really . bobby : well , he 's too good for the likes of me . brittany : i 'm going to go talk to him . bobby : look , you know what , don't . i 'm sorry i even said anything . it does n't bother me . brittany : well , it bothers me . brittany : daddy ? frederick : brittany . brittany : do n't go . sit down . i want to talk to you . lauren : maybe i should leave town more often . michael : bite your tongue . so how was l.a. ? lauren : i was n't there long enough to tell . michael : mm - hmm . well , i missed you . lauren : you okay ? michael : hmm , there 's probably nothin ' wrong . lauren : tell me . michael : well , i have not seen or heard from kevin for awhile . lauren : really ? do you think it had anything to do with that conversation you had with him ? michael : i think it had to do with a lot of conversations , one of which i had with gloria , in which she told me that she spilled the beans about our relationship to him . so i 'm sure that his pride is wounded , and i am sure that he 's hurt we did n't tell him . lauren : we did n't have a choice . we did n't know how he was going to react either way . michael : it was hard for him , but he took it like a man . lauren : or so you assumed ? michael : well , the fact that i have n't seen him for two nights tells me that he 's probably having more trouble with this relationship than , uh , we previously thought . gloria : all this talk of the tropics and swimming in clear , blue waters put me in the mood for a nice warm bath . be a dear and run me one , will you ? i 'll rinse these cups and put the dishes away . john : well , that would be my pleasure . and you know what ? gloria : what ? john : maybe i 'll even scrub your back . gloria : ooh , what a naughty boy , but you know that , do n't you ? john : mmm , it 's all your fault , too . gloria : go on . john : all right . gloria : ( chuckles ) i 'll be up in a minute . john : okay . gloria : kevin , what in the hell are you doing here ? kevin : i have to talk to you , mom . it 's important . gloria : shh , all right . come in . keep quiet . make it quick . kevin : okay , i know . i sorta have a problem . gloria : well , you 're gon na have an even bigger one if john catches you here . kevin : well , i had to come to you . there 's nobody else . gloria : what 's wrong with your brother ? kevin : michael and i are n't exactly getting along these days . gloria : so what else is new ? kevin : mom , he stole my girl . gloria : i know , sweetie . lauren . kevin : yes . considering what 's going on with those two , i could n't stay in that apartment any longer . gloria : well , if you have some ridiculous idea about staying here , you are out of your mind . kevin : well , i already have . gloria : have ? what ? what are you saying ? kevin : well , i thought -- i thought about you living in this big mansion , and , i , uh , i took a chance that nobody would find out . gloria : find out what ? look , kevin , what have you done ? kevin : i spent the last two nights in abbott 's pool house . gloria : what ? ! dru : oh , hey . phyllis : oh , god . dru : oh , god , what ? phyllis : oh , god . i should have had decaf . dru : oh , are you preggers ? phyllis : what ? ! dru : it 's none of my business , but you should eat first . phyllis : excuse me . what makes you think i would be pregnant ? i may have been eating more dairy , but ... it 's none of your business what i am . dru : hey , i 'm sure it 's about you and damon . i can smell it . phyllis : well , take your smells and go someplace else . dru : you know , he was sitting here at this very bar , heavy on the whiskey , i might add , really twisted , because you were out of town . phyllis : let me tell you something . he 's going through something very heavy right now . dru : so he alluded to . so he alluded to . phyllis : has me really , really messed up . ( sighs ) it 's very upsetting , drucilla , and it -- and it 's really affected my kid . dru : you know , phyllis , it 's tough to tolerate you on a good day . let 's just call this a good day . maybe i can help you out . may i have coffee , please ? ( doorbell rings ) ( doorbell rings ) damon : daniel . daniel : damon , uh , may i come in ? damon : no . no , not really . it 's not a great time . daniel : you know , i - i 'm kinda worried about my mom . thank you . damon : you want somethin ' ? somethin ' to eat ? daniel : no . no , i 'm okay . damon : what 's goin ' on with your mother ? daniel : you tell me . ever since this trip that she took , it 's like she 's been on another planet . damon : how do you mean ? daniel : so she 's freaked out half the time . the other half , she 's barely even there . yeah , i know this has something to do with you , and i ca n't help but wonder what it is . damon : daniel , it 's complicated , and i know that if your mother wanted you to know more than you do , she 'd have told you . daniel : yeah , i figured you 'd say that . daniel : this thing 's cool . is this real ? come on feel the noise victor : you made me happy last night when you said you wanted to sleep here , although i know this place does n't hold exactly good memories for you . nikki : well , no . in fact , when i first walked in here , i was overwhelmed with all these memories that i had repressed for so long . i did n't know how to process them . victor : hmm , is n't that ironic that this very place was the factory where your dad once worked ? nikki : yeah , but it 's changed . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : you changed it . you changed it from a place of tragedy to a place of hope . you should be very proud of yourself . i am . victor : nikki ? nikki : hmm ? victor : there was something sad in your voice last night . did something happen ? brad : ( sighs ) ash ? baby ? i 've been doing a lot of thinking , soul searching . i 've been real stressed out the last few days . you have , too . well , it 's time we did something about it . we ca n't go on this way . ashley : yeah , i -- i agree . we can't . brad : well , good . i 'm glad . we need to get away . ashley : that 's not possible right now , honey . brad : we just have to make it possible . we need to , baby , for our own good . we ca n't put this off . ashley : brad , there 's a million other things that we ca n't possibly put off . it 's just not -- it 's just not realistic . brad : why , i think it 's realistic . we have to do something to get back on some kind of positive footing . we both know things have n't been right . ashley : yeah . brad : it 's not your fault . it 's not my fault . we 've both been contributing . ashley : and what ? you think that a ... a getaway 's gon na help all that ? brad : ( sighs ) honey , it 's obvious there 's a gulf between us . now we need to do something to bridge it . we got to put all this stuff behind us . i do n't see that happening here . frederick : so you wan na talk ? kitten , if this is about this thing you 're doing ... brittany : daddy , it 's a wedding . i 'm getting married . you can say it . frederick : i do n't want to . brittany : because i 'm not marrying prince william ? frederick : no , you certainly are not . brittany : daddy , there 's only one of him . everybody else in the world is just one of the regular people . bobby is a regular person . frederick : you really believe that ? brittany : i believe that bobby truly loves me . frederick : well , of course he does . i mean , who would n't ? look at you . you 're a prize , brittany . in his world , a girl like you -- unspoiled , classy -- you 're the jackpot . brittany : so then , he does n't love me ? people like him probably ca n't even feel love , right ? frederick : ( sighs ) sure they do . everybody 's capable of love . i 'm not saying bobby marsino 's not human . i 'm just saying , sweetheart , he 's not the man i want you married to . brittany : so when mom married you , what did her parents have to say ? frederick : i 'll admit it . i had nothing , and your mother came from a very well - to - do family . but i had a job , and i was working hard , working my way up in a legitimate , respectable business . her father slapped me on the back , and he told me to keep my shoulder to the wheel and my nose to the grindstone and to take care of his baby . brittany : which is something you could never say to bobby . frederick : not in this lifetime . i 'm sorry . j.t . : kinda stretchin ' things , are n't ya ? mac : you ca n't deny that brittany 's been acting a little bit bizarre . j.t . : why ? because she 's not behaving like a typical bride , bein ' all giddy and bouncin ' off the walls ? that 's not really brittany 's style . mac : well , all i 'm saying is that it just does n't feel right to me . j.t . : mac , look , just because she 's handling it her own way does n't mean she 's not excited about this wedding . people are different , you know ? mac : yeah , i know . j.t . : all right , so let it go . tryin ' to figure out brittany is a waste of time , trust me . mac : that 's just the thing , though . i already have her figured out . j.t . : what are you talkin ' about ? mac : i know why she 's been acting so weird . j.t . : you do ? mac : yeah . j.t . : well , enlighten me . mac : deep down , she really does n't want to marry bobby . j.t . : what ? how can you say that ? all she does is talk about how crazy she is about that jerk . mac : exactly , it 's all talk . but when i see her , when i see the two of them together ... j.t . : yeah ? mac : the connection is missing . j.t . : well , then , why is she marrying the guy ? mac : because she 's too afraid to admit who she 's really in love with . j.t . : okay , who 's that ? mac : you . she 's in love with you , j.t . kay : that 's enough . bobby : hello , mrs . chancellor . kay : oh , mr . marsino , good morning . bobby : do you mind if i sit for a minute ? kay : no , no , please do . please do . bobby : so i spoke to my fiancée about your generous offer to use your home for a wedding . she 's thrilled . kay : it is my pleasure . bobby : i hope this does n't cause you any problems . kay : what ? a wedding ceremony ? what could possibly go wrong ? bobby : i got pretty much everything covered . you should n't have to do anything . it 's gon na be a slam dunk . kay : well , if there 's anything i can do to help ... bobby : well , i do n't know . you 've done enough just by letting us use your home . but i do have one suggestion . kay : and what 's that ? bobby : well , if you 've got any good stuff lying around , you know , valuables , antiques , you might wan na lock 'em up somewhere safe . gloria : kevin , are you insane ? what were you thinking ? kevin : you 're getting upset over nothing . nobody found me . gloria : but that 's not the point . kevin : shh . relax . besides , one day soon , i 'm gon na be welcome here . gloria : oh , kevin , wait . not so fast . we do n't know that yet . kevin : oh , come on , mom . i saw the way abbott looked at you . you got the guy wrapped around your finger . gloria : kevin , we are just beginning to get close . this could ruin everything . kevin : oh , please . looks to me like it 's a done deal , and you know what i think ? gloria : what ? kevin : i think that , uh ... i think that pretty soon i 'm gon na be john abbott 's stepson , free to come and go as i please , mom . you and me living the american dream . bran muffins ? gloria : kevin , i ... lauren : you wanted this place to yourself . michael : quite frankly , to be blunt , i 'm a little thrilled . lauren : feeling a little guilty about that ? michael : what kind of brother does that make me ? lauren : makes you human , michael . after everything kevin has put you through , it 's natural you would just crave a little privacy for yourself . michael : so ... you do n't think i 'm some uncaring monster ? lauren : because you do n't want the guy underfoot for a few days ? quite frankly , if you did n't feel that way , i 'd think you were a little scary . michael : you know , it amazes me how i allowed them to worm their way back into my life -- kevin and gloria . lauren : which just proves under all of this , you 're just a softie at heart . michael : well , do n't tell anyone . you 'll ruin my reputation . lauren : yeah ? what reputation is that ? michael : oh , you read my press release . i am a selfish ... mercenary ... reprobate without a shred of conscience . lauren : oh , but , baby , you 're a lawyer . are n't people supposed to think that of you ? michael : so funny . damon : do n't touch that . daniel : why not ? damon : why do n't you come on back in here for a minute ? damon : are you sure it 's really your mother you 're worried about ? daniel : why else would i have come here to see you ? damon : i 'm thinking maybe it 's because you 're not real comfortable not being the center of phyllis ' universe . daniel : you know , do n't turn this around on me , 'cause you 're way off base . damon : am i ? you know , phyllis can be a mother to you and a friend to someone else . they ai n't mutually exclusive , you know ? daniel : yeah , that 's fine , but that 's not what 's happening . it 's all about you these days . damon : how so ? daniel : you know , mom made all these big speeches about how getting to know her son was the most important thing . well , instead , she 's been completely and totally focused on you . she 's a basket case . she 's snapping at me all the time . it 's like she ca n't even stand to have me around . damon : well , you got ta admit , you have given her more than her share of headaches , right ? daniel : yeah , well , you know , if you 're not going to tell me what 's going on here , can you at least tell me how long i 'm gon na have to deal with this ? is this just a little crisis situation , or is your life one big melodrama that 's gon na suck my mom in for eternity ? phyllis : you want to help me ? wow , there 's a first . well , unless you have a personal connection with the dalai lama , i do n't think you can . dru : phyllis , do n't be ridiculous . i 'm talking about a great tai chi class that the club offers -- serenity . phyllis : i 'm not interested in serenity . this is for damon . dru : oh , mr . mellow himself . phyllis : i do n't know . damon porter could take a couple lessons in nonviolent behavior right now . dru : boy , your hormones are messed up . i mean , violent ? damon ? get outta here . phyllis : you do n't know the man as well as you think . dru : i do n't know him at all , phyllis . why do n't you fill me in ? phyllis : okay , let me tell you something . there 's somebody from damon 's past who did him wrong that he 's hell - bent on paying back . dru : ( scoffs ) that sounds like a woman from back in the day . phyllis : no , no , no , that 's kid 's stuff . this is very , very serious . let me just tell you , very serious , okay ? thanks for wanting to help me , but you ca n't , okay ? i do n't think anyone can . dru : you are serious . phyllis : mm - hmm . dru : listen , no promises , but , um , maybe i could talk to neil and see if we could take daniel off your hands until this whole thing blows over . phyllis : what ? you would do that for me ? dru : no promises . phyllis : well , i mean , he 's just gotten used to being with his mom . you know ? i do n't want to shuffle my kid around from house to house , so thanks but no , thanks . thanks . dru : what an ingrate . you know , here i am , offering my home . you said it was an emergency . it never would 've worked anyway . phyllis : what are you talking about ? i said thank you . do n't get all bent out of shape . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : this is phyllis . dominic : phyllis , it 's dominic hughes . j.t . : are you out of your mind ? mac : no , i 'm sure of it . brittany is in love with you . j.t . : oh , okay . where are you getting this ? mac : i see it . j.t . : oh , you see it . okay . well , you need some glasses then . mac : listen to me . that thing that 's missing between her and bobby ... j.t . : yeah ? mac : that chemistry ? she has it with you . it 's totally obvious . j.t . : no , it 's not obvious . i do n't see it . mac : that 's because you 're too afraid to admit the reality . j.t . : the reality . okay , which is , uh , what ? mac : that you are in love with her . j.t . : i 'm in love with brittany ? ( laughs ) this just keeps getting better and better . mac : i know you are , j.t . j.t . : mac , stop . okay ? stop . i do n't wan na talk about this anymore . mac : admit it . when you 're with brittany , something happens . there 's a connection . even when you 're fighting , it 's like you 're testing each other , seeing how far you can go before one of you makes a move . it 's like some weird courting ritual . j.t . : where the hell do you get this stuff , mac ? mac : you love her . why ca n't you just acknowledge that ? j.t . : i do n't know . maybe because , uh , i don't . mac : why are you so nervous ? j.t . : i 'm not nervous . i 'm not nervous . what you 're saying is absolutely ridiculous . mac : okay . prove me wrong . look me in the eye and tell me that you do not wan na be with brittany . brittany : dad , it would mean so much to me . frederick : i could say the same thing . brittany : what , if i would marry someone else ? frederick : kitten , if you would just rethink this whole thing -- i do n't care . live with the guy if you must . brittany : daddy , i wan na marry him . frederick : you have absolutely no business getting married at your age . honey , it is a huge commitment . and do n't go thinking that if things do n't go well , that you can get a divorce . it 's a horrible experience , and it 's one you never fully recover from , especially if , god forbid , you end up having a child with this man . just -- just live with him , will you ? i 'll pay for a nice apartment for the two of you . hell , i 'll pay for anything . brittany : dad , this is getting pathetic . frederick : i know . i know . i feel ... i feel pathetic . brittany , i raised you . frederick : i changed your diapers , i bandaged your knees , and i put you through school . frederick : and now i ca n't even talk to you . and what 's worse is you look at me like a fool that does n't know anything about you . but i do . brittany : why ca n't you come to my wedding and show your respect for my choice ? my choice , daddy . not yours . mine . frederick : i can't . i love you too much , sweetheart . i 'm sorry . kay : are you suggesting that one or -- or some of your wedding guests may steal something ? bobby : oh , no , no , no . what i 'm trying to say is that some of my friends are a little on the klutzy side . kay : uh - huh . you mean like bulls in a china shop ? bobby : yeah , that 's what i mean . kay : ( chuckles ) bobby marsino , you are very , very refreshing . bobby : i do n't know . a little different than your rich society friends ? kay : oh , absolutely . there 's not a pretentious bone in your body . bobby : well , thank you . i have to tell you , mrs . chancellor , i think you 're very cool , too , and you 're letting me use your home , and we 're practically strangers . kay : no , no , no , not really . i mean , after all , you are a friend of jill 's , and nikki has nothing but good things to say about you . bobby : really ? kay : mm - hmm . in fact , i 've noticed a certain spring in her step since she started helping you out with your club . bobby : yeah , nikki 's a fantastic woman . she 's one of a kind . kay : yes , she is . she 's also my oldest and dearest friend , and she is like a daughter , and i want nothing but her happiness . bobby : i think she 'd be a little happier if she got rid of that guy she 's married to . kay : victor ? bobby : yeah , i do n't see what she sees in him . kay : well , their ... their relationship has a lot of drama to it , you know , the way they met and their breakups , but they always , always find their way back to each other . bobby : yeah . nikki 's just such a firecracker . she could have any guy that she wants -- guys who would give her what she needs -- but she stays with newman ? ( chuckles ) there 's no accounting for taste , i guess . nikki : it 's more what did n't happen last night . victor : meaning what ? nikki : i ca n't talk about it right now . i do n't wan na talk about it right now . victor : you can tell me anything , you know . nikki : i know . victor : okay . nikki : it 's just that we have n't had a morning like this in so long . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : i do n't want anything to intrude upon it . victor : mm - hmm . you know that i will always listen to you ? nikki : yes , i do . it means so much to me that you would say that . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : and i can turn to you and that you wanted me to be with you last night ... victor : well , sweetheart , i want you to be with me every night . nikki : hmm . victor : look at me . i often realize that my life would n't be complete without you . nikki : oh , victor . hearing you say that ... and enjoying this very moment , it just makes me forget about every else . victor : no matter what we do or where we go ... we 're always together . nikki : i love you . damon : no . it is not always like this , nor will it always be like this . yes , there is something going on . i just ca n't put a simple time frame on it . daniel : okay . damon : you know , perhaps you 're looking at this thing all wrong . daniel : yeah ? what do you mean ? damon : you could be grateful you got the sort of mother who looks after her friends . daniel , look , i am not at all pleased with some of the choices your mother has made lately with regard to my personal affairs , but i know she does whatever she does because she cares about me , in the same way that she cares deeply about you . daniel : yeah , you know , that all sounds good , but at the end of the day , i need a bed and some food in the fridge and a quiet place to do my homework where i 'm not gon na get my head chewed off every five minutes . damon : i know . daniel : i mean , i even thought that maybe i oughta come and ask you if i could stay here . does that give you a little bit of a clue as to how desperate i am ? damon : good and desperate , ai n't it ? daniel : you think -- think maybe i could crash here ? damon : you know that would n't work , slick , probably for the same reason phyllis ' place is n't a good idea right now . daniel : fine . you know , i 'll just -- i 'll just go to school , and when i 'm done with class , i 'll go and camp out with my books . hope someone comes and gets me out of my locker in the morning , though . thanks . thanks a lot . damon : daniel ... ( door closes ) phyllis : just one sec , please . um , you know what , drucilla ? this is very important . i have to take this . dru : hmm ? hmm ? phyllis : i have to take this phone call . could you excuse me , please ? please . okay . mr. hughes , where are you ? dominic : i just checked into a motel . phyllis : where ? dominic : genoa city . phyllis : i ca n't believe that you did this . i ca n't believe this . did n't i get through to you at all ? dominic : looks like i 'm the one who did n't get through to you , lady , because i meant it when i said i was coming to see your boyfriend . it is gon na happen . my life ca n't start again until it does . phyllis : let me tell you something . if you insist on pushing this , your life wo n't start again at all . lauren : i 'm just kidding . all lawyers are n't bad , regardless of your reputation , mr . baldwin . michael : you 're something else , you know that ? lauren : why ? what did i do ? michael : it 's been a long time since i 've had a beautiful woman rush to my defense . lauren : well , believe it or not , you 're one of the good guys . michael : it 's nice to have you in my corner . lauren : i feel the same way . you know , i thought a lot about you on the plane ride home . michael : oh . lauren : yeah , and it 's making me wonder , why are we standing around , wasting all this peace and quiet ? michael : hmm . i was thinking the same thing . gloria : kevin , i want you to leave right now . you are making me nervous . kevin : i can see what 's happening , mom . why fight it ? gloria : kevin , i am a long way from being mrs . john abbott , if that 's what you 're saying . kevin : bet you it 's gon na happen pretty soon , though . gloria : honey , i know you want that for me , and so do i , but right now i ca n't afford to take any chances . if john finds out you 're my son , he 'll know that i lied to him . kevin : what ? what do you mean ? gloria : well , he 's already met my other two sons . kevin : huh ? gloria : well , now it 's a long story . see , i hired these two guys -- these two gorgeous young guys to pretend that they were my boys . kevin : are you kidding me ? gloria : so now you understand why i have to be so careful . kevin : yeah , but abbott 's gon na find out eventually . gloria : i know , but i 'll decide when the time is right , not you . now right now i want you outta here . if you need money -- kevin : i still do n't have any mo -- gloria : all right , i 'll give you some . i 'll lend you some money until you 're back on your feet . john : gloria , who are you talking to ? you know , i found these brochures of ... kevin , what on earth are you doing here ? ashley : i 'd be lying if i told you i did n't feel this distance . i mean , it 's obvious . but , um , for us to take a trip ? it 's just not in the cards , honey . brad : it 's not in the cards ? ash ... baby , we need to make our marriage our priority . we need to nurture it . ashley : well , we 're gon na have to do that from here . brad : that 's just not going to work . there are too many distractions in genoa city . we need to make this about just the two of us . ash ... you said you believe in this marriage . now god knows i do , too . we have to do something drastic to get back on track . ashley : or else ... brad : or else the gap is going to keep getting wider and wider . i do n't want to see that happen . i do n't want us to grow apart like that . ashley : what if it 's too late ? brad : it 's not too late . ashley : honey , i 'm so sorry . i 'm just not sure i feel the same way anymore . [ next_on ] `` the young and the restless `` ... mac : if you and brittany are just friends , then what does that make you and me ? dominic : you have n't lived the hell that 's been my life . i got ta set things right . brad : you do n't feel the same way about what , ash ? me ?	brittany was devastated and broke down in tears when frederick refused to support her decision to marry bobby , said she could do better , that she was n't ready for marriage , and that he could n't attend her wedding . bobby told kay that he believes nikki to be a one of a kind woman who would be much better off without victor in her life . mac told jt that she suspected brittany was n't thrilled about marrying bobby because she was secretly in love with jt , and he felt the same . daniel visited damon - still looking at the japanese sword - and begged him to tell him what was happening that had phyllis so on edge . damon refused to open up . dru offered to let daniel stay with her and neil to give phyllis so time alone with damon . phyllis thanked her , but declined . dominic hughes phoned phyllis and revealed that he was in gc and ready to see damon . phyllis told him if he did that , his new life would be over . gloria was stunned when kevin crashed her breakfast with john and told her he 'd been staying in the abbott pool house for days . before he could leave , john entered and demanded to know what he was doing there . michael and lauren shared a romantic morning together . victor and nikki reconnected and declared their love strong enough to survive anything . brad asked ash to go out of town to work on their marriage . she denied the request and stunned him by tearfully admitting her feelings for him had changed .
jana : so you can hot - wire a car without getting any grease on your hands or your clothes ? okay , i see . and , um ... how long would something like this normally take ? would you say long enough for a lovely old woman to finish her coffee , walk outside and see that her car 's gone ? kevin : let it go , jana . jana : we 're out of the sumatra roast . kevin : mrs. chancellor forgot where she parked her car , that 's all . jana : you 're playing with fire . i told you . kevin : ask mom . apparently , mrs. chancellor 's been having a lot of senior moments lately . why would she make that up ? [ scene_break ] gloria : you know , i know this is just a drop in the bucket for you , but all this stock means the world to me because it belonged to john . you 're just so kind to do this . there 's the signature line right there . kay : ah . jill : mother , stop . what the hell is going on ? [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm sorry i 'm so late . i had an emergency , then i had to stop by the office to find a cell phone that did n't have a stiletto heel sticking out of a s.i.m . card . do n't ask . but the good news was the mail had arrived . have you been sitting here this whole time since i called ? river : i 'm good wherever i sit . michael : hopefully , you 'll be sitting on the other side of those bars very soon . okay . your old collaborator , howard sullivan , he sent us a little present . now i have n't had a good look at this , but he says that picture was taken the day the bank blew up . now if i can get in touch with any of these people , maybe one of them can definitively say you were not the bomber , or at least sow a little reasonable doubt there . river : i have n't seen these faces in 40 years . they 're ghosts . michael : well , hopefully , they 're all living , breathing witnesses within subpoena reach . now let 's start with the names . oh . please tell me you 've got some legal names ? river : don imhoff . he was editor of the underground paper . last i heard , he was a city councilman someplace out west , but that was years ago . michael : that 's fine . we 'll get him . river : marshall tenney . michael : marshall tenney . river : my best friend . we , uh , we formed the group , uh , together , junior year of college . michael : you 're doing great , lowell . what about the woman next to him ? river : who ? michael : her . it really helps if we have a woman . they make the group , you know , personal to the jury . river : i do n't know . michael : well ... i mean , it 's a weird angle . i mean , the hair 's around her face and ... and she picked a hell of a time to look away ... river : it 's a blank . michael : look , please , it 's important . look again . try . river : i do n't remember . [ scene_break ] phyllis : that 's right . no , we 'll get that to you right away . yeah , thanks . bye . nick : hello , gorgeous . phyllis : hey . nick : how 's it going ? phyllis : good . i uploaded the latest , uh , version of our layout . nick : hmm . phyllis : you wan na check it out ? nick : yes , i do . it looks amazing . phyllis : are you looking at the layout or are you looking at something else ? nick : mmm . does n't matter . it all looks good . seriously , how are you handling things . phyllis : uh ... no problem . i have it under control . nick : yeah ? 'cause , you know , i 'm here today . the rest of the week is all newman business , so take advantage of me . phyllis : okay . no , i 'll manage . it 's fine . nick : yeah ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : okay . well , hopefully , i 'll be back here full time soon . phyllis : wow . hopefully ? you better watch out . who knows what kind of nasty editor 's letter i could write while you 're gone . nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : and there 's a perfect target right there . phyllis : what ? what ? what ? on the defensive . nick : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . phyllis : what ? nick : leave them alone . phyllis : i have to find out what daniel 's doing . nick : it 's pretty obvious what daniel 's doing right now . phyllis : he can not be back with amber . nick : he told her he loved her on national radio . phyllis : yeah , that was a mistake . he just blurted that out . and i - i - i pushed him into it . nick : what is going on over there has nothing to do with you . phyllis : that is a cry for help . nick : no , i think he has all the help he needs . phyllis : no , no , that 's a cry for help , definitely . he blurted out that stupid thing on `` loveline , `` and now amber has her claws in him . nick : he does n't seem to mind . phyllis : no , he does mind . what he 's doing right now -- this is a public display right there . he wants me to peel amber off of him . that 's what he wants . he 's trying to get my attention right now by doing that . nick : if you wan na fight amber , then we 'll , uh , you know , we 'll set up a mud wrestling ring , and then you could take her on . that actually sounds kinda hot . i will definitely be there for that . now maybe daniel will be there , too , but if he is , trust me when i say this , he will not be rooting for mommy . phyllis : you are such a man . i 'm speechless . nick : well ... go with that visual . maybe it 'll help . phyllis : it 'll help you . no , i -- nick : or not . phyllis : oh , good job well done . you got me . daniel : what 'd we do ? phyllis : well , you know , what you 're doing here -- you know , on each other . yeah . and -- and , amber , i just wanted to apologize for getting in the middle of your extremely -- extremely public confession the other day . i completely apologize . amber : do n't . do n't . really . daniel : actually , you kinda did us a little favor . amber : yeah . you know , we would n't even be together now if it was n't for you . phyllis : ( laughs ) amber : ( laughs ) phyllis : you 're not -- you 're not together . no . daniel : we are . amber : yeah . yeah . and oh , guess what ? we have another surprise for you , too . phyllis : oh , one is plenty . amber : wait until you get a load of this . daniel : you 're gon na love it . phyllis : oh , god , no . amber : come on . open it . phyllis : no , thank you . daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : thank you anyway . amber : come on , come on . daniel : ( imitating drum roll ) [ phyllis opens up a ring case and it has a key in it ] amber : all my stuff is out . the cleaners are there right now . the penthouse is officially yours again . and i have moved in with daniel . [ scene_break ] river : i ca n't breathe in here . michael : all right , well , then help me . i got shot down on the bail , but i was granted a short date . you know what that is ? that means we get into court sooner . that means we have to build your defense now . river : howie can testify i had nothing to do with that bomb . michael : that 's not good enough . i need to get in touch with as many of those people as possible , including that woman . river : i ca n't help you . michael : all right , you see , you 're not even trying . look , there -- there you are . now ... you and marshall seem to have your arms around this woman . were you perhaps having an affair with her ? i mean , is that what you 're worried about ? that you cheated on gloria ? river : no . michael : well , then what is it ? oh ! now that 's obviously you , this is your best friend . that 's gloria . [ scene_break ] jill : do you know what this is ? gloria : of course she does . it was her idea . jill : you really wan na give away 5 % of your jabot stock to gloria ? kay : i was just reading the contents when you came bursting in -- jill : mother , mother , you were signing it when i walked in . what were you thinking ? were you thinking at all ? kay : all right , stop it . now stop it . i will not be treated like some funky little trainee in my own company ! gloria : do n't humiliate your mother , and give me the contract . [ jill grabs it and tears it up ] jill : you be gone by the time i get back , gloria . and you stay away from katherine . [ scene_break ] amber : so we want you to be our first guests . dinner tonight . kevin : at the penthouse ? amber : um , no , i actually moved in with daniel in his studio . jana : oh , perfect . that 's so romantic . kevin : sounds cozy . daniel : yeah , yeah , so you guys are welcome over anytime . amber : yeah , i have no idea what 's in the fridge , but we 'll figure it out . jana : we 'll be there . well , this is as it should be . at least part of the world is right again . kevin : jana ? it 's all good . jana : you know , we should get them a housewarming present . something we buy . legally . kevin : well , yeah , of course . [ scene_break ] phyllis : it 's not even 48 hours . she already moved in with my son . i got ta give her props for speed . nick : what happened ? you were doing so well . why do n't you chill and let it play out . phyllis : yeah , i was . what do you mean ? you know what ? i ... i have an idea . i , uh , i would like them to be comfortable and close . i 'm gon na figure something out here . nick : and you 're gon na do that how ? phyllis ? phyllis ? phyllis : hey , you crazy kids . daniel : hey , uh , i 'm probably gon na be taking off soon . i finished up the internet graphics , so ... phyllis : you now , honey , i was thinking . i would hate for you two to cram yourself into that little studio . daniel : no , we 'll be okay . phyllis : no , no , no , no , why do n't you go to the penthouse ? live there , and keep the studio for some extra room . daniel : tempting , but we 're fine . phyllis : if it 's a money thing , i 'll lower the rent . daniel : it 's not a money thing . it 's not a money thing . look , amber has moved in with me . it 's done . amber : you ready ? phyllis : you know what ? i do n't think amber 's gon na think it 's done when she hears out your closets . daniel : i do n't really have any closets . phyllis : no closets , amber . no closets . come on . where are you gon na put all your stuff ? amber : it could be a crack house crawling with rats and i would n't care . as long as i get to be next to my daniel every night . daniel : well , i think that is just about the sweetest thing i 've ever heard , do n't you ? nick : yeah ... phyllis : i 'm going to die a long and slow death . nick : you 're just gon na have to find a way to get used to them being together . phyllis : that 's like asking me to take a vow of celibacy or join a cloistered order . you know what ? i have an idea . i have an idea how i can knock some sense into -- nick : no , no , that 's it . we 're outta here . phyllis : no , no , no , no . this one is good . nick : now . no more ideas . phyllis : it 's really gon na work . nick : no more plans . phyllis : this is better for all of us . [ scene_break ] river : and that 's .... jeremy prentiss . michael : tell me about gloria . i know that 's her , lowell . start talking . i mean , she 's standing right in the middle of the picture . what 's she doing in this group ? i mean , she 's even looking at the camera . where is she looking ? what 's going on here ? river : you got her attention . michael : i was here ? i was there ? river : just as they snapped the photo , you took off your pants and streaked through the room . you hated wearing clothes . at home we let you run free , but in public , we ... we tried to keep you respectable . michael : bringing a child to a meeting like that is hardly respectable . i think that 's a form of child abuse . why did n't you just tell me that was gloria ? do n't you see what a benefit that is ? river : your mother left before the rally . she does n't know anything that happened first hand . michael : look , she was there earlier in the day . anything -- anything she might remember might make a difference . michael : why is n't she in any of the police reports ? was n't she interviewed at all ? river : no . like i said , she was n't there . at all . michael : officially . river : that 's how i wanted it then , and i do n't want her involved now . you do n't know what it was like , michael . they were very dangerous times for dissent of any kind . let alone when there had been violence and a death . gloria could n't have cleared me because nobody wanted to hear it . all she would 've done was draw a big target on her back , too . michael : i get it . but certainly , she can testify now . river : not without risking her marriage . michael : oh , you 're worried about jeffrey bardwell ? river : he made it very clear when he came to see me , he wo n't tolerate her lifting a finger for me . michael : oh , trust me , if bardwell takes a hike , it 's no great loss . river : well , it is to gloria . michael : i think she 'd wan na help you . river : no . look , 40 years ago , i left her alone and broke with a child to raise . there 's enough bad karma for one lifetime . i ca n't ask her for anything more . michael : luckily , i can . [ scene_break ] [ jana and kevin are outside daniel 's apartment ] [ cell phone rings ] gloria : i ca n't believe it . i was so damn close . i mean , katherine 's pen was on the dotted line . i even have the first two letters of her signature -- '' k - a. `` i 've got it right here . and then jill swoops in on her broom and ruins everything . kevin : well , that 's a bummer . gloria : is that all you got to say ? jack has given me till the end of the day to come up with that stock . kevin : mom , this is n't a good time . gloria : honey , i have all the pieces of the contract . i have the first two letters of katherine 's name . do you have some technology that will smooth the papers , fuse this mess together ? kevin : yeah , yeah , in an airport spy novel maybe . gloria : angel ? you 're a magician at this stuff . kevin : look , mom , i got ta go . did you even knock ? let 's go . ( knock on door ) [ scene_break ] jill : thanks so much for cleaning up . gloria : you know , this was really none of your business . jill : tell me something , how 'd you manage to con katherine so completely ? gloria : i did n't . it was her idea . unlike you , your mother has a very generous heart . she called me and begged me to come here . jill : oh , please . gloria : you wan na hear the message , jill ? jill : if you ca n't find your way out , i 'll be happy to call security . and i meant it when i said stay away . ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : yeah , hello ? michael ? what ? what do you mean ? right this second ? okay , okay , honey , i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] kay : i , uh , left my correspondence file . thank you . jill : katherine ? did you know what you were signing ? kay : i can still read a contract . jill : so you meant to give away stock that gives our family controlling interest in jabot ? kay : jill , i would never do such a thing . jill : no , katherine , you would n't . it 's time we found a doctor . kay : i already saw one . i told you . jill : yeah , yeah , yeah , and he said that it was normal , that you mix up times and places and everybody does it . kay : mm - hmm . that 's right . jill : you and i both know that is n't what just happened . we need to find you a specialist . kay : in what ? old age ? jill : in dementia . [ scene_break ] amber : oh , thank you so much . that 's so sweet . jana : you 're so welcome . daniel : you guys just , uh , pull up a box or pull up a chair where there is n't a box . you know , whatever . thank you for the greens , jana . jana : yes , it 's good feng shui . and you know , the bamboo stalks represent prosperity and creativity . kevin : yes , and if jana had gotten so of the curly ones , those are supposed to bring in money . daniel : ah . all righty then . kevin : anyway , so bummer that phyllis kicked you out of the , uh , penthouse , huh ? amber : she did n't . daniel : yeah , no , she practically begged us to come back . jana : but you wo n't ? amber : no way . unh - unh . i was sweeping that place every week for bugs as it was . daniel : amber was always keeping her eye out for the mommy - cam . kevin : well , it 's a small price to pay for valet parking and a fitness center with a pool , huh ? daniel : were you making a list of the amenities in our old building ? kevin : well , it was nice and i noticed . oh , come on , do n't tell me that you do n't like nice things . amber : since when were you all about the money ? kevin : i 'm not . i 'd just like to have some left over at the end of the month . thank you . daniel : what about all that cash from the lottery ? kevin : i put it into crimson lights . all right , all right , you know what ? forget i said a word . your old place -- it was a dump and i hated it . daniel : yeah , he 's right . it sucked , especially the maid service . i think we should move back there . amber : ( laughs ) jana : well , how about to freedom and true bliss . may you both find it here together . daniel : together under one of these boxes . kevin : to daniel and amber , the best of everything . amber : we already have that . jana : cheers . daniel : cheers . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what do you think ? what do you think ? should i make you some wiggly worm pie ? summer : no . phyllis : no ? oh , my gosh , what about grasshopper pancakes ? summer : that 's gross , mom . phyllis : gross ? oh , yeah , i get that a lot . nick : that 's not gross , mom . that 's pretty mom . great mom . really . phyllis : yeah , i know somebody who would beg to differ . nick : you just need to let daniel see more of this side . phyllis : yes . do you think it 's too late to make him grasshopper pancakes ? nick : probably , but , uh ... that does n't mean he wo n't love you . you just need to let him live his life , you know ? phyllis : yeah . nick : do you ? phyllis : i just , you know , i look at my life right now and ... nick : yeah , beautiful healthy kids , successful business , super hot husband . i mean , there 's nothing wrong with that picture . phyllis : no . you know , unless i do something to make it fade , you know ? nick : that 's not gon na happen , 'cause i know the secret for success . phyllis : yeah , what 's that ? nick : well , you just have cater to every single whim of your super hot husband for the rest of your natural life and you 're golden . phyllis : really ? nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : okay . sounds easy . [ scene_break ] gloria : all right , michael , what 's going on ? what 's so important ? river : i told michael you do n't know anything . michael : and yet somehow , i do n't believe that 's true . have a seat , shall we ? gloria : look at all those baby faces . my , were n't we young ? this was that day , was n't it ? that last day . i 'd forgotten . river : she does n't remember . michael : she just said it was the last day , so obviously she remembers something . so start talking . gloria : it was the last day , michael . before the rally , before the meeting , before ... michael : i hear i was there . gloria : that 's right . running around naked as a jaybird . oh , get over it . after this picture was taken , i chased you down . michael : just one big , pre - bombing party , was n't it ? how is it this is the first time i 'm hearing of it ? gloria : should i have said something ? michael : yeah , it might 've been helpful . river : do n't take this out on your mother . michael : no , you know what ? i wan na know -- i need to know why , so you stop trying to block her . gloria , you start from the beginning . you tell me everything you remember about that day , everything . river : you do n't have to , glo . michael : what are you two trying to hide ? [ scene_break ] amber : they have to stop at the deli downstairs anyway to get some beer . i 'll just have 'em get some salad , too . uh , do you want anything else ? jana : no , i do n't need anything . amber : are you okay ? jana : i just snapped , did n't i ? i 'm sorry . um , double shifts all week . you know , kev 's taking extra hours at jabot , so i 've had to cover crimson lights . amber : hey , if you guys are having some money trouble , we can help . jana : no . we do n't . see , that 's just the thing . i do n't understand why kevin suddenly feels like he needs to just shower me with all these presents . i mean it 's all lovely in a way , but ... god knows , i 'm not into material things . amber : yeah , that 's so not you . jana : some of the most miserable people we know are wildly rich . amber : mrs. c. says the same thing . of course , i think it 's a little bit easier , you know , saying that when you 're a bazillionaire than when you 're broke . jana : how is mrs. chancellor ? amber : fine , i guess . i have n't seen her in a couple days . why ? jana : well , i was just wondering ... have you noticed any memory lapses ? amber : jill asked me the same thing . did something happen ? what 's going on ? jana : well , the other day , mrs. chancellor came into the coffeehouse to see kevin , have a cup of coffee and ... well , somehow , she seemed to have ... misplaced her car . amber : no . she would n't do that . hey , kev , uh , what 's going on ? what 's happening with mrs. c. 's car ? [ scene_break ] kay : forgetting is normal . i 'm old . it happens . it 'll even happen to you one day , if you 're lucky enough to live that long . jill : look ... did you ever think that maybe age is n't the problem here ? i mean , maybe you have an illness ? what if there 's a medication you could take , it would clear it up right away ? or maybe it 's a vitamin deficiency . kay : do you believe that ? jill : the point is , i do n't know . so i think we should get so doctor 's names , and then we 'll make you an appointment . kay : you just want me out of the way . jill : what ? kay : that 's the reason you 're pushing this . any excuse to put me out to pasture , and then you 're free to do anything you want with me . jill : you are an ornery , stubborn old bat , and i can not imagine a life where you 're not right here with me , fighting me every single day . that 's what i want . kay : well , all i want ... all i want to know is why the hell did i come back here in this room ? jill : um ... your correspondence file . kay : fine . maybe you better call the specialist . jill : good . i 'll make the appointment . kay : no , i can do it . i can do it on my own . i 'm fine . fine . jill : okay . just let me finish up here , and then we 'll go home together . kay : i drove myself . jill : you know what ? i could really use your company . so i 'll just call robert and have him pick your car up . why do n't you give me your keys ? kay : i assume you , uh , trust me to keep my house key ? or are you afraid you 'll come home one day and find i sold the thing on ebay ? jill : you could sell that butt - ugly sofa on ebay , i would n't care . kay : no . no chance of that . i love that lumpy old thing . we 're such a fit . jill : i 'll be ready soon . it 's gon na be all right . kay : katherine chancellor here . would you please call me a cab ? right away . [ scene_break ] kevin : anyway , the cops ended up finding the car , like , two blocks away , and it was no big deal . amber : it rained that day , right ? kin : yeah ? so ? amber : so ... mrs. c. rocks that hairdo every day . no way would she park two blocks away on purpose . ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : hello ? so there 's nobody else you can call ? all right , all right , i 'm on my way . mckinley , our new part - time manager , has a flood in his basement and he has to leave the coffeehouse . i 'm gon na go . jana : we both will . kevin : sorry that we have to bolt , guys . daniel : no , hey , you know , do what you got ta do . amber : we 'll do it again soon . jana : what ? kevin : what ? there is no way amber brought up mrs. chancellors car out of the blue , that 's what . jana : everyone who cares about mrs. chancellor is upset when it comes up , and every time it 's brought up again , you look more and more guilty . [ scene_break ] michael : all right , i 've had it up to here with the two of you . so ... either you come clean , or we can rehire dick dentner as your attorney , and you can spend the rest of your days on a chain gang cleaning up toxic waste for 21 cents an hour . and do n't expect me to come visit you . gloria : the day started like any other , michael . river : gloria ... gloria : no . michael needs to hear our version of the story . it 's time we tell him . we took you everyplace with us , michael . i did n't have a babysitter to call , so i 'd just pack you up and off we 'd go . michael : to your love in . gloria : well , it was hardly that . michael : what happened ? gloria : we all went over to danny felton 's house . he had a big place off campus . the organizers ... wanted to make sure that everybody was clear with the plan before they got to the bank . river : civil disobedience has to be a very disciplined action . you have to stand your ground , but not resist , no matter how you 're provoked . so some of the guys were fed up with that , suddenly , this time , there was a bomb in the room . gloria : they said a confetti bomb . they wanted to set it off after the speeches and shower the crowd with paper . michael : who was responsible for the bomb ? gloria : marshall tenney . michael : your best friend ? river : we were both committed to ending the war , but as of that day , we took completely different paths . [ river remembering ] marshall : at the end , we set off the bomb , the confetti flies , everybody 's freaking out . then we get inside the bank , head to the offices , start burning . young river : burning ? marshall : yeah . any paperwork you can find . any of their records . if we disrupt the flow of money , the war machine can not roll . young river : no . this is wrong , man . i wo n't let you do it . [ scene_break ] gloria : your father stood up in front of the whole room . and i 'll never forget the look on your little face . michael : and i was there the whole time ? gloria : not only were you there , michael , you were a huge part of what happened next . michael : what did i have to do with anything , i was just a 4-year - old child . gloria : exactly . [ gloria remembering ] marshall : we need a change , lowell . young river : do you know what happens if you set off a bomb ? even a confetti bomb ? we 'll get night sticks , tear gas . marshall : we can take the heat . we 'll make the news . young river : because we provoked bloodshed ? no , that does n't work . the means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek . marshall : martin luther king assassinated . young river : non - violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind . marshall : ghandi -- assassinated . you got nothing but dead men , man . your way does n't work . young river : no . i have a son , which is the greatest trip there is . i have a son who is a bright , shining soul , who reaches out every day with both hands doing the gim me . ready to take in whatever his mom and i feed him and call it love . what do you wan na feed him ? we ca n't build my son a peaceful world by creating more violence . [ scene_break ] gloria : your father took a stand for you , michael . he wanted to build a world that you deserved . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , look what happened . phyllis : oh , my gosh . nick : oh , this is right where i want you . phyllis : yeah . thank you for today . for talking me off the ledge . nick : you 're welcome . phyllis : you were right . nick : oh , there it is ! i was right . that would look great in a tattoo , just like ... somewhere on your body , maybe like right here . phyllis : that nick was right ? nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : i 'm gon na lay off of amber and daniel . she 's gon na screw it up on her own anyway . nick : some girls never learn . phyllis : and some girls do . [ scene_break ] daniel : it 's like our own little moveable maze in here . amber : ( laughs ) we could build forts . daniel : oh ! yeah , we could build forts , if we were 12 . amber : we are , in a good way . daniel : mm - hmm . amber : mm - hmm . daniel : did you really mean all that stuff ... you know , that you said about dealing with the rats , just as long as you were with me ? amber : yep . daniel : good . amber : why ? daniel : just making sure . amber : just making sure ? is this place infested ? daniel : no , this place is not infested . you just said that you were cool with rats . oh , my god , what is that in the corner ? ! amber : no ! no ! daniel : right there ! oh , my god ! amber : you are so mean . daniel : guilty . guilty . but i think that i can probably figure out a way to make it up to you . amber : yeah ? daniel : mm - hmm . did you hear that ? amber : daniel ? funny ... [ scene_break ] kevin : i tightened the fittings on the milk steamer . jana , say something . jana : we need more coffee stirrers . non - plastic . kevin : yeah , i know non - plastic they 're better for the environment . kevin : okay , okay , fine , i did it . i moved katherine chancellor 's car . jana : why ? kevin : why ? because -- because mom asked me to . she wanted to come to her rescue , get in good with her . i do n't know . i do n't know . it sounded like a good idea at the time , but now i just feel really crappy . jana : i can imagine . kevin : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry that i upset mrs. chancellor , but more than that , i hate that i lied to you . jana : i know that . it does n't work for us , you know ? kevin : it 's not gon na happen again . jana : welcome back , husband . [ scene_break ] jill : have you seen mrs. chancellor ? woman : she left a while ago . jill : where did she go ? woman : she just asked me to call her a taxi . she did n't say where she was going . [ scene_break ] kay : make the next one a double . [ next_on ] young gloria : lowell , please come home with us . young river : i have to try one more time to talk them out of it . gloria : why were n't we worthy of your every effort ? billy : you 're gon na tell me all there is to know about cane and lily . that way , we both get what we want .	michael takes a trip down memory lane with his parents as he tries to figure out what went down that day lowell ( river ) was last seen . glo does not succeed in getting 5 % of kay 's shares thanks to jill 's timing , this raises the flag and jill tells kay they need to go to a specialists . phyllis is not happy about amber and daniel 's reconciliation but nick persuades her to let it go . jana is tired of kevin 's lies regarding mrs. chancellor , kevin finally comes clean and vows that it wo n't happen again .
victor : what the hell are you doing letting her loose ? jack : i 'm calling the police right now . paul : listen , just relax and listen to her . emily : okay , i 'm not pat -- okay , i 'm -- i 'm not patty . my name is dr. emily peterson . patty was my patient in minneapolis back when she looked like herself . paul : you can call the institution . they will tell you that patty is still there . jack : my god . you gave patty her own doctor 's face ? [ scene_break ] ashley : excellent . thank you so much . okay . well , my personal banker is cutting you a check , so you can pick it up on your way to `` restless style . `` billy : wow , uh -- ashley : uh - oh . you having second thoughts ? billy : oh , no , no , no . it 's just , it 's been a long time since anyone in this family has had this type of faith in me , so i 'm a little -- ashley : oh , well , here 's your chance to change all that , right ? especially with jack . he ran the magazine . he knows how tough it can be . you 're gon na be successful , and he 's gon na be impressed . billy : is that your ulterior motive ? so jack and i will play nice ? ashley : who , me ? i 'm in it for the shoes . you do get to keep the samples , right ? huh ? huh ? billy : ( laughs ) i do n't know . sure , yeah , i guess . ashley : size 8 . billy : you got it . ashley : size 8 . billy : oh , you got it . ( grunts ) thank you . ashley : mm - hmm . all right . do n't forget the christening . billy : i 'm not . i 'm off to buy a magazine . i will be there . i will be there . ashley : okay . okay . bye - bye . billy : thank you so much . ashley : uh - huh . adam : faith is still asleep . do you believe that ? ashley : oh , you know what ? it 's the cd that the nanny brought her . i just put it on auto replay . it goes over and over and over again . adam : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . see , i do n't need a cd . she 's an angel with me . all i do , i tell her some stories about my mother , the farm , she nods right off . ashley : aw , she feels safe in your arms . i 'm so happy that she 's gon na grow up with this kind of bond with you . adam : yeah , it 's kind of an unusual living arrangement , huh ? let 's see -- her mother , her sister and her father 's son from a previous marriage who 's old enough to be her father . ashley : yeah , well , there 's all kinds of families . adam : is that what we are ? ashley : that 's what we are . adam : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) faith , it used to be that when i talked to you , it was about how i was excited to meet you . it 's gon na be a little while longer than we thought . but we 'll get there one day , baby . one day , i will hold you in my arms . cassie , i know you 're out there looking after your two baby sisters . you 're probably worried about me , but ... ( sighs ) i 'm fine . i miss you . i miss all my girls . but i 'm taking care of myself , and , um , i 'm even looking forward to a few things like , um , the new house , and maybe even get a new job . ( sniffles ) i 'm meeting with this bereavement group , and maybe they 'll have some ideas , show me how to get through this . i will get through this . [ scene_break ] chance : here . thank you so much . ( sighs ) chance : all right . mac : hey , stranger . chance : hey , how are you ? mac : good . chance : i have n't seen much of you lately . mac : yeah , i 'm probably off to the bar before you get home . what 's this ? chance : uh , this , um , it 's cannoli . ( chuckles ) mac : ( chuckles ) either you did something wrong , or chloe did something very right . chance : no , no , i -- i did n't do anything wrong . i , uh , just like to make her smile . so how about you guys ? everything go okay after the whole , uh , cabin fiasco ? mac : what are you gon na do , you know ? chance : yeah , well , billy is always ... ( sighs ) gon na be part of chloe 's life . he is , after all , the father of her child , so ... mac : yeah , and now he 's probably gon na be her boss . chance : what ? mac : chloe did n't tell you . billy might be buying `` restless style . `` [ scene_break ] chloe : `` celebrity pets we love . `` phyllis : yeah , i know . it 's fluff . chloe : literally . phyllis : yeah . what , you have a problem with it now ? i like fluff . chloe : i -- phyllis : little fluffy yorkie . it 's very cute . forget hard - hitting exposés . i 've had a very tough year , you know ? i want -- i want brain candy , things like that . i ca n't be the only one in the world who feels like that . chloe : no , no , i think plenty of people want to move on from 2009 . nick : hell , yeah . bring on a new year . phyllis : hi . nick : hi . mm . any word from billy ? phyllis : no . maybe he changed his mind . nick : are you hoping that ? phyllis : i do n't know . kind of , maybe . i know . i talked you into selling . it 's crazy . i 'm crazy . but look at this . look at this . this is amazing . i did this . ( sighs ) i know i was complaining about it being insane , but it was fun . insane , but fun . nick : yeah , that is your specialty . phyllis : ( exhales ) so maybe i did the wrong thing . i do n't know . ( sighs ) what do you think ? nick : well , you know , i ca n't stop thinking about when we started this whole thing . you know , the four of us -- you , me , jack and sharon . we were so excited . phyllis : yeah . it did n't really turn out the way we hoped . nick : well , we 've all kind of moved on , graduated . phyllis : except me . i did n't graduate . nick : billy abbott is ready to hand you your diploma . phyllis : ( sighs ) we 'll see . nick : i think you should do it . i do . then we can close this chapter of our lives and move on . [ scene_break ] pastor : so the godmother holds the baby here with the godfather , and you and your husband next to them here . ashley : i see . well , actually , mr. newman wo n't be here . he 's still in the hospital . pastor : oh , what a shame . it 's such a joyous occasion . ashley : yeah . sharon ? sharon : ashley ? ashley : hi , um , would you excuse us just for a second ? pastor : of course . ashley : thank you so much . hi . i did n't realize you were here . sharon : yeah , there 's a bereavement group ... ashley : oh . sharon : that meets just down the hall . are you planning the christening ? [ scene_break ] victor : what the hell are you talking about ? i have no idea who this woman is . jack : are you kidding me ? you created `` mary jane benson . `` you paid for patty 's plastic surgery . you really expect us to believe a control freak like you let someone else decide what she would look like ? victor : you believe whatever the hell you want . you will end up in a cell next to patty 's . emily : i was n't involved in what happened . jack : well , you are now , sweetheart . boy , your thinking was so twisted , you did n't care who went down , did you ? colleen , patty , your own granddaughter , hell , your own wife . and now this poor woman who 's never even met you before . emily : this `` poor woman `` can speak for herself , thank you . victor : why the hell did you come to see me ? emily : i owe it to patty . ( scoffs ) she was making such progress , and -- and you want to dismiss that , tell yourself she was irretrievably damaged , a ticking time bomb . i 'm here to disabuse you of that notion . patty spent months in intensive therapy . she was highly motivated to get well , and then she disappeared , and i can only assume that was your doing . victor : you 'd better not assume anything where i 'm concerned , all right ? jack : do n't let him intimidate you . emily : ( sighs ) i know who you are , mr. newman . you 're a very wealthy and powerful man . but as i 'm sure you 've learned from recent experiences , there are some things even you ca n't control . and you can put me in that category . [ scene_break ] mac : yeah , the sale might not even go through . billy 's having trouble finding investors . chloe was probably waiting to tell you until there 's something to tell . chance : yeah , that 's probably it . mac : can you imagine them working together ? chance : well , did you tell billy you thought it was a bad idea ? mac : no . chance : no ? why not ? mac : no , because i actually think it 's a great idea , aside from the whole chloe thing . billy 's found something he 's really passionate about , and that has n't been true at jabot in so long . chance : ( sighs ) well , i can understand why you would want that for him . i mean , after all , that 's what you have for yourself right now , so ... mac : i do ? chance : do n't you ? mac : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : it was easy for you to leave `` restless style . `` nick : no , it was n't . phyllis : yes , it was . nick : ( sighs ) no , it was n't . phyllis : yes . nick : but it was worth it . phyllis : well , you had something to go to . nick : look , phyllis , you have a million other opportunities . you just have to ask yourself -- if this one right here , the one you have right now is one of those options , is it the one you would choose ? billy : hey , guys . i have your check . is there a problem ? [ scene_break ] ashley : i wanted to call . i was n't sure if i should . sharon : i got your note . thank you . ashley : i wish there was something i could do to help . i know after i lost robert , there 's not a lot that can ease the pain . sharon : it 's hard . ashley : yeah . sharon : um , i 'm getting through it , though . ashley : yeah ? sharon : yeah . ( sighs ) congratulations on your baby . ashley : thank you . [ scene_break ] chance : i thought you enjoyed volunteering down at the homeless shelter , though . mac : yeah , i do , when i can get there . chance : because of the bar ? mac : right . the plan was that the bar would bring in money to pay the bills so i could be at the shelter . chance : right . mac : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] nick : it 'll and we 'll get you whatever you need to keep it going . but if you are not feeling this anymore , then it 's time to pass the torch to someone who is . phyllis : i know what i 'm gon na do . [ scene_break ] victor : have you had this woman checked out ? paul : dr. peterson is a well - known , well - respected psychiatrist . she is on sabbatical from the teaching staff at the university of minnesota medical center . victor : well , your sterling reputation will be gone after this , i assure you . emily : are you threatening me ? jack : subtlety was never his strong suit . paul : he does n't want you telling anyone that patty was doing well before he got to her . victor : paul , with all due respect , your sister was n't doing well . your sister was a psychopath , all right ? emily : mr. newman , you are not qualified to make those diagnoses . victor : who the hell are you to talk about qualifications ? she was your patient ? you were her shrink ? and you did n't realize how dangerous she was ? you 're either utterly incompetent , or you 're lying to save your own ass . emily : i was aware of her violence . but at the time , there was no indication -- victor : stop b.s.ing me . her best friend was a stuffed cat . what does that tell you ? i 'll have your license revoked . emily : well , you are welcome to try , mr. newman . victor : you bet i will . jack : if he gets to be real trouble , you can come to me . emily : to you ? jack : it 's not easy taking on bullies like this . you may need a friend . emily : oh , well , if i needed a friend , mr. abbott , you would be the last one i would turn to . see , mr. newman here ... ( chuckles ) may have taken advantage of a damaged soul , but you are the one who inflicted the damage . [ scene_break ] sharon : no , we just -- we bumped into each other . ashley : yeah . um , i should get back to the minister , so ... sharon : okay . go ahead . ashley : okay . good to see you . sharon : see you , too . good to see you . adam : i 'll be right there . sharon : oh , are you helping ashley with the christening ? adam : uh ... ( sighs ) no , actually . i 'm just , uh , getting familiar with the chapel . do n't need the godfather falling flat on his face during the service . sharon : the godfather ? adam : mm - hmm . sharon : wow . that 's exciting . that must mean a lot to you . adam : yeah , uh , you know , it -- i feel more and more like a part of the -- the family , you know ? not just the wicked stepson . sharon : well , see ? i told you things could change . adam : yes , you did . sharon : and victor ? he must be pleased . adam : uh , that i do n't know . i have n't talked to him in a few days . sharon : well , um , a little more advice , if you do n't mind . adam : no , please . sharon : why do n't you just go and see him ? i 'm sure that this rift between you two has been hard on him , and it would be good for him to know that there 's been some healing . adam : yeah , i might just do that . sharon : okay . well , um , i got ta go . adam : sharon , um , thank you . sharon : sure . [ scene_break ] emily : well , between the two of you , patty never stood a chance . jack : i have n't forgotten what i did to patty . emily : really ? it seemed to her you moved on with your life as if she never existed . she tried to do the same thing -- erase herself from existence , with a little help from him . victor : ( scoffs ) emily : and now the woman that so many people loved may be lost to us forever . victor : will you be involved in her treatment ? emily : yes . i 'll be consulting with the doctors . ( sighs ) i think i 've taken up enough of your time , gentlemen . ( sighs ) if you 'll excuse me . jack : you know , you could have given us a little warning . paul : you 're right . i could have . victor : what do you think you accomplished with this ? paul : i 'm gon na ask you a question , victor , and i want you to give me a straight answer . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) phyllis : yeah . nick : all right . phyllis : billy , i think you have something that belongs to me . billy : so , uh , we 're all good ? phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : yeah , we 'll have to get with the lawyers , hammer out the details . billy : okay , great . well , i - i guess people need to be told . phyllis : yeah , um , uh , let me do that . billy : okay . phyllis : ( clears throat ) okay , so , uh , guys , eyes on me . come down here for a sec . eyes on me . eyes on me . um , so i just want -- i want to thank you , uh , for everything that you 've done . uh , this -- this issue is amazing , and , um ... ( clears throat ) and everything that you 've done the last few months , uh , when i was spending all that time with summer -- i really appreciate it . you 're like a family , which makes it very ... difficult to say good - bye . ( clears throat ) um , i just realized that i ca n't be the mother that i want to be and give all this time to `` restless style . `` so effective immediately , your boss is billy abbott . yeah . um , uh , a - and -- and -- and your jobs are safe . i 'm the only one who 's leaving . uh , but he knows he would n't last a minute without you , so help him out . um , anyway , from the bottom of my heart . thank you very much . thank you for being my friends and coworkers . [ scene_break ] mac : detective work not what you thought it would be ? chance : when i 'm out in the field making a difference , helping people , it 's great . it 's fantastic . i love it . when i 'm stuck in the office filing stacks and stacks of paperwork , i do n't get that same charge . mac : sounds like my life . chance : oh , come on . you ca n't tell me that those few hours that you do get to spend down at the homeless shelter -- i mean , that does n't turn somebody 's life around or give 'em an opportunity ? mac : i 'll figure it out one way or another . ( cell phone rings ) mac : billy . chance : go ahead . mac : what 's up ? billy : hi . get over to `` restless style . `` mac : are -- does that mean that -- billy : just -- just get here . mac : ( chuckles ) okay , i 'll be there . chance : good news ? mac : sounds like it . he 's at `` restless style . `` chance : great . that 's great . congratulations . good luck to you . mac : thanks . chance : you 're welcome . mac : i 'll see you later . chance : yep . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) chloe : mm . hey , hot stuff . chance : hey , how 's it going ? chloe : it 's -- its good . it 's -- it 's -- it 's a -- it 's a good day . chance : is work going well ? chloe : yeah . chance : that 's great . anything exciting happening ? chloe : um , not much , you know . same old , same old . chance : okay , well , tell you what , um , chloe , i got ta go . bye . chloe : hello ? [ scene_break ] chance : here . why do n't you guys try that ? it 's good to meet you . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : oh , hey . mac : hi . billy : is that for me ? mac : i do n't know . it 's for the owner of `` restless style . `` billy : ( laughs ) mac : congratulations . billy : oh , thank you . mm . oh , i have to address my staff . mac : okay . billy : my staff . i have a staff . how great is it to have a staff ? phyllis : okay , so we 're out of here . billy : well , no , no . stay . we have some champagne . phyllis : uh , nope . it 's okay . it 's your baby now . you know that . nick : take good care of her , billy . billy : i will . phyllis : good luck . [ scene_break ] ashley : basically , you 're just gon na be standing here next to traci , and then you 'll take your cues from the reverend . adam : simple enough . ( sighs ) ashley : yeah . can i give you a ride home ? adam : uh , actually , sharon suggested that i go visit dad at the hospital . i think that 's -- that 's probably a good idea . ashley : i did n't realize that you and sharon were friends . adam : yeah , you know what ? i 've , um , i 've only met her a few times , but , um , she 's easy to talk to , you know ? ashley : yeah . my heart breaks for her right now . adam : it 's kind of crazy to think that she , uh , she 's as sensitive and kind as she is and she was married to nick , you know ? ashley : things are n't any better with the two of you ? adam : ( chuckles ) no . ashley : mm . adam : i 'm busting my tail at newman , and it does n't matter to him or -- or victoria at all . ashley : i 'm sure that your efforts are appreciated by victor . adam : tomorrow 's gon na be pretty tough for him , do n't you think ? ashley : i would n't worry about victor too much . you know , he always manages to come out on top . adam : mm . yeah , but right now , he 's flat on his back -- alone , probably miserable . [ scene_break ] paul : the face you gave my sister already belonged to someone else . did you plan that ? victor : of course i did n't . you saw how shocked i was when she walked in here . paul : so you 're saying that patty was in complete control of her own actions ? which means that no one else could possibly be responsible , conveniently for you . victor : wait a minute . paul , you 're not done here yet . [ scene_break ] billy : so , guys , phyllis tells me that we have a whole lot of work left to do on our next issue . so for my first executive order , i 'm gon na say , uh , forget about that . we 'll do it tomorrow . tonight , we 're gon na celebrate , all right ? man : all right ! chloe : nice . oh . chance : chloe . chloe : oh ! hi ! hi . what are you doing here ? you surprised me . chance : yeah . i , um , i take it the sale went through . chloe : yeah . yeah . yeah , you heard . chance : i did . but not from you . chloe : well , you know , i - i was -- i was gon na tell you . i just ... well , i knew that it might happen ... chance : uh - huh . chloe : and i , you know , i -- who actually thought that someone was gon na trust billy with actual responsibility ? some sucker , huh ? chance : yeah , some people are good at that -- chloe : ( sighs ) i was gon na tell you . chance : when ? chloe : ( stammers ) i 've been a little busy , and i -- chance : stop . you know what ? just -- i do n't -- i do n't want to hear it . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) ashley : sharon . sharon : hi , um , i probably should have called . ashley : oh , that 's -- that 's -- that 's -- ( chuckles ) that 's okay . come on in . sharon : oh , okay . ashley : oh , go ahead . have a seat . sharon : all right . um , i had some things at home , and , um , you know , for -- for the baby . and i thought that you might -- you know , maybe you might like to have them . ashley : are you sure ? sharon : oh , yeah , i mean , they 're just little things . you know , like , uh , bottles , and onesies and , oh , well , this from noah . and , uh , but , i mean , you -- you do n't have to have them . i - if you -- if they 're upsetting to you . ashley : no . no , it 's -- it was very sweet . i always thought that maybe our girls might -- i 'm sorry . they might grow up together , you know ? like sisters . i 'm sorry . it 's -- thank you . sharon : i - i would have liked that . [ scene_break ] victor : i want you to get in touch with dr. peterson , all right ? paul : i 'm not going to deliver your messages for you , victor . victor : not to deliver any messages . i want you to hire her to treat your sister . paul : before or after you get her license revoked ? adam : i 'm sorry . i can -- i can come back . victor : no , that 's all right . you can stay . the fact that she changed her image to become dr. peterson , i think that 's remarkable . paul : that 's not the word i 'd use . victor : tell her that i want her to treat your sister . i 'll pay her salary and living expenses , and she can stay at the athletic club , okay ? paul : oh , the same room you gave mary jane benson ? i do n't get this , victor . what 's in it for you ? victor : i want to help your sister . paul : why ? you feel guilty ? this is as close to a confession as i 'm going to get , is n't it ? well , you can keep your money ... and your guilt . adam : did i hear that right ? there 's some woman out there who looks just like patty williams ? victor : yeah . adam : damn , i 'd hate to be her right now . [ scene_break ] jack : hi , there . emily : hello . did you follow me ? jack : i just did n't like the way we left things before . emily : okay . jack : look , the person that patty described to you , that 's the man i -- the boy i was a long time ago . emily : and how would you describe him now ? jack : incredibly arrogant , selfish , cruel . to this day , i can remember the way i talked to her , the utter contempt . makes my stomach turn . i sent patty flowers once . ( scoffs ) once . truth is , my secretary sent them to her . anyway , you 'd think i 'd sent patty a - a new house . any little morsel , any little tidbit of affection , she could feed on for months . it took so little to make her happy . i could n't have cared less . and i see her now , and she has that same look in her eye . it is . it 's the same look -- sweet , desperate . emily : she told me you came to visit . i just thought it was another one of her delusions . if it , um , matters to you , i , uh , i do believe you 're sorry . jack : it does matter . emily : why ? jack : i do n't know . i think i just want to explain myself . emily : to me , or to this face ? so , tell me how you met mary jane benson . jack : my brother billy hired her . jabot -- family company . and i was separating from my wife , and we started dating . it was never supposed to be anything serious . emily : i see . so instead of her being the wife , you cast her as the other woman . different roles , same play . jack : no , no . not the same at all . emily : was n't it ? phyllis : oh . jack is drinking alone . what 's up with that ? nick : mm , i do n't know . do n't worry about it . we 're celebrating . phyllis : well , d -- phyllis : ( sighs ) well , this morning , i owned a magazine , and now i own -- nick : a very large check . phyllis : ( laughs ) sorry . nick : you all right ? phyllis : i 'm also very clumsy . nick : yes . phyllis : ( sighs ) this is so weird . i do n't -- i do n't have to get up tomorrow morning really early to make a 9 : 00 a.m. layout meeting . i do n't have to do that . nick : i have the day off , too . you know , for faith 's christening . phyllis : so we could stay up late and we could sleep in , and i think i 'm liking my new life . nick : mm . [ scene_break ] ashley : nick told me you were gon na name your baby faith . i think you should keep this . sharon : um , yeah . um , maybe you 're right . ashley : it 's not always gon na be this painful , sharon . sharon : no , i - i know . i 've been through this before . ashley : oh , right . well , if you ever need anybody to talk to ... sharon : thank you . thanks a lot . i - i should get going . ashley : thanks . sharon : sure . faith : ( cries ) ashley : um ... i should go get her . sharon : oh , okay . good night . ashley : good night . [ scene_break ] chloe : you 're not gon na make a big deal out of this , are you ? chance : chloe , just listen to me , okay ? chloe : ( sighs ) chance : i made it very clear from the beginning that nothing would happen with us while you were still hung up on billy . chloe : `` hung up `` ? are you kidding me ? i mean , the guy is insane . chance : ( scoffs ) i 'm not gon na argue that . chloe : you know what ? i think it 's a little cute . you are a little jealous . i think it 's very , very cute . chance : i just -- would you -- chloe : it 's actually turning me on . chance : stop . you know what ? i 'm not jealous , chloe . i 'm done . i 'm done with all of this . i 'm done with the games . chloe : are you serious ? chance : yes . chloe : wow . all right . you 're serious . chance : chloe , you have n't even signed your divorce papers yet . you and billy , you guys flirt like it 's an olympic sport . chloe : no , we do not flirt . we argue . chance : to the two of you guys , that might as well be foreplay . chloe , i 'm not blind here , okay ? billy loves the fact that you chase after him . for some reason , that -- that turns him on . he gets off on that . but that 's it . that 's all he loves . chloe , he does n't brighten up when you walk into a room . he does n't think your smile 's the most beautiful thing . chloe , he does n't think you 're the one . i -- ( sighs ) chloe : ( sighs ) chance : you know what ? enjoy , okay ? good - bye . chloe : ( sighs heavily ) ( groans ) chance , i -- ( sighs ) billy : ooh ! ( champagne cork pops ) billy : ( laughs ) i own a magazine . mac : you do , so now what ? billy : i do n't have the foggiest idea what happens next . i have -- i have one idea . mac : that 's a good start . billy : mm - hmm . ( growls ) [ scene_break ] adam : the dead stuffed cat thing was weird , but this -- this stealing someone 's face ? i 'll tell you what , man , this patty williams , she 's a bona fide freak . victor : let 's please change the subject . adam : sure . listen , i just , um , i just dropped in to see how you 're holding up . i know times have been tough , and there 's not too many people happy with you right now . listen , i just want you to know that your -- your kids are gon na stick by you ... ( sighs ) just like you stood by me when i did some things i was n't very proud of . and , uh , you know , you 're gon na get past this , just like i got past what i had to deal with and -- victor : as far as getting past what you have done , you have n't even begun to make amends , son . ( clears throat ) adam : what ? after everything i 've done to -- to pay for my crime ? you 're -- victor : what do you mean `` after everything you 've done `` ? you served a partial sentence in the lap of luxury , for heaven 's sake , and you 've not paid me back a dime of the money you owe me . adam : what are you talking about ? you just said the other day that i - i was making progress . victor : never mind what i said . you 've a long way to go before you have earned my trust , all right ? adam : yes , sir . i 'll continue to prove myself to you . i wo n't let you down . victor : now leave me alone . i 'm tired . i need the rest . victor : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] pastor : the father was unable to make it today . ashley : that 's right . victor : i am right here . billy : a tell - all about a smug , old bastard who walked into a christening , battery - powered by colleen 's heart . adam : you should know . you have to know now .	ashley prepares for faith 's christening and consoles sharon who 's still coping with her loss . phyllis sells restless style to an eager billy ; but the moment is definitely bittersweet . victor and jack are introduced to dr. peterson ( patty 's doppelganger ) , victor tries to blow smoke but dr. p is not backing down and neither is paul . adam is once again forced to proof his worth to victor and chance has enough and kicks ms. chloe to the curb .
diane : well , thank you for lunch . jack : which you barely touched . what 's wrong ? you nervous ? diane : i 'm just thinking about kyle . i hope he 's being himself , and i hope he 's making a good impression on that dean . jack : well , the teachers certainly seem to like him . diane : do you think he liked them ? jack : hard to tell . diane : he 's not giving much away , is he ? gloria : oh , hello . and how is everything ? jack : everything 's fine . we 'll take a check when you have a chance . we need to get out of here . gloria : mm - hmm . diane : yes , we need to pick up our son at his new school , walnut grove . he -- he 's there now . he 's taking a tour . gloria : so you are kyle 's mother . diane : i am . gloria : well , i 'm gloria abbott ... diane : ( chuckles ) gloria : bardwell . so you 've decided to move back to genoa city . diane : yeah , there -- there are just so many opportunities . gloria : ( chuckles ) oh , yes . indeed , there are . ( clasps hands ) well , um , i hope you 'll be coming around gloworm a lot . diane : well , i think i probably will . i just took a job . it 's -- jack : you know what ? we better get going . uh , kyle needs to review his math skills before he takes that placement test this afternoon . gloria : well , if he takes after his grandfather , he 's gon na do just fine . good luck . jack : ( sighs ) diane : so , um , how would it be if kyle went to your place to study ? jack : well , that works for me . diane : yeah ? 'cause i have a lot of phone calls to make . and i do n't think he 'd be able to concentrate in that itty - bitty hotel room . i really do have to find someplace else to live . jack : well , i 'll tell you what , i 'll pick up kyle , and we 'll meet up with you later . diane : okay . all right , that 's perfect . oh , uh , jack , thanks so much for giving him so much of your time . i know it really means a lot to him . you 're a wonderful father . jack : thanks . diane : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) phyllis : ( sighs ) diane : oh , hi , phyllis . did -- you just missed jack . phyllis : i know . i saw him . ( purses lips ) i actually wanted to talk to you . diane : were you watching us ? phyllis : yeah , i was . ( chuckles ) it seemed like a very touching moment . i did n't want to interrupt . i mean , `` touching , `` literally . diane : well , jack can be very sweet when there 's something he wants . phyllis : kyle , right ? he wants kyle in his life , right ? diane : i suppose that must be it . phyllis : kyle 's a really great kid . he 's a really great kid . he was terrific with summer during the storm . i hope to spend a lot of time with him . diane : i 'm glad you stopped by . i think it 's so much better for everybody if we 're getting along . you 're the woman in jack 's life ... for the moment . i 'm the mother of his child , and you of all people , you -- you know how important it is for jack to have a child . phyllis : ( sighs ) why do you even bother ? the sweetness and light routine ? no one 's buying it , diane , least of all jack . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , sis . ashley : hi . victoria , i 've been wanting to ask you , how 's j.t . doing ? victoria : oh , he 's as well as can be expected . he 's grateful that he survived . ashley : oh . abby : can he have visitors yet ? victoria : yes , but just know that he 's pretty out of it because of the pain medication . ashley : and what about reed ? how much does he understand ? victoria : i told him that his daddy was in an accident , but that the doctors were working very hard to make him feel better . billy : yeah , well , he 's really more preoccupied with his halloween costume , so ... victoria : it 's true . ashley : ( laughs ) thank god for the innocence of youth . victoria : yeah . abby : that was a crazy storm , huh ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) victoria : oh , you know what ? excuse me . i have to take care of this . billy : i - i got ta go to work , so bye . victoria : bye . ashley : bye . billy : bye . abby : see you guys . ashley : ( clears throat ) so speaking of the storm ... abby : oh , were we ? ( clears throat ) ashley : yeah . you owe tucker an apology . abby : for what ? ashley : for accusing him of cheating on me . abby : and ... ashley : you were wrong . abby , the meeting he had with diane was strictly business . come on . [ scene_break ] man : okay , all set . bet you 're glad to have that view back . tucker : yeah , thanks . it was gettin ' pretty gloomy in here with that window boarded up . man : were you in here when it shattered ? tucker : i was . man : lucky you did n't get hurt . [ tucker remembering ] ( thunder crashes ) ( glass shatters ) [ scene_break ] tucker : yeah , i was real lucky . [ scene_break ] nikki : where is this coming from ? victor : sweetheart , please answer the question . have you been drinking ? nikki : i answered that question the other day . is this gon na be a daily ritual ? victor : you 're being evasive right now . nikki : victor , i have not been drinking . why would you even think that ? victor : sweetheart , jill was here . nikki : jill ? jill ? victor : yeah . nikki : oh , that 's beautiful . that is beautiful . victor : she said she saw you drink spiked tea at fenmore 's . nikki : oh , my go -- meggie , do you -- do you believe the lengths that that woman will go to ? i mean , the things that she would say -- meggie : i 'm blown away . nikki : we did see her at fenmore 's , and she was just as nasty as can be , and i dished it right back out to her . i guess this is her idea of payback . meggie : no , it 's -- it 's a ridiculous accusation . nik - nikki was not drinking spiked tea . nikki : you know , just ask meggie . she was there . she brought me my tea . victor : sweetheart , i ca n't ignore what jill said , okay ? i know you have been struggling . nikki : oh , god . you did n't tell her that , did you ? victor : of course not . ( sighs ) if you need help , i 'll get it for you , all right ? nikki : i am fine . victor : sweetheart , i 'm not condemning it . i 'm -- i 'm not judging you . nikki : well , it kinda seems like you are . victor : no . nikki : i feel like i am on trial , and it does n't matter what the verdict is because you 've already made it very clear that you do n't trust me . meggie : i 'll talk to her . victor : no , no . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . i need to talk to you , all right ? ask you some questions . victor : you have been with her every day . you were with her at fenmore 's . did you see her drinking ? meggie : well , i 'm in an awkward position , you know . i mean , nikki 's my friend . victor : for your own sake , and for her sake , tell me what you saw . meggie : well , i do n't really know anything for sure . but she has been different , and , uh ... secretive . uh , she 's been under so much pressure , i just chalked it up to that ? ( keys jingling ) victor : what do you mean , secretive ? where are you going ? nikki : i 'm going out , unless i need your permission . victor : what do you mean , you 're going out ? you 're not leaving like this . we 're supposed to fly to vegas in a few hours , unless you 've changed your plans about that . nikki : no , i have n't changed my plans . i - i 'm sorry for reacting so strongly . it just hurts me when you take jill 's word over mine . but -- but you 're right . it is our wedding day , and we should keep our focus on that , not on jill , not on anything else , but i - i have a few more things i have to pick up before the trip so , um , i 'll be back really soon . meggie : sh - should i go with her ? ( front door closes ) victor : yes . you call me , all right ? meggie : okay . [ scene_break ] abby : you did n't see what i saw the night of the storm or before back at the club when i saw tucker with jill . ashley : oh , so now he 's cheating on me with jill , too ? is there anybody else he 's cheating on me with , abby ? abby : you know what ? they were really touchy - feely , okay ? a - and they did have a thing before . ashley : you know , you -- you ca n't run around making all these wild accusations . now i know you personally are flattered when people gossip about you , but other people have an issue with it . abby : this is not fun for me . ashley : ( sighs ) abby : i am really worried about you . ashley : i appreciate that . i really do . but it 's that concern that 's making you jump to some conclusions . abby : they had bed head , okay ? ashley : shh ! do you mind ? abby : ( quietly ) tucker and diane -- they were putting themselves back together , and they had that look . ashley : look , abby , there was a tornado that went through hi -- abby : ( sighs ) ashley : it -- it 's true . a tornado went through his place , and maybe i would have messy hair , too . abby : ( chuckles ) no , no . you 're not going to listen . ashley : i will listen . that 's actually the point i 'm trying to make . if you have a concern , then talk to me about it , okay ? do n't go to tucker with it . abby : okay . okay . ashley : that 's it ? you mean it ? abby : sure . ( sighs ) ashley : what , so are you gon na make things right ? abby , i care about him . abby : okay , okay , okay , okay , okay , all right . the next time i see tucker , i will apologize . ashley : thank you . [ scene_break ] tucker : hey , how 's your day going so far ? good . well , i 'd like to see you as soon as possible . diane : i 'd like to see you , too . i - i do have something i need to take care of first . tucker : well , get it done . head on over here . i got your contract ready to sign . diane : looking forward to it . kyle : there . jack : wait , that 's your score on the practice test ? kyle : yep . jack : very impressive . kyle : ( chuckles ) jack : wow . diane : hi . jack : hi . diane : how 's it going ? jack : w - well , i hate to jump the gun , but there is a distinct possibility our son is a genius . diane : oh , shh . do n't want him thinking he does n't have to study . jack : ( chuckles ) kyle : i know . jack : hey , why do n't you go get a couple pieces of fruit out of the kitchen ? uh , they said you could bring a snack to the test . kyle : oh , okay . jack : okay . so did you finish all your phone calls ? diane : not quite . i was interrupted . jack : by whom ? diane : phyllis . jack : ( groans ) okay , what happened . diane : she still has so much resentment toward me for things that happened years ago . jack : gee , you sound surprised . diane : well , i am . i 've changed since then . i 've grown since then . not that i have n't made mistakes , but i was hoping that we could move beyond those for kyle 's sake . if it were just me , i could handle phyllis -- her toxic energy -- but that is n't what i want for my son . he should n't be exposed to it . jack : her toxic energy . and do you think phyllis would describe your little altercation the same way ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) mm , it 's good , but it 's all old information . phyllis : yes , can you connect me with an architectural firm in toronto called klein and edwin ? yeah , thank you . i 'll hold . hi , um , my name is phyllis newman . i am the editor in chief of `` restless style . `` ( chuckles ) thank you very much . yeah , i agree . um , listen , we 're doing a profile on an architect that used to be at your firm . she was a partner , actually . her name is diane jenkins . really ? y - yes , i 'd love to talk to mr. klein . i - i 'll hold . this is worth waiting for . [ scene_break ] victoria : uh , did abby leave already ? ashley : she did . why ? do you need to talk to her ? victoria : oh , you know , vance wants us to get together with him . we have that mediation with my dad tomorrow . ashley : i know . would you mind sitting down , please ? victoria : uh - oh . ashley : no . come on . victoria : ( sighs ) ashley : i mean , you 're a grown woman . i 'm not gon na give you a lecture . you 're perfectly capable of making your own decisions . abby , however , is young , and she 's headstrong , and easily influenced , apparently by everybody else in the world but me . and i firmly believe that she 's being pushed into this lawsuit by people that have their own agenda , okay ? and that being said , i 'm concerned that if this does go to court , and vance and victor go to it , it 's gon na get ugly , and the scars might be permanent . so i just wanted to ask you if maybe you could go to your father and try to put a stop to this , please ? before it gets to that point . victoria : it 's too late . my father is leaving for vegas tonight . ashley : vegas ? victoria : yeah , he 's eloping with my mom . ashley : oh . victoria : oh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i should n't have just blurted that out . i 'm sorry . ashley : why ? ( stammers ) its okay . i do n't -- i 'm fine with that . are you kidding ? i mean , i knew they were engaged . i 'm happy for them . i 've moved on . [ scene_break ] tucker : if you 're lookin ' for your mom , she 's not here . uh , no one else is , either . abby : ( sighs ) tucker : uh , feel free to look around . bedroom 's right there . you can check under the bed . abby : yeah , i -- okay . i deserve that . i - i do . that 's actually why i 'm here . um , i 'm here to apologize for accusing you of cheating on my mom . i 'm very protective of her . and i have -- maybe you 've noticed -- a , um , slight flair for drama . tucker : ( chuckles ) well , i knew it was comin ' from a good place . you love your mom . and that storm had everyone on edge . you know , extreme weather 's like that . it , uh , gets you amped up doin ' things you might not otherwise . diane is just an employee . abby : ah . ( chuckles ) right . tucker : now i do n't know how much you know about her professional life , but she 's an architect , and a damn good one . abby : good . then i - i guess it 's -- its good that you grabbed her up . tucker : she 'll be a great asset to our team . abby : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : i will not be forced to choose between kyle and phyllis . diane : you misunderstand me . jack : i do n't think so . diane : look , i just worry about my s -- our son . he is my top priority . jack : and phyllis is no threat to kyle in any way , shape , or form . she 's a wonderful mother . diane : but she 's not kyle 's mother , and she obviously still holds quite a grudge against me . jack : listen to me . whatever problems the two of you had in the past will stay in the past . you have a chance for a fresh start . and for the kid 's sake , i 'm going to insist that you take it . [ scene_break ] billy : this guy is out of his mind . i mean , he 's out of his -- you know what ? forget him . withdraw the offer . no , i 'm serious . i do n't care . hey , what 's shakin ' ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) billy : uh , oh . ( sighs ) yes , i am a friend of `` restless style . `` we have a new article online ? did you post something ? [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm sorry , meggie . i never really intended for you to get mixed up in the middle of this . meggie : i 'm just worried about you . nikki : do n't be . i 'm going to get a handle on a situation . not to worry . meggie : you know , why do n't i get a couple of club sodas , and we 'll talk about it ? nikki : okay . gloria : ( sighs ) nikki : hi , gloria . gloria : ahh . nikki : um , is deacon here ? i - i need to talk to him . gloria : hello , nikki . nikki : ( chuckles ) gloria : and i hate to tell you , but , uh , he 's already left for the day . nikki : oh , dear . oh , it -- it is kind of important . [ scene_break ] tucker : you coming by . it shows character . abby : ( scoffs ) yeah , not as much as if i kept my mouth shut in the first place . tucker : oh , i disagree . i like people who speak their mind . abby : ( chuckles ) that 's my specialty . ( chuckles ) tucker : i noticed . boy , i saw you light into your uncle jack and your dad at the hospital . abby : well , a lot of good that did . tucker : you 're smart , abby , and you 've got guts . you know , it 's easy to find people who have one or the other , but the combination is rare . if you ever need someone to bounce ideas off of or just to talk , i 'd be happy to oblige . abby : thank you . i may just take you up on that , you know . tucker : any time . abby : ( chuckles ) thanks for understanding about the other night . i totally overreacted . i ... after everything that 's happened to my mom -- tucker : i know . you do n't want to see her get hurt again . abby : i ca n't let that happen again . tucker : well , we 're on the same page . abby : ( chuckles ) tucker : we 're both lookin ' out for her . abby : come here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : it 's good , is n't it ? billy : i 'm only halfway through . phyllis : oh . billy : so far , diane has broken up jack 's marriage ... phyllis : yeah , that 's when patty started to , uh , become a wack - job . billy : uh - huh . phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : `` she stole victor 's sperm , and half a dozen other criminal charges . `` are you out of your mind ? why the hell would you post this now ? phyllis : why ? this is the kind of story you love . scandalous , smutty . billy : yes , it 's racy . it 's vulgar . it 's of questionable taste , and it deserves to be on our cover , not stuck in some mid - month online posting . i could have promoted the hell outta this thing . what 's wrong with you ? phyllis : i know . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , boss . i 'm so sorry , boss , but you know what ? i really needed to get this out there as a public service . billy : why ? phyllis : there 's a piranha in the water , and people need to know the truth about diane jenkins . [ scene_break ] diane : i hope i 'm wrong about phyllis . i 'd love to believe there 's a way we could all get along . jack : there is , and we will find it . hey , what 's all that ? kyle : uh , ms. martinez set me up . diane : ( laughs ) you ready for your test ? kyle : i guess . diane : but still not thrilled about all the changes ? kyle : it 'll be okay . i mean , the school seems pretty cool . and i like hanging out here . jack : well , i sure like having you here . diane : you know what ? i think moving to genoa city might be the best decision we 've ever made . [ scene_break ] gloria : victor , joining us for lunch ? victor : no , i , uh , i 'm looking for nikki . gloria : you just missed her . victor : oh . gloria : is there a problem ? victor : um ... no . what did she have when she was here ? gloria : what did she have ? victor : what did she have to drink ? gloria : ( gasps ) drink . um ... club soda , i think . victor : that 's all ? gloria : that 's all . victor : uh - huh . did she say where she was going ? gloria : no . she did ask about deacon . she seemed very anxious to find him . [ scene_break ] meggie : nikki , listen to me . i really do n't think we should be here . nikki : you do n't need to be here . go wait in the car . meggie : listen , i do n't feel right leaving you . nikki : will you just go ? god ! go . nikki : ( sighs ) god . hi . deacon : whoa . wh - what are you doing here ? nikki : victor knows that i 'm drinking . i - i - i lied and said that i was n't , but he knows that i 'm lying . why do i do this ? i - i am sabotaging myself . i am sabotaging my life . deacon : shh . okay . okay . breathe . nikki : ( inhales shakily ) deacon : you 're shaking . you 're shaking . nikki , hang on . nikki : i am so upset . deacon : i know . it 's okay . it 's okay . nikki : ( whimpers ) deacon : all right , let 's , uh , let 's just get you a drink . we 'll figure this out , all right ? nikki : ( sighs ) oh , god . deacon : okay , hang on . all right , let 's ... okay , that 's good . nikki : ( groans ) deacon : okay , here you go . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : it 's okay . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : there you go . better ? nikki : ( groans ) deacon : all righty . there you go . nikki : ( moans ) deacon : okay . nikki : oh , god . deacon : are you gettin ' sleepy ? nikki : ( moans ) deacon : yeah , lay down . lay down . that 's it . nikki : oh , i 'm so dizzy . deacon : that 's it . that 's it . nikki : oh , i 'm really tired . ( sighs ) deacon : you 're on . meggie : ahh , let 's get you out of these clothes . [ scene_break ] billy : you know who you remind me of ? phyllis : hmm ? billy : wolverine . phyllis : ( chuckles ) billy : you know , the guy who 's got the claws that come out like , ching ! and they go back ... ( makes suction sound ) and no one every knows . yeah , you sliced and diced this woman . phyllis : thank you . um , i 'm sorry , but i 'm not fond of her . billy : i got that impression . phyllis : yeah . oh , come on . you 've never been above using the magazine to settle a personal score . billy : uh , excuse me . that is my very favorite part of owning a magazine . would you like to know what my least favorite part is ? phyllis : yes . billy : it 's the blows that i take to the face the day after publication . i 'm gon na need pins or something one day . phyllis : uh , i - i -- i 've never hit you ? billy : no , no , you have n't , actually . phyllis : okay , good to know . billy : surprisingly , you have n't , and your restraint has been much appreciated by me . phyllis : sure , sure . billy : but my point is , this is gon na have fallout , and i 'm not gon na take it this time . phyllis : oh , i do n't want you to . i 'll take it . billy : mm - hmm . you say that right now . phyllis : listen , um , what is she gon na do ? what is -- diane 's gon na cry and stomp her feet ? go to jack ? i mean , what is she gon na do ? it 's all true . she ca n't sue me . billy : ( clears throat ) it 's all true ? phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : even the words in the bold print ? phyllis : especially the words in the bold print . you know they are . [ scene_break ] kyle : thanks for helping me study . jack : i had fun . good luck . kyle : ( chuckles ) excuse me , mom . diane : all right , well , i 'm gon na drop him off , and then i 'm gon na go to tucker 's to sign my contract . so we 'll have to finish this discussion about phyllis another time . jack : we 've already finished the discussion about phyllis . you better go . you do n't want to be late . ( computer alert chimes ) jack : ooh , another update from `` restless style . `` wonder who 's on the chopping block this time . `` ' r.s . ' brings you the real story about a woman who gives new meaning to the term ' dirty blonde . ' `` [ scene_break ] meggie : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) deacon : hey , get out . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) victor : meggie , where have you been ? meggie : i 'm at the silver star motel . victor : is nikki there ? meggie : she 's in one of the rooms . she insisted that i wait , but it 's been a while , and i 'm really getting worried . victor : i 'll be right there . gloria : and i have deacon 's address for you right here , vic [ scene_break ] tucker : no , i 'm not arguing that . he showed foresight definitely , and we 're reaping the rewards . yeah , but the margins are n't gon na stay that high once his competitors catch on and catch up . you sell it now while we can still command a premium . that 's right . sorry for that interruption , darlin ' . abby : oh , no , no . i 've taken up way too much of your time already . i know you have lots to deal with . you know , all the new projects with diane . and i - i hope it works out for you . tucker : thanks . abby : and i think it is super cool that you 're not taking that article seriously . tucker : what article ? abby : you have n't seen it ? uh , `` restless style . `` uh , they posted something online . it 's kind of like a bio of diane , but you really should ignore it , 'cause it is crazy . ( sighs ) i - i - i - i 've -- i 've heard some of the stuff from my mom before , but the rest of it for sure was made up , 'cause it is out there . [ scene_break ] phyllis : diane , you hear all those jaws dropping to the floor ? ( sighs ) now everyone 's gon na know exactly who you are . phyllis : hey . jack : how could you do that ? what the hell were you thinking ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i wonder if my parents have left for vegas yet . billy : your mother is a glutton for punishment . that 's all i know . victoria : well , i hate to admit it , but i 've had this low - level feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach ever since they got back together . it 's not that i do n't want them to be happy . i do . it 's just that there 's always a disaster that follows . ( sighs ) oh , well , i guess ... ( sighs ) that 's the way it goes . the heart wants what the heart wants . you know , there are actually people in this town that think that i am completely out of my mind for marrying you . billy : they 're probably right . however , you have far better taste in men than your mother , although that 's not really saying much . victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : even if they 're gon na get married , why are they doing it today with this big mediation hanging over their head ? are they trying to make a point ? i do n't get it . victoria : i do n't get it , either . if there 's a point , then it 's lost on me . i wonder . i also wonder where our waiter is . billy : yeah , i know . i got ta get back to delia . tell you what , i 'm gon na order at the bar . the special ? two specials ? is that gon na work for you ? victoria : sounds good . billy : the special . victoria : the special . billy : excuse me . hold on . i 'm sorry . i almost forgot . mwah . hello ? gloria : mm - hmm . billy : um , we 're kind of in a hurry . can we get two specials to go , please ? gloria : absolutely . two specials for the lovebirds . billy : thank you . gloria : ( chuckles ) you know , it 's a real shame about nikki . billy : what about nikki ? gloria : ( whispers ) billy ... come on . billy : are you cr ... ( quietly ) you saw nikki drinking ? gloria : ( quietly ) i did n't see it myself . but she was in here acting very strangely , and then victor showed up demanding to know what she had been drinking . i do n't know . ( sighs ) billy , she 's gettin ' awfully chummy with , uh , you know , deacon -- fresh out of prison . pretty fresh in general , if you know what i mean . you know something ? that 's quite a scoop for `` restless style . `` and you could pay me with a big , fat plug for gloworm . [ scene_break ] victor : is this the room ? meggie : i did n't know what else to do . victor : ( sighs ) deacon : ( gasps ) what the hell ? what is this ? nikki : ( sighs ) what 's happening ? deacon : oh , god . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : yeah , well , i 'm sure that the northwest region is gon na mirror whatever is happening in the midwest , you know ? oh . oh , my gosh . that 's my daughter . i need to talk to her , okay ? excuse me . ( groans ) save me . abby : oh , uh , hey . what ? ( clears throat ) ashley : a jabot sales rep over there , okay ? she 's talking my ear off . say something . make it look like it 's important that we see each other . abby : oh , uh , i - it is , actually , um , i went to see tucker . ashley : you 're kidding me . just now ? abby : mm - hmm . and i apologized just like you wanted me to . ashley : thank you . i 'm very proud of you . how 'd it go ? abby : um , better than i expected . ashley : oh , yeah ? abby : yep . everything is taken care of . ( clears throat ) ashley : okay , good . thank you . abby : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] diane : okay . where do i sign ? tucker : sorry , change in plans . i 'm gon na have to rescind my offer . diane : you 're kidding . tucker : no . diane : we had a deal . you just told me the contract was waiting . tucker : some information has surfaced that leads me to believe you 're not a good fit for my company . diane : what -- what information ? wh - whatever the problem is , i 'll fix it . tucker : i do n't think that 's gon na be possible . tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : you two have worked so hard . thank you for everything , all right ? dinner and drinks on me . ( laughs ) okay , before you start defending diane -- jack : no , this is n't about diane . this is about kyle . phyllis : i never mentioned kyle 's name . jack : no , you just eviscerated his mother . phyllis : what are you talking about ? everything she did was true . i just wrote it down and pressed `` send . `` jack : how would you feel if someone wrote down every rotten thing you ever did and posted it for all the world to see ? for summer to read ? seems to me , your track record is n't a whole lot better than diane 's , sweetheart . phyllis : oh , oh . yes , it is , and this is different . jack : oh ? phyllis : yes . it 's a lot different , jack . she 's up to something . jack : ( sighs ) phyllis : i can see it . she 's plotting something ... jack : ( sighs ) phyllis : you ca n't see this , can you ? jack : ( sighs ) phyllis : you ca n't see this because of your son . well , i can . i can . and you better believe i 'm gon na protect myself and my daughter . jack : the problem is not diane right now . the problem is you . [ scene_break ] billy : can you imagine what it would do to victoria to hear a rumor so nasty about her mother ? now i 'm gon na tell you something . if it gets out , and then it gets back to victoria , i 'm gon na write a story for you . i 'm gon na write a story about the rat infestation that you have in your kitchen , and then you will go out of business . do you understand ? i thought you might . thank you . ( clears throat ) hello . victoria : hello . ( sighs ) that kind of took a long time . billy : yeah , well , i was just trying to make sure that gloria understood my order . victoria : aw . billy : aw . mm . [ scene_break ] nikki : i - i do n't -- i do n't know how i got here . i do n't remember anything . i 'm sorry . deacon : i 'm sorry . this is all my fault . i -- victor : you shut up . deacon : okay . nikki : ( moans ) victor : you 've been drinking . that 's how this happened . so come with me now . let 's go . nikki : ( sighs ) ( moans ) meggie : it 's all right . i 'll get it . you go . nikki : ( moans ) deacon : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ next_on ] diane : how would ashley feel if she found out you 're not the person you claim to be ? tucker : are you threatening me ? vance : what are you willing to settle for to get it ? abby : i want -- victoria : beauty of nature . diane : you disgust me ! both of you .	diane commends jack for his treatment of kyle and how he was standing behind him . jack leaves diane sitting at the table when phyllis comes up to join her . phyllis asks diane why she keeps up with this charade of trying to get jack back . at the coffeehouse , ashley and abby meet up with billy and victoria . ashley asks victoria how reed is coping with j.t . 's electrocution . ashley lets abby know that she owes tucker an apology . tucker gets the window fixed in his office . tucker remembers making love to diane . nikki asks victor if this is how it is going to be with him questioning her all the time about her drinking . nikki tries to explain , but victor defends jill . nikki tells victor that she is going out and meggie goes with her . nikki and meggie arrive at gloworm . nikki questions gloria as to where deacon is . gloria lets her know that deacon left for the day . meggie once again spikes nikki 's drink . meggie calls victor to let him know where she and nikki are .
dylan : [ sighs ] okay . man : i 'm looking for dylan mcavoy . dylan : that 'd be me . man : i have a letter for you . dylan : oh . okay . man : sign here , please . dylan : uh ... there you go . [ scene_break ] avery : let me know what his clerk says , and we 'll go from there . thanks , leslie . nick : avery ? avery : hi . nick : hey . avery : it 's a good morning for a run . nick : yes , it is . you got to get out like this while you still can . avery : well , i - i should n't keep you . nick : yeah . i should go . avery : actually , um , hold on . you know , we 're gon na run into each other like this all the time , and are we really gon na talk about the weather ? because that 's just weird . nick : yeah , it is . i mean , i do n't know how we should -- avery : i know . and m - maybe it 's a lot to ask , but ... do you think we could be friends ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam ! adam ? adam : yeah . chelsea : have you been awake all night ? adam : no . is the baby up ? chelsea : not yet . you look terrible . adam : thank you . must be the lighting . chelsea : were you crying ? adam , i know you better than almost anyone , and this is n't like you . you 're a wreck . what is going on ? [ scene_break ] paul : the driver who killed delia abbott -- where do things stand ? alex : um , all right . we got surveillance footage from every security camera within a 30-minute window of the crime scene . i got a team working on it , looking for black suvs . now , if the witness who came in last night is right , then that 's the vehicle we 're looking for . paul : okay . what about garages , body shops ? alex : we sent out an alert to the city , suburbs . if someone comes in with any recent front - end damage , they 're instructed to contact us . paul : okay . nikki : paul . when you have a second , i need to talk to you . alex : i ... have to make phone calls . paul : sure . i am so sorry about delia . nikki : please tell me that you 're close to finding her killer . her parents are in hell . they need justice for their little girl . [ scene_break ] billy : i assume you 're here to talk about delia and how i left her alone in the car ... let her run off when i was n't looking . you want to let me have it ? that 's fine . i deserve it . but i promise you you ca n't say anything to me i have n't said about myself a thousand times already . chloe : [ scoffs ] i doubt that very much . victoria : chloe -- chloe : no . i am just still so angry that i do n't even want to be here , okay ? i do n't even want to look at you ! billy : then why did you come ? chloe : because kevin said that i should come here and that i should learn how to deal with you . he thinks it 's the only way that i can move forward . billy : so are you saying you want to forgive me ? [ scene_break ] nick : friends . wow . that 's , uh -- that 's some heavy stuff first thing in the morning . avery : i know . and maybe it 's too much to ask , but ... you know , maybe you could just think about it . nick : well , you were right , you know . we were really good friends at one point . avery : and it would be a shame to lose all that . you know , we 've shared so much together . nick : which is why i do n't know ... how we could do that -- just go back to being friends . [ scene_break ] paul : we are working on this case nonstop . every cop on this force is trying to find the person who was driving that car and see him locked up for leaving the scene . nikki : [ sighs ] oh , another tragic car accident . [ voice breaking ] another little girl lost . paul : i 'm sure this has to bring back a lot of painful memories for you . nikki : oh , my god . delia was such a delight . i loved that child . [ sighs ] but that 's nothing compared to what billy and chloe are going through , and victoria . she loved that child as her own . paul : no , i know . it 's -- it 's such a waste . i mean , even if we do find the driver , the fact is , delia 's gone . nikki : losing a child can haunt you forever ... in ways that you never could predict . [ scene_break ] chloe : forgive you . i ca n't even look at you . billy : okay . then how do we go from here , huh ? our lives have been so entwined for so long . what do we do , huh ? see each other on the street , and we ignore each other ? should i stop getting my coffee at crimson lights ? i imagine you 'll stop coming to my restaurant . who gets gcac ? how do you want to do this ? chloe : oh , i 'm sorry . is this a joke to you ? ! billy : yes . [ sighs ] victoria : of course it 's not a joke . billy is devastated . we all are . chloe : [ crying ] really ? do you know what it 's like to lose a child ? you still have your little boy , and i - i ... just a few hours ago , i was watching a happy , little child onstage in front of an audience of people . and , suddenly , she is gone ! and i have a person asking me what i 'm supposed to do with my child ! so do n't you dare tell me how devastated you are ! [ scene_break ] adam : i guess i 'm just still not 100 % . chelsea : yeah , i noticed . so ... why ? what 's eating you alive like this ? adam : i do n't know . i 'm a father now . i guess everything 's different . chelsea : so this is all about connor ? adam : what else ? chelsea : adam , i know how worried you 've been . but the last thing i knew of , you were rushing off to meet with the black - market donor about finding some corneas . so what happened ? did the meeting go badly ? did he say he could n't help us ? adam : no , no . the meeting went fine . it 's just something that happened afterwards . i ran into billy . he was out at the park . he was all alone ... just wandering around in the middle of the night . chelsea : he was in really bad shape at the hospital . i - i hope you did n't start anything with him . adam : he wanted to ... rip off anyone 's head that would come near him , understandably . i just told him ... how sorry i was and that i felt awful , and then i left . chelsea : good . adam : yeah . good . and not so good . ca n't stop thinking about this guy . he 's ... he 's a young dad . he 's ... got a little girl , and ... then he loses her . i get to come home here , and ... my baby is safe and warm . it 's not fair . chelsea : delia 's death , uh -- i guess it hit you harder than you expected . adam : more than you know . [ cell phone rings ] adam : hello . yeah . what 's his name ? right now ? okay . okay . that was the guy . chelsea : who ? adam : the guy that i met with . he 's got corneas lined up for a transplant . chelsea : that fast ? adam : uh , money talks . he 's got a surgeon at memorial , and we can go meet with him right now . chelsea : n - now . adam : yeah . let 's get the baby , and let 's -- chelsea : wait , wait , wait . i 'm not sure this is a good idea . [ scene_break ] alex : okay . enhance that one . see if you can get a license - plate number . [ sighs ] [ keyboard clacking ] paul : all this stress is n't good for you , nikki -- delia 's death , not to mention the other issue you 're dealing with . nikki : thank you . you know , after you and i talked last night , i just could n't stop thinking about dylan , so ... i went and saw him at crimson lights . paul : you did ? i mean to -- nikki : to tell him . yeah . paul : well , what happened ? how did it go ? nikki : well ... we were talking , and i started to open up to him . i was this close to telling him i was his mother . paul : what stopped you ? nikki : victor . i had gotten a little emotional , and victor walked in and misunderstood the situation . he blamed dylan for upsetting me , and then he tore into him about avery and nicholas . paul : and i do n't suppose you could get victor to back off . nikki : oh , no . no . the moment was gone . paul : i 'm sorry about that . talk about bad timing , huh ? nikki : well , yes . maybe . or maybe it was the universe jumping in , just telling me to stop , because , obviously , i have n't thought this whole thing through properly . i - i could tell that by the way victor reacted . i mean , what if i had told dylan that i was his mother right before he got the news about delia ? that would have been too much for him . paul : well , i guess the good news is , if you do decide to tell dylan at some point , you can choose your moment , whenever you 're ready . nikki : i do n't know . the more i think about it ... the more i 'm not sure if i ever will be . [ scene_break ] dylan : uh , sorry to interrupt . i was just taking a walk . go ahead . nick : no , it 's -- it 's cool . i got to get another mile in before i go home , anyway . bye . avery : so , are you upset with me about last night ? dylan : uh , why would i be upset ? avery : well , because i came by when you were closing , and then i made a dumb excuse , and i left right away . dylan : uh , you thought you were ready to talk , but you were n't . it 's okay . avery : then why are you upset ? okay . you know what ? it 's none of my business . dylan : no , it 's totally your business . and there 's no other lawyer i 'd rather share this with . [ scene_break ] adam : why would you hesitate for even one second if this transplant can save our son 's eyes ? chelsea : i just -- i -- i just wish we had a better option . adam : and that 's supposed to mean what ? chelsea : i told you . i want to do this the right way . adam : through proper channels ? chelsea : yes ! adam : well , we do n't ha -- you want to -- you want to take a chance ? you want to just wait and hope that maybe corneas come available at the right time ? our son is going blind , and i 'm not taking that chance . i know about the pediatric ophthalmologists at this hospital , and i know about this guy . and i 'm telling you , he 's not some second - rate hatchet - job doctor that 's gon na cut him up on a kitchen table . chelsea : i 'm not saying -- adam : then what 's the problem ? chelsea : the problem is this whole black - market organ thing ! what kind of surgeon would agree to work with these people ? [ sighs ] i just -- i just think that dr. lintz should do the procedure . do n't you want that , too ? adam : he 's probably not gon na want to deal with these corneas . chelsea : exactly ! and why is that ? because it 's illegal , adam ! adam : but the guy that 's doing it is not some hack ! i 've told you that ! he 's done dozens of procedures ! chelsea : then why is he doing this kind of stuff ? adam : i assume it 's for the money , but that does n't change the point , okay ? this guy is gon na be fine . i would not trust my son and his eyesight to some idiot doctor . do you understand me ? look up his background . on the drive over to the hospital , to quell your fears , look that up . but i want you to ask yourself one question . in the end , our son can have a transplant to save his eyesight . do you want that to happen or not ? chelsea : of course i do . adam : then let 's go get our son ready , and let 's get the hell over to the hospital . [ scene_break ] billy : you do n't need to yell at her like that . yell at me . i made the mistake . victoria : billy , its okay . chloe : there 's absolutely no way that we 're gon na be able to have a relationship after what you did . [ crying ] i want you out of my life . and you have no say in how i choose to bury my kid . billy : she 's my daughter . chloe : oh , well , you lost that right when you left her alone in the car . victoria : billy , she does n't mean it , okay ? she 's just grieving . it 's not your fault . it 's not your fault . where are you going ? billy : i 'm gon na go take care of my little girl . [ scene_break ] avery : okay . there may be a loophole we can exploit . dylan : to do what ? avery : to allow you to be part of connor 's life , if that 's what you want . do you ? dylan : what 's done is done . i could fight , but what good would that do anyone ? avery : are you worried about adam and his resources ? dylan : no . no , the only thing that matters is connor . i mean , i do n't want to bring more suffering into his life . it 's bad enough he 's losing his eyesight . he does n't need two dads fighting over him . avery : you 're a good guy . you know that ? dylan : yeah . must be why ... good things keep happening to me . avery : [ sighing ] well ... yeah , the last year has been a roller coaster for you , has n't it ? dylan : it has n't been much easier for you . avery : oh . thanks for reminding me . you know , i wish i could turn the clock back . there 's a lot i would do differently . dylan : if -- if i recall , i was the one who suggested we push the reset button . avery : you did . dylan : only now , i realize i would n't -- i would n't want to . i mean , if this year had never happened , i would have missed out on a lot of things . but mostly ... i never would have known what it was like to be a dad . [ scene_break ] nikki : i want to get to know dylan a little bit better . the little i have spoken to him , i - i like him . i think he 's a good person . but if i were to start insinuating myself and asking questions , i would know what 's going through my mind , and i would shut that down pretty darn quick . paul : you know , nikki ... if you really want to get to know your son , you 'll figure out a way to make it happen . nikki : yeah , and then i 'll blurt the whole thing out one day , and it 'll all fall apart . paul : oh , you do n't know that . nikki : well , based on our conversation last night , it 's obvious he has no idea he 's adopted . i would be the one telling him that the mother who raised him kept a lie her entire life . i would be the one telling him he has a whole other family he never knew existed ! paul : okay , we have been all over this . you can paint any picture you want in your head . nikki : [ sighs ] paul : but you 'll never know the reality ... until you decide to tell him the truth . nikki : i just think it 's too big of a risk . i think the best thing for everybody is to forget all about it and act like i never found out . paul : oh , and you think you can make that happen ? i mean , dylan lives right here in genoa city . i do n't think you 're going to be able to avoid him . in fact , i think you 're going to be drawn to him . you wo n't be able to help yourself . nikki : [ sighing ] oh , god . i do n't know what to do . last night , i was so upset , especially with victor 's reaction , i - i - i - i could n't even drive home . i - i just drove around , trying to clear my thoughts . [ knock on door ] paul : yeah , come in . nikki : oh , i 'm sorry . i should go . paul : i will call you later , all right ? nikki : yeah , all right . uh , excuse me . alex : bye . yeah . paul : what do you got ? alex : we 're running plates . paul : did you find the car ? alex : maybe . a camera picked up an s.u.v . just a few miles from the crime scene . it was going in the right direction . the timeframe works , too . paul : all right . good work , alex . so , before the morning 's out , we could have our man . [ scene_break ] adam : have the corneas been delivered ? dr. march : i 'm having them tested now . be right back . adam : so , you feel better now that you met the guy ? chelsea : mm , you were right about dr. march 's credentials . i 'm just kind of stunned that he can get away with using corneas from off the grid . [ sighs shakily ] adam : well , i 'm sure he does n't make a habit of it . i would n't even think of doing this if i felt like it were n't safe for him . chelsea : i know all that , adam . i just -- connor : [ fusses ] chelsea : i think i was kind of thrown off guard before . adam : my mom spent her entire life in darkness . i was blind for several months . i 'm not gon na let that happen to him . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . nick : hey . victoria : i used your spare key . i hope you do n't mind . nick : of course not . what 's going on ? why are you here so early ? victoria : [ voice breaking ] i have some news . and i just wanted to tell you in person . [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] chloe : did you not hear me earlier when i said that i did n't want you here ? billy : she 's my kid , too . you do not get to dictate what i can and can not do . chloe : hi . um , you must be with the hospital . i think i spoke with you earlier . my name 's chloe fisher . mary : mary herndon . i am so very sorry for your loss . chloe : thank you . um , uh , so , i - i understand that there are some forms that i need to sign . mary : yes . i know you decided against donation . billy : i have n't decided against anything . chloe : well , you lost that right when you left your daughter in the car . um ... yeah , um ... the corneas -- um ... that 's not gon na be happening . so , i - i just want to know when she 's gon na be released . mary : she 'll be moved to the funeral home today . billy : do n't do that . do n't you talk about my daughter like she 's a piece of furniture . she 's not a body to be moved or stored . she 's our daughter . you hear that ? she is our daughter . [ scene_break ] avery : i know how much it meant to you to be a father . i 'm sorry that was taken from you . dylan : well ... what just happened to billy abbott kind of , you know , puts everything in perspective . avery : why ? what happened to billy ? dylan : his little girl with chloe -- she was killed . avery : oh , my god . delia ? when ? dylan : yeah . it was last night . it was a hit - and - run . avery : i had no idea . dylan : it 's been all over the news . it 's just crazy . avery : i have n't -- i 've been working , and with everything going on lately , i have n't -- oh , my god . that family , what they must be going through -- dylan : exactly . exactly . and as tough as it 's been giving up connor ... uh , he 's alive . he 's giving joy to chelsea , at least . maybe we should change the subject . avery : oh , come on . listen . please , do n't minimize what happened , okay ? yes , i had a miscarriage , and it was a devastating experience . but it does not compare to what chloe and billy are going through right now . dylan : yeah . plenty of pain to go around , i guess . i just -- avery : i know . you 're trying to protect me . i know . dylan : it seems like so many people have lost so much . i just want to hold on tight to the people i care about . avery : i know you do , but ... it 's like you said . we ca n't press a reset button . so much has happened . we 're different people now . dylan : well , i 'd like to get to know this woman better . hi . i 'm dylan . avery : [ chuckles ] hi . i 'm avery . [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] victoria : [ crying ] and it just does n't seem real . nick : and it wo n't ... victoria : [ sniffles ] nick : ... for a long time . victoria : [ breathing shakily ] i 'll never forget the last time i saw her . [ crying ] it was right before she left for the play . [ sniffles ] and she was so excited to wear her costume and to be the wicked witch . [ sobs ] you should have heard her laugh . [ chuckles ] she practiced it ... in the bath , at the breakfast table . she knew every line of her script ... [ sniffles ] ... practically the day after she got it . [ chuckles ] i was so disappointed that i missed the play . billy and i decided that we were gon na throw a party for her . [ sniffles ] i put up the balloons . i made her a poster . [ sighs ] and then , like a stupid idiot , i asked billy to stop for ice cream on the way home ! if -- if -- if they had n't have stopped on that road , if they would have just come straight home -- nick : do n't . do n't do that . victoria : [ sighs , sniffles ] nick : do n't blame yourself . it 's not gon na do anyone any good . victoria : [ sighs ] tell that to billy . he 's -- [ sighs ] he 's beating himself up for leaving dee dee in the car . and i just ache for him . i 'm just -- i 'm searching ... for what to say to him . [ sighs ] and i want to fall apart , but i do n't want to do that in front of billy . nick : that 's understandable . victoria : i 'm supposed to be the strong one ... and to comfort him . it 's just that everything i say seems to make everything worse . [ scene_break ] mary : i 'll expedite things so you can proceed with your plans . billy : thank you . chloe : you know , you got a hell of a nerve , showing up here , trying to act like a dad . i hate that your signature is on anything having to do with my daughter . billy : chloe , you can hate me all you want . but i am done arguing with you . you 're not shutting me out of this . so whatever arrangements need to be made , you and i -- we 're gon na make them together . chloe : [ voice breaking ] really ? so , would you like to suggest ... how i should plan to bury my beautiful little girl ? [ scene_break ] dr. march : [ sighs ] the corneas are n't viable . i 'm afraid we ca n't proceed with surgery . chelsea : no . adam : they 're not viable ? dr. march : they were preserved too long . i would n't recommend using them . i 'm sorry . adam : no , no . hey . i paid a lot of money for the promise that my son would get what he needs . chelsea : adam , it is not his fault . dr. march is not to blame for this . [ crying ] adam : so if this guy 's not to blame , then who is -- the dealer ? chelsea : going after the dealer is not gon na help connor , adam . adam : so tell me what will help him . [ scene_break ] avery : and here we are . dylan : thanks -- uh , thanks for the help . avery : oh , if there 's anything else i can do -- dylan : you 've already helped plenty . avery : well , leslie is gon na be wondering where i am , so i will talk to you soon . dylan : take care . avery : mm - hmm . dylan : [ sighs ] nikki : morning . dylan : uh , good morning . what can i get you ? nikki : um , hot tea , please . dylan : uh , you like the ... herbal . nikki : good memory . dylan : right . well , i 'm just surprised to see you again so soon . the tea here ca n't be that good , can it ? nikki : no . i - i - i mean yes . i mean -- i mean , uh , th - that 's not why i 'm here . i need to talk to you . [ scene_break ] victoria : billy 's so overwhelmed . he just keeps leaving . nick : what do you mean ? victoria : he took off from the hospital after dee dee . jack 's the one who found him . then he went for another long walk after that . and then this morning , after chloe came by in a rage , he just took off again , and he 's not responding to any of my phone calls or my texts or anything ! nick : i 'm sorry this is so hard for you . victoria : it 's just that i - i 'm scared for him , you know ? i 'm scared . he 's isolating himself , and i can feel him pulling away . and last night , he just -- he could n't even bear to be around his son . and chloe was just so hostile and resentful towards both of us , because we have another child . nick : well , i mean , it 's understandable that -- that she 's not thinking clearly right now , but that 's obviously not the right thing to do . victoria : yeah . [ sighs ] it 's understandable . but , in a way , she 's right . billy has johnny ... just like you had noah after cassie died . nick : i never saw it that way . i mean , that did n't help at all ... with the pain , when i lost cassie . victoria : i just wish that billy would hold johnny ... and just see how much he needs him . nick : i - it wo n't help . it wo n't . victoria : [ sighs ] nick : look , delia has not been gone for 24 hours . billy 's in shock . and there 's no magic cure - all for this . i promise you that . it 's like -- do you remember when we thought dad died ... and that ache we felt ? and it did n't go away until he came back to us . this is so much worse . victoria : yeah , because dee dee had her whole life in front of her ... because she 's not coming back . [ sniffles ] nick : billy 's child just passed away , and as a parent , there is nothing in the world worse ... to go through . uh , billy 's gon na have to find a way to deal with this ... in his own time , in his own way . and as much as you love him and want to help him ... vick , the only thing that you can do for billy is to just love him . [ scene_break ] billy : damn it . would you just stop ? chloe : no , i 'm not doing this , billy ! billy : and i 'm not yelling at you down the hall . chloe : these are the rules . you do n't call me . you do n't text me . you do n't interfere with the funeral arrangements , okay ? i do n't want to hear from you about anything . billy : i 'm not done talking about this . we 're not done talking . chelsea : [ sniffles ] chloe : hi , chelsea . what are you doing here ? chelsea : um , uh , um , a - a doctor 's appointment . you ? billy : paperwork . chelsea : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . i - i wo n't keep you guys . chloe : no , we 're done . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : you were crying . what 's going on ? chelsea : no . nothing . [ sniffles ] chloe : chelsea . chelsea : i - i do n't want to burden you , chloe . chloe : is it connor ? [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you for listening . nick : that 's what i 'm here for . come here . victoria : [ sighs ] do you have any advice to help billy ? nick : his world has changed . people are gon na treat him differently . you do n't do that , all right ? you be yourself . you be this beautiful , amazing woman that he loves so much . and if you ever doubt what you 're doing , then just trust your instincts . you and billy are strong . have faith in that . hang on to what you have with everything you 've got . you hang on to it for both of you . and if you do that ... even in the darkest days ... billy will know that you 're there for him . and he will be grateful . [ scene_break ] nikki : i just wanted to thank you for being so understanding last night . my husband was completely out of line . i apologize . dylan : he 's just , uh , protective of his family . i understand that . my own mom and dad would have done anything to protect me , even as an adult . [ laughs ] i can actually imagine my father doing the same , exact thing victor did last night . anyway , uh , i have to get an order ready for one of my vendors . nikki : sure . uh , w - what do i owe you for the tea ? dylan : oh , no , no . it 's on the house . excuse me , will you ? nikki : sure . thank you . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] avery : [ sighs ] avery bailey clark . nikki : hi . it 's nikki newman . i need to see you . [ scene_break ] alex : hey . paul : hey . alex : we got it . paul : [ sighs ] you find a suspect ? you get a hit on those plates ? alex : yeah . you might want to sit down for this . the black s.u.v . from last night is registered to nikki newman . [ scene_break ] adam : you know i do n't do this . my mom went to church every sunday ... prayed every night before she went to sleep . but i never really saw the point in that . in the end , we 're responsible for our own lives ... what happens in our lives . and yet , here i am ... talking to ... thin air . i 'm a terrible person . i 've done terrible things . but what happened last night ... so punish me . you hear that ? give me everything you got -- the worst possible ... punishment , and do it 100 times over . but , please ... please , do not punish my little boy . [ scene_break ] chloe : did something happen with the baby ? is something going on ? chelsea : we 'll just talk another time . chloe : chelsea . you 're my best friend . just tell me what 's going on . billy : you know she 's not gon na back off . chelsea : it turns out ... connor 's eye disorder -- it 's different than we thought . if left untreated , he 'll go blind . billy : what 's the treatment ? chelsea : he needs a cornea transplant . [ next_on ] jill : my sweet , little delia . i ca n't bear this . billy : yeah , well , you wo n't be able to bear the fact that this is my fault . sharon : if you 're drawn to avery , you can not give up . avery : nick is n't already in your will ? nikki : not nicholas . um , my other son , dylan mcavoy .	at the penthouse , adam sits alone , deep in thought and also grieving over the fact that he may have been responsible for delia 's death . chelsea yells for adam and finds him deep in thought . chelsea begins to ask what is going on with him . at the coffeehouse , dylan gets a registered letter from social services concerning connor . avery and nick have an awkward meeting in the park . avery asks him if they can be friends , but nick finds that difficult after all that happened between them . dylan walks up , which is awkward for all concerned . adam gets a call that the man has found him some corneas for connor from the black market . chelsea has her doubts about how good they would be , which leads to an argument between her and adam . chloe visits billy and victoria and once again , lashes out at billy for leaving delia alone in the car outside of the grocery store . at the police department , paul and nikki discuss delia 's death . billy asks chloe where they go from here . billy asks her if she can forgive him , but chloe is nowhere near forgiving him . alex and a police officer get a lead on the car that might have hit delia .
jack : thank you . it 's time . phyllis : ashley . ashley : hey . phyllis : are you going where i think you 're going ? ashley : of course . i would n't miss it for the world . i was just wondering , who are you gon na be sitting beside , jack -- your brother or that scum that killed your niece ? phyllis : i sense some hostility . did you pick up on that ? jack : subtle , is n't she ? listen , i am going to be there for billy , but adam deserves his day in court . phyllis : well , as long as he gets convicted and billy finally gets some justice for delia . [ scene_break ] billy : i knew it . adam 's on the run . victor : you do n't know anything . billy : i 'm sure he 's on one of your cushy private jets , getting the hell out of dodge . chelsea : well , that 's what he wanted adam to believe , but victor had no intention of really helping him . this was just a trap to get adam in deeper . victor : excuse me . where do you get this from ? chelsea : from adam . victor offered to help him jump bail . he encouraged him . christine : victor , if this is true -- victor : why would i post bail and have him run ? billy : i knew it . that bastard is going to get away yet again . christine : no , not if i can help it . i 'm gon na go take care of this . paul : me , too . michael : is the bailiff here yet ? we 've got to set some ropes up out there . the press are animals . what 's going on ? paul : that 's what we 'd like to know . billy : where the hell is adam ? [ scene_break ] dr. anderson : well , i think we accomplished a lot today . do you agree ? sharon : mm , i guess . i 'm just so tired . dr. anderson : really ? well , you 'd never know it to look at you . you 're positively glowing . sharon : really ? dr. anderson : and you 're starting to show . it wo n't be long now . [ scene_break ] dylan : i just want the nursery furniture delivered before my fiancée gets home . i do n't know when that date is . can you just deliver it as soon as possible , please ? thank you . lily : damn it , dylan . i trusted you , and you made cane seem like a criminal . dylan : wait . lily , it was the evidence . it was n't -- was n't me . lily : you did n't have to turn in that bag of cash . i came to you , asking for help , and instead , you go straight to the police . dylan : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] colin : well , you look like hell . cane : [ chuckles ] well , a night in jail , dad , will do that . but , then again , you know all about that , do n't you ? colin : i heard you got yourself into a spot of trouble -- something about taking ransom money from devon ? cane : well , i did n't do it . and unless i can find someone who actually believes me , i 'm gon na spend a lot more nights in jail , so ... [ scene_break ] michael : to the best of my knowledge , adam is on his way . billy : right -- on his way out of the country . michael : what are you talking about ? nikki : is adam with you ? michael : no . paul : all right . i 'll issue an apb . christine : good idea . michael : why ? christine : so your client wo n't disappear . michael : disappear ? ! what 's got you all in such an uproar ? look , the court does n't convene for 12 minutes . adam 's not even late yet . billy : michael , he 's the defendant . he should be here . paul : according to chelsea , he could be in another state right now . i 'll make that call . michael : oh . will someone please tell me what 's going on ? chelsea : victor tried to convince adam to jump bail . michael : what ? christine : victor , if adam skips out on this trial and there is a shred of evidence that you were behind it ... victor : for your information , i stand to lose $ 10 million if he does n't show . in case you have n't heard , my empire 's crumbling . i do n't have that kind of money to throw around . billy : oh , please . you have that much cash shoved under the mattress in segundo 's dog house . victor : you are ridiculous . chelsea : stop lying . you were on a mission to make things as bad as possible for adam . ca n't you must admit that ? victoria : i 'm not surprised adam ran . billy : neither am i . the man is a coward . michael : well , the man is here . judge desantos : has the state prepared opening remarks ? christine : i have , your honor . a little girl is dead . yeah . cordelia abbott was a bright , funny , vivacious 7-year - old who had just starred in her school play the night she was struck by a vehicle driven by this man , adam newman , the defendant in the case -- the same man who left delia to die by the side of the road . now , the defense will try and convince you that he is a loving husband and father , that he is a good and decent human being . there are many people here that would argue that point . however , for you , the jury , it only matters that you 're interested in the facts that are relevant to the charges in this case , and the one fact that i want you to bear in mind when you listen to the testimony -- the single most important fact that you must never forget -- is that a little girl is dead . and there is evidence to prove that this man was responsible , that he struck her with his car on that october night two years ago . still , once he realized what he had done , he did n't come forward . instead , he went to extraordinary lengths to cover up his crimes because he knew he had so much to gain by doing so and so much to lose by turning himself in to the authorities . however , as we will see ... the truth always has a way of coming out . judge desantos : mr. baldwin ? michael : [ sighs softly ] no one denies that a terrible tragedy occurred . no one denies that the family 's heartbreak is profound . to be honest , the community 's heartbreak is profound . but the defense will prove that the events on the night in question were in no way planned , were in no way malicious . instead ... they were the result of an accident -- one my client was n't even aware of at the time it occurred . he did n't know . he did not know . judge desantos : ms. williams , you may call your first witness . christine : the state calls chelsea lawson newman . [ scene_break ] colin : i know you 're concerned about hilary , but still ... i do n't think you 'd soak your brother - in - law for ransom . cane : oh , because that 's more your style , is n't it ? colin : i 'm not into framing my own son ! cane : yeah , because you want to save all your extortion plots and your blackmailing for people who are n't -- colin : cane ! cane : i know you did n't set me up , dad . but someone did . and the police do n't know who it is , and , worse than that , lily thinks i 'm guilty 'cause she thinks that i 'm just a chip off the old block . colin : [ sighs softly ] [ scene_break ] dylan : if cane is innocent , it should n't be that hard for him to prove it . lily : are you kidding me ? innocent people go to prison all the time , and i know that my husband is innocent . dylan : okay . then why 'd you come to me ? lily : because i was scared . but i was wrong . the man that i married would never do that to my brother , he would n't do it to me , and he certainly would not do it to our kids . dylan : i understand that you 're upset , but if you look at the evidence objectively , what does it tell you ? lily : i know . i get it . i get that it looks bad for cane . between the millions of dollars missing from fenmore 's and the ransom money i found -- dylan : there 's a lot of evidence against him . desperate people do desperate things -- even the people we love the most and feel we know the best . [ scene_break ] dr. anderson : time for your medication . i 'll see you later . you get some rest . sharon : okay . thank you . patty : dr. anderson ? ! dr. anderson : i - i got this . patty : you have to help me . please do n't lock me in my room anymore . i ca n't stand being alone . dr. anderson : and what did you do with your freedom , patty ? did you use it wisely , or did you interfere with another patient 's treatment ? you ca n't be running around here , dispensing medical advice and alarming patients ' loved ones . patty : okay . do n't worry . i 've learned my lesson . i - i 'll focus on my own treatment , like you suggested , and i - i wo n't go near sharon again . i promise . you 're an excellent doctor , and as long as you 're treating her , i know she 's gon na be just fine . [ scene_break ] christine : ms. newman , what is your relationship with the defendant ? chelsea : adam is my husband . christine : the two of you were married and divorced prior to reconciling , correct ? chelsea : yes . christine : and was he your legal husband on october 11 , 2013 ? chelsea : no , but we were living together . christine : on that particular night , do you recall seeing adam after 8 : 00 p.m. , which was the approximate time that delia was found by her father , william abbott , struck fatally , by the side of the road ? chelsea : yes . christine : and what were the circumstances ? chelsea : adam returned home from a doctor 's appointment we had attended earlier that evening . christine : can you describe for the jury his demeanor that night ? michael : objection . the da is asking for an opinion . christine : what did he say ? how did he behave ? did you notice anything unusual ? chelsea : he was very upset about -- michael : all right , objection ! the witness continues to offer her opinion as to the defendant 's state of mind . christine : i 'll tell you what , judge -- i will withdraw it . in the months following delia 's death , did adam ever come to you and say that he was the driver that struck delia that night ? chelsea : uh , no . he -- he never told me about the accident . christine : and on what date did you and adam get married for the second time ? chelsea : january 23 , 2014 . christine : so , you were n't married when the crime occurred ? michael : objection ! christine : the alleged crime . chelsea : um , no . christine : therefore , spousal privilege -- that is , the right of a wife not to feel compelled to testify against her husband -- does n't apply in this case . chelsea : are you asking me or telling me ? judge desantos : you 've made your point , ms. williams . christine : after you and adam were married for the second time , were you planning on living in genoa city ? chelsea : uh , no . christine : where were you planning on living ? chelsea : paris , france . christine : and when were you planning on moving there ? chelsea : right away . christine : immediately after the wedding ? chelsea : yes . christine : and did adam show you a video where he finally did discuss delia 's death ? chelsea : yes . christine : when did he give you that video ? chelsea : uh , it was the same night adam and billy got in the car crash . christine : after the two of you were remarried , after the ceremony , correct -- when any personal discussion between the two of you would be subject to spousal privilege , right ? chelsea : adam left me the video after the wedding , yes , but i - i do n't believe there 's any way he felt -- christine : but did he confess on that video that he was responsible for killing delia ? michael : objection ! your honor , the da has already stated that the video is privileged spousal communication . she ca n't have it both ways . christine : your honor , the witness turned over the video of her own free will , waiving her spousal privilege , which she is doing right now by testifying . judge desantos : objection overruled . christine : okay . at this time , we would like to offer state 's exhibit `` a `` as evidence . the video is on a thumb drive . are we ready to show it to the jury ? bailiff : yes . christine : okay . however , first , i would like an answer to my question . did adam confess on that video that he was the one responsible for delia 's death ? chelsea : he planned to turn himself -- christine : it is a yes - or - no question . chelsea : yes . christine : he confessed ? chelsea : yes . he confessed . michael : on the night of delia 's accident , you mentioned that you and adam had a doctor 's appointment . chelsea : correct , with a pediatric eye specialist for our son , connor . he was just a baby then . michael : please tell the jury what was at stake for your family . chelsea : the doctors told adam and me that ... that connor was probably going to go blind . michael : permanently ? chelsea : yes . adam 's mother was blind her whole life , and adam himself had suffered severe eye problems . so ... the thought of our sweet little boy living in darkness ... michael : how 'd that make you feel ? chelsea : i was crushed . and adam was very distraught . it broke my heart to see him like that . i - i could tell he was n't thinking clearly . christine : your honor , the witness was warned . michael : what made you believe ... from what you saw and heard that adam was n't thinking clearly ? chelsea : when he came home , he was completely absorbed in our son . he did n't know what happened . he did n't even know delia had been hit . christine : judge , please . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , your honor . it 's just ... despite what people think , adam is a deeply sensitive man . he adores children , and he was so devastated by connor 's diagnosis , i just ... i ca n't imagine -- there 's no way he knew about delia and was able to keep that inside . i just do n't think he would be able to bear that . judge desantos : counsel ? michael : i only have one further question , your honor . do you still love the defendant ? chelsea : do i still love adam ? christine : objection . irrelevant . michael : opposing counsel is trying to paint a very one - sided portrait of my client . i would like to create a more multidimensional picture . ms. newman can speak to adam 's character in ways few others can . billy : his character , as if he had any . judge desantos : order ! i 'll allow mr. baldwin 's question . michael : what did you love about your husband ? chelsea : adam is a very complicated man , but at his core , he 's a really good person . a few years ago , i was pregnant with billy 's child , and i fell through some ice into a frozen lake , and adam risked his life to save me . and then he -- he delivered my baby in a deserted cabin . he just did the same for his sister - in - law , sage newman . michael : under very perilous circumstances . chelsea : yeah . the baby was n't breathing , and adam did cpr and saved his life . adam values one thing above all else , and that is being an amazing father to our son . he did n't experience a lot of bonding growing up , so ... but adam 's more than just a good father . he 's strong and ... vulnerable and ... warm and tender , and he has an enormous capacity to love . michael : so , if i were to ask you again .... chelsea : yes . yes , i still love him . michael : no further questions , your honor . [ scene_break ] colin : i believe you 're innocent . however , that and 5 bucks will get you a good cup of coffee . still , i find it difficult to believe that lily thinks that you 're an extortionist . cane : yeah . well , you should have seen the doubt in her eyes . colin : you sure that 's what it was ? you sure you were n't looking at your own fear reflected in her face ? i think you 've got to sit down and start to talk to your wife , and let 's get away from the mind - reading . cane : i do n't want to sit down and start talking to my wife , dad , about this . colin : you know one of the big problems in modern - day marriages ? cane : what 's that ? colin : lack of communication . now , i think it 's time you sat down and talked to lily . [ scene_break ] dylan : paul had no choice but to arrest cane . they found the ransom money in cane 's gym bag , and he did n't want to talk about it . but there is hope , okay ? it was just an arrest . it was n't a conviction . lily : what if cane ca n't prove that he 's innocent ? and what if it 's not as easy as you make it sound ? dylan : [ sighs ] dr. anderson . i 'm surprised to see you , especially since i 've been barred from visiting sharon . dr. anderson : i thought i owed you a personal explanation . dylan : i 'm listening . dr. anderson : dylan , i 'd like you to see this as a positive step . sharon is making tremendous progress , and to avoid any setbacks , she wants to focus on her treatment and avoid any distractions . as you can see , she 's signed the paperwork . it was strictly her decision . dylan : yeah . yeah . sharon said the same thing . but why , all of a sudden , does she feel like her fiancé is a distraction ? we 're having a baby . why would she cut me out of an experience that we should be sharing together ? [ scene_break ] sharon : `` ' little nightingale , ' cried the girl , raising her voice , ' our most gracious emperor wishes you to sing before him . ' ' with the greatest pleasure , ' said the nightingale , and began to sing most delightfully . `` patty : hi . i just wanted to come by and see how you 're doing . sharon : oh . well , i 'm -- i 'm reading to my baby . you know , it 's never too soon to start communicating with your baby . patty : so , you 're doing okay , then ? sharon : this new medication dr. anderson put me on is really helping me and the baby . look . i 'm starting to show ! patty : uh , yeah . sharon , um ... you do n't look like you 're showing . and , in fact , you do n't look pregnant at all . dr. anderson : sharon is making wonderful progress . dylan : yeah , you keep saying that . but last time i saw her , she was exhausted and confused , and now she 's isolating herself . how is this good ? dr. anderson : i 'm sure by now you 've dealt with your fiancée 's extreme mood swings . they 're a hallmark of her condition . we are trying to restore the balance that sharon upset when she went off her meds without supervision . dylan : yeah , i know . if would have only known -- dr. anderson : look , dylan , dylan , no one is blaming you , truly , and i know how rough the separation has been on you . but if you want to help sharon , the thing you have to do is be patient . i 'm confident that in time , things will work out exactly as they should . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , i carry well . but i 'm definitely showing . i mean , look ! i 'm gon na have to get my maternity clothes out of storage soon . patty : well , maybe dylan or paulie could bring some outfits when they come to visit . sharon : no , that wo n't work . i 'll have to find another way . i signed a paper saying that i can have no visitors . patty : is it because you 're uncomfortable ? sharon : what do you mean ? patty : you know , with the symptoms -- your back aching or , uh , your ankles swelling . has the baby moved yet or kicking ? sharon : well , you know , every pregnancy 's different . patty : maybe there 's another explanation . maybe dr . anderson misread the tests or mixed things up . sharon : what are you implying -- that there 's something wrong with my baby ? [ scene_break ] colin : i think you 've got to sit down and convince your wife that you 're the same man that she married -- a man who 's nothing like me . now ... that ca n't be too difficult , can it ? [ chuckles ] cane : hey . lily : hi . listen , about -- cane : look -- [ both chuckle ] cane : got here first . lily : sure . cane : i , um -- i 'm an idiot . you came down and you bailed me out , and then i threw joe in your face and then i stormed out like some child , and i 'm sorry . lily : i understand . you were upset . cane : look , being in jail was hard enough , but just having you think that i was guilty was just too much , and i -- lily : no , i did n't -- no . i did n't think that you were guilty . i just was trying to find an answer that made sense . cane : well , in that case , i owe you an apology . i jumped to a conclusion . what i should have done -- i should have sat down with you , and we should have just ... talked . lily : thank you for saying that . and , yeah , i think we should talk , because there 's something i want to say to you right now . [ scene_break ] victoria : are you doing okay ? billy : it was hard watching chelsea sit there and sanctify adam like that . ashley : the jury 's gon na see through it , billy , especially after all the evidence is heard . jack : well , i 'm sure that was n't easy . billy : just like it 's not going to be easy watching your good buddy adam go to prison for a long , long time . [ scene_break ] nikki : so , victor , is it true ? were you going to help adam skip out on his trial ? victor : he is destroying what i spent a lifetime building . why would i want to protect him ? nikki : because he 's your son . despite everything else , that 's important to you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey , esther . do you know if kevin 's gon na make it ? esther : uh , no . kevin chose to stay away . he 's gon na try to catch up with chloe later because he knows what a difficult day this will be for her . but it would have been a thousand times worse if she 'd been here to see you testify -- her best friend , singing the praises of that monster that took delia from us . [ scene_break ] michael : no . forget it . i wo n't allow it . adam : it 's not your choice , michael . michael : oh , the hell it is . i 'm your attorney . adam : listen , you either do this for me or you 're fired , okay ? i got to do what i got to do . michael : you listen to me , adam . you pull a stunt like this right now , it 's suicide . adam : well , you 're forgetting , i was ready to represent myself . so do this for me . bailiff : all rise ! judge desantos : be seated . ms. williams , call your next witness . michael : may i approach , your honor ? judge desantos : make it quick . what is it , mr. baldwin ? michael : my client would like to waive his 5th amendment right against self- incrimination . judge desantos : fine . as soon as the state rests -- michael : he 'd like to testify now , judge , so the jury can hear the truth as soon as possible . christine : his version of the truth . michael : he 'll be under oath , christine . judge desantos : are you angling for a mistrial ? michael : [ chuckles ] no , not at all . i have advised my client in the strongest possible terms not to do this , but ... his mind is made up . judge desantos : up to you , ms. williams . christine : he wants to testify ? christmas in october ? i have no objection . judge desantos : this is highly irregular , but if your client is sure ... michael : he 's sure . christine : in that case , the state calls adam newman to the stand . adam : my name is victor adam newman , but i go by `` adam . `` christine : we 'll get back to your identity in a moment . where do you reside ? adam : i 've been living with my wife , chelsea newman . christine : here in genoa city ? adam : yes . [ scene_break ] colin : say , how 's it going ? jill : adam 's about to put the last nail in his own coffin . [ scene_break ] christine : did you hit delia with your car the night she died ? adam : yes . christine : did you call the police after the incident ? adam : no . christine : did you call an ambulance ? did you summon any medical help for the child ? adam : no , i did not . christine : did you , in fact , destroy evidence that might link you to the incident ? adam : yes , i did . christine : and what evidence did you destroy ? adam : i had a ... cracked turn signal that i had repaired , and i found a scarf in my wheel well . christine : a scarf that you later found out was the one she wore in the school play , a scarf that her mother had given her , correct ? adam : that 's correct , yes . christine : and how did you dispose of it ? adam : how did i dispose -- i , uh -- i burned the scarf . christine : did you then return to genoa city a year later , sporting a new face , going by the name of gabriel bingham , all in the attempt to fly under the radar of the authorities who were already presuming you were dead ? michael : objection ! your honor , the da is attempting to try my client for crimes he 's not accused of . christine : i 'm establishing a pattern of evasion . judge desantos : sustained . please stick to the details of this case . christine : yes , judge . were you solely responsible for the death of delia abbott ? adam : yes . ash . [ crowd murmuring ] judge desantos : right . order . order ! christine : your witness . michael : how were you feeling ... after returning from connor 's eye doctor ? adam : um ... everything my wife said is true . i was , um -- i was very upset . michael : so , as you drove yourself home that night , were you distracted ? adam : i was preoccupied -- not so much that i did n't know what i was doing . michael : well , how would you describe that stretch of road where delia was hit ? adam : i would say , uh , it was a curvy , windy road , wooded area , not a lot of traffic through there , not a lot of homes or businesses . michael : street lamps ? adam : no . no , it was pretty dark , actually . michael : so , as you drove through this dark and secluded area ... did anything happen out of the ordinary ? adam : yeah . uh , yeah . at one point , there was a - a shadow that darted across the front of my car . i - i assumed it was an animal . michael : what did you do ? adam : i s -- uh , i swerved to avoid hitting ... it . and i pulled over on the side of the road , and , um -- on the shoulder -- put the car in `` park , `` and i got out and i - i looked in back of my car . i could see the -- the dog that i -- that i mentioned to you . michael : oh . it was n't a hit - and - run after all . christine : objection ! michael : he stopped the vehicle , he got out , he made sure he had n't hit anything , and he did it all before he left the scene . adam : yeah , but i stood stationary there by the driver 's - side door . i - i - i - i should have walked around the car , you know ? i - i ... it would have changed everything . i could have called for help . but i -- you know , i saw the dog was okay , and i just assumed -- i - i - i got in my car , and i - i left . michael : so , as you drove off , you had no idea ? adam : no , i had no idea . i - i did n't know delia had been struck until later that night , and then when i did find out that she had been hit , i could n't believe that i was responsible . michael : well , why did n't you come forward right away , after you realized what had happened ? adam : well , i should have ... come forward right away . i should have , and i ... tried to many , many times , but ... you know , the truth is me coming forward was n't gon na bring that little girl back , and the truth , as horrible as this sounds -- the truth ... is i had too much to lose . i finally had the life that i had always dreamed of having . i had my wonderful wife . i had my -- i had my perfect son , who gave me everything ... made me want to be a better man , and i just -- i felt like if i came forward and i told everyone my story , no one would believe that it was an accident , and then the longer i waited , the more impossible it became , the more sinister i knew i would look ... and the more certain i was that i would lose my son . billy : connor would still be alive ! judge desantos : order ! billy : i lost my little girl ! judge desantos : order ! billy : how dare you sit there and talk about what you stood to lose ? ! judge desantos : [ bangs gavel ] order ! that 's enough ! now , one more outburst from you , mr. abbott , and you 'll be removed ! billy : [ sighs ] [ crying ] michael : so ... adam ... you did n't come forward out of fear of losing your son . adam : i love him . and i would do anything for him . and i would do anything to keep him , and yet it appears ... that i 've lost him anyway . [ scene_break ] lily : i should have come straight to you instead of running to dylan . but in my panic , i thought he was gon na help , and instead , the opposite happened . now the police are looking at you like you 're some sort of criminal . cane : yeah . yeah . looks like all my good deeds to help devon have backfired . and then you throw in my gym bag full of that cash , and i look guilty as hell . and the cops do n't want to lift a finger to help prove i 've been framed , so i just do n't know -- lily : no , no , no , no . i will . we are gon na figure out together who 's doing this to you . cane : thanks . [ scene_break ] dylan : thank you for stopping by . i know you 're doing what you can for sharon . i know that you stopped by to see nick 's new baby to reassure sharon that he 's doing okay . dr. anderson : i just want to do all i can to get the right result for my patient . dylan : dr. anderson ... tell sharon i love her , please . dr. anderson : i 'll be sure to give her that message . dr. anderson : hi . this is dr. anderson . i 'd like to check on a patient -- sage newman . oh , she 's been released ? excellent . and the baby -- how 's he doing ? sharon : you listen to me , patty . there is nothing wrong with my baby . patty : all i 'm saying is you might want to question the drug regimen that dr. anderson put you on . sharon : i trust her . she knows what she 's doing . patty : sharon , i have been around a lot of psychiatrists , and there are good ones and bad ones , and , frankly , this one scares me . i 've got a really , really bad feeling about her . sharon : you do n't even know what you 're talking about . patty : you do n't think there 's something a little off with her ? sharon : shut up . patty : no ! sharon : yes . shut up . in fact , i want you out of here . patty : no . no . no ! i want you to listen to me right now . aaah ! sharon : [ gasps ] [ scene_break ] michael : one last question , adam . do you regret what happened ? adam : i regret every single thing i 've ever done ... since that car swerved . and if i could go back and redo the whole thing , i would . i would -- i would have come forward right away , and i would have confessed . i would do whatever i could do to spare delia 's family one more ounce of pain . and i - i realize that in my need to hold on to my son , i was n't being a man that he could look up to . i am ... i 'm ashamed , and i am full of sorrow and remorse for all the pain that i caused everyone in this room . and i am sorry for the life that i took . it was my fault . i 'm sorry , chelsea . and , billy ... i am so sorry . [ next_on ] noah : i need you to help me find marisa 's daughter . adam : i killed that little girl , and now it 's time for me to pay . chelsea : oh , my god . connor ? connor ! billy : connor ? ! chelsea : oh , my god .	in the courtroom , everyone asks victor why he wanted adam to leave town before the trial . adam walks into the courtroom . at the coffeehouse , lily and dylan discuss the charges against cane and whether or not he is guilty . adam 's trial begins with christine making her opening remarks which implicate adam in the hit and run death of delia . michael also makes his opening statement which defends adam and his actions . christine calls chelsea to the stand . cane , at first , thinks that colin may have set him up for this , but then he insists he was n't the one who set him up for having the ransom money in his duffel bag . lily defends cane to dylan but then reconsiders and knows the evidence points to cane . dr. anderson gives sharon her meds . patty manages to get away from the orderly and confronts dr. anderson about locking her up to keep her away from sharon . sharon looks at herself in the mirror and imagines being pregnant . christine questions chelsea about her connection to adam and what happened the night that he hit delia . michael has his turn at questioning chelsea and makes it look as though adam was in turmoil after the events of the day which made him be preoccupied and caused him to hit delia .
hilary : welcome to `` gc buzz tv . `` i 'm your host , hilary curtis . and today , an exclusive on newman enterprises and its founder and chairman , victor newman . [ knock on door ] hilary : now ... natalie : sorry to -- hilary : ... some information ... natalie : oh . it 's on . hilary : ... as well as its overall financial picture have been willfully misrepresented . and these explosive details are outlined in none other than -- wait for it -- newman internal memos , proving that victor newman not only deceived all of its ... jack : grab a seat . enjoy the show . after all , you did help get it on the air . hilary : okay , i want you to monitor all online outlets for reactions to the story . every tweet , every comment -- i want to hear about it . understood ? yes . hilary : ... affect the lives of thousands of employees , clients , and suppliers all around ... devon : honey , did you think you could sneak this on air without me knowing , or did you just not care ? hilary : ... had no idea what was going on behind the scenes . natalie : wow . so , this is not good . is my first day going to involve fielding questions from the irs and the fbi ? because that definitely was n't in the job description . and you know how i feel about cops . and you are clearly in no mood for jokes . noted . what do we do now ? victor : hmm . i guess i 'm in a -- in a pickle . i mean , how the hell would i get rid of any incriminating documents ? provided they exist . that would be illegal . where would i find a tech - savvy employee to wipe the damn server and the entire system clean of any evidence ? i guess i 'm caught between a rock and a hard spot . natalie : well , i 'm hugely relieved that if anyone asks , i can say no one gave me an order like that . victor : you know , i 've got to be somewhere . um ... do keep yourself busy , okay ? ashley : honey , what 's so important that i had to leave work ? it 's ben . abby : i think our marriage is over . stitch : i see no lingering effects from last night 's blow to the head . nick : of course , you do n't . mariah : so , is he free to go , or do you want to keep him ? please ? please . stitch : i 'll get those release papers started . nick : thanks , brother - in - law . [ door opens ] nick : [ sighs ] mariah : admit it . you were hoping for another night or two in here . no screaming kids keeping you awake at all hours . nick : are you kidding me ? i ca n't wait to get back to sharon 's place . dylan : i wish i could say i knew when i 'd be back , but they keep rescheduling my testimony . sharon : that 's so frustrating . dylan : you have no idea , because all i want is to be home with you guys , especially with this stalker thing being unsettled . sharon : well , it 's basically settled . dylan : sharon . sharon : i have n't received a phone call in days . dylan : and nick 's been around to keep an eye on things ? sharon : how many ways can i tell you we 're fine ? dylan : except you are n't , are you ? sharon : what ? dylan : i talked to paul this morning . my dad told me everything . come on . paul told me that mariah came up with the idea that patty was behind the calls you were getting . sharon : oh . dylan : `` oh `` ? i mean , why did n't you mention anything to me ? sharon : because it -- it just seems so silly now . you know , patty does n't even have access to a phone at stonevale . mariah and i , we were scared . we were obviously grasping at straws . i was hoping that paul would show a little more discretion and not embarrass us like this . dylan : there 's nothing to be embarrassed about . sharon : well , that 's nice of you to say so . dylan : i mean it . patty tried to get to me the last time she escaped , and it would n't be out of the question for her to try something like that again . sharon : well , thank goodness she did n't . dylan : yeah . so we can officially rule out my aunt as a suspect . hey , look , i got to go . court 's gon na be starting again . sharon : all right . wrap that thing up , will you ? dylan : trust me , i 'm trying . i 'm just glad nick 's there to keep you all safe . makes being away bearable . sharon : i love you . dylan : love you , too . call you later . mariah : you know , if you wanted to ditch these clothes , i would support you because this -- yeah , it 's working for you . nick : agreed . mariah : [ chuckles ] nick : i do n't think faith would let me pick her up in school like this , though . mariah : oh , no , no , not a chance . nick : and i 'm sure sully would have a problem with me taking him to the park dressed like this . mariah : you 've really bonded with him , have n't you ? nick : oh , there 's more to it than that . um , with sully and christian being born so close together ... yeah , i 've bonded with him . it 's kind of hard to explain . mariah : no , i get it . nick : it 's also a timing thing . mariah : what do you mean ? nick : well , what would have been christian 's first birthday just passed , so ... mariah : i 'm so sorry , nick . nick : that 's all right . thanks . [ sighs ] i 'm thinking about him a lot lately . you know , wondering what he would look like , if he 'd be walking . being around your little brother has been very comforting , much more so than i ever imagined . [ door opens ] nick : that was fast . stitch : your pass to freedom . couple signatures , you 'll be right on your way . mariah : oh , great . stitch : back to sharon 's . nick : i can not wait to get back there . abby : you should have seen his face , mom . when i told him i could n't pinpoint the exact moment that i fell in love . ashley : oh , honey . i mean , honestly , who can ? abby : ben can . he knows the exact moment that he realized i was it for him . and the worst part is , is that i lied . i pretended that i had the same `` aha `` moment . ashley : which made it only harder when you told him the truth . abby : yeah . ashley : okay , well , then the two of you spoke about it , right ? you talked it out . abby : or not . i 've barely seen him . ashley : honey , you both live in the same home . abby : ben 's been working a lot of nights . he 's been taking shifts he would n't normally take , and i think it 's all so he can avoid having the conversation . ashley : what conversation is that ? abby : the conversation that i really , really , really do n't want to have . ashley : okay , hold on a second here . not everybody experiences love exactly the same way . and just because you do n't remember exactly when you fell in love does n't mean you did n't . or does it ? abby : i 've said `` i love you `` a thousand times . when we get off the phone , before we fall asleep , and our wedding vows . i do n't know . i 've just realized i 've been trying to figure out that maybe i do n't know what those words mean , what they represent . ashley : to you ? abby : i think every time i 've said them , i 've just been pretending . ashley : oh , abby . abby : i know . it 's awful . i am awful . ashley : no , honey . you 're not awful . it 's , um , i mean , the situation is -- it 's awful . abby : i felt sick hurting ben 's feelings . how can i handle breaking his heart ? devon : when we left victor 's office , i was under the impression that the story would be shelved . and the next thing i knew , i 'm leaving my meeting , and surprise , it 's all over the airwaves . hilary : okay , this was not some sort of sneak attack . devon : so what was it ? hilary : reporting . you insisted that we needed a response from victor . that 's exactly what we got . devon : he kicked us out of his office ! hilary : and since when is that not a comment ? victor had every opportunity to deny the story . he got angry , right ? well , `` 60 minutes `` is built on that sort of thing . and you know what ? instead of accusing me of going behind your back , why do n't you start congratulating me ? because i knocked this one out of the park , and you know it . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] phyllis : you did it . whether or not that information is right or wrong , people are eating it up , and i 'll tell you what . the federal agencies will be , too . jack : if victor was cooking the books , it 's gon na be on page one for weeks on end . phyllis : yeah , and if he 's cleared , it 'll be buried on page 35 somewhere . jack : unfair but true . keep in mind he 's got a board , too . he 's gon na have to answer their questions a.s.a.p . phyllis : and so will the public . did you see the expenditures i highlighted ? the dinners , the business trips that the company paid for that were -- jack : i 'm not sure that 's gon na get much traction . it can be argued that any expenditure is a business expense . phyllis : how about the $ 3,000 spent at a shoe store in chicago ? obviously nikki loves to shop . jack : phyllis , we 're talking about millions upon millions of dollars . do you really think anybody 's gon na care about a couple pair of shoes ? phyllis : yeah , i do . trust me , you watch . victor is gon na have his hands full . jack : i hope you 're right . i 'm gon na relish every minute of it . phyllis : so , are you ready to focus back on work , jabot , instead of focusing on this newman distraction ? jack : what would make you think that ? phyllis : well , i do n't know . i mean , you got him where you wanted . i mean , he 's in hot water . you 're done . yay . jack : i hope you 're not serious . i am just getting started with victor . this is merely round one . abby : [ sniffles ] [ cell phone rings ] stitch : hey , there . abby : hey , um , are you busy ? i was hoping i could steal a few minutes and , uh , meet up , maybe in the park ? stitch : what 's going on ? abby : i 'd , uh , rather talk about it in person , if that 's okay . stitch : i was supposed to assist on a procedure in a little while . abby : is there any way you could get out of it ? um , have someone fill in ? stitch : uh , not sure that 's possible . i 'll do my best , all right ? that 's all i can promise . abby : hopefully i 'll see you soon . stitch : [ sighs ] jones , hey . i was wondering when i should report to the or . oh . really ? no , that -- that 's -- that 's great . i 'm glad the surgery 's not as complicated as you originally thought . um , but i said i 'd help , and i 'm a man of my word , so when do i scrub in ? devon : hey . i 'm sorry , okay ? i just always want you to remember why we bought this place . to take something that 's cheap and shallow and mean - spirited and turn it into something that we can be proud of . hilary : i have n't forgotten , devon . devon : even when our ratings dry up ? hilary : even then . but we wo n't have to worry about that , because after today , our ratings are gon na skyrocket . we just have to figure out a way to keep the story going , okay ? just make sure that it 's not like ... victor : you get a camera . i have something to say . phyllis : well , thanks . that was fun to watch . i appreciate it . jack : the online comments are already exploding , and they are not exactly victor - frien -- oh , look at this . `` who wears $ 3,000 shoes ? does nikki newman think she 's queen of england ? `` you were right . phyllis : [ chuckles ] i told you . i knew that was gon na resonate with the gc buzz audience . jack : [ chuckles ] phyllis : hey . can i ask you a question ? you mentioned before that this is only round one . what did you mean by that ? jack : i think you know what i meant . this was n't meant to even the score with victor . it was a stunt , a glancing blow , something to whet the appetite . that 's all . phyllis : which implies there 's a main course ? jack : and an appetizer and a dessert and maybe a nightcap . phyllis : how far you gon na take this ? jack : as far as i have to . phyllis : you gon na bring him back to prison ? you gon na kill him ? what 's the endgame , jack ? ashley : i heard about the gc buzz broadcast . i knew the two of you were hiding something . i had no idea it would be this . so you 're going to war with victor . you leaked that information , which i ca n't even begin to wrap my brain around . and i know that you put him up to it . phyllis : ashley -- jack : phyllis was just leaving , were n't you ? phyllis : jack -- jack : i need the room alone with my sister . close the door on your way out . ashley : so what the hell happens now ? you gon na spin it ? you gon na deny that you 're the one who was behind this attack ? jack : i 'm not denying anything . ashley : you 're not ? jack : no , i will stand proudly and announce to the whole world i 'm the one who gave it to victor with both barrels . ashley : you have to realize what you 're starting , because if i figured out that you 're behind this leak , then victor probably has , too . jack : probably . ashley : you do n't care ? jack : nope . ashley : what the hell happened , jack ? ! everything was just starting to settle down ! i understand that you still hate victor . i get that . jack : oh , it goes far beyond that . ashley : but what are you doing ? this could pull at our family , our company . who am i trying to kid here ? it always does ! when has it not ? ! jack : you have an overactive imagination , sis . ashley : i have a vivid memory . and now you 're in on this with phyllis ! jack : no . ashley : come on , jack . i 'm not stupid . billy walked in on her . she had that flash drive with the `` personnel `` files . when i confronted both of you , you could n't have been more shady . jack : you 're wrong about that . i will keep saying this until you believe me . phyllis had nothing to do with this . i will take a lie - detector test if you want . ashley : do n't be absurd . please . jack : no , you know what 's absurd is you thinking i would ever trust that woman again after the way she betrayed me . it 's not going to happen ! this is a moot point anyway . ashley : what does that mean ? jack : i 've had my fun . i 'm done with victor . ashley : oh , come on . you 're gon na lob a grenade and then just gon na walk away ? jack : i wanted to get in a good jab . that 's all i wanted . you do n't think i would instigate an all - out war , do you ? that would be insane . hilary : hello , everyone . i 'm hilary curtis , and i am here with the one and only victor newman . victor : you gon na tell them some lies ? everyone associated with your show deals in slander and lies . someone anonymous drops a box of documents on your doorstep , and you then peddle it on television as if it were the truth . you did not for one moment check whether there was any validity to the claims made in those documents . had you done so , you would have found no shred of evidence . now , i 'll prove it to you . i 'll prove it by allowing anyone in the public to look at my hard drives and my servers . hilary : so are you telling me that you think that someone set you up ? well , who would do that to you ? victor : someone who has a vendetta against me . and i will get them . when i find out who it is , i will sue them for slander . and for this execrable excuse of a show , i will soon own it . you know why ? because i 'm gon na sue you . and once i 've won that lawsuit , i will own this company , and i will drop this show into the garbage can . how 's that ? hmm ? you have a nice day . hilary : well , that went well . stitch : abby ! abby : hey . stitch : hey . abby : i was beginning to think you were n't coming . stitch : yeah , i almost did n't . because i think i know what you 're about to say , and i do n't want to hear it . sharon : how are you feeling ? nick : i 'm all right . i 've got a well - developed skull , as we all know . mariah : i think they call that thick - headed . sharon : well , i 'm just glad it was n't a concussion . nick : [ sighs ] yeah , i knew it was n't a concussion . i 'm fine . sharon : okay . did you get any sleep last night ? nick : i slept pretty well . not as well as i would have at home . i mean , not home , like here . where i live . you know what i mean . sharon : yeah , i know what you mean . i , for one , am happy that they erred on the side of the caution . i mean , it 's better safe than sorry , right ? i mean , i 'm sorry that any of it happened at all . nick : it 's no harm , no foul . mariah : hmm , there was a little bit of harm . [ chuckles ] sharon : can i get you anything ? do you want a glass of water , something to eat ? mariah : you know , actually , all nick could talk about on the ride home was how he wanted to get upstairs , shower , change his clothes . nick : i 'd say that 's all you could talk about , and frankly , i 'm a little insulted . mariah : do n't be , because your hospital stink is delightful . nick : [ inhales deeply ] ah , see , i actually like it . yeah , i 'm gon na call victoria , see if we can get a new perfume at brash & sassy . sharon : eau de linoleum . mariah : that 's gross . please , upstairs . go . now . nick : whatever . mariah : oh , do n't -- nick : smell a little more . a little . mariah : please . please no . sharon : wow . you were just dying to get him out of here . why ? what 's going on ? mariah : we have a problem . i know i tried to be the voice of reason last night , but everything that you 've been worried about is all coming true . sharon : he actually said that ? mariah : he was talking about how christian 's birthday just passed , how he and sully were born so close together . nick says that sully helps him get over his grief , that they have a bond that he ca n't explain . sharon : christian is front and center in nick 's mind , and at that exact moment is when dylan asks him to move in ? is this some kind of sick or cruel joke ? i 'm sorry . god , i sound like the most selfish person on the planet right now . mariah : yeah , i 'm glad you said that so i did n't have to . sharon : nick is still dealing with his grief , as he should be . but here he is playing and connecting with sully . mariah : he 's so close to his son , and he does n't even know it . sharon : how did we get here ? mariah : sharon , we both know the answer to that question . the new question is , why are we still here ? sharon : because i want to protect dylan . i need to protect my family . we stand to lose our son . faith could lose her brother . mariah : well ... sharon : well , okay . but you know what i 'm saying . mariah : i do . sharon : mariah , the stakes are huge . mariah : i know , which is why i 'm on your side , even though i hate what it 's doing to nick , even though he does n't know that anything is being done to him . sharon : [ sighs ] i have got to get him out of here . i need to get him out . he needs to leave . he needs to be away from sully before things get more complicated . mariah : i agree . sharon : and that has to happen today . jack : nobody is posting in defense of victor . it 's all about how he had it coming . here . `` with any luck , he 'll get the boot from his own board . `` ashley : what 's that about the $ 3,000 shoes ? jack : oh , it 's a little something i found . i thought it was gon na be the cherry on top of his fraudulent sundae . turns out , it really upset people . ashley : and you 're not happy about that at all , are you , jackie ? jack : it 's all the revenge that i need . look , victor had to know there was going to be retaliation . after everything he put me through , well , now we can all move on . ashley : that better be true . jack : it is . ashley : i hope so , jack , because i do n't feel like being anybody 's collateral damage . and i 'm damn sure nobody in this company does . jack : [ sighs ] victor ! what brings you by ? abby : i do n't know how to do this . stitch : break up ? [ chuckles ] that 's what 's happening , right ? you asked me here because you want a divorce ? abby : i do n't know . stitch : i think you do . abby : i have been all over the place , trying to figure out what to do now . and i ca n't find any answers . all i know is that not talking is n't working . stitch : and here we are , still not talking . abby : i 'm scared . stitch : you think i 'm not ? abby : we need to do something . we need to do better . we need to do more . stitch : we keep saying the exact same thing , and we keep ending up in the exact same place . abby : and it 's all my fault . i 'm the one who keeps pushing . i keep saying that we need to work harder , and then every chance i get , i just ... i run away . stitch : why ? abby : i do n't want to hurt you . stitch : you already did . abby : i know . stitch : you know , when you said you never had that falling - in - love moment , you said maybe it 's because you do n't know what love is supposed to feel like . but if i 'm being real , it sounds like a hedge . same way it seems like you 're hedging now . abby : two years ago , you told me that i did n't know what love was . you were so angry with me . do you remember that ? stitch : i do . but that was before we were together , before i thought you were in love with me . abby : ben . stitch : okay , you know ... you asked me here to talk . meanwhile , the first thing out of your mouth is that you do n't know what to say . abby : because it 's hard . stitch : what is ? what is hard , abby ? okay , maybe it 's my training , but i 'm a `` pull the band - aid off `` kind of guy . i love you , abby . i do . and i mean that with everything in me . but if you 're here to end this , you need to end it . now . abby : [ sniffles ] last night , while you were at work , i stayed up . i kept trying to figure out why is telling the truth so hard , why is being honest so difficult . and then i realized ... i have n't just been lying to you . i 've been lying to me , too . [ sniffles ] i thought that if ... i kept telling you i love you , if i kept saying it out loud , that it would somehow just magically become true . stitch : but it never did . abby : [ sniffles ] [ voice breaking ] what a terrible thing to put you through . stitch : hey , to put yourself through , too . abby : no . [ sniffles ] do n't do that . do n't be nice to me . i do n't deserve it . stitch : what ? are we supposed to be enemies now ? should i throw a fit , call you names , and never talk to you again ? would that make you feel better ? abby : it might . stitch : i 'm sorry . i ca n't do that for you . abby : i 'm sorry . on so many levels , i 'm so sorry . stitch : i - i knew this was coming , but still ... so that 's it , huh ? you 're not gon na say we should give this another chance . abby : [ sniffles ] no . [ sniffles ] i 'm not . stitch : [ sighs ] abby : [ sighs tearfully ] nick : [ sighs ] all right , come on . take a whiff . mariah : you want me to smell you ? nick : yeah , yeah . you were the one complaining . come on . come on . enjoy it . mariah : okay , yeah , fine . it 's fine . fantastic . nick : you 're welcome . mariah : it 's great . nick : you 're welcome . mariah : okay . um , on that note , i am gon na go to crimson lights for a caffeine fix . does anybody want anything ? sharon : um , nope . i 'm good . nick : i 'm good , too . thanks . mariah : okay , cool . nick : [ clears throat ] i had the greatest idea while i was in the shower . sharon : oh ? what ? nick : get some steaks , grill them up real nice . sharon : in october ? nick : why does everyone think you can only grill in the summer ? it 's gon na be awesome . family dinner . i 'll go down to the butcher . i 'll see what looks good . you relax . i 'll do everything . what 's wrong ? wait . did you get another phone call ? sharon : no . and i 'm convinced that those phone calls are over . which is partly what i want to talk to you about . nick : all right . what 's up ? sharon : you know , i just think that it would be better all the way around if you went back to your place . nick : why ? did i do something to upset you ? sharon : no , not at all . in fact , it 's just the opposite . nick : i 'm confused . sharon : i know that dylan asked you to help out . but since you 've been here , i just feel like we 're sliding back into old patterns . nick : whoa ! uh , no . mnh - mnh . sharon : you know , like talking about grilling . you know , grilling and cooking dinner for the whole family . i mean , that 's a perfect example . nick : it 's just a piece of meat . that 's it . sharon : we 're not together anymore . nick : what ? no ! sharon , no , no . i 'm just doing -- i think you 're really overreacting here . sharon : am i ? nick : yes , i 'm simply doing your family a favor . sharon : okay , well , what about the other favors you owe , like the promise that you made to adam ? hilary : word for word , evan . i do n't want anything that victor said cut out , not even the part about him threatening to sue the show . you think you can handle that ? great . thanks . devon : well , i guess i should be careful what i wish for , 'cause now i 'm gon na be tied up in conference calls with our attorneys . hilary : well , look on the bright side . at least that will give us one more day in the news cycle , easy . as requested . hilary : thank you . enjoy . devon : what is that ? hilary : oh , my . these comments are amazing . the viewers , they are thrilled to have the old gc buzz back . and they love watching victor get his . devon : and apparently they love you , too . look what they 're saying about you . hilary : hmm . well , unfortunately for them , i am taken . devon : damn right you are . hilary : come on . we are in celebration mode . devon , this is a good thing . devon : i 'm aware . i just , uh , i hope we 're not getting played , 'cause if the documents turn out to be fake the way victor swears they are , you and the show will be humiliated . hilary : no , let 's not get ahead of ourselves . devon : you have any idea on where the leak came from ? 'cause i know victor has no shortage of enemies . hilary : no . but there 's only one person that has the resources to pull this off . jack : please , make yourself at home . phyllis , why do n't you join us ? victor : i came here to talk to you alone , jack . jack : oh , nonsense . the more , the merrier . maybe phyllis can help you with whatever 's troubling you . my offer expires in three ... two ... one . well , there we are . it 's a regular party . victor : this how you want to play it ? this a frivolous game for your amusement , or what ? jack : is this about that gc buzz thing ? aww , i 'm sorry . god , that must be a nightmare . you know what ? i have just what you need . victor : you do ? jack : yeah . hold on . victor : i 'll be damned . jack : here it is . best p.r . firm in the midwest . crisis management is their specialty . victor : why do n't you be a man for once and own up to what you have done ? stitch : i should be the one to leave . i 'll pack up my stuff while you 're at work , and it 'll be like i was never even there . abby : no , that 's -- that 's not what i meant . i -- [ sniffles ] i can help you . i ... stitch : you can help me move out of our home ? it 's been hard enough . let 's -- let 's just pick the easy way for once , okay ? abby : [ voice breaking ] where you gon na go ? [ sniffles ] stitch : i do n't know . closer to max probably . abby : i wanted us to be forever . you have to believe me . in those wedding vows , i meant them . stitch : not really . abby : i did . stitch : you never loved me , abby . abby : do you think i would have said those words if i did n't mean them , if i thought this is where i was gon na end up ? i do n't know why i feel this way . stitch : but you do . that 's all that matters . in the end , after all we went through ... we just were n't meant to be . sharon : oh , you know , i did n't mean that you had to leave this instant . nick : oh , you -- you know , you made a good point . i was so quick to get settled in here , i completely forgot about my commitment to connor . sharon : you ca n't be everywhere , nick . but now that we know there 's really nothing to worry about here ... nick : we do n't know that for sure . you 're gon na call paul , right ? sharon : i 'm gon na up the patrols . but , you know , come on . not like you live that far away or across the country . i know where to find you . nick : right over there . it 's , uh , it 's a plus . sharon : yeah , it 's a huge plus , so ... thank you for everything . you really went above and beyond . nick : i guess that 's it . i , uh , i already said goodbye to sully and faith upstairs . sharon : they 're gon na miss you . nick : this was fun . sounds of a busy house , kids running around . it 's what i was really looking forward to with sage and christian . [ sighs ] you think it would have made me sad , but it actually had the opposite effect . i would n't have given this up for anything . you deserve all this , sharon . i 'm happy that you have all these great things in your life . hilary : hello , ashley . how are you ? ashley : busy . i 'm about to make a call , so excuse me , please . hilary : well , i was just wondering if you got a chance to see the show . ashley : uh , not with my own eyes , but i certainly did hear about it . hilary : it is crazy what 's happening to victor , huh ? ashley : that 's one word for it . hilary : well , now 's your chance to go on record . that is , if you have anything to say . jack : no ? well , i 'll hold onto it in case you change your mind . victor : jack , for once in your life , take responsibility . jack : you think i leaked those sensitive newman documents ? victor : of course , you did . jack : how would i get my hands on those ? to be fair , corporate espionage is more your thing . you know what ? thanks for stopping by . i 'm sure you got a lot of work to do back at the office -- files to delete , memos to shred , that sort of thing . though it 's not gon na make much of a difference . i mean , the damage is already done . you know why that is ? because people are always willing to think the worst of other people . it 's human nature . victor : if anyone knows the worst about human nature , jack , it would be you . you have a nice day . phyllis : i thought you were gon na spill the whole thing just now . jack : oh , boy , i was tempted . but no , i got to keep my eye on the prize . phyllis : which is ? jack : i have much bigger misery in store for victor . much bigger . [ cell phone chimes ] phyllis : it 's summer . she said she needs to talk . jack : everything all right ? phyllis : i do n't know , but i need to call her from my office . excuse me . [ door closes ] phyllis : you texted me while i was in jack 's office ? victor : it 's a hell of a setup you have here . phyllis : why , thank you . victor : i would have asked your secretary to buzz me in , but i guess you have n't got one , have you ? phyllis : what do you want ? victor : same as you . imagine that . [ next_on ] hilary : would n't it be a nice bandage for jack to watch phyllis and victor go down together ? michael : who are we suing ? victor : mr. and mrs. devon hamilton . jack : everything i 've done thus far is an appetizer . i think victor 's ready for his entree .	victor is in his office at newman enterprises watching the news broadcast in which hilary is telling the whole world about newman enterprises ' unlawful business practices . natalie walks in and tells him that this is not good . jack is in his office at jabot also watching the news broadcast about victor . at gc buzz , devon confronts hilary about her news broadcast about victor and newman enterprises . at the athletic club dining room , abby tells ashley that her marriage to ben is over . mariah is with nick at the hospital while ben examines him and pronounces that he is able to go home . dylan talks to sharon by webcam and tells her that he knows all about what is going on about patty possibly being outside her house . mariah and nick discuss the fact that sully and christian 's birthdays are so close together . ben interrupts them and tells nick that he is able to go home . abby and ashley discuss abby 's problems with ben . abby does n't really know what love is . devon reprimands hilary for her news segment about victor . phyllis feels that this is enough to bring victor down , but jack thinks it is only just beginning . victor arrives at gc buzz to tell his side of the story to hilary and the rest of the crew .
michael : i still ca n't believe i was there . gloria : well , i 'm glad . because it was a night that changed all of our lives forever . michael : tell me more . gloria : please , michael , it was a long time ago . michael : does n't matter . i need to hear all of it . do n't leave anything out . if you do n't want to spend the rest of your life in prison , you need to help me connect the dots . river : okay . michael : all right . now you say you argued against setting off the confetti bomb . gloria : yes . he did . river : and i was outvoted i never knew a real bomb was even a possibility . [ river remembering ] young river : we ca n't campaign for peace using anything that smacks of violence . marshall : did you hear a single word i said , man ? we have to go for it , it 'll bring attention to our cause . young river : forget it . we 're not using the confetti bomb . marshall : why do n't we vote ? see what everyone thinks ? young river : wait a minute . i 'm all for letting everyone have a say , but i want to talk about this more before we vote . marshall : we 've been talking about this since we started this movement . it 's gotten us nowhere . it 's time for action . young river : marshall ? i 'm gon na finish having my say , and you can listen or walk out of here . [ scene_break ] gloria : marshall and lowell were the best friends ever . this was the first time they ever disagreed on anything . i had a bad feeling about it . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) colleen : hello ? lily ! you 're back ! uh , yeah , yeah , yeah , my shift 's over in , like , five minutes , and i will meet you there . okay , cool . okay , bye . lily just got back from new york , so i 'm gon na meet her at indigo . billy : oh , well , then maybe i 'll , uh , tag along ? colleen : you wan na hang out with me ? billy : sure , why not ? you 're good company . i mean , you 're annoying and everything -- colleen : oh , shut up . billy : why 'd you ask me that ? colleen : i just think it 's a little weird that you wan na hang out with your niece . do n't you have some hot babe in your sights this evening , mr . player ? [ scene_break ] esther : oh , kate , honey , over here . chloe : mother , it is chloe . esther : i 'm sorry , i just ca n't get used to calling you that . chloe : well , you know , you should try . esther : oh ! look at you ! yore even bigger than the last time when i saw you . chloe : hands off . this is not community property . esther : well , i was just -- chloe : you know , i do n't understand why complete strangers think that it 's just okay to put their hands on a pregnant woman 's belly . esther : i am not a stranger , honey . i am that baby 's grandma . chloe : still , it 's creepy . and you make me feel like i 'm a buddha statue or something . esther : well , look what i got for the baby . wait till you see this . this is just the cutest thing . chloe : mom , i - i do n't do cute . you know that . i do designer labels . esther : oh , come on . it 's precious . chloe : i think i need a drink . billy : i 've got a jones for indigo gumbo . chloe : oh , i love gumbo . um , hello , can i please have an herbal chai tea with a little bit of honey and a dash of lemon , please ? colleen : i 'm off duty . you drive . billy : uh , bye , big mama . cane : hey , coll . hey , billy . colleen : hi . billy : hey . should n't you be up in your office making the big bucks so us little people can pay our bills ? cane : uh , actually , believe it or not , even your boss gets the night off every now and then . billy : what is this world coming to ? colleen : can we go ? i 'm starving . please . billy : okay . colleen : bye . cane : bye . chloe : cane , you 're just in time . cane : what for ? chloe : we 're going to indigo . little one is hungry . he wants to eat , and he wants to eat now . [ scene_break ] tyra : today we had a customer who asked to pay for his dinner by washing our dishes . neil : really ? tyra : really . neil : okay , that took some guts . tyra : particularly since he made sure he ate everything on that plate before he gave me the proposition . neil : so what 'd you do ? tyra : well , you know , i realized he really did n't have any money to pay for his dinner , so i just -- i comped him . neil : you comped -- you know , tyra , unfortunately , that 's gon na have to come out of your paycheck . tyra : are you serious ? neil : i 'm kidding . uh , obviously , the guy needed , you know , the money more than we did , so i 'm glad that you did that . that was a nice gesture on your part . tyra : thank you . that 's the way i look at it . that was not a funny joke . neil : okay , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean it . lily : hey , guys ! neil : whoa ! look who -- welcome back , baby girl . lily : hi , dad . neil : hi , baby . tyra : hey , pretty . lily : hi , tyra . neil : uh , guess what ? tyra has decided that she and ana -- they 're gon na stay right here in genoa city . lily : really ? tyra : yeah . lily : that is great ! yes ! tyra : well , your dad offered me my old job back . so i 'm good . lily : oh , thank god , because between indigo and newman enterprises , he was running himself ragged . neil : yeah , i sure was . hey , baby , how was your trip ? lily : oh , amazing . i loved spending time with aunt liv . tyra : oh , please , please , please , tell me what you guys did . lily : um , let 's see . we went shopping . tyra : oh . lily : and , uh , went to the theater . tyra : oh . lily : and then shopped some more . neil : and then we shopped some more . that 's why they call it retail therapy . lily : yes , yes . well , time flew by , but i really missed you guys . neil : oh , we missed you , too . tyra : yes . neil : but we 're glad you 're back . and , um , i 'm glad you got a chance to get out of town for a few days . hopefully , it took your mind off of , you know -- lily : no , no . do n't say it . that is one 4-letter word that i do not want to think about . [ scene_break ] chloe : please , please , please , please , please . we 're dying for indigo . cane : i 've had a long day at work . i 'm tired . i just wan na go home and relax . chloe : but pregnant women need coddling . cane : why do you wan na go to indigo ? is n't there somewhere close to home that you can go to ? esther : oh , there 's -- there 's a great little chinese place about a block from where you two live . chloe : no , no , no , i want indigo . besides , the atmosphere is way better than that other dump . cane : really ? and we all know how , uh , pregnant women need atmosphere , esther . chloe : yes , pregnant women crave lots of things . cane : you buying that , esther ? esther : afraid so . i remember when i was pregnant with kate -- i mean , chloe -- i used to crave the weirdest things at weirdest times . i mean , certain foods and books and music . cane : but atmosphere ? esther : i think you better just suck it up and do what the girl says . chloe : thank you , mother . cane : all right . we 'll go to indigo . but after we have dinner , we 're going home . chloe : yes , master . [ scene_break ] lily : and aunt liv scored us tickets to `` billy elliot `` on broadway . tyra : oh , i love elton john . lily : i know . our seats were amazing . it was so much fun . neil : well , baby , sounds like going to see your aunt liv was a great idea . lily : yes , it was . karen : hey ! look who 's back ! lily : hi , guys ! ana ! hi ! ana : i missed you , lily . lily : oh , i missed you , too . karen : you know what ? ana was just telling me that she absolutely loves living with devon , except that sometimes she misses her room at our place . neil : really ? karen : yeah , yeah , yeah . i - i did n't know that . karen : mm - hmm . neil : you should 've said something , babe . karen : and i think we need to remedy that . can we ask her to spend the night with us , baby ? ana : can i , mom ? tyra : um , yes , yes , sometimes , but ... not tonight , baby . look , um , the chef in the back has some special sweet potato fries he made just for you , so if you 're hungry , you should go get 'em . ana : okay . tyra : okay . karen : she is such a character . neil : mm - hmm . karen : hey , listen , tell me about your trip . lily : oh , yeah . tyra : you know , karen really is great with ana . neil : yeah , it 's really something . it 's so nice to see , huh ? tyra : so , you guys gon na start a little family of your own ? [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , what 's that ? noah : it 's the receipt for the check you gave me . sharon : the check ? noah : the deposit for the class trip to france ? and , uh , the permission forms and medical releases and some other junk you need to sign . sharon : oh . noah : actually , you and dad both need to sign . sharon : oh . when does this have to be in ? noah : day after tomorrow . sharon : the day after tomorrow ? noah : i 'm sorry . it got lost in the bottom of my book bag . do n't you want me to be exposed to all the culture , see all the museums ? sharon : see all the pretty french girls and run around town without any parental supervision . noah : there will be plenty of chaperones . bummer . sharon : i 'm just joking . you know , i 'm really glad that you wan na go on this trip . but next time , just give me a little more notice with the paperwork , okay ? noah : sure . did you take a trip like that when you were in school ? sharon : nope . could n't afford it . come on , we better go . you have homework , and i have a bunch of paperwork i have to do for beauty of nature . oh , no . noah : what 's wrong ? sharon : there was some paperwork that i needed and i left it at newman . darn . i 'm gon na have to go back and get it . noah : uh , well , can i -- can i stay here ? i 'll start on my homework , and you can pick me up on the way home . sharon : okay , okay , look , um , i 'll be back in an hour . just wait for me out front . noah : okay . sharon : all right . noah : i promise . bye . sharon : bye ! [ scene_break ] eden : hey , um , i 'm gon na head over to the coffeehouse . lauren : well , before you go , let 's -- let 's deal with this paris trip , okay ? eden : why do we have to hassle with it right now ? lauren : because the deposit is due today , and luckily , we can still sign you up online . eden : so -- so you talked it over with michael ? and he said i could go ? lauren : yeah . he actually thinks it 's a really good idea that you go . eden : he probably ca n't wait for me to get out of here . lauren : that 's not what he said and you know that . what do you say ? you up for it ? eden : i 'm -- i 'm still not sure . lauren : listen , sweetie , i know -- i know you 're still worried about your dad . eden : i 've never been away from him before . you know ? i mean , it -- it might be hard for him . lauren : well , you can always call him . i 'll give him your e - mails . you know what i think would be a great idea ? i think you should do a picture diary . i think it would be amazing for him to see you in front of the eiffel tower and the louvre . eden : maybe . lauren : ooh , `` maybe . `` is n't that one up from `` no `` ? here , come on , just -- just look at the itinerary , which , by the way , is fabulous . i mean , if i could pass for 15 , i would be packed and ready to go so fast your head would spin . all right , so just look at it , see what you think . eden : okay , okay . lauren : okay , okay . uh , be back in an hour . eden : or what ? the earth will spin off its axis and crash and burn ? lauren : yeah , that . no . remember what michael said -- that you got ta keep your nose clean to help your dad . eden : yes . yes . [ scene_break ] michael : so you 're positive that 's how it happened ? you stood up in front of the whole group and told them that you did not want to explode the confetti bomb ? gloria : yes . i 've never seen your father so worked up . [ gloria remembering ] young river : we came together because we were committed to stopping an unjust war . marshall : only we have n't stopped it . it 's still raging . young river : we 've made progress . we 've exposed the war for the lie it is . americans of all political faiths have grown tired of the body count . it 's only a matter of time -- marshall : the war has moved to cambodia and laos . our message is n't getting out to anyone . it 's time to explode the truth . young river : any incendiary device , even a harmless confetti bomb , will only bring the wrath of the cops down on us . hard ! marshall : then that 's the price that we pay . young river : it makes no sense , marshall ! to protest violence by being violent ourselves ? please . for the safety of everyone in this group ... for my son . he deserves more from us . we are only as true as our word . and only as righteous as our actions . [ scene_break ] michael : so ... that 's how you remember it , too ? you made that speech ? river : yep . i ca n't believe gloria remembers it almost word for word . gloria : it was beautiful . it was so idealistic and so passionate . and that 's the reason ... well , i could never forget it . michael : now obviously , you lost the vote . gloria : and it was partly my fault . river : no , it was n't . gloria : yes , it was . lowell was spending less and less time with the group in the months before the rally . michael : why ? gloria : because he wanted to spend time with you , michael , and with me . river : we were trying to work it out , the whole -- the whole family thing . [ river remembering ] young river : please , do n't do this . no you ca n't stop one war when you 're waging another ! marshall : that 's a cop - out , lowell . your voice is n't our voice anymore . go home . take care of your kid . young gloria : i 'm sorry . you did your best . let 's go home now . young river : i ca n't . young gloria : lowell , please . young river : i have to stop them . [ scene_break ] michael : so you attended the rally ? river : there was too much at stake . i had no choice . gloria : no . it 's not true . [ scene_break ] tyra : i just wanted to tell you , that was so sweet of you , taking ana to get a pedicure . karen : well , i hope you do n't mind , but your daughter 's toenails are not completely hot pink . neil : ( laughs ) tyra : no , it 's good . as long as you guys had a good time , you know ? karen : are you kidding me ? she kept me in stitches . that girl knows how to tell a story . neil : excuse me one second . uh , a delivery of beer just showed up . karen : yeah . tyra : well , ms. karen , my daughter has definitely taken a liking to you . karen : you know , she 's pretty special . tyra : yeah . karen : yeah . tyra : so you and neil thinking about starting a little rug rat family of your own ? karen : well , you know , the , uh , the best part about borrowing people 's kids is that you can spoil 'em rotten , and then give 'em right back . tyra : oh . [ scene_break ] colleen : so i wan na hear about new york . lily : oh , it was amazing . colleen : did you check out the new shoe store i told you about ? the one on fifth avenue ? lily : yes , i did . and thanks to you , i now have a pair of boots and heels that go with absolutely nothing . colleen : oh , you can never have too many shoes . lily : yes , that 's true . colleen : oh , what about that night club i told you about ? you know , the one where the yankee players party ? lily : uh , yeah , that 's not really olivia 's scene . so i figured i 'd wait and go with you . colleen : perfect . we should really plan a girls ' weekend away now that we 're both manless . lily : by the way , i know you said that you 're okay about daniel and amber , but are you really ? colleen : yeah . it 's not like i have n't been dumped before . lily : i know , but that does n't make it fun . colleen : look , thank you for not saying `` i told you so . `` even though you did . lily : eh . who needs men anyways ? colleen : yes . from now on , i 'm gon na love 'em and leave 'em . lily : yes , me , too . colleen : and if they try to get serious , i 'm just gon na kick 'em to the curb . lily : you know what ? this town better watch out , because we are two wild women on the loose ! colleen : oh , totally . we 're single and proud of it . billy : what a coincidence . i 'm single , too . lily : oh . ana : mr. cane ? colleen : of all the places in town , he had to come here ? lily : i 'm fine . neil : lily , let me tell you something . that guy , if he had any class at all , he would steer clear of this place . lily : dad , would you relax ? okay , i 'm not gon na fall apart every time i see him . billy : you sure ? 'cause all you have to do is say the word and i 'll bounce big brother outta here like a kangaroo . ana : how come you did n't come to see us ? cane : i 'm sorry , sweetheart , but i did n't know you were back in town . ana : we moved back . did n't lily tell you ? cane : no . [ scene_break ] eden : and every time i see you , you have your nose buried in some boring textbook . noah : it 's not by choice , believe me . eden : mmm . you got ta get out there in the world , you know ? mingle with the people . experience life . noah : like hemingway ? eden : yeah . he had the right idea when it came to all that . noah : ( sighs ) yeah . well , if i do n't bring the grades home , i 'll never see the outside of my room . good - bye , life experience . eden : man , i 'd go nuts if i had parents as strict as yours . noah : i paid my deposit today . eden : for what ? noah : the class trip to france . how about you ? eden : oh . oh . oh , um ... well , uh , michael and lauren gave it the green light . noah : so you 're going ? eden : i have -- i have stuff to deal with here . [ scene_break ] michael : you okay ? gloria : you think i 'd be over this by now . you know , you should 've come home with michael and me . you should 've walked away from them , because it 's what they wanted you to do . river : i was the one who brought those people together . i could n't desert them without making every effort . gloria : you did n't have a problem deserting us ! your son and the woman who loved you , who believed in you when everybody else turned their back on you . now what about michael ? what about me ? why were n't were worthy of your every effort ? why were n't we ? river : i deserved that . she needed to say it . she needed to say it 40 years ago , but she never did . bottom line is , if i 'd put my family first back then , our lives would n't have gotten so screwed up . i am ... so truly sorry . if i could do it all over again , you were right ... glo . river : your mother begged me not to go , but i was so full of ... my own self- importance , i did n't listen . [ river remembering ] young gloria : lowell , please . come home with us . young river : i promise i wo n't be long . young gloria : you said yourself , the cops would go crazy if that confetti bomb is exploded . young river : that 's why i have to go . i have to try one more time to talk them out of it . young gloria : you 've already tried , and they would n't listen . young river : at least i 'll know i made every effort . do n't be angry , gloworm . young gloria : do n't you try charming me . you made me a promise . young river : i 'm gon na keep that promise . this 'll be the last time -- my last rally , i swear . i want to make a go of this -- us being a real family . young gloria : if you meant that , you 'd stay . young river : darlin ' , i love you . i love our little boy . i 'm gon na make a beautiful life for the three of us . after today . okay ? young river : hey , mikey ? who 's your favorite daddy ? young michael : you are . young river : how about i read you some superman tonight ? young michael : okay . young river : okay . one more time . young gloria : one more time . [ scene_break ] river : i got to the bank building just as the bomb went off , only it was n't a confetti bomb , it was the real thing . michael : what did you do then ? river : total chaos . everyone ran . people were hurt . bleeding . i could n't just leave . i had to try and help . michael : which is why the witnesses saw you there . river : yeah . michael : what i do n't understand is that in all of the reports , in all of the statements made to the police after the bombing , there 's no mention of gloria . river : i already told you . she was n't there . she could n't have vouched for me . michael : she could 've told them that you had argued the violence . river : she was my lady . they probably figured she 'd cover for me . i guess that 's why -- that 's why they did n't bother to talk to her . [ scene_break ] colleen : i oughta go over there and give him a piece of my mind . billy : oh , honey , that would n't leave you much left to work with . colleen : ( laughs ) lily : okay , can we talk about something else , please ? colleen : pick a topic . lily : um , how about that online dating site that you forced me to sign up for ? colleen : oh . billy : ah . is your computer crashing with all the guys vying for your attention ? lily : oh , yes . i mean , i 've had a few hits . hey , colleen , now that you 're single , maybe you should join , too . colleen : why do n't you join , billy ? lily : now there 's an idea . billy : well , you know , maybe . you know , those places are sometimes great for meeting exceptional people . cane : so do you want me to sit here all night while you text , or are you gon na decide what you wan na eat ? chloe : huh ? cane : what do you want to eat ? chloe : oh , i 'm not really hungry . cane : the reason we came here is because you wanted their food . chloe : okay . i 'll have a soup . cane : you 'll have the soup ? excuse me ? i 'm sorry . tyra : look , you hold him , i 'll hit him . neil : i wish . karen : no , honey , look , you know what ? lily 's an adult . i think she 's really appreciate you letting her handle this , right ? neil : right , right , right . tyra : yeah , but , karen , you do n't understand a parent 's instinct to protect their child at all costs . olivia : guess who ? neil : oh , my goodness . wait , if this is who i -- it is ! olivia ! oh , my goodness ! good to see you again . lily : surprise ! neil : yes , it sure is a surprise . so you came back with lily ? olivia : uh - huh . lily : well , like she had a choice . karen : olivia ? olivia : karen ? karen : yes . lily : wait , you two know each other ? karen : yes ! olivia was my doctor in new york years ago , right ? neil : this is unbelievable . you know , olivia is dru 's sister . karen : you -- i had no idea . really ? olivia : so you 're ... neil 's karen ? karen : yes , i 'm neil 's karen . tyra : it 's a small world . [ scene_break ] noah : score ! whoo ! damn , i 'm good . eden : you solved 17 ? noah : i , uh , i do have occasional flashes of brilliance . eden : oh . okay . noah : so ... what kind of `` stuff `` would stop somebody from going to paris ? eden : um , this and that . noah : oh . well , thanks for clearing that up . eden : it 'd just bore you . noah : you 're looking at a guy who ca n't get enough of the periodic table . eden : yeah , right . noah : you know , the last time we spoke , i kinda got the feeling you were thinking about going . that 's why i ... eden : that 's why you what ? noah : in all that talk about `` a moveable feast , `` i thought it inspired you . eden : does n't mean i 'm just gon na drop everything and get on a plane . noah : oh . eden : you seem disappointed . noah : now why would i be disappointed when you 're just bagging on the trip ? eden : i did n't say i was bagging on it . noah : so you 're not bagging ? eden : i did n't say that either . noah : i think my brain just exploded . ( cell phone ringing ) eden : what , is that your mommy again ? out past your curfew ? noah : uh - huh . curfews are for kids . i got ta bounce . eden : oh , yeah . me , too . actually , i got ta meet up with some friends . sharon : hey , what 's going on ? you 're supposed to be waiting out front for me . why did n't you answer your cell phone when i called you ? noah : just chill , mom . okay , watch your blood pressure . sharon : watch your mouth . do n't give me attitude . it 's late . let 's go . [ scene_break ] olivia : you know what ? lily has talked about the two of you so much , i feel like i know you both already . tyra : well , likewise . i mean , lily absolutely idolizes you , dr. winters . olivia : no , no , please call me olivia . colleen : the way she talks about you , you 're her role model . billy : well , incredible women must run in the family . olivia : i 'd forgotten what a smooth talker you are , billy . karen : yeah . tyra : well , sweetheart , what do you say we go home and let olivia and neil catch up ? karen : oh , you know what ? i 've got her backpack in my car , so why do n't i walk you out ? tyra : oh , great . okay , come on , baby . neil : bye , girls . tyra : it was great to meet you . olivia : you , too . lily : bye . billy : wan na get some air ? colleen : yeah . lily : yeah . olivia : so ... neil : so ... olivia : you and karen . neil : yeah , me and karen . yeah . she 's something else . she 's really great . olivia : i know . neil : well , tell me about you . um , olivia , it is so good to see you again . it 's been a long time . are you staying long or what ? olivia : yeah , well , you know , i have some time till my fall lecture . neil : that 's right , you 're part of that -- what is it ? that program called , uh ... doctors without borders . olivia : without borders . yes . and lily insisted that i come for a while . neil : yeah , well , i am certainly glad that she did . olivia : yeah , well , the truth be known , i got the impression that she needed me . neil : as you know , she 's going through a very rough time right now . olivia : she 's heartbroken , neil . she 's heartbroken over that aussie guy . neil : yeah , um ... do n't look now , but that aussie guy ? he 's sitting right over there . olivia : ( scoffs ) is that the wife ? neil : yeah , that 's the wife . do n't stare . do n't stare . bad manners . olivia : i ca n't believe that he 'd have the nerve to come in here with her . neil : i was actually hoping that lily 's time with you would help her forget him , but she gets back into town and he shows his face here at indigo . i ca n't believe this guy . olivia : well , maybe he was n't seeing her , but trust me , she was thinking about him all the time . colleen : are you sure you do n't wan na come with me ? lily : yes , i am sure . i 'm gon na hang out with my dad and my aunt liv . colleen : okay , like you can concentrate with mr. you - know - who and mrs. you- know - who sitting there . why torture yourself ? lily : colleen , i will be okay . colleen : okay . well , if you suddenly feel like you 're gon na start screaming , call me . lily : okay . colleen : good , you promise ? lily : i promise . colleen : bye . lily : bye . lily : hey . cane : hey . hey yourself . i 'm sorry about coming in like this . uh , i would n't have done it if i thought you were in town . lily : it 's not a problem . cane : uh , we 're gon na get the food to go , so i 'll be gone in a flash . lily : i mean , do n't bother . it 's , you know , ridiculous to think that we 're not gon na run into each other . cane : i just do n't wan na hurt you any more than i have . lily : well , we 're just gon na have to live with it . cane : yeah , we 're just gon na have to live with it . it 'll be hard . billy : hey . are you still stalking me ? chloe : ( laughs ) please . i think it 's a little obvious that i am over you . billy : then why are you following me ? chloe : i 'm not following you . i 'm not ! i overheard you talking about gumbo , and i just happened to have a complete craving for it . and you know , it 's not really surprising since i am eating for two . billy : mm - hmm . right . well , not tonight , not right now , but very soon , you 're gon na tell me all there is to know about cane and lily . chloe : and why would i wan na do that ? billy : because that way we both get what we want . [ scene_break ] michael : it never even occurred to me that i might 've been there at that meeting . right before the rally . lauren : sweetie , you were so little . michael : well , obviously , i do n't remember anything . listening to lowell and gloria talk ... it was a bit disorienting . i mean , you get a glimpse of who they might 've been back then -- this young , idealistic couple with dreams of a better world . it 's hard to ... fit gloria into that scenario . lauren : yeah . i mean , it 's too bad that she ca n't testify . michael : oh , no , no , she was in love with him , she had a child . she 'd hardly make a credible witness . lauren : all right , so you have to find that marshall guy , right ? michael : yes , and that will be one hell of a challenge . lauren : do you think he 's in hiding ? michael : i would n't be surprised . from everything i 've learned today , it is very likely that he is the one who planted the bomb . lauren : and what 's worse is he got away with it . michael : even if i did track him down , i do n't think he would willingly implicate himself in order to save lowell . lauren : now what about the others , you know ? at the meeting , there have to be people who can verify what river said that night . michael : yeah . we might have to find them , too . lauren : you okay ? michael : hmm ? lauren : you know , finally finding out what happened that night ? it can be emotional . michael : i do n't have time to think about that , lauren . i can be a son later . right now , i have to be a -- a brilliant attorney . lauren : and that you are . [ scene_break ] noah : i 'm sorry for the way i talked to you earlier . it 's just embarrassing -- you charging in , yelling at me . sharon : okay , well , i 'm sorry for the way i talked to you , too . you know , i have to realized that you 're growing up now and you deserve to be talked to like an adult . noah : can i ask you a question ? sharon : about what ? noah : uh ... it 's about girls . sharon : oh . big subject . noah : how come they like guys one minute , and then the next , they treat you like your dog meat or something ? sharon : are you talking about one girl in particular ? noah : no . sharon : okay . well ... sometimes when they , um ... they play hard to get and pretend like they do n't like you , sort of mess with your head , it 's -- it 's a way of saying that they do like you . noah : you think ? [ scene_break ] michael : i do n't need all of this . lauren : oh , right on time . good girl . eden : i 've been checking out the itinerary for this trip to france . michael : sounds pretty exciting , does n't it ? eden : yeah , um ... if you guys really want me to go , you know , i guess i could give it a shot . it 's got ta be better than sitting in a classroom , right ? lauren : well , i would say so . all right , after michael leaves , i 'll help you sign up . eden : leaves ? where are you going , michael ? michael : i 've got a new lead . i 'm gon na find more evidence to clear our father . [ scene_break ] river : glo ? i thought you 'd left . gloria : i got all the way to the gate . and i realized i needed to come back ... and thank you , lowell . river : for what ? gloria : getting me off the hook with michael . river : what do you mean ? gloria : i guess i could 've talked to the authorities . then maybe i might 've been able to help you . but i did n't . river : forget it . you paid my bail , and , uh ... i skipped town . left you broke and with a kid . whatever happened back then , whatever you had to do to get by , i understand . i 'm cool with it . okay ? [ scene_break ] michael : you are super fenmore ! super fenmore ! you are ! you are ! fen : ( giggles ) michael : i 'm gon na miss you . i 'm gon na miss you . fen : ( laughs ) michael : i 'm gon na miss you , too . lauren : oh . michael : oh , i wish i did n't have to leave you guys or you . lauren : i wish you did n't , either . but you know what ? you get your father out of jail , i 'm all for it . fen : daddy . lauren : i 'll miss you madly , though . say `` i 'll miss you . `` i 'll miss you , daddy . i 'll miss you . i 'll miss you . michael : here 's mommy . mommy 's gon na play . lauren : all right , wave bye - bye to daddy . fen : bye - bye , daddy . lauren : bye - bye , daddy . right there . wave bye - bye . michael : bye , sweetpea . [ scene_break ] karen : so doctor - patient confidentiality still applies , right ? olivia : absolutely . karen : because neil does n't know , and i do n't -- i do n't want him to . neil : hey , hey , so there is absolutely no way that i 'm going to allow you to stay in a hotel . you 're gon na stay with me and this pretty lady right here . olivia : that 's very generous of you . [ scene_break ] chloe : so you , uh , have a thing for lily , huh ? billy : yeah , why not ? she 's beautiful . she 's available . and besides , i 'm sure you 'd like your husband to stop lusting after her before the baby comes out . chloe : oh , yes . billy : yeah . chloe : thank you for reminding me . billy : not a problem . under the circumstances , i 'm sure you 'd be more than happy to help me with lily . chloe : thrilled . billy : okay . you know , if i 'm gon na cooperate with you , then you should really cooperate with me . chloe : i 'd be more than happy to oblige . cane : so i saw you talking to billy . lily : yeah , well , billy 's a lot of fun . cane : yeah , billy 's a lot of fun . um , it 's none of my business , but , i do n't know , just ... i do n't trust the guy . lily : uh , yeah , you 're right . it is none of your business . [ next_on ] jack : whether he never shows his ugly face here again or shows up tomorrow , we have victor newman where we want him . nick : i 'm a pretty good listener . sharon : i remember . nick : so tell me .	the story of lowell 's last day of freedom unfolds as michael learns just what happened that day . lauren along with noah try to convince eden to join her classmates on a trip to france . lily has returned from new york and colleen and billy decide to meet her over at indigo . unbeknown to anyone aunt olivia has followed lily back for a visit . cane and the mrs. show up at indigo after she begs him for their food for the baby but , the real reason becomes apparent , billy 's there . he 's trying to get the goods on cane and lily so he can move in on big bro 's one true love and enlists chloe to help . cane warns lily that billy is not to be trusted and lily lets him know that he need not be concerned . noah has a thing for eden and wonders why she is giving him the cold shoulder . michael has to go out of town on a lead for lowell 's case . glo seeks closure from lowell . karen has a secret she wants olivia to keep .
phyllis : hello . nick : hey . phyllis : ( sighs ) buy you a drink ? and we could talk . nick : i do n't think so . phyllis : you do n't even want to talk to me anymore ? not even about summer ? nick : i did n't say that . phyllis : because i would hate for that to be the case . nick : we 're her parents , phyllis . that 's never gon na change . phyllis : before she wrecked the car , i was giving her her space . nick : good . that 's what you need to do . phyllis : no , that 's not what i need to do . i 'm her mother . she 's not returning my phone calls . nick : well , that 's not surprising , given everything that 's going on . phyllis : why ? what 's going on now ? what is going on now ? nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : tell me . i deserve to know . she is my daughter , too . nick : okay . o - okay . phyllis : what is going on ? nick : chelsea lost the baby after the car accident . phyllis : does summer know ? nick : i tried to keep it from her . i guess she went to see adam and chelsea , and they told her . phyllis : oh , why did you not tell me ? nick : well , i 'm telling you right now . phyllis : no , but you did n't tell me then . see , this is the point . this is -- this is what i 'm talking about . summer needs both of her parents . this is really the wrong time to be separating . nick : do n't turn this into a conversation about us . phyllis : i 'm -- okay , i need to go see her . nick : no , you 're not gon na do that . do n't do that . [ scene_break ] lily : so what was your favorite part ? cane : of what ? lily : the movie . cane : hmm , i do n't really remember . lily : well , we just left the theater . cane : i know . maybe the movie was n't that memorable . lily : i see that our plan of getting your mind off of things did n't work . cane : i just want to believe that genevieve 's telling the truth , that she did n't hire this woman to taunt us with memories of samantha . lily : but why would she do that ? cane : because she 's my mother and that 's what she does . lily : but genevieve has no one . we 're her only family , and i know how much she misses the twins . she does n't have a job , so if she 's not broke by now , she 's definitely getting close . so why would n't she be trying to bond with you instead of pushing you away ? cane : well , what 's so disturbing is that none of this makes any sense . lily : what if somebody really is setting her up ? it 's possible , right ? cane : y - yeah , it 's possible , but i would need some proof to believe it . [ scene_break ] woman : ( clears throat ) genevieve : please ... do n't go away . woman : why , so you can attack me again ? genevieve : i need answers , and i 'm willing to pay for them . woman : answers about what ? genevieve : about who really hired you to stalk ethan and to torment him about his dead sister . we both know that that was n't me . woman : of course it was you . genevieve : look , if you 'll work with me , i 'll make it worth your while . woman : how much ? genevieve : $ 100,000 , cash . [ scene_break ] kay : uh , you are so foolish to think any good can come of all of this . jack : katherine , i always value your opinion . kay : ( sighs ) well , then , you know , forget this rubbish , will you please , and think about jabot ? i mean , running a company as big as newman , for god sake , jack , jabot is gon na get lost in the shuffle . jack : i will never let that happen , i assure you . in fact , i may even fold it into newman cosmetics . kay : oh , jack , jack , jack -- darling , do you really want to own the world ? jack : you did , at one time . kay : well , that was a lifetime ago . jack : chancellor industries was barely a speck on the map , and you made it a powerhouse . kay : okay , since , uh , when did this become a history lesson ? jack : my guess is you miss it . admit it . retirement is a bore , especially for someone with your smarts and your vitality . try to convince me that society luncheons are giving you anywhere near the thrill that running an empire did . kay : ( chuckles ) my god . is that what you really think that i do with my time -- eating watercress sandwiches and -- and playing bridge ? no , i am plenty fulfilled , thank you very much . oh , by the way ... neil is doing a superb job running everything . jack : i have no doubt about that ... kay : uh - huh . jack : but no one -- no one , katherine , has your flair when it comes to running chancellor . look me in the eye and tell me you have n't found yourself looking over neil 's shoulder . kay : you are fishing for something , are n't you ? well , tough . you just leave me out of it . you focus on the legacy you have from john and return to victor 's family everything , or ... you will not receive one ounce of support ... from your dear auntie katherine . hmm ? [ scene_break ] victor : what has you so upset ? why are you crying ? nikki : i had just gotten you back , and the prospect of losing you again so soon , it just ... i - it just all caught up with me at once . victor : i 'm sorry , okay ? nikki : i am very relieved that you 've decided not to fight for newman . i -- oh , all that fighting and stress with jack . i 'd worry about what it would do to you . victor : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . nikki : is that why you decided to hand the battle over to the kids ? victor : i 'm giving nicholas and victoria and abby a choice . everything i have ever worked for , i 've done for my family , and i want to see how much they 've learned from me . nikki : well , that does n't sound like a choice , victor . it sounds like a test . victor : sweetheart , i 'm handing them over newman enterprises , one of the largest companies in the world . i want to know that they are capable of doing that . [ scene_break ] genevieve : all you have to say is two words . tucker mccall ? jack abbott ? victor newman ? woman : you have got this innocent routine down pat . genevieve : i am innocent . someone put you up to this . colin atkinson ? colin . woman : i did n't say that . genevieve : where is he , and why is he doing this to me ? woman : atkinson ... atkinson . mnh - mnh , sorry , i do n't know any man by that name . [ scene_break ] kay : harshness does not become you . jack : i 'd tell you what i really think of the man , but you 're too much of a lady . kay : my god , honey , i - it 's not as many times as you can say `` got you `` that makes you happy . it 's all the people you 've loved jack : well , that list , for me , does not include `` the mustache . `` kay : but think of nicholas . how about victoria and nikki ? jack : oh , katherine . kay : no , come on . jack , jack , i - i know -- i know she wounded you , but deep down , you know and i know you will ... always care about her . jack : nikki has chosen her own path , katherine . kay : well , then what about the children ? you helped to raise them . ( chuckles ) i mean , uh , vic - victoria , how about -- jack : victoria is a grown businesswoman who knows better than to take this personally . kay : well , then nicholas . you were more of a father to that boy than victor ever was . jack : the way i see it , i am doing nicholas a favor , getting him out from under his father 's shadow . kay : father 's shadow ! jack : if he 's half as smart as i think he is , he will use this opportunity to become the man he was always meant to be . [ scene_break ] nick : what you said about giving summer space -- you need to go back to that . phyllis : no , i do n't ! i need to see her . whether she wants to admit it or not , she needs her mother right now . nick : well , that 's not gon na be tonight . summer 's exhausted , and she 's already in bed . leave her alone . man : excuse me , mr. newman ? nick : yeah . man : will there be anything else ? nick : no , thanks . just need my autograph here ? man : if you please . nick : thanks , eddie . eddie : thank you . [ scene_break ] woman : how are you feeling ? victor : fine , thank you . better all the time . woman : i 'm glad to see mrs. newman is getting some rest . she seemed so agitated after that phone call . victor : i guess it 's been a very rough day . thank you . [ scene_break ] cane : so that was the sitter , and matty and charlie went down a couple hours ago . lily : guess what 's trending ? cane : halloween costumes . lily : newman takeover . cane : that was my next guess . lily : ( laughs ) i know that you 've been distracted . cane : yeah , i have , have n't i ? i 'm just kind of done with whoever 's , uh , jerking us around with all these , uh , games they 're playing , you know ? but i 'm done . no more . i am now focused , all right ? on our family and our future . lily : are you thinking about jabot again ? cane : yes , i am . i 'm thinking jack needs someone who can take the reins . why not me ? lily : well , i think that you would be great . i mean , you were before . he would be crazy not to promote you . cane : i will call him first thing in the morning . lily : why wait ? i 'm sure he would see you . cane : you mean , call him now ? lily : yes ! go and make your pitch to jack . let him know that you want to be considered . [ scene_break ] jack : it was good seeing you , katherine . kay : ( chuckles ) even though , uh , you did n't listen to a word i had to say ? jack : it 's always worth hearing what you have to say , even when you 're absolutely wrong . kay : ( laughs ) do you know something ? you 're not half as charming as you used to be , and i think i know what you 're up to . jack : i guess we 'll see , wo n't we ? kay : well , icarus flew too close to the sun and fell . i 'd hate to see that happen to you , jack . jack : thank you for your concern . i 'll pack a parachute , just in case . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what happened ? summer : grandpa 's house caught fire . i was n't around when it started . phyllis : where were you ? summer : faith 's nanny and i took her out to see a movie and we just got home and found out . phyllis : was anyone hurt ? summer : how would i know ? phyllis : there 's nothing left . how did it happen ? summer : dad probably knows . phyllis : i just saw him . he did n't say anything . summer : yeah , well , i guess he did n't feel like telling you . phyllis : listen , i 'm -- i 'm glad that you -- that you and faith -- you were n't here when it happened . you -- you were safe . i know about what happened , about the accident , chelsea losing the baby . summer : ( sighs ) okay , do we have to do this right now ? phyllis : listen , i just -- i want you to know , i - i 'm ... i 'm sure you feel a lot of guilt . summer : you 're the one that should be feeling guilty . you 're the reason why i even had the accident . phyllis : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . wait one second . i 'm here to comfort you , and you are blaming the accident on me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : victor ? ( call button beeps ) nikki : um , did mr. newman go for some tests or something ? woman : not at this hour . maybe he took a walk around the floor . nikki : could you look for him , please ? nikki : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] kay : ah , thank you . so , my dear , how are the twins ? lily : oh , they are rambunctious as ever . ( chuckles ) kay : ( laughs ) and that handsome husband of yours , hmm ? lily : um , he 's hopeful . you know , since he got promoted , he 's been doing an amazing job ... kay : mm - hmm . lily : and jack has a lot of confidence in him . and now that jack will be busy with newman , he 's hoping that he can maybe start running jabot again . kay : mm . lily : so he actually went to go talk with jack about it just now . kay : but , uh , just remember , so much of success relies on timing . lily : what , you do n't think that jack will give him the job ? kay : well , i believe he 's qualified and i think he 's an excellent choice , but who knows what 's running around in jack 's head these days ? lily : oh . kay : well , if i were you , i would be glad of that . animosity is what 's fueling this whole mess . it 's a war that no one ever wins . people get hurt . i 'm just hopeful that cane wo n't be caught in the cross fire . mark my words , there will be cross fire . [ scene_break ] jack : this day has been more than 20 years in the making , cane . cane : congratulations , mate . well done . jack : thank you . cane : so i , uh , presume you 're gon na have your hands full now . jack : oh , am i . cane : you know , with your focus being over at newman , i , you know , imagine you 'd probably want someone at jabot who has experience , so , um , i was wondering , uh ... jack , i 'd like the opportunity to show you what i can do , step up . jack : you want the job of c.e.o . ? cane : i have previous job experience , i 'm motivated , i 'm totally loyal to you and the company , and while you 're over at newman taking it to greater heights , i would like to do the same thing here . jack : uh , you know , i 'm sorry , you caught me a little off guard here . um , it 's not that i do n't value your hard work , your loyalty , and your talent . i have someone else in mind for that job . cane : would you mind if i ask who it is ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : how do you twist that around , that chelsea 's miscarriage is my fault ? you ca n't possibly believe that . summer : everything bad that 's happening in my life right now is your fault , so is this . phyllis : okay , all right , okay , okay , one second . i love you . that will never change , okay ? but you can not keep shoving the blame of your actions on me . you ca n't keep doing that . i made some stupid mistakes -- summer : super stupid . phyllis : yes , super stupid . i wish i could take it back , but i ca n't . but what you 're doing here , this -- this is out of control . summer : okay , well , i was so mad at you that that is the reason why i was driving like that . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . no . just because you 're upset at someone , that does not give you license to be violent and reckless and do whatever you want , summer . do you understand me ? i took responsibility for what i did . i owned up to my mistakes . and now it 's time you own up to yours . summer : are you saying that it 's my fault that the baby died ? phyllis : no . no . no , i 'm not saying that . accidents happen . miscarriages happen for many , many different reasons . it probably -- maybe it had nothing to do with the accident , i do n't know , but that 's not how chelsea and adam see it , i 'm sure . summer : no , i - i do n't -- i do n't even want to hear any more of what you have to say . you think that i killed the baby , and i will never forgive you for that . phyllis : summer , i am not saying that ! nick : whoa , whoa , whoa , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . faith 's asleep upstairs . calm down . summer : dad , no , you should have heard what she said to me ! nick : okay , honey , i 'm sure she did n't mean it . summer : you were n't even here and you 're still defending her ! nick : summer ... summer : ( sighs ) okay , no , i 've -- i 've seriously had it with -- with both of you . i can not wait until i 'm out of here and i never have to deal with either of you again . no . phyllis : okay , come on , summer . summer ! nick : i thought i told you to stay away . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , my god . ( sniffles ) i thought i would find you here . you -- you should not have snuck out of the hospital , victor . you -- you really should n't be out of bed . victor : ( sighs ) nikki : ohh . ( sobbing ) victor : this is our house . ( sighs ) nikki : it 's devastating . ( sobs ) victor : why did n't you tell me about this ? nikki : ( sniffles ) oh , i - i could n't . i - i just could n't do that to you when you were sick . and you ca n't do anything . there 's nothing you can do about it . victor : ( sighs ) nikki : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] jack : i would rather not say who i hope to hire until i 've spoken to them and gotten a response to my offer . cane : fair enough . jack : as far as your place at jabot goes , you have nothing to worry about . you 've done terrific work , cane . i just did n't think you were ready for this move . cane : you know , jack , i did have the position before , and i did excel at it . jack : a lot 's happened since then , cane . cane : so ... you mean , uh , my mother and the way she deceived you during your engagement ? jack : no way . that 's not the way i operate . i would never punish you for genevieve 's bad behavior . [ scene_break ] genevieve : hi , lily . lily : hi . genevieve : listen , i know that you two are upset with me , and if what that woman said was true , you would have every right to be . but it 's not , and i know who 's responsible for all this now . lily : who ? genevieve : yeah , i ran into that woman again . i offered her $ 100,000 for a name . lily : do you even have a hundred -- genevieve : it does n't matter . i got the information for free . lily : how ? genevieve : i saw how she reacted when i mentioned colin 's name . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , nick , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry . we ca n't let summer do this . ( sighs ) nick : once she calms down , i 'll talk to her . phyllis : yeah , yeah . you know , we were having a civil conversation , and she said something to me , and it pushed buttons and i lost it , and i 'm an idiot . i could kick myself . i could kick myself . i did n't mean to upset her . i really did n't . you -- you believe me , do n't you ? nick : just go home , okay ? it 's not good for summer for you to be here . phyllis : all right , but for -- for you ? i saw the house . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . nick : it 's all gone ... but it ca n't be undone . we 'll get past it . phyllis : houses can be rebuilt . so can relationships . nick : this is over . i want a divorce . [ scene_break ] nikki : i just ca n't believe it 's gone . so much of our lives were spent right here . victor : it 's a building . and the memories we have are in our hearts , always will be . nikki : ohh . ( sniffling ) ( breathes deeply ) ( sighs ) i remember the first time i came here ... and i remember when you asked me to live with you . you were gon na make a lady out of me . victor : this is where we belong , you and i , together . i remember . nikki : ( sobbing ) you were right , what you said before . the memories will live in our hearts forever . victor : you know ... the love you and i share will survive anything . nikki : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] jack : is that wine ? we should be drinking champagne . phyllis : we have nothing to celebrate . if you want some applause for stealing newman , you picked the wrong bar . jack : since when were you part of victor 's fan club ... phyllis : ( sighs ) jack : or he part of yours ? you 've just been through the worst crisis of your life . how many of that gang stood by you ? not even nick . look , i realize the two of you are on the outs now . phyllis : no , no , that 's -- that 's temporary . jack : oh . so then offering you a job would just be a waste of time ? [ scene_break ] summer : i heard a car driving away . nick : yeah , she 's gone . want to sit down ? nick : look , sweetheart , i know you 're going through a real difficult time right now . you 're very upset with your mother and me , you feel responsible for what happened to adam and chelsea 's baby , and you want to pin that on your mom . it 's got ta be tearing you up inside . i 'm just asking you to , please , think long and hard before you do anything rash . give things a chance to settle down . give me a chance . can you do that ? summer : i 'm not making any promises . nick : okay , i 'll take that . just think about what i said , okay ? now i hate to pile on , but some things happened today that you should know about . [ scene_break ] nikki : can this be rebuilt ? victor : ( exhales slowly ) yeah . it 'll take time , but everything that has been damaged can be repaired . nikki : well , we are proof of that . victor : yeah ... are n't we ? ( exhales slowly ) let 's move forward together , okay ? i do n't want to dwell on the past . nikki : we can make new memories . victor : i 'm looking forward to that . ( exhales slowly ) as katherine said ... i lost a hell of a lot in the blink of an eye , did n't i ? first my company , and then this house . ( exhales slowly ) both tragic and liberating , because now ... we 'll have a fresh start , wo n't we ? nikki : well , then we 'd better make sure that you 're 100 % . let 's get you back to the hospital . victor : no , baby , not yet . [ scene_break ] lily : hi . cane : hey . lily : uh - oh . did it not go well ? cane : jack has other plans for the c.e.o . spot . at least i 'm still the , uh , head of marketing , right ? lily : baby , i 'm so sorry . did he say why , or anything ? cane : no , but i think it has something to do with the way my mother tried to snake beauty of nature from underneath him . she 's just the gift that keeps on giving . genevieve : ethan , darling , i have some incredible news ! i know who put that awful woman up to impersonating samantha . it was your father ! cane : i do n't care ! this is the last time you ruin my life . genevieve : i 've messed up your life ? wh - what are you talking about ? cane : you willfully and you purposely deceived him when he trusted you and was about to make you his wife , and it has now cost me a very , very big promotion . genevieve : did jack say that ? cane : no , mom . he did n't have to . and now i 'm done with you . cane : come on , baby . lily : let 's go . [ scene_break ] phyllis : are you serious ? jack : totally . phyllis : a job ? jack : why not ? phyllis : what kind of job ? jack : working with me at newman , you and me , side by side . stop by the office tomorrow . i 'll give you details . phyllis : no , i ca n't do that . nick would never forgive me . jack : what makes you so sure nick will ever forgive you anyway ? come be part of my team at newman . we 'd be great together . you know that , and i know that . [ scene_break ] nick : here you go . summer : are you sure grandpa 's gon na be all right ? nick : that 's what the doctor said . and you know what ? as for the fire ... no one was hurt , and that 's really all that matters . everything else can be replaced . summer : except people . nick : come here . summer : what are you gon na do now ? how are you gon na get the company back ? nick : ( sighs ) i do n't know if we can . you know that old saying , `` sometimes , when a door closes , another one opens `` ? [ scene_break ] victor : ( exhales sharply ) you know , maybe i had to lose everything to realize what 's very important to me , really important to me . it 's you . nikki : oh , victor . victor : you and i have been through so much together , so many ups and downs , so many obstacles in our way . lost each other over and over again . we always found our way back to each other . nikki : yeah . victor : maybe that means something very profound . victor : i love you . nikki : i love you . victor : marry me , and do n't say no . do n't -- do n't say no . just marry me . marry me for the last time , forever . [ next_on ] nick : i just filed for divorce . summer : good . neil : not about to leave chancellor industries . jack : my friend , i 'm about to change your mind . summer : and does my mom even know that you have a kid ?	at home , nick lets phyllis know that chelsea lost the baby . phyllis immediately wants to talk to summer , but nick forbids her to go near her . cane and lily discuss genevieve and all the things that she 's been doing to complicate their lives . at the athletic club , genevieve catches up to the mysterious woman and begins to question who hired her to harass them . genevieve begins to drop some names , but the woman does n't respond until she mentions colin 's name . then the woman lets her know it was colin who hired her . jack tells katherine that he always valued her opinion . katherine tries to talk some sense into jack concerning victor and his family and newman enterprises . in his hospital room , victor asks nikki what is making her cry , but she refuses to tell him anything . genevieve questions the woman about colin , but she denies knowing him . katherine warns jack about what he is doing to nick and victoria . nick refuses to let phyllis see summer , but phyllis hurries out to find her . victor finds out with the help of nikki 's phone that the newman ranch house burned down . cane tells lily he is considering the position of ceo of jabot . lily encourages him to go ask jack for the job . jack refuses to listen to katherine 's advice . phyllis comes to see summer but an argument erupts when she blames phyllis for the accident which caused the death of chelsea 's baby . victor visits the ranch and finds it in ruins .
nikki : well , thank you for squeezing me in this morning . avery : oh , it was n't a problem . avery : you know , i could n't eat a thing . thank you . nikki : well , let me know if you change your mind . please . sit . sit . how have you been ? avery : at this moment , i 'm -- i 'm actually a little nervous . nikki : why ? avery : well , the only reason i can imagine you 'd want to see me is to talk about nick and our aborted wedding . nikki : oh , no , no . that 's not why i asked you here . avery : then why did you ? nikki : i want to hire you . avery : nikki , are you in some kind of trouble ? [ scene_break ] paul : so , you 're telling me the best lead we have in the abbott girl 's hit- and - run is nikki newman ? alex : at least her car . paul : did you double - check ? alex : well , yeah , i figured she 's a friend of yours , i 'd better , right ? paul : alex . alex : double- and triple - checked , chief . the black s.u.v . registered to nikki newman was caught on camera a few miles from the crime scene . paul : when ? alex : just before 8 : 00 , the time of the hit - and - run . we need to follow up . paul : i agree . alex : okay . i 'll get right on it . paul : i will handle this myself . alex : that 's all right . yes , sir . paul : and , look , since i am certain this is a non - starter , i want you to keep this latest development under wraps . alex : will do , chief . paul : and do n't ease up on this investigation . i want you to actively pursue every single lead you can find . [ door opens ] kevin : hey , chavez ! i built a list of suspects in delia 's case . alex : why are you still pursuing this ? kevin : because the driver is in here . [ scene_break ] chelsea : it turns out connor 's eye disorder , it 's different than we thought . if left untreated , he 'll go blind . billy : what 's the treatment ? chelsea : he needs a cornea transplant . chloe : um ... the surgery -- when is it supposed to happen ? chelsea : it might not happen . donors are really hard to find . so many things need to line up correctly . it 's -- it 's a real long shot . billy : i 'll take care of it . [ scene_break ] adam : [ sniffles ] so , do we have a deal ? you punish me and not my little boy ? i 'm not sure how this goes . i 'm supposed to wait for a sign from you ? make sure that you 're even listening ? 'cause i 'm not like these do - gooders who come in here and drop to their knees every day , twice on sundays . she was just a little girl , an innocent , little kid . she did n't deserve this . she did n't do anything wrong . [ sighs ] i will rot in hell for this . and i deserve it . i 'll do anything . just do n't make my son pay the price for my crime . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey . give me a straight answer . where is billy going ? chloe : he 's going to talk to the hospital administrator . chelsea : why ? what did he mean when he said he 'd take care of it ? chloe : he 's gon na make sure that delia can donate ... her corneas to connor . chelsea : what ? chloe : so he 'll be able to see . chelsea : no . no , no , no . i have to stop billy . that ca n't be happening . chloe : no , no , no , no . you have to let us help you . chelsea : how can i let you help me ? how can i let you do that ? no . no , this is n't some stranger , chloe . this is delia . i could n't take a - a transplant from her . that would n't be right . chloe : chelsea , what happened to delia was very , very wrong . but this is very , very right . chelsea : [ voice breaking ] no , chloe , i could n't -- chloe : it 's the only good thing that can come out of a bad situation . chelsea : i do n't understand . she 's your baby . how can you be okay with this ? chloe : [ voice breaking ] because connor is your baby . and you 're my friend , and i want to help you . i want to help your son . [ sniffles ] delia would want to help your son . chelsea : [ exhales deeply ] [ sniffles ] chloe : [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] nikki : no , i 'm not in any kind of trouble . avery : but you want to hire me as an attorney . nikki : yes . um ... i want to change my will . i - i realize that 's not your specific area of law . avery : why me ? i 'm no longer at newman . nikki : what does that have to do with it ? avery : well , i 'm sure your estate has company shares , in which case the new corporate council would be more helpful in this . nikki : avery , i know exactly what i need , and it has nothing to do with newman enterprises . avery : there are a lot of other attorneys . nikki : i 'm afraid they wo n't do . avery : well , if you 're determined to use my firm , uh , perhaps my partner , leslie michaelson , can handle this for you . nikki : she could , i 'm sure . but you are the person to help me with what i need . avery : which is ? nikki : i want to add a beneficiary . [ scene_break ] sharon : divorce papers from chelsea ? dylan : [ sighs ] no . no . chelsea and i are still married . for now , anyway . sharon : oh . dylan : yeah . sharon : i 'm sorry . you just seemed ... i do n't want to butt in . i just came here to get coffee . dylan : uh , then let me get you a - a coffee . sharon : [ chuckles ] dylan : how you doing ? sharon : better than i have been . dylan : uh , were you sick ? sharon : um , let 's just say i - i kind of went off the rails , but i am determined to get back on track . dylan : then i 'm sure you will . sharon : and what about you ? dylan : is this you not butting in ? sharon : [ chuckles ] butting in would be me taking that paper and reading it . i 'm just politely asking . dylan : i see . sharon : but we do n't have to talk about it if you do n't want to . i can just , you know , sit here and drink my coffee and chat with you about weather or football . dylan : uh , those are my only choices ? sharon : [ chuckles ] it 's up to you . you just look like you needed a friend . dylan : uh , these papers are from adam 's lawyer . my parental rights to my son ... uh , to connor have been terminated . sharon : i 'm sorry . but i ca n't say i 'm surprised . knowing adam firsthand , i know how he can be , how ruthless he can be when it comes to getting what he wants . dylan : yeah , i 'm sure you do . sharon : so , how can i help ? dylan : uh , wish you could . sharon : well , i know this wo n't make you feel better about your loss , but , um , i do know a little girl who adores you , and she has a lot of hugs to give away . dylan : how 's my little buddy faith doing ? sharon : she 's good . you know , our door 's always open to you . dylan : that 's nice . thank you . sharon : but not helpful ? dylan : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry , sharon . you know , i just ... i just feel ... sharon : angry toward chelsea . dylan : some . you know , when i let myself go there . but it 's more than that . i ... i just -- i miss that life . you know , my -- my greatest joy was -- was holding connor in my arms , feeling like i was part of a family . and then i get this document with those -- those words . sharon : i understand . that must feel like a divorce . with that piece of paper , your family 's been taken away from you . [ scene_break ] adam : so , what are we negotiating here , huh ? i tell everyone the truth and ... and then maybe you will save my son 's eyesight . hmm ? [ breathing heavily ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : what you 're doing for us , chloe ... it 's everything . i - i do n't know how i will even begin to thank you . chloe : you can just thank me by being a good mother and loving him and protecting him and never letting him ever out of your sight . chelsea : i 'll -- i 'll do that . i 'll do all of that . chloe : [ exhales deeply ] adam : chloe . i am so ... so very sorry . i - i need to tell the both of you something . chelsea : adam , i have news . adam : there 's something that i need to say . i need to get it out . chelsea : stop it . listen to me . everything 's changed . billy : i just talked with the administrator . she said they can perform the transplant now . adam : what are you talking about ? chelsea : connor . he 's getting the surgery . adam : how ? chelsea : billy and chloe are donating delia 's corneas to our baby . is n't that amazing ? adam : is this true ? but why ? chloe : we 're not doing this for you . we 're doing it for connor . chelsea : we found our miracle . [ scene_break ] dylan : it 's not the end of the world , sharon . sharon : hmm . that 's what it looked like when i walked in . dylan : well , i thought connor was my son . turns out he 's not . that 's that . sharon : so , you 're saying it does n't hurt and that you do n't miss him ? dylan : [ sighs ] of course it hurts . of course . sharon : who are you talking to about this ? dylan : who 's left ? i mean , you were around when my -- my dad died . and my mom 's been gone since ... sharon : since you were in afghanistan . dylan : how do you remember that ? sharon : well , let me ask you something . dylan : okay . sharon : when 's my daughter 's birthday ? dylan : september 30th ? sharon : mm - hmm . see ? friends do n't forget important stuff . dylan : my mom was -- my mom was like that . always more concerned with people than with stuff . both my parents were very caring , and i wanted to raise connor like they raised me with that kind of love . sharon : and discipline . dylan : oh , yeah . yeah , my dad was n't afraid to reel me in when i got out of control . but what i remember is just laughing and fishing and , you know , building stuff together . sharon : did your mom ever get in on that ? dylan : when forced . yeah . sharon : were you lonely because you did n't have any siblings ? dylan : what only child would n't want brothers and sisters ? but both my parents were -- they were great . absolutely great . i 'm sorry . it still gets to me a little bit . sharon : no , of course it does . dylan : you know , when my mom ... when she passed away , it was -- it was tough . it was tough , but my dad , i ... i just kind of lost my bearings when -- when he died . sharon : why is that ? dylan : why -- why you asking me that ? sharon : because a few times in my life i 've lost my bearings , and i thought ... i do n't know . forget i asked . dylan : when -- when dad died , i ... i became an orphan . and i just -- it just really messed -- it just really messed with my head , you know , and i tried to reconnect with -- with avery . sharon : avery . dylan : right . and , uh , it did n't -- it did n't work out . and then connor came along , and i did n't have to be a son anymore , and i was getting to be a dad , and that was just ... sharon : it 's magical watching your child being born . dylan : magic . that 's the right word . i mean , the timing was perfect . it was like -- it was like fate stepped in , and god and my mom and dad just sent connor to complete the life circle for me . and we even named him after my dad . and now that 's it . they 're gone . sharon : no extended family ? dylan : no , just , you know , an uncle and aunt i never spoke to . sharon : hmm . army buddies ? dylan : most of my unit 's gone . sharon : what about that friend who moved to town ? dylan : stitch . yeah . no . he 's -- he 's great . he 's great . but he 's got his own family to take care of . sharon : you know , you keep not bringing up avery . why ca n't you talk to her ? dylan : uh ... sharon : what 's that about ? dylan : there 's just a part of me ... sharon : that wants to get back together with her . so why do n't you ? dylan : i - i do n't really -- i want to move forward . sharon : and being with her would be taking a step back ? [ scene_break ] avery : i guess if you do n't have a problem with me , given what went down with nick , then i do n't have a problem taking on -- thank you -- your legal business . nikki : good . so , i 'm officially your client ? avery : yes . now , i assume this will modification pertains to your grandchildren ? you know , just because summer is not longer -- nikki : actually , no , that 's all up to date . um , i want to add my son . avery : nick is n't already in your will ? nikki : not nicholas . um , my other son . dylan mcavoy . [ scene_break ] dylan : okay . i 'm done spilling my guts . sharon : aww . and we were just getting to all the good parts . dylan : yeah , i feel like i 'm in high school worrying about whether a girl likes me or not . sharon : you know , sometimes we never get over our high - school sweethearts . maybe it 's because they were the person who was there and watched and helped and plagued us as we grew up . but maybe it 's just because that 's the person we belong with . and avery is that person for you . dylan : i do n't think she really sees it that way . sharon : i think you 're making excuses . and if you 're drawn to avery , you can not give up on her . dylan : we would just take one step forward then two steps back . sharon : well , then you know what ? then take three steps forward . take four . take as many steps as needed until she realizes that you two belong together . [ scene_break ] avery : nikki , that 's not possible . nikki : i assure you it is . avery : but i knew dylan 's parents . i practically grew up with them . nikki : the thing is , his mother adopted him and never told him the truth that she and his dad were not his biological parents . paul : oh , nikki , hi . your housekeeper let me in . nikki : hi . paul : avery , hello . avery : hi , paul . paul : uh , sorry to interrupt , but i am here to discuss some official business with you , nikki , regarding the hit - and - run . nikki : oh . oh , i 'm so sorry , avery . can you wait ? avery : do n't apologize . catching the person who killed that innocent , little girl takes precedence . uh , i have to get to the office . nikki : uh , we will talk later . avery : yes , this is a conversation we will definitely finish . nikki : thank you . paul : take care . nikki : so ? what did you find out about delia 's accident ? paul : a car was spotted on a surveillance camera couple of miles up the road from the site of the accident about the same time . nikki : great . so you found the driver ? paul : the car fits the incomplete description we have of the vehicle -- a dark s.u.v . -- and we even have a witness that saw it swerve . nikki : oh , thank god . i hope this pans out . paul : i do n't . nikki : what do you mean ? why would you say that ? paul : because it 's your car caught on tape , nikki . i 'm here to look at the vehicle . nikki : wh -- [ scene_break ] kevin : i 've been working on this thing nonstop . alex : even after i told you not to . kevin : what you have here is a list of every black s.u.v . registered in the greater genoa city area . take it . alex : we 've been checking every surveillance footage . kevin : yeah , and what if the driver was n't caught on any video nearby ? then that becomes the only other source of suspects . alex : what 's it gon na take to get this through your head ? your investigation could send it straight into the weeds . kevin : how can you say that this list is n't gon na help ? alex : it does help -- for now . but what happens after when it goes to court and all the evidence gets tossed because of your vested interest in this case ? kevin : delia may not have been my kid by birth , but she was about as close to it as you can get . i owe this to her . alex : and you owe it to chloe . i get it , okay ? i get it , and i respect you for it . this is not the way to do it . kevin : so you keep saying . alex : then will you finally listen to me ? you want to help chloe ? you know where you should be . [ scene_break ] chloe : so , after we sign these , then what ? billy : they go ahead with the procedure . chloe : right away ? chelsea : i 've alerted connor 's eye doctor . i thought that you 'd be more comfortable if it was someone we knew doing the procedure . and he 's -- he 's been really great , and he 's always very gentle with connor . chloe : that 's good . that 's good . billy : how soon ? chelsea : he 's on his way . i - i do n't know how we will ever be able to thank you two . what you 're -- what you 're doing for our son is ... chloe : we ca n't go back in time and stop that car from hitting her . and i will never get my little girl back . [ voice breaking ] at least her life will mean more now . even though it meant less than nothing to that bastard who left her on the side of the road . billy : he 's gon na rot in hell for what he did . chelsea : i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . i hate how awful this is for you guys . we 're -- we 're so grateful , right , adam ? say something . adam : i really do n't deserve this . you ca n't possibly think that i deserve this . billy : no , you do n't . but your son deserves to have a chance . adam : every chance . chloe : i guess i - i 've signed everything . billy : so have i . chloe : i think you understand that i should probably leave . chelsea : i 'll call you after . adam : what i owe you ... what i owe the both of you , can never be measured or counted . thank you . [ sniffles ] billy : let 's be clear . we did n't do this for you . we did it for him . [ scene_break ] paul : checking your s.u.v . was simply routine . nikki : well , it certainly did n't feel like it . that anybody could think i had something to do with hurting that little girl ... paul : i had to officially eliminate you as a suspect . that 's all . nikki : all right . well , now you have my unblemished vehicle to prove it . paul : and we can zero in on the real killer . nikki : do you really think you 're gon na find them ? paul : oh , we will . and you understand the reason for the visit ? nikki : yeah , you could n't eliminate me as a suspect when there 's evidence pointing right at me . i - i understand . paul : well , my timing could have been better . i did n't mean to interrupt your chat with avery . nikki : yeah . it was n't just a casual visit . i asked her to put dylan in my will . paul : why in the world would you ask avery of all people to do that ? [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] kevin : hey . you have n't been returning my messages . i was looking all over for you . chloe : what made you look here ? kevin : well , it was one of delia 's favorite places . chloe : i just wanted to be reminded of her , so i came here , and i got her favorite . i got a chocolate - chip cookie and hot chocolate . kevin : well , maybe that was her favorite when she was with you , but she and i had a different favorite . [ chuckles ] nonetheless , i think it 's a great way to honor her . i 'm gon na grab a hot chocolate . chloe : hey , kevin . kevin : yeah ? chloe : i decided to honor her in another way today . kevin : okay . chloe : i decided to donate delia 's corneas to connor . kevin : oh . chloe : i took your advice . kevin : i bet that was a really hard decision . chloe : actually , it was really easy . the second i heard that connor needed a transplant , everything changed . i needed to do it . i needed to do it for connor and for my best friend . kevin : you did a good thing . you did . you did the right thing . [ exhales sharply ] i 'm proud of you . [ sniffles ] [ voice breaking ] and i know that up in heaven , so does delia . [ scene_break ] nikki : it 's perfectly reasonable to include dylan in my will . i have n't been there for him his entire life . it 's the least i can do -- provide for him after i 'm gone . paul : well , of course you 'd want to include dylan . nikki : well , then why are you questioning me ? paul : working with avery ? i mean , the woman your other son was going to marry ? and did n't dylan and avery have a relationship ? nikki : that 's exactly why i hired her , paul . paul : what ? you want to push them back together ? nikki : no , i want access to dylan . i want to get to know my son . and who better to do that through than somebody who 's known him the longest and the best ? paul : oh , nikki . you 're playing with fire here . nikki : maybe . but avery obviously cares about him very much , and she can help give me the answers that i need . paul : what answers ? nikki : i need to know if dylan even wants to know the truth about me . [ scene_break ] dylan : hey , i thought you left . sharon : oh , i just wanted to make sure you 're okay . dylan : i am . thanks for listening and the advice . sharon : you know , that was good advice . maybe i should take it myself . dylan : you think your life is empty ? i mean , sharon , you have -- you have great kids . sharon : yeah . and i love them so much . but ... dylan : i hope you find someone , too . you deserve someone special . sharon : i agree . dylan : avery . you all right ? sharon : um , i 'm gon na let you two talk . thanks for the coffee . dylan : why are you staring at me like that ? avery : i 'm not . i 'm -- i 'm just thinking . uh , it 's been a crazy day . dylan : yeah . i 've had a pretty enlightening morning myself . avery : oh ? how so ? dylan : uh , sharon and i got to talking , you know , just about family and my parents and how much they meant to me . what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : i kept telling adam to have faith . i probably kept getting on him about it because of my own faith . as you 've probably noticed , it was almost gone . and now at a time where i 'm supposed to be hopeful , i just ... [ voice breaking ] i feel this huge emptiness inside where i have absolutely no faith . [ sniffles ] and i have to stop that . i have to stop all that fast because my sweet , little boy deserves only positive people around him right now before he goes into that operating room . [ sniffles ] yet here i am . maybe it 's because i do n't feel worthy . who would ? my son 's sight could be saved , but at the expense of my best friend 's daughter . and the pain that chloe 's had to go through , and she 's been nothing but good to me . and who am i ? i 'm a criminal . i 'm ... a con . after all the terrible things i 've done in my life ... [ door opens ] chelsea : ... how could i possibly deserve this miracle ? [ scene_break ] billy : one moment , uh , she 's smiling , taking her bows after her play , looking forward to ice cream . then she 's gone . she 's just ... she 's just gone . how 's that happen ? jill : what 's wrong with this world where this could happen to a child ? [ voice breaking ] an innocent , little girl who never did anything but give love and make the world a better place by being in it . oh , my little granddaughter . my sweet , little delia . i ca n't bear this . [ sobs ] billy : yeah , well , you wo n't be able to bear the fact that this is my fault . jill : [ exhales shakily ] [ scene_break ] paul : that is a huge burden to put on avery 's shoulders . to predict dylan 's reaction to finding out that you are his mother ? nikki : well , i need help with this , paul . and she knows him so well . she cares about him . i mean , she could help us both get through this if the truth comes out . paul : well [ scoffs ] if you 're gon na put dylan 's name on a will , the truth is going to come out eventually . is that how you want it revealed ? i mean , really , after you 're dead and gone ? nikki : why not ? he 's lived this long without me . paul : that really does n't sound like that 's fair to anyone involved . nikki : so then you think i should tell him ? paul : i hope that you will eventually have the strength to be honest with dylan , mother to son . [ scene_break ] avery : it 's actually this , uh , case that i took on today . dylan : why has it got you so distracted ? avery : well , it 's a new client , and it 's a very strange situation . dylan : strange ? that 's all i get ? strange ? avery : you know , client - lawyer privilege . dylan : privilege . yeah . you know what we both need ? we need a break from our routine . avery : break ? what kind of break ? dylan : yeah . um , i 'm kind of hungry . how would you feel about having lunch with me ? avery : oh . is it lunchtime already ? um , okay , i - i did n't realize . i - i have to go , so , um , i 'll -- i 'll see you , dylan . [ scene_break ] kevin : so , this -- this is delia 's first favorite dessert . brownie with extra whipped cream and quadruple cherries . chloe : [ chuckles ] i would never have let her eat that . kevin : that 's why she needed me . [ chuckles ] chloe : kevin . kevin : what ? she loved it . here . join me . it 's okay . chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] jill : do n't you dare say that . delia 's death was n't your fault , okay ? it was a terrible , terrible accident . billy : i know that , mom . jill : then why are you blaming yourself ? billy : because i 'm her dad . and i was with her . and i 'm supposed to take care of her . jill : that does n't make you all - powerful . that does n't mean mistakes ca n't happen . it was n't your fault . billy : why do n't you do me a favor and stop trying to make me feel better , please ? will you all just stop ? jill : no . no , i wo n't . it 's a lot easier taking on this blame than feeling the guilt , is n't it ? billy : there 's nothing easy about this . jill : i know . i know there is n't . promise me -- no . remember one thing . you have a family , and we love you , and we need you , and we want to help you . billy : yeah , i know . you know , i just need a little time to eventually get through this . i know . i - i realize that . jill : right , billy . right . billy : yeah . jill : you know what ? i 'm gon na hang out here for a while . why do n't you go make me some coffee ? billy : how about we take a rain check on that ? victoria 's on her way home . i need a - a little time alone . jill : alone ? billy : yeah . jill : are you sure that 's a good idea ? billy : i have no idea . i do n't know what 's going on . i 'm going day by day , moment to moment . in this moment , mom , i just need to be alone . so if you do n't mind , please ... jill : i do mind , baby . i mind . but if that 's what you need , okay . [ smooches ] i love you . i love you . billy , i believe in you . son , please do n't let this break you . billy : yeah . thanks , mom . [ clatter ] billy : [ sobbing ] i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] alex : hey , marsh , come here . listen , we 're gon na go over this list . i need you to coordinate extra manpower to go over every vehicle , determine where they were when the accident occurred . man , does everyone in this town own a black s.u.v . ? here . take the top half . i 'll take the bottom . come on . get on it . [ sighs ] lana miller . [ scene_break ] adam : i saw the ophthalmologist . chelsea : dr. lintz ? what did he say about delia 's corneas ? adam : they 're perfect . he 's prepping his surgical team right now . chelsea : [ sighs ] it 'll go well . adam : if it does n't ? chelsea : we just got handed a miracle , adam . we have to have faith . adam : let 's get back . chelsea : we owe billy and chloe so much . [ sniffles ] for the rest of our lives , we will be indebted for this gift . and connor will be connected to that sweet , little girl who lost her life way too young . [ sighs ] god willing ... our son will see the world through delia 's eyes . [ next_on ] billy : ah . we 're closed . jack : not for me , you 're not . jill : i just came from seeing billy . chloe : ah ! get away from me . chelsea : how could you ?	avery comes to see nikki at the newman ranch . avery thinks that this is all about nick , but nikki wants to hire her . at the police department , alex and paul discuss the possibility that nikki could have been the one who hit delia . paul wants it kept quiet until he finds out the truth . in the squad room , kevin goes over the list of suspects , but alex does n't want to hear it . at the hospital , chelsea tells billy and chloe that connor needs a cornea transplant . billy and chloe both agree to let connor have delia 's corneas . chelsea can not believe her ears . in the chapel , adam prays for punishment from god , because he deserves it for hitting delia and killing her but that his son will not have to pay the price . nikki lets avery know that she wants to put her son in her will . avery thinks that she is talking about nick , but nikki says she is talking about dylan . at the coffeehouse , dylan and sharon talk about different things in their lives and how it relates to different people that they are interested in . adam comes rushing in to tell chelsea and chloe some news , but billy also comes in and lets them know that the doctor is ready to do the surgery now that delia 's corneas are a perfect match . chelsea lets adam in on the news . adam is speechless but when he does regain his voice , he tells them that he does n't deserve this . chelsea is more than a little surprised .
nick : dad . you got a minute ? victor : oh , son . for you , always . nick : how come every time i call you , your phone goes straight to voicemail ? victor : i was out of town on business . nick : yeah , i heard . was your trip a success ? victor : kind of . nick : did you find what you were looking for ? victor : what do you think i was looking for ? nick : a way to get sharon out of my life for good . sharon : thank you so much for fitting me in , madame isadora . madame isadora : i got the feeling it was urgent . sharon : really ? you could pick up on that ? madame isadora : i did . also , i believe you said , `` it 's a matter of some urgency . `` sharon : oh . yeah . of course . madame isadora : where should i set up ? sharon : uh , does this work ? madame isadora : oh , certainly . sharon : you know , i have to tell you i 'm a bit of a skeptic . madame isadora : i knew that . more psychic humor . i 've got hundreds of 'em . sharon : [ sighs ] madame isadora : you 've asked me here , despite your skepticism . that 's interesting . sharon : yes . several people i know have used psychics in the past with great results . and besides that , at this point , i - i would be willing to do anything to keep from losing the man i love . noah : do you want me to get you something else with -- i do n't know -- taste or any nutritional value at all ? summer : no . i do n't think i can stomach much of anything right now . noah : summer , are you pregnant ? summer : really , noah ? noah : are you ? summer : no , i 'm not pregnant . why does everybody keep asking me that ? noah : because you 're eating plain toast and tea and you barely touched that . summer : i 'm just not hungry right now . i 'm worried about my mom . noah : good . no , not that you 're worried -- just i do n't think that anybody 's ready for you and austin to have kids yet , especially ... you and austin . summer : yeah . not my mom , for sure . she freaked when she found out that austin and i were engaged , and it only got worse when i actually let it drop that we 're actually married . noah : it is a little shocking . summer : why -- because i 'm 19 ? i 'm not 12 . my mom acts like i 'm still a kid completely incapable of making adult decisions on my own . noah : dad and jack -- they freaked out , too , remember ? summer : do i remember ? yes . they completely lost it . jack called the cops . noah : as soon as your mom has had some time to get used to it , she 'll come around . summer : my mother ? phyllis `` my way and only my way , so help me , god `` newman ? really ? you think so ? noah : uh ... look , a lot has changed since she 's been gone , okay ? things will smooth over as soon as she 's had time to process everything . phyllis : okay . you do n't have to stay , jack . jack : i do n't mind . phyllis : the doctors warned me these follow - up visits could take hours . jack : it 's why i cleared my schedule to be with you . phyllis : you did n't have to do that . you have a business to run . jack : nothing is more important than your health right now . phyllis : you know i love you , do n't you ? jack : i hear a `` but `` coming here . phyllis : but if you do n't stop treating me like i am made out of glass -- think about the worst fight we ever had . jack : ooh . that bad ? phyllis : yeah , that bad . so , please stop tiptoeing around me . jack : okay . phyllis : you know you can be honest with me ? jack : does that require an honest answer ? phyllis : jack . jack : i 'll try . phyllis : i do n't understand you . what are you trying to protect me from ? stitch : what did you lose ? kelly : ohh . besides my mind , the guest list for a halloween event . stitch : so print up another one . kelly : i ca n't . this was the client 's copy . it was handwritten with little yellow sticky notes on it . it was in a folder , and i must have put it down somewhere . i just do n't know where . stitch : kelly , kelly ... try to slow down . kelly : i ca n't . if i slow down , i will start to think about other things , and you know where that leads . stitch : all too well . kelly : on top of that , mom is lurking . stitch : and that ca n't be helping with your stress level . kelly : no ! the woman -- she just knows how to push my buttons . does she ever stop asking questions ? stitch : nope . kelly : how am i supposed to tell her where things stand with jack when i do n't even know myself ? all i 'm getting are mixed signals . stitch : hey , join the club . kelly : i 'm so sorry . here i am complaining , and you 're going through exactly the same thing with victoria . stitch : as your brother , you have full permission to vent . kelly : thank you . god , it 's really hell , is n't it -- loving somebody so much and not knowing whether to stick it out or move on ? stitch : yeah . ashley : hi , there . hi , kelly . kelly : hi . ashley : so sorry to keep you waiting . victor : i 'm glad you 're finally interested in finding out what sharon may be hiding . nick : the only thing i 'm interested in is giving the woman i love some peace . victor : son , that 's what i 've been trying to do for you -- to make sure that you have some peace . but as long as you 're involved with that woman , you wo n't have any . nick : so , more dire warnings . victor : what does it take ? i mean , sharon herself has admitted that she has done something that would hurt you . she 's confessed to it . nick : yeah , to mariah , a woman you hired to pretend to be her dead daughter . victor : i hired her to protect you ! nick : i do n't need you to protect me . you should have been home , looking after mom . victor : she had plenty of protection . nick : well , where were you when she was using herself as bait to trap a psycho ? victor : well , that 's a different story . you heard about that ? nick : yeah , after the fact . meanwhile , you were out meddling in other people 's lives . it could have cost mom hers . victor : whoa , whoa . wait a minute . you 're overstating the danger your mother was in and you 're understating my efforts in trying to help you . have n't i taught you since your early adulthood that when you speak with me , you have to know your facts ? nick : there 's a difference between teaching and dictating . victor : and neither method seems to have worked for you . nick : that 's because i can think and act for myself . victor : no , son . you 're allowing sharon to make a fool out of you . mariah : so , did you get the memo ? ian , the guy i 'm hiding from , is behind bars . kevin : i know . so ? mariah : so , you can stop shadowing my every move . kevin : oh , mariah , dropping you off at work is the least i can do after kidnapping you from the coffeehouse yesterday . mariah : oh , no , no , no , no . the least you could have done is get separate rooms so i did n't have to hear your snoring all night . kevin : why do you think i took you to a motel outside of town ? mariah : sightseeing ? kevin : no . to keep you safe . how was i supposed to do that from a room down the hall ? mariah : if i had my choice , i would have taken my chances with my crazy cult- leader husband . kevin : you know , i must be crazy , because i was actually expecting a little gratitude . but i guess a `` thank you `` is too much to ask for saving you from getting back into a dangerous situation . austin : you 're in danger ? mariah : no . [ scoffs ] long story , and i really do n't want to get into it . austin : okay . mariah : what i want is to forget that last night ever happened . ashley : am i interrupting something ? stitch : no . uh , ready for our meeting ? ashley : i am . do the two of you need to continue your discussion ? kelly : no , no , no . it 's totally fine . my brother and i were just discussing this puzzle that i ca n't figure out . but looks like ben jumped right in and found the key . ashley : wow . well , it 's good to know you 're very good at problem - solving . it 's gon na come in handy with our new venture , right ? stitch : ashley and i are here to go over specifics about my job before we get in the lab . ashley : yeah . i thought it was safer to meet here at the club instead of the last place we had a meeting . we ended up in jail with our photos being splashed all over gc buzz , thank you very much . kelly : yeah . that was quite a night . ashley : thankfully , i think the press has lost interest in our arrests . that 's good , because there 's nothing worse than trying to launch a new product line and the only thing the press wants to talk about is your criminal record . kelly : you know what ? i - i 'm gon na let you guys talk , okay ? ashley : thanks . kelly : okay . ashley : hey , kelly ... that puzzle -- just so you know , my brother is working to figure it out , as well . jack : the doctors gave us very firm orders . phyllis : yes , that any undue stress might send me back to coma land . jack : exactly . phyllis : then stop stressing me out by being so careful with what you 're saying around me , like summer being afraid of telling me about austin . jack : it turns out that was a valid concern . phyllis : i had a perfectly normal reaction . jack : you went off on the guy like he was taking advantage of your little girl . phyllis : and you did n't when you first found out about that ? jack : i 'm pleading the fifth . phyllis : anyway ... austin and i have come to a mutual understanding . jack : really ? what does that mean ? phyllis : well , we were honest with one another . you could take an example from him . jack : i will do anything for you except knowingly endanger your health . phyllis : then do this . believe me . believe me when i tell you i am strong and ready to face things . tell me everything that i have missed and do not leave any details out , please . [ cell phone rings ] jack : hello ? kelly : jack , i need your help . jack : hold on just a second , okay ? i got to take this . this is business . phyllis : do n't think i will forget where we left off . jack : would n't even consider it . jack : hey . everything all right ? kelly : i misplaced a file for an event . i think it might be at , uh ... the house . could you take a look ? jack : i 'm at the hospital with phyllis . kelly : oh , i 'm sorry . i should n't have bothered you . jack : no , it 's not a bother . i - i just wanted you to know we 're gon na be here for a while if you want to go by the house to look for the file . kelly : yeah , i 'll do that . thanks . jack : kelly ? kelly : yes ? jack : i meant what i said in my message . nothing can erase our time together . kelly : i miss you . jack : i miss you , too . ashley : so , you 're more reserved than you usually are during our meetings . stitch : i am ? ashley : mm - hmm . usually by now you 've told me at least two horrible jokes . stitch : [ chuckles ] all right . um , sure . knock , knock . ashley : who 's there ? stitch : a guy trying to keep his head down doing his job so he does n't draw attention to himself or do anything to garner any negative publicity prior to the launch of his boss 's new perfume . ashley : [ laughing ] okay , stop . that 's by far the worst joke you 've ever told me . stitch : definitely . ashley : this is really about your police record , is n't it ? stitch : ashley , you , uh -- [ sighs ] you went out on a limb , hiring me after finding out about my past . ashley : can i tell you something ? stitch : what ? ashley : i 'm gon na share just a few details about my own experiences with law enforcement . stitch : okay . ashley : i 've been arrested for murder . and i actually ... went to prison for attempted murder . stitch : no way . ashley : yeah . i mean , i was innocent on both counts , just so you know . stitch : then why ... ? ashley : because i was trying to protect the people i love . i was trying to spare them from having to go to prison . stitch : i see . ashley : is there something else you want to know ? stitch : y -- ashley : what ? spit it out . stitch : [ chuckles ] if the people you took the rap for had n't come forward , would you have kept the truth to yourself ? ashley : absolutely . there 's nothing i would n't do to protect my family . phyllis : i 'm taking pity on you by not pestering you with questions . jack : i appreciate that . phyllis : ever since that phone call , you 've been very preoccupied . you know , if there 's something you have to handle at the office , please -- jack : no , no , no . i want to be here with you . phyllis : and i need to be in control of something in my life , so please go . do business . jack : will that make you happy ? phyllis : more than you could possibly imagine . jack : you 're that anxious to get rid of me , huh ? phyllis : that anxious to do something on my own . jack : okay , with one strict proviso -- the moment the tests are over , you call me . i come and get you . phyllis : sir , yes , sir . jack : okay . phyllis newman ? phyllis : yes , right here . hi . i 'm so sorry , ms . newman . we 're gon na have to reschedule your appointment . the neurologist just got pulled into an emergency with another patient . phyllis : oh . i 'm -- i 'm sorry to inconvenience you . phyllis : no , you did n't . there 's something i need to handle . now 's a perfect time . summer : i just feel really guilty for not telling my mom the truth about being married to austin . noah : i 'm sure you 're not the only one withholding information . has jack told phyllis about kelly ? summer : no , but he 's just following doctors ' orders . noah : i 'm not judging . i 'd be nervous , too . i mean , how do you tell the woman that you 're supposed to love that you moved another woman into her bed while she was away ? no matter how he tells phyllis ... she 's gon na go ballistic . summer : yeah . i just wish jack would have actually listened to me instead of giving up hope on my mom . noah : it had been a year -- no change since the accident . i ca n't blame him . summer : i can . if jack would have just held off on dating kelly and moving in with her , then my mom and dad would be as happy as austin and i are . austin : look , i 'm not asking about the sordid details . mariah : good , 'cause i 'm not talking about them . austin : just making sure you 're okay . mariah : i 'm great . drop it . austin : okay . well , then , you can sweep the floors . i was gon na do it , but since you 're great ... mariah : gee . thank you , austin . austin : that 's gratitude . i did n't know you were capable of expressing it . kevin 's gon na be sorry he missed that . what 's the deal with him being your bodyguard , by the way ? mariah : uh , what 's the deal with your new mother - in - law ? austin : she 's , uh ... great . mariah : wow . it 's that bad ? so , how did the infamous phyllis react to the news that you abducted her sister at gunpoint ? austin : we have n't told her yet . mariah : austin ! she 's going to find out . from what i know about this woman , she finds out everything . austin : that 's what i keep hearing . i 'm dreading the moment that she finds out . i do n't want her to hate me -- well , more than she already does . mariah : she hates you already ? austin : our first family meet - and - greet did n't go so well . mariah : you have got to stop caring about what people think about you . life is so much easier when you do n't give a crap . austin : yeah , 'cause you do n't care what other people think about you . mariah : no , i do n't . austin : if that 's true , you would n't have been in nick and sharon 's wedding . mariah : and look how well that turned out . it was a real happy family memory . madame isadora : what is it you 're hoping to get out of this , sharon ? sharon : well , psychics can help find lost items , right ? madame isadora : sometimes . sharon : okay . i need to regain a memory . i had electroconvulsive therapy , and the treatment erased a lot of my memories . madame isadora : for real ? sharon : yeah . it was definitely very real . and i 've tried hypnosis , but i did n't end up finding out what i need to know . madame isadora : and that is ... ? sharon : whether or not i 'll have a future with nick . madame isadora : i 'm a psychic , not a fortune - teller . i ca n't foresee details of how things will play out . sharon : oh . well , then -- madame isadora : i gain insight from a person 's energy . may i show you ? oh . sharon : what ? what is it ? madame isadora : guilt . sharon : guilt ? guilt about what -- about something that i did , about something to do with nick ? madame isadora : i tap in to what is radiating from your emotions , sharon , and right now i 'm picking up on an overwhelming feeling of anxiety . sharon : well , of course i 'm feeling anxious . i mean , a psychic just told me that i have something to feel guilty about . madame isadora : i never said you had cause to feel guilty , simply that i sense guilt around you -- or , to be more exact , pushing against you . sharon : okay . i do n't understand . madame isadora : it 's as if you 're a wall , or , more precisely , a dam that is straining to hold something back , and over time , cracks have begun to form . those cracks will eventually give way , and everything will come tumbling down . victor : are you sure you do n't want to know what sharon may be hiding ? nick : no , i do n't . victor : really ? phyllis : i 'm interrupting . victor : phyllis ! come in ! nick : hey . what are you doing here ? phyllis : i came to thank victor for getting me into the drug trial . if not for him , i 'd still be in a deep sleep . nick : i 'm so glad you 're doing well and that you 're back home . phyllis : me , too . nick : but i do n't think my father 's breach of ethics should be applauded . summer told me how you tricked her into giving you power of attorney . it 's just another example of you meddling in other people 's lives . victor : if i had n't been meddling , for your information , summer would still be talking to her comatose mother 's right hand . is that what you want ? nick : if you had just asked ... victor : if i had just asked , all kinds of people would have objected , most of all jack abbott , and phyllis would still have been in a coma . so , she has every reason to thank me . in fact , you should all thank me . nick : well , i 'm sure as hell not thanking you for trying to break up sharon and me . phyllis : some things never change . victor : [ sighs heavily ] you mean my son 's temper ? phyllis : well , that ... and you trying to run his life . victor : he 'll continue to make his own decisions ... bad ones , at that . but i think in this case , he 'll decide to throw sharon to the curb ... once he gets wind of ... what i need to know from you . kevin : hey , guys . summer : hey . kevin : summer , how 's your mom doing ? summer : she 's really good . she just got back from the hospital yesterday . noah : yeah . it 's amazing how fast she 's recovering . summer : yeah . i mean , aside from a few follow - up appointments , the doctors think she 's gon na be fine . kevin : i 'm happy to hear that . i 'm sure daniel is , too . when is he coming home ? summer : i do n't know . we 've all left him messages , but he 's still unreachable , thanks to my grandfather 's scheming . noah : oh , did you hear about grandma ? summer : what ? noah : apparently , she helped the police bust ian ward in some kind of undercover sting . summer : really ? wow . go , grandma . were you in on that ? kevin : well , not directly . i , um -- i did spend the night keeping mariah safe . summer : why ? kevin : well , you know , in case the bust went bad , i wanted to make sure she was out of harm 's way . noah : how is mariah ? kevin : she 's fine . she 's fine . she even went to work today . summer : wait . mariah 's at work right now ? kevin : she 's at work right now . i just dropped her off . summer : uh , you know , i have something i have to go do , so i 'm gon na talk to you later . noah : bye , summer . kevin : hey , give me a cup of coffee . noah : hey , kevin . kevin : yo . noah : so , uh , what 's up with you and my sister ? kevin : dude , i do n't know why she bolted out of here any more than you do . noah : no , not that sister . is , uh , there anything going on with you and mariah ? austin : look , maybe you do n't have experience with family stuff , but summer 's family 's tight , and it 's important that i get along with her folks . mariah : good luck with that . austin : well , i 'm gon na need it after how i blew things with phyllis . mariah : so , unblow it . austin : phyllis did give me a way to do that . mariah : so , do it . austin : i do n't think my wife will approve . mariah : why not ? if the whole family - unity thing is such a big deal -- austin : it is . it is , okay ? but so is summer being with her mom , and i do n't want to do something that could make her sick again . mariah : are you looking for advice or something ? austin : maybe . mariah : okay . well , would you speed it up ? i do n't have all day to decipher your code . customers are gon na be here soon . so , what 's the dilemma ? austin : okay . phyllis wants me to fill her in on everything she missed during her coma , but if i do that , then i 'd sell out summer 's dad , but if i do n't , then phyllis will hold it against me , so , either way , i make an enemy . it 's a no - win . mariah : i 've been there plenty . austin : advice ? mariah : give up . austin : that 's it ? mariah : i did n't say it was good advice . you 've got no choice , because no matter what you say or what you do , you 're gon na mess up with your wife or her dad or her mom , so you might as well give up . kelly : jack , i ... i thought you said that you and phyllis were n't gon na be here . jack : phyllis is still at the hospital . they 're running some tests . i - i thought maybe we could talk . kelly : you know what ? i , um -- i have to get back to work . we can talk another time , okay ? jack : kelly , i never meant to hurt you . kelly : but you are hurting me . every message , every apology -- it 's like a knife to my heart . sometimes i wish you would just tell me that nothing that we had was real so i could move on with my life -- put me out of my misery . jack : and the other times ? kelly : i never want you to let me go . jack : just days ago , i was spending the rest of my life with you . one minute , we 're planning a future together . the next ... kelly : phyllis walks in to that church . jack : what we had was real . it is real . my feelings have n't changed . i still love you . kelly : jack , you have to stop saying things like that . jack : it is true . kelly : please stop . every time you say something like that , it gives me hope -- hope that this will work out , hope that we will have a future together . and i cling to that hope with everything that 's in me because i am not ready for this to be over between us . jack : neither am i . kelly : jack , a miracle happened . phyllis woke up . she walked in to that church . she 's the woman that you fell in love with first . jack : that does n't mean -- kelly : jack , how am i supposed to compete with that , with her ? phyllis : you were always unwaveringly certain , supremely confident , you will control the outcome of any situation , business or personal . victor : and how is that a problem ? phyllis : well , human beings are the problem . they 're very unpredictable . how are you so certain that you will be able to change nick 's mind about sharon ? victor : it 's rather simple , to be honest with you . i 'm right about sharon -- have been all along . and you 're gon na help me prove it . you owe me that much . phyllis : so you keep saying . victor : i think a little information is a small price to pay for me helping you come back to life . phyllis : even if i did know what sharon was talking about , why would nick believe me ? victor : you and i know that there 's still a strong connection between you and nicholas . you raised a child together , so that creates a bond . sharon : i think you should go . madame isadora : [ blows ] people often only want to hear the good things . i would n't be doing my job if i did n't tell you everything that came across during the reading . [ blows ] beautiful girl . she 's no longer with you , is she ? sharon : no . she died years ago . madame isadora : but you still feel her energy . sharon : yes , of course -- all around me all the time . madame isadora : i 'm sensing something blue -- a piece of jewelry she gave you ? sharon : yes ! her twin sister -- she gave me an anklet , and it was blue . madame isadora : you should give it back . you wo n't be needing it anymore . sharon : why ? what does that mean ? i 'm not gon na marry nick ? nick : of course we 're getting married . why would you think that ? ashley : see , this is exactly what i was hoping for -- a nice walk in the park in the crisp fall air , getting our creative juices flowing . what do you think ? stitch : yeah , i guess . sure . ashley : you guess ? stitch : yeah . ashley : how can you not be inspired by this beautiful day -- the sun and the breeze ? stitch : yeah , and the smell . what is that ? oh , what is that -- rotting garbage ? ashley : that 's the new product i 'm working on for jabot . stitch : okay . please tell me you 're kidding me , right ? ashley : no . sniff for yourself . stitch : [ sniffs ] oh , my ... god ! ashley , that 's awful ! how can you wear that ? ! ashley : what are you saying ? stitch : it 's -- ashley : i really believe in this product . stitch : i hate to break it to you , but i think you 're gon na have a tough time selling that to anybody . ashley : well , i guess we 'll see . stitch : [ chuckling ] yeah . guess so . ashley : it 's a little chillier than i thought . stitch : here . do n't get that on my scarf , all right ? ashley : oh , thank you . that 's nice of you . ashley : mm . mm . whoa . stitch : okay . uh , i am ... [ chuckles ] i am so sorry . i - i do n't -- i do n't know why i just did that . ashley : i do . i 'm not just working on a fragrance . i 've actually -- i discovered a love potion . stitch : and that 's why i kissed you ? ashley : yeah . this is gon na revolutionize the industry . do you realize that ? stitch : a love potion ? ashley : mm - hmm . stitch : that is impossible . ashley : really ? stitch : yeah . ashley : why did you just kiss me ? okay . see ? okay . go over there . stitch : yeah . ashley : the fragrance has pheromones in it that actually make the wearer irresistible . the bad part is that the natural fragrance is , um , kind of pungent . stitch : okay . all right . so -- so , our job is to refine the aroma without affecting its natural properties ? ashley : yes . i 'm so happy you get this ! yes , because we have to make my fragrance smell as hypnotic as we both know it is . kevin : mariah and i are just friends , and that might even be an overstatement after last night . noah : oh , you mean after spending the night in a motel room together ? kevin : she definitely did n't appreciate my efforts to try and keep her safe . noah : who -- mariah ? oh , she loves being told what to do . and you add in that little prickly attitude of hers -- it just makes for a real pleasant evening . kevin : well , it was n't that bad . but , yeah , yeah , she can be a little antagonistic . noah : a little ? kevin : that 's just because people do n't understand her . and i know what that 's like . people do n't get me , either . everybody in this town thinks i 'm just a screw - up . noah : oh , kevin . i mean , you were for a little while -- a long while . kevin : right , but that does n't mean i 'm still that guy . noah : no . i think that you 've proven that . you 're cleaning up your act , working for the gcpd . kevin : it 's like i want people to know there 's more to me than my mistakes , and i think the same is true for mariah . noah : mariah is lucky to have a friend like you . kevin : yeah . well , try telling her that . i do n't think she 'd agree with you . mariah : that is always my first instinct in these situations -- run . when things start to tank in epic proportions , which they always seem to , i just pick up and go somewhere else . austin : that 's not an option . look , summer 's already missed out on a year with her mom . i 'm not gon na be the reason that she misses out on more time with her . mariah : well , that 's nice that you 're sticking with it . it 's a waste of time , but it 's nice . austin : i love summer , okay ? and i 'd do anything to make her happy ... which is why i 'd kind of appreciate it if we just kept this between us . i still need to think about everything . mariah : maybe if you tell summer , she might have -- austin : it 's just better if my wife does n't know about this . summer : if i do n't know about what ? victor : you know , summer was very troubled after your accident . phyllis : in what way ? victor : well , when you went into a coma , she had to deal with another rather shocking fact , namely that jack abbott was her father . we were all very concerned about her . she kept on spiraling downward . phyllis : she got married . victor : yeah . it was the last in the line of bad choices . phyllis : tell me more . victor : i 'll tell you more ... if you share with me what i want to know . phyllis : but when i share , it may not have a lot of basis in fact , victor . things are still garbled up in my mind . i do n't know what 's true and what 's coma vision . victor : well , i can help you along with that , but i think you know far more than you 're letting on . phyllis : you know , i , um , may have been out of it for a while , but i do remember that victor newman is only out for himself , and i have no doubt that you will use whatever i tell you at the expense of someone i care about , and i will not let that happen . victor : you 're right about one thing -- i never do anything without getting something in return ... and your resurrection is no exception . you have a nice day . [ door slams ] stitch : when you said this was revolutionary , i thought you were exaggerating , but this -- this is amazing stuff . i want to get to work right away , you know , on a formula so that the fragrance is less , uh ... ashley : stinky ? stitch : ... pungent . ashley : great ! i 'm glad . you seem excited , and i ca n't wait to test whatever it is you come up with in the lab . stitch : we should , uh , probably leave the testing to the r & d ; team . i would n't want the lines to get blurred between us . ashley : yeah . um , i 'm ... pretty sure i can remain professional ... if you can . mariah : oh , we were just talking about your grandmother getting all caught up in that police sting . austin did n't want you to know that she 'd put herself in any danger . summer : no , i already know . noah told me . mariah : well , i guess it 's hard to keep any secrets in this family . nick : sharon , psychics are quacks . think about how easy it must be for them to read someone in their own home . there 's cues all over the place . madame isadora probably made some guesses based on pictures she saw or things she read and then fed it back to you like it was somehow divined . sharon : maybe . nick : do not -- do not -- believe that reading . it 's a scam . sharon : yeah , well , madame isadora knew things that she could n't have possibly figured out by looking around here . nick : well , i know some things , too . i know that i love you , and i 'm gon na prove it to you and to my father and to madame isadora by marrying you next week . sharon : next week ? nick : yes , next week . and then nothing and no one will stop us from being happy . sharon : oh , nick . victor : i have a new job for you . i want you to tail phyllis . kelly : look , i was holding on to the fact that you were committed to me , and i was going to take the high road and be mature about the situation and give you time to explain things to phyllis . but then i saw that ring -- jack : wait , wait , wait , wait . that 's not what you think it is . kelly : really ? so , you 're not gon na propose to phyllis ? jack : i already did , more than a year ago , right after the accident . it 's the last thing phyllis remembered . when she woke up , she accepted my proposal . kelly : i see . so , what does that mean ? does that mean ... are you gon na break things off with phyllis , or are you gon na stay engaged to her and possibly marry somebody who might not be the same person that you fell in love with ? jack : i do n't know . right now i 'm walking on eggshells per the doctors ' advice . kelly : is that really what it is , jack ? or are you still in love with her ? i mean , is she the same person , or has she changed ? jack : i 've changed ... because you loved me . [ door opens ] phyllis : hi . who is this , jack ? [ next_on ] lily : it all makes sense now . devon : what does ? lily : hilary 's pregnant . billy : and i love you . stitch : that kiss that i laid on you happened for a reason . victoria : is there anyone that i know that you 're not kissing ?	nick visits victor in his office to find out what he knows about sharon in order to break them up . at sharon 's home , she has a meeting with madame isadora . at the coffeehouse , summer picks at her food . noah joins her and notices that she is n't eating . noah asks if she is pregnant , which summer denies . noah and summer talk about ashley letting it slip to phyllis that she and austin are married instead of just engaged . jack brings phyllis to the hospital for her checkup and insists on staying with her , but she wants him to go back to jabot . phyllis asks jack what he is protecting her from . nick and victor discuss nikki setting herself up to be a target for ian ward . ben and kelly meet in the dining room of the athletic club and discuss what is going on between her and jack since phyllis came home . ashley interrupts them to discuss some jabot business with ben . ashley tells kelly that jack is working on this puzzle too , explicitly meaning hers and jack 's relationship . phyllis urges jack to go back to jabot while she waits to do her tests . within minutes of jack leaving , a nurse tells phyllis that her tests have to be rescheduled . phyllis tells the nurse she has something to do anyway . summer tells noah that she feels guilty about not telling phyllis the truth from the beginning . at the underground , kevin takes mariah to work . austin comes out of the back just as they enter the bar . kevin and mariah discuss the fact that ian is behind bars . mariah asks austin about phyllis . madam isadora asks sharon what she expects to gain from this . sharon says she wants to keep the man she loves .
adam : i was sort of hoping to spend my last few hours of freedom with my wife and son . michael : we have something to discuss . adam : michael , you 're a brilliant attorney . we both know that , but even you ca n't stop the damage that billy 's gon na cause my case today . michael : you 're right . all those wonderful things chelsea said about you being a good husband and father are going to go right out of the jury 's head once they hear what billy will testify to . adam : yeah , well , if i was on the jury , i 'd probably feel the same way . michael : that 's why we ca n't let them hear what billy has to say . adam : what ? you -- you know a guy who knows a guy ... michael : i know the legal system and how it works . adam : what are you proposing ? michael : [ clears throat ] a deal . i tell christine that you will plead to a lesser charge . the jury does n't get to hear billy . you avoid a maximum sentence . billy avoids a great deal of pain . adam : no . michael : look , if you do n't want to spend 25 years of your life behind bars , you 'll do this . all right , you know what , adam ? you do n't want to do it for yourself , do it for your wife and your kid . [ scene_break ] chelsea : your daddy really wanted to come to the park with us this morning . he did . he just , uh -- he had some important things to take care of . he is ... doing everything he can to [ sighs ] take responsibility for a bad mistake he made . hey . your daddy is a good man . you know that ? and he -- he loves you . and he 's fighting . he 's fighting so he can stay with us and not be taken away from us . your daddy deserves a second chance , and i really hope he gets one . billy : i do n't . [ scene_break ] noah : so , i need someone with your computer background who can operate while avoiding detection . kevin : well , that is in my wheelhouse , but why not ask victor ? he 's got at least a dozen cloak - and - dagger guys on his payroll . noah : yeah , my grandfather 's more interested in running marisa out of my life right now than helping her . kevin : marisa ? what does this have to do with her ? noah : i need you to help me find marisa 's daughter . mariah : marisa has a kid ? luca : good morning . marisa : what are you , uh -- what are you doing here ? luca : i heard you through the door . you cried out for someone . marisa : [ sighs ] i must have been dreaming . luca : sweet dreams , i hope . marisa : now that you know i 'm okay , you can go now . luca : is that any way to talk to your husband ? marisa : [ chuckles ] i 'm ... grumpy . i have n't had my coffee . [ gasps ] luca : maybe this will cheer you up . i thought you 'd like it . ashley : you reading what the experts are saying about newman ? i hope you do n't take it personally . victor : hello , ashley . business is the last thing on my mind today . ashley : of course it is . victor : yep . ashley : the trial . i 'm heading to court myself , actually . but i 'm curious . if you 're not worried about business , have you found a way to stop the paragon virus ? victor : the day will come when you will regret feeding on the misfortunes of my company . i suggest you better stop while you 're ahead . ashley : what would you have done ? uh , do n't answer that , because i already know . you would have kept feeding off of jabot until there was absolutely nothing left . so , maybe , just maybe , i 'm gon na do the same to you . ashley : what are you smiling about ? victor : all those companies you 've acquired because of the paragon virus may be infected by the virus themselves . you 've heard of the trojan horse , have n't you ? ashley : of course . and our it . team is in full defense mode . so far , no deadly viruses have penetrated jabot 's walls . in fact , our revenues are skyrocketing . victor : yeah . chelsea 2.0 and brash & sassy ! my god , the sales figures were enormous . except they were an illusion created by paragon . now , that fate might befall all the companies that you have pillaged from newman . ashley : i have n't pillaged anything and you know it . everything was purchased legally and aboveboard . victor : now , you know if i ca n't stop the damn virus , it 'll soon be on your doorstep . ashley : i do n't know . when that virus was unleashed , newman was the only target . victor : you know what happens with some arrows ? they miss their target . but on the way to the target , they destroy everything in its path . hopefully , that does n't happen with jabot . ashley : i think you need to stop worrying about us so much . i 'll see you at court . victor : ashley . it 's nice to see you . ashley : you too . michael : jack . jack : hey . i thought adam could use a friend about now . michael : he 'll be glad you came to see him . christine : i doubt your brother would feel the same way . jack : i 'll be with adam . michael : can we talk ? christine : if this is to propose a deal for your client , you 'll be wasting your time and mine . michael : my job is to give my client the best representation possible , and your job is to let me do it . adam : how am i doing ? fantastic . fantastic . other than , you know , the fact that i 'm gon na be spending the next many , many years of my life in prison . that sucks . jack : we do n't know that you 're gon na be found guilty . adam : [ sighs ] jack , i appreciate your optimism , really , i do , but i think it 's time to get a little more realistic about things . you know , once billy testifies , there 's -- there 's nothing you or michael or anyone can say or do to stop the legal system from having its way with me . billy : hey , buddy . how you doing ? i miss you . yeah . connor : doggy . billy : mm - hmm . chelsea : [ chuckles ] i did n't hear you come over . billy : i heard you . chelsea : stay here . play with your doggy . connor : bark . chelsea : yeah . bark . stay here one second . connor : bark . chelsea : i know today must be ... a really terrible day for you . i 'm sorry . i - i ca n't imagine how painful it will be having to recall the day delia died . billy : it 'll be worth it . chelsea : look , billy , i know that you just want to see adam pay . billy : he deserves to pay . i do n't know how you could get on that stand and defend him the way that you did . chelsea : i was just telling the truth . billy : the truth is he killed my daughter . but then you -- you get up on the stand and make him look like some misunderstood saint . how could you do that knowing what he did to delia , knowing what kind of person he is ? chelsea : he 's flawed , like the rest of us . but there is a lot of good to adam . i have seen it when he is with connor . connor -- that is who i was thinking of when i was on that stand . and if it were up to you , you would have connor grow up without ever knowing his father . billy : he 'd be better off . chelsea : how dare you ? i feel for you billy . i always have . you know that . but for you to just intentionally want to hurt a little boy , one that you used to say that you loved ? you can spend the rest of your life filled with hate , but i do n't want any part of it , certainly not regarding connor . come on , baby . let 's go . oh , my god . connor ? connor ! billy : connor ! that she 's getting back together with her husband . does n't make sense because she hates this guy . i finally get her to admit that luca is blackmailing her . mariah : with this baby she put up for adoption . noah : so , he says that if marisa stays with him for a month , he 'll bring the girl to her . kevin : and she believes that ? noah : she 's afraid that if she does n't go along with it , luca 's gon na run off with her daughter . kevin : and victor refused to help you find the girl ? noah : he tried to convince me that she 's trying to use me , and , uh , unfortunately , i let him get to me . kevin : okay . you may not hear these words come out of my mouth again , so listen closely . i agree with victor . marisa is trouble . stay away from her . noah : she 's made mistakes . who has n't ? kevin : mistakes ? ! she lied about being married and about having a kid and , oh , yeah , about the drug - dealer boyfriend putting the kid up for adoption . noah : look , you do n't know the kind of life that she 's had to lead . okay ? she has literally had to fight , claw , and scrape to get by . and now she 's just trying to break free from her past . kevin : by sleeping with the guy she claims she wants nothing to do with . marisa : you ca n't keep giving me gifts . luca : i 'm trying to make you happy . that 's all i want . marisa : if that were true , you would tell me where my daughter is instead of showering me with gifts , expecting i 'll sleep with you . luca : let me put them on you . see how they feel against your skin , how they compliment your beauty . marisa : [ sighs ] this is n't gon na work , luca . luca : if you do n't want them , you can take them off . marisa : okay . okay . um , i 'll try them on . luca : i 've missed spoiling you . marisa : [ clears throat ] one month . and then you tell me where my daughter is . luca : i 'm going down to breakfast . get dressed and join me . [ door closes ] kevin : look , noah . i get it . beautiful woman like marisa -- she 's got that wild side that guys love . she 's hot , sexy . my point is you 're not the first guy to be sucked in by her charm . she used it on marco and luca . marisa : would you stop giving noah bad advice ? you 're not exactly an expert on women . kevin : excuse me . i 'm just trying to help . mariah : then stick to something you know -- tracking people on your fancy computer machine . noah : what do you say , kevin ? help me find marisa 's daughter ? kevin : okay . noah : thank you . thank you . i 'll let -- i 'll let marisa know . mariah : he 'll get on it right away . i promise . kevin : actually , first , i 'm going to do something very important for my well- being and for the future , as well . noah : what 's that ? kevin : i 'm gon na see adam convicted for killing delia . chelsea : connor ! oh , my god . oh , my god . excuse me . have you seen this little boy ? he 's -- he 's about , um , this tall , and he was wearing a navy - blue puffy jacket . no . i - i have n't . chelsea : are you sure ? i 'm sorry . i have n't seen him . chelsea : oh , my god . billy : chelsea . chelsea , i got him . chelsea : oh , my god . billy : i got him . chelsea : oh , my god . [ crying ] where was he ? what were you doing ? billy : at the duck pond . chelsea : by the duck pond ? he could have -- oh , my god . we -- we talked about feeding the ducks before . he could have -- oh , my god , connor . do n't you ever scare mommy like that again . do you understand ? [ connor babbles ] billy : it was my fault . it was all my fault . chelsea : what ? no , it 's not your fault . billy : yes , it is . i started in on adam . i distracted you . god , if anything had happened to that boy -- chelsea : no . i 'm his mother . [ sighs ] billy , it 's my responsibility . i should have never taken my eyes off him . [ sighs ] oh , god . it 's a parent 's job to look out for their child . it was my responsibility . you let your guard down for one second , and it 's your fault , no one else 's . oh , my god . billy , i 'm so sorry . that 's not what i meant to -- billy : you 're right . [ sighs ] adam : i carried this guilt for two years . telling everyone the truth at delia 's memorial was -- was a relief , actually . jack : i 'm glad you came clean . adam : me , too . me , too . it does n't mean i 'll be free of what i did . because i wo n't . jack : for what it 's worth , i do n't think you should have to pay for the rest of your life . adam : i think billy would disagree with you . jack : billy is blinded by grief . adam : a funny expression , is n't it -- blinded by grief ? i 'm sure billy wishes it were true . he 'd never have to lay eyes on me again . jack : i wish things were different . adam : well , they 're not different . i killed delia , jack . i killed that little girl . and now it 's time for me to pay . jack : i thought you were gon na fight this thing . adam : i did fight this thing . i fought with everything i had . i got what i wanted . i got one more night with my family . jack : and that 's enough for you ? adam : it has to be . victor : well ... luca . ¿ como estas ? bien ? luca : bien . victor : good . luca : [ chuckles ] victor : you and your wife were supposed to be gone by now . luca : i 'm playing her just right . she 's already crushed your grandson 's heart . victor : my grandson came to me , asking if i could have my investigators find marisa 's daughter . luca : better make sure he does n't go off on his own . victor : you 'd better make sure to look after your wife , okay ? i 'll take care of noah . all right ? [ cell phone chimes ] victor : my driver 's waiting for me . excuse me . oh . um ... [ chuckles ] be careful with my grandson , okay ? he 's a newman . just remember that . michael : negligence , christine , at best . christine : [ sighs ] dead at worst . michael : a point you keep making , loudly and repeatedly . but an accident is n't the same as murder , and that 's what you keep making this into . christine : because it is . michael : a confluence of tragic events led to delia 's death , not all of them my client 's fault . christine : are you seriously trying to absolve adam from his responsibility ? michael : no . i 'm trying to be reasonable , and i was hoping you would be , too . christine : what do you propose ? michael : homicide by negligent operation . five year mandatory sentence . christine : you call that reasonable ? michael : and fair . christine : to who ? delia ? her parents ? billy and chloe lost a child . do you have any idea what that does to a person ? michael : no , i do n't . but adam is a father , and he did n't come forward because of connor . christine : no . adam did n't come forward because he is adam newman . adam : ca n't hide from my mistakes anymore . speaking of which , you know , i really wish i was n't so hell - bent on getting revenge against my father . jack : some part of you wish you 'd stayed in paris with chelsea and connor ? adam : i had it . i was this close to having everything i ever wanted , and then i ... i had to unleash paragon . sort of ruined my -- my chances at a happy ending , did n't i ? michael : [ sighs ] adam : christine rejected your offer . michael : i 'm sorry . adam : thank you for trying . jack : [ sighs ] michael : we should head over to court . jack : hey . good luck . adam : thank you . i feel like i 'm probably gon na need it today . luca : do you remember the first necklace i gave you ? marisa : uh , i - i do n't . luca : sure you do . it was pearls , like this one , but with a diamond pendant attached . it was stunning , like you . marisa : i have a vague memory of it . luca : i bought it for you to wear at a lavish party my father was throwing for some important business associates and dignitaries . he did n't like the dress you planned to wear . marisa : mm . he bought me a gown that was appropriate for the occasion . [ chuckles ] appropriate for a nun , maybe . luca : he ordered you to wear it . marisa : yeah . `` you 'll wear what i chose for you or nothing at all . `` luca : [ chuckles ] i 'll never forget the moment you appeared in the ballroom wearing nothing but the necklace i gave you . marisa : i thought your father was gon na have a stroke . i swear he turned three shades of purple . by the end , he looked like a giant eggplant . [ both laughing ] paul : ' scuse us . let us through please . thank you . ashley : where 's jack ? phyllis : he 's on his way . ashley : he went to go see adam , did n't he ? phyllis : ashley , this is not easy for him . ashley : it 's a hell of a lot harder on billy . victoria : billy . hi . it 's me . um , look , i know you said you needed some time before court but , uh , i have n't heard from you . anyway , i 'm here at the courthouse . just call me or i 'll see you when you get here . victor : you know ... a crisis like this can define a person for years to come . unfortunately , billy boy will be defined solely by his rage . jack : [ sighs ] phyllis : hi . jack : hi . ashley : how 's adam ? bet he was happy to see you . jack : he was . he does n't have many people in his corner . kevin : huh . imagine that . a cowardly child killer unable to recruit supporters . with the exception of you and my brother , of course . jack : adam is not quite the villain you make him out to be . kevin : just a misunderstood soul who leaves little girls on the side of the road to die ? i can see why you protected someone like that for months . jack : he deserves a fair -- kevin : he deserves to rot in hell , but i 'll settle for him spending the next 20 years in prison . jack : why do n't we sit down ? victoria : hey . you okay ? billy : yeah , i 'm fine . christine : you ready to do this ? billy : i 'm ready . [ clatters ] mariah : whoa . easy on the glassware . noah : i 'll pay for what i break . [ cell phone ringing ] mariah : who are you ignoring ? noah : none of your business . mariah : marisa ? i thought you were excited to tell her that kevin could help her find her kid . noah : yeah , well , kevin was right . i 'm just another guy that she 's using to service her needs . mariah : [ chuckles ] you 're not actually gon na listen to what he says , right ? noah : no , i 'm gon na go off what i know . mariah : which is ? noah : which is marisa and luca are at the club right now , laughing it up , while i 'm out here busting my ass trying to track down her daughter . mariah : okay , i - i see what happened . you went to tell her you could help her , and you saw her there with her hubby . noah : wearing expensive jewelry , sipping champagne like they had n't skipped a beat . mariah : you are so dumb . it was an act . noah : how do you know ? mariah : you just told kevin and i that he slime bag husband threatened to run off with her kid if she did n't stay with him . noah : she was supposed to pretend to be his wife . did n't look like pretend to me , okay ? mariah : you and marisa have something good . do n't throw it away over a stupid misunderstanding . i guarantee you she is just as miserable as you are right now . noah : i doubt it . mariah : talk to her . [ cell phone ringing ] noah : [ sighs ] mariah : answer it . noah : i have work to do . [ cell phone chimes ] christine : i 'd like to go back to the night your daughter was killed . billy : october 11th , 2013 . christine : can you take us through the events that led up to her death ? billy : delia was in a play that night -- `` the wizard of oz . `` she was playing the wicked witch . she , um -- she loved to perform . she was -- [ chuckles ] she was having a lot of fun that night . in fact , she was , uh , the star of the show . she was really happy and -- and very alive . uh ... afterwards , my wife , victoria , asked me to pick up some ice cream for a party that she was throwing for delia . there 's this little market that 's on the way home , so we stopped off there , and , um ... delia did n't want to get out of the car because she had her new dog , dash , with her . [ voice breaking ] and i told her that it would be okay if she locked the doors and she did n't move and that i would be right back . [ sighs ] so , i went inside and i got the ice cream . and i came back -- a couple minutes , maybe . it could n't have been more than a couple of minutes . [ crying ] but they were both gone when i got back . i thought maybe the dog had gotten out or ... maybe she was playing a game or something , but ... she did n't -- she did n't answer me when i called for her . [ crying ] christine : whenever you 're ready to continue , if you could tell us what happened next . billy : i saw her lying on the side of the road and so i raced over to her and i checked her pulse . and i called 911 , and later on , they told me that it only took the ambulance , like , five minutes to get there , but ... it felt like forever . 'cause i kept pleading with her . `` hold on , baby . you got so much left to do . just hold on . `` but it did n't -- it did n't sound like my voice coming out of me , you know ? how -- how could i be telling my little girl not to die ? how could that be happening ? it 's my fault . christine : wh - what was that ? billy : [ crying ] if i had just ... made sure she 'd stay in that car -- christine : w - we request a recess , your honor . michael : objection , your honor . the witness is in the middle of testifying . christine : mr. abbott is obviously overwrought . he does n't know what he 's saying . billy : yes , i do . my little girl is dead because of me . this is my fault . adam : no . no , no , no , no . no , billy . it was an accident . you ca n't blame yourself for this . judge desantos : order ! sit down , mr. newman . michael : sit . christine : a recess , please , so the witness can compose himself . michael : my objection still stands , your honor . judge desantos : mr. abbott , are you able to continue ? billy : yes , your honor . judge desantos : then we will . proceed , counsel . christine : when you were waiting with your daughter for the ambulance to arrive , did the person that hit delia offer you any assistance ? billy : no . christine : did you talk to him ? did you see who it was ? this person who was responsible for your daughter lying dead -- billy : you 're not listening to me . this is my fault . christine : billy , did you love your daughter ? billy : what kind of question is that ? yes , of course i loved my daughter . christine : would you do anything to harm your daughter ? billy : no . not intentionally . christine : okay , so on that note -- billy : look , i have heard all of this before -- from my support groups , my friends , and my family . `` billy , it 's not your fault . `` `` you ca n't blame yourself . `` well , i got to blame somebody , do n't i ? 'cause my little girl had her whole life in front of her . and i wanted the person who stole that from me to tell me why . i just want to know why , okay ? 'cause if it was n't my fault , it had to be adam 's , right ? that 's what i kept telling myself . been telling myself that for two years . i 've been wrong . and i ca n't keep blaming adam . it does n't make me feel any better . it 's not gon na give me the answers that i need . it 's just -- i 'm so angry and full of rage . i feel numb . and the only way that i 'm gon na have any peace or that delia is gon na have any peace is if i forgive him . we all need to for -- we all need to forgive him . [ sighs ] [ crying ] noah : mariah ... [ sighs ] mariah : you know , i have to go meet kevin at the trial , so ... i better get going . do n't be dumb . noah : she should n't have called you . marisa : why were n't you answering my calls ? noah : i 'm busy . busy guy . marisa : why are you acting like this ? why wo n't you look at me ? noah : because the thought of you sleeping with luca makes me sick . marisa : i 'm not sleeping with luca . noah : marisa , do n't lie to me , okay ? look , we know you 're supposed to pretend , but we both know that does n't matter . marisa : you 're right . it does n't . which is why i could n't go through with it . i 've been staying in a separate room . luca and i -- we 're not lovers . noah : when i saw you two earlier today -- marisa : what you saw was an act . noah : it looked real to me . the way that you were laughing like you 're in on some joke or -- or memory . marisa : what we were remembering was real . but it happened a long time ago . noah : so , your marriage was n't all that terrible , then . marisa : [ sighs ] in the beginning , it was like a dream . luca bought me expensive gifts , took me to the finest restaurants , on extravagant vacations , but ... [ sighs ] then he changed . maybe it was his parents ' influence , maybe it 's who he always was , but the man you see now , the man who 's using my child to blackmail me -- that 's the real luca , and i want him out of my life . victor wo n't help us . noah : i found somebody . marisa : you did ? noah : kevin . he 's -- he 's really good with computers . he 's gon na help . marisa : thank you . thank you . i knew you 'd come through for me . i 'm sorry . no , i 'm not sorry . i love you . you 're the only man i want to be with . noah : marisa , let 's not get -- marisa : make love to me . michael : october 11th , 2013 . delia abbott woke up in her bed . adam newman woke up in his . and i am sure that neither of them expected to cross paths that day . but , in a series of events the two of them had no control over -- this series of events resulted in an unfortunate and deadly encounter . in an unimaginable stroke of bad luck , adam newman , filled with despair from the news he 'd learned about his son 's eyesight , was at the exact spot at the exact moment that delia ran into that road . it was an accident . it was a terrible tragedy , but an accident . you heard delia 's father say as much . you also heard billy abbott say that he was responsible for what happened to his daughter -- a man who you would arguably think would want to assign blame to someone else , anyone else . he said it was his fault . both men are suffering tremendous guilt . neither of them are guilty . adam newman has suffered every single day since delia 's death . what good would it do to punish him further , to destroy a family ? is that what delia would want ? the only people i can think of who could speak on delia 's behalf are her parents , and you heard william abbott , delia 's father . you heard delia 's father ask you to forgive adam newman . christine : a little girl is dead . that 's where this started and that 's where this ends . the defendant 's excuses , a father 's grief , defense counsel 's attempt to try and say that this was nothing more than just a tragic accident -- it does n't change the fact that a child is dead . and the man that killed her , the man that struck her with his car and left her -- left her to lay by the side of the road to die then tried to cover up his actions has to pay . christine : billy was supposed to be my star witness . paul : no , i know . nobody could have predicted that he was gon na turn the tables on you like that . but trust me -- you handled it well and your closing was perfect . christine : thanks . [ cell phone chimes ] paul : oh . i , uh -- christine : news on hilary ? paul : uh ... no . it 's another case . but let me know when the verdict comes in , will you ? christine : i will . yeah . victoria : oh , hey . have you seen billy ? paul : uh , no . i have n't . sorry . victoria : have any of you seen billy ? ashley : no . i thought he needed some time alone after having to relive that horrible night . jack : i am so proud of him . he could so easily have laid all the blame for what happened to delia on adam . kevin : where it belongs . billy does n't know what he was saying . he was out of his mind with grief . fortunately , the jury was n't buying any of that crap about forgiving adam . victoria : right now , i - i just need to find billy . chelsea : hey , um , have you seen billy ? victoria : no . chelsea : i 'm -- i 'm worried about him . earlier in the park -- victoria : what happened in the park ? chelsea : billy would n't let up about adam , and i started arguing with him and i got distracted . and connor slipped away from me . victoria : oh , no . chelsea : he 's perfectly fine . we found him . it was no problem . but billy felt really guilty . i tried to tell him it was okay , that people make mistakes . victoria : that 's why he said all that up on the stand . [ sighs ] i asked him to forgive adam . chelsea : but not like this . are you sorry he said what he said ? victoria : i just hope billy 's not sorry . bailiff : the jury has reached a verdict . [ next_on ] dylan : lily 's standing by her husband . do them a favor . stay out of it . cane : what 's that ? paul : search warrant for the premises . billy : we just heard that the jury 's headed back in . jack : already ?	in the conference room at the police station , michael counsels adam to take a plea deal . in the park . chelsea tells connor about adam . billy joins chelsea and asks her how she could defend adam after what he did to delia . at the coffeehouse , noah asks kevin for help in finding marisa 's daughter . marisa wakes up and finds luca in the bed beside her . he has a red rose in his hand and gives her of a diamond necklace which at first she refuses to accept but then changes her mind . in the athletic club dining room , victor sits alone at a table when ashley joins him to discuss what happened in court and to ask him what he 's doing to stop the paragon virus . victor warns her that it will affect many before it is finally stopped . jack walks into the police station and asks to visit adam . michael comes out from talking to adam and asks christine if he can talk to her for a few minutes . adam tells jack that once billy testifies , it will be all over for him . chelsea offers her sympathy to billy for what he is going through , but she still defends adam . billy starts to argue with her about defending adam after all he has done . chelsea turns around to leave and finds connor gone . billy and chelsea look for him . noah lets mariah and kevin know that marisa went back to her husband in order to find her daughter . luca invites marisa to breakfast in the dining room . noah asks him for help again , and kevin agrees , but he has something to do first . billy finds connor by the duck pond and gives him back to chelsea . chelsea accepts all the blame since she is totally responsible for connor .
[ previously_on ] phyllis : have you seen sharon ? nick : just saw her , actually . at her co - worker 's apartment having dinner . sharon : nikki did pay , sort of . she sent that foreign account $ 1 , to push back a little . victoria : `` you now owe $ 249,999 . if it 's not wired into my bank account by midnight tonight , the police will know what 's buried under here . `` sharon : [ gasps ] dina : we took the papers , and we put them in the safe together . kyle : at jabot ? [ grunts ] dina : i was n't lying . it 's right there on the wall . well , open it ! kyle : [ grunts ] dina : oh ! there ! dina : mm ! [ giggling ] bingo ! kyle : are you sure this is what you 're looking for ? dina : absolutely . [ laughs ] [ scatting ] kyle : hey , hey , slow down . those papers could be anything . i mean , who seals up a safe behind a wall without checking to make sure it 's empty first ? dina : this is proof ! proof that -- to that girl , you know -- kyle : ashley . dina : yes ! yes ! yes ! that i am a good mother , a very good mother , and she will see it ! yes ! [ sighs ] mr. abbott . i did n't expect to see you here at this hour . billy : getting a jump - start on tomorrow . what 's keeping you here ? trying to reorganize this so - called filing system my predecessor created . billy : well , good luck with that . gloria was one - of - a - kind . she had a brain to match . i 've got big shoes to fill . billy : i think you 'll be just fine . listen , can i get my hands on the latest press release for the jaboutique launch ? oh , you did n't have to come in for that . i would have had it delivered to you at home . billy : to be honest , it 's an excuse to get out of there . i ca n't shake a dead rat without hitting an abbott . family drama -- i wo n't bore you with the details . although , i know how this place works . i 'm sure you heard a snippet or two around the water cooler . being the new guy , folks are a little tight - lipped around me . i mean , i 've heard snippets here and there , but not much . billy : about me and phyllis ? that is the topic of choice . so , i heard about the breakup , and i 'm sorry . i imagine it ca n't be easy . billy : [ sighs ] no , it 's cause for celebration . in almost no time at all , i was able to kick two bad habits -- gambling and phyllis . dina : why are you avoiding this ? kyle : i 'm not . dina : what do you mean , you 're not ? kyle : i just had to think for a moment . and , on second thought , what if we go through the papers right here ? the sooner , the better . dina : at john 's desk ? kyle : he wo n't mind . dina : all right . why not ? oh , di - dee , di - dee oh , boy . [ chuckles ] i 'm excited . kyle : here we go . just like the big boss . dina : [ giggles ] oh , yes , indeed . yes , indeedy , deedy - do ! [ laughs ] [ sighs ] okay . let 's see . sharon : they know . they know that j.t . 's dead . they know that he is buried in chancellor park . victoria : and whoever 's doing this knows we did it . sharon : [ sighs ] we 've got to do something . fast . or by tomorrow , everyone in town is gon na know . jack : i 'll talk to the city inspectors . we 'll get that finished . phyllis : am i interrupting ? jack : uh , no , we were just finishing . phyllis : oh , good . good . glad to hear it . because i have had an epiphany this morning . nick : an epiphany ? phyllis : yes . i know what i need to do now . this breakup with billy has given me an opportunity to make better choices , smarter choices . you know , we are through . it 's gon na remain that way because i am better off without him . so , i 'm gon na grab a coffee , okay ? then we 're gon na toast to new beginnings . dina : i know it 's here ! i mean , it just has to be ! kyle : just take your time , dina . dina : please ... please . i ca n't find it ! did you check the safe ? kyle : we cleaned it out . dina : we did ? kyle : here , let me help . dina : no ! do n't you touch these things . do n't you dare . i know what i 'm doing , and i did the very best for my daughter . kyle : of course you did . do you know what we 're searching for ? do you know what the paper says ? dina : i still ca n't find it , damn it . kyle : hey . hey . we 'll take our time , dina . dina : yeah . kyle : no rush . did it , uh , maybe have ashley 's name on it ? dina : i do n't know . i ca n't find it ! kyle : hey . hey , hey . we can do this . here , i can help . dina : then help me ! kyle : we 'll do this together , okay ? just try to stay calm . i 'll read . you can tell me if i 'm on the right track . dina : [ gasps ] here ! kyle : all right . here . `` the above - named parties hereby agree to assign ashley suzanne abbott all patents , inventions , discoveries , developments , and ideas made of or conceived by her ... ... excluding all others in perpetuity . `` dina : [ giggles ] eureka ! billy : what was that ? who 's in there ? i thought it was empty . it should be empty . dina : we 've found it ! oh , thank you , god . we found it ! there lots of people who are confused about which medicare plan is right for them . hey , that 's me . i barely know where to start . well , start here with me , karen . i 'm a licensed humana sales agent . well , it 's nice to meet you , karen . i 'm john smith . hi , john . at humana , we know you 're unique . so you have different needs from other john smiths . yah , i 've always thought so . and together , we can find a plan that 's right for you . great ! i go to the doctor a couple of times a year . and i have some prescriptions . but i 'm never fully sure of what 's covered and what 's not . with humana 's all - in - one medicare advantage plans , you get coverage for hospital stays , doctor visits , and part d prescription drug benefits . all for an affordable , and sometimes , no monthly plan premium . do you have any more information ? sure . i 'll get a decision guide in the mail to you today . they 're free . finally . someone who understands the real me . your health and happiness is important to us . call or go online now to get your free decision guide . call a licensed humana sales agent today . additional sponsorship billy : whoever 's in this office , you 've got five seconds to open the door , or i 'm gon na open it for you . yeah , hi , it 's ted . ted , ms . abbott 's executive assistant . she 's not in her office right now , but someone is , and the door 's locked . yes , i would indeed like security up here . [ sighs ] disregard . stand down . yeah , false alarm . thank you . billy : did n't expect you to walk out of there . kyle : bit of a day full of surprises . billy : you want to tell me why you 're in that office with the door locked ? kyle : it 's dina . she got it in her head that she needed to talk to john . you know how she gets . would n't believe he was n't here , so i thought if i let her see for herself , she might calm down . billy : that sound calm to you , ted ? kyle : sorry about the noise . i was trying to get her home , but she wants to stay , wait for john . you do n't mind if we hang out a little longer ? i mean , nobody 's using the office . i do n't have a problem with it . billy : maybe i 'll talk to her . maybe she 'll listen to me . kyle : not a good idea . she gets like this , she needs stability and consistency . billy : right , and you 're the poster boy for that . kyle : i can handle this . billy : thanks for this , ted . i 'll catch up with you later . can i assist in some way ? kyle : i got this , ted . jack : then we 're looking at the new , improved phyllis . phyllis : now and forever . billy - free . nick : all right , who are you , and what have you done with the real phyllis ? [ chuckles ] phyllis : very funny . jack : well , this was more than a beautiful sunset that brought this on . what happened ? i mean , what made you see the light ? phyllis : well , i think the details are unimportant . i would say that , uh , i do n't know , i think i came to a fork in the road , you know ? i could have chosen to take the path that i always have , which is the dark , dangerous one filled with quicksand and poisoned mushrooms , like a video gaming adventure ... nick : and that is the billy path . phyllis : or i could take the one that is bathed with blue skies and sunshine and the one that leads to happiness , maybe even some enlightenment . jack : namaste . nick : they spiked her coffee , or maybe it 's lack of sleep that 's turning her crazy . i mean , that does happen . phyllis : i 've come to my senses , thank you , and i 've never been happier . jack : maybe she realized billy is deeper in debt than he admitted . nick : eh , something big must have happened . i mean , people do n't just change their minds about someone this fast . phyllis : yeah , you see , i do . i saw a side of billy that was very ugly , that i never want to see again , so that 's all you need to know . nick : well , if you 're happy , then i 'm happy for you . i got to go . jack , i 'll call you later . jack : yeah . nick : phyllis , good luck with this new outlook and the , uh , you know , sunsets and stuff . phyllis : okay . i should go . jack : uh , could you give me a minute first ? phyllis : okay , if this is where i get to hear a big , fat `` i told you so `` ... jack : no , it 's nothing like that . come on , humor me . phyllis : [ sighs ] all right . all right , give me your best . i can take it . jack : okay , i just wanted to tell you i do n't remember when i 've ever been any prouder of you . phyllis : [ chuckles ] jack : you 've taken back control of your life , and i know that was n't an easy thing . here , nick and i were ready to do battle with whatever dragons billy sent your way or dragged in his wake ... and i learned all over again you do n't need protecting . you do n't need rescuing . you 're a bright , powerful , independent woman with so much good in you . i 'm just glad you can see it again . i 'm glad you can stand up for yourself . i 'm glad summer gets to see just how brave her mother is . phyllis : okay , okay . i knew i would n't like it . jack : wait , what did i say ? phyllis : i do n't know how you ... jack : really . really . talk to me . phyllis : just stop being so nice to me . i do n't deserve it . sharon : if we had just paid them the money the first time they asked instead of sending a dollar ... victoria : they did n't go to the police . sharon : not yet , but they will eventually if we keep playing games ! victoria : okay , well , we just have to stay positive ! sharon : how ? victoria : well , they 've given us until midnight , so that means that we have to come up with ... sharon : what , another dollar ? victoria : maybe phyllis was right . maybe they 're bluffing about exposing us . sharon : victoria . how long are you willing to drag this out ? every time we get another text or an e - mail , we are one step closer to somebody else find out the truth ! somebody sees a text over your shoulder , an e - mail gets opened accidentally , you leave a photo open on your computer screen ... victoria : all right . we 'll just -- we 'll be more careful . sharon : we need to be done ! pay the money , victoria ! victoria : then what ? then what ? they increase their demands ? today , it 's $ 250,000 . tomorrow , it 's twice as much . they 're never gon na stop threatening to expose us . sharon : then what are we gon na do ? jack : i swear i get no pleasure out of seeing you like this . phyllis : you and your brother , like night and day . jack : i was so hoping he 'd come from rehab a new man . it seems he 's as angry and vindictive as he was during the wedding that wasn't . phyllis : yeah , well , i think all of this public flogging is a sneak preview of darker things to come . jack : i 'm sorry to hear that , though i 'm not terribly surprised . phyllis : my heart was breaking for him , you know ? i saw it in his eyes , that he was so hurt because of me . i know that i did that to him , but all i wanted to do was make everything okay for him , you know ? to help him pull the pieces together , you know , to get him back on track . and all he wanted to do was hurt me . he did that . like a champ . by inflicting the maximum amount of indelible pain , you know , and that 's the thing when you open up your heart to someone . they ... they know just how to break it . jack : not everyone . phyllis : how do you do it ? jack : what do you mean ? how do i do what ? phyllis : you forgive the unforgivable . you just -- you 're kind when you should be cruel . i just -- you are such a good man , jack abbott . you really are more than i ever deserved . and what billy and i did to you ... jack : no , we do n't have to rehash all of that . phyllis : it was selfish . it was heartless . i thought i was living some epic love story with that guy . you know , the two of us against the world , but i do n't know how i could be so blind . jack : beating yourself up does n't solve anything . phyllis : i am not perfect . i make mistakes . i make a lot of mistakes . and i know words can not take away hurt or turn back time , but they 're all i 've got right now . and i want to tell you how sorry i am . i am so , so sorry . for what i did to us . and what i did to you . and i hope you can find some way to forgive me . i really do . jack : i forgave you a long time ago . phyllis : [ sighs ] dina : i knew it was here . kyle : that 's great , dina . really , great . dina : oh , i ca n't wait to show this to ashley . kyle : before we do that , do you mind if i take another gander at it ? dina : no . no . i know what i 'm doing . take me home . kyle : in a minute . dina : no , no , right this minute , or you 're gon na be looking for another job . kyle : we 'll all be looking for other jobs if that contract goes public . dina : what do you mean ? john and i agreed . we signed it together . just the other day . kyle : but these papers , they change everything . the total and complete annihilation of jabot . was this your idea , to give ownership to ashley of all the products she created for jabot to her , forever ? dina : this is a present for ashley . i -- i had to do it . because i need to make amends . kyle : proof that you loved her as much as you love jack . dina : yes . and i was a bad mother , but not anymore . kyle : a present for ashley . dina : yes , a present for her . kyle : to apologize for running off without her , for breaking her heart . dina : i do n't want to hear anymore of this . take me home . kyle : so , you talked to john . you two had these contracts drawn up . dina : yes . yes . we did this together . we signed it , and no interference whatsoever . we saw to that . not even jackie . no one . kyle : but john did n't see things your way . he wouldn't . how could he ? it would be crazy for him to give over the keys to the kingdom like that . he was a brilliant businessman , but no way he would sign that . dina : yes , but ... kyle : it 's okay , dina . he meant well , but the contract is null and void without his signature . dina : [ laughs ] `` john abbott . `` see ? he signed it . oh , and he had such beautiful handwriting . oh ! now , take me home . nikki : `` and they lived happily ever after . `` the end ! that was a good one . but i know what you really want to be doing . just a minute ! i have something very special oh ! a coloring book ! and new crayons -- look at that ! this is filled with cars and trucks and trains -- rey : hey , nikki . it 's good to see you . nikki : oh , um , hello . rey : who 's this little guy ? nikki : well , this is my genius grandson christian . rey : oh ! hey , christian . i 'm rey . oh , let me see that coloring technique , buddy . what you got there ? nick : sorry i 'm late , mom . nikki : oh ! do n't worry . like i would complain about spending extra time with favorite little guy ? rey : hey , nick . how 's it going ? nick : never better . did you have fun with grandma ? nikki : you got held up at work ? nick : did you not get my text ? nikki : oh ! i 'm sorry . i turned my ringer off during nap time . there 's probably a million messages on here from your father . nick : good job , man . everything okay ? nikki : yeah . yeah . just something i have to do at work . phyllis : uh , jack , i actually need to go . jack : wait , what could be so important ? phyllis : i just have some time - sensitive material that i need to get in tomorrow . you know how it is . jack : okay , well , i 'll walk you to the door . phyllis : no , thank you so much for everything , really . nick : but you do n't have -- nikki : honey , i have to . i 'm sorry , it 's a last - minute charity meeting . i 'll call you later . nick : what the heck was that ? rey : crazy . same thing happened with sharon at work today . sharon : you really think you can pull this off ? nikki : now , what exactly are you doing ? phyllis : with any luck , i am going to trace the digital fingerprints from this e - mail and track down our blackmailer . sharon : before midnight , right ? phyllis : way before midnight . sharon : and then what ? victoria : we find out who they are . and we turn the tables on them . sharon : as soon as you can give me a name , i can run it in the database at the station . phyllis : all right , it 's not gon na be that much longer . nikki : well , at least then we can rule out that the e - mails were coming from the police just trying to scare the life out of us . victoria : how could anyone know what we did ? nikki : they could n't have seen us ! could they ? i mean , you did n't have anybody lurking in your house , did you ? victoria : no ! phyllis : we did n't see any random people hanging out in the park , right ? there were n't any security cameras in the park . nikki : no . none . sharon : then how ? nikki : i do n't know , i mean , could we have been seen by somebody who was just passing by ? victoria : why would they wait all of this time to start threatening us ? sharon : maybe it 's their first foray into the whole `` blackmail `` thing . nikki : [ scoffs ] yeah . ours , too . phyllis : well , first we find out who , they we find out how , then why . sharon : and if they wo n't tell us ? phyllis : one step at a time , but in the next few seconds , we 're gon na find out exactly who we 're dealing with . nick : look at that . [ christian babbling ] rey : so , since you 're so good at coloring cars , i thought you might want one of your own , hmm ? [ chuckles ] nick : look at that . squad car of your own . what do you say , dude ? christian : mm ... rey : [ chuckles ] nick : that was `` thank you . `` rey : yeah , we got a whole slew of them at work in case we get a kid who 's stuck there until someone can take them home or into care . nick : must be rough . rey : it can be . being taken to a police station is probably the worst night of a kid 's life . so the car , it 's just a reminder that we 're still the good guys . nick : hmm . so no kids of your own ? rey : have n't been that lucky . nick : yeah , but there 's a wife out there , right ? i mean , you do n't talk about her much , but she 's out there . rey : i 'm kind of private like that . nick : eh , private with some , not - so - private with others . i mean , i bet sharon knows about her , right ? i mean , she does know about your new mattress . rey : [ chuckles ] listen , nick , about that , she was only saying that -- nick : what , how long have you known her , a couple months ? i 've known sharon practically my whole life . there is n't anything that we do n't know about each other . but , please , go ahead and tell me about her . rey : it 's not like that . nick : yeah ? i see you . i know your type . you 've buddied up next to sharon , you 've made her think you 're kind of like the last of the good guys . well , you have not fooled me . no way . i 'm onto you . kyle : do you have any idea what this means ? dina : it 's a present for ashley 's future . kyle : it 's air - tight . no loopholes , no exclusions , or exemptions . dina : i know . john 's attorneys saw to all that . now , you 've looked at it enough . give it back . kyle : whose idea was it to give ashley ownership of all of her patents ? dina : mine , and john agreed . kyle : what were you thinking ? dina : i 'm a good mother , and she needed to know . kyle : you want to prove you 're mother of the year ? you buy her a car . you put her in the will . you leave her a house , maybe the family jewels . what you do n't do is sign over the lifeblood of the company . dina : lifeblood ? what are you talking about ? kyle : sole ownership of all of the patents for all of the products ashley created for jabot . dina : is that a lot ? kyle : it 's practically everything . dina : [ chuckles ] good for her . kyle : john signed away all the rights to her patents . years ago , when you had this drawn up , it was , what , a handful of products , maybe ? but now , it -- ashley owns pretty much all of jabot 's major product lines . he may -- he may well have signed over the entire company to her . dina : watch yourself . i do n't like your tone , mister . kyle : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry , dina . i made a mistake . dina : you sure did . kyle : i should n't have talked to you like that . dina : no , you should n't have . kyle : we all make mistakes , and this was a serious error in judgment . no one needs to know about this . i 'll take care of it . i promise . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : jack ? jack : hey , it 's me . i know you 're with dina . i 'm not sure when you 're coming home . give me a call , let me know . sorry . billy : they 're at jabot . jack : they 're at jabot ? why would he take her to jabot ? billy : i have no idea , but it sounds like she might be in one of those time- warp things . maybe she wanted to get away . jack : from what ? billy : from the present tense and all that crap that 's going on here . jack : how 'd she look ? billy : do n't know . kyle had her locked in the office . said he was trying to keep her calm , but between you and me , he was n't doing a very good job . she kind of freaked out . dina : i want to see john . do you know where he is ? tell me where you 're keeping him . kyle : do n't you trust me ? dina : absolutely not . kyle : i 'm sorry things got out of hand . dina : [ chuckles ] kyle : everything 's better now , right ? dina : i want you gone . kyle : well , who will take you home ? dina : john will . and if he ca n't do it , he 'll arrange for someone else . john ! john , it 's me ! it 's dina ! kyle : hey , he had to go away . remember ? dina : [ gasps ] kyle : he 's probably at home . dina : oh , yes , of course he is . kyle : i 'm sure the cook is just making him dinner . dina : oh , john always loves a good steak . especially with a side of haricot vert . kyle : mm , sounds delicious . dina : [ chuckles ] kyle : what should we have for dessert ? dina : i want you gone . and this stays with me . for ashley . sharon : what happened ? why 'd you stop ? phyllis : the e - mailer is using a vpn . nikki : could we have that in english , please ? phyllis : it 's a virtual private network . it 's like using a digital mask to hide behind . the data 's been encrypted , so we ca n't find out who sent it or where it 's being sent from . it 's like wiping off the fingerprints from a murder weapon . sharon : a ghost . phyllis : the metadata 's been stripped from the picture when it was uploaded , so whoever this is , they know what they 're doing . nikki : so that means they could be sending these e - mails from anywhere in the world or around the corner . phyllis : looks that way . now , their only good card is that they know where the body is buried . sharon : literally . nikki : it 's a pretty powerful card . phyllis : it is . unless we move the body . nikki : oh , no . no , no , no , no , no . victoria : we ca n't do that . sharon : after all this time ? do you know what happens to a body that has not been embalmed ? and it 's been buried for several months . i mean , the smell alone ... phyllis : okay , well , i hate to disturb your delicate sensibilities , ladies , but these are desperate times , desperate measures . sharon : we have got to drawn the line somewhere . phyllis : okay , well , sharon do you have a better idea ? because i 'd really like to hear it . sharon : yes ! an idea i 've shared about 250,000 times . just pay the money and be done with it ! but you do n't want to hear that . and since i ca n't convince any of you it 's the right thing to do , if you 'll excuse me ... phyllis : where are you going ? sharon : home , to my daughters , since it might be the last night we spend together before the four of us are arrested for murder . it 's where i belong . rey : look , nick , before you go ... i know what it looks like , but you got it all wrong about me and sharon . nick : yeah ? rey : yeah . we work together , i live upstairs , but nothing is going on . nick : is that what you tell yourself to make this all seem okay ? let me ask you something -- what would you do every time you turn around , your wife was hugging up on some other guy ? rey : now , wait a minute , that 's not -- nick : i know you want to believe you 're just providing this warm shoulder for this lonely woman , and technically , nothing is going on because you have remained faithful to this invisible wife . rey : so now you 're the authority on faithfulness ? nick : you think i do n't know that i screwed up ? i 'm reminded of it every day , every night , every hour because sharon is n't with me , because that 's where she belongs -- with me and my kids under the same roof at the same dinner table laughing at the same stupid jokes we 've been laughing at our whole lives . because trust me when i say this -- that 's how this is gon na end . so you can provide every roadblock that you want , keep pretending like you 're this knight in shining armor , rescuing this damsel in distress , but know this -- you keep playing these games , whatever they are , but while that 's happening , it just means it 's one more night that christian is n't in sharon 's arms . or one more night that i do n't get to tuck in my little girl before she goes to bed at night . you want to be the hero , rey ? see , i can see it in your eyes you do . it 's real simple . just do the right thing and stay out of this . let 's go , bro . come on . [ groans ] here we go . jack : having a cocktail , huh ? billy : join me . jack : they did n't say anything in rehab about substituting an addiction with another addiction ? billy : i kicked two bad habits at once . it 's time to celebrate . jack : i saw phyllis earlier . billy : oh , yeah ? how long did it take before she gave you a sob story and threw herself at you ? jack : do n't do that . billy : do n't do what ? jack : say things you 'll regret later . billy : that 's what i do , jack , it 's who i am . i say the unspeakable . jack : do the unspeakable ? billy : whatever phyllis told you ... jack : she would n't say anything negative about you . but from her reaction and tone , i gathered you hit a new low , even for you . billy : [ sighs ] bound to happen sooner or later , right ? jack : i do n't know what the hell happened to you . billy : i 'm a riddle wrapped in a mystery at the bottom of an empty scotch glass . jack : with a gargantuan gift for shooting yourself in the foot . billy : i had a problem . problem solved . was it an elegant solution ? no . was it effective ? most definitely . jack : how so ? billy : well , phyllis is n't blowing up my phone with empty apologies anymore . jack : funny you should say that , she apologized to me today . billy : yeah . that is funny . jack : i appreciated it . it meant a lot to me . billy : well , good for you , jack . i 'm gon na go finish this in peace . if you need somebody to save tonight , jack , you might want to save your mother from kyle . i 'm not a betting man anymore , but if i was , i 'd say she needs it . dina : now , i ca n't wait to see john 's face when i show him what i 've found . kyle : why do n't we leave the papers here , head home , sort this out tomorrow ? dina : absolutely not . kyle : it 's proof that you 're a good mother , i know . but what happens if you lose those ? is that your only copy ? dina : i , uh ... i do n't know . kyle : if we keep them in the safe right here , they 'll stay secure . dina : but ashley needs to see that i gave her her future . kyle : she will . she will , and to ensure that , let 's keep those locked up . dina : in there ? kyle : exactly . where they 'll be safe . and secure . forever . mariah : hey ! dinner is served . sharon : [ sighs ] fantastic . here . mariah : oh . hi . what was that about ? sharon : i just missed you . mariah : are you all right ? sharon : yeah . i 'm fine . why ? mariah : i do n't know , it kind of looks like you 've been crying . nick ? sharon : no , no . this is just what i look like when i 'm famished . looks like you got enough to feed an army ! mariah : well , yeah , i figured since faith is at her sleepover and we have the house to ourselves , we could get our grub on and stay up late , maybe watch a movie . sharon : perfect . oh , but no romances . mariah : 86 the rom - coms . sharon : and , you know , nothing too scary . mariah : ix - nay the zombies . sharon : also , you think -- [ cellphone rings ] mariah : wait , hold on . hello ? hello ? sharon : who was that ? mariah : no clue . unknown number . that 's weird . it 's like the 10th time that 's happened today . i say `` hello ? `` and the line goes dead . sharon : ugh , i hate those robo - calls . mariah : yeah , but the thing is , i can hear someone breathing on the other end . it 's very creepy . sharon : do you think it 's a prank ? maybe a fan ? is it gc buzz ? mariah : well , i was n't gon na tell you this ... sharon : tell me what ? mariah : promise me you wo n't freak out . sharon : no ! why ? what happened ? mariah : i -- okay , i got the feeling a couple times today , like ... like i was being followed . sharon : mariah , talk to me . mariah : see , i told you you would freak out . sharon : well , of course i 'm gon na freak out . i 'm your mother ! what happened ? mariah : well , it sounds ridiculous now that i 'm saying it out loud , but ... [ sighs ] okay , i was driving home from work , and i was listening to this podcast -- true crime . very scary stuff , and i looked in my rearview mirror , and there was this car that was following behind me , and i would turn left , they would turn left , i would turn right , they 'd turn right . and it was n't the first time . sharon : what did you do ? mariah : well , i thought about driving to the police station . mariah : why did n't you ? mariah : because by the time i looked up again , they were gone . sharon : are you sure ? did you get a look at the license plate , or maybe the make of the car ? the driver ? mariah : no , it was too dark , and they were n't following close enough . look , mom , this is ridiculous . it 's close to halloween . no more creepy podcasts for me . i promise . let 's just have some food , relax because i am starving . so i 'm gon na get the wine and some glasses , okay ? nick : wee - ooh ! wee - ooh ! wee - ooh ! wee - ooh ! [ crash ! ] whoa ! man , that dude 's a bad driver ! he needs some lessons , huh ? you know what , it 's okay . everyone makes mistakes . but the most important thing -- you 're doing whatever you can to make it right . for everybody that matters . right ? give me some knucks . ahh ! that 's right . victoria : was mariah absolutely sure that she was being followed ? sharon : no , but -- phyllis : could it have been a gc buzz fan or a coincidence ? victoria : unless we 're absolutely certain that these things are related ... sharon : it was a warning that they can get to us and everyone we love anytime they want . nikki : oh , my god . do you really think they will do that ? sharon : they come for us , that 's one thing . they come for my kids , it 's game over . phyllis : none of the e - mails mentioned anyone 's kids . sharon : they are willing to send us to prison . you think they would stop there ? victoria : look , sharon , i know that you 're scared , but ... sharon : what will these people have to do to prove to you that this not a game we can win ? nikki : okay , i 've made a decision . i 'll pay the money tonight . victoria : mom .... nikki : listen , i made a promise to myself the day you were born , the same promise i made the night j.t . died . there is nothing i wo n't do to keep you and all of us safe . that 's a promise i intend to keep . kyle : what do you want to do after dinner ? how about a marlon brando movie ? dina : oh , i think i 'd like that very much . kyle : consider it done . dina : okay . kyle : just leave everything to me . would you believe it ? i must have left my keys on the desk . dina : oh , my lord . you call yourself a chauffeur . [ sighs ] what are you doing ? ! kyle : it 's for the best , dina , i 'm sorry . dina : stop it ! stop it ! stop it right now ! stop it , i said !	nick makes it clear to rey that he needs to stay away from sharon because he intends to get back together with her and that he should concentrate on fixing his own marriage . the ladies night group does n't want to semd the blackmailer the money but when sharon tells the ladies that mariah has been getting stange calls and thinks she is being followed nikki decides to pay the rest of the money . the papers that kyle finds in the safe give ashley the patents and the rights to all the products she created and will create in the future . kyle knows that this could mean the end of jabotso he tries to shred the papers but dina walks intio the office and struggles with kyle to take the papers out of the shredder .
[ previously_on ] jack : look , she kept a picture from the country club in her safe - deposit box by itself for how many years ? he kept this letter for even longer . traci : maybe they dated ? jack : would n't she have mentioned that . cane : here they are . the original pages from katherine 's will . this confirms what you 've been saying is true . just have to get them authenticated , right ? connor : i heard mom and nick talking about grandpa . is he going to be okay ? adam : he 's gon na be just fine . your grandpa 's invincible . chelsea : we need to get adam back . i thought we agreed . i thought you understood how important this is to me . nick : i do . that 's why i 'm gon na go to vegas . i 'll bring adam back . chelsea : connor , honey ? can you come out here , please ? connor ! connor : yeah ? chelsea : hey . so , we 're gon na go visit your grandpa victor today . i know he wants to spend some time with you , and i think it will be good for you to see that he 's doing all right , to see for yourself . how 's that sound ? okay , well , why do n't you go grab your jacket , and then we 'll head out . adam : [ sighs ] let me guess -- phyllis told you where to find me . nick : does it matter ? adam : she should n't have done that . and you should n't have come here . because i do n't want to talk to you . nick : well , that 's too bad . 'cause i got a lot to say tyou . jack : i picked up mother 's favorite hibiscus tea , and some of those french macarons she likes so much from the french bakery on chestnut . traci : oh , that was so thoughtful , jack . she 'll love it . jack : can you think of anything else she might want ? traci : uh , well , no . let 's start with tea , and then , if she wants something more substantial , the kitchen is stocked . jack : yeah , that sounds like a plan . traci : jack , you seem rather anxious about the visit today . jack : no , it 's -- it 's not anxious . traci : no ? jack : i 'm just eager to know more about that letter that she wrote to stuart brooks . what it means , if anything . traci : it certainly would add an interesting chapter to the abbott family memoirs . jack : i realize she may not remember anything , and she may not be able to articulate an answer . traci : all right . why do n't we just focus on spending time with mother today ? we 'll see what kind of day she 's having . and if it 's a good one , and she seems comfortable , then we 'll broach the subject . jack : perfect . we got a plan . traci : and the minute she gets upset -- jack : no , i -- we stop everything . i want this to be a lovely visit for her . that is the most important thing . traci : agreed . jack : but would n't it be wonderful if we could open another window into her past ? jill : am i gon na have to give you the lecture that breakfast is the most important meal of the day ? cane : okay , well , i ca n't stop you from doing that , can i ? all right ? jill : well , you can if you help me eat this scone . it 's , uh , as big as my head . cane : [ sighs ] hey , esther . esther : uh , sorry to interrupt . jill : what are you doing here ? esther : well , i 'm very upset about the situation with mrs . c 's will , so when i overheard you planning to meet cane , i decided to come . jill : oh , my god . you are so ridiculous . if you 'd wanted to come , you should have just asked , for heaven 's sakes . i 'm not heartless . cane : it 's okay . hey , esther ... jill : i know that we 're all distressed about this situation with katherine . cane : go on and sit down . esther : thank you , cane . jill : what ? are n't you gon na go order that hideous stuff that you love so much ? esther : it 's called chai , and it 's very , very popular . but at this moment , i am more interested in an update . what is the situation ? jill : okay . so , as it turns out , no one can legally contest the will . esther : oh , 'cause it 's been too long . cane : exactly . jill : yeah , so , when devon heard that , he just washed his hands of the whole thing . and the lawyer refuses to take another step forward until she consults with her client . esther : chance , you mean ? jill : yes , and he 's a very hard man to get ahold of these days , so we 're at a stalemate . cane : yeah . so , uh , jill and i decided to take things into our own hands and , uh , move forward and find out the truth . esther : how ? cane : i went to vegas to , uh , try and find chance , and i came back with some papers that were supposed to be the original pages from katherine 's will . jill : and , meanwhile , i hired a certified forensic document examiner , who will be joining us shortly . her name is amy nelson . and she will compare the pages that cane brought back with the original pages that were read six years ago and tell us which ones are authentic . esther : oh , then my timing is perfect . cane : well , that 's if things go as planned and there 's no more curve balls . and then we 'll find out whether or not devon was meant to inherit the bulk of katherine 's estate ... or whether it was me . additional sponsorship esther : i just do n't understand how you got those pages from chance . jill : yeah . cane : all right ... jill : no , you were really vague about that . you said he sent the pages , but you never saw him ? cane : yeah , well , you see the thing is , i did n't really want to worry you . jill : well , i was already worried 'cause i could n't get in touch with you . okay ? and saying you 're sorry does n't fill in the gaps here . cane : yeah , i suppose it does n't , does it ? jill : well ? we have time on our hands right now . out with it . cane : all right . i got this text from chance , and he said to meet him in this particular place . i get there , and someone came up behind me and knocked me out . esther : what ? ! jill : you 're kidding ! cane : and then i woke up in this random room , and on the table was this envelope , and in it were the pages from katherine 's will and a note from chance . jill : and what did it say ? cane : it said that he was sorry . um , he was deep undercover and had to stay off the radar . jill : [ exclaims ] that explains why he 's been out of contact lately . but being sorry does n't fill in any of the gaps here . esther : well , it just seems odd when he could have just mailed the pages to you . cane : exactly . jill : something is very , very fishy . cane : i do n't disagree with you on that one . esther : i 'm just glad you were n't seriously hurt . cane : i am just excited to meet this expert you 've hired and get some answers , and finally move on . jill : well , if the pages you were given turn out to be a hoax , then , yes , it is indeed over . but if they 're real , then we have a whole other set of problems on our hands . victor : connor , my boy , i am so glad to see you . i 've missed you . connor : i missed you , too , grandpa . victor : i missed you . yes . chelsea : see , honey ? just like i told you . victor 's doing really well . nothing to worry about . victor : okay you and i sit down , and let 's talk about it , all right ? so ... [ sighs ] when you heard that your grandpa had died , that must have been very scary , right ? and very confusing . and i 'm sorry about that . but as you can see , you know , i 'm all right . i was sick , but i 'm okay now . all right ? connor : i was sad you were gone . my dad was , too . victor : i know . and i 'm very sorry . i 'm very sorry about the pain we have caused you . i 'll make it up to you somehow , okay ? connor : first my dad was supposed to be dead , then you . victor : i know . connor : but it was n't true . victor : i know . connor : you 're both alive . victor : i know . i understand that , and i 'm very , very sorry . and your dad and i , you know , we went through quite an ordeal . and -- and as i said , i - i was sick . but now we 're both all right . okay ? so , you come here . i 'm very happy that we are now with the family that we love . all right ? i 'm sorry . chelsea : [ exhales heavily ] adam : why ca n't you people just leave me alone ? i am so done with genoa city . okay ? i 'm not looking to cause trouble for anybody . i 'm just trying to live my life . nick : nobody says you can't . adam : [ sighs ] that life does n't include you , brother . okay ? nobody else named newman . so if you came here warning me not to show my face again , do n't worry about it , 'cause it ai n't gon na happen . not in this lifetime . nick : i did n't come here to threaten you or put you on notice . adam : yeah , right . nick : just shut up and listen to me . please . look , i did n't come all this way to fight with you . i came here because of connor . he is in trouble , and he needs you to come home . limu emu & doug dina : oh , this room is so -- so lovely and tasteful . although i - i -- i do feel as if i 've been in this house before ? traci : many times . dina : have i ? traci : you have . jack : yes , yes . have a seat . have a seat . here we go . dina : thank you . jack : can i maybe pour you some hibiscus tea with a splash of milk ? dina : hibiscus ? oh , you devil . you 've poured me tea before , have n't you ? jack : indeed , i have . yes . dina : [ chuckles ] on this very same china . traci : you have a good eye . jack : so , why do n't you just relax and let us take care of you . and , if you 're feeling up to it , we have some things we 'd like to show you . victor : let 's see what we 've got here . oh , look at this . a soccer ball that hovers in the air . have you ever seen anything like that ? connor : one of my friends back home in baton rouge got one last year for christmas . victor : really ? and it lights up at night so you can play in the dark . i wish i had that as a kid . chelsea : connor , what do you say ? connor : thank you , grandpa . victor : come here . you 're very welcome . okay ? chelsea : sweetheart , why do n't you go grab yourself a snack in the kitchen ? victor : yeah , the chef will make you anything you want . connor : i guess i could eat something . victor : okay . take it along , all right ? chelsea : oh , and , hey , we 'll stop at the park on the way home . it 'll be fun . before it gets too cold ? connor : okay . whatever . victor : i know he has been through a lot . but he does n't seem like himself , does he ? chelsea : how could he be ? after everything you and adam have put him through ? victor : [ sighs ] adam : what 's wrong with connor ? nick : what do you think 's wrong with him ? his father walked out on him . adam : because i could n't be the father that he needs . nick : well , maybe you were just too busy trying to murder his grandfather . adam : [ scoffs ] that is what you and everybody wanted . i mean , for me to fail miserably and fall apart and banish myself from the garden . nick : for once , can you not make something about yourself ? adam : the last time i saw you , you invited me to dad 's funeral . really twisted the knife . so do n't sit there and act like you 're on some moral high ground here , especially when you let connor , a sweet , innocent kid , believe that victor was dead . nick : what do you expect ? you set this whole thing in motion . if dad had n't caught you , he could very well be dead right now . adam : no , i swear that -- nick : what ? adam : you know what ? it does n't matter . because what 's done is done . i am sorry that connor is hurting . but if i stayed , i just would have disappointed him more , and that kid deserves so much better than that . adam : and that is how you see it , too . nick : your words . adam : come on , nick . just admit it . i 'm sure that you were thrilled when i took off , leaving my sons in your capable hands . nick : oh , yeah . with you gone , i do n't have to worry about you hurting this family anymore . but , see , connor 's the one who 's in real pain , and chelsea thinks you are the only one who can help him . adam : mm . well , that must have come as a blow to your ego . nick : this is n't about me . it 's about connor . he is the only thing that matters . adam : what about chelsea ? you sold her on this white - picket - fence lifestyle , that you 're the perfect family man , so if you 're not living up as connor 's father figure , that does n't bode well for your relationship . & nick : you do n't got to worry about me and chelsea . we 're rock - solid . adam : mm . you obviously are . obviously . i mean , since you are the one that volunteered to come talk to me . you figured you 'd score some points by being the magnanimous guy who tried to persuade me to come back to genoa city for my son 's sake . but you are not - so - secretly hoping that i 'll turn you down . how am i doing so far ? jill : where the hell is this woman ? she should have been here by now . cane : what time was the appointment ? jill : 15 minutes ago . i do n't know where she could be . esther : well , where did you say she 's coming from ? jill : well , i didn't . but it 's -- it 's madison . cane : oh , well , there 's the problem . i-90 's a mess . jill : i 'm gon na call her and see where she is . cane : okay . esther : oh , boy . cane : mm ! jill ! jill , jill . jill : hmm ? cane : that could be her . jill : oh ! amy : sorry i 'm late . traffic . i 'm amy nelson . jill : i 'm jill abbott . it 's a pleasure to meet you . and this is esther valentine . esther : how do you do ? jill : and cane ashby . cane : hey . nice to meet you . pleasure . jill : thank you so much for making our case a priority . and for your discretion , too . we are determined to straighten out all this confusion about katherine 's will . cane : yeah , i 'm just , uh , hoping you 're confident in your findings . amy : i 'm prepared to answer any questions you have definitively . chelsea : connor 's suffered so much loss for a child his age . too much . victor : i know he has . chelsea : when he thought you died , it broke my heart trying to console him . i mean , i - i let adam tell him you were gone because you and nick did n't trust me enough to just -- to just tell me the truth . and now adam 's gone again , and connor 's left to suffer . victor : let me ask you something . do you condone what adam has done to me ? chelsea : not at all . it 's unconscionable . but what i hate is , my son is left to pay the price for the ongoing insanity between the two of you . i mean , this compulsion you both have to just push each other to the edge . victor : i understand , chelsea . i understand . but you have to understand that i could n't watch my son go down the same dark path . i just -- [ sighs ] you know , i attempted to save him . chelsea : yeah . [ sniffles ] and in the end , adam saw the error of his ways . but he bolted town , and now we 're all left hanging . victor : yeah , well , but now i - i can see that there 's hope . and that is very gratifying to know . chelsea : but at what cost , victor ? i mean , the cost ... to so many people . victor : i can not begin to tell you how sorry i am about the pain that i 've caused you and connor . i wish it had been otherwise . i just wish he had stayed here . you know , then he and i could have started over . and all the family 's wounds could have healed . but i 'm certain about the fact that he wo n't come back now . chelsea : well , a - as you can see , connor is not accepting that . and i fear he never will . victor : oh , boy . [ sighs ] [ sucks teeth ] tell you what . i 'll do whatever i can to help him get over this , all right ? and if that means that i have to admit that i was wrong , and i could have done things differently , then you just say it . chelsea : i appreciate that offer . but actually i 've decided to take a more proactive approach . my goal is to get adam to come back as soon as possible . nick : you 're wrong . this is not a game . we have a serious issue here . adam : why should i believe you ? nick : just -- let me say this , all right -- i do n't trust you . could n't have been happier if i never saw your face again . but connor loves you . and he misses you every single minute of every day . and i wish like hell i could have been the man to fill the void that you left in his life . but i have n't been able to do that . do you know how hard it is for me to stand in front of you and tell you there 's something you can do that i ca n't ? that i have to beg you to come back to genoa city when it is the last thing that i want personally ? adam : i 'm beginning to get an idea . nick : this is n't about me . it 's not about you . it 's about connor . and hopefully , when you hear what he 's been doing , you will understand why i do n't have a choice here . jill : so , if i 'm following you correctly , the portion of the will regarding devon 's large inheritance , that was printed on different bond paper than the rest of the version of the original will ? are you certain ? amy : it 's the same color , but a slightly different weight . jill : and the type of paper saying that katherine bequeathed cane her entire estate ? amy : perfectly matched the rest of the will . cane : listen , just -- just to be clear , here , okay ... so , you analyzed the handwriting , and you have determined that they are katherine 's initials on the pages ? amy : yes , those initials are authentic . jill : and the initials on the pages that did n't match are forged ? esther : oh , my god . then it 's true ! jill : katherine left all that money to you . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . dina : uh , do -- do i know these people ? jack : these are old family friends who you have n't seen for a long time . dina : oh . jack : here . how about this one ? dina : [ chuckles ] that 's me in high school . jack : yep . traci : dina , i would like to read something for you , um , if it 's okay , from about that same time . this is a letter that you wrote , uh , just after graduation . dina : oh , very well . jack : uh , this is a letter that you wrote to stuart brooks . traci : `` dear stuart , summer vacation at the lake is precisely what i needed after graduation . senior year was , at turns , exhausting , gratifying , and thoroughly exciting . i miss the old gang . i wonder if you 've run into anyone ? i hope they 're all well . profuse apologies for not being in touch sooner since graduation . i 'm not much of a letter writer , so if you do n't hear much from me in the months ahead while i settle into college , well , i hope you 'll forgive , that , too . `` and then the letter ends with , `` just a reminder for you of what we learned reading shakespeare in mr . landis ' class -- ' i must be cruel only to be kind . thus bad begins , and worse remains behind . ' `` dina : [ whimpering ] oh , that was a -- a wonderful and terrible night . just terrible . victor : everyone wanted to see adam gone . and i honestly felt that you thought the same . chelsea : well , i - i mean , early on , i was concerned that his presence would make life a lot harder for me . victor : right . chelsea : i was worried that he 'd try to sue for full custody of connor , or turn connor against me . victor : mm - hmm . chelsea : but he did n't do that . victor : mm - hmm . chelsea : he tried to convince me that he just wanted to gain my trust and focus on being a good parent . and , victor , he kept his word . he was a really good dad to connor . victor : well , you know , i 'm -- i 'm very glad to hear that . and he showed the boy a side of himself that he never allowed anyone else to see . chelsea : yeah . but then he was so broken when he left , he was convinced that connor would be better off without him . victor : well . connor would n't understand any of that . he was a child . chelsea : no , he does n't understand any of this . he 's confused as to why his father would abandon him after being separated from him for so long . oh , and now the new thing is , connor says that adam does n't even love him anymore . victor : mm . do me a favor . repeat to the boy over and over again that his father does love him , all right ? chelsea : i 'm trying , victor . i 'm trying . believe me . my son is in agony . he wo n't listen to me . victor : [ sighs ] it makes me feel very mad . chelsea : he 's so full of rage . so the only thing that 's going to heal his wounds is if his father comes back into his life . victor : i understand . chelsea : do you ? victor : there you are ! did you enjoy the snack ? connor : yes , grandpa . victor : you did ? chelsea : what do you say ? connor : thank you . victor : you 're very welcome , my boy . connor : can we go to the park now ? chelsea : we sure can . victor : okay . connor , come here . now , i enjoyed you coming over . and when you have that unwrapped , i want you and i to go in the park , and we 'll play with it one day , okay ? should we do that ? connor : mm - hmm . victor : okay . you hang in there , all right ? connor : yeah . victor : and you , too . [ sighs heavily ] nick : the broken lamp , it could have been an accident . connor was upset . he stormed out of the room . he could have hit the table , and the lamp fell . but he also could have broke it on purpose , since nobody caught him in the act . adam : it 's a lamp . big deal . little kids , they break things sometimes . nick : he 's also having trouble at school . on the mornings that chelsea can actually get him there , it is a real battle to even get him started for the day . and when he 's there , he 's talking back to the teachers , he 's misbehaving . he actually hit a kid the other day , completely unprovoked . adam : wait a minute . are you saying connor was the aggressor ? nick : the other night , you know , we 're at home . we 're , uh -- we 're having dinner . it was fun . we were playing games . we thought we had a real breakthrough with him . then he locked christian in the dark garage . adam : what ? nick : little guy was in there for over an hour , scared out of his mind , crying . chelsea and i could n't find him . connor saw how upset we were about it , and he still lied straight to our faces , and said he did n't know where he was . adam : that does n't sound like connor . nick : it 's not him . it 's you . chelsea said the thing she is most afraid of is her little boy turning into his father . adam : well , that is the last thing that i want . that is why i walked away from connor , because he deserves a much better role model . nick : you ca n't expect a little kid to understand that . all he knows is , he opened his heart to his father , who he thought he lost . and then he left again . and now he 's hurt , and he 's angry and confused , and it is your fault . adam : it 's all the more reason that i should stay away from him . my mistake is , i came back into his life in the first place . he would have been better off if he never found out i was alive . nick : well , you 're not gon na get any argument from me . but the damage is done . and as his father , it 's your responsibility to fix it . adam : what makes you sure that he would even want to see me , nick , after what i did ? nick : because you are all he talks about . all those texts and messages from chelsea 's phone , they 're from him . and every time you ignored them and did n't reply , he felt even more rejected . & adam : i did n't realize that . nick : yeah , of course you didn't . chelsea is beside herself . she 's just waiting for the next crisis to fall . am i getting through to you yet ? adam : look , i 'm upset to hear about this . obviously . but i 'm not going back to genoa city with you , nick . in the storied tradition of his great - great- grandmother , cane : look , even though we discussed this as a possibility -- jill : it 's a reality . cane : ... i do n't understand . why would katherine give me billions of dollars ? i mean , i 'm not even family . esther : because she loved you . cane : i know , esther . thank you . but she loved a lot of people , & all right ? she loved you . she loved jill . she loved nikki and chance and phillip , all right ? look , i 'm not family . i 'm not blood . jill : well , i ca n't speak for katherine , but i 'll tell you she considered you family . cane : [ sighs ] jill : no . she saw something so special in you . she believed in you . cane : i just ca n't fathom it . esther : devon 's still named in the will . cane : i know that , esther , but 1/6 of 25 % is a far cry from half , okay ? and i just do n't mean financially . i mean emotionally . jill : even that fraction is worth tens of millions of dollars apiece . jill : god ! if tucker was gon na forge the will , he could at least have given you devon 's share . cane : jill , don't . it 's not worth it . esther : i know it 's a lot to process . cane : i 'm just -- i 'm just worried about devon . you know , because -- and i do n't mean the money . i mean , the inheritance was really personal to him . jill : i know . it was his grandmother 's gift to him . cane : yeah . jill : it was a sign that she believed he would do good things with it , that he would do right by her legacy . now to have that belief shaken ... and , oh , my god . if tucker really is the perpetrator of this fraud , imagine how that must feel to him . esther : a double whammy . jill : wow . to learn that his father took what was rightfully yours and gave it to his own son ? can you imagine what that 's gon na do to him ? cane : [ sighs ] jill : what a betrayal . honestly , i could punch him right in the jaw . esther : yeah . need some help ? cane : yeah , i know how you feel . jill : if anyone has reason to be furious with tucker mccall , it 's you . cane : well , i mean , it 's not gon na change anything , is it ? i mean , we do n't know where tucker is . he 's gone into hiding , and we do n't know when he 's gon na resurface . esther : you know , cane 's right . [ sighs ] i mean , we -- we could send somebody after him . we could hire a private investigator . cane : it 's not gon na change anything . jill : honey , what he 's done has hurt you worst of all . cane : [ laughs ] that is debatable . i mean , as much as i ca n't help think how much different my life would be if i had $ 2.5 billion in my bank account for the last six years , we ca n't go back . all we can do is move forward . esther : you are right . i think you both know what you need to do next . traci : the letter does n't say anything about a night . what night was that ? do you remember ? dina : i do n't know . jack : mother , were -- were you and stuart very close ? traci : you know what , it does n't matter . & jack : she 's right . we do n't need to talk about this anymore . traci : would you like some more tea ? i can make a fresh pot . dina : i want to go home . jack : are you sure -- dina : now . jack : okay . okay . i 'll get your coat , and i 'll take you home . traci : he 'll be right back with your coat , okay ? okay . it 's all right . it 's all right . nick : connor is a mess . he needs you . adam : [ sighs ] he is going through a rough time . but he 'll survive . kids are resilient , and i 'm sure chelsea will get him whatever help he needs . nick : so that 's it ? `` he 's gon na be fine `` ? like magic ? you think that 's how this works ? adam : look , you assume that i 'm being callous , but it is actually just the opposite . i failed connor as a father . and if i was to do that again , he would be in worse shape than he is now . nick : i 'm not gon na lie to you -- i 'm worried about that , too . but chelsea is convinced that , if you stay away , his anger and resentment is just gon na continue to grow , and then history will repeat itself . adam : and what does that mean , exactly ? nick : look at you , adam . look at how scarred you were when hope died , and you found out that your dad bowed out of raising you . he stayed away because your mother asked him to . and then she replaced him with another man . but then , when that other man died , dad did n't do anything . he had no involvement in your upbringing , and that scarred you for life . it had a profound effect -- adam : okay , okay . that is enough ! i heard you out . and i am doing what i think is best for connor . and now it is time for you to get the hell out of here . right now . esther : okay , so , the statute of limitations have expired . so there 's no legal way to make sure that the terms of mrs . c 's authentic will are honored . but -- but that does n't mean that this has to end . i do n't want to see devon hurt , but this is bigger than him . cane : all right , listen . i feel for devon . i do . but the problem is , is that katherine was a force of nature , okay , and to brush aside her final wishes because of some arbitrary deadline ... it 's not what she would have wanted . she would want her voice to be heard . jill : yes . katherine deserves at least that much . cane : right . jill : and devon deserves to know the truth . cane : right . jill : and once his initial shock has passed , we 're gon na find out how he feels about respecting his grandmother 's wishes . jack : mother was still very quiet when the nurse got her settled into bed . traci : was she agitated ? jack : to tell you the truth , by the time i left , i was n't sure she remembered our visit at all . traci : and now you 're kicking yourself because you brought up stuart brooks . jack , i really wish you would n't do that . jack : it was all going so well . i had to push it too far . traci : [ sighs ] come on . listen to me . nobody can predict how mother 's gon na react , even when she 's having a good day . we do n't know how long she 'll stay with us or how soon she 'll shut down . [ huffs ] at least she did n't get upset , right ? we need to be grateful for the lovely time we spent with mother today . jack : there you go again . traci : what ? jack : saying all the right things to make me feel better . it 's your superpower . traci : [ scoffs , chuckles ] i do n't know about that . jack : i do . and thank you . traci : any time . jack : i see you opened up the boxes again . the abbott family memorabilia . traci : [ laughs ] right . while you were taking mother back to the facility , i decided to take another look . and i found something that i think you 're going to find interesting . jack : oh ? `` an invitation to the senior - prom after party ... at the abbott house . `` in dad 's home . th -- june 3rd . this would have been the year of mother 's senior year in high school . traci : exactly . turn it over . there 's a handwritten note . `` d , come tonight . please . i promise i 'll change your mind . s. `` `` d `` is dina . `` s `` is stuart . could this be the wonderful , terrible night mother was referring to ? traci : well , if it is , whatever went on between mother and stuart brooks happened right here , at a party in this house . nick : adam , you are gon na regret this , guaranteed , if you forsake connor . adam : go home , nick . just go home . tell chelsea you did what she asked . you 're off the hook . go back to your cozy little existence , raising my sons with the love of my life . [ cellphone rings ] nick : hey . what 's up ? chelsea : oh , thank god you answered . we 're at memorial . nick : what are you doing at the hospital ? chelsea : it 's connor . we were at the park , and he climbed to the top of the jungle gym , announced he was invincible , and then he jumped . nick : oh , my god . wh -- chelsea : it all happened so fast , nick , and he -- he hit the ground so hard . [ sobs ] and it was horrible . it was terrifying . he was just screaming in pain . nick : how bad is it ? chelsea : he broke his arm . nick : okay . broken arm . that 's , uh -- that 's rough , but we should be thankful it 's not anything more serious . chelsea : [ sighs ] yeah . the doctor is putting his arm in a cast right now . he said that connor said he was thirsty , so i snuck out , but i have to get back in there . nick : you have any idea why he did that ? chelsea : i do n't know . maybe ... [ sighs ] i mean , we had just come from seeing victor . maybe he thinks his father and his grandfather are invincible , so he is , too . they can survive anything , so he can , too . maybe that 's what he thinks . whatever 's going through his mind , he is still lashing out . first christian , what happened , and -- and now this . i mean , i 'm terrified to think i do n't know what 's gon na happen tomorrow . nick : yeah . uh ... okay . uh ... i 'll be home fast as i can . chelsea : okay . thank you . um , what about adam ? nick : well , i 'm with him right now . i 'll call you soon and let you know what happens . bye . adam : what happened ? what happened ? what 's going on with my son ? how did he break his arm ? nick : well , he was at the park , and he threw himself off the jungle gym , claiming he was invincible . you still think you do n't need to come home ?	dina goes to the abbott house for a visit and jack and traci question her gently about stuart brooks and read her the letter she wrote to him . dina tells them that was a terrible night and asks to go home right now . jack arrives back at the abbott house after driving his mother to the memory care facility and traci shows him an invitation to a prom after party she found the party is at the abbott house . jack reads the note on the back of the invitation it is a note from stuart to dina asking her to come to the party tonight and he promises he will change her mind . cane , jill , and esther talk to a will authenticator jill hired who tells them that the portion of the will that names devon as the air is printed on a different type of bond paper than the rest of the will and she assures them the rest of the will is authentic . cane , jill , and esther worry about how devon will handle the news and if he will honor katherine 's wishes despite the fact that the statute of limitations has expired . chelsea takes connor to see victor hoping that it will help with his behavior while nick is in las vegas talking to adam . nick tells adam everything that has happened to connor and that he has been acting out but adam still thinks its best that he not return to genoa city . nick gets a call from chelsea saying that connor broke his arm when he jumped off the jungle gym claiming he was invincible and nick wonders if adam still thinks he should n't come home .
daniel : hey , baby , how was class this morning ? did i do something wrong ? lily , are you mad at me ? come on , hey , why are n't you talking to me ? lily : oh , gosh , sorry , i could n't hear you . daniel : why do you have these things in your ears ? what , are you planning on taking up construction as a hobby ? lily : no . i wanted to see what it would feel like to be deaf . daniel : well , you can take them off now . lily : no , i ca n't . i really wan na know how devon feels . i wan na feel what he feels for a whole day . daniel : how 's it been ? lily : awful . awful . i do n't know how he does it , honey . [ scene_break ] man : hey , man , can you hold the elevator ? there you go . whoa ! whoa ! whoa ! whoa ! whoa ! i asked you to hold the elevator . what 's your problem ? devon : did i do something wrong ? man : what are you , deaf ? woman : he -- he did n't do it on purpose . he is deaf . man : oh , i 'm sorry , man . i did n't know . [ scene_break ] michael : uh , could i get a house blend with lots of sugar , lots of cream to- go ? michael : thanks . phyllis 's voice : hey , you 've reached phyllis . sorry i ca n't get to the phone right now . i 'm either working , sleeping , or working on sleep . leave me a message . michael : oh , hey , it 's me . uh , you still have n't called me back , so i 'm checking in again . uh , fenmore is great . he 's getting stronger and stronger every day . uh , hope you had a great southwest - style wedding . wish i could 've been there . oh , bring me back some of that hot sauce like you did last time . um ... when you get a couple of minutes give me a call . uh , something weird happened , and , uh ... i just need to hear your voice . all right ? okay , bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : look . nick : all right , kiss and tell . what 's going on in that pretty head of yours ? phyllis : i do n't wan na talk about it , because then i 'm gon na be the sappy , emotional girl . i do n't wan na be that girl . nick : you can be that girl . you know , you 're pregnant . it 's all right . phyllis : what does that mean ? nick : whoa . it just means that , you know , emotions and hormones -- it 's part of the gig , right ? phyllis : you have 'em , too . nick : yeah . emotions , yeah . hormones , hell yeah . phyllis : are we like one of those couples in , um ... one of those romance novels ? nick : i am so much hotter than those guys with the muscles and the long hair . phyllis : yeah , you are . but you do n't know what those guys look like . nick : i 'm guessing . i mean , i 've never read one . are you looking at my scorpion ? phyllis : yes . what about me ? nick : yeah , i would n't let 'em write about you . they 'd make too much money . phyllis : well , you could be my agent -- take 10 % . nick : let 's just stick to cosmetics and retreats for now , okay ? phyllis : oh , okay , let 's stick to that . okay , so , uh ... what are we doing ? what 's on the itinerary ? nick : i was thinking , uh , some of this ... and some of this ... and definitely some of this . phyllis : do n't you think we should slow down ? we have , uh ... we have to go . nick : we could write our own novel in here . you know , the kind they send out in a plain brown wrapper ? phyllis : no , come on ! it 's time to go . it 's time , um ... to get hitched , cowboy . are you ready ? nick : let 's do it ! [ scene_break ] neil : hey , hey , good morning . dru : good morning . neil : well , well , look at you . been at it a long time , have n't you ? dru : since 5 : 00 a.m. , yep . neil : oh . dru : yeah , i made some coffee if you want some . neil : i appreciate that . you ca n't , uh , keep doing this to yourself . dru : doing what ? i 'm not doing anything to myself . it 's all carmen 's fault . you know , i used to have a job to distract me , but now i have all this extra time . i 'll just , uh , straighten up before they carry me away to jail . neil : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey , stop . you ca n't think like that . i mean it . what do you have if you do n't believe in yourself and your innocence ? dru : i 'm not completely innocent , neil . neil : but you 're a good person . you deserve a second chance , dru . um , by the way , michael is meeting with bardwell this morning to discuss the plea bargain which i 'm sure you 're already aware of . i 'm sure he 's gon na work something out . [ scene_break ] will : michael , come in . michael : ah . will : good to see you . michael : counselor . will : how 's your son ? michael : oh , he 's doing a lot better . thanks for asking . will : well , shall we get down to business ? michael : of course . and in light of the taxpayer 's best interests , i hope you 'll find my plea bargain interesting . will : ah . actually , i had one in mind myself . [ scene_break ] nick : well , just a few more minutes and we 're gon na be married . phyllis : are you getting cold feet ? nick : no . phyllis : hey , wow ... it 's , uh ... deserted . where is everyone ? nick : that 's a good question . nick : hello ? anybody here ? phyllis : i thought you called ? nick : i did call . i talked to the bartender a few hours ago . phyllis : oh . okay . strike one , you know , our plane diverts and we end up in utah . hey , are you ... are you playing a joke on me ? nick : no ! i swear it ! phyllis : are you sure ? you know , it 's not nice to kid a pregnant woman . you know that , right ? nick : it 's no joke . i promise . i promise . phyllis : all right , so what 's going on ? nick : i ... phyllis : where are the people ? woman : hi , folks ! phyllis : hey . woman : so good to see you again . nick : hi . woman : hi . nick : we , uh , we 're here today for the service that 's supposed to be here . woman : oh , yeah , you 're the happy couple lookin ' to get hitched . phyllis : that 's us . nick : yep . woman : so sorry . rancher whitfield 's barn caught on fire this morning and everybody 's down there puttin ' that darn thing out . i 'm makin ' sandwiches for 'em for when they get back . nick : do you know if the justice of the peace came by ? woman : he 's actually the head of the volunteer fire department , so i doubt you 'll be seeing him anytime soon . phyllis : oh , hey , you know , there you go -- strike two . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . can you take them out for a while ? i wan na talk to you . lily : i ca n't . i ca n't . daniel : please ... lily : only you . uh ... happy now ? daniel : yes . very . lily : you 're ruining my experiment , okay ? i just -- devon ca n't turn his hearing on and off . devon : what 's with those , lily ? lily : um ... `` i 'm wearing earplugs to see what it 's like to be deaf . `` devon : well , leave 'em out . that 's stupid . lily : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . devon : i 'm sorry . it 's not you , it 's me , okay ? i , uh ... some guy flipped out at work -- some messenger -- 'cause i did n't , uh , hear him when he asked me to hold the elevator door open for him . daniel : hey , no , no , do n't worry about that . that 's no big deal . devon : well , it gets -- my day gets better , okay ? i just found out that in my first class everybody 's all excited about some cool guest speaker coming in . daniel : wo n't there be someone there to sign ? devon : yeah , but it 's not the same . it 's not the same . i 'm starting to think that it 's just stupid of me to think i could keep my job and go to school at the same time . i 'm thinking of quitting . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , listen , do you think you can do a couple more things for me ? dru : yeah , like what ? neil : cool , cool , cool , cool . um , all right , i want you to call and confirm accommodations for aaron neville and his piano accompanist , right ? dru : oh , yeah ! neil : and do you think you could call the athletic club and have gift baskets waiting in their rooms ? dru : you know i can . wait , whoa , whoa , whoa ... are you just trying to keep my mind off of things ? neil : no , i 'm abusing my power as your husband . taking advantage of free labor . dru : i wish you would . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's misdemeanor battery . the maximum for that is one year in the county lock - up and no judge is gon na give my client the maximum . will : i disagree . mrs. winters willfully and repeatedly violated her restraining order . that carries 2 to 8 years in the state penitentiary . michael : provoked by ms. mesta . will : which will be determined by the video evidence . michael : all right , my client admits to physical contact , but , william , there was no harm done . will : oh , well , ms. mesta does n't see it that way . michael : all right , how about a year 's probation and anger management counseling with ... 100 hours of community service . will : no . michael : i thought we were here to discuss options . will : best offer is two years in the state pen . that 's the minimum either way . michael : two years ? two years for this ? you 're joking . will : take it or leave it . the only deal we 're gon na make here today includes time in prison . she needs to pay for the emotional distress she 's inflicted on the plaintiff . michael : i guess we 'll see each other in court . [ scene_break ] woman : y'all be safe out there , ya hear ? bye , now . they 're still out puttin ' that darn thing out . they 're short on volunteers . everybody 's in dallas for a rodeo . phyllis : okay . nick : where is the fire ? woman : it 's , um , outta here , take a left , two miles past the water tower . here , take my truck . nick : all right , i 'll be back . phyllis : wait , wait ... you 're -- do you want my help ? nick : i 'm gon na go help . no , you stay here . i 'll be right back . i 'm gon na go put out a fire . phyllis : my man puts out fires . [ scene_break ] carmen : where do we stand ? will : i filed a petition to advance the trial date , which the judge agreed to . it 'll be later this month . carmen : good , i do n't know how much more of dru 's harassment i can take . will : i also met with michael baldwin this morning to discuss a possible plea bargain . he turned down my offer . we 're going to trial . now , i do n't wan na predict how any 12 people are gon na react in this situation , but based on the evidence , i 'd say we have a very strong case . carmen : how strong ? will : strong enough for a short trial and a very guilty verdict . [ scene_break ] dru : hey , kids ! lily : hi , mom and dad . neil : hey . lily : oh , devon 's having a bad day . do n't tell him i told you . neil : what happened ? dru : yeah . daniel : some guy at newman gave him a hard time -- a messenger . neil : really ? devon : hey , any news on the trial ? dru : um , not yet . uh , we 're waiting for michael to call . neil : you know something ? it 's crazy for me to be doing all this right now in light of everything that 's going on at home . i think what i 'm gon na do is postpone the opening until things -- dru : no ! neil : yes , until things settle down here . dru : no , honey , you ca n't . lily : dad , do n't do that . we can all help you . devon : yeah , i wan na help . dru : of course , of course . dru : who 's that ? neil : hey , can you grab that ? daniel : yeah . dru : yeah . michael : hi . dru : michael ! neil : hey , michael , there you are . so tell us something good . michael : um ... dru : what happened ? lily : hi . michael : may i speak to you alone ? dru : uh , whatever you have to say to me , you can say in front of my entire family . michael : bardwell will not agree to any plea bargain that does not include prison time . dru : oh , lord . neil : damn it . lily : so -- so , prison ? that means mom 's going to jail for sure ? michael : no , not if we go to trial . nothing 's definite . lily : `` yes , mom , trial . `` you have to fight this . michael : i would very much like to speak to drucilla in private , if that 's at all possible . neil : um , lily , daniel , can you please give us a minute ? lily : come on , dad ! neil : i mean it . get outta here . i 'll fill you in later . lily : all right , well , we 've got class anyway , so ... i love you , guys . daniel : see you guys later . lily : mom , call me . neil : see you later . devon : bye , guys . neil : all right , you wan na tell us what happened ? michael : it 's really not a good idea to tell you both . dru : whatever you have to say , you can say to my husband . michael : it 's a lot more complicated than you think . [ scene_break ] woman : so ... what brought you two back here ? phyllis : um ... well , we were -- we were , um ... here on a business trip a few months ago , right ? woman : mm - hmm . phyllis : when we saw you . and , uh , we just decided to make this our official spot to get married . woman : mmm . well , it looks like you 've been makin ' it pretty official already . phyllis : oh ... woman : not that i blame you . i mean , he is a handsome fella . phyllis : yeah . oh , yeah , he is . uh , this was not planned . woman : oh , i ai n't judging ya . i think its real sweet that you guys came back . phyllis : aw , thanks . thank you . yeah . it brings back a lot of feelings -- being here . woman : i 'm driving my ex 's truck . that brings back a lot of feelings , too . most ai n't so good , though . phyllis : oh , yeah , okay . i 'm sure it 's complicated , right ? woman : sort of . i got the truck . he got the trailer . phyllis : divorce ? woman : poker match . phyllis : right . woman : so how 'd you know he was the one ? phyllis : um ... i do n't know . i mean , every time ... every time i see him , i just ... i get this feeling in my stomach . do you know what i mean ? woman : that 's sweet . phyllis : yeah , it is . it 's very sweet . i mean , he ... he understands me . he really gets me . and , you know , we 're all looking for that . it 's really important . we understand each other 's fears and desires and dreams . and , um , that 's why -- that 's why we came back . woman : i 'm gon na cry . nick : i 'm gon na buy all you beers -- all of you . man : i 'd say you need several beers . nick : all right , let 's do it . phyllis : you put out a fire ? nick : i sure did . look at me , i 'm filthy . man : come on , get a beer . this guy here is a genuine hero , let me tell you , phyllis : wow , what did you do ? rocky : howdy there , lady . how you doing ? phyllis : hi , rocky . rocky : you got yourself a keeper . i want you to know that . phyllis : wow . nick : i 'm a keeper . rocky : it 's too bad about that goat . phyllis : wow ! well , i knew that . man : i 'd like to propose a toast . rocky : hear , hear . nick : thank you . man : everybody got some ? to mr. newman -- our newest honorary firefighter . phyllis : all right ! [ scene_break ] michael : drucilla can not be forced to testify , but everybody else is fair game . neil : hold on a second . let me understand this . why would you wan na exclude me from talking about my wife 's defense strategy ? michael : it 's best you know as little as possible . look ... if the da finds out that you said anything to anyone about this case or repeated something drucilla has said to you , they can use that person to testify against your wife . neil : well , would n't he ask me , since i 'm fair game ? michael : the da can not ask you about any past statements that drucilla has made . that would be spousal privilege in wisconsin . unfortunately , any questions pertaining to witnessing the physical violence between the two women -- that is legally allowable , which is why you 'll probably be called as a witness . dru : wait a minute . wait a minute . are you telling me that my husband 's testimony could land me in jail ? neil : no , no , no , no , no , no . there 's no way that i 'm gon na be responsible for that , michael . michael : well , then both of you need to remember that anything you say to anyone can be used against drucilla in a court of law . i can not stress that enough . dru : this is a nightmare . [ scene_break ] carmen : what a dream come true -- a restraining order , a trial , losing one of my best friends ... will : look , uh , i know this has been hard . but i need you to focus and tell me every detail you can remember leading up to this point . carmen : do you have a few days ? will : i need you to tell me everything , even if you think it 's the most insignificant detail . but more importantly , we need to go over our list of witnesses . carmen : there have been plenty of people who have seen dru 's repeated attacks against me . will : well , that 's a start . but we 'll also need a star witness -- someone who 's seen almost all of the physical and emotional abuse . this person will play a key role in winning our case . anyone you can think of ? carmen : most definitely . neil winters . [ scene_break ] lily : i ca n't believe this is happening . what if i lose my mom ? daniel : it 's not gon na happen . so do n't even say that . lily : why ? why not ? michael does n't seem to have any good news for us . what am i supposed to think ? daniel : he 's a good lawyer . he 's probably the best . and if anyone can help your mom , it 's gon na be him . listen to me , okay ? i got ta go get my paycheck . just wait right here . when i get back , we 'll go to the coffeehouse . we 'll meet devon and we 'll get some lunch , okay ? lily : okay . daniel : okay ? lily : okay . daniel : okay . lily : hurry up . daniel : mm - hmm . woman : morning . can i help you ? lily : uh , yes . is , um , carmen mesta here ? i really need to talk to her . [ scene_break ] phyllis : rocky , if i knew i was gon na see you again , i would 've taken dancin ' lessons . rocky : oh , no . that 'd be a breach of contract . let me tell ya , i 'm the only dance instructor you 're allowed to have , little lady . phyllis : okay , cool ! rocky : i 'll tell you that . phyllis : you have a little something ... right here . nick : well , did you get it all ? phyllis : mm - hmm . oh , no , no , no , actually , i did n't . i 'll get the rest later ... in the shower . nick : oh . that 's the best idea you 've had all day . phyllis : you must be exhausted . woman : here you go . nick : thanks . phyllis : thanks . woman : that 's hers . that 's yours . nick : oh , thank you . i got ta be honest , i am beat . fighting fires is tiring . phyllis : yeah . well , hey , if you wan na postpone the wedding , that 's fine . i 'm totally fine with that . nick : wait , are you kidding ? are you kidding ? phyllis : i have no problem with it . nick : it was some small barn fire . i 'm stopping a train collision later today at 6 : 00 . let 's get this show on the road . phyllis : of course , you are . man : okay , everybody , uh , it was great celebrating with you , but i got ta get back to the firehouse -- clean up the truck , roll up the hoses . nick : wait , wait , wait , what about the wedding ? man : what -- what wedding ? phyllis : uh , our wedding . that 's why we 're here . nick : yeah , i talked to the bartender . he said he , uh , set it all up with you . man : hmm . woman : surprise ! man : there we go ! rocky : surprise ! man : i would be honored to marry the man who saved my life . i could 've been squashed by that big tree . all i need now in the license . phyllis : the license ? woman : i got it ! nick : oh ... man : all right ! phyllis : yay , a license ! nick : who 's that ? rocky : oh , hey , the bartender sent the county clerk down to the courthouse this morning . she 's got your license . normally , you got ta apply for it in person a day ahead . man : i 'll make sure the j.p. do n't find out . let 's have us a weddin ' , shall we ? man : hats , boys . we are gathered here today to , uh ... well , to join , uh ... phyllis summers abbott and nicholas christian newman in holy matrimony . is it your intention to take each other as husband and wife ? phyllis : yes . nick : it is . man : all right . great , now just ... please take each other 's hands and just keep looking into each other 's eyes . okay ... now the vows ... nick : uh , we , um ... we wan na say our own vows . man : by all means . by all means . phyllis : you first ? nick : i 'll go first . phyllis : okay . nick : okay . um ... phyllis , from the first moment that i fell in love with you , my whole life changed . every moment spent together has been a blessing -- from our motel room picnic , to our video game rivalry -- which i won . phyllis : sometimes . nick : okay . to , uh ... falling madly in love with you all over again right here in this very bar . i will trust you . i will respect you . i 'll laugh with you . i 'll cry with you . and i will love you faithfully through good times and bad . there is no one i would rather spend my life with . and i 'm honored to take you as my wife . we made it . and i can not wait to share my life with you , from this day forward for as long as we both shall live . phyllis : my turn ? man : yeah . phyllis : all right . okay , um ... nicholas , um ... you 're my best friend . and you 're , um , my confidante and the love of my life . um ... you 've given me so much -- starting with our daughter . and , um ... for that , i 'm eternally grateful . i promise to share everything with you . and i knew when , um ... when i first fell for you , it would be ... true love -- ridiculous , all - consuming , unconventional , inconvenient ... love . the kind of love i 've never had . and the kind of love that people wish for ... their entire life . i - i promise to always love you . i - i promise to -- to cherish you and honor you ... all the days of my life . [ scene_break ] daniel : i love getting paid . hey , you ready to roll ? lily : um , actually , you go ahead . um , i 'm gon na wait around here for awhile . daniel : do n't you wan na go and meet devon and get some lunch ? lily : no , what i wan na do is talk to carmen , but she 's in a meeting right now . so i 'm gon na wait . daniel : okay , and why would you wan na do that ? lily : i 'm gon na convince her to drop the charges against my mom . daniel : no , no , what are you gon na say to her that 's gon na make her change her mind , baby ? nothing . trust me , look , i know you wan na help , but the best thing to do is just stay out of this . you 're just gon na make it harder for your mom . lily : i just thought it was worth a shot , daniel . daniel : well , it 's not worth a shot . let 's go . come on . get your stuff . leave the tea . we 're outta here . [ scene_break ] dru : michael , is there any way that -- that we can keep neil off the stand ? michael : it 's not our call . neil : so then i 'll be -- i 'll be forced to portray dru in a bad light ? michael : yes and no . uh , of course , there is the privilege i referred to earlier . on the other hand , i would have to claim that privilege in open court in front of a jury . and i 'm afraid that if bardwell calls neil to the stand and i call spousal privilege ... it 'll appear as though drucilla has something to hide . dru : i do n't have anything to hide . neil : carmen has got to be insane if she thinks i 'm gon na testify against my wife . dru : got that right . michael : it 's not as crazy as it sounds . you were with carmen on several occasions when dru confronted her . neil : yeah , i do n't care about any of that . she 's got ta know that i am not gon na say anything -- anything at all -- to hurt my wife . michael : look , we have to be prepared for you to go on the witness stand . i faced william in court before . trust me , he will do anything he can to win this case . [ scene_break ] will : brad , victoria , nick , phyllis and of course , neil . carmen : you were there the night dru verbally attacked me at the nvp opening . the whole town could testify against her after that night . will : yeah , well , all the better for our case . carmen : later , neil and i caught her in my suite cutting up all my clothes . will : well , with neil as your witness , there 's no way a jury wo n't be able to see the repeated pattern of abuse . carmen : if neil had n't been there with me , who knows what she would 've done . i think she would 've come after me with those scissors . she 's out of control . will : it certainly seems that way . carmen : and then there 's the videotape evidence of her physically attacking me and the list goes on and on . will : well ... this sounds like it 's gon na be a lot easier than i thought . [ scene_break ] man : these rings are endless circles . they represent your love and the covenant you 're making here today . now , nicholas , as you place this ring on phyllis ' finger , repeat after me . as i place this ring on your finger ... nick : as i place this ring on your finger ... man : i pledge myself to you . nick : i pledge myself to you . man : good . no phyllis ... as i place this ring on your finger ... phyllis : as i place this ring on your finger ... man : i pledge myself to you . phyllis : i pledge myself to you . man : now that you 've both -- phyllis summers abbott and nicholas christian newman -- have agreed to enter into the state of marriage before all these witnesses , i therefore , by virtue of authority vested in me by the state of new mexico , pronounce you man and wife . you may kiss the bride . all : hooray ! all right , yeah ! nick : hey , look at that ! phyllis : oh ! hey ! nick : are we supposed to eat all that ? phyllis : oh , i can ! i 'm eating for two . woman : come on now , y ' all ! let 's cut this cake . phyllis : all right . you have to help me . nick : right . no , i know . okay , ready ? phyllis : ooh . what kind is it ? nick : it 's the edible kind . phyllis : nice . nick : okay . phyllis : all right , listen , do n't even think about it . nick : what ? phyllis : you know what i 'm saying . nick : drop that . all right ... phyllis : thank you . nick : sure . whoa ! no ! come on ! i got -- i know i got a big mouth , but that 's ridiculous . nick : mmm . mmm . phyllis : it 's good . woman : so the single girls are wondering when you 're gon na throw your bouquet . they want a weddin ' like yours . phyllis : well , let 's do it now . woman : okay ! come on ! men : throw it ! throw it ! phyllis : all right , single girls ... men : throw ! throw ! throw ! ( cheers ) nick : so , uh ... what do you say you , me and the scorpion ... get outta here -- go start our honeymoon early . phyllis : all right . and where are you , me and the scorpion gon na go ? the mediterranean ? tahiti ? europe ? nick : close . close . phyllis : yeah ? nick : yeah , the honeymoon suite , uh , next door , but they do have cable . phyllis : oh , oh , cable ? good ! oh , i ca n't wait . that sounds great . hey ! rocky : how y ' all doing ? you lovebirds headin ' out of here ? nick : yeah . phyllis : not without a hug from you . how am i gon na ... rocky : i do n't wan na get you dirty . phyllis : thanks , rocky . rocky : great seeing you . congratulations . phyllis : good to see you , too . nick : thanks , bud . rocky : you 're a good man , brother . y'all take care . nick : thank you . sir , i just wanted to thank you again for everything . man : i wan na thank you for saving my life . anything you ever need , anytime , you call me . and , uh , congratulations , mrs. newman . phyllis : thank you . `` mrs. newman . `` okay , um , listen , everybody ... i - i really wan na -- everyone ? um , i wan na thank you for being a part of this . it really means a lot to us and you made everything worthwhile . look at your faces . it was really fun . and , uh , if you need us , um , for anything , like , um , well , a fire or a car chase ... we 're gon na be just over yonder in our honeymoon suite . rocky : oh , hey ... there 's been a flood . nick : i can handle a flood . phyllis : i was kidding . rocky : no , no , no , it 's in y ' all 's honeymoon suite . yeah , the manager just called from across the way . he said , uh , a water pipe burst and just completely flooded the honeymoon suite . you guys , i hate to tell ya , it 's gon na take a couple of days to get it all patched up . phyllis : hey ... it is what it is , right ? thanks , rocky . rocky : yeah . sorry to be the bearer of bad news and all , you know , but ... nick : it 's okay . phyllis : it 's okay . do n't worry about it . um , wow . nick : it 's all right . thanks , rocky . what 's next ? i mean , really ? phyllis : um , wow , okay ... so our plane was diverted . nick : uh - huh . phyllis : there was a fire . nick : yeah . phyllis : and , uh , now there 's a flood . nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : what is next ? nick : the plague ? phyllis : yeah . nick : look , is n't there an old saying about , uh , the more bad luck you have on your wedding day , the happier you 'll be together ? phyllis : is there a saying like that ? okay , well , good . then this is really great . we 'll be married forever , right ? nick : we should be good to go . phyllis : okay , so why do n't we -- why do n't we go and break some mirrors and hang out with some black cats and , um ... we 're good . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , man . can i take this ? devon : what ? daniel : `` where 's lily ? `` devon : i have n't seen her . i thought she was with you . daniel : `` she told me she was gon na be with you . when we left newman , i had to run an errand . `` daniel : carmen ... devon : did you just say carmen ? daniel : no . no . `` nothing . i ... have to take care of something . `` [ scene_break ] lily : oh , hey , excuse me ! um , have you seen carmen mesta yet ? woman : she 's in the conference room . lily : thanks . [ scene_break ] michael : uh ... you can always take the plea bargain . dru : no . no , i 'm not gon na rot away in jail for two years away from my family . it 's not an option . neil : do n't worry . we 're gon na figure this out together . michael : all right , it 's my job to tell you the truth . and to be quite honest , if you go to trial , the odds are not in your favor . neil : i ca n't believe i let things get this far . michael : all right , you know what ? we 're way beyond assigning fault here . i will defend you to the best of my ability . but i can make no guarantees . worst case scenario -- you can get up to eight years in prison . dru : eight years ? ! no ! neil : hey ... hey , come on ... dru : no . neil : no , no , no , we 're not gon na let that happen . we wo n't . michael : there are a great many risks if you decide to go to trial . but in the end , it 's up to you . okay , know what ? i 'm gon na give you a little time to think about it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh ! man : welcome back , mr. and mrs. newman . nick : thank you . phyllis : thank you . nick : thank you . did you do all this ? man : yeah . nick : dude , i owe you one . man : my pleasure . i 'll leave you two alone . phyllis : did you plan this ? nick : well , what can i say ? i am the man . phyllis : yeah , you are the man . you 're my man . nick : yours . phyllis : i wan na take a picture of this before we take off and we have to blow out the candles . nick : uh , okay , you got a camera ? phyllis : um , no . i have one on my phone actually ! nick : oh , well , there you go . phyllis : yeah . i have three missed calls from michael . nick : call him . phyllis : i hope nothing 's wrong with the baby . michael : hello ? phyllis : hey , michael , i saw that you called me three times . is everything okay with the baby ? michael : oh , yeah , fenmore 's great . phyllis : i was worried . i saw all your missed calls ... is everything okay at home ? michael : oh , yeah , everything 's good . same old stuff . phyllis : okay , listen , you would n't call me three times just to say hi . what 's going on ? michael : i just wanted to make sure that everything went off without a hitch on your wedding day . that 's all . i swear . fenmore must be making me more paternal . i 've been checking up on everybody lately . phyllis : all right , well , you have my number if you 'd like to call me back and tell me the real reason you called . michael : all right , we 'll talk when you get home . my best to nick . congratulations . [ michael takes out a copy of the picture paul gave him of a dead phyllis in the morgue ] [ scene_break ] carmen : lily ! you scared me . lily : i guess i have more in common with my mother than i thought . carmen : you should n't be here . lily : if you 're gon na break up my family , the least you could do is tell me why -- to my face . carmen : let the grown - ups handle this , okay ? lily : i 'm not a child . and i deserve to know why you insist on going after my mother ! carmen : you know why . everyone knows why ! she is physically and verbally abusive and it has to stop ! lily : oh , come on ! maybe if you had stayed away from my father , none of this would 've happened ! you started this , carmen ! are you desperate ? so desperate to go after a man who does n't even want you , that now you 're gon na go after my mother and father because you got rejected ? ! carmen : what is with you people ? like mother , like daughter . lily : you people ? ! excuse me ? ! daniel : whoa , whoa , whoa , lily , this was a bad idea . lily : you 're not gon na win this . daniel : just stop it . stop it . lily : my mother has people who will defend her ! who 's gon na defend you , carmen ? ! daniel : hey , hey , listen to me . what do you think you 're doing ? because of this little stunt here , you just caused your mom a whole world of problems in court . [ scene_break ] dru : all right , so what are we gon na do ? i mean , you know ? neil : i do n't know . i wish i had the answers , babe . dru : all right , there 's no way that i 'm gon na accept that plea bargain . you know , i will have no wiggle room to escape jail . neil : yeah , or you could end up with more jail time . dru : well , at least i 'd have an opportunity for an acquittal . neil : is it worth the risk ? dru : yes , it 's worth the risk , honey ! i am not gon na rot away in jail for two years ! are you crazy ? neil : i know , i know , i know you 're absolutely right . dru : and there 's bound to be mothers on the jury . neil : most likely . dru : you know , and they will have compassion for me , due to the extenuating circumstances with devon 's illness . neil : as long as you 're truly remorseful for your actions , yes . dru : right , right , yeah . so let 's just go to trial and let 's win . we got ta win . [ scene_break ] nick : now that 's what i 'm talkin ' about . that 's a wedding present . phyllis : and , uh ... you get more than one use out of it . nick : you look beautiful , mrs. newman . phyllis : say it again . nick : you look beautiful . phyllis : the other part . nick : mrs. newman . phyllis : to us . nick : to us . [ next_on ] carmen : if you 're worried i 'm gon na blow your cover as the man behind the scenes at jabot , you can relax . michael : you have to resist the temptation to say anything to anyone that could be used against you in a court of law . nick : while we were in new mexico , phyllis and i were married .	devon gets on the newman elevator . a man comes running up behind him , shouting to hold the elevator . devon seems to be ignoring him and he lets the door start to close . `` what is the matter with you ? are you deaf ? `` the man says after stopping the doors closing . a worker on the floor tells the man that devon is in fact deaf . the man is quick to apologize . devon heads to the coffeehouse where he finds lily with earplugs in her ear , trying to see what it feels like to be devon right now . `` take that out ! that is stupid ! `` devon tells that there is a special speaker coming to the school and even though he has someone to sign for him , it just is n't the same . he announces that he is thinking about quitting school . michael meets with will and tries to come up with other solutions for dru to pay for her behavior but will is firm . he wants at least years imprisonment . michael heads to the winters ' place to give them the news . they are devastated . michael has the kids removed before telling the parents that there is more they have to deal with . will could force neil to testify against his wife . neil says that he will not say anything against his wife , but he may have no choice in the matter . when dru hears that the best that will will take is 2 years imprisonment , and that she should consider it , dru is incensed with anger and vows to stand and fight . `` you should think about it as losing at a trial could open you up to 8 years imprisonment . `` neil and drucilla decide to fight ! lily is angry that her mother is looking at jail time . daniel finds her waiting to talk to carmen . she is sure that she can get the woman to drop the charges . daniel tells her to forget that idea and he drags her out of there . later though , he loses track of her and knows instinctively where she is . lily finds carmen in the boardroom and carmen jumps when she see the girl . `` oh you scared me . `` lily says that seems to be something she and her mother have in common . `` what is wrong with you people ? `` carmen asks when lily starts shouting at her about going after a married man and then being surprised when people do n't like it . people are peeking in from the hall at the fiasco . daniel comes rushing in . he pulls his teenage wife to the wall and holds her . carmen mesta walks out . `` lily ! you have just made things twice as bad for your mother by doing that to carmen ! `` nick and phyllis make it to pepe 's tavern and the citizens of the town surprise them with a great wedding . nick had to help with a fire in town so that the jp who is also the fire chief could do the wedding . they get hitched and honeymoon on the jet
victor : no , there 's no word on jack either . no . right . paul : michael says detective sullivan and -- and lauren are both fine . neil : and you know , also , we 've been in touch with a husband of a supervisor , who was at the site on the phone with them when the building collapsed . he has n't heard from her since . nikki : do they have children ? neil : yes , they do , they have two . nikki : oh , that 's terrible . paul : well , at least so far there are no fatalities . victor : so far . man : thought you 'd like to know . we 've reached the location where senator abbott was last seen and he 's not there . best guess -- he tried to find another way out and lost his bearings , which is extremely easy to do in the dark . [ scene_break ] kevin : uh , two more names off the missing and unaccounted for list . daniel : but not amber 's ? kevin : not amber 's daniel : hey , pop star , uh , this is message numero tres . that 's three . um , we really need you to call me and let me know that you got out of clear springs all right before anything happened , okay ? [ scene_break ] brad : and david checked the martin house , so we 're running out of places to look for victoria . nikki : i have a really bad feeling about this . it 's been too long since i 've heard from her . brad : keep me updated . nikki : i will . jill : nikki ! nikki ! where are they ? nikki : who ? jill : my mother and cane ? nikki : well , they left before -- jill : no ! cane called me and told me j.t . wanted to meet with him . nikki : oh , no ! paul : he 's not answering his phone either . jill : oh , my god . cane told me that j.t . had something he wanted to show them in the parking garage . nikki : oh , dear god ! jill : i was in minneapolis . i 've been calling them , and none of them are answering their phone and the office does n't know where they are . paul : okay , i 'm gon na tell the incident commander . nikki : jill . it 'll be all right . [ scene_break ] kay : ow ! i - i - i 'm fine . i 'm fine . j.t . : you 're just saying ow for the fun of it ? kay : i 'm fine . okay . aah ! cane : you all right ? grandma , you need to rest . j.t . : seriously , take it easy . kay : boys , gentlemen , lads of genoa city , all right , time out . time out . we need to be realistic . i 'm holding you back . cane : no , you 're not . j.t . : no . kay : do n't be silly ! of course , i am ! i 'm holding you back . j.t . : we ca n't get through any faster than we 're going right now . cane : he 's right . kay : you 're a couple of lousy liars ! do n't you understand ? this is no time to be heroic ! this is a time to be realistic . so just go and find somebody and bring them back . cane : grandmother ... kay : i -- now , listen , i do n't want an argument about this . no . [ scene_break ] amber : ( coughs ) amber : ( whimpering ) amber : ( sobbing ) amber : come on ! ( coughs ) amber : come on ! ( sobbing ) come on ! [ scene_break ] man : ah , there you are , mrs. newman . nikki : this is one of my daughter 's shirts . man : thank you . thank you . look , we 're gon na have the dogs smell this when they 're ready to go down . now do you have anything from the man you think she 's with ? victor : we sent a driver to professor korbel 's apartment . if his girlfriend is there , i 'm sure she 'll find something that we can use . nikki : or we could go to one of his colleagues at the college . uh , this will take several hours . man : no , no , no , it 's all right . i understand . victor : thank you . man : we 're fine . [ scene_break ] paul : ( coughing ) jill : paul ? you okay ? paul : yeah , actually , i 'm fine . i 'm pretty good , considering , uh , i evaded tons of falling concrete . look , i 'm sorry . jill : no , it 's okay . i 'm glad you 're safe . paul : jill , your son knows the structure . you know , and the fact that he studied the blueprints -- it really gives him an edge . jill : what 's it like down there ? paul : you do n't wan na know about that . jill : i do , paul . i wan na know . paul : it 's dark and , uh ... it 's -- it 's dusty . you know , uh ... there are tons of safe areas . the areas they -- they call voids , where -- where things ca n't fall . jill : i know what voids are . paul : most of the injuries -- all of the injuries , in fact , are relatively minor . and these are top , top professionals working this . and you should presume that cane and j.t . are with your mom , okay ? and , uh ... to be politically incorrect , your mother -- she 's one tough old broad . [ scene_break ] kay : jeffrey todd , my ... now will the two of you get going , please ? j.t . : no . we can take as many breaks as you want . we 're not leaving you behind . kay : i - i 'm telling you , i am not arguing about this . cane : hey , you might be a big shot up there , but down here you 're just one of three votes . j.t . : ugh ! and you 're outvoted . kay : i 'm not going to be responsible for something bad happening to you , jeffrey , 'cause i 'm holding you back . j.t . : you 're not slowing us down , all right ? we ca n't get out of here any quicker . kay : i told you , i 'm not going to argue about it ! cane : what are you gon na do ? throw concrete at us ? j.t . : all right , all right , we 're gon na have to find another way out of here . kay : you see ? i told you not to wait for me . you have to get this illusive bounce action going . and , of course , you have to show the fun of it . oh , look ! look , you guys ! over there -- is that a light ? it is a light . j.t . : looks like something . kay : careful . j.t . : good eye , mrs. chancellor . you found the elevator . [ scene_break ] amber : help ! ( sobbing ) no ! do not freak out . do not freak out . do not freak out . do not freak out . we can do this . okay , we 'll be fine . we 're gon na get out of here . uh ... i can . gingerbread . okay . oh , okay ... get my stuff . ( gasps ) okay . okay . we can do this . this ... amber : okay , okay . i think -- just think ... just think ... ow ! one ... it could be worse . it could be worse . it could be worse . it 's the stupidest thing i 've ever said ! it 's not worse -- can it be worse ? i 'm trapped in a parking garage . i 'm gon na be buried . i 'm gon na be buried . no , no , no ! i will not let you win ! you hear me ? ! i will not -- i will not -- i will not ... i 'm -- i 'm ... i am never , never parking underground again . that 'll show them . that 'll show them . i will show them . oh , wait , wait ... i remember a time it was worse . remember -- remember that time -- remember that time i was a little kid and -- and the sixth graders -- they -- they put me in the janitor 's closet . i got out of there . i got out of there . i 'm gon na get out of here . yes ! oh , my sketches ! the sketches ! i got ta get those . because lauren -- lauren loved them . and -- and that 's my ticket to the big time . okay , i got it . oh ! oh ! what i really wan na say is , it does n't matter because ... drawing is stupid . i can draw any day . it 's just -- that 's a really , really dumb idea . ow ! ow ! okay , we 're going . we 're going . oh , this is easy ! i 'm getting out of here . i 'm getting out of here . [ scene_break ] jill : nikki ? paul told me a little bit about what it was like being trapped down there . i 'm not sure that katherine can survive that . nikki : she 's tougher than you and me put together . jill : you 're right . she 's been driving me crazy for years . she 'll probably dig herself out of there so she can go on making me miserable for a couple more decades . come on , katherine . come on up and give me a hard time . [ scene_break ] j.t . : got it ? kay : good . j.t . : ah ! hold on . let 's get some light here . kay : careful -- careful , j.t . j.t . : no , no , i think it -- i think its stable enough . yeah . cane : you sure ? j.t . : it 's pretty stable . cane : are you coming up ? kay : oh , yes , indeed . ground floor , please . j.t . : let me guess , the , uh , emergency button 's not working , right ? cane : nope . j.t . : hey ! give me a hand to this access panel , all right ? i wan na see what 's up above us . kay : well ... j.t . , i - i - i could never get up through that shaft with this shoulder . cane : i 'm sure you could do anything you want , grandmother . except walk over water . j.t . : all right . kay : careful . j.t . : now ... looks like there 's a way up , but i do n't think i can do it alone . kay : that 's the decision then . made the decision -- you go with him , and i will wait here . cane : i 'm not leaving you alone . kay : come on , please , what are we going to do ? wait until something hits us over the head , kills us , or die of thirst ? go and find someone and come back . i 'll be waiting . that 's just one more thing that your mother will be mad enough about , and -- and i tell you , i ca n't handle that right now . i ca n't . j.t . : listen , mrs. chancellor , i 'm not saying good - bye right now , but i want you to know something . that i - i appreciate you . i appreciate everything you 've done for me . kay : jeffrey todd , do n't you dare close that casket lid on me yet . j.t . : all right , all right , but ... do n't get too comfortable , okay ? we 're coming back for you . kay : mm - hmm , mm - hmm , mm - hmm . j.t . : we 're coming back for you . kay : be careful . be careful . my grandson will be coming in just a moment . before you go ... just , uh , a little advice . always write the names and -- and the dates on the back of photos , because , i mean , the day you take them , you think that you 're gon na remember what it was , but you wo n't . i mean , ten years from then , you 'll -- you 'll look at the back and you 'll -- you 'll say , `` who in the hell was that ? `` and -- and then you 'll have no way of finding out , and , cane ? tell jill that i love her . i really do . i mean , i think she knows how much i do , but i ... cane : listen , listen -- kay : i do n't -- i do n't say it that often . cane : you are gon na tell her yourself . because we are coming back for you . kay : yes . cane : you stay warm . you all right ? kay : care -- careful . j.t . : watch that wire . cane : watch your foot . watch your foot . j.t . : i guess i 'll go first . cane : uh - huh . j.t . : my spelunking days are paying off . cane : you 're a spelunker , huh ? j.t . : no . just trying to make you feel better . cane : ( laughs ) j.t . : i was n't lying back there . i really think we 're gon na get help to your grandmother . cane : you know , i 'd really rather not talk about that . cane : all right , all right , all right , all right . j.t . : all right , football ? cane : what about rugby ? j.t . : baseball ? cane : how about cricket ? j.t . : i see we 've got a lot in common . all right ... how about ladies ? that 's a good conversation . cane : said the happily - engaged man . j.t . : i am happily engaged . i am very happily engaged . oh ! cane : i 'll hold the door . you go . [ scene_break ] jack : ( coughs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : you know what ? waiting around sucks . kevin : you have to be patient . daniel : well , are n't you zen ? kevin : i 'm saying be patient , because there 's nothing else we can do . you want the advice `` be impatient ? `` daniel : hey , it 's daniel . um , have you heard anything else on jack ? no , okay , well , can you just give me a call when -- when you do hear something ? yeah , okay , thanks . no word on jack . no word on amber . you know , i do n't know why she had to come up here in the first place . kevin : because she 's the master of getting herself into bad situations . daniel : you know what ? she 's not that bad . kevin : she 's gon na be fine . that 's my point . she always figures out a way somehow . she will again . she will . [ scene_break ] kay : oh ! amber : aah ! kay : you scared the hell out of me . amber : oh , mrs. chancellor ! kay : oh , amber ! amber ! amber : i am so happy to see you . kay : ow ! ow ! ow ! amber : sorry . kay : it 's okay . ow ! ow ! amber : here . oh . kay : oh . amber : ( sighs ) amber : so now what ? kay : ground floor , please ? amber : ( giggles ) kay : aah ! aah ! ow ! ow ! ( laughs ) amber : um ... kay : ow . amber : no , seriously , um ... now what ? kay : now what ? well , cane and j.t . went ... that away . and i want you to do the same thing , amber . amber : i 'm not leaving you . kay : oh , god , katherine , here we go again . [ scene_break ] daniel : no messages . kevin : maybe she lost her phone . daniel : the girl ca n't go five minutes without calling or texting someone . come on ! [ scene_break ] victor : and please make sure that the family members get free lodging till this is over , all right ? and then kindly order another trailer for the volunteers . thank you . paul : one of the cranes has stalled . a repair crew 's on it . jill : what else could go wrong ? neil : hey , everybody ! the rescue team has reached someone . victor : oh . nikki : oh , my god . paul : i 'll call you back . [ scene_break ] amber : how you doing , huh ? kay : ow . what is it you kids say ? chillin ' with a villain ? amber : that 's -- that 's -- that would be chillin ' like a villain . kay : well , whatever . amber : let me , uh , let me see if i have some , uh , some -- something for you . kay : hm ? amber : i wan na see if i have something for you . something that 'll make you feel better . oh , look ! a candy bar , huh ? that 'll help speed up your recovery . kay : no . you go ahead . you take it , sweetheart . amber : oh , but i 'm not -- i 'm not hungry . kay : really ? amber : yeah . kay : well , then , i , uh ... why do n't we just split it ? amber : no , i already ate one . kay : you did ? amber : yeah , yeah , actually , i had two . yeah , i got a little hungry on my way over here , so , um , so i just had one , and then i had another one , and then , you know , you probably ca n't tell the difference between the dirt and chocolate on my face . kay : you 're a sweet little liar . oh , god . ow ! amber : god , maybe if , uh ... kay : no , actually -- amber : i wish i had some pain reliever or some , you know , a miner 's helmet or ... kay : no , no , no , listen , it feels much better , actually , since , uh , cane made this sling for me . you know , as long as i do n't move or breathe , i 'm fine . amber : i thought i recognized this jacket . kay : hm ? amber : i thought i recognized the jacket . you know , when cane got the job at chancellor , i made him buy a whole new wardrobe . and , uh , that was the one thing i did n't want him to buy . and he fought me on it , and , you know , he did n't stay mad for long . of course , that was ... that was before ... everything had , uh , you know ... oh , look at this ! kay : what ? amber : look at this ! kay : what ? amber : aha ! much ... much ... better ! do n't you think ? kay : oh , my , yes , yes , of course . here we are , trapped underground in the dark , and no excuse for bad fashion . amber : amen , sister . let 's see ... kay : oh , uh ... amber : um , we should , uh ... kay : i think the other side of the door ? amber : yeah . uh - huh . kay : okay , follow me . amber : okay . hold on , let me -- let me help you here . kay : here , take the candy bar . amber : okay , candy bar . okay . kay : oh , god . oh , god . amber : can you get up ? kay : yeah , yeah , got it . got it . amber : we got ta move slow . kay : amber ! amber ! amber ! the light , get the light . amber : i am . kay : please . amber : i will . [ scene_break ] man : how many ? j.t . : two here , one behind us . jill : i do n't recognize that voice . paul : it 's j.t . j.t . : there 's an injured woman . jill : j.t . ! j.t . : she needs to be carried out . jill : is cane with you ? is cane with you ? j.t . : yes . yeah . paul : are you okay ? jill : oh , cane ! oh ! katherine ? cane : katherine 's still down there . katherine chancellor 's still down there . she 's hurt . there 's no broken bones . there 's no blood . man : just tell me how bad . j.t . : she 's gon na have to be carried out . cane : i did n't wan na leave her , mum . i did n't . man : look , we 're gon na need a sled ! get it moving ! jill : it 's all right . j.t . : where 's victoria ? nikki : we do n't know where she is . cane : this is all right . jill : she 's okay ? oh , sweetheart . daniel : glad to see you made it out okay . cane : thank you . daniel : yeah , you should know we still ca n't find amber . cane : oh , god . man : hey , look , guy ? we 're gon na need some information to find that woman you were with . j.t . : we 'll take you there . cane : we know exactly where she is . man : oh , no , no , no , that 's not gon na happen . j.t . : it 's a fast way . cane : it makes no sense for us not to show you . man : look , i 'm not sending both of you back in there . j.t . : it does n't make any sense . man : you 're not hearing me . i will have you both arrested if you do n't cooperate . jill : he 's right . you need to be a professional to do this kind of thing . cane : with all due respect , sir , i was a member of the a.e.r . man : the a.e. -- what ? cane : the a.e.r . it 's the australian emergency response group . it 's a first response national organization , trained in cpr , first aid , desert survival and mountain rescue . i guarantee you i am more trained than any of the men you have here . ma'am , i 'm sorry , or women . woman : no offense . cane : i can take care of this . please , we are wasting time . man : suit him up . cane : all right . jill : no ! cane : mum . jill : no , i do n't want you going back in there ! cane : mum , i love you . i have to go . jill : i love you , too . cane : i love you . jill : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] kay : are you all right ? amber : look what i found ! kay : what are they ? amber : floor mats . yeah , i figured , uh , the ground is so cold that we could just , uh , sit on these instead , huh ? kay : oh , actually , mine 's been frozen so long , it does n't make any difference . amber : there you go . kay : oh , yeah , it does . very clever . amber : look what else i found , huh ? kay : oh . ow ! ow ! yes . yes . yes . amber : i 'm just warning , i 'm pretty good at dice games . ( metal crunches ) amber : i hope the guys got out . kay : still have a soft spot in your heart for my grandson , do n't you ? amber : yeah . he may believe that i never loved him , but ... i did . i still do . i 'm just so insecure . i just thought he could never possibly love me , so i just ... made all kinds of stupid mistakes out of desperation . kay : do you know about every dumb mistake i have ever made in my dumb life has involved a dumb man . amber : really ? kay : true . yeah . in one way or another . chancellor estates -- we used to breed thoroughbreds . and oh , i had a barn full of stable boys . ( laughs ) there was this one ... this one that was ... amber : ( giggles ) kay : i 'm shocking you ? amber : no . no . i mean , hearing you makes me feel like i 'm not so crazy . kay : ( laughs ) yes . amber : you know , a few years ago in vegas , there was this blackjack dealer , and oh , my god ... kay : what was his name ? amber : um ... his first name was ... blackjack ? kay : and his last name was dealer ? i 've had one or two of those myself . oh , katherine , you should write a book . amber : i would buy it . kay : yeah , but what would i title it ? `` what makes you do things that make no sense to ... ? `` amber : people who are n't in love . kay : we 're gon na write that book together . amber : yeah . you know , um ... i regret a lot of things that i did when i was married to your grandson . but i was never unfaithful to him . and all i have to say is that i have to learn from my mistakes . and i 'm really trying . and i 'm not expecting forgiveness , i just ... i just want you to know i never meant to hurt anyone . [ scene_break ] j.t . : let 's do it . j.t . : good luck . cane : thanks , man . j.t . : good luck . [ scene_break ] brad : nikki ? nikki : hi . j.t . made it out with cane . brad : did he know where victoria might be ? nikki : he thought that she was scouting locations . ask him . he 's right up there . nikki : hi . victoria 's still missing . jill : of all the things we could have in common , children in jeopardy would not be my first choice . nikki : yeah . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , thank you . amber : yeah . kay : now , listen . you 've got to stop wandering off . amber : oh , i wo n't leave you . kay : i 'm not afraid of being alone , for heaven 's sakes . i 'm just concerned about your safety . let me see that . oh , you 're a mess . amber : i 'm actually feeling quite fine . kay : these structures have held up pretty good so far , and i 'm sure we 're the safest we can be down here . amber : okay . no more foraging expeditions . kay : good . all right , now ... you were talking about forgiveness . amber : oh , just about not expecting it from you or cane . kay : oh , come on , you do n't need our forgiveness . you have to forgive yourself . and you 've got ta stop being down on yourself . and -- and messing up . i guarantee you , you 're gon na keep messing up again and again , if you 're like me . and i suspect you are a great deal like me , considering your ... past with men . amber : ( laughs ) i ca n't believe i told you those things . kay : i 'm serious now . listen to me . you 're gon na make so many mistakes , you 're gon na stop counting . amber : yeah , but ... i mean , you 're so confident . you 're successful . kay : oh , sweetheart , you can act confident until you feel confident . the secret to success is ... being willing to make ... mistakes . amber : wow . thank you . ( rumbling ) kay : wait , do i hear help ? i think help 's coming . i think it 's coming on its way . cane : i 'm back with reinforcements ! amber : no , i really mean it . kay : oh , yes ! amber : thank you . kay : sweetheart , you 're most welcome . now come on , sweetheart . let 's -- let 's get the hell out of here . amber : one , two , three ! kay : oh , my god ! amber : i know . i know . one more time ? kay : yeah , easy , easy with the one arm . amber : i know . kay : there we go . oh , my god ! amber : okay . cane : holy hell . amber : i know . it 's good to see you . kay : i 'm just fine . i mean , amber is good company , and she took very good care of me . cane : come here . come here . here , put this -- breathe this . thank you . amber : no problem . kay : listen to me now . listen to me . i do n't think i can -- i can , uh , go anywhere with this arm . you know what i mean ? woman : let 's have the harness . man : harness coming in . watch your head . woman : you wo n't have to , ma'am . all you have to do is sit back , relax and enjoy the flight . kay : oh , this is gon na be interesting . amber : thank you ! thank you ! thank you ! i accept this award on behalf of my family . kay : what a wonderful ride . amber : you 're welcome mrs. chancellor . jill : mother ! oh , mother ! are you all right ? kay : i 'm fine . i love you . jill : what , did you just say that to make me cry ? kay : i never ... i just do n't think i say it often enough . i love you . i love you . i love you . nikki : is she all right ? kay : oh . nikki : katherine ! victor : thank you . nikki : oh , is it good to see you . kay : not half as good as it is to see you . nikki : after this , you 're gon na complain your life is boring . kay : give me boring for awhile . jill : i 'm so proud of you and so angry at you for playing the hero . i 'm proud and angry and do n't you ever volunteer for anything again , you got it ? cane : i got it . i 'm sorry . jill : oh , my god ! j.t . : cane ? hey , man . good job . cane : thank you . j.t . : what was with all that a.e.r stuff ? you were just talking about that ? cane : no , there 's nothing much to tell . jill : oh , do n't be so modest . he was in this australian -- he was a captain he did all this training . cane : there 's nothing much to tell , 'cause there 's no such thing as the a.e.r . i just kinda made it up . jill : you lied to me ? ! cane : i had to get back down there , mum ! jill : that is not funny ! that is not funny ! cane : ow ! jill : oh ! cane : i 'm sorry . amber : thank you . hmm . kevin : well , it 's nice to see you do n't waste any time . amber : when opportunity knocks , i 'm home . daniel : do not do that again . amber : getting trapped in a collapsed parking garage ? yeah , i 'm -- i 'm pretty sure i can make good on that promise . kevin : hey , look , even though you , uh , constantly put the toilet seat down , and you walk in on me when i 'm naked , i 'm glad you 're okay . amber : the warmth of your welcome is just overwhelming . remember that next time i leave dirty dishes in the sink , okay ? daniel : you know , you should maybe get that checked out . amber : think i just did . daniel : girl 's incorrigible . amber : thank you . ( sobbing ) is it okay if i cry now ? because ... daniel : yeah . amber : because i 'm really sick of being brave . daniel : come here . kay : how did this happen ? victor : we do n't know yet , katherine . kay : who else is missing ? nikki : katherine , victoria 's missing . kay : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry , sweetheart . [ scene_break ] jack : ( coughs ) jack : ( coughing ) jack : `` dear sharon ... right now my only strength comes from imagining you in my arms . my love for you is literally keeping me alive . `` ( clears throat ) `` in this last hour , i 've had so many thoughts about my life . the good and the bad . `` jack : `` i know i 've disappointed many people , but i want you to know ... you and noah ... and kyle ... and my sisters ... you must always remember ... one thing . i could not have loved you more . i am so very proud ... so lucky ... to have been your husband . i love you . ``	jack continues to make his way through the rubble . he seems to be losing hope and when he finds a flyer for the casino , he takes a pen out of his pocket and writes sharon a letter , telling her how much he loves her and how much she means to him . victor , nikki , paul and neil wait for word on more survivors . amber makes her way out of her car , screaming and talking to herself the whole time . meanwhile cane , jt and katherine are trapped together . katherine has injured her arm and cane makes a sling for her out of his jacket . cane and jt climb up an elevator shaft to try and get out and get help for katherine . after they leave amber comes across katherine and stays with her , distracting her from the pain she is in . they share a nice moment as katherine tells amber that she reminds her of herself . jill has arrived at the site looking for cane and katherine . jt and cane get out . cane lies to the rescue workers and tells them he has more experience at this sort of thing and they need to let him help go get katherine . they get katherine and amber out and jill and katherine exchange i love you 's . there is still no sign of victoria .
nikki : so go ahead , doctor , tell him what a terrible idea it was to get up and leave last night . doctor : you need to rest . victor : oh , i 'll be fine , doc . nikki : hope so . victor : you 'll arrange for my release today ? doctor : oh , i do n't think so . victor : you run whatever tests you want . i 'll pass . you 'll sign my release today , all right ? nikki : you might as well just sigh and nod like the rest of us . doctor : well , only if the tests say you 're ready . victor : trust me , they will . all right , doc ? i got ta get out of here . we have things to do . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom texted that he 's getting out of the hospital today . ( sighs ) where 's he gon na go ? billy : not for long . ( clears throat ) not if victor has his way . victoria : well , maybe ... but he says he 's not fighting for it . he 's leaving it up to me and nick and abby . billy : yeah , i still do n't buy that . a victor newman who does n't bang heads to save his empire ? unh - unh . victoria : i believe him . he wants us to regain the company , and i can do it if i have somebody on the inside . when it rains , it pours . well , i guess not soon enough to douse the flames . [ scene_break ] neil : what ? jack : do n't look at me that way . with -- without newman to focus on , victor can concentrate on his ill health . neil : nice . you 're doing him a favor . jack : well , that 's the kind of thoughtful guy i am , neil . i 'm glad you dropped by . i 'm gon na make it worth your while . neil : uh , yeah . listen , jack , if this is about me coming back to newman , i 'm sorry . uh , not about to leave chancellor industries . jack : my friend , i 'm about to change your mind . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , it 's me . just talking to a voice mail again . um , look , i know that you told me not to call , it 's just -- just some crazy family stuff , and ... i know , what else is new ? um , i was thinking about you . i -- uh , yeah , okay , bye . summer : hey . told you we should have gone to new york . noah : yeah , well , we did n't . you can still smell the smoke from the main house . summer : you know , you 're doing that dad thing -- not answering the questions . noah : you did n't ask me one . summer : why did you leave new york , and why do n't you want to go back ? you can tell me , you know ? i do n't have a big mouth . nick : good , you 're both here . i 've got some tough news , and i want you to hear it from me . i just filed for divorce from your mother . summer : good . nick : summer . summer : what ? oh , seriously , you have my respect and gratitude for ditching her . nick : she 's your mother , and she loves you very much . you need to ease up on her . summer : what , are you gon na give noah the same speech about sharon , or -- or is he allowed to have his own thoughts and feelings ? nick : summer , come on . noah : dad , do n't . just let her go . nick : i 'm not gon na let her disrespect her mother like that . noah : i know , but i -- just give her some time . i think the best thing for summer right now is this divorce . [ scene_break ] phyllis : nick already filed the divorce papers . this is a surprise . um , anyway , th - thank you , thanks for everything , leslie . ronan : hi . so your phone does work . it 's just not taking my calls , i guess . phyllis : i - it 's just -- it 's been crazy , with summer and everything . ronan : i understand . so i , um ... what i 'm gathering from this right now is i should stop making those calls ... phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : and everything else . phyllis : my -- my daughter hates me ... and when i 'm with you , that hate turns into white - hot rage that could melt steel . ronan : i get it . ( chuckles ) i really do . i get it . i do . your daughter is the center of your universe , and she should be . i know that , but you and me -- that 's a really good thing . do you want to let go of that ? [ scene_break ] neil : i 'm very happy at chancellor . jack : yes , i know you are . neil : katherine and i have a very good relationship . jack : you 're damn right you do , but you still came here to see me . neil : i 'd be a fool not to hear what you have to offer . jack : yes , you would , because we 're gon na show you the money . neil : well , see , jack , here 's the thing , and you know this -- i 've been a right - hand man before . not my thing anymore . jack : right hand , my eye . i want you as c.e.o ... of jabot . [ scene_break ] victoria : i want newman back , for my dad and for johnny . billy : johnny makes out either way . victoria : ( sighs ) are you my superspy secret weapon ? billy : against my own brother ? victoria : come on . how can you bail on me ? billy : do n't -- do n't -- sit down . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : i 'm not bailing on you . i 'm your superspy double agent man . victoria : oh , good . thank you . thank you , 'cause you 're gon na look so good in those suits , and it 'll be so fun watching you play dress - up and go off to work every morning . mm . mm ! billy : yeah ? maybe i 'm starting to like this superspy agent stuff . victoria : mm . billy : so what do you have for me , boss ? victoria : i need you to find out everything that you can about baker - ryberg in miami . they 're big enough to influence the board , and i am sure they are not happy about jack 's takeover . billy : okay , but , uh , this is gon na take some time . the last thing i need is jack busting me on this , and believe me , if he does , we are all gon na be in trouble . [ scene_break ] nick : job listings . anyone in genoa city would love to have you work for 'em . noah : ( chuckles ) yeah , a desk job . the idea gives me hives . nick : ( laughing ) noah : think i 'm allergic to desks . nick : well , did you talk to devon ? he 's got a lot of hookups in the music business . noah : uh , no . you know , i 'm -- i 'm just looking for something a little -- a little mellow , low - key , you know ? nick : yeah , i feel you . something that wo n't suck the life out of you . noah : ( chuckles ) yeah . nick : well , take your time , find something that works for you . there 's no rush . did i tell you yet how ... good it feels to have you back ? noah : ( chuckles ) as crazy as this place is , it 's definitely good to be back . nick : so are you gon na tell me what happened in new york yet ? noah : really ? that 's how you 're gon na broach the subject ? nice , nice , blah , blah , `` welcome home , `` bam ! nick : i thought i was being smooth and subtle . noah : ( laughs ) ohh . not even close . look ... ( sighs ) here 's the thing -- new york was just not for me , you know ? it 's -- it 's a tough place , and if you 're not paying attention , it 'll just rip out your internal organs . nick : you 're talking about your heart ? noah : that was more subtle . nick : yeah , you like what i did there ? noah : ( laughs ) yeah . yeah , you guessed it . she ... ripped my heart out . nick : well , son , i 've been there -- recently , in fact , so , you know , if you want to talk about it ... noah : yeah , another time . i got ta roll . it 's a job interview . nick : sure . good luck . noah : thank you . noah : you got a package here . nick : hmm . cool , thanks . noah : yeah . nick : ( laughing ) nick : `` nick , one hint -- practice ! avery . `` ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( clears throat ) um ... ronan : you do n't agree ? you do n't -- you do n't think that we 're good together ? phyllis : i - it -- it 's not that . just ... ( sighs ) i miss my daughter . ronan : i know you do . phyllis : i ca n't have you and her in my life at the same time . you get that , right ? please , d - do n't make this hard on me , please . ronan : ( sighs ) phyllis : please do n't make this hard on me . ronan : listen to me . just listen to me . phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : just listen , please . if you need me for anything , anytime , anywhere , you call me , and i 'll be there . [ scene_break ] neil : jabot c.e.o . jack : yep . neil : not newman . jack : nope . neil : jabot has always been , uh , an abbott entity , all about abbott leadership . jack : i want you , neil . there 's no one else in your league . neil : victor have anything to do with this urge of yours to hire me ? one more chance to stick it to `` the ' stache `` ? jack : right now , you 're running a behemoth . chancellor industries is all ledger sheets and bottom lines that you manipulate from on high . jabot is less cumbersome . jabot , you get to create , implement new ideas , hire who you want , make more money than you 're making right now , and best of all , you get to generate product , actual product you hold in your hand , not moving dollars from one column to the other . i know you 're interested . neil : you 're omniscient now , jack . this office has that effect on people . jack : just think about it . that 's all i 'm asking . neil : i 'm thinking , and i 'll be in touch . billy : hey , neil . how you doin ' ? neil : hey , billy , good . billy : good to see you . neil : good to see you , too , buddy . billy : so ... the abbott brothers , back again . what would you like to talk about -- restructuring , organization ? jack : no , i 'd like to talk about why you took this job . billy : because you 're so cute when you beg . jack : your wife can be very persuasive , billy . what are chances she talked you into coming to newman so that you could report back to her ? billy : ( laughs ) oh , wow . are we paranoid today , huh ? jack : i want you here . i do ... but i need to know whose side you 're on . [ scene_break ] ronan : summer . got a second ? you were right -- i 'm the jerk here . you said it , and you were right . summer : yeah , great job stating the obvious . do you want me to yell `` police harassment `` ? ronan : i just want you to listen . none of this is your mom 's fault . i pursued her . it 's all on me . what you just saw down there was your mother telling me to back off . she just stood down there and told me that you 're the most important thing in the world to her . summer : yeah , i 'm not so sure that i should believe such a stand - up guy . does my mom even know that you have a kid ? ronan : what are you -- what are you talking about ? that -- ohh . that 's not my son . i 'm part of a mentor program for first - time juvenile offenders . they do community service , outreach programs , that kind of thing . summer : yeah , `` captain do - good . `` no , now my whole image of you has changed . ronan : ( sighs ) just listen to me , okay ? it 's not your mom 's fault . it 's me . just ... just try to remember that . summer : hey , taylor . since when do you hang out here ? boy : w - what ? no , my name 's not taylor . summer : oh ... ( laughs ) sorry , my mistake . i 'm summer , and who are you ? jamie : uh , jamie . summer : jamie . so what are you reading ? jamie : it 's just a - a book . a friend gave it to me . summer : yeah , ronan , i know . great guy . um , can i see ? jamie : sure . summer : okay , thanks . oh , i 'm so -- i 'm such a spaz . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . here . jamie : i can do it . look , i 'm fine . summer : no , no , no , it 's -- it 's my fault . i do stuff like this all the time . it 's nothing . are -- are you leaving ? jamie : look , i - i got ta go , all right ? [ scene_break ] victoria : noah , hi . noah : hey . victoria : did mom text you , too ? noah : no , i 'm just here filling out some paperwork . victoria : oh . noah : what 's up ? is grandpa okay ? victoria : well , mom told me he 's getting out of the hospital today . abby : where 's nikki ? victoria : oh , you got the text , too ? victor : hey . noah : grandpa . victor : hello , my boy . how are you ? nice to see you . huh ? so ... victoria : dad , you 're out . look at you . abby : are you okay , nikki ? is -- is he okay ? victor : we 're fine , but we have an announcement to make ... but not until nicholas is here . does anyone know where he is ? [ scene_break ] avery : ( grunts ) oh , my god . not one word , no -- nick : okay . i really like your hair . avery : thank you . ha . there 's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this . i have no hot water in my apartment , and i went and showered at a neighbor 's . nick : i bet he liked that . avery : um , `` he `` is a she , for your information , and i left my keys and my phone in my apartment , so i had to go to my female neighbor 's house and call the super , who 's on his way over here , so that 's why i 'm waiting -- what are you doing ? oh , that 's good . that 's good , the knife - in - the - lock trick . that 'll work , just like it does in the movies . nick : ( exhales slowly ) you saying something ? avery : i was saying , i 'm glad my super 's coming over , because i think you broke my lock . thank you . what are you doing here ? nick : well , somebody sent me a chess set , so i wanted to see if maybe you wanted a rematch . avery : ha ! ( laughs ) but what are you really doing here ? nick : and dad says it 's up to us to fight for newman . it feels like a test , with a million ways to fail , to see if we 've learned enough and to see if we love dad enough . avery : i 'm still counsel for newman , so , you know , you might not want to share this information with me . nick : ( chuckles ) i think i 'll take my chances . avery : okay . nick : every time dad 's gotten sick or taken off over the years , it 's always been up to me and vick to protect newman enterprises . now dad 's in for the fight of his life , and it 's all on us . i 've got my own problems to deal with right now . i 'm not in the mood to take on any more . [ scene_break ] abby : we 're not waiting for nick , are we ? i have below - average patience levels . victor : ( chuckles ) now this has been a very difficult week for all of us , okay ? but nikki and i want you to know that we fully intend to rebuild the ranch . nikki : yes , so holidays , special events -- you 'll all have a place to come home to . victor : so during construction , we will stay in one of our buildings downtown , all right ? noah : penthouse , of course . abby : oh , of course . nikki : and the first event we have at the penthouse is ... victoria : thanksgiving . nikki : no . victor : mnh - mnh . nikki : our wedding reception . abby : ( gasps ) noah : nice . abby : oh , i 'm so happy for you guys ! victoria : ( laughs ) well , here 's to mom and dad , rebuilding the house and our family . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah . kay : you called me about what , uh , the meyer - hoffman contract ? neil : um , katherine , there -- there 's something that i - i need to discuss with you ... kay : ( chuckles ) neil : and , um , as my friend and as my boss . kay : jack abbott came to you , offered you your old job back at newman . neil : huh . uh , c.e.o . of jabot . kay : and you want to -- you want to see me to see if i would , uh ... match his offer . neil : katherine , um , it 's just business , you know ? kay : mm - hmm . neil : i absolutely love and respect you , but it is an enticing offer . kay : and , uh , the next move is up to me , right ? match his price or , um ... say good - bye ? [ scene_break ] billy : seriously ? i mean , seriously ? jack : i know how much newman means to victoria . i also know how much victoria means to you . billy : and i 'm just gon na roll over for victor 's sake , right ? no . look , jack , i 'm here for one reason -- to help build a legacy for my kid , so are you gon na help me with that , or what ? jack : let 's get to work . billy : let 's get to work . all right . jack : okay . abby : hey . billy : hey . you got this one on the payroll , too ? abby : uncle jack , you 've always been happy to borrow my money before , so now you can have all of it -- $ 500 million . all you have to do is give control of newman enterprises back to the newman family . [ scene_break ] kay : well , jack must want you very badly to trust you with his father 's company , no less . ( chuckles ) hmm . i - i ca n't match his offer . now i - i do n't know -- i do n't know how i will survive without you , but , uh ... i do n't really have a choice , do i ? neil : katherine chancellor . you know something ? your eyes just gave off a wicked spark . kay : oh , come on , come on . do n't -- do n't blow smoke . i 'm not going to add a zero to your paycheck . neil : you like the idea of the c.e.o . position being open at chancellor . you 're bored . too much gin rummy and not enough running the world . you want back in the action , do n't you ? kay : chancellor is not your problem anymore . we 'll manage somehow . [ scene_break ] billy : are you sure ? because $ 500 million is $ 500 million . abby : you 'll never have to hit up `` bank of abby `` again . jack : abby , they have increased newman 's market share . can you make up the difference ? i am sorry . uncle billy and i have some work to do . abby : you know exactly how it felt when the court said you had to stay away from jabot . you 're happy to pass that misery on to victor , sure , but what about me and nick and victoria ? mom was right -- it 's never enough for you . and you -- how can victoria stand you right now ? phyllis : hello . abby : hi . phyllis : is this a bad time ? jack : billy , can you give us a moment ? billy : okay . welcome back to the free world . ( clears throat ) phyllis : yeah . billy : mm - hmm . phyllis : picture 's gone . you did n't want the eyes of doom drilling holes in the back of your head ? jack : well , it was either tear it down or make a dartboard out of it . phyllis : ( chuckles ) jack : so ... no more court appearances , no more `` restless style . `` given any thought to coming back to work , say , as v.p . of research and development for newman ? phyllis : what ? jack : we 've worked together before . that went pretty well . phyllis : except for all the times we wanted to kill each other . jack : but we did n't , did we ? what do you say ? phyllis : uh ... nick wants a divorce . jack : perfect . you can get under his skin working for me . phyllis : i do n't want a divorce . i want him back . jack : wanting and attaining are not always the same thing . phyllis : thanks for your support . jack : i 'm just saying , from personal experience , sometimes , you can try only so hard . then you have to walk away . phyllis : no , nick -- nick and i are not you and nikki . jack : think about it , phyllis . i want you here at newman . do n't miss out on a sure thing holding out for a long shot . [ scene_break ] nick : be honest , is there anything hotter than a grown man whining ? avery : ( laughs ) ah , you 're just letting off steam . what are you gon na do ? nick : well , i do n't know , avery . that 's why i 'm here . i need some advice . avery : oh , wow . well , i 'm not great at family advice . my father was a liar , my mother is an enabler , my sister -- well , you know her . is there anything hotter than a grown woman obsessing about her childhood ? ( laughs ) nick : i think you turned out okay . avery : oh , well , i do n't know about that . ( sighs ) you know , i - i went to law school because of my father , and i came to genoa city because of my sister . so much of what i do is because of other people , and that 's crazy , right ? that 's crazy . i should be making decisions for myself , and it 's taken me my whole life to figure this out , to see the light , but that 's what i need to do . i need to start ... ( sighs ) doing what i want to do . you know what i 'm saying ? nick : i know exactly what you 're saying . [ scene_break ] abby : i offered my uncle half a billion dollars to get control of newman . he basically patted me on the head and kicked me out the door . carmine : you should thank him . that 's nuts , blowing everything on your old man like that . i mean , do you have any idea the percentage of people who would kill for your bankroll ? you should be a job creator . i mean , you got money , i got ideas . we could team up . abby : what kind of ideas ? carmine : like ... a soap that gets rid of the smell of garlic off your hands , or inline skates that go on railroad tracks . oh , okay , um ... a - an airplane that has a cabin in it , and -- and the cabin has springs , so when turbulence hits , it does n't get affected , you know ? it goes like , boing , boing , boing . smooth ride . abby : these are the things you spend your time thinking about ? carmine : no , not really . i was just trying to cheer you up . abby : oh , okay . ( laughs ) carmine : but the garlic thing , that was pretty good . abby : that 's actually a good idea . carmine : i know . abby : i hate garlic hands . these are the kind of things i would present to my dad , and he would laugh me out of the room . do you know how many times my dad told me he was disappointed in me ? carmine : uh , victor 's ... you know , he 's tough , but he definitely loves you . abby : yes , he loves me , but i will get his company back , and i will give him a reason to respect me . [ scene_break ] victoria : so billy started at newman today . ca n't tell you how bizarre it was waving good - bye . he 's going to my old office , but he 's in and he 's on our side , and we 'll get all the information that we need . victor : victoria , billy is an abbott , and in the end , his allegiance will be with his family . victoria : ( sighs ) dad , billy and i have been through a lot , just like you and mom , so you need to stop with billy and me , all right ? just concentrate on mom instead . nikki : oh , i like that idea very much . by all means , take her advice . victor : so you 're very sure of yourself and billy ? victoria : he 's on my side , and he will do whatever it takes to help me get newman back . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) billy : hey . so is phyllis checking out her new office ? jack : she has n't said yes yet . i 'm hopeful she will . billy : and neil 's slipping back into his old chair . jack : at newman ? no . i offered him the job of c.e.o . at jabot . billy : ( exhales sharply ) well , passing on chancellor to go to jabot is not exactly a lateral move . jack : well , i 'll definitely make it worth his while if he agrees . meantime , you and i need to focus on smoothing things over with some of the companies we do a lot of business with . billy : okay , who 's unhappy ? jack : some of the bigger department store chains are making a lot of noise -- hoffman 's in california , baker - ryberg in miami . billy : want me to handle it ? ( telephone rings ) jack : oh , hold on . jack abbott . neil : yeah , it 's neil . jack : are you in ? neil : i am . jack : that is great -- great for you , great for jabot . i 'll be in touch . neil 's in . billy : that 's fantastic . you just gave neil winters my job . [ scene_break ] avery : mm . nick : i know . it burns . avery : you are in the zone . nick : i was inspired by your speech . avery : oh , well , i 'm sorry it did n't have much actual advice for you . nick : no , on the contrary , it 's exactly what i needed to hear , and that is checkmate . avery : impressive , most impressive . nicely done , nick . ( clears throat ) nick : you let me win . avery : what ? no . you won fair and square . nick : no , six moves ago , you gave up your queen too easily . you would n't do that . avery : why would i let you win ? nick : that 's what i want to know . phyllis : uh , your door was open ... out there . i did n't know nick was here . hi , nick . yeah . uh , your office ... said you took the morning off and , uh , i called your cell and you were n't picking up so i was worried , but you are doing fine , so , uh , i do n't mean to interrupt . bye , see you . avery : okay , phyllis , wait , wait . ( sighs ) i got locked out of my apartment , me out here , my cell in here , and my hair is wet because i had to shower at a neighbor 's house , and there is nothing going on here . phyllis : hey , hey , hey , remember that time , um , you called me over to your hotel suite so i could walk into your room and find you having sex with nick ? remember that ? avery : okay , okay ... phyllis : it was so funny . such good times . avery : we were just playing chess , and i did n't ask you to come over here . phyllis : chess , hmm ? mm - hmm , but you did ask nick to come over here , did n't you ? with your wet , tousled hair ... avery : ( sighs ) okay , phyllis . phyllis : and `` oh , i forgot my key , i locked myself out and my cell phone 's in there . `` avery : phyllis , there 's nothing going on . phyllis : you 're a liar . you lie to yourself . you 're a liar to me . avery : ( sighs ) well , you just got to see firsthand how well i deal with my family . nick : well , to be fair , there 's not a lot of options with phyllis . avery : okay , but she 's not completely wrong . there was a time that i invited her to walk in on us , but that -- that is not what this is . nick : what is this ? okay . i 'm gon na get out of your wet , tousled hair . avery : okay , well , good , you have your chess set . nick : thanks for letting me win and the talk . i really needed that . avery : i 'll see you around , newman . avery : oh ! oh , no . no , oh , come on ! ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : uh , neil , i know i 'm a pain in the ... i 'm a pain . uh , let 's -- listen , it 's not gon na be easy to find a c.e.o . that i can work with . i 'm not about to install tucker . a desk job is the last thing that devon would want , even if i thought he were ready . neil : any thoughts about asking jill to come home ? kay : ( laughing ) jill . neil : mm . kay : uh , right now , jill is , uh , c.e.o . of , uh , phillip 's life . oh , my god , does he have my sympathies . whoo ! neil : katherine , listen to me . i - i - if you 're asking me to say no to jack , right ? i will . you just say the word . kay : as your friend , you would only do that over my dead body . if your gut tells you to take it , then by god , you take it ! besides , i , uh ... i 'm afraid i have no choice whatsoever regarding your replacement . i guess i ... have to come out of retirement . neil : what a surprise . long live the queen . [ scene_break ] billy : neil 's good . he 's great , but c.e.o . of jabot ? that 's a family position . jack : take it as a compliment , billy . i need you here at newman . if you have problems with the way i 've chosen to run things , that 's a conversation you and i need to have . billy : no , you 're right . newman is the issue at the moment , so what do we do ? jack : we are building a new , bigger abbott legacy . newman is our new frontier . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] ronan : thought you were taking off . summer : yeah , looking for your buddy ? ronan : i am . had to let him know about a schedule change . summer : yeah , well , he took off . i think that he dropped this . ronan : ( scoffs ) summer : oops . ronan : thanks . summer : mm . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . victoria : hi . nikki : hey . victor : son , i thought we 'd see you here earlier . nick : yeah , sorry , i got held up . what 's going on ? victor : well ... victoria : ( clears throat ) mom and dad are getting married . nick : ( laughs ) wow . victoria : ( laughs ) nick : that 's so cool . victoria : yeah . nikki : and before you say anything , yes , it is the last time . victor : your mother 's right , you know . nick : okay . victor : yes . nick : well , i figured this was about you , uh , telling me you were gon na head up the fight to win newman enterprises back . victor : uh - huh , well ... victoria : no , uh , that 's -- that 's up to us . nick : well , then i have an announcement . this mission to get newman enterprises back -- i 'm out . [ next_on ] phyllis : we 're not gon na talk about what you did to my family . chris : what i did to your family ? what i did to your family ? are you kidding me ? phyllis : yes , every single -- every single thing ! every single thing ! paul : okay , that 's enough ! chelsea : he 's not going to leave me just because i lost the baby . adam : sharon .	the doctor examines victor during his brief visit to the ranch . at home , billy tries to console victoria over the fact that the ranch house burned down . at newman enterprises , neil pays jack a visit . jack lets neil know that he will make it well worth his while to listen to what he has to say . at nick 's home , noah and summer discuss his going back to new york just as nick comes in to join them . nick lets them know that he has filed for divorce from phyllis . summer remarks , `` good . `` phyllis finds out that nick filed for divorce . neil lets jack know that he is happy working at chancellor . jack offers neil the ceo position at jabot . though hesitant , billy decides to help victoria by spying on things at newman . nick encourages noah to ask devon about a job . nick questions noah about things in new york . noah tells nick about a woman who had ripped his heart out . nick receives as a present a chess set with a card from avery . phyllis lets ronan know that she can not have him and summer both in her life . ronan assures her that if she ever needs him he will right there . summer watches phyllis and ronan together . summer watches ronan as he goes inside and sits down with a teenage boy . ronan spies summer watching him . ronan confronts summer about her watching him . summer asks him if phyllis knows that he had a kid . ronan denies having a child . billy joins jack in his office at newman . jack sees through billy and asks him if his heart really is in this or is he just spying for victoria . jack asks billy what side he is on . summer goes inside and introduces herself to jamie . summer , on purpose , knocks jamie 's books out of his hand so that she can steal his wallet . victor and nikki meet with victoria and noah at the athletic club and say they have an announcement . nick comes to visit avery and finds her locked out of her apartment . nick helps her to get back in . avery asks him why he is here . nick challenges her to a rematch of chess .
connor : [ cooing ] chelsea : what time is it ? adam ? adam : hmm ? chelsea : the doctor . he -- he should be here by now . adam : we just called him . let 's -- let 's give him some time . chelsea : the surgery is in less than an hour . he said that he would go over the procedure with us beforehand . adam : relax . everything 's gon na be fine . chelsea : for us . adam : we need to focus on him right now . chelsea : how can i not think about delia ? i 've prayed so hard for a miracle , but i never thought that connor 's eyesight would be saved at -- at the expense of my best friend 's little girl . adam : neither of us wanted things to turn out this way . chelsea : i do n't know how we 'll ever be able to thank or repay chloe and billy for giving connor this gift . adam : i 'm sure they know how grateful we are . chelsea : the thought of them leaving the hospital without their child ... i ca n't imagine how hard that must be . [ scene_break ] [ door closes ] victoria : billy ? billy : i told delia she was gon na be okay . i told her that the doctors were gon na make her all better . the last thing i said to my daughter was a lie . [ scene_break ] sheryl : hey . alex : hey . you just got done with your stakeout ? sheryl : yeah . i was heading home to catch some z 's when i heard about delia abbott . alex : looking over a list of possible suspects -- owners of black suvs . sheryl : hit - and - run on a 7-year - old ? that 's rough . alex : yeah . sheryl : how 's kevin ? alex : bad . really bad . sheryl : you the one who broke it to him ? alex : yeah . brought him to the hospital . by the time we got there ... it was brutal . ca n't remember a worse day on the job . sheryl : i remember talking to fisher about his family on the fourth of july , how much he missed being in delia 's life since him and his ex broke up . alex : yeah , he could n't be separated from that kid , or chloe . sheryl : i remember seeing chloe hanging around that night that kevin 's brother was arrested . i got the feeling that she and fisher were getting close again . alex : yeah , they have been , which is good , 'cause they 're gon na need each other now . [ scene_break ] kevin : you know what ? if you do n't want to be here , we can go to ... chloe : i do n't want to be anywhere . kevin : i know . chloe : you think they started the surgery yet ? kevin : um ... i think they 're probably getting pretty close . chloe : you know , i think you 're right . i think i would have regretted it if i had n't honored her memory in this way . and the fact that she 's helping connor ... it makes me really happy for him and for chelsea . kevin : but it 's hard to imagine what 's happening over at memorial right now . chloe : [ voice breaking ] i feel like they cut a piece out of me . kevin : i have an idea . chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : what if we honor delia right now and we remember some happy times with her , okay ? chloe : okay . kevin : yeah ? i 'm gon na go first . okay . couple months ago [ chuckles ] you left us at the club to have a tea party . do you remember ? chloe : yeah , she put a hat on you . kevin : no , no , it was you who put the hat on me . chloe : no , i do n't think so . kevin : yeah , yeah , i 'm pretty certain it was you . it was very sparkly , that hat . chloe : [ chuckles ] i 'm sure she approved . kevin : oh , she approved . i was fully accessorized by your little fashionista in training . chloe : oh , no . kevin : yeah . [ chuckles ] earrings , necklace , feather boa . chloe : [ chuckles ] kevin : she even had me wearing lipstick . i was hoping for something subtle , but it was cherry - bomb red . chloe : and you sat like that ? kevin : oh , it gets better . after that , i had to go to work . chloe : oh , do n't tell me . kevin : yeah , i left one of the earrings in . chloe : did somebody see you ? kevin : just the chief of police . [ chuckles ] chloe : paul ? oh , my god . kevin : i told him i was doing some undercover work . i do n't think he bought it . [ chuckles ] chloe : [ chuckles ] [ sniffles ] [ footsteps approach ] chloe : hi , jill . hi . when did you get back ? jill : just this morning . i came as soon as jack called . chloe : [ sighs ] jill : oh , chloe . honey , i 'm so sorry . i just came from seeing billy . chloe : ah ! get away from me . do n't talk to me about how devastated billy is . jill : he is , chloe . he 's inconsolable . chloe : good ! good ! i hope that he suffers for the rest of his life for what he 's done ! jill : you do n't mean that ! chloe : [ crying ] the hell i do n't ! he left her in that car ! kevin : chloe , chloe , chloe . you 're upset . you have every right to be , okay ? but so is jill . she lost her granddaughter . chloe : just do n't talk to me about billy . jill : honey , i know you 're looking for somebody to blame for what happened . but making billy feel even worse than he already feels is n't gon na bring her back . chloe : nothing will , jill . jill : my god , i ca n't believe she 's gone . i mean , just a few weeks ago , we were standing right here , and she said to me , `` grandma , bring me back something from your trip , something pink . `` kevin : she loved pink . [ sniffles ] come here . come here . chloe : [ sighs ] you know , she asked chelsea to design her a pink space suit for when she became an astronaut . jill : [ chuckles ] kevin : i could have seen her as an astronaut . jill : she could have been anything she wanted to be . chloe : i thought she would have been a great actress . [ sniffles ] she never got nervous , and she memorized her lines , and she was natural . it was like she was a born performer . jill : i 'm so sorry i did n't get to see her as the wicked witch . stupid trip . [ sniffles ] it cheated me out of so many things with her , you know -- our end- of - summer outing that we always used to take , and then her first day of second grade and the big performance and ... i did n't get a chance to say goodbye to her . chloe : neither did i . thanks to billy . [ sighs ] kevin : um , jill , have you seen esther ? jill : um , i tried , but she wo n't come out of her room . chloe : yeah , i just think it 's too much for her . when she found out that we donated delia 's corneas to connor , i think that it just -- i think it just made everything really real . jill : yeah , billy told me about that . that must have been so difficult for you . chloe : i mean , chelsea told me that her son needed the transplant and that if he did n't have it , that he would suffer . and what kind of person would i be if i let that happen ? [ scene_break ] adam : thank you for getting here so quickly , doctor . dr. lintz : i was surprised to get your call . i should have taken you at your word when you said you 'd find corneas for your son . chelsea : adam did n't find the corneas that you 're transplanting into connor . it was arranged through the hospital . my friend suffered a terrible , terrible tragedy last night . her daughter was in an accident . and when she found out about connor , she wanted to help . dr. lintz : well , you 're very fortunate she could see past her grief . not many parents can . adam : can you , uh , tell us what we can expect from the operation ? dr. lintz : they 've got the i.v . attached , and once they get him in the o.r . , they 'll use that to administer the anesthesia . as soon as he 's under , we 'll remove the damaged corneas and replace them with the ones from the donor . adam : you said it should be about 30 minutes per eye ? dr. lintz : that 's right . we do n't want to keep him under anesthesia any longer than necessary . chelsea : will you be taking him in soon ? dr. lintz : as soon as i get changed and scrubbed . any more questions ? adam : no . dr. lintz : i 'll see you at the operation . [ scene_break ] billy : she was n't . victoria : but when you said that , you believed it . billy : but she was n't okay . and i should have known because she was so cold . she was so still . i put my jacket over her . i tried to make her warm . i told her , `` hey , we got a party to go to , `` that we had christmas and halloween to look forward to . i tried to tell her anything to get her to open her eyes , those big , gorgeous eyes of hers . `` please open your eyes , baby . open your eyes for your dad . `` [ sniffles ] victoria : she had the most beautiful eyes . billy : yeah , she did . [ inhales deeply ] well , now some other kid 's gon na see the world through them , too . victoria : so you and chloe agreed to donate delia 's corneas ? billy : we ran into chelsea at the hospital . victoria : oh , my god . connor . billy : could n't save delia , but , uh ... we could help save connor 's sight . victoria : but that 's perfect . delia was always doing sweet things for other people . she was drawing pictures , always leaving little notes . so , its right that she should still do that , you know ? and part of her is gon na live on in connor . billy : who are we kidding ? my daughter 's not gon na live on , not -- not in anybody , not here . she 's dead . my daughter 's dead . nothing is gon na change that . [ exhales deeply ] you ca n't fix it . victoria : it just needs some glue . i think there 's some around here somewhere . billy : just leave it alone . it 's broken . it 's not gon na be the same . victoria : [ sighs ] well , nothing 's ever the same . for better or for worse , things are always changing . billy : everything 's always changing . that used to never bother me -- change -- because there was so much to look forward to . victoria : there still can be . billy : what ? what am i gon na look forward to ? birthdays we 're not gon na celebrate ? graduations we 're not going to attend ? that pink bike she 's never gon na ride ? it 's hard to look forward to the future when your heart 's just been ripped out of your chest . victoria : billy ... i know your whole world has been shattered right now , and it probably feels like it 's in a million pieces . but i want to help you put it back together . i 'm just not sure how . but i have to try . billy : and that 's just gon na make all this pain go away , huh ? victoria : no . only time will do that . billy : the great cure - all . yeah . time . victoria : hey , listen , i 'm not gon na lie to you , okay ? i know there are some wounds that just never heal . but you have to move forward , okay , for yourself , but mostly for that little boy upstairs who needs -- he needs every ounce of your love right now . billy : johnny 's here ? victoria : yes , hannah 's with him . but i know he 'd really love to see his daddy . billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] jill : honey , tell me about the police . what 's happening with the investigation ? chloe : i - i do n't know what 's taking them so long to find this jerk . kevin : nobody saw the accident , so they 're trying to piece together the evidence that they have . i should be helping , but chavez says my involvement can compromise the investigation , so i have to let the police just do their thing . jill : oh , that reminds me . an officer came by earlier . he left something for you . kevin : [ sniffles ] chloe : but why would the police give me evidence ? kevin : because after it 's been processed , it 's no longer evidence . so they return it to the family . jill : [ sobs ] chloe : so , these are ... these are delia 's things ? [ scene_break ] alex : why do n't you go home , get some shuteye ? sheryl : sleep 's overrated . besides , a fresh pair of eyes might help you catch our perp sooner . i 'd like to do that for fisher if i can . alex : yeah . me , too . sheryl : [ sighs ] so , what have you got ? alex : guys down at the lab analyzed delia 's clothes hoping to get some paint chips or something that might lead us to the car . sheryl : they find anything ? alex : nothing . but they were analyzing the tire impressions and skid marks on the crime scene . a little bit more luck there . based on the tread design , they came up with a manufacturer . sheryl : how many s.u.v . models use this brand ? alex : 10 . sheryl : you checking to see how many of the makes are registered in g.c . ? alex : there 's too many to narrow down a suspect . sheryl : you got anything else ? alex : yeah . i found a piece of broken plastic in the accident site , and i 'm hoping it 's from the car that hit delia . sheryl : or it could have been there for a long time . alex : let 's hope that 's not the case , right , and it leads us to our guy . [ scene_break ] connor : [ fusses ] orderly : we 're ready for connor . adam : okay , peanut . you got this . you 're gon na be fine . chelsea : yeah . mommy loves you so much . mommy loves you , and i 'm gon na be right here when you get back , okay ? orderly : we 'll take good care of him . connor : [ coos ] [ cooing ] chelsea : [ sobs ] [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : there 's no rush . you take all the time you need . chloe : we think that , do n't we ? [ sniffles ] that we just have all the time in the world and ... the clock , it just stops . and then suddenly , your world is divided between before [ sniffles ] and after . [ exhales deeply ] and how we have to think about all the things that we never really want to think about . [ sniffles ] like where we were when we heard the news . [ sighs ] kevin : i 'll never forget . jill : i was at jfk catching my connecting flight . kevin : connecting from where ? jill : uh , geneva . chloe : oh , switzerland . [ sniffles ] i would love to be in switzerland right now . [ sighs ] just be far , far away . up in the alps . [ sniffles ] are they covered in snow yet ? jill : i do n't know . i was n't doing much sightseeing . chloe : well , why else would you be in switzerland ? jill : i was there on business . chloe : chancellor business ? jill : yeah , i was checking out a few things regarding katherine 's will . chloe : so , while delia was fighting for her life , you were off fighting for a bigger piece of katherine 's estate . jill : [ inhales shakily ] [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , bye , hannah ! that was hannah . look who 's here . ta - da ! it 's da- da . billy : hey , buddy . victoria : he has n't seen you in awhile . he misses you . he needs you , billy . just like you need him . here . i want you to hold him . billy : um ... i - i ca n't right now . i 'm sorry . victoria : come on . he 's not gon na break . billy : i might . victoria : [ sighs ] billy , he can help you . billy : it 's not his job . i 'm his parent . parents are supposed to take care of their kids . victoria : [ voice breaking ] okay . then be a parent . billy : back off right now , please . i ca n't do this . victoria : you 're still his dad , too , all right ? billy : okay , i ca n't be here . i need to go . victoria : where ? billy : i 've got to take a shower and go to boulevard . i have things to check on . victoria : well , when will you be back ? billy : i do n't know . [ scene_break ] [ adam dreaming ] chelsea : [ sobs ] how could you ? adam : what ? chelsea : do not , adam ! do not play innocent with me ! adam : what are you talking about ? chelsea : [ crying ] she was a sweet , innocent , little girl ! she had her whole life ahead of her ! adam : i do n't know what you 're saying . chelsea : you killed her ! adam : i did n't kill anyone . chelsea : stop it . stop with your lying . you hit delia with your car , and then you left her in the middle of the road to die . what kind of a monster are you ? adam : i 'm not a monster . chelsea : yes , you are . you are a cruel , heartless monster , and god will punish you , adam . [ back to present ] chelsea : adam ? adam : no . chelsea : adam ? i know you need sleep . you just do n't look very comfortable . you were mumbling . what were you dreaming about ? adam : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] jill : chloe , i was in switzerland on some very important business concerning katherine . only it is n't important anymore . what matters to me now is that my son survive this ordeal . chloe : well , i hope you just do n't expect me to be worried about him . jill : no . but i expect you to understand that i am . kevin : she does . jill : chloe , when i saw him earlier , i have never seen him so distraught . chloe : guilt will do that to you , jill . kevin : she 's -- she 's just -- jill : i know . i know . i understand . i understand that she 's upset . chloe : upset ? you think that i 'm upset ? jill : all right , honey . you 're devastated . chloe : [ crying ] jill , i do n't want to be here right now ! do you understand that ? i do n't want to live in a world without my little girl ! i am not upset ! i am not devastated ! i am nothing ! god . jill : chloe , do n't you think billy feels that same way ? chloe : no , i really -- i really do n't give a damn how he feels ! i do n't , because if it were n't for him , we would not be grieving like this right now ! and i do n't understand how no one else can admit that ! jill : because they 're afraid they 're gon na push him over the edge ! i do n't want to lose him , too ! kevin : nobody wants that . chloe : i just do n't understand how you 're defending him right now . jill : i 'm not . i 'm not defending him . i just do n't see what good blaming him will do . look , honey , what you and billy are going through , it 's just incomprehensible . but i have seen how billy copes when he 's facing something he ca n't deal with . and i 'm afraid if he goes down the road he 's gone down in the past , he wo n't come back this time ! [ scene_break ] billy : [ sniffles ] [ billy remembering ] delia : ice - cream place ? billy : yes , we are . and i will be back in a moment . delia : you 're leaving me here all alone ? billy : no , you 're not alone . you 've got dash . and i 'm gon na be in and out so fast , you wo n't even miss me . delia : i 'll lock the doors . billy : good girl . i 'll be right back . [ back to present ] [ footsteps approach ] billy : ah . we 're closed . jack : not for me , you 're not . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know . your daddy did n't mean what he said . he loves you so much . he 's just in a lot of pain right now . right ? mmm . we just have to give him time . we have to be patient , and we just got to show him a lot of love . we can do that . we can do that . we can help your daddy get through this . he needs us . [ sighs ] he needs us to help him put the pieces back together . [ scene_break ] chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : is the surgery over ? nurse : they 're finishing up now . chelsea : so , everything 's okay ? my son 's all right ? nurse : dr. lintz will be out soon to talk to you . adam : is there anything that you can tell us about the surgery , how it went ? nurse : the doctor will be out soon . [ scene_break ] chloe : i ca n't do it , jill . okay , i know that you want me to feel bad for billy , but i ca n't . i ca n't do it . jill : chloe , chloe , you know in your heart , you know deep down that billy loved delia . he never would have hurt that little girl . chloe : then why would he leave her alone in the car , jill ? jill : i do n't know that . chloe : and why did he buy her that damn dog ? you know that i said it was a bad idea . why did he buy it ? kevin : chloe , chloe , jill is right . blaming billy is n't gon na change anything . and the two of you have to bury your child . you have to come together for that . if only for delia 's sake . chloe : fine . i will put aside my anger until we bury our little girl . but i am not forgiving billy for what he 's done , and i will not put his conscience at ease . jill : look , all of this rage you 're feeling , it 's directed at the wrong person . the person who struck her , who struck her and left her and did n't help her , that 's who you should be angry at . billy loved his little girl . chloe : so did i . jill : i know you did , sweetheart . i know you did . but it 's not right for you to keep blaming billy . chloe : it 's not right ? jill : it 's not fair ! chloe : do n't you dare tell me what is not fair ! he got to say goodbye ! [ crying ] i never got a chance to say goodbye to my little girl , and he did ! he got to hold her , and he got to tell her that he loved her , and i had my last moment with her in the morgue ... when she was already gone . so you tell me -- how fair is that ? [ scene_break ] billy : go away , jack . jack : ca n't do that . billy : sure you can . it 's simple . you just turn around , walk right out the door . jack : not gon na happen , billy . billy : i 'm telling you , jack . it 's easy . even a kid can do it . though i 've been known to overestimate what a kid is capable of , like sitting alone in a car , for example . you 'd think a 7-year - old could handle that , but , man , was i ever wrong . jack : billy . billy : i 'm telling you . you will not believe just how bad the damage is from one miscalculation . jack : do n't do this . billy : why not ? jack : beating yourself up is not going to help your situation . billy : you know what ? i love you . i really do . but i am in no mood for a lecture today , so please leave me alone . jack : i thought you knew me better than that . billy : i know you 're not here for the booze , and the kitchen 's closed . jack : i 'm here because i 'm worried about you . billy : you 're worried about me . everybody 's worried about me . mom 's worried . victoria 's worried . traci , ashley , abby . let 's not forget about kyle . jack : that 's right . we 're all here because we want to help you . billy : that 's what all the phone calls say and the texts and the e - mails . that 's what they want to do . they want to help . you want to help me , jack ? i 'll tell you how you can help me . and right now , just leave me alone . okay ? i love you . [ sighs ] [ bottle thuds ] [ keys jingle ] [ door opens ] jack : hey , it 's jack . can you meet me at on the boulevard right away ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : yeah , mommy 's right here . connor : [ fusses ] chelsea : yeah . adam : dr. lintz . how did it go ? chelsea : is connor okay ? dr. lintz : everything went smoothly . we were able to remove the damaged corneas and replace them with the healthy ones from the donor . chelsea : thank god . adam : so , how soon till we know the surgery was a success ? dr. lintz : we 'll take the bandages off in a few days . but there 's no reason to suspect rejection at this point . adam : that 's good . that 's -- that 's so very good . thank you . dr. lintz : connor is very fortunate that a donor turned up right when he needed one . i guess some things were meant to be . chelsea : a little girl died , doctor . nothing like that is ever meant to be . [ scene_break ] jill : ah . [ sighs ] well , what 's going on ? where 's billy ? i thought that 's why you wanted to see me . jack : it is . jill : have you talked to him ? jack : i tried . he shut me out . jill : he ca n't do that . we ca n't let him do that . he needs us . jack : well , right now , he thinks all he needs is in that bottle over there . jill : oh , my god . [ sighs ] what are we gon na do ? jack : we have to prove him wrong . jill : how ? jack : we have to show him that though he lost something very precious and irreplaceable , if he does n't let us help him out , he could lose a lot more . jill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victoria : okay . you 're making a big mess for mommy . we 're all set . why do n't i call daddy one more time and see if i can get him to join us , huh ? billy . hi . it 's me . um , johnny and i are headed out to the park , and we 're gon na go feed the ducks . and i know you said you did n't feel like going , but if you change your mind , that 's where we 'll be . but listen , if you 're not gon na make it , would you just give me a call so i know you 're okay ? [ scene_break ] billy : hey . why have n't you found the bastard that ran down my daughter yet ? alex : we 're doing everything we can , billy . these things take time . we need to analyze every lead , go through every piece of evidence . billy : why is it taking so long ? alex : because we do n't want to do anything to compromise the investigation . we 're gon na nail this guy . but we got to do things by the book . billy : you better find him soon , or i 'm gon na start looking , and i promise you if i get my hands on that son of a bitch , i 'm not gon na do anything by the book . [ scene_break ] connor : [ fusses ] chelsea : thank you for watching over my baby . [ sniffling ] please watch over chloe and billy . help them find the answers they need to heal . connor : [ fussing ] chelsea : [ sniffles ] connor : [ cries ] chelsea : it 's okay . it 's okay . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] kevin : you do n't have to do this now . chloe : yeah , i do . [ watching video ] chloe : look at you ! look at you ! you look so cute ! delia : i 'm not cute ! i 'm terrifying . kevin : the cute ones always are ! hey . and i rest my case . are you ready for your big debut ? delia : i 'm off book . that means i know my lines . kevin : oh ! delia : dash , here -- not so good . kevin : what do you say we take him backstage , huh ? chloe : yeah , yeah ! okay . you guys go do that . um , go for it . hey , hey , hey ! kevin : you take dash . chloe : i got -- okay . all right . um , good luck ! delia : mom . chloe : sorry . break a leg . break a leg , my little diva ! i love you ! break a leg ! i love you ! kevin : you okay ? chloe : yeah . [ sighs ] [ sobs ] [ sighs ] kevin : [ sniffles ] [ sniffles ] chloe : [ voice breaking ] there 's something missing . [ sighs ] kevin : it looks like it 's all here . chloe : no , she had a -- she had a black scarf on . [ sniffles ] and it had , um -- it had sparkles on it . kevin : oh , yeah . [ sniffles ] um ... chloe : [ sniffles ] kevin : there 's no scarf . chloe : [ sighs ] that 's so weird . i wonder where it went . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] adam : [ sighs ] [ breathing heavily ] [ clicks on lighter and burns delia 's scarf ] [ next_on ] jack : maybe we could put our heads together and find some way to help billy . alex : billy , we 're trying our hardest , okay ? billy : do n't try ! you do your job , or i 'm gon na get out there and i 'm gon na do it for you ! judge : do you feel any remorse for killing carmine basco ?	billy continues to blame himself for delia 's death and refuses to hold johnny in his arms . instead , he seeks comfort inside a bottle . jill tries to persuade chloe that she and billy need to help each other through their grief , but chloe will never be able to forgive billy for leaving delia alone in the car . chloe does agree to put her anger toward billy aside for delia 's funeral , but then she does n't want to see billy or talk to him again . jack tries to persuade billy to let his family help him , but he wants to be left alone and continues to slip farther away from his family . jack calls jill and tells her they need to find a way to remind billy that , although he has lost something precious , his family still needs him .
abby : okay , champ . good job . good workout . victoria : or birthing class . abby : birthing class , workout -- what 's the difference ? you are in training and i am your coach and we are gon na bring this baby into the world like a boss . victoria : like a what ? abby : oh , i 've been getting my motivational speeches ready . you know , and the ice chips and the soothing music . honestly , i am just so glad we have more time . if the baby had come during nick and sharon 's non - wedding -- yikes . victoria : oh , i am so glad that worked out for you . abby : what 's wrong ? was it my speech ? i can do better . victoria : the baby 's coming . abby : now ? victoria : no , but soon . very soon , and you and me are gon na be in that room and there 's gon na be no father and maybe i should have found out for the sake of the baby . abby : maybe for your sake . maybe you 're starting to hope it 's someone particular after all . stitch : so , that kiss was just a lab experiment . i 'm a human guinea pig . great . ashley : yeah . but i also wanted you to understand just how huge this project actually is . stitch : you could have sent a memo . you know , `` ben , you wo n't believe how hot this is gon na be . `` ashley : no , because then the experiment would have been compromised . that kiss proves that the compound has the exact desired effect . stitch : or it could just mean we 're human . could be as simple as that . billy : hey . i 'm back . and you need to eat something . chelsea : no . what i need is a new brain -- one that can come up with a single new creative idea . billy : no . not accepting any self - doubt or insecurity today . chelsea : [ sighs ] well , then , you came to the wrong place . billy : the new line is going to be amazing . chelsea : does she look amazing to you ? billy : uh ... no . not yet , but , um ... you sure do . chelsea : oh . [ chuckles ] billy : god , i love you . lily : and it 'll take more capital . devon : why do n't you just say it 'll take more money ? lily : uh , i do n't know . 'cause `` capital `` sounds less depressing ? well , dad and hilary should be here any minute . she told me they were gon na come here straight from the airport . devon : [ sighs ] well , i should go check the books and make sure that we have the capital for all your ideas . lily : wait . do n't you want to see dad ? i mean , you were gone at that car show , and he 's been gone . it 's been days . devon : yeah , i can catch up with him later . lily : is it hilary ? i mean , do you not want to see her or something ? devon : no , i did n't say that . why do you always read into everything ? lily : i 'm not . i 'm just wondering why you do n't want to be here when dad and hilary come home . devon : i ju -- phyllis : am i interrupting ? jack : this is kelly . she works at the athletic club . she 's an event planner . phyllis : that 's nice . i 'm phyllis . kelly : oh . yes , i know . hi . um ... i - i , uh -- i was so -- it 's wonderful that -- that you 're back and that you 're well . phyllis : an event planner ? are we having a party no one told me about ? jack : kelly 's here for another reason . to see billy . phyllis : is billy having a party ? please , tell me more . lily : too late to leave now . you better be nice . devon : i 'm always nice . lily : hi , dad . neil : hey . lily : welcome back . [ smooches ] you look happy . i 'm guessing new york was amazing . neil : oh , yeah . it was . it was , was n't it ? lily : yeah ? were you surprised when dad showed up ? hilary : yeah . huge surprise . neil : you know , your husband came , played an excellent wingman . he knows how to keep a secret when it 's for a worthy cause , let me tell you . lily : i know . my husband 's amazing . neil : excuse me . there 's something that i really want to talk to you about , lily , if -- if you got a second . lily : yeah , sure . we 'll be right back . neil : bye , honey . hilary : bye . devon : i was worried about you . hilary : i 'm fine . devon : yeah , well , you and i did n't get to talk after neil showed up . hilary : here . your phone almost gave us away . no . devon : i know we made a promise to each other , but let me tell you -- i would n't trade those days in new york with you for anything in the world . they 're probably gon na be the best days of my life . lily : well , it sounds like you guys had a good time . but what did you want to talk to me about ? is something wrong ? neil : no , no . nothing 's wrong . just the opposite , as a matter of fact . uh ... you know , i got the chance to tell her some things that she needed to hear . um , and i - i actually have something to tell you , too . lily : okay . neil : i love her . lily : i know . neil : no . no , you do n't know how much i love her . this is for real . i 'm not gon na back down . i 'm not gon na give up . i 'm not gon na push her away anymore . i am done doing that . lily : i would n't want you to . she did it . you know , she convinced me that ... she 's good for you and that 's -- that 's all that matters . neil : can i tell you how glad i am to have you back in my life 100 % , supporting me and supporting my wife ? thank you , baby . lily : you 're welcome . i already told devon , so ... maybe i should tell hilary , too . hilary . hi . uh , i was gon na have lunch . will you join me ? stitch : what are you doing ? what -- what is that ? ashley : i 'm getting rid of the scent . i do n't exactly want to be tackled by strangers . stitch : [ chuckles ] you think the compound is that powerful , huh ? ashley : well , you 're laughing , but did you plan on kissing me today ? hmm ? stitch : humans can be unpredictable creatures . ashley : i agree . i agree with that , but not in this case . i mean , this product works because of pheromones , because of a predictable chemical reaction that 's triggered in the brain . stitch : so you 're saying i acted according to plan , even though the perfume smells like rotting meat . ashley : exactly . and we really have to do something about that , because no matter how amazing the product is , if nobody wants to put it on them , we 've got a big problem . stitch : you know , i got -- i got to say , if you -- if you 're right , then that 's pretty incredible . ashley : i know . stitch : and that kiss that i laid on you happened for a reason , and ... oh . victoria : is there , um , anyone that i know that you 're not kissing ? chelsea : no more of that . no kissing . no distracting . i ca n't submit a sketch of a kiss to jabot . billy : well , you could . i mean ... i could try again if you -- chelsea : no ! you are messing with my work flow . billy : i thought you had , like , designer 's block . i was just trying to help you shake it off . chelsea : look at her . she is so appalled by us -- by our behavior . well , not by my behavior -- mostly by yours . billy : oh . is -- is that it ? chelsea : okay , maybe a little bit by mine . billy : okay , look , lady without a head , not that i 'm judging . i mean , i have a head and it does n't do me a lot of good most of the time , but we both know that chelsea is this big , fancy designer of frocks and things ... chelsea : frocks ? billy : ... that keep you from being a naked , headless , non - person thing . but the deal is i 've been helping out , you know , by bringing food and hanging with connor , shaking my pom - poms for the team . chelsea : pom - poms ? billy : i even tangoed her into inspiration . chelsea : mm , i think you tangoed me upstairs into bed . billy : all right . fine . if that 's what you want ... chelsea : no . i do n't think so . you are not helping . you 're not helping , either . billy : all right . okay . fine . i 'll make myself scarce . but you -- you -- do n't you go changing . chelsea : [ chuckles ] stop manhandling her . billy : my apologies . eat something . chelsea : so bossy . billy : yeah , i really am , huh ? chelsea : i know . i did n't say it . again . phyllis : so , you 're not here about a party ? kelly : no . phyllis : but you 're a friend of billy 's ? kelly : [ sighs ] yes . phyllis : he could use one . i assume you know . jack : i 've been phyllis in on events in genoa city . that would include , uh , billy and victoria 's divorce . kelly : of course . phyllis : billy has his charms , which is what , coincidentally , bites him the butt . have you known him long ? jack : kelly 's relatively new in town , but she 's fit right in , made herself indispensable in many ways . kelly : you know , i was n't really sure how long i would be in genoa city , but it 's ... it 's become my home now . phyllis : that 's great . so , where do you live ? neil : you 're watching them , are n't you ? devon : yeah . i 'm just making sure that lily 's behaving herself . that 's all . neil : give lily some credit , man . she knows that hilary deserves respect . so , now that we got the ladies taken care of , how about i take you out for some lunch ? devon : yeah , i 'd like to , but i got a lot of work that i need to get done . neil : really ? i thought a mogul could make his own hours . oh , wait . no . that 's right . you were -- you were busy out of town . did you bring back any -- any souvenirs ? devon : [ chuckles ] not this time . no . neil : check you out , showing some self - restraint . must have been hard -- walking away from all that beauty , huh ? devon : just about killed me . but , uh , i 'm back now and here in the real world . neil : well , i 'm glad you 're here . we can put this family back together where it belongs . lily : how 's your lunch ? maybe you 've eaten here too much or something and the food 's boring now or ... hilary : no . uh , the flight was a little bumpy . i think i 'm -- my stomach 's still settling . lily : look , i know this is weird -- you and i , you know ? and when i think about the things that i 've done , like the pool incident -- all i know is that my dad loves you . and it 's obvious that you love him , too . and clearly new york affected you both , and i think that 's wonderful . devon : if this is the last time that we get to be together , then i 'd like to make it count . lily : it 's obvious you were -- it was special for you guys , and -- [ clatters ] lily : are -- are you okay , or ... ? hilary : yeah . would -- would you just excuse me for a second ? lily : yeah , i -- what ... ashley : victoria , i do n't know what you think you heard , but we were just talking business . victoria : so the job you hired ben for was to kiss you . ashley : i do n't know where you heard `` kiss `` out of that conversation . oh . is this some scheme of yours to get some trade secrets ? abby : okay , well , all of this is supposed to be very hush - hush , so maybe we should n't be discussing it in public . ashley : you know what ? you 're absolutely right . i 'm gon na head back to the lab . and , um , i know i 've told you this a million times , but , please , no shop talk with the competition . victoria : [ chuckles ] thanks , but i think maybe we have , you know , a few other topics to discuss . abby : and i have to get to work , too , but are you okay ? victoria : yeah . thank you for today . abby : i know it was n't what you wanted , but i was honored to be there . victoria : [ chuckles ] thanks . ashley : take care of yourself , okay ? victoria : [ sighs ] stitch : was n't what you wanted ? victoria : my last birthing class . abby was great . she really was . it 's just that there were ... you know , couples there . people doing it together -- bringing their baby into the world with love and togetherness , and ... stitch : hey . this baby has love . victoria : but it 's from a distance . you know ? is that enough ? stitch : for the baby ? or for you ? kelly : i , uh ... i live at the club . jack : i guess we 've all done a stint there at one time or another . you would n't recognize the place . phyllis : well , it must be convenient to live there , but it 's like you never leave work . not much of a social life , though , right ? kelly : no . no , it 's not . anyway , i have to get back to work . uh , it was very nice to meet you . um , i 've heard so many things about you . phyllis : well , do n't believe all the scary stuff . maybe some of it . kelly : they all missed you so much . phyllis : they do n't have to miss me anymore . jack : i 'll let billy know that you stopped by . kelly : thank you . jack : let me show you out . phyllis : okay , okay . hold it . why wo n't you just admit who this really is ? abby : so , we totally misunderstood your conversation ? there was no kiss ? ashley : of course not . we were discussing our research , stitch and i . abby : oh . maybe stitch was researching your tonsils . abby : it was n't anything like that . abby : but you were talking about the new perfume ? ashley : of course . abby : you know , i got to say , i 'm a little worried . i mean , how do you know stitch is n't gon na spill details to victoria ? ashley : he 's not gon na say anything . besides , she has other things on her mind , like her due date . abby : and even if you guys were kissing ... ashley : even if we were , then i guess it would be , um ... just some kind of evidence that the compound works as intended . abby : yes . i get it . jabot 's new fragrance will drive men wild , just like every perfume out there . ashley : it 's not like anything out there . it 's very special . which i was trying to prove to stitch . abby : okay , if you want to talk about the fragrance , let 's talk about it . tell me about this concoction . ashley : no . abby : i am part of this team . if i 'm gon na market this product to the public , i need to know what we 're dealing with . ashley : come here . okay . it 's pheromones that trigger endorphins that are transmitted via the olfactory system in males . abby : that 's hot . [ chuckles ] the word `` olfactory `` is sexy . ashley : shh . it 's a love potion . abby : of course it is . ashley : i 'm talking seriously here . this is a love potion . it generates very real , very undeniable attraction . in fact , that 's why stitch did indeed kiss me in the park . abby : he what ? ! wait , you said -- ashley : i - i was lying . abby : he kissed you . ashley : because of the fragrance . abby : the love potion ? ashley : yes . i mean , that 's a very simplistic term , but that 's exactly what it is . abby : and it works ? ashley : definitely . abby : wait , that means you could get any man that you want . that -- that is magic . ashley : actually , it 's science , and it 's gon na require a lot more testing . abby : but , wait . how do you know if a guy really wants you for your or if he just wants you for your fragrance ? ashley : oh , i mean , it lights the fire , but you 've got to keep it burning . stitch : so , if you wanted me there with you today in class -- victoria : hormones . hormones , because i ca n't control things and i just feel frustrated and i feel overwhelmed . stitch : things like ... victoria : like ... that i knew that everything was gon na be okay with the baby . i wish you were still practicing medicine . i wish you would have been honest with me , like , months ago . stitch : okay , would that have changed things ? or would we have been apart that much sooner ? victoria : i do n't know , i just know that this is where we are right now . [ sighs ] stitch : i - i ... i was selfish , victoria . look , i fell in love . you -- you deserved honesty . you deserved trust . but i ca n't -- i ca n't regret those months that we had together . when i 'm feeling like things are bleak and i need something to hold on to , that 's what i grab -- memories of us . victoria : and those were some good memories . stitch : hearing you say that gives me hope , like when you said you wanted to forgive me . victoria : i do . but i -- [ sniffles ] stitch : i know . it 's still there -- the good and the bad . being apart has n't made it go away . you kissed me . i kissed you . i do n't know how you were feeling , but i know how i was . it can be like that again all the time . imagine that . victoria : i ca n't . stitch : okay . okay , so -- so do n't imagine it . let 's just -- let 's -- let 's make it real . okay , maybe today is n't about hormones . maybe today , you know , it 's -- it 's time to give it another chance . let 's put the past in the past and just start over . come on , victoria . you and me . right now . [ tango music plays ] chelsea : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] put your hand on his lower back . look into his eyes , even if it 's a `` she `` with no head , and tell him how you really feel . [ vocalizing ] anita : oh , my goodness . chelsea : oh , my god ! mom ! anita : look at you . chelsea : do you know how to use a doorbell ? ! anita : yes , but i did n't want to interrupt this glorious moment . oh , my goodness . i have n't seen you smile like that since the day you married adam . chelsea : okay . i have n't had time to go to the gym , and it is actually a great form of exercise . anita : oh , the tango is a dance of love , and you need to get that billy abbott in here and do some dancing . [ laughs ] jack : phyllis , the way this happened -- phyllis : oh , i can imagine . was it at a bar ? jack says billy 's not gambling , so i know you did n't meet at the track . kelly : um , excuse me ? phyllis : i admit it -- i ca n't start throwing stones , but if you are the woman who came in between billy and victoria ... really ? friends ? you two are friends now ? jack : we do n't need to get into this right now . in fact , this is none of our business . kelly : billy and i made a terrible mistake . and we both have a lot of regrets . but i believe we have both paid for them . now i 'm going to excuse myself . goodbye . jack : kelly ... phyllis : wow . she 's pretty ... if you like that wide - eyed , blonde look and a voice like honey . billy never had a chance . jack : phyllis , i know you want to get all the answers to everything that happened to you in the last year . this is not the way to do it . cornering somebody and interrogating them -- it 's not fair to them . it 's not good for you . phyllis : well , you know what ? if the people in my inner circle would help me out with some information , that would be helpful . jack : look -- billy : oh ... my -- oh , my god . wow . phyllis , look at you . i - i 'm so sorry that i was n't there last night , but it is great to see you . did you ever think you 'd hear me say that ? [ chuckles ] phyllis : did you ever think i 'd be happy to hear you say that ? billy : can -- can i -- can i do this ? might i break you ? phyllis : come here . absolutely . billy : well , you 're real , and you 're all fire in the eyes . i guess you 're still you . phyllis : yeah . and i hear you 're still you . billy : and that sounded like an insult . she really is back . jack : oh , boy , is she . phyllis : your friend kelly came by ... and summer 's friend austin , who 's actually her husband . so if you have any friends that i need to know about , just let me know . billy : kelly was here , huh ? jack : yeah . she came by to see you . i told her i 'd let you know . billy : and now you have . not an issue . so , uh , how -- how are you feeling ? phyllis : billy , really ? a divorce because of that woman ? billy : jack told you that , did he ? is that all ? phyllis : is that all ? meaning there 's more ? can someone please tell me what happened while i was gone ? lily : hey . is hilary okay ? neil : what do you mean ? what 's wrong ? lily : well , i was talking to her about new york , and i did n't say anything bad , and she just ran off to the bathroom . i think maybe it was the flight . neil : no , no , no . it was an easy flight -- smooth landing . lily : she said it was bumpy . devon : maybe i should go check on her . lily : well , i know you own the place , but you ca n't just run into the ladies room . i 'll go . neil : will you ? yeah , please . lily : yeah . oh . hilary : oh , that was embarrassing . [ chuckles ] neil : honey , you okay ? hilary : yeah , i 'm fine now . neil : yeah ? i can -- i can call the doctor if you need a doctor . hilary : no , no , no , no . it 's all good . i just -- i needed some fresh air . sorry about the drama . it 's all over now . victoria : i do n't think that 's how it works -- saying that the past is the past and it can not touch us . it can always touch us . stitch : here . you 're cold . victoria : and ashley borrowed that . stitch : yes , my boss borrowed it , but it still serves its method of keeping you warm . victoria : oh , how scientific of you . stitch : the past does n't seem all that important right now , does it ? victoria : no , it does n't . stitch : i 'm sorry you felt alone in class . victoria : you know , abby 's been wonderful . but this birth -- you know , [ sighs ] i lost eve right after she was born . and reed , i was n't aware , and this birth ... i just feel like a bundle of hopes and fears . and , um ... you know , just being in that class , i just -- i feel lonely . stitch : you wanted someone with you -- me , maybe billy . victoria : and billy -- i was thinking about billy , too . but , um , you know , i 'm the one that asked him for a divorce . that was my decision , and look at us . we 're surviving . we 're doing just fine . [ sniffles ] anyway , the truth is billy 's already moved on . chelsea : please . i do n't need some -- anita : hot sex with a hot man ? chelsea : i 'm working . plus , i told you -- billy -- he -- he was here and then he left . what more do you want ? anita : he brings you food . he looks after your boy . i mean , billy is really doing right by you . chelsea : mm - hmm . and then he left because i needed to work . no , that was -- that was supposed to be a hint . [ clicks tongue ] got to go , mom . anita : you could work with him here . chelsea : no , i - i ca n't . not when ... not when he 's saying things and i 'm not saying them back . anita : what kind of things ? chelsea : he said he loves me . anita : hallelujah . where is the champagne ? you did it , girl . you got your man . you got your rich , handsome abbott man . chelsea : okay . mom , stop . anita : wait a second . go back for a minute . he said he loves you , but you did n't say it back ? chelsea : i choked . anita : no ! no , no , no , no , no . you pick up the phone right now , chelsea , and you call him and you just un - choke . i mean , you are a single mother , for goodness ' sake . you 're adam newman 's widow . how does this look on your dating profile ? and besides , do n't you like him ? chelsea : yeah , of course i do . i mean , i - i might even feel the same way that he feels about me , but i - i ca n't make that kind of a declaration here . anita : just because you lived here with adam ? that 's not way to think . just burn some sage , wave it around , and make the place like new , like adam never existed . chelsea : he did exist , mom . we have a son to prove it . anita : if adam did n't die , he would be in prison right now , and you would need to move on to love and to be loved , and you can do that with billy . you just have to let him know how you feel . you ca n't let him keep suffering loss and rejection . and besides , if billy does n't think that you care , he might just walk away . billy : yeah , i do n't think i 'm all fired up to talk about the last year . jack : well , she 's all fired up for some answers , so you see what i 'm up against . billy : [ chuckles ] phyllis : do n't play on his sympathies . that 's my move . billy : honestly , phyllis , i do n't think that anybody is up to hear about the whole last year all at once . if you think that you 're gon na get it from me ... no . that 's -- that 's not gon na happen . phyllis : traitor . you 're on jack 's side . or maybe you 're experiencing a deep well of shame about blowing your marriage . billy : actually , both of those things are true . jack : did n't i just talk to you about goading people ? you 're awake now . i assume you can hear me . phyllis : this is my chance . i 'm gon na take it . billy , come on . give me something . i am the gossip queen who suddenly knows nothing . billy : i screwed up , phyllis . okay ? i - i do n't know what it is that you want from me , but it was a rough time . it was one night , but victoria and i could n't make it through to the other side . phyllis : billy , you were insane about victoria . she was insane about you . you know , if victor could n't break you up , no one could . i - i 'm just trying to understand it . billy : knowing the details does n't make it any easier to understand , so , look , guys , i pulled an all - nighter last night . you 'll have to excuse me . i 'm gon na go get my face on before i go to the office . phyllis : you get that it 's annoying , right ? -- that i 'm she - who - must - be- coddled ? that 's not me . that 's not who i am . and there is more , clearly , to that billy / blondie story . jack : her name is kelly . phyllis : she tanked his marriage and she came over to visit ? she said it was just once . jack : it was . she 's part of the community now . they 're friends . phyllis : that low point he went through -- that rough time -- was that it ? jack : i know you 're trying to force me to blurt it all out . it 's not gon na happen , phyllis . it 's not fair to the people we 're talking about . it 's not fair to you to dump all of this in one sitting . phyllis : how about i decide what 's fair for me ? jack : how about you stop fighting me and trust me to know what you need right now ? come on . come on . chelsea : [ sighs ] billy : hello . anita : who ordered the delivery of handsome ? chelsea : mom , really ? i thought you were going to the office . billy : i was . i will . i just , uh -- i wandered into some serious weirdness at the family home . anita : uh , serious and weird . sounds important , so i think i 'm gon na let you guys talk . chelsea : thanks for stopping by , mom . anita : anything for you , baby . and you , too , handsome . chelsea : [ clears throat ] so , what happened at home ? billy : jack was with phyllis . chelsea : she 's home . that 's -- that 's great ... and crazy . billy : yeah . and kelly had been there . chelsea : oh . billy : yeah , and phyllis does n't know anything about kelly . phyllis does n't know anything about anything , really . chelsea : i mean , it 's only a matter of time until this blows up . jack ca n't keep the truth from phyllis forever . billy : i do n't know what jack 's doing , but if it was tense today , it 's only gon na get worse . so i had to get out of there , and this place popped into my head as a safe haven . chelsea : well , it is . i want you to always feel like you can come here . hilary : neil , i think i 'm ready to go home . neil : yeah ? hilary : mm - hmm . neil : are you okay ? hilary : yeah . you know , just after the hotel and the flight , it 's time to get back to the real world . thank you for lunch . lily : i feel bad . you did n't even eat anything . hilary : you know , i guess i should have said thank you for the invitation . it was a nice surprise . i appreciate it . lily : hilary , look , what i wanted to say was , you know , i 'm late to the party . you know , cane and my dad and devon -- they all said that i was fixated on who you were . and i 'm sorry . that 's not you anymore . you know , that 's changing , and ... i 'm glad . hilary : me , too . you ready ? neil : mm ? yeah . yeah . we 're out of here . bye , son . devon : see you . lily : bye , dad . love you . neil : bye , baby . i love you , too . hilary : bye . lily : bye . devon : well , that was surprisingly nice of you . lily : oh , stop it . it 's not like i imagined the horrible things that she did . they did happen , you know ? but i know that that 's not who she is now . devon : no , it 's not . lily : especially not today . she was kind of a mess . got all emotional and ran off to the bath -- oh , my god . it all makes sense now . devon : what does ? lily : hilary 's pregnant . phyllis : the bed . okay . this is a great idea , jack . i have n't had enough rest in the last year . jack : smart aleck , the doctor cancelled your appointment . you 're doing to reschedule . you 're going to go . right now , you need rest . phyllis : honey , look at me . i 'm alive . i 'm walking . i 'm talking . boom -- ready to go . jack : you 're more than that . you 're a medical miracle . do n't you want the doctors to tell you more ? phyllis : i want everybody to tell me more ... about genoa city . this is stressing me out . i should n't be stressed out , right ? jack : phyllis ... phyllis : what was the deal with billy ? why was he out all night if he was n't seeing this kelly ? is he seeing anyone at all ? no one 's talking to me about victoria . i mean , is she having the guy knee - capped ? jack : whoa , whoa . listen to me . if you have all the answers that you 're asking for , does it change anything ? it does n't fix anything . it 's billy 's problem , not yours . phyllis : i like to know things . i need to know things . this is feeling like i 've been in a coma for a year . jack : do me a favor . take on the whole world later , after you rest . phyllis : you 're not gon na let me get away with this . jack : no . i 'm not going to let you . phyllis : that 's one of the things i 've always loved about you . i have missed you . part of me knew that it had been a whole year . and another part of me just knew i had to get back to you as quickly as possible -- to you , to this house , to this bed , to the talking and to the fighting and making love . i missed it all . jack : what ? phyllis : sorry . jack : what ? phyllis : i ca n't -- i ca n't do this . oh , i 've never been a tease . jack : [ chuckles ] phyllis : i 'm so ashamed . jack : listen to me . time has kind of stood still in a number of ways . i brought you up here to get some rest . nothing more . phyllis : someday soon , we 'll come up here and do a whole bunch more . it 'll be worth the wait . jack : right now , you rest . abby : i ca n't believe how huge this product could be . ashley : i know . abby : i mean , sales could be crazy . ashley : i know . abby : but , yes , it does still need some more testing , but maybe you could put it on again for stitch . ashley : it 's called research , not romance . abby : he fondled your ankle last thanksgiving . ashley : be -- abby : he did . and it only took you two a year to finally kiss . you sure know how to make a guy wait . ashley : he was n't waiting to kiss me . he was under the influence . abby : of your beauty and charm . ashley : what is going on with you , anyway ? all you have done is spend months warning me about stitch . abby : you 're exaggerating . ashley : no , i 'm not . when he came in for the interview , you almost called 9 - 1 - 1 . abby : stitch does have some baggage , but it 's manageable baggage . it 's carry- on size . ashley : you 've done a complete 180 . do you realize that ? abby : look , i 've been thinking about it , and i 've realized that victoria has forgiven him , and he deceived her , and if she can do that , then maybe he 's not so bad after all . i 've been trying to hate him . i have . but ... okay , i kind of like him . but do n't tell him i said that . ashley : okay , well , your secret is safe with me . abby : [ chuckles ] i 've seen the way that you are around him . and you are very happy , and if you 're happy , that 's all that should matter to me . ashley : what are you talking about ? stitch and i only have a professional relationship now , okay ? please just stop . abby : if you say so . ashley : i do say so . besides , he has feelings for victoria . right ? which are only gon na grow if that baby turns out to be his . abby : maybe , but the baby might not even be his , okay ? and victoria belongs with billy . wait . this is perfect . yeah , yeah . we can use the fragrance to get billy and victoria back together . ashley : wait a second . wait a second . wait a second . i actually thought of that the last time i was in town , okay ? but then i decided it was wrong . and besides , after spending time with each of them , it 's gon na take a lot more to help those two than just my love potion . billy : nice . so , you like having me here even i put a cramp in your work schedule ? chelsea : i do . billy : and clearly i like it here , because i keep coming back . chelsea : you do . a lot . a lot a lot , actually . billy : too much ? chelsea : no . that 's not what i meant . billy : so ... all the time is a good thing ? chelsea : yeah , it 's a great thing . just do it already , billy . just ... move in with me . victoria : it should n't feel so right with you . stitch : [ chuckles ] why not ? victoria : you know what i mean . stitch : no , i do n't . victoria : i mean i do n't want to feel this way , so why does it keep happening ? what are you doing to me ? stitch : i 'm just sitting here . glad you have n't walked away . officer : ben russell , a.k.a . ben rayburn . stitch : yeah ? officer : you 're under arrest . [ next_on ] isadora : refusing to see deception will only end badly for everyone . austin : i 've been working hard and turning things around ever since , and that 's thanks to summer . phyllis : how do you expect me to believe that when you 've done nothing but lie to me ever since i met you ? billy : i 'm moving in with chelsea .	phyllis asks jack who kelly is . jack lies and tells her that kelly is a party planner and is there to see billy . at the hospital , abby and victoria have just come out of her birthing class . victoria feels guilty that billy or ben is n't there . in the park , ashley explains to ben that her new fragrance is a love potion and that is why he kissed her . chelsea works on a new dress design when billy comes in and interrupts her . billy tells chelsea that he loves her , but she can not return the sentiment . at the athletic club dining room , lily and devon have a business meeting . when lily tells devon that hilary and neil are coming home , he makes up an excuse not to be there when they return . neil and hilary walk in to the dining room . lily welcomes them home . devon and hilary exchange looks . neil asks hilary to let him talk to lily alone . hilary joins devon and gives him back his cell phone . neil lets lily know how much he loves hilary , which she understands completely . ashley and ben are discussing the kiss when victoria and abby interrupt them . victoria asks him who he is n't kissing . jack tells kelly that he told phyllis about billy and victoria 's divorce . jack starts to show kelly out but phyllis stops them and wants to know who kelly really is . anita walks in on chelsea dancing with the mannequin . anita urges chelsea to get billy back there but she hesitates .
bailiff : the jury 's reached a verdict . adam : how long ? bailiff : about five minutes . billy : so , i guess this is it . adam : there 's something i got to say to you . billy : i do n't want to hear it . adam : just ... just give me a moment of your time , please . billy : i need to go let victoria know . adam : i 'm not gon na get another chance to say this to you . when you were on the stand , testifying ... [ sighs ] when you said you forgave me , i did n't expect -- billy : i did what i needed to do . it was n't for you and it was n't a favor , and i do n't want your gratitude . it was for me and my daughter . victoria : there you are . i 've been looking everywhere . chelsea : billy , i - i wanted to thank you . billy : look , we just heard that the jury 's headed back in . jack : already ? ashley : maybe we should head back in to the courtroom . phyllis : do you think billy might be in there ? ashley : i do n't know , but if he is , i do n't want him and jack to get into it yet again . phyllis : that is not gon na happen . jack has made his mistakes , but he 's gon na stand by his brother . ashley : i hope so . you know , i could n't wait for this trial to be over , but now , even if the jury comes back with a guilty plea ... phyllis : i know . there are still a lot of wounds to be healed . michael : how did you know ? lauren : what ? michael : uh ... i was wishing you were here . lauren : i 'm glad . but you also know i 'm not a fan of adam , and i believe he deserves the most severe punishment for what he did . michael : duly noted . lauren : mm - hmm . but i happen to be a huge fan of yours , and that 's why i 'm here . jack : the verdict is in . esther : oh , wow . nikki : hi . i 'm sorry . i got hung up at my charity meeting . what 's going on ? victor : the jury has come back in . nikki : you 're kidding . so soon ? does n't that mean -- victor : that usually is not a very good sign for the defendant . if adam has a fighting chance , he owes it to billy . let 's go . nikki : ohh . christine : paul , the jury 's back . i 'll see you soon . chelsea : whatever happens , just do n't forget i love you . bailiff : all rise ! cane : thank you for sticking through this with me , guys -- both of you . i mean it . thank you . lily : yeah . where else would i be ? cane : yeah . neil : i 'm glad to help . cane : well , that makes us a party of three , does n't it ? 'cause everybody else in the city seems to think i took advantage of hilary 's situation so i could get a bag of cash . neil : what are you gon na do about that ? cane : i 'm gon na prove the cops wrong . i 'm gon na clear my name . that is what i 'm going to do . [ knock on door ] neil : want me to get that ? cane : no . i 'll get it . were we expecting somebody ? lily : no . cindy 's not bringing the kids back until after dinner . paul : cane . cane : well , you 've already arrested me , paul . what do you want now ? what 's that ? paul : a search warrant for the premises . devon : this is a search warrant for cane 's gym locker . did you know anything about this ? dylan : no . i 'm not surprised . paul 's been all over this . devon : well , good for him . i 'm more than willing to cooperate . just follow me . dylan : [ sighs ] joe : hey . that about cane ? dylan : why would you think that , joe ? joe : well , i heard on the news he was arrested for extortion . figured it had something to do with hilary 's disappearance . so , did he do it ? dylan : i 'm not gon na discuss it with you . joe : [ chuckles softly ] wow . you 're taking this a little too seriously , do n't you think , dylan ? it 's not like you 're a cop on official business . dylan : i do n't think you 're directly involved in any of this . joe : but cane 's a friend of mine , or at least he was . and lily -- well , they 're good people , and i just want to make sure they 're okay . dylan : they 're having a tough time , but lily 's standing by her husband . do them a favor -- stay out of it . joe : let 's get something clear , dylan -- you do n't get to tell me what to do . judge desantos : will the defendant please stand ? mr. newman , you have been found guilty of felony hit - and - run resulting in the death of a child -- cordelia abbott . cane : this search is bull . neil : cane , the police are just doing their job . cane : yeah . if they 're doing their job , they 'd find out why i was framed . they would n't be harassing me . hey . hey ! hey ! lily : hey ! you can not interfere with the search ! cane : yeah ? watch me . neil : hey ! stop it ! cane ! stay here . you go in that room , what 's gon na happen ? they can accuse you of tampering with or concealing the evidence . cane : this is humiliating ! could you imagine if our children were here now to see this ? neil : but they 're not here . lily : cindy can keep them overnight if we need her to . cane : she 's going through our stuff , through our kids ' toys , our drawers in our bedroom -- our personal things ! lily : we can not do anything about it ! what 's the point in getting angry ? cane : i am angry 'cause they 're trying to build a case to stick me behind bars ! that 's why i 'm angry ! neil : cane , i know exactly how you feel . you need to calm down right now . take a breath . relax , all right ? you -- you look very agitated and defensive . you know what that 's gon na look like to them ? you 're guilty . cane : i do n't care how it looks . the police have got it wrong ! i did n't do this ! devon : [ sighs ] dylan : they found a hoodie , just like the one the guy was wearing who took the ransom ? joe : so what ? i know a lot of people with hoodies . devon : i 've never seen him wear one in my life . there 's a whole lot of evidence against cane , and it just keeps piling up . dylan : okay . all right . that does n't necessarily mean -- devon : necessarily mean what ? he had $ 1 million of my money in his house , and now this . and , you know , the worst thing is what he 's putting my sister through . lily and cane just got their marriage back together after this guy , and now cane 's risking everything for a bag of cash . judge desantos : i see no reason to delay the penalty phase . mr. baldwin , district attorney williams , you 'll probably need a few minutes to make sure that those intending to make impact statements are present and ready . michael : we appreciate that , your honor . christine : thank you , your honor . judge desantos : the jury is released with our thanks for your service . we 'll proceed after a brief recess . adam : i 'm going to prison . that 's it . i 'll get 10 years , 15 years . michael : no , not necessarily . the judge has a great deal of discretion when it comes to sentencing . chelsea : the -- the , uh , im - impact statements ? michael : they make a big difference . the fight is far from over . excuse me . chelsea : [ sighs ] billy : i want to get out of here . ashley : give me a hug . billy : okay . thanks . ashley : we 'll talk later . billy : yeah , we will . kevin : billy ! you can not walk out now ! billy : there is no reason for me to stick around for the penalty phase , kevin . i said everything that i had to say . kevin : you forgave him ! how could you do that ? ! victoria : kevin ... kevin : i 'm gon na assume that you were overrun with grief and that you did n't mean what you said , because i can not believe for one second you 'd be all right with adam getting off with a slap on the wrist ! billy : whatever happens happens . kevin : you can not say that -- not after what he did ! chloe 's not here . you have to be the parent that speaks up . billy : it 's out of my control , kevin . kevin : what is wrong with you , billy ? ! can you talk to him ? victoria : he 's made his decision . we 're leaving . kevin : fine . go . but someone needs to make sure that adam gets what 's coming to him . if you wo n't speak to the judge and tell him that he needs to suffer , then i will . that you said they would n't find [ cane : the whole thing keeps snowballing . first they come and arrest me . now they search my house . neil : yeah . i know , man . pretty disturbing . lily : well , the good news is that you said they would n't find anything , and they did n't . devon : no , they did find something . cane : what did they find ? devon : in your locker in the gym here , they found a hoodie . lily : a hoodie ? like -- devon : yeah , like the one the guy wore who picked up the ransom . cane : [ sighs ] devon : so , would you like to explain yourself , cane ? cane : i do n't know how to explain myself . i have n't even been to the gym because all i do is spend my time helping you find hilary . neil : okay . i do n't really think any of that matters , because everyone that i know owns a hoodie , do n't they ? cane : you really think i did this ? and if you did , do you think i 'm stupid enough to take incriminating evidence and leave it in my house and then go and put it in the locker in the gym ? you really think i 'm that stupid ? devon : so , what -- you 're claiming that you were set up ? cane : i 've already told you i was set up and i did n't do it ! neil : you know , whoever 's doing this is doing a damn good job of throwing suspicion on this man . the last time i checked , you 're family . family does n't do this kind of stuff . he would n't be that two - faced , would you ? lily : wait . had the locker been tampered with ? devon : the cops had to break it open , so my guess is no . does someone have your combination , cane , or what ? cane : it 's a 3-digit combination lock . i mean , you do n't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to open it . it 's not like it 's fort knox , for god 's sake . dylan : just , uh , finished watching the security video . devon : of the gym ? dylan : yeah . it shows you , cane , heading in to the locker room the day after the ransom drop , carrying something under your arm . you went in . a short time later , you came out empty - handed . you care to explain ? cane : [ sighs ] billy : this is where i wanted to be , not in that courtroom . i just wanted to talk to my daughter . kevin : she was still alive when we got to the hospital . things were looking bad , but they kept her on life support in case her parents wanted to donate her organs . i was delia 's parent , too . i was her stepdad . and since chloe was so distraught by the trial that she left town and since billy has left the building , that leaves me to say ... she was my daughter . and you killed her . i 've committed crimes , so i understand telling yourself it 's over , it 's done . what could a confession change ? how could that possibly make things any better ? i 'll tell you . [ voice breaking ] we all would n't have spent the last year thinking ... asking ... crying ... and bleeding ... the same two words over and over again ... `` why ? `` and `` how ? `` that is your crime , adam , and that is what i can not forgive . and you had the answers to those questions , and you hid them . now you 're asking for compassion from us when you showed none . [ sighs ] so , your honor , that 's why i am asking that you punish adam newman to the fullest extent of the law . [ sighs ] jack : my wife , my sister , my brother , my friends do not understand how i could defend a man responsible for my niece 's death . maybe they never made a mistake so monumental , so unforgivable , that it haunts their every waking moment . i have . my brother , delia 's father , asked for forgiveness for adam . i 'm doing the same thing . i honestly believe this tragedy has made him a better person . and , your honor , i do n't think that leniency besmirches my niece 's memory . rather , i think it memorializes her kindness . victor : my son adam has shown ... grief and remorse for his actions . he has taken full responsibility for what he has done . delia 's death was due to an accident -- a terribly tragic accident . adam 's actions subsequent to that tragedy ... were the result of fear and grief . under no circumstances were they the result of malicious intent . and they should not and must not be construed as such . esther : [ sniffles ] [ crying ] oh , i 'm sorry . i ca n't seem to talk about delia without crying today , so [ sighs ] i 'll just talk about her scarf -- the one she was wearing that night . she was all dressed up in her witch 's costume . [ chuckles ] after that night , when that scarf was n't with her , i went back to that place where adam -- where our little delia died , and i looked everywhere for that scarf , because finding it , holding it -- it would have been like holding her again . but you burned it ... to cover up what you did . you burned my baby 's scarf , like it was nothing ... like she was nothing . how could you do that ? how ? chelsea : i ca n't sit here and defend adam 's actions . i ca n't [ sighs ] justify his hiding what happened to delia . i ca n't . but i can tell you that at his core , my husband is a good person who loves and is loved , which is why , in the end , he confessed ... despite the cost . [ sighs ] your honor , what you decide -- it does n't just affect adam . it affects all of us who are left living without him . so , i 'm -- i 'm begging you for mercy , for adam and for our family . judge desantos : you may step down , mrs. newman . mr. newman , would you care to say anything at this phase of the trial ? adam : uh ... yes , your honor , i would . billy : you finally got your day in court , dee dee . it took over two years for it to happen , but ... it did happen . and adam newman is on trial . when i found out that they arrested him , i could n't wait for that pompous jerk to face a judge and a jury and finally tell the world what he did to you . but , like so many things in life , it did n't turn out like i thought it would ... except for the part that was about you . 'cause they found adam guilty , so , uh ... [ sighs ] it 's over now . and you can rest now . i love you , sweetheart . [ sighs ] adam : your honor , i wo n't dispute the guilty verdict . i ca n't . i 'm ready to take on the weight of the world . it 's something that i will ... carry for the rest of my life . along with the ... the profound regret for all the pain that i 've caused everyone . and , truth is , i deserve to be punished . but i got a little boy ... who does n't . unlike me , he 's innocent in all of this , you know ? he 's just a little kid . he -- he loves cars and robots and hugs -- big hugs . he 's funny and he 's smart and he 's kind , and he deserves to have a real family ... with a mom and a dad front and center that just love him unconditionally , no matter what . i ... i never had that . and i want to give that to him . i guess what i 'm asking you , your honor , is to just , um ... please let me be a father to my son . judge desantos : thank you , mr. newman . adam : thank you . judge desantos : we 'll take a brief recess while i deliberate . bailiff : all rise ! devon : cane , can you just admit that you did it ? ! cane : oh , i see how this works , okay ? 'cause you have me on videotape going to my locker , all of a sudden , i 'm an extortionist . you know what ? i do n't know when the last time i went to my locker was . i do n't know . i like to go there and put extra gym clothes in there . can you please tell him that ? lily : yeah , i mean , he does . do you remember what you dropped off that day ? cane : you know , you say that to me like you 're doubting me . lily : no . i 'm asking you a question . cane : you do n't believe me , do you ? you believe him and you believe him and you believe the cops . lily : no . cane : wow . all right . lily : cane , listen , i 'm sorry , okay ? i know it sounded -- cane : no , it sounds like you think i took money from your brother . that is how it sounds . lily : okay . you know what ? i have n't had a chance to breathe , let alone think . right when i think i have this figured out , something else happens , like you getting arrested or cops showing up at our door or ... cane : or what ? say it to me . say it . you want to say , `` or they find incriminating evidence in your locker . `` is that what you want to say to me ? lily : you have to understand , this would seem suspicious to anybody , and the way that you 're handling these questions -- cane : just are n't living up to your level of satisfaction . that is the problem here , is n't it ? lily : you are twisting my words . cane : and you are letting me down . for someone who claims they love me so much ... lily : i do love you ! cane : ... your faith is so easily rattled , is n't it ? lily : what , because i 'm asking you to explain ? cane : i 've already ex -- i 've already explained it to you . lily : no . all you have done is say that it 's not you . look , i want to be behind you 100 % , but i need you to help me understand . cane : i 've already explained myself to you , okay ? and i 'm done . lily : hey , stop . why ca n't you just talk to me ? cane : 'cause i 'm being questioned by the one person on this planet i should n't have to prove myself to . i took you back after you slept with joe . lily : how many times am i gon na have to apologize for that ? cane : zero . you do n't have to apologize anymore , 'cause i forgave you . i gave you back my trust . i sucked it up and gave you my trust , but to ask you for some trust -- that 's just too difficult , is n't it ? devon : all right . all right . stop it . knock it off . cane : no . you need to stay out of it ! devon : hey ! stop doing this to her ! because of the crap that you 've pulled , cane , the cops have been wasting their time on this ransom case instead of focusing their attention and their energy into finding hilary ! joe : hey , hey , hey ! back it up ! dylan : come on . come on . cane : you stay out of it , too ! you stay out of it ! dylan : hey , hey , hey , hey . go take a walk . cane : you giving me orders ? dylan : okay . cane : are you giving me orders ? dylan : just -- just -- just go clear your head before you do something you 're gon na regret . lily : cane , please . dylan : listen to your wife . just go take a walk . cane : oh , you can all go to hell . lily : [ sighs ] mariah : i did n't know delia , but from the way that you guys talk about her ... i wanted to know that kid . made me think of faith . i could n't imagine if anything happened to her . anyway , i 'm just kind of here , not helping , but i 'm trying . esther : just being here really helps , sweetie . mariah : i hope . lauren : after everything you two have been through , i can not believe you had to go through it again on the stand . michael : you okay ? kevin : i do n't want any sympathy from you . esther : kevin , your brother is just -- kevin : he 's on the wrong side , and i could n't be happier that your child- killing client was found guilty , and i hope that he never sees the light of day again . michael : that 's not gon na erase the pain you still feel -- not for chloe , not for delia . kevin : maybe not . but a harsh sentence will certainly help . adam : you made me sound like sort of a ... good guy up there . chelsea : you are , adam . you 're -- you 're a for - real good guy . adam : yeah . i feel like you 're just saying that 'cause you think they 're gon na send me up the river . you know , if i came home with you tonight , you 'd be back to listing all my flaws . chelsea : [ voice breaking ] i want you home . adam : i want to be home , too . chelsea : [ sighs ] nikki : it 'll all be over soon . victor : [ sighs ] but then what ? where do we go from here ? jack : well , have it at , sis . i presume you 're here to give me an earful about my support of adam . ashley : i think what you said was heartfelt ... and sincere . what do you think , phyllis ? phyllis : i think maybe for the first time , i agree with christine . adam should pay . jack : it was an accident . phyllis : i do n't doubt that . and if you and billy think that adam deserves forgiveness , i think that is very kind . but if this happened to my daughter , i would n't forgive , and i certainly would n't forget . billy : when your parents die , they call you an orphan . when your spouse dies , they call you a widower or a widow . but when your child dies , they do n't have anything to call you because ... there are n't any words to describe that kind of pain . just ... there are n't . let 's go home . victoria : you 're right . there are no words . but you did seem to find all the right words in court today . billy : what does that mean ? victoria : well ... you just made it seem like you were at peace and that all the problems had been solved since the jury found adam guilty . billy : what else is there to worry about ? victoria : us . i 'm worried about us and you lying . billy : vicki , everything i said today in court -- it was the truth . victoria : you stood right there ... and you lied to delia . you said that all of the scores have been settled and she can finally rest in peace . billy : and she can . victoria : billy , how is that possible when her father ca n't ? billy : do n't do this again . victoria : [ sighs ] that 's just it , billy . i realize that it has n't stopped and this is just how it 's been . it 's not finished . you have n't let go of any of the anger from what 's happened . billy : what anger ? ! d - did you somehow miss it ? because i think everybody else in that room managed to notice that i -- in open court , no less -- forgave adam . victoria : oh , no , no , no . i was there . i - i heard you . i - i was there . billy : good , because i announced to the entire room that everyone needs to forgive him . victoria : it 's not enough . billy : well , then what would be enough , huh ? you tell me . what the hell else do i have to do ? victoria : you need to forgive yourself . i 'm lf . lily : cane , i know you 're angry , but i 'm just -- i 'm worried about you , so please call me back . devon : he 's still not picking up ? neil : he 's not responding to my texts , either . lily : i 'm just worried about what he might do . i mean , he 's still out on bail . neil : well , i can go look for him . lily : would you ? neil : sure . i 'd be glad to . lily : and if you find him ... ? neil : if i find him , i 'll let you know . lily : i 'm sorry . devon : what are you sorry for ? lily : [ voice breaking ] i 'm just sorry that ... hilary 's still missing . i 'm sorry if i had anything to do with it . devon : hey , hey . stop it . none of this is your fault . billy : you want me to forgive myself ? victoria : yes , i do . billy : okay . victoria : you ca n't just say it . you have to mean it . billy : i do mean it , okay ? i mean , how am i supposed to convince you ? victoria : you said in court that you wanted to stop blaming yourself ... for leaving delia alone in the car . billy : and i do . victoria : you 're such a liar . billy : i 'm not lying to you , okay ? victoria : then say it . billy : say what ? victoria : say that it 's not your fault that delia died . okay . that 's too much ? then just say that it 's not your fault that you -- you bought her that dog . billy : vicki , stop it . victoria : say it . billy : do n't ! victoria : telling your little girl to stay in the car , knowing that she was little and she might not listen to you , knowing there was a chance , however small , that she might get out , she might run into the street -- billy : it 's my fault ! okay ? ! it 's my fault ! i 'm her dad , and i was supposed to protect her . how am i supposed to just forget about that ? how do i forgive myself for that ? i ca -- i ca n't . victoria : ca n't ? do you think that 's a word that you ever said to delia , ever ? i do n't think you said that to her once . if she was here right now ... she would be rolling her eyes and laughing at you . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : you know , you 've already done the impossible . you somehow found the strength -- i do n't know how you did it ... to bury your child . so now you just need to bury that ball of guilt . just bury it , for her and for her brother and sister , because they need you . they need you to be there for them . billy : vicki , i 'm trying . i 'm trying . victoria : you stood right there , and you told delia ... that your anger was gone , so do n't let this be the first time that you 've lied to her . enough is enough . you 've got to forgive yourself . now is the time to do that -- now . billy : [ crying ] oh , my god . oh , my god . judge desantos : mr. newman , we are in this courtroom for the gravest of reasons -- the death of a child . a little girl was struck by a car and killed . now , i took your candor into careful consideration , as well as the pleas for leniency and for punishment . i also gave a great deal of weight to the feelings expressed by the father of the victim . therefore , i 'm not imposing the maximum penalty . however , a crime has been committed , and justice must be served . therefore , adam newman , i hereby sentence you to 10 years in the state penitentiary . you are immediately remanded into the custody of the department of corrections . this court is adjourned . [ bangs gavel ] bailiff : all rise ! michael : okay ? wait a minute . ashley : jack , i got to find abby -- let her know what happened . kevin : i 'm gon na be physically sick . 10 years ? that 's nothing for what he did ! esther : he did n't just kill delia . he took away our chloe , too . mariah : okay . let 's get you guys out of here . come on . chelsea : just wait one s -- just wait one second . adam : tell connor that i love him , okay ? i want you to tell him that every single day , please . chelsea : what do i tell myself ? adam : we 'll always have kansas . michael : hey , wait . let 's make sure we 're all good . chelsea : [ crying ] devon : can i get you anything -- some tea or coffee or something to eat ? lily : no . i know your phone was ringing and you have a bunch of e - mails and messages to get to , and it 's more important than sitting with me , so ... devon : no , they 're not . lily : just -- it 's fine . go take care of it . i 'll be fine . devon : you sure ? lily : yeah . devon : okay . i 'll come back in a little bit to check on you . lily : okay . lily : hey . i just -- just wanted to thank you . joe : thank me for ... ? lily : just for stepping in earlier when things got crazy . joe : yeah . i wish there was n't a fight to break up . i wish you and cane were pulling through this . listen , i - i do n't mean to overstep my boundaries , but if you need a friend , just ... lily : yeah . i think i need all the friends i can get . i just do n't know what i 'm gon na do now . joe : yeah . dylan : cane 's still denying any involvement in the ransom . paul : okay . i do n't know , dylan . despite the video you just showed me and what we found in his locker ... dylan : he could be telling the truth ? paul : [ sighs ] all right . i will have the lab analyze this hoodie . and if there 's anything that ties this sweatshirt to hilary , like hair samples , dna ... dylan : that 's not gon na be good for cane , no matter how much he swears he 's innocent . neil : cane , what are you doing ? cane : the police are over me , neil ! they 've searched my house . they 've searched my locker at the club . you know , if they do n't believe me , that is fine . neil : the police are just doing their job . cane : i said it 's fine . they can do their job . but what i ca n't deal with is my wife not believing me . if that 's the case , i 'm not gon na stay here anymore . [ leaves rustling ] billy : that 's delia sending us a message . victoria : that she 's finally at peace . billy : [ sighs ] delia : i love you , daddy . billy : [ sighs ] michael : okay . all right . all right . no statements now , please . open up ! we 're ready to go ! jack : michael ... [ engine revs ] [ next_on ] michael : there was no screech of brakes or attempt to stop . whoever hit adam -- they meant to kill him . victor : your brother billy boy left the courtroom just before the sentencing , did n't he ? ! nikki : no , please . victor : i want answers !	the police search cane 's locker at the athletic club and find a hoodie that looks like the one the kidnapper used to pick up the ransom money . cane decides to move out of the house since he thinks lily does n't believe he is innocent . adam is found guilty of felony hit and run . victor , jack , and chelsea testify asking the judge for a lighter sentence . kevin and esther ask the judge to give adam the maximum sentence for taking delia away from them . billy leaves before the penalty phase of the trial , because he just ca n't stand to be in court anymore . billy and victoria head to the park where she helps him finally forgive himself for delia 's death . the judge sentences adam to ten years in the state penitentiary . adam is run over by a car as he is walking out of the courthouse to be taken to jail .
[ slow music playing ] billy : perfect moment . perfect evening . i do n't want it to end . phyllis : then let 's hang on to it as long as we can . victoria : [ sighs ] [ knocking ] chelsea : victoria ! are you all right ? ! abby : i hope it 's not too late . jack : no , no , no . it 's not too late . come on in . abby : as soon as my tech conference ended , i drove straight here . so , please , tell me what 's going on . how is everyone ? jack : uh , maybe you should sit down for this . abby : oh , my god . is it that bad ? jack : graham bloodworth kidnapped your grandmother . we have no idea where she is . [ keys jingle , lock clicks ] scott : whoever you are , i 'll have you know , i 'm taken . sharon : very taken . cane : hey , this is cane . wait for the beep and leave me a message . thank you . [ voicemail beeps ] lily : hey , it 's me . uh , i know that you wanted more time with the kids , so i thought we could set up a schedule . so ... call me when you get a chance . juliet : wow . actually staying here . are you sure about this ? cane : yeah . well , you 're dealing with a high - risk pregnancy , so you should n't be alone . juliet : i appreciate this . more than you know . cane : well , i want to keep you and my son close so i can keep an eye on you . chelsea : what happened ? victoria : [ sighs ] it 's fine . i just -- i was so stupid . i took my eyes off the road for one second , and ... just -- i do n't remember anything after that . chelsea : okay , okay . you know what , you stay right here . i 'm gon na go call an ambulance . victoria : no , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i 'm fine . chelsea : what are you talking about , you 're fine ? you could have internal injuries . victoria : no , trust me , the only thing hurt right now is my pride . chelsea : victoria , i really think that you need to see a doctor . victoria : it 's not necessary , okay ? the last thing i need is to be sitting in an emergency room all night for them to tell me that i 'm perfectly fine . chelsea : well , i - i -- i really wish that you would n't argue with me about this . victoria : okay , look . do me a favor , okay ? please do n't tell anybody . not even nick . nobody . just [ sighs ] i do n't need anybody making a fuss over me . chelsea : there could be complications later . i really think that you should tell your family . victoria : no , no , no . chelsea : at least let me tell nick . victoria : no . i do n't -- where 's your -- where were you headed ? chelsea : i was -- i was headed to my studio . victoria : the jabot office is on your way , uh ... so after the roadside service comes , would you mind giving me a ride ? chelsea : uh , n - no , of course i do n't mind , but , i - i mean , are you sure ? it 's getting late , and i really think it 's best you go home and get some rest . victoria : no , i got to get to work . it 's just a really critical time for brash & sassy , so resting is n't really an option right now . chelsea : wait , hold on . victoria : i 'm fine . chelsea : let me help you . scott : if that was your idea of a welcome home , i 'm gon na have to go out of town more often . sharon : `` stay away `` is not the message i was trying to send . scott : duly noted . mmph . i miss this . sharon : mm , me too . we have n't had a lot of time together lately alone . i mean , like that . thing have just been so crazy . scott : well , no matter how busy our lives get , i will always make time for you . sharon : and i make that same promise to you . scott : you hungry at all ? what would you say to a late - night supper ? sharon : um ... [ knock on door ] scott : oh ... sharon : i think food is gon na have to wait . paul : thanks , scott . hey , how 's it going ? scott : good . paul : all right . i 'm glad you 're both here . i have an update on alice . abby : what a loathsome , despicable piece of -- how could he do that to dina ? she just had a stroke . not that that matters to this graham jerk . all he cares about is controlling her and getting his hands on her money . jack : okay . we are going to find her . you have my word . we 're doing everything we can to find out where that plane landed . abby : how would you even go about doing that ? jack : i have hired someone to look for a flight plan . you mother and aunt traci have hired a p.i . in paris in case they return to their respective homes . abby : [ sighs ] well , is there anything i can do ? jack : i appreciate you offering . we got it covered , honey . abby : how 's my mom holding up ? jack : she 's strong for the time being . she 's still angry as hell at what dina did , but she 's set that aside , is channeling all that energy into finding our mother . abby : sounds like my mom . jack : how you holding up ? abby : honestly , i do n't even know . [ sighs ] i was so happy to get to know dina . and i still want her to be a part of my life , but ... after dinner the other night , the way she just blurted out that painful information about my mom ... [ sighs ] you know , my whole life , my mom took such pride in telling me that i was john abbott 's granddaughter . jack : because that 's who you are , abby , through and through . you are an abbott . just like ashley . blood is only part of the equation . [ cellphone rings ] jack : you know what , i - i 'll let you get that in privacy . um , i 'll be up in my office , all right ? abby : okay . hi . zack : hey . i 'm so glad you finally picked up . i -- [ chuckles ] i missed hearing your voice . abby : um ... sorry , i - i 've been tied up all day . um , are you calling about designdate ? zack : i 'm calling about our date . the one i hope you 'll go on with me tonight ? abby : um ... zack , you know what , that is very sweet , but , um ... i do n't know if i 'd be the best company . i just got some bad news . zack : then my timing 's perfect . you can talk to me about it . abby : i doubt that you 'd find it very enjoyable listening to me vent about all my personal problems . zack : do n't you know by now ? anything you need , i 'm there for you . look , i know things have n't been all that stellar between us lately , but i care so much about you , abby . give me a chance to prove it . hot pockets satisfies hunger ... cane : i , uh , hope you 're gon na be comfortable here . juliet : oh , let me think . will i somehow manage to feel at home in this gorgeous mansion on this huge estate ? i ca n't make you any promises , but i will give it my best shot . cane : in all seriousness , all right , i want you to rest . you gave me a scare earlier . juliet : it was nothing . just a passing moment . but , yes , i promise i will be more careful . nothing means more to me than this baby . i ca n't tell you how touched i am that you asked me to move in with you . esther : he did what ? cane : all righty . um ... esther valentine , this is juliet helton . esther lives here , and she manages the place . juliet : it 's a pleasure to meet you . esther : uh , you , too . so ... this is juliet , and she 's ... living here now ? cane : yes , and i would like to think that you 'll make her feel at home . juliet : no , do n't worry . i will stay out of your way . i wo n't be any trouble . esther : there 's plenty of space here for everyone . cane : okay , thank you . juliet : think i 'll head to my room , lie down for a bit , maybe take a bath . uh , the rose guest room is made up . cane : okay . it 's , uh , upstairs , second floor , third door on the right , okay ? juliet : okay , got it . cane : here , let me help you . juliet : no , i think i can manage the steps . cane : are you sure ? you sure ? all right . well , uh , i 'll bring them up in a minute . juliet : thank you . cane : okay . i know it 's a surprise . i know . esther : why on earth would you do this , cane ? ! cane : because she needs our support , that 's why . esther : well , how do you think jill 's gon na feel when she hears this ? cane : i do n't think jill 's gon na mind . esther : [ scoffs ] oh , yeah . have you met the woman ? cane : yes , i have . and if she can make me the acting c.e.o . of chancellor , she would n't mind if i have a houseguest . esther : you 're living here and running chancellor ? cane : yeah . esther : wow . okay . uh , so ... what does your wife think about this arrangement ? cane : lily and i are over . and as much as i do n't want to admit it , my marriage has ended . and so now i need to take care of this baby , and lily 's just -- she 's gon na have to accept it . lily : hi . you wanted to see me ? victoria : hi . oh , yeah . come on in . lily : oh . uh , what happened to your face ? victoria : oh . [ sighs ] i was just a complete and total klutz . [ chuckles ] it 's a long and boring story . i - i -- not worth repeating at all . [ chuckles ] lily : okay . uh ... i - i can -- i 'm good with concealer . i can help you . victoria : oh , really ? okay . uh , thank you . lily : yeah , sure . victoria : that 's great . have at it . um ... so , um ... thank you for coming in . i want you to represent our company at the cosmetics convention in dallas . you 'd be leaving tomorrow night . lily : oh . um ... that -- that sounds incredible . victoria : oh , good . so , i 'll book your flights , then ? lily : um ... would you be disappointed if i say i do n't feel ready ? i just -- i feel like i 'm still easing into this job . victoria : oh , come on . i mean , you 'll do beautifully . i have every confidence in you . between working for dare and all of your personal appearances and your marketing experience with jabot , you should be just fine . lily : yeah , it just -- it kind of feels like short notice . victoria : i know . i 'm sorry about that . juliet was supposed to go , but after she left , after all the chaos , everything just sort of fell through the cracks . but we have you on board now . lily : uh ... okay . i see . victoria : look , it 's imperative that we have an executive presence there for the sake of our reputation in the industry . lily : uh [ sighs ] yeah . um ... right , because you and billy are working on expanding the men 's line , so ... victoria : yes , exactly . would you please do this for us ? you wo n't have to give any presentations or sit on any panels . i have two people from p.r . already down there . they 're gon na set up the booth in the convention center , so you wo n't have to deal with that . you 'll just have to network and schmooze and talk up the company . easy peasy . lily : okay . um ... yeah . i mean , in that case , i 'll do it . victoria : oh , great . great . thank you so much . lily : sure . victoria : i 'll have your travel arrangements ready by tomorrow morning , then . lily : okay . victoria : all right . great . [ cellphone rings ] oh , excuse me for one minute . lily : yeah , sure . victoria : hello ? hello , hilary . oh , really ? that sounds great . let 's make it happen . billy : hit me up one more time , mama . phyllis : no . there 's no more left . billy : what do you mean , there 's no more left ? phyllis : who needs chocolate when you have something far more delicious to look forward to ? billy : oooh . when you say it like that ... phyllis : mm . billy : you 're all fired up tonight , huh ? phyllis : i am . billy : running a little hotter than usual . phyllis : i am . that 's 'cause you always get my temperature a - risin ' , always . billy : right back at you . but there is something else going on . phyllis : yeah . there is . paul : and it took us a while to go through the security footage , but we picked alice up right outside the icu , headed to the elevator . and then on a second camera downstairs , exiting a side door near the lobby . scott : where the cabs line up ? paul : that 's the one , yes . sharon : well , she must have woken up and remembered the accident . scott : and realized that the people in charge of the sex ring were n't gon na let her off with a warning . paul : not after helping crystal escape . i mean , she was a valuable asset . they would consider that tantamount to theft . scott : yeah , and scum like that always wants payback . paul : alice seemed terrified on the footage i saw . sharon : how did she seem physically ? she had been unconscious since the accident . paul : right . you know i 'm not a doctor , but she seemed to be in pretty rough shape . i mean , you could see how painful it was for her to move . and you could also see how determined she was to get out of there . sharon : well , better off alone and injured than dead . i just wonder where she could be . how far could she have gotten ? scott : when you guys questioned the hospital staff , had anyone seen or heard anything useful ? paul : no , nothing at all . scott : so , the one person who could identify the traffickers or give us an idea of how they operate is lost to us . so we 're back to square one . paul : well , that 's not necessarily true , because i did n't come here just to give you an update on alice . we have a new lead . zack : i 'm glad you decided to come out . abby : yeah . it beats stewing alone at home . i 'm sorry . that did n't come out right . um ... i was very happy to hear from you . zack : some wine ? ordered your favorite . abby : yeah , sounds great . i could use a break . zack : so , what 's going on ? you sounded upset on the phone . abby : has n't been my best day . zack : you 're always so upbeat . it really threw me to hear you so down . abby : yeah , if i start crying on your shoulder , i might never stop . zack : tell you what . five minutes , right here . get it all out of your system . it helps to have somebody listen , am i right ? and then we 'll relax , and you can forget all your worries . abby : okay . it all started at dinner the other night . zack : the one i was n't invited to ? which was fine . [ laughs ] i know it was an intimate family thing . i was n't expecting an invite . abby : it 's just as well that you were n't there . it was supposed to be this lovely occasion to celebrate this award that my mom received , innovator of the year . and , well , out of nowhere , it turned ugly . it turned into this massive showdown . zack : sounds rough . abby : it was awful . you know , all this ancient family history put out on display in front of everyone . things that i did n't even know . by the time i left , i was just ... i was so confused . zack : i 'm sorry you had to go through that . abby : and as bad as it was for me , it was even worse for my mom . this jerk completely attacked her , and someone that she really trusted betrayed her , even though they did n't mean to . but ... the damage was already done . and my mom was heartbroken , and so was i. i just felt so helpless , you know ? i do n't know what to do . i 'm sorry . [ chuckles ] i should n't have even gotten into this . i get so wound up . zack : you need to give yourself a break . abby : [ sighs ] zack : i mean , it just happened . when stuff in your life blows up , it takes time to sort through . especially given it 's about your mom . first time i met ashley , i could tell just how close the two of you were . abby : we really are , yeah . zack : and i know how tight you are with her side of the family . that has n't changed because of what 's happened , has it ? abby : no . no , no . they are amazing . i mean , we 're all in this together . zack : in that case -- and not to sound glib . i honestly believe this -- you and your mom are gon na be fine . abby : do you really think so ? zack : i know so . you 're both strong women with all these incredible people around you who love and support you . i ca n't imagine anything -- anything -- getting either one of you down for very long . abby : thank you . those were the exact words i needed to hear . lily : sorry to just stop by like this . esther : uh ... oh , it 's fine . cane : hey . hey , i was n't expecting you . esther : uh , i 'll be in the kitchen if anyone needs me . lily : uh , i tried calling . this wo n't take long . cane : okay . lily : yeah . uh , i guess you did n't get my message ? cane : uh , no . uh , my battery died , and , uh , i 'm charging it . so , um , what 's up ? lily : um , i had an emergency that i needed your help with . cane : sure . what 's the emergency ? lily : i 'm going out of town to dallas on a business trip tomorrow night , and i thought maybe you could stay at the house with the twins while i 'm gone . cane : you want me to move back in , huh ? um ... yeah . i mean , i would love to spend more time with the kids , but , um ... lily : but what ? i thought you would jump at the chance . what 's stopping you ? billy : tell me again why we 're leaving without just a little sip of brandy ? phyllis : because i want you to myself . billy : well , that 's a damn fine reason . phyllis : [ chuckles ] you know , we 've been living together for the last few months , and i feel like we are not on the same page . like our minds are just a million miles apart . and i think in some ways we have failed to appreciate what we have right in front of us . billy : i could n't agree more . phyllis : yeah . victoria : hi . um , listen . billy : hey . victoria : i 'm sorry to interrupt your evening , but something 's come up . phyllis : always . it always does . billy : what is it ? victoria : i just heard from hilary . she had a guest cancel on her , and she wants me on her show tomorrow . billy : and you said yes with -- with no prep time ? victoria : i mean , of course i did . in a heartbeat . phyllis : why do n't you two talk , and i 'll be in the ladies room . jack : what is it ? phyllis : plans have changed . victoria 's going on `` the hilary hour `` tomorrow . jack : to promote the new men 's line ? phyllis : yes . we do n't need to just move fast . we need to move now . we need to get the new men 's products out of the warehouse and delivered to fenmore 's immediately . jack : then take care of it . phyllis : are you sure about this ? jack : yes , i 'm sure . i told you , you 're in charge of this . take care of it . phyllis : consider it done . billy : look , i know you want to move on this soon , but we got to put the brakes on , okay ? hilary will understand . we 're just not ready to launch . victoria : we 're ready enough . billy : vick , you 're gon na go on there , and you 're gon na talk about the extended line , which includes this new face mask . people are gon na get excited about it , and we 're not gon na have enough product for them to buy . victoria : listen , i just want to keep up the momentum . i want to stay ahead of the pack . and what better way than to surprise our competitors ? especially jabot ? billy : okay , but we got a schedule for this -- victoria : i know it 's gon na make things crazier than they already are . but we can handle this , billy . billy : okay , fine . we 'll figure it out . victoria : okay . thank you . billy : what is that ? victoria : what ? billy : what 's on your face right here ? victoria : oh , you can see it ? oh , damn it . i put on a ton of concealer . billy : victoria , what happened ? victoria : uh , nothing . it 's not a big deal . it was a fender bender . billy : what ? victoria : yes , earlier tonight . it 's not a big deal . billy : are you okay ? victoria : it was a minor thing . i 'm okay . the only thing i 'm concerned about is that it 's gone before i appear on hilary 's show . billy : it 's not that bad , but ... victoria : yeah , but the camera sees every flaw , so ... oh , well . it 's fine . really . phyllis : you all finished here ? ready to take this guy home . victoria : yep . all done . i 'll see you bright and early tomorrow . we have a big day . billy : okay . scott : `` county connect `` ? paul : right . that is the name of the llc they used to rent the house the prostitutes were living in . that is , until the boss decided to suddenly move them to wherever they are now . sharon : well , you always said these people would be hiding behind a dummy business . now we have a name to go on . paul : [ groans , exhales ] when you say `` we , `` sharon , i certainly hope you mean the police department ? and it is just a name . i would n't get too excited . i would expect to see a string of shell companies behind this one . and remember , it would be for the express purpose to bury the names of the people running it . sharon : how long will it take to cut through all of that and get to the real owner ? paul : it 's probably gon na take a while . but i have the forensic accountant team working on it now . scott : well , thanks for sharing that . but if it 's all the same , i 'm gon na pursue it myself for my article . paul : yeah , i figured you might . i just want to ask one thing . scott : that i keep it as discreet as possible , and i let you know if i hear of anything . i know how this works . paul : and that you do n't take any unnecessary risks and do anything dangerous . because i would have to answer to lauren . sharon : i 'll keep him in line , too . scott : she always does . sharon : well , thanks for coming by , paul . and thanks for delivering this information personally . paul : okay . i 'm serious , though . please . sharon : well , it 's a start . scott : now for the fun part . unraveling miles and miles of muddle paperwork to get to the source . sharon : you know , you 're a great journalist . scott : and researcher . sharon : and researcher . but do you really think that you can do this faster and more thoroughly than the police can ? scott : the cops have plenty of resources at their disposal . but , uh ... i have something they do n't have . zack : feels so good seeing you smile again . abby : well , it 's all on account of you being a phenomenal listener and an all- around sweetheart . zack : tell you what . i 'm starved . i bet you are , too . let me get something to go with the wine . abby : yeah , now that you mention it , i could use something to eat . zack : i 'll be right back . abby : okay . zack : what are you doing here , natalia ? you 're not supposed to be working in genoa city . i specifically told you that when we moved you to the new house . natalia : i know , but leon is boss now . zack : excuse me ? natalia : he tells me -- he tells me who to see and wh - where to work . i tell him that you will be very angry , but he -- zack : i ca n't believe this . natalia : my arm , please . let go . zack : convince your date that you ca n't wait to get him back to his room . then get the hell out of here . move ! [ sighs ] leon , i need to talk to you . give me a call , asap . [ exhales deeply ] cane : come here . have a seat . lily : i do n't want to have a seat . i want to know why you 're hesitating . since you moved out , you 've wanted to spend more time with the kids . cane : yeah , that 's true . i do . lily : okay , well , here 's your opportunity . you get to spend several days with them . you can wake up and have breakfast , and dinner , and shoot hoops , have a normal routine -- cane : sounds fantastic . it really does . it 's just the timing . it 's just not good right now . you 're kind of just dropping this on me , and i -- lily : well , if it has to do with your job at chancellor , the commute 's the same . cane : it 's not that . juliet : oh , hands down , that is the most comfortable bed i have ever been in . and that rain head in the shower ? oh , my god ! it was pure heaven . it will not take me long to get used to living here . lily : you 're living together ? cane : i hope now you understand why i asked juliet to stay here . because i ca n't have her stay at the club on her own while she 's having problems with the pregnancy . and at least here , i can take care of her , and esther can help . lily : you do n't have to explain anything to me . i get why you made your choice , and i really hope that -- that everything is okay . and , plus , we 're getting divorced , so you can live your life how you want . cane : all right , just -- juliet : just so you know , this is all about the baby . there is nothing going on between cane and me . lily : so , you do n't want to stay at the house with the twins because you would rather be here instead ? cane : well , hang on a second . no , i did n't say that . i did n't say that to you . and i did n't get a chance to answer earlier because i was trying to tell you about juliet . look , i do n't have a problem staying at the house with the kids while you go to dallas . 'cause i already said to you that esther can take care of her while i 'm gone . she 'll be fine . juliet : yeah , of course i will . and you should be with charlie and mattie . cane : and if she needs me , she can call me . right ? juliet : yeah , i wo n't forget . cane : okay . juliet : well , excuse me . i 'm gon na go finish unpacking . cane : i know that this is a shock for you . lily : cane , just ... stop . abby : oh , no ! you got to be quick . zack : [ laughs ] i could watch you do that all day . abby : what , chew ? [ laughs ] zack : it 's pretty adorable . just like everything else you do . abby : he finally notices . zack : oh , please . i noticed a long time ago . so , how about it ? how you feeling now that you got this food in you ? abby : i definitely feel much better than when i first walked in . zack : i 'm glad . abby : [ laughs ] zack : what 's going on in that beautiful head of yours ? abby : i was just thinking , um ... you 're full of surprises . zack : uh - oh . what 'd i do this time ? abby : how you insisted on seeing me tonight , even though i told you i was in a lousy mood . and how attentive you are , and such a good listener . i feel like i really saw a different side to you . one that i really liked . and i 've just -- i 've never felt closer to you before . zack : i feel the same . abby : you know , i 've been wondering where things stood between us . i mean , where you stood . if this relationship was important to you . and , well , i was hoping -- i need to know -- [ cellphone rings ] what , you 're -- zack : abby , i 'm sorry ... abby : you 're not actually gon na take that now ? zack : i know . again , i 'm sorry . abby : i was about to tell -- zack : i 'll be right back . jack : i highly doubt they have a doctor with them . what would be graham 's incentive for keeping my mother alive ? all he cares about is the millions he 's going to inherit from her . he 's not going to let anything or anyone come between him and that money . paul : jack , i 'm truly sorry that you and your family have to go through this . jack : paul , we have to find her . paul : and i sincerely hope you do . and soon . graham has dina 's power of attorney . he was well within his rights to have her released from memorial . and it was not illegal for them to leave town together . jack : i know all that . but there is something you can do for me -- if you 're willing . [ cellphone chimes ] sorry . just take a moment . just a work thing . billy : this late ? phyllis : well , let 's not worry about that . let 's focus on the things that need to get done . okay ? you know what we need ? billy : i do n't need anything but you . phyllis : we need champagne . i 'm gon na get the glasses . billy : i 'll get the music . phyllis : awesome . [ celllphone chimes ] billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : where 's that music you said you 'd put on ? what are you doing with my phone ? hot pockets satisfies hunger ... sharon : so , you working for newman might be what finally brings down these vicious criminals . scott : all i need is victor 's approval , and his resources . sharon : you think you 'll get it ? scott : i have to . `` no `` is n't an option . i need to reach out to his backroom legal team -- his sharks who can put their legally- and ethically - gray methods to good use for once . maybe with their help , i can uncover the real mastermind behind the fake corporation . zack : i do n't care if it was a platinum - level request specifically for natalia . and i do n't care how much money was in it . there are people in this town who are looking for any connection to alice and crystal . they can not -- i repeat , can not -- see natalia . understood ? yeah , you 're damn right it wo n't happen again . abby ! hey , i 'm so sorry . i should never had put you on hold like that . abby : then why did you ? zack : because i ca n't help myself . there are times where i know i should stop working , but i can't . i need to stop that . abby : [ scoffs ] it 's always the same excuse with you . zack : abby -- abby : look , i take work just as seriously as you do , but that does n't mean i - i peel off in the middle of a personal conversation to take a business call . it 's rude . i was embarrassed , zack . you left me sitting there . i would n't treat you that way . i would n't treat anyone that way . i - it was like i was so unimportant , like i would be happy to just sit there and wait for you . well , i 'm not , okay ? you ca n't do that to people . zack : everything you just said -- you 're absolutely right . there 's a reason for it . just let me explain . you 've been an executive for a long time . this is my first big break . i 've been struggling for so many years . now that i 've had a little bit of success , i do n't want to risk it . abby : look , i get that . but that does n't excuse what you just did . you need to figure out what your priorities are . zack : i do n't want to lose you , abby . i know that you 've been burned in the past , and that you need someone you can rely on . i swear , you can count on me . abby : i really want to believe you . zack : you can . i need you to . because you are , by far , the most incredible woman i 've ever met . come back to the table . please ? so i can keep telling you how much you mean to me . cane : hey , hey , do n't go . all right ? stay here so we can talk this out . come on . lily : talk about what ? juliet ? no , thank you . i will pass . cane : all right , listen , i - i -- [ sighs ] lily : cane , listen . you can do whatever you want , okay ? you can . but at some point , you have to tell the kids , 'cause i 'm not gon na do it for you . cane : i do n't expect you to do it for me , okay ? lily : good . cane : when the time is right , i 'll tell them . and i think it 's great . i will be able to spend more time and reconnect , okay ? lily : i hope so . cane : all right . lily : for their sake . because they need their father . cane : i know they need their father . and i 'll always be their father , irrespective of the fact that you 're the one who asked me for the divorce . lily : [ scoffs ] speaking of divorce , michael has n't received your copy of the signed papers . cane : yeah , no , i , um ... i 've been too busy with my new job to -- to sign them . lily : well , you seem to be moving on in other ways , so i do n't know what 's holding you back . jack : and after all that , we still do n't have a flight plan . without it , the trail goes cold . paul : well , a private jet does complicate things , jack . jack : well , i am asking you to un - complicate things . you 're the chief of police . your wife is the d.a . you have connections at the highest level . surely you can get this information . paul : jack -- jack : paul , i saw how devoted you were to mary , god rest her soul . you would have done anything for your mother . paul : you 're right . i would 've . jack : so ? paul : all right . i will do whatever i can to find your mother . but there are no guarantees . jack : thank you . i will not be able to rest until i know she is away from that guy and back home where she belongs . billy : jabot 's launching a new men 's line ? phyllis : yeah . billy : i thought they were n't doing much with this line anymore . phyllis : well , they are . billy : [ scoffs ] you knew about this , and you did n't tell me ? you 're handling this for jack , and you did n't -- you did n't tell me about this ? ! phyllis : i 'm sorry , are you offended that i have not told you absolutely everything ? billy : well -- phyllis : okay ? because we both know that you 're not telling me everything . billy : what are you talking about ? phyllis : oh , it 's amazing . you 're even lying right now . let me ask you something . why should i tell you anything when you are more than willing to help yourself to my phone and my computer ? ! i know . i know . i know you 've been using me . billy : okay -- phyllis : i know that you have been using me and then lying to my face , and i want to know why ! why did you do this to me ? !	cane agrees to stay with the kids while lily goes on a business trip and lily is hurt to find out juliet is living with cane although it is just for the sake of the baby . lily asks cane to sign the divorce papers so that they can move on with their lives . jack asks paul to help find dina and he says he will do everything he can to help find dina . zack sees natalia with a date at the club and makes it clear to leon that natalia ca n't work in genoa city because people are investigating the sex ring . paul tells scott and sharon that camera 's caught alice leaving the hospital and taking a cab but they have no idea where she went from there . abby gets in an argument with zack because he left her while she was talking to him to go take a business call . victoria gets in a fender bender and chelsea is there to help and victoria asks chelsea not to tell anyone about the minor accident . victoria asks billy to help her get ready for a last minute interview with hilary and he agrees to help although he thinks that she should reschedule the interview . billy sees a message on phyllis 's phone that angers him because jabot is planning to roll out a men 's line and he is upset phyllis did n't tell him about it . phyllis tells him that she knows he has been using her computer to get jabot information and they begin a heated argument about the situation .
[ previously_on ] sharon : is this a date ? rey : that 's for you to judge . cane : so you analyzed the handwriting , and you have determined that ... they are katherine 's initials on the pages . yes , those initials are authentic . esther : then it 's true ! jill : katherine left ... all that money ... to you . adam : knock yourself out . try not to wreck the place . what 's going on with my son ? how did he break his arm ? nick : well , he was at the park , and he threw himself off the jungle gym , claiming he was invincible . you still think you do n't need come home ? phyllis : let 's see what my partners at the grand phoenix are up to today . hmm . privacy -- it just ai n't what it used to be . chelsea : oh , thank god you 're here . nick : we had some trouble getting out of vegas . adam : how is connor ? chelsea : exhausted . he fell asleep on the couch last night . i let him stay there . adam : [ sighs ] god , that poor kid must have been freaking out . chelsea : not half as much as i was . the doctor just kept reassuring me that -- that he 's gon na be okay , you know , but ... i just -- nick : hey . it 's gon na be okay . chelsea : [ voice breaking ] i know . i know , it could have been a lot worse , but i just -- nick : but it wasn't . chelsea : i know , i know , but i was here by myself , and it just -- nick : we 're here now . we 're here . chelsea : [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] thank you for coming . adam : i want to see my son . chelsea : whoa . we need to get a few things straight first . mariah : hey . you are looking at the power broker who just signed becca c . sharon : who ? mariah : the second runner - up on `` singles mingle , `` the hot , new reality show . sharon : oh ... mariah : you know what , it 's fine because by the time i 'm done with her , everyone is gon na know her . she 's gon na be just as big as the kardashians . and guess what the best part is ? sharon : i give up . mariah : she came to me . yeah , i mean , how amazing is that ? i have clients knocking on my door . sharon : wow ! you 're gon na be turning people away soon . mariah : just the thought of that is insane . [ laughs ] sharon : by this time next year , you 're gon na be as famous as the people you represent . mariah : yeah , i guess i 'm doing something right , despite what theo vanderwhoozit thinks . sharon : well , you 're always gon na have haters . mariah : i 'm not gon na let him get to me . sharon : it 's so good seeing you this happy . mariah : yeah , if only it was contagious . sharon : yeah , would n't it be nice if everybody felt as good as you do ? mariah : i 'd settle for just you . cane : there 's no esther today ? jill : no , she claims that she has to watch bella . cane : [ sighs ] jill : when the going gets tough , esther turns chicken . cane : yeah , well , she probably does n't want to hurt devon . jill : you think i 'm looking forward to it , to telling him that his grandmother did not leave him her fortune ? cane : listen , uh , i 've been thinking about this , okay ? jill : [ chuckling ] oh ... cane : maybe we should , uh , fill her in what we 've learned . jill : what ? absolutely not . cane : she 's going to find out eventually , you know ? jill : well , it 's not gon na be from us . this is a family matter . i do not trust her . she dragged my grandson into this and smeared his good name . cane : yeah , and it 's up to us to tell devon the news . jill : [ sighs ] oh , god . that is the way it should be . cane : okay . well , let 's do it . call him . jill : okay . [ cellphone rings ] devon : hello , jill . jill : hi , devon . so , i 'm sitting here with cane . he 's back from vegas . we 're in the grand phoenix . devon : mm , i 'm happy to hear that he got home safely . jill : yeah . yeah , um ... and there is something that we need to talk to you about . devon : jill , if this is about the will ... jill : well , as a matter of fact , yeah , it is . devon : okay , i do n't want to talk about it . jill : yeah , i know , but -- devon : jill , i 've already told you , i 've made up my mind , okay ? jill : devon , listen to me . we have proof that katherine 's will was falsified . devon , are you there ? he hung up on me . cane : do you think he heard what you said ? adam : why did you insist i come back here if you 're not going to let me see connor ? chelsea : i am gon na let you see him , but you ca n't just go charging in there . he 's hurt and angry and sad . adam : all right . i know that . thanks to me . chelsea : i truly believe that you 're the only person who can help right now . that 's why i asked nick to bring you back . adam : okay , then ... let me see him . additional sponsorship mariah : spill the tea . how 's life ? sharon : good . i just had a nice visit with faith . mariah : yeah ? how is she handling the `` victor 's dead -- just kidding ! `` situation ? sharon : like a trooper . she actually said it 's not the craziest thing grandpa 's ever done . mariah : oh , wow . wow , i wish i was half as mature as her when i was her age . actually , i wish i was half as mature as her now . [ both laugh ] but , you know , nobody else is coming back from the dead , so ... she has nothing else to worry about . sharon : yeah . with victor retiring and adam leaving town ... that 's enough newman family drama for one week . [ laughs ] mariah : so , how are you online psych classes that you 've been taking going ? sharon : challenging , but good . mariah : well , i 'm sure you 're gon na ace them , and you are gon na breeze the rest of your master 's degree program . sharon : hope you 're right . mariah : so , we covered victor , adam , faith , grad school . is there anything else you want to mention , or should we just ... get real ? sharon : define `` real . `` mariah : where things stand with a certain detective . sharon : oh ! oh , honestly , i -- i do n't know . mariah : but you want them to stand somewhere . sharon : um ... you know what , i do n't think that he does . mariah : did he say that ? sharon : no , that 's just it . i mean , i have n't talked to him . i have n't heard from him since our last date . mariah : so call him . sharon : i do n't think so . you know , it just feels kind of weird . mariah : mom , you have to take risks , and you have to put yourself out there . sharon : well , thank you for that advice , but , you know , sometimes life just takes you in another direction , and you just have to go with it . mariah : yes . i agree . you definitely need to take what life hands you . rey : coffee to go , please . jill : well , the nerve ... he hung up on me . his grandmother would be appalled . well , maybe she would n't be appalled , but she 'd want this thing settled . cane : well , that 's gon na be tough if we ca n't get him to meet with us . jill : he needs to see the report the forensics expert gave us . cane : all right , listen , even if he does , he 's under no legal obligation to abide by the authentic pages of the will . jill : what about his moral obligation ? cane : would that be enough to make you give up billions ? jill : we 're not talking about me , we 're talking about devon , okay ? and i 'm sure that right now his conscience is telling him to do the right thing . cane : and what do you think that is ? [ cellphones chime ] cane : [ sighs ] well ... i guess we 're about to find out . connor : dad . you came back . adam : hiya , peanut . i heard you were asking for me . connor : do you hate me ? adam : no , connor . no . no , no , i could never hate you . i love you . connor : then why 'd you leave ? adam : [ sighs ] well ... because i thought that you were better off without me in your life . connor : i wasn't . adam : yeah . yes , i can -- i can see that now . and i can see how much you really need me . connor : lucky i broke my arm . adam : that 's not the only reason that i came back , okay ? connor : [ sighs ] you swore you were gon na stay . then you took off . why should i believe anything you say ? adam : i know . i know , connor , and ... you know , i do n't blame you for not trusting me , but i promise you that , this time , i 'm staying . connor : that 's just another lie . adam : no , look , i 'm gon na prove to you that i 'm telling the truth . but , you know what , in the meantime , you ca n't go throwing yourself off a jungle gym thinking that you 're invincible , connor . connor : why not ? adam : because you 're not . no one is invincible . connor : you said -- adam : you 're right , i did say that grandpa was , and , you know what , i was wrong . he can be hurt . he can be hurt just like the rest of us . and the last thing that i want is for you to be hurt . connor : too late . adam : listen , i 'm gon na make it up to you . connor : how ? adam : by being there for everything . everything -- soccer games , baseball practice , bike rides , homework ... you give me a chance , and i will be the dad that you deserve . hmm ? connor : you mean it ? you really want to be a part of my life ? adam : more than anything . connor : then let me live with you . adam : i would love for you to live with me , but it 's your mom 's call . connor : why ? adam : because i trust her to do what 's best for you . connor : please , mom . chelsea : okay . you can stay with your dad . nick : chelsea . connor : yes ! i 'm gon na pack ! nick : look , i think we should talk about this . adam : well , uh , you heard her , nick . nick : i know how worried you are . chelsea : i know , but you do n't know . you were n't there . you did n't see him jump off that jungle gym . you did n't see him lying there in excruciating pain . i -- i ca n't get the image out of my mind . nick : yeah , i know he 's going through a very rough time . chelsea : if this is what it takes to help him , then i have to do it . i ca n't -- i ca n't let anything else happen to him . nick : what happened at that park is not your fault . adam : listen , i 'm not the one who let him think his grandpa was dead ... chelsea : stop it , please . stop , both of you . adam : listen , you 're right . we need to focus on what 's best for our son , and i think that him staying with me will show him that i 'm gon na stick around . and that i 'm committed to being his father . chelsea : this is temporary , adam . i 'm not giving you custody . adam : i totally understand that . okay , well , um ... i 'm gon na go get stuff ready at my place , and i 'll , uh , give you some time to say goodbye . do you want to bring him by , or should i come back and pick him up ? nick : we will bring him . adam : i 'll see you later . chelsea : i ca n't believe that just happened . nick : neither can i . elena : hey . nate : hey ! this is a nice surprise . elena : yeah . mind if i join you ? nate : not at all . elena : [ sighs ] nate : must have a big night planned , hitting the caffeine this late in the day . elena : i 'm actually heading back to the hospital later . nate : oh , rosie got you pulling another double ? elena : i volunteered . nate : hmm . elena : `` hmm , `` that was nice of me ? nate : i 'm sure whoever you 're filling in for thinks so . elena : and you do n't ? nate : i ca n't help but wonder if you 're avoiding going home . elena : [ sighs ] devon keeps telling me that he 's done with this whole will situation , but he ca n't let it go . and i 've tried to help him , but i think because i never knew katherine or hilary , he thinks i just do n't understand . nate : i 'm sure he does n't mean to shut you out . elena : i know , but i still feel helpless . so i feel like i need to do something useful . nate : that 's why you 're working so much ? elena : i think i can do more for my patients than i can for devon right now . jill : thank you for seeing us , devon . devon : yep . let 's make it quick . cane : okay . we know this is n't easy for you . okay . [ doorbell rings ] devon : come in . amanda : i assume that this about -- jill : what is she doing here ? devon : i asked her to come here . jill : she has nothing to do with this . devon : well , she represents chance , and you guys are claiming that you have proof to what chance is saying is true . jill : well , we do . we do , but i 'm not saying another word in front of her . devon : i assumed that the three of you were all working together now . jill : not in any way , devon . [ scoffs ] we only want to speak with people who care deeply about your grandmother . devon : she 's gon na stay because i want her to bring my message back to whoever it is she 's representing . amanda : i told you , i work for chance . jill : i still find that so hard to believe . cane : okay , listen . what is the message ? devon : the message is , i want to see irrefutable proof that the will pages were forged , and if you guys ca n't provide that for me , then i 'm gon na be done with this . cane : agreed . all right . these are the original pages from , uh , katherine 's will . i got them in vegas . uh , they 're the same as the photocopies that ms . sinclair showed us . devon : okay . so how am i supposed to know that these are real ? cane : because of this . devon : and what is this ? jill : that is a report from a forensics expert . cane : chemical testing was done on the pages from katherine 's will that were read that stipulate you get half of her estate . uh , it seems they were on a different bond from the rest of the document , while the others are a perfect match . we also had a handwriting analysis done on the will that was read , and it turns out that the , uh -- her initials were forged , and ... those ones aren't . jill : what it comes down to , devon ... the pages that cane found , they represent katherine 's wishes . rey : hello . sharon : hi ! rey : mariah . mariah : hi , rey . rey : am i interrupting ? mariah : nope . no . i was , uh , just leaving , actually . rey : oh , am i chasing you off again ? mariah : no , i , um ... i have , um ... rey : yeah , another meeting . mariah : no . i have , um ... i got to go to ... cardio boxing . rey : ooh ! sharon : cardio boxing . mariah : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . it 's , uh -- it 's great . awesome workout . really leans you out , eventually , and , uh , i , uh -- i got to go to it now . okay , bye . rey : bye . yeah . part of me thinks she wants us back together again . sharon : well , she means well . rey : does that mean you do n't like her playing matchmaker ? sharon : no , no , i just -- you know , we 're both adults . we can decide whether we want to see each other . rey : that 's a good point . sharon : so , you know , if you 've changed your mind about us going on a second , second date , then ... rey : changed my mind ? sharon : yeah , i mean , because i did n't hear from you , so i just assumed ... rey : oh , yeah , i 'm sorry . work has been insane , and my dad got back into town , bringing on a whole set of problems . sharon : i understand . rey : good , because i definitely have n't changed my mind . unless you have . sharon : no . no , i think , actually , we should probably both put something in our calendar ... rey : yes . sharon : ... before mariah comes up with some crazy plan . rey : yeah , like locking us in a restaurant after hours or sending us on a hot- air balloon ride ? sharon : or locking us into a dark basement . rey : that 's her idea of romance ? sharon : well , it 's mariah . rey : well , if that 's the case , what are you doing tonight ? sharon : i 'm going out on a date with you ? nick : i never though in a million years you 'd go along with it . chelsea : i have to do what 's best for connor . nick : by handing him over to that manipulative bastard ? chelsea : i know how hard it was for you ... to get adam to come back here , after what he did to your dad . nick : you know , he claims he was n't trying to kill my dad , he was just trying to scare him , but that does n't change the fact that my dad almost died . and now connor 's gon na go live with him . chelsea : adam would never hurt connor . nick : everyone he touches gets hurt . chelsea : my son is in pain , nick . and i need it to stop . nick : yeah , of course . i do n't want to make this harder for you . if this is what you feel like you have to do , then you know i 'll support you . chelsea : thank you . nick : i 'll , uh ... i 'll go get him , then we 'll drive him over to adam 's . chelsea : no , i -- i think i need to do this alone . [ door unlocking ] phyllis : adam ! adam : i 'm home ! phyllis : what -- you -- wait a second , even the newman jet could n't get you here this quick . adam : [ sighs ] phyllis , i do n't have time to figure out what you 're talking about . phyllis : no , i texted you . obviously chelsea got to you first . adam : i wonder where she figured out how to find me . phyllis : well , i figured you 'd want to know that your son needed you . adam : wow . that 's really sweet . thank you . but now you 've got to leave . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . the home depot has on - trend styles , phyllis : where am i supposed to go ? adam : you co - own a hotel , phyllis . phyllis : yeah . the grand phoenix , would you believe , is booked up ? adam : uh , no . phyllis : come on , there 's a spare room upstairs . adam : phyllis , you ca n't stay here . i 've got someone else moving in . phyllis : oh ! what 's her name ? adam : ha , ha . it 's connor , so ... if you do n't mind ... phyllis : oh , no , adam . you kidnapped connor ? oh , no , i just -- i ... i mean , that 's obviously what happened because chelsea and nick would never go along with this . adam : actually , they are packing his things as we speak . phyllis : wait a second . wait a second . chelsea is allowing you to raise her son ? adam : connor is also my son , which is why chelsea agreed to let him live with me . phyllis : what did nick say ? adam : uh , my brother did n't get a vote . phyllis : i ca n't believe that chelsea 's going along with this . adam : well , she knows how much i love my son and how much he needs me . phyllis : well , i 'm really happy for you . i hope everything works out . adam : [ groans ] it will . phyllis : i do n't think you realize that i 'm the only real friend you have in this town . nick : all right . car 's all packed up . connor : great . let 's go . chelsea : are you gon na say goodbye to nick ? connor : bye , nick . chelsea : connor . connor : sorry . nick : that 's all right . man , going to live with your dad , it 's pretty cool . i can tell you 're super pumped . connor : i ca n't wait to get there . nick : i know . you 're gon na have the best time . but just know , we 're still planning on seeing you a lot , okay ? and we still got ice cream every wednesday night . and you know i 'm not gon na miss any of your games , right ? and if you need anything , i do n't care what it is or what time of day it is , you call , all right ? connor : sure . nick : come here . you be a good boy . connor : can we go now ? chelsea : yeah . thank you . amanda : why did n't chance send these to me in the first place instead of the copies ? cane : i do n't know , but only he can tell you that . jill : you 'd think he would have , if he 's your client . amanda : i am not the only one he is dodging , jill . he 's a real man of mystery , your grandson . jill : mm . well , we , um ... we have the pages , and they 've been authenticated , so that 's all that matters . amanda : maybe to you , but i think i 'm owed an apology . jill : [ scoffs ] for what ? amanda : for all the times that i was called a liar since i stepped foot in this town . i mean , these prove that i was telling the truth . perhaps i should thank you for that much . jill : i did n't do it for you . and if you think i 'm gon na apologize -- cane : let 's just stick to the information here in the report . listen ... everyone wanted to know katherine 's true intentions , and now we do . jill : devon , this does n't mean that she loved you any less . cane : meeting you and having you in her life , it just -- it was the world to her . devon : and yet ... cane : this is the last thing i expected , okay ? i mean , i was more than happy with katherine putting me in charge of chancellor industries . jill : i know , and we all came to appreciate what she left us . that 's why these pages were such a shock . cane : devon , i ca n't believe that this is real . jill : but it is real , and now we 've got to figure out where to go from here . cane : there 's nothing legally that we can do . jill : this is a moral and an ethical decision . so ... what happens next -- devon : what happens next , jill , is up to me . elena : [ groans ] i 'm so sorry , nate . nate : abby and i see life differently . elena : i feel horrible for trying to force you to fix things with her . i really thought you guys would work it out . nate : well , now i know for sure we ca n't , and i can move on . elena : you know , if you want , there is this cute resident i can hook you up with . nate : do n't you have to get back to work ? elena : not for a while , and i have her number . [ cellphone chimes ] nate : the hospital ? elena : no , devon . ' `` new developments with the will . i could really use you here . `` nate : that does n't sound good . elena : no , it doesn't . um , i got to go . nate : i 'll come with you , just in case you need backup . elena : let 's go . rey : i should probably go home and change . what do you wear on a second , second date ? sharon : you know , what you 're wearing 's fine . casual , sexy ... rey : ah ! well , if that 's what we 're going for , you ... nailed it . sharon : wardrobe settled . where do we go ? [ cellphone chimes ] uh , maybe mariah can suggest someplace . sharon : what ? rey : i got to take this . you and mariah figure out where we 're going tonight . mariah : hey . sharon : how was , uh , cardio boxing ? mariah : what ? oh ! yes . it was , uh -- it was awesome . yeah . i just think i pulled something . how did things go with rey ? sharon : really well . we 're actually planning , uh , where we 're gon na go our date , tonight . mariah : you 're going on a date tonight ? sharon : was n't that the idea behind you pretending to leave ? mariah : yes ! yes ! absolutely . well , i -- i 'm so happy . are you happy ? please tell me you 're happy . sharon : i 'm very happy . mariah : oh , good . i knew things would work between the two of you . i did . sharon : yeah , i was n't so sure . but , you know , now with adam out of the picture ... i , um -- i think that rey and i could have a real shot at something . phyllis : nice touch . adam : i 'm not staging the place , phyllis . this is actually for real . phyllis : the way you feel about your son , that maybe the only real thing about you . adam : hm . i think there 's a compliment in there somewhere . [ clears throat ] phyllis : connor 's a lucky kid . adam : well , i just hope i have n't screwed him up too much . phyllis : nah , kids bounce back . as long as they know that have someone who cares about them in their corner , they 're okay . adam : yeah , i guess summer did n't turn out that bad . phyllis : i think there 's a compliment in there somewhere . adam : ha , ha . [ clears throat ] phyllis : connor will , too . adam : it is nice to know there 's one person who does n't think i suck as a dad . phyllis : well , the most important person , your son , thinks you 're aces . [ doorbell rings ] adam : hey ! come on in . connor : hi , dad ! adam : hey . here , let me help you with that . chelsea : what are you doing here ? adam : uh ... she was just leaving . phyllis : yeah . so , hey , connor . i 'm gon na tell you something . listen to him , all right ? because he knows what he 's doing . adam : hey . i got your room all ready for you . connor : can i check it out ? adam : yes ! sure . right up there . connor : bye , mom . chelsea : bye , baby . make sure you brush your teeth , okay ? and -- and , uh , no video games , connor , till after your homework ! [ sighs ] adam : i will make sure he follows the rules , i promise . chelsea : [ sighs ] i ca n't help worrying . adam : yeah . listen . i know that i have him let him down , but i promise you , this time is gon na be different . okay ? i 'm gon na be the father that -- that our son deserves . be a man that he can look up to and -- and respect . chelsea : i feel like i should help him get settled in . connor : dad , come play video games with me ! adam : i 'll be right there , bud ! listen . i got this . chelsea : adam ... our son can not take any more trauma . adam : i know , and there wo n't be any . i promise . okay ? you have my word . chelsea : if you break it ... adam : i won't . listen , thank you for doing this . i promise you that it is gon na be a good thing for connor . chelsea : it better . adam : it will . all right , buddy , what games did you bring , huh ? devon : my grandma did n't leave me the money . elena : oh , honey . nate : are you sure ? devon : pretty sure , nate . cane and jill had proof , and it 's a report right there . elena : i 'm sorry , honey . devon : it 's -- [ sighs ] you know , if she would have left it to someone she was related to , like tucker or mackenzie , i could totally understand that , i really could , but she did n't even pick somebody decent . she picked damn cane . it 's a guy that 's broken my sister 's heart over and over again . that 's who she picked . nate : this has got to be killing you , man . elena : what can we do ? devon : there 's nothing anybody can do . elena : okay , well , how did you leave things with jill and cane ? devon : i did n't give them any answers . elena : it 's a huge decision . i think you should take all the time you need . devon : i mean , inheriting that money changed my whole life , so now if i have to give it all back ... jill : that was difficult . cane : i hated hurting devon like that . jill : what do you think he 's gon na do ? cane : i do n't have any idea . so we 'll just have to wait to see what his heart tells him to do . jill : if he does n't do anything , are you gon na let it go ? devon : when katherine left me this inheritance , i did n't know why . i had no idea . and then i finally allowed myself to believe that it was a sign in her faith in me , and i wanted to honor that , so i started donating it and started giving it to charity , and ... all of that now just feels like one big lie . elena : no , every dollar you gave to charity was done with pure and honest intentions . nate : she 's right , man . you did n't know somebody messed with the will . devon : well , i sure do now , and i do n't know what to do about it . nate : i can only think of one person who would . devon : neil ? nate : if he were here , what would he say ? amanda : that was not the agreement . i said no . no ! [ scoffs ] i 'm gon na have to call you back . phyllis : you did n't have to hang up so quickly on my account . amanda : it was a private conversation . phyllis : huh . okay . well , if you 're gon na stay here , you better get used to my being around . amanda : you 're part owner , yes . i know . phyllis : that . and , as of today , i 'm moving in . say hello to your new neighbor . nick : this is temporary . chelsea : [ sighs ] i want my sweet boy back . nick : i know . chelsea : if i did n't do this , i would have lost connor forever . i ca n't let that happen . nick : it won't . i promise . connor : even with a broken arm , i beat you ! adam : [ laughs ] well , we 're gon na have a lot of rematches , now that you 're staying with me . connor : dad .... adam : mm - hmm ? connor : when you left , i was afraid you were never coming back . adam : [ sighs ] listen . i screwed up , big time . but not for one second did i ever stop loving you . connor : [ sighs ] i know . adam : yeah ? because i do n't ever want you to think that your dad does n't want you . connor : as long as i 'm living here , i never will . adam : so , what do you want to do next ? hmm ? anything you want . connor : hmm . how about you sign my cast ? adam : what ? the first ? i 'm honored , connor . of course . all right . this is gon na be so great , with us living here together again . after all these years ... connor : i 've missed you , dad . adam : i missed you , too , son . but , from now on , we 're gon na be inseparable .	sharon and rey made a date . sharon told mariah she and rey could have a chance now that adam was gone . elena told nate she was n't sure how to help devon . jill and cane met with devon . devon and amanda saw the proof that cane was the true heir to katherine 's fortune . devon grappled with the news and wondered what to do . elena and nate provided moral support . nate suggested devon think of how neil would handle this . adam and connor reunited , and adam vowed to make amends for leaving . connor had his broken arm in a cast . when connor asked to move in with adam , chelsea said yes . nick disapproved . chelsea did n't want to say yes , was afraid of what would happen to connor if she did n't allow it . phyllis gave adam a pep talk about parenting . connor moved into the penthouse . phyllis moved into the hotel , and she overheard amanda having an argument with someone . sharon tells mariah that with adam gone she feels like she and rey have a chance to rebuild their relationship and later she and rey plan a second date for tonight . cane and jill tell devon that the person they hired to authenticate the will says that the portion of the will that says devon is the heir to katherine 's fortune was written on a different type of bond paper than the rest of the will . the handwriting expert they hired also says that katherine 's initials were forged and devon is heartbroken . devon wonders why katherine would leave the money to cane instead of mac or another of her relatives . devon tells elena and nate the news and he wonders what he should do and nate advises him to think about what neil would do in this situation . adam returns home and connor is thrilled to see him and adam promises connor that he will become the father he deserves to have and he tells him he made a mistake leaving town . connor asks chelsea if he can live with adam and she makes the heartbreaking decision to let him move in with adam hoping that connor will become the sweet little boy he used to be .
lauren : ( gasps ) aah ! gloria : you wan na come to my son 's wedding ? sheila , ( british accent ) : well , yes , you can make that happen , gloria , ca n't you ? gloria : well , i suppose i could talk to gina and see if she needs another waitress . sheila : oh , no , no , you misunderstand . i do n't want to be there as a server at the reception . i 'd like to attend as a guest . gloria : but you do n't even know michael and lauren . sheila : yes , i -- i know that 's true , but i was there the evening they announced their -- their wedding date , and they seem so much in love , and i do n't know , with saving your own life and everything that night , it just -- i 'd love to be a part of their special day . gloria : but i do n't really think that 's a good idea . sheila : oh , really , gloria , come on , it 's not that difficult , is it ? i mean , the entire family 's been wanting to thank me ever since that evening . i think this would be a fabulous way . gloria : i 'm sorry ... but i 'm just not comfortable with it . sheila : why not ? gloria : look , jennifer , i know you 're a friend of tom 's . sheila : tom 's got nothing to do with this ... although i did do you a huge favor when i bailed him out , did n't i ? hmm . you would n't want anyone to find out where that money came from , now , would you ? gloria : are you threatening me ? [ scene_break ] ( music playing ) victoria : i think we should end every workday like this . brad : mm - hmm . i 'm sold . ( knock on door ) ashley : excuse me . victoria : ashley . what the hell are you doing here ? ashley : well , i 'm here to see brad . i thought you 'd wan na know that your attorney sent over the divorce papers . you must be so delighted . brad : i do n't understand your attitude , ashley . we discussed this . ashley : no , we never discussed what 's in these papers , brad . brad : you 'll have to excuse me . i obviously need to deal with this -- right now . ashley : someplace neutral . brad : the coffeehouse . ashley : yeah , well , whatever . oh , victoria , i 'm so sorry for interrupting your evening . i did n't expect to find you ... here together . um , it sure explains a lot , though . [ scene_break ] dru : what are you doing here ? devon : i 'm workin ' , guys . dru : working ? neil : you took a job without asking permission ? devon : yeah , we talked about it , and you all told me that i can get a part- time job after school , right ? dru : okay , but we would have thought that you would have come to us first . devon : well , what 's the big deal ? i just wan na earn a little extra cash and give it to my mother . listen , i know you guys do n't think that it 's a good idea , okay , but you also told me that it 's my choice . neil : um , young man , we need to discuss this . dru : yeah . devon : i 'm in the middle of my shift right now . dru : well , we 're gon na wait until you get a break from your shift . okay ? we 'll wait . devon : okay , all right . i think i 'm due one in a few minutes , okay ? dru : good . [ scene_break ] brittany : i feel like i 'm all cried out . j.t . : and bobby would be proud of you ... the way you 're handling this . brittany : it 's so hard . j.t . : i know . jill : how are you doin ' , little one ? you know what ? i would like to take you out for a bite to eat . i asked esther , and she said she 'd watch joshua . brittany : oh , no thanks , jill . i 'm not really hungry . jill : oh , come on . it 'll do you good . just a change of scenery . we wo n't be long . i have a lot of work to finish up . j.t . : you know , i could use some food , too . what do you say , princess ? the three of us go out for a bite . brittany : okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : celebrating something ? victoria : mom . nikki : hey . victoria : oh , you 're back . it 's so good to see you . nikki : mm . victoria : oh . neil : you know , sweetheart , maybe we should n't make such a big issue about this job . dru : not make a big issue out of this ? neil , he should be focusing on his studies , enjoying his senior year . not worrying about his mother , and god bless her , but she is a recovering addict . neil : i know . dru : that 's too much for a young man his age to have to handle . neil : i know . nick : hey , guys , sorry . neil and dru : hey , nick . nick : it was good seeing you at the audition today . dru : yeah . neil : great seeing you , too , man . nick : so i 'm headin ' back to newman enterprises . you want a ride ? there 's something i 'd like to talk to you about . neil : well , i would but i 'm kind of in the middle of a family thing here . dru : i can handle that . neil : you sure ? dru : yeah , positive . nick : okay . dru : yeah . nick : bye , dru . dru : bye . neil : so what 's up ? nick : you know , news . i hope you like it . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , mom , you look great . nikki : ah , i feel great ... better than i have in a long time . just to get away with your father and spend time ... just what i needed . victoria : well , i 'm really glad to hear that . you know , i was a little worried about you before you left . nikki : i know . i was in a really bad place , but i 'm 100 % better now . it 's so good to see you . you look beautiful . so what are you celebrating ? victoria : oh , well , i 'm not exactly celebrating . i really am glad you 're back . i need some good old - fashioned motherly advice . nikki : oh , my goodness . my independent daughter needs advice about what ? victoria : well , you know , it 's been a while since i 've ... seriously dated someone . nikki : so you have a new man in your life . victoria : and it 's so wonderful , mom . nikki : well , i 'm thrilled for you . um , you seem worried , though . well , you know , i 'm not very good at relationships . ever since , uh , ryan died , i 've had trouble getting close to anyone . nikki : i know , sweetheart . a heartbreak like that , it just never really leaves you . victoria : no , it does n't . nikki : but you feel ready to move on now ? victoria : yes , i really do . only it 's a little complicated . nikki : sweetheart , please tell me you 're not talking about brad carlton . [ scene_break ] brad : so i do n't get it . i 'm not asking for anything unusual . ashley : well , you are demanding that we share custody of abby , 50 - 50 . brad : and ? we 've had joint custody since the separation . ashley : eh , that 's not exactly true . in the beginning , she lived primarily with you , and now she lives primarily with me . brad : so what 's the issue ? ashley : well , brad , given what i saw in victor 's office , your lifestyle is changing rapidly , and if abby 's spending 50 % of her time with you , actually means spending 50 % of her time with victoria , then i 've got a problem with that . brad : she has n't even seen victoria since the three of us had dinner , but you know what ? i 'm sure once they know each other better , they 'll bond . ashley : and if they do n't ? brad : on the off chance that happened , i 'm not going to force my daughter to spend time with someone who she does n't feel comfortable with . ashley : really ? would you be willing to put that in writing ? brad : what ? ashley : look , i do n't know what 's going on with you and victoria . i do n't know where it 's leading . if the two of you keep getting more and more involved , i do not want my daughter to be a part of that . [ scene_break ] lauren : mm ! tom : shut up . this wo n't take long . do n't fight me . michael : get the hell away from her ! lauren : help ! help ! michael : are you okay ? lauren : michael , get him out of of here ! michael : you son of a bitch . oh ! oh ! ( grunting ) [ scene_break ] jill : thanks for convincing brittany to go out . j.t . : i did n't do anything . ( cell phone rings ) excuse me a second . hello ? mac : i 'm back . j.t . : hi . welcome home . mac : do n't sound so excited . j.t . : where are you right now ? mac : at the coffeehouse . j.t . : okay , stay there . i 'll be right there . brittany : hi . i 'm ready whenever you are . j.t . : listen , brittany , uh , i ca n't go . mac just got home , and i need to go see her . so , uh , jill will take you , though , right ? jill : absolutely . j.t . : okay ? i 'll see you later . jill : well , i guess it 's just the two of us . brittany : oh , jill , look , i -- i hope you understand , but i really think i should stay . i do n't wan na leave joshua . jill : honey , you really need to get out . brittany : i 'm not hungry . maybe i 'll take a walk with j.t . when he comes home . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , devon . devon : yeah . kevin : um , look , i , uh , i overheard you telling your parents that you 're only working here part - time . devon : yeah , so ? kevin : so i ca n't let you work full - time if that 's not what the winters want , dude . you 're still a minor . devon : you know what , kevin ? i 'm old enough to work legally , man . that 's my decision . kevin : no , it 's my decision . i 'm your boss , and if that 's not what they want ... dru : excuse me , is there a problem ? devon : no . no , there 's no problem at all . kevin : actually , no . you know what , mrs. winters ? there is a problem . i think you have a right to know . when devon applied for a job here , he asked me to hire him full time . dru : who can believe you ? is he telling the truth ? devon : yes , ma'am . dru : okay , we 're takin ' a break effective immediately . excuse us . let 's go . [ scene_break ] gloria : yes , i 'll make sure he gets the message . mm - hmm , thank you for calling . so ... where were we ? sheila : you asked if i was threatening you , and the answer is ... no . gloria : then what , exactly , are you doing ? sheila : i 'm hoping to make a dream come true , actually . um , oh , gosh , okay . for years , i 've been looking in the fashion magazines and on the society pages where they 've got the -- the beautiful weddings with the -- the beautiful girl and the designer gown , and -- and all the food being prepared by three - star chefs , and -- and the rich and the famous flying in from all over the world . i was just ... oh , gosh , it 's like a fairy tale , is n't it ? i ... i 'm being childish , are n't i ? gloria : no , no , no , no . actually , i 've had the same fantasies . i used to read about how the other half lived , and i always wanted to be a part of that ... and it 's true . none of this would be happening if you had n't saved my life . sheila : i -- i do swear that i wo n't interfere with your special family time . you wo n't even know i 'm there . nobody will , i promise . gloria : all right . all right . i 'll put you on my guest list . sheila : oh . thank you , friend . thank you so much . oh , you 've no idea of what this means to me . you do n't . oh , i know how busy you are arranging and everything . so i 'll let myself out . thank you , thank you . good night . gloria : good night . [ scene_break ] michael : unh ! lauren : mm ! oh , oh , oh ! tom : and if you put up a fight , you 're gon na get the same . lauren : ( crying ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , mac . mac : hey , j.t . j.t . : hey , is there someplace we can go and talk privately ? mac : uh , yeah . kevin 's in the office . um , patio ? j.t . : yeah , sure . mac : there are some things i want to say to you . mac : i was only gone a couple of days . so much has changed . j.t . : you know ? how ? did somebody call you ? mac : i saw it with my own eyes . i came home . you were so caught up , you did n't even notice i was there . j.t . : what are you talking about ? mac : you and brittany . you had your arms wrapped around her so tight , i was surprised she could breathe . j.t . : mac , you 're way off base here . mac : am i ? you 're telling me i did n't see what i saw ? my eyes are deceiving me ? j.t . : no , you saw what you saw , but it 's not what you think . i was trying to comfort brittany . mac : oh , what , did she break a nail ? j.t . : mac , bobby 's dead . [ scene_break ] jill : brittany , i know that there is nothing i can say right now that 's gon na comfort you , but for what it 's worth , i know what it feels like to lose the love of your life , and to be connected to him forever by your child . i mean , it feels like joshua is the only link you have left to bobby right now , yes ? brittany : yes , and i feel like if i do n't stay with him , something terrible might happen . jill : but the guards are here , honey . he is perfectly safe . brittany : i just keep wondering if i had done something differently , if i had made bobby stay with us , he would n't be dead now . jill : brittany , that kind of thinking is not gon na help , okay ? all the what- ifs and the recriminations is only gon na make you feel worse . do n't you do that to yourself , you hear me ? now , as tragic as it is , what happened , happened . you can not go back and change it . jill : but bobby was my whole world . i ca n't even imagine life without him . jill : well , of course you ca n't . it 's way too soon , but you are young and you 're beautiful and you 're vibrant and i would hate to see you giving up on life . brittany : that 's really nice , jill , but i 've never felt so lost and so alone . jill : ( whispering ) i know . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , nick , as much as i 've enjoyed talking college football on the way over here ... obviously , you have a lot more on your mind . come on , man , what 's going on ? nick : all right , neil , i 've made a decision . i 'm coming back to newman . neil : well , well , welcome back . you and i obviously have n't seen eye to eye on everything , but i 'm excited to have you back in the fray . nick : i appreciate that , buddy . there 's been a lot of changes around here , huh ? neil : your sister has a different style . nick : nah , something tells me it 's more than that . look , i 'm going to be running this company with my sister . i need to know everything that 's been going on around here , from your perspective . neil : i 'm not too sure what you want me to tell you . nick : just some of your observations . anything you care to share . neil : so you want to know about brad carlton . nick : you drove all the way out to my house to warn me about him . there must be a reason for that . neil : well , you saw him at the spokesmodel auditions . he 's a real take - charge kind of guy . neil : that was nothing . you should have seen him at the press conference afterwards . neil : sounds like you already know what 's going on . why are you asking me ? nick : because , neil , you are one of the most savvy , hardest working guys i know , and from where i stand , it looks to me like you 're being pushed to the sidelines , so carlton can shine . now , i 've been away from the company for awhile , so you can tell me if i 'm wrong . [ scene_break ] brad : ash , i 'm not about to bar victoria from abby 's life ... anymore than you intend to keep victor away , regardless of how i feel about it . ashley : victor is abby 's biological father , not to mention , we 're not romantically involved . brad : not for lack of trying . ashley : oh , that was low , low , brad . brad : then stop trying to sell me on how you 're supposedly doing what 's best for our daughter . ashley : you know , you told me before that you wanted to take things slowly with victoria . well , given what i saw , you and i must have very different definitions of the word . she 's obviously the reason why you 're pushing for a divorce , right ? brad : i want to move on with my life . i happen to be seeing victoria . i 'd say it 's time we put this marriage to an end , ash . ashley : i say it 's time , too , brad , but still , i find it so interesting that you 're downplaying your involvement with her . it just kind of makes me wonder if this sudden romance is n't a means to an end , huh ? [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , i 'm disappointed , mom . i thought you 'd be happy for me . nikki : honey , do n't get me wrong . i am delighted at the prospect of you having a man in your life . victoria : just not this man . nikki : that 's right . not this man . victoria : why ? because you were involved with him years ago ? got all the way to the altar . nikki : that 's one of the reasons . victoria : oh , mother . that 's so ancient history . nikki : look , if you could get beyond that , i suppose i could , too , but that 's not the only problem . victoria : oh . well , lay it on me . nikki : where do i begin ? victoria : sounds like your list is endless . nikki : pretty much . look , i saw the sparks of chemistry between you and brad before your father and i left . victoria : well , why did n't you say something then ? how did you restrain yourself ? nikki : because i just was not emotionally able to think about anybody else and frankly , i was hoping it would die a natural death . victoria : well , i 'm sorry to disappoint you , but as you can see , it 's alive and well . nikki : is it possible that you just do n't see how problematic this is ? victoria : yes , mother , it 's entirely possible , but i 'm sure you 're going to enlighten me . nikki : well , for one thing , he was married to ashley abbott . victoria : he 's getting a divorce . nikki : getting a divorce ? just now ? i would think that would have happened months ago . victoria : well , it 's only become important now . nikki : i see ... because of his relationship with you , is that what he 's saying ? victoria : you know , for someone you were about to marry , you do n't trust him very much , do you ? nikki : no , i do n't . this is a guy who left jabot , talked you into hiring him at newman , he 's been given stock , he 's courting you , what else has he been up to ? victoria : oh , mother , it gets worse and worse . he 's also given me these earrings . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sheila : who is it ? tom : just let me in , brenda ! sheila : what the hell happened to you ? tom : i went to the hospital to get that necklace from lauren 's room . now , you made it sound like it was gon na be real easy . just go in , grab the piece , and get out . sheila : did you mess it up ? tom : you lied to me . it was not on the table where you said it would be . lauren was wearing it . sheila : yeah , yeah , th - that would make things more complicated , would n't it ? tom : yeah , tell me about it . i had to get it off her while she was sleeping . sheila : did you ? tom : i started to , just about had it , and she wakes up . things got a little messy . sheila : you know what , i really do n't give a damn about what happened . did you get the necklace ? tom : oh , i got it , all right . sheila : well , that 's great . that is great . why do n't you give it to me ? tom : well , i do n't have it on me . sheila : what do you mean ? tom : i mean , i put it somewhere safe where nobody will find it . sheila : what do you want , tom ? tom : only what i 'm entitled to . we had a deal -- i get you the necklace , you help me take care of michael . i just thought i might need a little leverage , make sure you hold up your end of the deal . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( screams ) help ! help ! ( sobs ) nurse : what is it ? ! what 's wrong ? ! lauren : is michael on the floor ? ! nurse : what ? where is he ? lauren : he 's on the floor ! he 's bleeding ! why are you just standing there ? do something ! [ scene_break ] kevin : dylan , buddy , the patio 's a mess . michael : hey , little brother . you busy ? kevin : uh , no , mikey . just doing some paperwork . what 's up ? michael : i need your help . kevin : uh , is it about wedding stuff ? 'cause if it is , do n't worry . i got everything under control . michael : no , no , no , no , no . kevin : the ring , the toast ... michael : actually , it 's about lauren . kevin : did something else happen ? did her condition get worse ? michael : no , no . lauren 's doing great , but the toxicology report came back and , uh , apparently , she has poison in her system . kevin : what ? poison ? michael : i -- i want to know where it came from . i 've got people going over every square inch of the condo , but they have n't come up with anything suspicious yet , and i -- you know , i ... i was just wondering if you had any thoughts . kevin : no . no , i have no idea where she 'd come into contact with something like that . ever see that movie , though ? the one where , uh , people got poisoned by that book ? michael : book ? kevin : yeah , yeah , a book . they 're reading this book , the poison was on the book , got on their fingertips , seeped right into their bloodstream . michael : that 's a little farfetched , do n't you think ? there has to be some sort of explanation . what could have caused this ? that 's ... kevin : maybe it 's not a `` what . `` maybe it 's a `` who . `` michael : what are you saying ? kevin : maybe somebody did this to lauren . on purpose . [ scene_break ] mac : i do n't ... i do n't believe it . bobby ca n't be dead . j.t . : it 's true . the f.b.i . called . it was an accident . hit - and - run . bobby was killed instantly . mac : oh , my god . brittany must be out of her mind . is she home now ? j.t . : jill took her to dinner , but i 'd really like to be there when she gets home . mac : i 'll go with you . hey , by the way , i really missed you . j.t . : yeah , i really missed you , too , mac . let 's go home , all right ? mac : yeah , i 'll go tell kevin . [ scene_break ] jill : i know you feel that way , honey . i felt that way when phillip died . brittany , i 've known you a long time , okay , and we have n't seen eye - to - eye on very much , but i will tell you what i have always respected most about you , and that is your spirit . no , you are a fighter , you are a survivor . brittany : ( sighs ) after phillip died , how long did it take you to feel normal again ? jill : i 'm gon na be honest with you . losing phillip changed my life forever , okay ? and yes , it did take awhile before i came to realize that although i would always love him , i had to stop mourning for him because my son needed his mother , and besides which , phillip would have wanted me to have a fulfilling life , and i have , brittany . brittany : so you 're saying you never really got over it ? things never really went back to normal . jill : honey , what 's normal ? no , things will not be the same , but , brittany , you 're gon na survive this , i promise you . i promise you . [ scene_break ] dru : okay , we have gone around and around in a circle on this one . do you have anything to say for yourself ? devon : i did n't want to lie to you 'cause i knew you would say no if i told you i wanted to work full - time . dru : well , you got that right . devon : yeah , and you know what , it 's the only way i 'm gon na be able to help my mom find a place to live . dru : there are other ways to help your mother such as graduating from high school , focusing on your future . devon : did you not always tell me that family comes first ? dru : ( whispering ) yes . ( normal voice ) but your mother does not expect you to sacrifice your life for hers . devon : it 's not a sacrifice . dru : it is a sacrifice . devon : no , it 's not . it 's what i want to do , okay ? and i 'm sorry that you and neil do n't think i should , but you guys ca n't stop me from doing this . dru : oh , yes we -- and do n't you walk away from me . you better think about it , devon . do n't you walk [ scene_break ] sheila : give me the necklace . tom : oh , you 'll get it , do n't worry , but first , you 're gon na help me , and then , i will be most happy to place that lovely piece of jewelry around your lovely neck . oh . what 's the matter ? sheila : nothing . tom : oh , is there some reason you do n't want to wear that necklace ? would n't be 'cause it 's poisoned , would it ? sheila : ( laughs ) poisoned . tom : oh , come on , brenda . i just saw lauren . she was high as a kite and wearin ' the necklace . now it does n't take a chemist to figure things out . sheila : oh , you know what , you are crazy . you tell anybody about this ridiculous theory , you 're gon na be sorry you ever met me . tom : calm down . i 'm not gon na cause you any trouble as long as you help me get the goods on michael . sheila : and if i do n't ? tom : well , then i 'm afraid i 'm gon na have to send that necklace back to ms. fenmore , along with a note instructing her to have it checked out by a lab . sheila : ( laughs ) you would n't . tom : i would . [ scene_break ] ( door shuts ) neil : uh , you know , nicholas , you 're -- you 're puttin ' me in one hell of a tight spot here , man . obviously , your sister enjoys working with brad . i doubt she 'd ever intentionally marginalize me . nick : and what about carlton ? neil : what about carlton ? i 'll speak for me . i 'm a team player . i like to make as much of a contribution to the company as possible . i hope i 'll have that opportunity to do that again someday soon . nick : how would you like that opportunity right now ? neil : what do you have in mind ? nick : look , neil , i 've always respected and admired the way you make your opinion known without being angry or accusatory , so i would like you to prepare a comprehensive report on the launch of the new line . i think the facts will speak for themselves . neil : when do you need this ? nick : yesterday . neil : i 'm already on it . ( nick snaps fingers ) [ scene_break ] brad : i really resent your implication that i am using victoria . why is it so hard for you to believe that we genuinely enjoy each other 's company ? ashley : because why do you have to get yourself involved in a potentially serious relationship with abby 's half - sister , brad ? there are lots of women in genoa city , lots of them . brad : but none of them are victoria . look , i will try and make this divorce as painless as possible , but it is going to happen ... and i will try and respect your wishes where abby 's concerned , but i am not going to stop seeing victoria , nor am i going to put any restrictions on my social life in writing ... and one more thing . the next time you want to see me , please call first . i 'd really like to avoid any awkward situations like the one we had today . ashley : sure , brad , i 'll call . brad : i 'd appreciate it . [ scene_break ] victoria : do go away mad . nikki : what did you expect , victoria , for me to say , `` oh , goodie , goodie . my daughter has a new boyfriend `` ? this relationship is going much too fast . there are so many ways that you can be hurt , and if he 's already buying you diamond earrings ... victoria : oh , what , i suppose you , too , think he has an agenda . nikki : wait a minute , `` too `` ? victoria : forget i said that . nikki : that would be your brother . does your father know about this ? victoria : would it matter to you if i told you he was all in favor ? nikki : i would find that very hard to believe . victoria : well , he 's not fighting it , mother . nick : does he know how serious this is ? what does he think about the earrings ? victoria : maybe that brad has excellent taste . nikki : all right , i will give you that . he does have good taste . victoria : i care about him , mother . why does that have to be so wrong ? nikki : baby , if i thought that brad carlton was the right man for you -- victoria : i really think he could be . nikki : okay , you asked for my advice . here it is -- put the brakes on it . end it ... or at least slow it down . victoria : i 'm sorry i asked . nikki : i realize you do n't want to hear this , but we are talking about a man who is just now divorcing a very powerful woman and let me tell you something , ashley abbott can play dirty . you 're stepping into a very bizarre family situation involving your father , brad 's little girl , who happens to be your half - sister . now , i ca n't believe that you 're comfortable with that . victoria : i can be , with time . nikki : all right , then let 's talk about business for a minute . you were recently appointed c.e.o . of a very powerful , international conglomerate . that , in itself , puts you in the public eye , and now this guy who you just hired is buying you diamond earrings and pouring you expensive champagne ? you really expect other people to think you 're the one running this company ? you have to know how damaging this would be to your professional reputation . victoria : that 's the only thing you 've said that 's made any sense . [ scene_break ] sheila : i never should have trusted tom . how could i make such a stupid mistake ? now he 's holding all the cards . he could just ruin everything for me . i ca n't let that happen . i 've worked so hard . just stop this , sheila . just do n't lose control , okay ? you 'll work things out . you 'll find a way . sheila : of course i will . after all ... i am going to michael and lauren 's wedding and what a wedding it 's gon na be . i 'll see to that . oh , i most certainly will . [ scene_break ] lauren : where is he ? nurse : who ? lauren : my fiancé michael ! he was on the floor ! ( gasps ) what 's going on ? what 's happening ? nurse : ms. fenmore ... you have to calm down . lauren : where 's michael ? nurse : he went home . said he 'd be back first thing in the morning . lauren : i need to see him right now ! nurse : first , let 's get you back in bed and then , if you like , i 'll call him for you . lauren : but he was right there ! it was right there on the floor ! he was unconscious and he was bleeding ! it happened ! nurse : yes . lauren : it happened . i 'm not imagining it . is he dead ? nurse : oh , no . mr. baldwin is fine . i saw him a little while ago . lauren : ( sobs ) then why ca n't i see him ? where 's michael ? where 's michael ? where 's michael ? where is he ? where 's michael ? where 's michael ? ! [ scene_break ] michael : who would want to poison lauren ? i do n't even think she has an enemy . kevin : i do . one . michael : oh . sheila , who 's thousands of miles away . locked up , drugged into oblivion sheila ? yeah , lauren and i both saw her with our own eyes . kevin : i do n't know , talk to paul . he 's a detective . maybe he has your answer . michael : that 's an excellent idea , i just ... tom : evenin ' , boys . how are my two fine sons doin ' tonight ? michael : what the hell are you doing here ? kevin : how can you be walking around free ? michael : how 'd you get out of jail ? who paid your bail ? tom : well , it certainly was n't one of you two . [ next_on ] tom : i 'm gon na prove you set me up . michael : give it your best shot . nikki : i just think this whole relationship with brad is moving too fast . victoria : what do you want to talk to me about ? nick : i 'm coming back to work here .	lauren wakes to find tom over her and that freaks her out . she fights and struggles but the man holds her down and covers her mouth as he tries to get her necklace off her neck . michael comes in and a fight starts with he and tom as lauren watches screaming and sobbing . michael tosses tom to the floor , and then tom hits michael and sends him to the ground . when michael tries to get up , tom is waiting for him and bashes him over the head with a metal tray doing terrible damage . tom then boldly walks over to lauren on the bed and snatches the necklace roughly off her neck . he struts out with one last look at michael who is left covered in blood from his head wound , and unconscious with his eyes open but staring at nothing . lauren looks down over the side of the bed crying . nick brings neil to the office to talk about his news . he tells his friend that he will be returning to the company and running it with his sister . neil is pleased to hear that . nick needs neil to do something though . he wants a report that tells of the way that the company has been run since victoria has taken over and brad has been hired . neil is not comfortable with the position that nick wants to put him in . neil is not one to back stab , but will do as he is asked . nick assures him that he is a valued employee who has credibility with the company and can be trusted to be fair , objective and most importantly honest in his report . victor playfully tells her mother about her new romance and is disappointed when her mother 's smile turns to a frown . nikki tells victoria that she is not thinking here . `` people are watching . you were just appointed ceo to a very prominent company , you hire some guy who is wining and dining you all around town , he is the father to your half - sister , ashley can be damned nasty to deal with , and i used to be engaged to brad . you ca n't be happy about this victoria . people are watching you and probably wondering just who it is that is running the company . are n't you worried about your reputation ? `` nikki asks . tom plays nasty with sheila . he tells her that he got the necklace from around lauren 's neck , but when sheila asks for it , tom refuses to give it to her . he tells her that he needs a little leverage to make sure that sheila will help him get back at michael for what he has done in framing him . tom offers to put the necklace around sheila 's neck when this is all over , but sheila shivers . tom notices and says that is probably because the necklace has poison on it . sheila tries to laugh it off but tom knows that he has got her right where he wants her now . lauren 's nurse watches in surprise as lauren points to the floor asking her to save her fiance who she says has been hurt . she says that he has been beaten and is covered in blood . the nurse sees nothing on the floor , and talks lauren back under the covers to rest . when lauren looks at the floor again moments later , michael has disappeared . lauren cries out demanding to know where michael is . she does n't believe the nurse when she is told that michael has gone home to rest for the night .
phyllis : wow ! you did that all from the front gate . nick : i think that i may ... yes , i broke my back . phyllis : you did not break your back ! i was n't that heavy . you 're lifting two of us now . nick : how could i forget our little stowaway ? that was really fun , was n't it ? phyllis : yeah , it was . we should do that more often . nick : yeah , we should . phyllis : uh , we almost did n't make it to los alamos , right ? nick : what are you talking about ? because of that puny little storm ? phyllis : it was n't puny . got diverted ! what are you talking about ? and the fire ? nick : yeah , well ... i guess the , uh , pipes bursting in the honeymoon suite -- flooding -- that was a little overkill , right ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , it was . nick : just think ... we 're gon na have a hell of a story to tell our daughter when she grows up . phyllis : yeah , we will . and we get to do it all over again for our friends and family . nick : i 'd marry you 100 times . phyllis : i 'd marry you 101 times . well ... uh ... now -- now we have to tell everybody , right ? nick : yeah , this is gon na be the tricky part . phyllis : yeah . we get to tell all our family the big news . noah : dad , you 're back ! nick : hey , dude . yep , safe and sound . noah : what did you mean , phyllis ? phyllis : what ? about what ? noah : i heard you say something about big news . tell me what it is . [ scene_break ] jack : then it 's a date ? sharon : yeah , neil 's new club ? i , um ... i 'm really looking forward to going . jack : did you hear he 's calling it indigo ? `` i think that 's a great name . uh , by the way , aaron neville is opening the place . sharon : yeah . well , you know , i 'm ... i am a little surprised that neil did n't postpone everything , considering what dru 's going through . jack : yeah . carmen : sorry to interrupt . sharon ? sharon : yeah , what is it , carmen ? carmen : those personal appearances for nvp , we really need to lock in some dates . sharon : okay . yeah , that 's on my desk . i 'll have to go get it . carmen : now i know how lepers feel . jack : have you given any more thought to mr. kim 's offer ? carmen : to be the corporate liaison for jabot / nvp in asia ? jack : i think he needs your answer soon . carmen : i 've already made my decision . jack : and ? carmen : the answer 's `` no . `` [ scene_break ] lily : i ca n't stand that woman . she 's horrible . i mean , she 's ruining our lives and acting like she 's -- devon : you 're not signing to me . lily : i know , i know , i 'm sorry . basically , `` i hate carmen . `` devon : yeah , i hate carmen , too , okay ? but losing your cool is n't gon na do anything , all right ? lily : so far , nothing will . i feel so helpless . you know , there must be something we can do to keep mom from going to jail . daniel : here , babe . drink this . lily : oh , what is it ? daniel : something to help you relax . lily : thanks . i was -- i was telling devon about what happened at newman . you know , how carmen blew me off . devon : blew you off ? yeah , well , carmen did the same thing to me when i tried to talk to her . daniel : devon , hey ... you two need to say away from her , all right ? you 're just gon na make things worse . lily : yeah , but , honey , i ca n't just go on with my life like none of this is happening . daniel : well , i think the best thing that you can do right now is just go be with your mom . [ scene_break ] neil : hey ... dru : you leaving already ? neil : yeah , i wish i did n't have to . i have a meeting over at newman . dru : oh . neil : you all right ? dru : yeah . yeah , but can you hurry back , please ? neil : yeah . stop stressing over that calendar . dru : neil , neil , how am i not supposed to stress over this calendar ? do you realize my trial date 's coming up real soon ? neil : i do realize that . i know . and do n't worry about it , okay ? dru : how am i not supposed to worry about it ? neil : it 's gon na be all right . dru : okay , but hurry back . neil : okay , i 'll see you later . dru : all right , baby . neil : michael . michael : are you headed out ? neil : yeah , i sure am . um , go easy on her . she 's very fragile right now . michael : yeah , fragile . michael : well ... hello , drucilla . dru : hey , michael . michael : okay ... what is the final decision ? do we go to trial or take a plea ? dru : you know , my husband and i discussed it . i 'm not changing my mind . you see , i 'm not accepting a plea bargain if that means i get to go to prison . how about that ? michael : that 's what i thought you 'd say , which is why i hired paul williams to do a complete background check on carmen . dru : well , that 's a waste of time . michael : everybody 's got skeletons , my friend . dru : yeah , but , uh , carmen is very clever . i doubt very much that she 's leaving the skeletons lying around . michael : oh , who knows ? we might get lucky . [ scene_break ] carmen : look , jack , i admit your offer is tempting , but i have nothing to gain by leaving town . jack : oh , i do n't know about that . new surroundings . new faces . i always pegged you for a gal who liked a challenge . carmen : if you 're worried i 'm gon na blow your cover as the man behind the scenes at jabot , you can relax . jack : i never admitted that that was true . carmen : even if it is , what do you care what i think ? besides , what 's the big deal ? it 's your family 's company . jack : even if your suspicions are correct , and i 'm not saying they are ... i would have to keep that a secret , would n't i ? or face some pretty ugly consequences . carmen : well , does that mean if i have a pr question about jabot , i ca n't ask you ? nikki : why would you ask jack about anything about jabot ? he 's involved with nvp now . carmen : i meant if i needed advice . i realize mr. kim owns the company , but jack has tons more experience . victor : i do n't disagree . but going behind the back of people that you work for is gon na backfire . jack : yes , victor is absolutely right . if you have any questions , you 're gon na have to go to mr. kim . victor : jack , if you do n't mind , i 'd like to speak with ms. mesta alone for awhile . jack : uh , yeah , absolutely . i 'll talk to you later . victor : i would like to offer you some advice . carmen : concerning my work , mr. newman ? victor : concerning drucilla winters . carmen : i assume you 're referring to my court case against her . victor : i 'm very disturbed by your legal action against her . nikki : we have been very good friends with the winters family for many years . victor : and we really do not want this legal action to be blown out of proportion . carmen : i do n't mean to be disrespectful , mr. and mrs. newman , but i have no obligation to discuss my case with either of you . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : okay . i guess she 's made up her mind . victor : mm - hmm . which means a lot of people are gon na get hurt . [ scene_break ] noah : a cowboy belt ! phyllis : yep . to go with the cowboy hat i gave you . noah : thanks . phyllis : you 're welcome . nick : so listen , bud , uh ... while we were in new mexico , we did something . noah : what ? nick : we got married . phyllis : yeah . well , sort of . noah : what does `` sort of `` mean ? nick : well , it 's only legal in new mexico , not wisconsin . phyllis : right . but , um , when it becomes legal here in wisconsin , uh , we 're going to do it all over again . we 're gon na have a big wedding . noah : why do it twice ? phyllis : well ... when , um , people love each other as much as your dad and i do , you -- you wan na do a bunch of romantic things like that . noah : you guys do really love each other , huh ? nick : yes , we do . phyllis : yeah . nick : you 're still okay with that , right ? noah : it 's cool . does mom know ? nick : we have n't had a chance to tell her yet . noah : i 'm worried it 's gon na make her sad . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , friend . neil : hey , yourself . sharon : working late ? neil : uh , yeah , i 'm just wrapping up a few last minute things , that 's all . sharon : so , how 's dru ? neil : um ... well , she 's trying to tough it out for the kids ' sake , but it 's not easy . sharon : from what i hear , carmen 's out for blood . neil : yeah . sharon : you know , i 'm having a really hard time even being civil to this carmen woman , given the way that she is ruthlessly going after dru . neil : do n't be surprised if michael baldwin asks you to be a character witness . sharon : that 's fine with me . i 'd be glad to testify . i 'll be first in line . [ scene_break ] lily : i know , i 'm just saying . will : oh , hey , guys , glad i ran into you . daniel , i 've been trying to contact your mother . daniel : oh , she 's out of town . will : do you know when she 'll be back ? daniel : no , sorry . will : you would n't be holding out on me , would you ? devon : lily , what 's he saying ? lily : he 's , um , he 's looking for phyllis . daniel : listen , i know you 're just trying to do your job , but i still ca n't believe that this whole thing with lily 's mom is even going to trial . i mean , ca n't you see that carmen 's just being vindictive ? will : i 'm afraid it 's a bit more complicated than that . mrs. winters violated a court order and physically attacked ms. mesta . lily : oh , come on . that 's -- that 's bs okay , the woman 's a liar and you know it . michael baldwin is gon na prove that . this is one case that you 're gon na lose . [ scene_break ] michael : there is an alternative to a full jury trial . dru : what ? me becoming a fugitive ? michael : i am referring to a bench trial , where we only have to deal with a judge . however , i -- dru : but you do n't think that that 's the ticket ? michael : i think a full jury trial is our best hope . if i can get the right 12 people in those seats ... dru : yeah . michael : present our whole story . convince them that you 're genuinely sorry , i can guarantee you will have their sympathy on our side . dru : you keep saying that , counselor . but what if you 're wrong ? michael : if i 'm wrong ... if i 'm wrong , as i said , a conviction will get you up to eight years . at best , two . dru : eight years ? i ai n't doing no eight years . i 'm not even gon na do two . do you have any idea how much time will be lost with my family ? michael : all right , drucilla , you need to stay positive , all right ? and most importantly , you have to resist the temptation to say anything to anyone that can be used against you in a court of law . that means , including carmen , your children , not even neil . dru : wait a minute . are you telling me i ca n't talk to my family about this ? my husband ? michael : not those two topics -- the case and the trial . they 're off limits . do you understand ? [ scene_break ] carmen : neil , wait . we need to talk . neil : no , thanks . carmen : please ? if you were ever really my friend , you 'll give me one minute . neil : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : what about brad and victoria ? dru : well , surely they saw carmen carrying on , throwing herself at my husband while i was in europe working . michael : then nicholas and phyllis must 've seen it , too . dru : wait , did you say phyllis ? unh - unh . if phyllis goes on the stand , she will make sure that the court reinstates the death penalty . michael : you let me handle phyllis . dru : yeah , well ... where have you all been ? lily : we were at the coffeehouse . dru : i have been worried . do you have any idea what time it is ? daniel : yeah , well , dru , you know , there 's something that you should know . dru : what ? what ? daniel : we ran into the da . dru : bardwell ? daniel : yeah , he was looking for my mom . dru : oh , well , then he just wants her to testify against me on the stand . devon : did you say testify ? dru : yes . yes . lily : and i may have messed things up a little , mom . dru : what ? huh ? michael : all right , what did you do ? dru : yeah . lily : i ... i tried to talk to carmen to get her to back down . dru : oh , lord , tell me you did not do that , girl . lily : mom , i thought if she knew how much we loved you , how much your family needed you , that she would maybe give you a break . but she was really , really stubborn . michael : all right , gang -- dru : no , all right , put it on the computer so my son can read this . daniel : i 'll do it . dru : thank you . michael : all right , kids , here is the deal . i know you want to help drucilla . but the best thing you can do now is to stay away from carmen . the da is gon na twist whatever you say to her into some grotesque parody . he will call it coercion . and that will make drucilla seem afraid . if she seems afraid , she seems guilty . lily : yeah , but -- michael : please ! lily : i was just trying -- michael : i know you wan na help . i know . but the best thing you can do now is stay outta my way and let me do my job . [ scene_break ] neil : okay ... what do you want ? make it fast . carmen : i want you to be honest . neil : honest ? about what ? carmen : can you really tell me you believe dru 's done nothing wrong ? neil : this whole thing could 've been resolved outside a courtroom . it was n't necessary to involve the police . carmen : she got into my room , chopped up my clothes . you do n't think she should be held accountable ? neil : carmen , our son almost died . now you 're trying to send his mother away when we need her the most . over what ? some stupid clothes ? clothes that i told you that i 'd reimburse you for ? that 's not justice . that 's revenge . carmen : this is n't about revenge . this is about me feeling safe . neil : so you keep saying . but i 'm looking around here . i do n't see dru here anymore . she 's been fired . carmen : how do i know , neil , she 's not gon na come after me on some dark night on some street somewhere ? neil : because she 'll be with me . i 'm her husband . she 's not gon na come after you . that 's all in your mind . carmen : oh , so i 've imagined all this now ? neil : that 's not what i meant . you know , forget about it . it 's pointless talking to you . this conversation 's over . sharon : is this a bad time ? carmen : no , it 's fine . sharon : okay . i 've indicated what dates do n't work for me . carmen : all right , i 'll make some adjustments and get back to you . was there something else , sharon ? sharon : well , carmen , you know , um ... at some point in everyone 's life , they do something they regret . carmen : if this is about drucilla -- sharon : do n't you think that she 's been punished enough ? you know , she lost her job . she 's been arrested -- twice . maybe you can , um ... just cut her a break . carmen : i am so sick of everyone defending her ! sharon : well , she 's a good person , carmen . and she loves her family . so , i do n't know if you can blame her for going a little nuts when you went after her husband . if you ask me , you crossed the line well before dru did . [ scene_break ] will : phyllis , this is william bardwell . i 'm representing carmen mesta in the case against drucilla winters . i 'd appreciate if you 'd give me a call once you get back into town . thanks . michael : that 's good . if you think phyllis ' testimony is gon na help your client , you 're so sadly mistaken . will : why is that ? michael : phyllis ' son is married to my client 's daughter . now do you want us to believe phyllis is going to bash her son 's mother - in - law ? will : well , phyllis is just part of a much bigger game plan . unless , of course , mrs. winters has come to her senses . michael : i take it you 're referring to that pathetic plea deal you offered ? will : it was more than fair . michael : oh , fair ? you 're insisting she do time . will : a lot less than she 'll do when she 's found guilty . michael : oh , so now you have her convicted and sentenced ? oh , that 's nice to know . will : did you talk to your client ? given her the option of a bench trial ? michael : yes , i did . the answer 's no . will : jury it is . excuse me . michael : yeah -- oh . yes , hi , this is michael . um ... just checking in on you . if you have a couple of moments , give me a buzz . there is something i need to discuss with you asap thank you , phyllis , bye . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , later , wife . phyllis : bye , husband . parting is such sweet sorrow . nick : damn straight . [ scene_break ] dru : i - i appreciate you , sugar , okay ? trying to fight this fight for me . but now is not the time to confront carmen . lily : i ca n't stand her , mom . she would n't even hear me out . devon : are you guys talking about carmen again ? dru : yes . devon : the lady is impossible to reason with . she just ends up making you mad . she did it to me . she did it to lily . dru : okay , listen , listen -- devon : and i bet she did it to you . dru : i ca n't talk about the case ! lily : mom ... devon : is it because i 'm here ? you promised not to shut me out . dru : baby , i 'm not trying to shut you out . it 's a legal matter , baby . lily : what do you mean ? dru : okay , michael warned me that i can not talk about the case -- no . lily : what ? not -- not even to your kids ? dru : not even to your father , honey . it 's for your own protection . devon : how does that protect us ? dru : okay ... this way you -- you ca n't be forced to repeat what you hear me say on the stand . devon : hear you ? well , that leaves me out , 'cause i have n't heard anything . dru : sweet , sweet , sweet , baby , okay ... let 's just enjoy our meal , okay ? because this could be one of the last meals i have with my children . come here . lily : what ? devon : do n't say that . [ scene_break ] jack : a cowboy bar , huh ? phyllis : um , do n't ask . jack : sounds pretty spur of the moment . phyllis : uh , spur of the moment . yes , very . jack : well , i hope you 're very happy . phyllis : thank you . that 's it ? jack : what did you expect ? tears ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , of course not . jack : my days of mourning are over . i 've moved on . i wish you luck . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're not really surprised , are you ? sharon : well , i knew that you would be getting married at some point . i just kind of thought that you would wait the six - month period . nick : we wanted to make it official before the baby 's born . sharon : i wish you could 've told me or something . nick : we did n't want a lot of people to know . sharon : what , did you think i would freak out ? nick : no . i mean , you 're not , right ? sharon : hardly . nick : besides , after you let it slip to phyllis that i was , uh , throwing her a surprise engagement party ... sharon : oh . i see . so , um , you did n't think that i would be able to be discreet ? nick : not really . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm happy for you . phyllis : great . you 're not just saying that ? jack : do n't flatter yourself . whatever emotional hold you may have had on me once is long gone . phyllis : good . good . i 'm glad you feel that way . jack : why would n't i ? things at nvp are great . sharon and i are connecting in a very neat way . and i guess everybody got what they wanted . phyllis : yeah , i guess we all did . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm glad that things are coming together for you . nick : thanks . i hope you mean that . sharon : yeah , i do , nick . hey ... congratulations . [ scene_break ] victor : nice job , old boy . neil : i beg your pardon ? victor : i admire the way you handled yourself during this meeting just now . i know the personal pressure you 're under . neil : well , i try to keep my personal and business life separate , victor . victor : and i know how difficult that is . i certainly do . neil : yeah . i appreciate your support . victor : i want you to know that i ... think the legal action that carmen mesta brought against drucilla is an outrage . neil : yeah , i think so , too . victor : anything i can do to help ? neil : no , i 'll let you know if there is . uh , meanwhile , i 'll pass along the kind words to dru . victor : all right , you do that . neil : um , victor ? victor : yep ? neil : it 's good to see you . it 's always nice having you at the office . victor : well , you know ... i keep an eye on things . neil : yeah . oh , by the way , um , are you and nikki planning on attending the opening of my club ? victor : listen , i would n't miss it for anything . we 'll try to be there , all right ? neil : all right , my man . thanks . i 'll talk to you later . victor : what 's upsetting you , jack ? jack : i think you 'd better have a talk with your son and be prepared to be shocked . [ scene_break ] dru : how 's your chicken ? good ? lily : it 's really good . dru : so , um , any -- anything interesting happen at school today ? lily : no . dru : devon ? devon : what ? dru : anything interesting at school today ? devon : no . dru : no ? wow . that 's fascinating . i wish i were there . devon : that 's funny . dru : so , um ... you know , your father is -- is so excited . i do n't know how he got aaron neville -- okay , aaron neville -- to perform ! it 's gon na be an amazing evening . devon : yeah , it 's gon na be great to , uh , to see him sing . even if i ca n't hear . [ scene_break ] will : i spoke with michael baldwin . they still wo n't accept a plea . carmen : well , if dru wants a fight , she 's going to get one . will : she had the option of choosing a bench trial , but she 's decided she wants to face a jury of her peers . carmen : that 's crazy . they 're gon na see the video of her grabbing me , wrenching my arm behind my back and choking me . what more proof could they possibly need of how dangerous and out of control she is ? will : as strong as the tape is , there 's no witness to authenticate it . carmen : we need that ? will : we might . baldwin 's a very good lawyer . carmen : earlier you said we had a really good shot at winning . will : we do . but there are no guarantees . carmen : what are you telling me ? dru could actually beat this charge ? no , william , we ca n't let that happen . [ scene_break ] michael : how 's the baby ? really ? that 's great . wonderful . uh , is jt still there ? well , listen , i think it 's safe to send him home , do n't you ? but ... listen , listen , listen , listen , sweetheart ... you heard paul . sheila carter is dead . there was a dna match . it 's confirmed , right ? listen , she 's not gon na be able to hurt fenmore or anyone else ever again , right ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , michael , it 's phyllis . i 'm back . i got your message . i 'm guessing you wan na talk to me about dru 's trial or that cryptic conversation we had while i was in los alamos . either way , give me a call back . bye . daniel : hey , mom ! phyllis : hey ! daniel : welcome back . phyllis : hey , sweetie . daniel : welcome back to the both of you . phyllis : thanks . it 's nice to be missed . daniel : well , you were . yeah , there 's something that we got ta get straight , though . [ scene_break ] victor : well , i 'm off . jack : take care . victor : oh , jack , before i forget . jack : what 's that ? victor : uh , nikki could not find any documentation in regard to the land sites . jack : which land sites ? victor : the ones you bought with the money that i loaned you . jack : oh , right . victor : well , she ca n't find any records of the transactions . jack : well , that 's because those transactions have n't gone through yet . victor : oh . now i 'm aware of the place in savannah , and then you talked about that place in india . but i was n't aware of any other land sites . jack : you need this right now ? victor : no , no , no , no , no . do n't worry about a thing . i mean , just -- just letting you know that she eventually would like to see that . you know she 's a stickler for detail , you know ? jack : of course . victor : but i know that you know what you 're doing . have a nice day . jack : you , too . [ scene_break ] nick : i was really hoping i could talk to you and dad at the same time . nikki : what are you gon na do , leave me hanging ? nick : speak of the devil . nikki : hey . nick : there he is . nikki : come in here . nicholas apparently has some news . victor : that 's the impression i get from jack . what is it ? nick : while we were new mexico , phyllis and i were married . nikki : you were married ? victor : you mean , just like that ? nick : just like that . nick : look , mom , i promise you . you can have the big wedding for us with all the bells and whistles . but phyllis and i needed to make this official before our little girl is born . nick : mom , do n't worry , all right ? we are going to do this all over again anyway . nikki : oh , great ! that just makes me feel so much better ! nick : we were n't trying to exclude you , i promise . this is a symbolic thing and a way for us to thumb our nose at the wisconsin state marriage laws . victor : mm - hmm . i was gon na give you and phyllis something the day of the wedding , but this is as good a time as any . nick : what is it ? victor : it is a deed to a large piece of land in sedona , arizona . nick : sedona ? wow , that place is beautiful . victor : it 's a gorgeous place . it 's a mystic place . it makes you feel tranquil and peaceful . nick : this is a great gift . victor : you build a vacation home there whenever you feel like going . go and relax . nick : thanks , dad . victor : i want you to know that i wish you and phyllis all the happiness in the world , all right ? nick : all right . victor : okay . [ scene_break ] daniel : well , i 'm glad you 're happy . really . phyllis : i am very happy . my feet have n't touched the ground since we got back . daniel : we should go out and get dinner soon and celebrate . phyllis : let 's do that , all right ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : what 's -- what 's this about these things you wan na get straight with me ? daniel : listen , i know that you hate dru , but if this da guy wants to talk to you , for lily 's sake , can you just not trash her , please ? carmen : hey , phyllis , welcome back . phyllis : hey , carmen . thank you . you remember my son , daniel , right ? daniel : mom , i got ta go . um , just remember what i said , please ? phyllis : he probably has work to do . carmen : sure . phyllis : so , i 'm hearing some buzz about the trial . carmen : yeah , it 's unbelievable . dru attacks me and i 'm the one being made to feel like a criminal -- at least here at newman . phyllis : you know , carmen , i 'm not surprised . the winters have been with newman enterprises for a very long time . carmen : and i 'm the new kid on the block . phyllis : i 'm so sorry this is happening to you . listen , i ca n't believe that people do n't see dru for the wacko she is . i really ca n't believe it . i know what she 's capable of more than anyone . you have my sympathies . carmen : i hope you mean that . since you found the video of dru assaulting me , my lawyer may need you to testify . i realize that puts you in an awkward position . phyllis : no , i - i ... that 's fine . i mean , i 'll help you as best i can . i mean , she definitely attacked you . i saw that video . she screwed up . i 'm tired of her getting away with stuff . carmen : thank you . you 're just about the only friend i have left . phyllis : i 'm so sorry . nikki : phyllis . carmen : we 'll talk later . phyllis : okay , great . nikki : how you doing ? phyllis : oh , good , good . i 'm , you know ... nikki : i just need to talk to you for a moment . nicholas told me your news . phyllis : yeah ... what do you think ? nikki : i think the next time `` mrs. newman `` is paged on the intercom in this building , there 's gon na be a stampede . phyllis : yeah , i think so , too . that 's for sure . nikki : well , this is long overdue . but it 's time for me to officially welcome you to the family . phyllis : thank you , nikki . nikki : and after this waiting period is over ... i expect some semblance of a wedding . phyllis : absolutely . uh , you accepting me as nick 's wife ... it really means a lot to me . nikki : well ... family is very important to me . phyllis : yes , it is . [ scene_break ] dru : so ! anyone want dessert ? lily : oh , no , none for me . devon : no . dru : you sure ? devon : guys , why are we acting like everything is normal when we know it 's not ? dru : baby ... devon : no , we need to decide what lily and i are gon na say if they call us to the stand . dru : i 'm not gon na have either one of you lying for me . neither one of you were even there . devon : i 'm gon na tell you what . they ca n't force me to say anything bad about you , dru . okay , there is no way . lily : me either . dru : listen , listen , i love your loyalty . but i am not gon na have either one of you lying . you have to tell the truth . [ scene_break ] will : ms. abbott ? phyllis : hey , uh , yes , mr. bardwell . will : did you get my message ? phyllis : i did . i did . i 'm sorry i did n't have a chance to get back to you . will : oh , that 's all right . you got a few minutes ? phyllis : sure . sure . will : actually , um , is nicholas in the building ? phyllis : yes , he is . he 's in , um , he 's in victor 's office , i believe . will : well , maybe we could all have a conversation to save time ? phyllis : i 'd love -- listen , i know this is about drucilla winters ' trial . and i 'm prepared to help you as much as i can . [ scene_break ] jack : for you . carmen : are n't you a little old for love notes ? jack : read it . carmen : am i supposed to know what this means ? jack : that 's the amount of your signing bonus . carmen : signing bonus ? jack : if you agree to this assignment in hong kong . carmen : i could 've sworn i just told you my answer was no . jack : no , i remember you telling me no . but i do n't remember you saying , `` no way in hell . `` carmen : are you really that scared of me , jack ? jack : this has nothing to do with being scared of you . carmen : what else could it be about ? unless you 're feeling guilty for hopping from my bed to sharon 's bed , because there truly are no hard feelings . jack : the thought never crossed my mind . besides , as i recall , you 're the one that lost interest in me . carmen : then why so generous ? jack : i hate to see anyone pass up a good opportunity . besides , i think this would be a good time for you to consider getting out of dodge . carmen : why ? jack : well , you have no idea what dru is capable of -- how dangerous she 's going to be . carmen : would you testify to that in court ? jack : not a chance . you 'd be smart to take the money and run before things really get ugly . carmen : that almost sounds like a bribe . or maybe even a threat . jack : it 's a once in a lifetime offer . you 'd be a fool to turn it down . carmen : well , then i guess i 'm a fool . because i 'm staying right here in genoa city . i 'm going through with my court case and drucilla winters is going down . jack : remind me never to get on your bad side . but then again , you do n't wan na be on my bad side either . carmen : in that case , i guess it would be better if we just avoided each other . [ scene_break ] will : i need to ask you about the night of the party for nvp . phyllis : oh , yeah , when dru lost her mind . nick : that 's not exactly the way i remember it . phyllis : what are you talking about ? she went off on carmen , saying that she was a husband stealing -- nick : look , you were n't even in the room when she gave her little spiel . phyllis : i know . you told me the gory details . nick : all right , let 's ... you know what ? let 's do this some other time . we just got back from a trip and we 're exhausted . will : i understand this is difficult . i realize you 're a close friend of the winters family , but i still need your statement . if you prefer , you can give it under oath . nick : whatever . but we 're not gon na do this today . will : i 'll be in touch then . nick : i 'm sure you will . phyllis : what ? nick : what ? phyllis : what -- back to you . what a day . nick : yeah , what a day . did you tell jack ? phyllis : yeah , did you tell sharon ? nick : yep . phyllis : i 'm not gon na ask how it went . nick : i 'm alive , are n't i ? phyllis : yeah . so we did it ! we -- we -- we told people . people know we 're married . nick : yeah . phyllis : do you wan na go home and take the phone off the hook and crawl into bed ? nick : yes . that 's the best idea i 've heard all day . let 's go . [ scene_break ] sharon : how you doing ? jack : i 'm doing just fine . why would n't i be ? sharon : well , i just -- was n't sure how you would take the news about nick and phyllis . jack : to tell you the truth , i could n't care less . sharon : great . ditto . because i have a lot of other things on my mind . [ scene_break ] daniel : i have never seen dru so crazed . devon : dru -- that 's 'cause she 's terrified , man . lily : yeah . if she loses this case , she may go to prison . i do n't think i could handle that . devon : come on , now . come on , let 's not give up on it , all right ? lily : all right . all right , so maybe we could all try talking some sense into carmen . devon : lily ? you and i already tried doing that . look how much good it did for us . daniel : and you heard what michael baldwin said . we promised dru that we would stay away . lily : i know . i know . but someone has got ta make her see that what she 's doing is wrong and unfair . dru : you know , um ... how 's does -- how does michael baldwin expect me to keep my mouth shut , not talk about the case ? put a sock in it ? neil : i know it 's hard . um , carmen waylaid me at work earlier . she tried to get me on her side . i could n't keep my mouth shut either . dru : she has some nerve . neil : she was also very paranoid . you know what she told me ? she 's afraid of you , dru . she 's afraid you 're gon na come after her . dru : you know , i probably should n't say this out loud , but she 's lucky i only slashed those clothes . [ scene_break ] michael : yes ! yes ! i just got the report you messengered over . yeah , i 'm looking at it right now . oh , man , i ca n't believe you were able to dig up so much dirt on carmen . yeah . well , paul , you 're amazing , and i do n't know how to thank you . this is going to help the case enormously -- enormously . [ next_on ] carmen : drucilla winters is crazy and dangerous . michael : i may call you to testify about carmen 's and your attraction to each other . lauren : before she died , she had plastic surgery to look like you .	jack is surprised when carmen interrupts his conversation with sharon to talk about upcoming dates for sharon to do appearances . sharon glares at her and walks out of the room . jack turns to carmen asking if she has thought more about mr. kim 's offer to her to take the job in asia . `` i have thought about that and the answer is ' no ' ! `` she promises that she will not tell anyone about his involvement in jabot , and she asks if this means that she ca n't ask him questions about jabot anymore . `` why would you be asking jack about jabot ? `` victor and nikki have entered the room and wait for an answer to their question . carmen connects her question with work and that seems to satisfy the curiosity of the newmans . jack makes a hasty retreat leaving carmen with the newmans . victor and nikki tell carmen that they have heard the disturbing things that have been going on with she and dru and they hope that things lighten up . they have known the winters for many years and would n't want to see anything more happen to them . `` with all due respect , i do n't have to discuss my case with you . `` she walks out . victor can see now that a lot of people are going to get hurt carmen finds neil in the hall and asks to talk to him . he reluctantly listens as she asks him if he really thinks his wife is innocent . he says that does n't matter . what matters is that this could have been handled at home and outside of the court system . he finds no point in talking to her and walks out . sharon comes in next to give carmen the schedule of dates she asked for . when she does n't immediately leave , carmen asks if there is more that she wants to say . sharon tells her that she is torturing dru . `` she has lost her job and gotten arrested twice now . you went after her husband and you ca n't understand why this happened ? if you asked me , you crossed the line first ! `` carmen gets on the elevator . jack stops the doors closing and jumps on the car with her . he hands her a piece of paper . it is the amount of her signing bonus if she decides to take that job in asia . `` why are you so afraid of me ? or are you afraid that sharon will find out that you hopped out of my bed directly into hers ? `` jack says that he is n't afraid of her . he suggests to her that after what happened with dru she should want to get out of dodge . `` you do n't really know what dru is capable of in fact you have no idea what i am capable of `` michael gets the call that he has been waiting for . paul calls to tell him that he has dirt on carmen . when michael hears what it is , he grins from ear to ear . `` this is really going to help my case paul ! thanks a lot !
nick : how 's the leg ? sharon : i do n't care about my leg . why are n't they telling us anything about noah ? nick : look , i 'm sure as soon as they know something -- sharon : yeah , we 'll know . he was down there all alone , nick , without us . nick : sharon , he 's alive . you got ta be grateful for that . sharon : i am . i am grateful . jack is still down there . he 's all alone . he must be terrified . you know , i keep thinking ... maybe there was some way all three of us could 've gotten out of there . nick : there was n't . there was n't , sharon . you need to stop worrying about it . otherwise , you 're just gon na make yourself sick . sharon : well , too late . nick : okay . hey , you know , you could ... pretend to be calm , and then that would make me calm , and then maybe you 'd be calm then . wan na try that ? sharon : have you talked to phyllis ? nick : i was hoping to have some good news about noah . sharon : so she knows about jack ? nick : i was hoping to have some good news about him , too . but i did tell her that ... you know , jack helped us out . sharon : i ca n't believe he 's still down there , trapped . doctor : mr. and mrs. newman ? nick : yeah ? sharon : yeah ? nick : how 's our son ? doctor : a few cracked ribs , which we expected , and a ruptured spleen . sharon : oh , my gosh . nick : uh , so what do you do now ? doctor : if the spleen can be repaired , we 'll go that route , but , frankly , it 's not likely . in which case we need to remove it . i need to get permission to go either way depending on what i find when we get in the o.r . nick : you 'll keep us posted on , you know , what happens ? doctor : of course . i need one of you to sign the necessary paperwork . sharon : can we see him ? doctor : we need to get him to surgery right away . nick : yeah , okay . then let 's do it . you -- you go see noah , i 'll fill out the paperwork . sharon : okay . thank you . [ scene_break ] colleen : kevin ? i would 've come sooner . i was in class . kevin : hey . i got my dad 's message and i came right over . um , who do we give this to ? kevin : what is it ? colleen : it 's adrian 's shirt . my dad and victor told me to bring something -- kevin : yeah , yeah , yeah . come with me . colleen : it 's for the rescue dogs . kevin : excuse me . excuse me . excuse me . hi , we have this and we know the dog is n't supposed to smell it until right before he starts searching -- woman : oh , i 'll take that for you . whose is it ? colleen : it 's , uh , adrian korbel 's . woman : who ? kevin : uh , white male , thought to be accompanying white female victoria newman , both missing . woman : thank you . kevin : mm - hmm . colleen : white male missing . i hate the sound of that . kevin : i know . colleen : you know , just the thought of him , like , trapped down there , it 's , uh ... kevin : listen , the rescue workers are on top of their game , okay ? colleen : have they -- have they found my uncle ? kevin : your uncle jack is too toxic to die . but i 'm gon na put my personal feelings aside for the moment , okay ? colleen : i mean , kevin , ca n't we do something ? i mean , like -- like help or something ? kevin : no , no , no . they 're trained professionals , we 're not . we could make the situation worse . and the reason that they 're moving so slowly is because they have to make sure they do n't cause any further structural damage , okay ? colleen : if we go slowly , kevin , someone could die down there . kevin : yeah , i know . colleen : this is crazy . i mean , this is n't real . i do n't ... i do n't understand -- kevin : well , look , look , look , we do n't know for sure that -- that adrian and victoria are down there , true ? colleen : i mean , they were supposed to be at the local museum , touring the development , right ? kevin : see ? hey , so -- so , there 's lot of places they could be . they -- they could 've lost cell service . they could 've lost track of time . colleen : no , kevin , i wish i could believe you . it 's -- i mean , has anyone checked , like , above ground or anything ? kevin : yeah , yeah , yeah , your dad and david chow have been looking nonstop . colleen : you really think that they 're down there , do n't you ? kevin : no . what i really hope is that they 're not , okay ? colleen : see , adrian 's cell is going straight to voice mail and it 's full . he would 've checked in by now , okay ? and the only reason he would n't is if he was down there . kevin : no , no , in the words of my brother , objection ! because that calls for a conclusion , okay ? colleen : if he could 've called me , he would 've . kevin : may i remind you that you and i were trapped in a burning freezer and we lived to tell the tale . but if adrian is down there , he 's gon na gon na live to tell the tale , too . [ scene_break ] woman : mr. winters , can you tell us how this happened ? neil : there 's no definitive answer to what caused the collapse . woman : could it have been some sort of seismic activity ? neil : that would only be speculation at this point . woman : what about survivors ? neil : yes , ten people were rescued , two of them remain in the hospital , one with a fractured leg , one in surgery . the other eight sustained minor or no injuries . man : are there more people trapped inside ? neil : yes , there are . that 's been confirmed by search and rescue dogs . we do n't have all the names yet , but we 're trying to find out who was in the building at the time of the collapse . now luckily , there have been no fatalities . man : how many neighboring counties have sent rescue units and equipment ? j.t . : all right , let me know if you hear anything . thanks . no one 's seen victoria 's car . daniel : there 's a million places she could still be . she could be in one of the condominiums , the restaurants . victor : they still have n't found jack abbott . man : mr. newman ? we found some personal items in the rubble . victor : can we see them ? nikki : oh , my god ! wait ! victor : what ? what ? nikki : oh ! victor : what ? nikki : oh , my god ! this is her purse ! this is victoria 's purse ! this is her purse ! oh , god ! oh , victor , it 's her purse . ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) nick : hello ? woman : this should help with the pain . sharon : thank you . how long do operations like this one my son 's having take ? woman : it varies . i can tell you noah has a great surgeon . he 's in good hands . sharon : what is it ? is it jack ? what happened ? nick : the rescue teams found ... victoria 's purse . vick 's down there . sharon : okay , well , that does n't mean that she 's injured and adrian 's with her , right ? so -- so she 's not alone . nick : yeah , but the whole pregnancy ... sharon : adrian will help her . nick : but what if adrian is -- is trapped someplace else ? what if he 's injured ? what if he 's dead ? sharon : okay , listen , do n't think like that , all right ? we got out of there alive , and so will she . come here . [ scene_break ] victor : can i get you anything ? nikki : no . just find victoria , please . man : mr. newman ? victor : so , robert , when is the rest of the equipment coming that i ordered ? robert : we 've got several trucks that just came in . victor : oh , thank god . daniel : is there anything i can do to help ? robert : yeah , yeah , sure , we got a bunch of supplies coming in from other towns . daniel : anything 's better than standing around doing nothing , right ? robert : good . follow me . victor : thank you for everything you 're doing . j.t . : what sort of equipment did you bring in ? victor : the latest kind of video equipment and microphones , made especially for very narrow spaces , so if someone is alive , they 'll detect that . david : i 'm sorry . i do n't have any more news . what 's going on ? did they find your daughter ? nikki : no . she 's in there . they just do n't know where . david : how do they know that ? nikki : the rescue team found her purse . david : oh , nikki , i 'm sorry . nikki : she 's in such a fragile state right now with this pregnancy . i do n't know how much stress she can take . david : if she 's anything like you , she 's not giving up until she 's out of there . nikki : i ca n't lose her . i - i ca n't . i mean , after almost losing nicholas ... i ca n't go through this . we 've got ta find her . we 've got ta find her . j.t . : i ca n't stand this anymore . i 'm going to look for her . victor : j.t . , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . do n't you go anywhere . i do not want you to endanger my daughter with heroics . these people know what they 're doing , all right ? please do n't do it . i understand what you wan na do . do n't think i 'm not impatient . [ scene_break ] victoria : adrian ? ! adrian , can you hear me ? ! adrian ? ( coughs ) [ scene_break ] colleen : what 's going on ? excuse me ! excuse me ! what 's going on ? daniel : the rescue workers found someone . kevin : what ? nikki : is it a woman ? robert : male , caucasian . pronounced dead on the scene . colleen : dead ? ! do you know who it is ? robert : no , ma'am . colleen : oh , my god ! do n't be adrian or uncle jack . please ! oh , god ! please ! please ! woman : has the body been identified ? woman : can you confirm it was a male ? woman : did he have any identification ? neil : okay , listen to me , one question at a time . the body has not been identified , and the victim is a male . man : does anyone recognize him ? neil : i really do n't have the information to that right now . woman : there must be something you can tell us . neil : okay , i can tell you that even if we did have a name , we could n't release it until the next of kin has been notified . man : can we speak with the incident commander ? neil : the incident commander is very busy conducting the rescue mission . woman : what about one of the rescue personnel ? neil : their priority is getting to those people who are still trapped . i 'm asking -- i 'm begging you to please respect that , okay ? the same thing goes for those who are waiting for word on friends and family . now please , no more interviews until after this crisis is over . woman : mr. winters , has the specialized equipment victor newman ordered arrived yet ? neil : yes , i believe that equipment has arrived and more is on its way . j.t . : hey . colleen : hey . um ... they found a man 's body , but they have n't identified him . i doubt its adrian , because he 's supposed to be touring the development with victoria , right ? j.t . : that 's what we thought , but , um ... they found her purse in the rubble . colleen : oh , god , no ! oh , my god ! oh , no ! oh , god ! [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , what is it ? just say it . it 's better if you just say it . nick : they 're bringing up the first casualty now . sharon : who ? nick : they do n't know , but ... it 's a male , caucasian . sharon : oh , god ! oh , god ! oh , i feel sick . i - i have to find out . ( cell phone ringing ) nikki : hello ? sharon : it 's sharon . i heard they have a casualty . nikki : they 're bringing him up right now . sharon : is it my husband ? nikki : i do n't know . sharon : nikki , find out for me , please ? nikki : i will . nick : what did she say ? sharon : she 's trying to get the information . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , who is it ? victor : never seen him before . j.t . : it 's joe boddington . nikki : who ? j.t . : the construction supervisor i worked for . nikki : sharon , you do n't know him . sharon : thank you . thank you , nikki . sharon : it was n't jack . nick : ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] victoria : oh ! oh , was that a protest ? or are you just letting me know that you 're in there ? its okay , baby , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na get us out of here . ( digging noises ) ( grunting ) victoria : oh , my gosh ! who 's there ? adrian , is that you ? adrian , you 're okay ! adrian : oh , thank god , victoria . victoria : let me help you . thank god you 're all right . adrian : are you okay ? victoria : yes . oh , come on . oh , my gosh ! thank god you 're okay . oh , my god ! adrian : hi . victoria : okay . do you feel as bad as you look ? adrian : i could n't possibly feel any worse , so ... let 's just say i 'm happy there 's not a mirror around . how 's -- how 's the baby ? victoria : he 's kicking . a lot . adrian : that 's a good thing , i hope . victoria : well , let 's just say , uh , it 's his reminder of our priorities , which is to get him out of here . adrian : okay . how 's the baby 's mom ? victoria : i 'm having a hard time breathing is all . i 'm fine , though . i 've made a little progress over here . adrian : okay , you relax . i 'll take over . victoria : what do you think happened ? adrian : i ca n't be sure . the last thing i remember was i heard a loud cracking noise . i think that minivan probably saved my ass -- my -- my life . victoria : i do n't think that watching your language is a priority right now . it 's okay . adrian : i was doing it for the baby 's sake . victoria : well , the baby kindly thanks you , and requests that you help me save his ass , please . adrian : you 're in good spirits for somebody in our ... predicament here . victoria : yeah , well , it 's one of the priorities of parenting . you got ta practice being calm , because when they 're teenagers , you have to look like you know what you 're doing even if you do n't know what you 're doing . adrian : hey , do you have a cell phone ? victoria : no . you ? adrian : same . victoria : okay , so ... so we 're cut off from the outside world . all right . well , i bet all of those years of you being a scout are kicking in right now , huh ? adrian : so i guess now is not the best time to tell you that i was ... never a scout ? victoria : ( laughs ) it 's all right . it 's never too late to start , anyway . adrian : hey , vicki ? if something happens to me , i just want you to know -- victoria : no , i do n't wan na hear that kinda talk right now . okay , i do n't . i do n't wan na hear it . adrian : i want you to know that i really -- i really admire you . victoria : okay . that kinda talk i can -- i can handle that kinda talk . adrian : all right . victoria : thank you . hey , adrian ? adrian : yeah ? victoria : um ... i 'm glad as hell you 're here . it was kinda creepy being alone , you know ? adrian : happy to oblige . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey . j.t . : hey . colleen : kevin said you were down there . j.t . : yeah , i was , uh , i was down there with cane and mrs. chancellor . colleen : yeah , i heard . did you get hurt ? j.t . : no , i ... i got lucky . colleen : well , i 'm glad you 're okay . j.t . : thanks . i hope adrian 's all right . colleen : i hope victoria is , too . you know , um ... i just keep thinking that ... i ca n't remember what he was wearing the last time i saw him , you know ? i , uh , had no idea it might be the last time . [ scene_break ] adrian : ugh ! victoria : maybe i should help you . adrian : you should n't be helping at all . just ... okay ? victoria : you do n't have to worry about me , you know ? i 'm -- i 'm pregnant , i 'm not sick or anything . adrian : yeah , not worrying ? okay , this is me , not worrying . victoria : you know ... adrian : it 's a dead end . victoria : what do you think about our air supply ? adrian : we should be all right for a little while . victoria : you 're just saying that to make me feel better , are n't you ? adrian : if i said no , would you believe me ? victoria : i 'll be skeptical . adrian : all right , how about this ? i 'm a professor . this head is filled with knowledge . victoria : oh . about getting out of a pile of concrete and rebar ? adrian : well , there 's not a serious book about the aftermath of 9/11 that i have n't read . that , and the isolation after the levees broke in new orleans and lots of other disasters where people were trapped in small places . it 's kind of an obsession . victoria : that 's kinda weird . adrian : yeah . victoria : so , uh ... how did they get out ? adrian : any way they could . one thing they had in common was a good attitude . victoria : i need -- you know , i need to rest . adrian : okay , here . here . take this . victoria : thanks . adrian : here . here you go . all right ? victoria : good attitude , huh ? adrian : yep . victoria : well , that 's nice and vague . so there 's no other secret to survival ? just a good attitude ? adrian : one other component -- pure dumb luck . victoria : there 's that . adrian : yeah . victoria : and you and me -- we have one other thing at play , though . my dad . adrian : the infamous victor newman ? victoria : yeah . you know , even if we ca n't dig ourselves out of here , my family will make sure that the rescuers find us . in fact , my dad might be leading them here right now . adrian : i will be the first person to shake his hand and buy him a drink . victoria : you think i 'm exaggerating , do n't you ? one time i left the house after i got into an argument with my parents . nobody knew where i was . my dad was frantic , so he sent out a plane to sky write messages in the sky ordering me home . adrian : he still orders you around ? victoria : yeah , sometimes . but my dad is famous for doing the impossible . trust me , the cavalry is on its way right now . i 'm just tired , i just need to close my eyes for a minute . adrian : okay . [ scene_break ] neil : hey . is the system operational ? victor : they 're lowering the camera right now . is n't that something ? victor : let me have that . excuse me for a moment . would you turn the camera a little bit to the left ? and now turn on the lights ? nikki : i do n't know , that just looks like a piece of metal , does n't it ? victor : what 's that ? man : all right , we need to drop this in the next location . robert : i do n't know how much longer i can safely keep people out here . the methane levels are rising . nikki : well , i ca n't leave . my daughter 's in there . she 's pregnant . robert : i - i realize that , ma'am , but the more the gas accumulates , the more combustible it becomes . and the likelihood of an explosion increases , above ground and below . [ scene_break ] sharon : your mom 's not answering ? nick : neither is my dad , or anyone else i call . sharon : well , that could be a good sign . nick : or a bad one . sharon : there 's nothing else we can do . woman : excuse me . we have to replace two units of blood and we 're proceeding with a full splenectomy . sharon : is he gon na be okay ? woman : the doctor will give you the update as soon as possible . is there anything i can get for you ? sharon : i feel sick . nick : how about some water for her ? thank you . woman : of course . excuse me . sharon : why could n't he have just gone fishing like he was supposed to ? nick : there 's no answer for that . sharon : you know , every time i think our son just can not go through one more bad thing -- not one more -- then something else happens . nick : sharon , if i could undo it , i - i would . sharon : i know . i know , but we 're supposed to be his parents looking after him . nick : we ca n't control the world . okay ? thank you . woman : can i get you anything else ? nick : just tell the doctor we 'd like to speak with her as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] robert : thank you . may i have your attention ? levels of methane gas in this area have reached a level that requires all persons who are not rescue personnel to leave the area immediately . all civilians must leave the premises . your cooperation will affect the safety of those still underground . thank you . officers , let 's move 'em out , please . robert : no need to panic , folks , just take your time . j.t . : hey . colleen , you need to get out of here . colleen : no , i 'm waiting until they find adrian . j.t . : i 'm not letting you risk your life here . colleen : if you 're staying , i 'm staying , okay ? j.t . : adrian would n't want you to stay , and you know that . just come to the cafe with me , all right ? colleen : okay . [ scene_break ] david : all right , nikki , they want us to leave , so we should go . nikki : i 'm not leaving . victor : do yourself a favor and go with him . all you can do around here is wait , okay ? nikki : victor , i 'm not going anywhere until victoria comes out . victor : you 'll just endanger other people around here . you heard what he said ! nikki : you 're wasting your breath . both of you , stop . victor : it 's very dangerous here now . [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . oh , that 's much better . adrian : okay . victoria : oh , boy , i tell you , my manicurist is gon na have her work cut out . adrian : yeah , mine , too . victoria : so ... what 's the first thing you 're gon na do when you get outta here ? adrian : i 'm gon na tell colleen i love her . maybe get the name of that skywriter your dad used . victoria : things are pretty serious between you two ? i mean , moving in together is a huge step . adrian : well , it 's easy with her . at first i was , you know , afraid she 'd be worried what other people thought , but there comes a point where you ca n't be scared of that . victoria : we 're gon na make it out of here . adrian : you 're damn straight , all right ? i got a lot to do left in this life . victoria : yeah ? like what ? adrian : oh , you know , get married , have kids , um , write the great american novel , climb mt . everest . and i am gon na learn to play the flute . victoria : the flute ? how very random of you . adrian : i was a big fan of the pied piper story when i was a kid . victoria : oh . i see . i see . adrian : what about you ? what are you gon na do ? victoria : i do n't know , maybe i 'll go back to italy . maybe i 'll paint a masterpiece . but mostly , i just wan na be a mom . i 've wanted that for a long time . i 've just had such rotten luck with it . adrian : well , just think how much more you 're gon na appreciate this kid when he comes . victoria : yeah . you know , it 's funny , i 've been so superstitious about everything . i did n't wan na decorate the nursery , or i did n't wan na pick out any clothes or come up with a name or anything , because i was afraid i was gon na -- i was gon na jinx the pregnancy . look at me . do n't get more jinxed than this . adrian : you know , yeah , it is -- it is your fault that the parking structure collapsed . victoria : well , you know , the world does revolve around me . adrian : hey , you 're gon na be a terrific mother . victoria : thank you . adrian : so what 's the first thing you 're gon na do when we get outta here ? victoria : oh , you mean , after i take a bath ? i 'm gon na marry the man i love . [ scene_break ] j.t . : can you round up some more rescue workers ? this is taking too long . robert : look , as i told mr. newman , if the methane levels increase just a few more parts per million , i 'm gon na cancel this operation altogether . j.t . : the hell with the methane levels , you 're not leaving my fiancée down there ! man : we 've got two . we 've got two ! nikki : look ? where ? there ! there ! there she is ! victor : oh , my god , my sweetheart ! robert : monitor the air as you go . j.t . : give me a harness . i do n't care what the methane levels are . robert : look , i 'll have you arrested . victoria : they found us ! man : ms. newman , mr. korbel , rescue workers are on the way . adrian : hallelujah ! victoria : ( laughs ) it j.t . okay ? um , what about everybody else ? um , my mom and my dad and nick ? are they okay ? victor : my sweetheart , we are all here . we are all here . [ scene_break ] brad : where 's victoria ? man : are you okay ? brad : my eyes ! robert : complete evacuation . terminate rescue effort . complete evacuation . terminate rescue effort . victor : take her out of here . robert : emergency traffic , i got firefighters down . i got firefighters down . emergency traffic . how you doing , man ? you all right ? man : it 's cold down there . robert : come on . here , here , help . victor : let me ask you something , this -- this would be an opportunity , right ? robert : what are you talking about ? victor : in other words , the explosion got rid of a lot of the methane ? robert : yes . victor : okay , in other words , it will take awhile for it to build up again ? robert : yes , sir . victor : thank you . robert : yes . where are you going ? mr. newman ! [ scene_break ] neil : yes ? what ? yeah . neil : ladies and gentlemen , uh , may i please have your attention ? i 've just been informed that there 's been an explosion likely due to the high levels of methane gas . woman : injuries ? neil : i 'm very sorry , i - i have no further information at this time . [ scene_break ] victoria : adrian ? adrian , wake up ! wake up , adrian ! wake up ! adrian : ow ! ow ! victoria : oh , my god ! adrian : aah ! victoria : ( coughing ) your leg -- oh , my god ! adrian : ow ! victoria : okay , there 's , um ... there 's a piece of rebar stuck in your thigh . adrian : ow ! victoria : okay , do n't pull it out . we ca n't pull it out . if we do that , you might bleed to death . adrian : ow ! victoria : oh , god ! help ! help ! i think they cut the line . okay , okay , come on , let 's go . adrian : go ? victoria : let 's go ! the explosion made an opening . we can get out . we can walk that way . come on . let 's go ! let 's go ! can you stand ? adrian : i do n't know . victoria : well , you can stand , because you have to . you have to get up . adrian : ow ! ow ! ow ! victoria : i 'm sorry , but if we do n't go , there might be another explosion . we have to get out . go ! adrian : ow ! ow ! [ scene_break ] doctor : good news . the operation went just fine . your son is in recovery and his vitals are stable . sharon : so he 's gon na be okay ? doctor : all signs look good . nick : the nurse said you had to do a full splenectomy ? sharon : and -- and that he lost a lot of blood ? doctor : we removed the spleen to prevent further blood loss . bleeding and infection are rare following this surgery , so we 're looking good . nick : you said the -- the spleen fights infection ? doctor : it removes waste and bacteria from the blood . it makes antibodies and red blood cells . sharon : so without one , what ? doctor : he 'll need to be closely monitored by your family physician , particularly during the first two years . not having a spleen makes him very susceptible to infection . sharon : so -- so we have to monitor this for how long ? doctor : for the rest of his life . nick : when can we see him ? doctor : as soon as the anesthesia wears off . excuse me . nick : okay , thank you , doctor , thank you very much . sharon : the rest of his life ? nick : sharon ... our son is alive , okay ? he 's gon na be fine . just keep concentrating on that . [ scene_break ] victor : somebody help ! man : all right , we got a pulse here ! come on ! come on , move it ! move it ! there we go . victor : his name is jack abbott . man : all right , here we go . let 's go ! let 's go ! let 's go ! woman : we have a survivor . male caucasian , jack abbott . j.t . : victor ? you did that by yourself ? victor : i got lucky , because the explosion threw him close to the entrance . get -- get victoria ? the oxygen tank is right -- right down there ! right down there ! [ scene_break ] daniel : jack 's alive . the paramedics have him now . sharon : the paramedics are with him ? what does that mean ? daniel : he 's unconscious . i - i - i do n't know . i do n't know anything right now . i 'll call you as soon as we find out more . sharon : jack 's alive . nick : good . good . did they say anything about vick ? sharon : no . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] victoria : i ca n't leave you . adrian : go ahead . go ahead . victoria : we got ta hurry . adrian : yeah , okay . victoria : all right , you can do it . adrian : watch out . victoria : you can do it . adrian : ow ! j.t . : victoria ? ! victoria : j.t . ! hi ! oh , my god ! j.t . : you okay ? victoria : i 'm fine . i 'm fine . the baby 's fine . adrian -- j.t . : okay , okay , get out of here . it 's unstable . the rescue workers are right around the corner . all right ? go ! come on . adrian : oh ! ow ! j.t . : i know . i know it hurts , but we got ta get out of here . adrian : okay . victor : i do n't need this . please take it . [ rocks start to fly off the roof of the building . one hits victoria in the head and she falls down ] nikki : victoria ! ! victor : watch out ! [ next_on ] j.t . : when will she come to ? dr. ryan : i have no way of knowing that . sharon : jack told me your eyes were damaged in the explosion . brad : i 'd give both eyes if it meant the baby would be okay . nick : what about the baby ? nikki : please take care of her . make sure that our daughter comes back to us , please .	nick and sharon are at the hospital with noah , who will be okay , but has to have his spleen removed . colleen arrives at the accident site . victoria 's purse is found in the rubble . meanwhile , victoria and adrian are trapped together . victoria tells him she can feel the baby moving around . the rescue workers now have cameras and microphones to drop into the rubble to see if they can spot anyone . a body is found , it 's joe , the crooked supervisor . the cameras are dropped in and victoria and adrian are spotted ! they say they are fine . the workers say they have to get them out as the methane gas is starting to build up to a dangerous level . just then , there is an explosion . workers go flying everywhere and rescue operations are ordered to be stopped . that does n't stop victor who runs into the hole with an oxygen tank . he manages to find jack and gets him out . victoria and adrian are okay except that adrian has a piece of metal stuck in his leg . when jt sees victor come out , he rushes in to find victoria . he pulls them out . just when victoria emerges and it looks like she is finally safe , a piece of rock comes falling down and hits her in the face , knocking her over . she goes tumbling down a pile of rubble and lies unconscious .
ashley : diane . abby : whoa . this is creepy . tucker : what the hell is this ? jack : head games from someone who enjoys their work . phyllis : why would malloy send us all the way out here just to show us this ? nick : what makes you think it was him ? victoria : the text came from his phone . victor : suppose it was malloy . who else would have done this ? [ scene_break ] woman : ms. murdock ? press this if you need pain medication . myrna : ( groans ) woman : i know your burns are painful , but at least you 're still with us . myrna : ( groans ) woman : clearly , you have more to do in this world . [ scene_break ] ronan : i want everything in this room boxed up , guys -- any document that he read , printed , looked at , touched . i do n't care if it 's on a cocktail napkin . it goes in the box , okay ? i 'm s -- sorry , but i 'm gon na ... i 'm gon na have to ask you to leave now . genevieve : yeah . okay . yeah , i guess i 'm kind of the last holdout , are n't i ? uh , i do n't know . when you find out that the man you lived with all your life put out a hit on you , i - i - i ... ronan : i can have one of the guys run you anywhere that you need to go . genevieve : oh , no , no , thank you . i have my car , and i should get over to the hospital and check on my housekeeper . ronan : so how bad are the burns ? genevieve : i do n't know . i have n't talked to the doctor yet , but i 'm -- i 'm sure she 's in agony . and to think that it all happened because ... ( sighs ) because she went out to buy my groceries , and she was standing right there in the kitchen where the explosion took place . how am i gon na make that one up to her , detective ? the fact that i am responsible for that woman 's suffering ? ronan : no , none of this is on you . everything that happened here today was colin atkinson 's fault . genevieve : i 'd like to believe that . but it 's a lie . and myrna is a really wonderful person . she 's clever , and she 's kind . she would n't hurt a fly . [ scene_break ] adam : hello ? hello ? i 'm here . i got your text . so what do you want from me ? ( film projector whirring ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : so is she stable ? doctor : well , uh , ms. murdock 's vitals are improving , but she needs help breathing after the damage to her lungs . uh , we have n't been able to locate any family . genevieve : yeah , i - i do n't know if she has any . i -- but if she needs anything , i 'm here . doctor : good . good . you can be the point person . you know , the burns to her face are the most severe at this point . we 'll have to change those bandages regularly . genevieve : but will she heal ? doctor : well , in time , she could look like she did before the explosion . genevieve : ( sighs ) um , can i , um , can i see her ? myrna ? myrna , can you hear me ? oh , my god , i 'm so sorry . ( voice breaking ) i 'm so sorry . ( quietly ) oh , god , how am i gon na ever make this up to you ? you 've never done anything to hurt anyone . you just do n't deserve this kind of pain . [ scene_break ] ( film projector stops ) tucker : you know , whoever pulled this thing could still be here . nick : uh , this thing 's on a timer . phyllis : they did n't even stick around to enjoy the show . abby : it 's disgusting . i - it 's an invasion . it 's like when adam put all those cameras at the ranch . victor : it 's certainly illuminating , is n't it ? tucker : yes , it is . phyllis : but you know , uh , that piece of film could get any one of us locked up . jack : yeah , maybe one of us should be locked up . nick : okay , everyone just calm down , all right ? this is probably what malloy wants -- everyone to get nervous and start runnin ' off your mouths . ashley : he wants a confession . phyllis : or for one of us to say something we should n't . victoria : just because i was the last one up there on the -- on the screen , that does n't mean that i killed her , okay ? victor : sweetheart , no one suspects you . abby : well , i did n't kill her , either . ashley : so is this what we 're supposed to do is assert our innocence ? phyllis : yeah , okay , uh , if that 's what we 're supposed to do , that 's what i 'll do . uh , detective malloy , i 'm innocent . there . tucker : so am i. i did n't kill her . jack : okay , w - we can all say ditto and be done with this . no one 's gon na confess regardless of what malloy does . but what we just saw there -- all of us -- damned all of us . there 's a lot of motive , a lot of rage . nick : speak for yourself , jack . rage is one thing . murder is a whole other thing . phyllis : well , clearly , diane was alive enough to deal with all of us , was n't she ? abby : well , yeah , duh . i mean , she was alive until she was dead from a rock to the head , kind of like the one you were holding . phyllis : yeah , kind of like the one your father was holding . victor : you saw diane lunge at me . i did n't lunge at her , all right ? tucker : claiming self - defense -- that 's one way to go . jack : okay , here we -- here we go again doing exactly what ronan wants us to do -- going after each other , doing his job for him . i suggest we all shut up . victor : or are you afraid that he will hear us say that you did it ? killing diane because she 's keeping your son from you . jack : if that 's motive enough for me to murder someone , why are you still breathing ? abby : ( scoffs ) ashley : jack , you ca n't make threats . not here . phyllis : yeah , let 's just stay icy cold until we go in for the kill , right ? tucker : who the hell do you think you 're talking to ? ashley : what are you talking about ? victor : you will never get me , jack . not ever , especially not from inside a damn prison cell . [ scene_break ] ronan : ( quietly ) bad time ? genevieve : ( quietly ) she 's resting . it 's okay . ronan : uh , i hear the pain can just be ... genevieve : yeah . ronan : yeah . genevieve : the doctor , um ... ( sniffles ) was pretty optimistic , and they 're doing what they can to control her pain . and if you need to get going -- ronan : no , no , that 's okay . no , i have a couple minutes . genevieve : ( chuckles ) no , you do n't . you 're already late for your meeting . ronan : i 'm late for what meeting ? genevieve : county highway -- the warehouse . the text that you sent jack . ( heart monitor beeping rapidly ) myrna : ( distressed breathing ) genevieve : ( normal voice ) what -- what 's happening ? ronan : ( normal voice ) can we get a doctor in here ? we need a doctor ! genevieve : ( quietly ) oh , god , no . no . [ scene_break ] adam : hello ? you wanted me , so you got me . why am i here ? i was right , patty . you 're back . [ scene_break ] jack : you arrogant s.o.b . there could be cops and surveillance all over this place , but you ca n't keep your mouth shut . ashley : you 're still talking , too , jack . tucker : yeah , you know what ? you need to stop runnin ' your mouth , too . phyllis : oh , really ? do i ? tucker : yeah . phyllis : listen to you . recovering from an accident , a horrible accident -- not a lot of energy . but you certainly must have been pissed off to go after diane like you did . tucker : you want to throw accusations around ? why do n't you start with yourself ? or how about your partner there ? victor : my son had nothing to do with this , all right ? nor did anyone else in my family . you , on the other hand , jack abbott , with your temper and your pretension to protect kyle -- jack : do n't you even say my son 's name . victor : your son , my ward . i gave him time to recover from losing his mother . but now he needs guidance , and i will provide it from him . jack : you try it . you just try it . nick : hey , whoa . if there are cops and cameras around , we need to watch what we say . abby : so ronan has all this footage , and what ? he 's just waiting for one of us to crack ? ashley : abby , stop , okay ? just be quiet . victoria : no , it 's fine . he can knock himself out trying to bully us , but he will lose . nick : what if it 's not malloy ? has anyone thought of that ? victor : if not malloy , then who ? victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] doctor : the , uh , accelerated heart rate is probably a reaction to the stress and the trauma and the pain from the burns . genevieve : is there anything you can do for her ? doctor : well , we can make her as comfortable as we can with pain management . but her heart rate , it 's , uh , it 's back in the normal range . she just needs time . ronan : i , uh , i know this is n't the right time , but i need to talk to you more about that text that i supposedly sent jack . genevieve : he said that you wanted him to meet you at the warehouse , but we all knew that you were busy with colin , so he figured that you probably would n't show up . ronan : ( sighs ) oh , god . genevieve : are you -- are you saying you really did n't send that text ? ronan : no , i did n't send it . i , uh , i misplaced my phone earlier . genevieve : someone is making mischief with your phone . ronan : yes , someone is making mischief with my phone . and i 'm about to find out who , so if you 'll excuse me ... genevieve : my god . oh , god . ( sighs ) i feel like this night is never gon na end . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : you want to know who 's doing this ? look around . who 's not here ? victoria : adam . abby : so , what ? you 're -- you 're saying that -- that adam taped everything ? adam is the one that brought us here ? phyllis : this is completely his style . he 's crazy . jack : the question is , why ? i mean , what does he get out of this ? victor : where the hell is he ? [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) oh , patty . ( groans ) i got ta find you , patty . i got ta find you before you start ruining things for me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : this is what adam would want , you know . he would want us all in one room ... victoria : ( sighs ) phyllis : spinning out . ashley : because this is what he does . he loves to play games with people . jack : i - i do n't know . i 'm not convinced this is adam 's doing . tucker : i tend to agree . for him to draw this much attention to himself ... victoria : it makes him look like the guilty one . tucker : exactly . nick : like adam cares about that . he knows he can make any one of us look like the killer with that movie . phyllis : ( sighs ) we got ta keep this together . we really do . we have to keep it together . every single one of us has something to hide . ( cell phone rings ) abby : it 's never going to be over , is it ? jack : hey . everything okay ? genevieve : i 'm kind of numb . colin 's been locked up . myrna is really suffering . did ronan ever get in touch with you ? jack : have you talked to him ? genevieve : yeah , he , uh , he claims that he never sent you that text , and -- but he is on his way out there now . jack : to the warehouse ? genevieve : yep , i believe so . jack : well , which means i ca n't be there looking after you . genevieve : it 's okay . i know you 're thinking of me . jack : i am . genevieve : bye , jack . jack : ronan malloy is on his way here as we speak . according to genevieve , this party was n't his idea . victoria : if he sees that film ... abby : oh , god . tucker : he wo n't . we 'll make sure of that . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , patty . what was that all about , huh ? callin ' me out to the , uh , pumpkin patch , showin ' me `` sister scarecrow `` ? we need to talk . you got ta call me . we have to have a little chat . ( knock on door ) adam : ( sighs heavily ) adam : what ? victor : what trouble have you gotten yourself into now ? [ scene_break ] ronan : well , well , well . ( chuckles ) all right . hello , party people . what 's the reason for the little get - together ? tucker : you told us to come , we 're here . phyllis : no disrespect , but you 're late , and we 're bored . victoria : let 's get on with this already . ashley : what do want with us ? why did you call us ? ronan : as much as i hate to admit it , my phone is missing . i did n't throw this little shindig here . yet ... well , here you all are , which makes a detective wonder what you all have in common . [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( whispering ) myrna ? i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . and i 'm really ... ( quietly ) ashamed that it 's you here , that it happened to you and -- and i 'm safe . ( sighs ) oh , my god . we live in the same house , and i do n't even know you . ( sighs ) we talk about grocery lists and cleaning schedules , but i do n't even know if you have a family . or if there was someone that you loved . was there , myrna ? ( sniffles ) was there somebody that you loved ? ( sniffles ) i wonder if you ever loved anyone the way i loved colin . oh , my god . so passionate ... and so brutal . just takes the breath right out of your chest . but it was n't enough ... because he never loved me the same way that i loved him . i was a fool . it was n't love at all , was it ? it was war . and you got caught in the middle of it . oh , god . why do they tell little girls fairy tales about falling in love ? why do they make us believe that it 's all gon na be hearts and flowers ? it 's not . sometimes its fire and it 's ... ashes . myrna : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : this wo n't take long . victor : just simply tell me where you were tonight . adam : ( scoffs ) okay , yeah . great . victor : well , that wo n't do , son . adam : ( scoffs ) victor : there are others who are very interested in your whereabouts . they wo n't take `` no comment `` as an answer , you know . so have your alibi ready when they arrive . adam : my alibi ? victor : mm - hmm . adam : for what ? victor : detective malloy called all those people together who are implicated in diane jenkins ' murder . one person was missing . adam : of course -- me . victor : rather suspicious , do n't you think ? adam : yeah . well , those morons would attach me to this , would n't they ? what 's my alleged motive ? victor : oh , there were various suggestions , adam . they can discuss that with you . but if i find out you were behind this , we 'll talk some more . [ scene_break ] victoria : um , okay , so the dog ate your phone ? ronan : ( chuckles ) when i want to chat , i 'll call you all to the station . you know that firsthand . jack : the message said there was a leak at the station . ronan : okay , someone show me this text . ronan : same text to everybody ? ashley : yep . tucker : yep . phyllis : and we all respect your authority so much , we rushed right over . ronan : so the good people of genoa city all convene , and then what ? tucker : what do you mean ? ronan : i mean , what happened then ? am i supposed to believe that you all got together and just stood here silently ? abby : we talked about how you always try to order us around . ronan : so somebody sends this text out to get you all together , and then nothing ? nick : nothing at all . ronan : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : come on , patty . i ai n't playin ' around here . ( knock on door ) adam : what the hell is this ? [ scene_break ] jack : hey . genevieve : ( sighs ) jack : i 'm sorry it took so long . ( sighs ) it 's okay . it 's okay . how was it with colin ? genevieve : ( sniffles ) he -- he lied to me right up until the end . ( scoffs ) you know , i lived with him my whole life . jack : ( sighs ) genevieve : i thought i knew him better than myself . i mean , sure , power plays and petty revenge . but to think that ... ( sighs ) he -- he wanted to murder me . i 'm the mother of his children . and i - i - i just -- i just ca n't . i ca n't . jack : no , no , no . you do n't have to . wait . listen . you talk about this when you are ready to talk about it . genevieve : did -- what happened with that guy ronan ? jack : oh , uh , kind of a misunderstanding . uh , let 's not talk about him . i want to focus on you . genevieve : you seem ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . are you okay , jack ? jack : ( sighs ) it 's been a long day . [ scene_break ] tucker : so a text from ronan , but probably from adam . god , that film . man . then ronan shows up . ashley : it was horrible being exposed like that . abby , you 're so quiet . tucker : if you have something you need to ask me , abby , go ahead . abby : i just need to go home . ashley : i really wish you 'd stay . abby : i ... ( sighs ) i just need to go . tucker : yeah , let her go . tucker : ( sighs ) ashley : that was just mortifying having her see me acting that way with ... diane . tucker : she 's gon na be fine . tucker : everything 's gon na be fine . phyllis : we should have gone to gloworm . there 's alcohol there . nick : a clear head is better right now . phyllis : ( sighs ) that was some movie , was n't it ? nick : but i spoiled the plot . i told you all my parts . but you did n't tell me everything . you never mentioned a rock . phyllis : okay , i never mentioned a rock . but you know i did n't kill diane . nick : yeah , well , you were fine with me spilling my guts . phyllis : well , it 's not like you rushed to me with every detail . ( scoffs ) i mean , we all have secrets , obviously . it was pretty obvious tonight , right ? you know , that movie is incriminating , but at least we know that half a dozen other people are in the same boat . people had problems with diane . but the bigger problem is , who made that movie ? nick : i still think it was adam . i think he killed diane , and he set us up tonight . phyllis : it could be somebody else . i mean , the murderer could have been in that room , and somebody else made the movie to torture us . or ... they were part of it , and they included themselves in the movie to throw all of us off the track . nick : so you do n't think it was adam ? phyllis : i do n't know . it could be , but i do n't know . it 's not a lock . nick : that still does n't explain why it feels like you 're holding something back . what are you hiding ? [ scene_break ] victor : what is this ? victoria : hey . ( sighs ) how are you , dad ? ronan : victor , you left the little get - together early tonight . why is that ? victor : i was at a business meeting . ronan : i 'm just curious , because everyone else here thought it was important enough to stay . victor : uh - huh . ronan : guess you had a bigger fish to fry . victor : was it your idea to call everyone together ? ronan : it was not . victor : uh - huh . do you know who was missing ? ronan : i do n't . victor : my son adam . ronan : so what do you think that means exactly ? that adam was smart enough to smell a rat and stayed away ? victor : i do n't think that 's the case . victoria : come on . it 's so obvious that he sent the texts . ronan : is it ? see , you were never officially declared a suspect , so why were you here tonight ? i mean , maybe adam or someone else knows something that i do n't know . maybe you should save them the trouble and just tell me now . victor : if you want to talk to my daughter , you do it down at the station . my lawyer will be present . is that clear ? let 's go . ronan : what exactly happened here tonight ? [ scene_break ] tucker : a shower felt good . ( sighs ) ashley : i could probably use one . tucker : ( sighs ) ashley : it was just so disgusting being videoed that way and corralled together like a bunch of animals . tucker : ( sighs ) well , it was n't just us . ashley : i know . victor and phyllis ... they had rocks . i mean , all the secrets and lies in that room , and all the anger . tucker : i should have told you about my part ... ( sighs ) a long time ago . every time i tried , i just -- i - i could n't . i ... i mean , how do you tell your wife you had your hands around someone 's throat the same night she died ? ashley : the same night she told me about what had happened between the two of you . tucker : but she was makin ' noise about abby 's confession . you 'd already been through hell . ( sighs ) i , uh , i told her to back off . she would n't . she pushed my buttons . i grabbed her . i wanted to shake some sense into her . and i , uh , i got lightheaded . ( sighs ) she pushed me off . i fell . i guess that 's when i fell into all that poison sumac . i ran after her , but then i stopped . i got control of myself . i came back here . now that ... ( sighs ) carpal tunnel , it was just a lie to cover up the rash i got from the sumac . uh ... now you know the truth . you know i did n't kill her . ashley : i know . [ scene_break ] phyllis : is this about my flaws ? nick : you chased after diane with a rock , and she was killed by blunt force trauma with a rock . phyllis : i dropped it . i dropped the rock . and then she promptly argued with somebody else . that 's it . she was still walking and talking when i left the park . listen , you do n't ... ( sighs ) you do n't think i killed diane . nick : no , i do n't . but you 're holding something back from me , and i want to know what it is and why . [ scene_break ] abby : ( sighs ) how can i not remember what happened ? [ scene_break ] victoria : diane was an awful woman . i know that . but to see that movie and the way that everyone took the bait -- and someone recorded all of it . ( sighs ) oh , god . ( sighs ) victor : i hope the footage was dealt with appropriately while i was away . in other words , disposed of permanently . victoria : yes , but dad , there could be a copy . there could be raw footage . who knows ? and you know what this means , do n't you ? i 'm not the only one anymore that knows what you did out there . [ scene_break ] jack : i am telling you , anyone else would be holed up in the club nursing their wounds . and here you are . how 's myrna ? genevieve : the doctor was ... cautious but hopeful . why do n't you come on in ? i - i do n't think you 've even met her . jack : uh , i 'm not sure this would be the right time . genevieve : jack , i do n't think she has any family . and no one should be alone at a time like this . jack : well , look at you -- tough businesswoman on the outside , an endearing marshmallow on the inside . genevieve : come on . genevieve : myrna , are you awake ? uh , there 's , uh , someone here to meet you . this is my very dear friend jack abbott . jack : hi , myrna . i 'm so sorry we 're meeting under these circumstances . i want you to know , though , you have a real champion here , your own angel , someone to look out for you and make sure you heal as quickly as possible . jack : oh . genevieve : thank you . jack : yeah . [ scene_break ] adam : come on now . let 's find out who owns this little phone here . i know you want to come out and play . ( knock on door ) adam : ( sighs heavily ) ahh , look who it is . my b.f.f . have you come to talk fantasy football scores with me ? ronan : ( chuckles ) may i come in ? adam : sure . why not ? you 're here so often , it 's like we 're roomies . ronan : where were you last night ? adam : where was i ? i do n't know . driving in my car , planet earth . what ? ronan : where 'd you get my phone ? adam : where 'd i get your phone ? ronan : my phone . adam : this was at my door . that was dropped off at my door . ronan : come on . that 's the best you can do ? you 're getting soft . let 's talk about it down at the station , roomie . adam : and away we go again . [ next_on ] colin : i might need a few million of those items you took from me back . i 'd like 'em back now . adam : well , my money 's on my pops . that man would love to see me behind bars . victor : you 're under no obligation to either me or my son adam .	all the murder suspects at the warehouse continue to watch the film , which shows each of their separate meetings with diane the night she was killed . everyone tells each other they are innocent in case ronan is listening or watching their conversation . all the suspects start to think that adam was responsible for this since he is the only one not with them in the warehouse . adam meanwhile is at a pumpkin patch because he got a text message from someone asking for a meeting there . adam sees a scarecrow dressed like a woman and tells himself he knew that patty was back in town then he heads back to his hotel room and leaves a message for patty saying that they need to talk . adam later gets and envelope dropped off at his door with ronan 's stolen cell phone in it and he begins trying to figure out the owner of the phone .
( cell phone ringing ) adam : i hope you took my advice , did n't leave the house . just wanted to make sure you were there . i 'll be headed over there soon . chelsea : who was that ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) avery : hi . you 're back . nick : yep . you headed in to work ? avery : uh , no , not yet . come on in . nick : thank you . avery : actually , i 've been thinking about our conversation . you 're -- you know , it 's such a crossroads . nick : well , not anymore . avery : no ? nick : i just came from telling my dad i was n't gon na be a part of the fight to get the company back . avery : wow . nick : yeah . feels like a big deal . avery : it is a big deal . does it feel good ? nick : it did . now i do n't know . i 'm ... ( sighs ) really starting to second - guess myself . my dad spent his entire life building up that company for this family . avery : nick , there 's no need to feel guilty . nick : ( sighs ) yeah , i know . i mean , in my head , i know . avery : but in your heart ... nick : in my heart , i feel like i let my family down . avery : oh , nick . avery : what was your dad 's reaction when you told him ? nick : in front of my mother , he was very accepting , but i 'm sure i will hear more about the subject later . avery : ( chuckles ) yes , well , he is very persuasive . nick : that 's a nice way to put it ... avery : ( chuckles ) nick : but it does n't matter . i know all the cards he could play . avery : ( sighs ) will he try to make you feel like a bad son ? nick : oh , he 'll absolutely do that , but i do n't care . i 'm just gon na be a good father right now . avery : well , you are a good father , and you 're not letting your family down . you 're doing this for your family , for summer . nick : yeah , summer . she really needs me right now , so i 'm just gon na be a dad . avery : you know , i think -- i think you 're confusing the company for your family , you know ? in the last year , how much time did you spend on mergers and acquisitions and lawsuits and takeovers ? that company is not your family . nick : it 's all so clear when you explain it . like when we were playing chess the other day , i learned something . avery : that you 're not very good at it ? nick : ( laughs ) right . right . avery : ( laughs ) nick : i do n't even like it . i mean , the planning , the strategy , the maneuvering ... there was a time when i liked it . heck , i was even good at it , but not now . same with the business . it 's not who i am anymore . avery : well , then you are doing absolutely the right thing . nick : are you just saying that because you 're in - house counsel for newman enterprises ? avery : no , i 'm saying that because i 'm your ... avery : ( sighs ) nick , what are we doing ? nick : you tell me . [ scene_break ] chris : ah . paul : hi . okay . chris : hey . paul : here are the addresses i think you 'll need . chris : all right , thanks . heather : it 's probably the first time in your career you 're following up on leads that came to you in a dream , huh ? chris : not even yours . eden 's . paul : okay , so i 'm sure you both think that i 'm grasping at straws ... heather : no . paul : but i really think there is something behind eden 's dream . she wants so desperately to -- to prove that i was protecting her when i shot ricky , but she ca n't remember that night because it was so traumatic -- but her subconscious , i believe , is doing the next best thing . heather : mm . paul : it 's delivering every scrap of information that it has on ricky in her sleep . chris : okay , well , not all these hints are gon na end up being relevant . we just need one to pan out , to lead us to evidence that ricky was homicidal . phyllis : ( clears throat ) paul : ( sighs ) phyllis : you 're suing me ? chris : ohh . ( chuckles ) phyllis : seriously ? you got smacked down by judge daley in court . it was embarrassing . was that not enough for you to get a grip ? chris : oh , yeah . speaking of getting a grip ... phyllis : you know what ? um , this is what i think of your lawsuit . [ scene_break ] adam : i was leaving a message for jack . he 's been after me to come in and meet with him . chelsea : what does he want ? adam : do n't know . something to do with the takeover , i 'm sure . how are you feeling ? did you get some sleep ? chelsea : a little . adam : not much ? chelsea : i keep having -- not exactly nightmares . um ... i keep hearing in my sleep a baby crying . ( sighs ) adam : what 's gon na make you feel better today ? getting out of the house , going for a long walk , getting a massage ? chelsea : i 'd like to just stay here in your arms for the rest of the day . can we do that ? [ scene_break ] nick : i know we 're friends , and i do n't want to mess that up . avery : i do n't , either . nick : you 're becoming important to me . avery : right , as a sounding board . nick : yeah , a trusted confidante , and if that 's all you would like this to be ... avery : you know , i just , uh ... anything more -- i - i - i - i do n't know . nick : yeah . then we 'll take it slow , one step at a time . avery : small steps . baby steps . nick : super microscopically small steps . avery : invisible - to- the - naked - eye steps . i did not mean to say `` naked . `` ( laughs ) nick : slow . we can do that , right ? [ scene_break ] paul : phyllis -- chris : no , paul ! you realize , what you just did , it accomplished nothing , right ? phyllis : oh , oh , oh ! what are you doing ? what are you trying to accomplish , christine , by suing me ? it 's pointless . chris : well , you 're right , i ca n't put you behind bars , so if i have to settle for taking all your money , i guess i 'll have to live with that . phyllis : oh , wait a second , wait a second , wait a second . this is n't about money , is it ? this is not about money . this is n't even about payback . i understand what this is about . i get it . i saw you in that courtroom , basking in the glow . you loved the attention , did n't you ? chris : ( scoffs ) phyllis : you had danny on one side , paul on the other . ( laughs ) wow , just like old times ... paul : oh , for god sake , phyllis . phyllis : is n't it ? is n't it ? but it got cut short , so you got ta -- dragging us all back into court . here we go , back into the court , just so you can get noticed , because i bet it 's hard with danny just , you know , flying in for a couple days for a quickie . ( clicking tongue ) right ? and then paul here -- all he ... ( laughs ) all he ever wants out of you is , you know , supporting him when he 's up on murder charges . oh , but actually , actually , he fired you , did n't he ? heather : phyllis . phyllis -- phyllis : wow , so i 'm -- i 'm wrong there . hmm . heather : phyllis , legally speaking , you 're only hurting yourself right now , just to put it out there . chris : oh , my god . well , that 's progress for her . usually she 's hurting other people . phyllis : you know what ? do n't talk to me like you know me . you have no idea who i am anymore . zero . got it ? you want my life , do n't you ? chris : ( scoffs ) oh , god . phyllis : you want to claw yourself into my life , 'cause you got nothing . you got nothing . you got nothing to move on to . you 're all alone . what do you do ? you go home , and you -- and you eat your little frozen dinners for one . chris : oh , right , and your life is so full and bountiful these days . phyllis : yeah , you know -- no , no , no , no , no , we 're not gon na talk about my family . you want to go there ? be prepared . we 're not gon na talk about what you did to my family . chris : what i did to your family ? phyllis : yes , every single -- chris : what i did to your family ? are you kidding me ? phyllis : every single thing ! paul : that 's enough ! that 's enough ! that 's enough . phyllis : every single thing that happened with my family is -- let go of me ! paul : that 's enough . phyllis : is because of you ! do you understand that ? because of her , her , her ! [ scene_break ] chelsea : could n't you postpone the meeting with jack ? adam : i got ta get this over with . chelsea : okay , then why do n't i drive you and wait till you 're done , and then we can go pick up the car at the shop if it 's ready ? adam : i have a whole lineup of meetings this morning , but , uh , we can meet for lunch . chelsea : mm , i 'll just make you something here . adam : not ready to see and be seen ? chelsea : people are gon na feel like they need to say something , or they wo n't know what to say , or maybe they wo n't have heard what happened . if somebody asked me right now how the baby 's doing , i do n't think i could -- adam : no , it 's -- people will understand . they get it . it 's hard . we 're in this together , chelse . chelsea : okay . we can meet for lunch . just not the gloworm , okay ? seeing jeffrey right now , i think , would be too much . adam : how about the club ? chelsea : it 's a date . [ scene_break ] paul : please , phyllis -- phyllis : y - you know what ? i withdraw my objection . i withdraw my objection , all ! i withdraw . i withdraw . you know what ? if this is what you need to get a thrill out of your sad , pathetic little life , you go for it . knock yourself out . chris : it 's shocking that you have such confidence . phyllis : you were laughed out of court , christine . i 'm sorry . this case -- it wo n't even make a courtroom . chris : and why is that ? oh , are you gon na run me over in a car again ? no ! paul : chris ! phyllis : the case will be dismissed again . chris : i would n't stop rattling the cage anytime soon ? phyllis : no , she 's not . she 's -- she 's -- she 's actually not gon na stop doing that , because she just wants to relive her glory days when she had an entourage and everyone loved her . paul : okay , look , do i have to personally escort you out of here ? [ scene_break ] avery : that 's fine . it 's actually better for me if we reschedule , but do n't let him know that . okay , have you talked to carter ? good , have him send over that file , and we still have n't heard from opposing counsel . he needs to know that , so make sure he gets that kiss , please . what ? i said -- oh , um , i meant `` message . `` make sure he gets that message . ( laughs ) yeah , i do n't know . um , okay , well , that 's all . bye - bye . ( sighs ) ( mouthing words ) [ scene_break ] noah : dad . nick : is this the new job ? noah : yes , it is . what can i get you ? nick : well , i do n't know . let me see if i can come up with something to test your skills . you were n't kidding when you said you wanted to take a break from music . noah : yeah , at least for a little while . nick : then your relationship fell apart at the same time ? noah : mm . nick : two things are connected . noah : hey , buddy , you gon na order a drink ? i 'm gon na have to run you out of here . nick : okay , all right , let 's see . let 's make it a , uh , chicago fizz , slick . noah : all right , but you 're gon na have to wait while i round up an egg . nick : ( laughs ) okay , you know your stuff . attaboy . noah : are you surprised ? nick : i 'm impressed , but make it a beer . i ca n't stand chicago fizz . noah : so what 's going on with you ? seem like you 're in a better mood . nick : yeah , i guess i am . [ scene_break ] anita : hi , honey . jeff : sorry to intrude . ( chuckles ) anita : i was out shopping this morning , and i saw some things for the baby , and i just could not resist . jeff : ( laughs ) yeah , believe it or not , there 's more out in the car . anita : i got a little carried away . ( chuckles ) jeff : honey , you okay ? you do n't look so hot . anita : uh - oh . morning sickness . chelsea : no . anita : do you have a cold ? you know , you really have to be careful about what you take when you 're pregnant , sweetie . chelsea : i 'm not ... pregnant . anita : oh . chelsea : i had a miscarriage . jeff : ( sighs ) anita : poor sweetheart . ohh . when did this happen ? why -- why did n't you call me ? chelsea : i - i did n't want to talk about it . jeff : i am so sorry . anita : yeah . how -- how 's adam ? he was so excited to be a father . chelsea : he 's just -- he 's keeping really busy and working and stuff . anita : does n't sound really healthy . jeff : um , you should get him to open up to you . you know , draw him out . chelsea : everyone has their own ways of coping , okay ? so ... anita : but , honey , this is something that can create distance between a husband and wife . chelsea : he 's not going to leave me just because i lost the baby , okay ? [ scene_break ] adam : sharon ? adam : sharon ? sharon ! adam : ( sighs ) ( muffled cell phone ringing ) [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) ahh . [ avery daydreaming ] nick : you really want to take this slow , seriously ? avery : ( moans ) ( breathing heavily ) avery : mm . ( breathing heavily ) nick : ( breathing heavily ) avery : ( grunting ) oh , my god . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : have you talked to mom lately ? nick : no . why , is there something going on i should know about ? noah : um , i do n't know . she has n't been returning my phone calls . nick : that 's weird . noah : yeah . i do n't know , she might be a little ticked off . last couple times i saw her , i was pretty blunt . nick : well , it 's not like her to give you the silent treatment , or anyone , for that matter . noah : that 's what 's got me thinking that maybe something 's not right . nick : yeah , do n't worry about it , son . it 's not your responsibility . noah : i do n't know . i came down on her pretty hard . you know , maybe -- maybe what she needed was just some help . [ scene_break ] anita : of course adam 's not going to leave you . he adores you . jeff : you guys have n't had an argument , have you ? chelsea : no . no . i ... ( sighs ) i just know how excited you both were about being related to the littlest newman heir . that 's my value to you . anita : that is not true . jeff : ( sighs ) look , um , we did n't mean to upset you . i 'm gon na get all this stuff out of here . this has got ta be a tough time for you . anita : where is adam ? he should be here with you . chelsea : he , um ... ( sniffles ) he had some meetings . anita : meetings ? what could possibly be more important than taking care of you right now ? [ scene_break ] adam : sharon . sharon : adam . what happened ? adam : you do n't remember ? sharon : did you tell me about this last night ? adam : so you remember being with me ? sharon : i remember you came to the house . uh , y - you left me a note and you called me . i had too much to drink last night . adam : yeah , yeah , you did . come on , we got ta get out of here . [ scene_break ] paul : she 's an expert at pushing your buttons . i understand that . chris : no , i - i know what you 're gon na say , and you 're right . i - i ca n't engage with her like i just did . it 's a losing game . heather : okay , i talked to everyone , and they all noticed the argument , obviously , but nobody seems to have recorded it for posterity . chris : that 's good . thank you . heather : you 're welcome . chris : and i promise you both , from this moment forward , i will maintain my professional demeanor with phyllis . heather : you ca n't give her attorney any opening to question your motives or your character . chris : no , no , trust me , this case is n't gon na get thrown away for any reason . heather : okay . chris : it 's a fight to the finish . [ scene_break ] avery : avery , where is your head ? ooh ! oh , oh , oh , oh . are you kidding me ? ( sighs ) avery : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ohh . ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] noah : so are you gon na get newman back in time to give it to grandpa for a wedding present ? nick : dad 's retiring , remember ? noah : ( laughs ) yeah , uh - huh . you got ta know , the first time he sees you and aunt vicki doing something that he would have done differently , he 's gon na be right there looking over your shoulder . nick : not my shoulder . i told dad , i am not getting involved in trying to win newman back . noah : really ? you 're retiring , too ? nick : i 'm looking for a new challenge , something that does not require a suit and tie . noah : have you ever thought about bartending ? we could use a man like you . nick : i 'm not gon na rule that out . i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . i just know i 'm ready to move on . noah : that 's great . it 's kind of funny , three generations of newman men making a break with their pasts at the same time , starting fresh . nick : look out , world . [ scene_break ] sharon : what 's going on ? why are you being so mysterious about what happened at the ranch ? adam : i told you last night not to go anywhere . sharon : i just went for a little walk this morning . adam : to my father 's , of all places . why ? sharon : um , i do n't know . was it an accident ? adam : no . sharon : it was arson ? my gosh , who would do that ? how would they get on the property ? adam : we ca n't be bothered with that right now . what we need to figure out is a story for you , where you were last night , and what you were doing . sharon : you think they 're gon na blame me for this ? adam : i 'm not certain if they have anyone to blame yet , but if you tell them that you were here all night passed out , drunk , unaware of anything going on ... well , you 're in trouble . sharon : but that 's the truth . adam : you 're gon na need something better than the truth . sharon : like what ? ( car pulls up ) sharon : adam . ( knock on door ) [ scene_break ] chris : all right , there 's a flight in a couple of hours and i think i can make it . paul : chris , i - i was just thinking , um , you know , i have colleagues in california that i can have do the research for me . wh - why do n't i talk to them ? chris : no one 's more motivated than i am . paul : that 's true . chris : i - is there a reason that you would want someone else to do it ? paul : um , i think the timing 's a consideration . you 've got this whole case to deal with and , uh , i think it 's pretty obvious that phyllis is gon na fight you hard on it . chris : i was sucked into an ill - advised argument . do n't think for a minute that i would drop the ball -- paul : chris , chris , it 's more than just an argument between you and phyllis . i mean , there is a reason that you 've been battling for decades , and i think it taps into your core convictions and your values . that 's what you feel is under attack , and that 's why i think you just ca n't let it go . chris : i can do both ... because my belief in you is another one of my core convictions . paul , i plan to be by your side every step of this fight , just like i know you would do for me . paul : uh ... chris : right ? paul : i ca n't support you in this lawsuit , chris . i told you that already . chris : i was trying to , um , explain to you the values i 'm defending , like fairness and justice . are you gon na tell me that those are n't your values ? paul : no , i understand where you 're coming from . i do . and i understand why it 's so important to you . chris : ( sighs ) paul : but from someone who loves you ... i think you 've lost perspective . what good do you think will come out of this ? i mean , really ? some sort of vindication ? do you really think it 's worth all the pain it 's gon na cause ... all the pain it 's already caused ? chris : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) [ avery daydreaming ] nick : why do n't you take the rest of the day off ? avery : ohh , you again . you know , some of us still have jobs to do . nick : well , you do n't have to do that at your office , do you ? we could have a picnic . we could go to an orchard , pick actual fruit off the trees . avery : where they have caramel apples ? nick : oh , yeah , and hot cider . i 'll lay a blanket in the grass . you can bring your briefcase , review your briefs . avery : i think i might be too distracted . ( door opens ) avery : mm . phyllis : nick . avery : ( gasps ) avery : phyllis , i 'm so sorry . avery : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . noah : hey . phyllis : how long have you been working here ? noah : i do n't know . what time is it ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) it 's your first day . wow . noah : yeah . what do you want ? phyllis : uh , nothing now . um , i want to talk to your dad . noah : okay . nick : all right , what 's up ? phyllis : um ... nick : did you follow me here ? phyllis : uh , no . uh , i came here to talk to leslie . nick : about the divorce ? phyllis : no . the divorce is not my top priority right now . christine is suing me . this is , like , the zombie case , you know ? it never dies , it just comes back in more disgusting forms . nick : then what did you want to talk about ? phyllis : um ... um , are you -- are you -- this -- are you -- are you gon na do this thing with my sister ? nick : ( sighs ) i do n't want to have this conversation . phyllis : no , i just ... are you trying to punish me ? is that what it is ? are you angry about the thing that happened with ronan ? because all that says is that you still care . we 're tied to each other . we 'll always be tied to each other , and filing for divorce is n't gon na change that , and sleeping with my sister is n't gon na change that . nick : phyllis -- phyllis : we should be working on ways to heal , not hurt each other . nick : noah . keep the change . noah : ( chuckles ) thanks , dad . phyllis : we can get past this . we -- we always do . nick : not this time . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) ( footsteps walking away ) sharon : ( exhales slowly ) who was it ? adam : guy in a suit , probably an investigator . yep , fire department . sharon : oh , my gosh . um ... okay , wh - what can i tell them ? d - did anyone else see me last night ? adam : not that i know of . sharon : ( exhales slowly ) nick 's gon na use this . he 's gon na use this to try to take faith away from me or stick me back in fairview . adam : that would n't surprise me . sharon : i do n't have any way of defending myself . after the way i lied about victor 's death and the prenup , no one is gon na believe i did n't do this , not even noah . adam : look , we just take this one thing at a time , all right ? what we need to do is we need to get you out of here until you are prepared to start answering people 's questions . sharon : where am i gon na go ? adam : well , i have an idea . i need to go check on it , but in the meantime , you 're gon na stay here . you are not gon na answer the phone . you will not answer the door . do n't go for any more walks . sharon : adam . you told me before that when everything went to hell , i should n't come to you ... so why are you doing this ? adam : you do n't have anyone else . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hi . look who decided to stop by after you left . jeff : um , we just heard the terrible news . we 're so sorry for your loss . adam : thanks . anita : anytime you 're busy with work , adam , you just call us and we will drop everything to come and keep chelsea company . adam : i 'll keep that in mind . chelsea : well , we were just on our way out . lunch ? ( chuckles ) adam : oh . i 'm not gon na be able to make lunch today after all . chelsea : what ? adam : yeah , i had an obligation , and it just -- i did n't think you were that enthusiastic about lunch anyway . chelsea : well , i - i changed my mind , and i was really looking forward to it . anita : oh , we 'll take you to lunch . jeff : sure . adam : um , i can hurry things along and try and join you at lunch . jeff : okay . where are we headed ? chelsea : the club ? anita : wonderful . adam : i will hurry . chelsea : you better . anita : come on , sweetie . i feel sorry for you . adam : ( sighs ) jeff : they 've got our table ready . chelsea : and they know that we 're expecting adam to join us ? jeff : they 'll bring him right to us . chelsea : you know what ? i might just call him and see if he wants us to order him something . anita : oh , honey , do n't interrupt him in the middle of his meeting . come on . chelsea : okay . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) noah : mom ? you home ? mom ? [ next_on ] nikki : you 're asking your husband to betray his brother . victoria : billy knows how important this is to me . eden : i think i 'm remembering more about the night ricky died . adam : sharon ? noah : what are you doing here ?	adam calls sharon but she does n't answer , so he leaves a message . chelsea walks in and wants to know who he is talking to . nick tells avery that he feels as though he has let his family down . avery tries to offer him encouragement concerning his family . at crimson lights , heather and christine sit at a table talking when paul comes in with some information that christine can use against phyllis . phyllis walks in and confronts christine about the lawsuit . phyllis proceeds to tear up the summons . adam lies to chelsea that he was talking to jack . chelsea tells adam about a dream that she has been having about the baby . avery has doubts about her relationship with nick and insists that they are just friends . phyllis asks christine what she hopes to accomplish by suing her . adam tells chelsea he has a meeting with jack , but he can meet her for lunch later . nick walks into the athletic club and sees noah behind the bar .
cane : [ groans ] charlie : we want to feed the ducks ! mattie : can we , daddy , please ? cane : are n't you guys tired from being at the amusement park all day ? lily : yes , and going on every ride twice . devon : yeah , you guys had the whole place to yourselves . you did n't have to wait in any lines . that 's the way to do it , right ? lily : [ chuckles ] okay , here . here 's some bread to feed the ducks , but do not wander off . please stay where i can see you , okay ? thank you . devon : gosh , those kids have so much energy . cane : yeah , 'cause you fed them cotton candy all day . lily : yeah , devon , you did not have to rent out the entire amusement park just for us . devon : it 's my pleasure . it 's my pleasure . besides , what 's the point of being a billionaire if you ca n't spend it on taking some people you love on roller coasters ? lily : hey , charlie , do not get close to the lake ! charlie ! cane : they 're fine . they 're fine . they 're fine . lily : i know , but he could fall in or something . cane : he 's not gon na fall in . he 's okay . lily : he 's just so curious and adventurous . remember how we were chasing after him at the park all day ? cane : that 's 'cause he 's a little boy , and that 's what little boys do . he 's okay . relax . devon : you 've kind of been freaking out about the kids all day . what 's wrong with you ? cane : i think i know what 's wrong . lily : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] christine : oh , geez . oh ! paul : oh ! hi . christine : hi . paul : sorry . christine : no , i 'm -- i 'm the klutz here . paul : here you go . no , i 'm the klutz . you okay ? christine : yeah . paul : all right . i know you got a lot on your mind . christine : yeah , i 'm not looking forward to michael 's sentencing hearing . i ca n't believe in less than an hour i have to be in front of judge wayne , requesting some kind of punishment . paul : yeah . not feeling it , huh ? christine : no . that 's why i did n't come to bed till after 3 : 00 . i kept looking through this file , trying to find some way to get him out of it . paul : and i take it you did n't find one ? christine : no . and you know what ? if you ask me , michael deserves a medal for killing carmine basco , not a prison sentence . paul : [ chuckles ] that 's a hell of a thing for the d.a . to say to the chief of police . christine : i know it is , but i mean every word of it . paul : i know you do , babe , but [ sighs ] you know , the irony is that basco is guilty of the same crimes that michael committed against you and nina . christine : oh , come -- that was so long ago , and michael changed . i do n't believe for a second that carmine would have . paul : agreed . christine : at this point , all i can try and do is get michael the lightest sentence possible . talk about a lose - lose proposition . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ sighs , sniffles ] i 've been so worried about you and what comes next . michael : well , what comes next is ... i go to prison ... to save our son from a murder conviction . lauren : i 'm just glad he 's still in rehab . [ sniffles ] i would n't want him to see you being sentenced . michael : we 're doing the right thing ... for his future . lauren : and what about yours ? michael : i will get the minimum sentence , and with time off for good behavior , it should n't be too long before i 'm paroled . lauren : but what if that does n't happen ? what if you do n't get out of jail ? michael : come here . [ chuckling ] come here . [ scene_break ] jill : the last thing your brother needs is to crawl inside a liquor bottle right now . jack : billy 's trying to make himself numb . more than that , he 's -- he 's trying to find oblivion . he 's not gon na find it in that bottle . i know . i tried . jill : how can we help him , jack ? jack : i thought that maybe you , more than anyone else , would have some idea of what he 's feeling right now . jill : ah . you 're talking about when we thought phillip had driven drunk and killed himself in that horrendous accident . you know , there were moments the day of the funeral -- people were talking to me . they were saying stuff , and it -- it just sounded like gibberish . did n't even sound like the english language to me . i could see their mouths moving . i could hear their voices , but i literally could not comprehend what was being said . jack : i think billy is going through something like that right now . when i spoke with him earlier , it was as if -- i do n't know -- he could n't even take it in . jill : so , what are you saying -- that we ca n't help him ? i will not accept that . you know the kind of self -- jack : i 'm not saying we ca n't help him . i 'm saying talking to him right now is n't the right approach . jill : then what is ? jack : i do n't know . that 's why i called you . i thought maybe we could put our heads together and find some way to help billy . [ scene_break ] [ chair clatters ] alex : you 're suffering . i understand . billy : you do n't understand . alex : okay ? but if we 're -- it 's possible that we find the driver , we will . billy : `` if it 's possible `` ? really , that 's what you 're gon na tell me ? you told me you 're gon na find this guy . alex : we will , billy . we 're trying our hardest , okay ? billy : do n't try ! stop trying ! do . you do your job , or i 'm gon na get out there , and i 'm gon na do it for you . alex : no , no , no , no , no . listen to me , okay ? it 's not just about finding the guy , all right ? when we make the arrest , it has to stick . otherwise , he 'll walk . is that what you want ? no , right ? good . then l the police do their jobs . do not butt in . billy : if you were doing your job , i would n't be here ! alex : listen , we 're being thorough . billy : you 're being thorough . alex : we 're doing -- doing -- we 're doing good , solid investigative work that 'll stand up in court , billy . i know it does n't look like it , but we 've accomplished a lot . billy : you 've accomplished a lot ? okay , do you have somebody in custody ? alex : the second we do , i promise -- billy : that means you do n't have anything ! you 're not even close ! and while you 're sitting here , making excuses , the man who killed my daughter is out there , and the longer you wait to find him , the longer he has to cover his tracks . is that what you want ? [ scene_break ] chloe : i just -- i just do n't understand . these are supposed to be all of delia 's things -- everything that she was wearing when -- when they brought her to the hospital after the accident . i just -- i just do n't understand why the scarf is n't here . kevin : could be any number of reasons . chloe : well , i do n't really care about that . i just want to know where the scarf is . i mean , that was her favorite part of her costume . i mean , we went ape when we found it at fenmore 's , and i just -- i just want to find the scarf . why is n't it here ? kevin : listen , it could have been -- it could have been misplaced at the station . i know for a fact that happens sometimes . chloe : no , but -- kevin : or maybe -- maybe , um , it could be at the hospital . it could be in billy 's car . chloe : you do n't understand . it was attached to her hat . she loves that scarf . she would n't have been so careless with it . kevin : i 'm not saying that she was being careless , okay ? listen , wherever it is , i promise you , we will find it together . chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : okay ? chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ doorbell ringing ] adam : [ exhales deeply ] victor : hello , son . [ scene_break ] jack : if i was in billy 's shoes , i 'd be doing the same thing -- blaming myself for everything that happened . jill : it 's good to know that the abbott men excel at self - flagellation , but what we need here is a plan . because if billy goes down that same dark road that he 's gone down so many times ... jack : i agree . jill : there is some good news , though . in spite of his grief , he managed to put it aside and perform an act of incredible selflessness . jack : do you mean donating delia 's corneas so that chelsea and adam 's son would n't go blind ? yeah , traci told me about that . jill : that must have meant a lot to you , personally , since you and nikki donated your baby 's heart that time . jack : yeah , it did . i 'm very proud of both of them . jill : it does n't seem to have made him feel any better , though . jack : i do n't think anything is gon na make him feel better until they find the person responsible for all this . jill : have they made any progress on that ? jack : no , the police are keeping a real lid on this one . once they do find the driver , though , maybe billy can stop hating himself and start hating somebody else . jill : well , since they 're not giving the family any hope at all , i doubt they have any viable leads . they certainly have n't arrested anybody . jack : wait -- wait a minute . maybe there 's something we can do to help billy and help the police at the same time . [ scene_break ] billy : i 'm wasting my time . alex : billy . billy : what ? what if you ca n't find them ? alex : we can . billy : oh , yeah ? alex : if anyone can , it 's us , but it takes time . we have to go through evidence . we have to be meticulous . billy : you mean be glacial , do n't you ? alex : i do n't have any kids , okay ? so i 'm not gon na stand here and pretend like i know what you 're going through . billy : yeah , please , do n't . alex : but believe me when i tell you this entire force is dedicated to finding the killer . billy : yeah ? alex : this is personal , okay ? this is our number - one priority . billy : then why have n't you found the person that did this to her ? why do n't you have any leads ? alex : we do . billy : you do ? good . please tell me , what are your leads ? alex : you know i ca n't share that with you . billy : do n't -- do n't do that . do n't play me . you know you do n't have anything . alex : listen to me . a lead is something followed by a trained investigator to its logical conclusion , okay ? sometimes you get a dead end . sometimes you get other clues . sometimes -- not always -- it leads you to your suspect . billy : you listen to me . i do n't need a course in criminal justice . i need you to do your job . if you ca n't do your job , if it 's too tough for you , then trust me , i 'm gon na find someone who can ! i 'm gon na do it myself ! alex : all right , let me explain to you why it 's a bad idea for a civilian , especially a family member , to try to help with the investigation . let me break it down for you like i did with kevin . billy : kevin ? ! kevin 's not her father ! i 'm her father ! [ scene_break ] adam : so , what do you want now ? victor : i thought we should celebrate your little boy 's successful surgery . adam : well , we do n't know yet if it was successful . victor : i heard it went well . adam : it 'll be some time until we find out if the baby will be able to see . victor : oh , he 'll be able to see . adam : well , you 're such a beacon of optimism . where 's the cake and balloons ? victor : that comes later . right now , i want you to take a look at this . [ scene_break ] judge : given the media attention , i thought it best to keep this hearing low- profile . christine : good call , your honor . judge : i understand mr. baldwin has pled guilty . michael : that is correct , your honor . uh , second - degree intentional homicide . uh , by law , i 'm allowed to make a statement . carmine basco , uh , terrorized my family for months . he kidnapped my wife . he threatened her with rape . ultimately , he tried to murder us in our own home . and driven by his pathological obsession with my wife , he ... reached out to my son , fenmore , who was a minor at the time . he would find ways to manipulate fen into giving him information about lauren , to the point where he even texted lauren using our son 's cell phone in order to trick her into meeting with him . well , eventually , he was arrested for his actions , and sadly , he eluded police custody and succeeded in publicly humiliating my wife . then it was soon after that ... i managed to confront him in an alley . he had cornered my wife . she was obviously terrified . and i grabbed the gun that carmine took from a police officer that he had knocked out , and , uh , i shot him . judge : ms. williams ? christine : the state mandates a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 60 for this type of crime . judge : that is correct . what sentence would you like me to impose on mr. baldwin ? [ scene_break ] cane : hey . you 're thinking about delia , are n't you ? devon : it 's kind of hard not to . you know , when a child is killed like that , it 's -- talk about something you never see coming . lily : yeah , unless you 're a parent . devon : is that why you 've been hovering all day ? lily : i ca n't help it . it 's , like , when you have kids , you just -- you ca n't ever relax , especially when they 're young , and they 're just so small and -- and fragile . cane : yeah , and billy and chloe know that better than anybody else . lily : i mean , look at what they went through when delia had leukemia . you know , she was so fragile , but then she got through it , and they thought that it was all behind them , and then , out of nowhere -- it 's , like , you ca n't look away , because even if you do -- mattie , please , do not get close to the water . please . cane : she 's okay . she 's okay . she 's all right . lily : i -- [ sighs ] devon : lil , i 'm sorry . i can obviously see why this would be on your mind . what happened to delia is a parent 's worst nightmare . i just -- you know , you never think that -- lily : that it can happen to cane and me ? cane : it is not gon na happen to you and i , all right ? i will not look away . we will not look away . i will keep my kids safe . i promise you , okay ? [ scene_break ] chloe : kevin was more of a father than you ever were . he never would have left her alone in the car . kevin : chloe , do n't . it 's all right . chloe : no , it 's not all right , and where the hell do you get off saying something like that ? kevin : listen to me . he 's grieving , all right ? he 's blaming himself as much as you 're blaming him . billy : i do n't need you to defend me or explain how i 'm feeling , thank you very much . kevin : hey , we 're all feeling the same thing . do n't you get it ? it 's not a contest over who loves delia the most . we all love her . we 've all lost her . [ sighs ] now we got to stop blaming each other . [ scene_break ] adam : what 's this ? victor : open it , son . adam : stock options in newman - chancellor . victor : for my grandson . adam : oh . you steal newman enterprises , and now you want to give my son a gift ? victor : i did no such thing , adam . i bought the company back from you and jackass abbott for a reasonable price . adam : yeah , that 's exactly what happened . so , what , are you gon na buy my son 's love now ? victor : that is not my intention . [ sniffs ] by the way , i smell smoke in here . what 's this ? adam : i do n't know -- fireplace over there . victor : well , you 'd better take care of that . i bought this place , if you remember , because my house burned down to the ground . adam : it 's already taken care of . it 's gon na be fixed before my son is back . victor : and when is that ? i 'd like to see him . adam : you 'd like to see him , would you ? well , you 're not gon na see him , and i do n't want you going over to the hospital to give him a visit . the staff has already been alerted not to let you see him if you do . victor : uh - huh . you mean the staff in the same hospital that has a wing named after me ? do you think they 're gon na listen to your instructions ? adam : a wing named after you . is that -- is that gon na be your angle ? you gon na try and buy my son 's love ? is that it ? `` grandpa bought you some stock . grandpa bought you a pony . grandpa bought you a hospital . `` you open your wallet , and you buy love . victor : no , son , that is not my intention -- to buy love . my intention is to make sure that my grandson is taken care of . adam : well , do n't worry . he 's taken care of . victor : [ chuckles ] you just tore up a piece of paper , son . you did n't tear up connor 's right to a piece of my company . newman - chancellor is part of your son 's legacy . adam : i guess you need a little reminding . you 're not a part of my life . by extension , you 're not a part of my son 's life . victor : i would think about that long and hard if i were you . you know what i can do for your son . do n't jeopardize his future because of your hurt feelings . adam : who 's talking about hurt feelings ? you betrayed me one too many times . you forfeited the right to care about me or my son . victor : well , that 's where you 're wrong , adam . i did n't betray you . you betrayed me when you made a deal behind my back with jackass abbott . adam : [ chuckles ] victor : okay ? but having said that , once you 're through this topsy - turvy period in your life , i think you will come out the stronger man . adam : that what this is supposed to be about ? it 's a lesson ? the only thing i need to learn is how to keep you out of my life . victor : i did n't come here to spend time with you . i came here to ensure the future of your son . that 's what family does . adam : we 're both men who would sell our souls for our families . something we should really be proud of , right ? victor : you bet , son . [ scene_break ] christine : i have reviewed the file and listened to what mr. baldwin had to say in his defense . given carmine basco 's record , along with the severity and prolonged duration of the alleged crimes against the defendant , his wife , and his son ... i believe that mr. baldwin acted appropriately . and while i wish i could ask that he walk out of here a free man today , i know that 's impossible under the statute . therefore , i ask your honor to give him the lightest sentence the law allows . judge : thank you , ms. williams . you shot a man in cold blood , mr. baldwin . michael : yes , i did . judge : took a man 's life . do you feel any remorse for killing carmine basco ? michael : i regret ... that my actions are taking me away from my family ... but i will never regret trying to protect them . judge : i see . i 'll take a brief recess to decide the matter . [ door closes ] michael : that was n't easy . i 'm sorry i had to put you through that . lauren : thank you , christine . paul : we both feel that your family has been punished enough . lauren : do you think the judge will take your recommendation ? christine : i do n't know . judges tend to hold current and former officials to a higher standard than the rest of the public . paul : michael does have a criminal record , and his previous conviction will be taken into account . christine : i just hope your statement and my recommendation is enough . michael : but you ca n't be sure . none of us can be sure . [ scene_break ] lily : so , did the duckies eat all the bread ? both : yeah ! cane : yeah ? yeah ? well , you know what time it is ? lily : uh - oh . i think its naptime , guys . charlie : no ! cane : naptime . naptime . lily : yes . cane : [ deep voice ] naptime ! mattie : mommy , come and push me on the swings . charlie : me too ! lily : [ chuckles ] cane : all right , listen . i have to go see jill , offer my condolences , okay ? lily : yeah . devon : hey , cane , if you do n't mind , i 'd actually like to go with you . i 'm sure this has to be real hard on jill . first katherine and now delia . cane : it 's hard on everyone involved . lily : yeah , i would go with you two , but i 'm sure two rambunctious kids are n't gon na help , at all . cane : all right , listen . do you want to stay , or do you want to , uh -- do you want to go ? if you want to go , i can get a lift with devon . lily : uh , i 'll hang here , and i 'll take you guys on the swings , but first , something that you want to say to uncle devon ? cane : yes . go . devon : what ? what ? what ? ohh ! ooh ! [ chuckles ] ah ! mwah ! [ chuckles ] lily : bye . cane : bye . i love you . lily : all right , come on , you guys . cane : bye . devon : see you . mattie : bye ! devon : bye . cane : [ sighs ] devon : they 're cute , man . cane : they are . i really appreciate the amusement - park thing . i do ... devon : yeah . cane : ... but if it could be a one - time deal . devon : i 'll stick to being extravagant on their birthdays and christmas . how about that ? cane : that will work . devon : okay . but , hey , i do know that you left chancellor when victor took over , so does that maybe give me more license ... cane : nice try . nice try , but this is n't because i 'm unemployed or you have money to burn . it 's just i do n't want to spoil the kids . devon : okay . cane : okay ? devon : you got it . cane : thanks for understanding . [ scene_break ] chloe : you 're right .	billy goes to the police station and tells alex that if they wo n't work to find the person who killed delia , he will do it . chloe apologizes to billy for blaming him for delia 's death instead of the person who hit delia with their car and left her on the side of the road to die . billy continues to drink to try and drown his grief and face life without delia . jack and jill hold a press conference an offer a reward for anyone who has any information about the hit and run accident . devon is at the chancellor mansion offering his condolences to jill and decides to offer one million dollars to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the hit and run driver .
dylan : hey . avery 's tracking down christine , but paul 's not here . stitch : that 's okay , man . dylan : you know what ? i 'm gon na give him a call . stitch : look , do n't waste your time , dylan . what 's your dad gon na do ? dylan : he 's the chief of police . stitch : which means he probably gave the order to have me hauled in here . dylan : no , i 'm just saying that if i call him -- stitch : this is n't just gon na go away . the charges are n't bogus . i did commit fraud when i falsified my identity , so ... what -- what are you doing here ? victoria : i 'm -- i 'm just checking on you . dylan : well , that 's nice of you . stitch , is n't it nice ? stitch : yeah . yeah , um ... i appreciate it . how you feeling ? victoria : fine . the baby and i are -- we 're fine . i just -- i just want to get this cleared up , and i want to get you released . dylan : [ sighs ] so do i . victoria : how did this happen ? i mean , why did the police suddenly decide to arrest you ? i do n't understand . avery : i have half an answer to that question . it was n't the police . [ sighs ] someone deliberately pursued this case , someone with an ax to grind against stitch . billy : [ sighs ] chelsea : oh , you fed him ? billy : yeah , i was hungry for breakfast . i figured connor would be , too . chelsea : thanks . that 's so sweet . i 'll take it from here . billy : no , that 's okay . i know how this goes . you dive into the morning routine with the boy , and then we never end up talking about it . chelsea : `` it ? `` billy : yeah . your proposal . chelsea : oh , no , no , no . that was n't a proposal . billy : you asked me to move in with you . what do you call it ? chelsea : a passing thought . here . billy : now , you think i 'm just gon na let you blow this off ? chelsea : yeah . [ chuckles ] billy : [ chuckles ] no way . you see , connor and i -- we had a deep , long , intense conversation about this over a couple of bowls of oatmeal . chelsea : oh . and what did you two decide ? [ door opens ] nick : i have big news . sharon : good news ? nick : you better not give that back . sharon : but it 's mariah 's . nick : did n't mariah loan it to you for the wedding ? sharon : yes , but ... nick : you 're gon na need something blue when we get married . sharon : then we 're still on for next week ? nick : [ sighs ] that 's what the big news is all about . sharon : well , i 'm sure mariah wo n't mind me borrowing this for a little while longer . what is it ? what 's the news ? nick : well ... sharon : oh , no . it 's not awful , is it ? nick : why would you think that ? sharon : just the way things have been going lately . nick : no , no , no , no , no , no . this is just gon na make things more interesting . sharon : interesting how ? like interesting venue , music , flowers ? nick : date . sharon : date . let 's see . next week is ... [ gasps ] no . no , no , no . nick : oh , yeah . it 's halloween . [ laughs spookily ] summer : ooh , i 'm so excited . we actually get to spend our first big holiday together . austin : i know . summer : oh ! austin : whoa ! summer : [ chuckles ] austin : did n't think we 'd be able to do that this year . or next . or the five to ten after that . summer : yes . we need to be thankful for the little things in life , like you not being in prison . austin : yeah . summer : you know , i had an idea . why do n't you be the handsome prince for halloween ? austin : yeah ? summer : yeah . that way you do n't even need a costume . austin : ah . summer : [ chuckles ] mariah : [ screams ] [ both gasp ] mariah : [ laughs ] summer : mariah , seriously , what are you doing ? mariah : working . did n't austin tell you ? that 's why nick wanted us here early -- so we could decorate for halloween . austin : yeah . we did n't think the decorations would be living , breathing , and booing . mariah : oh , well , it 's way more fun that way . what are you doing here , summer , since nobody 's paying you , obviously ? summer : no , no one 's paying me , but i decided to stick around and help . mariah : oh , bliss . summer : austin ... ca n't you go decorate somewhere else ? mariah : not a chance . summer : i never got to talk to you about my mom . austin : what about her ? summer : well , the other day , when you guys were talking , she said that you guys had reached some sort of understanding , and it kind of sounded like a threat . austin : i think halloween 's getting to you . you know , she seemed cool to me . summer : yeah , well , you do n't know my mom like i do . austin : well , i 'll make sure everything 's okay with her . summer : yes , you will . you will somehow win my mom over like you do with everybody else . austin : mm . mariah : oh , yes , austin . because you 're just so dreamy . [ chuckles ] [ both sigh ] [ footsteps approaching ] jack : hey . how did you sleep ? phyllis : oh , fine . you were the one in the guest room . how did that work out for you ? jack : well , that depends . did you get some much needed rest ? phyllis : i ca n't say , uh , last night was exactly restful . no . jack : why ? how long have you been up ? phyllis : all night . finding out what everyone 's been keeping from me . jack : i put this tablet in my briefcase . phyllis : which you left in your bedroom while you took your laptop , your phone , and everything in this house that has internet access . jack : you noticed . phyllis : yeah . that you were trying to hide all the electronics from me , jack ? really ? yes , i am not stupid . jack : of course you 're not . phyllis : did you think changing all your passwords would stop me ? jack : i thought it might slow you down . did it ? phyllis : please . a couple of seconds . jack : okay . what did you find out ? phyllis : that the writing style on gc buzz is n't as good as what i did on restless style . jack : that 's not what i 'm talking about and you know it . what did you find out ? phyllis : a new video game console came out while i was out of it . that sounds exciting . jack : what else ? phyllis : oh , `` how i met your mother `` ended , and people really are sad about that . jack : you are impossible . phyllis : you love it . jack : i want to know what you found out about events in genoa city . phyllis : why ? jack : so that i can help you come to terms with whatever horrible thing you read . phyllis : oh . and you want to talk about it now ? you were n't ready to talk about it earlier when i had so many questions . jack : because the doctors told me -- phyllis : the doctors do n't live with you . [ voice breaking ] and you did n't ask some doctor to marry you . you asked me . and you did not believe me when i told you i needed to know about every single thing that happened while i was gone , no matter how trivial or shocking . jack : if you read something that upset you -- phyllis : you know what upsets me ? not knowing about my life . jack : okay , then let 's talk about it . phyllis : no . not now . i will decide when i want to hash that out with you . summer : i 'm gon na go get the last pumpkin . mariah : oh , summer , do you need some help ? oh , no . [ chuckling ] i was n't -- i was n't actually offering . summer : [ chuckles ] austin : why are you constantly on her ? mariah : because getting your wife all fired up makes me smile and so few things do . [ cell phone beeps ] mariah : what is it ? austin : [ sighs ] phyllis wants me to come over . mariah : after work ? austin : now . mariah : she probably wants you to pay up on your half of the deal and tell her everything that her loved ones have been keeping from her . austin : okay , what do i do ? mariah : i already gave you my advice . austin : i ca n't just take off or ignore this , all right ? i have to get my mother - in - law to accept our marriage . mariah : impossible . you ca n't win . austin : okay , instead of talking about things that do n't work , let 's discuss some things that do . mariah : it does n't matter what you do . phyllis is never going to approve of your marriage to her daughter . austin : maybe i can feed her , like , some information . mariah : like what ? austin : i do n't know . nothing about my crime or -- or jack 's new relationship . just minor things . where 's summer ? mariah : where did you park the car ? austin : right outside . i was just coming to look for you . what took you so long ? summer : um , i was just thinking about my mom . austin : what about her ? summer : well , i had an idea on how to get her on our side , and i kind of want to try it out right now . come on . let 's go . victoria : maybe it 's the hospital . dylan : you think they got stitch arrested ? stitch : no , they care too much about their reputation to make this a big public , legal issue . dylan : how bad could this get ? avery : there could be prison time . victoria : what ? ! prison ? wait . for how long ? look , if this child is ben 's -- stitch : victoria , i appreciate you coming down here and trying to help out , but maybe you should go . victoria : well , there 's got to be something that i can do . stitch : and if there is , i 'll let you know . victoria : ben , please -- stitch : look , this is n't a good place for you and the baby . please do n't argue with me . victoria : okay . you 're right . stitch : that was easy . victoria : i 'm going , okay ? but i 'm not abandoning you . you 're gon na -- you 're gon na beat this , and then ... we 'll finish the conversation that we started yesterday . okay . avery : uh , i 'm gon na go see if chris is out of her meeting . dylan : conversation ? that sounded important . stitch : yeah . you know , victoria and i were , um , you know -- we were on a path to make things right between us , you know ? dylan : that 's great . stitch : yeah , it was until the cops showed up . dylan : you have any idea who set this in motion ? stitch : i have a few people in mind ... one of them being in this room right now . billy : well , the toddler and i did n't reach a firm decision yet . chelsea : and why is that ? billy : well , we had to factor his mom into the equation since it seemed like she sort of blurted out the invitation without thinking about it . chelsea : well , no matter how the words came out of my mouth , i still stand by them . there are certain positive aspects to you potentially moving in . billy : as noted , i do already spend a lot of time here . chelsea : we could carpool to jabot when i have meetings there . billy : and i would really like to get out of the abbott mansion since phyllis is starting to settle in there . okay , i guess there are a lot of checks in the `` plus `` column . chelsea : well , convenience is not the best reason to make a big decision like this , even if it is temporary . billy : that 's true . a decision like this should mean something . chelsea : it would mean something if -- if we do it . billy : right . right . `` if . `` i guess we should -- we should think about it . chelsea : yeah . billy : um ... i should get going . chelsea : oh , and -- and my tendency to sort of always blurt things out -- do n't hold it against me . billy : [ chuckles ] well , i - i have a similar issue . i tend to speak from my heart instead of my head . chelsea : what is your heart telling you now ? billy : that i 'll have my answer when i get back . sharon : who gets married on halloween ? nick : no one ! we 'll be trailblazers . sharon : is that really a trail we want to go down ? nick : look , it could be exciting . now , i know it 's just the family down at city hall , but we could keep the holiday theme . sharon : hmm . my hair in a full bride - of - frankenstein blowout ? mm , no . nick : okay , okay , okay , okay . i know it 's not ideal , but i told you we 're getting married next week , and i 'm gon na stick to that . sharon : but halloween ? nick : yeah . it 's also the only day they had available , so ... sharon : oh . well , maybe we should take that as a sign . nick : no , no . no more talk about madame isadora and all her nonsense . her psychic babble is no reason for us to put off saying our vows . sharon : even for a week ? nick : even for an hour . sharon : mm . halloween it is . nick : yeah . [ sighs ] i got to find madame isadora . jeff : how 's my beautiful , charming , lovely daughter ? chelsea : what do you want , jeff ? jeff : oh , chelsea , you wound me . chelsea : okay . waste my time laying on the guilt and i swear i will be less inclined to buy whatever it is you 're selling . jeff : i 'll get right to it , then . yes , i do need something , but it 's only a loan . chelsea : shocking . i 'm shocked . jeff : [ sighs ] i had some heavy losses at the track lately , and i did n't want gloria to know , and since my daughter has inherited a nice pile of money on top of running a very successful fashion business , not to mention i hear that you and big - bucks billy abbott seem to be getting close . [ chuckles ] is that true ? chelsea : okay , okay . you know what ? all right , jeff . you know what ? here you go . take this . if you need more , i 'll give you a check later , but for now , you got to go . jeff : oh , wow , chelsea . i swear i 'll pay it back . i 'm honestly coming into quite a windfall soon . chelsea : from where ? actually , do n't tell me . i do n't want to know . victoria : you 've gone too far this time . billy : with what ? victoria : you could n't stop after having ben fired ? now you have to go to the police and have him arrested ? ! is this how you think you 're gon na get me back -- by throwing everyone in jail that gets in your way ? billy : i did n't have anything to do with stitch being arrested . victoria : you started this ! you . billy : the guy committed crimes . they have a tendency to arrest people like that , even without my help . victoria : you did n't have anything to do with this ? billy : no . and look , when i -- when i think about how i 'm responsible for the fact that the guy got fired from the hospital , i get ... a pit in my stomach , okay ? so calling the police ? no . victoria : i 'm sorry i accused you . it 's just , you know , it 's very upsetting , and the timing is just really ... billy : what ? what -- what do you mean ? victoria : never mind . goodbye . billy : vick , vick ... look at me . i want you to know that i 'm really not out to get stitch anymore . i 've moved on , and i 'm ... [ sighs ] i 'm moving in with chelsea . phyllis : thought you left for work . jack : i 'm not going anywhere until we talk about this . phyllis : there are things that you kept from me that you should have told me . jack : because the doctors asked me not to . if our situations were reversed -- phyllis : well , they are n't . and i 'm not so sure those doctors are the only excuse why you 've been keeping secrets from me . [ knock on door ] phyllis : honey , hi . summer : hi , mom . phyllis : hey . austin , hi . austin : hi . phyllis : come on in . would you guys like a drink ? austin : uh , no . i think we 're good . summer : i 'm okay . thank you . phyllis : austin , come . chat with me . summer : what -- what 's going on ? jack : your mother has been catching up online . summer : well , you -- you let her on the internet ? jack : no . but i 'd forgotten how resourceful she can be . summer : what did she say about kelly ? jack : she has n't let on whether or not she found out about kelly yet . phyllis : did you decide that you wanted to share something important with me that no one else is telling me ? austin : they , uh -- they probably did n't want you to know . phyllis : what ? what is it ? austin : well , you do n't have a job to go back to . billy took your place at jabot . phyllis : already knew that . that 's not a problem . i 'll get it back . anything else ? austin : that 's it . phyllis : well , i guess i should n't have expected anything more from a criminal . as of right now , my daughter 's marriage is officially over . dylan : kevin ? nah , i do n't think so . stitch : there 's one way to find out . hey , let me ask you something . did poking around in my past -- did that inspire you to take things a step further ? kevin : what ? you think i ratted you out to the cops ? i ai n't no snitch , stitch . stitch : really ? you did it before . kevin : what ? digging in to the crimes that you pulled off ? i was doing a favor for a friend . mercy , not revenge , is the sign of a true knight . stitch : say what ? kevin : oh , read a book . stitch : hey , shut up , man . avery : okay . i finally got to talk to christine and get some details on how this arrest came about . stitch : who did this to me , avery ? avery : a former patient of yours is suing the hospital . stitch : for malpractice ? avery : because he was treated by a doctor who technically should not have been practicing . dylan : and to strengthen the case , the patient reported the fraud to the police . avery : right . getting criminal charges on record will make his civil case that much more persuasive . stitch : so you 're saying an ex - patient of mine turned on me for a payoff ? jeff : hey , kid . how 's it going ? kevin : why do you seem so happy ? jeff : what ? i ca n't be glad to see my stepson ? kevin : normally you are n't . and you showing up at a cop shop -- not exactly your thing . jeff : i decided i needed to bond more closely with gloria 's sons , and i thought what better way than to see how you and michael work . kevin : you want to watch me work ? jeff : yeah , so , what 's going on in the genoa city crime blotter ? like ... over there ? kevin : just somebody in trouble for breaking the law . phyllis : i am having this married annulled immediately . summer : mom , stop . austin : okay . i committed a crime . and people were hurt because of it . and i 'll own up to that , but i 've been working hard and turning things around ever since , and that 's thanks to summer . phyllis : you 're claiming to be a better man now ? austin : i am . phyllis : how do you expect me to believe that when you 've done nothing but lie to me ever since i met you ? how do i know you 're not armed and dangerous right now ? summer : mom , please stop . you know that that 's not true . jack : everybody , please calm down . summer : no , i 'm not going to calm down when my mom 's insulting my husband . phyllis : why did n't you tell me my daughter married a criminal ? jack : because our daughter and i were concerned about your health . phyllis : [ scoffs ] i am getting so sick of hearing that same old excuse . but somehow i am managing to talk and breathe and walk even after reading my felon son - in - law pulled a gun on my sister and kidnapped her . summer : mom , aunt avery forgave austin . okay , look , look , look . i have pictures to show you . look , okay ? look how happy we are at the wedding . phyllis : okay , okay . is there a picture -- is there a picture of paul williams in there throwing rice on the happy couple ? probably not , because the groom shot the chief of police in cold blood . summer , how could you marry someone like this ? summer : you know , austin 's not the only one here who was charged with almost killing paul williams . nick : okay . i got to run out . sharon : all right . nick : [ smooches ] hi , mariah . mariah : hi . nick : bye , mariah . mariah : okay . what 's my anklet doing there ? sharon : i spoke to a psychic earlier . mariah : that is not the response i was expecting . wait , did you talk to a psychic about me ? sharon : no , about the thing i ca n't remember -- the thing that could hurt nick . mariah : what did she say ? sharon : she said that i would n't need to be borrowing my daughter 's jewelry anymore . mariah : maybe it 's best if you do n't go through with this wedding . sharon : because of what madame isadora said ? mariah : no , no . god , no . because you do n't really seem 100 % on board . sharon : no , i am . i love nick . that 's not even the question . but if i ca n't remember -- mariah : maybe you should just relax , and eventually it 'll come to you ... i do n't know in -- in a dream , perhaps ? have you ever dreamed about it ? sharon : why are you asking me that ? mariah : no reason . sharon : tell me . mariah : i heard you talking in your sleep once about it . sharon : what did i say ? mariah : it sounded like a confession . sharon : okay , what were my exact words ? mariah : does it actually matter ? sharon : yes , it does . maybe hearing them will help me remember what it is . chelsea : you 're holding out on me , little man . i thought we told each other everything , huh ? so why do n't you tell me what billy was saying to you over breakfast ? huh ? i know what you 're thinking . i kind of rushed this whole moving - in thing , but ... it would n't be so bad having billy around all the time . would it ? billy : i did n't think that you would care so much . victoria : [ chuckles ] i mean , would n't it affect you if i was moving in with someone ? billy : you mean like what it would be if possibly you were carrying somebody else 's child ? yeah , i could imagine that . i - i 'm sorry . i should n't have said that . victoria : no . it 's good . i mean , i 'm glad that you to me . billy : no matter what , i will always be in johnny 's life . victoria : yeah . absolutely . damn straight . [ chuckles ] billy : [ chuckles ] and , of course , if this baby turns out to be mine , i will be in his or her life as well . victoria : absolutely . billy : you know , i remembered something a couple weeks ago . i was thinking about delia , and ... i have been a lousy husband and a disappointing brother and a so - so friend . but i 'm a damn good dad . victoria : you are all of those things , for sure . [ chuckles ] especial a good dad . [ sniffles ] i 'm glad you realized all that . that 's good . billy : it took some doing . i think -- i think spending some time with connor helped . victoria : all right . well , good . um , i have things , so ... good luck with the move and everything . billy : yeah . victoria : okay . stitch : is -- is it possible that an ex - patient of mine is suing the hospital because of a medical setback ? avery : maybe . stitch : well , i -- look , i 'd hate that . can -- can you find out ? avery : you 're the one facing prison yet you 're more worried about your patient than yourself . stitch : well , you know , it 's ... oh , wait a second . it was you , was n't it ? jeff : i had nothing to do with it . stitch : yeah , you 're the patient who brought charges against me . jeff : well , as a matter of fact , yes , i am suing the hospital , but with a very legitimate claim . stitch : legitimate ? ! jeff : i could have died under your treatment with your illegally gained medical license . stitch : i treated you for hemorrhoids . jeff : and you 're gon na announce it to the whole world ? can i sue him for that ? avery : you 're the one making this a matter of public record . stitch : your life w never at risk . kevin : you would do anything for money , would n't you ? i can not believe my mother remarried you . jeff : gloria finds me irresistible . avery : you know , i would be happy to file a lawsuit against him on your behalf . jeff : sue me ? what about my mental anguish ? stitch : oh , i 'll show you anguish . nick : you need to stay away from my fiancée . madame isadora : i did n't approach sharon . she contacted me and insisted on meeting . for good reason . nick : you got her convinced something 's wrong when it is n't . madame isadora : why are you so adamant nothing 's wrong ? nick : i 'm not gon na argue with a con woman . you stay away from sharon . if you go near her again , i will press charges . madame isadora : all i did was tell the truth . that 's not a crime . sharon : why wo n't you tell me what i said in the dream ? mariah : because you 're already freaked out enough about it . sharon : wait . i need to know , mariah . i need to figure this out so that nick and i can be happy together without some mysterious secret hanging over us . mariah : [ sighs ] all right . you said , `` nick , do n't hate me . i 'm sorry i lied to you . i should have told you the truth . i should have told you who her father really is . `` do you remember ? do you finally know what the secret is ? phyllis : you 're throwing those hit - and - run charges in my face ? my own daughter . summer : i 'm saying that we 've all made mistakes , including you . so have i in this last year without you around . phyllis : do n't i know it . summer : marrying austin was not a mistake . phyllis : summer , he 's a felon . jack : avery does n't think so . she 's the one who helped defend austin on those charges . phyllis : she could n't have . jack : ask avery . she 'll tell you what turned her around . she 'll tell you what turned all of us around . phyllis : fine . i 'll take it up with nick . jack : take it up with nick . it 's not his call . he 's not summer 's father . kids , why do n't we give your mom a chance to let this sink in , okay ? austin : okay . summer , let 's go . summer : we are not ending our marriage . jack : will you please calm down ? phyllis : [ sighs ] how ? all these lies . summer 's marriage was n't the end of it . jack : summer 's marriage is not all that you 're worried about right now . tell me . what else did you read online ? phyllis : let 's talk about how i landed at the bottom of that stairwell . chelsea : you 're ... carrying a suitcase . billy : yeah , because maybe , um , honey , i 'm home ? chelsea : [ chuckles ] uh , are you sure about this ? billy : have you changed your mind ? chelsea : no . but i - i just did n't expect you to make your decision so soon . billy : yeah , it surprised me , too , but i was -- i was talking to victoria , and it hit me that this is where i want to be , so why spend another day deliberating ? chelsea : back up . you decided to move in with me by talking to your ex - wife ? billy : no , uh ... [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] dylan : come on , man . just let him go . stand back . would you restrain your client ? stitch : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . jeff : well , i 'm not . that vicious attack probably gave me whiplash and more grounds in my lawsuit against fake dr . rayburn . kevin : get out of here , jeffrey , and while you 're on a roll , go pickpocket some orphans . [ sighs ] dylan : come on . this is crazy . stitch did n't hurt that guy . when can we bail him out ? avery : soon . stitch : look , i 'll pay you back , dylan , i promise . dylan : no , it 's -- stitch : i appreciate it . russell ? your bail just came through . avery : who posted it ? it does n't say . it was paid anonymously . stitch : probably victoria . man ... dylan : why do n't you sound happy about that ? stitch : look , i 'm grateful , but i hate having her get mixed up in all this . i 'm gon na sign you out . this way . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : yeah . dylan : well , uh , thank you for dropping everything to rush over here . avery : well , this is just a typical lawyer day for me . and how could i not help out your best friend ? you want to help him despite what he 's done . dylan : it took a little time for me to see , but stitch is the same guy that 's always had my back . and i 'm always gon na have his . sharon : i do n't remember that dream at all . mariah : and the words that you said ? sharon : they 're troubling . mariah : i thought it meant that faith was n't nick 's daughter . sharon : no , that ca n't be . mariah : why not ? sharon : because the paternity test i had done on faith is one thing that 's still very crystal clear in my mind . faith is nick 's . there 's no question . mariah : what ? sharon : you suspected that faith might not be nick 's daughter and you did n't -- you did n't ask me about it ? you did n't go to him ? mariah : why make everybody nuts if there 's nothing to it ? sharon : you can ask me anything . mariah : right . sharon : i 'm very protective of my children , mariah . i hope one day you 'll see what kind of mother i am , in time , and you 'll be able to trust me . mariah : that 's not easy for me . so , what does the dream mean ? sharon : you know , i did briefly lie about faith 's paternity . it was before she was born . maybe that 's it . mariah : could be . sharon : yeah , or -- mariah : or it 's just a dream . nothing real about it . well , i 've , uh -- i 've got stuff to do . sharon : okay . oh , do n't forget your jacket . mariah : thanks . phyllis : the press said that i fell down the stairs at the m.s . event . just tell me what 's not in print . jack : you and i were on the phone . you told me you were in the building but the elevator was slow in coming . phyllis : i must have been running late . jack : yeah . we had a lousy connection . i -- you said something to me i did n't understand , and then the phone went dead . phyllis : did anybody see my fall ? jack : no . no , you must have tripped on your dress or slipped on a stair . phyllis : the article said that nick and avery found me . jack : yeah . they called 9 - 1 - 1 , and ... that was it . phyllis : you 're worried . jack : i am . i 'm worried this is too much for you . phyllis : you know what i really need right now ? jack : you tell me . we will make it happen . phyllis : a massage -- just some silent time for it to sink in . i hope my old masseuse has n't changed her number . jack : we will track her down , and i will get you there . phyllis : no , you do n't need to do that . jack : no , i want to help you . tell me how to help . phyllis : you can let me do this on my own . that 's what i need . jack : you sure ? phyllis : yeah . go to work as planned . i just need some time alone . jack : okay . i 'll get suited up . billy : look , me deciding to move in is because of you , chelsea , not victoria . chelsea : well , she must have said something . billy : yeah . she accused me of hurting stitch , of having him arrested . chelsea : but you did n't . billy : not this time . look , i realized in that moment that i do n't care about stitch anymore . all i could think about was how great things are here with you and with connor . i do n't give a damn about that guy . i want to make you believe me . i need you to believe how i feel about you . i love you , chelsea , and i 'm absolutely ready to take that next step . chelsea : i do believe you . and that makes me really happy , billy . welcome home . [ giggles ] stitch : thanks , dylan . dylan : uh , you know that 's like the third time you 've said that . stitch : is it ? dylan : it 's okay . i know you 're thinking about victoria . stitch : yeah , this , uh -- this whole situation is such a mess , you know ? the past just keeps rearing its ugly head , wrecking everything . dylan : you know , the more i get to know her , the more i think victoria is , uh , pretty fair about things . stitch : she is . and there 's one way to get past all this . dylan : there 's more to your story , is n't there ? stitch : yeah , there 's -- there 's enough to make victoria understand and maybe even win her back . nick : so , are you gon na stay away from sharon ? madame isadora : your protectiveness comes from a good place . nick : do n't pretend to read me . madame isadora : but it 's right there for me to see . you turn to the daughter you lost in times of trouble . nick : sharon must have told you that . madame isadora : you had a conversation with your daughter last year , one that changed everything . nick : i talk to faith all the time . madame isadora : not faith . you were talking to your daughter 's spirit . it led you to uncover the truth . nick : i could have got another test . but what if it was ... a result i did n't want ? but now i have to . nick : okay , how could you possibly know that ? that that 's when i decided to go through with summer 's paternity test ? madame isadora : do n't give up on the truth . refusing to see deception will only end badly for everyone . austin : hey , try not to feel bad . there is nothing your mom can do to break us up . eventually , she 's just gon na have to accept it . summer : you do n't know my mom . she can do really crazy things . jack : phyllis ? red ? [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : you and i need to have a little talk . [ next_on ] victor : you put your life at risk ! it 's unacceptable to me . nikki : because you were n't in on the planning of it or because paul was ? victoria : there 's something you 've been wanting to tell me for a few weeks . stitch : would it change anything ? phyllis : i remember , sharon . i remember everything .	chelsea finds billy holding connor . he says that he and connor had a talk . chelsea wonders what he has decided about moving in . jack finds phyllis sitting on the sofa . she says she was up all night finding out what he is keeping from her . she hands him a notebook . sharon sits on the sofa twirling the bracelet in her fingers that mariah gave her for her wedding . nick comes in and tells her not to give it back to mariah because they are getting married . dylan and victoria go to the police department where ben is under arrest . austin assures summer that he will work it out with phyllis . mariah makes a joke about it which unnerves austin , and he calls mariah on her remark toward summer . phyllis and jack argue about his secret . austin tells mariah that phyllis wants him to come over . summer tells austin that she has thought of a way to get through . nick tells sharon that they will get married on halloween , but she has her reservations about it , but finally gives in and agrees . avery goes to help get ben out of this trouble . jeffrey pays chelsea a visit for more money , which she gives him . victoria finds billy at the coffeehouse and argues with him over what he did to ben . billy denies having ben arrested and tells her that he is moving on with his life and in with chelsea .
hilary : hello , ashley . how are you ? ashley : busy . i 'm about to make a call , so -- hilary : well , i was just wondering if you had a chance to catch the show tonight . ashley : not with my own eyes , but i heard all about it . hilary : it 's crazy what 's happening with victor , huh ? ashley : that 's one word for it . hilary : well , now 's your chance to go on the record . that is , if you have anything to say . ashley : i have so much to say . i 'll try to keep it short and sweet . no comment . hilary : huh . i 'm intrigued . `` no comment `` -- that 's not a denial . off the record , someone went to great lengths to make sure that gc buzz had all of newman 's financial information . i was just wondering -- is this jack 's idea of payback ? jack : did you see the breaking news on gc buzz ? yes . i saw it . jack : we may have a problem . i need another meeting . tonight . phyllis : i know if i showed up at your office like this , you would do everything you could to shove me out your window . victor : [ chuckles ] lucky for me , you do n't have any windows . phyllis : i do n't know what you want , but i am damn sure i do n't have any time for it . victor : i want to help you save jack from himself . he stole private newman enterprise financial information , which is not only against the law , but it 's a bad mistake . may very well be the last mistake he 'll ever make . chelsea : and this is a riff on one of my designs from the very first season . do you remember ? it 's crazy . it was just you , me , and a sketchpad . and you 're not listening because you 're thinking about your date with kevin . chloe : what ? no . no , no , no . and it 's not a date . chelsea : two people going out at night for dinner . no , you 're right . there 's nothing date - ish about that . no , it 's just a couple of friends who have seen each other naked , who , in fact , were also previously married . it 's -- it 's not a date at all . chloe : if you do n't stop , i 'm going to hit you soon . [ sighs ] kevin : hello , party people ! chelsea : well , hello there , handsome . chloe : hi . kevin : hi . chloe : you look ... kevin : what ? is it too much ? chloe : no , no . i ... chelsea : i think what chloe 's trying to say is ... it 's just enough . dylan : hey , what 's going on here ? sharon : oh , you 're home ! nick : hey . excellent timing . here are the keys back to your house , and i 'm out of here . dylan : what are you talking about ? you 're leaving ? nick : yeah , you 're home . you do n't need me here anymore . dylan : well , you did n't even know i was coming back . i thought you were here to keep -- keep your eye on some things . nick : ah , mariah and sharon , they got this . i do n't want to wear out my welcome . but i 'm glad you 're back . let 's grab a beer and catch up , all right ? dylan : yeah . hang on a second . i want to hear about everything i missed while i was gone . sharon : you know , we should probably tell dylan everything . we owe him that much . nick : he deserves to know the truth . sharon : mm - hmm . dylan : okay . what 's going on ? nick : something happened while you were gone . sharon : and that something is ... pumpkin patch . we took the kids to the pumpkin patch . nick : it was so awesome . sorry you missed it . sharon : [ laughs ] we got you . you thought that we were gon na confess to something outrageous . dylan : [ mocking laugh ] no . i was n't buying anything that you were selling . sharon : not even for a second ? dylan : no , not even for a second . nick : well , maybe a second . dylan : no . nick : okay . dylan : i see you got into the season while i was away . sharon : yeah . we cut out some cookies and cider . mariah : somebody heard cookies ! dylan : oh , there he is ! come here ! that 's my big buddy ! mariah : he just woke up , so he 's a little bit grumpy . sharon : he knows his daddy 's voice . dylan : buddy , did i miss you . did you , uh , thank your uncle nick for staying with you , hanging out ? i think he wants you to stay for that one last hit of cider . nick : maybe one for the road . i mean , who could resist that face ? sharon : okay , great . sully and mariah and i are going to go and get the treats , and we 'll be back . mariah : we 're gon na get them ! dylan : all right . how 's , uh , how 's the head ? nick : ah , intact . just remind me never to run into kevin in a dark alley at night . dylan : i owe you . i mean , it happened . you were looking out for my family . nick : listen , it 's no big deal . no worries . dylan : so , uh , did sharon and mariah mention that they thought patty was -- was the stalker ? nick : yeah . why ? dylan : because sharon never mentioned it to me . i had to hear it from my father . chelsea : i added this . chloe : okay , but i 'm feeling a little underdressed . chelsea : what ? you look perfect . chloe : yep . mr. suit and tie here is really putting me to shame . kevin : i had to somehow make up for how gorgeous you are . you could be wearing a paper bag and it still would n't be even . chloe : okay , okay . you know , you are kind of ridiculous . chelsea : in an adorable sort of way . chloe : i feel bad leaving you here to work alone . chelsea : stop ! go ! go ! i 'm gon na actually make you go , because i myself also have an adorable date tonight , so ... kevin : all right , we know how to take a hint . come on . chelsea : go . have fun , kiddos . do n't stay out too late . is n't it nice , connor ? connor : fire truck . chelsea : i see that ! that 's what happens when two people go on a date that really like each other . connor : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . are n't we happy for chloe ? she was so sad for so long and so lonely , and now she has somebody to talk to and somebody to ... hold hands with at dinner . yeah , is n't that nice ? ashley : it 's fascinating that you chose to drop this bombshell about newman enterprises when you have no idea who the source is or how the records were obtained . wow . you 've really got this journalism thing down , do n't you ? hilary : that 's why i 'm asking for your help . everyone knows that jack has motive . he would love to see victor and his company go down in flames . ashley : i thought you were my brother 's biggest fan . is this some kind of payback for you , some personal issue that the two of you had ? hilary : i respect jack . and corporate espionage is not really his thing . but phyllis ? i would n't put it past her . my money 's on her . i just need some confirmation . come on , ashley . would n't it be a nice bandage for jack to watch phyllis and victor go down together ? you could give that to your brother all wrapped up in a pretty , little bow . [ footsteps approach , stop ] devon : hi . ashley : hi . so , devon , is this really the direction you want to take gc buzz ? letting your wife slash and burn no matter who the hell gets hurt ? phyllis : you know , your threats did n't work on jack . i do n't know why you think they 'd work on me . victor : well , i once told jack before that you ... [ drawer opens ] victor : ... are the more practical of the two . in fact , you 're more intelligent . phyllis : oh . [ drawer bangs ] victor : i think you are the mastermind behind the attack . phyllis : i do n't know anything about the leak , victor . victor : yet here you are in this sorry excuse for an office . you so desperately want to get back into his good graces . you 're willing to do his dirty work . is n't that right ? phyllis : no . revenge is your thing , as he mentioned . victor : my suggestion is that you come to me before jack entertains another attack on my company . that way i can nip it in the bud , and i wo n't have to do damage to him . phyllis : you 're incredible . are you suggesting we go into business together ? victor : and you will , because you will help me save jack from himself . phyllis : the ego on you . nasa must see it from outer space . why in the world would i ever want to team up with you ? victor : because you were happy enough to have my help when we wanted luca santori out of summer 's life . phyllis : yeah , that was to save my daughter . victor : and this is to save your husband . phyllis : the only reason i agreed to work with you was because i knew that you would n't hurt my daughter , but you do n't give a damn about jack . victor : you 're absolutely right about that . i have nothing but disdain for your hubby . be that as it may , i have no time to deal with this nuisance . i need to focus on business , focus on family . i need to mourn the loss of my son . phyllis : okay , so this is just all a nuisance . that 's why you decided to come into enemy territory , plant yourself at my desk , ask me , of all people , to team up with you ? i mean , that 's a lot of effort for just a little nuisance . victor : you come to me whenever you realize that jack is about to embark upon a dangerous road , make another egregious mistake . consider yourself his guardian angel . how 's that ? phyllis : i 'm gon na report to you ? victor : that 's right . you 're welcome . phyllis : oh , i 'm not thanking you for anything , victor . victor : oh , phyllis , you will once this is all over , you know , once we have saved your hubby from himself . you want him back , do n't you ? righteous jackie boy who you love oh so much . warms the cockles of my heart how much you love him . phyllis : jack ? jack : [ sighs ] sneaking up on me ? what are you trying to do ? i ca n't be too careful . jack : okay , that makes two of us . i need to know that the information you gave me is true . more than that , i need to know victor ca n't squirm out of this one . it 's from the newman system , everything watermarked . jack : and if victor has wiped the hard drive and the server ? all those e - mails and data going missing ? that will leave some big gaps and look suspicious . jack : that would be proof that he is scrambling and he 's nervous , even afraid . and the last thing victor ever wants to show is fear . you know what ? we 're gon na move this up . everything i 've done thus far is an appetizer . i think victor 's ready for his entree . nick : look , the reason sharon did n't tell you about patty was because , you know , she did n't want you to worry . and do n't argue with me . we both know you would have worried a lot . dylan : of course i would worry . who would n't ? we 're talking about patty . nick : you were 200 miles away . there was n't anything you could do . it 's over . and now sharon wants you and her and your kid to go back to a nice , normal life . sharon : well , look at you two , looking so brotherly . dylan : hi , guy . sharon : seems serious . nick : it was definitely serious . i was , uh , talking to dylan about the pumpkin patch and the corn - maze incident , how the odds were stacked against me , but i persevered . i triumphed . mariah : that 's because faith led you out . nick : yes , she may have led me out , but it just proves that i make intelligent children . so , with that , i 'm gon na take one ghost cookie for the road and make like a banana and split . mariah : oh , the dad jokes ! there were a million of them . really , no , i had to listen to a million of them . nick : you know , people love my humor . and when i say people , i mean toddlers , like ... sully and connor . connor loves me . [ sully whines ] nick : i know ! so i 'm gon na go check on connor and chelsea right now . sharon : oh , that 's a good idea . nick : [ sighs ] all right . little man , hey . thanks for letting me hang out with you , okay ? it was fun . it was the best . nick : [ voice breaking ] welcome to the world , son . did n't expect to see you this soon . but you keep fighting , okay ? that 's what newmans do . we fight . and you 're gon na pull through this . dylan : nick ? nick : [ sighs ] all right , i really am gone now . dylan : you sure you okay ? nick : yeah , i 'm good . uh ... thanks for letting me borrow your son these past couple days . very lucky to have him . dylan : thanks . sharon : okay . dylan : all right . sharon : night - night for this guy . and then we can talk about the trial . you can tell me how it went . dylan : okay , you go up . i 'm gon na clear some dishes for you . sharon : okay , say , `` bye - bye , daddy . `` we 're glad you 're home . dylan : all right , i 'll see you soon , buddy . mariah : is it wrong to deal with all the leftover cookies by eating them ? it 's okay . nobody will know . dylan : it 's okay . mariah : to eat the cookies ? dylan : no , i know everything that happened while i was gone . and i know sharon did n't want to tell me because i 'd get worked up and i 'd rush home , but you know what ? you should have said -- you should have said something . mariah : she did n't . yeah , i mean , we all got spooked when the lights went out , but look . lights . we 're good . dylan : yeah , must have been pretty scary since you and sharon thought patty was the one calling , especially when paul found out she was missing . mariah : that -- that 's all over . dylan : yeah , now it is . but you thought patty was the stalker even after you saw her at stonevale . that 's right . paul told me about that , too . i want to hear all about it from you . chloe : ah , well , this is nice . kevin : nice ? nice is the worst . nice is the word that all men dread . chloe : this is beautiful . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe : [ chuckles ] it 's sweet . last time we were at the athletic club having burgers and fries , so what is it this time ? chicken fingers ? grilled cheese ? kevin : actually , i thought we graduated to using some silverware . unless you 're talking about finger foods because you miss bella , which is totally cool . chloe : you know , we used to do that . have a nice grown - up dinner and end up spending the entire night talking about delia . kevin : ah , back when we were an old married couple . chloe : [ chuckles ] yeah . i do n't know . i feel ... i feel younger these days somehow . i do n't know . maybe it 's just less pressure . kevin : you do n't look any older . you look exactly the same . well , even more stunning . chloe : well , now -- [ chuckles ] now i 'm blushing . kevin : [ chuckles ] chloe : not you . you look older . kevin : i do . chloe : here . let me fix it . here . kevin : uh - oh . chloe : wait . well ... you got too much product in there . there we go . there . kevin : okay . is that better ? chloe : now you look like him . kevin : `` him `` who ? chloe : the guy who rolls around the floor with bella , the guy who sings really awful , truly awful karaoke . kevin : oh , that guy . he 's nice . chloe : do n't call him nice . he 's a lot more than that . hilary : i have a job to do , and i 'm doing it . ashley : you 're using gc buzz as a hammer to bash people with . it 's cheap , it 's disgusting , and i wo n't have any part of it . excuse me . devon : sure . hey . enough . that 's enough . ashley : hello . victor : so what do you have to say for your brother , stuffing false information down the public 's throat ? ashley : oh , do n't . i mean , honestly , after everything you 've put him through ? you accusing my brother of anything is laughable , so maybe you should concentrate on newman 's meltdown and not worry about my -- victor : ashley , listen to me carefully . he 's no match for me , and you know it . so stop him before i retaliate . ashley : right . have a nice evening . victor : yeah . michael : hmm . ashley looked like she could n't get away from you -- victor : why are you late ? michael : you know , my wife 's waiting for me at home . why do n't you tell me why you wanted to meet . victor : why the hell would i want to meet you ? i want to file a lawsuit . michael : and what ? you want me to represent you ? that did n't work out well for either of us last time . victor : and you know damn well why that was the case , okay ? because you egregiously threw this in the direction of phyllis . michael : yeah , i seem to recall something like that . victor : i bet you do . michael : look , i 'm just trying to figure out why , after our recent history , you 'd want me to represent you at all . victor : because you owe me , and you know it . michael : oh . victor : this case could get dirty . and who better than you to get into the muck ? michael : i 'm flattered . [ clears throat ] really . victor : uh - huh . michael : but you 're right . nobody knows better than i what it means to owe you . so then ... boss ... who are we suing ? victor : mr. and mrs. devon hamilton . dylan : so why 'd you go to stonevale to see patty ? mariah : oh , last halloween , patty broke out of fairview to , uh , talk to you . and as you know , that was the night that the world basically exploded . so , uh , halloween 's coming up again . dylan : so you thought patty was making the calls . mariah : yeah . i thought there might be a connection . dylan : so you went to ask her yourself . mariah : i did . and you know what ? i learned my lesson . it did n't do any good . moving on . dylan : so what 'd she have to say ? mariah : [ sighs ] a lot of `` i do n't belong here . get me out of here . `` she actually ca n't really hold a conversation . i do n't think she 's getting any better . maybe she should be transferred to another facility , one that can actually keep track of her ? sharon : hey . everything okay ? i thought you were right behind me . mariah : yeah , dylan knows that i went to see patty , so he was just asking what went down . sharon : paul told you ? dylan : yeah , paul told me . about patty , about the stalker outside , about kevin cracking nick over the head . sharon : well , the reason we did n't tell you -- dylan : yeah , because you did n't want me to worry , and i got that message loud and clear . but the one thing no one can answer is why did patty paint a picture of you pregnant ? i mean , dr. anderson delivers our son . months later , patty kills her . does n't it feel like there 's some kind of connection here ? why is patty so obsessed with you and sully ? chloe : we got to get back to new york , you know ? it 's been way too long . kevin : yeah , you 've got a lot of living to catch up on . chloe : yeah . yeah , i 've been doing it . kevin : wait . what ? you just got serious . do n't get serious . chloe : no , i 'm not . yes . yes , i am . [ chuckles ] i just -- i 've got my life back . you know , it 's -- it 's great . i 'm -- i 'm sane . relatively . [ both chuckle ] chloe : i 'm free . hey , i can pick out my own shoes now . i do n't have to wear those ugly shoes they used to make me wear in california . i get to play with bella . i get to go out on a hot date with a great guy in a very sexy suit . but ... i do n't know . sometimes i just -- i feel guilty . kevin : what ? why ? chloe : [ sighs ] chelsea . you know , no matter what 's going on , she always has sad eyes . just a tinge , but it 's always there . kevin : adam 's gone , but she has connor , she has her friends , she has you . chloe : well , i 'm not enough . she thinks that adam was the only one , but , i mean , she needs to find someone , someone who can help her move on . kevin : you ca n't fix this for her . and wanting and wishing for that to be the case does n't make it happen . it 's fate , it 's time , whatever . and when it does , there you are , right where you 're supposed to be . chloe : i think we should skip dessert . kevin : then we skip dessert . check , please . chelsea : you should not be here . nick : well , when i called , you said you and connor were accepting visitors . chelsea : only so i could tell you in person that you should be taking it easy and not gallivanting after hours . what 's wrong ? are you feeling woozy ? nick : no . no , i just , uh ... you know , i do n't need to go back to sharon 's . dylan 's home . chelsea : oh . nick : and i got to admit , it was harder than i thought to say goodbye to sully . when i saw him tonight , i could n't help but think about christian . hit me kind of hard . you know , i was always afraid that i would forget about his little face or his tiny , little hands and ... when i 'm around sully , it just kind of makes it seem as real or as vivid as when christian was still here . chelsea : i know what it 's like . i 'll be dreaming , or even when i 'm awake , actually , and i feel like adam 's right there , just out of sight . like if i went into the kitchen or if i turn a corner , i 'm gon na see him and ... [ sighs ] i think it 's normal . nick : i mean , it 's crazy . it kind of came out of nowhere . it hit me right in the face . it 's almost as if christian was trying to hang on to me . michael : gc buzz is a gossip site . to sue them for slander just calls attention to the news . it validates them , victor . victor : listen to me . they drug my reputation and my company 's reputation through the mud . they 're not gon na get away with it , all right ? well , now . michael : victor . victor : hello , hello . devon : hey , we 're not gon na do this here , okay ? hilary : no , no , i 'm not gon na run and hide . victor : i want you to record every word i have to say . might come in handy when i slap you with a lawsuit . michael : it does n't have to come to that , victor . we 're calm , rational adults . i 'm sure we can resolve this without involving the courts . devon : that 's right . i sure hope we can . victor : you should have thought about that before you bought this tawdry production company as if it were a purse for your wife . devon : mr. newman , you and i have respectable history . victor : that 's why i 've not filed a lawsuit yet . i 'll give you a chance to set this right . hilary : i 'm pursuing a legitimate news story . and in other news , it 's 2016 . so if you have an issue , you can speak to me directly . do n't tell my husband to curb me , because that 's not the way that this marriage works . michael : an excellent idea . a one - on - one conversation in a more appropriate setting , say my office early in the week . victor : cut the nonsense , okay ? give me the name of the source . devon : well , the journalists ' sources are confidential . victor : your wife ai n't a journalist . she 's a pretty face slinging mud . you were given fabricated documents . they conned you . you want to pay for their fraud ? hilary : [ scoffs ] so you 're still claiming that none of the financial documents are true or accurate ? so your wife , she did n't buy $ 3,000 shoes with company funds , right ? victor : you 're not taking this seriously , are you ? give me the name of the source , i will forget about pursuing this with a lawsuit . you keep the name of the source to yourself , i will see to it that all of you go down together . phyllis : jack . jack : you 're still here . phyllis : where have you been ? you have nothing on your schedule . jack : and you know that how ? by snooping around my desk ? so much for trusting you . phyllis : hey , i am the one you can trust . anyone else would have caved . jack : caved on what ? phyllis : victor . jack : oh , he 's already offered you a chance to turn on me ? that did n't take long . can i presume you turned him down on his proposal ? phyllis : my loyalty is not for sale . jack : your loyalty to me might be a subject we should avoid . phyllis : fair enough . you can not take victor down on your own . you can not . you need me . whether you want to admit it or not . jack : wait . you want to know what my plan is ? phyllis : if you want my help , i need the details . jack : on one condition , and this is not up for debate . you will not try to talk me out of it . any of it . michael : you 've made your point . all you needed was me standing to the side looking appropriately intimidating . look , let 's give them 24 hours to consider your offer . why do n't we do that ? victor : they either prove that they regret what they have done or they will face the consequences . no . have you made a decision ? hilary : we ca n't name our source even if we wanted to . the package was delivered to gc buzz anonymously . victor : or is it that perhaps you know who the source really is ? jack abbott . devon : we did n't know that , and we still do n't . victor : i 'm sad to see you dishonor your grandmother 's name . she and i were good friends , you know . you 're now allowing your wife to cast aspersions on my name and on my company 's name . i think katherine would be appalled . devon : well , with all due respect , sir , do you think she 'd be pleased with some of the things you 've pulled this last year ? victor : give me the name of the source , and i will forgo pursuing this legally . michael : if he has n't made it quite clear , he 's very adamant on this point . devon : no , i know . he has . and , uh , i believe my wife has given you her answer . and i want to make it very clear to you , too , that hilary has my full support as my wife and as the decision - maker for gc buzz . so if you do want to come at us , then you can come at us . victor : all right . do what you have to do , michael . chloe : [ laughs ] chelsea ! kevin : uh , maybe she and connor are still at the studio . chloe : which means that we 're alone . kevin : very alone . together at the same time . wow . that sounded so stupid . in my mind , it sounded cool . chloe : i 'll take your word for that . so , um , can i offer you a nightcap since i did n't let you have any dessert ? kevin : i would love one . chloe : then why does it sound like you 're saying no ? kevin : because as terrific as a nightcap would be ... i think it 's best i just say good night . chloe : are you afraid of a drink ? kevin : i 'm cautious of it going to my head . chloe : okay . understandable . if -- if you 'd rather not . kevin : rain check , please ? can i have a rain check ? chloe : totally . okay , well ... good night , friend . kevin : good night , pal . chloe : good night . kevin : yeah . ' night . chloe : i mean , you 're not seriously going , are you ? kevin : seriously not going anywhere . chloe : that sounded cool . [ laughs ] [ laughs ] nick : you know , the months -- oh , thank you -- before sage died , i just kept telling her over and over again how ... how unhealthy it was for her to always be around sully . and it 's like i 'm the biggest hypocrite ever , because i absolutely love being around that little boy . when i 'm around him , it -- it helps me to imagine my son , and so when i had to say goodbye to him tonight ... chelsea : i 'm sorry . that must have been brutal . oh , thanks . bringing back all the pain . nick : you know , it 's not pain , chelsea . it 's , uh ... holding sully , i - i find it very comforting . it 's almost as if the ache is n't as awful . i kind of feel whole again . mariah : if the doctors ca n't decipher what 's in patty 's head , how can sharon ? so her weirdo paintings will just have to remain a weirdo mystery . dylan : well , i mean , you ca n't just dismiss it . she 's obviously trying to communicate . she just might not have the ability . mariah : but if patty 's trying to communicate something , how could we possibly decipher it ? there 's no way . dylan : there 's got to be a way . why sharon ? why pregnant ? there 's got to be a reason for this whole thing . sharon : okay , it 's because she 's mentally ill , dylan ! because we were at fairview together ! because i was pregnant and she was obsessed with me ! you know , jack told me that she miscarried years ago . maybe that was it ! you know , dr. anderson tried to shield me from patty , and -- and that made patty resentful . maybe that was it . like mariah said , we 're not gon na be able to figure out patty ! for you to go on and on as if i have any answers , you know , it 's not enough that dr. anderson lied about who she was , and it 's not enough that patty then killed her . but , you know , it 's like that time of my life will never be over ! i just want it to be over ! mariah : look , you just got home , and everybody really missed you . is this how you want to celebrate coming back ? talking about patty ? dylan : sharon . i 'm sorry . i just feel like things are being kept from me . i had to find out about patty through paul . i mean , if there was a reason that you suspected her ... sharon : we suspected everyone ! dylan : yeah , but you did n't tell me you were worried it was patty . i assumed it was some guy , and both of you backed me up on that , by the way . meanwhile , you 're off in another direction , and obviously you had a reason , so i want to know why ! hilary : i am a strong , independent woman . devon : you sure are . hilary : and i am your partner . i 'm not someone who can be controlled . devon : [ chuckles ] you 've made that abundantly clear , honey . hilary : but the way that you defended me back there with victor , that ... that was sexy as hell . devon : so what are you doing ? you just going back to work now ? hilary : yeah , victor 's footage is incredible , but i 'm gon na be editing all night if i want to get this on tomorrow 's show . devon : no , you 're not running that . hilary : what are you talking about ? i 'm not afraid of victor , and apparently neither are you . devon : this is n't about fear . it 's about sense . you made unsubstantiated claims about newman enterprises . you ca n't cite the source , and you did n't get the information verified . you did n't even speak to a lawyer to analyze the risks . so what i need you to do right now is to find out exactly where in the hell that information came from and if it 's legit , 'cause if it 's not , victor will make sure that you and i pay for this . [ glasses clink ] michael : libel -- listen to me -- is notoriously difficult to prove in a court of law . victor : well , that 's your problem . michael : i imagine it 's our problem . victor : michael , they can bring in the fbi , the irs , whoever the hell they want . check my hard drives , my servers , look at all the documents . they will find out that they are fabricated . michael : there is always something lurking deep in the dark recesses of a computer system , victor . always . that 's why my brother has a job . victor : not if there 's nothing to find . michael : i think we know each other far too well for secrets at this point . i ca n't help you if i do n't know the truth . if those documents are from your company , if they 're legitimate ... victor : they are not . and i will say the same thing in court . jack : so , that 's the whole plan . needless to say , nothing i just said can leave this room . phyllis : of course . jack : so now you know everything . here 's the question . are you still in or are you out ? either way , it 's going to happen . phyllis : what you 're proposing is insane . jack : this from the woman who brought paragon back for round two . phyllis : if i knew then what i know now -- jack : all you have to focus on right now is one question . are you in or are you out ? i 'm putting a final nail in victor 's coffin . you can swing the hammer with me or not . chloe : okay , you ca n't break me . kevin : i never want to hurt you . chloe : you never could . kevin : i 've missed you . i missed you so much . chelsea : so i have to ask . was it strange , living with your ex ? i mean , it 's got to be a little awkward , right ? nick : you know , i do n't know if sharon felt like it was an intrusion or not , but i have seen this look in her eyes before . chelsea : what look ? nick : there 's something going on that she does n't want to tell me . when we first met , it was about a guy . and then it was about cassie . then it was some other stuff between us . and , uh , summer 's paternity . and whether sharon wants to admit it or not , that look is back . there is something going on that she does n't want me to know . sharon : mariah had an idea about patty . she went to stonevale . nothing came of it . now , the phone calls have stopped and there 's no one peering in the window . you know , after i have n't seen you in how long , this is what you want to talk about ? dylan : you 're right . i 'm sorry . just got home . i 'm here . i just hate there 's anything that you ca n't tell me . sharon : there 's nothing to tell , dylan . i swear . [ cell phone rings ] [ next_on ] [ glass clatters ] kevin : you 're home . cool . lily : honey , he had to work . mattie : why is he here ? dylan : let me answer the phone . sharon : no , i got it , i got it . hello ? patty : hey , kitten . you miss me ?	kevin and chloe have their second official date and it goes so well they later make love . nick says goodbye to sully and has a memory of christian . nick goes to chelsea 's and tells her it was hard saying goodbye to sully because being with him gave him comfort and made him think of christian . victor is going to sue devon and hilary because they wo n't reveal their source for the leaked newman enterprises information . jack meets with his source again and gets more information about the company . phyllis agrees to continue to help jack with his plan of revenge against victor , and jack admits to phyllis he needs her help for his plan to work . dylan wonders why patty was painting pictures of a pregnant sharon , but sharon tells him that patty was obsessed with her when they were together at fairview and that mariah proved that patty was n't the stalker . sharon tells dylan the calls have stopped but then sharon 's phone rings again .
phyllis : this look familiar ? it should . it 's the computer you used to steal confidential files from jabot . billy : okay , let 's just take a step back here for a second . phyllis : let 's not . you used me . you were supposed to put me first . but this proves without a doubt i am the last thing on your mind . billy : that is not true . phyllis : you know , you have made your priorities crystal clear ! it 's victoria , brash & sassy , more victoria , then me . billy : okay , that is wrong . that is not at all -- phyllis : oh , oh , wait , wait , wait . how could i forget ? it 's victoria , brash & sassy , get revenge on jack , then me . billy : just let me explain here for a second , okay , phyllis ? phyllis : it 's amazing that you used dina 's password to log on to jabot 's server with my computer . i mean , there is some sort of perverse brilliance . you actually took advantage of jack 's mother and his ex - wife just to screw him over . i mean , that is fantastic work ! billy : you got this all wrong . phyllis : oh , do i ? you know what i think the truth is ? your undying devotion for victoria and this desire to stick it to your brother overruled your love for me ! billy : phyllis , that is not true . phyllis : do n't you lie to me again . billy : [ sighs ] nikki : oh , jack , what is it ? tell me what i can do to help . reed : [ chuckles ] mattie : is n't this so nice ? reed : could n't beat it . mattie : it 's just such a relief not having to pull a romeo and juliet and sneak around behind our parents ' backs . balcony scene , though , that i would n't mind too much . but in the meantime , i 'm perfectly happy sitting here holding hands and watching a movie . reed : oh , there 's a movie on ? i had n't noticed . mattie : very smooth . and right answer . charlie : oh , come on . seriously ? reed : sorry . mattie : you do n't have to apologize to him . reed : i 'm sorry . mattie : you do n't have to apologize to me , either . [ chuckles ] reed : so -- sorry , i 'm just kind of uncomfortable here , you know . charlie : i mean , do you guys , like , wait before i 'm about to walk in before you start to kiss or ... mattie : that 's exactly what we do . we were sitting here waiting for you to come out so that we could engage in a liplock . charlie : i do not need to hear my sister say the word `` liplock . `` mattie : it 's a noun , charlie . charlie : it 's an eyesore is what it is , and i should n't have to see it . no one should . [ doorbell rings ] reed : i can get that . charlie : no , no , it 's fine , man . dad . cane : hey , mate . i came over to -- what are you doing here ? you 're not supposed to see my daughter . mattie : no , dad , it 's okay . cane : no , it 's not okay . reed : we 're not doing anything wrong , mr . ashby . cane : well , not from where i 'm standing . reed : we have permission to see each other . cane : no , reed , you do n't have permission to see each other . mattie : actually , we do , dad . cane : i beg your pardon ? mattie : we 're allowed to see each other . cane : and on whose authority ? mattie : mom 's . lily : the perks of working at a cosmetics company . you can test the product out . victoria : yeah , i just thought maybe it would help with some of the bruising and swelling . did it work ? lily : uh , yeah . it looks a lot lighter . victoria : oh , yeah ? lily : mm - hmm . i think just a little dab of concealer and you should be good for `` the hilary hour `` tomorrow . victoria : great . listen , i 'm gon na need you to be camera ready , too . lily : i 'm sorry , what ? victoria : well , i want you to come on with me to promote the products . lily : on air with hilary ? victoria : mm - hmm . lily : do you think that 's a good idea given our dynamic ? victoria : oh , absolutely . i 'm sure you can manage some semblance of professionalism . you 've done it before . lily : barely . and plus i have to go to dallas for that convention . victoria : you can just go after the show . [ cellphones chime ] it 's mattie . victoria : mine 's from reed . both : oh , no . the opioid my doctor prescribed for my chronic back pain scott : who should i contact ? fantastic . i will call him right now . thank you , victor . if all goes well , a lot of women 's lives could be saved . sharon : well , that sounded promising . scott : yeah , he did n't even hesitate . gave me carte blanche to use his team to help with the investigation . sharon : well , the man does have his moments . so , we know the name of the llc that rented the house where the girls were kept . scott : county connect . and if victor 's people can find the person behind it , we 'll know who 's running the sex trafficking ring . this could be the break we 've been looking for . nick : so , i have news . chelsea : oh . about victoria . nick : uh , no . chelsea : uh , have you spoken to her ? nick : well , not tonight . chelsea : so you do n't know . nick : know what ? chelsea : your sister was in a car accident . [ cellphone rings ] victoria : hi , nick . nick : hey , what 's this about a car accident ? victoria : you spoke with chelsea . nick : yeah , she told me the basics . why do n't you fill in the rest ? victoria : there 's nothing to fill in . i 'm fine . that 's why i told her to keep it to herself . nick : i 'm glad she told me . look , i know you 're in crazy work mode right now , but your health is key . you have to stay on top of that . victoria : and i am . nick : okay , well , i would feel a lot better if you went in and saw a doctor . i 'll call dr . carlisle . he 'll see you tonight . victoria : for him to tell me what i already know ? that no matter how stressed i am , i ca n't let it distract me , particularly when i 'm driving ? lesson learned . hey , listen , i 'm gon na call you back later , okay ? thanks for checking in , though . nick : yeah , take care of yourself . victoria : okay , i will . bye . hi . reed : hi . victoria : how badly did it go with cane ? please tell me that he did n't lay a finger on you or yell at you or anything like that . reed : he didn't . it was intense , but nothing i could n't handle . i just left because mattie thought it would be best if i took off . victoria : yeah , that 's a good idea . less of a chance for someone to do or say something that they 'd regret later , right ? reed : you 've been so cool with all this . i just wish he could be the same . victoria : well , after today , cane wo n't be an issue . lily went home to talk to him and try to get things under control . reed : good luck with that . he 's gon na put up a huge fight . i just hope he does n't wear her down , make her change her mind about me seeing mattie . mattie : mom , since he wo n't listen to me , will you please tell him how totally unreasonable he 's being ? cane : hang on a second . i 'm being unreasonable ? no , i do n't think so . i think i 'm the only reasonable person here , 'cause it 's not the first time i 've walked in on you and reed , but it 's going to be the last . mattie : what part of us having permission to hang out is so hard for you to understand ? cane : the part where i said you couldn't . and do n't speak to me like that . mattie : mom , can you please help me out here ? you gave us the go - ahead to start dating . cane : without consulting me . lily : you were away visiting jill . cane : right . lily : and when you got back , we were both so preoccupied with our new jobs that it slipped my mind . so i 'm sorry i did n't tell you sooner . and i 'm sorry that your dad walked in and on you and reed without knowing that the rules had changed . cane : and you made this decision all by yourself . lily : no , victoria and i discussed it , and we decided that they should be able to see each other . cane : you do n't think that maybe you could have sent me a text or an e - mail ? i mean , is that how little my opinion matters now ? lily : well , we all know how you feel about reed . cane : if you know that that 's how i feel , why would n't you include me in the decision ? mattie : reed is not a bad influence on me , dad . cane : he made you cut class from school ! lily : okay , it was one mistake , and they 've been on their best behavior ever since . charlie : dad , the guy 's a complete tool , but he 's all right sometimes . lily : you ca n't have them not see each other because you do n't like victoria . that 's unfair . so why do n't we all just take a step back and try and move forward ? can you at least be reasonable about that ? billy : look , i understand why you hauled off and smacked me , okay ? i get it . and this is gon na sound a little bit lame , but i did n't mean to hurt you , okay ? i did n't want to make you feel second - best . phyllis : you put my career at risk . did you even think about that when you used my computer to download jabot files ? billy : phyllis , i thought i was in the clear , okay ? i did n't think anybody was gon na catch me . i mean , it was a jabot - issued password went on a jabot - issued laptop . phyllis : the files you copied had restricted access , genius ! billy : yeah , i realize that now . phyllis : oh , good , good , because you almost tanked my reputation . but that does n't matter to you because you got what you needed to help your precious company . billy : hold on a second . in my mind , okay , what we had , this , this was all right here . and what i was doing for brash & sassy was , like , over there . phyllis : are you seriously telling me you compartmentalized this so you could justify it ? ! billy : hold on a second here . in my mind , this was not black and white , okay ? i needed that information , but i felt very guilty about it ! i mean , i tried to tell you a couple times ! phyllis : you did ? billy : yes . you trusted me . and i betrayed you . and i am so , so sorry about that . phyllis : i see how much you mean it , your apology . maybe i just needed to hear it to realize , you know , it makes all the difference . billy : [ sighs ] it does ? phyllis : of course not ! you 're insane ! no apology you give me is ever gon na work ! and do not give me those puppy eyes , okay , and all the `` i feel guilty `` noise , because if you felt guilty , you would have stopped ! [ voice breaking ] why ? why would you betray me like this ? ! billy : you know what ? i could ask you the same question , okay ? i 'm not the only liar standing in this room ! billy : look , i admitted what i did was wrong , okay ? i came clean with my big secret . but what about you ? phyllis : what about me ? billy : well , i mean , if you were so mad at me , why did n't you come clean the moment you found out ? phyllis : because i wanted you to man up , take responsibility for what you did ! why should i have to browbeat you to be honest with me ? ! i also knew if i confronted you , i knew exactly what you would do . billy : oh , yeah ? and what is that ? phyllis : yeah , you 'd be defensive . billy : [ scoffs ] phyllis : yeah . and you 'd run right into victoria 's arms , which is exactly what she wants ! billy : bingo . okay , there it is . that 's exactly it . you know , i can start to see the green coming out of your eyes . my god , phyllis , how can somebody that is so outwardly strong , so brazenly confident be so damn insecure ? ! phyllis : insecure ? oh , you think i 'm insecure . no , here 's the thing ! i just know the competition , and she plays dirty ! billy : [ scoffs ] phyllis : yeah , she plays by every trick she knows in every single rule book just to prove that i am just some little shrew who can not understand why you did what you did ! billy : you want to talk about playing dirty ? phyllis : yeah ! billy : what did you do ? you knew this , and you sat on it ! you let it fester , and then you used all that negative energy to attack victoria , to attack brash & sassy , which means you were attacking me ! everything that i worked for for that company obviously does n't mean anything to you ! phyllis : oh , please . come on . you could be successful anywhere on your own away from victoria ! billy : oh ! is that what this is ? ! are you saving me ? are you setting me free ? look , i do n't need your salvation , okay ? this is all starting to look a lot more clear to me . phyllis : oh , is it ? how so ? billy : benjamin hochman . phyllis : what about him ? billy : i understand why you put him and victoria on that collision course . it 's the same reason why you got all friendly with jack . phyllis : oh , please , that 's because victoria was manipulating this entire situation ! billy : stop blaming victoria ! this is about you and how you ripped everything that i accomplished out from underneath me ! jack : so , there you have it . my family 's dirty laundry in a nutshell . nikki : oh , god . no wonder you look like hell . jack : gee , thanks . i trust you can be discreet ? nikki : yes , of course . this is just between us . poor ashley . jack : ooh , two words i never thought would pass your lips . nikki : well , this is an extraordinary situation . jack : i keep telling her , `` in every way that 's important , john abbott is your father . `` nikki : yeah , but to have this blurted out in public and it 's so private -- by her mother , no less -- that 's devastating . jack : definitely thrown ashley for a loop . she 's handling it , though . nikki : any word on dina 's whereabouts ? jack : no , nothing yet . we 're doing everything we can . ashley and traci have hired a private investigator in paris in case they show up there . i 'm trying to scare up a flight plan . no luck yet . nikki : it must be so stressful for the whole family . jack : yeah , we 're handling it as best we can . nikki : well , if i had known about this , i would have shown up sooner . jack : no , no , no , no . you 're here now . that 's what counts . thanks . [ cellphone rings ] hold on . oh , it 's traci . hey , sis . w -- slow down , slow down . what 's going o -- does that mean mother 's been found ? [ ice shaking ] nick : so , vick seemed okay when you left her ? chelsea : well , at first i was n't so sure . i tried to talk her into going to the e.r . , but on our drive to brash & sassy , she convinced me that all was well . nick : still wish she 'd go see a doctor . chelsea : me , too . but victoria 's a grown woman . you did your brotherly duty , and you called her . nick : hmm . chelsea : what ? nick : i do n't know . i just wonder if she 's downplaying this whole thing . chelsea : why would she do that ? nick : well , she 's going on `` the hilary hour `` tomorrow . chelsea : yeah , but given her history with the show , i do n't think she 'd go on there if she was n't feeling at her best . she 's not gon na just give hilary something to exploit if she 's not feeling well . nick : yeah . i guess you 're right . chelsea : just relax , newman . sit back and enjoy this cocktail you 're making . what is this , anyway ? nick : this is my new drink special . chelsea : okay . am i the first one to try it ? nick : you are . and if it passes the chelsea test , it 's going on the menu . chelsea : well , i do have ridiculously high standards when it comes to adult beverages . what 's it called ? nick : the armistice , in honor of the truce my dad and i agreed to . chelsea : i 'm sorry . the what with the who ? nick : yeah , i went and signed some papers at the bank and then , uh , saw my dad . chelsea : so you could rub it in his face that you gave away all the money in your trust fund ? nick : [ chuckles ] no . i wanted to tell him that a portion of my donation was being earmarked for orphanages around the country . chelsea : wow . okay . well , no wonder for the cease fire . nick : yeah , it did n't make us resolve any of our issues , but it did force us to retreat to our separate corners . chelsea : i 'm sure victor would appreciate the boxing reference . nick : so , toast ? chelsea : no . no , not so fast . nick : [ chuckles ] why not ? chelsea : well , i mean , i 'm all for this `` live and let live `` attitude , but is it for real ? i mean , for you i 'm sure it is , but for victor , i 'm not really so sure . nick : you know , normally i would agree with you , but he sounded sincere , you know ? yeah , he did . he even offered up a modicum of respect for my desire to be my own man . chelsea : okay , well , i 'm impressed . go , victor . nick : i 'd hold off on the praise just yet . i 'm pretty sure he has an ulterior motive . chelsea : see ? i knew it . that 's what i 'm saying . so what is it ? why was he sucking up to you ? nick : i think he wants a shot at making peace with mom and vick . if he lets me live my own life and do my thing , it will show them that he 's cooperative and forgiving . you know , it 's win / win for him and a huge win for me . chelsea : okay . okay , i can already see that it 's having a very positive effect on you . you have a very breezy vibe , like nothing 's weighing you down . i like it . nick : yep . the next chapter of my life is officially starting . so , can we please toast now ? chelsea : absolutely . nick : to new beginnings . chelsea : hmm . nick : hmm ? cane : i 'm sorry i lost my temper . i was just -- i was excited to come over and plan with you guys things we could do while your mom is out of town . i 'm sorry . charlie : you 're leaving ? lily : yeah , i wanted to tell you both , but i have n't had a chance to . mattie : where are you going ? lily : to dallas for work . so your dad will be here with you both while i 'm gone . mattie : but we do n't need a babysitter . charlie : yeah , we 're old enough to watch ourselves . lily : well , when you 're 18 , you can stay here alone . but until then , an adult will be here . mattie : you guys just do n't trust us . cane : this is n't about trust , all right ? it 's about what 's gon na happen if there 's an emergency here . charlie : if there 's an emergency , i 'll dial 911 . lily : okay , we 're not debating this . cane : guys , can i talk to your mom for a sec , please ? mattie : fine . charlie : yeah , whatever . cane : i know you 're angry at me , but please do n't undermine me in front of the kids . lily : i 'm not doing that . cane : yeah , you are doing it . and just please -- just do n't do it . scott : nothing . sharon : do you want some coffee or something more to eat ? scott : no , i 'm good . but , uh , if you 're hungry , help yourself . sharon : no , my stomach 's in knots . i think i 'll just wait until after we hear from victor 's guys . [ laptop chimes ] scott : oh , hey , got a new message . it 's an electronic coupon for a free cup of coffee at crimson lights . sharon : fyi , those are nontransferable . you know ... when i thought that the sex trafficking ring was getting busted , i imagined the vice squad busting down doors and making arrests , not us sitting here with a computer waiting for an e - mail . scott : the dramatic bust ca n't happen until we find out who 's behind county connect . sharon : and even though i saw it with my own eyes , i just ca n't fathom how callous these people are . and i will never forget how terrified crystal was of them and now far they were willing to go to keep her under their control . [ laptop chimes ] scott : oh , hey . we got something . victoria : here you go . reed : mattie texted . victoria : and ? reed : her parents are arguing about us . big surprise . her dad 's still not cool with us seeing each other . she says it does n't look like he 's gon na change his mind . victoria : i would n't underestimate lily . my bet is she digs her heels in and gets him to change his mind . reed : i hope so . victoria : and if he causes any more trouble for you , he 's gon na have to answer to me . reed : mom , this is my problem . you really do n't have to take care of this for me . victoria : i know that , but i 'm your mother , and it 's what we do . reed : yeah , but mattie 's dad is a real jerk with serious anger management problems . if you push him , who knows how hard he 's gon na push back . lily : how can you accuse me of trying to undermine your relationship with the kids ? cane : because that 's what you were doing . lily : i forgot to tell you . it was not that big of a deal . cane : so you forgot to tell me . so , what if you were out of town and i came over and saw that and things were worse ? i mean , unless that 's what you wanted to happen . lily : can we stop with the conspiracy theories ? cane : there 's no conspiracy here , okay ? you heard the way she spoke to me . it 's like you 're trying to , like , drive a wedge between me and my daughter . lily : i would never do that . cane : [ sighs ] lily : i was gon na tell you when i came to jill 's house , but then your little friend juliet made this grand entrance down the staircase , and i got distracted . so i guess we both had unpleasant surprises tonight . cane : i understand you 're angry about juliet , okay , but this is not about juliet . this is about our children . lily : no , you do n't get to question my motives when it comes to the kids . i have done nothing but work hard day and night to maintain the status quo . and i said that mattie could see reed 'cause it 's the right thing to do , so if you 're trying to change my mind , it 's not gon na happen . cane : i 'm not trying to change your mind , okay ? what i 'm trying to do here is have an open dialogue as parents . lily : no , you 're not . no , you 're not . you do n't like reed because he 's victoria 's son , and you ca n't see beyond that . they deserve a second chance . and if mattie cuts class again or gets in trouble , then reed is off - limits . cane : so you have all this worked out without me ? lily : yeah , i do . and if you want to repair your relationship with mattie , then try showing her that you can be an understanding father . and the same for charlie , too . i 'm sure that he would love to have some quality father / son time with you . cane : i would love to have quality father / son time with charlie . i would , but he 's too mad at me to do that . lily : okay , let 's call them back in here . we can talk to them together and try to figure this out before you move back here temporarily . cane : do n't worry about it . i do n't need your help . i can do this on my own . lily : you know what ? i 'm gon na go so that you can handle it , 'cause you can do it on your own . cane : [ sighs ] lily : and do n't ever say this is not because of juliet . we are here right now because you slept with her , and nothing but lies came out of your mouth after . [ door closes ] nikki : i 'm sorry traci did n't have better news . jack : yeah , there was no guarantee he was gon na whisk her off to paris , but a part of me keeps thinking i 'm to blame for all this . nikki : what ? how can you even think that ? jack : if i 'd have handled things differently , we would n't be in this mess . nikki : from what you have told me , this guy has dina wrapped around his finger . jack : yeah , so we should have gotten him out of her life sooner . been more accepting of her flaws , if i 'd been less judgmental , maybe she would n't have needed his companionship . hell , she would have kicked him to the curb herself . nikki : jack , you went above and beyond for that woman . jack : i 'm her son . i 'm her oldest child . i am responsible for taking care of this family , taking care of her . right now , legally , graham has more rights in her life than i do ! he 's taken her off to god knows where ! i keep trying to find her ! i run into dead ends ! i do n't know what else i can do ! nikki : you could stop trying to find her . chelsea : [ laughs ] lily : oh , hi . chelsea : oh , hi . lily : i could use a laugh . what 's so funny ? nick : oh , this one , she 's just so clever . chelsea : oh , do n't listen to him . he 's just sore because i was critiquing his talents with drinks . nick : what can i get you ? you want a wine ? lily : um , actually , i could use something different . what are you guys having ? nick : this here is the armistice . lily : [ chuckles ] nick : did i mispronounce that ? lily : no , no , it 's just -- it 's ironic . i feel like i left a battlefield . is it strong ? chelsea : it 's strong enough . lily : okay , well , i 'll take it . nick : i 'll get you one . lily : thank you . scott : so county connect was founded in wisconsin . sharon : but they still have n't tracked down the owner . scott : wait , look at this . the company also owns a pizza place , a car service , and a beauty salon . sharon : is that significant ? scott : it 's huge . jack : you 're really suggesting i should stop looking for my mother ? nikki : i 'm just saying perhaps she left with this graham of her own free will and does n't want to be found . jack : no , no . you did n't see him blow up at ashley 's dinner . mother finally saw him for what he is . he 's been using her , manipulating her since the day she met him . he knew she was gon na cut him out of her life , out of her will . that 's why he took off with her -- to stop her , to control her . nikki : well , i know you 're not gon na like this , but is it possible that dina forgave him ? jack : i saw them at the airfield before they boarded the jet . she was so confused , so fragile . nikki : all right , well , think about it , jack . her stroke was minor , and she was well enough to be released from the hospital . so maybe she was just reacting to seeing her children at the airport . maybe it upset her that you kind of chased her down , and maybe she was feeling guilty because she was about to leave again . jack : no , no , no , why would she choose to leave ? nikki : because that 's what she does , jack . dina hurts her family and then she runs . do n't forget . she 's the one that sent the photos of you and me from the cabin to victor . she humiliated ashley in public . you see why she would want to leave and not look back ? billy : ah , yeah . you know , victoria warned me , said , `` phyllis is colluding with jack , `` but i did n't believe her . i mean , phyllis would never do that to me . thank you very much . phyllis : for what ? billy : for making me look like a complete idiot ! phyllis : i was returning the favor . billy : i apologized , okay ? i owned up to my mistake , and you ... look at you , just ... not an ounce a remorse on you . no , not a little bit . nothing . not even for teaming up with my brother , not for hitting me where it hurts the most , working with him on the jabot men 's line in direct competition with my pet project ! phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . and i know that this is no consolation to you , but , you see , i had nothing to do with helping jack with that plan . you see , i figured it out after you revealed yourself . jack laid the bait in the trap . you took it . billy : hold on a second here . jack had no intention of pulling back on the men 's line ? he knew that we would put all of our resources into it ? [ sighs ] how big is it ? how big is the launch ? phyllis : it 's big . billy : when is it happening ? phyllis : fenmore 's are getting deliveries as we speak . the opioid my doctor prescribed for my chronic back pain lily : how is it that cane can always twist everything around and make me seem like the bad guy ? nick : well , without knowing all the details of what went down , i can declare with 100 % certainty that you are not the bad guy . after what cane did to you and to my sister , he is the one wearing the black hat . lily : thanks . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i 've been where you are , and it totally sucks . i 'm so sorry . nick : you have held your head very high , lily . lily : [ scoffs ] yep , that 's me . strong , suffering woman . chelsea : you know , i 'm so sorry . i just have to go check with the sitter . i 'll be right back . nick : yeah . [ sighs ] divorce -- it 's rough . and it gets even harder when there 's kids involved . but i know you 're doing everything you can to help charlie and mattie through it . lily : i keep telling them to not shut their father out and to be understanding . i have just taken the high road at every single turn , and it 's exhausting , 'cause i just -- i 'm really furious , and i want to just scream and yell . nick : if you want to vent ... lily : i stood by cane when he was accused of sexual harassment , and i stood by him when it turned out that he did sleep with juliet , and then i find out that she 's pregnant , and i 'm just humiliated over and over again . i should have just kicked him out when i saw that footage of juliet going into his room . but no , i ... i swallowed my pride and i buried my feelings , and i worked hard to keep my family together . nick : because you had to . lily : because i had to . for my children . cane : i want to apologize to you about the way i behaved earlier , okay ? we 're a family . we should be coming together , not apart . i was just excited about coming over here and spending time with you , all right , 'cause i want to close that gap , and i just want to go back to the way we were , just talk like we used to . mattie : before you wrecked our family ? charlie : chill . cane : no , no , no , she 's okay . charlie : come on , mattie . cane : no , it 's okay . let her say what she wants . you can say what you want , too . this is a safe space , all right ? i 'm not gon na get mad . i promise you that . mattie : tell that to reed . cane : okay . i love you both . and i want to do whatever it takes to make you proud of me , all right ? and i 'm starting to make the steps that it 's gon na make sure that happens . charlie : like what ? cane : well , i 'm running chancellor for grandma jill , huh ? charlie : that 's awesome . added bonus -- mom wo n't have to pay for everything now . cane : exactly , 'cause that 's what i want to do . i want to take the burden off your mom and be able to provide for the family again . i know that when parents split , okay , the kids are worried about having to choose sides . but your mom and i , we do n't want you to have to worry about that . all we care about is that you guys are happy , and we will do whatever it takes to make sure that happens , okay ? mattie , i promise you that . mattie : if you meant that , then you would change your mind about reed . victoria : try not to worry about cane lashing out at me or trying to interfere in your life . i 'm just -- i 'm not gon na tolerate it . reed : i know , but what if -- victoria : no , just please -- just focus on what you and mattie are gon na do on your next date . reed : thank you , mom , for really having my back throughout all this and really stepping up . it 's been cool of you . victoria : it 's fine . i love you . i 'll see you at home , okay ? [ cellphone rings ] billy , i was just , uh -- billy : victoria , we 've been set up , okay ? jack knows . hold on -- phyllis : give me , give me , give me , give me ! victoria : billy ? phyllis : you 're calling victoria ? ! billy : what do you expect me to do ? not tell her what 's going on ? vick , you there ? what are you -- phyllis : since she 's your priority , then go live with her ! victoria : billy ! billy : phyllis -- vick , you there ? scott : small , under - the - radar businesses . sharon : let 's see . beauty salon , pizza place , or car service ? scott : tend to do a lot of cash transactions , which makes it perfect for money laundering so they can hide the proceeds they make from the prostitution ring . sharon : if you can learn more about these smaller businesses , you can find out more about the umbrella company . scott : i follow the money to the guy that at the top , and gotcha . [ laughs ] let 's get this . cane : okay , i admit it . i have been a little overprotective and maybe just a little bit irrational when it comes to reed . mattie : `` maybe `` ? `` a little `` ? charlie : hey , let him finish . cane : hey , just , you see , there 's other factors . mattie : factors other than his mom ? cane : yeah , other than his mom , like his family . the newmans are a little , uh ... what 's the word ? they 're kind of like self - entitled . charlie : nick newman gave away millions of dollars to grandpa neil 's foundation . so , i mean , he seems pretty cool . mattie : yeah . see ? they 're not all the same . if you just sat down with reed ... while you 're staying here , just let me invite him over for dinner , and you can get to know him . please ? cane : [ sighs ] all right , we 'll have dinner . come on . mattie : thank you ! cane : come here . mattie : thank you , thank you , thank you . nick : there is another one . lily : thank you . you know , i just wish i could take a break from being the one who always plays it safe . you know what would be great is if for just one night i could just forget about all my responsibilities . nick : yeah , i get it . you want a hall pass . just , uh , a night to cut loose without any consequences . lily : yes , that . that is what i want . i just want to go out and just have fun , you know ? i just want to have revenge sex with some hot , uncomplicated guy like you . nick : [ chuckles ] what ? lily : what ? nick : did you -- did you say with me ? lily : no . i mean -- [ chuckles ] i meant like you . like , i just -- i meant the idea of it , you know , like just the general idea . nick : yeah . chelsea : what idea ? lily : oh , just , uh , throwing caution to the wind , being reckless . chelsea : ah . as someone who lived recklessly for a very long time , it is not a way of life . but i can still remember the appeal . every once in a while , it can be just what the doctor ordered . nikki : so are you angry with me for speaking my mind about dina ? jack : i never want you to censor yourself with me . no . i 'm not angry with you . i know why you would think that of my mother , but you 're wrong . nikki : is that so ? jack : no , despite everything that happened , she wanted to be in our lives . that 's why she came back to town in the first place . she did n't leave voluntarily . she was kidnapped . and right now , she 's worth a lot more to graham dead than alive . no , i got to find her before it 's too late . and when i do , i am gon na make that man pay for what he 's done . [ sighs deeply ] victoria : why are n't you answering , billy ? how have we been set up ? call me back . [ pounding on door ] billy : phyllis . would you just let me in , please ? i love you . and we 're both upset . we just -- we need to talk about this , please . will you just let me in ? phyllis . thank you . i -- [ door slams ] [ sighs ] [ next_on ] scott : i got to run to the restroom .	phyllis confronts billy about using her computer to gain excess files from jabot so that brash and sassy could have a heads up about things at jabot . phyllis slaps billy 's face and tells him not to ever lie to her again . maddie and reed sit on the sofa , watching a movie , when charlie walks in and sees them kissing . charlie confronts them about kissing . there is a knock on the door and it is cane , who is more than a little surprised to see maddie with reed . cane reminds her that she was not to see reed but maddie lets him know that lily had given him permission . lily visits victoria in her office and finds out from victoria that she wants her to join her on the hilary hour to promote their new line of cosmetics . lily gets a text from cane concerning maddie and reed . chelsea and nick have drinks at the underground . cane apologizes to lily for the outburst . lily tells cane that she had given maddie and reed permission to see each other . charlie and maddie leave the room . cane accuses lily of still being angry at him over juliet moving in with him and that she is trying to undermine his relationship with his children . lily can not believe that cane would accuse her of this . sharon plays solitaire on the counter at crimson lights while scott awaits information on a lead that he is working on . scott gets the email that he is looking for and he and sharon both look at the facts that had been uncovered about the sex trafficking ring . victoria gets a visit from reed , who lets her know what had gone on at lily 's . victoria tells reed that if anything else happens , she will handle cane . lily asks cane as to how he can accuse her of undermining his relationship with his children . nikki tries to comfort jack over dina being gone and him not knowing where she had been taken . jack blames himself for dina being in this predicament . nikki tells jack to stop trying to find dina .
[ previously_on ] lily : so she was convicted of check fraud because she was just trying to feed her kids . cane : i know that you care . lily : it 's not enough . i can do more . dina : but if i had never been involved with brent , you would n't exist . ashley abbott would never have been conceived , and i will never , ever apologize to you or anyone for your existence . i realize my actions have left scars . jack : and then some . dina : i 'd like at least to get to a place where you and your sisters do n't hate me . jack : i barely know you . dina : i 've been away a very long time , but i know you and ashley always had sibling rivalry . i mean , that 's something a mother just does n't forget . jack : this gives ashley ownership of all the patents for every product she developed at jabot . [ dina crying , gasping ] john : anybody home ? traci : daddy ! john : oh , come here , you . [ laughs ] jack : hey , pop . you 're home early . ashley : i did n't expect to see you until after dinner . john : well , i like to keep you on your toes . what you reading there ? traci : `` black beauty . `` the horse tells the in his own words . it 's a real chapter book , not just pictures . jack : she was reading aloud to us while we were having our snack , and she got every word right . john : my goodness , you 're getting to be so grown up . i 'm proud of you , sweetheart . traci : thanks , daddy . dina : my . still light out , and here you are . what 's the occasion ? john : i have a surprise for you , dina . dina : for me ? john : so , what do you think ? traci : wowee ! ashley : dad , it 's incredible . jack : this is some car , all right ! john : not just any car . a convertible . dina : it 's beautiful , john . john : you like it ? dina : what 's not to like ? it 's a spectacular gift , but completely unnecessary . john : i wanted to show you how important you are to me . ashley : can we take it for a ride ? traci : please , daddy ? john : well , i was thinking we could all take it for a spin later . go to a drive - in movie and out for ice cream afterward ? what do you say ? ashley : can we eat in the car ? if we promise not to spill ... oops . i mean , `` may we ... `` john : yes , you may . jack : i want a hamburger , and i want my own fries . traci : ashley and i can share ! dina : i 'm sure mamie 's prepared dinner . john : i called from the dealership and gave her the night off . dina : oh . you thought of everything . john : so i 'll go up and change while the rest of you decide which movie you want to see . dina : you know , it sounds awfully fun , but i 'm afraid that i ca n't join you . john : what do you mean ? dina : well , i assumed you 'd be working late again , so i made my own plans for the evening . ashley : well , then you should cancel those plans and spend time with us ! dina : excuse me , young lady ? jack : mom should n't have to do that . i mean , she did n't know what dad had in mind . dina : thank you for understanding , jackie . traci : daddy can still take us . john : sure i can . we 'll have a wonderful time . ashley : this is your new car . please join us . it 's supposed to be a family night . dina : i 'll make it up to you sometime , dear . ashley : when ? dina : sometime . kyle : morning , aunt traci . you okay ? traci : oh . [ sniffles ] kyle . i 'm sorry . i did not sleep very well last night . kyle : are you ill ? traci : [ sighs ] well , now that you mention it , i 'm -- i am a little sick . about a lot of things . especially the direction this family is headed . nate : hey , there 's still construction on route 43 , so i suggest we take 67 . it 'll be an extra 10 minutes or so to the prison , but ... cane : [ sighs ] nate : what are you looking for ? cane : i 'm trying to find my wallet , man . nate : your wallet is over there on the table , and -- cane : oh , cool . no , i got my keys . i got my keys . nate : all right . cane : listen , i 'm sorry , man . i 'm scrambled today , okay ? nate : well , you 're dealing with a lot , i get it . i get it , and i 'm here to help however i can , just like devon and neil . cane : oh , okay . okay . so , what , they told you about yesterday ? nate : yeah , they said the visit with lily went well , but how you felt afterwards , different story . cane : all right , listen , just -- every time i see her in that place , i just -- nate : i understand . cane : no , no , you ca n't understand that . you do n't understand . nate : it 's a figure of speech , okay ? although you did express how you were feeling , that it 's killing you . still , i mean , you pulled it together and you showed up and gave your wife the comfort she deserves , which i respect tremendously . cane : okay . okay . okay . you know , i owe you . i do . nate : you do n't owe me a thing . cane : let me thank you , then , okay , for helping me to get my head straight . i appreciate it . nate : you did the hard part , man . cane : no , you and devon and neil , man , you guys are taking so much time out of your day when you go up there and visit her . you know , i mean , it means everything to lily , those visits . nate : yeah , but especially yours . look , i promise you this , cane . no matter how difficult it gets , we will all be there for each other . and together , we will get lily through this , till she 's back home . cane : where she belongs . billy : thank you . ashley : hey . how have you been ? i 've been thinking about you . billy : you enjoying your new accommodations ? ashley : no , but i had to move . i did n't have much of a choice . billy : well , that 's on you . if you do n't mind , i 'd like to get back to my sports section . ashley : yeah , well , um , we have n't really had a chance to speak privately , and i saw you sitting here and figured `` no time like the present , `` so ... billy : and i 'm assuming you 're gon na keep hounding me until i agree . ashley : so i take that as a yes ? additional sponsorship traci : [ clears throat ] we just ca n't go on -- we ca n't continue the way we have been . kyle : i know what you mean . traci : do you ? kyle : a lot of tension for dina , which is n't good . traci : right . she gets really easily upset these days , and we have to find a way to make her feel safe . kyle : i 'm with you . traci : dina does n't know we are anymore , but somehow she understands that we 're the people she lives with and the people who are taking care of her . so when we argue and fight , it 's very disturbing for her . she just does n't know who to trust . but somehow , she always trusts you . kyle : that 's important to me . traci : i know that , kyle . kyle : i 'm grateful for this time i have with my grandmother , even if things are not ideal . traci : you 're so good with dina . you 're so patient . and , you know , you walk into a room , and she just lights up . you bring her so much joy during a time in her life when so much else is frightening and confusing . kyle , i ca n't tell you how much that means to me . especially when i know that it 's a little bit of a sacrifice for you . kyle : what do you mean ? traci : well , i 'm sure you 'd rather be out with your friends than sitting around here watching old movies for hours on end . [ laughs ] kyle : on the plus side , i can now recite the entire screenplay of `` on the waterfront `` from memory . traci : [ laughs ] kyle : next time i 'm at a bar playing trivia and a marlon brando question comes up ... traci : yes , you are gon na kill it . [ laughs ] hey , i understand you took her out yesterday . that was so nice of you . where 'd you guys go ? kyle : um ... dina was caught up in the past , wanted to go to jabot . we swung by , but it only agitated her , so i got her out of there . why are you so interested ? traci : well , because she mentioned it , and , i mean , frankly , her version of reality is n't all that reliable right now . so i thought i would turn to you and have you fill me in . kyle : still fascinates me how this disease affects memory . the way you perceive the world . the way it affects your entire personality . traci : yes . dina ca n't remember what she had for lunch , she does n't know her family , but somehow she can recall certain details from the past with perfect clarity . it 's just astonishing . kyle : what 'd she tell you about our excursion ? traci : that you went to daddy 's old office at jabot . kyle : mm . traci : but , you know , when she told me , i was n't quite sure if she really went or if she just believed she had . kyle : oh , we went . how 'd she seem when you talked to her ? traci : fretful . she had been having a conversation with john , you see , and somehow it had n't gone the way it should have . did she mention any of that when she was getting agitated at jabot ? kyle : uh ... dina did talk about john in the present tense . i went along with it , did n't correct her . it only gets her more frustrated . not much more to say than that . traci : oh . i think there 's a lot -- a great deal more to say . ashley : thank you . billy : you wanted to talk . go ahead . ashley : okay . i know that you 're furious with me , and i just want a chance to make things right between us . billy : ambitious , as always . ashley : well , i 've already spoken to jack and abby , and things are starting to move in the right direction . billy : oh , so i 'm the next stop on the `` ashley makes amends `` tour . ashley : call it whatever you like . i just thought maybe you deserved a better apology than just a quick `` i 'm sorry `` from earlier . billy : i 'm listening . ashley : okay . when kyle first came to me and said he wanted to tempt you back into gambling again , i said no . absolutely not , under no circumstances are we stooping that low . but given his history , i should have been more on top of it , and i blame myself for not knowing what he was up to . if i had known , i would have absolutely stopped it because i could never forget how close we came to losing you , billy . i 'm so happy that you 're finally getting the help you need . and you look really good . are you -- are you good ? billy : getting stronger every day . really . ashley : okay . well , i 'm sure this does n't make everything absolutely fantastic between the two of us , but it 's a start , i think . do n't you think it 's a start ? billy : look , ash , i can see that you 're sorry and that you never would have crossed the line . ashley : so you accept my apology . billy : absolutely not . cane : [ exhales sharply ] [ sighs ] nate : you okay ? cane : no , i 'm not okay . this place is assault on the senses . the halls smell like mildew , the lights never turn off , there 's always yelling ... i mean , the food has no flavor , and lily gets no privacy . she gets one hour -- one hour every day to see the sky , get the sun on her face . i mean , the woman i love -- that 's what she has to suffer with every single day , and there 's nothing i can do to stop it , i hate it . nate : you 're both in hell . my heart , it goes out to you , you know ? i 'm just glad you 're able to open up and share your feelings with me , and i can be a safety valve , you know ? cane : okay . nate : but i 'm just a little worried that when she walks -- cane : when she walks in this room , all right , i wo n't say any of this . all right ? she relies on us for strength . i 'll be nothing but positive . nate : good . cane : [ sighs ] i mean , that 's if she ever gets here . nate : well , it should be any time now . cane : [ sighs ] why is it taking the guard so long to bring her down ? [ sighs ] i 'm starting to get a bad feeling about this , nate . kyle : i get that you want to protect your mom , but by the time i brought her home , she was fine . traci : you have an answer for everything . but these are seeming a little vague to me . kyle : no , i -- traci : i have a feeling that you are holding something back , and i would love it if you would just tell me what really happened . kyle : you 've heard everything you need to . so now , if you 'll excuse me , i want to get a run in before i go to work . traci : [ sighs ] kyle . there 's no need to text your dad to warn him . kyle : why would you think that i would do that ? traci : well , i gather that you were both there with mother at jabot yesterday . jack : hey . i did n't get your message till i arrived at dark horse . i came straight home . what 's up ? traci : that 's what i was hoping you and kyle would tell me . billy : that was a half - apology , at best . now , just because you feel bad about what kyle did to me does n't excuse you for everything that you did to me . ashley : i was n't -- billy : you had two priorities -- to get your revenge on jack and to claim the top spot for yourself . i was an obstacle standing in the way of what you wanted , and , ashley , i 've never done anything to you , and i did n't come up with the stupid clause that shut you out . ashley : hey , hey , hey . time out . you know , you knew that clause was wrong and you did n't do anything to get rid of it . billy : well , maybe if you had n't set out to undermine me from the first second i took over as c.e.o . , i would have been more open to discussing it . ashley : maybe you need to be more honest with yourself because you got pretty damn comfortable very quickly in that c.e.o . chair . billy : i guess we 'll never know , right ? because you fought me at every turn.-you did n't give any of my ideas even the time of day because you wanted me to fail . when i did have any success , you pushed back even harder . you criticized me , you patronized me , you did everything you could behind the scenes to ... sabotage my efforts . ashley : you know why ? billy : i do n't see you denying any of that . ashley : okay , you know what , the reason why is because i believed then as i believe now that i 'm the most qualified person to be leading jabot . still , i should have treated you better . billy : finally . ashley : and i never meant for things to turn out the way they did . billy : i 'm sure you did n't , ashley . i 'm sure you did n't expect your plot to be exposed and be pushed out as c.e.o . so how does it feel to be the black sheep ? usually , that 's my gig , but i 'm willing to share with you . tell me something -- ashley : if i can . billy : if none of this had happened and your secret was still safe and you were n't on the outside looking in , would you have tracked me down and had this little heart - to - heart ? okay . i got my answer . [ cellphones chime ] what 's this about ? ashley : i have no idea . but i guess we better go . jack : i wished you had n't dragged me all the way back from work for this . traci : and i wish that you and kyle would stop stonewalling , stop pretending like nothing happened with you and mother at the office yesterday . but i was expecting this . kyle : sounds like you 're accusing us of something . why do n't you say what 's on your mind ? abby : aunt traci . i got your text . sorry , i had to finish up a conference call . what 's going on ? ashley : hey . abby : mom ? billy ? wait , were you two together ? are you on speaking terms again ? billy : we spoke . i would n't read too much into it . ashley : i 'd lie to know what this is about . abby : yeah , we all would . traci : well , why does n't everyone take a seat and we 'll begin ? nate : hey , what other sports beside cross country is charlie thinking about going out for this year ? cane : uh , well , ever since he quit football , he 's had more fun with basketball and squash , so ... nate : what about wrestling ? cane : please . charlie ca n't wrestle . he likes to eat too much to maintain a certain weight . but athletics is starting up in the spring , so , you know . he 's a good hurdler . nate : think he 'd be interested in swimming ? cane : maybe . i know he went out for a swim meet last week , so ... nate : yeah , yeah . he was cheering on shauna . [ chuckles ] she won her event . tell me more about mattie . what 's she into this year ? cane : [ sighs ] um , you know , mattie , the usual things -- ap classes , debate club , math club , and she has started doing all this research to look into her mother 's legal situation . nate : oh , that is good , she is channeling her frustration . cane : yeah , i 'm just sorry they 're forced to deal with this . no child their age should have to go through this , you know , but i 'm proud of them . they 're struggling , but they 're pouring themselves into their school and their social lives . nate : they 're discovering how incredibly resilient they are . it will serve them well in life . cane : yeah , well , i just wish they did n't have to learn it like this . where is my wife ? where is she ? i do n't understand why it 's taking so long . she should be here by now . excuse me ! excuse me ! nate : wait . whoa , whoa , whoa . cane : i want to see my wife ! where 's my wife ? nate : be cool . be cool . cane : i do n't want to be cool , i want to see my wife . i do n't know where she is . she could be sick , she could be hurt -- i want to see my wife . excuse me ! nate : i got it . hey , listen , come on . listen , be cool . if you cause a scene , they 're gon na ask us to leave , and if something really is wrong -- come on . come on . cane : [ sighs ] nate : come on , have a seat . look , stay put , okay ? stay calm . i 'll go find out what 's going on , all right ? cane : all right . i 'm cool . i 'm cool , i 'm cool . nate : all right , all right . [ knocking on door ] guard , let me out , please . abby : what 's so important that you called all of us together ? billy : this better not be another intervention . technically , i 'm still in rehab . i 'm doing everything i 'm supposed to be doing . ashley : i have the feeling it 's about me , and i 'm really not in the mood for another lecture , please . traci : this is not about you two . at least , not the way you think . it is about all of us . the other morning at breakfast , jack tried to bring us all together . now , that did n't go exactly as he hoped . so i have come to realize that maybe i should take the lead on this . i know that all of us are very emotional . usually , it 's just me . [ laughs ] we feel disillusioned and betrayed , and i know that i personally am still in shock that the family i love so much has been ripped apart . so ... i believe that we should put aside our wounded egos and our personal agendas and remember who we are . what it means to be an abbott . because if we do n't , i 'm very worried about what 's going to happen to jabot and to every single person in this room . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : traci , i appreciate the effort , but -- traci : billy , no buts . ashley : listen , we all feel how we feel . i 'm hoping that eventually we 'll be able to get past this , but what 's the point of forcing yet another conversation ? abby : aunt traci obviously has a plan . let her explain . traci : thank you , abby . [ clears throat ] i believe that we should all look at the situation from a different perspective . we ca n't understand what jack and ashley have done to each other or to this family until we understand where it all started , how it all began , back when we were children . in even the most loving family , kids are jealous . they 're jealous of each other , they 're jealous of their siblings ' relationships with their parents , and sometimes , those things form who they become . and i believe that sometimes you have to look back before you can figure out how to move forward . jack : i ca n't believe mom was n't more excited . this car is so cool . john : climb on in . try it on for size . here . why do n't you sit up front ? see how that driver seat feels . ashley : wow . thanks ! jack : but i have the permit . i can actually drive it . john : not to worry , son . you 'll get plenty of time behind the wheel . jack : but , dad , can i , like , at least -- john : when you get your license , i 'm gon na expect you to drive these girls around and help out with errands when you 're not running around with your friends . so , for now , let ashley have her fun . ashley : thank you , daddy . wow . look at all those radio buttons . oh , my gosh , there 's am and fm ! john : that 's real stereo sound . do you need to move your seat forward a little ? ashley : not to pretend to drive . john : when you get a little older , i 'll take you out to practice the way i did with jackie . ashley : oh , wow ! i ca n't wait ! that 'll be so neat . traci : and so ashley was the apple of daddy 's eye . well , jack felt second- best . jack : you do know what day that was . traci : of course i do . it was the day that everything started falling apart . but right now , we 're just talking about the two of you . ashley : do we have to ? traci : yes . you and jack were extremely close . jack : at times . traci : [ sighs ] but there was a not - so - subtle competition between the two of you for daddy 's love and his approval . and i was the baby . i was the fifth wheel , always tagging along , more observer than participant . and because of that , i was able to ... billy : start to see things very clearly . traci : yes . and you shared that vantage point years later . kyle : still not sure what it is you 're trying to get at . abby : then close your mouth and listen . traci : the two of you have carried the past into the present . even after all these years , you did not let this go . if you had , none of this would have happened . cane : [ exhales sharply ] mr. ashby . cane : yes . i 'm ms . rogers , the warden . please , have a seat.-cane : so , where 's my wife , and why have i been left in here waiting , with no information ? nate : cane , let the warden speak . cane : it 's okay , it 's okay . there 's been an incident . cane : what do you mean , there 's been an incident ? is she all right ? she 's fine physically , just shaken up . cane : okay , so what happened ? there was a situation involving another inmate lily had befriended . cane : okay , it 's the lady who wrote the bad check to get money and food for her kids . i know , she told me about this . has this women turned on her , or ... ? no , no , no , some other women were threatening her , believing she 'd stolen some of their food . lily defended her , she got caught up in the argument , and now those other inmates are targeting her , as well . cane : okay , when lily sees an injustice , she tries to fix , all right ? because that 's who she is , and she 's determined to do something positive while she 's in this place , all right ? and doing this , all it 's done is now put a bullseye on her back . she 's not a violent person . she 's not a violent criminal . she 's a model prisoner , okay ? and there must be something you can do to get her released . there has to be something . you know it does n't work that way . cane : to be honest with you , i do n't know how things work anymore . i understand this has been difficult . cane : no , you do n't understand . this is not a unique episode . we are very well - equipped to handle matters like this . cane : you might be well - equipped to handle this , all right , but she is not . and what you said terrifies me , and i appreciate you coming down here to see me , but i would like to see my wife right now , thank you very much . i 'm afraid that 's not possible . traci : i know you 've heard the stories , but as you can imagine , it 's very different than living it . abby : would you say you had a happy childhood overall , at least up until dina left ? kyle : whenever there are problems with your folks , sooner or later , they ca n't hide it . it does n't exactly make for a happy home life . traci : no , honey , it doesn't . billy : kids are sensitive . they pick up on things . one second you 're playing with your truck on the carpet , the next moment , your mom and dad are yelling and you 're being shipped off to boarding school . ashley : well , i mean , i 'm sure that we picked up on the tension between daddy and dina , but ... we were kids . it 's not like we could anything about it . jack : in the year before mother left , we probably walked on eggshells a good deal of the time , but before that ... ashley : happy , right ? for the most part . traci : wow . i remember a very different dynamic . mother always had an extra smile for jack , and she and ashley were always going head to head . ashley was always daddy 's favorite , and jack was always working overtime just to feel worthy of the name john abbott jr . billy : the more things change ... dina : honey . something the matter ? you look a bit blue . jack : it 's so obvious that ashley is dad 's favorite . he lets her do whatever she wants , and i 'm stuck with more responsibilities . dina : you 're the firstborn son . that comes with the territory . but that does n't mean you are n't loved . you 're very special to john and me . jack : thank you for saying that . dina : those are n't just words . i have the utmost faith in you . which is why i feel you 're the only one that i can say this to . i may need to go away for a little while . jack : go away ? dina : but i know that you 'll take good care of everyone while i 'm gone . you are such a fine young man . jack : wait . where are you going ? dina : everything will work out , you 'll see . jack : wait , mom , what 's -- wait , what 's this all about ? dina : i 'm counting on you to be the strong one , jack ! you are , you know . you 're much tougher than you realize . and not a word of this to anyone , you hear me ? it 's our little secret . traci : so , when dina finally left , the rest of us just ... clung to each other . daddy needed us in a way he never had before . and jack stepped up . he tried to help any way he could . jack : i did the best i could . ashley : we all depended on you so much , jack . traci : the only thing daddy ever asked us ... was that we take care of each other , that we stand up for each other . and with the exception of abby , what you all have done to grab dad 's legacy for yourselves i think would break his heart . i think he would find it disgusting to no end ! daddy would demand that we heal this rift ! he would make us promise each other -- no more conflict , no more dirty tricks ! and he would remind us that dina , who came home after all these years to atone for her actions and seek forgiveness is slipping away ! [ sighs ] he would want us to make this right and help her see her family at peace ! abby : how do we do that ? billy : that 's a hell of a good question . traci : by opening our hearts , billy ! by trusting each other like we 're supposed to ! by being honest and fair ! and in that spirit , jack ... i would like you to tell everyone what you learned yesterday . cane : why is n't this possible , why are you telling me i ca n't see my wife ? nate : you 're the warden , okay ? you run the place , you make the calls , so what 's the issue ? cane : it 's just a brief visit -- why ca n't i see her ? until the situation is reviewed and fully assessed , i can not allow her to have any visitors . cane : listen , i am her husband , and i want to know she 's safe while she 's in your custody ! nate : hey , hey . look at me ! cane : i want to see my wife ! nate : look at me . cane : i want to see my wife . nate : look at me ! you have to keep it together , okay ? do n't make things any worse . the decision 's been made , mr . ashby , and i 'm not changing my mind . lily 's in isolation for her own protection , and that 's where she 's gon na stay until we 've fully reviewed the situation . dina : i did n't expect you to wait up for me . john : how was your evening ? dina : quite enjoyable . and yours ? john : the kids and i had a great time . dina : well , did you see a movie ? john : we did . `` bedknobs and broomsticks . `` dina : oh , how lovely . john : it was , actually . although , i know they wished their mother had joined us . dina : some other time . ashley : what are you doing ? jack : do n't sneak up on me like that . ashley : sorry . i 'm gon na go down to say goodnight . jack : no , no , no . mom and dad are talking . they 'll be up later , okay ? let 's not bother them . come on . dina : i 'm having a nightcap . do you want one ? john : what 's going on with you , dina ? dina : do we really need to discuss it ? john : it 's the elephant in every room we 're in lately . this strain between us . each day , you pull away a little bit more , and it 's agonizing . i ask you what 's wrong , and you say nothing , that i 'm imagining things . but i know that i 'm not . tonight was a perfect example . you barely acknowledged the car that i bought you , one i happen to know that you 've had your eye on . and then you could n't even deign to cancel your plans to come out with the family . why ? dina : because i do n't want this life anymore ! john , i 'm sorry . i 'm not trying to be cruel . you 've done nothing to deserve that , but this has n't been a real marriage for a very long time . john : it has for me . dina : all you do is work . we 're practically strangers . i do n't see that changing , do you ? you 're building a business , and i realize what that takes . john : dina , i love you . i do n't want to lose what we have together . dina : which is what , exactly ? besides all of this . these material things . if i left , you 'd hardly even know i was gone . john : that 's not true . and what about the kids ? they need you . how could you even think about walking out on them ? dina : i love them to pieces and you know that . but living with two parents who are in a broken relationship is n't good for them . or us . we deserve better . john : meaning i 'm not enough . we 're not enough for you . dina : i need some ice . jack : yesterday , dina was talking like she was living in the 1990s , that time she came back home to try to reconcile with dad . she spoke about needing to prove to ashley that she was a good mother . by protecting her in the future . ashley : what are you talking about ? how could she do that ? jack : by getting dad to create a legal document , signing over the patents for every product that you created at jabot . to you .	cane is n't allowed to see lily for visiting day because she is in isolation since she got into a fight to defend another inmate . traci tries to bring her family together and through various flashbacks of the 1970 's and their time as children she reminds jack and ashley that their times with their parants were n't as happy as they always tell everyone . traci reminds jack and ashley that since they were children they always competed for the love and approval of their father . traci tells them that their father would be disgusted by ther reccent actions to get control of jabot . traci pleads with everyone to tell the truth forgive each other and come together for dina 's sake since her illness is progressing rapidly . traci also thinks that everyone should honor their father 's legacy and in that spirit she asks jack to tell ashley abvout the contract . jack tells everyone about the contract john and dina signed giving ashley the patents to all the products she created or will create in the future for jabot
[ previously_on ] jack : this is just the spirit of cooperation i was hoping for because i want you both to run jabot . together . kyle : no worries there . billy : yeah . rest easy . theo : i do n't know many genuinely nice people , but talking with you made me feel good when there was n't much for me to feel good about . devon : when katherine left me this inheritance , i did n't know why . nate : you did n't know somebody messed with the will . devon : well , i sure do now , and i do n't know what to do about it . nate : i can only think of one person who would . devon : neil ? nate : if he were here , what would he say ? neil : katherine trusted you , my friend , to do the right thing . your sister and i trust you , as well . you know that . and , whatever happens , we are on your side . elena : hey , you . i made you lunch . it 's in the kitchen . devon : uh , i appreciate that , honey . i 'll be there in just a minute . elena : [ sighs ] you know , you have n't had one bite since jill confirmed that katherine 's will was altered . devon : [ sighs ] yeah . that does sound about right . elena : look , i know you 're reeling . how could you not be ? devon : uh , yeah , it 's hard to think about anything else . it 's , uh -- things were a lot more simple when i thought the will pages were fake . there was no moral ambiguity , and no doubts about what i should do or who i am . elena : the inheritance does n't make you who you are . devon : we 're standing in a penthouse that i paid for with the inheritance , and i funded my company with the inheritance , so i know it 's not all of who i am , but it 's a big part of me . elena : it 's not the part that i love . devon : oh . that 's one of the reasons i love you so much , but if i had n't gotten billions and billions of dollars , the last 6 years of my life would be very , very different . which means that i 'd be really different , you know ? elena : okay , well , ruminating on `` what ifs `` is pointless . devon : i hear you , but i just -- i keep trying to think of an angle that will help me make the right decision . elena : yeah , is that why you 're rereading the forged copy of the will ? devon : no , that 's actually not what i 'm looking at . [ cellphone chimes ] elena : it 's jett . i can call him back . devon : no , do n't do that . take it . tell him i said hello . elena : okay . hey , you ! how 's missouri ? [ doorbell rings ] devon : hey , nate . nate : hey . thought i 'd stop by , see how you were doing . devon : oh , well , you 're looking at it . nate : i 'm guessing you did n't get much sleep last night . devon : i did not . i , uh -- i 've just been thinking about what you said . nate : mm - hmm . devon : that i should -- i should do what neil would want me to do . nate : did it help you decide ? devon : [ sighs ] [ knocking on door ] billy : i 'm ba - ack ! victoria : oh ! billy : hi ! victoria : i missed you ! billy : i missed you . mm ! victoria : [ chuckles ] i thought you were n't getting back until this evening . billy : i was n't supposed to , but i did n't want to be away from you any longer , so i got out of there early . victoria : aww , that 's so sweet . billy : yeah , i know . victoria : mm . billy : how about we get out of here and continue this celebration at home ? victoria : um , i 'd love to , but , uh ... billy : but you can't . victoria : well , i have a business meeting with one of my division presidents . he 's dealing with a possible strike in portugal . billy : bummer . victoria : yeah , sorry . billy : it 's all right . victoria : so , what do i , uh , spy with my little eye here in this green bag ? billy : this would be a shopping bag . victoria : is this a souvenir for me ? billy : no , but -- it 's not for you , actually . i came across a fantastic little halloween store while i was in santa monica ... victoria : oh , right , and you just could n't resist . billy : honey , it 's halloween . victoria : okay , great . so what are we going as this year ? billy : check this out . i do n't know what we 're gon na go as , but our kids are gon na be the most badass zombies on the planet . victoria : well , johnny will think it 's awesome , but i do n't know about katie . i mean , our little princess might have another idea . billy : she can put a tiara on , she 'll be a princess zombie . it 'll be perfect . victoria : that 's a little gruesome , do n't you think ? billy : oh , come on , mom . it 's halloween . our kids will be the coolest little brain - eaters on the planet . victoria : okay , fine . billy : shh ... victoria : we 'll see how it goes over with them tonight . billy : [ sighs ] good . what 'd i miss while i was gone ? victoria : well , katie wiggled her little tooth till it finally fell out . billy : score 1 for the tooth fairy . victoria : mm - hmm . and johnny got an a on his spelling test . billy : that 's my boy . how are you ? victoria : i 'm good , actually , um , there is something that i need to tell you that you 're not gon na love . billy : okay . this is me bracing for the news . victoria : um ... adam 's back . summer : you know , being able to say that your manufacturing process is low- carbon is like gold these days . kyle : depends on the demographic . summer : actually , you would be surprised . it 's become a key selling point amongst all of our customer groups . kyle : is there any certification we can pursue that we can use in our marketing ? summer : i will look into that . kyle : great . let me know if you need help . i can put in more hours the next few days since lola 's visiting arturo in miami . summer : oh ! so is house - hunting on hold , then ? kyle : temporarily . summer : did you show her the house that we talked about ? kyle : yeah . she was n't that into it . summer : really ? why , what was wrong with that house ? it seemed like it was perfect for you guys , and you loved it . kyle : she wants something different . warmer , cozier ... summer : oh . so like a starter home . kyle : no . well , maybe . summer : what happened to your total mind - meld . are n't you the guy that planned her the perfect wedding without ever having to ask what she wanted ? kyle : buying a house is different . summer : maybe . or maybe you just lost your touch . abby : well ... you 're becoming quite the regular . theo : it 's the food . i 'm addicted . i swear , i could eat these fritters three times a day . abby : they are good . theo : they 're incredible ! my compliments to the chef . she around today ? abby : sorry , she 's not . so if that 's why you came in , there 's no reason for you to hang around . with advil liqui - gels , additional sponsorship theo : so , what 's the deal ? you still blame me for what happened at the grand phoenix opening ? abby : no , i was over that ages ago . although , i probably wo n't hire you to promote any of my future events . theo : hey ! i learned from that experience . from now on , i 'm gon na keep a much closer eye on everyone i work with , make sure nothing like that ever happens again . abby : good . theo : wait , does that mean you 'll give me another chance ? i 'll cut you a discount . abby : uh , doubtful . i do n't need to take any unnecessary risks with any of my businesses . theo : okay . i get it . just work , right ? nothing personal ? unless you just do n't like me . abby : [ sighs ] you 're ... tolerable . theo : but ... ? abby : you have a reputation for stirring up trouble . theo : oh ! i get it . you 've been listening to kyle . abby : no . i 've been listening to my staff . they say you 've been hanging around here all hours of the day trying to get lola 's attention while she 's trying to work . theo : lola 's a sweetheart . who would n't want to be nice to her ? abby : like when you crashed her wedding ? theo : okay . not my finest moment , but lola does n't hold it against me . abby : unlike lola , i 'm not a sweetheart . and if i get any inkling that you 're causing problems between kyle and lola , i will make your life very difficult . understood ? theo : definitely . summer : you know , if you and lola do n't get back in sync soon , you might wind up stuck in that tiny apartment forever . i 'm sorry . i meant `` cozy , `` in the extreme . kyle : mm , that would n't be so bad . we 've had a lot of good times . better to be in the wrong place with the right person than your dream house with ... sorry , that did n't come out right . i was n't talking about you or the house your dad was gon na give us . summer : oh , my god , no , my mind did n't even go there . you do n't think that the past is still an issue for me , do you ? kyle : of course not . i just did n't want to insensitive . summer : well , i 'm not gon na let one stupid comment send me over the edge . kyle : [ sighs ] summer : and , plus , i 'm really happy with how things are between us these days . kyle : me , too . i 'm glad we can work so well together . should we get back to it ? summer : yeah . kyle : [ sighs ] devon : i mean , what neil would do should be obvious . nate : mm - hmm . devon : i mean , cane is somebody who 's let him down over and over again . nate : sure . devon : but then neil also had a lot of respect for katherine , so i could argue that he 'd want to see her wishes carried out . elena : [ sniffles ] hey , nate . nate : hey , uh , everything okay ? devon : is jett okay ? elena : jett has a lesion on his vocal cord . devon : is that what he was dealing with before ? elena : no . before it was an nodule from overuse , but this -- this could be cancer . he needs to get a biopsy . devon : cancer ? nate : let 's not panic . it could be a lot of other things . elena : jett gave me the number to his doctor . i 'm gon na call her and get some more information about his case . devon : do you think maybe instead of calling , you should go and be there in person to help through this ? elena : i mean , yeah , of course , that was my first thought , but i 'm right in the middle of this residency , and ana 's already there ... nate : do n't worry about the residency . the hospital will grant you an emergency leave . devon : yeah , and even though ana 's there doing everything she can , you 're his family . you know ? you should be there . i 'll take care of your travel arrangements . elena : you do n't need to do that . devon : no , honey , he needs to have the best care possible , and i know you 're gon na make sure he gets it . elena : thanks . devon : yeah . victoria : right after adam declared he was never coming back , nick 's phone rang . it was chelsea , calling to tell him about connor 's accident . billy : [ sighs ] how 's that for timing ? victoria : well , sad to say , that 's what it took for adam to do the right thing for his son . billy : yeah , uh , that must have been hard on nick . i know he despises adam , but if connor 's acting out , what 's he supposed to do ? victoria : i do n't blame nick . i 'm just worried about the possible repercussions . billy : you talking about me ? are you wondering if adam being back in town is gon na push me over the edge again ? ever since we moved here , i 've been noticing it . devon : i 'm gon na call ana , and i 'm gon na get everything set up for this trip , okay ? elena : okay . nate : did , uh , jett give you any more details about his condition ? elena : you know , it 's not even about what he said . it 's how he said it . he 's terrified , i can tell , and it 's not just his health . he just started singing again , and now he 's so worried about what 's gon na happen with his career . nate : even if the biopsy comes back positive , the cancer has to be in early stages . i assume he had a clean bill of health before he went on tour . elena : yeah , but that was months ago . you know , who knows if someone could have missed something , or maybe i missed something . nate : i 'd say that 's highly unlikely . elena : but possible . nate : when you and jett moved in here , i saw how attentive you were . now you 'll be by his side , advocating for him with his doctors . between you and ana , he could n't be better taken care of . elena : you know , i know you 're right , but i 'm worried about devon , too . i hate the idea of leaving him when he just got this horrible news , and both of his sisters are out of town . nate : i 'll be here for him . i promise . elena : that makes me feel better . but it 's not gon na be easy . he hates the idea of knowing someone 's checking in on him . nate : [ chuckles ] however things turn out , he 's gon na be just fine . elena : thanks . [ sniffles ] nate : all right , i 'll get out of your way so you can pack . elena : okay . nate : keep in touch . elena : i will . theo : total honesty here . you ready ? abby : as i 'll ever be . theo : i like lola 's cooking , and i like lola . that 's it . no hidden agenda . she 's good people . abby : well , if that 's how you feel , why 'd you give kyle such a hard time about marrying her ? theo : i wish i hadn't . abby : whoa . wait a second . you have regrets ? theo : shh -- psht , do n't tell anyone ! it 'll ruin my image . abby : [ chuckles ] theo : it 's just -- he got so boring , and i blamed her for it , which was unfair . abby : boring , as in mature ? theo : i was feeling nostalgic for a misspent youth . but i 'm over it . no more trying to go back when i have a bright future ahead of me . abby : hmm . does that mean you got a new consulting gig ? i heard that devon let you go . theo : well , i have some very good prospects . abby : is that a yes or a no ? theo : well , i do n't want to jinx anything . you 'll just have to wait and see . abby : okay , so that 's a no . no wonder you 've been trying to get me to hire you to promote my events . theo : all right , do n't kick a guy while he 's down . abby : you 're right . i 'm sorry . i 've had some professional setbacks , and they suck . theo : i 'll bounce back . i always do . so , how come lola 's not here ? abby : well , she 's in miami . she went to go meet her brother 's new baby , mateo . theo : how many rosales brothers are there ? i mean , there 's the cop , the one that dated you , and the new dad ... and ... oh ! oh , the last two are the same guy . abby : yep . theo : wait , was it -- armando , right ? abby : [ chuckles ] arturo . theo : oh , that 's it . so , not only did he cheat on you , he knocked her up . abby : and , for bonus points , we were n't just dating . we were engaged . and the woman that he cheated on me with was his brother 's -- the cop -- wife at the time . theo : forget i mentioned it . although , it 's impressive you and lola have managed to stay close when her brother brought a wrecking ball to your life . abby : why ? she 's not the one to blame . theo : well , i mean , of course not , but still . it must have been awkward for both of you . abby : true friends always manage to work things out . theo : so ... you 're saying there 's hope for kyle and me . abby : i do n't know . based on the way you acted , i 'm not sure how true your friendship was . enjoy your fritters . victoria : i hope you 're not upset with me . billy : no . look , i appreciate you wondering pif my psyche is gon na be okay with adam coming back into town , but what i went through is not so much about adam , if that makes any sense , if you can understand that . victoria : i do . billy : i had a lot of unresolved issues when it came to delia 's death that i had to face . victoria : and your therapy is -- it 's helping with that . billy : it is , and i 'm keeping up on it . i had a video session with dr . clay while i was in l.a . victoria : oh , good for you ! billy : mm - hmm . victoria : i 'm glad you 're taking it seriously . billy : thank you . and i 've learned to check in with myself a few times a day to see the warning signs when i start to visualize an angry mob pushing adam out of town . victoria : billy ... billy : i 'm kidding . but that is the real threat to my sanity , giving into this idea of vengeance . it 's irrational . victoria : well , i 'm grateful that your therapist has helped you to figure that out . billy : i 'm on the right track , baby . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : i 've got a lot to do , but there 's no need to worry about me , okay ? victoria : oh , you know what , you do n't know how badly i needed to hear you say that . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : so ... what 'd your father say about adam coming back into town ? victoria : i do n't know , we have n't discussed it yet . partly because ... [ sighs ] i 'm sure he 's just gon na get that look in his eye , that glimmer of hope that really breaks my heart when i see it . billy : this may sound weird coming from me , but i hope they actually have a father - son relationship at some point , even though son tried to murder father . victoria : and frame it on me ? not that i 'm looking for vengeance , either . billy : well , if you were , no one would blame you . victoria : i just want to make sure that my family and newman enterprises is safe , that 's all . billy : there 's nobody better to keep adam 's hands off this company than you . victoria : i suppose my father could be right in that adam learned his lesson after this last go - around and he wo n't come after us again . although , i ca n't count on that , can i ? billy : no , you can not count on adam changing his ways . victoria : no , i have to be prepared to fend off an attack at any moment from any direction . and , fortunately , i am ready . i 'm jimmy dean and uh , summer : oh , my gosh , how much longer is billy gon na be ? i really wanted to update him on our progress , but i 'm already late for an appointment . i thought you said his flight landed a couple hours ago ... kyle : that 's what his assistant told me . summer : is he coming straight into the office ? billy : sorry , i wanted to stop by and say hi to victoria , but it 's nice to know how much you missed me . summer : oh , well , welcome back . billy : thank you . summer : we , uh , actually have some good news to share with you . billy : okay , lay it on me . kyle : well , you 'll recall that we sent two of our influencers to fashion week . billy : yes . how 'd that go ? kyle : huge success . big bump in sales over last year . summer : mm - hmm , and i placed some of our accessories in a magazine feature , and then i also made a deal to provide wardrobe and accessories to a tv show . billy : what show ? summer : it 's a new show . it 's produced in atlanta . kyle : summer 's been building connections all over the entertainment industry , and they 're starting to really pay off . summer : yeah , production 's starting soon , and the female cast will be wearing jabot collective fashions . kyle : and they asked summer to assist on set . summer : yeah , i 'm gon na be working with the wardrobe designer , and then i 'll vlog it all , which is great publicity on both sides . kyle : oh , uh , on the production end , i 've been negotiating with a factory that just lost another contract . summer : kyle said that they 've been bending over backwards to strike a deal with us to produce all of our sunscreen products . billy : can we go back to the , uh , sales bumps you mentioned after the fashion show ? do you have any hard numbers that i can see ? kyle : mm . uh ... [ clicking tongue ] right here . billy : thank you . kyle : so ? what do you think ? billy : they 're better than i expected , to be honest , but we 're gon na have to keep working if we want to keep the momentum . no let - up . kyle : did you get the impression from everything summer and i just said that we 're letting up ? summer : um , you know , i have to go to an appointment , so i will see you tomorrow . billy : thank you , summer . kyle : yeah . summer : mm - hmm . billy : sorry if my enthusiasm over the numbers was n't quite like jack 's would be , but let 's just say that we have a different management style , and i hope that 's not gon na be an issue . kyle : mm , not at all , given that you 're not my manager . we 're equals now , partners , running this company . hopefully that wo n't be an issue for you . elena : [ sighs ] i am almost packed up . devon : yeah ? i just e - mailed you confirmation for your car and your hotel . and the jet 's all gassed up and ready to go , too . elena : you know , you are so good to me . devon : oh , well , i know i ca n't take away your fear about your uncle , but at least i can do this . elena : well , i will keep you updated with everything that 's going on with jett , and you do the same for me . and do n't ever feel like you ca n't call me and let me know what 's going on here . devon : i would never shut you out , honey . i need you too much . elena : that 's sweet of you to say . devon : well , i mean it . you know , the other day , when you caught me on the phone going off on my manager , and you called me out for it ? you knew that 's not the kind of guy i am , and you wanted me to remember that , too . and i know it was a real small moment , but it -- it meant a lot to me , and i appreciate it . elena : i 'm glad . devon : you came into my life at the perfect time . and now i have to make a decision that 's gon na affect a lot of people 's live , including my own . elena : well , i trust your heart and your judgment . so whatever you decide , i know it 's gon na be something that you 're gon na feel good about and that you can live with . devon : i 'm glad you have that kind of faith in me , honey , because i do n't -- i do n't know if a solution like that exists . elena : well , if i did n't have to leave , i would sit down with you and go over your options . devon : you never opened your mouth one time about what i should do . elena : nope . that 's because it 's your decision . i think it 's better if i stay neutral . devon : i mean , i know that the final decision is my call , but ... i respect your opinion , so ... i 'd like to know where you stand . if you were in my shoes , what would you do ? coughing `` the young and the restless `` will continue . elena : i really want to help you with this decision , but i do n't think it 's right for me to weigh in . devon : yeah , but the decision affects you , too , because if i give away all my money , then our life 's gon na change a little bit . elena : yeah , but it does n't have to . you have all the control . you decide what , if anything , you give him . devon : right . but , morally , it should be all or nothing . so if i decide to give cane the money , do i give him everything that i spent it on ? do i give him hamilton - winters ? elena : no . the inheritance is just seed money . all the work that you and neil did is what made your business a success . do not give away your company . devon : i do n't want to . i really do n't , but it 's complicated . you know ? and , yeah , money does n't buy happiness , but it sure solves a lot of problems , like being able to send you to another state to take care of jett on short notice . & elena : honey , i have a job . i could have gotten my own plane ticket . devon : sure . i like knowing , though , that no matter what happens , i can take care of things financially . because , growing up without anything , i do n't take that for granted . elena : okay , no matter what decision you make , you 're still gon na be able to pay your bills . devon : i -- i know , but ... i also wonder -- is cane gon na view having the money the same that i do ? and is katherine gon na be proud of the decisions that he makes with it ? elena : i mean , i do n't know cane , so i ca n't answer that . but it did surprise me when you said he was n't an honorable person . devon : i know he does n't come off as dishonorable , but he has a long history of getting himself in trouble and then lying to get himself out of it . and he 'll just screw up , apologize , repeat it all over again . elena : i see why you 're so torn about this decision . devon : and then i think , if katherine were alive today , would she feel the same way about the will ? because i think she 'd be disappointed in a guy like cane . elena : you know what i think ? i think you need to talk to someone who 's a little closer to the issues , someone who knows katherine and cane better than anyone else . devon : you 're talking about lily . summer : hey . i 'm sorry i 'm late . my salon appointment ran long . thank you for waiting for me . theo : oh , no problem . i might want to give abby a wave , though , show her i have a good reason for being here so she does n't have me arrested for loitering . victoria : are they still together ? abby : i do n't know , but he definitely gives off player vibes . but summer is a big girl now , so ... victoria : what is it about us newman women , always going for the bad boys ? uh , present company excepted . i know that nate 's a keeper . abby : i thought so . we broke up . victoria : oh , no , i 'm so sorry . what happened ? abby : [ sighs ] well ... he had regrets about going along with dad 's plan to convince the world that he was dead , and he was upset that i thought dad did the right thing . victoria : well , nate is one of the few guys that you 've dated that dad 's approved of . and yet , he still managed to find a way to come between the two of you . abby : well , our father always interferes in my relationships , even when he 's not trying . but , honestly , it was more than that . nate disapproves of the newman way , which means he disapproves of me . victoria : he actually said that to you ? abby : [ chuckles ] pretty much . victoria : well , to hell with him , then . you deserve to have someone in your life that 's not so judgmental . abby : it 's hard to find someone who does n't have a strong opinion about our family . victoria : oh , god knows that billy has plenty , but he knows that i love being a newman , and he respects that . abby : so ... how does he feel about your permanent c.e.o . position at the family business ? victoria : he 's thrilled for me . abby : [ laughs ] victoria : what about you ? this is the first time that we 've really talked about it since dad made the announcement . abby : i got to say , i was surprised that dad was retiring . i mean , i thought he was gon na work forever . victoria : well , it 's time , for him and for me . abby : i agree . victoria : really ? i mean , i know that you always felt that dad has favored me and that he did n't really give you a fair shot at work . abby : well , because dad always knew years before that my heart was n't in corporate life . i like being an entrepreneur in a business that i love . and , well , honestly , you are the perfect person to take over for dad . i 'm just sorry we did n't realize it sooner . victoria : thank you for saying that . abby : i 'm proud of you . i know you 're gon na take the company to even greater heights , but i do have one favor to ask . victoria : well , name it . abby : help a sister out ! [ laughs ] book all of your newman dinners and events at one of my venues . victoria : well , of course ! and not just because you 're my sister , but because you are the very best in the hospitality business . abby : [ chuckles ] kyle : hey , hey . good meeting with r & d. ashley told them to run with my idea to formulate -- billy : create a memo and leave it on the desk , please . kyle : what 's with your mood ? billy : excuse me ? kyle : was there a problem with your l.a. trip ? billy : no , l.a. was fine . the new opening for the jaboutique went pretty well . kyle : pretty well ? from what i hear , it was a big success . there were lines out the doors , and first - day sales beat projections . billy : well , then why are you wasting time asking a question that you already know the answer for ? kyle : i 'm trying to figure out what 's bugging you . our efforts are paying off , we 're hitting all our targets . i expected you to be thrilled . billy : and i hope you do n't mind if we , uh , hold off on the party because we have a lot of work to do . maybe if you had a little bit more experience , you would realize that if you take your eye off the ball for one second , you lose your momentum . kyle : wait , wait . i do n't get where this is coming from . no one 's taking their eye off the ball , least of all me . billy : oh , so what are you saying , kyle ? are you saying that i 'm not holding up my end of the deal ? kyle : look , jack made it clear he wants us to get along . so if you 're just having a bad day or something -- billy : i was having a fine day until you came in here with all the attitude . kyle : wait , what are you -- billy : so if you want this arrangement to work , you better fix that , pronto . summer : hey , aunt vicki . hi . um , i hope we 're not interrupting . victoria : no , not at all . summer : uh , well , you remember my friend , theo vanderway . victoria : uh , yes . yes . nice to see you . oh ! theo : same here . um , i hope you do n't mind . i told summer i wanted to congratulate you on being appointed permanent c.e.o . of newman enterprises . victoria : oh , that 's very gracious . thank you . your reputation precedes you . theo : oh , yeah ? uh , oh , wait , whatever abby told you , what happened at & the grand phoenix opening , it was n't my fault . victoria : no , billy said some very good things about your influencer clients , that they gave the jabot collective launch a real boost . theo : oh , well , i would love to explore ways to become an asset for newman , too . i mean , just the other day , i was reading over the new branding initiatives , and i -- victoria : oh , um ... the person that i 'm meeting for lunch has just arrived , so you 'll have to excuse me . summer : oh , yeah , no , that 's fine . no problem . um , have a good one . victoria : okay . you , too . see you later . theo : see ya . likewise . victoria : okay . hi . good to see you . theo : whoa . did you hear that ? the c.e.o . of newman enterprises praised my work . summer : well , i 'm not surprised . victoria likes to keep an eye out for fresh talent . theo : [ sighs ] i would kill to work for newman . summer : really ? i do n't know , it just seems a little ... stuffy for you . theo : no , i -- i can find a way to fit in anywhere . it 'd be worth adhering to a dress code to work for such a huge company . summer : yeah . not so sure about that . speaking as a former employee ... theo : [ scoffs ] wait . you ever thought about going back ? i mean , since you 're family , i 'm sure you could race up the corporate ladder . summer : after the way that they lied to me about my grandfather dying , mm , no , thank you . theo : okay , but that was victor 's idea . and he does n't even work there anymore . summer : yeah , but victoria 's just a younger wannabe version of him . i 'm sure that she 's gon na be even more ruthless and cutthroat than grandpa just to prove herself . theo : i get that you 're mad at them , but you 're being pretty tough on your family . summer : they deserve it . theo : even so , you hold the keys to the kingdom . by not using them , are n't you hurting yourself more than the newmans ? summer : look , that company is gon na be there , okay ? it 's not going anywhere . and if i decide to go back , i 'm sure that there 's gon na be a place for me , but , right now , the job that i have is a really good fit . you know , kyle and i were brainstorming earlier , and i just feel so ... energized , you know ? i mean , you put the two of us in a room together , and we 're like a walking idea factory . billy : you know what i was doing at your age , kyle ? kyle : working for jabot in hong kong . billy : that 's right . jack sent me to hong kong for a fresh start , which was a polite way of saying that i was in exile . i was n't a crowned prince , i was the black sheep of the family , and everybody in hong kong knew that . so i had to work my way up the ranks , learning the global side of the business from the ground up , and when i did come back to genoa city , they still did n't trust me . so what 'd i do ? i started my own business , learning the ins and outs . kyle : nothing was handed to you . i get it , you earned your success . billy : you 're damn straight , i did . kyle : but it 's not like i 've been coasting on the abbott name . i 've worked my tail off for years . do i have to keep reminding you ? billy : and look where it got you ! jack gave you a nice , cozy position , did n't he ? kyle : so why do i have to keep proving myself to you ? that 's the vibe i 'm getting from you , billy , that you 're just waiting for me to fall on my face . billy : yeah . maybe i am . elena : hey , i ca n't find my charger . have you seen it ? devon : no , i have n't seen it , but i have one right here for you . elena : thank you . did you get ahold of lily ? devon : um , i left her a message . i 'm just waiting for her to call back . elena : [ sighs ] i hate to leave you . devon : oh , baby . you would feel worse if you were n't there for jett when he needs you . hmm ? elena : yeah . can you do a favor for me ? devon : of course i can . elena : i need you to check on nate . he just went through this breakup with abby , and he 's not doing well , and he 's gon na need someone to talk to . devon : okay . i , uh -- i probably wo n't have to go too far out of my way because i assume you told him to check up on me . right ? and , uh -- i do n't mind because it just means you care about me . elena : i 'm glad you think so . devon : it would be great , though , if you could direct some of that nurturing energy towards ana because she 's the only one who 's been holding it down for jett , and i 'm sure she 's freaking out about the whole thing because she has n't had her dad in her life for very long . elena : got it . and i will let you know if there 's anything that you can do for ana . devon : okay . and do n't worry about me . really . it was a great idea for me to call lily because i think that she 's the perfect person to talk to about this whole mess , and ... it just shows that , once again , you know exactly what i need . elena : i just ca n't wait for all of this weight to get off of your shoulders . i just want to see you happy again . devon : oh , baby , i will be happy when you come back home . man : sneezes billy : and one more thing -- anyone in a high - pressure job like this is bound to stumble at a certain point , especially someone as green as you . kyle : you just do n't quit . billy : it has happened to everyone . you need to understand that . jack , ashley , phyllis , me . you are not a golden child . you are not immune to it . kyle : well , that 's not true ! i 've made mistakes in my life , personally and professionally . i 've owned them , billy , worked hard to put them behind me . so if i do something wrong , call me out . i can take it . but there 's a difference between someone holding you accountable and a partner who 's rooting for you to fail . billy : i 'm not rooting for you to fail . kyle : really ? because you just called me a rookie and told me i was pretty much guaranteed to mess up , and , when i do , you 'll be there to sweep me out the door . billy : i think you need to step back from your defensiveness and your paranoia . look , i think jack gave you too much power too soon , and it 's my responsibility to keep an eye on the situation . kyle : oh , there 's no situation . and there 's not going to be . i 'm more than ready to take on this role . billy : we 'll see about that . kyle : [ scoffs ] summer : yeah , no , atlanta should be really fun , but ... i do n't think i 'm gon na get to see much of the city since i 'm expecting 12-hour days on set . theo : tv production 's intense . the days will fly by . pretty sure you 'll love it , though . summer : well , let 's hope . theo : smart move , on your part , making those connections . could lead to a lot of opportunities for you . summer : yeah , no , it was , um , originally kyle 's idea . theo : of course it was . summer : i 'm sorry , excuse me ? theo : nothing , skip it . summer : uh , no . you told me that it was okay if i mentioned kyle . theo : [ sighs ] i live for news about kyle . tell me more . i 'm hanging on your every word . summer : okay , fine . we will change the subject . theo : mm . summer : so what 's the story with you and abby , huh ? why was she giving you a hard time ? theo : eh , she 's just overly protective of her niece . summer : uh , pfft ! okay . yeah , yeah , that must be why she , uh -- she let me believe that my grandfather keeled over and died , and then scolded me when i was upset that i found out it was all a hoax . and let 's not forget the way that she treated me at ky -- i 'm sorry , at a certain someone 's bachelor party . theo : oh , yeah . i know . summer : i mean , abby is the biggest hypocrite . she goes around criticizing everybody else 's choices , when her life is just one disaster after another . and then she was so thirsty for attention that she sleeps with my husband , austin . that was a really classy move . i do n't think that that woman has ever had one relationship that anyone in this world would call successful . devon : hey , lily . thank you for getting back to me so quick . um ... some crazy stuff 's been going on , and now i have to make a pretty big decision , and i would love to get your input about it . no , not over the phone . i would like to do it in person . i can come to you . yeah , no , i -- i appreciate that . the sooner you can get to genoa city , the better . all right . i 'll see you .	there was a possibility that jett had cancer , so devon arranged for elena to fly out to be with him . devon was n't sure what to do about the inheritance . he questioned whether cane would use the money in a way that would make katherine proud , or if she 'd still want cane to have the money after the things he 'd done since her death . devon took elena 's advice to seek guidance from lily . lily agreed to return to genoa city to visit . billy returned from l.a. victoria let him know adam was back . billy did n't think that would have an effect on his mental health . billy hoped victor and adam could bond . victoria felt ready for any threats that happened to her family or company . lola went to miami to meet arturo 's baby . after kyle could n't predict what house lola would like , summer suggested that lola and kyle were n't on the same wavelength anymore . summer would be going to atlanta on business . kyle was confused when billy was n't more pleased about jabot 's success . billy and kyle had a disagreement about whether kyle was ready to be co - ceo . theo hoped to see lola at society , but he ended up chatting with abby instead , and he admitted he thought lola was a sweetheart . abby warned theo not to cause problems for lola and kyle . victoria was supportive when she learned abby and nate broke up . abby was pleased that victor made victoria the permanent ceo . theo met victoria , who 'd heard good things about him from billy . theo told summer he wanted to work at newman . summer was n't interested in working at newman because the family lied to her about victor 's death . theo bristled when summer brought up kyle . while summer vented about abby , theo texted lola to say hello .
devon : hey , guys , this is real cool . dru : hmm ? devon : it says that some cochlear implant users can even use a telephone . dru : uh - oh . devon : forget you . devon : yeah ? dru : made an appointment , okay , for you and me to talk to your , uh , doctor . is that doctor , honey ? devon : the doctor ? dru : the doctor about your implant . devon : what time ? dru : um ... `` come to the apartment around 5 : 30 , `` okay ? `` important . `` devon : wait ... dru : okay ? and that there , that 's your reminder . devon : okay , i got it . dru : what else ? devon : let 's see ... `` not every implant is so successful . `` devon : `` but even c.i . users who do n't achieve that level of hearing can still hear sounds in a general environment , like doorbells , dogs barking , birds chirping . `` neil : hello , may i help you ? man : are you devon hamilton ? neil : no , i 'm not , neil winters . who are you ? man : this subpoena is for devon hamilton . dru : that 's okay . neil : drucilla ? dru : yeah ? neil : uh , it 's for devon . uh , come in , i guess . dru : huh ? hi . can we -- hello -- man : devon hamilton ? this subpoena 's for you . dru : huh ? subpoena ? devon : what ? man : lily winters ? lily : yeah ? man : this is for you . lily : what ? devon : what is this we have ? lily : thank you . devon : `` ' the people of the state of wisconsin versus drucilla winters . ' `` lily : `` you are hereby commanded -- `` [ scene_break ] sharon : `` to give testimony before the honorable hannang in room -- `` [ scene_break ] brad : `` 516 in the walworth county courthouse . `` victoria : `` your failure to appear in response to this subpoena will subject you to punishment for contempt of this court . `` brad : just what we need , huh ? more negative media attention . victoria : public relations can handle this . brad : you appreciate the irony ? carmen was in charge of pr and she is the one named in the original case . victoria : yes , irony noted . [ scene_break ] daniel : wait a minute . the prosecutor subpoenaed you ? lily : not just me , devon and me . i guess they want me to say negative things about my mom . daniel : oh , they ca n't force you to say negative things that are n't true . lily : yeah , well , you know how this works , daniel . they 'll turn anything i say into something negative . daniel : listen , your mom 's got a good lawyer and you 're gon na be his witness , too , okay ? man : daniel romalotti ? daniel : hang on a second . yeah , that 's me . man : this is for you . lily : daniel ? daniel ? daniel : guess who just got invited to the party ? [ scene_break ] brad : carmen mesta brings too much heat to the workplace . victoria : i should ask legal to issue guidelines that convey our corporate policy of full cooperation with law enforcement while at the same time advise employees -- brad : advise employees to keep their mouths shut . victoria : avoid gossip and speculation . brad : do you realize the position this puts me in ? the minute i swear to tell the truth under oath and identify myself as brad carlton , i 'm committing perjury . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , i 'm not gon na say anything that would hurt dru . and besides , i never witnessed anything physical that happened between her and carmen . man : jack abbott ? jack : guilty . you know , the bad press is going to affect newman because dru worked there . carmen consults for my company , so we 're gon na get our share of the negative fallout . particularly with the tabloid nature of this story -- `` spurned wife goes after husband - stealer . `` sharon : yeah , which is exactly how i see carmen . jack : things would be a whole lot easier if carmen mesta would just disappear into thin air . [ scene_break ] will : when you 're on the witness stand , keep your answers brief . do n't volunteer anything . follow my lead in regard to the subject at hand . do n't take off on a tangent . carmen : i only plan to tell the truth . drucilla winters is crazy and dangerous . will : `` crazy `` is the kind of word to avoid . carmen : crazy is the truth . will : it 's a subjective assessment , a loaded word and out of favor in terms of political correctness . carmen : i want this woman locked up . she is a menace and a danger and probably a lousy wife and mother in the bargain . will : it wo n't help our case if you talk like that . look , the calmer , more rational you appear , the more dangerous dru will seem by comparison . and you have to prepare yourself for hostile questions from dru 's attorney , like , `` did you do anything to provoke or threaten mrs. winters ? `` carmen : what provocation does a paranoid schizophrenic need ? will : it 's better to simply deny provocation if denial is warranted . carmen : oh , of course it 's warranted . i never did anything to provoke her madness . will : uh , you know what ? it might be better if i went over some of the questions you should be prepared to answer . carmen : why do you even need my testimony ? you have a tape of her attacking me . will : in legal terms , the recording is n't self - authenticating . carmen : which means what ? will : uh , it 's not by itself sufficient to convict her without establishing a chain of evidence . and because nobody witnessed the recording being made before it reached the police , its history might be impossible to establish . technically , yes , i could prosecute her without your testimony . but practical no , it wo n't happen without you testifying in person . carmen : damn it ! this whole -- whole procedure is just victimizing the victim . [ scene_break ] dru : that woman is so lucky with a capital `` l `` that i restrained myself ! because let me tell you something , she 's been nothing but trouble ever since she came to genoa city . michael : all right , all right , so much for my earlier warnings about your language and topics you may discuss openly . dru : what ? michael : look , drucilla , do you want to go to prison ? dru : of course not ! do n't ridiculous ! michael : all right , you let a jury hear you let loose like that , you might as well save what you 're spending on me , 'cause i will not be able to help you stay out of jail ! neil : okay , okay , all right , wait a minute . i think this shouting is kind of counterproductive here . she understands that the more reasonable and calm she appears to the jury -- dru : i understand that . neil : the better off she 'll be . dru : that 's right , neil . tell him i understand . michael : good ! dru : good . michael : look , drucilla , i think it 's fine , even healthy , for you to -- to vent , to tell it like it is , to dump all over carmen in the privacy of your own home , but do not do this in front of your children or anywhere in public . dru : all right . how many times you gon na tell me ? okay , i understand what you 're -- michael : well , telling you the first time apparently did n't leave much of an impression ! neil : michael ... michael : drucilla , please ... i would warn anyone facing similar charges . you have got to quit ... speaking in such a manner , even in front of neil . neil : hey , hey , hey , i am not -- i 'm not gon na testify against my wife . michael : that is your privilege , but it 's not automatic . it has to be claimed on the stand , and that does n't look good to a jury . dru : let me tell you something , counselor . i get what you 're saying . but you best believe i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to keep my butt out of prison . [ scene_break ] billy : hi , jana . jana : oh , hey , billy , what can i get you ? billy : nothing . i 'm good . you hear , uh , aaron neville 's opening indigo tomorrow night ? jana : yes , i heard it was sold out . billy : i got a couple tickets . do you wan na go ? jana : i would actually -- kevin : uh , let 's see , um ... i think , billy , that jana 's on the schedule tomorrow night . yeah , nobody else is available and the coffeehouse has to stay open , so i 'm very sorry , but jana can not go with you . billy : wow . that 's just about as subtle as kevin federline lyrics . kevin : oh , thank you ! subtlety is my middle name . jana : let me think about it , billy . i 'll give you a call . billy : it 'll be fun . jana : you 're mean . kevin : what ? that man is after my woman . it was a choice between driving him off verbally or smashing his face in . i took the high road . jana : kevin subtlety fisher . kevin : at your service . [ scene_break ] [ lauren dreaming ] lauren : what are you doing ? what are you doing ? ! phyllis : i 'm taking the baby outside . lauren : no , put the baby down ! put the baby down ! you leave him alone ! give me the baby ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : lauren ? lauren ? hey ... you 're -- you 're -- you 're having a bad dream . lauren : phyllis ? phyllis : yeah . it 's me , phyllis . lauren : oh , is the baby okay ? ! phyllis : yeah , yeah , he looks beautiful to me . lauren : i dreamed you were someone else . i ... oh , boy ... phyllis : just me . lauren : yeah . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , wait a minute . um ... let me tell you something . i - i , you know , i have total faith in your legal skills , but does n't that videotape make for an open - and - shut case ? michael : well , i wish it did n't exist , but it 's open to interpretation . carmen 's testimony will be essential . but , um ... i 'll do my best to discredit her . neil : sure you will . and the prosecutor will do anything he can to discredit dru if you get her on the stand . michael : that is a dicey proposition , considering -- neil : dru can be very ... michael : expressive . neil : yeah . michael : yeah . neil : so you 've seen it yourself . michael : i 'm not gon na call her to the stand unless i think that her ... strong feelings would be to our advantage . neil , this is a woman who sincerely felt her marriage was threatened . neil : yeah , i know . michael : i suppose since we 're dealing with worst - case scenarios , i should warn you that i may call you to testify about carmen 's and your attraction to each other . neil : wait , oh , wait , hold on now . you told me it was my privilege not to testify against my wife . michael : neil ... we may have to do this . neil : no . no , absolutely not . michael : do n't you wan na help drucilla stay out of jail ? neil : yeah , but it 's -- i never slept with carmen . michael : you 'll be able to say exactly that on the stand . neil : there 's got ta be another way . michael : i 'll play it by ear . but if i think it would be helpful for the jury to understand that drucilla had reasons to feel threatened because you and carmen had ... if such indeed was the case , a thing , then i 'll do it . it would be at least a mitigating factor , if not in the trial itself , during the sentencing phase . neil : wait , hold on . you 're preparing for sentencing already ? michael : i 'm preparing for a contingency . neil : michael , the harder i sell a romance between carmen and me , the worse -- michael : the more sympathy drucilla will get from the jury . neil : the worse it 's gon na be for my family and my marriage . [ scene_break ] lauren : yeah , i , uh ... dreamed you were sheila . phyllis : oh . all right . well , next time i see you , i 'll be wearing a big sign that says `` i 'm not sheila . `` lauren : yeah , that would be great . actually , i have n't shared this with anybody but ... i 've been having nightmares about her . phyllis : right . well , um ... in truth ... lauren : yeah , i know . i know . she 's dead . phyllis : right . lauren : did michael tell you about the plastic surgery ? phyllis : no . lauren : okay , well ... before she died ... she had plastic surgery to look like you . phyllis : excuse me ? lauren : she had her face surgically altered to look like you . phyllis : are you kidding me ? she ... she wanted to look like me so she could get to you ? lauren : it 's the only thing we can think of , you know ? i mean , why else ? i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i had that reaction towards you , but ... phyllis : no , no , do n't -- do n't worry about it . lauren : rationally , i know she 's not a threat . but , phyllis , emotionally ... you know , she was always able to get to my son and me , no matter what . so ... it seems i 'm feeling threatened by a ghost . [ scene_break ] kevin : oh , look , i got someone to cover your shift tomorrow night . jana : oh , yeah ? so i can go with billy to see aaron neville ? kevin : oh ! the volunteer just canceled . jana : so i can go with you ? kevin : oh , look ! i got someone else to cover your shift tomorrow night . you can go with me . jana : what , you 've got tickets , do you ? kevin : i did n't mention that ? jana : and i have to work unless i go with you ? kevin : come on , do you know how hard it is to find someone to cover your shift ? jana : no , how hard ? kevin : well , it 's nearly impossible . jana : unless i agree to go with you ? kevin : well , when you say it like that , it sounds like a bribe . jana : well , what is it then , if it 's not a bribe , eh ? kevin : coercion -- a violation of many , many labor laws . jana : okay , this is not mature . kevin : you look really beautiful . did you do something special today ? [ scene_break ] carmen : it wo n't be easy to find a witness sympathetic to my position . most people at newman think of me as the predator . i 'm the outsider . dru 's had years to develop friendships and loyalties in that company . and of course , her children see me the wicked witch of the west . will : well , even hostile witnesses are obligated to tell the truth . have her children spoken to you about their mother ? carmen : yes . devon tried to convince me she was a good person who 'd never hurt me . things got heated and then neil walked in on the conversation . and then a few days later , lily confronted me . she kept throwing out threats , just like her mother . will : well , we may be able to use that to establish by implication they believe their mother 's guilty . carmen : well , i 'm glad we can use the run - ins to our advantage . will : okay , what about sharon newman ? carmen : no , sharon let dru stay with her when dru 's marriage was on the rocks . will : brad carlton and victoria newman ? carmen : they put the interest of newman enterprises above everything else . they would never admit that dru 's an abusive employee . and they 're afraid of a civil lawsuit , which in fact i am considering . will : jack abbott ? carmen : jack ! yes ! he could be a friendly witness . he owes me a favor . will : do n't ask him for any favors . in fact , do n't even talk to him about the trial . and let me ask this because the other side will . is your relationship with jack anything other than that of professional colleagues ? carmen : mr. abbott and i have a strictly professional relationship . will : has it always been strictly professional ? carmen , if you and jack were intimate , he wo n't be seen as an objective witness . carmen : maybe you should n't ask jack to testify . [ scene_break ] dru : `` deaf persons who choose to have coch -- `` is it coch - lear or coh - clear ? neil : it 's cochlear . dru : `` cochlear implants must be aware that the surgical procedure is irreversible . should they later wan na use an external hearing aid , such an option will not be possible . `` neil : yeah , yeah , devon knows that . dru : mmm . okay , okay , it also says that the sooner he has the implant , the greater chance of success . how am i supposed to help my son sitting in jail ? neil : come on , dru ... dru : why ... why ca n't i just convey to carmen , right , that what she 's doing by putting me in jail -- what that 's gon na do to my family ! baby , why ca n't she understand i 'm just trying to help my son ? ! what 's wrong with that woman ? neil : drucilla , do n't even consider talking to her anymore , all right ? just get the idea out of your mind now , once and for all . dru : what am i supposed to do ? neil : i know . i know . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) neil : yeah , winters residence . will : uh , neil , this is william bardwell . i wonder if you and i could have a conversation . neil : go to hell ! dru : who was that ? neil : wrong number . [ scene_break ] carmen : that 's great . thank you . jack : double shot , ` no foam , skim milk latte . did i remember that right ? carmen : thank you . jack : i just spoke to the folks in hong kong and they are very excited about the prospect of you joining them . think about it , easy access to the mainland . i 've never been to shanghai . carmen : i take my coffee without speeches , thanks . jack : this is a great career move for you , carmen . carmen : i have n't seen sufficient incentive to make that kind of career move . jack : i am wiring the signing bonus we discussed to your account . carmen : as i said , so far , i have n't seen sufficient incentive . jack : maybe you oughta contact the folks at newman enterprises . i 'll bet they 'd be willing to kick into the carmen mesta relief fund . probably be worth a pretty penny to them to keep you from bringing them bad publicity . carmen : do n't insult me . drucilla winters has brought on all the bad publicity they are going to get . jack : hold on , hold on , my bad , i misspoke . it 's all her fault , et cetera , et cetera , et cetera . the truth is , if you go away , the case against drucilla will go away . the bad publicity for the newmans will go away . i do n't know this for sure , but it makes sense to me that they 'd wan na pay for your being overseas . it would serve them . it would serve you . a win - win , as they say . carmen : and here i thought all this time you were terrified i was gon na tell everyone you own jabot , when in fact you were just looking out for newman interests and mine . jack : what can i say ? that 's the kind of guy i am . besides , i would hate to see anyone fall on their own sword for free . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , carmen ... i 'm sorry . i did n't mean that . listen , do you have a second ? carmen : is this business related ? neil : no , no , it 's not . um ... listen , i - i beg you not to testify against my wife . carmen : your attorney must have told you not to talk to me about the trial . neil : carmen , i 'm begging you . carmen : shut up ! you know , up until now , i 've had respect for you , neil . but i swear i will report anything you say about dru to the prosecutor . and he can accuse you of trying to influence my testimony . neil : do you understand that if dru is n't with us at devon 's implant surgery , it 's going to be very difficult for him . now maybe dru deserves to be punished for what she did , but my son is innocent . my daughter is innocent . what do you hope to accomplish by punishing them ? please ... carmen : i 'm reporting this conversation to the prosecutor . [ scene_break ] kevin : he is so beautiful . you done good . lauren : well ... i believe it was a team effort . kevin : seriously , though , is there anything you wan na do ? take a walk around the block , shower , whatever it is new moms are desperate to do . i can watch him . lauren : really ? kevin : yeah . lauren : well , maybe i could rest a little . kevin : yeah , do it . lauren : okay . kevin : i 'll stay as long as you need . lauren : thanks . [ scene_break ] michael : ah , ms. mesta ? michael baldwin . i 'm representing drucilla winters . carmen : i know . it must be like working for animal control . hope you have a pretty strong leash in that courtroom . michael : i do n't know about a leash , but i will have this in the courtroom . carmen : give it to the prosecutor . michael : i wanted you to see it first . carmen : okay , excuse me . michael : i was hoping we could keep the contents to ourselves . i would hate to have to tell the jury that this is n't the first affair you 've had with a married man . carmen : i did n't have an affair with neil winters . michael : oh , yes , just as you never had an affair with a married executive at your previous place of employment , which resulted in your speedy exit from that company . see , i 'm thinking that this kind of stuff might undermine your facade as the , um , innocent victim . it might even make you look like a what -- a what ... a predator . [ phyllis passes by the room where michael and carmen are ] phyllis : it 's really not a lot , but i do need you to go to the printers . carmen : this is coercion and it 's illegal . michael : shh , shh , shh . this information does not have to be made public . in fact , you are totally in control of how widely it 's may surface , like that , uh , big award you squeezed out of your last employer . carmen : you 're scum . michael : do not confuse me with the people who oppose me in court , where my job sometimes requires rubber gloves and disinfectant for when i bury them . [ scene_break ] carmen : i never talked about our affair but they 're using it in a criminal case i 'm involved with . some nut job attacked me because she thought i was trying to steal her husband . no , i 'm fine . but just ... are you sure you did n't -- what ? some guy in a bar ? well , can you at least describe him ? paul williams . yeah , i know him . mm - hmm . okay . yeah , i 'm sorry , too . thanks , take care . phyllis : hey ... is there room for two ? carmen : yeah , if you 're looking for lousy company . phyllis : oh , sure ! absolutely ! bad day ? carmen : bad few months . can -- can you explain to me how i became the villain in this melodrama with drucilla winters ? i mean , the woman cut up my wardrobe and suddenly people are digging into my past . phyllis : i do n't know , carmen , i do n't know . it 's insane . carmen : no , she 's insane . i swear that woman is capable of murder ! phyllis : i saw the videotape . she 's not gon na get away with it . carmen : i just wish i never spoke a word to neil . phyllis : listen , neil ... neil 's okay . he 's an okay guy . carmen : well , how does an okay guy stay with a woman like dru ? phyllis : i ca n't explain that . carmen : listen , i 'm sorry . i got ta go . i ca n't handle seeing her attorney . i 'll see you later . phyllis : okay . hang in there ! carmen : thanks . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , daddy . michael : that is a title i never thought i 'd own . i 'm headed over to the hospital now . phyllis : yeah , i just got back from there . i talked to lauren . she told me about sheila 's plastic surgery . michael : oh . look ... i would 've told you about it before but i was waiting till after you had your baby . what brought that up ? phyllis : my appearance . i reminded lauren of myself . michael : of sheila after plastic surgery . phyllis : mm - hmm . i 'm not upset that sheila is n't gracing the rest of the planet with my face . michael : that makes two of us . phyllis : i 'm sure it does . it 's very odd . men are usually the violent ones . michael : huh . phyllis : not in the case of sheila and drucilla . michael : i would -- jana : here you go . michael : oh , thank you , jana . oh , hold on , hold on , hold on . here , keep the change . jana : thank you . michael : thank you . all right , i got ta get these to the hospital before they get cold . phyllis : hey , buddy , hold on there . michael : oh , what ? phyllis : i know you 're drucilla 's defense attorney . i want you to know i 'm a friendly witness for the prosecution . michael : oh . phyllis : mm - hmm . she 's going down . michael : well , thanks for the heads - up . phyllis : sure . she 's dangerous i saw the videotape . michael : buddy ... phyllis : mm - hmm ? michael : a little heads - up for you ? i 've got ta do the right thing by my client , even if it 's putting you on the witness stand and , uh ... letting everybody know that you are not qualified as a judge of character . [ scene_break ] carmen : here 's a copy of what questions that features writer wants to ask . victoria : thank you . carmen : and i 've got a favor to offer . victoria : oh , again thank you , whatever it is . carmen : every fiber of my public relations being is telling me that prosecuting drucilla winters will keep her in the news for months . victoria : and you . carmen : but every time my name is mentioned , it will be qualified with something like `` pr consultant . `` and every time dru 's name is used words like `` violent `` and `` guilty , `` it will be followed by a variation of newman enterprises . and the corporation does n't deserve that . victoria : so ... what can we do about it ? carmen : i can make all that bad publicity go away . victoria : are you willing to drop the charges ? carmen : dru faces felony charges violating her probation . it 's the state 's charge , not mine . i can be compelled to testify , but i wo n't perjure myself . victoria : then how do you intend to make the bad publicity go away ? carmen : i ca n't testify if i 'm not in the country . the prosecutor has made it very clear if i go away , his case goes away . victoria : are you offering to go away ? carmen : yes . victoria : again , i thank you . carmen : but as much as i respect you and your family , i do n't believe a person in my position should fall on her sword for free . victoria : well , i 'm sure that the company will be willing to buy out your contract . carmen : good . [ carmen writes how much she writes on a paper and hands it to victoria ] victoria : well , um .. why do n't you just ask for half the company ? carmen : good pr does n't come cheap . [ carmen leaves ] [ scene_break ] victoria : about the possibility that whoever broke into my car was n't your every day vandal . brad : there was n't anything of obvious value visible through the window . paul : so you think that somebody knew what was in your portfolio ? victoria : we are afraid that they knew . paul : pretty esoteric subject matter , but easy to research . what percentage of the car vandalizing population would have any interest in medieval art ? brad : we 're only saying what if ? victoria : what if -- what if they knew that i was researching the grugeon collection ? paul : and let them to you ? brad : led them to suspect my fake identity . information i 'm sure the police would love to have . paul : i 'm on it . brad : thanks , paul . [ paul leaves and carmen is outside the office sees paul and follows him to the elevator ] carmen : excuse me ... [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , well , let 's just hope -- let 's hope that it was an ordinary robbery and we 're just being paranoid . brad : when you 've lived under an assumed identity as long as i have , you 're never paranoid , just realistic . brad : the speakerphone 's been on . carmen 's outside by the desk . victoria : do you think she heard us ? brad : she could have . [ scene_break ] carmen : i 'm the victim and you 're trying to paint me as the villain . my background is irrelevant , but you do n't care and you 'll do anything for a buck . let me just say the obvious -- what you do for a living is slimy . ca n't you find a job you can be proud of ? [ scene_break ] lauren : yeah , the nightmares started during the second trimester . and they 've just gotten worse since fen was born . i ca n't bear the thought of that kind of evil next to my baby . michael : what 's with all this `` my ? `` my this , my that , my baby ? it happens to be our baby . i did have something to do with it . his middle name is michael -- fenmore michael baldwin . lauren : okay , you 're just trying to distract me . i get it . i get it . michael : yeah , am i doing it ? lauren : okay , okay , yeah , that was actually pretty good . it was six seconds . michael : look , do n't make sheila into something she 's not . lauren : you mean more of a monster ? michael : well , if she were an omnipresent , omnipotent , omniscient monster , that would be something to worry about , but she 's not . lauren : mm - hmm . michael : she 's just a bad dream . lauren : you think kids bring it out in us ? michael : bad dreams ? lauren : no , worry . michael : oh ... lauren : you know , before i had scott , i do n't know what i worried about . but , boy , he was born and ... its my middle name . michael : i never much worry about something happening to me . that 's -- that 's just not how i think about myself . lauren : i know , right ? michael : mm - hmm . i do manage to worry about you . and this baby ... it 's a whole new level of worry . lauren : yeah . it does n't go away either . michael : i would n't have it any other way . [ scene_break ] daniel : lily ? hey , what are you doing here ? lily : what do you think i 'm doing here , daniel ? daniel : whoa , whoa , come here , come here . you are not talking to carmen again , okay ? hey ! what happened the first time did n't work , right ? are you out of your mind right now ? did you forget that whole miranda thing ? anything you say can and will be used against you ? lily : yeah . daniel : it 's not a joke . okay ? and they 're not gon na use it against you , they 're gon na use it against your mother . lily : i do n't care . i do n't like what she 's doing to my family . daniel : talking to her is not gon na help . i promise you , okay ? look , i got ta get back to work . you need to go home . and besides , carmen 's not here anyway . lily : yeah , you 're just saying that . where is she ? daniel : i 'm not . i saw her leave . come on . [ scene_break ] kevin : darned if i could get the schedule to work ... jana : okay , okay , i 'll go with you . kevin : darned if that does n't fix everything . i just got someone to cover your shift . you wan na get dinner first ? jana : extortionist . maybe i 'm having dinner with billy . kevin : oh , maybe i 'm having trouble with the schedule again . i think your sub just canceled . [ scene_break ] devon : hey , neil ! neil : hey . devon : i got two rolls of duct tape , masking tape and staples , just like you asked . neil : thank you . devon : no problem . no problem . you nervous about opening up the club ? neil : a little bit . devon : a little bit ? you got aaron neville to perform . what do you have to be worried about ? what 's wrong , neil ? you do n't look so good . neil : here . devon : `` i 'm sorry i have to write this , but i 'm not yet good enough at signing to convey everything i want to say to you . `` you know you 're just afraid of making a mistake . you always told me practice makes perfect , right ? neil : i am practicing , wise guy . devon : okay , i hope you just meant to say `` wise guy , `` 'cause you just said `` white guy . `` that 's `` white . `` this is `` wise . `` neil : yeah , yeah , funny . shut up and read . devon : `` i have never been unfaithful to your mother . `` neil , come on now , i do n't -- i do n't wan na read anything serious today . all right , i 'm already depressed about dru . `` but her defense attorney might decide to make my relationship with carmen seem like something more intimate . `` what do you mean , `` more intimate ? `` that 's stupid ! we should fire him and get a new attorney if he 's gon na do that . neil : hey , hey , you 're talking too loud . devon : i do n't care ! neil : read . devon : `` it could create sympathy for mom . he 's still only considering it , but i wanted you to know ahead of time , just in case . `` you know what ? to hell with carmen mesta ! [ scene_break ] [ devon gets on the elevator with carmen ] devon : ms. mesta ? ms. mesta ? look ... dru is not an evil person , all right ? she made some mistakes . please give her a second chance . carmen : i 'm not gon na talk to you . devon : please . what ? carmen : i 'm not going to -- devon : here , just write it down , all right ? whatever you 're saying . devon : `` no way in hell . `` carmen ... come on now . just talk to me for a minute , all right ? just a little bit , please ? carmen : no . devon : i just wan na talk . carmen : no , forget it ! devon : what ? five minutes of your time . that 's all i want . all right , i wan na explain dru 's point of view and how sorry she is . five minutes ! really ? carmen ! [ carmen bumps the mail cart in the elevator and she drops the envelop that michael gave her of the her background check . carmen gets off the elevator and devon picks up the envelope that says carmen mesta ] devon : gosh ! [ scene_break ] neil : i 'm gon na run this stuff over to the dry cleaners . dru : baby , i have n't seen the kids all day . have you seen devon or lily ? neil : yeah , actually , i ran into devon at the coffeehouse . um , he was upset . dru : because ? neil : we were talking about your trial . dru : oh , right . neil : michael explained that in order to evoke sympathy from a jury , he might bring up my relationship with carmen . dru : emphasize ? neil : try to make more of it than it actually was . dru : oh , wait a minute . like you all had some romantic tryst ? neil : he might imply that , yeah . dru : what , like you all were actually lovers ? neil : now hold on . he ca n't go that far because it is n't true . dru : okay . can you imagine the impact that 's gon na have on our kids ? neil : as your attorney , michael can advise you of his strategy , but you can veto it . dru : not if it means me staying out of jail . neil : dru , i am so sorry . dru : that woman deserves to die . [ scene_break ] jack : i 've wired the money to carmen 's account so she should be reporting for duty in hong kong pretty soon . no , i do n't trust her either . but you know what ? if this money does not keep her mouth shut about my secretly owning jabot , we 'll find another way to keep her mouth shut . [ scene_break ] lily : oh , what 's the matter carmen ? you 're afraid to answer your phone ? well , you should be , you [ scene_break ] [ brad is at by carmen 's apartment door and sees devon coming and goes hide in the corner , devon knocks on her door ] devon : carmen ? carmen ! carmen ! devon : carmen ! [ next_on ] victor : i may have trusted jack abbott a little bit too much . ai n't gon na happen twice . jack : i 'm trying to be diplomatic here , carmen , but my patience is wearing thin . neil : yesterday , this place was a dump and today , we got aaron neville coming !	the process server goes to the winters ' home first where he serves devon and lily . while lily is on the phone talking to daniel about being served subpoenas , he too is given papers at work . sharon reads her papers , not quite understanding why she is being called in , as she did n't see anything go on between the two women . brad and victoria are in the office and not pleased that carmen has dragged them into her private hell . brad knows that the publicity from this is going to be hard to deal with . he also hates the fact that the second that he hits the stand as ' brad carleton ' , he will be lying and perjuring himself . brad ad victoria also find it interesting that the person they hired to take care of the company 's appearance to the public is causing a public affairs issue all on her own . jack and sharon are talking about the case when the process server serves jack next . `` you know sharon , i really think that it would be best for all of us if miss carmen mesta were to just disappear ! `` michael and dru get into it . he wants her to start acting calmer and not have her emotional outbursts where the children or anyone else in the public can see or hear her . `` how many times you got ta tell me that ? `` he feels that he has to keep repeating himself with her as she never listened to this advice before . he and neil go into the hall and michael tells neil that he may have to get the man on the stand and dig around about neil 's relationship with carmen . he will not do it . the more that he makes a connection with carmen , the more it will hurt his family . michael sees that this could generate sympathy for dru and get her off . carmen tells will that she has been thinking of suing newman michael goes to carmen at work and delivers the dirt . he knows what happened at her last job . she seems to have a habit of getting involved with married men , the executive type . she says that she never had an affair with neil but michael does n't care what she says . `` it seems that you left that job with a tidy little award before you hit genoa city carmen goes to victoria . she tells the woman that she can make all this bad press go away . `` i ca n't testify if i 'm out of the country . `` she names her price and victoria agrees to it . jack is thrilled that carmen is on her to hong kong . he has wired her money to her . in carmen 's haste to get away from devon , she knocks over his cart and drops her things . she leaves behind the envelope with the damning evidence that michael gave her . devon inspects it . he to her suite , shouting for her . brad is inside . he hears devon but does n't move from his spot behind carmen 's door .
michael : hey . they found victoria . fell and hit her in the head , knocked her out . lauren : oh , my god ! is the baby okay ? nick : he did n't say . man : caucasian female , early 30s , unconscious , no response to pain . bp 100/90 , pulse , 82 . she 's pregnant . woman : let 's go . nick : mom . dad . nikki : nicholas ! she has n't woken up yet . she has n't woken up yet . victor : now that she 's here , she 's in good hands . j.t . : i 'm gon na go see her . nick : okay . michael : is there anything we can do ? victor : no . nikki : no . no . nothing . nick : all right , what -- what about the baby ? nikki : i 'm just worried about victoria right now . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) sharon : jack ? oh , my gosh , jack , it 's you ! jack : hey , there 's the voice i 've been longing to hear . sharon : where are you ? jack : i 'm down at the e.r . sharon : are you okay ? jack : oh , a few bumps and bruises . i - i 'm just so happy to be breathing clean air , without the methane . they 're checking me out in case i have a concussion , but i do n't even have a headache right now . how 's noah ? sharon : um , he 's , uh , he 's coming out of the anesthesia . jack : i can not believe he was trapped down there . that poor kid had to be so scared . sharon : is there anyone else that 's hurt ? jack : yeah , a couple of the construction workers were hurt pretty badly . adrian korbel had something nasty embedded in his leg . victoria -- i mean , they were both on the chopper with me -- she got here . when she arrived , she was unconscious . sharon : what about the baby ? jack : honey , i just do n't know . woman : all right , i 'll need for you to get off the phone now so the doctor can examine you , senator . jack : sharon , listen to me . stay right where you are . being with noah is where you need to be , okay ? i 'll be up there as soon as i can . sharon : hey . hey , baby . it 's okay . noah : i 'm in the hospital ? but ... i was hurt in the parking garage . sharon : yeah . and you had an operation , but all you need to do right now is rest , okay ? noah : who else got hurt ? you said victoria ? sharon : well ... just a little bit . she 'll be fine . everyone 's gon na be fine . [ scene_break ] doctor : i need mag sulfate . we need to get her to a fetal monitor , stat . prepare for an ultrasound in exam room four . adrian : ow ! ow ! ow ! oh ! do you know anything about victoria newman ? she was on the same medevac as me . woman : i 'm sure they 're taking good care of her . that 's a nasty piece of metal you 've acquired . adrian : yeah . woman : schedule the o.r . adrian : oh , let my girlfriend know . she was on the next medevac with her father , brad carlton . [ scene_break ] neil : and brad carlton , that 's `` c - a - r - l - t - o - n . `` um , senator abbott , mr. korbel , and ms. newman have all be medevaced to genoa city hospital . woman : uh , can you give us any information on their condition ? neil : no , i ca n't do that . not at this time . i 'm sorry . woman : mr. winters ? neil : yeah , uh -- you know , i 'll update you if i have anything else . um , that 's all for now . thank you very much . appreciate it . karen : excuse me . do you need a hand ? neil : i would love a hand . karen : okay , well , just tell me what you need . 'cause i 'm -- i 'm here to help . neil : i could use it . a lot of people could right now . [ scene_break ] victor : are you taking my daughter for a c.a.t . scan ? doctor : we 're making sure she 's stable , mr. newman . j.t . : when will she come to ? doctor : i have no way of knowing that . nikki : what about the baby ? doctor : we have a fetal monitor in place , and we 're getting ready to do an ultrasound . j.t . : yeah , but the baby 's all right ? doctor : uh , we 're doing tests to ascertain that right now . we , uh , have heard the fetal heart beat . victor : i 'm very happy to hear the news about the baby . what can you tell us about our daughter ? [ scene_break ] brad : all right , listen , i need to know about a woman who came in on the first medevac . she was unconscious . her name is victoria newman . she 's pregnant . i need to know how she and the baby are doing . man : your eyes are very irritated , mr. carlton . there might still be debris in there , toxins -- brad : yeah , i know my eyes are irritated . nurse , can you can you just find out , please ? colleen : dad -- dad , please , i 'll go find out , okay ? please , can you just cooperate with them , please ? brad : you 'll get back to me right away ? colleen : yeah , i will . brad : all right . i have my cell phone . colleen : okay . brad : check on adrian . i know you want to . go ahead . colleen : hey , nurse ? can you take care of him , please ? thank you . [ scene_break ] michael : and noah just woke up from surgery . and , uh , we were with nicholas when they brought victoria in . gloria : oh , yeah ? how 's she doing ? michael : well , she was unconscious then . now , i do n't know . how 's fenmore ? gloria : oh , he woke up , he gurgled , i gave him a bottle . he went right back to sleep . michael : i 'll tell lauren . uh , we should be home ... fairly soon . gloria : fen and i are fine . do n't you worry . michael : all right . michael : gloria and fenmore are fine . lauren : oh , good . i was just telling noah here how brave he was down there . noah : i was ? lauren : yeah , you were . i was scared and you held my hand . sharon : wow . noah : i do n't remember . my head feels funny . sharon : well , that 's because of the anesthesia they gave you during the surgery . but that 'll wear off . does anything hurt ? noah : when i take a deep breath . sharon : that 's because you broke a couple of ribs or you cracked 'em . michael : try and take little breaths . that should help . noah : why did i have surgery ? sharon : well , the doctor had to remove your spleen . lauren : do you know what that is ? it 's a little organ that 's right here . noah : what does the spleen do ? sharon : um , well , it helps fight infection , but , you know , you 're gon na be okay without one . noah : i 'm kinda tired . sharon : all right . okay . you just rest for awhile . all right ? um ... you know , they brought jack in , and i 'd really like to go down and visit him . lauren : oh . michael : we 'll stay with noah . sharon : okay . will you -- will you tell him that i 'll be right back if he wakes up ? michael : sure . lauren : sure . sharon : thank you . thank you . michael : sure . lauren : what if it were fen lying in there ? michael : oh , well , that would be impossible . i plan on keeping fenmore locked in his room with no sharp objects until he 's around , what , 30 or so ? we 'll have a full surgical team outside the door around the clock , just in case . hm ? lauren : i ca n't even imagine what victor and nikki are going through . i 'll tell you one thing . that is one amazing kid . [ scene_break ] sharon : leaving you there was the hardest thing i 've ever had to do . jack : i knew i would find my way back to you . i knew it . sharon : you almost did n't , you know ? and victor -- jack : yeah . yeah , who 'd have figured he 'd find me under all that rubble ? oh , how 's victoria ? what 's the news ? sharon : i - i have n't heard any news . jack : we 'll go find out together . nurse , uh , i 'm gon na get the c.a.t . scan later , all right ? sharon : wait , jack , they need to check you out . jack : no , i 'll check me out . they can x - ray my brain later . sharon : i 'm worried about you . jack : i need to do this . i need to know how everyone else is doing . i need to see noah . i 'll get my c.a.t . scan later , i promise . [ scene_break ] adrian : mmm . they just gave me a second shot for the pain , so now it only hurts when i laugh . colleen : well , i promise not to say any funny stories . how ... long is that gon na be in your leg ? adrian : evidently there 's surgery in my near future . colleen : well , i always knew you were a man of steel . adrian : ( laughs ) i said do n't make me laugh . how 's your dad ? colleen : um , he 's worried about victoria . did you hear anything ? adrian : no . colleen : well , i promised i 'd go find out . um , did they say when you 're gon na go into surgery ? adrian : i do n't know . hey , do you have your , uh , cell phone ? colleen : yeah . yeah . adrian : good . take a -- take a picture . and make sure you get my leg in it . colleen : baby , what , you wan na save this for posterity ? adrian : yeah , it 's gon na make an awesome jacket photo for my book . `` written by professor adrian `` rebar man `` korbel . `` come on . colleen : there is something wrong with you . adrian : just take it . colleen : okay . [ scene_break ] doctor : there were some irregularities with the baby 's heartbeat . nikki : oh , my god ! doctor : but we hope that will resolve itself . ms. newman 's blood pressure does seem to be coming down . victor : would there be a good time for a c.a.t . scan ? doctor : well , it 's still too high for us to move her safely . high blood pressure in these situations could be quite dangerous . j.t . : because ? doctor : there 's a risk of seizures . j.t . : seizures ? what do you -- ? doctor : bringing down her blood pressure should alleviate that concern . victor : so in other words , the situation is improving ? doctor : i would call it stabilizing . victor : in other words , we do not know why she 's unconscious . do you have any idea when she 'll become conscious again ? sharon : nick ? jack : hey , nick . sharon : how 's victoria ? nick : oh , she 's unconscious . her blood pressure 's pretty high . the baby 's heartbeat is irregular . sharon : oh , gosh , i 'm so sorry . nick : she went in for a c.a.t . scan . they 'll know a lot more then . mom and dad are here . they went to get some coffee . they just could n't wait around . jack : yeah , that must be excruciating . nick : i 'm really glad you 're okay . jack : well , thanks . you ca n't keep a semi - good - depending - on- the- circumstances - but - trying- trying - to - be - better - guy down . nick : i still think it should 've been me that stayed . jack : remember , i forced you to go . and all 's well that ends well . nick : well , if ... victoria and noah and the baby -- if that ends well , then yes . sharon : then you 'll be able to breathe again . nick : and so will he . i 'm gon na go see my son . [ scene_break ] noah : where 's my mom ? michael : she went downstairs to see jack . noah : is he okay ? did he get hurt ? lauren : well , she said he 's okay . noah : can i have some water ? lauren : honey , can you -- i think its right there . michael : oh , okay . here you go . lauren : there you go , sweetie . noah : thanks . michael : be careful . you got it ? noah : where 's my dad ? lauren : well -- michael : hey ! lauren : hey ! nick : i must 've read your mind . my man ! man , i heard you were fierce down there . you took care of paul and maggie . lauren : and me . nick : and lauren . lauren : he was telling bad jokes , but ... michael : yeah , i heard there was one about ordering pizza . lauren : mm - hmm . noah : you 're okay , dad ? nick : i 'm great , now that i 'm with you . and your mom told me to tell you she 's gon na be up here in , like , five minutes . noah : okay . nick : how you feeling ? you still in some pain ? noah : kinda . lauren : you know , the nurse said that , uh , if he woke up in pain that she would give him something . so why do n't i go find her ? nick : okay . thank you . lauren : sure . noah : do you have a spleen ? nick : do i have a spleen ? yeah , but it 's not impressive . noah : i do n't . michael : oh , well , what good has it done him , right ? i do n't have a kidney . it 's all hollow back there . i 'm doing great , right ? nick : well ... [ scene_break ] neil : oh , man . karen : neil , can i get you anything ? neil : no , no , no , no , thanks . karen : come on . coffee ? tea ? a hot meal ? something ? neil : no , karen . thank you . appreciate it . it 's just hard . karen : yeah . neil : not knowing how anyone is . i mean , victoria . karen : well , look , why do n't we just call victor ? neil : oh , karen , i know the man . if he had anything to tell me , he would 've called me . karen : okay , why do n't you go upstairs and get some rest then ? neil : i ca n't . i ca n't . karen : why , neil ? neil : i ca n't , karen . karen : why ? neil : look around you . i ca n't . karen : i ca n't handle this ? come on , the press is my forte . do n't forget . neil : i do n't question your abilities for a second . karen : well , then go . take me up on my offer . because this is why i drove out here . you 're not gon na go , are you ? neil : i wan na wait until i hear how victoria 's doing . [ scene_break ] nikki : doctor ? doctor : the baby 's heartbeat has stabilized . nikki : oh , thank god . victor : what about my daughter 's blood pressure ? doctor : heading back to the normal zone . mag sulfate tends to work very quickly . and it looks like it 's doing the trick . j.t . : but she 's still unconscious ? doctor : yes . i will need permission to take her for a c.a.t . scan . victor : you have it . nikki : anything . any -- anything that she needs , just please -- please take care of her . make sure that our daughter comes back to us , please . doctor : excuse me . [ scene_break ] karen : all right , the , uh , decaf is for you . neil : decaf , huh ? thanks . but i 'm not gon na be able to sleep . karen : neil , you could try . neil : yeah , i could , could n't i ? but you know what would happen ? i 'd just lie awake , staring at the ceiling , worrying . ever since this damn building collapsed , i ... all i 've been thinking about is bad things that could 've happened to people that i love . i mean , for instance , devon -- he -- he would 've been up here , but instead he has class . lauren wanted lily 's input on some displays at fenmore 's . it 's highly likely they could 've been up here . karen : i know . but they were n't . neil : why is it when -- when there 's a tragedy or a disaster , we tend to personalize and think , `` what if that happened to my family ? `` karen : well , everyone does that . neil : you know , karen , ever since my wife 's accident , if my kids are running behind , ten minutes late , what do i do ? i 'm ready to start phoning the local police , all the hospitals . karen : yeah , i - i had some ... dark memories of my own on the way up here . neil : what do you mean ? karen : some other time . neil : you know you can talk to me , right ? karen : i know . i know . i 'm -- i 'm learning that . neil : i 'm glad you 're here . [ scene_break ] maggie : well ... back from our trip to the scene -- not to mention serene -- clear springs . paul : yeah . i hate those boring vacations . maggie : well , paul , i do n't know about you , but i think this was enough to turn me into a homebody . paul : ( laughs ) maggie : at least for tonight . paul : oh ... i could n't have said it better myself . maggie : hey , how about that kid noah ? he rocked , did n't he ? maggie : what ? paul : i wan na ask you a question . maggie : okay . paul : have you ever thought about it ? maggie : what ? paul : you know ... having kids ? maggie : right at this particular moment ? paul : ( chuckles ) maggie : ( laughs ) paul : or in general . maggie : i think ... right at this particular moment , i could be talked into practice . paul : boo - boo . maggie : is it gon na be okay ? paul : i think so . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . it 's sharon . brad : hey . sharon : jack told me your eyes were damaged in the explosion . brad : uh , not permanently . sharon : so you 're okay ? brad : yeah , i 'm okay . sharon : i 'll let you rest then . brad : wait , sharon ? have you heard anything about victoria and the baby ? sharon : the minute i get any news , i 'll let you know . brad : thanks . sharon : you 're sure you 're okay ? no -- no permanent damage or anything ? brad : no . but i 'd give both eyes if it meant the baby would be okay . sharon : i know you would . [ scene_break ] nikki : i love you , baby . nikki : sweet pea . nikki : i love you . we 'll see you very soon , okay ? j.t . : hey , hold on a second . hey ... victoria , i know you can hear me . i love you . and i 'm gon na be right here by your side waiting for you , okay ? i 'm going with you . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey ! guess who 's here ? jack : hey , buddy . noah : jack . hey . are you okay ? sharon : he , uh , he -- he hurt his ribs . noah : i cracked them , and they took out my spleen . jack : well , it sounds like you had too much adventure . noah : i was afraid you were ... jack : what , do you really think some cement and dirt was gon na stop me ? noah : nah . jack : did n't stop you either , did it ? noah : i ca n't even remember when it happened . it was so dark . and the air was filled with stuff . i had a hard time breathing . sharon : well , i do n't want you to tire yourself out , okay , sweetie ? noah : were you scared ? jack : yeah . yeah , i was scared big - time . but you know what ? when you 're in a scary situation , it 's a pretty normal reaction . noah : i was scared , too . jack : you know what , though ? and here 's the heroic part , i have it on very good authority that when you were scared , and when you could n't breathe , you were busy helping other people get through it . sharon : lauren told him . noah : she said i held her hand . and she was scared , too . jack : hey , do n't underestimate what you did . it 's the little things , like telling a funny story , or holding a hand that really makes a difference . and i 'm very , very proud of you . noah : you were scared , too , mom ? sharon : mm - hmm . but jack and your dad distracted me . and you know what your dad said ? he told me that in ancient times the doctors used to punch their patients so they would forget about the pain . noah : like hit - therapy ? sharon : ( laughs ) jack : you like that , huh ? noah : yeah . jack : your tooth hurt ? wham ! noah : oh ! ow ! jack : how 's the tooth feel now ? noah : oh , no more joking . jack : i promise i will never tell a joke again the rest of my life . sharon : oh , that 's the biggest whopper of a lie i ever heard . hey , you know what ? jack , um ... jack really helped out your dad and me . he saved our lives . jack : oh , i do n't know if i 'd go that far . sharon : oh , come on . you saved our lives . jack held the beam so your dad and i could get out . and he stayed behind . noah : you did that ? jack : i drew the short straw . someone was n't gon na make it through that opening . it just happened to be me . noah : that 's when you got scared ? jack : yeah . yeah , when i was alone , it got pretty tough . time just stood still . every minute that i was waiting for someone to come help me seemed like an hour . and all i could think about ... was getting back to you and your mom and everybody i love . in fact , it was ... thinking about seeing you again that really got me through everything . i 'm not sure i would 've made it otherwise . [ scene_break ] lauren : it was horrible down there . i was absolutely paralyzed . my heart was beating so fast i thought it was gon na burst out of my chest . i knew i was having a panic attack . michael : it 's so upsetting i was n't there with you . gloria : honey , it 's true . you were n't with her . but , lauren , at least you were n't alone . lauren : no , i was n't alone , but the silence was ... it was deafening . i mean , the only sound i could hear was my own heart beating and that horrible noise of the building shifting . michael : it 's over now . it 's over now . lauren : no . there were no sirens . i mean , there were no cranes . i ... i did n't know if they were gon na be able to rescue us . i did n't even know if they were gon na be able to find us . i just ... i thought i was gon na die . and i thank god for paul . honestly . because if it were n't for him calming me down , i - i think i would 've lost it . and i would 've started screaming . and -- and ... i do n't think i would 've be able to stop . michael : it 's okay . it 's okay . [ scene_break ] paul : talking to lauren , uh , you know , it really helped me as much ... as much as it helped her . maggie : well ... i do n't see why . she was having a panic attack . you were n't . paul : no , but she 's had problems with that before . panic attacks , you know ? i recognized the signs . maggie : yeah , you two seem very close . paul : well , i care about her . i guess i always will . maggie : most divorces are n't that amicable . paul : ( laughs ) you know , in emergency situations , your training kicks in . when i was a kid , my dad used to have disaster drills at home . maggie : oh , yeah ? paul : once a cop , you know ? maggie : mr . prepared ? paul : well ... it 's different , though , when you 're with people you care about . the personal part -- colors everything , you begin to second - guess yourself . maggie : yeah . i know that feeling . you ca n't keep emotion out of it , even though you 've been trained to . it 's just that voice inside your head ... second - guessing every decision you make . it keeps whispering , can you handle it ? can you get them all through this ? paul : and you think i wonder if they 're gon na die down there . and if they do ... if it 's because of ... the decision you made . [ scene_break ] adrian : when the structure first collapsed , i was knocked out , and i came to in total darkness . i knew my eyes were open , but i could n't see anything . it was just pitch black . i started calling for victoria and then , you know , when she did n't answer , i just started digging . i did n't know where i was digging to , or what i was digging for -- light , air , something . colleen : i ca n't even imagine . adrian : and then , uh , somehow she managed to get a light on , and i caught just a sliver of it and started digging towards her . you ca n't understand the power of simple human contact until you do n't have it . and before we found each other , there was ... nothing but ... just inky , infinite silence . [ scene_break ] nick : i was practically jumping out of my skin , from the adrenaline . because jack and i knew that we both could n't leave . one of us had to stay back and hold up the debris so ... so the other two could get out . i wanted to stay . jack wanted to stay . so we drew straws and his came up short . i hated leaving him there , but ... i had to . and you know , the whole time , i was n't even worried about victoria . i just assumed she was in the museum . j.t . : yeah . i thought i was doing the right thing by helping adrian and ... sending victoria ahead . if i just would 've ... had her stay with me , she would n't have gotten hurt . why did i do that ? how the hell did i do that ? victor : i mean , all i was concerned with was getting to victoria . so i thought i was heading in the right direction . i turned a corner , looked down , and i see a body in the rubble . and i thought for a moment it might be professor korbel 's body , and that victoria might be nearby . so i went down there to check it out , turn over the body , it turns out to be jack abbott . nikki : when you saw that it was jack , why did n't you alert someone else to rescue him ? i mean , those few seconds could 've made all the difference for victoria . victor : i considered that . but i can not possibly leave jack abbott to his own devices . i mean , i may not be fond of that man , but i ca n't let him just die . i could n't live with myself . [ scene_break ] gloria : here 's the handsome fen who got so big . he loves his little starts . michael : there he is . he missed his mommy . gloria : and watch how he can feed himself . there you go . there you go , honey . michael : look at our brilliant son . gloria : look , look , look . fen : ( babbles ) gloria : up the nose ! michael : ( laughs ) lauren : i would 've missed this . [ scene_break ] maggie : do you ever just get , um ... overwhelmed by it all ? paul : what , life ? maggie : yeah . but ... this life . sometimes , um ... it 's hard for me to leave it at the door . we see more bad stuff in a week than most people see in their whole lives . paul : yeah , i know . you just ca n't dwell on it . maggie : i 'm really grateful for you . i 'm really grateful that you get me . i 'm really grateful not to be breathing in dust and smoke . paul : ( laughs ) so let me get this straight , you 're really grateful ? maggie : you know , you may never get such a heartfelt confession from me ever , ever again . i 'd soak it in . paul : i am . paul : i am . [ scene_break ] jack : i have n't had a chance yet to thank you for saving my life . victor : i acted on instinct . sharon : i 'm grateful , too , victor . thank you . victor : i understand that you did everything to save my son , so i guess we call it even . doctor : excuse me , mr. newman ? victor : yes , doctor ? doctor : the ct scan shows no sign of brain damage or bleeding . nikki : well , then why is she still in a coma ? doctor : one possibility is d.a.i. -- diffuse axonal injury . there might be damage to the microscopic fibers in the brain . victor : that would show up on a test ? doctor : if they exist , it 's possible that they 're so small they ca n't be detected by a c.t . or an mri . nikki : so what -- what now ? what do we do now ? doctor : we keep a close watch for any brain swelling or cranial pressure . j.t . : so that 's it ? doctor : we have every reason to be hopeful . her vitals are fine , her blood pressure is holding , and the baby is fine , too . excuse me . victor : thank you , doctor . ( sighs ) i guess we wait . nikki : and pray . victor : yeah . nikki : we pray . [ scene_break ] karen : so then the canoe tips over ... neil : right . karen : and we 're scrambling like hell , trying to get to the shoreline . we do n't know whether to lay down and just swim or stand up and beat a track there , and the moose is flailing all over the place , splashing water everywhere , stomping his feet -- neil : that 's great . that 's a great story . i 'll bet you were n't laughing then , though . karen : no . no . i was not laughing then . neil : so any more wilderness trips ? ? karen : yeah . i love it . i absolutely love it . neil : karen , you know what i think ? i think you just told me that -- that whole moose story just to get my mind off things . karen : you think so ? neil : thanks . i appreciate it . ( cell phone ringing ) karen : is that your cell ? neil : yeah . it sure is . excuse me . it 's victor . yes , victor , how 's it going ? how 's your daughter doing ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hi . um , can i sit with her ? woman : are you family ? j.t . : yeah , i 'm her fiancé . woman : i 'm sorry , only family . j.t . : i - i realize that , but we 're -- we 're getting married . woman : no exceptions . i 'm sorry . j.t . : all right , well ... can you play this for her , please ? it 's a song she loves . woman : you 'll have to speak to the doctor first . and to her family . [ next_on ] jill : i know what you did . and i will damn well never let people forget it . cane : was that the moment that i sealed victoria 's fate ? victor : what kind of a hero am i if i ca n't save my own daughter ?	mostly everyone is back in genoa city . colleen is with adrian , who tells her to take a picture of his injured leg for his book . jack is glad to see sharon and thanks victor for saving his life . they seem to call a truce . he tells noah that he is a hero for making lauren feel better . neil and karen are still in clear springs dealing with the aftermath of the accident . lauren tells michael that she could n't have gotten through this without paul . meanwhile paul tells maggie that lauren helped him too . brad has damage to his eyes . he tells sharon he 'd give up his sight if it meant that victoria 's baby will be okay . victoria 's baby is okay , but is n't out of the woods yet . jt blames himself for victoria being hurt and is upset when he is n't allowed to see her , because he is n't family .
( music continues ) sharon : hi . ( chuckles ) oh , no , do n't stop . do n't stop . it was good . noah : ( sighs ) no . ( chuckles ) sharon : come on . i can tell faith likes it . and i hear such good things about your performance at daniel 's . noah : yeah , it 's no big deal . hey , um , uh , devon 's coming by . is it -- is it cool if we hang for a bit ? sharon : yeah . devon 's terrific . and maybe some of his drive will wear off on you . noah : oh . ( chuckles ) sharon : ( laughs ) noah : real subtle , mom . i know i got ta -- i got ta figure out a game plan soon . sharon : no , i mean , you will . i 'm -- i 'm -- i just -- i do n't mean to nag . noah : no worries . i 'm not abby . i 'm not gon na be suing you or anything ... again . i 'm kidding . i 'm kidding . sharon : you better be . noah : okay , i just hope abby knows what she 's doin ' goin ' up against grandpa . [ scene_break ] victor : well , have you seen your mother this morning ? nick : uh , i 'm actually outside her room now . i just have n't gone in yet . it 's not real easy seeing my mom in a place like this . victor : ( sighs ) you have n't told anyone , have you ? nick : no , you asked me not to , so i have n't told victoria , dad , but i 'm not comfortable with it . victor : no , but wait a minute . i want to talk to her myself , all right ? i want to break this to her in my own way . nick : how soon ? victor : today . i promise you , okay ? now you stick to your promise . tell your mother i 'll be by later , all right ? meggie : coffee for the road . what 's your schedule look like ? victor : ( sighs ) i 'm on the way to mediation . meggie : oh , well , i 'll look after everything around here , and i 'll make sure there 's a hot meal waiting for you when you get back . with so much going on , i - i do n't want you to worry about anything around here . victor : yeah , i appreciate that , meggie . meggie : well , how are you , victor , really ? did you get any sleep last night ? victor : no , not much . meggie : me , either . i feel just sick about what 's happened . victor : nikki 's been down this road before . she 'll be all right . she 'll be stronger than ever . and she 's not alone . meggie : no , she is n't . [ scene_break ] nikki : i woke up this morning , and for a split second , i forgot where i was . and then it all came crashing down on me . nick : mom , you just got ta hang in there , okay ? nikki : today is such an important day for our family . it 's a chance for victor and his two daughters to start to heal finally . at least , that 's what i 'm praying will happen , but ... i wo n't be there . ( sighs ) i am in a hell of my own making . nick : oh , mom , nobody blames you for anything . we just want you to get better . nikki : i can only imagine what victoria must think of me right now . nick : well , i 'm sure she 's gon na come by and see you as soon as the mediation is over . in the meantime , just know that we 're all behind you , all right ? let us be the strong ones for a change . nikki : i just do n't know why this is happening again . why do i have to go through this again ? nick : look , you 're in the perfect place to figure that out . i love you . we all love you , and we are here for you no matter what . do n't forget that , okay ? nikki : i love you , too , so much . ( sighs ) nick : you call me if you need anything ? nikki : oh , yeah , i - it 's five till . i - i have to go to group therapy . nick : okay , i 'll walk you there . nikki : okay . nick : love you . woman : your room will be right down the hall . nick : what the hell are you doing here ? have n't you caused enough trouble already ? deacon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] vance : baldwin . michael : ( sighs ) vance : i 'm surprised you 'd show . michael : why , because your winning is such a foregone conclusion ? vance : ( chuckles ) your words , counselor . michael : as a father , i understand the pain this family 's going through , something i know you do n't care about . the only thing that concerns you is how big your cut will be . vance : i 'm not the one who set this in motion . victor 's made a lot of enemies . it was only a matter of time before his own kids saw what everyone else in this town sees . michael : excuse me . vance : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ashley : compromise does not mean that you 've lost , abby . so do n't let your ego get in the way of resolving this , okay ? jack : abby will do the right thing . she has the courage of her convictions , right , kiddo ? victoria : ( quietly ) so , uh , are we on the same page ? tucker : ( quietly ) beauty of nature ? victoria : yeah . tucker : what 'd i tell you ? you deliver it , and we 'll talk . victoria : okay , sounds good . abby : hey , we should head over to the mediator 's office , right ? victoria : ( normal voice ) you know what ? you 're absolutely right . mm . abby : come on . victoria : let 's go . jack : hey , do we need to go over anything before you leave ? abby : no , vicki and i can handle this on our own . thanks , though . tucker : ( normal voice ) good luck , ladies . victoria : yeah , thanks . we 're gon na need it . jack : what ? ashley : you know what -- offering to help my daughter outfox her father . jack : that is going to happen whether you and i like it or not . might as well help our side with every advantage . ashley : the whole point of mediation is to move beyond that kind of thinking , jack . jack : you know what i 'm curious about ? what 's with you and victoria ? every time i see you two in the same room , you have your heads together . what 's going on there ? tucker : i was askin ' the lady if she wanted cream in her coffee . something else you want to say to me , jack ? jack : yeah , actually , there is . you did n't hire diane . what 's -- what 's the problem there ? tucker : i do n't have to explain my staffing decisions to you . jack : well , your decisions are now affecting my son . ashley : oh , you are such a hypocrite . there you are accusing tucker of trying to interfere with you and kyle , and you 're doing the same exact thing to victor and his children . you 're unbelievable . [ scene_break ] devon : what 's goin ' on , man ? how you doin ' ? noah : not much , man . how you doin ' ? devon : i 'm doin ' good . doin ' good . i ca n't complain . noah : that 's good . devon : you know ? hey , sharon . sharon : hey , devon . how are you ? devon : doin ' good . sharon : how 's it going working with malcolm ? devon : oh , it 's goin ' , uh , it 's goin ' really well . i 'm learning a ton about the photography business . noah : yeah , it 's not music . devon : no , no , it 's definitely not music , but , uh , a man 's got ta eat , right ? noah : true . sharon : yeah , he does . devon : ( chuckles ) noah : all right , well , we 'll be on the porch . devon : all right , it 's good to see you . sharon : you , too . devon : ( sighs ) sharon : who 's that ? that 's your brother . yeah . that 's your brother noah . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , before you go calling me a hypocrite ... tucker : hey , uh , this is between the two of you . i 'm gon na go make a call . ashley : okay . ( sighs ) i know better than anybody how pigheaded victor is . but it is not your right to try to turn my daughter against her father . jack : but she did n't need my help at all . she got there by herself a long time ago . ashley : you 're gon na stand there with a straight face and try to tell me that you did not fan the flames ? jack : ashley , listen . all i -- ashley : what you 're doing is destructive . you are hurting the very people that you claim to love . you do n't see that ? that family is already so divided that victor and nikki -- they had to elope . they could n't even have a family wedding . jack : ( stammers ) victor and nikki eloped ? ashley : yeah , last night . they went to vegas , and they had to come right back for this mediation . jack : wow , that had to kill nikki . getting married without her kids there ? [ scene_break ] abby : you do not need to repeat yourself 300 times . i know that i ca n't just freak out in there , but how about no surprises , okay ? victoria : abby , i am not trying to railroad you . we both want the same thing . we want to be free of dad . abby : okay , well , that might be true , but that does n't mean that we 're not using each other . victoria : all right , well , this may be one of those times when that 's not such a bad thing . let 's go . abby : ( sighs ) victoria : hello . vance : judge phelps , this is one of my clients victoria newman . victoria : good to meet you . judge phelps : thank you . likewise . victoria : uh , this is my sister abby newman . abby , this is judge phelps . he 'll be our mediator . judge phelps : miss newman . abby : hello . vance : ladies , if you 'd like to sit on either side of me . victoria : okay , great . vance : ( quietly ) victoria , same strategy we discussed ? victoria : ( quietly ) yeah , abby 's not thrilled , but she 's on board . judge phelps : mr. newman . victor : judge phelps . how do you do ? judge phelps : i do very well , thank you . victor : that 's nice . before we get started , would you mind if i talked to my daughter victoria alone ? vance : that 's not acceptable . judge phelps : it -- victor : it 's a very important matter . it 's personal . judge phelps : it 's all right . please . victor : thank you . victoria : ( normal voice ) all right , then . i will be back in a few minutes . excuse me . victoria : what ? victor : i hate to tell you this . your mother has been drinking . she 's in rehab . [ scene_break ] deacon : so , uh , is that all the paperwork ? woman : uh , yes . one of our intake counselors will be here shortly to get you acclimated . deacon : okay , uh , i just -- i want -- want to thank you for all your help . woman : no problem . deacon : all right . now , nick , i 'm sure a busy guy like you has got better things to do than hang around waitin ' to pick a fight . nick : i do n't know what your game is , dude , but you better stay the hell away from my family . deacon : ( sighs ) nick , i 'm a guy with a disease . i 'm just here to get better . nick : if i find out that you go anywhere near my mother , trust me -- nikki : nicholas , why are you still -- deacon ? nick : i thought you had group . nikki : i forgot something in my room . what the hell are you doing here ? i 'm not allowed visitors other than family . deacon : i 'm not -- i 'm not here as a visitor . nikki : what does that mean ? nick : apparently , he checked himself in . i 'm just trying to figure out what his angle is . deacon : i was trying to explain -- nick : are you telling me i 'm supposed to believe it 's just a coincidence that you 're in the exact same treatment center as my mother ? nikki : nicholas , come on . come on . come over here . come over here . you do n't have to interrogate him , all right ? it 's okay . i 'll deal with him . i can handle it . nick : mother , i 'm not leaving you anywhere near this loser . nikki : i am safe here . you let me deal with him . and please keep it to yourself that he 's here . nick : why would i do that ? nikki : because it will just make things easier for me , all right ? please , son . promise me . nick : all right , but you tell me if he does anything to you , and i mean , anything . nikki : i will . nikki : please tell me you did n't say anything about last night . deacon : nikki , i would never say anything about that . no matter what nick thinks , i - i swear to you , it 's just a fluke that we both wound up here . nikki : right . nikki : hey . deacon : nikki , if you 'd just let me explain , please ? nikki : no ! no . no . we are not doing this now . i have to get back to group . [ scene_break ] noah : a basement party ? devon : it was the safest place to be during a tornado , right ? noah : ( chuckles ) devon : where were you ? noah : i was in chicago at the soft pack concert . devon : oh , that 's a good band . noah : yeah . devon : were you there by yourself ? noah : no , i took this girl i met at daniel 's exhibit . devon : okay . yeah ? noah : dude , she ... ( laughs ) she went on all night about her ex . all night , yeah . devon : oh , really ? sheesh . talk about a waste of an extra ticket . noah : hey , look , hey , uh , check this out . ( playing `` fell for your smile `` ) singer : fell for your smile fell for your touch do n't like you talkin ' about him all that much wanted a girl who saw only me but you 're hung up on him my heart ai n't free . devon : that 's good . i like that . noah : yeah . devon : hey , if you do n't mind me sayin ' this , try it -- try it one more time , but , like , a little bit more edge . feel it . noah : fell for your smile . singer : fell for your touch . devon : yeah . yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . like that . i like that . noah : yeah ? yeah ? devon : yeah , that 's good . noah : all right , what if -- i could put , like , a , uh , like a little riff at the end . [ scene_break ] tucker : any word ? ashley : no . tucker : well , you look worried . ashley : i just hope that abby does n't let anybody influence her into doing something she does n't really want to do . i mean , she 's so unpredictable these days . like the way she accused you of messing around with diane . i mean , that came out of nowhere . tucker : let 's forget about that . abby already apologized . no harm , no foul . so how 'd you leave things with jack ? ashley : well , he can deny it all he wants . i know that he had a hand in this . do you know anything about that ? i mean , has he said anything to you ? tucker : now jack may work for me , but he does n't trust me . if he 's involved , i 'm the last person he 'd tell . ashley : okay , well , thanks . i appreciate your honesty . ( sighs ) oh , i 'm sorry . and your company . tucker : ( chuckles ) ashley : oh , this waiting is making me crazy . thanks for being here for me . [ scene_break ] victoria : rehab ? victor : yeah . victoria : when did this happen ? while you two were on your trip ? victor : no , we never made it to the airport . victoria : wait a minute . when did all of this start ? victor : ( sighs ) victoria : did she start drinking ... she lied about where she was the other night , and i do n't unders -- victor : i 'll explain -- i 'll explain -- no , let me explain the whole thing later on , all right ? victoria : i need to know where she is . i want to see her . victor : sweetheart , you ca n't see her now . the rehab center has very strict visiting hours . but i want you to come to your senses . let us drop all this nonsense now ... victoria : hold on a second . victor : for the sake of the family , okay ? victoria : okay , wait a minute . victor : we need to stick together . victoria : if you never made it to vegas , then when did she go into rehab , dad ? victor : last night . victoria : last night ? victor : yes . victoria : and you 're telling me this now ? victor : so ? victoria : minutes before we go into this mediation , you 're telling me this . do you think i 'm stupid ? victor : what are you saying ? victoria : how could you use my mother 's pain to try to gain some sort of strategic advantage over me ? this is reprehensible ! victor : how dare you suggest that ? do you not suggest that ? victoria : i 'm ashamed to be your daughter right now . ( clears throat ) vance : ( quietly ) what did he say to you ? victoria : ( sighs ) ( quietly ) i do n't want to discuss it . you stay strong , and do n't cave . do you hear me ? victor : thank you for your indulgence , your honor . judge phelps : not at all . well , if everyone 's ready , why do n't we begin ? victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] meggie : oh , jack . what can i do for you ? jack : i 'm here to see nikki . i understand she became `` mrs. mumbles `` again last night . meggie : you do n't know ? jack : know what ? meggie : well , she 's not here . she checked into rehab last night . jack : rehab ? meggie : yeah , at solidarity house . turns out she was drinking . none of us knew . ( timer dings ) meggie : uh , that 's my timer . excuse me just a second . i have something in the oven . jack : ( sighs ) oh , god . [ scene_break ] devon : that was good . i 've always wanted to learn . noah : yeah . nick : hey , guys . devon : hey . how you doin ' ? noah : hey . devon : play that one thing . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . sharon : hey , yourself . how 's your mom ? nick : she has a long road back . sharon : yeah , i 'm sure . nick : where 's faith ? sharon : well , i finally got her down for a nap , so she 's upstairs . nick : ( sighs ) sharon : can you hand me those spiders over there on the arm of the chair near the cobwebs ? nick : spiders . sharon : ( chuckles ) nick : it 's a heck of a request . sharon : ( chuckles ) there we go . nick : what 's with all the , uh , halloween stuff ? sharon : well , you know what ? i 've just -- i 've never had both my kids under the same roof , so i 'm just feeling kind of festive this year . nick : ( chuckles ) hey , how about noah with all that guitar and stuff ? sharon : oh , my gosh , nick , i 'm so proud of him . i mean , i know our son is an adult now , and it 's just ... seeing him come into his own and experiencing new things , i ... its powerful stuff . everything 's falling into place . nick : what , the , uh , decorations , or noah ? sharon : everything . [ scene_break ] vance : victor newman violated his duty as trustee helping himself to his daughters ' funds , at one point , paying his fine to the d.o.j . for questionable business practices . judge phelps : but according to your brief , your clients are asking that they be given control over their own trusts . vance : we want the principal in full , interest on monies withdrawn by mr. newman , as well as punitive damages commensurate with the psychological toll this case has taken on my clients . judge phelps : the sum total in your estimate being in the neighborhood of $ 3 billion . michael : ( sighs ) that 's some neighborhood . judge phelps : would either of your clients like to make a statement ? victoria : i am comfortable with what my attorney just said . judge phelps : miss newman ? abby : uh , me , too . judge phelps : very well . mr. baldwin ? michael : ( sighs ) i 'll dispense with the verbiage . you have our brief . what 's in these envelopes will speak for itself . it 's mr. newman 's final offer . victor : it 's a far better offer than the last one i made . time for you to come to your senses , okay ? abby : ( clears throat ) ( gasps ) whoa . uh , i 'm gon na need , um , i 'm gon na need , uh , to take a break . vance : i think a moment to go over this offer with my clients might be beneficial . abby : actually , i meant by myself . judge phelps : all right . all right . we can take five minutes . abby : okay , thank you . meggie : well , i see you 're making yourself right at home . jack : yeah , i noticed you 've done the same thing . so where is victor 's chef ? meggie : oh , family emergency . i told her she could take the day off . jack : you told her ? meggie : yeah . part of my responsibilities as nikki 's assistant is to make sure the house runs smoothly . and victor 's got his hands full with all -- all his children , so i - i just do n't think he should be bothered with the staff . jack : so why not just call the service , have them send someone else ? or is making soufflés part of your job description ? meggie : me making a soufflé ? ( chuckles ) that would be something . no , i just made myself some stew . i 'm assuming victor will eat in town or maybe at the rehab center . he has n't filled me in on his plans . jack : well , you appear to be very busy . i 'll be on my way . meggie : nice seeing you , jack . you take care . meggie : mm , mm , mm . [ scene_break ] vance : well , let 's keep talking while abby composes herself . michael : she might prefer to be here . vance : i know what my client wants . victor : i would n't be so sure , mr. abrams . judge phelps : we are here to come to an agreement that will keep this dispute out of court . miss newman is well within her rights to take a few minutes to consider the acceptability of the offer . victor : you gon na open the envelope ? victoria : ( sighs ) you really do n't get it , do you ? when i said this was n't about money , that was n't your cue to double the offer . it just confirms that i was right in joining abby in this lawsuit . victor : you 're taking it for granted that she 'll continue . you might be surprised . you might find yourself all on your own . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ashley : oh . abby , is it over ? abby : dad raised the offer , and you are not going to believe this number . ashley : what are you going to do ? abby : i do n't know . that 's why i 'm calling you . ashley : well , i 've known your father a very long time , and despite what people say , he never throws that kind of money around , honey , ever . abby : okay , you know , all i wanted was enough to start a career . this would be , like , ten times what i would need . ashley : kind of sounds like you 've made up your mind . abby : no , if i go against victoria -- ashley : abby , this is your fight . it 's not victoria 's . it 's not vance 's . it 's yours . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) abby : i got ta go . i 'll call you back . victoria : ( sighs ) okay , listen . i need to know . are you gon na accept dad 's offer ? [ scene_break ] devon : dude , come on . ( chuckles ) we have definitely got ta lay down some tracks , man . what do you say to that ? noah : no , man , that 's -- that 's your studio time . neil gave it to you for graduation . devon : you 're exactly right , which means i can do with it whatever i want , okay ? we have to do this . come on . noah : i mean ... ( sighs ) do n't you think we 're going a little overboard ? devon : not at all . noah , listen to me . you could really do something with your music , okay ? you 're more talented than you realize , and i 've been dying to produce something that 's for real , you know ? besides , what do you have to lose ? you know ? noah : yeah . devon : um , well , look , i got ta meet roxanne in town , but just , um , think about it . think about what i said and get back to me . noah : all right , i will . devon : okay ? noah : all right , man . devon : take it easy . noah : you , too . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : put it right here on the side . nick : do you have any more cats ? sharon : yeah , i have some more . nick : just make , like , a whole group of 'em ? noah : ooh , the place looks haunted . sharon : yeah , that 's the idea . nick : hey , you and devon were having a pretty intense discussion . noah : yeah , he likes my music . he thinks i should play around with it some more . but i really -- i ca n't do that on account of faith . nick : hmm , yeah . well , why do n't you just move into the tack house ? noah : sure . yeah . and you -- and you want me hangin ' around with a bunch of musicians , noisy , jammin ' at night ? nick : yeah , you 're right . i do n't want that . so why do n't you move in there by yourself ? then you can keep your own hours , come and go as you please . do whatever you want . noah : you 're offering me your place ? what would you do ? move out ? where -- where would you go ? nick : i could , uh -- sharon : well , nick could move into the guestroom here . i mean , just so that he could -- he could visit faith full - time . nick : yeah . [ scene_break ] [ nikki remembering ] nikki : i - i do n't -- i do n't know how i got here . i do n't remember anything . i 'm sorry . deacon : i 'm sorry . this is all my fault . i -- victor : you shut up . deacon : okay . nikki : ( moans ) victor : you 've been drinking . that 's how this happened . so come with me now . let 's go . nikki : ( sighs ) ( moans ) meggie : it 's all right . i 'll get it . you go . [ scene_break ] nikki : excuse me , um , i - i need to speak to mr. sharpe privately , if you do n't mind . thank you . nikki : why are you really here ? the truth this time . deacon : ( sighs ) the same reason you are . i mean , i saw myself goin ' down a path i swore i would never go down again . and when victor busted in on the two of us , i was as freaked out as you were . nikki : i seriously doubt that . what are you doing ? no , you ca n't be in here . deacon : no , nikki , listen to me . i know . i know . nikki : get out . deacon : i know . shh . i know . listen , i just -- i just want you to know that i know how you feel . nikki : no , you do n't . you could n't possibly . deacon : nikki , i hate myself . i have pushed away everyone who has ever given a damn about me . i feel people 's eyes on me , judging me , pitying me . nikki : enough . enough ! deacon : okay . all right . look , maybe it 's -- it 's not a bad thing that we 're both in here , right ? i mean , you know , maybe -- maybe it 's good , you know ? you 'll have a friend to lean on . nikki : you 're not my friend . you never were . [ scene_break ] abby : have you seen how much money dad is offering ? i mean , are n't you sick of all this fighting ? victoria : okay . let me just tell you about the trip that dad just laid on me . turns out that my mom 's been drinking again , and she 's in rehab . abby : what ? victoria : ( sighs ) abby : oh , my god , i 'm sorry . are -- are you -- is nikki okay ? victoria : no , actually . no . no , she 's not okay . but she has some people helping her right now . abby : i 'm sorry . when did this all happen ? victoria : it happened last night . but dad deliberately did n't tell me so he could use it as a bombshell to drop right before i went into that meeting . he knew how much it would upset me , abby , so he used it as a weapon to get his way . abby : that is terrible . victoria : yeah , it 's terrible . so just imagine how my mom must feel if she knew . ( sighs ) our dad can be such an ass sometimes . ( sighs ) so no , i 'm not gon na be seduced by a bunch of zeros . his strategy is so obvious . he wants to divide and conquer . abby : wait , so you think ... victoria : ( sighs ) abby : he 's trying to manipulate me , too ? victoria : all right , listen , abby . if money is all that you want out of this , that 's fine . you were the one with the guts to get the ball rolling in the first place , and i got ta give you a lot of credit for that . no matter what you decide , i 'm gon na support you . but listen to me . we 're finally united . we 're finally sisters . do n't let dad split us up now , okay ? victor : i am confident that abby will take the settlement that i 'm offering . vance : if it 's $ 3 billion . anything less is unacceptable . michael : oh , come on . this is outrageous . the -- the trust was structured to give my client access to capital when he saw fit . now mr. abrams keeps speaking of flagrant misuse of funds . where is your proof ? vance : hmm , i agree with you , counselor . we need more evidence . i ask that you compel mr. newman to turn over his books to me ... michael : ( scoffs ) vance : so -- so they can be analyzed by a forensic accountant . victor : hell will freeze over before that happens . judge phelps : gentlemen , until mr. newman 's daughters respond to his offer -- victoria : we 've made our decision . [ scene_break ] noah : what did i tell you ? just a matter of time before you two are back together . sharon : no , no . i did n't mean that i -- noah : ( chuckles ) yeah , sure . nick : you know , there would be some things we would need to work out , but it would be really great if i could see faith all the time . noah : all right . well , you guys can figure that out yourselves , but , i mean , the tack house , it -- it really does n't work for me . thank you for the offer , but if i 'm gon na move , it 's gon na be somewhere in town . nick : i get it , dude . that 's where your friends are . that 's where you should be . faith : ( cries ) sharon : oh . noah : i 'll get her . sharon : oh , thank you . nick : good boy . nick : it 's , uh , it 's definitely a little soon for us to be talking about moving in together . sharon : yeah , right . ( chuckles ) nick : you know , when i walked in today , i was kind of bummed about all the stuff going on with mom and dad . but seeing you -- it reminded me what family really means . sharon : well , i 'm glad you stopped by . you know , if you 're hungry -- nick : i should go . sharon : oh , well , i mean in that case -- nick : well , i - i am -- i am hungry . i co -- sharon : okay , well , i -- we 'll have lunch . ( chuckles ) nick : lunch . yeah , lunch . lunch sounds good . [ scene_break ] deacon : i do n't know how you can say that , nikki . nikki : we were never friends . we were drinking buddies . we gave each other a reason to be selfish . deacon : so what are you saying ? you do n't want me to stay here ? nikki : i 'm saying i do n't want your distraction . i need to be left alone . deacon : okay . if you , um , if you change your mind , if you ... i 'll be around the corner . nikki : i wo n't change my mind . but ... it 's nice to know that you 'll be there . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone alert chimes ) meggie : go get 'em , tiger . [ scene_break ] ashley : what did nikki have to say ? jack : i did n't see nikki . she 's in rehab . ashley : what ? is she drinking again ? jack : needless to say , she and victor never made it to vegas . i guess that 's the only part of this that is n't tragic . ashley : oh , my god . tucker : oh . i 'm sorry to hear she and her family are going through that . ashley : on top of everything else . you know , why is it that every woman victor loves , they -- they always end up in some kind of horrible tragedy ? jack : you actually want an answer to that question ? ashley : no , i actually do n't . ( sighs ) sorry . i think i just need to be alone for a minute . and i hope abby just accepts the settlement , and this whole thing will be behind us . excuse me . jack : ( quietly ) what settlement ? tucker : ( quietly ) well , abby called her mother all upset . ( sighs ) victor made the girls some huge offer , and she was worried about what to do . i guess i do n't have to tell you what advice ashley gave her . jack : so the whole thing is unraveling . tucker : if abby goes the peace - and - harmony route , there 's no need for daddy to start splittin ' off divisions to shore up his finances . jack : and there goes our bid for beauty of nature . [ scene_break ] victoria : i ca n't accept this . michael : ( sighs ) victor : what about you ? are you gon na let this shark you hired continue to brainwash you ? abby : no deal . i 'm so sorry , dad . victoria : ( sighs ) vance : we do , however , have a counterproposal . michael : we 're listening . vance : victoria and abby will drop their suit , ask for nothing more from either of their trust funds , in return for one thing -- beauty of nature . victor : how dare you ? [ next_on ] victor : beauty of nature is my company , and no one will get their hands on it ! hogan : that last drop you made was 10 g 's short . kevin : ow ! ( inhales sharply ) adam : you do n't know me anymore . there 's nothing for me here .	nikki is in rehab when nick comes to visit her . noah plays faith a tune on his guitar . victor promises to tell victoria about her mother being in rehab . meggie promises victor to be there for him . deacon checks into solidarity . victoria and abby 's hearing begins . jack confronts tucker about not hiring diane for his company . victor tells victoria that nikki is in rehab for drinking again . jack finds out about nikki being in rehab . abby and victoria refuse victor 's offer . victoria and abby ask for beauty of nature .
nick : there we go . phyllis : yeah . hey . nick : you did n't have to do that . victor : you 're welcome . i want to know more about how that film footage was disposed of . phyllis : ( sighs ) well , first we all held up scorecards as to who had the best attack on diane . victor : well , it seems that as of yet , malloy is not aware of that footage , but somebody obviously is . we 've got to find out who and what they 're after . nick : i still say it 's adam . phyllis : yeah , listen . he was the only one who was n't there . victor : mm . phyllis : he always wants the upper hand . always . always . i guess because he was n't you . ( footsteps approach ) avery : morning . ( sighs ) nick : morning . avery : victor , whenever you 're ready . victor : thank you , avery . uh , avery is filling me in on sharon 's defense , okay ? ( cell phone vibrates ) avery : excuse me . avery clark . adam : adam newman calling from the g.c.p.d . station , where i 'm having a lovely conversation with detective malloy , and i might be in need of some representation . avery : then you just wasted a call . was your other son always delusional ? adam 's being questioned by malloy and he just called me for legal assistance . unbelievable . nick : ( scoffs ) victor : i 'll be damned . nick : ( sighs ) victor : avery , kindly take a seat . i 'll be with your shortly , okay ? avery : nice to see you all . phyllis : so adam is being questioned by malloy . wow , what 's he gon na say to deflect the attention off of himself this time ? nick : that film could be changing hands as we speak . victor : yeah . [ scene_break ] ronan : it 's kind of a wuss move , is n't it ? calling a lawyer when we 're just having a chat here ? adam : look , ronan , you 've kept me on ice all night . no charges . so either pull something out of your hat , or you got ta let me go . ronan : ( chuckles ) trust me . i 'm weighing my options . but i 'm pulling for door number one . [ scene_break ] colin : i 'm glad you could make it . genevieve : last hurrah before they send you back to oz . my , my . all of those charges that you are facing now . go ahead , honey , let it out . tell me how frightened you are about being locked away in your cell , powerless , knowing full well that no one will ever give a damn about you again . colin : well ... ( clears throat ) i 'm not drawn and quartered just yet . but in order to mount a credible defense , i might need a few million of those items you took from me back . i 'd like 'em back now . [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) jill : ( sighs ) go on . give it your best shot . kay : i beg your pardon ? jill : colin is a piece of scum , and you called it the first day he got into town . and you want to throw an i - told - you - so celebration . well , here 's the guest of honor . party on . [ scene_break ] paul : so you ready ? i consider it my duty to hollywood to get you fed . otherwise , you forget to eat . nina : ( laughs ) paul : you got a lot goin ' on up there . nina : well , every writer needs a little bit of drama in her life to keep things sharp , but this is ridiculous . paul : ( laughs ) nina : really . paul : it is , too , is n't it ? nina : ( laughs ) ( footsteps approach ) nina : what ? ( gasps ) ( laughs ) oh , my god ! you 're back ! oh ! my baby 's back ! ( gasps ) ( laughs ) chance : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) jill : go ahead . say it . kay : nope . jill : oh , you know you want to . kay : not this time . jill : all right , colin 's no good . kay : well , you , uh , you cared for him , and he betrayed you . there 's nothing there to celebrate , is there ? jill : i was a sucker , okay ? you all told me exactly what he was , and did i believe it ? no . so a good friend would not sit there and simper at me . kay : i , um , i do n't simper . jill : well , evidently , you 're not a good friend either . kay : well , friends , uh , show , you know , um , sympathy , understanding . jill : you better lighten up or i will not tell you how i handcuffed the son of a bitch to the bed and bagged an international crime boss for the police . kay : handcuffed ? jill : handcuffed . kay : mm . ( chuckles ) oh . [ scene_break ] genevieve : several million items of yours ? where would i put them all ? you must be mistaken . colin : ( laughs ) i got to admit it . you 're more of a pistol than i ever gave you credit for . touché . i bow to your superior ability . but ... well , now i think it 's time that you cut the old man a - a bit of a break . genevieve : why would i do that ? colin : oh , auld lang syne . time goes by . champagne and opera on the sydney harbour . all those cruddy clubs you dragged me in and out of , bookkeeping in bed . you made accounting much sexier than it had a right to be . genevieve : when it was good , it was very , very good . and when it was bad , you tried to kill me . kinda hard to bounce back from that one , colin . colin : oh , what do we got here ? a selection of your latest limericks ? genevieve : oh , no , no . something so much more special than that . colin : you know , there 's some people might say that ... that that 's the key to the world . genevieve : or some people might say that it is the key to your codes and your accounts . and with it , i will put you behind bars for the rest of your life . [ scene_break ] nina : ( gasps ) chance : mm , okay , okay . nina : ( laughs ) chance : wow , that 's a tight grip for a little person . nina : yeah , well , if i could reach , i 'd smack you upside the head . months without a word from you , months . chance : mom , it goes with the job , okay ? nina : well , i know that , but i do n't have to like it . chance : the state department had reassigned me to a highly classified international case . the kingpin of the case was here in g.c . , and since i 'm a native son ... paul : the colin atkinson arrest . chance : yeah . the guy had some reach . he had a drug business from afghanistan all the way to australia . i got in last night for the arrest . nina : last night ? you were in last night ? chance : yeah , mom , y - yes . i had debriefing , and then i had to do a follow - up at the police station . it 's a nice , tight case , so now i am here . nina : so wait a minute . the g.c.p.d . made the arrest ? are you working with ronan ? chance : yeah . yeah , i am . nina : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : this drive that you took last night -- where and why ? adam : ( sighs ) second verse , same as the first . look , are there any charges in there somewhere ? some accusations ? or is this just a case of a lonely , friendless man who just needs someone to talk to ? ronan : so the desk clerk tells me that you were agitated when you came back to the club last night . adam : that 's right , ronan . i had a lot on my mind . ronan : and my phone in your possession . a boatload of murder suspects got a text from this phone last night . everybody made the hoedown but you . adam : yeah , obviously , it was a setup , because that phone showed up at my place late last night . ronan : is that what it was ? a setup ? adam : you know , my father came a - callin ' , and he , uh , he told me about this hoedown , as you put it , and i had no knowledge of these texts or a meeting until he told me about it . and then later , that 's when the phone showed up . for all i know , my father set it there . perhaps anyone did . but my money is on my pops , because that man would love to see me behind bars . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( quietly ) there 's no way that adam does n't have a copy of that footage . there 's no way . victor : mm . phyllis : and he can hand it to malloy at any time . nick : i 'm gon na talk to malloy , see if i can find out what adam 's told him so far . victor : son , i 'm not so sure you should do that . you 'll just arouse his suspicion , that 's all . nick : i can play this so ronan keeps his eyes on adam , not on the rest of us . victor : well , if you 'll excuse me . phyllis : yeah , your talk with avery . better you than me . victor : i 'm sorry to make you wait . avery : oh . ( sighs ) well , regarding sharon 's defense , i thought you would want to know ... ( sighs ) victor : there 's something more pressing i think you and i should discuss . i want you to reconsider representing adam . [ scene_break ] ronan : pointing the finger at your father again ? ( chuckles ) it 's a little late for that , is n't it ? i mean , especially since we 've confirmed it was diane 's handwriting in that journal . you know , the one that predicted you would do her harm . so we add in motive , a weak alibi , the harvard ring imprint on her arm -- and , well , yeah , your general lack of cooperation . adam : and yet you still do n't have enough to arrest me . ronan : that was before i found my phone in your room . adam : a petty theft that i did n't commit . you must be so very proud of yourself . ronan : hey , adam , it 's called impersonating an officer . eight counts of it , actually . i 'd say years in jail . adam : because i 'm a moron , and i would leave a phone that i stole out in plain sight in front of the man who i stole it from ? perhaps you did all this . maybe you orchestrated this -- whip up your suspects into a frenzy , get the killer to out himself ? ronan : too bad your call for legal help was a bust , huh ? it 's just not your day . [ scene_break ] avery : let 's say i represent adam , which i 'm not agreeing to . what 's the endgame ? victor : you try to find out what his attitude is towards sharon , and try to find out what he knows about diane 's murder investigation . avery : it would be an ethical sinkhole for me to take on adam while defending sharon , and my focus per your mandate is sharon 's defense . victor : you are under no obligation to either me or my son adam . avery : but it does n't hurt to talk to potential clients , as long as my focus stays on my current case . victor : it never hurts to talk . [ scene_break ] nina : so that 's the secret mission that you were on ? well , at least now i understand why you all had to keep it -- wait a minute . you all had to keep it quiet , including ronan ... which explains why he was so completely unwilling to tell me , you know , why he left the way he did , where he 's been . so he 's told you everything by now , right ? chance : no . no , he has n't , mom . nina : ( scoffs ) paul : you know , this is the part that i find really hard to understand . here you are -- two people working on the same case , and you do n't even talk about the transplant ? how he mysteriously disappeared from the hospital after you gave him half your liver without so much as a thank you ? chance : no , we 've -- we 've talked , but only about the case . nothing else . paul : hmm . well , given what he owes you , that shows amazing willpower on your part . nina : i do n't know how you do it . it makes me crazy every time i see him . chance : ronan ... does n't let personal issues get in the way of him doing his job . i 'll give him that . he wanted to score the arrest , and he did . nina : come to lunch with us . chance : ( sighs ) i wish i could , all right ? but , uh , mom , i ca n't . i have to , uh , i have to get down there and -- and be there for colin 's deportation case , so ... nina : is that now ? i - i would like to sit in on that . paul : what , for jill ? chance : uh , ronan will be there . nina : no , good . i - i want to see what you and ronan have accomplished together . [ scene_break ] jill : you should have seen the delivery boy 's face . mm , but the handcuffs worked . there he was , lying there practically spread - eagle waiting for the police to come get him . kay : he , uh , ever play his `` have mercy on me `` card ? jill : oh , yeah . he begged , and he pleaded , and he tried to play me again and again . anyway , he 's making his grand exit from genoa city and , uh , i want to go watch that . kay : hmm . jill : you comin ' with me ? kay : i would n't miss it . in fact , i have a few words i 'd like to say to mr. atkinson myself . [ scene_break ] colin : some things need to stay private . why do n't you burn that ? genevieve : burn it ? more ashes ? after what you 've done to my home , to an innocent woman ? oh , no , no . thank you , uh , i have learned my lesson . i 'm not gon na play with fire anymore . colin : no one needs to see that , love . genevieve : oh , but they do , love . they do . the authorities need it so that they learn how you made , laundered , and spent all your ill - gotten gains . your goose is cooked , right over that open flame you were in such a hurry to create . colin : but you see , they 're items that you took from me . now once i tell them that , you become the goose . genevieve : what a cruel lie , from the same man who tried to kill me . colin : where is it ? caymans ? swiss bank account ? genevieve : i have no idea what you 're talking about . uh , some of us have to work for a living . my money comes from jabot . you know , i 'm not that same working - class girl that you took advantage of all those years ago . colin : ( sighs ) genevieve , no one 's gon na buy that `` poor me `` act once i give them the lowdown on you . genevieve : how sweet , honey . you 're gon na have a hobby while you 're locked away in your hot , cement , little aussie jail cell . mm - hmm , you 're gon na be a busy bee . [ scene_break ] victor : yeah ? phyllis : ( sighs ) victor : what ? phyllis : if only you had chased adam out of town . victor : yeah . ( sighs ) hmm . if only ... i 'd done a number of things . you know , last night , i went to see him after i left the warehouse . and , you know , he 's a damn good liar . he 's a pathological liar . but when i told him about the text that all of us had received to meet at the warehouse , he seemed genuinely surprised . maybe we are focusing on the wrong person . phyllis : i do n't know if i agree with that . i mean , i do n't want to agree with it . victor : well , maybe malloy gathered us all together there , and now nicholas is playing into his hands . [ scene_break ] ronan : you can take this one to his cell . adam : `` this one , `` huh ? ronan : mm - hmm . adam : ( sighs ) nick : you were arrested ? adam : would you bail me out if i were , brother ? ronan : can i help you ? nick : we were right . adam was behind last night . ronan : ( scoffs ) i 'm not about to discuss my case with you . nick : do whatever you want . you can just listen . then you can thank me . but i have d.n.a . proof that adam is deep in this . ronan : what do you have ? nick : those pictures that you have of ashley and diane in the park -- one of them was mailed to ashley in this envelope . i had it tested , and here are the results . ronan : you ran it for prints and d.n.a . ? nick : yeah . there 's enough d.n.a . marker to prove there 's a match . look , adam has been messing with ashley this whole time , and last night , he moved on to everyone else . ronan : okay . why ? entertainment purposes ? nick : i 'm guessing to set someone else up to take the fall for a murder he committed . [ scene_break ] adam : you came . i 'm touched . avery : i did n't hear you out on the phone . i 'd like to rectify that now . adam : i remember once upon a time ... ( sighs ) back at the athletic club , i told you that i often need representation , and your response was basically , `` go to hell . `` and here you are . i guess it 's my lucky day . avery : in yet another holding room ? if that 's luck for you ... adam : so you 're gon na take me on as a client ? avery : convince me . adam : i 've done things . i know that . you know that . hell , the free world knows that . but what ronan is charging me for , what he 's inquiring about , i did n't do . he 's railroading me . i 'm being set up , and he 's talking serious time , and i 'm innocent . that 's your specialty . avery : mm . that must be terrifying for you to know you 're innocent and it does n't matter , to feel so out of control . cops , lawyers , judges , guards -- they have all the power . you have none . sitting in a cell alone thinking about your old life , your son , your daughter ... adam : are we talking about me ? or are we talking about sharon ? avery : i 'm talking about the innocent woman that you could save . adam : what does that have to do with the here and now ? okay . so you came here about sharon . and if you had to deal with slimy old me , well , them 's the breaks , huh ? did n't think you had it in you . i think i 'm in love . avery : i 'm flattered , really . but i was simply saying that i know what it 's like to watch the innocent languish . adam : let 's get to the horse trading , shall we ? what you bring to the table , what i bring to the table . avery : okay , you need support , someone who has your back , and of course , there 's something reassuring about the trust between client and attorney . confidentiality is key . adam : as i recall , once i pay my lawyer , everything i say is privileged information . avery : i 'll get ronan off your back , and then we can talk about other issues . [ scene_break ] nick : adam has already tortured ashley before , and he tried to frame my father for murder . he knows how to make other people take the fall . ronan : why am i just getting this now and not when it was delivered ? nick : for the obvious reason of self - protection . and now you know everything . ronan : this is useless , and you know it . no chain of evidence , no proof that you 're not trying to deflect suspicion from yourself . and after last night 's warehouse tea party ... nick : adam was behind that . why else would you have him here ? ronan : you 're just gon na keep on fishing , are n't you ? good luck with that . nick : adam gathered us all last night in your name . i mean , you said it was n't you , so who is it then ? ronan : and all you guys did was waste some time and some gas . it was a phone prank . but it was enough to get you running here , was n't it ? but this ... nick : that proves that you 're on the right track with adam . ronan : you keep saying that -- adam , adam , adam . adam 's not the only person i 'm looking at . thanks for stopping by . [ scene_break ] genevieve : oh , how wonderful . one of you to hold colin down , and the other one to kick him ? kay : oh , my god , you 're back ? nina : ( chuckles ) kay : oh , oh . well , it 's clear that i was the last one to know . chance : ( chuckles ) nina : i only just found out myself . kay : oh . jill : he 's been working on a very important case . kay : colin 's ? paul : chance has been working for months to bring him down . jill : and i 'm very grateful . nina : are you here to see colin ? genevieve : i think they had sort of a tag team planned . nina : oh . jill : actually , i want to see him alone . you can catch up with chance . nina : are you sure ? jill : yeah , i got this . nina : okay . kay : do n't you ever get tired of being a hero ? chance : this was not all me , not by a long shot . ronan was a big part of it ... and cane . kay : cane was involved also ? chance : yeah , well , and -- and grandma . kay : well , i heard what she did ... chance : ( chuckles ) kay : in vivid detail . [ scene_break ] colin : you look great . jill : ( chuckles ) and you look like a crime lord about to be booted across the world . colin : you know , i liked the handcuffs . it 's too bad we , uh , could n't have made better use of them . jill : are you flirting with me ? colin : you came here to see me . jill : i came here to see you in chains . i like you in chains . colin : that 's it ? one last look ? come on . what do you think 's gon na keep us apart ? this piddling cell ? bars ? a puddle of an ocean ? no . no , our love -- it burns bright . and i ca n't wait for the inevitable , uh , let 's - get - back - together party . jill : you 're gon na have a really , really long wait . [ scene_break ] genevieve : i have something that might help with your case . you know , colin rented the mansion before i did , and he left something behind -- a notebook , and i recognized it from when we lived together before . and although i admit it makes absolutely no sense to me , i do know that it 's very important to him , because if i ever went near it , he would yell at me . chance : well , that might be very important to the team then . colin : hey , slow down . it 's murder tryin ' to ... run in these things . [ scene_break ] avery : come on , malloy . how long are you gon na hold adam , and for what ? this is ridiculous . ronan : nick newman delivered proof that adam had a crime scene photo and was using it to harass a citizen . avery : from the civilian brother who hates him . yeah , that evidence is n't compromised . ronan : are we gon na have the `` siblings with a grudge `` conversation , huh ? yeah , you representing sharon . now adam . i 'm sure phyllis loves that . avery : interesting how you can get information on me , and come up empty on the jenkins case . perhaps you should stop dividing your energies . look , you ca n't hold adam on a phone that showed up at his door . ronan : and the fact that i had a warehouse full of suspects , and your new client was the only one missing . avery : if you had a party , would you invite adam newman ? you ca n't make an arrest . let him go . ronan : a phone , the warehouse ... it 's all tied to the murder . all i keep gettin ' is one lie after another . no one wants this crime solved . avery : okay , i get it . trust me . i 've seen it . they double - cross . they two- face . they -- they attack each other . and then they 're right there reaching out with a helping hand . ronan : yes , i know . its one twisted family , is n't it ? they can attack each other , but if you attack one of them ... avery : an outsider ? no , no . that 's not allowed . but you 're not an outsider , technically . ronan : and technically , neither are you . what , do you feel like you 're part of the gang here , huh ? the town 's filled with entitled liars . avery : ahh , you 're getting jaded , detective . you need to see things like i do . everybody lies sometimes . it does n't make 'em guilty . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( quietly ) okay , if adam was n't behind the screening ... let 's say he did n't kill diane , all right ? who did ? victor : i do n't know . there were a hell of a lot of people who loathed her , resented her . you even picked up a rock against her . phyllis : yeah . you had a rock in your hand , too . victor : but you must know that a man in my position does n't have to resort to such primitive tactics to remove an obstacle . phyllis : but this obstacle tried to take down your company and said horrible things about nikki in the press . victor : must have really irked you when you found out that diane jenkins was back in town and that she had slept with nicholas . hmm ? phyllis : i dropped my rock . victor : did you ? i 'll be damned . hmm . ( cell phone rings ) victor : sorry . i need to take this , okay ? 0 ( ring ) phyllis : excuse me . ( ring ) victor : nikki ? hi , sweetheart . where are you now ? [ scene_break ] chance : i 'll take it from here . genevieve : wait . you 'll need this . whatever it is , i certainly hope it helps . colin : ( sighs ) kay : i told you so . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : ronan ca n't hold you . you 're free to go . adam : this temp thing is workin ' out great . avery : well , we still have a few minutes of confidentiality , if you 'd like to say anything with impunity , no legal consequences whatsoever . adam : this is still about sharon , is n't it ? you ca n't let it go . avery : can you ? adam : you know that ... you know that thing you said that time about revenge and jealousy and me finding out about sharon and sam ? avery : those are powerful emotions . they 've led more than one person to murder . adam : it was n't murder , but it was just as bad . i 'll tell you about the memory card . [ scene_break ] nick : well , that was a bust . phyllis : oh . nick : ronan gave me nothing about adam or if he knew anything about the film . phyllis : your father does n't think adam 's behind it . i do n't know . maybe we were right the first time . maybe it 's just ronan trying to stir things up , flush out the killer . nick : mm . phyllis : did he bait you ? nick : yeah , a little . i mean , the guy 's kinda hard to read . phyllis : yeah . i like a challenge . excuse me . nick : you like a challenge ? wait . hold on . what is it you think you 're gon na get out of ronan that i did n't ? phyllis : really ? um , i 'll just tell you . i have skills that you do not possess with a man . nick : that 's true . victor : well , son , i 've got some good news . i just talked to your mother . she 's leaving rehab . nick : great . when 's her flight ? victor : yeah . nick : i 'll go pick her up . victor : no , you ca n't , because she is gon na take a trip before she comes home . nick : that does n't make any sense . victor : it does n't make any sense , but , um , whatever your mother wants to do , we accept . [ scene_break ] ronan : my nine little liars . ronan : the missing piece . ronan : ( scoffs ) someone other than adam is yanking my chain . ronan : `` there 's no place like home . `` `` there 's no place like home . `` [ next_on ] tucker : i need to know if that film changed things for us , the way i went after diane . cane : i should go . lily : why ? phyllis : we should n't be enemies when we could be so much more .	nina is thrilled when she sees chance and he tells her the details of how he , cane and ronan worked together to put colin behind bars . chance also tells nina that ronan still has n't told him why he left town so suddenly after his liver transplant . genevieve gives a small notebook to chance that contains the information to break the code of colin 's bank accounts . nina , katherine and jill are present at colin 's deportation hearing to support chance and watch colin get sent to an australian jail . ronan has questioned adam all night and most of the day and gets nothing from him . adam calls avery to be his lawyer . avery turns him down at first until victor makes her see that if she helps adam , he could give her information on sharon 's case or maybe tell her what he knows about diane 's murder . adam tells avery that he did n't send the text message to the rest of the murder suspects . he does n't want to go to jail for eight years for impersonating an officer . avery manages to persuade ronan that he has nothing to hold adam on , so he lets adam go . adam promises to tell avery what he did with the memory card that holds the information that could set sharon free .
billy : how you doin ' ? man : hey . ( cell phone rings ) billy : ( clears throat ) billy : what took you so long ? victoria : i do n't know what you 're talking about . billy : calling to check up on me . victoria : i was n't ! billy : people could get suspicious . victoria : of a wife calling her husband at work ? how normal is that ? billy : it gets a little abnormal when the wife is specifically calling for information to bring down the husband 's boss . victoria : well , the boss stole the company from the poor wife 's family . billy : o - okay , vick , i ca n't do this right now . victoria : fine . ( sighs ) would you meet me for lunch at the club , if that 's allowed ? billy : i will see you later . victoria : bye . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom ... ( sighs ) please do n't try to talk me out of this . nikki : you 're asking your husband to betray his brother . victoria : billy knows how important this is to me . nikki : i just worry about the damage it could cause to your marriage . victoria : well , you should worry about the damage that it will cause to jack . nikki : jack ? he deserves everything he 's got coming to him . [ scene_break ] jack : if those are the swanson contracts , leave them there . i - i - i want the latest figures on mitsukoshi sales , too -- exact numbers , not estimates . victor : first quarter , we did $ 1.3 million in sales , an 8 % increase over the previous year . second quarter , $ 1.55 million in sales . that 's a 4 % increase . those are exact figures , not estimates , okay ? [ scene_break ] heather : hey . paul : hi . heather : any idea why eden wanted to meet us here ? chris : no , my message just said it was important . heather : yeah , mine , too . paul : you know , maybe this is all getting too much for her . heather : mnh - mnh . does n't sound like eden . she 's tougher than that . paul : i do n't know . chris : oh , here she is . here she is . hi . paul : hi . eden : oh , good , good . you 're all here . heather : uh , what did you want to talk to us about ? eden : well , i think i 'm remembering more about the night ricky died . [ scene_break ] jack : well , you 'd make a great assistant . too bad i already have one . victor : this will never be your office , jack . jack : oh , this is my office . certainly feels like my office , looks like my office . maybe this 'll help you . this is my new business card . jack abbott , c.e.o . , newman enterprises . i 've asked connie to deliver your portrait and the rest of your bric - a - brac to your house . oh , that 's right , you do n't have a house . get the feeling lately somebody does n't like you ? victor : i 'm so glad that my misfortune makes you happy . but i 'm even more glad to know that your happiness will be short - lived . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) noah : mom ? you home ? mom ? ( keys jingling ) noah : mom ? mom , you home ? adam : sharon ? shar -- noah : what are you doing here ? adam : i 'm looking for your mother . noah : yeah , the way you called out her name kind of tipped me off . why are you looking for her ? i thought she cut you out of her life . adam : i came here to thank her . she sent flowers to chelsea and me , offering condolences for the loss of our baby . noah : yeah , i - i - i heard about that . i 'm sorry . adam : did you also hear that your sister caused it ? noah : it was an accident . adam : and accidents happen , right ? noah : look , we -- we all feel bad about what happened , but you ca n't -- adam : is your mother here ? noah : ( sighs ) no , but i 'll be glad to leave her a message . adam : i 'm sure you would . kid , you should have never come back to genoa city . why did you come back ? noah : let me ask you a question -- why do you hate your own family so much ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i thought that you seemed awfully quiet when i told you and dad how i planned to get newman enterprises back . nikki : honey , have you thought about what this could do to your marriage ? victoria : mostly , i thought about what nick said last night . i still ca n't believe he 's just gon na walk away . nikki : well , his priorities have shifted , and for good reason . i mean , sharon has never really been a very reliable parent , but lately -- victoria : yeah , i know . i understand he wants to focus on his family , which leaves getting dad 's company back to me . nikki : just make sure you do n't sacrifice your family in the process . victoria : billy and i are in a good place . nikki : honey , happiness is so fragile , it can slip through your fingers very easily . victoria : i 'm not gon na let that happen . nikki : i know what newman enterprises means to you , to all of us , but i also know what it 's cost us . [ scene_break ] jack : you think my happiness wo n't last long . does that mean you 're coming after me ? by all means , knock yourself out . i enjoy the challenge . victor : you misunderstand me , jack . i do n't intend to come after you , nor after the business . you can have the whole damn thing . i just came to tell you that it wo n't make you happy . jack : ( laughs ) are you all right ? this may be one of the aftereffects of your nasty head injuries ? victor : after the setbacks i 've suffered recently , i 've come to realize that none of us control a damn thing . jack : well , i understand how you 'd feel that way . you just lost everything . victor : i have far more than you will ever have . [ scene_break ] eden : uh , i was chasing ricky down an alley , uh , and then he stopped and turned back . he had a knife in his hand , and it -- it seemed so familiar . it was ... paul : well , i know . maybe that 's because , um ... ( sighs ) i told you that ricky was threatening you with a knife the night he died . eden : or because i 'm actually remembering it . i mean , it sure felt real . chris : but you said it was a dream , not an actual memory . eden : well , i mean , everything 's all messed up in my head , so ... heather : look , we understand . eden : it 's just -- i feel like what happened in ricky 's suite is finally starting to come back to me . heather : look , unfortunately , even if it does , it probably wo n't help at this point . chris : yeah , it would n't take much for the prosecution to convince the jury that it could be the hypnotherapist or one of us who planted those memories in your mind . heather : yeah . i 'm sorry . paul : ( sighs ) eden : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) i want to help you so badly , paul . i mean , you saved my life . i - i ca n't let you go to prison . heather : eden , you 've already given us information that is going to help . ( door opens ) eden : and what if it 's not enough ? paul : you know what ? i got three of the best attorneys in the country that are on my side , and , uh , i 'm not a half - bad p.i . , either . heather : excuse me for a second . heather : i 'm sorry , there a problem ? michael : you 're an assistant district attorney . heather : mm - hmm . michael : paul 's about to go on trial for attempted murder . heather : mm - hmm . michael : that is a bad idea . heather : you ca n't stop me from talking to my father . michael : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : excuse me , um , my parents and i are waiting for my husband , adam newman . we 're supposed to meet him for lunch , so can you just send him our way when he gets here ? chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : what makes you think i hate my family ? noah : are you denying it ? adam : i have no quarrel with you , noah . noah : no , but you sure do with my dad , aunt vicki , abby , summer ... adam : do n't forget your grandfather . noah : you know , you act like you 're so proud about joining up with jack against grandpa . you know , my dad is right -- the only person that you give a damn about is you . adam : yeah , your father is n't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed , and he 's resented the fact that i came to town . he did n't want me in his life , sure as hell did n't want me in your grandfather 's life , so , yeah , i would n't take everything that your father says about me as gospel . noah : right , so he has no reason to hate you at all . adam : no , he has a perfectly justifiable reason -- jealousy . noah : why would he ever be jealous of you ? adam : because i am more like your grandfather than he ever will be . same goes for you , and i actually mean that as a very sincere compliment to the both of you . noah : you 're a little twisted . mm - hmm . adam : yeah , see , you and your father could spend the entire rest of your natural lives trying to be like your great big hero victor newman , to no avail , but then being an arrogant , self - centered jerk like him just comes naturally to me . noah : do not say that about my grandfather . adam : ohh . you are your father 's son , are n't you ? do n't let 'em suck the life out of you , kid . you 're too smart and too talented to get pulled into this newman family vortex . get out while you can . [ scene_break ] jack : so you think you have more than i do . victor : you bet i do . jack : well , let 's take inventory , shall we ? i have jabot , i have beauty of nature , i have newman , and i have a house . you -- what do you have ? you have -- you have nothing . oh , well , not nothing . you have a new - and - improved outlook on life . victor : you do n't get it , do you , jack ? jack : oh , i get it just fine . i am in your office , sitting at your desk . victor : your ambition will destroy you . jack : is that why you 're here ? you 're concerned about me ? victor : all the people you ever cared about have turned their back on you , have n't they ? jack : if you 're talking about nikki ... victor : your sister ashley , you drove her out of town . abby ... does n't want a damn thing to do with you . it 's your sweet sister traci . she has n't abandoned you yet , but she is n't making a beeline to genoa city to celebrate your triumph now , is she ? then there 's your son kyle . jack : my son kyle is living with me now . victor : it 'll be a matter of time before he realizes who you really are , and then he will make a beeline to my house , knock at my door , looking for a role model to emulate . so what do you have , jack ? this desk ? got news for you -- too big for you . jack : this desk fits me just fine ... just fine . if you 're through with your little show , you can leave now . victor : you spent a lifetime trying to beat me , jack abbott . look where it 's got you . [ scene_break ] michael : an a.d.a . meeting with a defendant and one of his attorneys and a lead witness does n't look good . heather : i have n't compromised your case . michael : you know i hate this . heather : yeah , not half as much as i do . michael : i have some good news for your father . let 's go give it to him . eden : oh , hey , michael . michael : hey , you . paul : hey there . what can we do for you ? michael : the judge finished reviewing avery 's petition for a continuance . chris : and ? michael : she granted the request . paul : wow . heather : that 's great news . ( cell phone rings ) chris : okay , does avery know ? i want to call her . paul : maybe that 's her . chris : no , it 's not . it 's ... danny . [ scene_break ] billy : i just saw `` captain smiley `` getting into the elevator . it 's got ta be killing him that you 're sitting behind this desk . jack : do you have the data i asked for on our retail relationships ? billy : yes , i do , right here . everything you ever wanted to know about newman business with major department stores , sorted by region . jack : we 'll get right to it . billy : you 're welcome . jack : these are solid . these are shaky . billy : ( clears throat ) yeah ? i take it that you 're worried they 're not gon na want to do business with newman now that you 're in charge . am i right ? jack : we simply have to convince them that it 's in their best interests to maintain the status quo . billy : how you plannin ' on doing that , jack ? jack : you 're going to do that . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon , it 's me . sharon : adam , come in . you should have never come back . adam : no , i made sure that noah had left . sharon : i wish he had n't seen you in the first place . adam : he bought my story about the flowers . do n't worry . sharon : yeah , you covered really well , and then you filled his head with lies about his dad and his grandfather . adam : i kept talking because i wanted to make certain that you were here . once i did , sharon , let 's be very clear about something -- what i said about my brother and my father -- everything that i said -- it 's true . sharon : noah loves them . why would you turn him against his own family ? adam : they 'll destroy him , sharon . sharon : no , they would never -- adam : never , as in not ever ? look what they 've done to you . [ scene_break ] billy : oh , wow , look at this . honey , you did n't tell me that we were going to be joining your parents for lunch . victoria : oh , well , actually , i was just waiting with them . billy : okay . victor , hello . victor : hello , billy . billy : how you doin ' ? nikki : oh , he 's much better , thank you , but the doctor says he should avoid stress . billy : oh . well , i could imagine it is a rough week . it surprises me that you were at newman , though . victoria : ( gasps ) billy : i - i saw you leaving . i did n't say anything because it 's a little awkward that i 'm working there and you 're -- you 're not , so ... victoria : oh , you know , i was just telling my mom and dad how you accepted jack 's job offer ... victor : i ... victoria : so that you can help me get the company back . victor : warned her not to trust you . billy : color me shocked . i 'm sure you did . victoria : oh , look at , over there . our table 's ready . ( chuckles ) see you . billy : enjoy your lunch . victoria : ( exhales slowly ) you just could n't resist , could you ? ( sighs ) billy : what are you talking about ? he started it . thank you very much . victoria : first of all , are you 6 years old ? and secondly , he did n't start it . you did . billy : okay , fine . maybe this time , it was me , but normally , he starts it . victoria : ( sighs ) never mind . just -- did you find anything out ? i mean , did jack say anything about any trouble with any of the department store chains ? billy : yeah , he , uh , designated a few stores that are n't exactly happy with the takeover . victoria : which ones ? was baker - ryberg out of miami one of 'em ? ohh , i knew it . i knew it , and jack knows if a couple of those companies bail on him , then others will follow , and then his entire house of cards will fall . billy : yes . he 's hoping that i can persuade them with my charm . victoria : yes , i 'm sure you could do that , but not if i get there first . billy : i 'm sorry ? victoria : i have to -- i have to have a meeting in miami with baker - ryberg . billy : oh , come on . victoria : listen , i 'm sorry . i know you feel like you 're betraying your brother . billy : because i am betr -- 'cause i am . victoria : but you 're securing your son 's future . billy : you need to realize that johnny is a newman and an abbott . victoria : i love when you say that , i really do . billy : uh , d - do n't do that . do n't change the subject . do n't be cute . victoria : no , i mean it . i mean it . listen , that you consider him just as much my son as yours , that means a lot to me . billy : it is a shame that chelsea and adam lost their baby . victoria : what ? billy : yeah , a - after the accident they were in with summer . victoria : oh , no . she must be going crazy . billy : i do n't know . victoria : was there a more serious problem with the pregnancy ? i mean , a lot of women ca n't carry a baby to full term , even if they 've already had one . i mean , look at me . billy : okay , vick , just do n't -- do n't ... ( sighs ) victoria : no , what if she ca n't have any more babies and she wants johnny back ? [ scene_break ] paul : hey . michael : hey . paul : heather , uh , took off awfully fast . did you have something to do with that ? michael : well , neither of us should be seen talking to you in public . paul : oh . then why did you come and tell me about the continuance in person ? michael : i 'm liking my job less and less these days . paul : you 're thinking about quitting . michael ... you 're one of the good guys . it 's a tough job . i 'm glad you 're doing it . chris : and yet , you 're still moving forward with paul 's trial . michael : maybe if you spent more time looking for that new evidence that would clear paul and less pursuing a civil suit against phyllis , paul 's case would be dismissed , too . chris : do n't say it . i know you agree with him . [ scene_break ] nikki : so pietro has a million ideas , but he wants to make sure that it 's something that we want . victor : uh - huh . nikki : he says ... ( italian accent ) `` decorating a home is like making love -- beautiful , but intensely personal . `` ( normal voice ) so he is suggesting tuscan , like this , but i do n't know , i 'm kind of thinking about contemporary . nothing sterile , just maybe light and airy , you know ? victor : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . nikki : and then i also told him that we 'd have to have separate quarters for segundo and the horses because , you know , blue smoke is gon na want his own room . victor : oh , yeah , blue smoke for sure needs his own room . nikki : uh - huh . victor : i 'll be damned . nikki : you 're not listening to a word i 'm saying . victor : um , i 'm sorry , sweetheart , i was just -- nikki : i know what you 're doing . you 're looking at billy and victoria . victor : i ca n't help it . i mean , when i think that the fate of newman enterprises is put in the hands of that ... fool ... nikki : you 're upset that nicholas does n't want to fight jack . victor : a little disappointed , yeah . i told him , though , he can do as he chooses . nikki : i know , and you 're saying the right things , you 're doing the right things ... victor : but you question my sincerity ? nikki : i hope this new you is for real , because you need a much more relaxed life right now , but i know you , victor . you want your son to fight for newman . victoria : it could happen . it could . even if chelsea does n't come up with the idea on her own , adam could . he hates me . it would be a win - win for him . he can give his wife the baby she ca n't have and -- and take mine . billy : okay , stop . just stop . all the t 's are crossed , all the i 's are dotted on johnny 's adoption papers . he 's ours . nobody 's taking him away from us . victoria : you 're right . okay , you 're probably right . i 'm overreacting . i 'm sorry . billy : it 's okay . look , i better get back to work . i do n't want to get jack suspicious . victoria : all right , yeah . go . i 'm fine . billy : everything is gon na be okay , mm - hmm ? victoria : i love you . billy : okay , good - bye . victoria : good - bye . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : noah 's better off without nicholas and my father in his life . you wo n't admit it , but you know it 's true . sharon : um , i 'm not gon na argue with you about this . i ca n't . adam : i did n't come here to upset you . sharon : why did you come ? adam : i found someplace for you to go , a place where no one will bother you . sharon : where ? adam : it 's on my property . it 's a cottage . it 's quiet , it 's private , secluded . it 's pretty much cut off from the rest of the world . sharon : ( shudders ) that 's -- it sounds like a prison ! adam : no , it 's to keep you safe , it 's not to lock you up . this is ultimately your call , sharon . sharon : i 'm not sure . i do n't -- i do n't know what to do . adam : do you trust me , sharon ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam ? babe , you home ? adam . ( knock on door ) chelsea : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) chelsea : victoria . victoria : may i come in ? billy told me about the accident , and i just really wanted to tell you how sorry i -- how sorry i am . chelsea : thank you . victoria : i understand what you 're going through , losing a baby . i - i know how that feels . chelsea : i feel like my hormones are going crazy . one second , i 'm fine , and then the next , i 'm in tears . victoria : yeah , i remember . chelsea : my first pregnancy was so easy . i had no scares , no complications . i just assumed it would be the same this time . victoria : do they know what caused it ? the miscarriage ? chelsea : no , the doctor said there 's no way to -- there 's no way to know for sure . victoria : yeah , that 's what they told me . they told me that , and i thought that everything was gon na be okay , and then i would get pregnant again and have another baby , but ... ( clicks lips ) well , that did n't happen . it 's different for every woman , of course , you know . so did the doctors say anything about that ? chelsea : about what ? victoria : well , will you be able to have another baby ? chelsea : the doctor actually said that when i 'm ready , we can try again . victoria : that 's great . wow , that 's -- that 's good news . um , i mean , because i know how much you and adam want to have a child together . chelsea : you think i 'm gon na try to get john back . victoria : no ! chelsea : victoria ... you do n't have to worry . you 're not gon na lose your son . i know ... ( sniffles ) what that loss feels like , and i would n't put you through it . [ scene_break ] adam : there 's a ... fridge , i stocked it , and a nice view of the lake . uh - huh , and there 's , uh , there 's a bunch of books there , plenty of 'em . i 'm not sure what they are , but i 'm sure you could find something interesting . sharon : ( sighs ) i just want to curl up on this and shut the world out . adam : do it . rest . do n't think about anything for a little while , at least . you 're safe here . sharon : does anyone else know i 'm here ? adam : just me . i have to go . i , uh , i 'll check in on you later . i -- sharon : okay , adam ? adam : ( exhales slowly ) sharon : i set the fire , did n't i ? at the ranch ? adam : it does n't matter . sharon : ( voice breaking ) yes , it does ! please . i have to know . adam : sharon , you were drinking . you were drunk . you did n't know what you were doing . sharon : oh , my god . i could have killed someone ! adam : you did n't . sharon : what if they find out that it 's me ? adam : they wo n't . sharon : ( exhales sharply ) oh , my god . adam : do n't worry , okay ? sharon : i 'm scared . adam : hey , do n't be . i 'm gon na make sure that nobody suspects you . [ scene_break ] jack : billy . there you are . how was lunch ? billy : it was good , yeah . the shrimp was good . pasta was a little overdone . there was -- that 's not what you 're asking me , is it ? jack : what are you talking about ? billy : ( chuckles ) i 'm -- i -- nothing . never mind . i - i do n't know . jack : you have those documents i gave you earlier , about maintaining ties with our retail chains ? billy : yeah , i 've got 'em . they 're on my desk . did you want 'em right now , or -- jack : well , not right now . i 'd probably want to go over 'em later . billy : okay , yeah , sure . jack : okay . let 's get back to work . billy : okay . [ scene_break ] victor : mm - hmm . nikki : these are my final choices . this one , and -- unless there 's something else that you prefer . now , victor , you 're still distracted . victoria and billy are gone , so what is it ? victor : well ... there 's just a deal that i have to close , you know ? nikki : oh , my god . i knew it . i knew it . you still have one foot in the corporate world . you want everybody to think that you 've walked away . here you are , trying to plan your next move . victor : oh , no , no , this is more important than business . nikki : victor , please . after all these years , you can not fool me . victor : oh , sweetheart , this is really an important deal that has nothing to do with business . nikki : is that so ? victor : uh - huh . nikki : what could possibly be more important to you than business ? victor : you . [ scene_break ] chris : so i told danny that i was going to california to find that video of ricky killing rachel . paul : well , i 'm sure he 'd rather you meet him somewhere . chris : he told me i should do whatever i have to do to clear your name . paul : that 's really nice . ( groans ) you know , if i could leave the state , i 'd go to california myself . chris : and deprive me of coming to your rescue ? paul : ( chuckles ) chris : it 's my turn . after all the times you 've saved me , i ... i might not be here if it were n't for you . paul : i 'm glad you are . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) adam : yeah ? chelsea : adam , finally . i 've been trying to reach you . did you get my messages ? adam : i have n't checked my phone yet . chelsea : i waited for you forever at the club . adam : i am so sorry . how was lunch with jeffrey and anita ? chelsea : i survived ... ( chuckles ) but i was worried about you . when you did n't show up , i -- adam : yeah , i know , i should have called you . i -- look , another crisis came up . it 's been pretty crazy . i had to reschedule with jack , but i 'm headed over to newman right now . chelsea : is there anything i can do ? adam : ( sighs ) no , everything 's under control . i will , um , i 'll be home as soon as i can . chelsea : you wo n't be too late , will you ? adam : i do n't know ... but i will make this up to you . chelsea : nothing to make up . i love you . adam : and i love you , too . adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : hurry home . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : ohh , is n't it beautiful ? victoria : what ? yes ! oh , my -- it 's gorgeous . nikki : ( laughs ) victoria : oh , mom ... nikki : ( sniffles ) ohh . victoria : but you -- you ca n't have the wedding yet . nikki : oh . well , honey , i thought you would be anxious for us to get married . victoria : no , i am . i am , but , um , i 'm going out of town for a little while . nikki : oh . victor : you did n't say anything about going anywhere . victoria : well , it -- it just sort of came up , and i 'm gon na need to leave right away . victor : but why are you in such a rush ? victoria : dad , i think i might have come up with a way to force jack out of newman , but time is critical . victor : i knew i could count on you . victoria : we have to give billy a little credit , too , okay ? he 's the one that made this possible . [ scene_break ] jack : do n't forget to set up that meeting with phil anderson at largent , okay ? billy : you know what , jack ? i heard you the first two times today . jack : there a problem ? billy : no , there 's not . i 'm sorry , i 'm just a little on edge at the moment . jack : about anything in particular ? billy : yeah , victoria 's taking a trip . i always get a little freaked out when she 's in the air , you know ? jack : where 's victoria going ? billy : she 's going to italy . some art exhibit , neoclassical ... i do n't know what . i could n't tell you . jack : well , she 's gon na have a lot more time on her hands these days . i hope she has a good trip . billy : i 'm sure she will . um , i 'll see if i ca n't get a hold of anderson for you . jack : let me know when you 've got something set up . billy : you got it . ( clears throat ) jack : ( exhales slowly ) ( glass shatters ) jack : ohh ! ( breathing heavily ) [ next_on ] phyllis : jack offered me a job . i could work on the inside so you can get newman back . john : it 's payback time , jack . you 've crossed the line , and your body knows it . avery : i understand not wanting to be around your family . summer : i want to sue them .	victoria calls billy at work to check up on him which unnerves him . victoria asks billy to join her lunch later . nikki walks up behind victoria and warns her not to do this since she could be endangering her family . jack is on the phone to get some statistics about newman enterprises when victor walks into the office and gives him exactly what he needs . at the coffeehouse , paul , christine , and heather sit at a table talking when eden joins them and lets them know that she is remembering more about the night that ricky was killed . jack gloats to victor that he has lost everything and now has nothing . sharon is at home alone when she gets a visit from noah and refuses to open the door . sharon quickly hides to keep from having a confrontation with noah . noah lets himself into the house and yells for sharon , but she does n't answer . adam walks in and yells for sharon but encounters noah . an argument erupts between the two . adam asks noah why he came back to genoa city . victoria can not understand why nick is not helping to fight for newman . eden tells paul , christine , and heather about the dream that she had about ricky and a knife . michal calls heather away from paul and christine to let her know that she must n't be conversing with them since she is the a.d.a . at the athletic club , chelsea waits for adam , but he is a no - show . victor warns jack that if he persists in this , his whole family will turn against him . michael and heather tell paul that there was a continuance in his case . danny calls christine .
neil : well , well . hey , man . hey , was that not the best halloween play of all time ? was n't it ? lily : [ laughs ] i know . why do n't we celebrate with a round of brownie sundaes ? charlie : okay . lily : what ? that 's it ? `` okay ? `` neil : hey , what 's going on ? charlie : why did n't daddy come to the play ? lily : because , honey , he had to work . mattie : then why is he here ? lily : what ? [ cell phone rings ] dylan : i 'll take it . sharon : no , the calls have stopped . i 'm sure it 's nothing . dylan : sharon , let me answer the phone . sharon : no , i got it , i got it . hello ? patty : hey , kitten . you miss me ? sharon : um , we do n't want a free estimate on any roof work . patty : ohh , you 're not alone . sharon : that 's right . patty : but we have so much to talk about , sharon . sharon : we just did it last year , so we wo n't be needing your services . patty : oh , you 're good . i almost believe i 'm calling you about the roof on your house . dylan : come on , sharon . give me the phone . sharon : i 'd appreciate it if you would n't call this number again . patty : but i have to . you have a promise to keep . i have a secret to keep . no promise , no secret . so what 's the plan , sharon ? when am i getting out of here ? dylan : sharon , just give me the phone . sharon : just please take me off the call list . patty : ohh . is that my nephew policeman ? pass him the phone . i can give him an earful . sharon : i have to go . patty : no , do n't you dare hang up . dylan : that 's it . let me talk to this jerk right now . sharon : um , look , they -- they hung up . [ chuckles ] dylan : sharon , you need to let me handle this . mariah : you sounded pretty strong with them . do you think they 'll call back ? sharon : i hope not . [ keys jingle ] thank you for waiting , patty . i know it 's after hours , but someone wanted to see you . paul : hey , pattycake . i bet you 're surprised to see me . patty : paulie ? paul : yeah . you know , the last time i was here , we did n't get to finish our conversation . and we have so much to talk about . patty : so very , very , very much to talk about . kevin : this is so not how i thought this night was gon na go . chloe : yeah , you thought we were gon na get dessert . kevin : that lavender crème brûlée did sound pretty good . chloe : you know , i really would have been fine with pasta palace . kevin : yeah , well , it 's too bad that nobody got what they wanted , huh ? chloe : hmm . like this . and this . kevin : i was so scared of scaring you away . i was willing to wait and go slow . glacier slow . chloe : i think that glaciers move at a much faster pace these days , so i do n't even think that glacier slow is a thing . kevin : okay . chloe : [ chuckles ] kevin : so long as this pace is okay for you . as long as that works . because if it does n't , i will -- i will give you space , all right ? chloe : i think this is a great option . and maybe ... we should start by finishing off that bottle of wine that you left on the piano . kevin : all right . i 'm on it . [ sighs ] [ door opens ] [ bottle clunks ] [ glass clatters ] hey . you 're home . cool . we skipped dessert . kevin : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so , so sorry . i did not know how soon you 'd be home or -- or how late it was or -- chelsea : or how naked you 'd be . funny . to think connor recently said nothing fun happens around here . chloe : ohhh , my . kevin : yeah . chloe : kevin . well , not a lot of men can pull that look off . chelsea : right ? kevin : excuse me . chloe : [ laughs ] chelsea : so ... date night . chloe : it went really well . chelsea : i can tell . i heard you skipped dessert . chloe : [ squeals ] cane : see , last - minute tables , that 's my specialty . lily : hi , honey . cane : hey ! hey , what are you doing here ? lily : i was gon na ask you the same thing . cane : hey , this is my wife , lily . uh , this is renee . she 's the brilliant buyer that 's looking at doing a deal for a chain of department stores . renee : your husband is very charming . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : see ? lily : yes , he is . cane : uh - huh . lily : would you mind horribly if i borrow prince charming for a second ? renee : of course not . i have calls to return . lily : cane ? cane : one sec . lily : i thought you were working tonight . cane : i am working . the deal was fenmore 's is about to expire . i 'm trying to set this deal up . lily : honey , that 's great , but you could n't have scheduled it when it was n't the twins ' play ? you promised them that you would be there . neil : okay , and then we 're gon na go bowling . how about that ? both : yeah ! neil : you like that , do n't you ? cane : [ sighs ] that was tonight ? lily : i texted you four times . cane : oh , my phone 's on `` do not disturb `` during this meeting . baby , i 'm so sorry about this . paul : i was surprised to see that mariah copeland came to visit you . do you remember that ? patty : do we have any chocolate pudding ? if i ask nicely , i can have some , right ? paul : you remember sharon , do n't you ? she 's married to dylan . dylan 's my son . you know that . anyway , sharon 's been getting these , uh , prank phone calls , a lot of hang - ups . and mariah thought maybe you were the person making them . were you ? patty : hello ? hello ? hellooooo ? [ laughs ] nobody 's there ! [ laughing ] get it ? paul : you want to talk about your paintings ? they 're very beautiful . patty : no . i do n't paint anymore . no more painting . paul : you know , when i look at them , a lot of them remind me of your time at fairview . like , there was one where you painted dr. anderson . and , uh , i remember another one where you painted a pregnant lady . i thought it was sharon , because she was at fairview the same time you were . and you knew each other . i thought maybe you became friends . patty : secret . paul : you have a secret ? you want to tell me about it ? patty : soooo many secrets . i paint them . i paint my secrets . paul : what kind of secrets , patty ? patty : the best kind . dylan : just give me the phone . we 'll block the number . sharon : that wo n't work . you know , those phone calls never come from the same number twice . dylan : sharon , it ca n't hurt , right ? just give me the phone . come on . sharon : oh , look at that . no , my battery 's dying . i have to charge it . dylan : [ sighs ] mariah : you know , we never heard about your trip to eau claire . how 'd the trial go ? did the good guys win ? dylan : uh , i 'm a little concerned about what 's going on here right now , mariah . sharon : we 're fine , dylan . dylan : i saw your face , sharon . you freaked out . that phone call freaked you out . mariah : [ chuckles ] who likes getting those garbage calls anyway ? dylan : well , uh , the phone rang and you froze . sharon : [ sighs ] just for a teeny second . and then it was over . i mean , i know there 's nothing to worry about , dylan , especially because you 're here now . you know , it 's gon na be a chilly night . i was thinking about getting an extra blanket for sully . maybe you would like to do that . dylan : yeah , i 'll do that . this conversation 's far from over . mariah : patty ? how did she get ahold of another phone ? sharon : i was n't able to ask her that . mariah : well , what does she want ? what 'd she say ? sharon : she wanted to know what the plan is . she threatened to tell dylan . what am i gon na do ? the plan is n't even a real plan ! mariah : we just have to manage patty . sharon : what if she gets ahold of another phone ? what if she calls on dylan 's line or she calls him at the station ? mariah : sharon , do n't do this . sharon : paul knows that you went to stonevale to see patty . he saw the painting that she did of me . he has so many questions . mariah : and we have answered them . sharon : okay , but then you heard dylan . more questions . mariah : [ sighs ] there are a lot of pieces to this and -- sharon : yes , they 're pieces that paul and dylan are going to put together . and when they do ... oh , my god , mariah . oh , my god . i 'm gon na lose sully ! i 'm gon na lose my son ! i 'm -- mariah : sharon , sharon , stop . please keep your voice down . if dylan hears you freaking out over a telemarketer call , he 's gon na get even more suspicious . sharon : she 's gon na call again . mariah : and we will deal with patty . but for right now , you need to pull yourself together . can you do that ? lily : so , who 's ready for sundaes ? neil : yes ! lily : huh ? mattie : is n't daddy coming over ? lily : honey , daddy is in the middle of a very important meeting , okay ? he 'll come when he can . but we have to respect his work time right now . neil : yeah , that 's right . if he does n't work , he 's not gon na be able to buy you toys . charlie : i guess so . lily : how about this ? why do n't you guys go wash up ? and by the time you get back , your sundaes will be here , okay ? neil : go on , guys . lily : and make sure you wait for each other . neil : you handled that beautifully . lily : what 's to handle ? cane has to work . it is what it is . neil : i understand . you 're obviously very frustrated . this was an important night for the kids . cane missed it . lily : well , it 's the new normal . he rarely gets home before the twins are in bed . i even took them and their pumpkins to his office just so they could have some quality time . and then look at tonight . he promised that he would see their performance , but he missed it because he 's having another business meeting . neil : cane has you and the kids always , all right ? you got to trust that he 's gon na find his way . maybe with a little assist from you . lily : i know he 's working hard for us . but this play is all the twins have talked about for weeks . and he missed it . i do n't know what to do . i do n't know how to fix this . i mean , how do i fix this ? chelsea : hey . chloe : hi . well , at least connor did n't wake up to witness that . chelsea : oh , no , that is one sleepy kid . usually bedtime is a struggle , but he went down without a fight . you know what ? let me finish cleaning up so you can get back to your date night . kevin : [ sighs ] found this in one of your drawers . hope it 's all right . chloe : well , fits better than the pink blanket look . kevin : [ sighs ] i think i should get going . chelsea : whoa , whoa . listen , do not leave on my account . just , you know , try to keep your clothes on when we 're in the same room . that 's -- that 's all . kevin : i am running out of ways to apologize . chelsea : [ chuckles ] it 's fine . next time just , you know , put a tie on the door . kevin : well , that was fun . chloe : so ... stay . kevin : very tempting , but i do n't want to screw this up . chloe : it 's not possible . kevin : you are amazing and gorgeous . and it 's time for me to say good night . chloe : what about your shirt ? kevin : well , now i have an excuse to come back . i 'll call you tomorrow . chloe : you better . we got a bottle of wine to finish . kevin : oh , yeah . chloe : [ chuckles ] mariah : do you really think that 's gon na help ? sharon : mm - hmm . it 's helping already . mariah : sharon , listen , we -- dylan : [ sighs ] kid ca n't sleep without this . [ toy winds up ] mariah : patty is not going to call and spill the secret . because if she does , the deal 's off . goodbye , freedom . and that 's all that she wants . sharon : so all i have to do is dangle freedom in front of her . mariah : and your secret will be safe . sharon : maybe you 're right . patty 's not stupid . thanks for talking me down . you know , we just have to hope that patty gets sent far , far away . maybe everything really will be all right . dylan : that did the trick . sully 's sleeping like a ... baby . guess he 's almost too old to call him that , huh ? i mean , it 's hard to believe that it 's almost been a whole year . mariah : well , there 's a glass of wine waiting for you . i 'm gon na go meet a friend because i 'm sure you two want to catch up on some alone time . dylan : yeah , uh , mariah , hold on . i was hoping that we could finish our discussion about patty . mariah : i thought we had . dylan : no , we did n't . you see , i 'm still a little hazy on how you made the leap from an anonymous caller to a woman who 's locked in a psychiatric hospital . what secrets , patty ? can you clarify for your brother ? paul : you know what ? it 's all right , patty . you do n't have to tell me what they are . but can we talk about sharon and the time you spent with her ? we do n't have to talk about secrets . just tell me what you remember . we start there ? that 's right . she was pregnant . patty : sitting on a nest . paul : mm - hmm . do you remember anything else about her ? patty ? patty : she helped me . i helped her . so very , very much . paul : how ? patty ? patty : dr. anderson was very , very bad . [ humming `` hush little baby `` ] patty , can you answer your brother ? can -- can you be more specific ? patty : [ humming continues ] she was very , very , very bad ! she was very bad ! aah ! aah ! paul : okay , did dr. anderson do something that upset you ? tell me about it . patty : [ humming ] paul : is that why you killed her , patty ? because you found out that she did something very , very bad ? patty . patty : [ screams ] do n't touch me . do n't touch me . no more touching . no . just get me out of here ! get me out of here ! get me out of here ! paul : orderly ! get the hell in here ! sharon : you just got home . enough with the questions . let mariah go and see her friend . we can talk about this some other time . mariah : really , i 've told you everything i can . dylan : are you sure ? because it just feels like that something is missing . and if we go over it again , maybe i can figure it out . sharon : or maybe you can just relax here with your wife and have some wine , and i can tell you all about the pumpkin patch and the jack o'lantern carving . dylan : yeah , i - i would love to hear about all that . but , mariah -- sharon : wait . `` but `` what ? okay , you know , having an anonymous caller harassing me , that was scary . and patty was a theory . mariah went and checked it out because she was concerned . why did patty paint me ? i do n't know . who knows what 's in that woman 's head ? she had a dead cat named mr. kitty she kept as a pet . dylan : okay . the interrogation portion of this evening is now over . mariah : [ sighs ] sharon : good . 'cause we have a lot of other important things we can discuss . dylan : [ chuckles ] mariah : all right . that is my cue to leave . i will see you guys later . dylan : i hope i did n't make you late . mariah : no , it 's all good . dylan : mariah . uh , thank you for everything you did . you know , stonevale was a wild goose chase . at least you tried . mariah : i 'd do anything for my mom . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : do you hear that ? dylan : what ? sharon : silence . two sweet , little cuties upstairs dreaming sweet dreams . you , me , and wine . welcome home , detective mcavoy . dylan : this detective is officially off duty . patty : you ca n't do this . you ca n't do this . i need to be free ! no ! dr. powell : you 're all right . paul : dr. powell , we were making progress . dr. powell : unfortunately , patty 's mood swings have gotten more unpredictable . paul : well , fairview is definitely a trigger for her , dr. anderson . and sharon , for some reason . dr. powell : as difficult as the paintings are to decipher , they do indicate serious psychological trauma . paul : how do we get to the trauma ? we need to find out what happened . dr. powell : i 'm not sure we ever will . but i have outlined a new plan of treatment , and i hope you can look at it with an open mind . paul : are you serious ? chelsea : oh . you could n't convince kevin to stay ? chloe : well , i tried , but apparently i 'm amazing and he still needed to go . chelsea : ah . i hope connor and i did n't crash your party . chloe : no , of course not . this is your house . come on . and it 's probably for the best . chelsea : for the best . right . 'cause he wants to go slow ? what i saw tonight was not slow . chloe : well , that was my idea . the naked part , of course . chelsea : so , am i allowed to use the `` d `` word ? you guys are officially dating ? chloe : ooh . chelsea : i 'm happy for you . and if i can just say it ... chloe : like i can stop you . chelsea : it is about time . kevin adores you . he always has . you know that . chloe : i just want to make sure i knew how i felt . you know , there is being with someone because you have feelings for them , real feelings , and then there 's being with someone because it 's just familiar , it 's comfortable . chelsea : so , do you think it can become something serious ? chloe : well , he wants to take one step at a time , and i 'm good with that . chelsea : because you do n't want to mess it up or because you 're still not sure ? chloe : we 're keeping it fresh , you know ? easy . chelsea : okay . which just seems -- it seems like it 's very casual to you , and you know kevin does n't think of it that way . the way that he looks at you , the way that he talks about you , you 're the love of his life , chloe . so if you 're not in this for the same reasons as him , i ... i would just hate to see him get hurt . kevin : mariah ! mariah : hey . kevin : hey . how 's nick doing ? mariah : he 's fine , except for the very large lump you left on his head . kevin : yeah , i really am sorry about that . good news , though . there 's no stalker , right ? mariah : yay for that . kevin : what 's wrong ? mariah : nothing . kevin : except ? mariah : i 'm just here to get out of the house . kevin : why ? mariah : dylan came home . kevin : that 's good , is n't it ? mariah : totally . it 's just , um , sharon got a telemarketer call . kind of freaked her out and reminded everybody of the stalker drama . i just was n't in the mood for that . kevin : can i help ? mariah : what the hell are you doing ? [ chuckles ] you 're asking me questions , trying to be all helpful ? stop it . kevin : you could use help . i 'm happy to do it . mariah : now you 're just starting to creep me out . kevin : the call -- let me look into it . mariah : no , absolutely not . kevin : maybe it was n't a telemarketer . mariah : forget it , kevin , please . kevin : let me check it out just in case . it 'll be fun . mariah : i know you 're into that sort of weird thing , but really , it 's -- it 's fine . kevin : it 'll take two seconds . dylan got a warrant to track sharon 's phone records before he left town . i log in , i hit a few keys , we will know exactly who called sharon and from where . cane : bare by brash & sassy , it is hot , it is fresh , it is buzz - worthy , and the perfect way for your company to establish its online presence . renee : you have done your homework . cane : yes , i have . tell me we have a deal . [ footsteps stomping ] [ mattie laughs ] renee : i ca n't believe a place as exclusive as this allows that sort of behavior . cane : [ sighs ] um , hopefully their mom will take them home soon and put them to bed . renee : it 's just rude . where are the parents ? i hope they know what kind of children they 're raising . cane : you know what ? um ... i know exactly what sort of kids i 'm raising , because i 'm their father . renee : they 're yours ? cane : yeah . they 're mine . lily : what are you doing ? ! cane : and i 'm really happy to hear them laughing , because tonight i was meant to be at a play that i missed because i 'm here trying to close this deal with you . so i 'm sorry if you think they 're rude . but those kids , they are my heart and they are my soul . mariah : kevin , you really do n't have to do that . there 's no point . kevin : you 're worried about sharon . mariah : the threat is gone ! kevin : i 'm just gon na check it out to make sure . ca n't hurt , right ? if it 's a legit contractor , which it probably is , great . but if it 's someone else , we nail them . okay , one more window . [ computer keys clacking ] kevin : here we go . we 're in . damn . mariah : what ? kevin : the warrant to the phone log expired . i just hit a legal brick wall . mariah : darn . and you were so close . paul : patty ? i 'm really sorry . i did n't mean to upset you . but i have some news that , uh , hopefully you 'll like . the doctor has suggested a new course of treatment . patty : no art . no more art . paul : no , it 's okay . no more paintings . we 're gon na move you to a new facility , one closer to home . patty : move ? paul : yeah . see , the doctor thinks that they 'll be able to serve your needs better at this new facility . and i 'll be able to visit more often . you like that , right ? patty : how -- how will i get there ? i - i came here on a bus with bars , and i did n't like it . paul : that 's okay . i will arrange for transport , okay ? it 's one of the benefits when you have your brother as chief of police . i 'll have a deputy pick you up , and he will drop you off at your new home . patty : i do n't know . paul : it 's okay , patty . i know you do n't like your routine disturbed , but ... it 's the doctor 's recommendation that this is going to help you get better . and i want that more than anything . it 's a good thing . patty : if -- if you think it 's okay , i 'll -- i 'll do it , paulie . i 'll do it . paul : i do . chloe : of course , i would never hurt the feelings of a man who immortalized his feelings into a pumpkin . chelsea : i know . i 'm sorry . it 's just that kevin is so ... hopeful . chloe : i know . but it 's a good thing , right ? to hope that things will get better ? chelsea : yeah , i guess you have a point . chloe : you know , maybe you could find your hope soon , too ? chelsea : um , only if adam walked through that door and i wake up from this nightmare to find him sleeping next to me . chloe : i was thinking more like the hope that your future , yours and connor 's , is still ahead of you and not stuck in some , you know , picture frames that are lying around the condo . chelsea : i 'm sorry . are you accusing me of wallowing ? chloe : no , of course not . i know what you and adam shared was -- was incredibly special . chelsea : so is there some kind of clock on it , like time 's up ? i 'm supposed to get rid of all the photos and jump on some dating website and pretend the life we had never existed ? chloe : chelsea , i 'm not trying to hurt your feelings , okay ? i just do n't want to see you alone forever . chelsea : okay , chloe , it 's way too soon to be having this conversation . chloe : look , maybe -- maybe it is . all right , you need to take the time that you need , but , you know , some day soon , you are going to have to think about starting a new future for you and for connor . it 's very important -- chelsea : okay , and this new future for me and connor , why is it so damn important that we forget about adam ? chloe : i am so sorry . chelsea : you know , i 'm just gon na check on connor . chloe : no , no , no . please -- please do n't . okay , i just said a bunch of stupid stuff , and i just let it fall out of my mouth . and listen , i know that you might not be ready , okay ? and that is totally fine . i am not saying that you need to erase everything that you shared with adam . it 's not what i 'm saying . and what 's happening with kevin right now -- chelsea : is great for you . and , chloe , i am happy for you . but do n't presume to tell me what 's right for me . chloe : i get it . i crossed the line . all i 'm trying to say is that me and bella , it was like us against the world , and i was okay with that for a while . you know , but now that i 'm ready to let kevin in ... i have someone to share our world with , share her with . you know , we laugh when she says `` i wub you `` and when she giggles . i mean , she giggles when he just gives her a pony ride and ... i have realized that being with kevin , my world is bigger and better and happier . but it 's better for bella , too . and i just want that for you . i want that for you and for connor . you need to find someone who wants to share how amazing you both are . i love you , and i 'm -- i 'm so sorry if i pushed too hard and if i said too much . chelsea : i know you just want us to be happy . chloe : so you forgive me ? chelsea : for saying whatever the hell pops into your head and spending way too much time worrying about me ? yes , i forgive you . chloe : good , 'cause i was kind of getting worried there for a minute . chelsea : you need to understand , adam was everything to me . so just because my husband is n't here anymore , it 's never gon na change . kevin : you want some cider or a cookie ? mariah : oh , no . i am all cidered and cookie 'd out . kevin : what if we split a piece of apple pie ? my treat . mariah : did you not eat your dinner ? kevin : no , i ate dinner . mariah : okay , did you skip dessert ? kevin : what ? no , i mean , no . i - i -- no , i did not have dessert . i just , uh , just feeling good . fall is in the air . i love this time of year . mariah : and there 's your new fashion sense . kevin : ha . this old thing ? mariah : did you get dressed in the dark ? i mean , sorry , it 's kind of girly . kevin : well , that 's because it 's , uh , it 's not mine . it 's chloe 's . i sort of borrowed it . mariah : and you borrowed a shirt because you spilled wine on yours ? kevin : nope . mariah : oh . yes . of course . chloe and you . and you 're here in her shirt in a good mood . lily : since when do i have to tell you the rules ? running around disturbing other guests is not okay ! and on top of that , your dad is trying to work . mattie : that 's all he ever does . lily : okay , you know what ? this attitude has to stop right now . your daddy works really hard so we can have a great life . he 's a superhero just like in your comic books . cane : hey , hey , hey , hey . there 's only one superhero in this family . you know what ? it 's also the glue that holds us together , and that 's your mommy . and now i want to hear all about the halloween play that i missed . but first , i want a big hug from my superstars . come here . lily : i thought you had a deal to close . cane : i 'm closing it right now . i love you guys . paul : sorry to interrupt the homecoming . sharon : we were just catching up . dylan : have a seat . paul : oh , thanks . i wo n't stay long . i just stopped by to tell you that patty is being moved from stonevale . sharon : really ? dylan : where to ? paul : rivercrest . sharon : but that 's so close . paul : yeah , it 's gon na be a lot easier to see her . sharon : but why are they moving her ? paul : well , uh , i guess the short answer is her behavior has become more erratic and the doctor feels that at rivercrest they 'll be able to help her more . sharon : what about security ? she 's been known to be an escape artist . paul : you do n't have to worry about that . rivercrest is a state - of - the - art facility . she wo n't be a problem . dylan : did you , uh , get a chance to talk to patty ? paul : i did , and , uh ... she said something that surprised me . fairview came up . and she said that she helped you there . you helped each other . does that mean anything to you ? sharon : i have no idea . you know , she -- she was a little obsessed with me . but helped me ? um , no . does n't make any sense . paul : she did paint a picture of you pregnant . sharon : well , maybe she just got tired of painting cats . you know , i - i hate to say this , paul , but , um , patty does n't have a great grip on reality . is n't there a strong possibility that this is all part of some fantasy ? paul : of course , it 's possible . it 's just that she said there were ... bad people at fairview . i 'm assuming she meant dr. anderson . and maybe at least in her own mind , she believed that somehow she was helping you , maybe protecting you from dr. anderson . kevin : i was n't even expecting that it was gon na happen . it just ... did . and it 's not just the -- you know , chloe and i are really starting to connect the way we used to , but in a different way . it 's so great . you know , enough about that . let me at least get you a coffee . mariah : no , i should get going back to the house . kevin : and interrupt the whole sharon / dylan reunion ? mariah : make it a hot chocolate and you 're on . kevin : you got it . mariah : kevin . kevin : yeah ? mariah : i 'm really happy for you . and chloe . i know what this means to you . kevin : thanks . hey , can i have two hot chocolates and a s 'm ores cookie , please ? chloe : hey . kevin : hey . chloe : what 's going on ? kevin : i just thought i would give you a call , say good night . chloe : aww , that 's sweet . you know , i was just talking about you . kevin : how funny . i was just talking about you . cane : oh , mattie , you are the cutest witch i 've ever seen , baby ! mattie : i 'm supposed to be scary . cane : ooh ! [ laughter ] cane : and , charlie , look at you . you are the mummy , man ! the mummy ! [ laughter ] renee : i hate to interrupt . cane : i thought you were going back to the hotel . renee : i am . but i wanted you to know i 'm putting through my company 's order first thing in the morning . cane : i thought i blew the deal . renee : brash & sassy does n't just have an amazing product . you are the kind of people i want to be in business with , cane . your dad is quite a guy . lily : congratulations ! cane : go figure , huh ? lily : yeah , i guess whatever you said sealed the deal . [ chuckles ] dylan : and we know that patty had complicated feelings about dr. anderson . paul : complicated enough for her to kill her . dylan : how could she even , in her delusional state , think that sharon needed protection from her own doctor ? sharon : yeah , dylan 's right . dr. anderson helped me so much . i never felt afraid of her . i never felt like i was in any danger . dylan : yeah , and sharon was out of fairview way before dr. anderson was killed , so it does n't make any sense that protecting sharon was the motive . paul : [ sighs ] dylan : i do n't know , paul . maybe patty 's trying to create some sort of logic to make sense of her own world and just deal with that guilt . i 'm sorry . paul : what are you gon na do ? does n't get any easier . anyway , i 've said what i came to say , so , uh , i 'll get out of your hair and let you get back to your homecoming . dylan : all right . well , thank you for the update . paul : yeah . give sully and faith a kiss for me , will you ? dylan : you can count on that . paul : all right . dylan : see ya . hey , you okay ? sharon : yeah . this just was n't the homecoming i had in mind . dylan : lucky for you , i remember exactly where we left off . dr. anderson : you know how far someone will go for love , do n't you ? patty : shoot them once or twice , maybe ? pretend to be someone else , but -- no . wait . no . no , no , no . you took a baby . an innocent little sweet pea . i have to tell them the truth . i do , doc . dr. anderson : i 'm sorry , patty , but you wo n't be telling anyone . [ gasps ] no ! do n't ! stop ! stop ! [ grunts ] patty : [ breathing heavily ] [ dr. anderson screams ] patty : and if that horse and cart fall down you 'll still be the sweetest little baby in town [ next_on ] phyllis : what the hell is going on ? ! jack : remove this man from the premises . billy : i 'm here to stop you , jack , from going down the same path i did . jill : i did n't authorize any new deals ! cane : i did . curtis : the fbi may be getting involved . we have a right to know the truth , victor .	sharon gets another phone call from patty , who wants her to help her escape , but sharon acts as though she is a roofer and she blows her off . dylan tries to take the phone , but sharon has already hung up . at the athletic club , lily , neil , maddie , and charlie have just come from a halloween show when charlie sees cane with another woman . paul visits patty in the psych hospital but she pretends she does n't know what paul is saying to her . kevin and chloe have made love and are just talking lying in bed . kevin goes downstairs for a bottle of wine when he is caught in a compromising situation by chelsea , who has just come home . both chelsea and kevin feel awkward . dylan begins to question mariah about what she knows about this patty situation , but mariah acts as though she does n't really know anything else than what she has told him . cane introduces renee to lily , who is angry with him that he had n't attended the halloween party with them .

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